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Stop Performing - The Right People Want the Real YouYOUR DAILY DOSE OF CALM, CLARITY, AND GENTLE ENCOURAGEMENT.In this episode, we explore the theme of "stop performing - the right people want the real you". This is a gentle, contemplative piece designed to help you pause, reflect, and find peace in the present moment. Whether you're listening during your morning routine, a quiet lunch break, or winding down before sleep, this episode invites you to slow down and reconnect with yourself.Take a deep breath. You are here. That is enough.
Sleep Calming and Relaxing ASMR Thunder Rain Podcast for Studying, Meditation and Focus
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The Good Fortune Show with Iyer Good Fortune Through Gratitude Protecting the Mind and Growing With Joy Defining Good Fortune and the Right People at the Right Time In this episode of The Good Fortune Show, host Sugandhii Iyer begins by defining good fortune as the experience of receiving good things, having good things happen, and meeting the right people at the right time. She explains that someone does not have to be morally perfect in every area of life to be the right person for a specific opportunity, using the example of “fictitious Jane” receiving a professional music contract from “fictitious Joan.” The key, in Sugandhii's teaching, is that enough goodness must be present for the situation to unfold properly, safely, and legally. Building a Mental Immune System Sugandhii introduces the idea that the mind, like the body, needs an immune system. She says this “mental immune system” should be strong enough to detect and ward away unnecessary negative energy. To illustrate this, she describes fictitious Jane living in a housing complex where she feels protected by gates, security guards, locks, windows, and an alarm system. Sugandhii uses this as a metaphor for the inner belief that negative forces cannot enter when one feels properly protected and fortunate. The Singer, the Mother, and the Law of Attraction A major teaching example comes from a film Sugandhii recently watched about a talented classical singer trained by her famous mother. The daughter resents living in her mother's shadow, leaves home, joins a pop group, and wins a local award, only to discover that her mother has received a much larger national award on the same day. Sugandhii interprets this as an example of the law of attraction, saying the daughter's years of resentment and lack of gratitude toward her mother were reflected back through circumstances that made her feel overshadowed again. In contrast, Sugandhii says gratitude toward the mother, her training, and her inherited gifts could have produced a different energetic outcome. Gratitude, Genetics, and Becoming the Master of Thought After the break, Sugandhii continues the gratitude theme, even using the sound of a peacock outside as an example of beauty inherited through nature. She says people should recognize what is special about their family, genetics, training, and gifts rather than resent the source of those gifts. She then references Dr. Joe Vitale and teachings associated with The Secret, emphasizing awareness of thoughts, meditation, and the intention “I am the master of my thoughts.” Sugandhii explains that manifestation is not only about receiving material things but also about becoming the kind of person who naturally receives, succeeds, and feels grateful. Grateful Happiness Versus Unhappy Empowerment Sugandhii distinguishes between empowerment and happiness, saying a person can feel powerful without truly being happy or grateful. She uses The Bold and the Beautiful as an example, discussing characters who make moves from resentment, deprivation, or power struggles rather than natural joyful growth. In her view, empowerment fueled by lack or discontentment is not the same as joyful manifestation. True growth, she says, should come from joy, gratitude, and natural expansion rather than from the desire to prove something or retaliate. Positive Thoughts, Time Delay, and Moving With Grace Sugandhii then draws from The Secret again, referencing Lisa Nichols on the value of time delay and Michael Bernard Beckwith on the stronger power of affirmative thought. She reassures listeners that they should not fear every past negative thought, because positive thoughts and affirmations can begin working for them now. She encourages people to proclaim that their good thoughts are powerful and their negative thoughts are weak. Whether changing relationships, jobs, homes, or life circumstances, Sugandhii says the movement should happen with grace rather than anger, resentment, or hostility toward the past. Organic Growth and Gratitude as the Fuel The episode closes by applying the same principle to money, identity, national pride, and personal progress. Sugandhii explains that if someone has $50,000 and hears a neighbor has $500,000, the answer is not to resent the $50,000 but to stay grateful and naturally grow toward the next level. She similarly says someone can be proud of being Indian and focus on the good while moving toward progress, rather than directing energy into resentment. Her final message is that whatever change listeners want to make, the fuel for growth should be gratefulness, not ungratefulness. She closes by directing listeners to her book Joyful Manifestation on Amazon and signs off until the next Friday show.
David and Karen Mains share experiences they have had in their lives, when God chose to provide for them in a special way: “Christians need to respond joyfully when God provides the right people for the right task at the right time in the right place.”
Success isn't always about having the best idea, it's about moving before fear, perfectionism, or conventional thinking slow you down. In this conversation, Jay sits down with entrepreneur and investor Lucy Guo to explore why execution beats overthinking, how meaningful relationships create lasting opportunities, and why optimizing for learning often matters more than optimizing for certainty. Together, they unpack a refreshingly honest perspective on ambition, wealth, risk, and building a life that's driven by curiosity rather than validation. In this episode you'll learn: How to Build Valuable Connections How to Escape Decision Paralysis How to Find Better Business Ideas How to Take Smarter Risks How to Make Success Sustainable Success isn't reserved for the people with the perfect plan, the perfect timing, or all the right answers. It's built through small decisions to keep learning, take thoughtful risks, and move forward even when the path isn't completely clear. With Love and Gratitude, Jay Shetty JAY'S DAILY WISDOM DELIVERED STRAIGHT TO YOUR INBOX Join 900,000+ readers discovering how small daily shifts create big life change with my free newsletter. Subscribe https://news.jayshetty.me/subscribe Check out our Apple subscription to unlock bonus content of On Purpose! https://lnk.to/JayShettyPodcast What We Discuss: 00:00 Intro 01:11 Is College Still Worth It? 04:01 The Ambitious Mindset Trap 05:36 Why Go Against the Grain 06:00 Believe in Your Vision 07:15 Change Your Life at 22 10:42 Where Young People Waste Time 11:38 Can Anyone Be an Entrepreneur? 12:09 Build Before You Quit 14:05 Where Great Ideas Come From 14:59 Stop Wasting Time on This 17:07 The Perfectionism Trap 17:45 Good Risk vs. Bad Risk 20:30 Your Network Is Your Net Worth 21:50 Rethink Your Passion 25:30 Self-Worth vs. Net Worth 26:43 Handling Rejection and Failure 27:17 What Money Really Changes 28:55 The Power of No Frameworks 31:11 Think Beyond the Rules 33:09 Hire the Right People 34:20 Why Success Complicates Dating 35:56 Success and Modern Relationships 36:50 Using AI to Hire Better 38:05 Which Jobs AI May Replace 38:56 The Biggest AI Misconception 39:40 AI Won't Replace This 40:44 Make AI Work for You 43:05 The Joy of Building 44:33 Becoming a Self-Made Billionaire 45:08 Advice for Future Founders 46:48 Lessons From Parenting 48:11 Lucy on Final Five Episode Resources: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/guoforit X | https://x.com/lucy_guo See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Putting yourself out there comes with opinions, cheap shots, and plenty of people who think they know the whole story from one post. Nick and Tyler talk about online criticism, support systems, comparison, family, friends, and finding the people who actually want to see you win. Sign up for the Modern Craftsman Community:
In this interview, Paul Sanneman discusses:Why Most Contractors Struggle to Find Good Help (And How to Fix It)How to Building Winning Teams in ConstructionHow to Stop Making Bad HiresThe Real Secret to Hiring Reliable TradespeopleThe Impact of AI on the Recruiting ProcessThe Importance of Hiring Slow and Firing FastIn this episode of the Blue Collar Leadership Podcast, host Mack Story interviews Paul Sanneman, Founder and CEO of Contractor Staffing Source.With over 50 years of experience coaching and consulting thousands of construction companies, Paul founded Contractor Staffing Source to solve one of the industry's biggest challenges: finding and hiring reliable, high-performing team members who fit a company's culture.Specializing exclusively in recruiting for residential and commercial contractors across the U.S. and Canada, his firm handles the full hiring process so contractors can focus on building their businesses, strengthening their teams, improving profitability, and ultimately making more money in less time while having more fun.Mack and Paul explore practical leadership insights around attracting and retaining top blue-collar talent, building winning teams, and creating the kind of culture that drives long-term success in the trades.#contractor #recruiting #constructionlife #staffing #staffingsolutions #construction #constructionindustry#bluecollarleadership
Episode 248 of The Hitstreak, a podcast where we talk about anything and everything!This week we are joined by Keynote Speaker, Researcher & Author of The Million Member Church, Chestly Lunday!Episode in a Glance:In this episode of The Hitstreak, I get to sit down with Chestly Lunday, and explore the power of personal branding — especially for faith leaders — and how it serves as a tool for growth when it's rooted in character development. We dig into the awareness gap between generations, with a focus on Gen Z and their relationship with technology, and why churches and businesses alike have to adapt to a decentralized communication paradigm. Chestly makes the case that trust is built through personal relationships rather than institutions, and that engagement matters far more than attendance — advocating for actionable insights after every sermon and honest conversations around taboo topics. From there we get into consistency, learning from failure, and how biblical principles can inform modern business practices. Chestly also unpacks why curiosity is essential to leadership, the role of character development in navigating change, and why the future of evangelism and community engagement lives on digital platforms.Key Points:- Personal branding is a powerful growth tool when rooted in character development.- The awareness gap between generations is widening due to technology.- 60% of Gen Z believe faith leaders need a personal brand.- Trust is built through personal relationships, not institutions.- Engagement should be prioritized over mere attendance.- Curiosity is essential for effective leadership.- Character development is key in a decentralized age.- The future of evangelism lies in community engagement.- Adaptability is necessary in a rapidly changing environment.About our guest:Chestly Lunday has built his career at one of the most unlikely intersections in leadership — studying disruption inside the slowest-adapting institution of the last five hundred years, then translating those lessons for founders, executives, and high performers navigating a world that flips every five minutes. His core argument is as simple as it is provocative: if meaningful change can take root in an institution that has resisted it for centuries, it can take root in your organization too.He's the author of The Million Member Church, a book that turns the challenge of scaling community, loyalty, and belief into a playbook any leader can use. He also commissioned the Future of Faith research series — original data on generational trends, leadership, and the future of belief — rather than waiting for someone else to go get the numbers. That same instinct drives Ahead of the Curve, his newsletter helping leaders stay ahead of disruption, division, and relentless change.Whether he's on stage or on the page, Lunday brings hard data, sharp thinking, and a lens that most business leaders have never looked through — one that reveals what centuries of adaptation, resistance, and eventual breakthrough can teach anyone trying to build something that lasts.Follow and contact:Instagram: @chestlylchestly.comSubscribe to Nick's top-rated podcast The Hitstreak on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/NickHiterFollow and Rate us on Spotify: https://spotify.com/NickHiterFollow and Rate us on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/NickHiterFollow and Rate us on iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/NickHiter
Some conversations start after the cameras stop rolling. This is one of them. Jonathan Maddock, the "Intelligent Systems Innovator," is back — and this time, we're going deeper. In our first conversation, Jonathan opened up about his journey from the Department of Defense to the boardroom, and his mission to help successful business owners break free from operational chaos. But after the cameras stopped rolling, a remarkable story emerged — one about his time in Jordan, his contributions to the intelligence and defense systems protecting Jordan and the rest of the western world, and how that work continues to operate on the world stage today. From intelligence systems on the world stage to business systems in the boardroom — Jonathan's experience runs deeper than most. Episode Highlights: 06:25 Engineering the Architecture 10:33 Jordanian Culture Insights 14:54 Battle Tested Lessons 20:00 Defense in Depth for Business 25:58 Right People and Capacity 29:48 Core Beliefs and Listening 33:16 How to Connect with Jonathan Maddock Show Links: Fortivian | J.S. Maddock - The Intelligent Systems Integrator Suffocated By Success
This week is our 9th episode in our monthly Upmarket Mastermind series! Each month Reed sits down with a mastermind group of Real Estate Media Creators from around North America who are all at different stages of scaling their businesses. With the mastermind format, you'll be able to journey along with each company as they navigate the different times of year and always changing circumstances RE Media creators face. The Upmarket Mastermind consists of:Alex Coombs of Northern Spruce Media in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.Kelly Clark of Local Flavor Films in Atlanta, Georgia.Jenn Lueck of Jenn Lueck Photography in Prescott, Arizona.Reed Fish of Upmarket Media in Ventura, California.It's time to start thinking about PMRE 2026! Go to pmreconference.com for all the details on PMRE 2026, which is November 17-19th at Palms Resort & Casino in Las Vegas. The Photography and Media for Real Estate conference will be better than ever this year! Upmarket is proud to be the official podcast of PMRE!Upmarket Pod is once again, beyond excited to partner with iGUIDE to bring you our exclusive Road to PMRE 2026 series of Upmarket episodes. SWEEPSTAKES ALERT - iGUIDE and their Tour to PMRE is giving away THREE(!!!!!!) ALL-EXPENSES PAID TRIPS TO PMRE 2026!!!!!The FIRST lucky winner is drawn and announced IN THIS EPISODE! YAY! The next winner will be announced in August and the last in September to win a PMRE ticket, travel and accommodation, all compliments of the fine folks at iGUIDE. To enter, all you need to do is follow @go_iguide and @upmarketpod on Instagram. Then, go to goiguide.com/pmre and enter your email address and you'll be entered in the drawing.NOTE If you have already bought a ticket and/or booked travel to PMRE and win the sweepstakes, iGUIDE will reimburse you for money spent.Follow the pod on Instagram at @upmarketpod.In this mastermind episode, Reed, Alex, Jenn, and Kelly dive into one of the toughest parts of running a business: people. From worrying about losing great employees and hiring new team members to building a sales team and navigating slower seasons, the conversation explores the emotional and practical realities of leadership. The group discusses how to retain top talent, what they look for in new hires and VAs, and how their standards have evolved as their businesses have grown. They also touch on staying emotionally steady through the industry's ups and downs and why leading a team can be both the most rewarding and challenging part of entrepreneurship. If you're growing a business and managing people, this episode will hit close to home.The Presenting Sponsor of Upmarket is AutoHDR, helping real estate media professionals deliver high-quality edited photos faster and more efficiently. As a special offer for Upmarket listeners, get one month of free photo editing with your purchase. To learn more and claim the offer, visit autohdr.com/upmarket.Another amazing sponsor is iGUIDE, which helps real estate professionals capture spaces fast and with industry-leading accuracy. Their PLANIX Pro camera delivers trusted measurements, with no subscriptions and priced per project. Options like iGUIDE Instant provide a clean 3D tour and interactive floor plan in minutes, starting at $7.99. Learn more at goiguide.com or @go_iguide.Another sponsor is HDPhotoHub, the all-in-one platform for ordering, scheduling, and delivering complete marketing kits, from video reels to print. With pay-per-listing pricing, transparent terms, and industry-leading integrations, HDPhotoHub helps you build the workflow you actually want. Visit HDPhotoHub.com and use code Upmarket to get your first 15 full deliveries free.Another amazing sponsor of Upmarket is SecondFloor, the fastest way to create a finished floor plan. It's so fast that you can deliver the finished floor plan while you are still on-site! Not only that, but you can get UNLIMITED floor plans for one low monthly fee. We love SecondFloor and you can go to secondfloorapp.com/upmarket and any new subscriber will get a one-month free trial.Our Action Items are sponsored by PixlCRM, where you can scale your real estate photography business through automation. It's an all-in-one business and marketing platform that complements your current delivery app. If you go to pixlcrm.com/upmarket you can get a 30-day risk-free trial!
Events can be one of the most practical ways for a local business to attract people, build visibility, and create new business opportunities. But an event only works when it is built around the right audience from the start.In this episode, Jennifer R. Glass and Patricia Reszetylo continue their discussion on hyper-local marketing and look at how local businesses can use events to bring better-fit prospects through the door. Events can include workshops, lunch and learns, community events, city-wide activities, block-style events, partner-hosted events, or events where the business participates rather than hosts.The key point is simple: do not start with the event. Start with the person you want to attract. A pizza shop trying to reach families, a shoe store trying to build local visibility, an accounting firm trying to reach business owners, or a bank trying to connect with commercial clients all need different event strategies.Patricia explains that businesses need to think through the full path before the event begins: who the audience is, what matters to them, what the event should be called, how it should be promoted, whether attendees need to register, how contact information will be collected, and what follow-up happens after the event. Without those pieces, even a well-attended event can become a missed opportunity.Jennifer adds that partnerships can make local events even stronger. Accountants, banks, restaurants, media outlets, and other local businesses may help expand reach, add credibility, and introduce the business to people it may not reach alone. Other people's platforms can become a powerful way to extend local visibility.The biggest takeaway: local events should not be random activity. They should be designed to attract the right people, deliver value, create a reason for continued connection, and move interested prospects into the next step with the business.
From writing his first lines of code at twelve to founding Intuji at fifteen and building a global digital transformation firm that works with manufacturers, wholesalers, and industrial businesses across continents. We're diving deep into why the most dangerous gap in business today isn't a talent gap or a capital gap, but a thinking gap. A failure to separate activity from outcomes. This is a conversation with Julian Wallis about what it actually takes to build a business that compounds where your data, your systems, and your digital ecosystem become assets no competitor can replicate. -What "QTIP" means, and why every founder needs to tattoo it on their brain before their next team meeting. -How the difference between a job and a task is the only thing standing between you and irrelevance in the next five years. -What "PSV thinking" is and why every tech investment decision should start and end with it. -How the companies that will dominate the next decade aren't the ones adopting AI fastest, they're the ones who own their data first. -Why high performers aren't in danger from AI, low performers are already gone. -What it actually means to build an "edge factor" and why most businesses are building features instead. And this episode is a masterclass in building things that last not just systems, but businesses that compound, compete, and win on their own terms. If you're building in Nepal, this is the conversation you didn't know you needed. 8 TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Highlights 05:23 - What's QTIP? 08:50 - How Do You Find the Right People? 10:58 - Meaning Behind the Name "Intuji" 18:58 - What Do You Think About AI? 26:58 - Difference Between a Job and a Task 39:23 - Importance of Structured Data 41:03 - "Data Is the New Currency" Finally Makes Sense 44:24 - The Future of Software: UI & Large Language Models (SaaS) 46:00 - Can a $100,000/Month Budget Build a Business with Almost No Human Involvement? 48:30 - Why Product Companies Own Their Data but Service Companies Don't 50:10 - How Giant Companies Keep Finding New Revenue Streams 55:57 - How Should Nepal Be Branded as a Tech Nation? 59:10 - Why the Government Has Made Doing Business in Nepal Difficult 1:00:34 - What Bothers Julian Most About Doing Business in Nepal? 1:04:54 - How to Choose One Tech Domain and Become an Expert 1:06:51 - What Was Julian Like During His School & Childhood Days? 1:10:33 - The Moment That Sparked Julian's Passion for Digital Transformation 1:11:40 - What Bothers Julian in General? 1:13:43 - "If I'm Doing Nothing, I Get Itchy." 1:15:26 - We Overestimate One Year and Underestimate Ten Years 1:16:28 - Why It's Easier to Give Up When Things Get Tough 1:18:06 - Julian's Love for Nepal #TheDoers #TheDoersNepal #JulianWallis #Intuji #DigitalTransformation ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ Want to become a video podcaster? Get info: https://becomeadoer.com/programs/become-a-video-podcaster?utm_medium=YT&utm_source=organic If you love reading, don't miss our newsletter on Substack Link: https://substack.com/@doersglobal? Want to join us live in the studio as an audience member? Fill out this form: https://forms.gle/xZi8yptyoxkkc6aa8 ✉ Reach out to us at partners@doersnepal.com
ValuationPodcast.com - A podcast about all things Business + Valuation.
Hi, welcome back to ValuationPodcast.com. I'm Melissa Gragg, financial mediator and business valuation expert, and today I'm joined by Kendall Peterson, seasoned executive, business strategist, and author of The Essential Elements of Business Health. In this conversation, we explore what it really means to build a healthy business that is prepared for growth, valuation, and unexpected opportunities. Whether you're planning to sell your company someday or simply want to create a stronger, more resilient organization, Kendall shares practical insights on leadership, team alignment, systems, measurement, and the habits that separate thriving businesses from those that struggle. If you've ever wondered how to stay ready when opportunity knocks, this episode is for you.Key Takeaways:1. Revenue Is Not the Same as Business HealthMany business owners focus heavily on revenue and profitability, but those metrics alone do not reveal whether a business is truly healthy, scalable, or attractive to buyers.2. Purpose Creates Organizational AlignmentA clearly defined purpose, vision, and direction help employees understand what they are working toward, creating alignment that improves execution and long-term performance.3. Great Businesses Have the Right People in the Right RolesSuccessful companies intentionally build teams whose values align with the organization and whose talents are matched to the responsibilities they perform.4. Systems Drive Scalability and ConsistencyDocumented processes and repeatable systems reduce dependency on individual employees, improve efficiency, and increase the value of a business during due diligence.5. Healthy Businesses Stay Ready for OpportunitiesCompanies that regularly evaluate their operations, measure meaningful metrics, and address weaknesses proactively are better positioned for acquisitions, growth, succession planning, and market changes.Q&As from episode:1. How can business owners prepare for unexpected acquisition opportunities?Business owners can prepare for acquisition opportunities by maintaining healthy financials, building strong teams, documenting systems, measuring key performance indicators, and regularly assessing the overall health of their business before buyers appear.2. What are the essential elements of a healthy business?The essential elements of a healthy business include purpose, team alignment, systems, measurement, communication, relationships, and innovation. Together, these factors create a scalable and sustainable organization.3. Why do buyers look beyond revenue during business acquisitions?Buyers look beyond revenue because strong sales do not guarantee long-term success. They evaluate leadership, employee alignment, operational systems, profitability, culture, and growth potential to determine the true value of a business.4. What makes a business more valuable during due diligence?Businesses become more valuable during due diligence when they demonstrate strong leadership, reliable financial reporting, scalable processes, engaged employees, consistent performance metrics, and a clear strategic vision.5. How do systems and processes increase business value?Systems and processes increase business value by creating consistency, improving efficiency, reducing operational risk, and making the company less dependent on individual employees, which gives buyers greater confidence in future performance.Kendall Petersonhttps://www.elementalstrat.com/Melissa Gragghttps://www.valuationmediation.com/https://www.youtube.com/@BusinessValuationStLSupport the show
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Sleep Calming and Relaxing ASMR Thunder Rain Podcast for Studying, Meditation and Focus
There is a version of yourself that you have been giving to other people. A version that is smaller than you actually are. A version that says yes when you mean no. A version that smiles when you are angry. A version that agrees when you disagree. A version that performs okay so that other people can be comfortable. A version that has been edited and edited and edited until it fits inside a shape that is too small for the actual person. A version that has been carefully constructed to take up less space than the real version. To need less. To want less. To be less complicated. To be easier. Easier to love. Easier to accept. Easier to be around. Easier to keep. And I know why you do it. I know the history.
Joe Hamilton, President & CEO of Vortex Optics, helped build one of the outdoor industry's most recognized and fiercely loyal brands by treating service as a competitive weapon, not an afterthought. In this episode, Joe unpacks the CARE Movement (Create A Rare Experience), why hiring people who already share your values is the foundation of delivering it, and why being genuinely human is the rarest advantage a business can have in 2026.Watch the video recordingAbout the EpisodeHost: Jay Goninen, WrenchWay, jayg@wrenchway.comGuest: Joe Hamilton, Vortex Optics, jhamilton@vortexoptics.comLinks & ResourcesGet notified of new episodes --> Join our email listJoin the ASE Connects CommunityASE Connects brings shops, dealerships, and schools together in one structured network to strengthen the technician pipeline. By making it easier to connect, collaborate, and support students through job shadows, internships, and classroom engagement, ASE Connects helps schools build stronger programs and helps shops develop a more consistent, local source of future technicians. Learn more:ASE Connects Memberships for Shops & DealersASE Connects Memberships for Schools (Free!)Connect with us on social:FacebookInstagramXLinkedInYouTubeTikTok
Big Mike of Advanced Nutrients joins the podcast to discuss the future of cannabis, the importance of building world-class teams, and why industry-wide collaboration may be the key to long-term success. While alcohol and tobacco industries have benefited from unified advocacy and cooperation, Big Mike argues that cannabis remains too fragmented. He shares his vision for the One Plant Alliance, an initiative designed to bring the hemp and cannabis sectors together under a common purpose. According to Big Mike, true passion for the plant means putting collaboration ahead of competition. The conversation also explores Advanced Nutrients' global expansion, with the company now operating in 122 countries and experiencing 53% growth across Europe. Big Mike discusses emerging markets, the challenges and opportunities facing cultivators, and what it takes to scale a cannabis business on a global level. Plus, hear about the company's breakthrough octoploid genetics technology, which is producing 30-50% higher yields and could significantly impact the future of cultivation. Watch now for an in-depth conversation on innovation, leadership, global growth, and the next evolution of the cannabis industry. Chapter: 00:00:01 - Advanced Nutrients Launches Eighth Generation Formula 00:01:23 - Finding and Understanding the Right People 00:03:14 - Taking Full Accountability and Looking Inward 00:04:33 - Building a World-Class Team Through Self-Awareness 00:07:36 - Octoploid Cannabis Genetics Revolution 00:08:53 - Global Cannabis Distribution and Expansion Plans 00:10:26 - Expanding Global Sales and European Growth 00:11:10 - Choosing Your Cannabis Sector and Becoming an Expert00:12:06 - Cannabis Industry Still in Early Stages 00:13:22 - Educating Congress on Cannabis Policy 00:14:14 - Cannabis Industry: A Wonderful Business JourneyWEBSITE: https://cannatechtoday.com/Make sure to follow our other social media platforms to stay up-to-date on all things Cannabis & Tech Today.https://twitter.com/cannatechtodayhttps://www.facebook.com/CannaTechTodayhttps://www.instagram.com/cannatechtoday
Discover the power of spiritual community and like-minded people who accept, support, and challenge you to grow. In this inspiring talk, Rev. Lee Wolak explores how connection, personal growth, self-awareness, and conscious living help you step into your greater yet to be with courage, truth, and purpose. Sign up for my daily thought and weekly newsletter by clicking this link: https://www.agapespiritualcenter.com/free-affirmations If you find value in what Agape offers spiritually, emotionally, and in community, consider becoming a supporting member. Your recurring contribution helps us continue to share truth, healing, and transformation with the world. Click here to become a supporter: https://www.agapespiritualcenter.com/recurring-contributions/
Send us Fan Mail1/2 way through the year...are you weeding your garden?Life changes, so do people AND so do you! It's time to bring in the new, let go of the old and feel good when you're hanging out with the right people. Let's talk about it!"Friendly reminder, you are who you hang around with."~KSHOW NOTES:Join Life and Wellness Coach, Kira Mesi as she navigates the ups and downs of life through personal experience, storytelling, and interviews. Learn to lean into your best self with the mindful practice of gratitude living, honoring your soul's purpose, and the joy of Finding Rainbows on an ordinary day. (and she's a singer, too....so get ready to spontaneously break out in song, sometimes :)"Dive into the ordinary looking for the extraordinary because life is hard, but if you look close enough, you will find the Rainbows." ~KGRAB A RAINBOWS MUG AND SUPPORT THE PODCAST:Finding Rainbows The Podcast (finding-rainbows-the-podcast.myshopify.com)FOLLOW ME FOR MORE INSPIRATION:@FindingRainbows | LinktreeSupport the show
Linda McKissack reveals how agents can turn commissions into buy-and-hold freedom, avoid burnout, build lasting passive income, and create a life where work becomes a choice instead of a lifelong necessity starting today, intentionally now.See article: https://www.unitedstatesrealestateinvestor.com/build-euphoric-freedom-before-life-forces-drastic-change-with-linda-mckissack/(00:00) - Introduction to Linda McKissack and the Power of Building Wealth Through Buy and Hold(05:00) - From Financial Disaster to the First Investment Property(10:00) - Mattias Shares His Debt Story and the Cashflow Quadrant Connection(15:00) - The Freedom Number and Why Holding Builds Long-Term Options(20:00) - Finding the Money, Finding the Time, and Committing to the Goal(25:00) - Syndications, Control, Risk Tolerance, and Following the Right People(30:00) - Lines of Credit, Foreclosures, and Buying When Others Are Afraid(35:00) - Golden Nuggets, Bigger Futures, and Escaping Comfortable Success(40:00) - Becoming More, Choosing Growth, and the Cost of Comfort(44:00) - Favorite Books, Where to Find Linda, and Closing RemarksContact Linda McKassackhttps://lindamckissack.com/https://www.facebook.com/mckissacklindahttps://www.instagram.com/mckissacklindahttps://www.linkedin.com/in/lindamckissack/https://youtube.com/@LindaMcKissack411 Linda McKissack's story is a reminder that freedom rarely happens by accident. It is built through courage, sacrifice, better questions, and the decision to turn today's income into tomorrow's options. Keep building the kind of life where success does not own you, your business does not trap you, and your future is not left to chance. For more conversations about wealth, wellness, and building a life worth living, visit https://reiagent.comIs success destroying your peace? Most pros grind until they break. Download The Investor's Life Balance Sheet: A Holistic Wealth Audit to see if you are building a legacy or heading for burnout. Presented by The REI Agent Podcast & United States Real Estate Investor® https://sendfox.com/lp/m4jrl
If you've ever walked away from a mastermind, a coaching call, or a well-meaning conversation with a colleague feeling more confused than when you started — this episode is going to name something you've probably been living with for a long time. It's not that there's too little advice out there. It's that most of us have never stopped to ask whether the advice we're taking is actually right for us, our business, and where we are right now.My guest today is Sandra Booker, founder of Sidekick COO and creator of Scale Society, a fractional COO who works with established online service providers to find the single constraint costing them the most time and money — and then designs the systems and team structures to solve it. Sandra is one of the most well-respected operators in the online business world, and this conversation is exactly as good as I knew it would be.What Sandra and I get into goes way beyond operations and systems. We talk about how to know when you actually need to hire someone versus when you need a better process, the art of pausing before reacting when urgency sets in, and Sandra's concept of "curating your room" — being intentional about whose voices you let influence your decisions, and why the most impressive person in the room isn't always the right one to listen to. Sandra also shares a super cool AI tool that she built and has been using in her own business that I cannot wait for you to hear about — and that I think is going to change how a lot of you are using AI.In this episode we talk about:Why the "self-made" entrepreneur is a myth — and what the business owners who actually build something have in common that nobody talks aboutHow to tell the difference between needing a team member, needing a system, or needing to pause and look at what's already in your businessThe real cost of making decisions from fear, urgency, or comparison — and what to do insteadSandra's concept of curating your room — why your business bestie might be exactly the wrong person to consult when you have a hard decision to makeThe AI tool Sandra built called “The Advisory Board” — and how you can do the same for yourselfWhy the right move in a revenue dip is almost always to look inside your existing business first — and what to look forHow to evaluate advice you're hearing — whether it's from a podcast, a mastermind, or someone making big revenue claims onlineYour next best business decision is probably not going to come from someone else's strategy. It's going to come from getting clearer on what's actually happening inside your own business — and this episode is going to help you do that!Design the room your decisions deserve with Sandra's AI Boardroom Blueprint.
Joe Beda and Craig McLuckie co-created Kubernetes, the infrastructure standard that became the default for cloud native computing. Now running Stacklok, they're watching enterprises hit the same identity, permissions, and security problems with AI agents that took the container ecosystem years to resolve, and they're building tools to compress that timeline. In this episode of Founded & Funded, Madrona's Tim Porter sits down with Joe and Craig to talk through what AI adoption actually requires: why MCP is the Docker moment for AI-native applications, how the LLM gateway is becoming a strategic chokepoint for cost, safety, and model flexibility, and why enterprises that don't get the architecture right early will face a familiar trap: vertical integration that looks like productivity and acts like lock-in. They cover: Why the developer workflow is the template for knowledge worker AI adoption, and where the analogy breaks down The mainframe vs. open platform question that will define the AI infrastructure era Why the knowledge worker transition is harder than it looks — and what has to be built differently before developer-grade AI tooling can scale to the rest of your organization The governance gap between human accountability and AI behavior, and what enterprises actually need to build to close it Where to start: MCP controls first, LLM gateway second, and why deploying a platform without staying to close the loop consistently fails Transcript: https://www.madrona.com/the-best-infrastructure-moment-since-cloud Chapters: (0:00) – Introduction (1:04) – Why the Kubernetes Creators Are the Right People to Read This AI Moment (2:18) – Joe's Lesson from Cloud Native: Ignore Conventional Wisdom, Except When You Shouldn't (4:16) – Craig on Enterprises and the Chaos of a New Infrastructure Era (5:32) – Why Joe Rejoined Craig at Stacklok: The Engineer's Case for Getting Your Hands Dirty (7:05) – Developers as Agent Orchestrators: How the Knowledge Worker Transition Will Follow (10:10) – MCP Explained: Craig Sees Docker in 2013 When He Looks at the MCP Spec 1 (7:53) – The Mainframe vs. Open Platform Question That Will Define the AI Era (20:24) – LLM Lock-In Is the Wrong Worry: The Real Risk Is Left of the Model (25:19) – Where Enterprises Actually Start: Developer Posture First, Knowledge Workers Second (29:10) – MCP First, LLM Gateway Second: The Concrete Technical Starting Point (31:19) – How Stacklok Builds Software Now: Agents, Smaller Teams, the Unrecognizable Developer Profile (38:07) – The Recruiter Who Started Building Agents: What AI Tools Do to Role Boundaries
In this episode, Michael Blank sits down with entrepreneur, investor, and syndicator Jennifer DeJesus to discuss what it takes to scale from running multiple businesses to building a sophisticated real estate investment platform. Starting with a career in corporate America, Jennifer transitioned into real estate, eventually building a vertically integrated ecosystem that included a brokerage, property management company, title company, construction business, and investment fund. She shares how she learned to raise capital, structure syndications, create operational systems, and step out of the day-to-day grind so she could focus on growth. The conversation dives into the power of partnerships, the importance of building the right team, and why syndication is one of the most effective vehicles for scaling wealth and creating financial freedom.Key TakeawaysSyndication Is the Ultimate Scaling Tool Whether you're investing in real estate, acquiring businesses, or expanding into new asset classes, syndication allows you to leverage partnerships, capital, and expertise to grow faster.Build Systems Before You Scale Sustainable growth requires strong processes, clear accountability, and documented systems that allow the business to operate without constant owner involvement.The Right People in the Right Seats Changes Everything Scaling successfully depends on building a team with complementary strengths and ensuring every role is aligned with the company's vision and values.Raising Capital Becomes Easier When You Solve Real Problems Investors are more likely to invest when you're providing a clear solution to an existing need rather than simply pitching an opportunity.Entrepreneurs Must Learn to Work on the Business, Not Just in It Transitioning from operator to owner requires delegating responsibilities, trusting team members, and focusing on higher-value activities.Business Acquisitions Can Accelerate Growth Dramatically Once a strong operational foundation is in place, acquiring complementary businesses can be one of the fastest ways to expand revenue and market presence.Connect with MichaelFacebookInstagramYouTubeTikTokResourcesTheFreedomPodcast.com Access the #1 FREE Apartment Investing Course (Apartments 101)Schedule a Free Strategy Session with Michael's Team of AdvisorsExplore Michael's Mentoring ProgramJoin the Nighthawk Equity Investor ClubReview the Podcast on Apple PodcastsSyndicated Deal AnalyzerGet the Book, Financial Freedom with Real Estate Investing by Michael BlankFor full episode show notes visit: https://themichaelblank.com/podcasts/session527/
In the healthcare marketing industry, just when you think you have everything under control, a new change comes along. And, honestly, it's a heavy responsibility for leaders to build a team structure that can withstand the pressures of the ever-evolving healthcare marketing space, but it also keeps things exciting! In this week's episode, our CEO, Jenny Bristow, shares two key concepts from the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) framework that have helped Hedy & Hopp build a solid marketing team that has withstood many industry changes: the accountability chart & the “Right Person, Right Seat” framework.The Accountability Chart: The accountability chart is distinctly different from traditional job titles and organizational charts in that it focuses on the essential functions a team needs to operate efficiently. Start by mapping out core functions, such as content strategy, paid media, analytics, etc., and assigning responsibilities to each “seat.” When developing an accountability chart, it's critical to ignore current personnel to design an ideal structure from scratch, ensuring zero ambiguity regarding who owns each function.The "Right Person, Right Seat" (RPRS) Framework: Once the ideal structure is developed, evaluate current staff through two lenses: Right Person & Right Seat. Right Person assesses whether the individual shares the organization's core values. Right Seat utilizes the “GWC” framework (Get It, Want It, Capacity to Do It) to determine if a person is suited for a particular role. In other words does the person understand the requirements of the role? Are they genuinely excited and motivated to perform the responsibilities of the seat? And do they possess the mental, emotional, and technical capacity to succeed in the position?Separating the person from the problem is vital when restructuring. If a team member lacks the capacity for a specific modern technical role, it does not necessarily mean they must leave the organization; they may simply belong in a different seat.Connect with Jenny:Email: jenny@hedyandhopp.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennybristow/If you enjoyed this episode, we'd love to hear your feedback! Please consider leaving us a review on your preferred listening platform and sharing it with others.
Discover why the people in your life matter more than you think, with Dr. Larry's inspiring approach to connection and gratitude. Learn actionable steps to identify and deepen your most meaningful relationships. Why “the people in your life are a gift” is more than just a saying Simple workshop to identify who you rely on, and who relies on you The connection between relationships and longevity Real-life stories of resilience, family, and finding your tribe Practical ways to stay genuinely connected (beyond just a text) Watch our episode, here: https://www.youtube.com/@mathew.blades
Meghan Hickman has spent over three years as our EOS implementer at Poe Group Advisors, and this conversation is one we have been looking forward to sharing. Meghan works with entrepreneurial leadership teams to help them build structure, create accountability, and scale with intention. She has helped over 40 organizations do exactly that, including ours.The conversation covers:How a career in politics taught Meghan to recognize when your work is bringing out the worst in youWhy the "right person, right seat" framework gives leaders language for decisions they already sense but can't articulateHow the Accountability Chart reveals the structure a firm actually needs vs. the one it has outgrownWhy the Vision Traction Organizer works where traditional strategic plans fail, because it evolves every 90 daysHow to distinguish between head signals and heart signals when deciding whether to restructure or exitWhy the companies that scale fastest are the ones willing to run toward hard problems and simplify relentlesslyHow vulnerability-based trust separates teams that break through from teams that stay stuckTimestamps:00:36 - Meghan's background: from US Senate press secretary to entrepreneur 01:26 - How a copy of "Traction" in 2014 changed the direction of Meghan's career 01:52 - Growing an EOS company by 62% in five years and launching her own practice 03:12 - Starting in the least entrepreneurial environment possible: bureaucracy vs. the private sector 04:43 - The moment Meghan knew it was time to leave: the night Osama bin Laden was captured 06:09 - Sending out resumes at 1:00 in the morning and the one that changed everything 07:48 - Effective self vs. destructive self activity: the exercise that explained everything 09:28 - What working in the private sector revealed about her unique abilities 11:14 - Core value alignment: using values to attract the right people like a magnet 13:04 - Why the press secretary seat was the wrong one and what EOS language helped her understand 15:21 - Burnout vs. readiness to sell: how to tell the difference 17:04 - Head signals: the business is running you, things feel harder than they should 19:14 - The prescription for heart signals: a leap, whether that is a transition, a sale, or a new chapter 22:02 - Meghan's own red flags: road rage, everyone seems difficult, an unmade bed 25:37 - What the Accountability Chart actually does and why it matters past five or ten employees 28:08 - The value of an outside perspective: seeing the game when you cannot see it from the field 30:22 - The Vision Traction Organizer: a two-page strategic plan that actually gets used 33:17 - How your ideal clients evolve as your firm evolves, and why revisiting matters every 90 days 37:20 - Why firms that obsess over simplification and say no more than yes scale the fastest 40:05 - Meghan's memorable career story: getting her senator to the Today show in the nick of time 45:06 - There is no learning in the comfort zone, and no comfort in the learning zone 45:48 - Book recommendations: "Traction," The Five Minute Journal, and "The Gifts of Imperfection."
Surround Yourself With the Right People1 Corinthians 15:33 — Do not be deceived: “Evil company corrupts good habits.” Who you surround yourself with will influence who you become.Accept Jesus today. https://youtube.com/shorts/bIwAUlz7Kg4?si=BNOhv44iLWIR4eVJIf you would like to accept Jesus into your heart today, pray this simple prayer:****God, I have sinned against You. I believe that Jesus is Your Son, who died and rose for my sake. I ask you to forgive me for my sin. I place my trust in You for salvation. I receive you as my Lord and Savior. In Jesus' name, I am forgiven! Amen!****Congratulations! You are now a child of the Most High. John 1:12 says, "But to all who did receive him, who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God."****If you just prayed this prayer to receive Jesus Christ as your Savior, I welcome you to the family of God. Subscribe to my channel and type in the comments right now, “I just prayed that prayer.”****Click here for FREE eBook download: https://tinyurl.com/ISAIDTHEPRAYERShow your love and support the channel:*PayPal: PayPal.me/malachimitchellministry*Cash App: https://cash.app/$MalachiMitchNote Journals and Puzzles:https://tinyurl.com/WalkinFaithPublishingAuthored Books: https://tinyurl.com/PastorMalachiBooksHNO Crypto Coin Investing Opportunity: https://tinyurl.com/HNOCoin-ReferralFREE Ways to Support Me:
This past month we've covered: 1. Identifying what you really want. 2. Harnessing Your Attention Span 3. Navigating Limiting Beliefs 4. Why it's important to take time for yourself and 5. Today, we're talking about how to get into action, one small step at a time. I share a few examples from my life. Let's move towards what matters together. If you enjoy the episode, share it a with a friend. KEY TOPICS Intro + Series Context (0:00:07) Why 15 Minutes of Daily Self-Connection Matters (0:02:45) Identifying the Area of Life Calling for Attention (0:04:30) Daily Micro-Actions Toward Your Chosen Goal (0:04:59) Journaling to Process Feelings and Get Clarity (0:09:13) Career Pivot Story: From Head-Hunting to Marketing (0:11:15) Midlife Pivots, Informational Conversations & Trying Things (0:13:17) Nutrition School, Self-Publishing & Following Dead Ends that Open Doors (0:13:17) Podcasting & Taking Action in Creative Work (0:15:45) Health & Body-Image Example (Menopause / Perimenopause Weight) (0:15:45) Accountability, Support & Choosing the Right People (0:17:39) Closing: It's Not a Race, It's Your Life (0:19:00) RESOURCES MENTIONED Join The Newsletter Subscribe on YouTube Follow on APPLE PODCASTS Follow on SPOTIFY PODCASTS Book: Design a Life You Love Recent Episodes This Month: Harness Your Attention Span Interview with Guest Fred Marshall Main Character Energy Episode with Michele Don't Let Limiting Beliefs Stop You with Michele Take Time For Yourself *The Good Life with Michele Lamoureux podcast and content provided by Michele Lamoureux is for educational and entertainment purposes only. It does NOT constitute medical, mental health, professional, personal, or any kind of advice or serve as a substitute for such advice. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast or website is at the user's own risk. Always consult a qualified healthcare or trusted provider for any decisions regarding your health and wellbeing. This episode may contain affiliate links.
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You've built something real you're an established entrepreneur, owner & fractional leader, the experience, the clients, the reputation. Yet, you are still not where you desire to be, by now. The problem isn't effort. It's sequence. In this episode, we're getting into the refinement work that actually shifts things: positioning yourself as the obvious choice in your market, pricing that attracts dream clients who are a hell yes, and messaging that calls the right people in instead of convincing them. When your income streams, your brand, and your systems are finally working together, everything changes. This is about doing the right things, in the right order, for the right people. June's doors are open for the monthly virtual networking, connected circles event, message NETWORKING for more details & to RSVP for June 3rd's meeting. May's meeting was powerful. If you haven't subscribed to the newsletter for exclusive events, offerings and announcements make sure you are on the newsletter here: www.KellyLynnAdams.com If you are looking for support in this season here are a few ways that are available in 2026... Private 1:1 Consulting, Advising, Coaching & Mentorship (limited availability) Longer Containers & The Elevate Mastermind is now enrolling, we start soon in June and last until December or when you hit your goal. The elevated community is coming....you are going to love it. For upcoming virtual & in-person curated events make sure you are subscribed on the newsletter at www.KellyLynnAdams.com
Send us Fan MailThomas Massie is facing a $35 million AIPAC-funded primary challenge—the most expensive congressional race in history. Why? Because he stood on principle instead of party loyalty. In this Leadership In Review episode, we break down what's really happening in American politics, Trump's broken promises on gas prices and America First, and the business lessons you need to hear.Jason Smith (constitutional law expert) and Emanuel Whitfield (entrepreneur) join Josh Kosnick for an unfiltered breakdown of principle vs. politics, foreign policy reality, and why execution beats ideas every single time—featuring the legendary Michael Jackson 3AM story.If you care about political integrity, business success, or understanding how money controls Congress, this conversation will open your eyes.⏱️ CHAPTERS:0:00 - Why We Do Leadership In Review: Real Conversations, Real Friends3:03 - Thomas Massie Primary: AIPAC's $35M Campaign Explained5:20 - Massie's Controversial Votes: Border Wall & Big Beautiful Bill7:20 - Principle vs Party Loyalty: Where Do You Draw the Line?9:00 - Can You Be Too Conservative? Legislative Teamwork Debate10:25 - Trump's Broken Promises: Gas Prices & Neglecting America11:18 - Israel vs Iran Foreign Policy: The Real Debate No One's Having13:15 - JD Vance on Team Politics: “If We Can't Count On You…”19:00 - Big Beautiful Bill Analysis: Helping Workers or Adding Debt?20:45 - Trump's Empathy Problem: “Patriots Will Suck It Up”22:00 - Business Success Reality: Right Place, Right People, Right Time24:00 - Kushner's $200 Billion Saudi Deal: How Connections Work25:00 - The Tasting Room Effect: Networking That Actually Pays27:00 - Midterm Preview: What Massie's Race Means for 202629:00 - Information Age Paradox: Why Knowledge Isn't Power30:00 - Execution Over Ideas: Why Most People Fail30:45 - Michael Jackson's 3AM Call: Act Before Prince Gets Your Idea
The right people don't just add value to your life…They multiply it.In this powerful episode of Road to Victory, I dive into identity, commitment, influence, spiritual alignment, community, and the life-changing power of the right tribe.Inspired by lessons from Tribe of Millionaires, we talk about:• Decisive commitment and letting go of what no longer serves you• Identity and understanding who you truly are• The difference between religion and responding to God's love• Why life gives the test before the lesson• How environments subconsciously shape your future• The power of networking, collaboration, and group dynamics• Why the right tribe compounds creativity, opportunity, and growth• The importance of surrounding yourself with people who elevate your standardsThis episode is about multiplication.Because isolation may protect your comfort…But the right tribe expands your destiny.Welcome to the Road to Victory.
Mia Langley joins me on this episode of Hotter Than Yesterday to reflect on her hair career that started when she was just fifteen years old. She talks her social media journey, why it is important to raise your energy to attract the right people around you, and the reason that she always has wet wipes at the ready. Farts, flushing, and feel-good karaoke, this episode covers it all!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
British pianist, composer and educator Joe Webb joins me for an honest conversation about what it actually takes to become the musician you want to be.Joe Webb is a highly regarded pianist, jazz musician, and London-based composer, originally from Wales. He has emerged as a leading force on the U.K jazz scene today, captivating audiences with his exceptional talent and rockstar-like persona.We talk about Joe's early connection with jazz and piano, the key moments that shaped his path, and how he's grown into one of the most distinctive voices on today's scene.But more importantly, explore the less visible side of the journey - the importance of building the right support system, surrounding yourself with people who believe in you, and developing the skills that aren't taught at the piano. We also dive into Joe's latest album Neath Beat, and the sonic world behind it - what it represents creatively and personally at this stage in his career.At the heart of this conversation is a simple but powerful idea: who you become along the way matters more than the outcome.If you're a musician trying to build something meaningful, there's a lot in here for you!Table of contents:0:00 Intro 02:07 Early Connection to Jazz & Piano 06:42 Jazz Today: More Than Music 08:30 Finding Freedom in Jazz 13:00 The Power of the Right People 17:07 Why Your Local Scene Matters 19:37 Building Meaningful Relationships 24:50 Embracing Who You Are 30:10 Do You Need to Move to a Bigger City? 36:07 ‘Neath the Beat': The Sonic World 43:48 Advice for Musicians: Stay HonestAs you listened, what reflection stayed with you the most?Let's talk about today's episode:
#247. Social media gets a bad reputation — and usually earns it. But this week, I make the case for the other side: what happens when you curate your feed like a curriculum and actually pay attention. Five ideas worth stealing, from the people worth following. The source content: Reality Disruption: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8p8S6oa/Dealing with Uncertainty without Rumination: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8p8UrtQ/Chasing Failure: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8p8A2HK/ 5 No's a Week: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8p89WNb/Joe Dispenza Meditation Review: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8p8XPeG/Play The Game By Your Rules: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8p8qQ8Q/ FOLLOW PAYTON:https://instagram.com/paytonross https://www.tiktok.com/@paytonsartain https://youtube.com/c/paytonsartainrossSUBMIT TO NOTE TO SELF:→ Ask P: Advice Column: https://forms.gle/avvSu4ibYygZP5rq8 Sponsors:Quince: Go to Quince.com/payton for free shipping and365-day returnsPeloton: Go to onepeloton.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Jimmy Kimmel just told his audience to never watch CBS again after Stephen Colbert's final show — because Byron Allen is replacing Colbert with a comedy show that has zero politics. Trump was asked about Colbert's exit, and his smile said everything. Meanwhile Brian Stelter eulogized Colbert as a "ministerial presence" and Bruce Springsteen ranted about freedom on the very network that let Colbert say whatever he wanted for six months. For free and unbiased Medicare help, dial 580-308-0975 to speak with my trusted partner, Chapter, or go https://askchapter.org/oconnor *Paid Partnership* SHOP OUR MERCH: https://store.townhallmedia.com/ BUY A LARRY MUG: https://store.townhallmedia.com/products/larry-mug Watch LARRY with Larry O'Connor LIVE — Monday-Thursday at 12PM Eastern on YouTube, Facebook, & Rumble! Find LARRY with Larry O'Connor wherever you get your podcasts! SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/7i8F7K4fqIDmqZSIHJNhMh?si=814ce2f8478944c0&nd=1&dlsi=e799ca22e81b456f APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/larry/id1730596733 Become a Townhall VIP Member today and use promo code LARRY for 50% off: https://townhall.com/subscribe?tpcc=poddescription https://townhall.com/ https://rumble.com/c/c-5769468 https://www.facebook.com/townhallcom/ https://www.instagram.com/townhallmedia/ https://twitter.com/townhallcom Chapter: Chapter and its affiliates are not connected with or endorsed by any government entity or the federal Medicare program. Chapter Advisory, LLC represents Medicare Advantage HMO, PPO, and PFFS organizations and stand alone prescription drug plans that have a Medicare contract. Enrollment depends on the plan’s contract renewal. While we have a database of every Medicare plan nationwide and can help you to search among all plans, we have contracts with many but not all plans. As a result, we do not offer every plan available in your area. Currently we represent 50 organizations which offer 18,160 products nationwide. We search and recommend all plans, even those we don’t directly offer. You can contact a licensed Chapter agent to find out the number of products available in your specific area. Please contact Medicare.gov, 1-800-Medicare, or your local State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) to get information on all of your options.Become a Townhall VIP member with promo code "LARRY": https://townhall.com/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
"The most important lever you can pull as a leader is hiring the right people." Episode Chapters [03:29] Why Hiring Right Solves Most Leadership Problems [06:17] Looking Beyond the Resume [10:33] Setting Clear Expectations Up Front [13:00] The Real Cost of Turnover [18:10] Resources to Improve Your Hiring Process Hiring the right people is one of the most important decisions a leader makes. In this episode, Lee Cockerell is joined by Tim Dyck, an expert in hiring and interview strategy. They discuss why resumes only tell part of the story and how attitude, motivation, and clear expectations drive long-term success. Take a listen to hear a break down of the true cost of turnover. This episode will remind you why investing time in hiring right pays off in every area of your business. Read the blog for more from this episode. Resources CockerellStore.com The Cockerell Academy About Lee Cockerell Mainstreet Leader Jody Maberry Travel Guidance Magical Vacation Planners are my preferred travel advisors. Reach out to have them help plan your next vacation. You can reach them at 407-442-2694.
Most companies think innovation is about technology, strategy, or process. Dr. Bruce Vojak says they're wrong. In this episode of Deep Leadership, Jon Rennie sits down with innovation expert Dr. Bruce Vojak to explore why innovation succeeds or fails based on the people inside the organization. Drawing from decades of experience at companies like Motorola and from his research on “serial innovators,” Bruce explains how breakthrough ideas actually happen and why mature companies must innovate if they want to survive. They discuss: Why innovation is more than creativity or new technology The connection between innovation and organizational resilience How great leaders create cultures where ideas can surface Why some employees can “see patterns” others miss The hidden innovators already inside your company How mature industries can still create breakthrough innovation Why introverts often become powerful innovators The leadership mistakes that quietly kill innovation If you lead a business, manage a team, or want your organization to stay competitive in a rapidly changing world, this conversation is packed with practical insight. Dr. Bruce Vojak is the co-author of No Excuses Innovation and Serial Innovators and advises organizations on building sustainable innovation cultures that drive long-term success. Dr. Bruce Vojak's Resources: Website: https://www.breakthrough-innovation-advisors.com/ Books: https://amzn.to/4nwDUoa LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bvojak/ Subscribe to Deep Leadership: If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe and share it with someone who wants to become a better leader. Sponsors: Cadre of Men Farrow Skin Care Salty Sailor Coffee Company Leader Connect The Qualified Leadership Series ____ Get all of Jon Rennie's bestselling leadership books for 15% off the regular price today! HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode, I'll cover the response to yesterday's fiery show that made all the right people uncomfortable. Also, a Secret Service incident in China goes viral, I'll explain why it's simply routine. Find the video podcast of The Dan Bongino Show exclusively on Rumble at https://Rumble.com/bongino Chaos erupts behind the scenes of Trump's China trip — including trampled White House aide https://nypost.com/2026/05/14/world-news/us-chinese-officials-in-shouting-and-shoving-matches-behind-scenes-of-trump-xi-summit/ Poll: Democrats would give up Black voting power to beat the GOP https://www.politico.com/news/2026/05/14/poll-democrats-redistricting-black-voters-00919972 6 key takeaways from historic Trump-Xi China summit https://nypost.com/2026/05/15/us-news/trump-xi-china-summit-key-takeaways/ Sponsors: Carshield - https://carshield.com/bongino code: Bongino Dose - https://dosedaily.co/bongino - code: Bongino Fast Growing Trees - https://fastgrowingtrees.com - code: Dan Helix Sleep - https://helixsleep.com/dan Birch Gold - Text BONGINO to 989898 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Most people think confidence is something you're born with. It's not.In this episode, Van Deeb breaks down how confidence is developed through discipline, action, and mindset — not luck.From overcoming fear to learning from failure, Van shares the exact principles that helped him transform his life and career.If you want more confidence in business, relationships, or life… this episode is for you.ReferencesVan Deebhttps://vandeeb.comReal Estate Masterclasshttps://realestatemasterclass.onlineCommon Sense, Selling the Power of Askinghttps://vandeeb.com/booksNapoleon Hillhttps://www.napoleonhill.orgThink and Grow Richhttps://www.napoleonhill.org/books/think-and-grow-rich/Real Estate Masterclass Onlinehttps://realestatemasterclassonline.com
ശരിയായ ആളുകൾ, ശരിയായ ദൗത്യം | Right People, Right Purpose | Malayalam Christian Message | Br. Damien Antony | Morning Glory 1918 | 14 May 2026നിങ്ങൾ ഒറ്റയ്ക്ക് പോരാടി തളരുകയാണോ? ദൈവം നിങ്ങളെ സൃഷ്ടിച്ചത് ഒറ്റയ്ക്ക് നടക്കാനല്ല, മറിച്ച് ദൈവരാജ്യത്തിന്റെ വലിയ ഫലങ്ങൾക്കായി ശരിയായ ആളുകളുമായി ചേർന്ന് പ്രവർത്തിക്കാനാണ്. ഈ സന്ദേശം നിങ്ങളുടെ ജീവിതത്തിലെ പുതിയ വാതിലുകൾ തുറക്കും.Biblical success is never an isolated event but a result of Kingdom Partnerships and divine alignment. In this deep-dive Malayalam Bible study, we explore the spiritual mechanics of Ecclesiastes 4:9, which declares that "two are better than one" because they have a good return for their labor. Many believers remain stagnant because they lack the productive alignment necessary for exponential growth. This is not mere companionship; it is a Heavenly System designed to multiply your capacity. Whether in marriage as life partners, in business as strategic collaborators, or in ministry as covenant partners, the principle of synergy (Energy + Energy) remains the same. When God connects the right people for the right purpose, the impact is not just doubled - it is magnified.ദൈവവചനത്തിൻ്റെ അനുഗ്രഹങ്ങൾക്കായി Blessing Today ചാനൽ ഇപ്പോൾ തന്നെ Subscribe ചെയ്യൂ! ✨പുതിയ വീഡിയോകൾക്കായി Bell Icon അമർത്തുക.
What if the reason your marketing isn't working… isn't your strategy — but how it feels? Online spaces today are flooded with automation, AI-generated content, and constant noise, but people are craving something different: connection. And yet, many brands are still focused on volume over meaning — pushing out more content instead of authentic stories. In this episode, Rachel sits down with Deanna Dolecki, president of Blue Duck Agency, and Ashley Ruggeri, the agency's senior marketing leader, to unpack what's actually working in today's marketing landscape — and why the future belongs to brands that sound more human, not more polished. With decades of combined experience across acquisition, retention, and integrated marketing, Deanna and Ashley bring both strategic depth and real-world perspective. From subscription-based growth to multi-channel campaigns, they've seen firsthand what separates brands that convert from those that get ignored. In this episode, Deanna and Ashley break down how to build a marketing engine that drives growth and trust. Why Storytelling Is the New Competitive Edge For a while, marketing became a numbers game — more touchpoints, more channels, more output. But somewhere along the way, brands lost the plot: the human on the other side. Deanna and Ashley share how storytelling is making a powerful comeback — not as a "nice to have," but as a core business strategy. Today's audiences don't just want to know what you do — they want to understand who you are and why it matters. This shift is especially important in a world where AI can generate endless content. When everything starts to sound the same, authenticity becomes the differentiator. Imperfection, speed, and personality aren't liabilities — they're assets. The takeaway? If your content feels too polished, it might be costing you trust. The brands that win are the ones willing to show up as real, relatable, and human. Growth Comes From Reaching the Right People, Not Just More People While storytelling builds connection, strategy is what drives results — and that's where Blue Duck excels. Deanna and Ashley pull back the curtain on their approach to customer acquisition, especially in subscription and membership-based businesses. From highly targeted email acquisition to multi-channel integration, their focus is clear: reach the right people, not just more people. They emphasize that success isn't about chasing every new channel — it's about understanding your audience deeply and building campaigns around that insight. Clean data, intentional targeting, and thoughtful execution make the difference between noise and conversion. They also address the role of AI, calling it what it truly is: a powerful tool, but not a replacement for strategic thinking. The brands that rely solely on automation risk losing the nuance and creativity that drive meaningful engagement. Enjoy this episode with Deanna Dolecki and Ashley Ruggeri… Soundbytes 13:09–13:26 "I still think, for me, AI — we're scratching the surface — the vanity things you can do, in terms of quick copywriting or getting a brainstorm going. But I still think we need some time before we get full scale on the AI capabilities." 16:44–17:00 "The thing that we forget sometimes as marketers is that the people we're talking to have other things going on. They have real lives. They're doing a million things a day. So, it's not enough to just hit them with 25 touch points. You need to get them invested in who you are." Quotes "Perfect content isn't the goal anymore — real content is." "You want a partner who's willing to say no, not just take your money." "AI can support the work, but it can't replace the thinking behind it." Links mentioned in this episode: From Our Guest Website: https://blueduckagency.com/ Connect with Deanna Dolecki on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deanna-dolecki-45b2482/ Connect with Ashely Ruggeri on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashley-ruggeri/ Email: ashley@blueduckagency.com Connect with brandiD Find out how top leaders are increasing their authority, impact, and income online. Listen to our private podcast, The Professional Presence Podcast: https://thebrandid.com/professional-presence-podcast Ready to elevate your digital presence with a powerful brand or website? Contact us here: https://thebrandid.com/contact-form/
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2047: Brian Tracy breaks down delegation into a practical system that frees up your time for higher-value work while increasing overall efficiency. By asking the right questions and following six clear steps, you can avoid common pitfalls like miscommunication and poor performance. Mastering this approach helps you build stronger teams and achieve better results with less direct effort. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.briantracy.com/blog/leadership-success/how-to-delegate/ Quotes to ponder: "You must be continually seeking ways to outsource, delegate and get other people to do things that pay you a lower hourly rate than you desire to earn." "The only accurate predictor of future performance is past performance." "Managing by exception is a powerful time management tool that you can use to work more efficiently with other people." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2046: Brian Tracy breaks down delegation as the essential leadership skill that transforms your impact from doing tasks yourself to maximizing the performance of an entire team. By matching tasks to skill levels, setting clear expectations, and empowering people with ownership, you unlock hidden productivity and create stronger, more capable employees. Mastering this approach not only elevates results but also positions you for greater responsibility and leadership growth. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.briantracy.com/blog/leadership-success/how-to-delegate/ Quotes to ponder: "Delegation allows you to move from what you can do personally to what you can manage." "The average person today is working at 50 percent of capacity." "If you want the job done right, you have to learn how to delegate it properly so that it can be done to the proper standard" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jason Thompson, Director of Mitsuoka & Company Recruiting, joins Mike Gore-Hickman to break down what separates great hires from costly mistakes. From in-home sales reps to project managers, Jason shares how his team takes a custom, headhunting approach to find people who are the right fit, not just for the business, but for their own life and schedule too. If you're a painting business owner struggling to find reliable people this season, this episode is packed with practical insight on what to look for, how to assess candidates, and what it actually costs to work with a recruiting firm.
Ever hired someone with great skills, but they don't want to do things your way? Instead, try hiring willing people with no skills, and train them your way. Learn more here! https://7powercontractor.com/hiring-willing-provide-skills-pay-price/ Notice to listeners: The information in this book, along with the forms and structures provided, are meant to serve as a helpful reference guide for the plumbing, heating, cooling, electrical, and other contracting industries. The host of and contributors to this podcast take no responsibility for compliance with the laws or regulations that govern your specific business. The responsibility for making sure everything is compliant (among other things) is 100 percent yours. Before you implement any new information or forms, please check with your own trusted business advisers, including your own attorney, to make certain that the forms and the information you plan to implement will comply with all relevant laws, customs, and regulations.
#thePOZcast is proudly brought to you by Fountain - the leading enterprise platform for workforce management. Our platform enables companies to support their frontline workers from job application to departure. Fountain elevates the hiring, management, and retention of frontline workers at scale. To learn more, please visit: https://www.fountain.com/?utm_source=shrm-2024&utm_medium=event&utm_campaign=shrm-2024-podcast-adam-posner. Thanks for listening, and please follow us on Insta @NHPTalent and www.youtube.com/thePOZcast For all episodes, please check out www.thePOZcast.com Key Topics: - Toxicity recognition and avoidance - Self-awareness and personal growth - Building positive relationships and boundaries Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Guest Credibility 01:12 Celebrating Milestones and Self-Care 01:43 Origin of the Book Title and Advice from Lee Steinberg 03:07 Marketing the Book and Its Impact 04:17 Why Now is the Right Time for This Message 05:22 Lessons Learned from Writing the Book 07:32 Personal Story of Loss and Spiritual Growth 08:36 Recognizing Toxicity and Patterns Early 12:09 The Role of Gratitude and Forgiveness 14:37 Responding to Fear and Resistance 16:45 The Power of Taking a Pause and Recenter 17:49 Why People Tolerate Toxic Relationships 19:32 Creating a Filter for Choosing the Right People 21:35 Protecting Your Time and Energy 23:27 Aligning Past, Present, and Future for Success 26:34 Defining Success as the Pursuit of Potential 27:30 Offering Resources and Final Words of Wisdom
Tucker Carlson, the right wing pundit and onetime Donald Trump diehard, now says he regrets supporting the President. Carlson apologized on his show for misleading his audiences and said he'll be tormented over that support for a long time. The comments mark a high-profile break between Trump and his former media ally, and they come amid growing divisions within the Republican party over Iran. New Yorker staff writer Jason Zengerle took a close look at Carlson's many iterations and reversals in his recent biography “Hated by All the Right People.” We talk to Zengerle about what Carlson's apparent change of heart signals about the future of Trump-era conservatism and get your reactions. Guests: Jason Zengerle, staff writer, The New Yorker; author, "Hated by All the Right People: Tucker Carlson and the Unraveling of the Conservative Mind" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
You think you're healing. But you're not. You're rehearsing the pain. You're replaying the memory. You're decorating the prison cell like it's home. In this message, Pastor TJ Tyus delivers one of the most convicting sermons you'll hear this year, a word about the memories that are holding you back from the destiny God already wrote for you. Using the story of Abraham, the power of an egg, and a raw testimony about his daughter Aries, Pastor TJ breaks down why most people never reach what God has for them — not because they're stuck, but because they keep going back. You're not trying to heal. You're trying to hold on. And what you're holding onto is exactly what's keeping you from breaking through. In this message you'll discover: → Why your pain isn't the problem — your rehearsal of it is → The difference between leaving and going (and why most people only do one) → How memories break you from the outside, but destiny breaks you from the inside → Why God speaks to your destiny while you're still speaking to your history → The adoption principle: your past doesn't matter when God says you're His → A simple 3-step strategy to break the memory loop and start walking in purpose → Why some people had to leave your life — not because they're bad, but because you're in a different season
Tucker Carlson was one of President Trump's biggest defenders. Now, he's one of his loudest critics. Tucker Carlson now says he is “tormented” by his previous support for President Trump.The conservative media personality has criticized the president over the U.S. war with Iran, among other issues. New Yorker writer Jason Zengerle has followed Tucker Carlson for years. He's the author of a book about Carlson, “Hated by All the Right People."Zengerle says that while from time to time Carlson's support for Trump has wavered, this time is different. For sponsor-free episodes of Consider This, sign up for Consider This+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org. Email us at considerthis@npr.org.This episode was produced by Kai McNamee and Karen Zamora.It was edited by Patrick Jarenwattananon and Courtney Dorning.Our executive producer is Sami Yenigun.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy