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In the lead-up to America's 250th anniversary, President Trump is spending hundreds of millions of dollars on a major renovation of the nation's capitol. David A. Fahrenthold, who has been investigating how the projects have come together, takes listeners on a walking tour of the sites being remade. Guest: David A. Fahrenthold, an investigative reporter for The New York Times, writing primarily about nonprofit organizations. Background reading:  See what's wrong with the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. A no-bid contract is turning the pool blue. Photo: Allison Robbert for The New York Times For more information on today's episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily. Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.  Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app here https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher. For more podcasts and narrated articles, download The New York Times app at nytimes.com/app. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

✨ Ready to stop figuring this out alone and build a real strategy with someone who has done it? Book a call: calendar.app.google/NMFNL2CYYPMP1FZn7 ✨ Join the newsletter for weekly real estate wealth-building tips: erikab.kit.com/f2f4df9a56 ✨ Final year of The Owning It and Living It Experience, November 13-15, 2026 in Atlanta. Early bird ends May 31: experience.owningitandlivingit.com ✨ Follow for more: instagram.com/erikabrowninvestor/ Last week I shared how one phone call took me from buying one property a year to seven in a single year. That phone call introduced me to the BRRRR strategy, and that strategy is the reason I have been able to build a multi-million dollar rental portfolio in under 10 years without a ton of cash, without perfect credit, and without burning out. This week I am walking you through exactly what the BRRRR strategy is and how to run the numbers in under 10 minutes. BRRRR stands for Buy, Renovate, Rent, Refinance, and Repeat. This strategy works in any market when you know how to run it the right way. I have used it in 2020, 2021 when properties were flying off the market, and I am still using it today in a slower market. The key is in the math and the discipline of buying right. In this episode you will learn: What the BRRRR strategy actually is and who it is for The exact type of property I look for when I am buying a BRRRR deal (hint: think grandma's house) Why you make your money when you BUY, not when you sell How to determine the ARV (After Repair Value) of a property before you ever step inside it The 70% rule and exactly how to use it to know if a deal is worth pursuing How to recycle the same money over and over again to buy property after property The cosmetic upgrades that actually add value (and the ones that waste your money) This episode is for the landlord who wants to scale, has a little bit of time and margin to put into renovations, and is ready to stop relying on saving up a 20% down payment for every single deal. If you missed Part 1, go back and listen to the story behind how this strategy changed everything for me.

✨ Ready to stop figuring this out alone and build a real strategy with someone who has done it? Book a call: calendar.app.google/NMFNL2CYYPMP1FZn7 ✨ Join the newsletter for weekly real estate wealth-building tips: erikab.kit.com/f2f4df9a56 ✨ Final year of The Owning It and Living It Experience, November 13-15, 2026 in Atlanta. Early bird ends May 31. Save $300 on your ticket! www.experience.owningitandlivingit.com ✨ Follow for more: instagram.com/erikabrowninvestor/ For years I was stuck at one or two properties a year and I could not figure out why. I thought I needed more money. I thought I needed to wait for the right deal. I thought I needed to read one more book or take one more course. I was wrong about all of it. The thing standing between me and my next deal was not the market. It was me trying to do everything alone. In this episode I share the backstory of how one phone call with a mentor took me from buying one property a year to buying seven in a single year. We get into the BRRRR strategy (Buy, Renovate, Rent, Refinance, Repeat), why the strategy itself was only half of what unlocked everything for me, and the real reason most landlords stay stuck at one or two properties for years. You will learn: The exact moment I realized I was the bottleneck in my own portfolio How the BRRRR strategy works and why it lets you recycle the same money over and over again Why the lender referral I got was worth more than the strategy itself How one introduction unlocked over $2 million in lending capacity for my business The honest math on what it costs to stay stuck versus what it costs to get in the right rooms Why "the who" matters more than "the what" when you are trying to scale your rental portfolio This episode is for the landlord who has been treating real estate like a hobby and is ready to take it seriously. If you have been trying to figure this out alone and it is not working, this one is for you.

In this episode, we chat with buyers agent Johnson Lin- how renovating can boost your equity.Now renovation by yourself can be daunting, we talk about what type of investor should consider a renovation project, when to do, and also traps to avoid!Having gotten bathroom renovation quote of $45,000 does prices vary with metro vs smaller town. what questions to ask of the trades?Johnson also shares a case study, and I ask some hard hitting questions about uplift from market vs from the reno itself.Other episodes:Buying your first property? or getting stuck?Music Credit: Bass Nation.New episode every fortnight.Send in your questions to: passiveincomedoctors[AT]gmail.comIf you are a doctor or dentist interested in property investing Australia, join my community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/315108673770810Follow me on Instagram for first peek at new content, and my day-to-day life. Dr Dan (@passiveincomedoctors) • Instagram photos and videosYoutube channel/video podcast: Passive Income Doctor - YouTube

In this episode Kyle talks to Alexa and Dan Ronan from @ronanschoolhouse . This New Jersey family decided to buy an abandoned school in rural upstate Pennsylvania. Find out why they did it, and what their plans are for the school moving forward.*You can follow the Ronan family on Facebook, Instragram, and YouTube @ronanschoolhouse.======================Does your family have an interesting story that you would like to share or do you know another family who has a highly intriguing story? Feel free to email Kyle at dadsallinpodcast@gmail.com and share it. Kyle may have you on to tell your story with the world.=======================Have you checked out our YouTube Channel yet? You can check out the library of helpful videos for parents and families there. We now have a LIVE show every Sunday night. Hope to see you there! You can find it all here: https://www.youtube.com/@dadsallinhub========================Send Dad your questions that you'd like answered on the show or any feedback/thoughts you'd like to share to dadsallinpodcast@gmail.com . He'd love to hear from ya!========================You can follow Kyle on social media @dadsallinhub.========================We would like to thank Kevin MacLeod for the use of the music for this podcast:"Funky Boxstep" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

In this episode, we explore the FHA 203K loan, a powerful yet underutilized tool for real estate investors and homeowners. Guest Aaron Person shares insights on how this loan can facilitate property renovations, investment strategies, and aging in place, demystifying the process and highlighting its potential to transform real estate opportunities.   Professional Real Estate Investors - How we can help you: Investor Fuel Mastermind:  Learn more about the Investor Fuel Mastermind, including 100% deal financing, massive discounts from vendors and sponsors you're already using, our world class community of over 150 members, and SO much more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/apply   Investor Machine Marketing Partnership:  Are you looking for consistent, high quality lead generation? Investor Machine is America's #1 lead generation service professional investors. Investor Machine provides true 'white glove' support to help you build the perfect marketing plan, then we'll execute it for you…talking and working together on an ongoing basis to help you hit YOUR goals! Learn more here: http://www.investormachine.com   Coaching with Mike Hambright:  Interested in 1 on 1 coaching with Mike Hambright? Mike coaches entrepreneurs looking to level up, build coaching or service based businesses (Mike runs multiple 7 and 8 figure a year businesses), building a coaching program and more. Learn more here: https://investorfuel.com/coachingwithmike   Attend a Vacation/Mastermind Retreat with Mike Hambright: Interested in joining a "mini-mastermind" with Mike and his private clients on an upcoming "Retreat", either at locations like Cabo San Lucas, Napa, Park City ski trip, Yellowstone, or even at Mike's East Texas "Big H Ranch"? Learn more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/retreat   Property Insurance: Join the largest and most investor friendly property insurance provider in 2 minutes. Free to join, and insure all your flips and rentals within minutes! There is NO easier insurance provider on the planet (turn insurance on or off in 1 minute without talking to anyone!), and there's no 15-30% agent mark up through this platform!  Register here: https://myinvestorinsurance.com/   New Real Estate Investors - How we can work together: Investor Fuel Club (Coaching and Deal Partner Community): Looking to kickstart your real estate investing career? Join our one of a kind Coaching Community, Investor Fuel Club, where you'll get trained by some of the best real estate investors in America, and partner with them on deals! You don't need $ for deals…we'll partner with you and hold your hand along the way! Learn More here: http://www.investorfuel.com/club   —--------------------

Friday Deployments. Alle reden darüber, viele haben eine starke Meinung dazu und erstaunlich viele Teams haben vor allem eins: Angst. Nicht nur vor Technik, sondern vor kaputten Prozessen, endlosen Freigaben, Rufbereitschaft am Wochenende und der berühmten Frage, wer schuld ist, wenn Production brennt. Aber ist das Problem wirklich der Freitag oder zeigt der Freitag nur schonungslos, wie gut oder wie fragil unsere Software Delivery wirklich ist?In dieser Episode sprechen wir mit Sujeevan, ehemaliger Solutions Architect bei GitLab und Grafana, Podcaster beim Tilpod, DevOps-Autor und Gründer der Friday Deployments GmbH. Gemeinsam schauen wir auf den Mythos Friday Deployment und zerlegen ihn in seine Einzelteile: CI/CD, Staging, Monitoring, Feature Flags, Blue Green und Canary Deployments, Delivery versus Deployment, Blameless Post Mortems, On Call, DevOps-Kultur, Compliance, Banken, Mittelstand und die Frage, warum viele Teams technisch mehr könnten, es kulturell aber trotzdem nicht tun.Dabei wird schnell klar: Wer freitags nicht deployen kann, hat oft kein Freitagsproblem, sondern ein Delivery-Problem, ein Kulturproblem oder ein Vertrauensproblem. Wenn du wissen willst, wie Teams deploybarer, stressfreier und am Ende auch produktiver werden, ist diese Folge für dich.Bonus: Eine Waschmaschine erklärt den Unterschied zwischen Continuous Delivery und Continuous Deployment erstaunlich gut.Unsere aktuellen Werbepartner findest du auf https://engineeringkiosk.dev/partnersDas schnelle Feedback zur Episode:

Is your Java application actually secure, or does it just look that way? In this episode of the Foojay Podcast, Frank is joined by Steve Poole and David Welch, both from HeroDevs, to dig deep into the state of Java security in 2025 and beyond.Steve introduces the concept of zombie dependencies: end-of-life libraries that appear safely dormant but are quietly accumulating vulnerabilities waiting to bite you. David, a co-chair of the CVE Automation Working Group, explains what a CVE actually is, how the identification and disclosure process works in practice, and why AI tools like Mythos are dramatically accelerating the pace at which new vulnerabilities are found — on both sides of the wall.Together they cover how CVEs in the Java runtime are handled through coordinated disclosure, why Maven Central is safer than most ecosystems but not a silver bullet, and what insurance companies are starting to demand from organizations that haven't cleaned up their dependency trees. They also discuss practical steps any Java developer can take today, from generating an SBOM and running Snyk or Trivy, to adopting OpenRewrite and Renovate in your pipelines, and why vibe coding with AI tools may be quietly making your security posture worse if you are not reviewing the dependency choices being made for you.A candid, occasionally alarming, and ultimately optimistic conversation about a problem the Java community is well-positioned to lead on.Steve PooleLinkedInFoojay Author profileCrossing the River Styx: Spring Boot 3.5 and the Zombie Dependency ProblemWhy Java Developers Over-Trust AI SuggestionsDavid WelchLinkedInContent00:00 Introduction of topics and guests04:00 What are Zombie dependencies?05:36 What are CVEs?11:39 How Mythos and other AI tools are influencing the CVE reporting process16:53 How CVEs in the Java runtime are handled21:30 How the industry is looking at the increased security threats30:17 Developers need to make better decisions "the first time" and use the right tools31:42 Keep your OS, JVM, and dependencies up-to-date! Insurance companies will force you...44:48 How "safe" is Maven Central compared to other repository systems50:48 What you can do as a Java developer to make your apps safer59:01 Should we be scared for the following years and be careful with vibe coding?01:04:27 Conclusion

Thinking about switching your rental property to Airbnb for higher income? Before you list, this real-world Perth property case study - using a my property in Mount Lawley - weighs up the pros and cons of short-term vs long-term rentals… And asks the question many property investors are wondering: Does converting your investment property into a short-term rental actually beat the long-term lease in 2026? With interest rates rising again, more landlords and property investors are searching for ways to boost rental income, improve cash flow, and squeeze better returns from existing assets. Make an informed decision by tuning in to this episode to get the exact framework you need to pressure-test the numbers on your own property (before you spend a cent). Tune in to discover: ✅The difference between headline Airbnb income vs real net profit✅A side-by-side comparison of long-term rental vs short-term rental returns✅The true cost of setting up an Airbnb property (furniture, styling, setup, and more)✅The real factors that decide if your Airbnb stacks up✅How much extra income you can realistically expect… not best-case scenarios Key moments: 00:00:00 Intro00:01:00 The 2026 Airbnb question00:04:00 Inside the proposal00:07:00 Best case vs typical00:10:00 The real $4k outcome00:13:00 The COVID lesson00:16:00 Renovate beats Airbnb - Resource Link • Take our Property Investor Readiness Scorecard to uncover your blind spots and make smarter investment decisions before you buy: https://investorsedge.scoreapp.com/• View upcoming property investor webinars, events, and networking sessions: https://www.investorsedge.com.au/events/ • Thinking of selling? Get expert advice on timing and strategyhttps://www.investorsedge.com.au/appraisal • Get your Strategic Portfolio Plan and our help with Buying Your Next Perth Property (https://www.investorsedge.com.au/invest-in-perth-property/)• Get email updates about suburb intelligence reports and exclusive invites to our webinars, events, and workshops. Join (https://www.investorsedge.com.au/join) • Join the Perth Property Investment Facebook Group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/perthpropertyinvestors)• Join Jarrad Mahon’s Property Investor Update (https://www.investorsedge.com.au/join)• For more info on our award-winning and highly rated Property Management services that give you guaranteed peace of mind (https://www.investorsedge.com.au/perth-property-management-specialists/)• For more info on how our Property Sales services can ensure you get the best selling price while handling all the stress for you (https://www.investorsedge.com.au/selling-your-perth-property/) - Connect with Perth Property Insider: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgT9-gB6RS69xSgc8J9KrOwSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What does it actually feel like to be on the cusp of retirement and wonder if you're doing it right? This week, Jean sits down with two listeners, Nancy and Melissa, who are both asking the same underlying question: How do I make sure I don't run out of money in retirement, while still actually enjoying my life? First, Jean talks with Nancy, 68, a soon-to-be retired nurse with $850K saved, a pension, and Social Security on the way. Nancy wants to renovate her bathrooms before she stops working, but she's torn between using her HELOC or tapping her nest egg.  Then Jean hears from Melissa, 53, who, along with her husband, has $1.2M+ saved across tax-deferred, Roth, brokerage, and treasury accounts, and wonders if she's taking on too much risk. Jean helps her zoom out, look at the full financial picture, and think through what a bucket strategy or annuity could mean for her peace of mind. In this episode: HELOC vs. refinance vs. pulling from savings; how to think through home improvement financing in retirement The 4% rule and when it makes sense to use it RMDs, IRMAA penalties, and why timing your withdrawals matters more than you think What 72% stocks actually look like when you account for your entire net worth Why hybrid long-term care policies might be worth a look How guaranteed income can actually free you to invest more aggressively with the rest Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Noemi Adame, also known as the Veggies Over Pills doctor, is a board-certified pediatrician, plant-based home cook, writer, and physician wellness advocate. She is the owner of Culver Pediatrics Center, an award-winning direct primary care clinic focused on healing children with complex medical conditions including PANDAS/PANS. Dr. Adame has additional training in lifestyle medicine and integrative care of neurodivergent children, writes a regular wellness column in The Culver Citizen, and is the author of Brain Boosters, a guide for supporting neurodiverse children through nourishment and holistic interventions. Beyond the exam room, Dr. Adame speaks out about gender biases in medicine and hosts wellness retreats for women physicians to build and maintain joyful, sustainable, burn-out proof practices.Some of the topics we discussed were:Avoiding never feeling truly “off work” in DPCDistinguishing between true and false urgenciesProviding patients with expected response times for different message purposesSetting rules vs. boundariesDelegate, Automate, Renovate, EliminateDr. Adame's women physician retreat: Sep 24-27Spend a weekend with some lovely physician ladies, get CME for it, do yoga, get massages, eat wonderful food Boundaries are not barriers - boundaries are bridgesInterested in learning more about my telehealth direct specialty care practice? At my new practice, I help patients optimize weight and metabolic health, harmonize hormones in peri/menopause, and enhance wellness and vitality. Accepting new patients now: email hello@amazvitamd.comLearn more about me/schedule a FREE coaching call Join the Voices of Women Physicians FB GroupConnect with Dr. Adame:WebsiteFBIGLISOMEDocsPhysician Women's Retreat: DPC Cafe NewsletterPatients treated by female hospitalists lower mortality, readmission ratesFemale surgeons lower post op adverse eventsFemale surgeons lower post-cholecystectomy complicationsWomen tending to outlive men doesn't extend to female doctors, especially WOCArticles SOMEDocsPatients and staff may make more demands of female doctorsEp 186: The Cost of Being a Woman Physician. Apple, SpotifyEp 188: Focusing on Solutions to the Systemic Issues of Being a Female DoctorPart 2: Apple, Spotify

Hello! This is Episode 396, and I want to talk about something that comes up at the very beginning of almost every project I hear about. It usually sounds like one of these questions. "Should I add a second storey, or extend out the back?" Or… "Is it worth renovating what we have, or should we just knock it down and build new?" Or… "We've got a blank block - do we go with a volume builder, or work with an architect or designer and do a custom project?" [For all resources mentioned in this podcast and a free, downloadable PDF transcript, head to www.undercoverarchitect.com/396] And what all of these questions have in common is this: they come from a place of genuinely not knowing which direction to go. There are multiple options on the table. Each of them could potentially work. They can vary in budget and timelines and team structure and approvals. But you don't yet have enough information to choose between them with confidence. And so what a lot of people do - and I completely understand the impulse - is to just pick one. Pick the option that seems most obvious, or most affordable, or the one that someone recommended, and start moving forward. Because forward feels like progress. And staying in that uncomfortable place of not knowing can feel like being stuck. But here's what I've seen happen, again and again. People who make that early decision without doing the groundwork first often find themselves... sometimes months in, sometimes with significant professional fees already spent... discovering that there was a better option they hadn't fully explored. Or a constraint they didn't know about. Or a cost they hadn't factored in. And by that point, going back feels devastating. But pushing forward doesn't feel right either. In this episode, I want to help you avoid that. I want to share a way of thinking about this phase of your project that can genuinely change your experience of it. And I want to give you a clear, practical process for how to navigate this decision-making period... so that when you do commit to a direction, you can do it with real confidence and strategy. As always, if you’d like to access a full transcript of this episode and links to the resources I mention, head to www.undercoverarchitect.com/396. Now, let’s dive in! RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS PODCAST: For links, images and resources mentioned in this podcast, head to >>> www.undercoverarchitect.com/396 Accessing my free '44 Ways' E-Book will simplify sustainability and help you create a healthy, low tox and sustainable home. You can download your free copy here >>> https://undercoverarchitect.com/ways Access the support and guidance you need to be confident and empowered when renovating and building your family home inside my flagship online program >>> https://undercoverarchitect.com/courses/the-home-method/ Just a reminder: All content on this podcast is provided by Undercover Architect for reference purposes and as general guidance. It does not take into account specific circumstances and should not be relied on in that way. You should seek independent verification or advice before relying on this content in any circumstances, including but not limited to circumstances where loss or damage may result. The views and opinions of any guests on the podcast are solely their own. They may not reflect the views of Undercover Architect. Undercover Architect endeavours to publish content that is accurate at the time it is published, but does not accept responsibility for content that may or has become inaccurate over time.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Most investors overpay for apartment renovations—and it quietly destroys their returns. In this episode, we break down a smarter renovation strategy used by experienced multifamily investors to maximize ROI and avoid costly mistakes. You'll learn how to apply the 36-month payback rule, how to analyze rent comps correctly, and why simple upgrades often outperform full renovations. If you're investing in rental properties or multifamily real estate, this framework will help you increase NOI, improve cash flow, and make better capital allocation decisions. What you'll learn: The 36-month renovation payback rule explained When to renovate (and when not to) How to avoid over-renovating your units Light vs full renovation: which performs better How to test renovation levels across units How to use rent comps the right way This is essential for anyone focused on apartment renovation ROI, multifamily investing, and value-add strategies.

Thinking of selling your decades old home but wondering if you should renovate first? This video discusses the pros and cons of renovating an old home before putting it on the market.Whether you're a homeowner, real estate investor, or simply looking to sell your old home, this video will provide you with valuable insights to help you make an informed decision. Discover the benefits and drawbacks of renovating an old home before selling and learn how to maximize your profits.Please be sure to like, comment and share! Got a real estate question? Share it in the comments below!Subscribe to Jason's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/ItsAllAboutTheRealEstateCheck out other episodes of The AskJasonGelios Real Estate Show Here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MU7f-6MnAvo&list=PLiRVzHeT4hfc_zObdgb2_hpwyIj8qsej0Follow on FB: https://www.facebook.com/jasongeliosrealtor/In the press:https://www.itsallabouttherealestate.com/press.htmlPurchase Jason's real estate book: THINK LIKE A REALTOR® here:Amazon:https://www.amazon.com/Think-like-REALTOR%C2%AE-selling-residential/dp/0578448866/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=Think+like+a+realtor&qid=1559215969&s=gateway&sr=8-2 Barnes And Nobles Online: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/think-like-a-realtor-jason-gelios/1131000728?ean=9780578448862Indiebound.org: https://www.indiebound.org/book/9780578448862Signed real estate book copy requests: ItsAllAboutTheRealEstate.comHire Jason Gelios At ItsAllAboutTheRealEstate.comSubscribe to VALUE PACKED Free e-newsletter here: https://www.itsallabouttherealestate.com/connect-with-jason-gelios.htmlBroker Disclosure: https://www.itsallabouttherealestate.com/connect-with-jason-gelios.htmlAbout Jason Gelios REALTOR®Jason Gelios is an award winning top producing REALTOR® in Southeast Michigan, Author of the real estate book ‘Think Like a REALTOR®: A little book about buying and selling residential real estate through the eyes of a REALTOR®, creator of The AskJasonGelios Real Estate Show, and an Expert Media Contributor of real estate expertise to outlets such as Money, Yahoo, Realtor.com, Bankrate and more. Jason educates aspiring home buyers, sellers and existing home owner's tips and real world knowledge to help achieve their real estate goals. Jason is also a local speaker educating home buyers on the process of purchasing a home. He is known for his transparent and honest way of representing buyers and sellers so that they have a deeper understanding of the process and walk away feeling valued.

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This episode with Joachim Hill-Grannec asks: How do platforms bloat, and how do you keep them simple and fast with trunk-based dev and small batches? Which metrics prove it works—cycle time, uptime, or developer experience? Can security act as a partner that speeds delivery instead of a gate?   We are always happy to answer any questions, hear suggestions for new episodes, or hear from you, our listeners. DevSecOps Talks podcast LinkedIn page DevSecOps Talks podcast website DevSecOps Talks podcast YouTube channel Summary In this episode of DevSecOps Talks, Mattias speaks with Joachim Hill-Grannec, co-founder of Peltek, a boutique consulting firm specializing in high-availability, cloud-native infrastructure. Following up on a previous episode where Steve discussed cleaning up bloated platforms, Mattias and Joachim dig into why platforms get bloated in the first place and how platform teams should think when building from scratch. Their conversation spans cloud provider preferences, the primacy of cycle time, the danger of adding process in response to failure, and a strong argument for treating security and quality as enablers rather than gatekeepers. Key Topics Platform Teams Should Serve Delivery Teams Joachim frames the core question of platform engineering around who the platform is actually for. His answer is clear: the delivery teams are the client. Platform engineers should focus on making it easier for developers to ship products, not on making their own work more convenient. He connects this directly to platform bloat. In his experience, many platforms grow uncontrollably because platform engineers keep adding tools that help the platform team itself: "Look, I spent this week to make my job this much faster." But Joachim pushes back on this instinct — the platform team is an amplifier for the organization, and every addition should be evaluated by whether it helps a product get to production faster and gives developers better visibility into what they are working on. Choosing a Cloud Provider: Preferences vs. Reality The conversation briefly explores cloud provider choices. Joachim says GCP is his personal favorite from a developer perspective because of cleaner APIs and faster response times, though he acknowledges Google's tendency to discontinue services unexpectedly. He describes AWS as the market workhorse — mature, solid, and widely adopted, comparing it to "the Java of the land." Azure gets the coldest reception; both acknowledge it has improved over time, but Joachim says he still struggles whenever he is forced to use it. They observe that cloud choices are frequently made outside engineering. Finance teams, investors, and existing enterprise agreements often drive the decision more than technical fit. Joachim notes a common pairing: organizations using Google Workspace for productivity but AWS for cloud infrastructure, partly because the Entra ID (formerly Azure AD) integration with AWS Identity Center works more smoothly via SCIM than the equivalent Google Workspace setup, which requires a Lambda function to sync groups. Measuring Platform Success: Cycle Time Above All When Mattias asks how a team can tell whether a platform is actually successful, Joachim separates subjective and objective measures. On the subjective side, he points to developer happiness and developer experience (DX). Feedback from delivery teams matters, even if surveys are imperfect. On the objective side, his favorite metric is cycle time — specifically, the time from when code is ready to when it reaches production. He also mentions uptime and availability, but keeps returning to cycle time as the clearest indicator that a platform is helping teams deliver faster. This aligns with DORA research, which has consistently shown that deployment frequency and lead time for changes are strong predictors of overall software delivery performance. Start With a Highway to Production A major theme of the episode is that platforms should begin with the shortest possible route to production. Mattias calls this a "highway to production," and Joachim strongly agrees. For greenfield projects, Joachim favors extremely fast delivery at first — commit goes to production, commit goes to production — even with minimal process. As usage and risk increase, teams can gradually add automation, testing, and safeguards. The critical thing is to keep the flow and then ask "how do we make those steps faster?" as you add them, rather than letting each new step slow down the pipeline unchallenged. He also makes a strong case for tags and promotions over branch-based deployment, noting his instinctive reaction when someone asks "which branch are we deploying from?" is: "No branches — tags and promotions." The Trap of Slowing Down After Failure Joachim warns about a common and dangerous pattern: when a bug reaches production, the natural organizational reaction is not to fix the pipeline, but to add gates. A QA team does a full pass, a security audit is inserted, a manual review step appears. Each gate slows delivery, which leads to larger batches, which increases risk, which triggers even more controls. He sees this as a vicious cycle. Organizations that respond to incidents by slowing delivery actually get worse security, worse quality, and worse throughput over time. He references a study — likely the research behind the book Accelerate by Nicole Forsgren, Jez Humble, and Gene Kim — showing that faster delivery correlates with better security and quality outcomes. The organizations adding Engineering Review Boards (ERBs) and Architecture Review Boards (ARBs) in the name of safety often do not measure the actual impact, so they never see that the controls are making things worse. Mattias connects this to AI-assisted development, where developers can now produce changes faster than ever. If the pipeline cannot keep up, the pile of unreleased changes grows, making each release riskier. Getting Buy-In: Start With Small Experiments Joachim does not recommend that a slow, process-heavy organization throw everything out overnight. Instead, he suggests starting with small experiments. Code promotions are a good entry point: teams can start producing artifacts more rapidly without changing how those artifacts are deployed. Once that works, the conversation shifts to delivering those artifacts faster. He finds starting on the artifact pipeline side produces quicker wins and more organizational buy-in than starting with the platform deployment side, which tends to be more intertwined and higher-risk to change. Guiding Principles Over a Rigid Golden Path Mattias questions the idea of a single "golden path," saying the term implies one rigid way of working. Joachim leans toward guiding principles instead. His strongest principle is simplicity — specifically, simplicity to understand, not necessarily simplicity to create. He references Rich Hickey's influential talk Simple Made Easy (from Strange Loop 2011), which distinguishes between things that are simple (not intertwined) and things that are easy (familiar or close at hand). Creating simple systems is hard work, but the payoff is systems that are easy to reason about, easy to change, and easy to secure. His second guiding principle is replaceability. When evaluating any tool in the platform, he asks: "How hard would it be to yank this out and replace it?" If swapping a component would be extremely difficult, that is a smell — it means the system has become too intertwined. Even with a tool as established as Argo CD, his team thinks about what it would look like to switch it out. Tooling Choices and Platform Foundations Joachim outlines the patterns his team typically uses when building platforms, organized into two paths: Delivery pipeline (artifact creation): - Trunk-based development over GitFlow - Release tags and promotions rather than branch-based deployment - Containerization early in the pipeline - Release Please for automated release management and changelogs - Renovate for dependency updates (used for production environment promotions from Helm charts and container images) Platform side (environment management): - Kubernetes-heavy, typically EKS on AWS - Karpenter for node scaling - AWS Load Balancer Controller only as a backing service for a separate ingress controller (not using ALB Ingress directly, due to its rough edges) - Argo CD for GitOps synchronization and deployment - Argo Image Updater for lower environments to pull latest images automatically - Helm for packaging, despite its learning curve He notes that NGINX Ingress Controller has been deprecated, so teams need to evaluate alternatives for their ingress layer. Developers Should Not Be Fully Shielded From Operations One of the more nuanced parts of the conversation is how much operational responsibility developers should have. Joachim rejects both extremes. He does not think every developer needs to know everything about infrastructure, but he has seen too many cases where developers completely isolated from runtime concerns make poor decisions — missing simple code changes that would make a system dramatically easier to deploy and operate. He advocates for transparency and collaboration. Platform repos should be open for anyone on the dev team to submit pull requests. When the platform team makes a change, they should pull in developers to work alongside them. This way, the delivery team gradually builds a deeper understanding of how the whole system works. Joachim loves the open-source maintainer model applied inside organizations: platform teams are maintainers of their areas, but anyone in the organization should be able to introduce change. He warns against building custom CLIs or heavy abstractions that create dependencies — if a developer wants to do something the CLI does not support, the platform team becomes a bottleneck. Mattias adds that opening up the platform to contributions also exposes assumptions. What feels easy to the person who built it may not be easy at all; it is just familiar. Outside contributors reveal where the system is actually hard to understand. Designers, Not Artists: Detaching Ego From Code Joachim shares an analogy he prefers over the common "developers as artists" framing. He sees developers more like designers than artists, because an artist's work is tied to their identity — they want it to endure. A designer, by contrast, creates something to serve a purpose and expects it to be replaced when something better comes along. He applies this to platforms and infrastructure: "I want my thing to get wiped out. If I build something, I want it to get removed eventually and have something better replace it." Organizations where ego is tied to specific systems or tools tend to resist change, which leads to the kind of dysfunction that keeps platforms bloated and brittle. Complexity Is the Enemy of Security Mattias raises the difficulty of maintaining complex security setups over time, especially when the original experts leave. Joachim responds firmly: complexity is anti-security. If people cannot comprehend a system, they cannot secure it well. He acknowledges that some problems are genuinely hard, but argues that much of the complexity engineers create is unnecessary — driven by ego rather than need. "The really smart people are the ones that create simple things," he says, wishing the industry would redirect its narrative from admiring complicated systems to admiring simple ones. Security and QA as Internal Consulting, Not Gatekeeping Joachim draws a parallel between security and QA. He dislikes calling a team "the quality team," preferring "verification" — they are one component of quality, not the entirety of it. Similarly, security is not one team's responsibility; it spans product design, development practices, tooling, and operations. His ideal model is for security and QA teams to operate as internal consultants whose goal is to reduce risk and improve the overall system — not to catch every possible issue at any cost. The framing matters: if a security team's mandate is simply "block all security issues," the logical conclusion is to stop shipping or delete the product entirely. That may be technically secure, but it is useless. He frames security as risk management: "Security is a risk management process, not just security for the sake of security. You're managing the risk to the business." The goal should be to deliver faster and more securely — an "and," not an "or." Mattias recalls a PCI DSS consultant joking over drinks that a system being down is perfectly compliant — no one can steal card numbers if the system is unavailable. The joke lands because it exposes exactly the broken incentive Joachim describes. Business Value as the Unifying Frame The episode closes by tying everything back to business outcomes. Joachim argues that speed and security are not opposites; both contribute to business value. Fast delivery creates value directly, while security reduces business risk — and risk management is itself a business operation. He explains why focusing on the highest-impact business bottleneck first builds trust. When you hit the big items first, you earn credibility, and subsequent changes become easier to justify. For example, one of his clients has a security group that is the slowest part of their organization. Speeding up that security process would have a massive impact on business delivery — more than optimizing the artifact pipeline. Mattias reflects that he used to see platform work as separate from business concerns — "I don't care about the business, I'm here to build a platform for developers." Looking back, he would reframe that: using business impact as the measure of platform success does not mean abandoning the focus on developers, it means having a clearer way to prioritize and demonstrate value. Highlights Joachim on platform bloat: "Your job is not to make your job faster and easier — you're an amplifier to the organization." Joachim on his favorite metric: "Cycle time is my favorite metric. I love cycle time metrics." Joachim on deployment strategy: "No branches, no branches — tags and promotions." Mattias on platform design: He calls the ideal early setup a "highway to production." Joachim on simplicity vs. ease: He references Rich Hickey's Simple Made Easy talk — "It's very hard to create simple systems that are easy to reason about. And it's very easy to create systems that are very hard to reason about." Joachim on replaceability: "If swapping a tool out would be extremely hard, that's a pretty big smell." Joachim on complexity and security: "If it's complicated, you just can't keep all the context together. Simple systems are much easier to be secure." Joachim on engineering ego: "I don't particularly like the aspect of [developers as] artists... I want my thing to get wiped out. I want it to get removed eventually and have something better replace it." He prefers the analogy of designers over artists, because artists tie their identity to their creations. Joachim on security as a blocker: "If their goal is we are going to block every security issue, the best way to do that is delete your product." Spicy cloud takes: Joachim calls GCP his favorite cloud for developers, compares AWS to "the Java of the land," and says he still struggles every time he is forced to use Azure. PCI DSS dark humor: Mattias recalls a consultant joking that a downed system is perfectly compliant — you cannot steal card numbers from a system that is not running. Joachim on the slow-down trap: Organizations add ERBs, ARBs, and manual security gates after incidents, but "the faster you can deliver, you actually get better security, better quality, and better throughput — and the more you slow it down, you go the opposite." Resources Simple Made Easy by Rich Hickey (InfoQ) — The influential 2011 talk Joachim references on distinguishing simplicity from ease in system design. DORA Metrics: The Four Keys — The research framework behind cycle time, deployment frequency, and the finding that speed and stability are not tradeoffs. Trunk Based Development — A comprehensive guide to the branching strategy Joachim recommends over GitFlow. Argo CD — Declarative GitOps for Kubernetes — The GitOps tool Joachim's team uses for cluster synchronization and deployment. Release Please (GitHub) — Google's tool for automated release management based on conventional commits, used by Joachim's team for tag-based promotions. Karpenter — Kubernetes Node Autoscaler — The node autoscaler Joachim's team uses with EKS for fast, flexible scaling. Renovate — Automated Dependency Updates — The dependency management bot Joachim uses for both build dependencies and production environment promotions.

Text me and tell me what you think of this ep.  In this episode of Designing Success, I sit down with interior designer Bradley Montag to talk about the intersection of design, property, and town planning. Bradley began his career as a town planning lawyer before transitioning into interior design, giving him a unique perspective on how homes should be renovated, extended, and designed. We explore how understanding planning regulations can influence design decisions, why heritage homes deserve thoughtful renovation, and the common mistakes people make when buying or renovating property. We also discuss the reality of renovating older homes, honoring architectural history, and why designing a home purely for resale often results in bland spaces with no personality. Finally, we dive into marketing for designers — including social media, thought leadership, and how creatives can communicate their value more confidently when pricing their services. If you're interested in interior design, property renovation, heritage homes, or building a design business, this conversation offers both practical insight and honest industry perspective. Find Bradley on Instagram @bradleymontagor on TIK TOK @bradley.montag Download the free guide mentioned in this weeks BONUS  episode: https://oleanderandfinch.myflodesk.com/aicontext Thanks for listening to this episode of "Designing Success: From Study to Studio"! Connect with me on social media for more business tips, and a real look behind the scenes of my own practicing design business. Grab more insights and updates: Follow me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/oleander_and_finchLike Oleander & Finch on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/oleanderandfinch For more FREE resources, templates, guides and information, visit the Designer Resource Hub on my website ; https://oleanderandfinch.com/ Ready to take your interior design business to the next level? Check out my online course, "The Framework," designed to provide you with everything they don't teach you in design school and to give you high touch mentorship essential to having a successful new business in the industry. Check it out now and start designing YOUR own successTHE FRAMEWORK ( now open) https://www.oleanderandfinch.com/the-framework-for-emerging-designers/ Remember to subscribe to the podcast and leave a review. Your feedback helps me continue providing valuable content to aspiring interior designers. Stay tuned for more episodes filled with actionable insights and inspiring conversations. ...

Inside Carolina senior reporter Greg Barnes joins Tommy Ashley to discuss the latest on the Smith Center decision and the new financial numbers that were released on Wednesday, March 4. Barnes, the leading reporter throughout this renovate/relocate process, answers your questions and provides insight into the complete process and the decision making around the biggest topic in Carolina Basketball in some time. Barnes also outlines the challenges presented by any of the options from traffic concerns, mixed use revenue, and other factors that ultimately shape the decision and outcomes of those decisions.   **Call to Action:**   **Subscribe:** Follow 'Inside Carolina' wherever you get your podcasts to never miss an episode!   **Review:** Leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify to help us reach more Tar Heel fans!   **Visit:** Explore http://www.InsideCarolina.com for breaking news, recruiting updates, and expert commentary on all things UNC sports.     This show is brought to you by Inside Carolina, the No. 1 site for UNC sports coverage and community. Visit http://www.InsideCarolina.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Container base images (like Official Docker Hub images) are often updated without new tag versions. I call this Silent Rebuilds. There's no way to know this happens without image digest-checking automation like Dependabot and Renovate with specific settings. Failure to keep up-to-date is a prime source of vulnerabilities that can lead to serious security breaches. Automate the updates!Check out the video podcast version here: https://youtu.be/z_ahbsSc4Fo

Pollyanna and Jojo return for the Spring 2026 premiere to discuss Jojo's over-budget cottage renovation and Pollyanna's food-poisoning disaster in Thailand. They dive into patriarchal beauty shaming, cosmetic tweaks, and a horrific discovery involving Jojo's cat. The duo debates the merits of pea milk and mushroom gummies while declaring one home design trend officially 'out'. This episode is proudly sponsored by Oka. Listeners can use the code Oka Spring 15 for a 15% discount on their Spring/Summer 2026 collection. www.oka.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this conversation, Timothy Redifer discusses his extensive experience in the real estate industry, focusing on home rehabilitation financing through programs like FHA 203K. He highlights the evolution of technology in real estate, the importance of building relationships, and effective marketing strategies in today's digital age. Timothy emphasizes the significance of community support and networking in achieving success in the real estate business.   Professional Real Estate Investors - How we can help you: Investor Fuel Mastermind:  Learn more about the Investor Fuel Mastermind, including 100% deal financing, massive discounts from vendors and sponsors you're already using, our world class community of over 150 members, and SO much more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/apply   Investor Machine Marketing Partnership:  Are you looking for consistent, high quality lead generation? Investor Machine is America's #1 lead generation service professional investors. Investor Machine provides true 'white glove' support to help you build the perfect marketing plan, then we'll execute it for you…talking and working together on an ongoing basis to help you hit YOUR goals! Learn more here: http://www.investormachine.com   Coaching with Mike Hambright:  Interested in 1 on 1 coaching with Mike Hambright? Mike coaches entrepreneurs looking to level up, build coaching or service based businesses (Mike runs multiple 7 and 8 figure a year businesses), building a coaching program and more. Learn more here: https://investorfuel.com/coachingwithmike   Attend a Vacation/Mastermind Retreat with Mike Hambright: Interested in joining a "mini-mastermind" with Mike and his private clients on an upcoming "Retreat", either at locations like Cabo San Lucas, Napa, Park City ski trip, Yellowstone, or even at Mike's East Texas "Big H Ranch"? Learn more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/retreat   Property Insurance: Join the largest and most investor friendly property insurance provider in 2 minutes. Free to join, and insure all your flips and rentals within minutes! There is NO easier insurance provider on the planet (turn insurance on or off in 1 minute without talking to anyone!), and there's no 15-30% agent mark up through this platform!  Register here: https://myinvestorinsurance.com/   New Real Estate Investors - How we can work together: Investor Fuel Club (Coaching and Deal Partner Community): Looking to kickstart your real estate investing career? Join our one of a kind Coaching Community, Investor Fuel Club, where you'll get trained by some of the best real estate investors in America, and partner with them on deals! You don't need $ for deals…we'll partner with you and hold your hand along the way! Learn More here: http://www.investorfuel.com/club   —--------------------

Remi (pronounced Ray-me) Gibbs is a certified life coach, positive psychology practitioner and the author of Renovate Your Reality. She helps women in midlife reconnect with their purpose, reignite their confidence and design a life that actually feels good to live. After reinventing her own life multiple times—through career shifts, major moves, loss and midlife awakening—Remi now teaches women how to turn transition into transformation. She's a speaker and workshop facilitator blending science-backed tools with honest, relatable storytelling.Remi also is a foodie and fierce advocate for real talk over sugarcoated nonsense. Raised in the storm of addiction with two alcoholic parents, she turned pain into power with the understanding that just because we are born into chaos, doesn't mean we have to stay there. Drawing from her own journey, she has created a coaching practice rooted in resilience, empathy and authentic transformation. She's rewriting the rules for what it means to thrive at 40, 50 and beyond.After the pandemic, Remi, who is based in New Mexico, reinvented her own life by stepping fully into life coaching and the practice of positive psychology. Out of that work came her book, Renovate Your Reality, which guides women through midlife transitions with honesty, resilience and tools to rediscover joy and authenticity.In this episode, we talk about:How reinvention is possible at any stage of life, especially after upheaval.Why midlife can be a powerful turning point for women to align with their true values.Science-backed strategies from positive psychology for cultivating resilience, joy and self-compassion.Learn more:www.renovatedrealities.comOn IG and FB @renovatedrealitieshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/remigibbs/

Hour 1 of Jake & Ben on February 12, 2026 David James gives his thoughts on the new look Jazz and Jaren Jackson Jr. undnergoing season-ending surgery.  Top 3 Stories of the Day: Utah Jazz Pick up win Number 18, BYU Wide Reciever Parker Kingston arrested on accusation of rape, Ace Bailey to replace Cooper Flagg in Rising Stars Challenge.  Sounds like the University of Utah may switch gears to renovating the Huntsman Center instead of building a new arena. 

Sermon by The Rev. DeAnna Christmas on Isaiah 58:1-12 recorded for virtual worship on Sunday, February 8, 2026. www.seventhavenuechurch.org

Minnesota Gophers head football coach P.J. Fleck will have a brand-new amended contract later this week that will increase bonus potential and retention bonuses along with the introduction of a new “management bonus.” Ross Brendel and Manny Hill discuss the amended contract and why it does or does not matter. The Minnesota Gophers men's basketball team picked up a BIG win this week over #10 Michigan State. Will the Gophers build upon that win and finish the season strong? Finally, will the University of Minnesota ever stop kicking the can down the road on Williams Arena and potential arena updates and upgrades? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Minnesota Gophers head football coach P.J. Fleck will have a brand-new amended contract later this week that will increase bonus potential and retention bonuses along with the introduction of a new “management bonus.” Ross Brendel and Manny Hill discuss the amended contract and why it does or does not matter. The Minnesota Gophers men's basketball team picked up a BIG win this week over #10 Michigan State. Will the Gophers build upon that win and finish the season strong? Finally, will the University of Minnesota ever stop kicking the can down the road on Williams Arena and potential arena updates and upgrades? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

🧭 REBEL Rundown 📌 Key Points 💨 HFNC met criteria for non-inferiority to BPAP for preventing intubation or death within 7 days in four of the five ARF subgroups.🧪 Bayesian dynamic borrowing increased power across subgroups but created variable certainty, especially in smaller groups such as COPD.🫁 The immunocompromised hypoxemia subgroup did not meet non-inferiority, leading to early trial stopping for futility.️ Rescue BPAP use, subgroup-specific exclusion criteria, and non-standardized BPAP delivery are important contextual factors that influence how subgroup results should be interpreted. Click here for Direct Download of the Podcast. 📝 Introduction Bilevel Positive Airway Pressure (BPAP) has long been a foundational modality in the management of acute respiratory failure (ARF), particularly in COPD exacerbations and cardiogenic pulmonary edema, where it can rapidly reduce work of breathing and improve gas exchange. It remains a core tool in our respiratory support arsenal.High-flow nasal cannula (HFNC), however, has expanded what we can offer patients by delivering many of the same physiologic benefits through a far more comfortable interface. With high flows, modest PEEP, and effective dead-space washout, HFNC can improve oxygenation and decrease work of breathing while preserving the ability to talk, cough, eat, and interact with staff and family. This combination of physiologic support and tolerability makes HFNC especially attractive in patients where comfort, anxiety, or cardiovascular stability are key considerations, and in settings where prolonged noninvasive support may be needed. Rather than competing with BPAP, HFNC broadens our options in ARF and allows us to better match the modality to the patient and their underlying disease process.The RENOVATE trial set out to answer a high-impact question across five distinct etiologic groups: Is HFNC non-inferior to BPAP (NIV) for preventing intubation or death in acute respiratory failure? 🧾 Paper Azoulay É, et al. High-Flow Nasal Oxygen vs Noninvasive Ventilation in Patients With Acute Respiratory Failure: The RENOVATE Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA. 2025 PMID: 39657981 🔙Previously Covered On REBEL: HFNC: Part 1 – How It WorksHFNC: Part 2 – Adult and Pediatric IndicationsFLORALI and AVOID TrialFLORALI-2: NIV vs HFNC as Pre-Oxygenation Prior to IntubationThe Pre-AeRATE Trial – HFNC vs NC for RSI ️ What They Did CLINICAL QUESTION Is HFNC non-inferior to BPAP for rate of endotracheal intubation or death at 7 days in patients with acute respiratory failure due to a variety of causes? STUDY DESIGN Multicenter, randomized non-inferiority trial33 Brazilian hospitalsNov 2019 – Nov 2023Adaptive Bayesian hierarchical modeling with dynamic borrowingOpen label, outcome adjudicators blindedPatients were classified into 5 subgroups SUBGROUPS 1. Non-immunocompromised hypoxemiaSpO₂ < 90% on room air orPaO₂ < 60 mm Hg on room air plusIncreased respiratory effort (accessory muscle use, paradoxical breathing, thoracoabdominal asynchrony) orRespiratory rate > 25 breaths/min2. Immunocompromised hypoxemiaDefined as:Use of immunosuppressive drugs for >3 monthsOR high-dose steroids >0.5 mg/kg/dayOR solid organ transplantOR solid tumors or hematologic malignancies (past 5 years)OR HIV with AIDS / primary immunodeficiency3. COPD exacerbation with acidosisHigh clinical suspicion of COPD as primary diagnosisRR >25 with accessory muscle use, paradoxical breathing, and/or thoracoabdominal asynchronyABG: pH 454. Acute cardiogenic pulmonary edema (ACPE)Sudden onset dyspnea and rales± S3 heart soundNo evidence of aspiration, infection, or pulmonary fibrosisCXR consistent with pulmonary edema5. Hypoxemic COVID-19 (added June 2023)Added due to deviations between expected and observed outcome proportionsAny patient across the other 4 groups with PCR-confirmed SARS-CoV-2 infection in any of the above groups POPULATION Inclusion Criteria:≥18 yrs with ARF* in one of 5 pre-defined subgroups excluding COPD was defined by the following:Hypoxemia with SpO₂

THE POWER OF POSITIVE THINKING CANNOT TAKE ROOT IN YOUR LIFE OR BUSINESS UNTIL YOU DEMOLISH OLD THOUGHT PATTERNS AND THE HABITS ASSOCIATED WITH THEMHelping Ordinary Women Build Extraordinary Businesses, Brands, and Lives They Love While Unpacking Their Inner SHEEO with Episodes Enriching Your Mindset, Wealth, and Faith Factor VISIT: RachelMedina.com or SHEEOX.com FOLLOW ON SOCIAL MEDIA: @RachelMedina101 PLUS: Listen to founders and experts share their entrepreneurial journey on bonus episodes featuring awe inspiring guests Rachel Medina is an Entrepreneur, TEDx Speaker, Christianpreneur, Mommypreneur and an ordinary woman who ditched the C-suite for the SHE-suite by tapping into the new and exciting laptop lifestyle in the SHEconemy, and who built multiple businesses from home, after divorce, as a single mother over 40! The Rachel Unpacked Podcast is here to help you avoid common mistakes by learning the lessons she learned along the way! Whether you're a corporate baddie wanting to ditch the grind or a single momma ready to learn a new money making skillset from home, the Rachel Unpacked podcast is for you. Access resources mentioned on this show here ⁠www.rachelmedina.com or at SHEEOX.com As seen on: TEDx , Wharton School of Business, The Christian Channel, LATV's Get It Girl, Rompiendo El Silencio, David Meltzer's Playbook IG-LIVE, StartEmpire Wire Podcast, Jackie Hernandez Live, Canvas Rebel Magazine, SDvoyager Magazine, Keynote Women's Leadership Conference, to name a few RACHEL UNPACKED, RACHEL MEDINA, SHEEO, SHEEOx, SHE,EOO,OOO

Do you feel like a prisoner in your own job? The door might not actually be locked…Many of us feel imprisoned in our roles, held captive by the "golden handcuffs" of a salary, fear of the unknown, or simply apathy—but are the doors actually locked, or is it all in your mind?Feeling stuck doesn't always mean you have to quit; sometimes you just need to renovate the cell you are in.This week's ‘Walk & Talk' podcast episode comes to you from the Tower of London, a historic symbol of imprisonment, to discuss how to break the chains of your career and find your freedom.Key takeaways from this episode:Identify the chains: Understand if you are stuck due to genuine constraints or "invisible" fears like looking bad or losing status.Renovate your cell: You don't always have to quit to be free; job crafting and internal networking can reshape your current role into something you love.The Pilot Analogy: While hybrid work is great, being invisible can stall your career—if you want to fly the plane, you need to be in the cockpit.It's never too late: From Ray Kroc to Nokia, history is full of late bloomers and massive pivots. Your timeline is in your hands.Send us a textLinks & references: https://www.thecompanydoctor.com/Gary Gamp: https://www.linkedin.com/in/garygampGeorge Clode: https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgeclodeGary's new book, Career Catalyst - available online now: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Career-Catalyst-Secret-Skills-School-ebook/dp/B0DFYVG6XY/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=

Joel Kraut is the Co-founder and Managing Director of BRRRR Loans, a direct private lender and nationwide commercial and residential mortgage broker specializing in fix-and-flip properties, BRRRR (Buy, Renovate, Rent, Refinance, Repeat) strategies, small balance commercial investments, and specialty use real estate transactions. Under Joel's leadership, BRRRR Loans has closed thousands of deals that traditional lenders wouldn't touch, and he has personally overseen the financing of niche assets, including gas stations, hotels, car washes, and self-storage properties, building a reputation for creative problem-solving and speed. In this episode… On paper, real estate deals can seem clean and predictable. Long-term success, however, depends on far more than acquisition price and projected returns. In practice, how do investors navigate risk exposure, leverage decisions, and overcome financing hurdles that ultimately determine success? According to Joel Kraut, a seasoned real estate financier with decades of hands-on investing experience, the real danger isn't risk itself but misunderstanding it. He explains that leverage can be powerful when used intentionally, yet devastating when investors skip due diligence or rely on optimistic assumptions, pointing to real examples where deals unraveled because of zoning issues, deferred maintenance, or unrealistic exit plans. The bigger lesson is that success in real estate comes from patience, preparation, and recognizing how fragile even a seemingly great deal can become when market conditions shift. In this episode of The Same Day Podcast, Mat Zalk is joined by Joel Kraut, Co-founder and Managing Director of BRRRR Loans, to discuss the realities of investing beyond traditional lending. They break down how lenders and investors view risk differently, why many deals fail after closing, and what separates sustainable BRRRR strategies from short-term hype. Joel also shares advice on avoiding common due diligence mistakes and preparing deals that can withstand market cycles.

Should you renovate before selling or go as-is? We break down the real profit math behind both options, revealing hidden costs, timeline risks, and why the highest offer doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket. Trudeau Consultancy City: St. Petersburg Address: 7901 4th St. N Website: https://www.trudeauconsultancy.com/

If you prefer to watch on YouTube, go here.  https://youtu.be/cIDt3PGnnz8What happens when a successful, analytical professional looks at his life during COVID and realizes he is not happy, it's not working, and a change HAS to be made?In this episode of Dancing in the Discomfort Zone, Anne Bonney sits down with Adam Peters (https://mindmaprenovations.com/), neuroscience-based trainer, happiness ambassador, and author of The Blueprint to Happy, to explore how our brains get wired for self-criticism and how we can intentionally rewire them for resilience, clarity, and joy.Adam shares how a personal reckoning, combined with loss and deep self-reflection, led him to study neuroscience, negativity bias, and subconscious programming. Together, Anne and Adam unpack why the inner critic feels so powerful, where those voices really come from, and how repeated negative thoughts shape our behavior, confidence, and relationships.This conversation dives into practical tools for noticing emotional triggers, understanding childhood belief wiring, and telling yourself a better story that actually sticks. They also explore why community, connection, and shared language are essential to sustainable happiness.If you are curious about mindset change, emotional intelligence, and building happiness on purpose, this episode will meet you right where you are.Want more from Adam?  https://linktr.ee/MindMapRenovationshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-peters-happiness-ambassador/https://www.instagram.com/mindmaprenovations/https://substack.com/@happinessambassadorAdam is a speaker and neuroscience-based trainer who helps teams rewire negativity bias and build cultures where people feel empowered, optimistic, and connected. Through Mind Map Renovations, he brings a warm, practical approach to culture transformation, giving leaders and teams simple tools that spark positive behavior change. His work turns everyday interactions into habits that fuel engagement, resilience, and meaningful results.

In this episode of Inside Residential Property, host Liam Garman is joined by Rethink Residential senior buyer's agent James Thompson and investor Daniel to break down the realities of the buy-and-renovate property strategy – including when it works, when it doesn't, and why many investors underestimate the risks involved. Using Daniel's real investment journey as a case study, the episode explores how manufacturing equity through renovations and granny flats can accelerate portfolio growth – but also why rising construction costs, time commitments, cash flow pressure, and life-stage changes often force investors to reassess their strategy. Daniel shares how he began investing at a young age, purchasing uninhabitable properties, completing hands-on renovations, and adding significant equity through disciplined budgeting, suburb research and targeted upgrades. The conversation details how equity releases were used to fund granny flat construction and further property acquisitions, before examining how consecutive interest rate rises reshaped cash flow and borrowing capacity. The episode also addresses common investor mistakes, including overcapitalising on renovations, misunderstanding opportunity cost, and following rigid property plans that fail to adapt to changing markets and personal circumstances. What you'll learn in this episode: When a buy-and-renovate property strategy makes sense – and when it doesn't. How to assess renovation opportunities using comparable sales and buyer demand. Why time, labour, and opportunity cost matter as much as renovation budgets. How equity releases and granny flats can support portfolio growth. The impact of interest rate rises on renovation-heavy investment strategies. When selling property can accelerate progress rather than stall it. Why property strategies must evolve with life stages and market conditions. The risks behind house and land packages and commission-driven advice. This episode is essential listening for residential property investors considering renovation or value-add strategies, offering a practical, experience-led perspective on how to build equity responsibly, manage risk, and keep portfolios moving forward without getting stuck in outdated plans.

In this video, we explore the growing impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on the job market, especially how it's displacing entry-level positions. A Harvard study shows a 22% reduction in job postings for entry-level roles in companies adopting AI. As AI takes over tasks like legal research and basic admin work, it's becoming clear that many jobs are at risk. But there's hope—real estate investing can help create AI-proof income streams, offering long-term wealth and financial security. Learn how active real estate businesses like flipping houses, wholesaling, and the BRRRR strategy (Buy, Renovate, Rent, Refinance, Repeat) require human expertise and can't easily be replaced by AI. We also discuss passive real estate investing, which allows you to earn money while you sleep through methods like private partnerships, lending, and syndications. If you want to learn more about building passive income with real estate, join our Co-Investing Club to connect with like-minded investors and start your journey toward financial independence.

In this Strategy Saturday episode, Charles Carillo breaks down the 5-step value add multifamily process used to increase apartment NOI and transform underperforming apartment complexes into higher-value assets. Value add apartment investing is not just about renovating units and raising rents. True value is created by improving operations, fixing deferred maintenance, stabilizing tenant relationships, and executing renovations in the right sequence. In this video, Charles explains how professional multifamily investors execute a value add apartment business plan after a property goes under contract. You'll learn how to: • Identify property issues before closing • Prioritize deferred maintenance and curb appeal before rent increases • Build tenant goodwill during renovations • Renovate units strategically to maximize rent growth • Optimize multifamily operations using KPIs like occupancy, income, and turnover This episode is designed for multifamily real estate investors, apartment syndicators, and operators who want to understand how to increase apartment NOI without raising rents too early.   Links Referenced in Episode: - SS219: Transforming Properties: The Untold Value of Minor Renovations - https://youtu.be/fN7h6xCTlJc - SS235: SS235: Renovations That Don't Add Value - https://youtu.be/wgofSQT5ITM   Connect with the Global Investors Show, Charles Carillo and Harborside Partners: ◾ Setup a FREE 30 Minute Strategy Call with Charles: http://ScheduleCharles.com ◾ Learn How To Invest In Real Estate: https://www.SyndicationSuperstars.com/  ◾ FREE Passive Investing Guide: http://www.HSPguide.com ◾ Join Our Weekly Email Newsletter: http://www.HSPsignup.com ◾ Passively Invest in Real Estate: http://www.InvestHSP.com ◾ Global Investors Web Page: http://GlobalInvestorsPodcast.com/  

Josh discusses updating open source dependencies with Jamie Tanna. Jamie works on Renovate which gives them a lot of insight into the challenges of keeping your open source updated. We discuss the challenges of semantic versioning, supply chain security, and AI-generated code. If you're new or old to the world of open source dependencies, there's something to learn from this chat. The show notes and blog post for this episode can be found at https://opensourcesecurity.io/2025/2025-12-renovate-jamie

French-Canadian real estate investor, designer, and developer Natalie Cloutier shares how she and her husband Rob went from broke 20-year-olds in a basement condo to building 50+ rental units and a multimillion-dollar portfolio using a no-money-down build-to-rent strategy. With a background in architectural technology and a focus on new construction, Natalie has turned sweat equity and creative financing into a full-time business, and recently distilled her approach into her book, “The Build-to-Rent Strategy: A Guide to a Successful Rental Property Construction.”​ On this episode we talk about: How Natalie and Rob built their first home and basement rental suite with essentially $0 down using sweat equity and construction financing The mechanics of build-to-rent/“BRRR 2.0”: Build, Rent, Refinance, Repeat—and how it differs from the traditional BRRR strategy What work they took on themselves vs. what they always hired out (electrical, drywall, finishes vs. structural, foundation, and plumbing) Why they prefer smaller infill projects like six-plexes instead of large, high-risk developments with heavy permitting costs How they manage leverage, cash flow targets per door, and why they're choosing to pause, de-stress, and reassess what “enough” looks like after a decade of grinding Top 3 Takeaways You do not always need 20% down to get into real estate—using construction-to-perm style loans, sweat equity, and smart design, you can create deals by building rather than competing for existing inventory. Staying intentionally underleveraged and focusing on real cash flow per unit is often safer than chasing maximum refinancing or unit count, especially in volatile interest-rate environments. Your portfolio should support your life, not the other way around; periodically pausing to evaluate stress, health, and family priorities is just as important as growing doors or equity. Notable Quotes "We didn't have money, so instead of buying someone else's house, we built our own and used our work as the down payment." "BRRR 2.0 is the same idea as BRRR, but instead of ‘Buy, Renovate, Rent, Refinance, Repeat,' it's ‘Build, Rent, Refinance, Repeat.'" "It's not about how many units you own; it's about how much money those properties actually make and whether the grind is worth it for your life." Connect with Natalie Cloutier: linktr.ee/thenewbuildcouple ✖️✖️✖️✖️

This week, the Krewe is joined by Loretta Scott (aka KemushiChan on YouTube Channel) for a personal, insightful, and often funny look at what it's like raising kids in Japan as an American parent. We dig into birth experiences, cultural differences from the U.S., unexpected parenting moments, and tips for families living in or visiting Japan. Curious about family life abroad or considering a trip to Japan with the munchkins? This episode is packed with helpful insight just for you!------ About the Krewe ------The Krewe of Japan Podcast is a weekly episodic podcast sponsored by the Japan Society of New Orleans. Check them out every Friday afternoon around noon CST on Apple, Google, Spotify, Amazon, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.  Want to share your experiences with the Krewe? Or perhaps you have ideas for episodes, feedback, comments, or questions? Let the Krewe know by e-mail at kreweofjapanpodcast@gmail.com or on social media (Twitter: @kreweofjapan, Instagram: @kreweofjapanpodcast, Facebook: Krewe of Japan Podcast Page, TikTok: @kreweofjapanpodcast, LinkedIn: Krewe of Japan LinkedIn Page, Blue Sky Social: @kreweofjapan.bsky.social, & the Krewe of Japan Youtube Channel). Until next time, enjoy!------ Support the Krewe! Offer Links for Affiliates ------Use the referral links below!Zencastr Offer Link - Use my special link to save 30% off your 1st month of any Zencastr paid plan! ------ Links for Tobias Harris ------Loretta on InstagramKemushiChan YouTube Channel------ Past Language Learning Episodes ------Inside Japanese Language Schools ft. Langston Hill (S6E3)Japanese Self-Study Strategies ft. Walden Perry (S5E4)Learn the Kansai Dialect ft. Tyson of Nihongo Hongo (S4E14)Heisig Method ft. Dr. James Heisig (S4E5)Prepping for the JLPT ft. Loretta of KemushiCan (S3E16)Language Through Video Games ft. Matt of Game Gengo (S3E4)Pitch Accent (Part 2) ft. Dogen (S2E15)Pitch Accent (Part 1) ft. Dogen (S2E14)Language through Literature ft. Daniel Morales (S2E8)Immersion Learning ft. MattvsJapan (S1E10)Japanese Language Journeys ft. Saeko-Sensei (S1E4)------ JSNO Upcoming Events ------JSNO Event CalendarJoin JSNO Today!

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Japan's political scene is changing—from new parties rising in visibility to historic moments in national leadership—so the Krewe is bringing you a timely crash course. Political analyst Tobias Harris (Founder & Principal of Japan Foresight) joins the pod to break down the foundations of Japan's government system, how it compares to the U.S., and why voters view politics the way they do. We explore the major and emerging parties shaping the landscape, the issues driving debate today, and how international pressures and global events influence domestic policy. Tobias also sheds light on the media's role in shaping public perception and political accountability.------ About the Krewe ------The Krewe of Japan Podcast is a weekly episodic podcast sponsored by the Japan Society of New Orleans. Check them out every Friday afternoon around noon CST on Apple, Google, Spotify, Amazon, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.  Want to share your experiences with the Krewe? Or perhaps you have ideas for episodes, feedback, comments, or questions? Let the Krewe know by e-mail at kreweofjapanpodcast@gmail.com or on social media (Twitter: @kreweofjapan, Instagram: @kreweofjapanpodcast, Facebook: Krewe of Japan Podcast Page, TikTok: @kreweofjapanpodcast, LinkedIn: Krewe of Japan LinkedIn Page, Blue Sky Social: @kreweofjapan.bsky.social, & the Krewe of Japan Youtube Channel). Until next time, enjoy!------ Support the Krewe! Offer Links for Affiliates ------Use the referral links below!Zencastr Offer Link - Use my special link to save 30% off your 1st month of any Zencastr paid plan! ------ Links for Tobias Harris ------Japan ForesightObserving Japan on SubstackThe Iconoclast on AmazonTobias Harris on BlueSky------ Past History/Society Episodes ------The Castles of Japan ft. William de Lange S5E19)Foreign-Born Samurai: William Adams ft. Nathan Ledbetter (Guest Host, Dr. Samantha Perez) (S5E17)Foreign-Born Samurai: Yasuke ft. Nathan Ledbetter (Guest Host, Dr. Samantha Perez) (S5E16)Change in Urban & Rural Japanese Communities ft. Azby Brown (S5E15)Inside Japanese Homes & Architecture ft. Azby Brown (S5E6)Kendo: The Way of the Sword ft. Alexander Bennett, 7th Dan in Kendo (S4E16)Jokichi Takamine: The Earliest Bridge Between New Orleans & Japan ft. Stephen Lyman (S4E13)The Chrysanthemum Throne ft. Dr. Hiromu Nagahara [Part 2] (S2E18)The Chrysanthemum Throne ft. Dr. Hiromu Nagahara [Part 1] (S2E17)The Age of Lady Samurai ft. Tomoko Kitagawa (S1E12)------ JSNO Upcoming Events ------JSNO Event CalendarJoin JSNO Today!

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Today's episode is a solo deep dive into one of the biggest decisions you'll face on your cabin journey: should you renovate an existing property or build from scratch? This question came up recently when one of my best friends started asking about investing in a second property, and I realized how many of you might be wrestling with this same choice right now. While I love interviewing other folks in the cabin world, I'm finding that these focused solo episodes help those of you looking for specific, targeted answers as you get started on your own cabin and short-term rental hosting journey.I'm speaking from direct experience here—I've done both. My first primary home was a full gut renovation, a $65,000 mill house in Durham, North Carolina that I brought back to life. Then came Cozy Rock, our ground-up build that's now our highest revenue generator and honestly, my favorite place to be in the world. Most recently, we tackled Cozy Coast in Boothbay Harbor, a 195-year-old property where we're discovering design choices from another era and making decisions that pay respect to the people who lived there before us. Each project taught me something different about the unique advantages and very real challenges of renovation versus new construction.This isn't about which option is "better"—there's no universal right answer here. Instead, we're going to walk through the practical realities of both paths. We'll talk about cost considerations (and why I'm skeptical of "good deals" in real estate), the character that comes with breathing life back into an old space versus the creative freedom of a blank slate, the infrastructure challenges you'll face with each approach, and why finding the right builder might be the single most important decision you make. I'll also share some hard truths, like how 50 to 75% of people I've talked to who've been part of a build have borderline horror stories, and why digging a well can cost anywhere from $7,000 to $50,000 with no way to predict which end of that spectrum you'll land on. Whether you're drawn to the path of least resistance or ready to chase a dream that doesn't yet exist, this episode will help you think through which approach might be the right fit for where you are in your life right now.Instagram: @cozyrockcabin Cozy Rock Cabin: https://staycozycabin.holidayfuture.com/listings/311027Cozy Camp Sebec: https://staycozycabin.holidayfuture.com/listings/311051 Cozy Rock Website: http://www.staycozycabin.com YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_FgMwAgvORd1IwlH1nlC9g

In this episode of The WB Download, host Jeff Wieland sits down with Don Weiler of Bailey Weiler Design Build Renovate for an engaging conversation about business growth, community involvement, and family legacy.Don discusses Bailey Weiler Homes' expansion into Zionsville, Indiana, a move driven by economic opportunity and a growing demand for design-forward, luxury custom homes. He and Jeff explore the challenges of rising construction costs, regulatory hurdles, and maintaining excellence while scaling their business.Don reflects on the importance of strong client relationships, community connection, and giving back, highlighting their recent project with Susie's Place, a child advocacy center. He credits the Builder 20 group for shaping their business strategies and helping them stay adaptable in a changing industry.The conversation also takes a personal turn as Don shares heartfelt updates about his four children, each thriving in their own field, from farming and golf to environmental science and nursing. He and Jeff close by reflecting on resilience, partnership, and purpose, both in business and in life.Tune in for an inspiring episode full of lessons on leadership, community, and the human side of homebuilding.Email Jeff your comments, questions, and topic requests, or be a guest on The WB Download.Email: WBDOWNLOAD@wielandbuilders.comSee Wieland Builders custom home gallery  www.wielandbuilders.comReceive inspiration monthly in our monthly newsletter See podcast behind the scenes photosFollow us on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Houzz or PinterestBailey Wieler Design Build Renovate website- https://bailey-weiler.com/

Step into the world of tokusatsu with Ultraman Max director Takeshi Yagi! The Krewe chats with Yagi-san about the artistry, imagination, and behind-the-scenes magic that bring Ultraman and Japan's iconic heroes & monsters to life. Discover how tokusatsu continues to inspire fans around the world.------ About the Krewe ------The Krewe of Japan Podcast is a weekly episodic podcast sponsored by the Japan Society of New Orleans. Check them out every Friday afternoon around noon CST on Apple, Google, Spotify, Amazon, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.  Want to share your experiences with the Krewe? Or perhaps you have ideas for episodes, feedback, comments, or questions? Let the Krewe know by e-mail at kreweofjapanpodcast@gmail.com or on social media (Twitter: @kreweofjapan, Instagram: @kreweofjapanpodcast, Facebook: Krewe of Japan Podcast Page, TikTok: @kreweofjapanpodcast, LinkedIn: Krewe of Japan LinkedIn Page, Blue Sky Social: @kreweofjapan.bsky.social, & the Krewe of Japan Youtube Channel). Until next time, enjoy!------ Support the Krewe! Offer Links for Affiliates ------Use the referral links below!Zencastr Offer Link - Use my special link to save 30% off your 1st month of any Zencastr paid plan! ------ Links for Takeshi Yagi ------Takeshi Yagi on InstagramTakeshi Yagi on X/TwitterTakeshi Yagi's WebsiteTakeshi Yagi's Blog (JP)Takeshi Yagi's New Book (Releasing Nov 19, 2025)Wikizilla Page on AKARI------ Past Tokusatsu/Pop Culture Episodes ------Enjoying Shojo Anime & Manga ft. Taryn of Manga Lela (S5E18)Akira Toriyama: Legacy of a Legend ft. Matt Alt (S5E3)The History & Evolution of Godzilla ft. Dr. William (Bill) Tsutsui (S5E1)Thoughts on Godzilla Minus One ft. Dr. William (Bill) Tsutsui (S4Bonus)The History of Nintendo ft. Matt Alt (S4E18)Japanese Mascot Mania ft. Chris Carlier of Mondo Mascots (S4E8)Tokusatsu Talk with a Super Sentai ft. Sotaro Yasuda aka GekiChopper (S4E6)The Evolution of PokéMania ft Daniel Dockery [Part 2] (S4E3)The Evolution of PokéMania ft Daniel Dockery [Part 1] (S4E2)Japanese Independent Film Industry ft. Award Winning Director Eiji Uchida (S3E18)How Marvel Comics Changed Tokusatsu & Japan Forever ft Gene & Ted Pelc (Guest Host, Matt Alt) (S3E13)Talking Shonen Anime Series ft. Kyle Hebert (S3E10)Japanese Arcades (S2E16)How to Watch Anime: Subbed vs. Dubbed ft. Dan Woren (S2E9)Manga: Literature & An Art Form ft. Danica Davidson (S2E3)The Fantastical World of Studio Ghibli ft. Steve Alpert (S2E1)The Greatest Anime of All Time Pt. 3: Modern Day Anime  (2010's-Present) (S1E18)The Greatest Anime of All Time Pt. 2: The Golden Age  (1990's-2010's) (S1E16)The Greatest Anime of All Time Pt. 1: Nostalgia (60's-80's) (S1E5)We Love Pokemon: Celebrating 25 Years (S1E3)Why Japan ft. Matt Alt (S1E1)------ JSNO Upcoming Events ------JSNO Event CalendarJoin JSNO Today!

Send us a textJoin Mark Jones and hard money expert Jade Florez of Longhorn Investments as they dive deep into the world of real estate investing in today's dynamic market. Discover why mom-and-pop investors are thriving with hard money loans, even as traditional buyers hesitate. Jade breaks down the BRRRR method (Buy, Renovate, Refinance, Rent, Repeat), explaining how investors can acquire properties with minimal out-of-pocket cash and build long-term wealth. Learn about the critical 70% rule for flips, the shift from rentals to flips due to rising costs, and how speed and flexibility make hard money a powerful tool. They also expose common pitfalls like contractor mismanagement and discuss the true landscape of institutional vs. individual property ownership. Whether you're a seasoned investor or looking to start your portfolio, this episode offers invaluable insights into leveraging hard money, managing risks, and navigating market changes for profitable real estate ventures.Get in Contact with Jade : https://www.longhorninvestments.com/loan-consultants/jade-florezSupport the showKey Factors Podcast is Powered by LoanBot.com Host: Mark Jones | Sr. Loan Officer | NMLS# 513437 If you would like to work with Mark on your next home purchase or as a partner visit iThink Mortgage.

In this solo episode, Axel breaks down one of the most overlooked aspects of multifamily ownership—the timing of your CapEx spending. Many investors wait until systems fail before addressing roofs, heating, or parking lots, but Axel explains why this “defer and react” approach can actually hurt you long-term.He shares why leading with your CapEx, creates a more stable operation and more benefits around it. Axel also discusses why you should consider over-renovating one of your first few units to test what the market will bear and adjust your strategy early on.This episode is packed with practical, experience-driven advice for anyone managing value-add or long-term hold multifamily assets.What You'll Learn in This Episode:Why waiting to spend CapEx until systems fail can backfireThe operational and financial benefits of leading with your CapExHow proactive CapEx planning simplifies long-term cash managementWhy early CapEx investment can subtly boost resident quality and retentionHow to test the market by over-renovating one early unit to gauge demand and pricingAre you looking to invest in real estate, but don't want to deal with the hassle of finding great deals, signing on debt, and managing tenants? Aligned Real Estate Partners provides investment opportunities to passive investors looking for the returns, stability, and tax benefits multifamily real estate offers, but without the work - join our investor club to be notified of future investment opportunities.NH Multifamily Fund III Details:Download The OM For The NH Multifamily Fund IIIAccess The Deal Room For The NH Multifamily Fund IIIConnect with Axel:Follow him on InstagramConnect with him on LinkedinSubscribe to our YouTube channelLearn more about Aligned Real Estate Partners

In September 2025, I took the stage at Shoshanna Raven's Living Brave Live to share a story that has shaped every part of my life, my leadership, and the global movement I've built through SoulWork. This is a deeply personal talk about what it takes to rise as a woman who is devoted to both spiritual depth and business mastery, while creating a legacy of holy redistribution and meaningful impact in the world. The journey begins in the red-light districts of Kolkata, India, where I first encountered the raw edges of human suffering while working alongside survivors of human trafficking. That experience forever changed me. It sparked a defining moment in a cracked mirror, where I asked myself if I was willing to give up everything to be the one who took action — and made the decision to stop waiting for somebody somewhere to do something, and instead become that somebody myself. Out of that moment, SoulWork was born — an organization dedicated to training trauma-informed yoga teachers, leading global retreats, and supporting humanitarian projects around the world. Since its founding in 2015, SoulWork has: Certified thousands of teachers worldwide Built schools and classrooms in India, Guatemala, and Costa Rica Created programs that merge trauma-informed leadership with spiritual practice Crossed $3 million in lifetime revenue while staying rooted in purpose and integrity But my journey hasn't always been easy. Behind the scenes of sold-out retreats and visible success, I struggled with financial scarcity, debt, and the pressure of carrying a global mission. I share how I went from being overextended and exhausted — running 50 retreats a year — to completely restructuring my business into a sustainable, high-profit, low-maintenance model. This shift didn't just transform my business, it transformed my life. It gave me the space to: Renovate my grandfather's home in cash Build a stable financial foundation for my family Deepen my spiritual practice as a lineage carrier in the Himalayas Expand my humanitarian efforts in a way that is truly sustainable In this episode, I also introduce the archetype of the Philanthropic Femme — a rare kind of woman who embodies three essential pillars: Spiritual Depth – devotion to personal practice and a connection to something greater than herself Business Mastery – the strategy, systems, and leadership required to scale her vision Holy Redistribution – using wealth to fund movements, support marginalized communities, and create systemic change This talk is an invitation to every woman who feels the tension between her desire for inner fulfillment, her outer success, and her calling to make a difference. If you are ready to: Build a business that reflects your soul's purpose Step into financial sovereignty while staying deeply rooted in service Merge feminine leadership, conscious business practices, and philanthropy And become the woman who stops waiting and starts creating the change she longs to see …this episode will light a fire in your spirit. You'll leave with a new perspective on leadership, wealth, and impact — and the clarity to walk your own path as a Philanthropic Femme.

In this powerful episode of The Mike Litton Experience, we're joined by Jessie Lang, an inspiring real estate investor who made the bold leap from a traditional W2 job to building a thriving real estate portfolio—now owning over 70+ rental units. Jessie breaks down the BRRRR strategy (Buy, Renovate, Rent, Refinance, Repeat) with real numbers […]