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Our CIO and Chief U.S. Equity Strategist Mike Wilson explains that gains in the stock market are expanding to more sectors and why investors should position quickly.Read more insights from Morgan Stanley.----- Transcript -----Welcome to Thoughts on the Market. I'm Mike Wilson, Morgan Stanley's CIO and Chief U.S. Equity Strategist.Today on the podcast I'll be discussing the changing equity market leadership.It's Tuesday, June 30th at 11:30am in New York.So, let's get after it.Something is happening in plain sight but still isn't fully appreciated by investors. The market's leadership is changing. And as usual, by the time everyone agrees that it's happening, the easier money will probably have already been made.Coming into this year, the primary differentiation to our view was that the economic and earnings outlook were much stronger than the consensus believed. That view was built around a few simple, but powerful ideas: easy comparisons after a three year rolling recession, lean cost structures, pent-up demand, fiscal support from capex incentives and tax cuts, deregulation for the banks, and a monetary backdrop that was increasingly supportive through the liquidity channel.Putting those together, the setup looked like a classic early cycle. Revenue growth returning on top of lean cost structures leads to strong operating leverage and well above trend earnings growth.Fast forward to today, and that's exactly what has happened. The median stock in the S&P 1500 is now growing earnings at a double-digit pace, the fastest since the post-COVID boom. Revenue growth has returned, with the median stock growing its top line by 7 percent. That is a rolling recovery showing up where many investors still aren't looking.For much of this year and particularly the past few months, most investors didn't want to hear that story. The Iran conflict pushed oil sharply higher. Rate-cut expectations turned into hike expectations. Faced with these headwinds, investors crowded back into the AI trade especially semiconductors and memory in particular. To be clear, the earnings revisions in semiconductors have been spectacular. The move wasn't irrational. But when something becomes the most owned, most loved, and most obvious area of the market, it becomes harder to surprise on the upside.That's where I think we are now. The hyperscalers have started to underperform, and that may be an early warning sign for semis, which are the key beneficiaries of the AI spending boom. Earnings revision breadth for semis is pressing against historical extremes. Again, this does not mean the AI cycle is over. But it does mean that the rate of change may be peaking, and when price momentum starts to fade in a crowded trade, it can lead to significant set-backs. It can also give other parts of the market room to breathe. In short, the broadening trade is back!The equal-weighted index and small caps are outperforming again. More importantly, the groups we have been recommending – Consumer Discretionary Goods, Transports, and Regional Banks – have already started to show relative strength over the past six weeks, even though positioning and sentiment remain neutral to negative. That's the kind of combination I like: better price action, improving earnings, and investors still skeptical.One reason I've been more constructive on the consumer than others is that I've also been more bearish on oil. That view was not dependent on a grand deal between the U.S. and Iran, although that obviously helps. The signals were already there. The Brent-WTI spread narrowed, and energy stocks began underperforming from the day the conflict started.The market was telling us something before the headlines confirmed it. And longer term, I think the conflict has put the world on notice: this choke point around the Strait of Hormuz must be solved. It's no longer a risk that the world is willing to tolerate. New routes, new supply, and new energy strategies are likely coming. Necessity is the mother of invention, and I would not underestimate the world's ability to adapt.A less problematic oil backdrop helps the broadening trade too. So does the Fed, at least on rates. The June FOMC meeting told us two things: forward guidance is going to be diminished, and the reaction function is now focused more squarely on inflation.My view is that falling energy prices, peaking tariff-related inflation, and contained services and housing inflation keep the Fed on hold rather than hiking this year. If that's right, lower than expected real rates could be a positive surprise for equities and another tailwind for the broadening of performance.The key variable to watch at this point is liquidity. This Fed is unlikely to be as proactive with balance sheet support, just as the real economy needs more capital for capex and the markets are dealing with more equity and credit supply. That's the near-term real risk, especially for popular momentum trades.Bottom line, the market may look choppy and even weak at the index level, over the next month, but the message underneath is improving. Earnings are broadening, oil is falling. The shift is already under way with crowded momentum trades wobbling, and the under-owned areas of the market starting to lead.Investors can either wait for it to become more certain – or position before it becomes obvious and fully priced.Thanks for tuning in; I hope you found it informative and useful. Let us know what you think by leaving us a review. And if you find Thoughts on the Market worthwhile, tell a friend or colleague to try it out!

Justin Spillers talks about how to leverage NOI, the ultimate driver of property value by focusing equally on raising rents and slashing costs. Justin breaks down the precise tactics you can use, from heavy value-add renovations and innovative revenue streams like pet rents and Wi-Fi surcharges, to negotiating bulk vendor deals and minimizing repair expenses. He shares the exact math behind ROI-driven upgrades, showing how a $15,000 renovation can generate a $36,000 annual increase in revenue, boosting your property's valuation exponentially at refinance. Justin Spillers Partner & Manager of Real Estate Alpha Based in: Minster, Ohio Where to find them: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justinspillers/ realestatealpha.io/ Book your free demo today at bill.com/bestever and get a $100 Amazon gift card. Visit https://malabarhillcapital.com/ for more info. Podcast production done by⁠ ⁠Outlier Audio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you've ever wondered whether ads can sell a book, Justin Moore's funnel will get your attention fast. Grab your copy of Justin Moore's Sponsor Magnet bookSecure Paid Partnerships and Grow your Revenue with Justin MooreLearn How to Make 6 Figures Teaching Creators to Get Sponsorships with Justin MooreI talk with Justin about the $100,000 webinar ads lesson that only broke even, why he kept going, and how his $1 audiobook funnel now brings in qualified coaching leads. We talk about why his book became the front door to his business and what course creators can learn from that. Listen now and see how Justin built an ads funnel that actually fits his business. ‍‍Watch this episode on YouTube!Please click here to give an honest Rating/Review for the show on iTunes! Thanks for your support!Kwadwo [QUĀY.jo] Sampany-Kessie's Links:Get 1:1 Meta Ads Coaching from Kwadwo!Get Done For You Facebook AdsSay hi to Kwadwo on InstagramSubscribe to The Art of Online Business's YouTube ChannelJustin's Links:Connect with Justin on InstagramCheck out on Justin's Website

A lot of builders run millions of dollars through the business without a clear view of what they actually make. Shane Durkin talks through construction finance, project money, cash flow, profitability, and why builders need better systems than acting like the bank for every job. Shane's Websites:  https://www.buildpatriot.com https://www.teamledgerwise.com Sign up for the Modern Craftsman Community:

On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured: Eric Byunn of Centana Growth David Ulevitch of Andreessen Horowitz Jake Saper of Emergence Capital We asked guests to tell the most important lesson they've learned in their career. The host of The Full Ratchet is Nick Moran of New Stack Ventures, a venture capital firm committed to investing in founders outside of the Bay Area. We're proud to partner with Ramp, the modern finance automation platform. Book a demo and get $150—no strings attached.   Want to keep up to date with The Full Ratchet? Follow us on social. You can learn more about New Stack Ventures by visiting our LinkedIn and Twitter.

In this episode of the HVAC Know It All Podcast, host Gary McCreadie talks with James Christian, Senior Director of Product at Podium, about how artificial intelligence is helping HVAC and home service businesses improve efficiency and customer communication. James explains how AI tools can handle repetitive tasks such as scheduling maintenance agreements, managing customer inquiries, and following up on leads, allowing business owners to focus on growth and operations. The conversation explores AI-powered customer service, communication management, social media engagement, and the importance of choosing technology that delivers real value. Gary and James also discuss AI adoption, common misconceptions, software integration, and how businesses can use AI to save time, improve customer experience, and increase revenue. Gary and James discuss how artificial intelligence is helping HVAC and home service businesses improve efficiency, customer communication, and daily operations. James explains how AI can handle repetitive tasks such as scheduling maintenance agreements, responding to customer inquiries, following up on leads, and managing communications across multiple channels. The conversation covers AI customer service tools, membership program management, social media engagement, and the importance of choosing solutions that provide real business value. They also talk about AI adoption, software integration, vendor vetting, and how AI can help business owners save time, improve customer experience, and focus more on growing their business. Expect to Learn: How AI can help HVAC and home service businesses automate repetitive daily tasks. Why maintenance agreement scheduling can become a major challenge as a business grows. How AI tools can improve customer communication across phone, text, email, and social media. Why it is important to evaluate AI solutions based on ROI, integration, and long-term value. How business owners can use AI to save time, improve customer experience, and focus on growth. Episode Highlights:  [00:00] - Sponsor: Factory Direct Filters ad [00:42] - Intro to James Christian in Part 02  [02:12] - How AI helps an overwhelmed business owner [03:17] - Membership agreements: lifeblood but time-consuming [05:00] - Podium's core services: reviews, communication, field management [08:00] - How does Podium help with social media? [10:05] - How to spot real AI tools vs. scams [12:28] - Scams ($150 ghosted example) and due diligence [15:04] - Meta shift: from software provider to technology partner   This Episode is Kindly Sponsored by: Cintas: https://www.cintas.com/hvacknowitall Cool Air Products: https://www.coolairproducts.net/ Factory Direct Filters: https://www.factorydirectfilters.com/ SupplyHouse: https://www.supplyhouse.com/tm Use promo code HKIA5 to get 5% off your first order at Supplyhouse!   Follow the Guest James Christian on:  LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-christian-977a28a/   LinkedIn - Podium: https://www.linkedin.com/company/podium/    Follow the Host on: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gary-mccreadie-38217a77/  LinkedIn - HVAC Know It All Inc.: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hvac-know-it-all-inc Website: https://www.hvacknowitall.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/HVAC-Know-It-All-2/61569643061429/   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hvacknowitall1/  Follow the Podcast on:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HVACKnowItAll   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6LCBJGw0EHG03rdWHxUMce  Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hvac-know-it-all-podcast/id1359253455

Scale Smarter, Grow FasterJoin Sifu Rafael for another insightful episode of Coaching Call featuring Sophie Zollmann, CEO of SophieZo Next Level Business Support and a recognized expert in digital marketing and business growth.Growing a business isn't just about working harder. It's about building the right systems, creating the right strategy, and surrounding yourself with the right support. In this episode, Sophie shares how entrepreneurs can stop wearing every hat, strengthen their marketing, and build businesses that are designed to scale.With years of experience helping health and wellness practitioners, coaches, consultants, and course creators grow to seven figures and beyond, Sophie has developed innovative strategies that increase revenue, save time, and create sustainable success. Whether you're just getting started or looking to reach your next milestone, her practical insights can help you move forward with greater confidence and clarity.Sifu Rafael is a master instructor, entrepreneur, professional speaker, founder of Speaking Prowess, and executive coach. With more than 50 years of martial arts experience, he helps individuals and organizations strengthen communication, leadership, and personal development. Through his coaching, speaking, and live broadcasts, he equips people with the mindset and skills needed to achieve lasting success.Sophie Zollmann is the CEO of SophieZo Next Level Business Support and a digital marketing strategist dedicated to helping health and wellness practitioners, coaches, consultants, and course creators scale their businesses. Through innovative marketing strategies and comprehensive business support, she has helped numerous entrepreneurs grow to seven figures while creating systems that increase revenue and free up valuable time. When she's not helping businesses thrive, Sophie enjoys relaxing on the beach, exploring the world of Harry Potter, and spending time with her grandson.Watch live, bring your questions, and discover practical strategies to market smarter, scale faster, and build a business that works for you.Watch on YouTube and subscribe:https://www.youtube.com/@sifurafaeltv?sub_confirmation=1Learn more at:https://sifurafael.com#coachingcall #speakingprowess #sifurafael #sophiezollmann #marketing #businessgrowth #entrepreneur #digitalmarketing #leadership

Jofin Joseph, Co-Founder and CEO of Needletail AI, joins Lester De Alwis to reveal why the biggest revenue leak in most dental practices is not a billing problem, it's an eligibility problem that starts before the patient walks in. With 500,000+ patient benefits verified and error rates under 3%, Jofin's platform is proving that AI can eliminate the 30 - 40 minute payer calls, free the front desk, and ensure practices collect the right amount at the point of care every time. Visit needletailai.com for free AI resources designed for every role in your office. Book a complimentary Practice Growth Audit with Ekwa, Most dental practices are losing patients online without knowing it. You walk away with a full online analysis report specific to your practice, your market, and your competition. Claim Your Complimentary Practice Growth Audit If you want to improve how your team presents treatment and communicates value to patients, book a complimentary Practice Breakthrough Session with Gary Takacs, one conversation, a personalized action plan. One conversation with Gary has helped practices recover thousands in unscheduled treatment. Book Your Complimentary Practice Breakthrough Session

Watch the show on television by downloading the e360tv channel app to your Roku, LG or AmazonFireTV. You can also see it on YouTube.Devin: What is your superpower?Deepti: The ability to rise after setbacks and turn challenges into opportunities.Billions of toothpaste tubes end up in landfills every year, creating an environmental burden that's hard to ignore. Recognizing this, Deepti Brambl, Founder of Kaylaan, developed an innovative alternative: toothpaste tablets. The eco-friendly product eliminates the need for plastic packaging while providing a healthier, more sustainable oral care solution.“Toothpaste tablets are not a new concept,” Deepti explained in today's episode, “but for me, it was important to come up with a solution that is not just plastic-friendly but also chemical-free. All of our products are natural, which ties back to how I was raised.”Kaylaan has also expanded into mouthwash tablets and patented bamboo electric toothbrushes, solidifying their commitment to green innovation. The toothbrushes, with recycled plastic handles to combat mold growth, are fully compostable striking the balance between sustainability and practicality.This eco-conscious ethos stems from Deepti's Nepalese heritage, where everything was reused. After moving to the U.S., she was struck by the plastic waste culture and wanted to create an alternative that redefined oral care. She started small, testing products on Etsy. Her toothpaste tablets stood out, quickly becoming a bestseller thanks to community feedback.The company's community-centered approach is evident in the evolution of their product line, including fluoride-based formulas, strawberry- and watermelon-flavored tablets for kids, and neem-based tablets. Customers' input continues to shape Kaylaan's innovations: “Whoever came to us with requests, we worked on it,” Deepti noted.In just a few years, Kaylaan has earned B Corp certification twice, reflecting its strong commitment to sustainability. Revenue from crowdfunding has been instrumental in scaling operations. Deepti highlighted how funds from a $45,000 raise helped move the company into a new facility, upgrade machines, and achieve compliance with FDA and GMP protocols.Currently, Kaylaan is raising capital through regulated investment crowdfunding on Honeycomb Credit. This presents an exciting opportunity for sustainability-minded investors to support Deepti's vision of redefining oral care.Deepti's journey exemplifies the power of mission-driven innovation. By tackling environmental challenges head-on, Kaylaan is demonstrating how purpose and profitability can coexist in harmony.tl;dr:Kaylaan develops eco-friendly toothpaste tablets to reduce waste and promote sustainable dental care.Deepti Brambl draws inspiration from her Nepalese heritage to drive innovation at Kaylaan.Crowdfunding on Honeycomb Credit has empowered Kaylaan to scale operations and achieve regulatory compliance.Customer feedback has shaped Kaylaan's diverse products, including fluoride-based and neem-flavored options.Deepti's resilience and passion for sustainability have propelled Kaylaan's mission to new heights.How to Develop Resilience As a SuperpowerDeepti's superpower is resilience—the ability to rise after setbacks and turn challenges into opportunities. She explained, “You fall as many times as possible, because that's where real creativity, real strength, and real learning happen.” Her perseverance fuels Kaylaan, as Deepti embraces obstacles as steppingstones for growth, strength, and creativity.Deepti vividly recounted the 10-hour ordeal of relocating a 5,000-pound tablet-press machine to a new manufacturing facility. After renting a forklift that couldn't manage the task, she worked with a team of local professionals to resolve the situation. Despite setbacks, her persistence resulted in more efficient production and significant quality improvements for Kaylaan's products.Tips to Develop Resilience:View challenges as opportunities for creativity and growth.Accept failure as part of learning and keep moving forward.Build strong community and business relationships for support during tough circumstances.Prioritize preparation upfront to avoid costly mistakes later.Embrace the idea that obstacles are a pathway to innovation and strength.By following Deepti's example and advice, you can make resilience a skill. With practice and effort, you could make it a superpower that enables you to do more good in the world.Remember, however, that research into success suggests that building on your own superpowers is more important than creating new ones or overcoming weaknesses. You do you!Guest ProfileDeepti Brambl (she/her):Founder, KaylaanAbout Kaylaan: We make oral care better for people and the planet. Our toothpaste tablets eliminate plastic tube waste, reduce water consumption, and deliver clinically effective results — proof that a daily habit as simple as brushing your teeth can be part of a more sustainable world.Website: kaylaan.comCompany Facebook Page: facebook.com/kaylaantoothpasteCompany Twitter Handle: @KaylaanTabsInstagram Handle: @kaylaantoothpasteOther URL: invest.honeycombcredit.com/campaigns/Kaylaan-2Biographical Information: Deepti Brambl, originally from the Himalayas, is the founder and lead engineer behind Kaylaan, a B Corp‑certified sustainable oral care company based in New York. Deepti has been featured in publications like Happi Magazine, Long Island Press, CanvasRebel, and on the “Founders, Unfiltered” podcast. On the Happi Podcast, she discussed Kaylaan's innovative approach to oral care and eco-packaging, positioning the brand at the intersection of sustainability and consumer convenience.LinkedIn Profile: linkedin.com/in/deeptibramblSupport Our SponsorsOur generous sponsors make our work possible, serving impact investors, social entrepreneurs, community builders and diverse founders. Today's advertisers include Fureelz, High Desert Gear, and Climatize. 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Devin Thorpe, CEO and Founder of The Super Crowd, Inc., will lead a session on “How to Make a Splash With Your Campaign Launch.” Drawing on his extensive experience helping entrepreneurs and impact-driven founders succeed in investment crowdfunding, Devin will share proven strategies for creating momentum and attracting attention when launching a crowdfunding campaign. In this session, he'll explore how founders can prepare for a successful launch, build excitement before going live, engage their networks effectively, and generate the early traction that often determines long-term campaign success. Attendees will learn practical tactics for storytelling, outreach, media engagement, and community building, along with common mistakes that can limit visibility and investor interest. 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Most brands treat their subscriber portal like a settings page. Turns out, it's actually their highest-risk revenue moment — 70% of subscribers who log in are there to cancel, skip, or bail. Piyush Jain, CEO of Loop Subscriptions, has the data from 1,900+ D2C brands to prove it, and the playbook to stop it.Inside the episode:How OSEA Malibu cut churn from 10% to 5% without offering a single discount — using a free travel kit timed to the exact order where most subscribers were dropping offThe "Mystery Reward" pop-up that intercepts high-intent cancellations in real time — and reduces churn by another 23% for brands using itWhy 20–25% of cancellations happen within days of your upcoming order email — and how Four Sigmatic engineered a 40% save rate on their cancellation flowHow Good Protein drives 25% of total subscription revenue from upsells — and why second-order subscribers are worth 2x more than first-order onesNon-traditional subscription plays for brands outside consumables: from air purifier filter programs to digital membership add-ons—Sponsored by OMG Commerce - go to https://www.omgcommerce.com/contact and request your FREE strategy session today!—Chapters: [00:00] Intro — Mystery Rewards & The Portal Churn Problem[00:22] Show Introduction & Guest Welcome — Piyush Jain of Loop Subscriptions[02:29] Why 70% of Portal Visitors Want to Cancel or Skip[04:09] Case Study: OSEA Malibu Cuts Churn in Half With Gift Rewards[06:59] Mystery Rewards — Gamifying the Portal for High-Risk Subscribers[10:55] Streaks & Loyalty Gamification — The Duolingo-Inspired Approach[14:22] Zero-Day Churn — When Customers Subscribe Just for the Discount[19:43] Cancellation Flows — How FourSigmatic Saves 40% of Cancellations[21:42] Increasing Product Consumption to Reduce Churn[25:03] Second-Order Subscribers — Why They're 2X More Valuable[29:13] Upselling as a Zero-CAC Revenue Channel — The Good Protein Story[34:20] Non-Traditional Subscriptions — Air Purifiers, Shoes & Digital Memberships[39:07] How to Increase Subscription Take Rate on the PDP[42:42] Wrap-Up & How to Connect With Loop Subscriptions—Connect With Brett: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thebrettcurry/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQmbMwBW8LYDfFAqNqlgTGw Website: https://www.omgcommerce.com/ Request a Free Strategy Session: https://www.omgcommerce.com/contactRelevant Links: Piyush's LinkedIn: /piyush-jn/Past guests on eCommerce Evolution include Ezra Firestone, Steve Chou, Drew Sanocki, Jacques Spitzer, Jeremy Horowitz, Ryan Moran, Sean Frank, Andrew Youderian, Ryan McKenzie, Joseph Wilkins, Cody Wittick, Miki Agrawal, Justin Brooke, Nish Samantray, Kurt Elster, John Parkes, Chris Mercer, Rabah Rahil, Bear Handlon, JC Hite, Frederick Vallaeys, Preston Rutherford, Anthony Mink, Bill D'Allessandro, Stephane Colleu, Jeff Oxford, Bryan Porter and more

I was traveling in Europe last week and found myself doing what I always end up doing on trips like this… quietly auditing hospitality systems everywhere I go. Not in a formal way. Just noticing what works, what breaks, and what quietly shapes the experience. And a lot of it translates directly into coworking. This episode is a little different — it's a solo reflection from the road — but I wanted to share a few observations that came up along the way. In this episode, I talk about: Why small hospitality gaps (like not actually offering a welcome drink that's sitting right there) change the entire first impression What "good on paper" partnerships look like vs. what actually gets experienced on the ground (gyms, tours, amenities) How easily premium spaces lose quality when no one is actively "seeing" the details anymore (dirty tables, unused areas, neglected touchpoints) The difference between teams that are executing tasks vs. teams that are anticipating guest experience A tour experience that felt completely transactional — and what was missing to turn it into real connection wA hotel that got the details right in a way you only notice when you slow down enough to pay attention The overarching theme was simple: anticipation is what separates good hospitality from forgettable execution. And in coworking spaces, it shows up in the exact same way. If you're running a space, this is worth a quiet audit of your own systems this week. Everything Coworking Featured Resources: Masterclass: 3 Behind-the-Scenes Secrets to Opening a Coworking Space Coworking Startup School Community Manager University Follow Us on YouTube

Chris Kiefer and Cody Hopkins of PaintOS powered by Boolean break down two separate ladders that determine how much value you're actually getting from AI: how you use it, and how clean your data is. They walk through real tools they've built for painting businesses, explain why understanding the true cost of AI matters more than most owners realize, and point listeners to a free scorecard to find out exactly where they stand on both. Whether you're just getting started or already deep into building with AI, there's a clear next step waiting for you.To complete the Scorecard, visit paintos.app/ai

This is the conversation about the part most founders don't say out loud: the moment you hit the revenue number and feel nothing. Natalie sits down with Jenna Wright — a Pilates studio owner who built a 7-figure business from $1,000 and an air mattress. From the outside, she'd made it. From the inside, she was running at 9% profit, paying herself $80K a year, and calling it — in her own words — a pretty prison. So she did what most founders won't: she dismantled it on purpose. They go inside the math (she was running $1.2M at 9% profit, paying herself $80K/year), the team mutiny that finally broke the model, and the deliberate revenue cut from $1.2M to $650K that tripled her margin to 30%. If you've ever hit the revenue numbers and felt nothing, this episode is the operating system for what comes next. Time Stamps: 07:40 "Tired at a soul level" — the burnout most founders hide 10:00 $1,000 and an air mattress: the rebuild from zero 14:05 $250K to $875K in one year (and the cost it hid) 19:10 The misery beneath success 25:15 The team mutiny that broke the business model 28:33 The math: cutting 4 studios to 2, profit triples 31:50 "Your business will expose every wound you have" 33:00 The 7-day retreat that reorganized everything  40:05 The lessons Jenna is rewriting today Resources + Links: Pre-Order The Freedom-Based Business Method. Follow Jenna: @iam_jennawright Learn more about Jenna's Teacher Training Follow Jenna Wright + Read Her Substack "The Shift" Where She Documents The Scale-Down Publicly Sign Up For Our Free Weekly Newsletter & Get Insights From Natalie Every Single Week On All Things Strategy, Motherhood, Business Growth + More.  Drop Us A Review On The Podcast + Send Us A Screenshot & We'll Send You Natalie's 7-Figure Operating System Completely FREE (value $1,997).

What does it take to build a successful advisory firm using a flat-fee model instead of charging based on assets under management? And how can advisors scale effectively while still delivering highly personalized retirement income planning and maintaining strong client relationships?  Bradley Clark is the founder of Clark Asset Management, a remote RIA overseeing $1.6 billion in assets under management for 340 client households. In this episode, Bradley shares how he has grown his firm by focusing on flat fees for clients nearing and in retirement, and why he believes achieving "minimum efficient scale" is especially important for firms using this model. Listen in to hear how Bradley tracks operational metrics to measure growth and efficiency, how he has thoughtfully increased fees over time while maintaining strong client retention, and how lessons from his earlier career experiences helped shape the way he runs and grows his advisory business today.  For show notes and more visit: https://www.kitces.com/495    

The $1.4M Pricing Gap Most Owners Never Find with Emily Bowie   Find Rocky Lalvani @ www.ProfitComesFirst.com  or email him at rocky@profitcomesfirst.com Make more, work less video: https://youtu.be/   You pull up the P&L at the end of the month. Profit looks fine. Revenue is up. And you still moved money around to cover payroll. You're not mismanaging your business. You're making decisions off an incomplete report, and nobody told you what it was missing. Emily Bowie spent years auditing companies inside Big Four accounting before she started helping business owners see past the P&L. What she finds most often isn't bad decisions. It's good decisions made without the right numbers. Pricing set without overhead accounted for. Subscriptions compounding unnoticed for years. Tax strategy that arrived in December, too late to do anything that actually mattered.   In This Episode: Why the P&L leaves out some of the most important cash movements in your business The $1.4M pricing gap one owner never knew was costing him, and how Emily found it How to run a quarterly expense audit and what it reliably turns up Why your bookkeeper, CPA, and CFO need to talk to each other, not through you The real cash cost of the "go buy something for the tax deduction" advice What Profit First actually protects you from beyond just saving money Why personal financial stability determines how clearly you can think about your business   Key Takeaways: Your P&L does not show loan principal payments or balance sheet movements. Cash flow visibility requires a different lens. Pricing without overhead math costs real money on every invoice. One client had $1.4M in recoverable margin sitting uncaptured in a single year. Quarterly expense audits surface subscriptions you've forgotten, monthly plans that cost more than annual options, and tools you stopped using that are still billing. If you are the only person relaying information between your bookkeeper, CPA, and CFO, things are getting lost in translation. They need to talk to each other directly. A year-end "buy something" tax move often costs three to four times the tax saved in cash drag over the following months.   About Emily Bowie: Emily Bowie is a Cash Flow Strategist with 15+ years of experience, including her time as an audit manager in Big Four accounting. She's known for bringing calm, clarity, and structure to financial conversations that often feel stressful or avoided. Outside of Thorne Advisors, Emily leads her church's financial ministry, is a mom to three young kids, and enjoys a good DIY project almost as much as a well-organized set of financials.   Links: Website: https://www.thorneadvisors.com/   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thorneadvisors/   Freebie: 5 Cash Leaks & 5 Missed Tax Deductions: https://www.thorneadvisors.com/cashleaks     Profit Blueprint Calculator I Profit Comes First: https://lp.profitcomesfirst.com/profitblueprintcalc-page   Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@profitanswerman Sign up to be notified when the next cohort of the Profit First Experience Course is available! Free Copy of the Profit Blueprint Book: https://lp.profitcomesfirst.com/landing-page-page  Monthly Newsletter signup: https://lp.profitcomesfirst.com/newsletter-signup Relay Bank (affiliate link): https://relayfi.com/?referralcode=profitcomesfirst Profit Answer Man Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/profitanswerman/ My podcast about living a richer more meaningful life: http://richersoul.com/ Music provided by Junan from Junan Podcast Any financial advice is for educational purposes only and you should consult with an expert for your specific needs.     

Send us Fan MailShow notes A physician built a solid, growing independent practice over six years, then got bored with the pace and chased three new ideas at once. None launched. The original practice still lost an estimated $180,000 in revenue degradation over twelve months, not from a bad decision, but from the boring work quietly going undone. This episode is the framework for staying in the room with it. The compounding cost of distraction.  The revenue cycle does not tolerate divided attention. When leadership focus drifts, performance does not collapse, it leaks. A $350K-a-month practice that drifts for six months can lose $84,000 in net collections that never gets recovered. The shiny idea did not cost the money. The distraction did. The patience advantage.  A boring denial-rate fix that recovers $8,000 to $12,000 a month compounds every month forward. A new service line that might add $5,000 a month creates complexity with no compounding. Patient money picks the boring fix every time. The boredom threshold.  James Clear calls boredom the greatest threat to success. When the practice is working, the work stops feeling like progress and starts feeling like maintenance. The reframe: the boring work is not maintenance, it is compounding. The Five Shiny Objects That Cost Practices the Most The Shiny Object   Adding a second location before ops are solid Switching EMR mid-growth Launching a new service line Hiring aggressively before systems exist Chasing a new payer vertical What It Feels Like Growth and scale Modernizing and streamlining Diversification and new revenue Team building and capacity Revenue diversification What It Actually Costs 2x overhead, fragmented leadership, billing gaps at both sites 6 to 12 months of workflow disruption, revenue dip during transition Core service attention drops, existing margin erodes Payroll grows faster than revenue, management overwhelm follows Credentialing lag, cash flow gap, billing team stretched thin Three actions this week Name the hard problem you have been avoiding, and write it down. Calculate what one boring fix is worth over twelve months (a 3% net collection lift on $300K a month is $108,000 a year). Schedule the boring meeting that keeps getting skipped: weekly, named owner, standing agenda. Resources 30-Day Revenue Recovery Plan (primary): eligibility.natrevmd.com/nrc/-30day-revenue-recovery-plan Book a call with Heather: calendly.com/heather-natrevmd Payment Posting Audit Checklist (supporting): eligibility.natrevmd.com/payment-posting-checklist Referenced: Atomic Habits by James Clear.

Today in the business of podcasting:Triton Digital's Mattia Verzella explains why publishers should stop comparing ad revenue by CPM alone, arguing that programmatic, direct, and backfill demand each play a different strategic role in a healthy audio marketplace.Amazon is launching a Creator Hub on Fire TV this summer, bringing videos and podcasts from over 120 creators, including MrBeast and Dude Perfect, into one discoverable place on connected TVs.Magellan AI's first Podcast Measurement Benchmark Report finds podcast ads drive clicks, leads, and sales, with video podcasts and host-read ads outperforming other formats on response and conversion.YouGov's U.S. Podcast Advertising Report 2026 shows podcast ads are the most-skipped yet least-annoying format, with 60% of listeners taking action after an ad despite low trust scores.Kirby Grines breaks down the new content model that is cheaper, faster, and less Hollywood, with video podcasts and interface control reshaping how streaming platforms compete.To find links to these, and every article covered in today's episode, click here. You can also subscribe to The Download's newsletter to receive the full issue straight to your email inbox every day.

In this LIVE episode, taped during the 2026 FTA Annual Meeting in Nashville, Tennessee. FTA Chief Operating Officer Ryan Minnick is joined by four guests - David Casey, the Secretary for the Wisconsin Department of Revenue, Ananias Williams, the CIO for the Georgia Department of Revenue, Greer Allison, the Director of ITS for the Tennessee Department of Revenue, and Patric Starr, the Enterprise Project Manager for the Nevada Department of Taxation. Our guests discuss the ideas they are most excited about right now, the impacts of AI on government agencies, and the innovation you can unlock when you align employees, mission, and emerging technologies.

Today in the business of podcasting:Triton Digital's Mattia Verzella explains why publishers should stop comparing ad revenue by CPM alone, arguing that programmatic, direct, and backfill demand each play a different strategic role in a healthy audio marketplace.Amazon is launching a Creator Hub on Fire TV this summer, bringing videos and podcasts from over 120 creators, including MrBeast and Dude Perfect, into one discoverable place on connected TVs.Magellan AI's first Podcast Measurement Benchmark Report finds podcast ads drive clicks, leads, and sales, with video podcasts and host-read ads outperforming other formats on response and conversion.YouGov's U.S. Podcast Advertising Report 2026 shows podcast ads are the most-skipped yet least-annoying format, with 60% of listeners taking action after an ad despite low trust scores.Kirby Grines breaks down the new content model that is cheaper, faster, and less Hollywood, with video podcasts and interface control reshaping how streaming platforms compete.To find links to these, and every article covered in today's episode, click here. You can also subscribe to The Download's newsletter to receive the full issue straight to your email inbox every day.

Revenue cycle doesn't just need more reporting; it needs smarter systems that can prevent problems before they happen.In this episode of Straight Outta Health IT, Jeff Hatfield, Co-Founder and CEO of Four Points Health, talks about how Agentic AI and intelligent automation are reshaping revenue cycle management for hospitals. He explains why denials, write-offs, payer complexity, and manual rework continue to drain financial resources and create unnecessary administrative burden. Drawing from both personal experience and years of working with hospital leaders, Jeff shares why healthcare needs to move beyond retrospective dashboards and toward real-time action.Jeff introduces the Agentic Claims Integrity System (ACIS), built to help hospitals shift from reactive denial management to proactive denial prevention. Rather than simply flagging problems after the fact, ACIS identifies issues upstream, intervenes before claims are submitted, and helps teams reduce avoidable denials and write-offs. He also explains how closed-loop systems can track payer behavior, validate whether fixes worked, and continuously improve performance over time.He also explores the human side of automation, emphasizing that AI should not replace healthcare teams but give them leverage. By reducing repetitive work, improving productivity, and speeding up reimbursement, intelligent automation can help staff focus on higher-value tasks while strengthening hospital financial performance. Hatfield also highlights the importance of making this technology accessible to rural and community hospitals, so AI does not widen existing gaps in healthcare.Tune in to hear how Agentic AI can help hospitals reduce denials, improve cash flow, ease staff burnout, and build a more sustainable future for healthcare operations!ResourcesConnect with Jeff Hatfield on LinkedIn here.Follow Four Points Health on LinkedIn here and visit the website here.

Patrick Moorhead and Daniel Newman return from a packed week of travel, covering HPE Discover 2026 and Pure Accelerate hosted by Everpure. They break down the government-forced shutdown of Anthropic's Mythos 5, the Apple-Intel foundry signal, the xAI-Cursor acquisition, and whether enterprise AI spending is actually contracting or simply concentrating. Episode 309 of The Six Five Pod covers the week's events, market moves, and the structural questions that follow. The handpicked topics for this week are: Anthropic Mythos 5 Forced Shutdown: The U.S. government issued a 90-minute compliance window and a worldwide kill switch on Anthropic's Mythos 5 and Claude Fable 5 models, forcing them offline across all geographies. Patrick and Daniel examine what this means beyond the immediate headlines: model access has entered the same geopolitical variable set as semiconductor export controls, and every enterprise CIO now has a new on-premises infrastructure argument on the table. The shutdown also surfaced an unexpected counterpoint from the cybersecurity community, which argued that Mythos 5, operating in a defensive capacity, was itself a protection layer against the use of adversarial models. Anthropic's decision to revoke access globally rather than implement citizenship-based authentication reflected both the 90-minute timeline and the practical impossibility of real-time identity verification at scale. (The Decode) HPE Discover 2026: The Agentic Infrastructure Story: Six Five Media spent multiple days at HPE Discover in Las Vegas, live-streaming coverage that drew more than 30,000 viewers across the event. Patrick and Daniel break down HPE's most complete agentic stack story to date, covering its networking-led compute approach, expanded NVIDIA and Broadcom silicon partnerships, autonomous networking through Marvis, and Juniper's integration into the AMD Helios interconnect as a path into hyperscale deals HPE previously lacked access to. (The Decode) Pure Accelerate 2026 and the Everpure Data Primacy Pitch: At Pure Accelerate, Everpure made its clearest case yet for a data intelligence layer designed to reduce token costs in enterprise AI workflows by operating across any storage vendor, any enterprise application, and without being hard-coded into the underlying array. Patrick and Daniel assess the value proposition and the proof burden separately: the concept is differentiated, particularly against Snowflake and Databricks, in that Everpure does not require its own storage hardware, but the company still needs to demonstrate ROI at scale and earn permission to compete in a market where data platform players have already established category positioning. (The Decode) Apple and Intel: The 18AP Signal and What It Sets Up for 14A: The announcement that Apple will manufacture chips with Intel sent Intel's stock up roughly 10%. The hosts parse what that deal likely looks like in practice: 18AP as a test drive for lower-risk logic-layer parts, with the more consequential milestone being a potential M7 SoC on Intel's 18AP process. The underlying driver is the TSMC capacity constraint, with Samsung logic deals picking up across the industry for the same reason. The real inflection point that Patrick notes is 14A: if Intel's backside power delivery process reaches risk production and scales to iPhone volume by 2028, the strategic weight of the Apple relationship will fully materialize. (The Decode) xAI Acquires Cursor for $60 Billion: Elon Musk's xAI acquired Cursor for $60 billion using equity inflated by SpaceX's IPO run-up, a move Patrick characterizes as buying market position in a category where xAI arrived late, having missed the window on thinking models and tool calling. Cursor brought $4 billion in ARR, 7 million monthly active users, and 50% Fortune 500 penetration into the deal. The open question remains whether xAI can convert that installed base into a durable enterprise AI stack or whether it remains primarily a GPU capacity provider selling at well above neo cloud market rates, with the Google-SpaceX deal drawing additional scrutiny as a related-party transaction preceding the IPO. (The Decode) The Flip: Is Enterprise AI Spending Contracting or Concentrating? Patrick takes the position that enterprise AI is entering a rationing phase, pointing to Accenture's bookings decline, Microsoft cutting developer access to cloud code, Uber blowing through cloud licenses, and the emergence of AI cost management as a venture category as converging proof points. Daniel argues the opposing case: dollar volume is growing even as project counts fall, hyperscaler CapEx guidance continues to accelerate across Microsoft, Google, Amazon, and Meta, and what reads as contraction is the market moving from subsidized pilots to production deployments tied to measurable P&L outcomes. Both agree the hard ROI era is arriving, and the real debate is whether that transition reads as discipline or deceleration on the way in. (The Flip) Fed Chair Kevin Warsh's First Meeting: New Fed Chair Kevin Warsh held rates steady in a unanimous decision but delivered remarks that the market viewed as hawkish, sending the S&P lower and two-year yields up 16 basis points before a partial recovery the following day. Patrick and Daniel note the structural signal beneath the reaction: Warsh is establishing the Fed's independence from political pressure while also signaling an intent to move away from survey-based data that arrives three to six months stale, in favor of more real-time economic inputs. Daniel draws a direct line to the kind of forward-looking data infrastructure that firms like Palantir, Databricks, and Snowflake are positioned to provide at the institutional level. (Bulls and Bears) Iran-Israel-U.S. Developments and Oil Below $80: A Memorandum of Understanding between Iran, Israel, and the U.S. briefly sent oil below $80 and signaled a potential opening of the Strait of Hormuz, though by the time of recording, reports were already emerging that the situation may be reversing. Patrick and Daniel keep it brief: the market has largely looked through the geopolitical noise, rallying through the period of conflict, and the oil price signal matters more to the macro environment than the diplomatic specifics. (Bulls and Bears) Accenture Earnings — The Services Layer Faces the Agentic Reckoning: Accenture beat on earnings but missed on revenue. The company reported a bookings decline of 2%, trimmed its 2026 revenue guide by 3-4%, and saw its worst single-day stock reaction in years. Patrick and Daniel use the result as a structural lens rather than a single-quarter data point: agentic AI and enterprise technology vendors are absorbing exactly the work that large professional services firms have historically owned, and the market is beginning to price that displacement ahead of the labor data catching up. Patrick flags this as the canary in the coal mine for the global services industry broadly. (Bulls and Bears) SpaceX IPO Volatility and Valuation Reality: The SpaceX IPO debuted at $135, surged above $210 on its first day of trading, and finished the week around $181. At its peak, the company briefly surpassed the market capitalizations of both Amazon and Microsoft before pulling back. Patrick and Daniel unpack the gap between the premium investors are assigning to Elon Musk and the company's underlying fundamentals. Despite generating roughly $50 billion in annual revenue, SpaceX remains unprofitable, and upcoming lock-up expirations could introduce meaningful volatility, particularly on the downside. Patrick points to long-term comparisons with Amazon and Tesla, while noting that many retail investors are still near break-even. The discussion explores how much of SpaceX's valuation is based on future potential versus current performance—and how much room remains for investor expectations to reset before fundamentals catch up. (Bulls and Bears) Watch the full video at sixfivemedia.com, and be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel so you never miss an episode. The Decode  US Government Forces Anthropic to Disable Claude Fable 5 + Mythos 5 Worldwide — First-Ever Federal Shutdown of a Commercial Frontier AI Model; 90-Minute Compliance; EU + UK Sovereign-AI Talks Accelerate https://www.anthropic.com/news/fable-mythos-access  HPE Discover 2026 — Neri Bets the Company on Networking as the AI Control Plane; Juniper Integration Operational; Vultr Standardizes on HPE + NVIDIA https://www.crn.com/news/networking/2026/hpe-ceo-antonio-neri-five-boldest-statements-from-hpe-discover-2026 Everpure - Pure//Accelerate 2026 — First Conference Under New Name; "Data Primacy" Vision; Data Stream Built on NVIDIA AI Data Platform; Data Intelligence GA https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/everpure-unveils-data-primacy-architecture-for-the-ai-era-302803097.html  Apple's Chip Supply Chain Realigns in One Week — Intel 18A-P Enters Risk Production June 16; White House Confirms Apple-Intel Foundry Deal June 18 (INTC +9% to Record $135); Cook Says iPhone/Mac/iPad Price Hikes "Unavoidable" on RAM Crunch https://www.investing.com/analysis/appleintel-chip-manufacturing-deal-reshapes-foundry-race-200682398 SpaceX Buys Cursor for $60B All-Stock Four Days After IPO — Largest Developer-Tooling Acquisition Ever; Cursor at $4B ARR / 50%+ Fortune 500; Musk's xAI Loses the Code War, Buys the Winner https://www.cnbc.com/technology/ The Flip Are enterprise AI budgets contracting — is the procurement boom ending and the rationing phase beginning? FOR: Yes — Accenture cut its guide and bookings declined today; Uber blew through AI budget in months; Meta killed its leaderboard. https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260618029271/en/Accenture-Reports-Third-Quarter-Fiscal-2026-Results AGAINST: No — AI infrastructure capex is accelerating; enterprise demand is supply-constrained, not budget-constrained. https://ca.investing.com/news/stock-market-news/stifel-raises-jabil-stock-price-target-to-460-on-ai-growth-93CH-4698089 Bulls & Bears MACRO — FOMC Chair Kevin Warsh's Inaugural Meeting: Unanimous Hold at 3.5–3.75%, Statement Stripped of Cutting Bias; Dot Plot Flips to a 2026 HIKE at 3.8% Median; Warsh Refuses Own Dot; Worst Fed Day for a New Chair Since 1994 https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/17/fed-meeting-today-live-updates.html  MACRO — Oil Cracks Below $80: Brent $78 (3-Month Low), WTI $75; US-Iran 14-Point MoU Signed at Versailles; Strait of Hormuz Reopening; IEA Projects 5.05 Mbpd Supply Glut in 2027 https://finance.yahoo.com/economy/policy/articles/oil-plunge-below-80-already-174253019.html Accenture (ACN) Q3 FY26 ACTUALS — EPS $3.80 Beats $3.70 (+9% YoY); Revenue $18.72B Slight Miss; Bookings DECLINE −2% to $19.3B; FY26 Guide Trimmed to 3–4% Local; Stock −13.3% Open; $9B Cybersecurity Acquisition Push https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260618029271/en/Accenture-Reports-Third-Quarter-Fiscal-2026-Results  SpaceX (SPCX) Post-IPO Trading Action — Melt-Up to $225.64 Tuesday Intraday Briefly Surpasses Amazon at $2.85T; Round-Trips to $192 by Wednesday Close on Fed Hawkish Pivot; Morningstar Fair Value $62 (~69% Implied Downside) https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/15/evercore-isi-says-landmark-spacex-ipo-could-reignite-bull-market-send-sp-500-to-9000.html  

What if the marketing funnel, the foundational model we've relied on for decades, is fundamentally flawed and actively misleading us about what our customers actually want?Agility requires not just reacting quickly, but reacting with intelligence, which is impossible when your customer data is telling you the wrong story.Today, we're going to talk about the shift from legacy metrics to a more intelligent, unified view of the customer. Specifically, we'll cover:- Why traditional funnel metrics can obscure true customer intent and what to focus on instead.- The architectural shift required to move from generic, disjointed interactions to a unified, personalized customer experience.- How context-aware AI is graduating from simple automation to becoming a core driver of intelligent customer engagement.To help me discuss this topic, I'd like to welcome Vanessa Thompson, VP of Revenue & Growth Marketing at Twilio.About Vanessa ThomsponVanessa Thompson is Vice President of Revenue & Growth Marketing at Twilio, leading a global team that drives top-of-funnel growth. Her expertise spans all facets of go-to-market including demand generation, growth, lifecycle, analytics, product marketing and product strategy. Vanessa leads high-impact initiatives that drive acquisition and fuel business expansion - helping Twilio execute its vision to make every digital interaction between consumers and businesses amazing. Vanessa Thomspon on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vanessathomps/---------- Resources ----------Twilo: https://www.twilio.comThe Agile Brand podcast is brought to you by TEKsystems. Learn more here: https://aglbrnd.co/r/2868abd8085a9703We're proud to be a media partner for #MAICON26 - Oct. 13-15! Learn how AI can power your marketing and business and help you grow smarter. Use code AGILE150 to save! https://aglbrnd.co/r/7fe458ced0f04658Reach your customers with Reddit. Spend $500 in ad spend, get $500 back in ad credit! Learn more: https://advertalize.com/r/491818c79fb1873fThe most influential minds in software, AI, and engineering leadership will be at WeAreDevelopers World Congress North America, September 23-25 in San Jose. Learn more: https://aglbrnd.co/r/60a7299222a7bcf1Enjoyed the show? Tell us more at and give us a rating so others can find the show at: https://aglbrnd.co/r/faaed112fc9887f3Connect with Greg on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregkihlstromDon't miss a thing: get the latest episodes, sign up for our newsletter and more: https://aglbrnd.co/r/35ded3ccfb6716baCheck out The Agile Brand Guide website with articles, insights, and Martechipedia, the wiki for marketing technology: https://www.agilebrandguide.comThe Agile Brand is produced by Missing Link—a Latina-owned strategy-driven, creatively fueled production co-op. From ideation to creation, they craft human connections through intelligent, engaging and informative content. https://www.missinglink.company Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

At HITEC, I talked with Michael Grove of HotStats, which is now part of Duetto, about why hotel performance has to move beyond rooms revenue. Michael came with actual numbers on profitability, but the conversation went quickly into how owners and operators should read the business. Demand and rate only tell part of the story. Profit depends on where revenue comes from, what it costs to capture it, and which parts of the operation deserve more attention. We got into U.S. profitability, global travel shifts, food and beverage pressure, wellness, golf, ancillary revenue, and why Michael likes the phrase "performance engineering." I like that phrase because it gets closer to how owners and operators actually need to think. Revenue is one piece. Profitability tells a much fuller story. Want the weekly roundup of news, videos, and what you might've missed from #NoVacancyNews? Text HOTEL to 66866.

In episode 369 of The Real Jason Duncan Podcast, most high earners are sprinting toward a number that will never set them free — and the worst part is, everything around them says they're winning. Edward Collins, president and CEO of Up Level by Design, learned this truth the hard way. The year he finally hit seven figures in revenue, his accountant handed him a $352,000 tax bill — and in that single moment, across a mahogany desk buried in paper, his entire worldview shifted. He wasn't a millionaire. He'd made a million. There's a brutal difference. And if no one has ever explained that difference to you, this episode is going to cost you nothing and save you everything. In this episode, Jason and Edward break down: Why more income is a vanity metric — and what actually builds real wealth The exact moment Edward realized gross means nothing without net How the tax code is a recipe book, not a system designed to rob you The difference between assets and liabilities (and why most people have it backwards) Why your "stuff" isn't success — it's a liability parade you're funding The financial freedom formula in 10 words that changes how you see money forever How to stop the biggest wealth leaks: taxation, lifestyle drift, and capital misallocation Why being in the right room with the right people is the real shortcut to wealth What it costs you — over a decade and across generations — to stay inside this lie The one thing every entrepreneur should do first before investing a single dollar If you've ever gotten to the end of a great income year and wondered where the money went — this conversation is your answer.

Tired of paying for “more clicks” and getting zero real cases? In this episode, you'll hear how strategic market research, real social proof, and case-study-driven content can turn a law firm website into a revenue engine instead of a digital brochure.   In this episode, Steve Fretzin and Cooper Saunders discuss: The real goal of digital marketing for law firms (revenue, not clicks) Market research and choosing markets you can dominate Building targeted content around real client cases and questions Personalization, video, and human connection on law firm websites Social proof, reviews, and the “Dream 100” referral strategy   Key Takeaways: Marketing success for law firms starts with showing up where people are already searching for the exact services you provide, instead of broadcasting to everyone and hoping for the best.  Smart lawyers look for markets they can dominate, choosing niches and geographies with solid demand but manageable competition rather than jumping into oversaturated metro battles by default. Case-based content that walks through “this client, this problem, this solution, this outcome” is far more powerful than generic articles that could apply to anyone and no one at the same time. Prospects convert at a higher rate when they can see and hear the attorney: simple, honest video on an About page often beats polished but faceless branding. Social proof, including reviews, testimonials, and concrete case studies, is no longer optional; it's the proof skeptical clients need before deciding you're the right firm to trust.   "I think the market research goes into identifying a pond you can dominate, rather than being a minnow in an ocean or fighting an 800-pound gorilla." —  Cooper Saunders   Check out my new show, Be That Lawyer Coaches Corner, and get the strategies I use with my clients to win more business and love your career again.   Join the Be That Lawyer Community and connect with ambitious lawyers who are serious about growing their book of business, strengthening their brand, and becoming confident, consistent rainmakers.   Ready to go from good to GOAT in your legal marketing game? Don't miss PIMCON—where the brightest minds in professional services gather to share what really works. Lock in your spot now: https://www.pimcon.org/   Thank you to our Sponsor! LEX Reception: https://www.lexreception.com/partners/bethatlawyer Rankings.io: https://rankings.io/ Lawyer.com: https://www.lawyer.com/   Ready to grow your law practice without selling or chasing? Book your free 30-minute strategy session now—let's make this your breakout year: https://fretzin.com/   About Cooper Saunders: Cooper Saunders is the owner and founder of WiseGuys Digital Marketing, a Kansas City, Missouri-based agency specializing in SEO and Google Ads. Recognized as a business growth expert, he has authored three national bestselling books—including Quit Competing Start Dominating and Marketing Secrets of the Ultra Wealthy—and hosts The Growth Secrets Podcast. Under his leadership, WiseGuys Digital Marketing operates without year-long contracts and was named a Kansas City Chamber of Commerce Small Business Superstar for three consecutive years from 2021 through 2023.   Connect with Cooper Saunders:   Website: https://wiseguysdm.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coopersaunders/   Connect with Steve Fretzin: LinkedIn: Steve Fretzin Twitter: @stevefretzin Instagram: @fretzinsteve Facebook: Fretzin, Inc. Website: Fretzin.com Email: Steve@Fretzin.com Book: Legal Business Development Isn't Rocket Science and more! YouTube: Steve Fretzin Call Steve directly at 847-602-6911   Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it. 

Health systems are under pressure from workforce shortages, rising denials, aging A/R, charge capture leakage, and revenue integrity gaps that are often hiding across both acute and ambulatory operations. In this RCMinutes episode, we preview the themes behind the Infinx Healthcare Revenue Cycle Thought Leadership Executive Forum in Chicago and explore why leaders need a more collaborative, enterprise-wide approach to finding and protecting revenue.

In this week's Monday Market Data Report, Mark Lumpkin breaks down the short-term rental market in West Palm Beach, Florida, combining bedroom-count revenue data with amenity-stack analysis to show investors exactly where the biggest opportunities exist.West Palm continues to see strong tourism growth, with more than 10 million annual visitors and growing demand fueled by major corporate relocations from cities like New York, Philadelphia, and Washington D.C.In this episode, Mark covers:• Revenue potential by bedroom count• Why 4, 5, and 6-bedroom homes dramatically outperform smaller properties• The amenity combinations driving $200,000+ annual revenue• What amenities are becoming mandatory in the market• How investors can still stand out from the competitionKey takeaways:4-bedroom properties average over $100K annually6-bedroom properties average more than $200K annuallyTop performers can exceed $300K+ per yearPool + Hot Tub + Waterfront is the highest-performing amenity combinationOnly 4% of properties have pickleball courtsLess than 1% have movie theatersIf you're investing in South Florida, this episode provides a roadmap for building a high-performing STR that stands out in a growing market.Subscribe for new Market Data Reports every Monday and expert guest interviews every Friday.

Can you run a hyper-profitable tax and advisory firm while heavily restricting your personal work hours? Most accounting firm owners and managing partners assume that scaling past six figures requires sacrificing their personal life to the grind.   In this episode of Growing Your Firm, host David Cristello sits down with Yuri Kapilovich, Managing Partner of Kapilovich and Associates—known across social media as "The Fun CPA." After spending over a decade handling high-net-worth clients at giant tax firms, Yuri stepped out on his own to build an ultra-lean, highly optimized practice.   Yuri pulls back the curtain on how he structure-built his firm to generate nearly $290k in gross revenue while working only 15 to 25 hours a week! If you're a bookkeeping firm owner, a CPA starting a firm, or an operations manager, this step-by-step masterclass reveals how pricing alignment directly builds lifestyle freedom.   In this episode, we explore: The "Fun CPA" Blueprint: How leaning into raw, honest, and unconventional branding on LinkedIn unlocked massive organic growth. The $2,000 Minimum Baseline: Why establishing rigid price floors protects your team's capacity and eliminates low-margin, high-volume compliance traps. The Three-Tier Revenue Split: Breaking down Yuri's $290k engine—from seasonal tax preparation to core quarterly advisory and monthly recurring client accounting services (CAS). The Ultimate Solo Leverage Strategy: Managing 80 high-value business clients by hyper-utilizing part-time specialized contractor support. Social Media vs. Firm Reality: An honest discussion on managing the mental toll of online comparison and how to strategically filter out vanity metrics.   Key Metrics and Firm Benchmarks Mentioned: Average Relationship Value: $3,500 to $3,600 per client. The "3x" Capacity Rule: Ensuring your fractional team or software tools produce three times their compensation footprint to maintain an elite profit margin.   Featured Guest: Yuri Kapilovich  

315: Monday Minute: The Profit Gap: High Revenue, Low Clarity Welcome to the Monday Minute with Michele—your quick hit of strategy, insight, and actionable ideas to help you move your business forward one small win at a time. Today, we're talking about the profit gap. The gap is the difference between what is happening (high revenue) and our understanding of how the money is being managed (low clarity). Topics Covered: Revenue alone can mask operational issues Owner's can be the most underpaid people in the company Clarity comes from understanding the drivers of profitability Contact Michele: Email: Team@ScarletThreadConsulting.com Facebook: Scarlet Thread Consulting Instagram: @ScarletThreadATL Website: ScarletThreadConsulting.com LinkedIn: Michele Williams References and Resources: Work with Me The Designers' Inner Circle - Become a Member Today    CFO2Go Strategy2Go Metrique Solutions

The moment someone signs up for your emails is the highest attention moment you will ever have with that subscriber. They just said yes. They're interested. They're engaged. And most brands are using that window to send two, maybe three emails - and then calling it done. That's a problem. Because the subscribers who buy from email one were already close to purchasing anyway. The discount and the timing just pushed them over the edge. The rest of your welcome series exists for everyone who wasn't ready yet - the people who need more trust, more context, more touchpoints - and that group is typically the majority. But length is just one piece of it. The deeper issue is what's actually inside those emails. A welcome flow that feels like it could have come from any brand in any industry isn't going to convert. Static product blocks that haven't been updated since the flow was built aren't giving new subscribers an accurate picture of who you are. And treating someone who already purchased the exact same way as someone who's never bought a thing is leaving revenue on the table every single day. You already paid to get these subscribers - through paid ads, organic content, collaborations, or years of showing up. The welcome flow is where that investment either pays off or gets wasted. In this episode, I walk through the specific places welcome flows leak revenue, what to do about each one, and why getting this right isn't starting from scratch - it's making sure the work you've already done actually converts. ✨ In this episode, you'll learn: Why the welcome window is your highest attention moment - and how most brands squander it Why 4 emails is the minimum for a welcome flow and 5-7 is optimal What every email in the sequence needs to do - and why more discount reminders isn't the answer The most common welcome flow problem: emails that feel like they could come from any brand How personalization from your pop-up can meaningfully change how the welcome series performs Why dynamic content is one of the easiest wins in any welcome flow - and why most brands overlook it What happens when a welcome flow hasn't been touched since it was built and the brand has completely evolved The revenue leak that comes from treating first-time purchasers and non-purchasers exactly the same How to think about whether buyers should exit the flow or stay in with adjusted content The welcome flow is where your subscriber acquisition investment either pays off or gets wasted. Getting it right is worth the effort. Work with Joy Joya: https://joyjoya.com

Bad Bunny is closing out the week as the most dominant touring artist on the planet, and Latin music's biggest headline is that he has now officially crossed the one‑billion‑dollar mark in career tour revenue. Billboard Boxscore and Pollstar report that he is not only the first Latin artist to hit that milestone, he's also the fastest artist in history, in any language or genre, to reach a billion dollars on the road, doing it in under a decade of major touring. According to Billboard and outlets like Hypebeast, the current Debí Tirar Más Fotos World Tour is the engine behind this record. The all‑stadium run has already brought in around three hundred sixty million dollars across just over forty shows, with about 2.4 million tickets sold, and that total doesn't even include any U.S. dates because this tour is intentionally skipping the United States. Pollstar notes that this puts him in a tiny club of fewer than twenty‑five artists ever to gross a billion dollars from concerts, standing alongside legacy rock giants and global pop superstars. On social media, the celebration has been loud. Billboard's own Instagram page has been posting graphics crowning him the first Latin artist past the billion line, with fans in Spanish and English flooding the comments calling him “el jefe del tour” and “el nuevo rey global.” Fan pages on X and Instagram are sharing clips from recent Debí Tirar Más Fotos shows, pointing out how he's been switching up setlists from city to city, performing deeper cuts alongside massive streaming hits like Tití Me Preguntó, Dákiti, and tracks from Un Verano Sin Ti that still dominate Spotify's global album charts years after release, according to chart‑tracking sites like Kworb and ChartMasters. There is also a parallel conversation happening online about what this touring dominance means for Puerto Rico. A recent viral reel shared by fan accounts references local coverage that a Bad Bunny residency or extended live run on the island can bring hundreds of millions in economic impact and hundreds of thousands of visitors, with fans reminding each other not to be “the kind of tourists he sings about,” echoing his long‑standing criticism of exploitation and gentrification in his lyrics and interviews. In music‑industry circles, outlets like Blast The Radio and The Washington Times are framing this as the moment Latin music fully completes its shift from “crossover” to core of the global mainstream, pointing back to the way Un Verano Sin Ti was the first all‑Spanish‑language album to become the year's most‑streamed set worldwide. Commentators are now saying that if that album conquered streaming, Debí Tirar Más Fotos is the project that is conquering stadiums, with early‑year previews from sites like Dork noting that the album was built for big‑room performance. Bad Bunny himself has been keeping the mystique alive in recent interviews and clip reels, repeating a line that's gotten a lot of circulation on TikTok and Instagram this week: “Nadie sabe mañana” – “nobody knows tomorrow” – when asked whether he will randomly drop more new music during the tour. That quote, pulled from a widely shared short‑form interview segment, has fans speculating about surprise singles or an EP tied to the tour, even though nothing official has been announced. Meanwhile, fan discourse on X is split between pure celebration of the billion‑dollar stat and criticism that ticket prices and resale markets are making it harder than ever to see him live. Some listeners are pointing out that this is part of a wider touring bubble, while others say the numbers prove that, at least for now, demand for Bad Bunny is nowhere near slowing down. So for listeners keeping track, the current Bad Bunny story is simple and massive: a historic one‑billion‑dollar touring milestone, a globe‑spanning stadium tour skipping the U.S. yet still dominating headlines, endless social media clips from Debí Tirar Más Fotos shows, and a cloud of speculation that at any moment he could flip the script again with surprise new music. Thank you for tuning in, and come back next week for more. This has been a Quiet Please production, and for more from me check out QuietPlease dot A I. Some great Deals https://amzn.to/49SJ3Qs For more check out http://www.quietplease.ai

We have an exciting new episode for you this week and this is one you are going to want to pull out a notepad and pen for!  Candace is sharing the full training she delivered at Launch Your Box's Subscription Summit and turns it into an actionable playbook specifically for pet businesses. Whether you sell products, services, or both, there is already a subscription opportunity inside your business right now. She covers:

Welcome to Friday Coaching Clinic Episodes. These are LIVE coaching session snippets where you have the opportunity to learn as both client and coach. I encourage you to think about how you might coach through this topic as a coach or how this situation may support you as a client. A reminder about these episodes: This snippet is just one way of coaching through this topic. Each coach has their own unique voice, personality and confidence to best support their clients and I invite you to find yours. This week: How to Silence Self-Doubt and Take Action Toward Your Revenue Goal For More Info Go To: https://amanda-walker.com/best-damn-coach/

Book a free strategy call with CertainPath to see how we can help you hit your goals and beyond: https://bit.ly/4b0wLaZ Or call us at: (214) 453-1591  He started plumbing at 19. Last year he sold $800,000 in residential plumbing — and installed every job himself. This is his exact playbook. Payton Sword is a plumbing technician at Steve Huff Plumbing, Heating & Air in Kingsport, Tennessee — and a 4x Crown Champion at CertainPath, the program's top sales tier. Last year he sold roughly $800,000 in residential plumbing. No sales/install split, no handing the job off: every technician at Steve Huff sells the work and does the work. Payton was hired at 19 — at the same shop his dad worked for back in 1996. The company put him through 15 months of ride-alongs, trainings, and schools before he ever got his own truck. Today the shop's 12 plumbing technicians train four days every month: full service-call roleplays with homeowner personalities, DISC profiles, and a "switch method" that swaps techs mid-roleplay to keep everyone sharp. In this episode, Payton walks Bob Houchin through his entire service call, start to finish — from the drive-time research to the same-day install. In this conversation, you'll discover: • The $800K reveal — and why he installs every job he sells • The at-the-door credibility statement he delivers on every single call • Why he never asks permission to run the whole-house safety inspection — "it's a value creator" • Builder-grade vs. professional fixtures — and the restaurant question that sells Totos • The four-option presentation with everything on the top option • Present the top option, ask for the business — then go silent • "Is it only the money?" — his answer to "I should get another bid" • The authority close: "What were you expecting to spend today?" • Why the shop trains four days a month — and why it produces Crown Champions  Whether you run a plumbing company, manage a service team, or you're a tech chasing Crown Champion numbers — Payton's process is a masterclass in trust-first, education-driven selling. Watch on YouTube or listen on your favorite podcast platform. And don't forget to subscribe to The Successful Contractor for more interviews that move the needle. About the Show The Successful Contractor is a podcast for residential HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and roofing contractors. Hosted by Bob Houchin, each episode features real contractor growth stories, hard-won business insights, and practical takeaways for building a profitable home services company. Meet the Host Bob Houchin has spent 20+ years immersed in the home services industry — listening to, learning from, and serving the people who run it. As host of The Successful Contractor, he's interviewed hundreds of the brightest minds in the trades. Beyond the mic, Bob is a Senior Strategist at CertainPath, building the training, onboarding programs, keynotes, and playbooks used by 1,200+ residential service companies. His motto: smart contractors learn from their mistakes; wise contractors learn from the mistakes of others. About CertainPath CertainPath is a business coaching and training organization that has built successful home service businesses for more than 25 years. We serve 1,200+ member companies across HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and roofing with professional coaching, training for every role, software solutions, and a vendor partner network that delivers millions in member rebates every year. Doubling your sales with a 20% net profit and an inspiring company culture is ALL possible. With CertainPath, Success is Made Certain. Visit www.mycertainpath.com for more information.

There's a moment in every specialty service conversation where the patient either leans in or checks out. And in dry eye, that moment usually has very little to do with the machine. It has to do with whether the patient understands what the doctor sees, why it matters, and what happens if they do nothing. That's where this week's Power Hour with Dr. Todd Cohan, Owner of Midwest Dry Eye Center and Forsight Vision, LTD, gets especially practical. Todd has built a medically focused practice where dry eye, myopia management, aesthetics, retinal testing, and comprehensive care are not treated as side offerings. They are part of the practice philosophy. And that philosophy has helped his team consistently produce some of the strongest revenue-per-patient numbers we've discussed on the show, consistently producing numbers in the high $800s, $900s, and even over $1,100 per patient across multiple doctors. But the episode is not about chasing a number. It's about the behaviors that create the number. Because if a patient walks out without understanding the finding, the recommendation, or the reason behind the next step, the treatment conversation is already on shaky ground.

Cem Atik is the Co-Founder and CMO of Harucon Ventures, where he works with fast-growing eCommerce brands that are becoming harder to run as they scale. His focus is on helping companies navigate the stage where revenue increases but margins tighten, decisions slow down, and operational pressure starts to build.At Harucon Ventures, Cem helps rebuild the systems behind these businesses so growth becomes efficient, scalable, and controllable. His work centers on turning complex, high-growth environments into structured operations that are better positioned for long-term scale and eventual exit.In this episode we cover:00:00 - Intro01:39 - When Revenue Growth Becomes a Problem06:48 - Scaling Revenue vs Scaling Profit10:00 - Why Margins Shrink as Brands Grow13:40 - The Warning Signs of Inefficient Scaling15:57 - Turning Growth Into Profitability20:46 - How AI Is Reshaping Acquisitions and Operational Efficiency24:07 - Shifting From Chasing Revenue to Building a Scalable Business27:07 - Cem's Favorite Activity To Get Into a Flow State28:03 - Cem's Piece Of Advice For His Younger Self28:48 - Cem's Biggest Challenges at Harucon Ventures30:31 - Instrumental Resources For Cem's Success32:32 - What Does Success Mean for Cem Today33:34 - Get In Touch With CemGet In Touch With Cem:Cem's LinkedInHarucon Ventures WebsiteBooks:Pitch Anything by Oren KlaffTag Us & Follow:FacebookLinkedInInstagramMore About Akeel:TwitterLinkedInMore SaaS Podcast EpisodesSaaS ConsultantsHow To Value Your SaaS Company

In this episode of The Ross Simmonds Show, Ross sits down with Travis Tallent of DayNova to unpack how organizations can use AI tools like Claude, Claude Code, Claude Chat, and Claude Co-Work to save time, improve workflows, and amplify business growth. Travis shares practical AI agent examples for marketing, sales, operations, finance, and account management, while emphasizing a strategic approach: automate the right work, keep humans in the loop, and reinvest saved time into higher-value output. Key Takeaways and Insights: 1. Using Claude to Build Smarter AI Workflows - Travis explains why Claude is his most-used AI tool and how he uses it for deep research, competitive analysis, proposals, and decision support. - Claude Code helps build and deploy proposal workflows, while Claude Chat acts as a strategic sparring partner. - Claude Co-Work can support daily briefs, research, project prioritization, and competitive monitoring. - The key is building strong skills with brand context, tone, design rules, and clear instructions so outputs feel useful and aligned. 2. The DayNova Framework for AI Transformation - Travis introduces the DayNova framework: Narrow, Orchestrate, Validate, and Amplify. - “Narrow” means identifying which tasks are actually worth automating instead of wasting time on low-impact workflows. - “Orchestrate” focuses on shared knowledge bases, governance, brand assets, and culture skills so teams use AI consistently. - “Validate” keeps humans in the driver's seat, while “Amplify” reinvests productivity gains into growth, innovation, and domain expertise. 3. Helping Teams Adopt AI Without Fear - Travis explains why AI adoption is not just a software rollout; it is a change management challenge. - Leaders need to acknowledge uncertainty, build psychological safety, and help teams turn anxiety into agency. - AI should be positioned as a tool to change how work gets done, not as something that replaces people's identity or value. - Successful adoption requires trust, team-specific training, and clear communication about how saved time will be reinvested. 4. AI Agents for Every Business Function - Marketing teams can build conversational agents connected to performance data, rankings, sales trends, and campaign insights. - Operations teams can create internal knowledge bases for policies, brand guidelines, culture, travel rules, and process documentation. - Account management teams can automate meeting notes, project management updates, and client communication scoring - Finance teams can use AI for PO reconciliation, forecasting, payroll workflows, contractor payments, and month-end close support. 5. AI for Sales, Revenue, and Relationship Building - Sales teams can use AI to summarize RFPs, analyze prospects, prepare for calls, and build automated sales coaching systems. - AI-powered prospect research helps teams enter conversations with stronger context and more relevant talking points. - Travis and Ross discuss how AI can strengthen both business and personal relationships through better follow-up and context tracking. - The highest-value human work shifts toward innovation, strategy, relationship-building, and big ideas that previously lacked enough time. Resources & Tools:

Chad Leistikow returns from Yosemite, and Chad and Scott Dochterman rank every game on Iowa's 2026 football schedule from least to most intriguing. Plus, a deep dive into the proposed federal legislation that could reshape the future of college athletics.

Revenue is not enough. You need reserves. In this episode of The Level Up Podcast, Paul Alex breaks down why building a financial war chest is one of the smartest defensive moves any entrepreneur can make. Let's be real… If your company is living invoice to invoice… With no cash cushion… No emergency reserves… And no protection against a bad month… You are not stable. You are exposed. In this episode, you'll learn: Why cash reserves create real business security How operating without a cushion puts your company at risk Why ego spending destroys long-term stability How a strong war chest gives you the power to move aggressively when opportunity appears The truth is simple: Cash flow can look impressive. But reserves keep you alive. A business can make serious money and still be fragile if every dollar gets spent immediately. High-level operators do not drain the company just to upgrade their lifestyle. They stack capital. They protect the treasury. They build financial defense before they chase comfort. Because when the market turns… When competitors collapse… When opportunities appear… The business with cash gets to move. The business without cash gets trapped. Build the war chest. Protect the reserves. Stay disciplined. And keep leveling up. Your Network is your NETWORTH! Make sure to add me on all SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS: Instagram: https://jo.my/paulalex2024Facebook: https://jo.my/fbpaulalex2024YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGhDAD1JyGGzSQUPD9lc9HQLinkedIn: https://jo.my/inpaulalex2024 Looking for a secondary source of income or want to become an entrepreneur? Check out one of my companies below to see if we can help you: www.CashSwipe.com FREE Copy of my book “Blue to Digital Gold - The New American Dream”www.officialPaulAlex.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Decision fatigue is real. And it is stealing energy from your biggest moves. In this episode of The Level Up Podcast, Paul Alex breaks down why eliminating small daily choices can protect your focus, sharpen your execution, and help you operate at a higher level. Let's be real… If you wake up every morning debating what to wear… What to eat… When to work out… Or what task to attack first… You are wasting mental energy before the day even starts. In this episode, you'll learn: Why willpower is a limited daily resource How small decisions drain the energy needed for major business moves Why elite performance requires structure, routine, and automation How eliminating decision fatigue creates more clarity, focus, and execution The truth is simple: Your brain should not be wasted on meaningless decisions. It should be reserved for strategy. Leadership. Revenue. Problem solving. And the moves that actually grow the empire. High-level operators do not wing their day. They build systems. They automate the basics. They lock in the routine. They protect their cognitive bandwidth. Because when the small choices disappear… The big decisions get sharper. Stop negotiating with yourself every morning. Automate the basics. Protect your brain. Focus on the empire. And keep leveling up. Your Network is your NETWORTH! Make sure to add me on all SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS: Instagram: https://jo.my/paulalex2024Facebook: https://jo.my/fbpaulalex2024YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGhDAD1JyGGzSQUPD9lc9HQLinkedIn: https://jo.my/inpaulalex2024 Looking for a secondary source of income or want to become an entrepreneur? Check out one of my companies below to see if we can help you: www.CashSwipe.com FREE Copy of my book “Blue to Digital Gold - The New American Dream”www.officialPaulAlex.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you've ever woken up wanting to create a new client or generate more revenue and found yourself spinning on what you should actually be doing, this episode is for you. I'm going solo and I'm going deep on what I consider to be the number one business strategy for coaches, teachers, experts, and anyone with a human-centered business: personal outreach. It is the fastest path to a client, the foundation of a relationship-driven business, and the strategy that gets the most overlooked and underused by so many business owners - and in this one I'm telling you why.Showing up in our businesses and for our people takes a lot - it takes time, energy, effort and a whole lot of mindset work to boot. And for most people, the mindset is exactly where it all breaks down. In this episode, I'm going deep on the psychology of both sides: what it takes to be the one doing the outreach, and what it means to be on the receiving end. I'm sharing the good, the bad, and the ugly — including real stories of how I use this strategy in my own business and how to build up the resilience and “thick skin” it takes to keep showing up - even when it's vulnerable, frustrating and downright disappointing.Here's what you'll hear in this episode:Why personal outreach is the #1 strategy for creating clients — and why so many coaches, experts, and entrepreneurs are overlooking, underusing, or avoiding it altogetherWho your real warm and hot leads are — and why going to them first is always the right move when you want to create clients nowWhat it actually takes mentally and emotionally to implement this strategy with consistency — and why the mindset piece is where most people get stuckWhy being afraid of coming across as salesy or pushy is keeping you from doing the one thing that would actually workThe good, the bad, and the ugly of personal outreach — including what to do when it doesn't go the way you hopedWhat to make of the full range of responses you're going to get — and why all of it, including the silence, is useful information for your businessWhy being on the receiving end of outreach matters just as much as being the one who sends it — and what that reveals about where you are in your businessIf you keep thinking you need more leads, more visibility, or a better marketing strategy — and you still don't have the clients you want — this episode is going to reframe everything.And if you want more strategy, mindset and clients join me for Summer Business School July 1, 8 + 15!I'm hosting a FREE 3-part workshop series so you can keep your biz momentum going while also enjoying your summer!REGISTER HERE!

During HITEC in San Antonio yesterdayn, I talked with Robert Matsuoka of Duetto about Duetto Labs and how AI could change the daily work of hotel revenue teams. Revenue managers already spend too much time pulling data from different systems, building reports, checking forecasts, and trying to figure out what needs attention first. Robert's view is that AI should cut through that noise so smart people spend more time making decisions and less time fighting spreadsheets. We also talked about forecasting, pricing, profit data, and how Duetto is thinking about the next phase of revenue management technology. Want the weekly roundup of news, videos, and what you might've missed from #NoVacancyNews? Text HOTEL to 66866.

Send us Fan MailIsh Mawla ran a BCG case in front of a live audience. Real candidate, real pressure.The case: a solar company in an emerging market watching its revenue fall while the broader market keeps growing. Aditya has to figure out why – and what to do about it.Then Ish breaks down the whole thing – what Aditya did well and where he left points on the table.Here's what stood out:Why your framework can work against you – and the one thing most candidates build in that they shouldn'tHow to read an exhibit under time pressure without glossing over the math that's sitting right in front of youWhat it takes to brainstorm boldly when the ask is doubling revenue, not incremental growthCoaching:Want this kind of feedback on your own cases? Start with a free 15-minute call with Katie – she'll tell you where you stand and whether Black Belt is the right fitBlack Belt is how you get a dedicated advisor, a personalized prep plan, and coaching from experts like Ish who know what MBB is looking forResources:New to MC? Create a free account and get access to our Case Foundations course, market research, and job board – no credit card required.Free Consulting Prep Just Got a Whole Lot BetterCreate a free MC account for access to step-by-step learning pathways, a brand new case prep course, and more. Download the MC app to prep anywhere.Connect With Management ConsultedCreate a free MC account or download the MC app (Apple, Android) to start your prep todaySchedule a free 15min consultation with the MC TeamWatch the video version of the podcast on YouTubeFollow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTokJoin an upcoming live event – case interviews demos, expert panels, and more

Is your boutique fitness business growing in revenue but still feeling chaotic, stressful, and exhausting behind the scenes? In this episode of the Female emPOWERed Podcast, Christa Gurka breaks down the real reason so many Pilates studios, PT clinics, yoga studios, and wellness businesses get stuck between $500K and $1M in revenue.Christa shares the biggest operational mistakes that keep owners trapped in overworked operator mode, including poor delegation, low schedule utilization, lack of systems, unclear leadership structure, and unprofitable service offerings. She also explains how to identify whether you truly have a revenue problem, profit problem, or capacity problem — and what to do next.If your business is making more money than ever but still feels overwhelming, this episode will help you build a more profitable, scalable, and sustainable business without burning out.In This Episode, Christa Covers: Why more revenue doesn't automatically create more freedom  The “Seven Figure Fallacy” most business owners believe  The 5 biggest reasons boutique wellness businesses plateau  How to identify revenue vs. profit vs. capacity problems  The key metrics every studio owner should track weekly  Why poor schedule utilization quietly kills profitability  What to delegate, automate, and stop doing immediately  How leadership and middle management change everything  The hidden cost of staying the bottleneck in your business  Why systems and SOPs are essential for scaling sustainably Free Download + Resources

Intake teams at personal injury law firms usually treat property damage calls like a distraction. Small payouts. Extra paperwork. Low priority. So intake teams rush past them trying to get to the bodily injury case. That mindset costs firms money, reviews, and signed cases. In this episode, Jeff Zigman explains how firms can turn fast property damage settlements into a new revenue stream while creating Google reviews that improve map pack rankings and drive more injury cases through the door.  If you're an elite firm owner looking to dominate your market, you need a marketing partner that operates at your level. At Rankings.io, excellence is the standard. We are 100% focused on getting you the results you need to grow. Head over to Rankings.io today. On this episode, you'll learn: Why firms accidentally hand bodily injury cases to competitors at intake. How diminished value claims create “found money” clients didn't know existed. Why one-to-six-week settlements can fuel a nonstop stream of 5-star reviews. How an AI-powered workflow can help law firms increase property damage revenue without overwhelming staff. Visit trueclaims.io using our link and get a 15% payout structure!  If you like what you hear, hit Subscribe. We do this every week. Buy tickets for PIMCON 2026: https://hubs.li/Q04bf9vT0 Subscribe to our newsletter:  newsletter.rankings.io Get Social! Personal Injury Mastermind (PIM) powered by Rankings.io is on Instagram | YouTube | TikTok

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Dr. Tiffany BusseyTitle: Director, Morehouse Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center (MIEC)Dr. Tiffany Bussey discusses how the Morehouse Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center works to scale Black- and Brown-owned businesses, close the racial wealth gap, and intentionally connect entrepreneurs and workers to capital, contracts, and emerging industries, particularly in sustainability. Purpose of the Interview The interview serves to: Educate listeners about the systemic barriers facing Black entrepreneurs beyond access to capital. Highlight practical solutions—programs, partnerships, and ecosystems—that create real economic outcomes. Shift mindsets around entrepreneurship, risk, and opportunity, especially in underserved communities. Expose listeners to emerging, high-growth industries (e.g., sustainability, EVs, renewable energy) instead of oversaturated traditional businesses. Promote community-based economic ecosystems, particularly the collaboration between Morehouse, Goodwill, and corporate partners. Key Themes & Takeaways 1. Entrepreneurship as a Tool for Closing the Wealth Gap Dr. Bussey positions entrepreneurship and business ownership as one of the most effective ways to generate long-term wealth in Black communities. The Center has supported 400+ scalable, mid-sized businesses, resulting in: 850+ jobs created $34M+ in new capital accessed $82M+ in new revenue generated Key insight: The problem isn’t a lack of capable Black businesses—it’s visibility, access, and opportunity. 2. “Access to Opportunity” Matters as Much as Capital While access to capital dominates the conversation, Dr. Bussey emphasizes access to contracts and decision-makers. MIEC programs are designed with opportunity partners (large corporations, general contractors, primes) so participants gain: Exposure to real contracts Understanding of supply chains Direct relationships with decision-makers Takeaway: Capital without revenue and customers won’t sustain a business. 3. The Three C’s of Business Growth Dr. Bussey outlines MIEC’s core framework: Capital – Funding and financial resources Connections – Two-way, relationship-based networks Contracts – Revenue-generating opportunities She stresses that connections only matter if relationships are mutual—it’s not enough to “know someone” unless they also understand your value. 4. Breaking Stereotypes About Black-Owned Businesses Dr. Bussey addresses harmful narratives around skill, readiness, and qualifications. She highlights intentional strategies to: Prepare businesses before opportunities arise Align training and recruitment with future industries Counter biases through performance, scale, and visibility Key idea: Preparation plus access dismantles bias. 5. Sustainability = One of the Largest Economic Opportunities Dr. Bussey reframes sustainability as an economic opportunity, not just an environmental issue: Electric Vehicles: ~$163B industry Green Construction: ~$324B industry Renewable Energy: ~$952B industry Sustainable Agriculture: ~$20B industry She urges listeners to stop defaulting to oversaturated businesses (e.g., nightclubs) and instead pursue industries that are expanding rapidly and globally. 6. Workforce Development + Business Development Must Align Goodwill provides free job training, certifications, and even stipends for individuals. Morehouse trains businesses that can hire those workers, creating a full economic loop. This ecosystem addresses two major barriers simultaneously: Human capital Business readiness Takeaway: Economic equity requires aligned systems, not isolated programs. 7. Entrepreneurship Is Rewarding—but Not Romantic Dr. Bussey demystifies entrepreneurship: It’s high-risk, exhausting, and statistically likely to fail early. Failure is part of the process, but historical and financial realities make risk harder for Black entrepreneurs. Ownership remains critical despite these challenges. Key message: Entrepreneurship is powerful, but it must be supported intentionally. Notable Quotes “Entrepreneurship and small businesses are one of the pathways to closing the racial income inequality gap.” “We don’t just provide technical assistance for technical assistance’s sake—this is about creating real opportunity.” “Capital dominates the conversation, but contracts are equally important.” “People don’t buy products or services. They buy solutions.” “We have to stop thinking only about what we feel we have access to.” “Sustainability is not one industry—it’s multiple trillion-dollar opportunities.” “Entrepreneurship is the most rewarding and the most fatiguing thing you’ll ever do.” Overall Impact The interview functions as both a masterclass and a call to action: For entrepreneurs: Think bigger, pursue scalable industries, and prepare for opportunity. For communities: Build ecosystems, not silos. For institutions and corporations: Inclusion requires intentional design. Dr. Tiffany Bussey presents a practical, data-backed roadmap for inclusive economic development—centered on ownership, access, and readiness. #STRAW #SHMS #BESTSteve Harvey Morning Show Online: http://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join Our Live Free Masterclass on How to Add $14,800 a Month Signing Just 2 Clients Per Week with The LTV Retention Method We wanted to take a look back in time and show you 3 years later that what we are talking about with LTV and backend offers is more relevant than ever. We recently looked at all of our data during August and were surprised to learn two things: we had our highest revenue month ever and we have our lowest front end sales into our 90 day program. How can this be? In today's episode, I'll break everything down from roles to offer structure to backend offers. If you're wanting to grow or want to learn more about how a big business grows and operates, definitely don't miss this one!   Time Stamps:   (0:44) What We'll Cover Today (2:14) Context on Me (Jordan) (3:18) Our Highest Revenue Month (6:27) Our Offer Structure (8:14) Keys to Your Backend Offer (12:10) Sales Team (15:35) Growing Business Means Team Turnover (16:29) Long Term Goal ----------------

Veronique de Rugy argues that the U.S. already has the most progressive tax system among OECD countries, with the wealthy paying a disproportionate share of revenue. She critiques Thomas Piketty's proposal for a global wealth tax and mandated "degrowth," characterizing it as an effort to limit national growth under the guise of climate and social justice. (13)1904 PERSIA