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Ryan Schmies is one of the most talented illustrators in action sports and his game changing ski art singlehandedly helped change the look and feel of skiing in the early 2000's. While he's best known for dark graphics like the Hellbent and Public Enemy franchises that he created during his 15 years at K2 Skis, in recent years Schmies' artistical talents have been showcased by brands like J Skis, Smith Optics, REI, Ikon Pass, and more. On the podcast we talk about coming up in Wisconsin, art, High North Ski Camp, athletes, and life in the ski industry. Members of the Cascade Posse attempt to ask the Inappropriate Questions. Ryan Schmies Show Notes: 4:00: Satanfinger, broken face, Wisconsin, skiing, and High North Camp 25:00: Elan Skis: Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better. 26:00: Shane Szocs, rooming with McConkey, art, learning tricks the old fashioned way, college and K2 42:30: Outdoor Research: The best is designed and tested in the brutal conditons of the PNW and beyond 44:00: Illustrating, athletes, China, 63:00: Inappropriate Questions with Andy Harris, Duane, and Travis Groves
This week, we pull back the curtain on Amelia's newest acquisition: an 11-unit apartment building in a B+ suburb of Des Moines. This candid conversation is packed with insights for female real estate investors who want to scale beyond single-family rentals without taking on 100-unit syndications. You'll hear how Amelia: Spotted this off-market CBRE pocket listing and knew instantly it was a killer deal Analyzed the numbers, negotiated the price from $750K to $735K, and structured a 50/50 partnership with her mom Plans to boost returns by converting select units to mid-term rentals (MTRs) for traveling nurses Uses local market expertise, not endless spreadsheets, to move fast and confidently Projects over $200K in debt paydown, $160K in appreciation, and $308K in cash flow over 10 years We also dive into: Why sticking to one market can be your biggest competitive edge How to balance risk, reserves, and anxiety as you level up What “total return” really means for your net worth and lifestyle design If you're a woman ready to grow from a few doors to a scalable portfolio, this episode shows you exactly how one thoughtful 11-unit deal can be life-changing. Resources: Book your spot at WIIRE Summer Camp before it fills up Simplify how you manage your rentals with TurboTenant Make sure your name is on the list to secure your spot in The WIIRE Community Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts Leave us a review on Spotify Join our private Facebook Community Connect with us on Instagram
AI will not fix a business that does not understand itself.In this episode, John sits down with Julie Averill, founder of Gold Thread and former CIO of lululemon, to talk about real transformation, AI adoption, technology leadership, and what companies need to understand before they rush into the next big platform shift. Julie also shares lessons from her time leading technology through major growth at lululemon, digital transformation at Nordstrom, and the early signals that told her when a system problem was really a culture problem.If you are leading sales, technology, enablement, or go-to-market strategy, this episode gives you a practical look at why AI has to serve the business, why trust still drives innovation, and why the companies that win will understand what makes them truly different before the market decides for them.Want to build the kind of team and operating model that can keep up with where business is heading next? Visit www.jbarrows.com and learn how you can Make It Happen.What You'll LearnWhy AI strategy needs to start with business strategy, not technology experimentsHow the dot-com shift mirrors what companies are experiencing with AI todayWhy AI is changing how customers discover, compare, and choose brandsWhat a 20-hour website outage revealed about culture, ownership, and escalationWhy innovation depends on trust, candor, and teams that can take risks togetherWhy AI reveals organizational dysfunction instead of magically fixing itWhy real transformation requires human intelligence, not just artificial intelligenceJulie Averill is the founder of Gold Thread and former Chief Information Officer of lululemon, where she led the technology transformation that helped scale the company from $2 billion to over $10 billion in revenue. Prior to lululemon, she led omni-channel and digital transformations at Nordstrom and REI. Today, she advises boards, CEOs, and founders at the intersection of AI capability and organizational readiness, and her book Chief Impact Officer comes out June 16.Connect with Julie Averill:Website: https://goldthreadllc.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julieaverill/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/julie_averill_/Grab Julie's new book Chief Impact Officer, out June 16 — connect with her on LinkedIn (linkedin.com/in/julieaverill) or visit goldthreadllc.comJohn Barrows is a sales trainer, speaker, and founder of JB Sales with over 25 years of experience in the industry. He has made hundreds of cold calls a week, led startups to acquisition, and trained high-performing teams at companies like Salesforce, LinkedIn, Amazon, and Okta. Through JB Sales, John focuses on practical sales execution—helping reps fill pipeline, close deals, and build trust with buyers in today's AI-driven sales environment.Connect with John Barrows:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnbarrows/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnmbarrows/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@johnmbarrowsCheck out John's Membership: https://learn.jbarrows.com/pages/individual-packages?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=podcastJoin John's Newsletter: https://www.jbarrows.com/newsletter
ESAÚ E JACÓ. PREDESTINADOS? – ENCONTRO COM AS PROFECIAS 007 A profecia que vamos estudar hoje apresenta alguns aspectos de grande importância para todos nós, mesmo tendo sido anunciada há muito tempo atrás. O nascimento de um filho é algo que gera alegria, ansiedade, preocupação. Mas a maior ansiedade é causada quando se quer, se deseja um filho e não se pode tê-lo. Isaque, o filho da promessa de Abraão, tinha quarenta anos quando se casou com Rebeca. Rebeca não podia ter filhos. Como resultado de muita oração ela ficou grávida. E o casal estava certo. Eles estavam usando o meio correto de resolver um problema. A oração é a chave que abre os armazéns do céu. E nós precisamos usar mais essa chave. Muitos diante dos problemas fazem promessas a santos e espíritos; oferecem sacrifícios de animais e até de seres humanos. Esta, porém, não é a forma indicada pela Bíblia para resolver um problema. Se você está com problemas não precisa pagar nada a ninguém. Onde você está, se puder se ajoelhar, fique ajoelhado; se não puder, não se preocupe. Ore. Converse com Deus, conte o seu problema. Inicie uma luta, junto com Deus, diante da dificuldade que você enfrenta. A escritora Ellen White define a oração como sendo o “único meio para se obter êxito diante de um conflito” (Atos dos Apóstolos, p. 564). Portanto, não busque outro caminho. A oração é o meio apontado por Deus para resolver o teu problema. Gênesis 25:21 diz que Isaque orou insistentemente. Aí está o segredo: a perseverança na oração é a chave para obter resposta ao problema. Isaque devia aprender que o filho da promessa, seria o resultado da manifestação da graça divina. Isaque tinha 40 anos quando se casou com Rebeca (verso 20). O verso 26 – última parte – diz que ele tinha sessenta quando os gêmeos nasceram. Portanto ele orou, pelo menos, 19 anos sobre o problema que o atingia! Amigo ouvinte, quando você tem um pedido a Deus, por quanto tempo você ora? Isaque orou 19 anos! Que exemplo para nós que nos queixamos tanto dos problemas. Por isso, se você tem dificuldades com marido, esposa, filhos, trabalho, saúde; eu tenho a solução para os seus problemas: comece a orar! Mas, vamos a profecia de Gênesis 25:22 e 23: “os filhos lutavam no ventre dela; então, disse: se é assim, por que vivo eu? E consultou ao SENHOR. Respondeu-lhe o SENHOR: duas nações há no teu ventre, dois povos, nascidos de ti, se dividirão: um povo será mais forte que o outro, e o mais velho servirá ao mais moço.” � Esta profecia envolvia dois fetos, que segundo a descrição da mãe, lutavam em seu ventre. Rebeca estava preocupada. Naquele tempo não existiam os recursos da medicina moderna. Então ela questiona o Senhor Deus: “Por que isto está acontecendo comigo?” Este é o tipo de pergunta que fazemos com muita freqüência. “Por que eu?” “Por que só acontece comigo?” Amigo ouvinte, os problemas não são privilégio de uns poucos e nem só dos que estão distantes de Deus. Mesmo os que estão do lado de Deus podem ser atingidos pelas dificuldades. O significado da profecia. Verso 23: “São dois povos” – A promessa feita a Abraão agora começa a se cumprir. O mais novo, o que nascer por último, será mais forte; o que nascer primeiro será mais fraco. Assim nasceram Esaú e Jacó. Jacó tornou-se o pai da nação de Israel. Ninguém tem dúvidas disso. Esaú, pai dos edomitas. (Gênesis 36: 31-43). A história bíblica registra que essas duas nações irmãs foram sempre inimigas. Mas Israel, porém, demonstrou ser o mais forte. Vou citar só um exemplo: Davi – Rei de Israel, subjugou os edomitas (II Samuel 8:14) e o rei Amazias mais tarde os derrotou (II Reis 14:7). Diante desta profecia muitos podem questionar: “Então Deus predestinou Jacó para o sucesso e Esaú para o fracasso!” Amigo ouvinte, a Bíblia não apóia a idéia da predestinação como alguns a defendem. Um para o sucesso e outro para o fracasso. Deus não seria um Deus de amor, como é apresentado em I João 4:8, se de uma forma ditatorial, já determinasse um para o fracasso e outro para o sucesso. Como explicamos isso então? Deus é onisciente e Ele conhece o passado, presente e futuro. Para Ele tudo é conhecido, é sabido, porque Ele é Deus. E como Deus Ele contou à uma mãe aflita o que iria acontecer com seus filhos. Mas jamais Deus marcou um para o fracasso e outro para o sucesso. Amigo ouvinte, não pense que você, por estar passando eventualmente por alguns problemas, foi predestinado por Deus para ser um perdedor, um fracassado. Você é muito especial para Deus. Ele é amor. Ele te ama. Viva feliz, confiante no Deus que ouviu a oração de um pai aflito e respondeu a pergunta de uma mãe que estava tomada de preocupação. Um Deus que tem você em alta conta e deseja tornar realidade cada um de teus sonhos. E sempre é bom lembrar também: Creia no Senhor teu Deus e você estará seguro. Creia nos profetas dEle e você prosperará (II Crônicas 20:20).
What does it really take to scale from flipping houses to acquiring more than $300 million in real estate? In this episode, Paul Williams shares the lessons he learned after starting as a college student investor, building a trucking company, exiting that business, and going all-in on real estate. Paul breaks down his journey from single-family investing and high-volume house flipping to owning and operating nearly 2,000 multifamily units, while discussing capital raising, credibility, investor relationships, market cycles, and the opportunities he sees in today's multifamily market. He also shares candid insights on mistakes, lessons from both successful and struggling investments, why consistency matters more than speed, and how aspiring investors can build the track record, relationships, and confidence needed to grow in commercial real estate. If you're looking to raise capital, scale your portfolio, or learn from someone who has navigated multiple market cycles, this is an episode you won't want to miss. 5 Key TakeawaysWhy Paul Transitioned from Single-Family to MultifamilyAfter completing 20+ flips per year, Paul realized the constant transaction cycle was demanding and difficult to scale. Multifamily offered a path to larger-scale growth with greater efficiency. The Fastest Way to Build CredibilityEarly in his career, Paul leveraged the track records of experienced operators. Today, he emphasizes that consistency, relationships, and a proven track record are the strongest credibility builders in capital raising. How Organic Content Attracts InvestorsPaul shares how simple educational videos and consistent market visibility have generated investor interest, including reconnecting with people he hadn't spoken to in decades. Why Today's Market May Present a Major Buying OpportunityDespite investor caution following recent market challenges, Paul believes current market conditions are creating opportunities similar to previous strong buying periods, particularly for disciplined multifamily investors. The One Trait That Separates Successful InvestorsAccording to Paul, most people quit before they reach success. His advice is simple: stay in the game long enough, keep learning, keep building relationships, and eventually opportunities will compound in your favor.About Tim MaiTim Mai is a real estate investor, fund manager, mentor, and founder of HERO Mastermind for REI coaches.He has helped many real estate investors and coaches become millionaires. Tim continues to help busy professionals earn income and build wealth through passive investing.He is also a creative marketer and promoter with incredible knowledge and experience, which he freely shares. He has lifted himself from the aftermath of war, achieving technical expertise in computers, followed by investment success in real estate, management skills, and a lofty position among real estate educators and internet marketers.Tim is an industry leader who has acquired and exited well over $50 million worth of real estate and is currently an investor in over 2700 units of multifamily apartments.Connect with TimWebsite: Capital Raising PartyFacebook: Tim Mai | Capital Raising Nation Instagram: @timmaicomTwitter: @timmaiLinkedIn: Tim MaiYouTube: Tim Mai
Diese Folge ist für dich, wenn du das Gefühl hast, dass über weibliche Intimgesundheit noch immer viel zu selten offen gesprochen wird. Wenn du mehr über Hormone, Pflege, Sexualität und Wohlbefinden erfahren möchtest. Und wenn du verstehen willst, was deinem Körper wirklich gut tut, ohne Scham, Tabus oder gefährliches Halbwissen. In dieser STRONG BITE Folge teilt Dr. Vivien Karl, promovierte Apothekerin und Gründerin der FemHealth-Marke Dr. Vivien Karl die drei wichtigsten Dinge, die jede Frau für ihre Intimgesundheit wissen sollte. Was du in dieser Folge erfährst • Warum du Beschwerden wie Jucken, Brennen oder Zwicken nicht einfach hinnehmen solltest • Weshalb sich die Bedürfnisse des Körpers mit den Jahren verändern und Gleitgel kein Tabuthema sein darf • Warum Intimpflege nicht nur Pflege ist, sondern echte Prävention ABOUT HER HEALTHY HUSTLE HER HEALTHY HUSTLE ist der Gesundheits-meets-Business Podcast von THE HER KLUB für alle, die viel leisten und ihre Gesundheit nicht länger hinten anstellen wollen. Ich bin Birgit Amelung, Gründerin von THE HER KLUB und der Agentur AWAKE, zweifache Unternehmerin, Mama von zwei Kindern, Buchautorin und Health-Enthusiastin. Ich habe selbst viele Jahre gehustled, bis mein Körper die Reißleine gezogen hat. Heute weiß ich: Gesundheit ist kein Nice-to-have, sondern die Grundlage für alles. In HER HEALTHY HUSTLE teile ich gemeinsam mit starken Expert:innen und inspirierenden Role Models fundierte Insights, ehrliche Erfahrungen und konkrete Health Hacks, die du direkt in deinen Alltag integrieren kannst. Jeden Mittwoch als Deep Dive oder snackable Strong Bite. Kapitel 00:00 Intro – Welche 3 Dinge wir Frauen für unsere Intimgesundheit tun können 01:11 Hör auf deinen Körper 01:40 Gleitcreme / Gleitgel für deine Haut ab 40 02:35 Intimpflege als Prävention KLUB NEWS – KOSTENLOS HER KLUB MEMBER WERDEN INSTAGRAM LINKEDIN WEBSITE
Carregado pelo Rei do Áudio, Ricardo Maria, terceiro de seu nome, príncipe das terras devastadas pelo vento, filho de mãe doida, jogador de basquetebol, rejeitado do Principado, ainda-não Rei do Vídeo, proprietário de abrigo, jogador da equipa Sénior de Basquetebol do Sport Lisboa e Benfica durante a época 25-26 num treino, possuidor de um pénis muy digno mas que não curte de falar disso, com soninho enquanto escreve isto, Rei de Punta, ainda o gajo que percebe mais de basket no Cubinho, quase preso no estrangeiro, pouco dotado para a bandidagem, futuro dançarino de tectonic, quase morto por cães, menino de brinco, homem sem bilhete para Bad Bunny, de Férias em Espanha, má influência.Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/BILHETES ARRAIAL:https://kilt.pt/eventos/arraial-vitor-sa/BILHETES LABS:https://freakshow.bol.ptCUBINHO, o podcast do colectivo CUBO. António Azevedo Coutinho, Ricardo Maria e Vítor Sá arrancam com a segunda parte deste projecto a três frentes. CUBINHO, um podcast em que se garante boa disposição e alguém a embirrar com o Ricardo.António Azevedo Coutinho https://www.instagram.com/antonioacoutinho/Ricardo Mariahttps://www.instagram.com/ricardotaomaria/Vítor Sáhttps://www.instagram.com/savitorsa/
Fast zehn Jahre, rund 100 Milliarden Euro, unzählige Verhandlungsrunden – und nun das Aus: Deutschland und Frankreich ziehen die Reißleine beim Future Combat Air System (FCAS).Verteidigungsminister Pistorius spricht von einem klaren Rückschlag, aber ist das wirklich ein politisches Scheitern – oder ein Versagen der Industrie? Und was kommt jetzt? Rixa Fürsen spricht mit Spiegel-Chefreporter Matthias Gebauer über die Hintergründe des Scheiterns, die Zukunft der deutsch-französischen Rüstungskooperation und die Frage, ob bemannte Kampfjets überhaupt noch zeitgemäß sind.Das Berlin Playbook als Podcast gibt es jeden Morgen ab 5 Uhr. Gordon Repinski und das POLITICO-Team liefern Politik zum Hören – kompakt, international, hintergründig.Für alle Hauptstadt-Profis: Der Berlin Playbook-Newsletter bietet jeden Morgen die wichtigsten Themen und Einordnungen. Jetzt kostenlos abonnieren.Mehr von Rixa Fürsen gibt es auch hier: Instagram: @rixafu | X: @rixa_fursen.POLITICO Deutschland – ein Angebot der Axel Springer Deutschland GmbH Axel-Springer-Straße 65, 10888 Berlin Tel: +49 (30) 2591 0information@axelspringer.de Sitz: Amtsgericht Berlin-Charlottenburg, HRB 196159 B USt-IdNr: DE 214 852 390 Geschäftsführer: Carolin Hulshoff Pol, Mathias Sanchez Luna Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
No 12. līdz 14. jūnijam Latvijas Nacionālā mākslas muzeja galvenās ēkas Lielajā zālē pirmo un vienīgo reizi būs skatāma multimediāla instalācija “Saulrieta stunda”, kas apvieno Annas Heinrihsones, MAREUNROL'S, Reiņa Sējāna un Jāņa Šipkēvica radošās prakses vienotā telpiskā pieredzē. Kultūras rondo par gaidāmo mākslas notikumu stāsta kuratore Auguste Petre un Rolands Pēterkops (MAREUNROL'S). “Saulrieta stunda” iezīmē pārejas stāvokli – brīdi starp dienas noslēgumu un nākamā cēliena sākumu. Tā ir robežzona, kurā ierastā telpas uztvere mainās: formas kļūst nenoteiktākas, gaisma pieklust, bet uzmanība saasinās. Saulriets instalācijā kļūst par metaforu pasaules trauslumam un tās nepārtrauktajai kustībai, vienlaikus pievēršoties jautājumam – ko nozīmē būt klātesošam pārejas brīdī? Ekspozīcija dekonstruētā veidā savieno visu iesaistīto autoru radošās valodas, veidojot nevis lineāru naratīvu, bet uztveres lauku, kurā skatītājs aicināts pārvietoties starp klātbūtni un atsvešinājumu, troksni un klusumu, autentisko un simulēto. Anna Heinrihsone telpā ienes meža motīvu – vienlaikus kā atspulgu un dziļuma konstrukciju. Savukārt MAREUNROL'S lielformāta skulptūras turpina mākslinieku praksē būtisko interesi par cilvēka attiecībām ar apkārtējo vidi, identitātes konstrukcijām un vizuālās uztveres nestabilitāti. Ekspozīcijā iekļauts arī video darbs “Mežs”, kas pirmoreiz tika izrādīts izstādē “Fieldwork: Invisible Exercises” (Rīgas mākslas telpa, 2023). Skaņas ainavu veido Reinis Sējāns un Jānis Šipkēvics, radot telpā vibrāciju starp trauksmi un meditāciju.
In this episode of the WIIRE podcast, we're getting personal about the mindset behind building a real estate portfolio as women, beyond the constant “hustle harder” messaging. Using Amelia's journey from taking almost a year off buying to closing on another 11‑unit, we unpack: How we define seasons of scaling and stabilizing in our businesses Why nonstop growth without a stabilizing season leads to burnout, chaos, and risky over‑leverage How we've used pruning (selling what no longer serves us) to create space and capital for better deals The role of divine timing, preparation, and working capital in landing the right opportunities How each property has been a building block, not a home run—and how those reps built our confidence We also share candidly about: Choosing to be the bigger person with tenants, contractors, and lenders Letting go of the need to “win” every conflict to protect our peace How masterminds and community helped us think bigger, invest in coaching, and normalize 7‑figure goals Why being in rooms with ambitious women investors completely changed our trajectory If you're a woman trying to decide when to push, when to rest, and how to think bigger in real estate, we recorded this episode for you. Resources: Book your spot at WIIRE Summer Camp before it fills up Simplify how you manage your rentals with TurboTenant Make sure your name is on the list to secure your spot in The WIIRE Community Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts Leave us a review on Spotify Join our private Facebook Community Connect with us on Instagram
You have done IVF more than once. Maybe twice. Maybe three times. Maybe more. Each cycle they tweaked the protocol. Higher dose. Lower dose. Different stimulation drug. Different trigger. Added growth hormone. Added DHEA. Mini IVF. Dual stim. Each cycle the protocol changed. And now they are telling you donor eggs. Here is the question this episode is about. They changed the protocol every time. Did anyone look at what was already in your body when each of those protocols arrived? That is what this episode is about. The layer underneath every protocol. In this episode: - Protocol vs system: what your clinic was trained to adjust, and what nobody adjusted across any of your cycles - Why the donor egg conversation arrives after the only variable your clinic was trained to address has been exhausted, not after a full review of your body - The thyroid, iron, B12, vitamin D, inflammation, gut, cortisol, mineral, vaginal microbiome, and blood sugar markers that did not change between cycle 1 and cycle 5 - Why we look at ferritin against 80 to 100 going into IVF, not the lab reference of 15 - What a 2024 study in Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics found about ovarian reserve markers and natural conception — and why donor eggs gets recommended on markers the literature itself does not support If this is the first episode you have landed on in this series, go back and listen to "Told Donor Eggs Are Your Only Option? Ask This First," then "How Long Should I Try With My Own Eggs Before Donor Eggs?" and "The Gut Findings Your Clinic Did Not Look For." This episode builds on all three. ——— WHAT YOUR CLINIC MISSED The full thyroid panel, not just a TSH. The iron panel that flags ferritin against the fertility target. The gut microbiome testing your REI does not order. The inflammatory markers they tell you are normal. And the male side that almost nobody investigates. Email hello@fabfertile.ca, subject line MISSED, and we will send you the guide. ——— FUNCTIONAL FERTILITY SECOND OPINION A free 45-minute call where I review your labs, your history, and your partner's results with you. You leave knowing what your biology has been telling you and what your next decision could be. Email hello@fabfertile.ca, subject line FERTILE, or book here. ——— ABOUT THE HOST I'm Sarah Clark, founder of Fab Fertile and host of Get Pregnant Naturally, a podcast with over one million downloads. My functional fertility team works with couples navigating low AMH and failed IVF, reviewing functional lab results, gut microbiome, food sensitivity, vaginal microbiome, nutrigenomics, HTMA, DUTCH, toxin testing, and bloodwork alongside nervous system work, to help identify patterns that may not have been considered. We work alongside your medical team, not instead of them. Sarah Clark, founder of Fab Fertile, host of Get Pregnant Naturally (1M+ downloads), and author of Fabulously Fertile. ——— If this episode helped, leave a review on Apple Podcasts. It is how other women find this work. ——— TIMESTAMPS 00:00 The Protocol Changed Every Time. Did Anyone Change You? 01:00 Who's Reviewing Your Case at Fab Fertile 02:00 Protocol vs System: The Layer Underneath Every IVF 03:00 What Your Body Brought to Every Cycle 04:30 What the 2024 Research Says About AMH 06:00 The Markers That Did Not Change Between Cycles 07:30 Why Multiple Tests Are Not One Test 09:00 The Donor Egg Recommendation With Half the Data 10:30 The Functional Fertility Second Opinion
Live aus Barcelona, direkt neben dem Primavera Sound Festival. Die Stimmung ist irgendwo zwischen Festival Chaos, echter Vorfreude und totaler Erschöpfung. Diese Woche gibt es Tour News, die ihr nicht verpassen solltet, und Geschichten vom Festival, die so nicht geplant waren. Dazu: Olivia Rodrigo live, Addison Ray auf der Bühne, ein Reißverschluss der Schmerzen verursacht, Spanisch Smalltalk und die große Frage wer macht heute den Abkacker und geht früher schlafen? Eine Folge, die klingt wie Urlaub. Nur mit Podcast dazwischen. Hier findest Du alle Infos, Links & Rabatte zum Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dominique und Oliver sprechen in dieser Folge darüber, warum die Wahl des richtigen Zielmarkts weit mehr ist als eine Marketingentscheidung. Wer Verantwortung für ein Produkt trägt, trifft jeden Tag Entscheidungen, die den weiteren Handlungsspielraum einschränken oder erweitern. Genau deshalb beeinflusst der Zielmarkt die Produktentwicklung von Anfang an. Er bestimmt, welche Probleme relevant sind, welche Bedürfnisse zählen und welche Rahmenbedingungen bei der Gestaltung eines Produkts berücksichtigt werden müssen. Für Product Owner:innen und Produktmanager:innen entsteht daraus eine wichtige Frage: Für wen entwickeln wir eigentlich und in welchem Markt soll unser Produkt erfolgreich sein? Ein Zielmarkt besteht aus deutlich mehr als einer Nutzergruppe. Geografische Unterschiede spielen ebenso eine Rolle wie rechtliche Vorgaben, kulturelle Erwartungen oder technologische Rahmenbedingungen. Ein Produkt kann in einem Markt hervorragend funktionieren und in einem anderen kaum Resonanz erzeugen. Manche Funktionen werden in einem Land erwartet, während sie anderswo keine Bedeutung haben. Wer diese Unterschiede ignoriert, riskiert hohe Investitionen in Lösungen, die am tatsächlichen Bedarf vorbeigehen. Der Zielmarkt setzt deshalb wichtige Leitplanken für Produktstrategie, Produktgestaltung und die Auswahl möglicher Lösungsansätze. Häufig entsteht der Wunsch, möglichst viele Kundengruppen gleichzeitig anzusprechen. In der Praxis führt das oft zu Produkten, die für niemanden wirklich überzeugend sind. Ein klar definierter Zielmarkt hilft dabei, Ressourcen gezielt einzusetzen und Prioritäten bewusster zu setzen. Statt jede denkbare Anforderung zu berücksichtigen, entsteht ein besseres Verständnis dafür, welche Probleme besonders relevant sind und wo der größte Nutzen geschaffen werden kann. Diese Fokussierung erleichtert viele Entscheidungen im Produktalltag und schafft Orientierung für Teams und Stakeholder. Die Suche nach dem passenden Zielmarkt beginnt selten mit vollständiger Sicherheit. Meist stehen zunächst Annahmen im Raum. Genau deshalb ist frühes Lernen so wichtig. Kundeninterviews, Beobachtungen im Nutzungskontext und direkte Gespräche mit potenziellen Kundinnen und Kunden helfen dabei, Marktsegmente besser zu verstehen. Dabei geht es nicht darum, Zustimmung für eine Idee einzusammeln. Entscheidend ist, die eigenen Hypothesen kritisch zu prüfen und herauszufinden, ob ein relevantes Problem tatsächlich existiert und ob die gewählte Zielgruppe bereit ist, sich damit auseinanderzusetzen. Auch der Product Market Fit entsteht nicht am Reißbrett. Ob ein Zielmarkt wirklich zum Produkt passt, zeigt sich oft erst nach den ersten Schritten im Markt. Die gewonnenen Erkenntnisse können Anpassungen am Produkt erforderlich machen. Manchmal zeigt sich sogar, dass ein anderer Zielmarkt deutlich besser geeignet ist. Erfolgreiche Produktentwicklung bedeutet deshalb, Markt und Produkt gemeinsam weiterzuentwickeln. Wer den Zielmarkt als lernbare Annahme versteht und regelmäßig hinterfragt, schafft bessere Voraussetzungen für nachhaltigen Produkterfolg. Im Kontext dieser Folge empfehlen wir euch insbesondere folgenden Folgen: - User Feedback mit Kundeninterviews einholen (https://produktwerker.de/user-feedback-mit-kundeninterviews/) - Warum Personas für Product Owner wertvoll sind (https://produktwerker.de/warum-personas-fuer-product-owner-wertvoll-sind/) - Das Problem mit dem Minimal Viable Product (https://produktwerker.de/das-problem-mit-dem-minimal-viable-product/) - The Decision Stack (https://produktwerker.de/the-decision-stack/)
Iwwer Päischte war d'Valerija Berdi um Literaturfestival Étonnants Voyageurs an der Bretagne an ass do enger ganzer Rei interessanter Schrëftsteller:inne begéint. Zum Beispill déi libaneesesch Autorin an Dramaturgin Hala Moughanie, déi an hirem Roman “Les bestioles” d'Situatioun vun engem Epicier beschreift, deen um Hafe vu Beirut d'Explosioun vum véierten August 2020 iwwerlieft. Deemools gouf et iwwer 200 Doudeger, méi wéi 6.500 Blesséierter, iwwer 300.000 Mënschen hate keen Daach méi iwwer dem Kapp. Dës Katastroph, matten an der Covid-Pandemie, am Kontext vun der dramatescher ekonomescher a politescher Kris am Libanon, huet natierlech d'Populatioun gepräägt. Mat der Hala Moughanie huet d'Valerija Berdi doriwwer geschwat, wéi hir Biografie mat där vum fiktiven Epicier verknëppt ass.
Showdown statt Abnicken: Zwar wurde Wolfgang Kubicki auf dem FDP-Bundesparteitag zum neuen Chef der Liberalen gewählt, aber zuvor forderte ihn Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann heraus. Hat sie der Partei damit geschadet? Wie kann Kubicki die FDP nun wieder auf Erfolgskurs bringen und in die Parlamente führen? Darüber habe ich mich mit dem Politikwissenschaftler Werner J. Patzelt unterhalten. Außerdem sprachen wir über die desaströsen Beliebtheitswerte von Bundeskanzler Friedrich Merz, den Zustand der "Ehe" von CDU und SPD sowie die jüngsten Äußerungen von Arbeitsministerin Bärbel Bas. Reißt Merz der Geduldsfaden und er entlässt seine Bundesministerin? Und: Wäre eine MInderheitsregierung im Bund eine Möglichkeit für die Union, sich mehr Bewegungsfreiheit zu verschaffen? Das alles und mehr in der neuen Folge von "Hyslop Uncut".
É preciso evitar dois extremos quando falamos de vida em família:• romantizar família como se conflitos não existissem; • tratar conflitos como justificativas para destruição dos relacionamentos. Conflitos são inevitáveis, mas a forma de lidar com eles determina se a família será destruída ou fortalecida.Os conflitos no ambiente familiar (e em outros ambientes!) ocorrem em função de vários fatores ou até mesmo da combinação entre eles.• Expectativas frustradas• Falta de comunicação• Excesso de confiança e a quebra dela• Falta de humildade• Falta de perdão• E a lista pode ficar grande se formos levantar todos os motivos que deflagram conflitos nas famílias...1Samuel 24 fala dessa realidade de conflitos entre pessoas! Davi não negou o conflito, mas decidiu tratá-lo de maneira piedosa.A primeira vista, Davi e Saul são apenas rivais na disputa por um reino! Mas, não se pode esquecer que Saul era, nada mais e nada menos, que o sogro de Davi.Cap. 18, a partir do verso 19, descreve como Saul entregou a sua filha Mical em casamento para Davi. (lembrando que Davi resistiu o quanto pôde em ser genro do Rei por não se achar merecedor de tal honra, rejeitando casar-se com a filha mais velha de Saul, Merabe)Em 1 Samuel 24 encontramos um homem que tinha todos os motivos para reagir com violência, vingança e destruição. Ainda assim, Davi nos mostra um caminho diferente para lidar com conflitos.As famílias de modo geral são compostas por pessoas com tantas diferenças e esse fato não está oculto aos olhos de Deus! Deus mesmo quer colocar pessoas tão divergentes em proximidade.#igrejabatista #igrejanaoelugar #reflexão # #pregação #familia
What does it really take to raise more than $450 million and participate in over $1 billion of real estate acquisitions in just seven years? In this episode of "The Hero Capital Show", Sarah Sullivan shares the journey from climbing the corporate ladder in Silicon Valley to building Sugo Capital and creating a scalable capital-raising machine. Sarah reveals how partnerships accelerated her growth, why her first capital raise brought in only $125,000, how she developed systems that consistently attracted investors, and the lessons learned from both successful exits and challenging deals. From defining the right investor avatar to building trust through education, transparency, and repeatable processes, this conversation is packed with practical insights for investors, entrepreneurs, and aspiring capital raisers looking to build long-term success in the world of real estate and alternative investments.5 Key TakeawaysPartnerships Can Accelerate Growth Faster Than Going Alone.Sarah credits partnering with experienced operators as a turning point that allowed her to leverage existing track records, broker relationships, and infrastructure instead of trying to build everything herself.Your First Capital Raise Doesn't Define Your Future.Her first raise brought in only $125,000 from a single investor, but persistence, coaching, and continuous improvement led to progressively larger raises and long-term success.Finding the Right Investor Avatar Changes Everything.Sarah discovered that speaking directly to a specific audience—investors who resembled her father—dramatically improved her messaging, relationships, and capital-raising results.Systems and Consistency Matter More Than Occasional Effort.By identifying what worked, documenting it into SOPs, and building a team to execute repeatable processes, Sarah transformed capital raising into a scalable business.Transparency Builds Long-Term Investor Trust.Rather than hiding challenges, Sarah openly discusses foreclosures, underperforming investments, and lessons learned, believing that honest communication strengthens investor relationships and credibility.About Tim MaiTim Mai is a real estate investor, fund manager, mentor, and founder of HERO Mastermind for REI coaches.He has helped many real estate investors and coaches become millionaires. Tim continues to help busy professionals earn income and build wealth through passive investing.He is also a creative marketer and promoter with incredible knowledge and experience, which he freely shares. He has lifted himself from the aftermath of war, achieving technical expertise in computers, followed by investment success in real estate, management skills, and a lofty position among real estate educators and internet marketers.Tim is an industry leader who has acquired and exited well over $50 million worth of real estate and is currently an investor in over 2700 units of multifamily apartments.Connect with TimWebsite: Capital Raising PartyFacebook: Tim Mai | Capital Raising Nation Instagram: @timmaicomTwitter: @timmaiLinkedIn: Tim MaiYouTube: Tim Mai
No episódio de hoje do Falando de Nada, analisamos um estudo que tentou responder uma pergunta que domina a indústria do entretenimento: afinal, quem é o verdadeiro rei dos streamings? A partir dos dados, discutimos como diferentes plataformas vêm disputando a preferência do público e o que realmente define qualidade em um serviço de streaming.Também comentamos o impressionante desempenho de Backrooms, que se tornou a maior estreia da história da A24, e como esse jovem diretor desbancou Mandaloriano e Grogu nas bilheterias.Seja um membro da Guilda dos Tagarelers e participe das pautas semanais:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCa8ekYf6l76ikQszoMYuHkw/join00:00 - Começou o Falando de Nada!07:31 - Quem é o REI dos Streamings?29:15 - Backrooms é a maior estreia da A24!37:16 - Perguntinhas MarotasQuer enviar um Pix da Alegria? Entre em contato com nosso produtor @bclemente22 no Instagram!✉ Quer mandar sua sugestão de pauta ou dúvida? Envie um e-mail para
We've got a big show this week, starting with headlines from American Axle, Spring Glass, Starbucks Korea, REI, Ball State University, Harvard, Hearst Newspapers, Rockstar Games, and the Brazilian working class. Our main story this week is discussing the struggle by workers inside and outside to free the detainees at the Delaney Hall ICE concentration camp in New Jersey, where union workers and detained workers alike have clashed with fascist police. Samsung workers recently poised to shut down the global chip boom have won a historic victory, with life changing profit sharing gains that could ignite a new wave of struggle in the South Korean working class. Finally, we discuss the massive new union win by rideshare drivers in Massachusetts, where 70,000 drivers have formed the first sectoral rideshare drivers union in the US. Join the discord: discord.gg/tDvmNzX Follow the pod at instagram.com/workstoppage, @WorkStoppagePod on Twitter, John @facebookvillain, and Lina @solidaritybee
Like most creatives in ad land, Ben was taught how to make great work, not how to sell it. He let his work "speak for itself" until he realized that great ideas don't win unless they've got a great pitch behind them. With few actionable frameworks or guides available, he took matters into his own hands, teaching himself the art of pitching. That journey led him to build a 10-session course, author two books, and coach some of the industry's top creatives on how to "sell it great." In this episode of Question Everything, Ben shares how to uncover the invisible brief every client has, shake off presentation nerves, and answer the four questions a pitch must address to win. What you'll learn in this episode: What the client's invisible brief is and how to solve it The four or five motivations your clients have behind the work The most powerful tool for presenters, and how to use it Why you should get comfortable with silence in presentations Two exercises to shake off nerves before big presentations How a presentation changes when it's virtual vs in-person How to stop "hiding behind your deck" The four questions you must answer for a winning pitch Resources: Learn more about Ben and his Sell It Great program on his website Get a copy of Stop Reading Slides, Ben's guide to creative presentations Plan your next creative presentation with Ben's Practical Pitch Planner Find more on REI's #OptOutside Black Friday campaign Connect with Ben on LinkedIn
Carregado pelo Rei do Áudio, Ricardo Maria, terceiro de seu nome, príncipe das terras devastadas pelo vento, filho de mãe doida, jogador de basquetebol, rejeitado do Principado, ainda-não Rei do Vídeo, proprietário de abrigo, jogador da equipa Sénior de Basquetebol do Sport Lisboa e Benfica durante a época 25-26 num treino, possuidor de um pénis muy digno mas que não curte de falar disso, com soninho enquanto escreve isto, Rei de Punta, ainda o gajo que percebe mais de basket no Cubinho, quase preso no estrangeiro, pouco dotado para a bandidagem, futuro dançarino de tectonic, quase morto por cães, menino de brinco, homem sem bilhete para Bad Bunny, de Férias em Espanha.Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/BILHETES ARRAIAL:https://ticketline.sapo.pt/evento/-arraial-vitor-sa-99200?fromTopList=1BILHETES LABS:https://freakshow.bol.ptCUBINHO, o podcast do colectivo CUBO. António Azevedo Coutinho, Ricardo Maria e Vítor Sá arrancam com a segunda parte deste projecto a três frentes. CUBINHO, um podcast em que se garante boa disposição e alguém a embirrar com o Ricardo.António Azevedo Coutinho https://www.instagram.com/antonioacoutinho/Ricardo Mariahttps://www.instagram.com/ricardotaomaria/Vítor Sáhttps://www.instagram.com/savitorsa/
Unlock what real luxury really means in short‑term rentals with hospitality and branding expert Katie Cline, former PR lead for brands like Ritz-Carlton, W Hotels, and St. Regis. In this episode of the podcast, we dive deep into how female real estate investors can elevate their STR, MTR, and LTR portfolios through hospitality, design, and guest experience—without overspending. In this episode, we cover: How Katie went from UK long-term landlord to profitable US short‑term rental investor Why hospitality is a non‑negotiable skill for real estate investors (even for long- and mid‑term rentals) The “art of the arrival” and how the first 10 minutes shape reviews, referrals, and repeat bookings Practical luxury: the small details that feel high‑end (think: linens, hair dryers, cookware, amenities) Smart policies for bachelorette groups and high‑energy stays that still protect your asset Personalization strategies that help you stand out on Airbnb and Vrbo Branding your property: naming, storytelling, and designing for your actual ideal guest If you're a female real estate investor building wealth with short‑term rentals, vacation homes, or mid‑term rentals, this conversation will show you how to think like a luxury hotelier while staying profitable. Resources: Book your spot at WIIRE Summer Camp before it fills up Check out what Katie is up to next on Instagram Listen to Katie's podcast Get the rest of the deets on Katie's ventures Simplify how you manage your rentals with TurboTenant Make sure your name is on the list to secure your spot in The WIIRE Community Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts Leave us a review on Spotify Connect with us on Instagram
Your clinic told you donor eggs. You walked out wondering how much time you actually have left. Whether waiting six months means missing your window. Whether trying with your own eggs one more time is brave or stupid. The honest answer is longer than your clinic implied. And the window is not your AMH number. In this episode: - Why a 2024 study in Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics found that ovarian reserve markers like AMH do not significantly predict natural conception in women with regular cycles - What the 90-day window before ovulation actually is, and why the eggs you work with six months from now are not the eggs you are working with today - The inputs your clinic's timeline assumed would not change: mitochondrial function, inflammation, iron, B12, zinc, vitamin D, cortisol patterns, toxic load - The clinical pattern we see over more than a decade of cases: month zero to six is where the picture comes into view, twelve to eighteen months is where it can start to move substantially - Why some pictures do not move, and why that is still a reason to look before you decide If this is the first episode you have landed on in this series, go back and listen to "Told Donor Eggs Are Your Only Option? Ask This First" and then "The Gut Findings Your Clinic Did Not Look For." This episode builds on both. ——— WHAT YOUR CLINIC MISSED The full thyroid panel, not just a TSH. The iron panel that flags ferritin. The gut microbiome testing that your REI does not order. The inflammatory markers no one notices. The male side that almost no one investigates. Email hello@fabfertile.ca, subject line MISSED, and we will send you the guide. ——— FUNCTIONAL FERTILITY SECOND OPINION A free 45-minute call where I review your labs, your history, and your partner's results with you. You leave knowing what your biology has been telling you and what your next decision could be. Email hello@fabfertile.ca, subject line FERTILE, or book here. ——— ABOUT THE HOST Now in its eighth year, Get Pregnant Naturally was one of the first podcasts dedicated to the functional fertility approach for low AMH and failed IVF. Hosted by Sarah Clark, founder of Fab Fertile, author of Fabulously Fertile, and host of a podcast with over one million downloads. Fab Fertile is a functional fertility team that works with couples to review the lab work most fertility clinics do not run: gut microbiome, food sensitivity, vaginal microbiome, nutrigenomics, HTMA, DUTCH, full thyroid panel, the iron panel, and inflammation markers, alongside nervous system work. Each week Sarah brings you what the team sees across more than a decade of cases. Sarah Clark, founder of Fab Fertile, host of Get Pregnant Naturally (1M+ downloads), and author of Fabulously Fertile. ——— If this episode helped, leave a review on Apple Podcasts. It is how other women find this work. ——— TIMESTAMPS 00:00 The Donor Egg Recommendation and the Real Question 01:00 Who's Reviewing Your Case at Fab Fertile 01:30 AMH Is Not the Countdown Clock 03:00 The 90-Day Window Before Ovulation 04:30 What Actually Changes In 90 Days 07:00 The Fab Fertile Method: What We Investigate 08:30 Why Some Cases Do Not Shift 09:30 The Functional Fertility Second Opinion
What if the biggest mistake investors make is focusing on how to buy a deal instead of how to exit it? In this episode, Frank Herman shares how he and his partners scaled to over $100M in real estate assets, completed multiple full-cycle projects, and built a unique investment strategy around student housing and condo conversions. Frank explains how his journey from truck driver to real estate entrepreneur began with Rich Dad Poor Dad, how an unexpected capital-raising opportunity led to a $5 million partnership, and why patience, transparency, and investor trust have become the foundation of his business. He breaks down his approach to nurturing investor relationships, identifying opportunities with multiple exit strategies, and focusing on specialized partnerships rather than trying to do everything himself. For investors and entrepreneurs looking to build long-term wealth, raise capital effectively, and create sustainable growth, this conversation delivers practical lessons from more than two decades in real estate.
What if the key to building something truly great wasn't perfect balance, but the courage to be temporarily out of it? That question hit me hard in this week's conversation, and I think it's going to hit you the same way. This episode of the Happy Hustle Podcast is one of those conversations that just fires you up from start to finish. My guest is Tayson Whitaker, founder and president of Outdoor Vitals, a performance ultralight backpacking company he started at just 23 years old with $500 in his pocket and a whole lot of grit. Ten years later, Outdoor Vitals has grown into a multimillion dollar direct to consumer brand that's helping thousands of people build the confidence to get outside and actually live. Tayson didn't take investor money. He didn't chase REI shelf space. He built something real, stayed true to his mission, and somehow managed to keep his soul in the process. That's the kind of story that belongs on this podcast. We covered a ton of ground in this one. From bootstrapping and Kickstarter campaigns that generated over two and a half million dollars, to using AI as a tool to give small teams the firepower of big ones, to the Masogi concept and why doing something that scares the heck out of you once a year might just reset your entire life. There's something in this episode for every happy hustler out there, whether you're an entrepreneur, an outdoor enthusiast, or someone just trying to figure out how to build something meaningful without losing yourself along the way. Here are some of the biggest lessons I pulled from this conversation. First, focus on one thing and beat the best at it. Tayson was crystal clear on this. The online marketplace is wide open competition, and the entrepreneurs who win are the ones willing to go narrow and go deep. He's seen friends build eight figure businesses off essentially one product. Not because they were lucky, but because they committed, perfected it, and refused to chase every shiny object in sight. He's honest about struggling with this himself, which makes it land even harder. Second, constraints breed creativity. Tayson never took outside funding, and that decision forced him to innovate in ways he never would have otherwise. Kickstarter, a membership program that turns into store credit, building a loyal customer base from scratch. None of that gets created if you've got a VC writing checks and calling the shots. He said it plainly. Once you define what you will and won't do, you can innovate within those boundaries. That's it. That's the whole game. Third, the Masogi mindset will change how you see hard things. A Masogi is a challenge you take on where you've got roughly a 50/50 shot of actually pulling it off. Not something that's going to kill you, but something real enough that failure is genuinely on the table. Tayson has done hundred mile solo hikes, ultra marathons, and rim to rim to rim in the Grand Canyon. And his takeaway every time is the same. When life throws a curveball the next day, it just doesn't feel that heavy anymore. Because you know what hard really looks like now. Fourth, temporary imbalance is not the enemy. This one really got me. Tayson flips the whole balance conversation on its head, and honestly, I think he's right. You don't build anything great living in perfect daily balance. You sprint when it's time to sprint, and you back off when you've made the gains. The key is just being honest with yourself about what season you're in and making sure you find your way back. He's been running Outdoor Vitals for twelve years and still loves it. That's not an accident. That's someone who learned to listen to his own signals. Fifth, AI is a tool for magnifying people, not replacing them. Tayson's take on AI is grounded and practical. He sees it the same way he sees the internet or the smartphone. It's technology. It gives small teams the ability to do what only big teams could do before. One person managing AI focused entirely on email, or ads, or brand messaging, is a multiplier that wasn't available even five years ago. The opportunity isn't in fearing it. It's in being the one who figures out how to pull the lever well. This conversation reminded me of everything I love about building a business with purpose. Tayson isn't just selling gear. He's connecting people to the outdoors, building confidence, and doing it all without sacrificing what actually matters. Family. Freedom. A life lived on purpose. If any of this resonated with you, do yourself a favor and go listen to the full episode right now at https://caryjack.com/podcastin/. It's worth every minute. What does Happy Hustlin' mean to you? Enjoying the journey. I think oftentimes we're always thinking about the destination when I hear happy hustle and you're still in the grind, you're still doing it. And, you know, tomorrow never actually comes, right? It's always the next day. so enjoy, enjoy it today. Cause you never know what, what tomorrow entails. Connect with Taysonhttps://www.facebook.com/OutdoorVitalshttps://www.instagram.com/outdoorvitals/https://www.youtube.com/outdoorvitalshttps://x.com/OutdoorVitalshttps://www.tiktok.com/@outdoorvitals?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pchttps://www.linkedin.com/company/outdoor-vitals/ Find Tayson on this website: http://outdoorvitals.com Connect with Cary!https://www.instagram.com/caryjack/https://www.facebook.com/SirCaryJackhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/cary-jack-kendzior/https://twitter.com/thehappyhustlehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFDNsD59tLxv2JfEuSsNMOQ/featured Get a copy of his new book, https://www.thehappyhustle.com/book Sign up for The Journey: 10 Days To Become a Happy Hustler Online Course @ https://thehappyhustle.com/thejourney/ Apply to the Montana Mastermind Epic Camping Adventure @ https://thehappyhustle.com/mastermind/ “It's time to Happy Hustle, a blissfully balanced life you love, full of passion, purpose, and positive impact!” Episode Sponsors: If you're feeling stressed, not sleeping great, or your energy's been kinda meh lately—let me put you on to something that's been a total game-changer for me: Magnesium Breakthrough by BiOptimizers. 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Smaller show this week with the holiday and an illness among the hosts, but we persevere and have the news for you as always. We start with headlines from American Axle, Nexteer, Allison, Amazon, the LIRR, REI, Starbucks, Delaney Hall Detention Center, and the working classes of Italy and Argentina. Just two main stories this week: First, we check in on the rapidly developing situation in Bolivia, where the people are staring down brutal military repression. Lastly, we close with another look into the broader state of the economy, the war on workers, and why unions are critical nodes of struggle even in times of lower union density. Join the discord: discord.gg/tDvmNzX Follow the pod at instagram.com/workstoppage, @WorkStoppagePod on Twitter, John @facebookvillain, and Lina @solidaritybee
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As women investors, we were taught how to grow portfolios—not how to actually pay ourselves from them. In this episode, we break down the difference between our business making money and us taking home money, and why we both spent years feeling “cash poor” despite owning strong portfolios. We share why we started paying ourselves (even when it felt “too small to matter”) to avoid resentment and burnout, and how you can do the same—whether that's a few hundred dollars a month or strategic lump‑sum payouts. We walk through: How our LLCs are set up and what they actually do (liability, not magic tax shelters) How we use owner distributions and contributions without triggering new taxable events The simple rules we follow to avoid commingling funds How we use bookkeeping, P&Ls, and regular CFO meetings to decide what we can safely pay ourselves How each of us handles big checks from sales or refinances while still funding taxes, reserves, and future deals We'll show you how we let our portfolios actually serve us, not just look good on paper. Resources: Simplify how you manage your rentals with TurboTenant Get in touch with Envy Investment Group Make sure your name is on the list to secure your spot in The WIIRE Community Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts Leave us a review on Spotify Join our private Facebook Community Connect with us on Instagram
Told donor eggs after failed IVF? There is a category of testing that your fertility clinic does not run. We rarely run a stool test and find nothing. The IVF cycle did not work. Maybe it was poor response. Maybe it was canceled before retrieval. Maybe you got embryos and they arrested. Maybe the transfer failed. Your clinic looked at your numbers and told you donor eggs. In this episode, Sarah Clark walks through the gut pattern the Fab Fertile team sees in women who come to us after failed IVF with a donor egg recommendation, and why this pattern changes the picture before the next decision. What this episode covers: H. pylori. One of the most common findings in the women who come to us after failed IVF. It impairs absorption of iron, vitamin B12, and zinc, the nutrients that affect egg quality, thyroid function, and hormone production. It is passed back and forth between partners through saliva. If you have it, there is a strong chance your partner has it too. Parasites, giardia, blastocystis. Common findings. Rarely tested at the fertility clinic. Bacterial overgrowth, including streptococcus. Fungal overgrowth and dysbiosis. The reason chasing an anti-candida diet without testing moves you in circles. Elevated calprotectin. A signal of gut inflammation, often present in women with IBD, Crohn's, colitis, and women with no formal diagnosis. Elevated zonulin. A marker of intestinal permeability. The pattern we see after rounds of antibiotics, sinus infections, UTIs, birth control, and high stress. Why this matters before a donor egg decision: H. pylori impairs iron absorption. Ferritin reads low or low-normal. The clinic says iron is fine because the lab range starts around 15. The fertility-optimized range is closer to 50. Iron is foundational to egg quality. The oxygen carrying capacity to your follicles depends on it. B12 affects methylation, the process your body uses to produce the co-factors needed for egg maturation. Zinc affects ovulation and progesterone production. Chronic gut inflammation affects ovarian response to stimulation, implantation, and miscarriage risk. When your clinic looks at a canceled cycle, arrested embryos, or a failed transfer and recommends donor eggs, they are responding to the outcome. They are not asking what is driving the outcome. This episode is for the woman sitting with a donor egg recommendation who is not ready to agree before she understands what was actually evaluated. Next steps: Access the free guide: What Your Clinic Missed. It walks through the markers we review before a donor egg recommendation, including the thyroid panel, the iron panel with the fertility target, the gut testing your REI does not order, the inflammatory markers, and the male side. Email hello@fabfertile.ca, subject line MISSED. Book a Functional Fertility Second Opinion. We will review your labs, your history, your full picture, and your partner's picture together. You will leave knowing what your biology has been telling you and what your next decision should be informed by. Email hello@fabfertile.ca, subject line FERTILE. Or apply here. About the Host I'm Sarah Clark, founder of Fab Fertile and host of Get Pregnant Naturally, a podcast with over one million downloads. My functional fertility team works with couples navigating low AMH and failed IVF, reviewing functional lab results, gut microbiome, food sensitivity, vaginal microbiome, nutrigenomics, HTMA, DUTCH, toxin testing, and bloodwork alongside nervous system work, to help identify patterns that may not have been considered. We work alongside your medical team, not instead of them. Subscribe to Get Pregnant Naturally for weekly episodes on fertility optimization, IVF preparation, and the lab work your doctor probably isn't running. Timestamps [00:00] Told Donor Eggs After Failed IVF [01:00] Why the Fab Fertile Team Reviews Your Picture [02:00] H. pylori: The Most Common Gut Finding We See [03:00] Parasites, Streptococcus, and the Bacteria Most REIs Do Not Test [04:00] Why a Single Gut Test Without Fertility Context Misses the Picture [05:00] Iron, Ferritin, and the Fertility Range vs the Lab Range [06:00] B12, Methylation, and Egg Maturation [07:00] Zinc, Ovulation, and Progesterone [08:00] What Your Clinic Missed: The Markers Before a Donor Egg Recommendation [09:00] Why a Donor Egg Recommendation Responds to the Outcome, Not the Cause [10:00] The Functional Fertility Second Opinion: What the Call Covers
Send us Fan MailIs your self-storage business keeping up with the digital revolution?Scott breaks down the essential shift toward remote management and how technology is redefining customer experience. From online reservations and automated payments to AI-powered chatbots and interactive virtual tours, Scott explains why a seamless digital experience is now a necessity...not just a luxury. He shares lessons learned from implementing kiosks, strategies for maximizing uptime, and tips for leveraging automation to reduce costs while increasing customer satisfaction. Whether you're already embracing remote management or just starting to explore the possibilities, this episode is packed with insights to keep your self-storage business ahead of the competition.WHAT TO LISTEN FOR5:41 Lessons from the First Self-Storage Kiosks14:31 Keeping Customers Engaged with Automation20:59 Social Proof & Online Reputation23:24 Avoiding Customer ChurnLeave a positive rating for this podcast with one clickCONNECT WITH USWebsite | You Tube | Facebook | X | LinkedIn | InstagramFollow so you never miss a NEW episode! Leave us an honest rating and review on Apple or Spotify.White Label Storage helps self-storage owners manage their facilities like a performance business, not a guessing game. Using facility-level data and custom technology tools, the team drives smarter pricing, marketing, and operational decisions with no gut-based revenue management.Website | LinkedIn(410) 693-5166
The Learning Leader Show with Ryan Hawk Read my NEW BOOK -- The Price of Becoming - www.LearningLeader.com/Becoming Eric Ries is the author of The Lean Startup, one of the most influential business books of the past 25 years, and the founder of the Long-Term Stock Exchange, the first new U.S. exchange to both list and trade multiple stocks since NASDAQ launched 50 years ago. His new book is Incorruptible. Key Learnings The more successful a company becomes, the more valuable it is as a target. Companies are worth stealing and taking over. Most founders are naive about this and don't understand what's coming for them. They've been following the so-called best practices about how companies should be built, structured, and governed. Most of those best practices are value-destroying. Sol Price was a lawyer before he became an entrepreneur. He believed a lawyer had a fiduciary duty to put the client's interests before his own. So when he became a retailer, he asked: "Who's my client?" The customer. He treated the customer as the person he would rather die than betray. When competitors sold a product for less, he'd put up signs in his own store: "Don't buy this from me. You can get it cheaper somewhere else." He capped his margins at 14 percent. He paid above-market wages. It is so much easier to destroy than to create. One day, Sol came into work and couldn't get into his office because the locks had been changed. Investors had pushed him out and forced Fedmart to practice retail best practices. Within seven years, they bankrupted the company. We've built an economy that rewards people for cost-cutting without holding them accountable for the consequences to trustworthiness, brand, or culture. The origin story of Costco: Sol took two weeks off, then leased the office upstairs from Fedmart and started Price Club. One of the young guys who left with him, Jim Sinegal, had worked his way up from stock boy. Jim eventually started his own company using the Sol ethos. A few years later, their companies merged to form what we now call Costco. Wall Street routinely calls Costco the exception to every rule. Wall Street analysts say things like: "At Costco, they take money that rightfully belongs to shareholders and instead invest it in the customer experience." As if that's a criticism. Costco endures because it's protected by a governance fortress. A series of worst practices that resist outside pressure structurally. The $1.50 hot dog has been the same price since 1986. A McDonald's Big Mac was $1.60 in 1986. Today that same Big Mac in California is over $7. Costco sells more hot dogs than every Major League Baseball stadium in America combined. If they raised the combo to $7, it would be a billion dollars of extra net income. They could do it. They choose not to. "If you raise the price of the effing hot dog, I will kill you. So figure it out." Jim Sinegal said it to his COO in 2008 when costs were rising. Figure it out. Costco vertically integrated the hot dog supply chain. They own hot dog production plants in multiple cities. They worked deals with soda vendors. They did all that extra work for the privilege of not making more money on the hot dog. Harder is easier. "When you take the hard road, when you make a principled commitment, you get these almost unbelievable values. Because you're generating the most underrated and most valuable asset in all of business: trustworthiness." "Easy choices, hard life. Hard choices, easy life." Jerzy Gregorek, Olympic weightlifter. "Everybody wanna be a bodybuilder. Nobody wanna lift these heavy ass weights." Ronnie Coleman, eight-time Mr. Olympia. Everyone wants the outcome. Nobody wants to do the actual thing. Culture and mission can be cultivated, not commanded. Most leaders get this wrong. They say "I'm in charge of my team." But can you command your team to have integrity? Can you command it to have a particular culture? You have to make consistent, responsible choices, just like cultivating health in your body. Get reps. Eric gave practice talks at a Hobee's restaurant at 7 AM to six people just to get the reps. Caring and trying to do a good job is so unbelievably rare. That alone is a competitive advantage. Feedback tells you something about the person giving it, not about yourself. If someone reads Eric's manuscript and says, "This book sucks," he hasn't learned anything about the book. He's learned this person doesn't like this kind of book. When he stopped arguing with negative customer reviews and started studying who they came from, he noticed patterns. People 16 and younger loved the product. People 16 and older hated it. He learned who his product was for. Separate qualitative from quantitative feedback. Qualitative is for hypothesis generation. Quantitative is for hypothesis validation. When test readers told him a chapter wasn't working, that was qualitative. When the platform data showed nobody was getting past that chapter, that was quantitative. You need both to know what to fix. It is always too early until it's too late. Eric tells the story of a multibillion-dollar founder he warned before his IPO. The founder talked to his bankers, lawyers, and CFO. They told him Eric was a downer. The founder went public anyway with conventional governance. Five months later, his stock dropped 90 percent, and he was ousted. The best time to plant a tree is 40 years ago. The second-best time is today. Eric's checklist for building an incorruptible company: Encode your mission into the corporate charter. Most founders have never read their charter. If your mission statement says one thing but your legal charter says another, you're lying. The easiest fix: file a public benefit corp filing (PBC). Two pages. 44 states. Your lawyer can do it tomorrow. Identify your fiduciary commitments. Who would you rather die than betray? Is it your customers? Your employees? Product quality? You decide. If your answer is nobody, you're a sociopath. The whole book is for the people who actually want to accomplish something. Align your employees to that mission. Make sure everybody on the team is committed to the same fiduciary priority. Create a director's oath. Like the Hippocratic Oath for doctors, but for your board. They must pledge to commit to the company's mission. Board betrayal and investor pressure are leading causes of death of companies in the modern world. Make the directors accountable to somebody. Power without accountability is corrosive to the human spirit. Novo Nordisk is governed by a nonprofit foundation. Patagonia is governed by a perpetual purpose trust. John Lewis Partnership in the UK is governed by an employee ownership trust. IKEA, Vanguard, and REI all have these structures. The data shows these companies are dramatically more stable and higher performing than conventional structures. You are not stuck in traffic. You are traffic. People love to blame the system. But you're not just a passenger. You're part of what creates the system. Where you work. What you buy. What you give your attention to. Every one of those choices is fueling somebody's company, somebody's algorithm, somebody's bonus. The richest people in the world spend billions on PR because they know your individual choices matter. Use that power. Eric's champagne moment a year from now: a grassroots movement around Incorruptible. This book won't get wall-to-wall media coverage. It's antagonistic to people in power. So Eric hopes readers will hand it to their founders, their bosses, their friends. If consumers and employees start demanding, "I want to work in an incorruptible company," that's the toast. Reflection Questions What is your equivalent of Costco's hot dog? The one commitment you'd defend even when it's financially painful, even when the easy move would be to abandon it? Have you ever read your corporate charter, or the foundational document of your team or department? Does what's actually written match what you say you stand for? Where in your work or life would the harder short-term path build something more durable in the long run? Are you willing to lift the heavy weights? More Learning #258: Jesse Itzler: Creating Your Life Resume & Living Outside the Box #529: James Clear: Setting Up Your Future Self & Becoming an Optimist #565: Noah Kahan: The Art of Asking For What You Want Podcast Chapters 00:00 The Price of Becoming - Pre-Order Now! 01:03 Meet Eric Ries 02:55 Is It Possible to Build an Incorruptible Company? 04:04 Why Culture Alone Won't Save You 05:13 Sol Price, Fedmart, and the Locks That Got Changed 07:56 Why Wall Street Calls Costco the Exception 09:11 The $1.50 Hot Dog Story 13:59 Harder Is Easier: The Principle Behind It All 16:48 Why Governance Is Just Soul Craft 19:50 Building the First New Stock Exchange Since Nasdaq 22:33 Eric's Communication Style: Reps, Not Talent 30:52 The Opportunity Hiding in Broken Markets 31:59 How to Know Which Feedback to Listen To 35:39 Qualitative vs. Quantitative: Why You Need Both 37:23 The Whole Foods Cautionary Tale 40:25 The Founder's Checklist for Building Something Durable 43:44 Encode Your Mission Into the Corporate Charter 47:35 You Are Not Stuck in Traffic. You Are the Traffic. 52:37 The Champagne Question: A Grassroots Movement 55:27 James Clear, Author's Equity, and the Future of Publishing 56:43 EOPC
“What if the most resilient asset class in real estate has been hiding in plain sight for decades?” In this episode, Nasir Ali shares how his family leveraged over 45 years of manufactured housing expertise, spanning 10,000+ pads and institutional-scale portfolios valued in the billions, to transform underperforming communities into stable, high-yield, inflation-resistant assets. Ali breaks down why manufactured housing communities outperform many traditional asset classes during both strong and weak economies, how his vertically integrated model solves affordability and occupancy challenges, and why tenant retention in this space creates a fundamentally different business model than multifamily. He also dives into market cycles, geopolitical risks, commercial real estate defaults, and why upcoming economic shifts may create major opportunities for investors prepared to act creatively. From generational knowledge transfer and operational experience to financing structures, value-add strategies, and the evolving institutional demand for manufactured housing, this episode delivers a masterclass on one of the most misunderstood sectors in real estate investing today. 5 Key Takeaways to learn from this episodeManufactured housing thrives in both strong and weak economies As the most affordable form of housing, demand often increases during economic downturns. Occupancy growth creates massive value-add opportunities Many communities remain under-occupied due to installation and financing barriers that operators can solve strategically. Vertically integrated operations increase profitability Combining community ownership, home sales, financing, and management creates multiple profit centers within one asset. Tenant retention is fundamentally different from multifamily Residents often own their homes, reducing turnover and many traditional landlord headaches. Economic downturns create opportunities for prepared investors Creative financing, seller financing, and distressed opportunities may become more common as market conditions tighten. About Tim MaiTim Mai is a real estate investor, fund manager, mentor, and founder of HERO Mastermind for REI coaches.He has helped many real estate investors and coaches become millionaires. Tim continues to help busy professionals earn income and build wealth through passive investing.He is also a creative marketer and promoter with incredible knowledge and experience, which he freely shares. He has lifted himself from the aftermath of war, achieving technical expertise in computers, followed by investment success in real estate, management skills, and a lofty position among real estate educators and internet marketers.Tim is an industry leader who has acquired and exited well over $50 million worth of real estate and is currently an investor in over 2700 units of multifamily apartments.Connect with TimWebsite: Capital Raising PartyFacebook: Tim Mai | Capital Raising Nation Instagram: @timmaicomTwitter: @timmaiLinkedIn: Tim MaiYouTube: Tim Mai
In this episode of The Co-Living Show, Craig Curelop and Miller McSwain sit down with twins Hem and Harsh, the operators behind CH Room Rentals, to unpack how they scaled from their first house hack to 7 co-living homes and 35 rooms in just a couple of years.Hem and Harsh share their story of immigrating to the U.S. from India, working full-time through college, saving aggressively, and using house hacking as their entry point into real estate. What started as one 5-bedroom home in Charlotte quickly turned into a repeatable co-living model built around furnished rooms, strong tenant retention, self-management, and family partnership.This conversation is especially valuable for newer co-living investors who are trying to figure out what the next few steps look like after buying their first property.In this episode, we cover:- How Hem and Harsh scaled to 7 homes and 35 rooms- Why 5 bed / 3 bath homes are working in their market- How they use house hacking to keep acquisition costs low- The benefits and challenges of running a family-owned co-living business- Why they chose to self-manage instead of using PadSplit- How furnished rooms help them command higher rents and improve retention- Their favorite platforms for finding tenants, including Facebook Marketplace and Furnished Finder- How they keep vacancy low without overcomplicating operations- What they learned from their first eviction- Why local REI groups and co-living communities helped accelerate their growth- Their next phase: new construction co-living homesThe episode also includes a community Q&A about rising utility costs and how co-living operators can respond when expenses increase faster than rents.Join The Co-Living Community on Facebook to connect with other operators, ask questions, and learn from people actively building co-living portfolios.Follow Miller: @millermcswain Follow Craig: @thecraigcurelop Learn more about CoLivingPro: colivingpro.io
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Vanguard is the most effective vehicle ever created for participating in the fruits of American capitalism. Today it's the single largest equity owner of the majority of corporations in the S&P 500, on behalf of 50 million clients (including, likely, many of you). And yet Vanguard itself is essentially a communist organization — it has no shareholders, makes no profits, and operates more like REI than Fidelity. If you own a Vanguard fund, you own a piece of the firm itself. Any excess margin instead gets returned to clients in the form of lower fees, which since 1975 have added up to roughly five hundred billion dollars transferred out of Wall Street managers' pockets and into retail investors' savings accounts. And oh yeah, it all started as a cockamamie revenge plot by a guy who'd just been fired by his partners. Today we tell the story of communist capitalism at its finest — Vanguard.Sponsors:Many thanks to our fantastic Spring '26 Season partners:J.P. MorganWeAreDevelopers eventServiceNowVercelStatsigLinks:Sign up for email updates, get our takeaways and research photos from each episode, and vote on future topics!Our Vanguard "episode preview" in WSJStay the Course: The Story of Vanguard and the Index Revolution by John C. BogleThe Bogle Effect by Eric BalchunasWorldly Partners' Multi-Decade Vanguard StudyWorldly Partners' Article Generational Investing: The Discipline Behind 100+x OutcomesAll episode sourcesCarve Outs:Our WSJ pieces on Ferrari and VanguardMacBook Pro M5 MaxMichael MacKelvie on YouTubeThe Super Mario Galaxy MovieBrooks Vanguard sneakersMore Acquired:Get email updates and vote on future episodes!Join the SlackCheck out the latest swag in the ACQ Merch Store!00:00:00 Start00:00:41 Intro00:05:30 Jack Bogle's Early Life & Family Ruin (1929)00:12:34 Princeton Thesis & Mutual Funds Emerge (1949-1951)00:27:20 Joining Wellington Management (1951)00:30:38 The Go-Go Years & Fidelity's Ascent (1958-1965)00:40:36 Jack Takes the Reins & The Ivest Merger (1965)00:46:04 The Go-Go Bust & Jack's Crisis of Conscience (1970-1973)00:53:28 Jack is Fired: The Genesis of Vanguard (1974)01:13:03 The Journal Article That Inspired It All (1974-1976)01:35:02 Building the Fund & Early Struggles (1976-1981)01:44:32 The Rise of Indexing & Vanguard's Growth (1988-1992)01:49:06 Jack's Health & The CEO Transition (1995-1996)02:00:06 The ETF Debate & Jack's Second Firing (1999)02:24:18 The 2008 Financial Crisis: Vanguard's Moment02:30:46 The Warren Buffet Bet (2008-2019)02:41:28 Fidelity & BlackRock's Resurgence (Post-2008)02:52:04 Salim Ramji: Vanguard's First Outside CEO03:04:43 Wellington's Comeback & Mutual Ownership03:08:23 Analysis03:30:58 Quintessence03:39:35 Carve-Outs + OutroNote: Acquired hosts and guests may hold assets discussed in this episode. This podcast is not investment advice, and is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only. You should do your own research and make your own independent decisions when considering any financial transactions.
Join us as we unveil the upcoming WIIRE Summer Camp, a unique blend of real estate, networking, and outdoor fun designed specifically for women investors. Discover how this experience can elevate your confidence, connections, and business, all in a stress-free, fun setting.In this episode, you will learn: The origins and vision behind WIIRE Summer Camp, and how it evolved from our retreats and events Why being in proximity to women building wealth transforms your mindset and results The balance of real estate education, networking, and fun activities in the camp How Summer Camp fosters genuine connections, collaborations, and private money opportunities The details on lodging, amenities, and all-inclusive pricing for an effortless experience Testimonials from past retreats highlighting community, confidence, and practical growth How to easily join, including creating buddy systems and support for introverts Our core values: authenticity, fun, collaboration, and anti-fluff culture As we wrap up this episode, we hope you're as excited as we are about the WIIRE Summer Camp. It's more than just an event; it's a movement towards empowering women in real estate. Whether you're looking to expand your network, gain new insights, or simply enjoy a refreshing break with like-minded individuals, this camp promises to deliver. We look forward to seeing you there and witnessing the incredible transformations that await. Let's continue to build a community where women thrive and succeed together. Resources: Simplify how you manage your rentals with TurboTenant Get in touch with Envy Investment Group Get all the deets on joining us at 2026 WIIRE Summer Camp Check out Steadily for all your rental property insurance needs Make sure your name is on the list to secure your spot in The WIIRE Community Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts Leave us a review on Spotify Join our private Facebook Community Connect with us on Instagram
Send us Fan MailWhat if the future of self storage was hiding in the narrow streets of Italy? Scott records from Tuscany, Italy and shares a fascinating realization about how limited space, dense urban living, and evolving consumer behavior are shaping the future of storage worldwide. Comparing the massive self storage footprint in the U.S. to Italy's dramatically under supplied market, Scott explores whether the demand for storage is universal human behavior or simply a matter of supply catching up. He breaks down the changing habits of younger generations, the rise of mobility and smaller living spaces, and why those trends are actually fueling storage demand instead of killing it. WHAT TO LISTEN FOR:55 Is Self-Storage Demand Universal Across the World?2:29 Does Italy Have a Storage Problem or a Storage Opportunity?3:22 Are Younger Generations Making Self-Storage Obsolete?5:10 What Specialty Storage Trends Are Changing the Industry?7:40 Where Is the Next Decade of Self-Storage Growth Headed?Leave a positive rating for this podcast with one click CONNECT WITH USWebsite | You Tube | Facebook | X | LinkedIn | Instagram Follow so you never miss a NEW episode! Leave us an honest rating and review on Apple or Spotify.
If you've been told “this is just your protocol,” “we'll just try again,” or “everything looks fine” while IVF keeps failing, this episode is for you. Standard IVF works for many people, but not for everyone. So what happens when you don't fit the usual box? In this conversation, I'm joined by Dr. Pietro Bortoletto, reproductive endocrinologist at Terra Fertility. He trained at Northwestern, Brigham & Women's / Mass General, and Weill Cornell, and now focuses on the hard cases: diminished ovarian reserve, recurrent implantation failure, recurrent pregnancy loss, endometriosis, fibroids, and Müllerian anomalies. We talk about: Why he stepped out of the traditional IVF system How real experts think “outside the box” without going fringe When surgery actually helps (and when it's just more trauma) The role of endometriosis, inflammation, and the immune system in fertility What thoughtful immunologic workups look like (and when they're not useful) When to seek a second opinion and how to do it respectfully Mindset tools for staying sane when the road is long and uncertain This is not personal medical advice. It is a window into how a well‑trained REI thinks when standard IVF isn't working, so you can have better, deeper conversations with your own team.
“What if the biggest untapped source of capital for real estate syndications is already sitting inside retirement accounts?” Discover how Carl Fischer and Matt Moore break down how they've helped over 1,500+ capital raisers unlock self-directed IRA and qualified retirement capital for alternative investments. They explain why many successful sponsors raise 50–60% of their capital from retirement accounts, how “sticky” IRA capital creates stronger long-term investor relationships, and why most investors still don't realize they can legally use IRAs, 401(k)s, HSAs, and other tax-advantaged accounts to invest in real estate syndications. The conversation dives deep into the misconceptions surrounding self-directed IRAs, the importance of simplifying investor education, and how sponsors can use webinars, Q&A sessions, CRM systems, and strategic communication to attract and retain retirement capital. Carl and Matt also share practical insights on investor psychology, market trends, due diligence, risk management, AI-driven research, and why consistent communication—not flashy returns—is what ultimately builds trust and keeps investors coming back. For sponsors, capital raisers, and investors looking to scale smarter in today's market, this episode delivers a tactical roadmap for leveraging one of the largest pools of capital in the world. 5 Key Takeaways on this episode:Retirement capital can become a major funding source Many successful sponsors raise 50–60% of their capital from self-directed retirement accounts. Most investors still don't know they can use IRAs for syndications Education and simple conversations can unlock entirely new capital sources. Communication and trust matter more than flashy returns Investors stay loyal to sponsors who consistently communicate and remain transparent during challenges. Sponsors don't need to become IRA experts Leveraging third-party administrators like CamaPlan simplifies the process and increases investor confidence. AI and due diligence groups are changing investor behavior Investors are becoming more sophisticated, collaborative, and research-driven in evaluating deals and operators. About Tim MaiTim Mai is a real estate investor, fund manager, mentor, and founder of HERO Mastermind for REI coaches.He has helped many real estate investors and coaches become millionaires. Tim continues to help busy professionals earn income and build wealth through passive investing.He is also a creative marketer and promoter with incredible knowledge and experience, which he freely shares. He has lifted himself from the aftermath of war, achieving technical expertise in computers, followed by investment success in real estate, management skills, and a lofty position among real estate educators and internet marketers.Tim is an industry leader who has acquired and exited well over $50 million worth of real estate and is currently an investor in over 2700 units of multifamily apartments.Connect with TimWebsite: Capital Raising PartyFacebook: Tim Mai | Capital Raising Nation Instagram: @timmaicomTwitter: @timmaiLinkedIn: Tim MaiYouTube: Tim Mai
“Sicherheitshalber” ist der Podcast zur sicherheitspolitischen Lage in Deutschland, Europa und der Welt. In Folge 108 diskutieren Thomas Wiegold, Ulrike Franke, Frank Sauer und Carlo Masala mit Nicole Koenig über die Beistandsklauseln der NATO und der EU. Wie stehen die beiden zueinander? Kann die EU die Lücke füllen, die sich durch Trump in der NATO auftut? Müssen wir in Europa vielleicht nochmal ans Reißbrett und etwas ganz Neues entwerfen? Im zweiten Teil fragen die vier Podcaster sich, ob wir wirklich schon alle notwendigen Lehren aus der Ukraine verinnerlicht haben. Ist das mit der viel besungenen “Drohnenkriegsführung” und all ihren Implikationen wirklich eingesickert - inklusive Beschaffung, Streitkräftestruktur, Training und so weiter? Abschließend dann wie immer der “Sicherheitshinweis”, der kurze Fingerzeig auf aktuelle, sicherheitspolitisch einschlägige Themen und Entwicklungen - diesmal mit den größten konventionellen Streitkräften in Europa, also denen Polens, Munition für die Ukraine, einer überraschend pragmatischen Lösung für das Funkproblem der Bundeswehr und ausnahmsweise einem Buchtipp - und dann noch einem “fachlichen” Buchtipp. EU-Beistandsklausel: 00:01:47 Drohnen und Kriegsbild: 00:43:45 Fazit: 01:16:14 Sicherheitshinweise: 01:19:10 Anlässlich der 100. regulären Folge Sicherheitspod gibt es im Shop jetzt das irre originell benannte “Sicherheitshalber 100 Folgen Shirt”: Shop: https://sicherheitshalbershop.myspreadshop.de/ Mail: mail@sicherheitspod.de Web: https://sicherheitspod.de/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sicherheitspod Bitte beachten! Neues Spendenkonto: Sicherheitshalber Podcast DE81 1001 8000 0995 7654 77 FNOMDEB2 Finom Komplette Shownotes unter: https://sicherheitspod.de/2026/05/15/folge-108-artikel-ist-42-7-der-neue-5-drohnen-und-kriegsbild-der-zukunft-genug-ist-nie-genug/
Igor Mike Kajpust, president of Evolved Property Group, shares his REI journey which started at 17 years of age and spans across multiple states! Igor breaks down his first few deals which includes an $800 land deal in Colorado and a distressed single family home in Indiana! He shares countless stories on auction properties, cold calling, and learning the process of wholesaling to create deal flow. Igor explains mistakes made on buying deals with quit claim deeds and due diligence. He gets granular on how he gained lead generation momentum through PPC, SEO, and various other real estate marketing strategies which propelled his business. Through the show, Igor shares entertaining stories that exemplify how taking massive action is the key to success in REI! If you enjoy today's episode, please leave us a review and share with someone who may also find value in this content! ============= Connect with Mark and Tom: StraightUpChicagoInvestor.com Email the Show: StraightUpChicagoInvestor@gmail.com Properties for Sale on the North Side? We want to buy them. Email: StraightUpChicagoInvestor@gmail.com Have a vacancy? We can place your next tenant and give you back 30-40 hours of your time. Learn more: GCRealtyInc.com/tenant-placement Has Property Mgmt become an opportunity cost for you? Let us lower your risk and give you your time back to grow. Learn more: GCRealtyinc.com ============= Guest: Igor Mike Kajpust, Evolved Property Group Link: Igor's Instagram Link: SUCI Ep 166 - J Scott Link: ilFLS Website Guest Questions: 01:35 Housing Provider Tip - Account for expenses related to lead plumbing lines when purchasing older buildings. 02:57 Intro to our guest, Igor Mike Kajpust! 04:52 Getting scrappy to find the first few deals. 19:00 Learning the process of wholesaling. 26:48 Transitioning to flipping properties. 35:01 Improving business processes and efficiency. 37:03 Building a rental portfolio in Chicago. 40:21 Distressed property horror stories! 47:45 Jumping into private lending in Chicago. 51:37 How to navigate the auction process. 57:57 What is your competitive advantage? 58:25 One piece of advice for new investors. 59:24 What do you do for fun? 59:57 Good book, podcast, or self development activity that you would recommend? 60:35 Local Network Recommendation? 61:00 How can the listeners learn more about you and provide value to you? ----------------- Production House: Flint Stone Media Copyright of Straight Up Chicago Investor 2026.
Shane Schieffer is an endurance swimmer who spent more than 15 years dreaming of a full length swim of Lake Powell, the desert reservoir stretching from Utah into Arizona. In September 2025, he became the first person to complete it, covering 140 miles in 11 days while towing 215 pounds of gear. The route carried him through a remote landscape of sand colored canyons, rock formations, and isolated shorelines. Connect with Shane: Instagram Explore the REI and Intrepid Travel collections Shop The North Face Universal Collection Thank you to our sponsors: Capital One and the REI Co-op® Mastercard® AeroPress Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Pest control isn't just about bugs. It's how we think about being proactive landlords who protect profit, reduce stress, and create a better tenant experience. We've learned that waiting for problems to happen is one of the most expensive mistakes we can make. Spending $50–$150 quarterly on preventative pest control is far cheaper than dealing with emergencies, tenant turnover, or property damage later. The bigger shift for us has been thinking ahead. We make sure our leases clearly outline pest responsibilities, we communicate expectations with tenants, and we stay on top of regular inspections so small issues don't turn into big ones. We also approach properties differently: With single-family homes, tenants often handle pests With multifamily, we take more responsibility to prevent issues from spreading From experience, we know how quickly things can escalate—one pest issue can lead to damage, bad reviews, or a tenant moving out. At the end of the day, we remind ourselves: it's not about the cost, it's about what that cost prevents. Our goal is simple: solve problems before our tenants ever see them. Resources: Simplify how you manage your rentals with TurboTenant Get in touch with Envy Investment Group Make sure your name is on the list to secure your spot in The WIIRE Community Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts Leave us a review on Spotify Join our private Facebook Community Connect with us on Instagram
Low AMH, high FSH, two miscarriages, told donor eggs were her only option. At 43, she conceived naturally. Here's what her clinic missed before the donor egg recommendation. This episode is for the woman sitting with a donor egg recommendation. Low AMH or high FSH on the chart. Failed IVF or recurrent miscarriage in the history. A clinic that said the numbers leave you no other options. Sarah Clark walks through the case of a 43-year-old client whose REI told her IVF or donor eggs were her only realistic path. Her FSH was 13.6. Her AMH was low. She had two pregnancy losses behind her. The diagnosis of diminished ovarian reserve was not wrong. The numbers were what they were. What had not happened was a structured investigation of why those numbers looked the way they did and whether the rest of the picture had been missed. Eighteen months later, she was pregnant naturally with her own eggs. What the clinic had not investigated was a long list. Her TSH was 3. Accepted as normal, but well above the range her own REI would have flagged before IVF prep. A full thyroid panel was never run. Her stool DNA test showed H. pylori, an infection that impairs nutrient absorption and drives inflammation. She had been gluten-free everywhere else for years, but she had been taking a weekly communion wafer every Sunday without realizing it counted. The cabergoline she was on was lowering her cholesterol and impairing her ability to make sex hormones. Her male partner had not been worked up. His semen analysis showed low volume and low concentration. His blood sugar was elevated. His kidney markers showed stress. The vaginal microbiome had not been tested. The seminal microbiome had not been tested. Her night sweats and disrupted sleep had been mentioned and dismissed. Her case is not a guarantee that anyone else will get the same outcome. Every case is different. The patterns we found in hers may not be the patterns in yours. But the principle holds: a diagnosis of diminished ovarian reserve, low AMH, or high FSH is a starting point for further investigation, not a complete picture of what is possible. What this episode covers: Why low AMH and high FSH are not the complete picture when donor eggs are recommended Why a TSH of 3 is not normal for fertility even when a clinic accepts it How H. pylori, hidden gluten, and gut infections affect egg quality and miscarriage risk What a full male partner workup looks like when there has been pregnancy loss or implantation failure What a structured second opinion covers when you have been told IVF or donor eggs are your only path This episode is for you if: You have low AMH, high FSH, or a diminished ovarian reserve diagnosis You have had a failed IVF cycle, recurrent miscarriage, or implantation failure You have been told donor eggs are your next step and you are not ready to agree before you understand what was actually evaluated You are in your late 30s or 40s and want to understand whether natural pregnancy with your own eggs is still possible Timestamps: [00:00] Low AMH, High FSH, Donor Eggs Recommended at 43 [01:30] Functional Fertility Testing vs Standard REI Workup [03:00] Thyroid and Fertility: Why TSH 3 Is Not Normal [04:30] Cabergoline, Cholesterol, and Sex Hormone Production [06:00] H. pylori, Hidden Gluten, and Gut Infections in Low AMH Cases [08:00] Vaginal Microbiome and Implantation in Recurrent Miscarriage [09:30] Male Partner Workup: Seminal Microbiome and Sperm Health [11:00] Night Sweats, Sleep Disruption, and the Nervous System [12:30] Constipation, Liver Function, and Hormone Clearance [14:00] Pregnant Naturally at 43: The 18-Month Timeline Take action: If you have been told donor eggs are your only option and you want a structured review of your timeline, your labs, and your IVF history before the next decision, the Functional Fertility Second Opinion is where that review happens.
The Setagaya Family Murders remain one of Japan's most disturbing and baffling unsolved true crime cases: a brutal family killing, an overwhelming amount of forensic evidence, and a killer who somehow vanished anyway.On December 30, 2000, in Setagaya, Tokyo, the Miyazawa family — Mikio, Yasuko, Niina, and Rei — spent what should have been an ordinary night at home before New Year's. Sometime between late night and the next morning, an intruder entered from the park side of the house and murdered all four members of the family.But what happened after the murders is what has haunted investigators for more than two decades.The killer did not immediately flee. He stayed inside the Miyazawa home for hours. He ate from the kitchen. He drank barley tea. He used the bathroom. He tended to his own injuries. He touched the family computer. Then he left behind an astonishing trail of evidence: blood, fingerprints, palm prints, clothing, shoes, a hip bag, gloves, a scarf, handkerchiefs, and even DNA.And still, more than twenty years later, police do not know his name.Inside this episode:The Night of the Murders: How a quiet family home in Setagaya became the scene of one of Japan's most infamous unsolved crimes.The Miyazawa Family: The ordinary lives behind the case — a father, mother, daughter, and son killed inside the place they should have been safest.The Killer Who Stayed: Why the murderer's hours-long behavior inside the home makes this case so uniquely disturbing.A Mountain of Evidence: Blood type, DNA, fingerprints, palm prints, clothing, shoes, and personal items left behind.Theories and Dead Ends: Robbery, personal motive, random violence, foreign suspect theories, park-side tensions, and why none have solved the case.The Unanswered Question: How can a killer leave so many traces and still disappear?This is not a case defined by a lack of evidence. It is defined by the terrifying failure of evidence to become identity. The Setagaya Family Murders are a story about a home violated, a family destroyed, and a killer who left behind almost everything except the one thing investigators needed most: his name.In Setagaya, the most frightening part is not that the killer vanished without a trace.It is that he left so many traces and vanished anyway.We're telling that story tonight.
“What if the key to raising capital in today's market isn't being louder—but being more human?” In this episode, Colm McEvilly breaks down how he helped raise over $62M across 24 deals totaling $230M+ in assets by focusing on trust, consistency, and value-driven relationships. After surviving a life-threatening heart failure at age 30, Colm shares how that experience reshaped his priorities and led him into real estate syndication—not just to create income streams for his family, but to help others build lasting, tax-advantaged wealth through strategic investments. He reveals the four pillars he lives by in capital raising, why AI can never replace authentic human connection, how in-person meetups accelerated his investor network, and why today's market rewards operators who stay consistent while others quit. For investors and entrepreneurs navigating a challenging market cycle, this episode delivers practical insights on raising capital, building trust, and positioning yourself for the next wave of opportunity.5 Key TakeawaysTrust is built through consistency and valueInvestors commit repeatedly when operators consistently educate, communicate, and show up authentically over time.AI cannot replace human relationshipsTechnology can automate communication, but only real human connection can “harvest trust” in capital raising.In-person relationships accelerate credibilityMeetups, conferences, and face-to-face conversations create deeper trust and stronger partnerships than online interactions alone.Today's market rewards operators who stay in the gameMany competitors leave during downturns, creating major opportunities for disciplined investors with conviction and capital.Great capital raisers lead with education, not salesProviding actionable insights, market knowledge, and personalized guidance creates long-term investor loyalty.About Tim MaiTim Mai is a real estate investor, fund manager, mentor, and founder of HERO Mastermind for REI coaches.He has helped many real estate investors and coaches become millionaires. Tim continues to help busy professionals earn income and build wealth through passive investing.He is also a creative marketer and promoter with incredible knowledge and experience, which he freely shares. He has lifted himself from the aftermath of war, achieving technical expertise in computers, followed by investment success in real estate, management skills, and a lofty position among real estate educators and internet marketers.Tim is an industry leader who has acquired and exited well over $50 million worth of real estate and is currently an investor in over 2700 units of multifamily apartments.Connect with TimWebsite: Capital Raising PartyFacebook: Tim Mai | Capital Raising Nation Instagram: @timmaicomTwitter: @timmaiLinkedIn: Tim MaiYouTube: Tim Mai
Nikki Bettis turned a simple hike on the Appalachian Trail into an audacious plan to thru hike the entire trail with her fifteen kids, ranging in age from 4 to 21. As a single mom in rural Virginia facing financial and emotional strain, Nikki hoped the physical challenge and months spent outdoors together could help her family reconnect and find a way forward. Connect with Nikki: Website Instagram YouTube Explore the REI and Intrepid Travel collections Shop The North Face Universal Collection Thank you to our sponsors: Capital One and the REI Co-op® Mastercard® AeroPress Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
This week, we sit down with investor Kasey Hilgers and unpack the dark side of private money lending. We walk through how Kasey's very first deal—a $30K second-position lien on a nearly finished flip—went sideways when the borrower failed to refinance and her money was stuck for years. We talk about: Why second-position liens are so much riskier and what it means when the first-position lender can wipe us out How scaling too fast, sloppy bookkeeping, and “robbing Peter to pay Paul” put our capital at risk as private lenders The creative strategy we used with a DSCR lender so Casey could take over the property and claw back her $30K How we underwrite now: vetting both borrower and deal, insisting on a recorded promissory note and deed of trust, and avoiding “silent seconds” How we decide how much we can emotionally and financially afford to lose on any one loan We wrap by debating what matters more to us as lenders—a great deal or a great borrower—and how that answer has evolved. Resources: Simplify how you manage your rentals with TurboTenant Get in touch with Envy Investment Group Connect with Kasey on Instagram Make sure your name is on the list to secure your spot in The WIIRE Community Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts Leave us a review on Spotify Join our private Facebook Community Connect with us on Instagram
Adventurer Garrett Gee turned a four month family trip in 2015 into The Bucket List Family, documenting world travel with his wife, Jessica, and their kids. What began as videos shared on YouTube and Instagram became a global family travel brand with millions of followers, built on experiences from shark diving in South Africa to hot air balloons in Turkey and biking through shrines and gardens in Japan. Connect with Garrett & The Bucket List Family: Website Instagram YouTube Explore the REI and Intrepid Travel collections Thank you to our sponsors: Capital One and the REI Co-op® Mastercard® Ocean Bottle Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.