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This month, we're highlighting some of the best conversations from the 2025 HBR Leadership Summit held in April. In this episode, David Risher, CEO of Lyft, shares how he's driving a turnaround at the rideshare company by anchoring everything in customer obsession. Since Risher took the wheel in 2023, Lyft reached record bookings and a 31% increase in annual revenue and its first full year of profitability. Risher shares how his own experience behind the wheel as a Lyft driver informs product innovation. And why listening deeply—whether to a single passenger or a room of drivers—can lead to breakthrough ideas. He also opens up about navigating layoffs, launching inclusive features, and preparing for an autonomous future while keeping human dignity front and center.
Get my new book: https://bronsonequity.com/fireyourselfDownload my new special report - How to Use Inflation to Your Advantage - www.bronsonequity.com/inflationWelcome to our latest episode!Want to unlock massive value in home service businesses? Join host Bronson Hill for an insightful conversation with Phil Risher, founder of Phlash Consulting, a digital marketing agency that scales home service companies for private equity exits. Recorded in June 2025, this episode explores Phil's journey from paying off $30,000 in student loans to running a $3 million Enterprise branch at age 25, then leveraging digital marketing to grow an air duct cleaning company from $3 million to $4 million in revenue in just 10 months. Featured in Forbes, CNBC, and The Wall Street Journal, Phil shares how to boost business valuations by fixing visibility, conversion, and retargeting funnels, why service contracts are key for sticky revenue, and how AI is reshaping home services with search and automated processes.Whether you're an investor eyeing plumbing or HVAC rollups or an entrepreneur seeking growth, Phil's strategies for consolidating businesses and securing 10-12x earnings multiples will inspire you to think bigger.TIMESTAMPS00:49 - Guest introduction: Phil Risher02:24 - Phil's journey: From Enterprise to digital marketing04:45 - Scaling success: Growing a $3M business to $4M06:45 - Key skill: Mastering the customer lifecycle08:44 - Private equity partnerships: Fixing lead management11:20 - CRM integration: Streamlining home service funnels12:43 - Equity vs. fees: Betting on the right jockey15:06 - Investor tips: Buying local home service businesses16:41 - Consolidation strategy: Plumbing, HVAC, electrical rollups19:36 - Service contracts: Ensuring sticky revenue21:42 - Untapped value: Leveraging email lists for growth24:05 - AI's impact: Search, chatbots, and dashboards27:50 - How to connect with PhilConnect with the Guest:Website: https://phlashconsulting.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/philrisherYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@phlashconsulting#BusinessScaling#HomeServices#PrivateEquity#DigitalMarketing#BusinessRollups#AIinBusiness#CashFlowInvesting
Today's poem is Refusing Rilke's "You must change your life" by Remica Bingham-Risher.The Slowdown is currently taking a break. We'll be back soon with new episodes from a new host. This week, we're revisiting some favorites from Major Jackson's time as host. Today's episode was originally released on July 24, 2024. The Slowdown is your daily poetry ritual. In this episode, Major writes… “I live with Rilke's famous line, “You must change your life,” in my ear on repeat, an earworm, as if something is less than stellar about who I am today. I move instinctively towards myself as though I were a massive project, believing I will someday, again in Rilke's words, “burst like a star.” That this is how to be seen, to be loved, to be cherished. This quest has distorted my sense of what is important, sown constant dissatisfaction, and emotional states of being that pose health risks. Pursuing perfection has, at times, alienated me from those I hold dear. Not that I don't love them or they me — but that I get tunnel vision in seeking some heroic terminus.” Celebrate the power of poems with a gift to The Slowdown today. Every donation makes a difference: https://tinyurl.com/rjm4synp
#421 What if scaling your business didn't require a marketing degree — just the right systems and mindset? In this episode, host Brien Gearin chats with Phil Risher, founder of Phlash Consulting, about how he built a multi-million dollar consulting company from the ground up — without a traditional marketing background. Phil shares his unconventional journey from working at Enterprise Rent-A-Car to living in a school bus, to eventually helping home service businesses scale fast with a unique blend of consulting, content marketing, and strategic partnerships. You'll hear how he transitioned from solopreneur to building a high-performance team, productized his services, and structured his business to run without him in the day-to-day. If you're a service-based entrepreneur looking to grow and systematize your business, this episode is packed with practical strategies and inspiration! What we discuss with Phil: + From school bus living to CEO + Scaling home service businesses + Productizing a service business + Hiring without agency experience + Building referral partnerships + Managing consultants with performance pay + Leveraging CRMs like Jobber + Tracking return on ad spend + Growing through content marketing + Structuring a business for time freedom Thank you, Phil! Check out Phlash Consulting at PhlashConsulting.com. Follow Phil on LinkedIn and YouTube. Watch the video podcast of this episode! And follow us on: Instagram Facebook Tik Tok Youtube Twitter To get exclusive offers mentioned in this episode and to support the show, visit millionaireuniversity.com/sponsors. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/millionaire. Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! Want to hear from more incredible entrepreneurs? Check out all of our interviews here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
June 17 is the 10th anniversary of the mass shooting in Emanuel AME church which killed 9 people. June is also Gun Violence Awareness Month. Shane talks with Rev. Sharon Risher whose mother, Ethel Lance, was killed in Emanuel AME and who has become one of the most prominent leaders in the movement to end gun violence, and the death penalty, in the US. Help sustain the work of RLC: www.redletterchristians.org/donate/ To check out what RLC is up to, please visit us www.redletterchristians.org Follow us on Twitter: @RedLetterXians Instagram: @RedLetterXians Follow Shane on Instagram: @shane.claiborne Twitter: @ShaneClaiborne
Tired of pouring cash into SEO, ads, and “full-service” marketing agencies—yet seeing no proof it actually pays off?In this episode, our CEO, Scott Peper, sits down with Phil Risher, CEO & Founder of Phlash Consulting, to rip apart the cookie-cutter contractor marketing tactics that burn contractors and lay out a field-tested framework anyone can run.You'll learn:
Would you leave a stable job, live in a school bus, and launch a business on your honeymoon? That's exactly what Phil Risher did. In this in-person episode of The Root of All Success, Jason Duncan sits down with the founder of Phlash Consulting to uncover how he went from paying off $30K in student loans to building a 7-figure marketing agency serving home service businesses—all within a few years. Phil breaks down how solving a single local business's problem sparked an entire company, the lead management mistakes most owners make, and how systematizing marketing helped multiple clients scale and exit. If you're a service-based founder ready to grow fast (without burning out), this episode is packed with game-changing insights.
The rideshare market has reached a crossroads. Autonomous vehicles are on the rise, driver unrest is mounting, and customers are questioning everything from pricing to trust and safety. In the midst of it all, Lyft is mounting a comeback. CEO David Risher, who took over the wheel at Lyft two years ago, is pushing to reposition the company squarely against Uber — with faster execution, bold new programs, and Lyft's biggest international acquisition to date. A former Amazon executive, Risher isn't shy about calling out the “enshittification” of tech platforms, or borrowing a few lessons from Jeff Bezos. He joins Rapid Response to unpack his high-speed strategy and explain why Lyft's comeback story is just getting started.Visit the Rapid Response website here: https://www.rapidresponseshow.com/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Lyft CEO David Risher talks about the markets where the company is investing. Risher spoke with Bloomberg’s Caroline Hyde and Ed Ludlow.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How can experience in corporate sales roles and a digital marketing side hustle become the foundation for a thriving 7-figure consulting firm? Phil Risher, founder of Phlash Consulting, shares his unique journey, which included running a personal finance blog, living in a converted school bus, and dramatically boosting a client's business before launching his own consultancy focused on home service businesses.Phil reveals the strategic thinking behind his service model and how he differentiates his firm. He emphasizes embracing the consulting aspect over being just another agency: "I could have called it Phlash Digital... but I didn't. I called it Phlash Consulting. Why? Because we're a consulting company. We take your data, we analyze your data, we make decisions, we help you grow your business. We're not just a cookie-cutter digital marketing company." Today, Phil details his path to building an 11-person team and achieving 7-figure revenues.Mentioned in this episode:Get Expert Insights into Your Consulting Business: Claim Your FREE Growth Session Now!Want to get personalized feedback and actionable insights on your consulting business from seasoned experts who've been in your shoes? The Consulting Success Clarity Coaching Program offers just that, and you can experience a taste of it with a FREE, no-obligation Growth Session. On this call, you'll explore how to optimize your business model, refine your messaging, and build a predictable stream of high-value clients. https://www.consultingsuccess.com/grow Free Masterclass: Earn More, Work Less & Attract Ideal Consulting Clients!Body: In this episode, we discussed [mention a relevant podcast topic - e.g., client acquisition, scaling challenges]. Ready to break free from unpredictable income and build a thriving consulting practice without burning out? Join the FREE Strategic Consulting Growth Masterclass to learn the proven strategies 6 & 7-figure consultants use to attract perfect-fit clients and design irresistible offers. Stop the guesswork! Save your seat for the live training (or get the recording!): www.consultingsuccess.com/strategic-business
I am joined this week by the incredible Jen Risher, author of "We Need to Talk: A Memoir About Wealth" and co-founder of Half My DAF. Jen is an advocate for open conversations about money and a trailblazer in philanthropy who's helping reshape how people think about giving and investing. Today, we dive deep into Jen's journey from her middle-class upbringing in Seattle to becoming unexpectedly wealthy through her and her husband's early careers at Microsoft and Amazon. You'll hear about Jen's earliest money memories - from picking up leaves for pennies to opening her first bank account at age five - and how these formative experiences shaped her views on saving, investing, and what it means to have wealth. Jen opens up about the emotional complexities of sudden wealth, including the silence and shame she felt when she couldn't discuss her new financial reality with friends. She shares the challenging conversations with family members about money, her fear of being judged for her wealth, and how writing her book helped her process these experiences. Listen as Jen discusses her journey to aligning her investments with her values, her focus on supporting women fund managers of color, and her commitment to economic and racial equity. This conversation is filled with insights about breaking the taboo around money conversations, the importance of self-trust, and how we can all use our resources - whether financial or otherwise - to create positive change in the world. Key Topics: 1. Growing up in Seattle and early money lessons about saving and investing 2. Teaching English in Japan and beginning her investment journey 3. Career path from advertising to Microsoft and meeting her husband 4. The emotional challenges of sudden wealth and the silence around money 5. Using money as a tool: Aligning investments with values and supporting women 6. Learning to say "no" and establishing healthy boundaries with wealth 7. Parenting through wealth and helping her daughters develop their own money stories Connect with Jen online: Websites: https://www.jenrisher.com/ https://halfmydaf.com/ Book: We Need to Talk: A Memoir About Wealth Find more from Syama Bunten: Instagram: @syama.co, @gettingrichpod Website: https://syamabunten.com/ Download Syama's Guide to Getting Rich: www.syamabunten.com Women & Wealth Catalyst Summit: https://women.win/ Big Delta Capital: www.bigdeltacapital.com
In the home services industry, success isn;t measured by racking up leads... it's about building solid, long-lasting customer connections through smart marketing. Many businesses in this space chase after new leads while overlooking a goldmine of potential in the relationships they already have. In this episode we're chatting about how these businesses can shift their focus to not just ring the phone, but also keep it ringing with the right strategies. Our guest, Phil Risher, has been in the digital marketing trenches, especially for home services. Since 2019, he's been helping businesses step up their marketing game, focusing on tactics that are all about long-term success. Phil is the owner of Phlash Consulting which helps local service businesses increase their sales and keep their schedules full through data-driven digital marketing consulting. After helping a 20-year-old $3M service business scale to $5M in 24 months and sell to private equity, Phil took that blueprint and now helps other home service businesses grow. Phil's efforts in technology and small business have been featured on Jobber's Masters of Home Service, Forbes, CNBC, Yahoo Finance, The Wall Street. Links Mentioned: https://phlashconsulting.com https://www.youtube.com/@phlashconsulting
Phil Risher is the founder of Phlash Consulting, who helps local service businesses increase sales by 20% or more through his proven "Phlash Customer Journey" framework.Through his digital marketing consulting services, Phil works as a fractional Chief Marketing Officer for clients, bridging the gap between digital marketing and business development. His approach moves beyond cookie-cutter solutions to create customized marketing systems that keep technicians' schedules full and drive consistent growth.Phil's journey from director of business development at one of the largest air duct cleaning companies to building his own consulting firm demonstrates the power of addressing industry pain points. His experience with ineffective marketing services inspired him to create a more hands-on, results-driven approach. Now leading a remote team of ten and achieving 70% growth, his story shows how focusing on customer success and authentic partnerships can transform both client businesses and one's own company, even while navigating the challenges of building culture in a remote environment.Here's where to find more:Website: https://phlashconsulting.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/philrisher___________________________________________________________Welcome to The Unforget Yourself Show where we use the power of woo and the proof of science to help you identify your blind spots, and get over your own bullshit so that you can do the fucking thing you ACTUALLY want to do!We're Mark and Katie, the founders of Unforget Yourself and the creators of the Unforget Yourself System and on this podcast, we're here to share REAL conversations about what goes on inside the heart and minds of those brave and crazy enough to start their own business. From the accidental entrepreneur to the laser-focused CEO, we find out how they got to where they are today, not by hearing the go-to story of their success, but talking about how we all have our own BS to deal with and it's through facing ourselves that we find a way to do the fucking thing.Along the way, we hope to show you that YOU are the most important asset in your business (and your life - duh!). Being a business owner is tough! With vulnerability and humor, we get to the real story behind their success and show you that you're not alone._____________________Find all our links to all the things like the socials, how to work with us and how to apply to be on the podcast here: https://linktr.ee/unforgetyourself
Today, I am very excited to be joined by Jan Risher. Our friend Stephanie November referred her to me, and you are truly in for a treat! Jan is the Louisiana Culture Editor for Georges Media, where she writes three statewide columns a week, serves as the Baton Rouge features editor, and leads Louisiana Inspired and Louisiana Health as editor. On top of all that, her newest book, “Q of the D: Encouraging Conversation and Connection,” was released in November 2024—and it couldn't have come at a better time. In this episode, Jan and I dive into her passion for storytelling, building community, and why strong conversation skills are more essential than ever. We also explore Jan's favorite Louisiana adventures (mermaid tales included!), how simple gestures like the "Virtual Casserole" can make a lasting impact, and the college friendship that sustains her decades later. Topics We Cover: ✨ Meeting Cathie Curtis in college and the lifelong power of friendship ✨ What exactly is Virtual Casserole—and how you can "deliver a little goodness." ✨ Jan's favorite Louisiana exploits (yes, there's a mermaid story!) ✨ Why conversation skills matter and what inspired her to write Q of the D ✨ How we can foster deeper connection and community in today's world Connect with Jan Risher:
Phil Risher, formerly in business development for a major air duct cleaning company, founded Phlash Consulting to address the shortcomings of traditional marketing agencies. He saw firsthand how generic marketing packages often failed to meet the specific needs of service businesses. Phlash Consulting offers a more hands-on approach, providing a fractional Chief Marketing Officer to work directly with business owners and their teams. This allows for the development of customized marketing plans tailored to each client's unique challenges and goals. Many businesses come to Phlash lacking clear marketing direction, struggling with inconsistent spending and uncertain about what works. Phlash Consulting's mission is to be a trusted, results-driven partner for small businesses, focused on sustainable growth. Their core values include an obsession with client success, the belief that their own success is tied to their clients', a commitment to being a trusted advisor, and a focus on delivering ROI. They emphasize celebrating wins with their clients. While serving various industries, they specialize in local, B2C service businesses, such as carpet cleaning, remodeling, roofing, HVAC, plumbing, electrical work, and more. Phlash Consulting aims to be the strategic marketing partner businesses often lack, offering a "done-for-me" marketing plan designed for positive ROI. They use a proven framework and technology stack tailored for local service businesses, enabling quick results and eliminating marketing guesswork. They encourage businesses to explore their "Phlash Customer Journey" and learning center for more information. For More Info: https://phlashconsulting.com
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Tech companies are laying out their wish lists for President-elect Donald Trump. And the ride-sharing company Lyft has two big asks: nationwide benefits for gig workers and national standards for autonomous vehicles. Lyft CEO David Risher says he's optimistic about the incoming Trump administration and its deregulation agenda. On POLITICO Tech, Risher tells host Steven Overly why Washington should embrace both the gig economy and robot drivers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Phil Risher is the President of Phlash Consulting, a digital marketing consulting company that helps local service businesses increase sales. He founded Phlash Consulting after becoming frustrated with traditional marketing services while working at one of the country's largest air duct cleaning companies. Through his proprietary marketing strategies, Phil doubled a company's size before selling it to private equity. In this episode: Home service business owners often focus solely on targeting new customers. Yet past and existing customers are an untapped market these entrepreneurs can leverage to scale. What marketing strategies can you employ to enhance your customer base? Home service executive turned marketing consultant Phil Risher has developed a three-part marketing system that involves visibility, conversions, and retargeting. Eighty-seven percent of customers rely on Google business profiles and reviews when selecting home service companies, so building your online presence through SEO optimization and B2B partnerships keeps you top of mind. Generating conversions requires consistent communication with new leads through automatic text messages, letting potential customers know you haven't forgotten them. You can also retarget current and past customers through cross-sales or promotional offers. Tune in to this episode of Systems Simplified as Adi Klevit talks with Phil Risher, the President of Phlash Consulting, about his three-step marketing process for home service companies. Phil shares how to foster lifetime value, the value of memberships, and how to nurture leads.
Hey there! Welcome back! We've got Phil Risher in the house. We're diving into practical tips for managing your business finances, scaling smartly, and nailing your marketing game plan. My Links: https://linktr.ee/thinktyler https://thinktyler.com/podcast_episode/phil-risher-hiring-scaling-business/ Podcast: ThinkBusinesswithTyler.com Host: Tyler Martin Business Coach Linkedin Instagram YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A ride through technology, leadership and philanthropy In part two of this episode with Microsoft alumnus and Lyft CEO David Risher, he discusses future opportunities in the rideshare business and how he is inspired philanthropically—including an experience that led him to co-found Worldreader in 2010, an international nonprofit organization to get children reading so they can reach their potential, and #HalfMyDAF, an initiative he launched with his wife in 2020 to inspire more giving from Donor Advised Funds.
A ride through technology, leadership and philanthropy In part one of this engaging Beyond the Blue Badge episode with David Risher, CEO of Lyft, talks with host Rich Kaplan about his journey from launching Microsoft Access early in his career, to shaping Amazon's retail success, to his current mission at Lyft to “get people out of their houses and bring them together.”
This week on the podcast host Tim Kail is joined by Elise Risher the Director of the Dance Movement Therapy Graduate Program. They discuss everything from the program at SLC to Elise's education and learning how to "be in your body", and how Dance is a way of communicating one's inner self to the outer world. Follow Sarah Lawrence College on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, Vimeo, YouTube, and LinkedIn. And give this podcast a five star rating and review in Apple Podcasts. Thanks for listening!
Lyft CEO, John Risher discusses a surge in shares after the company issued strong earnings guidance that beat analyst's estimates. He is joined by Bloomberg's Ed Ludlow and Matt Miller.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode of Shared Humanity: The humans behind the headlines, host Nelba Márquez-Greene, Yale School of Public Health Activist in Residence, is joined by Reverend Sharon Washington Risher. Reverend Risher was catapulted into the limelight after the Charleston, South Carolina shooting at the Mother Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church on June 17, 2015. Her beloved mother, Mrs. Ethel Lee Lance, was killed along with eight others – including two cousins and a childhood friend. Today she is a sought-after inspirational speaker, traveling across the country telling her personal experience of losing loved ones to gun violence, racism, and hate in America, as well as the path to forgiveness and an offering of hope for tomorrow. Her book, For Such A Time as This: Hope and Forgiveness After the Charleston Massacre, was released in 2019. Risher is a volunteer spokesperson for MOMS Demand Gun Sense and the Everytown Survivor Network, two of the largest grassroots advocacy groups for common-sense gun laws and reform in America. She is also a volunteer and Chairwoman of the Board of the Death Penalty Action Organization. Winner of the Bronze Film Festival Short Doc category- Best Short Film, “Quiet No More”, produced by Blue Chalk Media, tells Risher's story. Risher has published articles with the Washington Post, New York Times, and Oprah Daily, and has appeared on national news. Connect with Reverend Sharon Risher www.sharonrisherspeaks.com twitter@RisherRev Facebook, sharonrisherspeaks Learn more about Shared Humanity: https://sph.yale.edu/sharedhumanity Follow the Yale School of Public Health: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yalesph/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/YaleSPH/ X: https://twitter.com/YaleSPH TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@yalesph LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/school/yalesph/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@yalesph
Join Kosta and his guest: Ryan Risher, Realtor at Skender-Newton Realty representing The Risher Team.Like the rest of Tennessee we love following Ryan you on social media. Whether it's ghost stories, memes about Cookeville or just sharing funny things that happen with your family, he always know exactly the content we want to see.In this episode we're finding out why Ryan decided to go such a different direction with his social media. How to be ourselves online (or at least try). Why there's so many real estate agents in the Cookeville and what's next for buyers and sellers in Cookeville. Find out more about Ryan Risher and follow him on social media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryanwrisher/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ryan.risher/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ryanwrisherFind out more about The Risher Team and working with Ryan:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RyanWRisher/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-w-risher-36427092/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@risherteamtennesseerealest4095Skender-Newton Realty: https://www.heathersellshouses.com/Better Together with Kosta Yepifantsev is a product of Morgan Franklin Media and recorded in Cookeville, TN.This episode of Better Together with Kosta Yepifantsev is made possible by our partners at Aspire Barber and Beauty Academy.Find out more about Aspire Barber and Beauty Academy:https://aspirebarberandbeauty.com
Lyft CEO David Risher discusses the company's missed estimates following first profitable quarter. Risher speaks with Bloomberg's David Ludlow.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Guest: David Risher, CEO of LyftDavid Risher can measure his career in phone calls, from the one that introduced him to Jeff Bezos in 1995, to the call from the Lyft board in 2023, asking him to vie for the CEO job. But initially, he believed his life's legacy might be the nonprofit Worldreader, which has brought books to more than 22 million readers around the globe; he had to convince himself that turning Lyft around during one of its most difficult eras was also a call worth answering.In this episode, David and Joubin discuss reliable exercise, pickleball, Sean Aggarwal, John Zimmer and Logan Green, return to office, Women+ Connect, reference checks, Bill Gates and Steve Ballmer, Adam Bosworth, interracial marriages, children of divorce, powdered wigs, Barnes & Noble, the University of Washington, Barcelona, the Galapagos Islands, Amazon's Kindle, Steve Kessel, expat talent, Bucky Moore, rideshare insurance, robo-taxis, Elon Musk, and data science.Chapters:(00:45) - Biking to work — and across the US (03:44) - Lyft Bikes (07:35) - How David became CEO (12:18) - 14 months later... (15:28) - Customer obsession (17:40) - Jeff Bezos (21:00) - Leaving Microsoft (24:28) - Drive + empathy (27:39) - David's parents (30:38) - Being straightforward (36:20) - Loving the Work (38:42) - Amazon's early days (40:49) - Bezos' farewell easter egg (43:44) - “What else is out there?” (48:36) - Ariel Cohen (49:56) - Living overseas (53:06) - Starting Worldreader (58:15) - The lifelong journey (01:00:40) - Growing profitably (01:04:09) - Waymo and driverless cars (01:10:45) - Physical businesses at scale (01:14:03) - Who Lyft is hiring (01:15:19) - What “grit” means to David Links:Connect with DavidTwitterLinkedInThe Amazon easter eggConnect with JoubinTwitterLinkedInEmail: grit@kleinerperkins.com Learn more about Kleiner PerkinsThis episode was edited by Eric Johnson from LightningPod.fm
Today's poem is Refusing Rilke's “You must change your life” by Remica Bingham-Risher. The Slowdown is your daily poetry ritual. In this episode, Major writes… “I live with Rilke's famous line, “You must change your life,” in my ear on repeat, an earworm, as if something is less than stellar about who I am today. I move instinctively towards myself as though I were a massive project, believing I will someday, again in Rilke's words, “burst like a star.” That this is how to be seen, to be loved, to be cherished. This quest has distorted my sense of what is important, sown constant dissatisfaction, and emotional states of being that pose health risks. Pursuing perfection has, at times, alienated me from those I hold dear. Not that I don't love them or they me —- but that I get tunnel vision in seeking some heroic terminus.” Celebrate the power of poems with a gift to The Slowdown today. Every donation makes a difference: https://tinyurl.com/rjm4synp
"It's about history, it's about family lineage, and it's about what we bring into the world." - Remica Bingham-RisherWe continue our exploration of birth and creativity with Remica Bingham-Risher. Remica is the author of Conversion, which was winner of the Naomi Long Magit Poetry Award, What We Ask of Flesh, which was shortlisted for the Hurston Wright Award, and Starlight & Error, winner of the Diode Editions Book Award. Her first book of prose, Soul Culture: Black Poets, Books, and Questions that Grew Me Up was published by Beacon Press in 2022.Her next book of poems, Room Swept Home, was published by Wesleyan in February 2024, which we spoke about in the podcast. This beautiful collection examines the murky waters of race, lineage, faith, mental health, women's rights, and the reckoning that inhabits the discrepancy between lived versus textbook history. She's currently the Director of Quality Enhancement Plan Initiatives at Old Dominion University, and she currently lives in Norfolk, Virginia with her husband and children.In today's conversation, Kaitlin and Remica discuss:Room Swept Home and the research Remica conducted to build this work of archival research, as well as personal memoir and communal history that is infused in the book and her researchThe ways in which she encountered birth in this collection of poetry How the narratives of childbirth through her own personal history have become such a compelling and fruitful space for her own exploration as a person, as a mother and as an artistDiscover Remica's work here:https://www.remicabinghamrisher.com/@remicawriterPlease subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and give us a rating. This will help us reach more listeners like you who are navigating the joys and pitfalls of artistic and parenting identities.For regular updates:Visit our website: postpartumproduction.com Follow us on Instagram: @postpartumproductionpodcastSubscribe to our podcast newsletter on Substack: https://postpartumproduction.substack.com
Lyft CEO David Risher said to meet the company's 15 percent growth predictions in the next three years, the company plans to find ways to pick up customers are a faster rate, establish ways to have constant fare for some riders and as well as seek other ways to innovate. Risher spoke with Bloomberg TV's Ed Ludlow and Caroline Hyde. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
When David Risher became CEO of Lyft in 2023, he realized the ridesharing company had a speed problem. At the time, it took Lyft cars on average four extra minutes to arrive compared to wait times for cars from Uber, its main competitor. A year later, thanks to onboarding many more drivers onto the Lyft platform, the difference is down to 10 seconds. On this episode of Leadership Next, Risher chats with Alan and Michal about innovation in ridesharing and Lyft's customer-centric focus, including new features designed to make women drivers and passengers feel safer when they use the platform. For Risher, transparency isn't just a buzzword: His work email is readily publicized and drivers often reach out directly with feedback. He also makes a habit of driving Lyft cars every six weeks, an opportunity to hear from customers directly as well. Leadership Next is powered by Deloitte.
Remica Bingham-Risher writes a monumental book of poems, "Room Swept Home," chronicling her African American family history from the 19th century to the present day -- and her own world of poetry.
Lyft Chief Executive Officer David Risher discusses the company's first quarter earnings with Bloomberg's Ed Ludlow and Caroline Hyde. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Fast food workers in California are seeing an increase in their paychecks. This is because of a recent minimum wage law that went into effect earlier this month. The law requires fast food chains like McDonald's and Starbucks to pay workers $20 per hour. It will also affect restaurants that have at least 60 other locations nationwide. Opponents of the law say it will lead to layoffs and store closures . . . but for fast food workers who have been fighting for better pay, this could mean being able to get a decent living wage. Fast Company Staff Writer Pavithra Mohan joined us to unpack it all. For more on this, check out Pavithra's reporting. Then we chatted with Lyft CEO David Risher about taking over the company after cofounders Logan Green and John Zimmer left a year ago, having to lay off more than a quarter of the company's workforce last April, and focusing on his key strategy: “customer obsession drives profitable growth.” We also discussed the company's future in Minneapolis, whether self-driving cars will transform the industry, and what Risher learned heading up U.S. retail at Amazon under Jeff Bezos.
Fast food workers in California are seeing an increase in their paychecks. This is because of a recent minimum wage law that went into effect earlier this month. The law requires fast food chains like McDonald's and Starbucks to pay workers $20 per hour. It will also affect restaurants that have at least 60 other locations nationwide. Opponents of the law say it will lead to layoffs and store closures . . . but for fast food workers who have been fighting for better pay, this could mean being able to get a decent living wage. Fast Company Staff Writer Pavithra Mohan joined us to unpack it all. For more on this, check out Pavithra's reporting. Then we chatted with Lyft CEO David Risher about taking over the company after cofounders Logan Green and John Zimmer left a year ago, having to lay off more than a quarter of the company's workforce last April, and focusing on his key strategy: “customer obsession drives profitable growth.” We also discussed the company's future in Minneapolis, whether self-driving cars will transform the industry, and what Risher learned heading up U.S. retail at Amazon under Jeff Bezos.
Fast food workers in California are seeing an increase in their paychecks. This is because of a recent minimum wage law that went into effect earlier this month. The law requires fast food chains like McDonald's and Starbucks to pay workers $20 per hour. It will also affect restaurants that have at least 60 other locations nationwide. Opponents of the law say it will lead to layoffs and store closures . . . but for fast food workers who have been fighting for better pay, this could mean being able to get a decent living wage. Fast Company Staff Writer Pavithra Mohan joined us to unpack it all. For more on this, check out Pavithra's reporting. Then we chatted with Lyft CEO David Risher about taking over the company after cofounders Logan Green and John Zimmer left a year ago, having to lay off more than a quarter of the company's workforce last April, and focusing on his key strategy: “customer obsession drives profitable growth.” We also discussed the company's future in Minneapolis, whether self-driving cars will transform the industry, and what Risher learned heading up U.S. retail at Amazon under Jeff Bezos.
In this episode, we met with Phil Risher - the founder of Flash Consulting. Phil shared his million-dollar strategy for skyrocketing your cabinet-making business with Google reviews. Learn how he transformed a 3 million air duct cleaning company into a 5-6 million powerhouse with a tripled profit margin—all thanks to a strategic approach to Google reviews. You'll also discover his top five tips for generating stellar reviews FAST (and how to get rid of one-star feedback). Hit play and let's dive in!
How does shifting your focus from earning to learning transform your career and personal growth? Join us as Clay Risher, Director – Business Development with TrueNorth Capital Partners LLC. Clay's primary role is originating new business for TrueNorth's Merger & Acquisition, Capital Raising, and Valuation service offerings. Clay shares his captivating journey from selling OEM relationships globally to embracing a life of continuous learning and self-discovery. In this episode, Clay Risher takes us through his diverse professional journey, from his early days at Exite Electronics to his strategic pivot during the COVID-19 pandemic that led to a successful venture in golf carts. Clay discusses the transformative power of tech-enabled services, the importance of ethical considerations in AI and automation, and the pivotal role of continuous learning and adaptability in today's business world. 5 Key Takeaways: ➡️Lifelong learning is essential for navigating the complexities of the modern business landscape. ➡️Creativity and adaptability are crucial to seizing opportunities in times of uncertainty. ➡️The rise of tech-enabled services is revolutionizing traditional industries, offering new avenues for growth and efficiency. ➡️Implementing AI and automation requires careful oversight to avoid ethical pitfalls and ensure beneficial outcomes. ➡️Shifting from prioritizing earning to focusing on learning can lead to profound personal growth and new professional paths. Quotes from Clay: "If at the end of the day it's contingent on human presence, it's a zero-sum game." "I think when I switched from what I'm going to earn today to what I'm going to learn today, the world just completely opened up." How to Reach the Guest: Website: True North Capital Partners Email: crisher@truenorthcp.com Office Phone: 203-817-0286 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In the recent earnings call held on Tuesday, February 13th, 2024, Lyft executives presented key facts and insights. Here is a detailed report based on the call. Lyft's CEO, David Risher, reflected on the company's progress, stating, "Our team united around a vision - a vision for how focusing on customers can stimulate profitable growth. We established clear goals and accomplished them, leading us into the year with momentum. We're competitively executing our strategies, and offering attractive reasons for drivers and riders to opt for Lyft daily." The executive announced their latest investment in electric bikes, illustrating the company's strategy resonates with consumers' growing push for sustainable transport solutions. This initiative positions Lyft further on the pathway to crafting future strategies. Lyft's financial performance underscores the effectiveness of their strategic investments and concentration on customer experience. They have channeled investments into technology, improving operational capability, facilitating cost management, and aiding market expansion. The brand's rollout of new features such as shared rides and loyalty programs have also contributed significantly to customer acquisition and retention. As the team addressed consumer trends within the rideshare sector, Lyft's strategic moves were seen to align. They acknowledged the introduction of electric bikes as a response to growing consumer interest in sustainable transport options. The demand surge for electric vehicles underlines the appeal of such sustainable solutions. Their mention of users' tendencies toward more frequent, yet shorter rides, indicated potential shifts in rider habits — a crucial insight for Lyft to shape their product and marketing strategies. "Internal stakeholders play a major role in the company's success," Risher stated, highlighting the valuable contribution of Max Feldman, who is leading their Insurance and Risk Management. As per the information shared on the earnings call, Lyft's near-term strategies include expansion into new markets, both domestically and internationally. The brand aims to deploy autonomous vehicle technology, which is expected to enhance their service portfolio and pare down operating costs. Concurrently, investments continue in spheres of improving customer experiences, meticulous data analytics and research, and development — all echoing Lyft's commitment to growth and maintaining a competitive advantage. In conclusion, Lyft's strategies and investments, including the recent venture into electric bikes, demonstrate an understanding of consumer behavior and the escalation of sustainability trends. It's also critical, however, to view these developments in the light that these are part of the company's reasonable efforts to achieve sustained growth and extend their presence in the competitive ridesharing market. It's important to consider the evolving competitive landscape and regulatory environment when appraising Lyft's prospects. LYFT Company info: https://finance.yahoo.com/quote/LYFT/profile For more PSFK research : www.psfk.com This email has been published and shared for the purpose of business research and is not intended as investment advice.
Lyft CEO David Risher joins Bloomberg Technology hosts Caroline Hyde and Ed Ludlow to discuss the clerical error that unintentionally inflated the ride-sharing company's earnings outlook, regaining investor confidence and driver strikes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode Harry speaks with David Risher. David is the CEO of Lyft. David is on to talk about the slew of new driver benefits that were announced in the early 2024 driver release. Some of the new announcements are drivers earn 70% of rider fares after fees, guaranteed, See where every dollar of riders' fares go, Earn more for waiting during scheduled rides, Find more ways to choose rides at the airport, Access new earning and navigation opportunities for EVs, Appeal deactivations easily in the Lyft app 0:00 Intros 1:53 What did Lyft improve? 3:08 What did Lyft change for fees? 14:05 How can drivers trust Lyft's transparency on fees? 17:01 What did Lyft change for deactivations? 23:10 How is Lyft addressing the problem with scheduled rides? 24:35 Why should you use Lyft's maps? 28:50 How much does David think drivers should make David's X(Twitter): https://twitter.com/davidrisher David's Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidrisher/
In this episode of Profit Toolbelt Phil Risher from Phlash Consulting shared battle-tested strategies to handle negative reviews, avoid them altogether, and build a stellar reputation online. Phil partners with local service businesses to boost sales and keep schedules full. Previously, he led business development for a $3 million air duct cleaning company, leveraging his background in sales and digital marketing. In just one year, Phil tripled the company's profit. And as he attests Google reviews were instrumental to his success. Listen in to discover simple systems to actively dodge one-star reviews by prioritizing quality and nailing communication.
Shawn sits down with great friend and fellow in recovery Lance Risher to swap WILD addiction stories, moments of REDEMPTION, golf and hip hop top fives! Our first episode! Join us!
Ryan Risher returns again to talk black ducks, Atlantic brant, turkey, greater snow geese, dogs, guiding, and a bunch more. If you're looking to knock some birds off your bucket/slam list be sure to get ahold of Ryan at www.huntoto.com or on Instagram and Facebook at One Tree Outfitters LLC
Tonight we're chatting with Nick Risher, CEO of Dark Matter TV. Nick grew up in the Hollywood studio system and has been involved in putting together films like The Demented and Netflix's Animal Crackers, but three years ago he and TriCoast started the AVOD/Fast channel called Dark Matter TV which focuses on horror, action, and sci-fi. This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4268760/advertisement
Expert Phil Risher offers a comprehensive overview of the evolving marketing landscape, emphasizing the importance of effective strategies, diverse approaches, and staying ahead of the curve. Register for Lawn Care Life Conference: Register Here Learn more about LCR Summit: LCR Summit Try the CRM Software I use - Get Jobber Start Your Website Journey w/ Footbridge Media The Landscaping Bookkeeper - Megan and Joey Coberly Reliable Tax Service - Sheila Chaplin Grab your copy of Paul's brand new book: Get Your Copy Check out all of Paul's resources: GreenIndustryPodcast.com Shop for all of Paul Jamison's books: Get Paul's Books Here Learn more about Audiobooks on Audible: Explore Now Shop Kujo Yardwear: Shop Now
Phil Risher delves into his journey of establishing Phlash Consulting and achieving the pinnacle of Dave Ramsey's financial philosophy, while shedding light on today's marketing nuances. Register for Lawn Care Life Conference: Register Here Learn more about LCR Summit: LCR Summit Try the CRM Software I use - Get Jobber Start Your Website Journey w/ Footbridge Media The Landscaping Bookkeeper - Megan and Joey Coberly Reliable Tax Service - Sheila Chaplin Grab your copy of Paul's brand new book: Get Your Copy Check out all of Paul's resources: GreenIndustryPodcast.com Shop for all of Paul Jamison's books: Get Paul's Books Here Learn more about Audiobooks on Audible: Explore Now Shop Kujo Yardwear: Shop Now
CNBC's Deirdre Bosa previews earnings next week from Microsoft, Alphabet and Meta. Bosa also spoke exclusively with Lyft's new CEO, David Risher, as he gets set to wrap up his first 100 days in office.
Dr. Michael Risher works with Justin Fields and a number of other Bears players on keeping their bodies right during the season and offseason. He goes into detail with Hoge & Jahns about Justin's routine and what sets him apart from other athletes he's worked with.YouTube - https://youtu.be/EXWCc1MqKPkSponsored byManscaped - Take advantage of MANSCAPED®'s best valued bundle and save 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code ADAM23 at Manscaped.comRhone - Upgrade your closet with Rhone and use ADAM to save 20% at https://www.rhone.com/adam Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dr. Michael Risher works with Justin Fields and a number of other Bears players on keeping their bodies right during the season and offseason. He goes into detail with Hoge & Jahns about Justin's routine and what sets him apart from other athletes he's worked with. YouTube - https://youtu.be/EXWCc1MqKPk Sponsored by Manscaped - Take advantage of MANSCAPED®'s best valued bundle and save 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code ADAM23 at Manscaped.com Rhone - Upgrade your closet with Rhone and use ADAM to save 20% at https://www.rhone.com/adam Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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