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Thom welcomes Dr. Chris Lohrstorfer, Vice President of Academic Affairs and Enrollment and Professor of Wesleyan Theology at Wesley Biblical Seminary. He talks about how many pastors ascribe to theologically orthodox trinitarianism, but haven't really thought through what it means for their ministry, especially the fullness of the role of the Holy Spirit. As a pastor himself and an educator of pastors, he is seeing the surprising shifts that can happen when the light bulb switches on for leaders about what it means to partner with the Spirit in ministry. The post Why Too Many Pastors Are Not Fully Relying on the Holy Spirit appeared first on Church Answers.

Are you truly in control of the demand for your short-term rentals, or have you quietly outsourced it to the OTAs without even realizing it? Relying solely on large platforms means you don't actually own your customer base; the hosts who master true demand generation are the ones who will thrive in the next phase of our industry.In this episode, I sit down with Amber Knight, the founder of Bookings Cloud and a seasoned veteran of vacation rental heavyweights like Vacasa, Rented, Inhabit, and LiveRez. We're unpacking what it really means to build a direct guest acquisition engine for your properties and step into true ownership of your business.We talk about:How public booking platforms control the narrative using your listing content, and why reclaiming that control is vital for long-term business survival.Why a beautiful direct booking website means nothing if it breaks guest trust by kicking them over to an unbranded, clunky PMS engine at the final step.Utilizing true paid social ads, not just boosted posts, to feed rich property data into algorithms that match your stay with the perfect guest.Why clicks on Meta can be pennies compared to dollars on Google, why you should never put pricing in your ads, and how to automate property-level campaigns at scale.Clear guidance on when to focus strictly on guest communication versus when your portfolio size justifies a full website investment.We pull back the curtain on the messy reality of data tracking and attribution in a world of privacy laws and GA4. You'll hear why diversifying your booking sources isn't just a quick fix for the low season, but a long-game retirement strategy that compounds over time and builds a business with real enterprise value.If you are ready to move from hoping bookings show up to intentionally creating your own demand, this conversation will give you the playbook. Get ready to stop letting other platforms dictate your revenue and start engineering your own growth.HIGHLIGHTS AND KEY POINTS:[01:03] A short introduction about our guests Amber Knight, and journey from growing up around vacation rentals to building a career focused on strengthening local hospitality businesses and destination communities[04:12] Amber reflects on how intentionally building a life and business through consistent daily actions creates opportunities that once seemed out of reach[06:10] Amber explains how owning guest demand has become a critical competitive advantage as short-term rental operators can no longer rely solely on OTAs to drive bookings[10:58] Amber emphasizes that successful demand generation starts with building trust and creating a direct-booking experience that converts website visitors into guests[18:24] How demand generation moves beyond simply having a trusted website and focuses on actively driving qualified traffic to it [21:07] Amber breaks down Meta advertising as a layered system—from organic content to fully automated, property-level ads—designed to turn raw property data into targeted demand at scale[28:15] Amber explains when paid social becomes viable for STR operators based on ad spend consistency and unit economics versus OTA commissions[30:40] What are the effective Meta ads for STRs rely on high-intent, property-specific visuals and structured data feeding rather than pricing-driven creatives[33:35] Amber explains that attribution is imperfect and long-term direct booking growth should be measured through influence, pacing, and consistent investment rather than immediate ROAS results[42:16] The lightning round Golden Nuggets:“It's really empowering that we each have the ability to build a business around a life that we love.”“If every day you make another step to get to the life you want, the career you want, in the place that you want, eventually you'll get there.”“A business that is sellable does not require the owner to be in the day to day.”“You can't change what happens to you, you can change how you respond to it.”Let's Connect:Website : www.bookingscloud.com Instagram : https://www.linkedin.com/company/bookingscloud/ Email : aknight@bookingscloud.comProudly sponsored by PriceLabsEnjoyed the show? Subscribe, Rate, Review, Like, and Share!

Martin Cheara is the President of Express Capital Financing, where he helps business owners secure strategic financing solutions tailored to their operational and growth needs. His experience spans working capital solutions, equipment financing, and alternative lending programs designed to help companies access capital quickly and efficiently. With a strong understanding of the small business funding landscape, Martin brings a practical and relationship-driven approach to helping entrepreneurs navigate financing challenges and identify the right funding strategies for their businesses. Martin's perspective would be especially valuable for conversations around alternative lending, business financing strategies, access to capital, and how entrepreneurs can better position themselves for funding opportunities in today's market. During the show we discuss: Why real estate financing is more about the deal than your personal profile How fix-and-flip funding actually works (and how to qualify) The difference between bridge loans, DSCR loans, and construction financing Why today's market offers more flexible lending options than ever before How to structure deals so lenders are more likely to say yes What new investors get wrong—and how to get funded even without deep experience Why relationships and strategy matter more than just "shopping rates" How to transition from short-term flips to long-term cash flow investments Resources:  Website: https://expresscapitalfinancing.com/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/martin-chera-05647289/

If you own a multi-year guarantee annuity (MYGA) or are thinking about buying one, this episode could save you from a costly mistake. Discover why annuitizing a MYGA internally is rarely in your best interest—and how a simple MYGA-to-SPIA strategy can unlock the highest contractual guarantees for your retirement income.    In this episode, The Annuity Man discussed:  Definition and purpose of a MYGA (multi-year guarantee annuity) Why internal annuitization quotes are usually uncompetitive The MYGA-to-SPIA strategy using a 1035 exchange Focusing on contractual guarantees over brands and brochures Using an independent quoting process across all carriers   Key Takeaways:  A MYGA is best used as a principal protection tool with a guaranteed interest rate, not as a product you annuitize internally for lifetime income. Internal annuitization quotes from MYGA and other deferred annuity carriers are typically uncompetitive compared to independently quoted single premium immediate annuities. A MYGA-to-SPIA approach—using a 1035 exchange to move from a matured MYGA into the highest paying immediate annuity—can help secure superior lifetime income guarantees. The smartest annuity decisions are made by focusing on contractual guarantees instead of company names, product labels, or glossy marketing materials. Relying on a broad, apples-to-apples quote across highly rated carriers helps avoid lazy or biased recommendations that may cost you long-term income.   "With annuities, you're buying it for the contractual guarantees. Period." —  Stan The Annuity Man   Connect with The Annuity Man:  Website: http://theannuityman.com/  Email: Stan@TheAnnuityMan.com  Book: Owner's Manuals: https://www.stantheannuityman.com/how-do-annuities-work YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCXKKxvVslbeGAlEc5sra2g  Get a Quote Today: https://www.stantheannuityman.com/annuity-calculator! 

You ask AI what’s the best brand of supplement, how to handle a tricky conversation, or whether to take the job. But what about your own inner wisdom? When was the last time you paused and asked yourself first? I’m not picking on AI or telling you not to use it. However, it’s important to tune into your inner wisdom, so it doesn’t slip into the background from lack of use. It’s like use it or lose it baby. Why We’re Outsourcing More Decisions Than Ever People have always looked outside themselves for guidance to experts, religious leaders, therapists, coaches, and even psychics, and astrologers. That’s nothing new. But AI has changed the speed of that outsourcing dramatically. Author, entrepreneur, and podcast host Tim Ferriss recently shared a transparent peak into his business. His book sales dropped over 40% in 2025 and a jaw-dropping 50% again so far in 2026. His explanation? People are skipping how-to books and long- form YouTube videos in favor of instant AI answers. This isn’t just a publishing problem. It’s a signal. We are increasingly moving away from anything that takes time. For decades we’ve had drive-through coffee, apps for finding love, and now there’s telehealth calls. But what are we missing when we skip just sitting with something and taking our time with it? Are we handing over big life decisions to something that compiles other people’s experiences rather than relying on your own? The Hidden Cost of Decision Fatigue Research suggests the average adult makes 35,000 decisions every single day. Just ordering a coffee involves cup size, hot or cold, caffeine, sweetener, milk type, and flavorings. No wonder we’re exhausted! Decision fatigue is real, and that overload pushes many of us to skip the natural process of seeking inner guidance, especially for big issues. When you’re depleted, it makes sense to look for something to ease the burden. AI is right there, fast and seemingly limitless. But that speed has a cost in terms of trusting yourself and your own inner knowing. Information and Inner Wisdom Are Not the Same This is the heart of the matter. Information is fast, external, and tells you what other people know. AI gather this information and can deliver it in seconds. On the other hand, inner wisdom is personal, earned through your lived experience, and requires time, awareness, and reflection to emerge. That is something AI will NEVER provide. For thousands of years, wisdom required effort. People took on apprenticeships, learned religious or spiritual practices, spent time in self-reflection, experienced trial and error and these paths often took years. But today, information arrives instantly. The question is are you trading the slow accumulation of wisdom for the quick hit of information? And what might you have lost as a result? 4 Things AI Cannot Do For You AI is a genuinely powerful tool for brainstorming, research, and saving time. But there are things it simply cannot tell you: Which opportunity feels right for your life Whether a relationship is for your highest good What your soul is nudging you toward What you truly want in your heart of hearts The danger isn’t that AI will replace your intuition. The danger is that you’ll skip it even after gathering information to make your final decision. This will eventually erode trust in yourself over time. A Personal Story About Self-Trust At the end of my corporate career, I took a layoff package instead of taking a position in another division of General Foods. That place was draining me of my life force. In fact, I had a recurring dream that ended one night with coming home from a business trip to find my apartment emptied out. The only thing remaining was a burned-out neon clock that had stopped working. This same clock was in my real life office. Finally, I understood I was burned out, time was up, and so I walked away. Leaving with a seven-month package, I had no plan except talking to vendors, peers, and marketing executives. I had my astrology chart done and read What Color Is Your Parachute? which was a popular self-help book on finding work you love. None of it told me what would come next. Looking back, what I find interesting is that I didn’t discover my next chapter because I found the answer. My future unfolded because I gave it room to emerge. Within six months, former colleagues started calling asking for freelance help. That became a twelve-year career freelancing for big marketing agencies with brands like AT&T, Chase Bank, and Jack Daniels. The work was on my own terms, often just four days a week. My father joked with his friends that I was semi-retired because of that schedule. That’s the difference between information and wisdom. Information shows us possibilities. Wisdom helps you recognize which possibility is right for you. And the more you connect with your intuition, the more you trust yourself because of it. Midlife Wisdom Is Powerful By midlife, you have decades of experience. You’ve survived heartbreaks, celebrated successes, made mistakes, and recognized patterns. You’ve honed your intuition through living, day by day and have built trust in yourself. Yet, most women seriously underestimate how important and valuable that truly is. I worked with a 61-year-old client who had been job hunting for a year. Convinced that ageism was closing every door, her beliefs were crowding out the value of her own qualifications and experience. After the first session working on shifting those beliefs, she recognized how much she’d been doubting herself. She chose to stop focusing on what others thought of her and rely on her own earned wisdom. Seven days later she had three interviews. Within two months she landed exactly the job she wanted. It wasn’t her circumstances that changed, but her relationship to her own inner wisdom. How to Use Both AI and Your Inner Wisdom You don’t have to choose between AI and intuition. Use them based on what each one does best: Use AI to gather information Use your mind to analyze the possibilities Use your heart to understand what things mean Use your intuition for personalized guidance of the highest nature Over the next few weeks, when something comes up, consider turning inward first. You may already know your next step. But even if you tune in after you gather information, that slowing down will help you know what is for your highest good. Key Takeaways AI provides information; only you can access your inner wisdom Decision fatigue makes it tempting to outsource even deeply personal decisions Your accumulated life experience is a resource no tool can replicate Slowing down creates the space for wisdom to emerge Trusting yourself is a practice that builds over time Frequently Asked Questions – Inner Wisdom Vs. AI What is inner wisdom and how is it different from information? Inner wisdom is the personal knowing that comes from lived experience, reflection, and self-awareness. Information is external knowledge that can be quickly retrieved from sources like AI. Wisdom is earned; information is accessed. Can AI help with personal decisions? AI can help you research options, brainstorm possibilities, and organize your thinking. But it cannot tell you what feels right for your specific life, values, or soul path. That discernment comes from within. How do I access my inner wisdom? Start by slowing down. Ask yourself: What do I already know? What feels true to me? What would I do if no one else’s opinion were available? Write down what comes up. Many people find insights arrive in quiet moments — in the shower, on a walk, or during meditation. Why do women in midlife struggle to trust their own inner wisdom? Many spiritually aware women in midlife believe they need one more course, certification, or expert opinion before they can trust themselves. In reality, decades of lived experience have already built a deep well of wisdom — it simply needs to be accessed and trusted. What is the risk of relying too heavily on AI? The risk isn’t that AI will replace your intuition. The risk is that the habit of seeking instant external answers means you stop pausing long enough to hear your own inner guidance at all. The post Is There A Risk Relying On AI Vs. Your Own Intuition? appeared first on Intuitive Edge.

Mike and Dan return to talk the Flyers' historical lack of direction in building, do they step up to the plate in 2026? Relying on rehab projects, more!

Are you struggling to find "good deals" in today's real estate market? The problem might not be the inventory—it might be your financing. In this episode, Chad Harris kicks off a new series on the five fatal financing mistakes that hold investors back from true wealth. We dive deep into Mistake #1: Relying on traditional, slow-close financing. Learn why bank loans and even DSCR loans can cause you to miss out on the best distressed properties and how to use private money and seller financing to close in as little as seven days.Visit our website at www.TrueWealthInvestors.com for more real estate wisdom and resources. More Resources & LinksStruggling to get started in Real Estate or feel like you are struggling to get to the next level?  Check out this Free Vision Casting Video to help clarify your goals and get specific steps to accomplish them!Schedule a 30 Minute Discovery Call with Chad Accelerate the growth of your business and reclaim control of your life! Are you tired of your business running you instead of the other way around? It's easy to get bogged down in the day-to-day operations, making it challenging to identify overarching challenges and solutions. Let's schedule a call to gain a strategic 10,000-foot perspective and devise a tailored plan for your success. Take the first step towards a business that not only thrives but also enhances your life!  Connect with Chad on LinkedInFollow Chad on InstagramFollow Chad on YouTubeFollow True Wealth on FacebookBe sure to leave a rating & review to let us know how this show has helped YOU!

In this thought-provoking solo episode, Sarah challenges a major industry misconception: the idea that being an excellent, highly credentialed coach is enough to guarantee a successful business. She dives into the harsh reality of global coach oversupply, the systemic flaws in traditional credentialing pathways, and the single skill that separates struggling coaches from thriving business owners. The Reality of Supply and DemandThe coaching market is experiencing unprecedented growth. Globally, the number of qualified coaches has jumped by 54% since 2019, surpassing the 100,000 mark, and that only accounts for coaches credentialed through the ICF. Baseline vs. Differentiator: Accredited training programs graduate thousands of excellent coaches every year. Because of this, certifications, hours, and continuous professional development are no longer what sets you apart—they are simply the entry-level baseline. The Platform Price Trap: Because good coaches are easy to find on an associate basis, major coaching platforms hold all the power. Some pay as little as £50 a session (or less) while demanding gruelling schedules of over 10 hours of delivery a day. The AI Threat: With platforms heavily investing in AI coaching, the financial terms and session fees for traditional human coaches are likely to drop even further.The Flaw in the SystemSarah exposes a dark secret about how the coaching ecosystem operates. The profession has actively created a framework where it is entirely possible to earn the highest levels of credentials without ever learning how to sign a single paying client. "[...] they get away with that because our professional bodies count those unpaid hours as 'paid' for the purposes of credentialing."The Employee Mindset TrapMany coaches transition into self-employment, carrying the beliefs of corporate employee life: “Do good work, and someone will notice.”Sarah draws a direct parallel: In Employment: An employee who does a brilliant job but remains invisible to decision-makers simply misses out on a promotion. They still keep their job and get a steady paycheck. In Business: A lack of visibility and influence means you earn absolutely nothing, and your business completely fails: The stakes are entirely different.What Makes a Coach Truly Rare?A wall full of certificates won't fill your practice. Sarah notes that she frequently sees coaches with three or four advanced certifications who are completely stuck, while coaches with a basic ACC credential build massive practices. The difference comes down to mastering client acquisition outside of the coaching conversation. Relying on word of mouth is a lovely bonus, but it is not a controllable business strategy. The Gold Standard: What is genuinely rare and incredibly valuable is the combination of being a great coach and being skilled at finding people who are prepared to pay a professional rate. Genuine Independence: Client acquisition is a teachable, learnable professional skill. Once you know how to build your own audience and articulate your value, no algorithm, platform, or wave of new graduates can take your business away from you. "If the people who need our coaching don't know we exist, our coaching isn't speaking to anyone at all."Ready to stop relying on a flawed system and build your independence?If you're sick of collecting qualifications and want to treat client acquisition like the professional skill it is, let's change your strategy. Visit thecoachingrevolution.com and click on any of the "Book a Call" links to step out of the crowd and into your own thriving practice. Have you enjoyed this episode? Find out more and take the FREE quiz at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thecoachingrevolution.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the FREE Facebook group at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/buildacoachingbusiness⁠⁠⁠⁠

One of our listeners from Canada got in touch with a question that seems to be everywhere at the moment "How can we help horses feel calmer without relying on calming supplements?"With calming supplements all over social media, it can feel like there's a powder, paste, cookie, or magic solution for every anxious horse. But how much evidence is actually behind these products?In this episode, Jen and Barbara dive into the world of calming supplements, marketing claims, FEI regulations, ingredient lists, and why "contains" doesn't necessarily mean "works."We talk about: the difference between supplements and medications  why the language used in marketing is often very carefully chosen  dose, delivery, and why ingredient lists don't tell the whole story  tryptophan, serotonin, and some of the science behind common calming ingredients  why products can be sold without strong evidence of effectiveness  and how Barbara's background in pharma and clinical research has made her deeply suspicious of the supplement industry But more importantly, we talk about the horse.Because if you're looking for a calming supplement, you're probably already asking a really important question: "How can I help my horse feel better?"Behavioural challenges are rarely caused by one thing, and they're rarely solved by one thing either. We explore what we can do to genuinely support our horses, set them up for success, and look beyond the idea that calm can simply be scooped into a feed bucket.—Got a question you'd like us to tackle?Send us a voice note.Your horse. Your question. Your training dilemma.And we'll work through it in a future episode.Real cases. Real answers. Real madness.Voice note your questions on WhatsApp to +353 85 143 8688 to have your questions answered on the Podcast. Meet Your HostsBarbara Hardman (Bright Horse Equiation)www.brighthorse.ie

Grigoroff faces third trial for 2008 shooting A Putnam County judge on Tuesday (June 16) granted a request from a former Lake Peekskill man to be released on bail while he prepares for a third trial in the 2008 killing of Philipstown resident John Marcinak. Over the objections of Putnam District Attorney Robert Tendy, Judge Joseph Spofford set bail for Anthony Grigoroff at $300,000 bond. Grigoroff agreed to wear an ankle monitor; only leave the house in Ossining, where he will be staying, for legal and medical appointments; and to call Putnam's Probation Department at least twice a week. With those conditions, Grigoroff will be free for the first time since June 2009, when Putnam County sheriff's deputies arrested and charged him in the shooting death of Marcinak at his Garrison Garage on Route 9 on Dec. 31, 2008. Relying largely on a confession that Grigoroff alleges was made under duress, a jury convicted him of second-degree murder in 2010, and found him guilty again in 2017 after an appeals court overturned the first verdict. In 2025, the same appeals court overturned the second conviction and ordered a new trial. Grigoroff was transferred in January from Sing Sing to the Putnam County jail, where he has been held since Spofford denied his initial bail request. Jury selection for the third retrial is scheduled to begin Oct. 14. "We're very pleased that he's going to be released and can help prepare for the trial," said Bruce Barket, one of Grigoroff's attorneys. "Him getting an acquittal is all we're focused on." Tendy argued against bail, saying that Grigoroff again faces a sentence of 25 years to life if convicted, and "life is an incentive to flee." Tendy also said he intends to seek a DNA sample from Byron Mountain, a friend of Grigoroff's at the time of the killing, so it can be compared to DNA found on Marcinak's clothing. According to Grigoroff's confession, he drove with his brother and Mountain to the garage so they could steal a few hundred dollars to party in Manhattan. He insisted that it was Mountain who shot Marcinak while he waited in the car, and Erick served as a lookout. He also alleges that investigators convinced him to falsely confess during a 12-hour interrogation by promising leniency. Both Erick Gringoroff and Mountain were questioned by investigators but claimed they were elsewhere at the time of the killing. DNA did not factor into the two previous trials, but parts of Marcinak's clothing were tested for genetic material in 2009, said Tendy. While preparing for the new trial, his office "worked with law enforcement and the laboratory to determine whether more testing could be done" and requested additional tests, he said. If Tendy also seeks DNA from Grigoroff, he would "readily consent," said Barket, "because we know it's not his." Another key to the case, said Barket, would be to find cellphone records that were supposed to have been analyzed during the initial investigation but were allegedly never turned over to prosecutors or defense attorneys. If they exist, that could add another twist in the case revived, ironically, on New Year's Eve 2025, when the state Appellate Division overturned Grigoroff's second conviction. The appeals judges found that Edward McLoughlin, a Dutchess judge who had been assigned the case, deprived Grigoroff of a fair trial by limiting testimony from an expert witness who determined that Grigoroff "is more vulnerable than the average person to falsely confessing." That expert wanted to cite research from the Innocence Project, which at the time found that 25 percent of people exonerated through DNA had confessed, along with another study by the University of Michigan Law School on the prevalence of false confessions, particularly by people with intellectual disabilities or mental illnesses. But McLoughlin "improperly concluded that those studies were not relevant to the defendant and the interrogation" because Grigoroff's case did not involve DNA and despite Grig...

The shift from traditional television to connected TV has accelerated rapidly, requiring publishers to offer both massive culture-shifting scale and ultra-precise targeting capabilities. In this deep dive, Netflix Advertising VP Nicolle Pangis pulls back the curtain on how the platform built an independent, proprietary ad server to give global brands the exact mix of automated programmatic buying and high-impact live events they need to drive measurable ROI. Key Highlights

എല്ലാ ആവശ്യങ്ങൾക്കും ദൈവത്തിൽ ആശ്രയിക്കുക | Trust Him For Every Need | Malayalam Christian Message | Br. Damien Antony | Morning Glory 1946 | 16 June 2026നിങ്ങളുടെ സ്വന്തം കഴിവ് അവസാനിക്കുന്നിടത്താണ് ദൈവത്തിൻ്റെ അത്ഭുതങ്ങൾ ആരംഭിക്കുന്നത്! ബുദ്ധിയില്ലാത്തവരാണ് എല്ലാം തകർന്ന ശേഷം ദൈവത്തെ വിളിക്കുന്നത്. ജ്ഞാനമുള്ളവർ തുടക്കത്തിലേ ദൈവത്തിൽ ആശ്രയിക്കും.Human understanding is inherently limited by perspective, fluctuating emotions, chronological time constraints, and finite earthly experiences. True spiritual wisdom dictates that we fully transfer personal control over to the sovereign governance of the Ancient of Days. Relying completely on self-reliance creates spiritual stagnation and leads to catastrophic emotional failure. This powerful Malayalam Christian message deeply explores Proverbs 3:5, commanding believers to lean not on their own mortal understanding but to trust the Lord implicitly with an undivided heart. When human effort terminates, divine supernatural intervention originates.ദൈവവചനത്തിൻ്റെ അനുഗ്രഹങ്ങൾക്കായി Blessing Today ചാനൽ ഇപ്പോൾ തന്നെ Subscribe ചെയ്യൂ! ✨പുതിയ വീഡിയോകൾക്കായി Bell Icon അമർത്തുക.

Relying on his Journal of Libertarian Studies review essay of Kevin Carson' book on mutualism, Bob first explains--and then critiques--the labor (and cost) theory of economic value. This was not exclusively a Marxist idea; it was held by Adam Smith and other classical economists.Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links of Interest:Bob's paper in the JLS critiquing the labor theory of value.This episode's sponsor, the free Plan-B guide from ExPatMoney.Help support the Bob Murphy Show.

Overview: We sit down with Dr. Evans, CEO, Chief Medical Officer, and co-founder of the Wellness Equity Alliance, to explore how trust is built with historically marginalized communities in healthcare. We trace his journey from international humanitarian crises to leading vaccine distribution and street medicine initiatives in the U.S., digging into the intersections of operational efficiency, health equity, and the imperative for wellness—not just disease prevention. Together, we discuss the importance of understanding patients' full social histories, culturally responsive practices, and the role of branding in building institutional trust. We challenge the politicization of public health, examine the roots of distrust and trauma in marginalized communities, and call for clinicians to think creatively, form cross-sector partnerships, and unite in the face of systemic challenges to rebuild equitable systems of care. Three Takeaways: 1. Building Trust Requires Concrete, Ongoing Actions Trust in healthcare, especially with historically marginalized communities, isn't achieved by grand gestures but through small, consistent acts—like greeting patients in their native language, deep dives into their social histories, and intentionally leaving the white coat behind to signal approachability. These deliberate choices help disarm skepticism and make patients feel seen and respected 2. Talking about health equity isn't enough. Real progress demands operational systems that prioritize efficiency while centering equity. Relying solely on passion or “feel-good” projects fails marginalized populations; instead, balancing efficiency with access and sustainability is critical for lasting impact 3) Rebuilding Healthcare Will Require Broad, Cross-Sectoral Collaboration A radical rebuild of public health and healthcare systems can't rely on clinicians alone. Collaboration across tech, finance, pharma, and beyond is necessary to imagine and operationalize scalable, sustainable models that serve everyone—especially those currently left behind. Learning from global best practices can help reimagine what's possibl Book: Pandemics, Poverty and Politics Next Step: Visit our website, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Healthcare for Humans⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and join our community to enjoy exclusive benefits at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.healthcareforhumans.org/support/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Support Our Mission: Non-clinicians, explore exclusive content and contribute to our collective journey. Be an Active Participant: Go beyond listening. Shape our narrative by co-creating episodes with us. Be part of our community by visiting⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.healthcareforhumans.org/support/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Follow us on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@healthcareforhumanspodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

If you are feeling a bit battered by the cultural waves and political turbulence swirling around us right now, trust me—you are not alone. I'll admit, when I woke up the morning after the 2024 election, I felt physically sick worrying about what the fallout would mean for our businesses and the hard choices ahead. That is why I love this conversation with Tara Jaye Frank. She met me right in that messy space with the ultimate reframe, sharing a beautiful story about how a simple grocery delivery from a man named Socrates gave her the title for her new book, You Are Before the World. It is a powerful reminder that before we can tackle the chaos of the world, we have to settle and stabilize ourselves first. We can't write people off, and we certainly can't pour from an empty cup, so let's dive into Tara's profound wisdom on how we can sustain ourselves while doing the heavy work of inclusion. Key Themes from the Conversation Emotional Detachment as a Tool for Curiosity: Facing deep misalignment in values doesn't mean you have to compromise who you are. Instead of absorbing disdain or getting defensive, true allyship requires shifting into the posture of a learner to understand the root of another person's perspective. "I have become good at that momentary emotional detachment. This conversation is not about me. My values are not at risk because I am engaging. And then I just get curious." The Power of Strict Media Boundaries: To protect your nervous system from chronic stress and cortisol spikes, you must take active control over how and when you consume information rather than letting alerts dictate your emotional state. "I get no news alerts sent to me. I retrieve the news when I feel I can take it in. I go get it, and I catch up, and then I move along." Relying on Routine During Dark Times: When navigating immense personal or professional disruption, implementing strict, loving routines provides a stabilizing anchor that protects mental health without requiring heavy cognitive lifting. "During the most difficult times in my life, I relied heavily on routine that didn't require any thinking, and that really helped me because routines calmed me down, they anchored me, they helped me reconnect to myself." Believing in the Generative Power of Others: Allyship means offering deep empathy and care without automatically swooping in to fix every problem, which ultimately respects and preserves the autonomy of others to navigate their own growth. "I have stopped automatically jumping into the deep end of other people's pools and instead, believing in their generative power. I'm watching people build confidence in their own generative power." Refusing to Pre-Work Unready Situations: To avoid professional exhaustion and burnout, stop over-preparing scenarios for partnerships, clients, or projects before you have the foundational data and aligned partners necessary to move forward. "I stopped getting ready for things that are not ready for me. I won't pre-work anymore, because to me, I now know that that is a waste unless there is alignment." One Actionable Takeaway for Listeners To protect your energy and remain an effective ally, audit your digital boundaries today by turning off all automated breaking news and social media alerts. Instead of allowing negative external forces to aggressively push information into your space throughout the day, choose one specific window when your nervous system is regulated to intentionally pull and process the updates you need. Think about a healthy news consumption routine you could adopt. Get Tara's book and follow her work at:  https://tarajayefrank.com/

Try our FREE burnout quiz.Grab your burnout workbook HERE. TW: prescription drug useThere are many gateways to drug dependence, but the modern pressures of motherhood are not often recognised as one of them.Erin Hughes is the founder and visionary behind Here, There, Everywhere, a platform born from her desire to create a space where women can truly be themselves. She is an entrepreneur, businesswoman, wife, daughter and mother of four, who understands the daily juggle of wearing many hats.It was her busy life, social isolation and motherhood pressures amongst other things that lead to a subtle pathway into reliance on prescription medication and it took her some time to recognise it and act.In this episode she shares:- The loneliness and judgment she experienced while raising young children in a small regional town.- Why she felt pressure to fit a version of motherhood that didn't align with who she was.- The role prescription pain medication came to play as a coping mechanism during a particularly demanding season of life.- What it was like recognising she had become emotionally reliant on medication to switch off and relax.- How opening up about her dependence became the first step towards seeking support and making changes.- The connection between busyness, people-pleasing and avoiding uncomfortable emotions.- Why learning to slow down, set boundaries and prioritise herself has been such an important lesson.- How her experiences inspired her to create a platform that helps women embrace motherhood without losing themselves in the process.Key Quotes"I felt like there was something wrong with me because everyone else was loving this and I wasn't loving this."“I started to associate having pain relief and feeling relaxed and happy and a real hit of things being great.”"I found that 5:00 PM till 7:00 PM so difficult and challenging that I'd be like, 'I need to take the tablets because it helps me get through it.'"More about ErinFollow Erin on her platform Here, There, Everywhere via the website, and Instagram.And listen to the Here, There, Everywhere podcast.You can get involved with the podcast online On facebook in our community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/challengesthatchangeusOr on Instagram: @challengesthatchangeusIf you want to contact the podcast, email us here: support@challengesthatchangeus.comOr check out our website: www.Challengesthatchangeus.com If you want to find out more about what Ali does, check out her business via the website:http://www.trialtitudeperformance.com.au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There are two great forces reshaping the world of energy today. The AI boom and the wave of investment in new data centres have sent power producers scrambling for generation capacity to meet soaring electricity demand. At the same time, the severe disruption to shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has put security of supply at the top of every importer's agenda. In this special episode, recorded at Wood Mackenzie's Gas, LNG and the Future of Energy Conference in London, host Ed Crooks speaks with three guests about what these twin pressures mean for gas. They discuss demand for gas for power, the sources of supply that could provide energy security in volatile times, and plans for tackling the increased greenhouse gas emissions that could result from increased consumption.First, Ed sits down with Neal Kalita, senior director of global energy management at NTT Global Data Centers, one of the world's largest data center developers. Neal explains why "speed to power" is a priority, and why gas plays such a key role in providing the reliable 24/7 firm capacity hyperscaler clients require.Relying on gas as a key component of the power generation mix means managing a complex set of issues around supply security, demand management and long-term investment. Neal explains how NTT thinks about commodity risk, the trade-offs involved in power supply agreements, and why on-site gas generation may be not just a bridge solution but long-term infrastructure for the electricity system. He highlights the key drivers that are changing the data centre industry, including rising GPU power density, AI-driven volatility in load, and climate-related grid reliability concerns. He also discusses NTT's participation in a demand response programme run by Voltus, which helped stabilise the grid when Winter Storm Fern hit Virginia in January.Next, Ed hears from Keith Shoemaker, Chief Commercial Officer at Coastal Bend, which is developing a new LNG liquefaction project at Corpus Christi, Texas. Coastal Bend is aiming to have the first project in the US to integrate carbon capture and sequestration into its design. Combined with the procurement of upstream gas with low methane leakage and flaring, that should make for the lowest carbon-intensity LNG in the world, Keith says. Crucially, the project can match competitor prices without charging a green premium. The US 45Q tax credit will cover the operational spending (Opex) for the transport and sequestration of the carbon, and costs will be kept down by using brownfield maritime infrastructure that is already in place. Regulation will still be essential in creating a market for lower-emissions LNG. Keith sets out an idea for making that work in the EU: linking the new Methane Emissions Regulation with the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism to create an "avoided carbon" currency that LNG importers could use to offset CBAM fees on other products such as cement, steel and fertiliser. That way, the methane regulation would change from a stick to a carrot for the LNG industry.Kristy Kramer, Head of LNG at Wood Mackenzie, closes the episode by assessing how the three trends of AI demand, energy security and decarbonisation fit together. She discusses the big question: has the conflict on the Middle East changed the world completely, forever. It may play out like the Covid pandemic. Huge changes were predicted, and although there were some permanent impacts, in other areas the world has gone back to the way it was before. Politics will change from week to week, or even from hour to hour, but geology and economics don't, and over time the fundamentals will reassert themselves. Kristy and Ed reflect on what that means for the future of energy. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Gregory Copley reports on a rare Ebola outbreak and jihadi threats in Central Africa. He notes that local governments fail to fund necessary healthcare infrastructure, relying instead on outside aid. Additionally, Copley details the ongoing Ethiopian civil war and the complex regional power struggle over control of the vital Red Sea. (11)1900 CAR

When you need sex (or other external things) because it's the only way you can feel a certain way (love, connection, masculinity, feeling seen, appreciation, etc.), you lose trust in yourself and you lose options. Relying on yourself provides you a sense of freedom and ease in your body and in your relationship with your partner. That ease and those options allow you to practice other ways to feel what you want to feel and this is where you build confidence and also more attraction within yourself and your relationship. Something I want to add that I didn't mention in this episode when I shared my boyfriend's take on this, is how it impacts me as his partner. I feel his ease and his want for sex over his pressure and need for sex. It makes our sex life be something we do to add to our love and connection, not the only source.  Do you have a specific situation in your relationship you want to be coached on so you have specific actions for moving forward? Whether it's around your delayed ejaculation, ED, premature ejaculation, sex skills, mindset or a situation with your woman where you feel stuck... Join Built Daily You'll be anonymous and you'll see the questions and coaching I provide other men in Built Daily (which I'm sure you can relate to).

Jesus is reliable and trust worthy. As God, he knows us better than we know ourselves and will always provide what we need and will draw us closer to himself. This blogcast explores “Relying on Jesus" from the Ad Infinitum blog, written and read by Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C.God provides. Relying on Jesus means that we trust that God provides. Provides what? Not everything we want, the way we want it, and when we want it. No, God provides what we need, the way we need it, and when we need it, even if we cannot see it at the time. Living life for a length of time often teaches us to see and trust in this way. The alternative is simply reliance on self which can lead to bitterness and damage to ourselves and others.Relying on Jesus means that we trust that he, as God, is working 100%, offering us the grace to persevere, even during times of great challenge. He laid down his life for us on the Cross, so that we might experience the fullness of God providing for us, the opportunity for Eternal Life. We are called to trust in God who provides.While presented here as seemingly simple, it is not. We like to feel as if we are in control of our lives and destiny. It is hard to surrender ourselves to Christ and rely on him. Faith gives us the ability to do it. The charity of Christ offers us the grace of faith, since God always wills our good in ways that we often do not expect or imagine. God provides. Let us rely on Jesus Christ.May the charity of Christ urge us on! Author:Fr. Frank S. Donio, S.A.C., D.Min. is Founding Director of the Catholic Apostolate Center and a member of the Society of the Catholic Apostolate (Pallottine Fathers and Brothers). He is also Executive Director of the Conference of Major Superiors of Men of the United States (CMSM). Resources:Listen to weekly reflections by Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C.Resources on Prayer and CatechesisBrowse the Saints and Feast Day SiteRead the Ad Infinitum blog Follow us:The Catholic Apostolate CenterThe Center's podcast websiteInstagramFacebookApple PodcastsSpotify Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. also appears on the podcast, On Mission, which is produced by the Catholic Apostolate Center and you can also listen to his weekly Sunday Gospel reflections. Follow the Center on Facebook, Instagram, X (Twitter), and YouTube to remain up-to-date on the latest Center resources.

You may be closer to your next speaking opportunity than you think.With so many people submitting speaker applications and using AI to generate proposals, standing out has become harder than ever. But there's one thing AI can't replicate: genuine relationships.In this episode, Diane Diaz and I talk about why some of the best speaking opportunities, keynote invitations, media appearances, and client referrals come not from cold pitches, but from the trust you've built over time. We share stories from our own experiences, examples from Speaking Your Brand clients, and practical ways to build relationships that can lead to speaking engagements and visibility opportunities.If you've been relying on social media posts, conference applications, or waiting for opportunities to find you, this conversation will give you a different perspective on where your next opportunity may already be waiting.We talk about:Why relationships matter more than ever in today's speaking landscapeHow AI is making speaker applications easier and more competitiveWhat event organizers are really looking for when selecting speakersWhy authenticity and personality help you stand outReal examples of clients who turned one speaking engagement into many more opportunitiesThe difference between networking and relationship buildingHow local organizations, associations, and community groups can open doorsPractical ways to reconnect with people already in your networkWhy speaking is a long-term strategy that creates opportunities beyond the stageThree simple actions you can take this week to build momentum toward your next speaking engagementWhether you're an aspiring speaker or an experienced professional looking to increase your visibility, this episode will help you think differently about where your next opportunity may come from.About Us: The Speaking Your Brand podcast is hosted by Carol Cox. At Speaking Your Brand, we help women entrepreneurs and professionals clarify their brand message and story, create their signature talks, and develop their thought leadership platforms. Our mission is to get more women in positions of influence and power because it's through women's stories, voices, and visibility that we challenge the status quo and change existing systems. Check out our coaching programs at https://www.speakingyourbrand.com. Links:Show notes at https://www.speakingyourbrand.com/476/ Discover your Speaker Archetype by taking our free quiz at https://www.speakingyourbrand.com/quiz/Enroll in our Thought Leader Academy: https://www.speakingyourbrand.com/academy/ Attend our 1-day Speaking Accelerator Workshop in Orlando: https://www.speakingyourbrand.com/orlando/ Connect on LinkedIn:Carol Cox = https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolcoxDiane Diaz = https://www.linkedin.com/in/dianediaz/ Related Podcast Episodes:Episode 422: How to Create a 10-Out-of-10 Keynote that Leaves Your Audience in Awe with Julia KornEpisode 396: Creating a Signature Talk that Attracts Paid Speaking Opportunities with Cherlette McCulloughBooked Without Burnout series

SummaryIn this episode, we explore the timeless challenge of staying faithful and motivated in doing good, especially when life becomes difficult. Through the example of Jeremiah and the teachings of Jesus, Paul, and others, you'll learn practical insights on maintaining perseverance and love for God amidst adversity.Key Topics:Jeremiah's faithfulness despite suffering (Jeremiah 19)Jesus' example of service and endurance (John 4, Mark 10, Matthew 16)The importance of perspective: eternal focus, love for God, and trust in His bigger planHow to avoid weariness by relying on God's grace.The significance of community support and encouragement in persistenceThe role of understanding God's love and our identity in ChristPractical ways to stay motivated: prayer, scripture, endurance, and loveThe danger of engaging in works of the flesh that hinder spiritual growthThe impact of maintaining the right mindset on the health of the churchTimestamps:00:00 - Jeremiah's perseverance despite personal suffering02:11 - Jeremiah's symbolic act of breaking the jar as a sign of judgment04:35 - Jeremiah's emotional struggles and his commitment to God's word07:57 - Love for God as the foundation of perseverance (Mark 12:29-30)08:55 - How weariness affects Christians and the importance of not giving up10:24 - The significance of helping one another and bearing burdens (Galatians 6:1-2)12:12 - Persevering through challenges like false teaching and slow results15:05 - Jesus as our ultimate example of service and endurance16:57 - Jesus' patience with the apostles and their growth19:50 - Jesus' prayer for His disciples highlights His ultimate purpose21:19 - Jesus' perspective on eternity as a motivation to endure22:46 - The apostles' example of perseverance under persecution (Acts 4, Acts 14)25:33 - Paul's perspective in suffering (2 Corinthians 4:16-18)26:32 - Relying on God's grace (1 Corinthians 15:10)28:04 - The importance of love and a Christ-like attitude in staying motivated30:46 - Recognizing what is at stake: eternal life and the church's health32:38 - The destructive impact of works of the flesh (Galatians 5)33:40 - Building up the church through Spirit-led love and unity34:44 - The role of encouragement and spiritual maturity in growth36:12 - The importance of evangelism and avoiding burnout37:11 - The challenge of helping others and staying committed38:38 - Continuing to excel in doing good and helping the church flourish39:07 - Making a conscious decision to stay faithful every day40:09 - The promise of harvest and eternal reward (Galatians 6:9, Hebrews 6)Listen to all my Podcasts at https://icandopodcast.com

Carl and Mike open the show with Falcons talk as they react to comments by Kevin Stefanski as he addressed the media in regards to updates on Michael Penix Jr. and whether or not he will be able to participate in mandatory minicamp or be ready by preseason.

Relying on a single income stream has always carried risk, but in today's rapidly shifting economic landscape, it might be riskier than ever. In this episode, Ana sits down Melissa Browne - entrepreneur, author, and founder of the 'Her Wealth Her Way' conference. Mel has lived through serious financial hardship and come out the other side with a very clear philosophy on how to build resilience, both financially and personally.They cover a lot of ground, including:

The best goalkeeper in the world is not at the World Cup. The best winger in Europe is watching from home. You could build a world-class XI from the stars who got left behind. Welcome back to FUT IN REVIEW | World Cup Daily. In Episode 6, host GPM is joined by John and Graeme (Homer) to build the ultimate lineup of superstars who will be watching the World Cup from the couch just like us.Whether it's due to brutal ACL injuries, hamstring tears, or national team heartbreak, the expanded 48-team tournament still managed to leave some of the biggest names in world football behind.We break down the biggest absences and drop some massive hot takes:The Italian Goalkeeping Tragedy: Gianluigi Donnarumma is entering his peak years but has officially never played a single minute of World Cup football.The Defensive Rocks: Why missing Alessandro Bastoni, Jeremie Frimpong, and Edmond Tapsoba alters the entire tournament's dynamic.The "Cavaradona" Loss: Khvicha Kvaratskhelia just won back-to-back Champions League titles with PSG, but his nation couldn't carry him to the world stage.The Xavi Simons Debate: John drops a massive unpopular opinion on why the Dutch missing Tottenham's Javi Simons due to a torn ACL might actually be a blessing in disguise for the Netherlands!Tuchel's England Abundance: No Cole Palmer? No Phil Foden? No Morgan Gibbs-White? We debate whether Thomas Tuchel got his midfield harmony right.The Forward Heartbreak: From Robert Lewandowski's qualification failure to Victor Osimhen's play-off disaster, and the brutal pre-tournament injuries to Hugo Ekitike and Brazil's wonderkid Estêvão.Listen Instantly & Join the Sweeps: Want every daily episode in your ears the exact second we finish recording? Join our Patreon to unlock early access, get your country for the official World Cup Sweepstakes, and enter the Predictor League! Check us out at patreon.com/footinreview.Ring John's 5-Star Bell: Every time you leave a 5-star review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts, John rings a literal bell in his office. Take 10 seconds to support the daily grind!Share the aux cord: Send this episode to that one mate who is still crying about Italy missing out on another tournament.Instagram: @footreviewTikTok: @footinreviewpodcastWebsite: futinreview.comTomorrow on Episode 7: We dive into the Debut Nations—breaking down the complete underdogs and newcomers making their historic first appearances at the World Cup. (Will Curacao actually progress?!)00:00 - The Left-Behind World XI: Welcome to Episode 600:43 - Patreon Sweeps, Predictor Leagues & Welcoming John and Homer01:38 - Gianluigi Donnarumma: The 27-Year-Old Legend Who Has Never Played a World Cup03:51 - Missing Keepers: David De Gea's Revival & Germany's Noah Atubolu05:03 - John's Goalkeeper Union Insight: The Agility of Donnarumma vs. Courtois06:33 - Defensive Absences: Alessandro Bastoni & The Netherlands' Right-Back Abundance08:04 - Edmond Tapsoba, Willi Orbán & Why Castello Lukeba Missed the France Squad10:18 - The Missing Genius: Khvicha Kvaratskhelia & The "George Best Syndrome"12:47 - Unpopular Take: Why Javi Simons' Brutal Injury is a Blessing in Disguise for the Dutch16:09 - Tuchel's England Squad Selection: Leaving Out Palmer, Foden, and Gibbs-White17:47 - Striker Heartbreak: Robert Lewandowski, Victor Osimhen & The Nigeria Collapse19:14 - Brazil's Injury Crisis: No Estêvão, No Rodrygo... Enter 34-Year-Old Neymar21:53 - Magic Wand: Which Missing Attacker Would Transform Scotland and the Netherlands?24:15 - The Weak Dutch Frontline & Relying on Crysencio Summerville26:13 - Who Can Challenge England? Putting Kvaratskhelia in Tuchel's System28:11 - Outro: Ringing the 5-Star Review Bell & Debut Nations Coming Tomorrow!

Key Topics CoveredThe Motivation RollercoasterPaul Andrews addresses a common challenge among guitar players: losing motivation to practice.Emphasizes that all guitarists—whether beginner, intermediate, or advanced—go through phases of high and low motivation.Losing motivation is normal and does not mean you're failing, lazy, or untalented—it just means you're human.The Problem with Relying on MotivationMotivation is emotional and temporary, leading to inconsistent practice and results if you depend on it.The key to improvement isn't being the most motivated; it's being the most consistent.Small, regular practice sessions are more effective than occasional marathon sessions.The Power of Consistent HabitsGuitar progress comes from repetition and building habits.The hardest part is often just starting—once you begin, enjoyment and motivation can return.Paul Andrews shares personal stories about his own struggles with motivation, highlighting that everyone faces ups and downs.Systems Beat MotivationCreate systems to support regular practice, which will sustain you during periods of low motivation.Inspired by “Atomic Habits” by James Clear, Paul Andrews recommends:Leave Your Guitar Out: Make it easy to access, reducing friction.Practice at the Same Time: Attach practice to an existing routine or time of day.Lower the Barrier: Even five minutes of practice counts and often leads to longer sessions.Work on Multiple Things: Mix up your practice to stay engaged.Progress Fuels MotivationMotivation often follows progress, but growth can be slow and hard to see day-to-day.Avoid comparing yourself to advanced players; instead, track your growth with recordings or progress checks.Identity Over MotivationShifting your mindset from “I'm trying to learn guitar” to “I'm a guitarist” helps ingrain the habit.When playing guitar becomes part of your identity, you're more likely to be consistent, regardless of motivation.Staying in the Game During Low MotivationMotivation will return with time and exposure—sometimes a new song, bit of gear, or musical achievement reignites the spark.The most rewarding stages are often just around the corner, so persistence is key.Action StepsDon't wait for perfect conditions: Show up and play, even for a few minutes.Challenge: Pick up your guitar today—play a riff, a song, or even just one chord for five minutes.Remember, consistency beats motivation every single time.Resources MentionedAtomic Habits by James ClearBeginner Guitar Academy Community for support and sharing progressJoin Beginner Guitar AcademyStructured five-level system from complete beginner to advancedSong studies, riffs, one-to-one support with Paul Andrews, and a supportive community2-week trial for $1Learn more: beginnerguitaracademy.comConnectHave you struggled with motivation? Share your experience and what has helped you stay consistent inside the Beginner Guitar Academy community.Keep practicing and see you next week!

Jesus taught in the Sermon the Mount that God loves completely, and that we ought also love completely. What does that mean in a culture of pervasive and rising Christian Nationalism? Along with our Menno kin across the conference, we have pledged ourselves to “Christian Discipleship” in the midst of Christian Nationalism. We are meant to follow Jesus, to love completely, to cause no harm. We are meant to resist, disrupt, and challenge the culture of violent, harmful, and power-hungry Christian Nationalism all around us. Relying on Mennonite scholar Drew Strait's work, we lift up the following: 1) break silence, 2) lament, 3) define Christian Nationalism, 4) identify political idolatry, 5) preach the whole life of Jesus, 6) activate congregations.Sermon starts right away Matthew 5.46-48Resources:A Call to Christian Discipleship Amidst a Culture of Christian Nationalism, a resolution passed by the delegates to Pacific Northwest Mennonite Conference (PNMC) in 2025Companion Worship Resource, created by a team from PNMC to accompany the 2025 resolutionDrew Strait, “How to Challenge Christian Nationalism: Building Peace in an Age of Extremism,” sharing insights in Oct 2024 from his book, Strange Worship: Six Steps for Challenging Christian Nationalism (Cascade, 2024). Drew Strait, “Political Idolatry: a group study” a 30-minute version of a longer webinar on political idolatry and White Christian nationalism. Read more on “What is Christian Nationalism” on the AMBS website: https://www.ambs.edu/political-idolatry/Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., “In the end, we will remember not the words of our enemies but the silence of our friends.” Commentary on the original source found here.Kimberlé Crenshaw, “Where there's no name for a problem, you can't see a problem, and when you can't see a problem, you pretty much can't solve it.” More at “Race, Colonialism, and Diaspora Studies” of Tufts University.“God's Army is Hiring,” Kate Burns, The Stranger, June 4, 2026.Image: cover for Drew Strait's book, Strange Worship, source material for sermon

Andrew Bayliss recounts how Pericles provoked the Peloponnesian War by steering Athens toward confrontation with Sparta. He details the Athenian strategy of retreating behind city walls and relying on naval imports, a move that tragically facilitated a devastating plague, claiming thousands of lives, including Pericles himself.1880 ATHENS

Mark McKenzie from the United States Men's National Team is our guest on Sports Spectrum to talk about the upcoming World Cup and his faith in Jesus. Topics:02:29 - Excitement surrounding the World Cup06:20 - The passion of soccer fans11:06 - His journey to soccer as a kid19:51 - Relying on God at an early age25:21 - Mark shares his testimony34:18 - Being intentional about his faith in the locker room39:59 - Who is Jesus to Mark McKenzie 42:00 - The atmosphere in Los Angeles for the World Cup opening matchSpecial thanks to our friends at IJM. Join athletes, fans and IJM in the fight to end modern slavery. Because everyone deservesthe freedom to play. Visit ijm.org/freedomtoplay to learn more.Have a question? Got a guest suggestion? Want to advertise with us? Email us - jason@sportsspectrum.comWATCH all of our podcast episodes on our YouTube page:https://www.youtube.com/SportsSpectrumMagazineSign up for our Sports Spectrum Magazine and receive 15% off a 1-year subscription by using the code PODCAST15https://www.theincrease.com/products/sports-spectrum-magazine Do you know Christ personally? Click below to learn how you can commit your life to Him.https://sportsspectrum.com/gospel/

With regulators increasingly urging consumer communities and dealers to "turn in your neighbor," your dealership cannot rely on local complacency to escape compliance penalties. We caught up with Lauren Bailey, Vice President of State and Regulatory Affairs at ComplyAuto, for an exclusive sneak peek at the advertising, privacy, and safety compliance strategies she is bringing to the VADA '26 Convention stage at the Marriott Virginia Beach Oceanfront. Register for VADA '26: https://vada.com/convention/ In this bonus "Convention Sneak Peek" episode, Lauren challenges dealers to shift their mindsets away from viewing legal compliance as a dry line-item cost. Instead, she outlines how robust compliance gives dealerships a massive edge in customer experience and employee retention. Lauren breaks down the shifting rules of AI-generated advertising, emerging state privacy laws, and why your physical service drive setup might be making you a target for unexpected OSHA inspections. In this episode: The "Turn In Your Neighbor" Era — Regulatory agencies are actively hunting for deceptive automotive retail ads. Relying on the excuse that "the guy down the street is doing it" is no longer a safe harbor. The Deceptive Reality of AI Ads — Dealerships are leveraging AI for customer testimonials, virtual chatbots, and credit decisions. Lauren highlights the legal risks of automated deception and the mandatory disclosures required by attorneys general. The Looming Privacy Patchwork — State privacy regulations have expanded across 21 states. Assuming your business is fully exempt under the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA) is an operational trap. OSHA's Heat Enforcement Trap — Franchise dealerships are usually excluded from OSHA's national emphasis program on heat injury. However, depending on your NAICS code classification and whether your service center is a non-contiguous location, your shop could be hit with steep penalties under the General Duty Clause. Once Every 100 Years — Statistically, a standard dealership is only inspected by OSHA once a century. But disgruntled employees or unsatisfied consumers change those odds instantly. Lauren details how to handle complaints proactively. Watch, then register: https://vada.com/convention/

In This Episode of Business Lunch: This episode explores the limitations of AI video summarization tools that rely solely on transcripts and introduces a groundbreaking method to give AI 'eyes' to process visual data directly from videos. Discover how combining visual and textual analysis can unlock precise insights from complex content, transforming productivity and data accuracy.Chapters:00:00 The Illusion of AI Video Summarization02:08 Why Claude Can't Watch Videos Natively03:19 Building a Workaround: The Claude Video Skill06:17 Synchronizing Frames and Text for Context07:11 Real-World Test: Comparing Transcript-Only vs Visual-Aided AI09:53 The Power of Visual Data in Financial and Technical Analysis11:20 Risks of Relying on Sanitized Summaries13:15 The Hidden Costs: Token Economy and Processing Limits15:42 Resolution and Sampling Trade-offs in Visual AI16:20 The User Experience: Terminal-Based Video Analysis18:01 Limitations and When to Use This Tool20:12 The Future: AI Perceiving the Entire Visual WorldConnect with me on social:TikTok: Check out my TikTok HereInstagram: Check out my Instagram HereFacebook: Check out my Facebook HereLinkedIn: Check out my LinkedIn HereSubscribe to my YouTube

“We really wanted to make a game that would encourage creators to make more weird stuff.” Low budgets, tight spaces, and a DIY mentality. As it turns out, indie filmmaking and creating escape rooms have a lot in common. James Hamer-Morton & Charlie Bond of Deadlocked Escape Rooms in Reading, UK, know this better than anyone. They joined us on REPOD to talk about creating their quirky, puzzle-driven games. James and Charlie actually met as actors on the set of a film, and they've been partners in life and business ever since. David even wrote a post about one of their projects, Echoes of Darkness: A Star Wars Fan Film . These origins really honed their “do-it-yourself” ethos. As Charlie puts it, “It originally stems from a lack of funds. But also it's enjoyable to do it yourself, and to learn a new skill in the process.” Where Deadlocked really shines though is in their creativity. Their games have quirky mechanics and stories. They've employed clever tricks to make the sets feel larger than they are. Relying on quick wits and creativity have allowed Deadlocked to stay nimble. During the pandemic, they created a wonderful virtual game called The Insiders that gave them global recognition in the escape room world. This led to them giving a talk at the very first RECON about Adapting Your Escape Room Business to New Mediums. James and Charlie have spent the better part of a decade building one of the UK's most distinctive escape room companies. Deadlocked is currently ranked the #1 escape room in the UK, and their newest game, The Reading Witch, recently topped the TERPECA rankings for England. One of my favorite stories from this episode is about the time they were playing an escape room and they stopped mid-game to help the owners fix a broken prop. They are two of the most charismatic, creative, and relentlessly hands-on people in the business, and I hope you enjoy listening to this episode as much as we enjoyed recording it.       Episode Sponsors We are immensely grateful to our sponsors this season: REA Patreon Backers, PG's Playhouse, Buzzshot, and the Reality Escape Convention. We truly appreciate your support of our mission to promote and improve the immersive gaming community.   Buzzshot Buzzshot is Escape Room Software, Powering Business Growth, Player Marketing, and improving the Customer Experience. They offer an assortment of pre and post game features including robust waiver management, branded team photos, and streamlined review management for Yelp, TripAdvisor, Google Reviews, and Morty. Buzzshot now has integration with the other REPOD sponsors: Morty and COGS. Special Offer for REPOD Listeners: REPOD listeners get an extended 21-day free trial plus 20% off your first 3 months, with no set-up fees or hidden charges. Visit buzzshot.com/repod to learn more about this exclusive offer.   Support Us On Patreon Today Love escape rooms as much as we do? At Room Escape Artist, we've been analyzing, reviewing, and exploring the world of immersive games since 2014. We help players find the best experiences, and push the industry forward with well-researched, rational, and reasonably humorous escape room and immersive gaming content and events. By becoming a Patreon supporter, you're not just backing a blog — you're fueling a mission to make the escape room and immersive gaming community stronger, more thoughtful, and more connected. Access exclusive Patreon content such as: The Bonus Aftershow The Spoilers Club Early access to escape room Tour tickets and REA articles. Your Patreon support goes toward our mission: paying our contributors, funding our infrastructure, and supporting deep research and industry advocacy.   PG's Playhouse If you love wordplay, puzzles, and trivia, this is the podcast for you! PG's Playhouse recreates a fun game night, all in a short, 30-minute format. Of course, what's game night without making new friends? We bring on different guests for the different episodes. Each episode features a puzzle packed with wordplay and trivia, a short chat with the guest, and a segment exploring an interesting topic. I hope you'll take a listen and play along with us at PG's Playhouse.   Reality Escape Convention Our convention, RECON, will be in Laval, Quebec Canada on August 16th & 17th, 2026. RECON offers a curated collection of talks and experiences exploring the business and art of escape room and immersive game creation. All are welcome at this event that is crafted around professionals and aspiring professionals.   Production Credits Hosted by David Spira & Peih-Gee Law Produced by Theresa Piazza Supported by Lisa Spira Edited by Steve Ewing Music by Ryan Elder Logo by Janine Pracht

After briefly de-emphasizing targeted TV ads during the Discovery merger, Warner Bros. Discovery has rapidly rebuilt its infrastructure to offer clients unprecedented transparency and accountability. In this live recording from the GoAddressable upfront breakfast, learn how premium IP content is joining forces with sophisticated data waterfalls to challenge the dominance of walled gardens. Key Highlights

"You cannot personally make sure every visitor has a great time... but you can make sure at least one visitor has a great experience." Episode Chapters [03:36] Shifting from high attendance to quality visitor experiences [05:33] Complexities of social carrying capacities explored [08:50] Relying on technology and reservation systems [10:22] Zion crowding and alternative options [13:45] Addressing transportation infrastructure and shuttle loops [16:20] Preventing staff burnout and managing morale [19:13] Unintended consequences of park management choices The busy summer season is officially here. We always asked for more people to discover the beauty of parks and conservation, and they certainly are! In this episode, Jody Mayberry welcomes back retired director of South Carolina State Parks, Phil Gaines, to discuss the realities of managing capacity, infrastructure, and visitor expectations during the peak summer months. Phil and Jody trace how park philosophies have shifted from the old-school mentality of "packing them in" to a modern focus on preserving the social and resource carrying capacities of our public lands. They share personal stories from Zion and South Carolina's Lake Jocassee to highlight the balance between technology, transportation infrastructure, and personal connection. This episode serves as a guide for park supervisors on how to protect staff morale and prevent rangers from burning out on continuous traffic control. Read the blog for more from this episode. Resources www.parkleaders.com https://parkleaders.com/about/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/theparkleaders/  

When Warren Jeffs, the “prophet” of the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (FLDS), a Mormon fundamentalist group whose members practice polygamy, stopped communicating regularly from prison where he is serving a life sentence for child sexual assault, his followers were at a loss. But, as Rachel Dretzin depicts in her powerful, eye-opening four-part Netflix series “Trust Me: The False Prophet,” Jeffs' silence created the opportunity for a new leader to fill the void. Enter Samuel Bateman, a seemingly unremarkable guy, who claimed that he was the new prophet.   Rachel joins Ken on the podcast to talk about the consequences of Bateman's rise within the FLDS, his influence over a handful of adults and girls in the community, and the tragic consequences of his actions. The centerpiece of “Trust Me” and the key to Bateman's undoing is Dr. Christine Marie, a former Mormon who, along with her husband, the videographer Tolga Katas, grew close to the group with the intent of exposing Bateman's crimes. Relying heavily on Tolga's insider footage, as well as key interviews with women who eventually turned against Bateman, the series shows how far trust can take some people and a measure of justice that can occur when that trust is finally broken.   “Trust Me: The False Prophet” is streaming on Netflix.   The Presenting Sponsor of "Top Docs" is Netflix.   Follow: @topdocspod on Instagram and X

Relying only on referrals might feel safe, but it could be the very thing limiting your growth. In this episode, Spencer breaks down the hidden costs of running a referral-only remodeling or custom home business. He walks through the five-pillar framework Builder Funnel uses to help builders and remodelers create consistent, scalable growth through marketing, conversion optimization, nurturing, sales processes, and attribution tracking. If you've hit a plateau and want to grow beyond the limits of word-of-mouth alone, this episode lays out the roadmap for building a true marketing engine.

5/28/26. Five Minutes in the Word scriptures for today: Galatians 3:10. The Curse of Relying on the Law Resources: biblehub.com; logos.com; Copilot. https://minutesword.blogspot.com/?m=1 Listen daily at 10:00 am CST on https://kingdompraiseradio.com Podcast website: https://www.hwscott.net/podcast.php YouTube: https://m.youtube.com/@hhwscott LISTEN, LIKE, FOLLOW, SHARE! #MinutesWord; @MinutesWord; #dailybiblestudy #dailydevotional #Christian_podcaster

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Small Business Exit Strategy: What Makes a Business Sellable? with Mike Finger   Find Rocky Lalvani @ www.ProfitComesFirst.com  or email him at rocky@profitcomesfirst.com Make more, work less video: https://youtu.be/   Are you building a business that you can actually sell, or have you just created a demanding job for yourself? In this episode of The Profit Answer Man, Rocky Lalvani sits down with Mike Finger, founder of Exit Oasis, to discuss the realities of preparing a small business for a successful exit. Mike, who identifies as "unapologetically small business," shares his hard-learned lessons from owning eight different businesses.   In this episode: A business that is enjoyable to own is more likely to be attractive to a buyer. Sellable businesses produce results that are desirable, duplicatable, and documented. Revenue growth without profit does not automatically create business value. Hiding profit to reduce taxes can significantly hurt valuation at exit. Systems such as Profit First and EOS can help remove the owner as the bottleneck.   Key Takeaways: Sellability and ownability are next-door neighbors. You must build desirable, duplicatable, and documented systems. The expected "silver tsunami" of business sales hasn't materialized. Hiding profit to save on taxes actively destroys your business's valuation multiple. Relying blindly on a business sale for retirement is a dangerous strategy.   Mike Finger's Money Learning:Mike Finger's core money lesson is that small business owners often sacrifice long-term wealth for short-term tax savings. His point is clear: when you hide profit to reduce taxes, you may also reduce the value of your business in the eyes of a buyer. Mike's message is that provable profit, clean financials, and strong systems are what create real enterprise value.   Why This Conversation Matters: Most small business owners assume that if they work hard enough, grow revenue, and keep the company going long enough, the exit will eventually take care of itself. This conversation matters because Mike makes it clear that sellability is not automatic. A business only becomes valuable to a buyer when it can produce results without being fully dependent on the owner.   About Mike Finger: Mike Finger is "unapologetically small business". Over the last 25 years Mike has bought, built and sold multiple businesses. Building his first business was a rewarding challenge, but what really captivated him was selling his first business. "Selling that business was a miracle in my life. It changed everything, but it almost didn't happen." He was 10 years in with 50 employees when he found out his business was unsellable. It was devastating. But he moved forward and focused on changing a few simple elements in the business. Those changes made that first sale possible, and it changed his life. He wants to help other small business owners make their business ready, so they can experience the incredible impact of a small business sale.   Links: Website: https://exitoasis.com/   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-finger/     Profit Blueprint Calculator I Profit Comes First: https://lp.profitcomesfirst.com/profitblueprintcalc-page   Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@profitanswerman Sign up to be notified when the next cohort of the Profit First Experience Course is available! Free Copy of the Profit Blueprint Book: https://lp.profitcomesfirst.com/landing-page-page  Monthly Newsletter signup: https://lp.profitcomesfirst.com/newsletter-signup Relay Bank (affiliate link): https://relayfi.com/?referralcode=profitcomesfirst Profit Answer Man Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/profitanswerman/ My podcast about living a richer more meaningful life: http://richersoul.com/ Music provided by Junan from Junan Podcast Any financial advice is for educational purposes only and you should consult with an expert for your specific needs.     

Your erectile dysfunction may be telling you something far bigger than you realize.In this episode, you will discover why ED pills often stop working and why the real issue may have nothing to do with medication at all. You will hear how the Get Hard System focuses on rebuilding the body naturally by targeting blood flow, hormones, nerves, and overall men's health. This conversation reveals the hidden connection between erectile dysfunction, heart health, aging, and confidence.If you are tired of temporary fixes and want to understand what is truly happening inside your body, this episode is one you do not want to miss. Tune in now and discover how men are restoring stronger erections naturally.--------------Key TakeawaysErectile dysfunction is often a blood vessel problem.ED pills do not repair the root cause.The Get Hard System targets six body systems.Untreated ED may increase heart attack risk.Healthy blood flow supports stronger erections.Hormone imbalance can worsen erectile dysfunction.Penile tissue can shrink without regular erections.Lifestyle changes may improve sexual performance.Comprehensive testing helps identify hidden ED causes.Treating ED early can improve long-term health.--------------Resources mentioned:Modern Man CribMediterranean DietGood Morning Wood SmoothieRenew with Dr. Anne--------------Curious about how you can boost your bedroom game and build lasting confidence? Check out the course at getwoodnow.com and start your journey to feeling like yourself again!--------------If you enjoyed this episode and want to learn more and get more tips, subscribe to The Modern Man newsletter for exclusive content delivered straight to your inbox! https://dranne.co/themodernman--------------Follow Me On:InstagramTwitterFacebookTikTokYouTube--------------For all links and resources mentioned on the show and where to subscribe to the podcast, please visit https://truongrehab.com/get-hard-system-reverse-erectile-dysfunction--------------Want to regain control of your sex life? It's time to reverse the effects of ED on your life. Join the Modern Man Club and embark on your journey to complete recovery and community.--------------Reveal the FREE treatment most men ignore that solves thousands of erectile dysfunction cases every year, plus the 5 biggest mistakes you must avoid if you want to say goodbye to your ED. Uncover it all in my free eBook, available to download now.https://dranne.co/ebook

If you want to give through Grace Church you can do so here: https://pushpay.com/g/grace-alone?src=hpp&r=monthlyConnected: Where Life and Relationships Begin is a 7-week journey designed to help you experience the life God created you for—rooted in Him and lived out in authentic relationships. This series will challenge and encourage you to stay connected daily and live with purposeTo Learn more about Grace Church go to https://gracechurchco.com/In this message, Pastor Rick Long discusses the biblical principles of healthy love and relationships, drawing from the Book of Ruth to illustrate how God orchestrates connections for those who put Him first (8:05, 15:55).Core Principles for Healthy Relationships:Put God at the Center (21:35): Rather than seeking a partner to complete you—a notion the pastor identifies as a cultural lie—individuals should first prioritize their relationship with God, as only He can fulfill that role (29:38, 30:01).Pursue Commitment Over Chemistry (31:28): While attraction is real, long-term healthy love is built on character, loyalty, and dedication to God's plan, not just physical chemistry (33:14, 35:13).Honor Boundaries (39:18): Boundaries are presented as tools to protect love and integrity rather than restrictions. The pastor encourages maintaining purity and avoiding sexual compromise before marriage (40:03, 44:41).Invite Wise Counsel (49:43): Relying on godly, experienced voices is essential for avoiding isolation and navigating life's challenges. The pastor emphasizes the value of community and resources like Celebrate Recovery (50:13, 51:28).Trust God Beyond Your Control (52:39): Regardless of circumstances, trusting in God's sovereignty allows for peace and eventual restoration, as seen in the lineage of Ruth and Boaz (53:19).The Ultimate Example:Pastor Long concludes that the story of Ruth and Boaz points to the greater love story of Jesus Christ, the ultimate Kinsman-Redeemer, who died to buy humanity back from sin (56:00).Additional Notes:The message opens with a celebration of the Forge Christian High School girls' soccer team state championship win and highlights the church's ongoing community and educational initiatives (0:51, 1:01:17).0:00 Welcome to Grace Church0:41 Introduction to the Connect Series0:51 Celebrating Forge Christian High School Girls Soccer State Title8:05 Healthy Love Starts Here12:35 Worldly views vs. God's view of relationships15:55 The Book of Ruth: A model for love21:35 Principle 1: Put God at the center31:28 Principle 2: Pursue commitment over chemistry39:18 Principle 3: Honor boundaries49:43 Principle 4: Invite wise counsel52:39 Principle 5: Trust God beyond your control56:00 The ultimate Kinsman-Redeemer: Jesus57:30 Invitation to trust in Jesus1:01:17 Final announcements and closing worship

Some workers are relying on credit cards to manage their bills, while others are calling in sick to cope with the surging cost of living. Field correspondent Charlotte Cook reports.

Is the Wall Street ETF narrative killing peer-to-peer Bitcoin adoption? Is Bitcoin failing if it only becomes a corporate store of value hoarded on Wall Street? Institutional demand and exchange-traded funds are not the end game for hyperbitcoinization. True freedom requires building an alternative economic system entirely outside legacy banking, proving that Bitcoin must function as everyday money to succeed.Uncle Rockstar Dev (@r0ckstardev) unpacks how open source software protects financial sovereignty. The cypherpunk history of BTCPay Server demonstrates how a non-custodial payment gateway allows anyone to host a node without asking permission. Relying on a centralized crypto payment processor intermediates your wealth, meaning you must self-host your infrastructure to enforce individual sovereignty.A thriving circular economy operates directly on the ground. From kids using the Lightning Network to buy choco bananas in El Zonte to alternative networks expanding across Africa and Indonesia, communities are establishing localized ecosystems. These regions completely bypass legacy structures, choosing instead to settle daily medium of exchange transactions directly in Satoshis.Documenting this global shift requires a dedicated grassroots movement of creators who reject mainstream financial media. Independent documentarians Zack Dorsey (@zackdorseyx)  and Brandon Martin (@elbrandonmartin) share their proof of work traveling from Central America to Mauritius to capture peer to peer adoption. Capturing these alternative networks on camera is vital to countering corporate narratives and demonstrating how local financial inclusion scales from the bottom up.This decentralized evolution dismantles the broken, top-down corporate NGO model. Instead of creating loops of financial dependency, the leaders meeting at the Zonte Economic Forum are connecting their localized circles to build global network synergy. If you are ready to stop accumulating fiat and start participating in the parallel economy, smash that subscribe button, leave your thoughts on economic sovereignty below, and share this with someone still paying with dirty cash.—Bitcoin Beach TeamConnect and Learn more about the guests:Uncle Rockstar (X): https://x.com/r0ckstardevJethro Toro (X): https://x.com/JethroToroBrandon Martin (X): https://x.com/elbrandonmartinZack Dorsey: (X):  https://x.com/zackdorseyxSupport and follow Bitcoin Beach:X: https://www.twitter.com/BitcoinBeach IG: https://www.instagram.com/bitcoinbeach_sv TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@livefrombitcoinbeach Web: https://www.bitcoinbeach.com Browse through this quick guide to learn more about the episode:00:00  Intro02:21  How to accept Bitcoin for business using self hosted BTCPay Server04:16  BTCPay Server vs BitPay: Why Nicolas Dorier built an open source alternative06:30  Why hyperbitcoinization depends entirely on grassroots adoption10:02  What a real Bitcoin standard looks like in El Salvador and globally11:42  Will Bitcoin fail if it only becomes a Wall Street store of value12:42  Why Bitcoin Beach rejected the centralized fiat NGO funding model21:23  Proof of Work journalism: Independent media reporting on El Salvador24:44  What it is really like moving to El Salvador to live on Bitcoin27:31  How connecting peer to peer networks creates global monetary synergyLive From Bitcoin Beach

Too many marketers hit publish and hope for the best. In this episode, Ross breaks down why hope is not a distribution strategy and what to do instead. You'll learn how to build a deliberate, repeatable content distribution system that amplifies reach, compounds results, and drives measurable business growth in the AI era. Key Takeaways and Insights: 1. Hope Is Not a Distribution Strategy - Publishing and “hoping” for shares, rankings, or virality is not a growth plan. - Great content alone doesn't guarantee reach or impact. - Distribution is the difference between obscurity and authority. 2. Why Great Content Still Loses - Average content often wins because it's distributed strategically. - Algorithms reward engagement velocity, reach, and timing not just quality. - Distribution turns good content into great content. 3. AI, LLMs & the New Search Reality - AI-powered search is reducing traditional click-through traffic. - Optimizing for rankings alone is no longer enough. - LLMs pull from platforms like Reddit, LinkedIn, and licensed content sources. - Smart distribution increases your visibility across AI-driven experiences. 4. The Five Biggest Distribution Mistakes - Publishing once and disappearing. - Relying exclusively on one channel. - Assuming organic reach is guaranteed. - Failing to repurpose content across formats. - Not tracking performance or outcomes. 5. Create Once, Distribute Forever - Turn one blog post into carousels, threads, emails, videos, and podcasts. - Break pillar assets into micro-content for every channel. - Reshare and repackage content over time don't let it die after launch week. - Repurposing multiplies ROI without multiplying effort. 6. Build a Real Distribution Strategy (Step-by-Step) - Conduct content-market fit research: understand pains, desires, and behaviors. - Analyze channel-user fit: where your audience actually spends time. - Study attention leaders (even outside your niche) to reverse-engineer engagement. - Create a pillar asset, repurpose aggressively, distribute across owned, earned, paid, and shared channels. - Rinse, repeat, and optimize using data. Resources & Tools:

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The skilled labor shortage isn't just a hiring problem. It's a perception problem. In this episode of Service Business Mastery, Tersh Blissett and Joshua Crouch sit down with Ruchir Shah, founder of SkillCat, to discuss why home service companies are struggling to attract and retain skilled workers and what the industry can do about it. Ruchir shares how his background in workforce training led him to build SkillCat, an online trade training platform helping people transition into HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and appliance repair careers. If your company struggles with hiring, retention, or technician development, this episode offers a practical look at how the future workforce is changing. What You Will Learn in This Episode Why the trades are becoming more attractive to younger generations How white-collar workers are now transitioning into skilled trades The real reason people are leaving traditional office jobs Why many technicians feel more fulfilled than corporate workers The growing impact of AI on career choices Why training accessibility is critical for the future of the trades How online trade training and certifications are changing recruiting Why mechanical aptitude matters more than experience The role gamification and microlearning play in technician development How companies can build better apprenticeship and training programs Timestamps 00:00 Expanding online trade certifications 04:52 Starting SkillCat to help reskill 06:26 Job security concerns in Savannah 09:43 Switching to a paid model 15:01 Relying on social media sharing 17:05 Emphasizing the importance of networking 20:08 Trades job satisfaction and benefits 22:55 The value of trade jobs 25:58 Returning to familiar industries 31:27 Building trade school courses 32:59 Designing bite-sized, interactive courses Follow the Host and Guest Tersh Blissett: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tershblissett/ Joshua Crouch: https://www.linkedin.com/in/josh-crouch/ Ruchir Shah: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruchir-shah/ SkillCat: https://www.skillcatapp.com Connect with Us • LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/service-business-mastery • TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@servicebusinessmasterypodcast • Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/servicebusinessmasterypodcast • Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/servicebusinessmasterypodcast This episode is kindly powered by: UpFrog: upfrog.com  MarketStorm is an AI-powered advertising platform. Results vary by market, budget, and campaign configuration: https://marketstorm.ai/  Get Your 14-Day Free Trial with CallRail!: https://www.callrail.com/sbmpod CompanyCam: https://companycam.com/  Breezy: Capture 25-30% more clients with Breezy AI Agents. Use code 'SBM' to book a demo and get $500 on us: https://getbreezyapp.com/schedule-demo PhoneTAP: Your calls hold the key to growing your business. PhoneTAP gives you instant AI analysis, real customer lifetime value, and tools to coach your team. Learn more: phonetap.ai/demo   

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As Donald Trump and Xi Jinping wrap up their summit in Beijing with little more to show for it than a few awkward handshakes, the media is left wondering where the big breakthrough went. But as we explore in this video, the failure of the "beans and Boeings" summit wasn't a political failure—it was a certainty. Relying on the insights of economist Michael Pettis, we break down why trade surpluses and deficits are driven by domestic savings and investment choices, rather than trade policies or tariffs. From China's systematic suppression of household consumption to the United States' structural trap as the global consumer of last resort, the underlying economic imbalances forcing this trade war cannot be fixed by podium announcements. Patrick's Books:Statistics For The Trading Floor: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://amzn.to/3eerLA0⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Derivatives For The Trading Floor: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://amzn.to/3cjsyPF⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Corporate Finance: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://amzn.to/3fn3rvC ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ways To Support The Channel:Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/PatrickBoyleOnFinance⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/patrickboyle

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Ian Buruma details the "U-boats," young Jews living clandestine lives in Berlin without legal papers. He describes the city's descent into lawlessness following the defeat at Stalingrad. Survival became transactional, relying on the goodwill or opportunism of strangers in a society where Hitler was the law. (4/16)1945 BERLIN