Podcasts about Revenue

Revenue cycle management (RCM) sounds like the least sexy phrase in healthcare — a back-office spreadsheet problem. It isn't. Andrew Tsang, an independent healthcare analyst and writer of the Substack Health Is Other People, with 15+ years across providers, payers, consulting, and policy, joins Stacey Richter to unpack how RCM has grown into a $200-plus-billion industry that eats roughly a third of every healthcare dollar spent — not on care, but on the fight over who pays for it. Together they trace RCM's front end, middle, and back end, and the "hot potato" that lands on whoever has the least leverage to fight back. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN ✅ How revenue cycle management (RCM) grew into a $200-plus-billion industry — Andrew Tsang puts RCM-related market cap at roughly $217 billion, and estimates roughly a third of every healthcare dollar goes to the fight over payment, not to care ✅ The three phases of RCM (front-end eligibility and prior authorization, middle clinical coding, and back-end claims adjudication and appeals) and why the "hot potato" of financial responsibility lands on whoever has the least administrative leverage — patients, independent practices, or self-funded employers ✅ Why a routine screening colonoscopy can flip to a diagnostic procedure — and an unexpected bill — the moment a polyp is found, even though the ACA mandates the screening itself be free ✅ How the prior authorization burden (physicians average roughly 39 prior auths a week) forces independent practices to compete on administrative capacity rather than clinical outcomes, accelerating consolidation into larger health systems ✅ Why self-funded employers face their own version of the hot potato through stop-loss "lasering," where a stop-loss carrier can exclude a specific high-cost employee from coverage after a catastrophic claim ✅ Why direct contracting — agreeing on price upfront — is Andrew Tsang's proposed way to opt out of the RCM hot potato game entirely WHY THIS MATTERS Revenue cycle management isn't a niche back-office function — it's a $200-plus-billion economy built on claim-by-claim fights over who pays. As Stacey Richter puts it, this isn't a story about villains; it's a story about an industry built around claim-by-claim fistfights. Whoever has the least administrative leverage in any given moment — patient, independent practice, or self-funded employer — is the one who winds up eating the cost. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Andrew Tsang's Revenue Cycle Market Landscape interactive chart and his Substack. EP497 with Zack Kanter: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Other Apps EP363 with David Scheinker, PhD: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Other Apps LinkedIn Post by Sheri Mancini, MD, FACS EP494 with Sarah Emond: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Other Apps === LINKS ===

Annie Yatch, founder of Reinvention XO, a leadership advisory firm that helps founders, CEOs, and high-performing executives remove the invisible internal bottlenecks that cap their growth.Through private advisory, executive intensives, and high-level consulting, Annie helps leaders regulate under pressure, increase capacity without over-functioning, and scale sustainably so success works in both business and life.Now, Annie's background as a former counterterrorism analyst gives her a rare ability to spot invisible threats before they cause visible damage, a skill she now applies to subconscious patterns, nervous system dysregulation, and identity misalignments that quietly impact revenue and authority.And while guiding high-level operators to raise their revenue ceiling by stabilizing internally, she is also doing the same work herself, choosing sustainability over speed as her own visibility and demand continue to grow.Here's where to find more:https://reinventionxo.com________________________________________________Welcome to The Unforget Yourself Show where we use the power of woo and the proof of science to help you identify your blind spots, and get over your own bullshit so that you can do the fucking thing you ACTUALLY want to do!We're Mark and Katie, the founders of Unforget Yourself and the creators of the Unforget Yourself System and on this podcast, we're here to share REAL conversations about what goes on inside the heart and minds of those brave and crazy enough to start their own business. From the accidental entrepreneur to the laser-focused CEO, we find out how they got to where they are today, not by hearing the go-to story of their success, but talking about how we all have our own BS to deal with and it's through facing ourselves that we find a way to do the fucking thing.Along the way, we hope to show you that YOU are the most important asset in your business (and your life - duh!). Being a business owner is tough! With vulnerability and humor, we get to the real story behind their success and show you that you're not alone._____________________Find all our links to all the things like the socials, how to work with us and how to apply to be on the podcast here:https://linktr.ee/unforgetyourself

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How Seven-Figure Founders Generate Revenue Without New Leads There's money sitting inside the business you've already built, and you've stopped seeing it because you're busy chasing the next thing. So I asked a room of seven-figure founders at a recent Milly Club event one question: if you couldn't get a single new lead for the next 90 days, could you still generate revenue? Hands flew up before I finished asking. One founder realized that trimming her churn by two percentage points was worth an extra $10,000 a month, all from members already paying her. Another ran the math on her funnel and found $100,000 a year sitting in a conversion rate she'd never mapped, with no new traffic. I'm walking you through five places to look in your own business this week, starting with the buyers who already trust you and pulled out a credit card once. By the end you'll know which numbers to pull up before you spend another dollar getting found. RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Find the one thing dragging down your conversions, and the exact fix to turn this month around, in about 45 minutes. The Offer Conversion Scorecard is $27. Click here to grab it. Revenue highs are exciting. The unexplainable dips that follow? Not so much. If you're a multi-six-figure female founder running a coaching, course, or membership business, you're clearly doing something right. The catch is you can't pinpoint what, so your best months feel like luck instead of something you can repeat on purpose. My Free Live Training shows you what's behind your numbers and how to bank on them. Click here to save your spot. The Milly ClubMORE FROM ME Follow me on Instagram @amyporterfield SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW If you loved this episode, please take a moment to subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts! Your support helps us reach more entrepreneurs who need these insights.

Your business can be busy and still be stuck. Revenue may be coming in. The team may be working hard. The founder may be carrying the whole thing on their back. But if margins are getting tighter, communication is breaking down, decisions are bottlenecked, and nobody really owns revenue… that business is not scaling. It's surviving. In this episode of Built to Scale, Matt sits down with Autumn McFarland, a fractional COO who helps founder-led and growth-stage companies get unstuck, rebuild operational clarity, and create the foundation they need to grow without chaos running the show. Autumn breaks down the four triggers she looks for when a business is stuck: founder burnout, siloed departments, product and customer misalignment, and unclear revenue ownership. She also explains why many founders misdiagnose revenue problems as sales problems, when the real issue is often deeper inside the business. Matt and Autumn dig into what happens when a company outgrows the systems that got it started, why asking for help is not weakness, and how a fractional COO can come in without ego, identify the real problems, and help a business breathe again. In this episode, Matt and Autumn talk about: Founder burnout and why it shows up before the business breaks How siloed departments quietly kill momentum Why customer feedback matters more than internal assumptions Who should actually own revenue inside the company The difference between a sales problem and an operations problem Why slow leaks in the business can become expensive fast What a fractional COO actually does How the right operator can help founders get out of the weeds Why asking for help is a superpower How operational structure can make a business more scalable and transferable If your company is growing but still feels messy, reactive, or too dependent on the founder, this episode is worth your time. About Autumn McFarland Autumn McFarland is a fractional COO who works with founder-led and growth-stage companies to improve operations, strengthen teams, identify bottlenecks, and build the foundation needed for sustainable growth. She helps business owners get clear on what is actually holding the company back, align the team around real priorities, and create systems that support the next stage of growth. Connect with Autumn: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AutumnRoseMcFarland Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/autumnmcfarland/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/autumnmcfarland/ Substack: https://substack.com/@autumnrosemcfarland Need capital before growth turns into another bottleneck? If your business is growing but still feels stuck, the answer is not always "throw more money at it." The right capital strategy should support the right growth plan. Matt and the Credit Banc team help business owners explore financing options for working capital, acquisitions, equipment, expansion, and growth opportunities before they are stuck scrambling at the last minute. Learn more here: https://tinyurl.com/3dh9vy86 About Built to Scale Built to Scale is a podcast segment from The Liquid Lunch Project, hosted by Matt, built for entrepreneurs, founders, and business owners who want to grow smarter, tighten operations, improve profitability, and build companies that can scale without chaos running the show.  

More customers do not always mean a healthier business. If your margins are weak and your systems are already breaking, growth can push the entire company toward collapse. In this episode of The Level Up Podcast, Paul Alex breaks down why chasing revenue without understanding fulfillment costs can destroy your profits, overwhelm your team, and damage your reputation. Top-line revenue looks impressive. But it means nothing if every new client creates more stress, more expenses, and less profit. True scale requires strong margins, reliable systems, and the discipline to grow only as fast as your operations can handle. In this episode, you'll learn: • Why top-line revenue can become a dangerous vanity metric• How rapid client growth can overwhelm your team and weaken service quality• Why removing unprofitable clients may be smarter than acquiring new ones• How controlled, margin-focused growth creates a stronger company The truth is simple: Revenue feeds the ego. Profit feeds the family. Audit your margins. Protect your fulfillment process. Serve the right clients at the highest level. Scale with discipline—not desperation. True growth is not about becoming bigger as quickly as possible. It is about becoming more profitable, stable, and sustainable. 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

A rep says "follow up on that" on a call, then buries it under five more calls and a late-night inbox. Three days later the deal's gone cold, but the CRM still says it's live. The manager forecasts off that.  The CRO forecasts off the manager. The board asks the CEO if anyone actually has a grip on the number. The whole thing was built on a promise nobody kept.  Adam Liska worked on the early Gemini models at Google DeepMind before leaving to close that gap. His company, airspeed, just raised a $20M Series A on a bet that "revenue execution" is the next real category, not another tool that logs calls and calls it intelligence.  Sam Jacobs traces the full arc with him: DeepMind to founder-led sales to the unglamorous work of turning a founder's instincts into a system a team can actually run.  What we get into:  Why "follow up on that" breaks the forecast chain from rep to CRO to board What "revenue execution" means, and why it isn't revenue intelligence with a new label  Whether you own the interface or hand it to a chat model and live as middleware  The Nashville lunch that became airspeed's first six-figure deal  The real sequence from founder-led to scalable: capture the data first, then build the playbooks  Owning your data instead of renting Salesforce's architecture  The modern Turing test, AI-native orgs, and where the back office is headed Chapters:   00:00 Intro 00:44 From DeepMind to airspeed, and the $20M Series A  01:30 "Follow up on that" — the execution gap that breaks forecasts  04:00 What category is this? Revenue execution, defined  05:40 Headless vs. owning the interface  08:00 The origin story: leaving DeepMind in 2022  11:39 Founder-led sales and the Nashville lunch that closed a six-figure deal  13:18 The hard part: turning founder-led into a repeatable system  14:14 Why they recorded everything from day one  16:35 Owning your data, and where the source of truth lives  19:03 The playbook: data first, then hierarchical playbooks  20:52 Influences: the modern Turing test and AI-native orgs  23:37 Where to find airspeed  Try airspeed: goairspeed.com

It's hard to believe we're already halfway through 2026. One thing I've learned over the years is that time is going to keep moving whether we're paying attention or not. That's why I've made it a habit to set annual goals, revisit them regularly, and share my progress publicly. At the end of 2025, I shared my personal and business goals for 2026. Now that we've reached the halfway point of the year, it's time for a check-in. In this episode, I'm giving you a behind-the-scenes look at what's working, what's not, what goals are on track, and where I need to refocus for the second half of the year. We'll talk about everything from health goals and reducing stress to business growth, podcast downloads, content creation, and the realities of running a business in today's economy. My hope is that this episode encourages you to pause and do your own mid-year review. Because sometimes the most powerful thing you can do is stop, reflect, and make intentional adjustments before the year gets away from you.   In this episode, we discuss: Progress toward my personal health and wellness goals What I've learned about slowing down, reducing stress, and prioritizing recovery My progress toward maxing out my Roth IRA in 2026 Why my honeymoon and wedding plans have shifted Efforts to reduce screen time and be more intentional with technology What the first half of 2026 has taught me about managing a full life The current state of City Girl Savings and our business goals Revenue, profitability, and navigating economic uncertainty Podcast growth, content creation, and audience building Why consistency matters even when results take longer than expected The mindset I'm carrying into the second half of the year   This episode is especially helpful if you: Set goals at the beginning of the year and haven't revisited them Feel behind on your personal or financial goals Want motivation to reset and refocus for the second half of the year Are working toward health, money, or business goals Need a reminder that progress isn't always linear Want a realistic look at what goal pursuit actually looks like   Why this matters: Too many people treat goals like a January activity. They set ambitious intentions, get excited for a few weeks, and then never revisit them until December. But real progress happens when you're willing to check in honestly along the way. A mid-year review isn't about judging yourself for what hasn't happened yet. It's about recognizing what's working, acknowledging what needs adjustment, and deciding how you want to move forward. Some goals will be ahead of schedule. Some will be behind. Some may need to change entirely. That's not failure. That's life. The goal isn't perfection. The goal is staying engaged with the life you're trying to build. Often, the willingness to reassess and adjust is what ultimately creates the results you're looking for.   Timestamps: [02:21] Raya breaks down her progress on her first personal goal of 2026 – improving her health for long-term functioning. This goal was harder to measure, but indicators of growth exist. [06:03] Raya's honeymoon and courthouse wedding timeframe has been pushed out. This goal likely will not be achieved in 2026.  [10:57] After 5 months of no breaks in daily workouts, Raya learned she needs to prioritize recovery (which means more frequent traveling)! [14:36] A business goal is to increase newsletter growth by 20%. Currently, this goal is trending about 4%. Raya shares things that can help improve this before the year ends.   Resources Mentioned: Episode #209: My Personal and Business Goals for 2026 Request a free money call with Raya City Girl Savings Personal Finance Portfolio Financial Focus Coaching Program   If you've been feeling behind on your goals, consider this your reminder that there's still plenty of year left. You don't need to wait until January to reset. You don't need a perfect first half of the year to have a strong second half. The truth is, most meaningful progress doesn't happen in a straight line. Some goals move faster than expected. Others take longer. Some priorities shift completely because life shifts. One of the biggest lessons I've learned over the years is that goals aren't just about achieving an outcome. They're about who you become in the process. They're about building consistency, learning from setbacks, making adjustments, and continuing to move forward even when things don't go exactly according to plan. So if you've fallen behind in an area of your life, give yourself permission to be honest about where you are without judging yourself for it. Then decide what the next best step looks like from here. Maybe that means recommitting to a goal. Maybe it means adjusting the goal. Maybe it means celebrating progress you've overlooked because you're too focused on what hasn't happened yet. Whatever your situation, don't let the first half of the year determine the second half. Take time to reflect. Acknowledge how far you've come. Make the adjustments you need to make. Then keep building. Remember: You are not behind…you are building. Consistency compounds. The steady work you're doing now is shaping your next level.  

As the Colorado State Shooting Association's executive director, Huey Logison, warns, the state's new gun control law, Senate Bill 25-3003, is set to take effect on August 1st, bringing with it a host of confusing and restrictive regulations. The law, which bans the purchase of certain semi-automatic firearms, has been plagued by issues in its rollout, with the Department of Revenue still struggling to define what constitutes a "parts kit." Meanwhile, sheriffs across the state are expressing frustration with the lack of information provided by the Department of Revenue regarding approved background check vendors.This episode delves into the complexities of the new law and its potential impact on gun owners in Colorado. Huey Logison shares his expertise on the matter, discussing the challenges of navigating the Permit to Purchase regime and the long process of obtaining permission to purchase restricted firearms. He also highlights the importance of ongoing court cases that aim to challenge the constitutionality of the law.The conversation also touches on the rise of socialism in Colorado and the potential implications for Second Amendment rights. The speaker discusses the platform of Melok Kiros, the Democrat Socialist Party's nominee for CD-1, and her stance on gun control. Huey Logison explains how her proposed policies would further restrict gun ownership and confiscate firearms from law-abiding citizens without due process.Tune in to this episode to hear the full conversation and learn more about the challenges facing gun owners in Colorado. Huey Logison shares his insights on the complexities of the new law and the importance of standing up for Second Amendment rights. Don't miss this informative and thought-provoking discussion.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this solo episode, Stacey argues that business plateaus are usually not caused by poor strategy but by an "identity ceiling"—subconscious beliefs about what level of success a person deserves or is capable of achieving.Key takeaways:-The market will pay what you hold.-Strategy is never going to break through an identity ceiling.-The plateau is not a strategy problem. It's an identity problem.Tweetable Quotes:"The plateau is the gap between your identity that built the current level and the identity required to run the next one." -Stacey O'Byrne"The market will pay what you hold. The programming decides what you can hold, and until the programming updates, the pricing ceiling holds with it." -Stacey O'Byrne"The current level identity protects current level resources. The next level identity invests in next level outcomes. Same decision, completely different frame, which creates completely different results." -Stacey O'ByrneResources:Instagram: @pivotpointadvantageSchedule a 15 minute call with Stacey: http://pivotpointadvantage.com/talktostaceyIf you're ready to take yourself and your business to the next level and are interested in a coaching program that will get you there check out: http://pivotpointadvantage.com/iwantsuccessJoin an interactive environment to help you build the success you've always wanted with other like-minded, success-driven entrepreneurs, business owners, and sales professionals: https://facebook.com/groups/sellwithoutselling

From the outside, Jennie Bretschneider's law firm looked like a success. Revenue was climbing, new clients kept coming, and her reputation in the community continued to grow. Behind the scenes, it was a different story. Working 80-hour weeks with no systems, no team, and no clear path forward, Jennie found herself trapped by the very practice she had worked so hard to build. In this episode, she joins Steve Riley to share how she broke free by learning to build a team, document her systems, and lead her law firm instead of carrying it alone. The core lesson: success isn't measured by how much you can handle yourself. The attorneys who build lasting, profitable firms are the ones who increase their capacity, empower their teams, and create a practice that supports both their business and their life. Ready for your own Gut Check?If you heard Jennie's story and thought, "That sounds a little too familiar," I want to invite you to take a simple next step. Schedule a free Law Practice Gut Check call with one of our team members. We'll walk you through the same core areas we talked about in the session Jennie attended three years ago: your time, your money, your team, your systems, and whether you own the practice or the practice owns you. You do not have to figure it out alone. Sometimes the first step is just getting honest about where you are. ___________ In this episode, you will hear: Why successful attorneys often become victims of the "success trap" and how to recognize it before burnout takes over. How building the right team creates capacity, allowing you to grow your law firm without carrying every responsibility yourself. The systems every growing law firm needs to stop relying on the owner's memory and make delegation possible. Why thinking like an athlete instead of a workaholic changes how you approach coaching, leadership, and long-term growth. How investing in your health and personal life can make you a stronger law firm owner—not a less productive one. ___________ Subscribe & Review Never miss an episode. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube. ⭐Like what you hear? A quick review helps more people find the show.⭐ If there's a topic you would like us to cover on an upcoming episode, please email us at steve.riley@atticusadvantage.com. ___________ Supporting Resources: Jennie Bretschneider https://www.daviswillsandtrusts.com/jennie-brets Davis Wills & Trusts PC daviswillsandtrusts.com  Schedule Your Free Law Practice Gut Check Law Firm Coaching https://atticusadvantage.com/coaching The Path to a Great Practice & Great Life https://atticusadvantage.com/workshops/the-path-to-a-great-practice-great-life/ Team Leader Certification Program https://atticusadvantage.com/law-firm-team-leader-certification Intake Mastery workshop  https://atticusadvantage.com/workshops/intake-mastery-workshop/ My Great Life Focus https://mygreatlifefocus.com ___________ Curious about growing your own practice without burning out? Contact Atticus to see whether our law firm coaching can help you strengthen attorney success, refine your law firm business strategy, and build a practice that actually supports your life. This podcast for lawyers is part of our broader legal podcast library, offering practical insights on how to grow a law firm through stronger law firm leadership, law firm pricing and management, smarter marketing, intentional hiring, efficient operations, healthy law firm culture, and sustainable profitability, all while addressing law firm burnout and the realities of modern practice. You can also sign up for our newsletter to get practical insights on how to grow a law firm: from law firm leadership and management to marketing, hiring, operations, culture, and profitability, so you can build a Great Practice and a Great Life.

In this episode, we kick things off by examining a massive milestone for North American cross-border commerce as ⁠Mexico remained the United States' largest overall trading partner in May⁠, recording $87.23 billion in two-way trade. Trade between the U.S. and Mexico surged 17.06% year-over-year, fueled by $33.05 billion in U.S. exports and $54.18 billion in imports, with the port of entry in Laredo, Texas, remaining the nation's busiest international trade gateway. Next, we shift over to the air cargo sector where United Airlines is riding a massive wave of disruption-driven pricing power straight to the bank. The carrier's ⁠cargo revenue surged 22.6% to $527 million in the second quarter⁠ as it benefited from a sharp rise in air cargo rates related to disruptions from the Iran war and the strongest volumes since the Covid-fueled boom in 2020. Higher yields were the main contributor, with global shipping space on aircraft falling more than 12% in the Middle East due to ongoing war risks. Finally, we explore a major bet on American shipbuilding coming to the Texas coast as autonomous maritime technology company ⁠Saronic selected the Port of Brownsville for Port Alpha, a planned $3 billion-plus next-generation shipyard⁠ that will dramatically expand U.S. shipbuilding capacity while creating up to 10,000 jobs in South Texas. The software-defined facility will focus on building autonomous maritime vessels for commercial and defense applications, initially occupying 835 acres with room to expand to nearly 4,400 acres. ⁠Follow the FreightWaves Today Podcast⁠ ⁠Other FreightWaves Shows⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Growth doesn't usually stall because you run out of opportunities—it stalls because you stop questioning what's possible.   In this episode, Lisa sits down with innovation expert Diana Kander to explore why successful business owners often stop growing, how curiosity fuels innovation, and why experimentation—not perfection—is the key to long-term success.  If you've ever felt like you've hit a ceiling or wondered what's next for your studio, this conversation will challenge the way you think about growth.  What You Will Learn:  Why success often creates complacency  The difference between customer focus and efficiency  How curiosity fuels innovation and business growth  Why experimentation beats repeating old strategies  How to escape the "expert trap"  Why your calendar reflects your business priorities  The three questions every CEO should ask weekly  How to identify your ideal customer  Why personal growth drives business growth  How to create momentum instead of simply staying busy  Diana Kander is a bestselling author, entrepreneur, keynote speaker, and growth mindset coach who helps leaders create cultures of innovation through curiosity, experimentation, and strategic thinking. She is the author of Get Curious & Grow, The Curiosity Muscle, Go Big or Go Home, and All In Startup.  Explore our partners: Sign up for Studio Sync - dsoa.com/syncmembership Join our growing community of people just like you inside our free Facebook group. Click here to join!  Follow The Dance Studio Owners Association:  Instagram: @dancestudioownersassociation | TikTok: @dsoaofficial | Facebook: @dancestudioownersassociation  

Text the show! Did America ever agree to becoming one of the most surveilled societies in history?Today there are more than 76,000 automated license plate readers operating across the United States, collecting roughly 20 billion vehicle scans every month.Most of them arrived without public hearings, ballot measures, or meaningful public debate.In this Sequel Sunday investigation, Chad Law follows the paper trail behind America's rapidly expanding surveillance infrastructure—not to argue whether the technology works, but to ask a much more important constitutional question:When did government stop asking?From Dayton's now-famous trash bag solution to Cleveland, Denver, El Paso, and beyond, this episode examines how surveillance systems spread, why transparency often arrives only after installation, and why consent—not efficiency—is the real foundation of American government.Rather than choosing sides in the privacy debate, this episode asks whether citizens still possess the ability to see what government is doing—and to stop it when necessary.Because if you can't see it...and you can't stop it...did you ever really consent?

Allen covers Energy Capital Partners buying TPI’s blade factories, GE Vernova’s $1.7 billion rescue of LM Wind Power, offshore wind cutting oil burn during a heat wave, Scotland’s Caledonia approval, and 19 states suing the Pentagon over stalled wind reviews. Sign up now for Uptime Tech News, our weekly newsletter on all things wind technology. This episode is sponsored by Weather Guard Lightning Tech. Learn more about Weather Guard’s StrikeTape Wind Turbine LPS retrofit. Follow the show on YouTube, Linkedin and visit Weather Guard on the web. And subscribe to Rosemary’s “Engineering with Rosie” YouTube channel here. Have a question we can answer on the show? Email us! Good Monday everyone. A few months ago, we told you about a Houston bankruptcy court carving up TPI Composites. Well, that story just got a whole lot bigger. On July sixth, TPI walked out of Chapter Eleven. Zero debt. New owners. A private equity firm called Energy Capital Partners picked up TPI’s blade factories in Iowa and Juarez, Mexico for about twenty million dollars. Twenty million, against more than a billion dollars in liabilities. ECP did not stumble into wind blades. They bought Calpine back in twenty eighteen, inherited seventy-seven power plants, and became GE’s biggest private gas turbine customer in the Western Hemisphere. That relationship, forged in gas turbine halls, is what brought them to composite factories. GE Vernova signed a five-year supply deal requiring it to send blade orders to ECP’s factories. GE is ECP’s partner, its customer, and was even the backup buyer if the deal fell through. So TPI lives on, leaner, debt-free, with locked-in demand from one of the biggest turbine makers on earth. But now, the other side of that coin. While ECP picked up two blade factories for twenty million dollars, GE Vernova recently pumped one-point-seven billion dollars into its own blade company, LM Wind Power. LM’s equity had fallen to negative 575 million euros. Revenue dropped ninety-six percent in one year, from 2.1 billion Danish kroner down to just ninety-three million. The Danish workforce, cut to about twenty-five people. LM Wind Power has lost money every single year since GE bought it in twenty seventeen. Nine straight years of red ink. So think about that. Two American blade factories now serve GE Vernova’s onshore business. One in Grand Forks, North Dakota, owned by GE, inside a division losing four hundred million dollars a year. The other in Newton, Iowa, owned by ECP, zero debt, five-year supply deal. The independent contract blade business that TPI Composites built is gone. Vestas took the India and Mexico plants in-house. GE’s supply is locked to ECP. The OEMs and their financial partners now own the factories directly. And that is a new era for wind manufacturing. Now, let us talk about what those blades are doing once they are spinning. Earlier this month, a brutal heat wave hit the eastern United States. Air conditioners running full blast. Grid operators scrambling to keep up. And off the coast of New England, two offshore wind farms stepped up. Vineyard Wind, eight hundred and six megawatts off Massachusetts. Revolution Wind, seven hundred and four megawatts near Rhode Island. Together they pushed hundreds of megawatts into the grid right when people needed it most. And here is the number that matters. Oil-fired power plants met about ten percent of peak demand on July second this year. Last summer, at the height of a similar heat wave, oil plants covered nearly fifteen percent. That is more than a gigawatt less oil burned. The projects that survived lawsuits, survived construction shutdowns, survived lease freezes, are now keeping the lights on in New England. Across the Atlantic, Scotland just approved two massive offshore wind farms. The Caledonia North and South projects in the Moray Firth, up to one hundred and forty turbines spread across one hundred and sixty-five square miles. Enough power for two million homes. Ocean Wind is leading the development with a commitment of about 1.7 billion pounds. And here is what makes this project different. Caledonia South will mix fixed-bottom and floating turbines, up to thirty-nine floaters. That blend of proven and next-generation technology on a single project is something to watch. Back in the United States, nineteen state attorneys general are suing the Department of Defense. The reason, wind project reviews. Federal law says any wind turbine taller than two hundred feet must go through a Defense Department check, to make sure it does not interfere with military radar or flight paths. Last August, the Pentagon stopped reviewing those projects. No explanation. No timeline for starting again. Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown is leading the coalition, joined by attorneys general from eighteen other states including California, New York, and New Jersey. They want a court to force the Defense Department to start doing its job again. And finally, a story from the sea floor. Down in southern New England, lobster populations have been falling for decades. Back in nineteen ninety-eight, there were about fifty million lobsters in those waters. By twenty twenty-two, fewer than ten million. But something else is moving in. Jonah crabs. Fishermen used to throw them back. Now they are hauling them in by the thousands, selling them as a cheaper option to lobster. And researchers at the University of Rhode Island are finding that offshore wind foundations are acting like artificial reefs. Algae grows first, then barnacles and mussels, then fish and crabs follow. The question scientists are working to answer is whether these structures create new marine life, or just pull it in from the surrounding ocean. Either way, the turbines are not just making electricity. They are making habitat. Now, here is what to watch. This Wednesday, July twenty-second, GE Vernova reports second quarter earnings. And the numbers we just talked about will be in the room. One-point-seven billion dollars pumped into LM Wind Power, a blade company that has lost money nine years straight. Twenty million dollars to let ECP walk away with two factories and a five-year supply deal. GE Vernova is guiding for four hundred million dollars in wind segment losses this year. Meanwhile, its Power and Electrification divisions are printing money, nearly five billion dollars in free cash flow last quarter alone. So the question on that earnings call is simple. If you are spending eighty times more to keep your in-house blade maker alive than a private equity firm paid to buy your contract supplier, how long do you keep doing both? Watch for what GE Vernova says about LM Wind Power’s future, about North American onshore blade strategy, and about whether that 1.7 billion dollar injection was a rescue, or a goodbye. The answer could reshape who makes blades in this industry for the next decade. And that is the state of the wind industry for the 19th of July, twenty twenty-six. Join us for the Uptime Wind Energy Podcast tomorrow.

In this episode, we kick things off by examining a massive milestone for North American cross-border commerce as Mexico remained the United States' largest overall trading partner in May, recording $87.23 billion in two-way trade. Trade between the U.S. and Mexico surged 17.06% year-over-year, fueled by $33.05 billion in U.S. exports and $54.18 billion in imports, with the port of entry in Laredo, Texas, remaining the nation's busiest international trade gateway. Next, we shift over to the air cargo sector where United Airlines is riding a massive wave of disruption-driven pricing power straight to the bank. The carrier's cargo revenue surged 22.6% to $527 million in the second quarter as it benefited from a sharp rise in air cargo rates related to disruptions from the Iran war and the strongest volumes since the Covid-fueled boom in 2020. Higher yields were the main contributor, with global shipping space on aircraft falling more than 12% in the Middle East due to ongoing war risks. Finally, we explore a major bet on American shipbuilding coming to the Texas coast as autonomous maritime technology company Saronic selected the Port of Brownsville for Port Alpha, a planned $3 billion-plus next-generation shipyard that will dramatically expand U.S. shipbuilding capacity while creating up to 10,000 jobs in South Texas. The software-defined facility will focus on building autonomous maritime vessels for commercial and defense applications, initially occupying 835 acres with room to expand to nearly 4,400 acres. Follow the FreightWaves Today Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Betsson AB CEO Pontus Lindwall discusses the company's recent financial results, regional strategies, and insights from the World Cup, providing valuable perspectives on the iGaming industry.Key TopicsBetsson's Q2 and H1 financial resultsRegional focus on Latam and EuropeRegulatory challenges in Western EuropeImpact of the World Cup on revenueStrategies for customer retention post-World CupDecline in Nordics and CEE regionsB2B and B2C revenue dynamicsFuture outlook for BetssonHost: Charlie HornerGuest: Pontus LindwallProducer: Anaya McDonaldEditor: Anaya McDonaldLearn how Optimove's Positionless Marketing is changing how iGaming teams operate. Discover how operators are using Optimove's Positionless Marketing Platform to launch personalised CRM campaigns, dynamically change casino lobbies and bet slips, and create engaging gamified experiences. Learn more at optimove.com.Finally, remember to check out Optimove at https://hubs.la/Q02gLC5L0 or go to Optimove.com/sbc to get your first month free when buying the industry's leading customer-loyalty service. 

PocketGamer.biz head of content Craig Chapple, deputy editor Paige Cook and features and data editor Aaron Astle talk through the latest games industry news on the 98th episode of the Week in Mobile Games Podcast.On the show we discuss:- Epic and Google's decision to withdraw their Play Store settlement in the US.- The Top 30 China Game Makers of 2026.- How Go Fest 2026 saw Pokémon Go revenue skyrocket.- The top mobile game genres for H1 2026.- Why a California-led coalition seeks to block the Paramount-Warner Bros. merger.- UKIE's 2025 UK Games Industry Workforce Demographics Survey.** Let's Connect **

Andrew Hunzicker is a CPA, entrepreneur, and founder of DOPE CFO, a leading training and advisory platform that helps accountants and entrepreneurs specialize in high-growth industries like cannabis, CBD, and hemp. With over 30 years of experience in accounting, tax, and executive leadership, Andrew has built and advised multiple multi-million-dollar businesses. A former Big Four professional and recipient of the Gold Medal Award for the highest CPA exam score, Andrew is widely recognized for his expertise in financial strategy, capital access, and scaling businesses through niche specialization. Through DOPE CFO, he has helped professionals transition into high-value advisory roles while empowering business owners to increase profitability, improve financial systems, and position themselves for long-term growth and successful exits. During the show we discuss: Why revenue doesn't equal profit and how focusing on the wrong numbers can destroy your business The key financial metrics entrepreneurs overlook that actually determine success and scalability How understanding your financials improves your ability to get funding and access capital Why most business owners operate "blind" financially—and how to fix it How to use financial data to make smarter growth decisions instead of guessing The connection between financial strategy and long-term wealth building Why proactive financial planning beats reactive accounting every time How to build a business that's profitable, fundable, and sustainable Resources: https://dopecfo.com/

Are you a fan of powerful red wines like Châteauneuf-du-Pape but don't love the price tag? Then Gigondas may be the wine you've been waiting for. Gigondas is often called the “little brother” of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, and shares many of the same characteristics including hailing from the southern Rhône in France and containing the same GSM or Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre grapes in its blend. And while it is a powerful wine that is the perfect companion to steak frites, it is also extremely balanced and elegant. We'll explore the history and techniques behind this fabulous wine, but more importantly, we'll give you our honest review of two Gigondas wines to let you know if either or both are worth your hard-earned money. And as we do every week, we'll round out our conversation with some “wine in the news this week” fun as well as random side conversations like the names of the two main characters in Revenue of the Nerds. It's hard to explain. You just have to listen. Wines reviewed in this episode: 2023 Notre Dame des Pallieres Gigondas Les Mourres, 2023 Crous St Martin Gigondas Les EspaliersSend us a Text Message and we'll respond in our next episode!Contact The Wine Pair Podcast - we'd love to hear from you!Visit our website, leave a review, and reach out to us:  https://thewinepairpodcast.com/Follow and DM us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewinepairpodcast/Send us an email: joe@thewinepairpodcast.com

Fred Turner is the Founder and CEO @ Curative, one of the wildest stories in tech. Fred scaled a COVID testing business from $0 to $5BN in revenue and took the team from 7 to 7,000 employees in just 9 months. They did over 206,000 COVID tests in a single day and signed contracts in the 100s of $Ms with several of the largest states. Today, Curative is a unicorn health insurance business taking on the incumbents for one of the largest markets in healthcare.  AGENDA: 00:00 How Did a Spare-Time COVID Test Become a $5BN Business? 07:00 How Do You Go From Testing Cows to STDs, Sepsis and COVID? 21:00 When Did Fred Realise COVID Was Massive—and How Did Curative Scale to $5BN? 36:00 Why Pivot Into Health Insurance—and What Is Broken About US Healthcare? 40:00 How Is AI Rebuilding Curative—and Which Departments Go to Zero? 45:00 Is SaaS Dead? Why Is Curative Cutting 80% of Its Software Spend? 48:00 Are Legacy Insurers Screwed? What Will Anthropic Be Worth in Three Years? 59:00 Will AI Make Companies Smaller? Which Jobs Will Survive? 1:10:00 Why Nuclear—and Could Subcritical Become Bigger Than Curative? 1:17:00 What Have Marriage and Fatherhood Taught Fred? What Has He Changed His Mind On?    

Trust is one of the most valuable assets any creator or entrepreneur can build. In this  episode, Travis Chappell and producer Eric reflect on a conversation with wellness creators Michael Smoke (Higher Up Wellness) and Tony (Train Bloom) about audience trust, brand partnerships, and the long-term value of protecting your reputation. They discuss why saying "no" to the wrong opportunities often creates bigger opportunities down the road and how creators should think about monetization without sacrificing credibility. On this episode we talk about: Why audience trust is more valuable than short-term sponsorship revenue How to choose brand partnerships that genuinely align with your values The importance of building long-term relationships with your audience Why many creators make the mistake of accepting the first sponsorship offer Real-world examples of turning down six-figure deals to protect credibility Top 3 Takeaways Your audience's trust is your greatest business asset—once it's damaged, it's incredibly difficult to rebuild. Not every sponsorship is worth accepting. The best partnerships are the ones you'd confidently recommend to a close friend. Think long term. Passing on quick money today can strengthen your brand and create far greater opportunities in the future. Notable Quotes "Don't treat your audience in a way you wouldn't treat your best friend." "If it compromises your trust, it's not worth it." "It's all about doing the right thing by your audience." Connect with Travis Chappell: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/travischappell Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/travischappell Website: https://travischappell.com A Word from Our Sponsors: - Visit DrinkAG1.com/TMM to get a free AG1 Travel Case with 7 free AG1Travel Packs in your Welcome Kit with your first AG1 subscription order while supplies last.  - Go to Leesa.com for 25% OFF select mattresses (through July 26, 2026) PLUS get an extra $50 off with promo code TMM, exclusive for my listeners  - To learn more about Mode Mobile and its investor community, go to https://invest.modemobile.com/travismakesmoney -Travis Makes Money is made possible by High Level – the All-In-One Sales & Marketing Platform built for agencies, by an agency.Capture leads, nurture them, and close more deals—all from one powerful platform.Get an extended free trial at gohighlevel.com/travis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this podcast, Jandevman gives us an overview of what they do at Liquidy, how the project originated, and how they ended up building on THORChain.Swap now https://swap.thorchain.org/THORChain is a decentralized crypto exchange. THORChain is the first and biggest DEX for Bitcoin. You can use any self custody wallet to swap and there's no KYC required.Timestamps:00:00:00 Intro00:02:00 Kenton update — Keplr should be working! More integrations are coming!00:03:00 Affiliate page widget is ready for testing00:04:00 Air Canada story00:06:00 Jandevman introduction00:10:00 What was so different about Kujira that attracted you to it?00:13:00 Jandevman rebuilt everything from scratch00:16:00 Treasury discussion — what were the assets?00:17:00 What was MantaDAO?00:19:00 Website walkthrough00:21:00 Valuation breakdown — comparing Liquidy to TradFi00:23:00 Kenton explains NAV and asks about redemptions00:24:00 Financial reports and analytics breakdown00:26:00 Expense breakdown00:27:00 Revenue sources00:29:00 Governance process breakdown00:30:00 Simple majority or supermajority?00:31:00 Veto power through a multisig00:32:00 Bonk comparison00:36:00 Raising external capital?00:38:00 Growing the treasury00:39:00 How does market making work?00:43:00 Why isn't the LQDY token on the base layer?00:45:00 How many wallets support secured assets?00:47:00 Which other wallets should support secured assets?00:48:00 What other financial primitives will LQDY be involved in?00:52:00 Will LQDY get involved in lending?00:55:00 What other assets will be acquired?00:56:00 What about Auto Rujira?00:57:00 Liquidity swap router breakdown00:59:00 What's the difference between the swap router on Rujira and LQDY?01:02:00 Comparing different liquidity pools01:07:00 Will redacted functionality be available?01:09:00 bRUNE breakdown01:11:00 What is a good APY for users?01:13:00 Will STO use the LQDY API?01:15:00 Is there anything else you'd like to add?01:18:00 Transparency discussion01:19:00 Proposal discussion01:22:00 Everything is on-chain01:27:00 Thoughts on inflation01:30:00 The model is beautifully simple01:33:00 We need to do this again!01:34:00 Conclusion

On this week's show we take a hypothetical look at Cable and Satellite TV's future. We also read your emails and take a look at the week's news! News: Netflix Is Exploring Live TV and Bundles as It Struggles to Keep Viewers Hooked Scripps, DirecTV End Blackout, Ink New Retrans Deal RGB LED TVs Set For Market Growth In Coming Years What If Cable & Satellite Providers Exit Traditional Linear TV Business On this week's show we take a hypothetical look at Cable and Satellite TV's future.   We have said that we see TV being delivered via the Internet vs the traditional means of OTA, Cable, or Satellite. What would this world look like and who are the winners and losers? Scenario Setup Major providers — Comcast/Xfinity, Charter/Spectrum, DirecTV, Dish Network, Altice, and smaller cable operators — face accelerating cord-cutting. Traditional pay-TV subscribers have already dropped to ~34% of U.S. households. Revenue from linear TV (cable channels + satellite) is shrinking fast due to high programming costs, declining ad revenue, and competition from streamers. In this scenario, the industry collectively decides to abandon legacy linear TV (bundled channel packages) and pivots hard to two main businesses: High-speed broadband/data which is their most profitable product. IPTV / Streaming aggregation with their own apps or virtual third party MVPD services like YouTube TV-style offerings. They sunset traditional cable TV boxes, satellite dishes, and legacy contracts over 2–3 years. What Happens Next For the Providers it's mostly upside. Broadband becomes ~70–80% of revenue. Margins on data are much higher than on video because there are no expensive content carriage fees. Companies like Comcast and Charter already make most of their profit from data. Huge reduction in programming fees paid to Disney, NBCU, Warner, etc. No more maintaining old coaxial/satellite infrastructure for TV. All of which greatly cuts costs. New Growth Areas: Sell/partner on IPTV services (e.g., Xfinity Stream becomes the main offering, or they white-label streaming bundles). Mobile + home internet bundles (5G fixed wireless + fiber expansion). Advertising on their own streaming platforms. The biggest hurdles are massive customer service transition, potential loss of some rural satellite customers, and potential regulatory scrutiny over broadband monopolies. For Consumers the benefits include: Lower base bills, faster innovation in home internet which results in more fiber, better speeds, and  lower latency, and IPTV options could be cheaper/better than old cable (cloud DVR, multi-device streaming). Of course there is a downside. Sports fans and older viewers lose easy "flip channels" experience. Live sports become fragmented across streamers which could end up costing more if you want everything.  There will be Market & Industry Ripple Effects Streaming Wars Accelerate: YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, Sling, Fubo, and new entrants gain millions of former cable customers. Netflix, Amazon, etc., may expand live offerings. Content Owners Adapt: Networks like ESPN, CNN, TBS shift to direct-to-consumer or wholesale deals with IPTV platforms. Some channels may disappear or go streaming-only. Competition & Consolidation: Telecoms (AT&T, Verizon) and tech giants (Google Fiber, Amazon, Starlink) push harder into broadband. We could see more mergers. Advertising: Shift from traditional cable ads to targeted streaming ads and broadband data insights. The reality is that it's already happening gradually. Cable companies have been de-emphasizing video for years, pushing broadband bundles, and launching their own streaming apps. Satellite providers are in steeper decline. The full pivot described here would simply formalize and accelerate a trend that's well underway.   

The core structural shift identified is budget reallocation within technology spending, as funds are redirected from legacy software, hardware refreshes, and higher-cost labor toward AI infrastructure, automation, and junior-level hiring. This resource substitution is not additive but redistributive, with spending on AI solutions and related tools coming directly from reductions in traditional IT line items. IBM's $70 billion market valuation loss and delays in large deals signal that even established vendors are affected by this reallocation, with money leaving areas they once dominated. The primary evidence is IBM's issuance of its first profit warning since the early 2000s, attributed to missed large contracts and delayed deals, which triggered a 25% drop in share value, equating to $70 billion in market cap loss. According to Dave Sobel citing Semafor, this reduction was not due to an overall decrease in technology budgets but resulted from enterprise customers reallocating funds toward hardware and AI-related infrastructure. Omnia reported a 3.6% decline in global PC shipments during the second quarter, which was also attributed to rising hardware component costs driven by AI buildouts, causing delays and cancellations in endpoint refresh cycles. Supporting developments include Ramp and Revelio Labs research showing that organizations intensively adopting AI increased headcount by 10% and entry-level hiring by 12% over two years, while CompTIA found IT unemployment fell below 3% even as tech firms cut staff. Futurism cited further labor market reshuffling, with older workers in AI-exposed roles exiting the workforce and younger, cheaper hires being amplified by automation. ConnectWise's rollout of an AI-native platform and KPMG's survey highlighting the importance of leadership accountability in AI projects reinforce that resource allocation is shifting to tools and personnel accountable for AI operation and outcomes. Operationally, this reallocation puts pricing pressure on providers focused on legacy revenue lines such as per-seat licenses, break-fix, and hardware refresh, as these budget categories are shrinking. Evidence from Service Leadership's profitability report shows providers who adopted service desk automation earlier are now earning more per wage dollar, compounding their advantage. The practical implication for MSPs and IT service providers is to identify which client budget categories are “filling” and adjust offerings toward data readiness, AI deployment, and managed accountability, rather than defending legacy categories now facing structural decline. Failure to adapt exposes firms to revenue erosion and intensifies competitive risk from providers aligned with relocated client spend.   00:00 Watch the Money Move  04:37 AI Spend Is Funded by Substitution  07:19 Your Revenue Mix Is the Bet 10:24 Why Do We Care?  Supported by:  Guardz ScalePad 

Strategy Session with Brian:  In this episode, Brian discusses seven actionable strategies for entrepreneurs to generate an additional 10 to 25k from their existing audience within a month. He emphasizes the importance of raising prices, enhancing offers with order bumps, upgrading existing clients, reactivating past clients, engaging warm leads, reaching out to opt-ins, and leveraging referrals. Each strategy is designed to provide more value to clients while increasing revenue without resorting to cold outreach or aggressive sales tactics. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Business Strategy Session 00:29 Raising Prices: A Necessary Adjustment 03:21 Enhancing Offers with Order Bumps 04:44 Client Upgrades: Maximizing Value 06:09 Reactivating Past Clients for Revenue 08:04 Engaging Warm Leads Effectively 11:24 Reaching Out to Opt-Ins 12:52 Leveraging Referrals for Growth Mentorship with Brian:  https://briankeane.com/mentorship/ The Circle Mastermind:  https://briankeane.com/mastermind/ Download the accompanying PDF:  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1TOwjTXUVjE0tHDs9DPcllSOgfKO3GxQp/view  

John Townley and Mat Kendrick are back with another episode as John shares details of his hour-long interview with Aston Villa's President of Business Operations, Francesco Calvo.

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Most independent artists walk away from a live show with whatever the ticket sales and merch table produced. Cody DeLong has spent more than a decade helping artists find what's left on the table, and it turns out there's quite a bit. Cody is the CEO and co-founder of Sound Rink, a live-music technology company focused on VIP experiences, artist pre-sales, and direct-to-fan commerce. He started his career booking shows for punk and emo bands, co-founded Armada Merch, and built Sound Rink into a platform that helps artists of all sizes capture more revenue from their live shows — and own the fan data that makes future shows more profitable. In this conversation, Cody breaks down how independent artists can start capturing fan data and earning incremental revenue from live shows, even before they're running VIP packages. He explains what a superfan actually looks like in practice, why most artists don't own the data from their own ticket sales, and how to build the kind of direct fan relationships that pay off across an entire career — not just one tour. Cody also gets into why pre-sale ticketing is the right entry point for most independent artists, what needs to be in place before a VIP offering makes sense, and where artists leave money on the table when they do run one. He covers what label deals can do to a mailing list, why an artist who only tours once a year may have more leverage than they think, and why building a mailing list is still the most important thing an artist can do right now. For show notes and episode a list of past episodes, please visit UnstarvingMusician.com. Support the Unstarving Musician The Unstarving Musician exists solely through the generosity of its listeners, readers, and viewers. Learn how you can offer your support at UnstarvingMusician.com/CrowdSponsor This episode was brought to you by Podcast Startup. Ready to launch your podcast or take it to the next level? Podcast Startup gives you the frameworks, systems, and insider knowledge to build a show that actually grows your audience and serves your goals. Whether you're just getting started or looking to improve your existing podcast, you'll get actionable strategies on equipment selection, content planning, audience building, and sustainable production workflows—without the overwhelm. Learn more at UnstarvingMusician.com/PodcastStartup. Join podcasters who are building shows that last. Resources The Unstarving Musician's Guide to Getting Paid Gigs, by Robonzo Dreamhost – See the latest deals from Dreamhost, save money and support the UM in the process. More Resources for musicians Disclosure: Some of the links in this post are affiliate links. This means I make a small commission, at no extra charge to you, if you purchase using those links. Thanks for your support! Stay in touch! @RobonzoDrummer on  Instagram @UnstarvingMusician on Facebook  and  YouTube 

Last week Christian called Vista's rumored bid for Criteo "cheap" and left it at a throwaway line: three to four times.. what? A few people texted him afterward and said he could have done better; he agreed.So this week, solo from an undisclosed location while Ayelet celebrates her 30th in LA, Christian goes deep. A full side-by-side of Criteo and LiveRamp, a walkthrough of why the multiple gap between them makes almost no sense on the financials, and a concrete bull case: pay $58 a share, a 200%+ premium, then run an M&A play to build the agentic commerce OS for brands and retail.The thesis isn't buy it cheap. It's buy it decisively.What we cover: Who actually leaked the Vista story (and why Criteo's repeated phantom-deal leaks are a comms problem), the Criteo vs. LiveRamp side-by-side on revenue growth, revenue mix, EBITDA, and free cash flow, why LiveRamp's 107% net retention is at real risk once Publicis owns it, why Criteo's transactional model might be the safer bet in an agentic era where subscription pricing is under fire, the AI option value nobody's pricing in, and three specific M&A targets that would fix Criteo's biggest gap: no Amazon, no Walmart.Plus two deals worth flagging: Podean's fifth acquisition (Social Commerce Club) and Brunner buying AdSkate.⏱️ TIMESTAMPS0:26 — Solo episode, life changes, and happy 30th to Ayelet 0:50 — Why we're revisiting Criteo/Vista: "you really could have done better" 1:30 — The backstory: Bloomberg, Reuters, and a 50% premium at ~$3.7B implied 2:00 — Who leaked it? Why back channels point at Criteo, not Vista 2:30 — Criteo's leak engine: Microsoft, Walmart, Skai — deals that never materialized 3:00 — The headline thesis: pay 2.5x revenue ex-TAC, then run an M&A play 4:00 — Side-by-side setup: Criteo vs. LiveRamp 4:30 — Revenue growth: LiveRamp at 9%, Criteo at 1% (and why that's misleading) 5:15 — Growth quality: the Roundel and Uber Eats churn, and 16% underlying retail media growth 5:45 — Why LiveRamp's 107% net retention is at risk under Publicis ownership 6:30 — Revenue type: true SaaS vs. transactional media economics 7:00 — Why subscription models are under fire in the agentic era 7:45 — EBITDA: Criteo at $407M vs. LiveRamp at $185M, at a quarter of the multiple 8:30 — Free cash flow: both are cash compounders with clean balance sheets 9:15 — Strategic buyers pay up, financial buyers don't — but Vista usually pays 10-20x 9:45 — The AI option value nobody's pricing: OpenAI's ChatGPT ads pilot, 2x AI-referred conversions 10:30 — The real asset: 4,100 brands, 225 retail media networks, $1B in quarterly activated spend 11:15 — The bull case: $58/share, $2.9B equity value, a 203% premium 12:00 — Why no board can responsibly ignore an offer like this 12:30 — M&A target #1: Skai — solves Amazon and Walmart, and they already know each other 13:30 — M&A target #2: Pacvue (Advent) — Amazon, Walmart, Instacart muscle (and the Helium 10 problem) 14:15 — Why The Trade Desk's April integrations create urgency 14:45 — M&A target #3: digital shelf analytics — and the Profitero/Publicis precedent 16:00 — The Christian math, summarized 17:00 — Deal hit: Podean acquires Social Commerce Club (deal #5) 17:45 — Deal hit: Brunner acquires AdScape — creative intelligence as an AI play 18:30 — Why more deals are moving to our Substack, and what's coming next

Subscribe to DTC Newsletter - https://dtcnews.link/signupJordan Gordon runs CRO and retention at Pilothouse and hosts TWBERP, The World's Best Email and Retention Podcast. He has audited somewhere in the range of 400 to 500 brands and been inside more Klaviyo accounts than almost anyone in DTC.In this All Killer No Filler episode he breaks down why most email programs are structurally backwards. 85% of campaign revenue comes from people who have visited your site recently, and yet most campaigns are sent to anyone who opened an email in the last 180 days. You are risking your entire sending reputation to chase the 15%.Then he gets to the good part: a flow he says he has basically never seen a brand run, and why it is the most valuable one you can build.For: ecommerce founders, retention leads, email marketers, CRO teams, agency operators.In this episode:Why free traffic is the "forever job" and paid is the spikeWhy small counts hide truths (nobody hits fold 10, but the people who do are your buyers)The 85/15 rule of campaign revenueHow brands blow up a Klaviyo account: too many campaigns, too-broad segments, and the sunset flow that sends to ten years of dead addresses in one goWhy recent repeat buyers are whales you should not over-messageCampaigns are zero-intent messages, so they can only ever be about newness or offersThe essentials core flow: triggered by site visit, not lifecycle, selling your hero SKU to people who came for something elseSending less in a margin-compressed Q4Subscribe to DTC Newsletter - https://dtcnews.link/signupAdvertise on DTC - https://dtcnews.link/advertiseWork with Pilothouse - https://www.pilothouse.co/?utm_source=AKNF629Follow us on Instagram & Twitter - @dtcnewsletter

We're joined by Ward Nakota Isga Coun. Reed Clarke for a conversation about the upcoming four-year budget. We talk about the struggle to keep businesses in Edmonton, the need for better bylaw enforcement, and how infill has impacted the tax situation.(00:00) - Introduction (02:10) - Reed Clarke (05:17) - Revenue ideas (10:41) - Past tax increases (14:11) - Ad: ECAMP Curiosity Tours (14:51) - Tax impacts (19:23) - Industrial development (28:11) - Infill (31:34) - What does success look like? (34:59) - Close Here are the relevant links for this episode:Reed ClarkeReedClarke.caWard Nakota Isga - Reed ClarkeBudgetBudget and Finances2027-2030 Budget EngagementTaproot's budget coverageThis episode is brought to you by the Edmonton City as Museum Project. Join ECAMP for two immersive walking experiences this summer! Explore Edmonton's history through the Labour History Tour and Children of the Flats, and dive into the stories that shaped our city — past and present. Tours are at $15 (2‑hour) or $10 (1‑hour) per person, with kids 12 & under FREE — an accessible and engaging way to experience the city. Learn moreSpeaking Municipally is produced by Taproot Edmonton. We deliver reliable intelligence about the Edmonton region. Sign up to get The Pulse, our weekday news briefing. It's free!Want to reach the smartest, most-engaged people in the Edmonton region? Learn more about advertising with Taproot Edmonton! ★ Support this podcast ★

Bhaskar Sunkara grew up in Delhi, India, and moved to the states when he started working. He has lived in San Fransisco for several decades now, and has spent a lot of his professional life building systems (infrastructure, observability and now, analytics). His prior startup, AppDynamics, was eventually acquired by Cisco. In general, he stays curious about how things work, and likes to deconstruct systems to figure out how they work. Outside of tech, he is a big sports fan, enjoying football, baseball, cricket and basketball. In fact, he grew up watching Michael Jordan and the bulls.Bhaskar noticed that business teams were drowning in dashboards, and as such, were not sure how to take the next steps in the business. He and his team realized that what people needed was not a retroactive view, but a proactive one - something more akin to a 24x7 analyst.This is the creation story of Bicycle AI.SponsorsUnblockedTECH DomainsMezmoBraingrid.aiLinkshttps://bicycle.ai/https://www.linkedin.com/in/bhaskarsunkara/Our Sponsors:* Check out Cash App and use my code CASHAPP10 for a great deal: https://cash.app* Check out Plaud AI and use my code CODESTORY for a great deal: https://plaud.aiAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

What if the next level of growth in your business isn't about doing more? In this episode, I'm sharing why simplifying your strategy and focusing on the biggest needle movers can create far more momentum than adding another offer or funnel. I'm also talking about a mindset shift that's helped me become a stronger leader by not letting my external circumstances dictate how I show up. Because the truth is, the way you lead yourself will always influence the way you lead your business. If you're ready to grow with more intention, clarity, and confidence, this episode is for you.

This week, Allan Draper welcomes back the original Bug Bux co-founder, Solomon Earhart, for one of the most honest conversations we've ever had on the podcast.After building Arusa Pest Control into one of the fastest-growing companies in the industry and achieving an eight-figure exit, Solomon found himself facing something no one saw coming. Behind the success was burnout, overwhelming pressure, depression, unhealthy coping mechanisms, and the realization that chasing growth at all costs came with a price.In this episode, Solomon opens up about the mistakes that nearly cost him everything, his journey through sobriety, therapy, rebuilding his life, and how his definition of success has completely changed. Allan also reflects on the pressures business owners face and why the pest control industry needs to have more honest conversations about mental health, relationships, and purpose.If you've ever felt overwhelmed by the pressure to grow, questioned why you're chasing success, or struggled silently while trying to build your business, this episode is for you.In this episode:Solomon's journey from eight-figure exit to personal rock bottomThe dangers of ego-driven entrepreneurshipBurnout, anxiety, addiction, and rebuilding after failureWhy business owners need stronger support systemsHow redefining success changed Solomon's lifeAsking yourself the most important question: Why are you doing this?This isn't just a conversation about business—it's a conversation about becoming the kind of person who can build something meaningful without losing yourself in the process.https://www.skool.com/bugbux

What if the biggest thing holding your business back isn't your strategy? Jason shares the single mindset shift that led to explosive business growth and explains why most entrepreneurs unknowingly operate from outdated mental frames. In this episode you'll discover: Why beliefs create business results The hidden cost of "I have to do it myself" How contradictory beliefs sabotage success Why clarity comes after alignment How to stop forcing results and start creating the conditions for growth If you've hit a plateau, the answer may not be another tactic—it may be a new operating system. go to thejasondreesshow.com

Your booked revenue is below plan. Your pipeline can't close the gap fast enough. And you're wondering if it's time to go back to corporate. Or maybe your numbers are fine right now, but you've lived through a downturn before and you never want to be caught flat-footed again.Either way, this episode is your plan.In Episode 279, Melisa Liberman walks through a 90-day turnaround for independent consultants whose revenue has slipped below plan.From there, Melisa lays out the three steps that pull a consulting business out of a revenue dip and back into booked consulting work, fast. She also tells the story of Anna, an operations consultant who lost her primary client with no warning and no pipeline in place. What Anna did over the next 90 days is the clearest proof that you can turnaround from a downturn more quickly than you might think.If your revenue is down and you're not sure whether to keep pushing or cut your losses, this episode tells you exactly what to do and in what order.Timestamps for Key Moments:[00:00] Why revenue downturns happen and who this episode is for[00:03] Agenda overview[00:05] Companion resource: Grow Your Consulting Business book and toolkit at melisabook.com[00:06] What a downturn actually is — the two-condition definition[00:08] Do the math before assuming you're in one[00:09] 3 Components of the Turnaround Plan[00:27] Anna's story: from abrupt client loss to pillar client in 50 days[00:34] Steps to put this into actionResources Mentioned:Companion Resource: Grow Your Consulting Business Book and Toolkit. Download free at melisabook.comFull Show Notes: https://shownotes.melisaliberman.com/episode-279Want More?Melisa's Books, Planners & Journals: https://linktr.ee/melisalibermanGet Melisa's Book: https://www.melisaliberman.com/bookVisit Melisa's Website: https://www.melisaliberman.com/Follow on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melisa-libermanWant help achieving your consulting business goals? Melisa can help. Click here for more on coaching tailored to you as an independent consulting business owner.

In this episode Trey sits down with Luke Berry, Max Revenue's resident Employee Benefits expert, to break down how he's on pace for his best year ever — $800K in revenue through six months, projected to hit $1.1–1.3M by year end.Luke gets specific about what's actually driving the growth: giving away value through "micro summit" events, a custom-built AI agent trained on his agency's own data, and a complete rethink of how his team processes information. They dig into real (anonymized) deals, including a 300-life AOR win closed in a single month, walk through what it took to build a fully HIPAA/SOC2-compliant in-house AI system, and talk through the real cost, ROI, and security questions every agency owner is asking right now.They also zoom out to the bigger picture — where AI is headed for producers, CSRs, and account managers over the next five years, the "agency of one" theory, tech-first insurtechs vs. legacy agencies, and why the foundation of great production will always be listening, not tools.If you're a producer or agency principal wondering how to actually start using AI (not just dumping policies into ChatGPT), this episode is the playbook.........

Today, my guest is Muriel Touati. Muriel is a French entrepreneur based in New York City, and the CEO of Exit 3D Studio. After building her own business and sitting on the buyer's side, she now helps B service founders build businesses that are transferable and buyer ready. And in just a minute, we're going to speak with Muriel Touati about how to close the four structural gaps that silently kill valuation.    https://www.exit3dstudio.com/  

Many apparel founders believe growing revenue is the key to building a successful brand, but revenue alone won't keep your business alive. Without healthy profit margins, even brands generating millions of dollars in sales can struggle with cash flow, inventory purchases, hiring, and long-term growth. In this episode of the Business of Apparel podcast, Rachel explains why profitability, not revenue, is the most important metric every apparel founder should be tracking. She shares real examples of brands that looked successful on paper but ultimately failed because they ignored their margins, along with practical guidance for calculating profitability, understanding company-wide weighted margins, and making smarter inventory and pricing decisions. Rachel also discusses how experienced mentorship and the right financial systems can help founders avoid expensive mistakes and build brands that are positioned for sustainable, long-term success.

SpaceX  – Price almost $135 – full retracement. Earnings season in on –  here we go! Inflation – choppy. War back on! Straits Open? Or? New Diet? CYCLOSPORIASIS PLUS we are now on Spotify and Amazon Music/Podcasts! Click HERE for Show Notes and Links DHUnplugged is now streaming live - with listener chat. Click on link on the right sidebar. Love the Show? Then how about a Donation? PayPal.Donation.Button({ env:'production', hosted_button_id:'JJJHP2GDEJC7J', image: { src:'https://www.paypalobjects.com/en_US/i/btn/btn_donateCC_LG.gif', alt:'Donate with PayPal button', title:'PayPal - The safer, easier way to pay online!', } }).render('#donate-button'); Follow John C. Dvorak on Twitter Follow Andrew Horowitz on Twitter Warm-Up - CTP for SpaceX  - Price almost hit $135 yesterday - Earnings season 0 here we go! - Inflation - choppy - War back on! Straits Open? Or? New Diet? CYCLOSPORIASIS Markets - Inflation - Some Relief - IBM's Pre-Annnouncment - What does this say? - Bank earnings and an earnings cheat sheet - Some interesting chart data Health Update: Meniscus Repair next Thursday.... Today IBM stood for 'I Be Melting' as Big Blue turned into Big Blew Up... IBM: It's Been Murdered IBM: I Bought Misery IBM: Investment Board Malfunction Big Blue looked more like Deep Red today The only cloud around IBM today was hanging over the stock chart IBM investors got a free software update: Version 2.0 of disappointment. IBM'S AI FACE-PLANT - IBM shares plunged as much as 25%, putting the stock on pace for its worst session on record. - Preliminary revenue was $17.2 billion versus expectations near $17.9 billion. - Adjusted earnings were projected at $2.93 per share versus roughly $3.01 expected. - Management said customers redirected spending toward AI servers, memory and hardware while delaying software purchases. - The drop removed roughly 375 points from the price-weighted DJIA. - JCD and AH were both right and wrong for the weekly stock picks TRUTH? - President Trump says U.S. blockade will apply only to ships from Iranian ports; says Strait of Hormuz is open to all traffic except for Iran; says "Based on highly productive conversations with Middle East leadership, I have decided to replace the 20% United States reimbursement fee with trade and investment deals that the various Gulf States will be making into the United States" - Can never be proven - no real numbers here.... Clearly needed to walk back the 20% item - Hormuz still hobbled - best estimates are that the ships passing are 20% of pre-war levels INFLATION RELIEF - FOR NOW - June CPI rose 3.5% year over year, down from 4.2% in May and below the 3.8% consensus. - Core CPI held at 2.6%. - Falling gasoline and energy prices drove much of the improvement. - Traders sharply reduced expectations for a July Fed rate increase. - Treasury yields fell and the Nasdaq advanced. WALL STREET BANKS PRINT MONEY - JPMorgan posted $21.2 billion in net income, helped by special items. - Markets revenue rose 35% to $12.1 billion, including an 86% jump in equities revenue. - Bank of America earned $9.1 billion as equities trading revenue increased 70%. - Goldman Sachs reported earnings of $20.98 per share and a 23.5% annualized return on common equity. - Jamie Dimon described conditions as close to "as good as it gets." THE $26.5 BILLION AI-MEMORY IPO - $ GRAB - SK Hynix raised $26.5 billion through a Nasdaq ADR listing. - The offering priced at $149 and finished approximately 13% higher the day of the offering, but sunk the next. - Demand reportedly exceeded the available shares by more than seven times. - SK Hynix supplies high-bandwidth memory used in Nvidia-powered AI systems. - The listing gives U.S. investors direct access to one of the largest beneficiaries of AI infrastructure spending. - - Samsung is on tap to do the same thing... Some Interesting Charts Best Quarters Plus One Equal vs Cap-Weight OIL'S CEASEFIRE WHIPLASH - Brent crude jumped 5.2% to $78.02 a barrel after the U.S.-Iran ceasefire broke down. - WTI rose 4.4% to $73.52. - Markets repriced the risk of interrupted tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. - Energy stocks gained while airlines and the broader market weakened. - Rising oil prices could quickly reverse the energy-related improvement seen in the June inflation report. APPLE SUES OPENAI - AI PARTNERS TURN RIVALS - Apple sued OpenAI and two former Apple employees on July 10, alleging coordinated theft of hardware trade secrets. - The defendants include OpenAI hardware chief Tang Tan and technical employee Chang Liu, both former Apple employees. - Apple claims confidential product designs and manufacturing information were taken to accelerate OpenAI's consumer-device program. - More than 400 former Apple employees reportedly now work at OpenAI, highlighting the scale of the talent migration between the companies. IPO AND MEGADEAL FEVER RETURNS - Global deals valued above $10 billion reached record levels during the first half of 2026. - Mega-deals represented approximately 43% of newly announced M&A volume. - Investment-banking revenue surged across JPMorgan, Bank of America and Goldman Sachs. - Large offerings from SpaceX and SK Hynix added momentum to underwriting activity. - The boom depends on high equity valuations, strong AI demand and large transactions continuing. BANKS BANKS BANKS JPMORGAN CHASE - RECORD PROFIT - Profit reached a record $16.9 billion, or $6.14 per share, versus $5.59 expected. - Managed revenue totaled $58 billion, with every major business reporting record revenue. - Markets revenue rose 35%, led by an 86% surge in equities trading. - Investment-banking revenue increased 30% to its highest level since 2021. - Jamie Dimon warned that geopolitical tensions, sticky inflation, fiscal deficits and elevated asset prices remain major risks. BANK OF AMERICA - TRADING RECORD - Net income rose 27% to $9.1 billion, or $1.21 per share, versus $1.13 expected. - Revenue increased 15% to $31.6 billion. - Sales and trading revenue jumped 33% to a record $7.1 billion; equities revenue rose 70%. - Investment-banking fees increased 50% to $2.1 billion. - Full-year net-interest-income growth is now expected near the upper end of the previous 6% to 8% range. GOLDMAN SACHS - DEAL BOOM - Profit reached $6.63 billion, or $20.98 per share, versus $14.48 expected. - Revenue totaled $20.3 billion. - Equities revenue surged 72% to a record $7.42 billion. - Fixed-income, currency and commodities revenue increased 32% to $4.59 billion. - Investment-banking fees jumped 55%, helping send Goldman shares to a record high. CITIGROUP - DECADE-HIGH REVENUE - Net income jumped 45% to $5.8 billion, or $3.15 per share, versus roughly $2.74 expected. - Revenue rose 14% to $24.8 billion, the bank's highest quarterly revenue in a decade. - Investment-banking revenue increased 44% to $1.55 billion. - Equities trading revenue rose 45%, while fixed-income trading increased 7%. - Return on tangible common equity reached 13%, matching the upper end of management's target range. WELLS FARGO - BACK ON OFFENSE - Net income rose 22% to $6.4 billion, or $2.00 per share. - Revenue reached $22.6 billion and topped expectations. - Investment-banking revenue increased 20%. - Markets revenue rose 24% as volatility boosted client activity. - Management said the removal of regulatory growth restrictions is allowing the bank to deploy capital and expand its balance sheet. Bank Returns Post Earnings (July 14, 2026) Bank Stocks Earnings Cheat Sheet - JULY 15 - ASML: Expected EPS around $7.92 on $10.25 billion revenue; bookings, EUV demand and updated AI-chip equipment guidance will matter most. - JULY 15 - JOHNSON & JOHNSON: Expected EPS around $2.86 on $25.02 billion revenue; watch pharmaceutical growth, medical-device demand and full-year guidance. - JULY 15 - MORGAN STANLEY: Expected EPS around $2.89 on $19.38 billion revenue; trading, investment banking and wealth-management inflows are the key numbers. - JULY 15 - BLACKROCK: Expected EPS around $12.59 on $6.80 billion revenue; assets under management, ETF flows and private-market fundraising will be in focus. - JULY 16 - TSMC: Expected EPS around $3.76-$3.77 on roughly $40 billion revenue; AI demand, gross margin and any increase to capital-spending guidance are critical. - JULY 16 - UNITEDHEALTH: Expected EPS around $4.84 on $110.8 billion revenue; medical-cost trends and the durability of full-year guidance are the main issues. - JULY 16 - GE AEROSPACE: Expected EPS around $1.85 on $11.8 billion revenue; engine deliveries, service revenue and supply-chain constraints will drive the reaction. - JULY 16 - NETFLIX: Expected EPS around $0.79 on $12.58 billion revenue; advertising growth, engagement and operating-margin guidance will matter more than subscribers. - JULY 17 - TRAVELERS: Expected EPS around $5.33 on roughly $11 billion revenue; catastrophe losses, insurance pricing and reserve development are the key swing factors. - JULY 17 - FIFTH THIRD: Expected EPS around $0.98 on $3.25 billion revenue; net-interest income, deposit costs and credit quality will be closely watched. WAYFAIR GOES PHYSICAL - Wayfair opened its second large-format store in Atlanta on March 31, following the 2024 debut of its 150,000-square-foot Wilmette, Illinois flagship. - The company is building a national store network, with Denver expected later in 2026 and Yonkers, Cincinnati and Princeton locations planned for 2027. - The stores combine furniture, decor, appliances and home-improvement products, giving customers a chance to test large purchases before ordering. - The strategy is a major reversal for an online-first retailer and is designed to increase brand awareness, reduce dependence on digital advertising and capture shoppers returning to physical stores. AI SOVEREIGN WEALTH FUND - PUBLIC OWNERSHIP DEBATE - Bernie Sanders introduced legislation requiring the largest AI companies to transfer 50% of their equity into a U.S. sovereign wealth fund. - The fund is projected by supporters to hold roughly $7 trillion and could finance annual public dividends and government services. - OpenAI has separately floated a much smaller proposal in which major AI companies would voluntarily contribute about 5% of their equity. - Supporters call it a way to share AI-created wealth; critics warn government ownership could discourage investment, distort regulation and reduce innovation. PSA  - That's what we do....CYCLOSPORIASIS OUTBREAK - CASES SURGE - Cyclosporiasis cases are rising across more than 30 states, with Michigan, Ohio and New York reporting particularly large increases. - The CDC reported at least 843 confirmed cases and 86 hospitalizations by July 9, but state totals and reporting delays suggest the real count is substantially higher. - Lettuce, salad greens and other fresh produce are being investigated, although officials have not identified a specific product, supplier or national recall. - The parasite causes prolonged or recurring watery diarrhea; washing produce may reduce risk, and persistent symptoms should prompt medical testing and treatment. HOW TO REDUCE CYCLOSPORIASIS RISK (FWIW) - Wash hands with soap before preparing food and after using the bathroom. - Rinse fresh fruits, vegetables and herbs thoroughly under running water; scrubbing helps but cannot guarantee removal. - Keep raw produce separate from unwashed items, dirty utensils and preparation surfaces. - When traveling in tropical or subtropical areas, use safe water and avoid raw produce you cannot peel yourself; routine chemical sanitizers may not kill Cyclospora. Love the Show? Then how about a Donation? 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Contemporary technology governance has shifted from rule-based regulation to a landscape defined by administrative leverage and directive-driven decisions. This dynamic is seen in both the cybersecurity and AI sectors, where agencies such as the U.S. Department of Defense and companies including OpenAI and Anthropic navigate obligations and approvals through administrative action rather than statutory change. As a result, MSPs and IT service providers must recognize that the durability of their offerings and client architectures increasingly hinges on how they respond to rapid, unpredictable shifts in the governing environment rather than on fixed compliance deadlines or product release dates. A notable example of this mechanism is the Department of Defense's suspension of the rollout of Phase Two of the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC), as reported by Federal News Network. About 80,000 companies had been preparing for new third-party assessment requirements, but these assessments have been paused pending a 60-day review. Despite the pause, the underlying data protection requirements for defense contractors remain in force, demonstrating that while compliance deadlines can disappear overnight, fundamental security obligations persist. Additional cases amplify the trend toward directive-based governance. The U.S. Commerce Department lifted export restrictions on Anthropic's Fable 5 and Mythos 5 AI models after new safeguards were implemented, following the same pattern previously used to impose those restrictions. Similarly, OpenAI's GPT 5.6 model was released to the public only after a voluntary government review concluded, illustrating that administrative reviews, not boardroom decisions, can dictate technology availability. Concurrently, other governments such as China are employing similar tactics, with Reuters reporting that Chinese authorities have met with local AI firms to discuss restricting overseas access to advanced models. These parallel moves across geopolitical boundaries indicate a structural reliance on executive discretion rather than legislative clarity. The operational impact for MSPs, IT service providers, and technology leaders is a heightened exposure to contract risk and pricing volatility. Service commitments anchored to deadlines, default settings, or product availability are susceptible to abrupt policy reversals or administrative interventions, translating to sudden revenue shortfalls and reactive client management. The recommended response is to audit current commitments, identify those pegged to mutable triggers rather than enduring obligations, and systematically re-anchor contract language and client communication to core outcomes and standing requirements. This preparation mitigates the risk of unpaid work, scope renegotiation, and unplanned operational disruption when another directive-driven policy shift occurs. 00:00 Three Government Switches in Three Weeks  04:07 Why AI Is Governed by Leverage, Not Law 06:46 CMMC Paused — Your Obligations Didn't 09:27 Why Do We Care?  Supported by:  Pax8 Guardz   

More management and insurance knowledge in my newsletter: https://www.odysseymgmt.com/newsletter   Revenue doesn't disappear overnight. It slips away through denied claims, incomplete documentation, poor insurance verification, and small breakdowns that most dental practices never notice until the numbers stop adding up.   In this episode of Nobody Told Me That, Teresa Duncan sits down with Allyssa Mizenko, CEO of Zen Dental Support, for an in depth conversation about the hidden challenges of revenue cycle management. They discuss why insurance verification is more important than ever, how weak documentation leads to costly claim denials, why front office and clinical teams need to work together, and how setting the right financial expectations with patients can improve collections. Whether your practice handles billing in house or works with a billing company, this episode shares practical insights to help protect your revenue, strengthen your systems, and improve the overall patient experience.   Connect with Allyssa Mizenko Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/zendentalsupport Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zendentalsupport LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/allyssa-mizenko-8aa014387   Dental Claims Attachment Checklist: https://mizenkodallyssa.gumroad.com/l/tzcnjx —------------- Practice Management Power Day is happening in Denver, Colorado, and it is built for leaders who want real results. Learn directly from top practice management experts and industry speakers who know what it takes to run a profitable, organized, high performing practice. The event will take place on Friday, September 25 at the Vivos Institute, located next to the Denver Airport. Register now at: https://practicemanagementpowerday.com Podcast listeners use NTMT100 for a $100 courtesy.   ------------- I created Dental Revenue Network to foster collaboration and networking amongst RCM professionals. Billing company owners and billing professionals will have access to skill building sessions, current carrier news and insurance discussions beyond "what's the code?" Check it out - I hope you'll join! https://dentalrevenuenetwork.mn.co/ ------------- Synergy Dental Partners offers lower prices for your dental supplies and services https://www.odysseymgmt.com/synergy NTMT listeners receive a 2 Month Free Trial + a 3rd Month if you buy anything from any vendor during the trial period. Also, new Darby customers receive a $200 Darby statement credit with a purchase.  ------------- My insurance course Dental Insurance Design and Management is geared toward those who want to understand the how and why of insurance. As a loyal podcast listener, please use "NTMT" for a $75 courtesy toward your investment.  ------------- Visit odysseymgmt.com to check out my book, webinars and courses. -------------   **If you like the show then I'd appreciate a good rating. Tell your friends. Even podcasters ask for referrals!** YouTube: https://youtube.com/@odysseymgmt #Dentistry #DentalPractice #RevenueCycleManagement #DentalInsurance #DentalBilling  

WELCOME BACK TO THE FANTASY FOOTBALL UNLIMITED PODCAST! This week, Kevin Murray is joined by the founder of one of the most recognizable brands in dynasty fantasy football—Dynasty Nerds. For years, Rich Dotson and Dynasty Nerds have helped fantasy football managers build championship-caliber dynasty rosters through in-depth rookie evaluations, player rankings, film analysis, podcasts, and one of the industry's most trusted dynasty resources. But every great brand has a story. In this episode, we go beyond the rankings and rookie reports to explore the Rich Dotson's journey. From discovering fantasy football and falling in love with dynasty leagues to building one of the most respected brands in the industry, this conversation offers a behind-the-scenes look at the passion, relationships, and work that fueled its success. Whether you're new to dynasty fantasy football or have been managing dynasty rosters for years, this episode is filled with insights on strategy, entrepreneurship, community building, and what it takes to create a lasting brand in fantasy sports.

5 Things to Focus on to Drive Revenue in Your BusinessIn this episode, Jen breaks down five of the most important things florists should focus on if they want to drive more revenue without feeling strung out, reactive, or constantly overwhelmed. She shares why revenue does not come from doing everything. It comes from focusing on the right things with intention.Jen talks about how easy it is to get distracted by shiny objects, random advice, and the feeling that you should be doing everything all at once. But if your business feels chaotic and your revenue is not where you want it to be, it may be time to simplify and look at the core drivers that actually make a difference.The five areas she focuses on are: better leads, stronger conversion, better pricing, bigger project scope, and systems that protect your time. She explains how better-fit leads make revenue easier, why conversion matters just as much as visibility, how pricing needs to support the business you want, why helping clients think bigger can dramatically grow bookings, and how systems reduce wasted time and protect your energy.She also reminds florists that mindset matters. If you do not believe you deserve to make money, it becomes much harder to build a business that actually does. Revenue is not just tactical. It is also tied to what you believe is possible for you.In this episode, Jen talks about:Why audience and visibility matter if you want more revenueHow better leads help you spend time on the right clientsWhy stronger conversion is one of the fastest ways to drive revenueHow confidence and consultation skills impact booking ratesWhy better pricing matters more than just booking more weddingsHow raising minimums and protecting profit can change your businessWhy helping clients think bigger can grow project scope fastHow upselling design ideas can increase revenueWhy systems protect your time and reduce wasted effortHow brochures, pricing transparency, and templates can improve lead qualityWhy your money mindset may be affecting revenue more than you realizeHow the Floral CEO Mastermind helps florists grow with better systems and strategyKey takeawayRevenue grows when your business gets sharper.Sharper leads.Sharper pricing.Sharper process.Sharper offers.Sharper beliefs about what you deserve.Mentioned in this episodeThe Floral CEO Mastermindjeni@floralceo.comInstagram DM: @‌thefloralceo

How She Built a Team of 150 AI Employees Without Letting Anyone Go Look at your to-do list right now. How much of what's on it could be done by something that isn't you? My guest this week, Callan Faulkner, has 30 people on her team and 150 AI employees, and she hasn't let a single person go to make room for them. Callan built The Uncommon Business teaching founders how to hire AI employees, meaning an AI that owns a task or a whole outcome and does it as well as a person would. In three years she's gone from a kitchen-table experiment with ChatGPT to a $19.5 million launch. In this conversation she breaks down exactly how she gets her team to hand the repeatable work to AI and keep only what needs a human, and how you can start doing the same this week. So much of our worth is tied up in effort, in how long something took and how much we carried alone. AI pokes a hole in that story, and for a lot of women it feels like cheating. Callan's reframe: the hours were never what your buyers paid for. Hand off the grunt work and get back the parts of your business only you can grow. RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Find the one thing dragging down your conversions, and the exact fix to turn this month around, in about 45 minutes. The Offer Conversion Scorecard is $27. Click here to grab it. Revenue highs are exciting. The unexplainable dips that follow? Not so much. If you're a multi-six-figure female founder running a coaching, course, or membership business, you're clearly doing something right. The catch is you can't pinpoint what, so your best months feel like luck instead of something you can repeat on purpose. My Free Live Training shows you what's behind your numbers and how to bank on them. Click here to save your spot. Callan Faulkner on Instagram The Uncommon Business The Big Leap by Gay Hendricks 10x Is Easier Than 2x by Dan Sullivan and Dr. Benjamin Hardy Happy Pocket Full of Money by David Cameron Gikandi Dr. Joe Dispenza Claude ChatGPTMORE FROM ME Follow me on Instagram @amyporterfield SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW If you loved this episode, please take a moment to subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts! Your support helps us reach more entrepreneurs who need these insights.

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Feeling stuck in a cycle of procrastination, resistance, and avoidance? If you're running a business with an ADHD brain, it's time to stop fighting your nervous system and start listening to it. Understanding ADHD means recognizing that your resistance is data. In this episode of the ADHD-ish™ Podcast, part of the Reframing ADHD Traits as Business Strategy series, I challenge the mainstream productivity tips, and offer a new perspective: Procrastination isn't always the enemy—it's often vital business information.3 Key Takeaways:Procrastination is a signal, not a personal failing. Your nervous system might be telling you something important about your business, like a task you've outgrown or a decision you haven't fully made. This is how ADHD neurodiversity communicates through resistance.Five “signals” behind resistance: Delegation (tasks you should hand off), Decision (incomplete choices), Sunset (offers you need to let go), Revenue (underpriced work), and Clarity (undefined scope/stakes). Most productivity tips miss these underlying issues entirely.Don't override, diagnose first. Before pushing through with more discipline, ask “What is this resistance telling me?”—then act on the real issue behind your avoidance. This diagnostic approach honors ADHD neurodiversity.The Reframe: Procrastination is regulatory, NOT motivational.Your nervous system is sending a protective signal, not exposing a character flaw or lack of discipline. For ADHD neurodiversity, this shows up when something is off below the surface—even if you don't consciously know what it is. This is why traditional productivity tips often fail.Next time you find yourself stuck, don't reach for another productivity hack. Instead, ask: “What is my resistance trying to tell me?” Then act on the message, not just the task. Your business, and your brain, will thank you. This is what working with ADHD neurodiversity—rather than against it—actually looks like.Other episodes in the series:Ep #315: How Successful ADHD Entrepreneurs Trigger Hyperfocus on DemandEp #317: Time Blindness is a Pricing Problem, Not Just a Productivity ProblemEp #321: The Recurring Revenue Trap: The Hidden Cost of Stable IncomeLooking for an ADHD-informed business coach that is available on demand? Sign up for my digital clone, Di AI Beta access is still free and available now!Your ADHD-ish ™ host, Diann Wingert Diann Wingert is a business strategist, coach, serial entrepreneur, former psychotherapist, and passionate thought leader at the intersection of ADHD and entrepreneurship. Diann is the creator of The ADHD-ish ™ Method, a practicing Buddhist, dog mom, and relentlessly curious human.Want help to reimagine business with your ADHD traits in mind? Schedule a free consultation to explore 1:1 ADHD entrepreneur coaching with ADHD business strategist and coach, serial business owner, and former licensed psychotherapist, Diann Wingert.For more ADHD-informed business strategies, follow ADHD-ish for the rest of the Reframing Your ADHD Traits as Business Strategies, as well as inspiring guest interviews and real client success stories! Subscribe/Follow ADHD-ish on Apple or Spotify© 2026 ADHD-ish™ Podcast. Intro music by Ishan Dincer / Melody Loops / Outro music by Vladimir / Bobi Music / All rights reserved.