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We're back with another special edition of the Conduit Street Podcast, with the MACo team taking up several issues from this month's headlines, and trying to sort out which are the real stories (news) and which are more smoke than fire (noise). Hosts Kevin Kinnally, Michael Sanderson, and Dominic Butchko talk through data centers, special session rumors, property taxes, bond rating agencies, and more... and pin down what you need to know about all these topics in a fast-moving chat through multiple hot topics.Register Today for 2026 Summer MACoCon Follow us on Socials!MACo on TwitterMACo on Facebook

Preach Small: Faithfulness, Creation, and Church PlantingIn this episode of the Expositors Collective podcast, Mike speaks with Seth Lewis, pastor of Carrigtwohill Baptist Church in County Cork, Ireland, about the quiet and often hidden work of faithful ministry.Seth reflects on preaching during the first year of a church plant, the temptation to measure ministry by visible size or immediate results, and the importance of aiming our ambitions towards the things that matter to God. Drawing from his book Dream Small: The Secret Power of the Ordinary Christian Life, Seth encourages preachers and church leaders to pay attention to the small acts of faithfulness that often go unseen, but are deeply significant in the kingdom of God.The conversation also explores Seth's second book, The Language of Rivers and Stars: How Nature Speaks of the Glories of God, and how the created world can help preachers read Scripture with fresh attention. Seth discusses the way Jesus used ordinary things - seeds, birds, fields, bread, water, and weather - to reveal profound truths about God, and how modern preachers can learn to see the world as a rich source of theological reflection and sermon illustration.Whether you are preaching in a new church plant, serving in an ordinary and unnoticed place, or seeking to grow in your personal study and public proclamation of God's Word, this conversation is an invitation to embrace the small, attend to creation, and preach with patient faithfulness.Seth Lewis is pastor of Carrigtwohill Baptist Church in County Cork, Ireland. He and his wife Jessica have three children, a turtle, and a small garden. Seth is the author of Dream Small: The Secret Power of the Ordinary Christian Life and The Language of Rivers and Stars: How Nature Speaks of the Glories of God. He also writes weekly at sethlewis.ie.Upcoming Training WeekendMay 15th-16th, 2026 at Reliance Church in Temecula, CaliforniaTake advantage of early bird pricing until April 26th – only $140 per person!Register Today!The Expositors Collective is a network of pastors, leaders, and laypeople which exists to equip, encourage, and mentor the next generation of Christ-centered preachers. What to expect:In this interactive training weekend, attendees will hear insightful lectures, participate in Q&A panels, meet in small groups with a seasoned mentor, build ongoing relationships, and participate in a studying/teaching practicum.Who should attend:Christ-following men and women of all ages, ministry experience, and church backgrounds who are students of Scripture and desire to grow as teachers of the Word. Whether you're a regular Bible teacher or have never taught the Bible in a public setting before, this training weekend offers invaluable tools to equip you in your journey.ConnectJoin our private Facebook group to continue the conversation: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ExpositorsCollective

In this episode, Jonny Pollock joins Mike Neglia to reflect on preaching and pastoral ministry in small and rural church contexts. Jonny is the pastor of Calvary Church Loughrea, a church plant in a small town in County Galway, Ireland, which began in 2017 when he and his family relocated there to begin the work.After an initial season of prayer and Bible study, the church began gathering for Sunday worship in 2018. Since then, the focus has remained simple and intentional: sharing the Gospel through the Word of God, while also sharing life together as a community shaped by God's grace.Drawing from that context, Jonny shares lessons from early preaching, the challenges of communicating with people who have little or no church background, and the importance of staying grounded in the care of souls rather than platform or visibility.The conversation explores how to make biblical teaching accessible without diluting its depth, why new believers often ask the most insightful questions, and how intentional convictions shape the culture of a church. Throughout, Jonny and Mike return to a central conviction: we are not here to impress people, but to faithfully care for souls.Jonny is also the author of How to Pray and How to Read the Bible, short and practical resources designed to help new believers engage with the foundations of the Christian life. He writes regularly on church planting, leadership, and mission in post-Christian contexts.Learn more from Jonny:Substack: jonnypollockwrites.substack.comX: @jonnypollock Upcoming Training WeekendMay 15th-16th, 2026 at Reliance Church in Temecula, CaliforniaTake advantage of early bird pricing until April 26th – only $140 per person!Register Today!The Expositors Collective is a network of pastors, leaders, and laypeople which exists to equip, encourage, and mentor the next generation of Christ-centered preachers. What to expect:In this interactive training weekend, attendees will hear insightful lectures, participate in Q&A panels, meet in small groups with a seasoned mentor, build ongoing relationships, and participate in a studying/teaching practicum.Who should attend:Christ-following men and women of all ages, ministry experience, and church backgrounds who are students of Scripture and desire to grow as teachers of the Word. Whether you're a regular Bible teacher or have never taught the Bible in a public setting before, this training weekend offers invaluable tools to equip you in your journey.ConnectJoin our private Facebook group to continue the conversation: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ExpositorsCollective

This week we dive into my last 8 mentors and all they have meant to me. This one is deep and has a lot of lessons and wisdom embedded in it. These people have greatly impacted my life on many levels. This includes lessons from Robin Sharma, Pastor Miles McPherson, Dave Ramsey, Ali Brown, LaDainian Tomlinsion, Drew Brees, and both my mother and father. Some of the lessons included in Part 2 of this series on Mentorship includes: My top lessons from Dave Ramsey on business, money, and life. Woah! Ali Brown and how her workshop in 2006, which came at a really challenging time, literally changed my life. Robin Sharma, and how this long-time mentor has taught me a lot, not only on business, but by living with heart, being guided by passion & purpose, and serving people unequivocally. Pastor Miles McPherson and how his discipleship over 28-years has significantly impacted my faith development and the many lessons I have learned. Drew Brees and LaDaianian Tomlinson used to train together with me. While I trained them undeniably hard, they have also taught me a few lessons on their journey of both becoming "Hall-of-Famers." My Mom & Dad. My greatest mentors taught me a lot about life. While both are no longer with us, their lessons and legacy live on forever. Here are a few question(s) I have for you? 1. What have your mentor(s) taught you. Please share. 2. What lesson did you learn from a previous mentor that you can get back to applying today? 3. How are you best mentoring others these days? If you enjoyed today's episode, please do a few things: 1. Make sure you are subscribed to receive the podcast. 2. Please share this episode with you family, friends, or on your SM. Please be sure to tag me at: IG: @ToddDurkin You want a deep, intensive 3.5 Days of Mentorship from urs truly?! If so, my Annual 3.5 Day Mentorship is coming up May 14-17 th , 2026, and there are still a few spots. If you would like to be one of the just 20-people in the room, email me back or SIGN-UP TODAY!!! #BeInTheRoom Additionally, you could bring a spouse, business partner, GM or key employee/teammate with you for just 50% of the fee. Contact us today and let's get you dialed-in!! [Register Today!]

What does success in church planting actually look like?In this special crossover episode between the Expositors Collective and Cultivate podcasts, Mike Neglia speaks with Brian Kelly about the realities of planting and pastoring a church. Brian brings over twenty years of experience in church planting and mission work across East Africa, New Zealand, and the United States, along with firsthand involvement in multiple church plants and sending many others into ministry.Together they discuss the weight that comes with planting a church, why the language of “planting” is a better metaphor than a startup model, and how pastors should think more like gardeners than entrepreneurs. Drawing on insights from The Pastor as Gardener: A Renewed Vision for Ministry by Matthew Erickson, the conversation explores the slow, patient work of cultivating spiritual growth in a church community.They also talk about the importance of planting teams, the role of families in ministry, the perseverance required to stay the course, and how initiatives like Cultivate seek to train, mentor, and support new church planters.Whether you are planting a church, pastoring an existing congregation, or preparing for future ministry, this conversation offers wisdom, realism, and encouragement about what faithful ministry really looks like.Find out more about Cultivate here: https://cultivatechurchplanting.com/Upcoming Training WeekendMay 15th-16th, 2026 at Reliance Church in Temecula, CaliforniaTake advantage of early bird pricing until April 26th – only $140 per person!Register Today!The Expositors Collective is a network of pastors, leaders, and laypeople which exists to equip, encourage, and mentor the next generation of Christ-centered preachers. What to expect:In this interactive training weekend, attendees will hear insightful lectures, participate in Q&A panels, meet in small groups with a seasoned mentor, build ongoing relationships, and participate in a studying/teaching practicum.Who should attend:Christ-following men and women of all ages, ministry experience, and church backgrounds who are students of Scripture and desire to grow as teachers of the Word. Whether you're a regular Bible teacher or have never taught the Bible in a public setting before, this training weekend offers invaluable tools to equip you in your journey.ConnectJoin our private Facebook group to continue the conversation: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ExpositorsCollective

Dr Jeffrey Arthurs joins Mike Neglia for a rich and encouraging conversation about preaching, courage, and the freedom that comes from fearing God rather than fearing people.The discussionincludes a striking quotation from Puritan preacher William Gurnall:"We fear men so much because we fear God so little. One fear cures the other."That idea opens the door to a wide ranging conversation about the fear of man in ministry and how a deeper awareness of God reshapes the way we preach, lead, and serve.Jeffrey Arthurs shares insights from decades of preaching, teaching, and mentoring preachers. Along the way he offers practical wisdom on understanding the people we preach to, communicating with clarity and specificity, and learning how different biblical genres should shape the way we proclaim Scripture.In this conversation you will hear about:The difference between fear of man and fear of the Lord in ministryWhy specificity makes preaching more powerfulThe importance of understanding both the biblical context and the congregational contextHaddon Robinson's Subject/Complement approach to sermon structureThe difference between feedback and feedforward when helping preachers growThe hidden hope inside biblical lamentWhy different literary genres in Scripture should influence our preaching styleWhether you are a seasoned preacher, a young Bible teacher, or someone who simply wants to communicate Scripture more clearly, this conversation is full of thoughtful encouragement and practical insight.About Jeffrey ArthursJeffrey D. Arthurs is Professor of Preaching and Communication at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary in South Hamilton, Massachusetts. His passion is helping people proclaim the Word of God with clarity, faithfulness, and creativity.His books include Preaching with Variety, Devote Yourself to the Public Reading of Scripture, and Preaching as Reminding. Before entering the classroom he served in a wide range of communication roles including pastor, missionary, announcer, and ministry consultant.Upcoming Training WeekendMay 15th-16th, 2026 at Reliance Church in Temecula, CaliforniaTake advantage of early bird pricing until April 26th – only $120 per person!Register Today!The Expositors Collective is a network of pastors, leaders, and laypeople which exists to equip, encourage, and mentor the next generation of Christ-centered preachers. What to expect:In this interactive training weekend, attendees will hear insightful lectures, participate in Q&A panels, meet in small groups with a seasoned mentor, build ongoing relationships, and participate in a studying/teaching practicum.Who should attend:Christ-following men and women of all ages, ministry experience, and church backgrounds who are students of Scripture and desire to grow as teachers of the Word. Whether you're a regular Bible teacher or have never taught the Bible in a public setting before, this training weekend offers invaluable tools to equip you in your journey.ConnectJoin our private Facebook group to continue the conversation: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ExpositorsCollective

"There were times I remember having to pull money out of our retirement savings to cover payroll. We weren't sleeping, we were stressed. We didn't know where to turn, and it was so stressful. It was not a good scenario." -Teresa Slack In this episode, Canadian bookkeeping expert and million-dollar firm builder Teresa Slack shares the hard truth about pricing and what it really costs when you get it wrong. She breaks down her journey from charging $18/hour and burning out to building a profitable, scalable firm using value pricing and better systems, along with the key mistakes to avoid and what actually drives growth. In this episode, you'll learn: The difference between fixed pricing & true value pricing How to raise your prices without losing your best clients Why identifying your ideal client changes everything To learn more about Teresa, click here. Connect with her on LinkedIn. Time Stamps 01:05 – Teresa's journey from struggling firm to success 04:00 – Early pricing mistakes & mindset challenges 07:01 – How poor pricing led to financial stress 09:42 – The turning point: systems & value pricing 17:36 – Where most bookkeepers go wrong with pricing 19:28 – How to raise prices the right way 21:42 – What happened after repricing clients 24:08 – The compounding effect of better pricing 28:10 – Finding your niche & ideal clients 36:09 – Why action builds confidence Your expertise has more value than you think, so Own Your Authority at The Successful Bookkeeper Summit 2026! It's a high-energy two-day virtual experience for bookkeepers ready to lead with confidence and elevate their impact. Join inspiring leaders on November 4th–5th to gain actionable strategies, powerful tools, and the clarity to shape the work you want, not just keep up with it. Don't miss this incredible opportunity! REGISTER TODAY!

Cody King is a Bible teacher, church planter and pastor with a passion for expository preaching. He began teaching the Bible in 1998 and graduated from Calvary Chapel Bible College in 2002. He served as one of the founding pastors of Reliance Church in Temecula, CA from 2007-2014. He was the founding and lead pastor of Redemption Calvary in Commerce City, CO from 2014-2022. Cody also served as an Assistant Pastor to support West Church in Bradenton, FL from 2022-2025. He has had the privilege of helping establish and strengthen other church planters and their churches over the years. In 2025 Cody was brought back to Reliance Church where he currently serves as an Assistant Pastor. Cody and his wife Myca were married in 2002 and have four daughters together.Upcoming Training WeekendMay 15th-16th, 2026 at Reliance Church in Temecula, CaliforniaTake advantage of early bird pricing until April 26th – only $120 per person!Register Today!The Expositors Collective is a network of pastors, leaders, and laypeople which exists to equip, encourage, and mentor the next generation of Christ-centered preachers. What to expect:In this interactive training weekend, attendees will hear insightful lectures, participate in Q&A panels, meet in small groups with a seasoned mentor, build ongoing relationships, and participate in a studying/teaching practicum.Who should attend:Christ-following men and women of all ages, ministry experience, and church backgrounds who are students of Scripture and desire to grow as teachers of the Word. Whether you're a regular Bible teacher or have never taught the Bible in a public setting before, this training weekend offers invaluable tools to equip you in your journey.ConnectJoin our private Facebook group to continue the conversation: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ExpositorsCollective

" When you start speaking to yourself with more precise and definitive language, it changes how you show up for yourself. Think about how your clients and the people that you work with, it impacts how they see you." –Justin Atherton In this episode, former law enforcement detective, SWAT operator, and leadership coach, Justin Atherton breaks down a skill most bookkeepers overlook: precise communication. He explains how the words you use every day either build trust or quietly destroy it, and shares how vague language creates confusion, missed deadlines, and weak client relationships. If you've ever felt frustrated by clients not following through, this episode will change how you speak, write, and lead. In this episode, you'll learn: How "stop action verbs" sabotage your results How to replace "I'll try" with language that drives action How to communicate deadlines clearly & avoid confusion To learn more about Justin, click here. Connect with him on LinkedIn. Watch Justin's TEDx Talk: The Suspect Within. Buy his book, How To Get To The Damn Point at this link. Time Stamps 01:03 – Justin's background in law enforcement & leadership 05:06 – Why communication problems exist in every industry 06:25 – The danger of vague, abstract language 14:32 – The Wave Method explained 15:27 – Stop action verbs & how they weaken your message 19:10 – Awareness & catching your language in real time 30:06 – How to write clearer emails that get results 36:18 – Using accountability to change communication habits 41:30 – Justin's book & practical tools Your expertise has more value than you think, so Own Your Authority at The Successful Bookkeeper Summit 2026! It's a high-energy two-day virtual experience for bookkeepers ready to lead with confidence and elevate their impact. Join inspiring leaders on November 4th–5th to gain actionable strategies, powerful tools, and the clarity to shape the work you want, not just keep up with it. Don't miss this incredible opportunity! REGISTER TODAY!

In this episode of The Good Life EDU Podcast, Andrew Easton reconnects with educator, author, and speaker Tisha Richmond to explore her unexpected return to the classroom and the powerful insights that have come with it. After years of supporting educators at a systems level and working globally, Tisha shares what it's been like to step back into a Career & Technical Education (CTE) classroom, rediscover the intensity and joy of teaching, and reconnect with students in deeply meaningful ways. Tisha also shares insights from her new book, The Magical CTE Classroom, offering actionable ideas for both new and experienced teachers—whether in CTE or beyond. This episode is a reminder that while teaching is complex and demanding, it is also deeply human, creative, and full of opportunity for meaningful, magical connections. Resources The Magical CTE Classroom by Tisha Richmond Make Learning Magical by Tisha Richmond Brisk Teaching (for its AI podcast feature) Canva Code (for its AI-powered interactive creation) Register Today for the Nebraska Career Education (NCE) Conference

What does true generosity look like in the life of a preacher?In this conversation, Mike Neglia sits down with Ted Leavenworth of Reliance Church to talk about a culture of generosity in preaching ministry. Rather than guarding the pulpit or building ministry around a single voice, Ted describes a different approach: raising up Bible teachers, sharing opportunities, and intentionally creating space for others to grow.Ted explains how Reliance Church has developed preaching teams that allow emerging communicators to learn, practise, and serve the church while still maintaining clarity and faithfulness in the teaching ministry. The conversation explores what it looks like to mentor new preachers, release gifted leaders into church planting and missionary work, and cultivate a church culture where the pulpit is not a platform to protect but a stewardship to share.This episode also highlights the practical realities behind that vision. Mike and Ted discuss the structure of preaching teams, the benefits and challenges of multiple voices in a teaching rotation, and how generosity in leadership can multiply gospel impact far beyond one congregation.Ted has consistently lived out what he describes here, investing deeply in younger communicators and opening doors for many preachers to grow in their calling. His example offers both encouragement and practical guidance for pastors who want to strengthen their churches by developing others rather than doing everything themselves.If you are a pastor, ministry leader, or Bible teacher wondering how to cultivate a healthier preaching culture in your church, this conversation will give you both inspiration and practical ideas to begin.If you like this episode, then you're going to love this interview with his wife Brenda: https://goodlion.io/podcast/expositors-collective/episode/women-deserve-good-theology-brenda-leavenworthor this older interview with Ted from 2018: https://goodlion.io/podcast/expositors-collective/episode/mistakes-new-preachers-often-make-ted-leavenworthUpcoming Training WeekendMay 15th-16th, 2026 at Reliance Church in Temecula, CaliforniaTake advantage of early bird pricing until April 26th – only $120 per person!Register Today!The Expositors Collective is a network of pastors, leaders, and laypeople which exists to equip, encourage, and mentor the next generation of Christ-centered preachers. What to expect:In this interactive training weekend, attendees will hear insightful lectures, participate in Q&A panels, meet in small groups with a seasoned mentor, build ongoing relationships, and participate in a studying/teaching practicum.Who should attend:Christ-following men and women of all ages, ministry experience, and church backgrounds who are students of Scripture and desire to grow as teachers of the Word. Whether you're a regular Bible teacher or have never taught the Bible in a public setting before, this training weekend offers invaluable tools to equip you in your journey.ConnectJoin our private Facebook group to continue the conversation: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ExpositorsCollective

"This is how you look at success. It is only a narrative of people to people, to people. Why else wouldn't you wanna spend your time doing that more purposefully and intentionally?" -David Homan In the finale of our two-part series with community building strategist and author, David Homan, he will show you how to turn everyday interests into real connections and why the opportunities you're looking for are already closer than you think. You'll learn how to move past hesitation, stop overthinking networking, and start building relationships that lead to real trust, referrals, and long-term opportunities. In this episode, you'll learn: Why asking for help is less effective than offering it How to overcome intimidation & connect with anyone A simple habit that strengthens relationships & builds trust To learn more about David, click here. Connect with him on LinkedIn. Get a copy of Orchestrating Connection at this link. Time Stamps  01:00 – Turning everyday interests into connection  04:48 – Why gratitude calls create unexpected opportunities  07:42 – Overcoming intimidation & imposter thinking  12:09 – Shifting from "me" to "how can I help?"  17:17 – Reconnecting with people you've lost touch with  21:47 – How real opportunities are built through people  24:14 – Why small actions create bigger impact than you think Your expertise has more value than you think, so Own Your Authority at The Successful Bookkeeper Summit 2026! It's a high-energy two-day virtual experience for bookkeepers ready to lead with confidence and elevate their impact. Join inspiring leaders on November 4th–5th to gain actionable strategies, powerful tools, and the clarity to shape the work you want, not just keep up with it. Don't miss this incredible opportunity! REGISTER TODAY!

Pilgrim Benham serves as the Dean of Students at Calvary Chapel Bible College, now located in Bradenton, Florida. In this role he helps train and disciple the next generation of pastors, missionaries, and Bible teachers, investing in students who are preparing for lives of faithful ministry and service.In this session from the Expositors Collective training event in St Petersburg, Florida, Pilgrim speaks about the vital role of preaching mentorships. Whether these relationships are formal or informal, personal or within a group, he encourages preachers to intentionally invite feedback, guidance, and coaching from more experienced voices. Growth in preaching rarely happens in isolation. It happens when humility meets community, and when preachers are willing to learn from those who have walked the road before them.Pilgrim also highlights the biblical pattern of ministry multiplication. Paul's instruction to Timothy reminds us that faithful teaching is meant to be passed on from one generation to the next:“You then, my child, be strengthened by the grace that is in Christ Jesus, and what you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses entrust to faithful men, who will be able to teach others also" Upcoming Training WeekendMay 15th-16th, 2026 at Reliance Church in Temecula, CaliforniaTake advantage of early bird pricing until April 26th – only $120 per person!Register Today!The Expositors Collective is a network of pastors, leaders, and laypeople which exists to equip, encourage, and mentor the next generation of Christ-centered preachers. What to expect:In this interactive training weekend, attendees will hear insightful lectures, participate in Q&A panels, meet in small groups with a seasoned mentor, build ongoing relationships, and participate in a studying/teaching practicum.Who should attend:Christ-following men and women of all ages, ministry experience, and church backgrounds who are students of Scripture and desire to grow as teachers of the Word. Whether you're a regular Bible teacher or have never taught the Bible in a public setting before, this training weekend offers invaluable tools to equip you in your journey.ConnectJoin our private Facebook group to continue the conversation: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ExpositorsCollective

"There's all that magic that seems to happen by those who are born with relationship privilege, but we can all build it. It just starts with how you can become more purposeful and intentional with what you want out of not just your life, but the people around you that form your purposeful community." -David Homan Community-building strategist and author of Orchestrating Connection, David Homan challenges the way you think about networking. He explains why traditional networking often feels forced and ineffective, and shows how shifting toward intentional, trust-based relationships can open doors you didn't think were possible. David shares how vulnerability, curiosity, and generosity create stronger connections, and why building a purposeful community matters more than collecting contacts. In this episode, you'll learn: Why most networking fails & what to do instead How to turn your existing network into a supportive community A simple way to create opportunities without asking for anything To learn more about David, click here. Connect with him on LinkedIn. Get a copy of Orchestrating Connection this link. Time Stamps  00:56 – Why traditional networking feels forced  02:08 – David's background & early exposure to relationships  09:34 – Network vs. purposeful community  11:40 – Using vulnerability to build trust  19:19 – Real connection vs. transactional conversations  23:29 – The five principles of meaningful relationships  29:16 – How to start building your community today Your expertise has more value than you think, so Own Your Authority at The Successful Bookkeeper Summit 2026! It's a high-energy two-day virtual experience for bookkeepers ready to lead with confidence and elevate their impact. Join inspiring leaders on November 4th–5th to gain actionable strategies, powerful tools, and the clarity to shape the work you want, not just keep up with it. Don't miss this incredible opportunity! REGISTER TODAY!

What if your role as a pastor is not to produce growth, but to cultivate the conditions where growth might happen?In this episode of the Expositors Collective Podcast, Mike Neglia talks with Matt Erickson about his journey in preaching and how a season of personal and cultural upheaval led him to rethink pastoral ministry. Drawing from his book The Pastor as Gardener, Matt offers a vision of ministry that is both deeply biblical and quietly liberating.Instead of carrying the weight of outcomes, pastors are invited to think more like gardeners than CEOs. Preparing the soil, planting faithfully, watering consistently, and trusting God to bring the growth.Along the way, this conversation gets very practical. Matt reflects on his early experiences in preaching, how his preparation habits have matured, and how a collaborative preaching team can strengthen both the preacher and the church. He also explores how metaphors shape ministry expectations, why seasons matter more than we often admit, and how preaching can move beyond information transfer into genuine spiritual formation.If you've ever felt the pressure to make things “work” in ministry, this episode offers a needed reset.

"At some point in the future, somebody's going to be watching a movie about our era and there's going to be a human bookkeeper. And they're going to turn to their parents 20 years from now, and they're gonna say, 'Bookkeepers used to be people? That's so weird. I thought they were always artificial intelligence. I thought they were always computers.'" -Joe Woodard In this spotlight episode, founder of Scaling New Heights, Joe Woodard shares a clear view of where the bookkeeping profession is heading as AI reshapes the industry. He breaks down how service models are evolving, why advisory must be structured differently, and what practical steps you can take today to stay relevant and valuable plus much more! In this episode, you'll learn: How to use AI safely while protecting client data The difference between AI-enabled tools & native AI platforms How to structure your services using "swim lanes" instead of pricing tiers To learn more about Joe, visit his LinkedIn profile here. To get your ticket for Scaling New Heights, click this link. Time Stamps  00:53 – Introduction to Joe Woodard & what's new since his last visit  02:15 – Why advisory is becoming the core value in bookkeeping  04:20 – Moving from pricing tiers to service "swim lanes"  06:04 – Breaking down transactional, controllership, FP&A & outsourcing  08:26 – How subscription models change pricing & scope conversations  10:16 – Why managing scope is harder than managing profitability  12:11 – How to handle scope creep using swim lane language  15:23 – Pricing differences for small versus larger clients  16:22 – The impact of AI on bookkeeping & accounting  18:03 – Book recommendations to understand the future of work  20:14 – The "Hidden Figures" lesson every bookkeeper should understand  22:18 – Two paths to adopt AI in your firm  25:41 – Native AI tools versus AI layered on existing platforms  28:34 – How to protect client data when using AI  32:21 – Practical advice for using tools like ChatGPT safely  35:36 – Scaling New Heights conference & what to expect Your expertise has more value than you think, so Own Your Authority at The Successful Bookkeeper Summit 2026! It's a high-energy two-day virtual experience for bookkeepers ready to lead with confidence and elevate their impact. Join inspiring leaders on November 4th–5th to gain actionable strategies, powerful tools, and the clarity to shape the work you want, not just keep up with it. Don't miss this incredible opportunity! REGISTER TODAY!

Join my “Who am I supposed to be now?” Masterclass with Archangel Gabrielle Friday, Feb 27 (donation-based). Zoom, or in-person in Wheaton with lunch, and get clear on who God needs you to be now and in this next chapter. REGISTER TODAY: https://www.angelwellnesscenter.com/who-am-i-supposed-to-be-now TODAY'S EPISODE Beautiful soul, this live coaching session centers on financial fear, creative calling, and trusting your higher self. Mary Beth shares her self-limiting belief about using her retirement savings to fund three long-held dreams: writing a book, launching an invention, and stepping fully into spiritual healing. Julie guides her through refining the question in oneness, releasing ego urgency, and understanding that multiple dreams can coexist. You will learn how Spirit works in seasons, how to place visions into “time columns,” and why you do not have to choose just one path to move forward. This episode is a powerful reminder that fear of money often masks fear of time, overworking, and getting it wrong. Your higher self already knows the path. You only have to walk it one day at a time. Short Episode Chapters (00:00) Mary Beth's self-limiting belief about funding her dreams (01:19) The three visions: book, invention, spiritual healing (03:14) Refining the question in oneness (04:02) “It's all part of the same million dollar household” (04:50) Rewriting the story: resilience and resourcefulness (05:28) Multiple revenue streams and ego urgency (07:15) Visionary minds and why timing matters (08:35) The “time column” method for future visions (10:21) Overworking fear and one-step-at-a-time progress (11:23) Using one revenue stream to fund another (13:15) Higher self guidance and releasing pressure (15:30) August breakthroughs and office hours announcement Work with Julie and Your Angels Book a session: theangelmedium.com Angel Membership: theangelmedium.com/angelmembership Angel Reiki School Certification: theangelmedium.com/get-certified   Angels, Angel Messages, Angel Predictions, Angel Guidance, Spirit Guides, God Energy, Divine Guidance, Psychic Medium, Mediumship, Intuition, Spiritual Awakening, Energy Healing, Manifestation, Divine Timing, Faith and Spirituality, Christian but Spiritual, Prayer and Prosperity, Abundance Mindset, Wealth and Spirituality, Soul Purpose, Nervous System Regulation, Emotional Healing, Fear Healing, Subconscious Healing, Energetic Alignment, Auric Field Expansion, Angel Techniques, Spiritual Growth, Inner Peace, Trusting God, Receiving with Ease, Letting Go of Struggle, Divine Support, Miracles, Angel Signs, Intuitive Living, Alignment, Presence, Co-Creation, Heaven on Earth

"The biggest one and the most impactful one is not making the time every week to work on the business. They get themselves into the rat race. They spend the money on these programs, and then they don't make the time to implement them. That's the biggest mistake that I see. Do the hard things 'cause we can all do hard things and it's okay if we screw up."–Teresa Slack In the final episode of this four-part series, co-founder of Financly Bookkeeping Solutions, Teresa Slack shares how her bookkeeping firm shifted from survival to stability by building the systems, pricing, and team structure needed to scale. She breaks down the decisions that increased profitability, supported growth, and turned the firm into a sellable asset, along with the real challenges of restructuring roles, working through setbacks, and preparing for a successful exit. In this episode, you'll learn: What made the firm scalable & no longer dependent on the owners Why systems, profitability & cloud operations increased business value What buyers actually looked for when acquiring the firm  Click here to learn more about Teresa and email her at teresa.slack@teresaslack.ca. Connect with her on LinkedIn. Learn more about Pure Bookkeeping. Subscribe to the Value Pricing Academy YouTube channel. Join VIP list for free training from Mark Wickersham here.  Get your free copy of How to Price Bookkeeping eBook (the tool she used to turn her business around). Click here to join the VPA on Skool platform free training and support. Time Stamps 01:43 – Realizing the business was no longer fragile 02:04 – Setting new goals for growth & team support 03:26 – Building benefits & a sustainable work environment 04:22 – Turning revenue goals into clear action plans 05:46 – Growth setbacks & unexpected challenges 07:15 – Restructuring roles into bookkeepers & client managers 09:33 – Why the transition was harder than expected 12:01 – Systems that finally made the new structure work 13:36 – How role clarity improved efficiency & client service 14:59 – Using outsourced bookkeeping to support scale 16:41 – When selling the business became a real option 18:16 – Choosing buyers who aligned with the firm's values 20:09 – What increased the firm's valuation 22:55 – Preparing financially before selling 25:19 – Why systems & owner independence matter to buyers 27:22 – Lessons learned after selling the firm 28:37 – The biggest mistakes Teresa sees firm owners make 30:02 – What's next for Teresa & how she supports other bookkeepers Your expertise has more value than you think, so Own Your Authority at The Successful Bookkeeper Summit 2026! It's a high-energy two-day virtual experience for bookkeepers ready to lead with confidence and elevate their impact. Join inspiring leaders on November 4th–5th to gain actionable strategies, powerful tools, and the clarity to shape the work you want, not just keep up with it. Don't miss this incredible opportunity! REGISTER TODAY!

Join my “Who am I supposed to be now?” Masterclass with Archangel Gabrielle Friday, Feb 27 (donation-based). Zoom, or in-person in Wheaton with lunch, and get clear on who God needs you to be now and in this next chapter. REGISTER TODAY: https://www.angelwellnesscenter.com/who-am-i-supposed-to-be-now TODAY'S EPISODE Beautiful soul, this is Week 4 of Rewrite Your Story and Self-Limiting Belief #21: “My family and friends told me I can't. What if they're right?” Julie explains why other people's doubt is often a reflection of their own fear, not your calling. You will learn how to stop outsourcing your decisions, go inward first, and trust God and your intuition as your compass. Then we move into a powerful live conversation with members on consistency, money fear, perfectionism, grief, and what it really means to “just be” while you keep rewriting the story. Short Episode Chapters (00:00) Self-Limiting Belief #21 and why it keeps you stuck (01:34) When loved ones project their fear onto your dreams (03:12) “I'm sick of playing it safe” and why it feels so hard to start (04:01) The habit of asking everyone before asking yourself (06:14) Rewrite the pattern: go inward first, then ask for input (07:08) Julie's story: leaving the safe path and trusting the calling (12:42) The rule: I only need God's opinion and my own (16:43) Tiffany: consistency, follow-through, and money fear after loss (27:19) Liz: perfectionism, anxiety, and learning instead of proving (33:34) The daily reset: “Just be” and break the perfection story (40:49) Prabha: money mindset, grief, validation, and spiritual connection (50:04) Oneness vs connection with loved ones on the other side (56:28) Grief waves and the practices that help you through them (1:00:29) Angel stories, signs, and trust through consistency Work with Julie and Your Angels Book a session: theangelmedium.com Angel Membership: theangelmedium.com/angelmembership Angel Reiki School Certification: theangelmedium.com/get-certified   Rewrite Your Story, Self Limiting Beliefs, Family Pressure, Fear of Judgment, Self Trust, Intuition, Inner Guidance, God's Guidance, Oneness, Energy Healing, Empath, Boundaries, Confidence, Consistency, Money Fear, Perfectionism, Anxiety, Grief, Angel Signs, Spirit Connection, Healing Journey, Authentic Purpose

Join my “Who am I supposed to be now?” Masterclass with Archangel Gabrielle Friday, Feb 27 (donation-based). Zoom, or in-person in Wheaton with lunch, and get clear on who God needs you to be now and in this next chapter. REGISTER TODAY: https://www.angelwellnesscenter.com/who-am-i-supposed-to-be-now TODAY'S EPISODE: Beautiful soul, this is a powerful live coaching moment inside Rewrite Your Story. Kelsey shares how her grandmother continues to guide her through dreams, and how stepping into spiritual gifts can bring up the most common block for empaths: lack of confidence and the fear of “am I making this up?” Julie shows how confidence is built through training, practice, and learning to read energy without absorbing it. You will learn why oneness is the new way of healing, how to hold a higher vibration without taking on other people's pain, and how to rewrite the story that questions your intuition. You are not going crazy. You are learning to trust what God already placed within you. Short Episode Chapters (00:00) Kelsey shares her rewritten story and connection to angels (02:45) The real block: confidence, comparison, and feeling “not enough” (04:15) Why energy training builds clarity and confidence (06:10) Empaths and energy: learning to read without absorbing (09:45) Creating stillness to reconnect with your own energy (11:05) Oneness consciousness and the new way of healing (12:50) Playing offense: holding a future vision without knowing the how (14:20) Practice opportunities and how sessions build validation (17:55) Rewriting the healer story: “Am I making this up?” (19:30) Closing encouragement and next steps Work with Julie and Your Angels Book a session: theangelmedium.com Angel Membership: theangelmedium.com/angelmembership Angel Reiki School Certification: theangelmedium.com/get-certified Rewrite Your Story, Empath, Empath Healing, Confidence, Self Trust, Intuition, Angel Messages, Angel Signs, Oneness, Oneness Consciousness, Energy Healing, Energy Reading, Spiritual Gifts, Mediumship, Spirit Guides, Divine Guidance, Healing Journey, Nervous System, Emotional Overload, Boundaries, Clearing Energy, Grief Support, Trauma Healing, Spiritual Awakening, Soul Purpose, Co-Creation, Faith, God's Guidance, Angel Reiki School, Angel Membership, Pray and Be Wealthy, Spiritual Growth, Inner Peace, Alignment, Miracles, Authentic Purpose

"You can have all the great checklists and all the great systems for quality bookkeeping and you can hire all the right people, but if you don't know how to price your services, you are going to fail. You will not be profitable."–Teresa Slack In part three of this four-part series, Teresa Slack, co-founder of Financly Bookkeeping Solutions, shares the phase where momentum finally began to build. After resetting the firm, she and her sister shifted their focus to working on the business, not just surviving inside it, and made real progress through uncomfortable pricing conversations, focused implementation time, and disciplined investment in systems and training. In this episode, you'll learn: Why systems alone are not enough without proper pricing The difference between fixed pricing & true value pricing How Teresa increased prices & discovered clients were willing to pay To learn more about Teresa, click here  and email her at teresa.slack@teresaslack.ca. Connect with her on LinkedIn. Learn more about Pure Bookkeeping. Subscribe to the Value Pricing Academy YouTube channel. Join VIP list for free training from Mark Wickersham here.  Get your free copy of How to Price Bookkeeping eBook (the tool she used to turn her business around). Click here to join the VPA on Skool platform free training and support. Time Stamps 00:54 – Entering the phase where momentum begins to build 02:29 – Why poor pricing guarantees failure, even with great systems 03:29 – Fixed pricing versus value pricing explained 04:22 – Presenting higher prices & hearing clients say yes 05:47 – Making large investments without feeling ready 06:40 – Closing Fridays to work on the business 08:17 – Turning training into real results through implementation 09:35 – Fixing pricing mistakes & rebuilding confidence 12:02 – Hiring experienced bookkeepers using structured systems 13:56 – Why skills alone are not enough without the right mindset 18:09 – Building a training process that sets staff up for success 20:16 – Repricing existing clients & facing the fear 22:09 – Increasing revenue by 45 percent in six weeks 23:27 – Losing the wrong clients & moving forward stronger 24:16 – What's coming in the final episode Your expertise has more value than you think, so Own Your Authority at The Successful Bookkeeper Summit 2026! It's a high-energy two-day virtual experience for bookkeepers ready to lead with confidence and elevate their impact. Join inspiring leaders on November 4th–5th to gain actionable strategies, powerful tools, and the clarity to shape the work you want, not just keep up with it. Don't miss this incredible opportunity! REGISTER TODAY!

"We can do hard things even though you're afraid, even though you don't know if it's going to work. You have to try. You have to do different things and you will fail. And that's part of the growth. Part of the learning is to not be afraid to take that leap." –Teresa Slack In part two of this four-part series, Teresa Slack, co-founder of Financly Bookkeeping Solutions, shares the breaking point that forced her and her sister to reset their firm. With the business no longer working, they made hard calls that led to Financly 2.0, including letting staff go, rebuilding client trust, and investing money they didn't have into systems, coaching, and pricing education. In this episode, you'll learn: How poor hiring & hourly pay created bigger losses as the firm grew The difference between fixed pricing & true value pricing How investing in systems &coaching changed how they viewed their value To learn more about Teresa, click here and email her at teresa.slack@teresaslack.ca. Connect with her on LinkedIn. Learn more about Pure Bookkeeping. Subscribe to the Value Pricing Academy YouTube channel. Join VIP list for free training from Mark Wickersham here.  Get your free copy of How to Price Bookkeeping eBook (the tool she used to turn her business around). Click this link to join the VPA on Skool platform free training and support. Time Stamps 01:19 – Hitting the breaking point & questioning whether to continue 01:43 – Deciding to rebuild the firm from the ground up 02:23 – Investing in systems & support with no margin for error 02:44 – Letting staff go & repairing client relationships 03:56 – Realizing pricing was a major problem 04:52 – Discovering value pricing for the first time 05:13 – Rolling out fixed packages & why it made things worse 06:11 – Paying staff more than clients were paying the firm 06:57 – Committing to hard changes & doing things differently 07:40 – Investing in pricing education despite fear 08:14 – Learning to believe in the value of bookkeeping work 09:35 – Having pricing conversations without panic 11:18 – Why systems & hiring processes became the turning point 15:04 – What's coming next in part three Your expertise has more value than you think, so Own Your Authority at The Successful Bookkeeper Summit 2026! It's a high-energy two-day virtual experience for bookkeepers ready to lead with confidence and elevate their impact. Join inspiring leaders on November 4th–5th to gain actionable strategies, powerful tools, and the clarity to shape the work you want, not just keep up with it. Don't miss this incredible opportunity! REGISTER TODAY!

"The mission was always to build a million dollar bookkeeping firm. Our goal was to grow a large bookkeeping firm with clients and staff across Canada. That's what we wanted to do. And that's kind of what we are now."  –Teresa Slack In part one of this special four-part series, Teresa Slack, co-founder of Financly Bookkeeping Solutions, shares the honest story of launching a virtual bookkeeping firm in 2014 with big goals, low pricing, and no clear path to profit. She shares how her business grew fast and looked successful on paper, but behind the scenes the pressure was intense as underpricing, early hiring, and years without owner pay slowly drained the firm and took a personal toll. In this episode, you'll learn: Why rapid client growth exposed serious pricing & margin issues What really happens when you hire staff before fixing your business model How fear, stress & lack mindset show up when owners stop paying themselves To learn more about Teresa, click here & email her at teresa.slack@teresaslack.ca. Connect with her on LinkedIn. Learn more about Pure Bookkeeping. Subscribe to the Value Pricing Academy YouTube channel. Join VIP list for free training from Mark Wickersham here.  Get your free copy of How to Price Bookkeeping eBook (the tool Teresa used to turn her business around). Click here to join the VPA on Skool platform free training & support. Time Stamps 01:14 – Launching a virtual bookkeeping firm in 2014 03:15 – Using cloud tools & early adoption of QuickBooks Online 03:35 – Running free financial literacy seminars to attract clients 04:01 – Growing from five clients to dozens across bookkeeping, tax & consulting 04:21 – Feeling overwhelmed & deciding to hire staff 05:09 – Charging hourly rates that left no room for profit 06:06 – Paying staff & overhead while taking no income 07:03 – Driving hours to Toronto to build a client base 08:25 – Why the numbers looked good but the business wasn't healthy 08:44 – The original vision to build a million-dollar firm 09:50 – Not getting paid & questioning personal success 10:34 – Realizing they needed help but feeling unable to afford it 11:16 – Fear, lack mindset & pulling from savings to make payroll 12:39 – The emotional strain of running a business with a sibling 13:18 – Creating "business hat" conversations to manage conflict 14:20 – Keeping communication open during stressful seasons 14:43 – What's coming next in part two Your expertise has more value than you think, so Own Your Authority at The Successful Bookkeeper Summit 2026! It's a high-energy two-day virtual experience for bookkeepers ready to lead with confidence and elevate their impact. Join inspiring leaders on November 4th–5th to gain actionable strategies, powerful tools, and the clarity to shape the work you want, not just keep up with it. Don't miss this incredible opportunity! REGISTER TODAY!

"The hardest thing is to not try and solve their problem in the sales interview, just listen to the business case, and then come up with clever ways to achieve that business case really as easily as you possibly can. So you're looking for smaller projects, not bigger projects. It's, it's a complete mind shift." -Jonathan Stark Jonathan Stark,  author of Hourly Billing is Nuts, breaks down why hourly billing holds you back. He shares how shifting to value-based pricing changes your income, your clients, and your time. Jonathan explains how writing, teaching, and niching help you stand out, and why clients buy outcomes, peace of mind, and confidence, not hours. In this interview, you'll also learn: Why hourly billing rewards inefficiency & limits growth What mindset shifts you need to stop selling time How specialization & authority support higher pricing To learn more about Jonathan, click here. Get a copy of his book, Hourly Billing Is Nuts, at this link. Connect with him on LinkedIn. Time Stamps 00:58 – Why hourly billing is nuts & how Jonathan discovered it 04:00 – Discovering value-based fees & applying them in year one 05:40 – Breaking the habit of scoping during sales calls 09:18 – Pricing options based on outcomes, not deliverables 11:30 – How fixed pricing improves trust & client behavior 16:21 – Connecting your work to revenue growth or cost reduction 18:55 – Selling peace of mind as a measurable outcome 20:58 – Why working fewer hours should not mean earning less 22:31 – How AI & automation increase value, not risk 25:35 – Why predictable pricing benefits both you & your clients 29:00 – Identifying what different clients truly value 31:09 – Letting go of poor-fit clients to grow sustainably 36:10 – Why Jonathan wrote Hourly Billing Is Nuts 38:57 – Books that support the shift away from hourly billing 42:17 – What it means to "own your authority" 44:25 – Why being different matters more than being cheaper 47:07 – Using specialization to escape price competition 48:57 – Writing as a long-term growth strategy 50:12 – Where to find Jonathan's free resources Your expertise has more value than you think, so Own Your Authority at The Successful Bookkeeper Summit 2026! It's a high-energy two-day virtual experience for bookkeepers ready to lead with confidence and elevate their impact. Join inspiring leaders on November 4th–5th to gain actionable strategies, powerful tools, and the clarity to shape the work you want, not just keep up with it. Don't miss this incredible opportunity! REGISTER TODAY!

Send us a textIn Episode 122 of The Waypoint Podcast Dyke and Rebecca sit down with Jeff Vines—pastor, apologist, and author —for a timely and honest conversation about preaching truth in an age obsessed with popularity. Drawing from years of engaging skeptics and seekers, Jeff shares how apologetics has shaped his deep awareness of how people who don't yet know Jesus actually think. He offers wise, pastoral counsel for preachers who want to reach the lost without diluting the gospel, and voices his greatest concern for today's church leaders: the temptation to preach for applause rather than faithfulness. This episode is a clear call to choose resolve over recognition and to preach with courage, clarity, and conviction.Register TODAY for Art of the SermonCheck out One & All ChurchCheck out Jeff's Preaching on YouTubeRemember you can always find us atwaypointchurchpartners.comFollow us atfacebook.com/WaypointChurchPartnersinstagram @waypointchurchpartnersThe Waypoint Podcast is hosted and produced by Dyke McCordhosted, produced, and edited by Rebecca HottIf you want to find out more about supporting Waypoint Church Plants head toiplantchurches.comRegister for future Waypoint Events or reach out to any of our Staff!

"Slow down. I think we move so fast and we're trying to go in straight to the solution and there could be multiple things that the customer needs and we miss opportunities when we move too fast." -Syvonia Brown  In this Spotlight episode, Syvonia Brown, Director of Sales at Sage 50 US, talks about emotional intelligence and why it matters more than most bookkeepers realize. She shares practical ways to handle tough client conversations, slow down reactive thinking, and build trust without taking on unnecessary stress. In this interview, you'll learn: How active listening changes difficult client conversations Why silence can be a powerful communication tool How to show empathy without absorbing client emotion To learn more about Syvonia, click here. Explore Sage at this link. Time Stamp 01:20 – What emotional intelligence really means in client work 02:10 – Checking in with yourself before client conversations 02:55 – Why jumping to solutions causes problems 04:25 – Using silence to help clients feel heard 05:17 – Simple techniques to avoid filling the silence 06:46 – Phone, video, or email how & tone changes everything 10:42 – Empathy without taking issues personally 12:21 – Why apologizing can make things worse 14:06 – De-escalating upset clients without matching their tone 16:14 – Taking accountability when mistakes happen 18:30 – Handling issues when you don't know the full story 20:01 – Embedding emotional intelligence into firm culture 21:22 – Training teams to lead with empathy 23:21 – How emotional intelligence drives loyalty & referrals 25:29 – Practical habits bookkeepers can apply immediately Your expertise has more value than you think, so Own Your Authority at The Successful Bookkeeper Summit 2026! It's a high-energy two-day virtual experience for bookkeepers ready to lead with confidence and elevate their impact. Join inspiring leaders on November 4th–5th to gain actionable strategies, powerful tools, and the clarity to shape the work you want, not just keep up with it. Don't miss this incredible opportunity! REGISTER TODAY!

" Selling is not necessarily the answer. Exit can mean continuing to be part of it, but in a different way." –Salim Omar In this episode, Salim Omar, CPA and author of The CPA Firm Exit Playbook, shares what it takes to build a firm that works without constant owner involvement. Drawing from 30 years as a firm owner, Salim explains how systems, marketing, and leadership shape firm value and future options. In this interview, you'll learn: Why owner dependency limits growth & firm value How systems & teams prepare your firm for the next chapter What buyers actually look for in an accounting firm To learn more about Salim, click here. Get a copy of his book, The CPA Firm Exit Playbook. Connect with him on LinkedIn. Time Stamp 01:49 – Salim's journey from CFO to firm owner 04:22 – Discovering The E-Myth & changing how he ran his firm 06:03 – Shifting from technician to business owner 08:49 – Leading with curiosity & leaving ego behind 12:37 – Why Salim wrote The CPA Firm Exit Playbook 14:14 – The biggest exit planning mistakes firm owners make 16:15 – Removing owner dependency years before selling 18:21 – Why growth & marketing matter to buyers 22:49 – Education-based marketing & attracting better clients 29:01 – Redefining exit without fully stepping away 30:59 – Straight Talk Transitions & available resources Your expertise has more value than you think, so Own Your Authority at The Successful Bookkeeper Summit 2026! It's a high-energy two-day virtual experience for bookkeepers ready to lead with confidence and elevate their impact. Join inspiring leaders on November 4th–5th to gain actionable strategies, powerful tools, and the clarity to shape the work you want, not just keep up with it. Don't miss this incredible opportunity! REGISTER TODAY!

" We need to do things that the other people aren't doing because that's how you make ways, that's how you revolutionize, that's how you pave a new path for the other people that think like you, but maybe don't have the strength at this point yet to pave the way." -Sharrin Fuller In this episode, Sharrin Fuller, strategic advisor and founder of Glass Wallet Ventures, shares why she believes the future of bookkeeping is client-facing, relationship-driven, and systemized. She breaks down how she scaled smarter, reduced her team, embraced technology, and rebuilt her firm to run smoothly with less effort. Sharrin also shares the thinking behind her book, Unfollow The Rules: The Messy Truth About Burnout, Bad Decisions And Building Until It Worked and why challenging traditional models matters more than ever for firm owners. In this interview, you'll learn: Why scaling smarter beats hiring more staff How technology replaces tasks but not relationships What bookkeepers must do to stay relevant as AI advances To learn more about Sharrin, click here. Connect with her on LinkedIn. Buy her book, Unfollow The Rules, at this link. Time Stamp 00:00 – Why only client-facing roles matter in the future 01:03 – Sharrin's career journey & building multiple firms 03:47 – What inspired her book Unfollow The Rules 11:23 – Scaling smarter without adding people 12:23 – Reducing a team from 12 to 2 without losing clients 14:45 – Challenging traditional business models 19:53 – How to decide what to outsource or automate 24:08 – The downside of fast-changing technology 27:56 – What Sharrin is building next & where to find her  Your expertise has more value than you think, so Own Your Authority at The Successful Bookkeeper Summit 2026! It's a high-energy two-day virtual experience for bookkeepers ready to lead with confidence and elevate their impact. Join inspiring leaders on November 4th–5th to gain actionable strategies, powerful tools, and the clarity to shape the work you want, not just keep up with it. Don't miss this incredible opportunity! REGISTER TODAY!

Get ready - your roadmap to confident, strategic multisite expansion is almost here. In this special episode, host Jamie West Falasz chats with CEO Diwakar Sinha, and Midmark's Ted Kehagias, to pull back the curtain on Multisite Mastery: Designing Growth with Confidence, the transformational event coming this March. Whether you're preparing to open your second location or scaling to fifteen, twenty and beyond, this episode gives you an exclusive preview of the sessions and breakthroughs you can expect.You'll hear about the architects behind the event - industry leaders, business and operations strategists, design and multisite growth innovators, and real-world operators - each sharing their expertise all in a setting that will no doubt inspire your next location, the beautiful Midmark Experience Center in Versailles, OH. If you're hungry for clarity, structure, design and confidence as you expand, this episode sets the stage. March 25-27 brings direct access to the Multisite Mastery event, and today's episode tells you exactly why you'll want to Register Today.Buckle up - your expansion era is about to accelerate!

Welcome to Heart & Soul Center of Light. We are a joyful, loving community in the Science of Mind tradition. You are invited to celebrate with us, lift your spirit, and practice principles that transform lives.What to expect:• Uplifting music and prayer• A practical, spiritually grounded message• Community intention setting and celebrationNew here?• Say hello in the chat so our community can welcome you.• If you feel inspired, invite a friend to join next Sunday.Support the work:Your generosity helps us serve more people. Give as you are led.https://www.heartsoulcenter.org/giving/ways-to-give/Stay connected:• Website: https://www.heartsoulcenter.org• Prayer request: prayerandcare@heartsoulcenter.orgThank you for being here. May your day be guided by peace, clarity, and love!VISIONING: A WAY OF LIFE! — Join Rev. Angelo Allen in this six-week course beginning TUES, NOVEMBER 18 at 6:00p PST. Visioning is a profoundly mystical spiritual practice that guides us into the field of unlimited potentiality as we allow divine ideas to come forth and express through us. Register Today: https://www.heartsoulcenter.org/learn/adult-education/YOUTH & FAMILY VILLAGE IS IN SESSION! 1st, 2nd & 3rd Sundays 10:00AM - 11:30AM.The IMAGINING JUSTICE COLLECTIVE.Join us on ZOOM for IJ on Wednesday nights and do your part to make a difference in the world: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84542927442#successONLINE GROUP PRAYER is available via ZOOM 10 minutes after Sunday Service AND on Wednesday mornings at 07:00am Pacific Time: Meeting ID 729 205 089 or by phone: +1-669-900-6833PRAYER PODCAST - Listen to podcasts of laser prayers to support every aspect of your life. - https://www.heartsoulcenter.org/power...SACRED SERVICE VOLUNTEERING - Please join us in Sacred Service; we absolutely need you! https://www.heartsoulcenter.org/sacre...SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL - Click the SUBSCRIBE button and ring the Notifications Bell so that you're automatically notified about new videos and live streams on our channel: / @heartandsoulcenteroflight VISIT OUR ONLINE STORE to stay in style with all the latest Heart and Soul wearable merch: http://heartsoulcenter.org/onlinestore#HeartAndSoul #ScienceOfMind #SundayService #Oakland #SpiritualCommunity

I used to think I just needed better bins or a new system. But what I've learned is that we often do everything around the clutter: labeling, sorting, reorganizing,  instead of facing the real decisions that bring peace and freedom. In this episode, I share why clutter is a lot like moving credit card debt around instead of paying it off, and how slowing down can help you find calm before the holidays. ✨ Join me for The Calm Before the Holidays Reset: a 2-day guided experience to clear space, calm your mind, and enjoy a peaceful holiday season. When is it? Day 1: Monday, November 17th at 11 am PST / 2 pm EST Day 2: Tuesday, November 18th at 11 am PST / 2 pm EST   Click here to reserve your spot

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Elizabeth Ross attended ABC, where I became acquainted with her.  She has come from a family whose father attended Ambassador College.  Now Elizabeth talks about her experience at Hillsdale College in Hillsdale, Michigan which has similarities to what we experienced at Ambasador College.   Her father attended Ambassador College.  Now Elizabeth talks about her experience at Hillsdale College and ABC. Hillsdale College is a selective, top-ranked college in Michigan, known for the classical liberal arts and for its independence from government funding. ________________   Lifelong Learning At Your Own Pace with Hillsdale College Online Courses. Register Today.      Hillsdale College - Developing Minds. Improving Hearts. https://www.hillsdale.edu Free online course - Hillsdale's New Online Course   online.hillsdale.edu https://online.hillsdale.edu  

LEARN HOW TO BE HARD TO CONVICT if you're ever compelled to use forc ein defense of yourself, your family, or your property.  100% FREE "Hard to Convict Webinar," taught LIFE by me, Saturday, August 16th! ZERO COST, but SEATS ARE LIMITED! REGISTER TODAY:lawofselfdefense.com/hardtoconvictDemocrat Congresswoman Delia Ramirez recently gave a public speech in which she affirmed her primary loyalty to her cultural home of Guatemala over the nation in which she claims so-called “birthright” citizenship and secured elected office to supposedly represent American citizens. Ramirez is not the only elected US official to adopt this practice of constructive treason, prioritizing the interests of a foreign nation over the interests of her nominal nation of citizenship—but it is a practice that should and must be condemned. The American citizens residing in Ramirez' district have a Constitutional right to have their elected representative serve their interests as Americans, without being subordinated to the national interests of any foreign nation, and particularly not a third-world nation aggressively engaged in the invasion of the United States and the consumption of trillions of dollars of scarce American resources including housing, education, healthcare, employment, social services, and more—all while sending $20 BILLION of remittances out of the US economy and into Guatemala each year.END THIS INVASION OF OUR NATION, END OUR TREASONOUS ELECTED OFFICIALS, TODAY!The #1 guide for understanding when using force to protect yourself is legal. Now yours for FREE! Just pay the S&H for us to get it to you.➡️ Carry with confidence, knowing you are protected from predators AND predatory prosecutors➡️ Correct the common myths you may think are true but get people in trouble​➡️ Know you're getting the best with this abridged version of our best-selling 5-star Amazon-rated book that has been praised by many (including self-defense legends!) for its easy, entertaining, and informative style.​➡️ Many interesting, if sometimes heart-wrenching, true-life examplesGet Your Free Book: https://lawofselfdefense.com/getthebook

Down & Off is back! Tim Clay is joined by John Barker, a trombone & sousaphone player that joined the Hawkeye Marching Band in 1989. John has agreed to join the Down & Off team and shares about his time in the band and his journey afterwards in the world of radio (and the other HMB, the Hungry March Band). Reminder for Homecoming! Registration closes on August 8th! Register Today! If you have any questions, reach out to the Center for Advancement by emailing alumni.engagement@foriowa.org , and put “Alumni Band” in the subject heading.Transition music goes back to the 70s & 80s, the first song being Hawkeye Fever from the 82 Rose Bowl vinyl, and the second song being a 1971 recording of The Series. Thanks to John's library, expect to hear more tunes from the days of vinyl! As always, send feedback to iowaalumniband@gmail.com, "Like" the "Down and Off Podcast" page on Facebook, and follow the us on Twitter @DownAndOffPod. #OnIowa #GoHawksMusic recorded by the Hawkeye Marching Band, off the 2003 album "Roll Along!" and the 2007 album "Get Ready For the Boom" and Hawkeye Marching Band social media.

Marc Bell, CEO of Marc Bell Capital Marc Bell is a self-described “deal junkie” who's built an empire across internet infrastructure, real estate, entertainment, defense, and private equity. In this episode, Marc breaks down his unconventional path—from turning around Penthouse into a $500M acquisition engine, to producing Tony Award-winning Broadway shows, to backing national security tech ventures and building satellites. Marc shares the playbook he's refined over decades: how to spot a distressed asset worth saving, why structure and cash flow trump hype, and how to create value by backing the right people and thinking creatively about capital. Whether you're a corporate acquirer or an entrepreneur with a nose for opportunity, this is a masterclass in pragmatic, performance-driven dealmaking. Things you will learn: How to spot and structure deals for distressed or undervalued businesses Why betting on the right operator (“the jockey”) is more important than the business model The importance of supply chain control and cash flow in strategic execution Creative approaches to capital structure, seller financing, and aligning incentives ________________________ Sponsored by DealRoom—where M&A chaos meets its match. Still stuck in spreadsheet hell? DealRoom helps corporate development teams take control—streamlining diligence, syncing integration, and eliminating the back-and-forth.

Ola Sars, Founder, CEO & Chairman of Soundtrack Your Brand In this episode of M&A Science, Ola Sars shares the story of his 20-year journey disrupting the music industry—first by co-founding Beats Music (later acquired by Apple), and now as the visionary behind Soundtrack Your Brand. Ola dives into the bold thesis that's guided his career, why he's pursuing a buyer-led M&A approach to consolidate a fragmented background music market, and how he's turning legacy customer bases into scalable SaaS revenue. Things you will learn: How to turn a  product thesis into a long-term growth engine How Ola evaluates roll-up targets based on CAC and subscription quality What it takes to digitize a legacy industry with B2B SaaS Lessons from Beats Music, Apple, and Spotify on scaling and selling ______________________ This episode is sponsored by DealRoom! Turn your chaos into control. Tired of chasing updates across spreadsheets and email threads? Discover how DealRoom helps corporate development teams bring order to M&A.

John Romeo, CEO of the Oliver Wyman Forum and Head of M&A at Oliver Wyman We sit down with John Romeo to explore Oliver Wyman's disciplined, strategic approach to M&A. Romeo shares how his team sources deals through a bespoke pipeline, aligns incentives with founder-led businesses, and plans integrations that prioritize people and long-term value creation. From cultural diligence to pricing discipline, this episode reveals what it really takes to execute successful deals in a high-touch, people-driven industry. What You'll Learn: How to build and manage a bespoke M&A pipeline The difference between banker-led and buyer-led deal processes What cultural alignment looks like in professional services deals How to structure integration and retention plans to protect long-term value ______________________ This episode is sponsored by DealRoom! Turn your chaos into control. Tired of chasing updates across spreadsheets and email threads? Discover how DealRoom helps corporate development teams bring order to M&A.

Stew Campbell, Partner at The Chernin Group In Part 2, Stew Campbell returns to share tactical guidance for founders evaluating outside capital. We dive deep into how to run a founder-led investor process, what to watch for in term sheets, and how to build long-term wealth while scaling a founder-led business. Stew breaks down growth equity vs. private equity, investor diligence, and how to choose a partner who accelerates—not limits—your next chapter. This episode is a must-listen for any operator planning a recap, acquisition, or capital raise in the next 1–3 years. Things You'll Learn: How to run a founder-led competitive investor process What to ask when evaluating potential investors and term sheets How to align capital strategy with long-term wealth goals Ways great investors create real value beyond the check ______________________ This episode is sponsored by DealRoom! Turn your chaos into control. Tired of chasing updates across spreadsheets and email threads? Discover how DealRoom helps corporate development teams bring order to M&A.

Register Today for "Lead Strong": 4-Week Pastors CohortClick Here: https://admin389846.wixsite.com/mysiteIn this episode we unpack the deep emotional, spiritual, and mental battles that pastors and male leaders face every day. From a life-altering dream that revealed a divine mandate to help leaders on the brink, to personal stories of pressure, burnout, and breakthrough — we're calling men on the frontlines to strengthen before they collapse.This isn't about performance. It's not about building bigger churches. It's about building strong men—men who can lead well at church, at home, and in their own hearts. We're launching a 4-week online training for pastors focused on emotional health, spiritual grounding, relational strength, and creating space for sustainable leadership. It's the kind of support we wished we had early on—and now, we're offering it to you.If you're a pastor or leader—or if you know one who's carrying more than they should—you're not alone. Share this with them. Invest in them. Let's build something that lasts, together. Because great men aren't born—they're built. And the battle starts within.ABOUT BRAVECOWe live in a time where men are hunting for the truth and looking for the codebook to manhood. At BraveCo, we are on a mission to heal the narrative of masculinity across a generation; fighting the good fight together because every man should feel confident and capable of facing his pain, loving deeply, and leading a life that impacts the world around him.

Looking for daily inspiration?  Get a quote from the top leaders in the industry in your inbox every morning.   Where will the attractions industry go next? Find out at IAAPA North America Summit, March 30 – April 1, 2025, at Disney's Grand Californian Hotel. Join executives, innovators, and thought leaders to build connections, explore trends through exclusive EDUTours, and gain strategic insights to put into action tomorrow. This Summit offers a unique opportunity to learn and grow alongside the industry's best. Don't miss the chance to shape the future of the attractions industry. Register Today! Training is an essential part of employee development, but a one-time session is rarely enough to ensure long-term success. Many organizations struggle with finding the balance between equipping employees with the knowledge they need upfront and reinforcing that learning over time. Without ongoing reinforcement, employees may struggle to retain information, lack confidence in their roles, and ultimately provide a subpar guest experience. In this episode, Matt and Josh talk about the importance of ongoing training and development, exploring how organizations can build confidence and competence over time to improve both employee performance and guest satisfaction. The Most Important Part of Training "The way that they could take what they're learning and immediately see it through their lens and apply it directly to the specific aspects of their job duties... That's the most important part.” Training is only effective if employees can connect it directly to their roles. The best training programs help team members understand the practical applications of what they're learning, ensuring they can implement new knowledge in real-world situations. The Importance of Ongoing Learning "The learning doesn't stop just because the training does." Employees absorb and process information at different rates. Some may excel with a single training session, while others need repeated reinforcement. Instead of relying on one-time training events, organizations should adopt a continuous learning model that provides opportunities for employees to practice, fail, and improve over time. Balancing Immediate Performance Needs with Long-Term Growth "We need you to have the standard that we expect from you. Therefore, the bandwidth to fail maybe tightens a little bit." Organizations must balance the necessity of immediate performance with the reality that true skill development takes time. Investing in early training while implementing ongoing reinforcement helps employees develop without compromising the guest experience. The Know-Feel-Do Framework "What do you want them to know? How do you want them to feel? And what do you want them to do?" The Know-Feel-Do framework provides a structured approach to training: Know – What key information should employees retain? Feel – How should they emotionally connect to the training? Do – What actions should they take after the training? By incorporating all three elements, organizations can ensure training is engaging, relevant, and actionable. Reinforcement Through Daily Operations "If you're not the one leading the charge in terms of training, employees will learn from someone else – and you might not like the outcome." Training shouldn't exist in isolation. Organizations can integrate learning into daily operations by: Holding structured pre-shift meetings with quick training refreshers. Providing real-time coaching and feedback. Using guest interactions and real-life scenarios to reinforce learning. Encouraging a Culture of Learning "People want to learn more. They want to continue to be challenged." Creating an environment where learning is continuous fosters engagement and retention. Employees who feel supported in their development are more likely to stay motivated and committed to delivering high-quality service. What strategies does your organization use for ongoing employee training? Share your thoughts with us! This podcast wouldn't be possible without the incredible work of our faaaaaantastic team:   Audio and Video editing by Abby Giganan   To connect with AttractionPros: AttractionPros.com AttractionPros@gmail.com AttractionPros on Facebook AttractionPros on LinkedIn AttractionPros on Instagram AttractionPros on Twitter (X)

You know how we sometimes want everything to happen right now - and then beat ourselves up when it doesn't? I'm sharing my own experiences about expecting instant results, and feeling frustrated when I don't hit my goals right away. But here's the thing: whether it's in fitness, business, or our relationships, it's all about building a strong foundation first. In this episode:Our tendency toward immediate gratification *and* self-criticismThe importance of laying a solid foundation when setting a goalFrustration in starting something new, and the impact of comparisonQuick fixes and unrealistic expectations are not it - listen for what to do instead![this is an encore episode while Ella is traveling!]

Send one way text to Rev Rachel In this heartfelt episode of the Recover Your Soul podcast, Rev. Rachel shares her journey of learning to let go of control and trust the natural flow of life. By shifting from resistance to acceptance, she discovered a powerful path to healing anxiety and finding peace within.Rev. Rachel opens up about her struggles with loneliness, control addiction, and the constant need to manage everything around her. Through her mantra, “All is well, I am well,” she learned to relax into life's messiness and trust that everything is working out, even when it feels uncertain.Join Rev. Rachel as she explores how Soul Recovery teaches us to co-create with a Higher Power, embrace life's challenges with grace, and find freedom in simply allowing life to unfold.Key Takeaways:Releasing control to find peace and healing anxiety.Shifting from “it's happening to me” to “it's happening for me.”Trusting the journey and staying grounded through life's ups and downs.Register Today for Soul Recovery—In Person or Online! FREE Soul Recovery Support Group – Monday, March 3rd, 6-7 PM MT on Zoom. A space to connect, share, and grow together.Sacred Circle in Sacramento – Saturday, March 1st, 9:30 AM - Noon. An intimate gathering for meditation, journaling, and connection. Join Me for a Soul Recovery Experience in 2025!There is nothing more powerful than stepping into sacred space together—in person or virtually—to deepen your Soul Recovery journey. This year, I'm offering retreats, workshops, and group experiences to support your healing, growth, and connection. Visit the website for more info! This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not allied or representative of any organizations or religions, but is based on the opinions and experience of Rev. Rachel Harrison. The host claims no responsibility to any person or entity for any liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly as a result of the use, application, or interpretation of the information presented herein. Take what you need and leave the rest.Support the show Rev. Rachel Harrison and Recover Your Soul www.recoveryoursoul.net

How much control do we have over our drinking or binge eating behaviors? Do we need to quit alcohol forever? Is addiction a belief state, a behavioral issue, or a chemical one? Is moderation of a 'bad habit' even possible?Mindful drinking coach Colleen Kachmann is sharing her perspective and personal experiences in this hot take of an episode. We're tackling the controversial topic of moderation versus abstinence, addiction versus habit and...00:01:55 - Controversial Perspectives on Alcohol - the mixed messages about alcohol consumption00:02:43 - Colleen's personal experience with heavy drinking 00:04:30 - What is alcohol use disorder & the impact of self-labeling as an alcoholic 00:07:19 - How neuroplasticity can aid in changing habits and beliefs 00:08:08 - What Works for You - choosing the path that aligns with individual beliefs 00:09:49 - The importance of personal choice in recovery 00:10:43 - The belief systems surrounding addiction and the myth of loss of control00:12:59 - Advice for those struggling with alcohol use00:13:30 - The difference between negative & positive goal-setting when trying to change a habit00:16:03 - Interrupting Negative Patterns - Strategies for breaking the cycle of habitual drinking and reconnecting with the body00:19:04 - The importance of identity in the journey of change00:24:40 - Managing Shame and Mistakes - How to handle setbacks 00:27:00 - The Power of Self-Directed Neuroplasticity

Testosterone Supplementation for Women - Myths and Facts.This is PART 2 of a 2-part episode with Dr. Kelly Casperson.Testosterone levels begin to decline after the age of 20 for men and women. Dr. Kelly Casperson addresses the various delivery methods for testosterone, including creams and pellets, as well as the potential effects of supplementation on mood, cognition, and overall well-being.

Women's Sexual Wellness, Hormone Therapies, Innovative Incontinence Treatments: Myths and Facts: this is PART ONE of a 2-part episode.Ella and Dr. Kelly Casperson on the myths surrounding sexual desire, peri/menopause, and aging. Dr. Kelly, a board-certified urologist, emphasizes the importance of good sex education and hormone health. They explore common misconceptions about sexual function for women over 35, and highlight the groundbreaking use of vaginal estrogen and innovative treatments for urinary incontinence.

[ADULT CONTENT] Andrea Owen joins me for a heartfelt conversation about navigating the complexities of personal growth and resilience in the wake of a divorce. Andrea shares her intense experience with ketamine therapy, the importance of detachment, and the power of choosing our perspectives in difficult times. This episode is a testament to the strength in vulnerability and the ongoing journey of self-discovery, reminding us that even in the muck, we can uncover beautiful truths about ourselves.