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Dan Shipper is the co-founder and CEO of Every. With just 15 people, Every publishes a daily AI newsletter, ships multiple AI products, and operates a million-dollar-a-year consulting arm—all while their engineers write virtually zero code. It's the most radical example of AI-first operations, and Dan is a prolific writer who has become a leading voice on how AI is transforming the way we build and work.Learn:1. Why Dan thinks AI won't steal jobs en masse—and may actually reshore many jobs to the U.S.2. The most underrated AI tool for non-programmers3. An inside look at Every's AI-first workflow4. Why every company needs an “AI operations lead”5. How Dan's team uses an arsenal of AI agents (Claude, Codex, “Friday,” “Charlie”) in parallel, treating each AI like a specialist with unique strengths6. Why generalists will thrive in an AI-first world, as rigid job titles blur and everyone becomes a “manager” of AI tools7. Dan's playbook for making any company AI-first—from the CEO setting the example, to hosting internal prompt-sharing sessions, to upskilling teams on AI tools—Brought to you by:CodeRabbit—Cut code review time and bugs in half. Instantly: https://www.coderabbit.ai/DX—A platform for measuring and improving developer productivity: https://getdx.com/lennyPostHog—How developers build successful products: https://posthog.com/lenny—Transcript: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/inside-every-dan-shipper—Where to find Dan Shipper:• X: https://x.com/danshipper• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danshipper/• Podcast: https://every.to/podcast—Where to find Lenny:• Newsletter: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com• X: https://twitter.com/lennysan• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lennyrachitsky/—In this episode, we cover:(00:00) Welcome and introduction(04:04) Hot takes on AI and job reshoring(07:06) The power of Claude Code for non-coders(14:35) The future of AI in business operations(18:45) AI's role in enhancing human skills(22:26) The evolution of AI tools and their applications(25:40) Building an AI-first company(29:50) Innovative AI operations and team dynamics(35:35) Dan's AI stack(41:26) Compounding engineering(48:29) The impact of AI on learning and development(50:10) Accelerating career growth with AI(51:36) Revolutionizing code review and workflow(53:07) The importance of coding knowledge(57:26) Building AI-driven products(01:02:01) Innovative fundraising strategies(01:08:45) Consulting and AI adoption in companies(01:17:01) The allocation economy and future skills(01:20:12) The value of generalists in the AI age(01:24:07) Lightning round and final thoughts—Referenced:• Claude Code: https://www.anthropic.com/claude-code• Gemini CLI: https://blog.google/technology/developers/introducing-gemini-cli-open-source-ai-agent/• Microsoft Copilot: https://copilot.microsoft.com/• Cursor: https://www.cursor.com/• Base44: https://base44.com/• Solo founder, $80M exit, 6 months: The Base44 bootstrapped startup success story | Maor Shlomo: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/the-base44-bootstrapped-startup-success-story-maor-shlomo• The rise of Cursor: The $300M ARR AI tool that engineers can't stop using | Michael Truell (co-founder and CEO): https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/the-rise-of-cursor-michael-truell• Plato's Argument Against Writing: https://fs.blog/an-old-argument-against-writing/• From ChatGPT to Instagram to Uber: The quiet architect behind the world's most popular products | Peter Deng: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/the-quiet-architect-peter-deng• Granola: https://www.granola.ai/• Tobi Lutke's post on X about context engineering: https://x.com/tobi/status/1935533422589399127• Tobi Lütke's leadership playbook: Playing infinite games, operating from first principles, and maximizing human potential (founder and CEO of Shopify): https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/tobi-lutkes-leadership-playbook• Every: https://every.to/• Cora: https://www.cora.computer/• Sparkle: https://makeitsparkle.co/• Spiral: https://spiral.computer/• Lex: https://lex.page/• Nathan Baschez on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nbashaw/• Kate Lee on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kate-lee-506768/• Katie Parrott on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katieparrott/• Animalz: https://www.animalz.co/• Rachel Woods on X: https://x.com/rachel_l_woods• Nityesh Agarwal on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nityeshaga• Claude Opus 4: https://www.anthropic.com/claude/opus• Codex: https://openai.com/index/introducing-codex/• Superwhisper: https://superwhisper.com/• Wispr Flow: https://wisprflow.ai/• Notion: https://www.notion.com/• Kieran Klaassen on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kieran-klaassen/• Friday: https://www.friday.run/• Charlie: https://www.gocharlie.ai/product/ai-agents/• Avengers: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Avengers_(Marvel_Cinematic_Universe)• Alex Duffy on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-d/• Danny Aziz on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dannyaziz/• Dia: https://www.diabrowser.com/• Reid Hoffman's website: https://www.reidhoffman.org/• Starting Line VC: https://www.startingline.vc/• Walleye Capital: https://walleyecapital.com/• At This $10 Billion Hedge Fund, Using AI Just Became Mandatory: https://every.to/podcast/at-this-10-billion-hedge-fund-using-ai-just-became-mandatory• Reflexive AI usage is now a baseline expectation at Shopify: https://x.com/tobi/status/1909251946235437514• Klarna CEO Sebastian Siemiatkowski on Getting AI to Do the Work of 700 Customer Service Reps: https://www.sequoiacap.com/podcast/training-data-sebastian-siemiatkowski/• The Pin Factory: https://www.adamsmithworks.org/pin_factory.html• Deadwood on HBO: https://www.hbo.com/deadwood• Joel Spolsky on X: https://x.com/spolsky• Jason Fried's website: https://world.hey.com/jason• Jason Fried challenges your thinking on fundraising, goals, growth, and more: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/jason-fried-challenges-your-thinking• Sam Harris's website: https://www.samharris.org/• Bill Simmons on X: https://x.com/billsimmons—Recommended books:• War and Peace: https://www.amazon.com/War-Peace-Vintage-Classics-Tolstoy/dp/1400079985• Anna Karenina: https://www.amazon.com/Anna-Karenina-Leo-Tolstoy/dp/0143035002• Playing and Reality: https://www.amazon.com/Playing-Reality-Routledge-Classics-86/dp/0415345464• The Death of Ivan Ilyich: https://www.amazon.com/Death-Ivan-Ilyich-Leo-Tolstoy/dp/1468014315• A Swim in a Pond in the Rain: https://www.amazon.com/Swim-Pond-Rain-Russians-Writing/dp/1984856022• The Master and His Emissary: The Divided Brain and the Making of the Western World: https://www.amazon.com/Master-His-Emissary-Divided-Western/dp/0300245920/—Production and marketing by https://penname.co/. For inquiries about sponsoring the podcast, email podcast@lennyrachitsky.com.Lenny may be an investor in the companies discussed. To hear more, visit www.lennysnewsletter.com
Whether you plan to sell next year or in 20 years, one thing is certain: you won't own your self storage facility forever. So how do you ensure it's gaining—and retaining—value? In this episode, we explore what it means to steward your storage asset with the future in mind. We break down three key areas that directly impact your facility's long-term value: ✅ Up-to-date procedures that ensure smooth operations and make your facility attractive to buyers or successors
Revenue plateaus at $15-20K per month often feel like a cruel joke - you're working harder than ever, yet predictable growth remains elusive. One month you hit $20K, the next you're back at $12K, and no amount of hustling seems to create the consistency you crave. The exhausting cycle of feast or famine leaves you wondering if scaling to $50K months is even possible without burning out completely. The leap from inconsistent $15K months to predictable $50K months requires more than new strategies or working longer hours. In this episode, Eleanor shares five critical shifts that'll take you to consistent $50k months. Get full show notes and more information here: https://safimedia.co/WO58
#279 We've been sold the idea that more is always better — more clients, more revenue, more hustle. But is growth always a win? In this episode, I break down the truth about business growth and share 3 powerful lessons that will help you scale smarter, avoid burnout, and build a business that actually supports your life. Here's what we cover: The trap of revenue growth without profit Why bigger isn't always better How to pursue focused, aligned growth that lasts Whether you're just starting to scale or deep in the trenches, this episode will help you pause, reflect, and grow the right way.
Revenue is loud, but profit is the truth. In this episode, I'm sharing how to break down your income streams, measure profitability, and make real decisions that move your business forward. We'll cover what to track, how to analyze it, and why it matters more than you think. If you're ready to stop running in circles and start making intentional money moves—this one's for you.Slay Your Sales Like a Boss Bootcamp:https://bit.ly/slay-sales-bootcampJoin The Vault & Get Instant Access to 75+ Courses, Monthly Zoom Sessions, Curated Curriculum to fit your biz needs, New Courses add Each Month, and so much more!https://bit.ly/TheOfficialVault Grab your FREE copy of my book, ‘Boss It Up Babe!'https://bit.ly/BOSSItUpBabeBookHost Bio:Kimberly Olson is a self-made multi-millionaire and the creator of The Goal Digger Girl, where she serves female entrepreneurs by teaching them simple systems and online strategies in sales and marketing. Through the power of social media, they are equipped to explode their online presence and get real results in their business, genuinely and authentically. She has two PhDs in Natural Health and Holistic Nutrition, has recently been recognized as the #2 recruiter in her current network marketing company globally, is the author of four books including best-sellers, The Goal Digger and Balance is B.S., has a top 25 rated podcast in marketing and travels nationally public speaking. She is a mom of two and teaches others how to follow their dreams, crush their goals and create the life they've always wanted.Website: www.thegoaldiggergirl.comInstagram: www.instagram.com/thegoaldiggergirlFacebook: www.facebook.com/thegoaldiggergirlYoutube: www.youtube.com/c/thegoaldiggergirlGrab The Goal Digger Girl Journal: https://amzn.to/3BeCMMZCheck out my Facebook groups for those that want to build their business online through social media, in a genuine and authentic way:Goal Digging Boss Babes: http://bit.ly/GoalDiggingBossBabesFempreneurs: https://bit.ly/FempreneursCashFlowQueensLeave a review here: Write a review for The Goal Digger Girl Podcast.Subscribing to The Podcast:If you would like to get updates of new episodes, you can give me a follow on your favorite podcast app.
Smart Agency Masterclass with Jason Swenk: Podcast for Digital Marketing Agencies
Would you like access to our advanced agency training for FREE? https://www.agencymastery360.com/training Let's get real for a second. 40% of CMOs are cutting agency budgets this year. (Not hype. That's from Gartner's 2025 CMO spend survey.) If you're still out there selling tasks instead of outcomes, blending in like every other “me too” agency, you're not just at risk—you're probably already on the cut list. But here's the good news: Some agencies aren't just surviving right now. They're growing like crazy. Why? Because they're leading. They're essential. They're uncuttable. Vendors Get Cut. Partners Stay. Here's what most agencies are still doing: Taking orders. Waiting for direction. Hoping results keep the client around. But when CMOs tighten budgets, they don't cut true strategic partners—they cut vendors and noise. In-house teams and AI are replacing basic production. If your agency doesn't feel essential, you will get replaced. Period. You know what else CMOs are cutting? Agencies that over-promise, under-deliver, and ghost clients after the deal closes. I've hired a few agencies over the past couple of years, and I can say most agencies have the slick branding and a confident talk, but once the deal is closed execution just falls apart. I've seen this more times than I can count. Communication fades away and no one takes ownership This is what CMOs are frustrated with. They're not just making cuts to save money. They're doing it after getting tired of disappointments. Joey Coleman says it best: “Most clients don't leave because of price; they leave because they don't feel seen, heard, or supported in the first 100 days.” Remember that while agency teams get excited and start high-fiving each other once the deal closes, the client is sitting there thinking, “Did I just waste my budget?” That gap between your excitement and their anxiety is where trust is either built or destroyed. And it's true. Our mastermind member Marty took that to heart, redesigned his client experience, and grew to a multi-million-dollar agency because he didn't wait for tasks—he led, flew out to meet clients, set clear expectations, and became indispensable. Make Yourself Uncuttable You want to stay off the cut list? Lead. Own the relationship. Here's how: 1. Find Quick Wins Fast Don't wait six months to show value. Launch something in the first 30 days. Fix something they didn't even ask for. Send a Loom video explaining how you improved their funnel. Let them say, “These people move fast.” 2. Overcommunicate When Things Aren't Working Most agencies go quiet when results dip. Leaders say, “Here's what's happening, here's what we're changing, here's what to expect.” Transparency builds trust. 3. Be a Resource, Not a Responder Stop waiting for tasks. Show up with new hooks, funnel fixes, better angles. Be the call they make when anything breaks in their business, not just when they need a landing page. 4. Take Ownership, Not Orders Stop asking, “What do you want us to do next?” Start saying, “Here's what we're doing, and here's why.” That's how you shift from vendor to partner. 5. Productize and Simplify If it takes you 30 minutes to explain what you do, you're in trouble. Make your offer outcome-driven, simple, and memorable. Like the PR agency that said, “We turn publicity into pipeline.” That sticks. Real Results from Agencies Leading This Way Just look at Brittany, who stopped winging it, joined the mastermind, and committed to leading: Revenue up 35% in a quarter Profit up 41% Churn dropped 32% SEO and social revenue doubled And she didn't get there with a fancy hack. She got there by leading and building trust. This Isn't Just About Staying Off a Cut List It's about building an agency that deserves to grow—one that earns trust, delivers outcomes, and leads. Want a place to start? Pick one of these actions today: Tighten your onboarding. Call a client you haven't talked to in a while. Launch the damn thing you've been sitting on. Because the agencies that win aren't waiting for permission or praying for renewals. They're leading, earning trust, and making themselves uncuttable. If you're ready to attract better clients and become uncuttable, check out the Attract Masterclass. It will help you position your agency to pull in the right leads instead of just more leads.
We kick off our latest accounting podcast miniseries on revenue accounting with a foundational discussion on revenue recognition. In this episode, we tackle recognizing revenue —the final step of the ASC 606 model—and examine how to determine whether performance obligations are satisfied over time or at a point in time.In this episode, we discuss:0:54 – Overview of the ASC 606 revenue model5:30 – Identifying performance obligations satisfied over time11:15 – Identifying performance obligations satisfied at a point in time21:19 – Measures of progress to determine the timing of revenue recognition33:45 – Exceptions to over-time revenue recognitionFor more information, see chapter 6 of our Revenue from contracts with customers guide.Be sure to follow this podcast on your favorite podcast app and subscribe to our weekly newsletter to stay in the loop.About our guestsPat Durbin is a PwC National Office Deputy Chief Accountant. He has over 30 years of experience consulting with our clients and engagement teams on complex accounting matters, including issues related to revenue, compensation, income taxes, and inventory under both US GAAP and IFRS.Mike Coleman is a partner in PwC's National Office who specializes in accounting for revenue and software arrangements and has served technology clients for much of his career. In addition, Mike has represented the firm on the AICPA Software Task Force.About our guest hostGuest host Diana Stoltzfus is a partner in the National Office who helps to shape PwC's perspectives on regulatory matters, responses to rulemakings and policy development, and implementation related to significant new rules and regulations. Prior to rejoining PwC, Diana was the Deputy Chief Accountant in the Office of the Chief Accountant (OCA) at the SEC where she led the activities of the OCA's Professional Practices Group.Transcripts available upon request for individuals who may need a disability-related accommodation. Please send requests to us_podcast@pwc.comDid you enjoy this episode? Text us your thoughts and be sure to include the episode name.
In this episode, we sit down with creative entrepreneur and photographer Aubrey Westlund to talk about the business pivot that changed everything. When 2020 upended her original plans, Aubrey leaned into building a genuine community and discovered the power of soft selling—an approach rooted in connection, trust, and showing up with value first.We dive into:How soft selling redefined her business strategyThe exact moment she decided to pivot in 2020The systems and mindset shifts behind monetizing her community without ever feeling “salesy”How she went from offering services to creating an ecosystem of offers her audience lovesWhether you're a creative, coach, or community-builder—this episode will show you what's possible when you lead with heart and build with intention.Links mentioned in episode: Sign up for Aubrey's Newsletter: https://creative-author-37.kit.com/9ce1da0e61?fbclid=PAQ0xDSwLh6WBleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABpznVtBSSJPX90ZnyzS5xV57E8oSABBaLtqAc8AaPUw7j4ej0tyu5b0gTEqRH_aem_77NRVad5bDJKpJ-ld8RkIgLicense it: The Guide for Turning Past Photo Shoots Into Passive Income (secret link): https://creative-author-37.kit.com/products/license-it-the-guide-for-turning-pastAubrey's stock photo besties community: https://stan.store/aubreywestlund/p/stock-photo-besties-community?fbclid=PAQ0xDSwLh6YNleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABpxxzQJrLwL-tSP11N9htqItjZw0oXq1wVMPJXQN00DGL2leH5rCT6xOZr0sx_aem_9Z-mDEwpPKsopLaJXb3y_AJordan's Besties Community: https://stan.store/thespacesocial/p/join-my-membership-5cawq?fbclid=PAQ0xDSwLh6b1leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABp4YWLokXSILpXDcAaANpuobfjGG4F_yqpJcnsBemTnpClKM5Epws9DoMxAQ7_aem_HhTeHkhnWGkDAOJGHYpGUwThe Art to Soft Selling Guide (Jordan): https://stan.store/thespacesocial/p/the-art-of-soft-sellingSocial Media Management with Jordan: https://www.honeybook.com/widget/the_space_social_llc_240658/cf_id/6014c35e7499a83be2acc92f
In this episode, host Pete Moore sits down with Mary Laudati, a seasoned sales and marketing leader with deep roots in the HALO (Health, Active Lifestyle, Outdoor) space. From her days leading the sales group at Sports Club LA to her current role as a consultant working with top clubs across the U.S. and internationally, Mary shares her insights on building effective sales strategies, leveraging cutting-edge software like Salesforce, and creating a powerful culture of member engagement and retention. She provides boots-on-the-ground, immediately actionable tips on using data, recording sales calls, and mystery shopping to pinpoint where clubs are leaving revenue on the table—plus, the importance of strong onboarding and personal connections to keep members coming back. Mary also discusses the latest trends in CRM technology, club operations, and the shift toward shared memberships and referral models. Whether you're a club owner, sales team leader, or just passionate about the business of the HALO space, Mary's advice on finding—and keeping—members is pure gold. On early member retention, she states, "Those three months are crucial . . . for those clubs that don't have salespeople, not only do you want to embrace the incoming (they've got to follow up and make a lot of phone calls), but they also have to check on the new members and look at their attendance to make sure that they're coming in." Key themes discussed Importance of sales strategies and processes in health clubs. Customizable CRM/software solutions for sales and retention. The critical role of training and investing in your employees. KPIs, net growth, revenue, and retention. Mystery shopping and call recording for sales team improvement. Enhancing member engagement, onboarding, and relationship-building. Shared membership/referral programs to boost membership and loyalty. A few key takeaways: 1. Sales Process Needs Structure and Ongoing Evaluation: Mary emphasized that many clubs claim to have a strong sales team, but more often than not lack strategies, scripts, or KPIs. She underlined the importance of having sequential, process-driven systems and regular evaluation—often through recording, analyzing calls, and “mystery shopping” the current experience. 2. CRMs and Custom Software Are Game-Changers: A major part of the episode centers around the critical need for effective, customizable CRMs. Mary championed Salesforce for its adaptability, noting her experience implementing it at Millennium Partners. She highlighted recent successes helping clubs (like Powerhouse Gyms in Novi, MI) leverage technology to understand their numbers, coach their teams, and boost revenue. 3. Training and Investment in People Drives Revenue: Laudati strongly advocates investing in employee training alongside technology. She's seen clients who paired software adoption with robust training, and realized up to 25% growth year-over-year. She's a believer in hands-on onboarding, coaching, and ensuring team members are held accountable—not just to sales, but to ongoing member engagement. 4. Retention is as Critical as Acquisition: Both Mary and Pete stressed the importance of looking beyond just new member acquisition to also address attrition. Laudati recommends clubs track net growth (sales minus cancels), invest in the early months of a member's journey, proactively reach out to disengaged members, and create meaningful connections (a la “Cheers,” where everyone knows your name!) 5. Shared Memberships and Ongoing Engagement are Winning Strategies: Highlighting clients like Bay Clubs, Laudati also talked about the explosion of shared or referral-based memberships and how they can create instant community and value. She noted the value of actively integrating new members into programs or group activities (think personal training, group ex, or even pickleball) during the crucial first three months to help maximize retention. Resources: Mary Laudati: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mary-laudati-89206232 Mary Laudati Sales Consulting: https://www.marylaudati.com HALO Talks 2 Minute Financial Drills (Videos): https://bit.ly/2minutedrills Prospect Wizard: https://www.theprospectwizard.com Promotion Vault: http://www.promotionvault.com HigherDose: http://www.higherdose.com
Send us a textToo many aesthetic practice owners think revenue equals success until their P&L tells a different story. If you don't understand your numbers, you can't control your outcomes, and what you don't track will eventually cost you.In this episode of Shorr Solutions: The Podcast, host-turned-guest Jay Shorr joins one of our partners and Sr. Client Success Manager, Cristian Devoz, to uncover the financial blind spots most providers overlook. Discover how to properly analyze your profit and loss statement, identify areas to cut (and where not to), understand what a healthy EBITDA looks like, and learn a few simple steps you can take to boost your revenue.Schedule your free consult with our expert, Jay Shorr, here.To sign up for our Conversion Cascade 2.0 online course, click here. Don't forget to enter code PODCAST at checkout for 20% OFF! Connect with us:Website: https://shorrsolutions.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shorrsolutionsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/shorrsolutionsLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/shorrsolutionsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/TheBestMBS1/featured
The week on The Creator Spotlight Podcast we're joined by Liz Kelly Nelson. Liz is the founder of Project C, a newsletter and pre-funding collective helping mission-driven journalism creators develop sustainable business models. __Read the newsletter: https://www.creatorspotlight.com/profiles __RSVP to the Creator Business Summit__Follow Liz Project C LinkedIn __Follow Francis LinkedIn Twitter/X__ Timestamps00:00 Redefining influencer 04:46 Journalists want to be creators 10:17 What to expect if you become a creator 16:51 The role of community in creator journalism 21:20 Is the solo creator a myth? 27:00 Culture shock at the newsletter conference 31:52 Your responsibility as a creator 36:10 Maintaining ethical standards as a solo journalist 38:16 The creator journalist world 5 years from now 40:57 Revenue breakdown 43:10 Don't make these mistakes as a creator journalist
The Twenty Minute VC: Venture Capital | Startup Funding | The Pitch
Vlad Tenev is the Founder and CEO of Robinhood, the greatest story on Wall St of the last decade. In the previous 18 months, Robinhood has increased its net revenue by 58% to nearly $3B; a $500M loss in 2023 turned into a $1.1B profit in 2024. Robinhood's stock is up roughly 4x, lifting their market cap to north of $80B. Today, Robinhood has nine lines of business that do over $100M in revenue. Agenda: 00:00 – “Tokenization Is The Biggest Innovation in Finance” 03:28 – How Robinhood 4x'd Its Market Cap in 8 Months 06:40 – AI Writes 50% of All Net New Code at Robinhood 10:02 – Why Robinhood Built a Secret ChatGPT for Support 12:11 – The One Customer Type That Transformed the Business 15:29 – “CoreWeave Is Retail's Way Into AI” — The Meme Stock Defense 18:05 – Inside Robinhood's Tokenized Private Shares Product 21:23 – “Capital as a Service” — Vlad's Wild Vision for Startup Fundraising 24:10 – The $100M Revenue Line Vlad Wishes He Could Kill 26:45 – Robinhood Is Building... Cash Delivery Trucks?! 29:55 – “We Were Shipping Nothing”: Vlad on the 2020–2022 Culture Crisis 33:20 – What Line of Business Will Be the Biggest For Vlad in 5 Years Time 35:11 – The One Competitor Vlad Actually Respects 36:55 – From Men's Health to Japanese Toilets: Vlad's Weirdest Quickfire Yet 38:40 – “I Was in the Dumps”: What 2022 Taught Vlad About Resilience 40:00 – Where Robinhood Is Headed: The Next Decade of Financial Infrastructure
Looking to build a profitable, systemized spa that pays you $100K+ without burning out? It all starts with retail. In this episode, we dive deep into the Retail Reversal strategy: we reward retail purchases with complimentary services - driving loyalty, boosting results, and maximizing revenue. And the great thing? It will cost you about the same as offering 10% off products. Yep, you heard that right. We cover why retail is essential (when clients buy 3+ products, they're 90% more likely to rebook!), how to systemize ordering and product rep relationships, and how to run a promotion that's a win–win for your spa and your clients. What you'll learn during this episode: Real-world stats proving retail boosts rebooking and retention How to order strategically and build rep relationships to save 25% The step-by‑step of running a Retail Reversal promo (e.g. “Spend $200, get a free peel”) A breakdown of costs, ROI, and promotion design How to launch, track success, and measure a 10–15% retail lift Keep the conversation going inside the Spa Marketing Made Easy Community by clicking here. IG / @addoaesthetics WEB / addoaesthetics.com YOUTUBE / @addoaesthetics LINKEDIN / @addoaesthetics ABOUT THE SPA MARKETING MADE EASY HOST Daniela Woerner is the founder and CEO of Addo Aesthetics, a leading community for aesthetic professionals, and the creator of the Growth Factor® Framework—a proven system that has helped 582 six- and seven-figure spa owners scale their businesses with strategy and systems. With nearly two decades in the aesthetics industry, Daniela has trained alongside top physician-dispensed brands, consulted with leading dermatologists, and helped thousands of spa professionals streamline their operations and maximize profitability. Her mission? To transform overworked aesthetic professionals into Spa CEOs - building a business and life they love with the strategic systems needed for long-term financial growth. As the host of the Spa Marketing Made Easy podcast, Daniela brings expert insights, real-world strategies, and in-depth conversations to help spa owners elevate their marketing, optimize their operations, and create sustainable success. With over 400 published episodes, 1 million+ downloads, and a ranking in the top 1% of all podcasts worldwide, Spa Marketing Made Easy is the go-to resource for spa and aesthetic professionals looking to level up. Tune in each week for actionable strategies, expert interviews, and inspiration to help you build a thriving, systemized, and scalable spa business!
Zach Perret saw a fintech explosion coming—and built the rails before it arrived.On this week's Grit, the Plaid co-founder and CEO retraces his path from building tools for developers to linking the world's largest banks, and how a failed $5.3B acquisition by Visa became a launchpad.He unpacks the pressure of operating in a tightly regulated industry, why rebuilding trust after the deal collapse was harder than expected, and how Plaid is navigating the shift from startup to staple—while staying obsessed with the end user.Links:Connect with ZachXLinkedInConnect with JoubinXLinkedInEmail: grit@kleinerperkins.comLearn more about Kleiner Perkins
Todd Olson, CEO and Co-founder, Pendo From buying startups to speed up roadmap execution to preserving founder autonomy post-close, Todd breaks down the real levers behind successful acquisitions. This episode dives into how Pendo thinks about M&A without a corporate development team, why it rarely buys for revenue, and how Todd's team avoids common post-close integration mistakes by keeping culture, product, and people at the center. Things you will learn: Why speed and product alignment—not revenue—drive most of Pendo's acquisitions The cost of delaying integration and how Todd learned to fix it How to retain founder energy post-acquisition without over-relying on cash ________________________ Sponsored by DealRoom—where M&A chaos meets its match. Your M&A process can so much faster... DealRoom helps corporate development teams take control—streamlining diligence, syncing integration, and eliminating the back-and-forth.
What if your slow season could become your most profitable one? In this episode, guest host Rachel Lee take the mic to share her journey from booked-out creative to strategically building a business that runs beyond her physical presence. We talk about the mindset shift from service provider to systems creator, and how motherhood pushed her to rethink her work and time.In this Episode:How to “buy back” your time with freelancers and SOPs.Why packaging what you already use (like templates) can become your first digital product.How teaching just one small transformation can lead to impactful educational offersMentioned in this EpisodeNotionAffiliate Marketing JumpstartConnect With the Guestnarleefilms.cominstagram.com/rachelleefilmsinstagram.com/rachellee.mov youtube.com/rachelleepayhip.com/RachelLeeCoIf you're enjoying the content we're creating on the podcast and want to connect with others who are called to both, make sure you come join us in the PhotoBoss® with Joy Michelle Facebook Group! Join Now >>
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Many financial advisors reach the $250k mark in business and stall out. They might've heard the old cliche that what got you here won't get you to where you want to go. But they haven't internalized what that really means. And so, they do the same old things expecting better results, then burn out in the process. Here's the good news: If you're stuck around the $250k mark, this episode explains, in step-by-step detail, what you must do to grow past your plateau. You might not like everything you hear. But if you implement it? Your life will look very different a year from now. Listen now. Show highlights include: 3 “proof of concept” metrics your business must have to bring in a quarter of a million dollars per year (4:17) Why nothing stifles your business's growth more than being busy (5:10) Why installing leverage into your marketing is all it takes to break into a season of serious growth (and 2 examples of how to do it) (7:45) These 6 patterns I've discovered after working with 1000s of financial advisors will take your business from $250k to $500k and beyond (9:18) The rookie hiring mistake advisors make that seems like growth but actually plants the seeds to their business's destruction (10:01) The “task batching” productivity hack that frees up an extra week each and every month (13:06) Why your current friends are keeping you stuck in the low to mid six figures (and the hard decision you must make if you want to reach $1M) (18:51) How to grow your business by growing yourself (22:27) Since you listen to this podcast, I want to give you a gift: If you subscribe to the Inner Circle Newsletter, I'll send you a collection of seven “objection busting” and copyright free emails, personally written by me, that you can use right away to begin getting more clients. Sign up here: https://TheAdvisorCoach.com/Coaching. Then, let me know you subscribed, and I will reply back with a link where you can download them for free.
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Season 19, Episode 61 of The Adventures of Pipeman. Tune in at 1PM ET 7/14/25 to W4CY Radio at w4cy.com. It's Motivational Monday and Today is a our Special Positively Pipeman Segment of Powerful Business Strategies with Michael Barbarita at NextStepCFO. Subscribe to The Adventures of Pipeman at https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-adventures-of-pipeman--941822/supportWhen most people think of the 80/20 rule and how it applies to business say 80% of their Revenue is from 20% of their customers and they are not wrong, but the way we look at it is 80% of your revenue comes from 20% of what you do every day and we show you what that 20% is.Positively Pipeman is a Motivational, Business, Marketing, Empowerment & Inspirational segment of The Adventures of Pipeman Radio Show (#pipemanradio). The live show is broadcast live on W4CY Radio, W4VET Radio, and K4HD Radio - Hollywood Talk Radio part of Talk 4 Radio on the Talk 4 Media Network. This podcast is also available on Talk 4 Podcasting.Positively Pipeman features international authors, speakers, trainers, & coaches here to help you in business & personal life with motivation, empowerment, inspiration, self-help, relationships, goal setting, belief, mindset, marketing, sales, and a journey to success, freedom, and happiness!Positively Pipeman Podcasts are heard on Pipeman Radio, Talk 4 Media, Talk 4 Podcasting, iHeartRadio, Pandora, Amazon Music, Audible, Spotify, Apple Podcast, Google Podcasts and over 100 other podcast outlets where you listen to Podcasts.The following are the different podcasts to check out and subscribe to:•The Adventures of Pipeman•Pipeman Radio•Pipeman in the Pit•Positively PipemanFollow @pipemanradio on all social media outlets.Visit Pipeman Radio on the Web at linktr.ee/pipemanradio , theadventuresofpipeman.com, pipemanradio.com, talk4media.com, w4cy.com, talk4tv.com, talk4podcasting.com. Download The Pipeman Radio APP.Phone/Text Contact – 561-506-4031Email Contact – dean@talk4media.com The Adventures of Pipeman is broadcast live Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays at 1PM ET and Music & Positive Interviews daily at 8AM ET on W4CY Radio and replays on K4HD Radio – Hollywood Talk Radio part of Talk 4 Radio on the Talk 4 Media Network. The Adventures of Pipeman TV Show is viewed on Talk 4 TV.
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FILL OUT THE SURVEY BY CLICKING HERE:https://forms.gle/DFpR9MyhWo1NQ8T39 Gwart joins us to talk about the collapse of crypto's "public goods" era and why the revenue meta is taking over. We dive deep into the fat protocol thesis, why DAOs failed, the difference between Bitcoin and crypto, and how builders are finally focusing on sustainable businesses instead of token hacking. Subscribe to the newsletter! https://newsletter.blockspacemedia.com **NOTES:** • Pump.fun crossed hundreds of millions in revenue • Fat protocol thesis originated 2016-2017 • iPhone example: $1,000 vs theoretical $10,000 • Uniswap has fee switch but hasn't turned it on • Thread guy has 5% Bitcoin portfolio allocation • Bitcoin could 10x in next five years Timestamps: 00:00 Start 01:59 Bitcoin vs Crypto 06:08 What does Gwart "believe" in? 08:33 Revenue Meta & Fat Protocol Thesis 13:36 Interpreting the Fat Protocol Thesis 19:25 Analogies to Linux, etc 27:18 Is the DAO dead? 31:27 Devs 37:35 Creators of the Revenue delusion 40:46 Are stonks the new tokens? 45:01 Solana maxi 50:22 Real World Assets ;P 53:10 Minting new BTC maxis -
Apple and Google are taking 43% more money from your game than you think – and your competitors are using web shops to capture that revenue instead. In this eye-opening discussion, Stash's Chief Growth Officer reveals how top mobile games generate 50%+ of revenue through direct-to-consumer channels while others leave millions on the table.Why you need to watch this:- Discover the hidden math behind the "30% platform fee" that's costing you millions- Learn the exact playbook Scopely and Supercell use to maximize web shop revenue- Understand how the Epic ruling changes everything for mobile monetization- Get actionable metrics and strategies you can implement immediatelyTimestamps:00:00 - Introduction & Web Shop Revolution01:26 - How Epic vs Apple Changed Everything08:40 - The Brutal Math of Platform Fees15:00 - Three Pillars of Web Shop Success22:03 - Implementation Roadmap33:05 - Best Practices from Top Performers45:10 - The Epic Ruling Implications55:12 - Metrics That Matter1:09:34 - Future of Mobile Gaming DistributionGuest: Archie Stonehill, Chief Growth Officer at StashHost: Joseph Kim
Adriel Yong, Orvel Venture Partner, joins Jeremy Au to reflect on five years of career transitions from investing to building startups across Southeast Asia and the US. They unpack how American venture capital has turned inward, the unintended consequences of remote work, and why AI is upending both work and relationships. Through candid stories from fundraising dinners in San Francisco to AI-generated breakup scripts they explore how technology is transforming how we build companies, make decisions, and stay human. 03:12 American and Asian startup growth models differ: In San Francisco, startups often grow fast by selling to other startups and riding internal network effects, while Southeast Asian startups focus on capturing value chains and relationship-based sales. 06:05 Revenue in SF isn't always real: Founders in SF can reach $10 million ARR by selling to friendly peers, but in LA or Southeast Asia, sales are slower and relationship-driven, especially in industries like entertainment. 08:53 US venture capital is becoming protectionist: Where American VCs once backed global founders, they now prioritize companies based in or from the US, making it harder for Southeast Asian startups to access funding. 11:49 AI is replacing VC advisory work: Founders now use large language models to flag red flags in term sheets before reaching out to VCs, shifting the VC's role from explainer to final verifier and negotiation coach. 14:59 AI is eroding help-based relationships: As people ask ChatGPT instead of friends for advice, the everyday opportunities for give-and-take shrink, which could weaken social bonds especially in task-focused societies like Singapore. 18:13 Generative AI amplifies Western perspectives: Tools like ChatGPT default to American individualist values unless prompted otherwise, meaning users across Asia may unconsciously adopt Americanized ways of thinking and problem-solving. 20:53 Graduate employment in Singapore is dropping: Unemployment dipped below 80 percent as MNCs cut back due to trade wars and AI displaces entry-level roles. Many graduates prefer brand-name firms, leaving SME jobs overlooked despite being the bulk of local employment. Watch, listen or read the full insight at https://www.bravesea.com/blog/trained-by-ai Get transcripts, startup resources & community discussions at www.bravesea.com WhatsApp: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VakR55X6BIElUEvkN02e TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jeremyau Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeremyauz Twitter: https://twitter.com/jeremyau LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bravesea English: Spotify | YouTube | Apple Podcasts Bahasa Indonesia: Spotify | YouTube | Apple Podcasts Chinese: Spotify | YouTube | Apple Podcasts Vietnamese: Spotify | YouTube | Apple Podcasts
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This week, James and JB explore a £100k/month electrical engineering business battling serious cashflow issues. They'll unpack why strong revenue isn't translating into financial stability and what steps the owner can take to fix it.Find out more from Keith here: www.weeng.netSign up to my weekly newsletter 'The James Sinclair Letter' here: https://www.jamessinclair.net/the-letterFind out your Entreprenurial DNA, take the '8 Traits of the Greats' quiz here ► https://jamessinclair.scoreapp.comGet your tickets to our next event here ► https://www.jamessinclair.net/eventsApply to be on my podcast here ► https://jamessinclair.net/podcasts/My Socials:
Mark Harmsworth of the Washington Policy Center critiques Washington's latest budget update, highlighting that revenue growth stems from new taxes rather than economic strength. He urges lawmakers to pursue fiscal discipline and structural reform over short-term fixes. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-washingtons-june-2025-budget-revisions-revenue-up-spending-up-more/ #WashingtonPolicyCenter #WAbudget #SmallBusiness #TaxReform #Opinion #EconomicForecast #BandOtax #StateSpending #MarkHarmsworth
Three words that can make any parent's wallet flinch: “Back to school.” But there's a silver lining—especially if your state has a tax-free weekend.For families gearing up for a new school year, those tax holidays can make a real difference. Today, Crystal Paine shares smart, practical ways to get prepared and save money along the way.Crystal Paine is the founder of MoneySavingMom.com and the author of The Money Saving Mom's Budget: Slash Your Spending, Pay Down Your Debt, Streamline Your Life, and Save Thousands a Year. Does Your State Participate?Not every state offers a tax-free weekend, and the rules vary widely from state to state. Crystal recommends checking your state's Department of Revenue or the Federation of Tax Administrators for up-to-date information.Understand what qualifies, as in some states, clothing must be under $100, and online purchases often count—if ordered and paid for within the specified window. Even if you're not shopping for back-to-school items, this can still be a good time to purchase other qualifying necessities.Don't treat the tax-free weekend like a shopping spree. Instead, we suggest that you:Make a list of what your family actually needs.Set a budget—especially if your kids are old enough to be involved (around age 8–10).Know the limits so you don't go over a price cap and lose the exemption.Stack your savings by searching for coupons or shopping through cashback sites like RetailMeNot.Simply search for the site name and ‘coupon code' before making a purchase.What About Online Shopping?A common misconception to keep in mind is that if you order and pay during the holiday window, and the item qualifies, it's usually tax-exempt, even if it ships later. Please ensure it ships to an in-state address.One important caveat to remember is that Amazon may not always participate, and shipping costs may be included in item price caps in some states. Therefore, read the fine print and always check your confirmation receipt to ensure that tax wasn't accidentally charged.Stewardship Over SavingsThe ultimate goal isn't just saving money—it's honoring God. Sometimes we think we're saving when we're really just spending less wastefully. But that's still spending. Ask yourself: Am I buying this because it's a wise investment, or is it just because it's on sale?Make prayerful purchases—asking God for wisdom, guidance, and even provision when looking for specific items. God is faithful to lead us when we invite Him into our financial decisions.Good stewardship is about more than just saving money. It's about aligning our spending with God's purposes. To learn more and find additional resources, visit MoneySavingMom.com.On Today's Program, Rob Answers Listener Questions:I'm 63 and still plan to work for a couple more years. My employer has just started offering a Roth 403(b), and I'm wondering—if I'm at my age, does it make sense to contribute?I'm 46 and considering selling my townhome, but I'm unsure if now is the right time. If I do sell, what's the best way to invest the equity?I took out a home improvement loan in my name to help a friend. Could I qualify for debt forgiveness on that loan?I recently started investing in goldbacks and noticed more states are adopting them. What are your thoughts, and do you think it's a good time to invest in them?Resources Mentioned:Faithful Steward: FaithFi's New Quarterly Magazine (Become a FaithFi Partner)The Money Saving Mom's Budget: Slash Your Spending, Pay Down Your Debt, Streamline Your Life, and Save Thousands a Year by Crystal PaineMoneySavingMom.comWisdom Over Wealth: 12 Lessons from Ecclesiastes on MoneyLook At The Sparrows: A 21-Day Devotional on Financial Fear and AnxietyRich Toward God: A Study on the Parable of the Rich FoolFind a Certified Kingdom Advisor (CKA) or Certified Christian Financial Counselor (CertCFC)FaithFi App Remember, you can call in to ask your questions most days at (800) 525-7000. Faith & Finance is also available on the Moody Radio Network and American Family Radio. Visit our website at FaithFi.com where you can join the FaithFi Community and give as we expand our outreach.
TSMC June 2025 Revenue Report, which still shows massive growth for AI stocks like AMD and Nvidia stock. Nvidia stock also closed at $4 Trillion dollars. Also News Tariffs from Trump to Canada and Jensen Huang met with the white house for dinner. Trump announces 35% tariffs on Canada starting Aug. 1A portion of this video is sponsored by The Motley Fool. Visit https://fool.com/jose to get access to my special offer. The Motley Fool Stock Advisor returns are 872% as of 4/28/2025 and measured against the S&P 500 returns of 160% as of 4/28/2025. Past performance is not an indicator of future results. All investing involves a risk of loss. Individual investment results may vary, not all Motley Fool Stock Advisor picks have performed as well.https://fiscal.ai/jose -- 15% OFF + 2 FREE WEEKS (NO CC NEEDED) | https://fool.com/jose | https://whatthechiphappened.comI have a position on $NVDA $AMD DISCLAIMER: I am not a financial advisor. All content provided on this channel, and my other social media channels/videos/podcasts/posts, is for entertainment purposes only and reflects my personal opinions. Please do your own research and talk with a financial advisor before making any investing decisions.Support the show
In this episode, we get into the weeds with David Obert and Aaron Brunko to figure out what's actually driving the dip in claim volume, and what it means for us on the ground. Spoiler: It's not just the weather. We break down six key contributors, from deductible creep to increased competition, and dig into how AI, estimating, and people power are reshaping the game. Check it out: [00:08:00] Why claim volume feels low, and what the data really says [00:14:00] The impact of at-home workforces and tech-driven loss prevention [00:19:30] New players, new pressure: PE-backed firms and claim share [00:31:00] How centralized estimating is shifting the role of the estimator [00:49:00] AI, automation, and the next 18-36 months in scope writing [01:02:00] What contractors should focus on right now (hint: people) Big takeaway: This isn't a time to coast, it's a time to compete. How we make clients feel matters more than ever. Invest in your people. Dial in your process. Use tech to amplify, not replace. thanks for listening, Brandon and Chris Thank you sponsors! Liftify is for restorers who are looking to accelerate their online reviews. Consistent and fresh Google Reviews are critical to growing your online presence and establishing trust with your brand. Don't leave it to chance; partner with Liftify and let them capture the feedback your team has earned. https://www.liftify.com/floodlight AnswerForce transforms the restoration industry by providing round-the-clock answering solutions. Their skilled team ensures no call goes unanswered, capturing and qualifying leads, scheduling appointments, and enhancing customer satisfaction. Benefit from industry expertise, scalability, and customized scripting while saving costs compared to in-house solutions. With AnswerForce, your business growth potential becomes limitless. https://www.answerforce.com/floodlight C&R Magazine is the industry's oldest and longest-running media outlet. The team brings restorers all the current news, developments, education and resources that impact our business and the teams we lead. From print media to podcasts, C&R ensures the industry news you need is accessible from anywhere. https://candrmagazine.com Actionable Insights. The Actionable Xactimate Profile by Actionable Insights offers live guidance for more accurate and complete estimates in Xactimate, preventing costly errors and improving your team's workflow. It's an essential upgrade for enhanced estimating accuracy and efficiency. https://getinsights.org/floodlight Did you know... Only 30% of businesses listed for sale actually find a buyer? Even more striking, just 10% of those sell for the price their owners anticipated or higher, meaning only 3% of all business owners achieve their desired sale price. By focusing on understanding and enhancing your enterprise value, you can significantly boost your chances of joining that successful 3%. Business Health & Value Assessment Start Assessment Know Your Enterprise Value. See Your Potential Gaps. Complete this assessment in less than 15 minutes and receive a free assessment for your business that includes: A Lite Valuation Of Your Business Your Value Multiplier Per Your Industry Health Assessment Per Our PYB Methodology Business Value & Growth Roadmap Tailored For You Value Acceleration Strategies
What if the secret to sustainable growth isn't just a better product—but better alignment? In this episode, Strategic Revenue Enablement Consultant Luis Baez—with experience at Tesla, LinkedIn, Google, and Uber—joins host Chris McNeil to explore how Strategic Thought Leadership meets sales, operations, and customer experience. Luis shares his pivot from corporate sales leadership to helping founders and teams scale with clarity and integrity. Discover how aligning internal messaging with the customer's actual language, diagnosing before prescribing, and building capacity with intention can transform how you grow. You'll also learn his BOO Framework (Business Order of Operations)—a repeatable model for sequencing product, sales, operations, and marketing to avoid burnout and scale sustainably. What this episode will do for you: - Understand how customer-centric alignment fuels strategic growth - Learn to avoid scaling dysfunction through proper diagnosis - Explore Luis's BOO framework to structure sustainable success - Discover how to unify messaging across departments in customer language - Get inspired by Luis's mission to empower entrepreneurs and uplift communities Curated transcript, links, and bonus resources at: https://www.thoughtleadershipstudio.com/b/podcast/Strategic-Revenue-Alignment-with-Luis-Baez Get Your Free Intro to the Upcoming Industry-Defining Book Strategic Thought Leadership at https://strategicthoughtleadership.com
The seizure of the MV Matthew, with its massive consignment of drugs, off the Irish coast in September 2023 was as daring as it was skilful.After days of a cat and mouse chase in challenging weather between the Naval Service and the Matthew, members of the elite Army Ranger Wing descended from a helicopter on to the deck of the cargo ship. The crew were arrested and the drugs found.Operation Piano – which brought Revenue, the Garda and the Defence Forces together – resulted in Ireland's largest ever drugs seizure, worth €156 million.While the operation was an undoubted success, a showcase of ability, power and intent, it also highlighted how ill-equipped the Defence Forces are.Only one ship was available for the operation, and only one helicopter. So many things could have gone wrong.Eight men have been jailed over the drugs seizure, their significant sentences a signal from the Irish courts that anyone involved in such international drug smuggling will be treated severely.Irish Times crime and security correspondent Conor Gallagher describes how the Matthew was intercepted and seized.Presented by Bernice Harrison. Produced by John Casey. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Eye-opening episode of SyncSpider's eCom Ops Podcast, with Richard Harris, CEO of Black Crow AI , a leading AI-driven e-commerce optimization platform. Discover how to revolutionize your e-commerce business by leveraging the power of artificial intelligence to predict user value, personalize customer experiences, and optimize your marketing strategies. Learn the common mistakes made in the industry and get valuable insights on influencer marketing and practical advice for implementing AI solutions. Don't miss this episode if you want to level up your e-commerce game and tap into the full potential of AI-driven growth!
Megan Lynch visits with Kirkwood Mayor Liz Gibbons to learn more about updates coming to the Kirkwood Ice Hockey rink. Could alcohol sales be coming soon?
In this episode of Plugged In, Abhinav Krishna talks to Joe Hayden, Executive Vice President for North America at GridBeyond, to explore the evolving opportunities and challenges of energy flexibility in today's world. As the conversation dives into how commercial and industrial customers can unlock new revenue streams and support grid stability through demand response programs, Hayden shares why traditional approaches to demand response are being replaced by data-driven, AI-enhanced, and incremental strategies — especially in industries like data centers, cold storage, steel and manufacturing. From the challenges of backup power integration to opportunities in real-time flexibility, Hayden explains where we are in the transformation of the grid's generation and management of costly peak events, and breaks down how GridBeyond helps customers future-proof their energy strategies. You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in... The big picture of what demand-side management looks like today (03:02) What being a qualified scheduled entity looks like in practice (08:54) Learning how isolating “headroom” enhances value (16:00) How GridBeyond's operational DNA helps them anticipate challenges (21:00) Discovering how changing grid conditions impact electricity costs (26:15) AI's role in mitigating the risk of future volatility (27:59) To read full episode show notes, click here. Resources: Grid Beyond Connect with Joe Hayden On LinkedIn Joe Hayden is the VP of Revenue for North America for Dublin, Ireland-based GridBeyond. He has led businesses supporting the electric utility sector for over 20 years and in demand response over the last eight years, during what has been the fourth major electricity grid transformation. Connect with Abhinav Krishna On LinkedIn As Vice President of Commercialization and Development, Abhinav Krishna helps Constellation's customers meet their environment, energy and operational goals. With deep experience coming from 15+ years spent at the forefront of the energy industry in leadership roles across Commercialization, Product Development, Structuring, Risk and many others, he continues to leverage his expertise in sustainability and energy markets to help companies meet their renewable energy and efficiency goals. Connect with Constellation Follow Constellation on LinkedIn Follow Chuck Hanna on LinkedIn Learn more about Constellation sustainability solutions Connect with Smart Energy Decisions Follow us on LinkedInSubscribe to Smart Energy Voices onApple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Android, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn Radio, aCast, PlayerFM, iHeart RadioIf you're interested in participating in the next Smart Energy Decisions Event, visit smartenergydecisions.com or email our Community Development team at attend@smartenergydecisions.com
Hey there, Product Bosses! In this Ask Jacq Q&A coaching session, I'm answering questions straight from the students in my programs—and they're ones you've probably asked yourself. First up, what do you do if your product sales drop during half the year, and you rely on a single revenue stream link Shopify during the slower months? I help one business owner create a plan to stabilize her income and use this slower season to prep for major growth. Spoiler: It's not about doing more—it's about being strategic.Then, I coach another student who sells high-end camping tents and wonders if her revenue gap should be bigger due to her higher price point. In this episode, we get into how to set realistic, but stretchy, sales goals that reflect your pricing and support the business you want to build. Whether you sell $30 products or $2,000 ones, this conversation will help you better understand your numbers and what they're telling you.This episode is for every product-based business owner who's been wondering how to balance seasonality, make more money with the customers you already have, and build revenue with intention. Grab your notebook and let's get into it—because your sales goals are totally within reach.Resources:Say hello to the Accelerate Your Sales podcast bundle. It's my absolute best, totally-free playlist of episodes that will show you exactly how to stop being the best kept secret. Click here for your shortcut to more sales!Join our mailing list for access to additional training and support to turn your business into the best it can be.Consistent content is key to getting more people to see and buy your products. If you want to create great content but you don't know what to say, or you feel too busy, or you just don't want to be the face of your brand, no worries – because we've got you covered with a year's worth of consistent content that's sure to resonate with your audience! If you want to see how easy this can be, click here.Connect:Website: theproductboss.comInstagram: @theproductbossMentioned in this Episode:InstacartDiscover more about how Instacart can work for you!Click here to learn moreGlociUse Code JACQUELINESNYDER to get 15% OFF your order! Click here to shop now!
The Twenty Minute VC: Venture Capital | Startup Funding | The Pitch
Agenda: [00:00] The AI Talent Crisis No One's Ready For [03:00] Daniel Gross and Nat Friedman: Why Two Legendary VCs Walked Away From $1B to Join Meta [12:00] Meta's AI Talent Magnet: Will It Actually Work? [15:00] Cursor Is Breaking the Market: Can Anyone Compete? [18:30] OpenAI's SBC Bombshell: More Stock Comp Than Revenue [22:00] CoreWeave's Power Play: Buying Their Landlords [26:00] Is Circle Next to Go Shopping with Meme Equity? [28:00] PE Is Back: The Olo Take-Private Explained [35:00] Why Triple, Triple, Double, Double Is No Longer Sexy [41:00] QSBS Hack: The Billionaire's Tax Loophole You're Missing [48:00] Microsoft's AI Layoffs: Salespeople Are Dead, Long Live Engineers [50:00] “If You Need a Week to Learn AI, You Should Be Fired” [53:00] Will Sequoia's Sean Maguire Be Pushed Out? Place Your Bets [57:00] Will There Be a Recession in 2025? Jason Bets $75K It's a No [1:00:00] Is Linda Yaccarino Still CEO of X by Year-End? [1:03:00] Circle and CoreWeave's Meme Rally: Real or Mirage?
After losing his first fortune to a Ponzi scheme in his late twenties, Brandon Kraupp didn't lick his wounds—he grabbed a clipboard. Today, his Utah-based Romex Pest Control spans four states, fields nearly two hundred teammates, and runs on an EOS-powered culture that blends door-knock grit with relentless data-tracking. Brandon sits down with the Blue-Collar Twins to share how maxed-out 0 % credit cards and a “just make more tomorrow” mindset turned a single truck into a regional platform. You'll hear: FBI Wake-Up Call – why losing everything crystallized a fearless approach to risk and growth.Door-Knock Science – mastering 55-plus communities and turning authenticity into daily deals.Data over Drama – using market analytics, WiseTack financing, and EOS scorecards to steer every expansion.Culture Moat – six core values, weekly L10s, and therapist-mediated exec meetings that keep 180 people rowing.Next Moves – an aggressive Texas build-out, acquisition targets on the Gulf Coast, and AI sliding into every SOP. Stick around for Brandon's take on “stealth-wealth” margins and a quick CTA to Paul Giannamore's Private-Equity Masterclass playlist—then audit the numbers that actually move your own scoreboard. From PE Teachers to Pest-Control Owners: The Julio Twins' POTOMAC Experience https://youtu.be/HAx9noqsqTo https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulgiannamore www.potomaccompany.com https://bluecollartwins.com Produced by: www.verbell.ltd Timestamps (podcast.co-ready) 00:00 – Cold-open: Brandon on San Antonio's $2 M sprint and ignoring competitors 00:35 – Meet-cute in Denver: Twins recap how Romex hit the Buzz radar 02:00 – Idaho & Utah roots ➜ NC lake life and snowboard obsession 04:00 – Pre-dental student to Yamaha finance wiz; first taste of sales 05:55 – Buying the dealership at 23 amid the 2008 crash 07:50 – The $50 K zero-percent credit-card gamble (dad said “pound sand”) 10:30 – #1 Yamaha dealer award, Hawaii trip & seven-figure exit at 27 12:45 – Houseboat “retirement” on Lake Powell—then the FBI phone call 15:30 – Ponzi fallout: losing everything, choosing bounce-back over bitterness 18:15 – Digital-marketing lessons he'd use to 10x a dealership today 21:30 – Door-to-door debut with Alterra; launching Romex during senior year of college 24:00 – Early offices, small acquisitions & meeting sales phenom JJ 27:00 – High close-rate playbook: 55-plus communities and 10-deal days 30:00 – Golden-Door sellers, mindset of elite reps, and JJ's natural talent 32:45 – Romex footprint: TX, OK, LA, MS—why every growth dollar points to Texas 34:50 – Data-driven market picks; San Antonio case study 35:35 – Revenue targets: $50 M by 2027, PCT Top-40 climb, margin focus 38:00 – Personal goals: lake-house life, golf bets & the women's-attire wager 39:55 – Twins invite Brandon to Potomac 100 mastermind in Puerto Rico 40:30 – Dylan Seals outro & Masterclass CTA
What does it really mean to have a sustainable funding model? In this episode of Inspired Nonprofit Leadership, Sarah Olivieri is joined by Yani San Luis, founder and CEO of The Win Woman, to talk about what most nonprofits get wrong about fundraising. They unpack the hidden risks of grant funding, why galas may not be worth the effort, and how to build a smarter donor stewardship pipeline. If you want to grow your nonprofit's revenue without losing your mind—or your mission—this is one to listen to with a notepad. Episode Highlights 03:16 Sustainable Funding Models 05:09 Risks in Various Funding Models 09:37 Importance of Donor Trust and Unrestricted Giving 24:15 Effective Donor Stewardship Meet the Guest Yanyn “Yany” San Luis is the CEO and founder of The Win Woman, a management consulting firm trusted by nonprofit CEOs to drive strategy, revenue growth, and impact. She has raised over $23 million for nonprofits and trained 2,500+ executives in sustainability and social impact. Yany has partnered with organizations like AARP, the Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation, and Teach for America, leading high-impact trainings and speaking at NMSDC, USHCC, and other leadership forums. Her work helps nonprofits secure major funding, deepen donor engagement, and expand their impact. In short, Yany and her team help nonprofit CEOs win by raising money. Connect with Yany: Company Website The Win Woman LinkedIn Yany's LinkedIn Sponsored Resource Join the Inspired Nonprofit Leadership Newsletter for weekly tips and inspiration for leading your nonprofit! Access it here >> Be sure to subscribe to Inspired Nonprofit Leadership so that you don't miss a single episode, and while you're at it, won't you take a moment to write a short review and rate our show? It would be greatly appreciated! Let us know the topics or questions you would like to hear about in a future episode. You can do that and follow us on LinkedIn.
In this episode, we dig into a busy week of earnings from three very different businesses navigating challenging environments. We start with Couche-Tard, where modest merchandise growth in Canada and Europe couldn’t offset softness in the U.S. and fuel sales. Next, we check in on Blackberry, which posted its first profit in three years while questions about the future of the company still remain front and centre. Lastly, we break down Nike’s rough Q4. Revenue and earnings are way down, margins are getting crushed, and inventory problems persist. But there are a few signs of sequential improvement. Tickers of stocks discussed: NKE, BB.TO, ATD.TO Get your TSX Meetup tickets here! Get your Calgary Meetup Tickets here! Check out our portfolio by going to Jointci.com Our Website Our New Youtube Channel! Canadian Investor Podcast Network Twitter: @cdn_investing Simon’s twitter: @Fiat_Iceberg Braden’s twitter: @BradoCapital Dan’s Twitter: @stocktrades_ca Want to learn more about Real Estate Investing? Check out the Canadian Real Estate Investor Podcast! Apple Podcast - The Canadian Real Estate Investor Spotify - The Canadian Real Estate Investor Web player - The Canadian Real Estate Investor Asset Allocation ETFs | BMO Global Asset Management Sign up for Fiscal.ai for free to get easy access to global stock coverage and powerful AI investing tools. Register for EQ Bank, the seamless digital banking experience with better rates and no nonsense.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
If you're not regularly sitting down with your clients to talk about their goals, you're leaving money on the table.In this episode of “Run a Profitable Gym,” gym owner and chiropractor Dr. Brian Strump shares how quarterly Goal Review Sessions became one of the most effective tools in his gym for increasing retention, referrals and average revenue per member.Brian walks through exactly how his team at Live Active Charlotte uses these short conversations to keep clients engaged, identify new opportunities to help them, and increase gym revenue without running ads or pushing sales.He also breaks down how he tracks key metrics and gets buy-in from his staff.Tune in to hear the full breakdown, then implement goal reviews and watch what happens to your gym's revenue and your clients' results. LinksSemi-Private Launch PlaybookGym Owners UnitedBook a Call 1:05 - Why use goal reviews?8:53 - Impact on gym metrics13:42 - When to do goal reviews18:56 - Goal reviews help clients23:50 - Brian's No. 1 tip for gym owners
$835,000. One technician. One truck. All sold and installed. At just 26 years old, Shiloh Gill of Cool Hand Electric is already a two-time Crown Champion. In this episode, he reveals how he built a repeatable, scalable sales process that led to $835K in electrical sales—all while running the work himself. A former real estate hopeful from Brazil, Shiloh shares the mindset, systems, and daily practices that turned a motivated young man into one of the nation's most effective residential electricians. In this episode:
In this episode, I sit down with Tim Grahl to map out how he broke through a 3-year business plateau and scaled his education company from $695K to over $2M.We unpack how Tim made the leap by completely rebuilding his business model, delivering better outcomes for students, and building a variable-cost team that scales with revenue. He also shares how he ran 600+ customer interviews, built a coaching program around accountability, and used YouTube and SparkLoop to drive steady growth.If you're stuck at a growth ceiling, this episode is a blueprint for getting unstuck.Timestamps:00:00 Introduction01:13 Breaking through the $1M ceiling03:12 Revenue history from 2021 to 202406:37 The wake-up call promotion08:00 600 customer interviews in 18 months12:24 The mindset shift that changed everything13:03 Why Tim rebuilt the entire business model17:55 Forecasts vs. goals20:36 Profit margin and personal runway23:15 Why most courses don't deliver transformation25:18 How Story Grid's coaching model works30:08 Team structure and mentor compensation34:10 Pricing strategy and program design35:18 Using SparkLoop and YouTube to grow leads38:02 Tim's content process and YouTube habits43:07 The emotional dip before the breakthrough47:18 Burnout, self-doubt, and freight train focus51:22 Why building a team unlocked freedom57:11 Hiring mindset and building lean01:00:12 The path from 2M to 5M and beyond01:03:40 The power of product-market fitIf you enjoyed this episode, please like and subscribe, share it with your friends, and leave a review. I read every single one.Learn more about the podcast: https://nathanbarry.com/showFollow Nathan:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nathanbarryLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathanbarryX: https://twitter.com/nathanbarryYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thenathanbarryshowWebsite: https://nathanbarry.comFollow Tim:Website: https://www.storygrid.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@storygridX: https://x.com/storygridTim's latest book: https://www.storygrid.com/product/the-shitheadFeatured in this episode:Story Grid: https://www.storygrid.comThe Shithead (book): https://www.storygrid.com/product/the-shitheadSparkLoop: https://www.sparkloop.appKit: https://www.kit.com
This week on the Balanced Warrior Podcast, Coach Paul shares insights on maintaining business stamina and momentum, especially during traditional slower months like July and August. He emphasizes the importance of a "halftime" assessment to evaluate progress and strategize for the remainder of the year. Coach Paul challenges the common belief that summer is a time to slow down, encouraging you the high achiever to reframe your mindset and attack the third quarter with the same energy as January. Paul's Key Points for High-Achievers Recharge, Reset, Realign, Rally: Coach Paul advocates for taking time to recharge but stresses that it should be followed by a strategic reset, realignment of goals, and a renewed rally into action. Halftime Report: Use mid-year (like the start of Q3) as an opportunity for a "halftime" assessment. Evaluate what's working well, celebrate victories, and identify areas needing improvement or adjustment. Challenging the Summer Slowdown Mindset: Coach Paul debunks the myth that July and August are inherently unproductive months for business. He encourages listeners to reframe their perspective and treat July as a "new January" with renewed enthusiasm and activity. Sustaining Activity in Q3: Instead of shutting down, focus on consistent activity such as networking, connecting with centers of influence, and servicing existing clients to build momentum for Q4. Avoiding the Year-End Scramble: By maintaining consistent effort through Q3, businesses can avoid the frantic, "survival mode" rush often seen in Q4, allowing for a stronger finish to the year and a more relaxed December. Consistency is Key: Just like in fitness, business success requires consistent habits and a commitment to higher standards, rather than sporadic bursts of effort followed by periods of inactivity.
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This week in the guest chair we have Kimberly Waters, founder of Modern Urban Sensory Experiences, or MUSE, a luxury boutique fragrance house based in Harlem, NY. When Kimberly realized her role in corporate America was not providing her room to grow into her potential, she launched MUSE out of the parlor floor of a friend's brownstone on Convent Ave in Harlem and has been growing ever since.In this episode Kimberly shares:Why tapping into her community of mentors and entrepreneurs was the right direction How she has self-funded her business since 2017 with no outside capital How she has partnered with hard-to-find global brands, become a sought-after destination for emerging brandsHighlights Include: 00:00 Intro05:50 Challenges in corporate America9:00 Small-scale beginnings22:46 Self-financing her side hustle 28:03 The unique customer experience 35:26 Revenue streams39:18 Target audience and marketing 51:13 Tips for entrepreneurs Check out episode 470 of Side Hustle Pro podcast out now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTubeLinks mentioned in this episodeKimberly's Website: https://www.museexperiences.com/ Kimberly's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/muse_experiences/ By Killian: https://www.bykilian.com/ Myleik Teele's SHP Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FtJgMJXpUPY Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rssAnnouncementsJoin our Facebook CommunityIf you're looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebookGuest Social Media InfoKimberly's Website: https://www.museexperiences.com/ Kimberly's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/muse_experiences/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Gwart discusses the death of the fat protocol thesis, why DAOs became dysfunctional, and crypto's shift from public goods delusion to revenue-focused businesses. Plus thoughts on Bitcoin maximalism and Solana's pragmatic approach.You're listening to Bitcoin Season 2. Subscribe to the newsletter, trusted by over 7,000 Bitcoiners: https://newsletter.blockspacemedia.comGwart joins us to talk about the collapse of crypto's "public goods" era and why the revenue meta is taking over. We dive deep into the fat protocol thesis, why DAOs failed, the difference between Bitcoin and crypto, and how builders are finally focusing on sustainable businesses instead of token hacking.Subscribe to the newsletter! https://newsletter.blockspacemedia.com**NOTES:**• Pump.fun crossed hundreds of millions in revenue• Fat protocol thesis originated 2016-2017• iPhone example: $1,000 vs theoretical $10,000• Uniswap has fee switch but hasn't turned it on• Thread guy has 5% Bitcoin portfolio allocation• Bitcoin could 10x in next five yearsTimestamps:00:00 Start01:59 Bitcoin vs Crypto06:08 What does Gwart "believe" in?08:33 Revenue Meta & Fat Protocol Thesis13:36 Interpreting the Fat Protocol Thesis19:25 Analogies to Linux, etc27:18 Is the DAO dead?31:27 Devs37:35 Creators of the Revenue delusion40:46 Are stonks the new tokens?45:01 Solana maxi50:22 Real World Assets ;P53:10 Minting new BTC maxis-
Think tripling your revenue requires fancy tools or complex strategies? Think again. In this quick-fire episode, Todd Toback reveals the real secret to explosive growth—and it's all about mastering the fundamentals. From using your CRM right to following up like a pro and selling for top dollar, this episode breaks down the basics you can't afford to skip.Perfect for real estate investors, wholesalers, and entrepreneurs who want fast, actionable advice that actually moves the needle.---------Show notes:(0:52) Beginning of today's episode(2:49) All leads needs to go to your CRM(2:53) Every lead needs to have a follow up(3:17) Are you selling your properties on top dollar(4:37) Keep those fundamentals(5:16) Focus on the fundamentals----------Resources:To speak with Brent or one of our other expert coaches call (281) 835-4201 or schedule your free discovery call here to learn about our mentorship programs and become part of the TribeGo to Wholesalingincgroup.com to become part of one of the fastest growing Facebook communities in the Wholesaling space. Get all of your burning Wholesaling questions answered, gain access to JV partnerships, and connect with other "success minded" Rhinos in the community.It's 100% free to join. The opportunities in this community are endless, what are you waiting for?
In today's saturated, AI-driven, trust-recession market, your brand's reputation is either happening by default, or by design. In this episode, Kelly walks you through the critical importance of building a proactive, intentional PR strategy to grow your credibility, authority, and discoverability in 2025. From podcast appearances to features in articles, online reviews, and industry awards, Kelly shares how to create hundreds of organic visibility opportunities that help your business stand out without relying on a massive ad budget. If you want your brand to be seen, searched, and respected in your space, this episode offers a roadmap you can start executing immediately. TIMESTAMPS: 03:30 – The role of online reviews in brand awareness and leadership 05:00 – What PR actually includes: podcasting, articles, awards, and more 06:25 – Your perception vs. your customer's experience 08:10 – Selling the result vs. marketing what people actually value 09:40 – The trust recession: why what others say matters more than what you say 11:00 – How to become discoverable in a noisy digital world 12:35 – Free media vs. paid media: what's actually worth it 13:45 – OPA: How to leverage other people's audiences 15:00 – How to use PR to create mic-drop moments, deeper content, and repurposable assets Resources: Join The Virtual Business School Membership for $59/mo, no contract: https://go.virtualbusinessschool.com/joinvbs Free Guide: The New Trust Building Funnel High Ticket Entreprenurs Are Using to Add 6+ Figures in Revenue: https://kellyroachinternational.kit.com/tbo Follow Kelly on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kellyroachofficial/ Follow Kelly on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kelly.roach.520/