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On today's episode, recorded live at the Dental Success Summit 2026, Dr. Mark Costes sits down with Gino Wickman, creator of the Entrepreneurial Operating System and author of Traction, Rocket Fuel, and Shine. Gino shares the lessons behind building EOS, the six essential traits of an entrepreneur, and why the right visionary-integrator partnership can transform a growing business.  They discuss how to find and evaluate an integrator, the five rules that keep the relationship strong, the most overlooked components of EOS, and the foundational tools dental leaders can begin implementing immediately. Gino also opens up about the deeper message behind Shine and why lasting success requires more than achievement alone. Be sure to check out the full episode from the Dentalpreneur Podcast! EPISODE RESOURCES https://www.truedentalsuccess.com Dental Success Network Subscribe to The Dentalpreneur Podcast

The man who invented solid rocket fuel and helped found the Jet Propulsion Laboratory spent his nights performing sex rituals in a Pasadena mansion with a struggling science fiction writer named L. Ron Hubbard, trying to incarnate a goddess who would give birth to the Antichrist.EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/RocketMagicREAD or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/9enkrtn5FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: The creator of Scientology, L. Ron Hubbard, was so fascinated by the occult, he believed he was the actual devil himself… and was even upset when his own son turned out to not be the antichrist. (The Devil L. Ron Hubbard) *** Scientology is already scary and mysterious – which may not be surprising once you learn how much black magic had to do with its creation. (Scientology and the Occult) *** A house in the Altamaha River Swamp in Georgia becomes darker and more dangerous than the swamp itself. (A Terrifying Haunting in Georgia) *** Was a well known UFOlogist murdered shortly before a scheduled speech he was about to give? (The Bleached Computer of a UFO Researcher) *** Some believe we all have a guardian angel watching over us. One infamous yet respected witch hunter many years ago wrote that we all – each one of us – have a personal demon. And many people believed him. (The Demon Witch Hunter) *** For some time now, Area 51 has been seen as ground zero for conspiracies and government coverups. However, a plot of land in Utah has started to attract much of the same kind of attention. Welcome to Dugway – also known as Area 52. (Welcome to Area 52)CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding00:01:37.371 = Show Open00:03:45.021 = Rocket Fuel, Sex Magic, and the Birth of Scientology00:25:54.957 = A Terrifying Haunting In Georgia ***00:34:49.445 = The Demon Witch Hunter00:46:33.406 = The Bleached Computer of a UFO Researcher ***00:50:09.122 = Area 5201:00:20.603 = Show Close*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad breakLISTEN ON PODCAST APPS: Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.com/wdapps*No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*SOURCES and RESOURCES:“Scientology and the Occult” by Annalee Newitz: http://bit.ly/31KIGnA“The Devil L. Ron Hubbard” by Jacob Shelton: http://bit.ly/2ISSjIy“A Terrifying Haunting In Georgia” by Brent Swancer: http://bit.ly/2Ip9m5Y“The Bleached Computer of a UFO Researcher” by Paul Seaburn: http://bit.ly/2KpSyhm“The Demon Witch Hunter” by Melissa Brinks: http://bit.ly/2MXHdaf“Welcome to Area 52” by Hannah Collins: http://bit.ly/2WNDFY1(Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.Originally aired: January, 2019Weird Darkness moves through black magic, hauntings, demonology, unsolved death, and government secrecy in this episode, running from the occult roots of Scientology to a Utah military base that has earned the nickname Area 52.It opens with L. Ron Hubbard, the science fiction novelist who founded Scientology, and the claim from his own eldest son — Lafayette Ronald Hubbard, Jr., who left the church in 1959 and renamed himself Ronald DeWolf — that black magic sat at the inner core of the religion. In a 1983 Penthouse interview, DeWolf described a father deeply involved in the occult who did not worship Satan so much as believe he was Satan, the Beast 666 incarnate. The story runs through Hubbard's obsession with Aleister Crowley and the Ordo Templi Orientis, the "moonchild" ritual he and rocket scientist Jack Parsons attempted in Pasadena to conceive an astral child and bring the goddess Babalon into the world, the poltergeist activity that followed at the Parsons house, the alleged OT Level VIII passage in which Hubbard claimed the Antichrist mantle for himself, the numerology hidden in the New Era logo's two sixty-degree triangles, and the shared contempt both Hubbard and Crowley held for psychoanalysis even as both leaned on hypnosis and past-life regression to control their followers.From there the episode digs into Jack Parsons himself — the college-dropout chemist who invented solid rocket fuel, helped found the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, and claimed to have summoned Satan at thirteen. Drawing on John Carter's Sex and Rockets: The Occult World of Jack Parsons and Lawrence Wright's Going Clear: Scientology, Hollywood, and the Prison of Belief, the story follows Parsons through the Pasadena mansion he filled with pagans, artists, and writers; the bonfires that drew police reports from the neighbors; the arrival of Hubbard, who slept with Parsons' girlfriend Betty; the red-headed artist Marjorie Cameron, whom both men decided was Babalon made flesh; Crowley's own disgust at the pair, whom he dismissed as goats in a letter; and the boat-buying scheme in Florida that cost Parsons his last twenty thousand dollars. Parsons died in 1952 handling explosives on his front porch, two years after Dianetics made Hubbard famous.Next comes the Surrency haunting, one of the most heavily witnessed poltergeist cases on record. In October of 1872, sawmill operator Allen Surrency returned to his two-story farmhouse on the edge of the Altamaha River Swamp in Georgia to find tumblers sliding off the slab, crockery shattering on the floor, and bricks, irons, and potatoes falling through the rooms of his own house. The activity never let up: clocks spinning backward, mirrors exploding, utensils bending in the family's hands, a pan of biscuits levitating out of the oven and flying out the back door, hot bricks raining down on his daughter Clementine, an andiron chasing his son across the room and then returning itself to the fireplace. Hundreds of visitors — reporters and a minister among them — watched objects fly in plain view. The haunting followed the family when they moved away, stopped abruptly with Allen's death in 1877, and the house burned down in 1925, leaving nothing behind but the orb of light still reported along the town's railway tracks.The episode then turns to Peter Binsfeld, the sixteenth-century German witch hunter whose enthusiasm for torture was matched by his taste for taxonomy. His De confessionibus maleficorum et sagarum laid out the Seven Princes of Hell — Lucifer for pride, Beelzebub for gluttony, Satan for wrath, Belphegor for sloth, Mammon for greed, Asmodeus for lust, and Leviathan for envy — and argued that each living person is shadowed by a personal demon who knows their habits intimately, the dark counterpart to a guardian angel. Binsfeld held that women were more prone to witchcraft, that girls under twelve and boys under fourteen were usually too young to be guilty, and that anyone who claimed to have seen a witch shapeshift had been deceived by the Devil.The unsolved death of British ufologist Max Spiers follows. Spiers died in Poland on July 16, 2016, days before a scheduled conspiracy conference appearance and shortly after reportedly vomiting two liters of black liquid, having texted his mother that he was in trouble and to investigate if anything happened to him. His death was ruled natural causes. At a pre-inquest review at Guildhall in Sandwich, Kent, in August of 2018, lawyers for his mother Vanessa Bates revealed that his laptop had been wiped clean and his phone's SIM card erased or removed before being returned to the family, with Spiers found dead on the couch of his girlfriend Monika Duval and the four-day inquest set for the Archbishops Palace in Maidstone.The episode closes at Dugway Proving Ground, the 800,000-acre Utah military installation that UFO researchers call Area 52. Founded during the second World War for biological and chemical weapons work, Dugway is best known for the 1968 VX nerve agent test that drifted into Skull Valley and killed thousands of sheep, an incident the Army compensated farmers for without accepting blame. Freedom of Information requests filed by MuckRock founder Michael Morisy surfaced records of entomological munitions — mosquitoes loaded with what the Army called inert pathogens and released over American civilian populations — and of soldiers used as test subjects. The story takes in the 2011 disappearance of Joseph Bushling, whose empty car, hat, and shoes turned up sixty-five miles from the main gate with no body ever found; the runway in the base's southern expansion that never appears on Dugway's own maps; Lockheed engineer Don Phillips and former CEO Ben Rich on flying saucer technology; and Steven Greer's claim in The Sirius Project that trillions in defense funding has been siphoned into a shadow government beyond the reach of the Department of Defense.

Todos los dueños deberían poder tomarse cuatro semanas de vacaciones al año, completamente desconectados, sin celular, sin correo, y que la empresa siga creciendo. Así lo dice Mike Michalowicz en Clockwork y cuando lo leímos pensamos que estaba loco. Pero lo pusimos en práctica, raza, y hoy nos tomamos mínimo diez semanas de vacaciones al año.En este episodio te contamos cómo lo hicimos, sin filtros: cómo nos tomamos licencias de hasta seis meses cuando nació Pablo, cómo el trimestre que ni Dan ni yo estuvimos presentes terminó siendo el más exitoso de nuestra historia, y por qué descansar es mucho más valiente que aguantar. Hablamos de cómo aprender a delegar en tu negocio, de qué es un integrador empresarial y por qué solo el 2% de las personas puede serlo bien, y de cómo agendamos el descanso con tanta anticipación que ya sabemos qué vamos a hacer casi todos los fines de semana del año.Si sientes que tu empresa no puede funcionar sin ti, que cada vez que te desconectas algo se cae, o que la idea de tomarte vacaciones siendo dueño de negocio te genera más ansiedad que descanso, este episodio es para ti.Libros que mencionamos en el episodio:Clockwork de Mike Michalowicz, Traction y Rocket Fuel de Gino Wickman, y Buy Back Your Time de Dan Martell.

Most founders hit the same wall: they're brilliant at the vision but drowning in the details — and the business stops growing because of it. In this episode, Jim Robinson breaks down the Visionary/Integrator dynamic from EOS and Rocket Fuel, and shares what 41 years in business (and thousands of employees) taught him about which hats to take off first. Jim explains how he discovered his own integrator early, why he made her a partner so she'd never leave, the 80% rule for delegating, and the "plant seeds on Monday, harvest on Friday" method for getting big ideas implemented without overwhelming your team. If you're a founder, entrepreneur, or leader wearing too many hats, this one's for you.⏱️ CHAPTERS00:22 – Welcome to Visionary Leader00:43 – What is EOS — and why you can't wear every hat01:33 – How Jim found his integrator (and made her a partner)03:00 – Visionary vs. Integrator: the two roles explained04:29 – Painting the Mona Lisa: storyteller vs. rule-maker06:57 – Why visionaries feel pressure to do it all10:33 – "It's not confusion — it's a creative mind at work"13:05 – Your first hire when you're wearing every hat15:19 – The hardest part: letting go (and the 80% rule)17:49 – Handling mistakes & building a culture of ownership21:09 – Positional health vs. personal health22:44 – Plant seeds on Monday, harvest on Friday25:52 – Too many rules: a pilot's lesson on structure27:30 – Closing: define your positions and learn to trust

Just like a rocket consumes the majority of its fuel in the first minute of flight to break gravity, building momentum in sales requires significant, upfront energy. Once established, however, that momentum acts like a flywheel, making every subsequent action—from prospecting to closing—easier and more efficient.Three Strategies to Sustain Sales Momentum1. Get Out of Your Head: Overanalyzing rejection and worrying about the "what ifs" is a primary momentum killer. To stay out of your own way, focus exclusively on objective, controllable activities—such as the number of calls made, emails sent, or discovery meetings booked—rather than obsessing over the immediate outcome of a single interaction.2. Never Neglect Your Pipeline: A common trap is pausing pipeline-building activities when you are experiencing a "win streak" because you are too busy finalizing paperwork. This is a recipe for a future lull. Professional sales reps recognize that they must "tend both ends of the stick"—celebrating current successes while simultaneously planting the seeds for future business to ensure sustainability.3. Adopt a "Goldfish Mindset": Whether you suffer a bad day or a crushing loss, avoid letting negative experiences compound. Instead of ruminating on what went wrong, ask: What happened? What did I learn? What am I going to do next? By maintaining a short memory and focusing on the next task, you prevent a single bad day from turning into a bad month or quarter.Key Takeaways for Sales ProfessionalsNormalize the Highs and Lows: Sales is a long game. Do not let one "best day ever" lead to overconfidence, nor let one bad experience derail your entire week. Stay consistent with your daily routines.The Best Time to Dig a Well is Before You're Thirsty: Never wait until your pipeline is empty to start prospecting. Consistent effort in building your future opportunities ensures that when one deal closes, another is ready to take its place.Maintain Balanced Confidence: To succeed in sales, you need enough self-confidence to bounce back from rejection without becoming arrogant. This internal drive is what keeps you moving forward, even after setbacks.SEO Tagssales momentum, sales pipeline, sales success, sales mindset, prospecting, sales strategy, sales routine, overcoming rejection, sales growth, the selling podcast, sales performance, lead generation, sales professional, sales psychology

Michael Iannuzzi, Partner and Franchise Practice Leader at Citrin Cooperman, joins host Brendon Dennewill to unpack the financial and operational fault lines that quietly derail growing franchise systems. From the tension between top-line and bottom-line incentives to the infamous "100-unit ceiling," Michael brings a practitioner's lens to unit economics, royalty self-sufficiency, and the decisions leaders delay until it's too late. If you're scaling a franchise brand and wondering when to rebuild your systems, hire your next leader, or fire yourself from your current role, this episode delivers the framework.What You'll LearnWhy franchisors and franchisees have competing financial interestsThe metric that signals when real growth beginsWhat the "100-unit ceiling" looks like in practiceWhen to fire yourself as a founderHow to build a tech stack from day oneWhat private equity actually looks for in a franchise systemThe rule of threes and tens in franchise growthResources MentionedIFA (International Franchise Association)Restaurant Leadership Conference  Franchise and Fitness Conference (Chicago) Citrin Cooperman Franchise Practice QuickBooks / XERO  FDD (Franchise Disclosure Document) Franchisee Advisory Council (FAC) The Rule of Threes and Tens - Growth framework referenced by CEO of Rakuten Is your business ready to scale? Take the Growth Readiness Score to find out. In 5 minutes, you'll see: Benchmark data showing how you stack up to other organizationsA clear view of your operational maturity Whether your business is ready to scale (and what to do next if it's not)Let's ConnectSubscribe to the RevOps Champions NewsletterLinkedInYouTubeExplore the show at revopschampions.com. Ready to unite your teams with RevOps strategies that eliminate costly silos and drive growth? Let's talk!

In this "best of" episode, I'm sharing some golden nuggets from sales trailblazers, Jamie Crosby, Nick Kane, and Liz Heiman. They share the secrets behind scalable, trust-based referral selling to help you ditch haphazard "who do you know?" asks and start building referral systems that deliver. Today's show is packed with actionable advice on referral selling—the dos, the don'ts, and lessons learned from real-world sales situations. Outline of This Episode [00:41] Jamie Crosby's top three referral selling do's and don'ts [05:12] Importance of organically building relationships over time to generate referrals [06:28] Nick Kane on asking for referrals [11:41] Strategic networking using LinkedIn and CRMs [14:43] Liz Heiman on proactively reaching out for referrals [08:57] Checking in before asking referrals [17:09] Combining referrals with event networking [18:31] Referrals can be about more than just sales Earn It Before You Ask The first rule of referral selling is: never ask before you've earned it. Value comes before requests, and any referral agreement should always be transparent and in writing. Jamie Crosby suggests continually updating your referral sources—celebrate the wins and share the bumps in the road so they're never blindsided, a practice that deepens trust and professionalism. Jamie shares the story of when years of nurturing relationships paid off when, unprompted, multiple referral partners stood up to share testimonials about her business's impact. Thoughtfully built referral networks don't happen overnight, but their ripple effect can be truly magnificent.   Timing, Tact, and Tenacity For Nick Kane, excellence in service is the foundational "do"—without it, no referral program stands a chance. He underscores the importance of educating customers on referral benefits and making the process straightforward and enticing for them. The key differentiator is timing. Ask too early, and you risk coming off as transactional; wait too long, and you may miss your window.  Nick illustrates these principles with an example involving a multi-level referral chain to infiltrate a dream client account. By mapping connections, leaning on LinkedIn, and nurturing advocates at each step, he struck gold—not with a cold call, but a series of warm, credible introductions.    Don't Make It Hard Liz Heiman champions a methodical approach, have a written plan, be proactive (maybe pick up the phone!), and most importantly, don't dump all the legwork on your customer. Instead of vague or open-ended asks, she suggests specificity: do your homework and invite your customers to simply confirm or connect, not to brainstorm on your behalf. Liz also shares how blending event networking with referral requests can yield better introductions. By encouraging clients to bring contacts to meetings, dinners, or information sessions, you transform referrals from awkward asks into mutually beneficial experiences. This creates more natural, lower-pressure entry points for growing your network, and helps your advocates help you more easily. Connect with Jamie Crosby Jamie Crosbie on LinkedIn Jamie Crosbie on Twitter     Connect with Nick Kane Nick Kane on LinkedIn  Nick Kane on Twitter    Connect with Liz Heiman Liz Heiman on LinkedIn  Liz Heiman on Twitter  Connect With Paul Watts  LinkedIn Twitter    Subscribe to SALES REINVENTED Audio Production and Show Notes by PODCAST FAST TRACK https://www.podcastfasttrack.com  

Sponsor Link:This episode of Space Nuts is brought to you by NordVPN, your trusted partner for online security. To access our exclusive offer, including four extra months for free, visit www.nordvpn.com/spacenuts.Q&A: Ultra Hot Jupiters and Rocket Fuel Recycling In this engaging Q&A episode of Space Nuts, hosts Andrew Dunkley and Professor Jonti Horner tackle a variety of intriguing questions from listeners. From the nature of ultra hot Jupiters to the complexities of reusing spent rocket fuel, this episode is packed with insights and cosmic curiosities.Episode Highlights:- Ultra Hot Jupiters Explained: David from the Sunshine Coast asks about the origins of the materials that form stars and their planets, leading to a fascinating discussion about the lifecycle of stars and the cosmic recycling of elements.- Rocket Fuel Reuse: Mark from the UK presents a thought-provoking idea regarding the potential for reusing water ice as rocket fuel, prompting a deep dive into the challenges of capturing exhaust and the physics of propulsion.- Flat Earth Conspiracies: Paul shares his experiences with flat Earth discussions and questions the feasibility of the Artemis mission, allowing Jonty to clarify orbital mechanics and the importance of relative motion in space travel.- Astrophysical Insights: The hosts explore the implications of past star generations on our solar system's composition and the future of space travel technologies, including the potential for innovative propulsion methods beyond traditional rockets.For more Space Nuts, including our continuously updating newsfeed and to listen to all our episodes, visit our website. Follow us on social media at SpaceNutsPod on Facebook, Instagram, and more. We love engaging with our community, so be sure to drop us a message or comment on your favourite platform.If you'd like to help support Space Nuts and join our growing family of insiders for commercial-free episodes and more, visit spacenutspodcast.com/about.Stay curious, keep looking up, and join us next time for more stellar insights and cosmic wonders. Until then, clear skies and happy stargazing.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/space-nuts-astronomy-insights-cosmic-discoveries--2631155/support.- Origins of Stellar Material- Challenges in Rocket Fuel Reuse- Addressing Flat Earth Theories- Future of Space Propulsion Technologies- Cosmic Recycling of Elements

In this #amwriting Write Big session, Jennie Nash discusses managing mindset during the submission process, sharing that her new book project is out with an agent in staged publisher batches and that rejections often arrive faster than acceptances because “yes” decisions take more time and coordination. With four early nos, she feels encouraged because most responses cite familiarity with her and her work and affirm the project's purpose, offering specific, non-boilerplate feedback. She frames these nos as validation and useful information, emphasizes not relying on external approval, and urges writers pitching or on submission to treat rejections as fuel while focusing on enjoying the journey. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit amwriting.substack.com/subscribe

Kyle Matthews interviews Deb Liu, former Facebook senior executive who built the first mobile ad product, created Facebook Marketplace, and launched Facebook Pay, later serving as CEO of Ancestry and now co-founding Ember AI to bring AI-driven enterprise back office automation. Deb explains how Ember identifies workflow “hotspots” where human time is trapped in routinized tasks—often in procurement/invoicing and customer service— then re-orchestrates systems securely for leverage and insight, arguing “fast eats slow” in AI adoption. They discuss practical AI fluency for non-technologists, using multiple models to reduce hallucinations, and concerns about job impact. Deb shares why she started Women in Product, notes a gender gap in AI adoption, recounts her path from Stanford to PayPal and Facebook, reflects on growing up as an immigrant child in South Carolina, and discusses leadership, intentionality, family, and her breast cancer diagnosis and treatment.00:00 AI Is the New Excel00:46 Meet Deb Liu01:58 What Ember AI Builds03:15 Back Office Quick Wins04:27 AI Leverage in Practice08:05 Jobs Fear and Up skilling10:59 Stop Saying I Don't Do AI13:28 Why Women in Product Started16:20 Closing the AI Adoption Gap18:34 Who Wins the AI Race20:34 From Civil Engineering to PayPal25:04 Growing Up as Outsiders28:51 Rocket Fuel and Belonging35:23 Adversity and Tiger Mom37:01 Asian American News Column37:39 Driven to Leave Town38:23 Teaching Kids Adversity40:53 Family Tech Boundaries44:41 Inside Facebook Marketplace48:44 Finding Your Voice51:26 Perfectionism and Growth56:41 From Meta to Ancestry01:00:54 CEO Doubts and Learning01:03:50 Leading Through Lockdown01:05:33 DNA Breakthroughs at Ancestry01:06:40 Privacy and Genetic Risk01:10:59 Mammogram Wakeup Call01:11:40 Diagnosis And Early Biopsy01:13:02 Risk Factors And Fear01:16:13 Treatment And Recovery01:17:56 Building Ember AI01:21:18 Intentionality At Work01:24:30 Habits And New Commitments01:29:16 Career Stall During Motherhood01:35:14 60 60 Marriage Framework01:39:11 Motherhood Penalty Reality01:42:21 Rapid Fire And Wrap Up

Did you like the episode? Send me a text and let me know!! The Death of the VC Monopoly: 3 Ways to Fund Your Startup Without Sand Hill RoadIn this high-stakes episode of Business Conversations with Pi, we deconstruct the massive psychological and structural shift happening in 2026: the move from traditional Venture Capital to Community Rounds.Is a $2.5 million seed check a lifeline or a "rocket fuel" trap? Pi and Piet break down why the most successful modern founders are choosing to "fly a sturdy Cessna" instead of risking disintegration under the pressure of punitive VC math.Key Insights:The VC Trap: Why liquidation preferences can leave founders with nothing after a $5M exit.The Gumroad Playbook: How Sahil Lavingia bought back his freedom and company.Weaponizing Your Cap Table: Turning users into a viral marketing engine through equity.Chapter Markers:00:00 – The $2.5M Seed Round Rejection 02:00 – The "Rocket Fuel" Trap: Why VC Math is Changing03:52 – Liquidation Preferences & "Invisible Strings"06:10 – Case Study: Sahil Lavingia & the Gumroad Buyback 08:45 – The Rise of Community Rounds & Reg CF11:50 – Logistics: How SPVs Protect Your Cap Table14:15 – The 2026 Hybrid Capital Playbook18:30 – The Ultimate Finish Line: Exit to Community (E2C)20:45 – Getting Across the Start LineWhat is a Community Round? A community round allows startups to raise capital directly from their fans and users (often via platforms like Wefunder). In 2026, this is a preferred alternative to VC because it aligns incentives and builds a "moat" of brand ambassadors.How does an SPV work for crowdfunding? A Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) pools thousands of retail investors into a single line item on your cap table. This keeps governance clean and signatures simple, allowing founders to maintain oDo you want to know what is your worst Hurdle is so you know what you want to do first to get across the start line?? Go to tuepodcast.net/quiz to get your 3 minute assessment right now and find out what your most prevalent hurdle is and how to start to overcome it!tuepodcast.net/quiz For a 15% discount on your first purchase go RYZEsuoerfoods.com use code PODNA15 Thank you for being a Skoobeliever!! If you have questions about the show or you want to be a guest please contact me at one of these social mediasTwitter......... ..@djskoob2021 Facebook.........Facebook.com/skoobamiInstagram.....  instagram.com/uepodcast2021tiktok....... @djskoob2021Email............... Uepodcast2021@gmail.comSkoob at Gettin' Basted Facebook PageAcross The Start Line Facebook CommunityFind out what one of the four hurdles of stop is affecting you the most!!Black Friday coaching Sale now!! 65% off original price! go to stan.store/skoob to book your appointment and take advantage of this limited time offer! On Twitter @doittodaycoachdoingittodaycoaching@gmailcom

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In this episode of Better Business, Better Life, Debra Chantry-Taylor is joined by EOS expert and Rocket Fuel co-author Mark C. Winters to explore the power of the visionary integrator relationship and why it is critical for entrepreneurial success. Mark shares his journey from corporate life to building and advising over 15 businesses, and how discovering EOS transformed the way he understood leadership, growth, and team dynamics. At the heart of the conversation is the visionary integrator partnership, a relationship that, when done well, creates clarity, momentum, and sustainable growth. They unpack the common traps entrepreneurs fall into, including the “entrepreneurial seizure” and the “success trap,” where business growth comes at the expense of personal fulfilment. Mark explains how visionaries must reconnect with their intrinsic genius rather than feeling “put out to pasture” once the business stabilises. The episode also dives into practical tools and frameworks, including the 10 pillars of greatness for visionaries and the Rocket Fuel Power Index, which helps assess and strengthen the health of the visionary integrator relationship. Mark emphasises the importance of self-awareness, role clarity, and healthy friction between visionary and integrator as the engine that drives real progress. If you are a visionary struggling to let go, or an integrator trying to create alignment and traction, this episode offers powerful insights to help you build a stronger partnership and a better business. CONNECT WITH DEBRA:    ___________________________________________         ►Debra Chantry-Taylor is a Certified EOS Implementer | Entrepreneurial Leadership & Business Coach | Business Owner ►Connect with Debra: ⁠debra@businessaction.com.au ⁠ ►See how she can help you: https://businessaction.co.nz/ ►Claim Your Free E-Book: https://www.businessaction.co.nz/free-e-book/ ___________________________________________       GUEST'S DETAILS: ► Mark C. Waters – LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markcwinters ► Website – Mark C. Winters: https://www.markcwinters.com/ Episode 266 Chapters:   00:00 – Introduction 00:40 – Entrepreneurial Traps and Introspective Work 02:35 – Mark C Winters' Journey and EOS Involvement 05:02 – The Concept of Visionary and Integrator 07:01 – The Visionary's Role and the “Put Out to Pasture” Feeling 10:24 – The 10 Pillars of Greatness for Visionaries 12:38 – The Importance of Understanding the Business and Role Clarity 23:46 – The Role of Integrators and the Importance of Healthy Friction 31:26 – The Visionary's Personal Operating System and Domains of Freedom 37:51 – The Entrepreneurial Seizure and Success Trap 40:22 – Supporting Integrators and the Rocket Fuel Power Index 45:27 – Final Tips and Tools for Visionaries

(Karuna Buddhist Vihara) This dhamma talk, guided meditation, comments, questions and responses was offered on 4th of April, 2026 for “How do I apply the Dhamma to THIS!?!” 00:43 - Guided Meditation 28:09 - DHAMMA TALK 57:28 - COMMENTS, QUESTIONS & RESPONSES

-The Run Down By The Running Effect (our newsletter!): https://tinyurl.com/mr36s9rsWhat if the secret to running faster is eating a donut? World-class coach Alex Ostberg is back for another monthly breakdown of his newsletter, The Rundown; and this one might be his most thought-provoking yet.Dominic and Alex tear through four recent editions, starting with a piece that'll make your clean-eating friends squirm: The Case for Junk Food as a Runner. Alex breaks down the real physiology behind post-run refueling—and why your muscles genuinely don't care where your carbohydrates come from. From there, the conversation shifts to one of the most emotionally charged moments in any athlete's season: the bad race. Alex's piece, What Not to Do After a Bad Race, has a surprisingly sharp analytical edge, pulling from NBA data, Fidelity investment research, and a controversial Super Bowl call to make the case for why one result should almost never rewrite your entire plan. Then Alex lays out The Best Way to Guarantee Improvement; a question every runner asks and very few coaches answer honestly. The aerobic vs. anaerobic breakdown is clear, practical, and backed by real science.Finally, they close with Five Rules for Building Mileage Without Getting Injured. The "durability lag" concept and the Ferrari-in-a-Prius metaphor will stick with you long after this episode ends.Tap into The Rundown Recap Special. If you enjoy the podcast, please consider following us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts and giving us a five-star review! I would also appreciate it if you share it with your friend who you think will benefit from it. Comment the word“PODCAST” below and I'll DM you a link to listen. If this episode blesses you, please share it with a friend!Comment the word “PODCAST” below and I'll DM you a link to listen. If this episode blesses you, please share it with a friend!S H O W  N O T E S -The Run Down By The Running Effect (our new newsletter!): https://tinyurl.com/mr36s9rs-Our Website: https://therunningeffect.run  -THE PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClLcLIDAqmJBTHeyWJx_wFQ-My Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/therunningeffect/?hl=en⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠-Take our podcast survey: https://tinyurl.com/3ua62ffz

People view financial stress and uncertainty as purely negative. But in this episode, Brandon reframes pressure as a powerful growth catalyst.  He breaks down the difference between panic and urgency, how to channel survival mode into skill-building, and why some of the biggest breakthroughs happen when your back is against the wall.  You'll learn how to simplify your focus to revenue-driving actions, build resilience under stress, and turn temporary fear into long-term confidence. If you're in a hard season right now, this episode is a reminder: pressure doesn't have to break you... it can build you.

Are you overwhelmed by nonstop chaos, endless stakeholder demands, or the fear you'll break while scaling up? This episode delivers urgent answers for every COO, integrator, and senior ops leader pushing to get their head above water.Cameron Herold sits down with Kelly Knight, President and Integrator of EOS Worldwide, for a rare, candid look at the systems and mindset that power explosive growth and keep organizations aligned when everything feels impossible. Kelly lifts the curtain on EOS's real role in revolutionizing the “second in command” function, gives you her hard-won playbook for winning over visionaries, and exposes how elite integrators preserve culture, even through private equity takeovers and seismic business model shifts.Stop guessing and start winning. Listen now to avoid burnout, grab proven EOS secrets, and finally align your team before something breaks. These insights are exclusive, actionable, and you won't hear them anywhere else.Timestamped Highlights[00:00] – Chaos or clarity? How EOS aligns human energy when everything's changing[00:02:41] – Why most “second in command” titles are missing the mark (and where EOS fits in)[00:03:27] – The system for managing human energy that built a raving fandom[00:07:14] – Inside the “VI Duo”—the secret sauce that powers badass leadership teams[00:10:11] – One killer meeting rhythm that keeps visionaries and integrators in lockstep[00:13:02] – From outsider to integrator: Kelly's surprising first 90 days and the mistake even top COOs make[00:17:03] – Private equity chaos? How Kelly realigned 27 stakeholder groups and survived[00:27:01] – Navigating massive change: Candid truths about communication, relationships, and earning trust[00:29:44] – Why EOS failed at software and the power of doubling down on your “hedgehog”About the GuestKelly Knight is the President & Integrator of EOS Worldwide, the pioneering force behind Entrepreneurial Operating System®. Known for her expertise in scaling operations, leadership development, and stakeholder alignment, Kelly has guided EOS through private equity acquisition and global expansion. She regularly mentors visionary-operator duos around the world, helping them navigate change and build lasting company culture.

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What's the myth of hustle? Is there a difference between hustle as rocket fuel vs. poison for the ambitious Christian woman? In this episode, we break down the myth of hustle so we understand how to operate in Holy Spirit power instead of the world's noxious drivers like scarcity, anxiety, imposter syndrome, and comparison!  You're not alone if hustle fuels you, but you want to steward it well! That's why I believe the Lord gave me the message of redefining hustle because He didn't make His children to work as the world does! As always, I encourage you to test all of this against scripture to see the Lord's truth that He made you to lead and work with Jesus at the center—without abandoning your God-given ambition and the success He has already assigned you.  Listen for these highlights and important launch dates:01:00 The Myth of Hustle: Rocket Fuel or Poison? 02:36 Conference Wake-Up Call: When “Hustle” Didn't Sit Right 04:08 The Rise of Anti-Hustle 05:51 Defining the Myth: What Hustle Really Means 07:42 Why Hustle Feels So Good (and Why We Don't Want to Quit) 08:37 When Hustle Turns Toxic: Idols, Overwhelm & Lost Joy 10:04 The Middle Ground: Redefining Hustle by Emulating Jesus This episode airs on February 23, 2026, and the paperback launches tomorrow!! Pre-order at https://a.co/d/0671zEy9 If you've gotten the ebook, pre-ordered the paperback, or by the time you listen to this, you've received your copy, please help the book reach more women by leaving a review on Amazon! DOWNLOAD MY GIFT TO YOU! Download the 5-Day Audio Devotional and join my email list! LET'S BE FRIENDS ON SOCIAL LinkedIn: @erinharrigan IG: @erindharrigan SUBSCRIBE TO MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL https://youtube.com/@erinharrigan If this show brings you value, please give it a follow on Apple Podcasts and leave a review. If you listen to Spotify, be sure to click the follow button and the notification bell so you don't miss an episode.

Today I'm joined by Matt Stuckey, President of Stuckey Automotive. Matt explains how real estate mandates, throughput targets, and workforce pipelines intersect, and why productivity—not volume—is the real competitive edge in today's market. This episode is brought to you by: 1. iPacket - iPacket also offers iPacket Recon, iPacket OnTargeting and iPacket Value - the newest product to the iPacket line-up. iPacket partners with thousands of dealer partners and is headquartered in Williamstown, WV. For more information, visit @ here or follow the company on Facebook and LinkedIn. 2. Lotlinx - What if ChatGPT actually spoke dealer? Meet LotGPT — the first AI chatbot built just for car dealers. Fluent in your market, your dealership, and your inventory, LotGPT delivers instant insights to help you merchandise smarter, move inventory faster, and maximize profit. LotGPT is free for dealers, but invite-only. Join the waitlist now @ here. 3. CDG Recruiting - Hire top dealership talent, fast. From sales managers to GMs and C-suite execs, we've placed over 1,000 roles across auto retail. Ready to scale without the hassle? Visit @ here to get started. Check out LotGPT here: https://lotlinx.com/lotgpt-waitlist/ Check out Car Dealership Guy's stuff: For dealers: CDG Circles ➤ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://cdgcircles.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Industry job board ➤ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://jobs.dealershipguy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Dealership recruiting ➤ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.cdgrecruiting.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Fix your dealership's social media ➤ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.trynomad.co⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Request to be a podcast guest ➤ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.cdgguest.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For industry vendors: Advertise with Car Dealership Guy ➤ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.cdgpartner.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Industry job board ➤ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://jobs.dealershipguy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Request to be a podcast guest ➤ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.cdgguest.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Topics: 05:08 Why waste prime retail real estate on dirty, used car reconditioning? 05:18 The "Shrink the Footprint" strategy for building high-leverage, low-overhead dealerships. 09:07 The "150-unit rule" that dictates exactly when you must centralize operations. 22:08 Why the secret to a happy family business is never working in the same building. 23:48 How to force your sales team to average 25 units—double the national average. 25:12 Why 45 minutes is the "magic number" that defines a modern car delivery. 25:27 The "Stopwatch Audit" trick to find out exactly where your deals are dying. 26:45 Ending the "Print-Scan-Shred" insanity to reclaim hundreds of lost staff hours. 33:45 The "Clock is Ticking" mindset for stealing B2B market share from competitors. 41:53 Why the "tech shortage" is a myth fueled by lazy dealership training. Car Dealership Guy Socials: X ➤ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠x.com/GuyDealership⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram ➤ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/cardealershipguy/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok ➤ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠tiktok.com/@guydealership⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn ➤ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠linkedin.com/company/cardealershipguy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Threads ➤ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠threads.net/@cardealershipguy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook ➤ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠facebook.com/profile.php?id=100077402857683⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Everything else ➤ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠dealershipguy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

The Business of Memoir with Jeffrey MangusMost memoirs never reach their potential.They're written for therapy… not for strategy.For catharsis… not for clarity.For memory… not for momentum.In this episode, Jeffrey Mangus breaks down the truth most writers — and most leaders — don't talk about:Memoir is a business.If you're a founder, healthcare executive, physician, or industry leader, your story isn't just personal. It's positioning. It's intellectual property. It's authority architecture.Jeffrey explores:   •   Why vulnerability must be strategic, not performative   •   How voice becomes enterprise value   •   The economics behind serious memoir work   •   Why most books fail before they're even written   •   How to turn a memoir into a publishing platform — not just a productThis is not about writing for ego.It's about writing for alignment.If you've ever felt the weight of your story — and wondered how to shape it into something meaningful and market-defining — this episode is for you.If This ResonatedSubscribe to the podcast so you don't miss future episodes on authorship, authority, publishing strategy, and building legacy through narrative.If this conversation sparked something for you, share it with a founder, physician, or executive who needs to hear it.And if you're ready to explore your own memoir — not casually, but intentionally — you can book a strategic voice and positioning conversation using the Calendly link inside our GPT.Not a discovery call.A real conversation about building something that lasts.— Jeffrey Mangus

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In this brand-new Masterclass Special, Gary Fox sits down with Diarmuid Corcoran of Chartered Capital to unpack the money questions Irish founders avoid - until it's too late. They talk openly about why money can still feel like a “dirty word” in Ireland, why founders can be brilliant at making money but hesitant to manage it, and how wealth often compounds simply because of maths. Diarmuid breaks down the core principles of long-term investing (without the hype), the psychology that causes people to panic at the wrong time, and the practical founder moves that build real security - like taking a salary, using pensions properly, and keeping “fun investing” firmly contained. If you've ever said “I'll start later,” “I'll wait for the markets to settle,” or “my business is my pension,” this episode is the reset. Important note This episode is education and perspective - not personalised financial advice. Always do your own due diligence and speak to a qualified advisor/accountant for your circumstances. Show notes What you'll learn Why the “rich get richer” is often compounding in action Why Ireland has a unique relationship with money (scarcity mindset + property-first thinking) The hidden risk of “safe” cash: inflation eroding purchasing power Time in the market vs timing the market (and why “waiting” usually backfires) The psychology behind bad money decisions: recency bias, fear headlines, and the Dunning–Kruger effect “Set-and-forget” investing, and why boring usually wins The founder dilemma: all eggs in the business and no personal de-risking plan Pensions: why they can be tax-efficient, protective, and misunderstood The “de-risking” concept approaching retirement (and the 2008 lesson) A simple way to start investing regularly (and remove emotion from the process) The “playpen” rule: keeping speculative investing (stocks/crypto/startups) to a small % Founder mistakes Diarmuid sees constantly: Not taking a salary early Not paying a spouse/partner (where relevant) Being far too cautious in long-term pension funds Missing employer pension matching More about Chartered Capital: Chartered Capital Initial Query Form (https://bit.ly/4a89Mcp) for people who want to get in touch. When people fill this out, Chartered Capital will reach out to  them afterwards to arrange a meeting. They also circulate a monthly newsletter that generally only consists only of good news and isn't ever in any way technical:  Newsletter link (https://crafty-innovator-3012.kit.com/57ab7f6ffd)  Link to Blogs on Chartered Capital website (https://charteredcapital.ie/insights/blogs-and-news/) Chartered Capital Website (https://bit.ly/charcap) This is a super video on Robert Cialdini's work for those who don't have time to read the full book = Science of persuasion - Robert Cialdini (https://youtu.be/cFdCzN7RYbw) The Financial Planners Ireland website: https://fpireland.ie/ Our Sponsors: Nostra: https://bit.ly/nostra26 Azure: https://bit.ly/azure26  Rory's Travel Club: https://bit.ly/rorys26 Chartered Capital: https://bit.ly/49ZuFrk   Book Recommendations General Psychology = Influence – The Psychology of Persuasion (https://amzn.to/4bB6q4c) by Robert Cialdini and The 48 Laws of Power (https://amzn.to/49XcBON)by Robert Greene. Running a business = Traction (https://amzn.to/4qgiJGM) and Rocket Fuel (https://amzn.to/3ZdOqWa) by Gino Wickman. Personal Finance = The Psychology of Money (https://amzn.to/4rosi7w) by Morgan Housel.

There is a sense where every Christian ought to be living with such a profound confidence in the future that their current joys far outweigh any of their current sufferings. There is a reason men imprisoned for their faith sing hymns of praise in their shackles. In fact, what we so easily lose sight of, the nature around us never forgets. A Day is coming when all things will be made right and the entire cosmos will see the Lord has His people.

There is a sense where every Christian ought to be living with such a profound confidence in the future that their current joys far outweigh any of their current sufferings. There is a reason men imprisoned for their faith sing hymns of praise in their shackles. In fact, what we so easily lose sight of, the nature around us never forgets. A Day is coming when all things will be made right and the entire cosmos will see the Lord has His people.

Libro recomendado: https://amzn.to/4jJ8zgd ¿Estás tomando decisiones basadas en el miedo o en una estrategia real? En este episodio, analizo por qué la pasión es el único motor sostenible en un mundo dominado por la IA. Desgranamos la anatomía de las burbujas industriales, el modelo de innovación hipercompetitivo de China y por qué los "pares" son tu activo más valioso. Aprenderás a identificar el "Rocket Fuel" en tu carrera y a navegar la tecnología sin caer en el hype vacío.

April Palmer joins this episode of Convergence.fm to break down a practical, repeatable approach to product innovation that starts with customer conversations and ends with shipped improvements. We talk about why most innovation is actually "amelioration," how to run a closed loop ladder from stories to product decisions, and how to earn buy-in from sales and frontline teams so innovation becomes a team sport.  April is in charge of client relationships at Duckbill and teaches product innovation at VCU. She is a former top sales performer for Fortune 100 companies across various industries, where she consistently drove double-digit growth in six- and seven-figure portfolios. Today, she helps aspiring entrepreneurs turn their ideas into successful businesses by developing strategies that integrate finance, marketing, sales, and customer experience. April shares how a sales driven internal request at Duckbill became Skyway, a cloud contract and spend visibility product, and why the best use of AI is helping humans do human work better. In this episode: Defining product innovation as improvement of existing workflows, not just net new invention The closed loop ladder: capture, translate, synthesize, decide, ship, close the loop The "wet monkeys" lesson, how tradition blocks obvious change How to use ride alongs and story capture to surface patterns fast How to earn trust from sales and frontline techs without slowing them down Why call centers are opportunity centers, not just cost centers AI in support: where it helps, where it creates risk Sales led innovation stories from ADP and Duckbill, from insights to new offerings Building a challenge network and creating room for whimsy in problem solving Delightful product experience, why Wayfair's self explanatory assembly labeling mattered Mentioned in this episode:  Follow April Palmer on LinkedIn Duckbill and Skyway  Share More Stories and SEEQ  They Ask, You Answer by Marcus Sheridan  Rocket Fuel by Gino Wickman and Mark C. Winters TED app Blinkist Headway Subscribe to the Convergence podcast wherever you get podcasts including video episodes to get updated on the other crucial conversations that we'll post on YouTube at youtube.com/@convergencefmpodcast Learn something? Give us a 5 star review and like the podcast on YouTube. It's how we grow.   Follow the Pod Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/convergence-podcast/ X: https://twitter.com/podconvergence Instagram: @podconvergence

A daily update on what's happening in the Rocket Pool community on Discord, Twitter, Reddit, and the DAO forum. #RocketPool #rpl #Ethereum #eth #crypto #cryptocurrency #staking #news Podcast RSS: https://anchor.fm/s/cd29a3d8/podcast/rss Anchor.fm: https://anchor.fm/rocket-fuel Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0Mvta9d2MsKq2u62w8RSoo Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rocket-fuel/id1655014529 0:00 - Welcome Rocket Pool newsSaturn is coming! https://discord.com/channels/405159462932971535/405163979141545995/1463030578252353670 Community marketing for Saturn and Benny's return https://discord.com/channels/405159462932971535/1461093515181162507/1461093517559337203 Latest Smart Node release https://discord.com/channels/405159462932971535/918351974406172723/1465485910698365080 Ongoing governance votes https://rpips.rocketpool.net/RPIPs/RPIP-78 https://discord.com/channels/405159462932971535/894377758489210930/1465471007396462665 https://rpips.rocketpool.net/RPIPs/RPIP-77 https://dao.rocketpool.net/t/require-minipools-to-use-latest-delegate/3844/34 https://vote.rocketpool.net/#/

Guest: Randy Wootton, a coach at CEO Coaching International. Randy is a seasoned executive, board member, and advisor with more than two decades of experience leading companies through strategic inflection points, turnarounds, and technology shifts. Randy served 8 years in the Navy before taking senior leadership roles at companies including Microsoft and Salesforce, and working as the CEO of public and private equity-backed companies including Rocket Fuel. Quick Background: No one pauses your climb up the corporate ladder to teach you how to be a great CEO. And yet, once you do earn the BIG job, every decision carries weight, and every mistake gets more expensive. CEOs who accelerate through leadership growing pains often lean on experienced mentors, coaches, and peer groups for expertise that helps them avoid common mistakes and Make BIG Happen. On today's show, Randy Wootton shares the hard-earned secrets of success he's gathered over a career that took him from the cockpit of a Navy jet to the boardrooms of Silicon Valley.

Find out how Alex with Wash Works Laundry added Rocket Fuel to his laundromat's Wash Dry Fold Service using the Curbside Laundries Platform. Alex discusses everything from acquiring multiple locations for his laundromat, how to scale WITHOUT buying more locations, how to upsell WDF, how he acquired lucrative commercial accounts, and MORE!Alex will also be speaking at the Curbside Laundries Wash Dry Fold and pickup and delivery conference.  Get your tickets now!Click here to see a demonstration of the Curbside Wash and Fold & Pickup and Delivery solution Follow Curbside Laundries on TwitterJoin the Laundromat Community on X

Is going solo really the best way to scale a short-term rental business—or can the right partnership take you further, faster?In this episode, we sit down with Evan Davison and Evan Montgomery to unpack what actually happens when two ambitious operators decide to merge their short-term rental businesses. We talk openly about dividing roles using the visionary and integrator model, building trust, and navigating the real challenges of scaling while maintaining a boutique guest experience. The conversation also explores team leadership, growing pains, and how personal life and fatherhood intersect with running a fast-growing STR operation. This episode offers honest insights, real lessons, and practical perspective for anyone considering partnership or scaling in the short-term rental space.Things we discussed in this episode:The process and mindset behind merging two short-term rental businesses into one partnership.Distinct roles of visionary and integrator, inspired by "Rocket Fuel" and "Traction."Challenges and operational hurdles in integrating company back-ends, systems, and teams.Strategies for team building—hiring, training, and retaining VAs, cleaners, and contractors.Communication methods for maintaining alignment and problem resolution in a partnership.Vetting and educating owner leads, with a focus on budgets and design expectations.Maintaining boutique-level service and personal touch as the business scales.Market differences between Columbus, OH, and other markets like Provincetown, MA.Balancing business demands with family and fatherhood, planning for parental leave.The importance of specialized service providers—designers, photographers, real estate agents—and their impact on rental success.Get in touch with Evan Davison and Evan Montgomery:Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/aesthetic_p.g/Facebook - ⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/AestheticPropertyGroupWebsite - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.stupendousstays.com/ https://www.aestheticpg.com/#SmartStayShow #realestate #realestateinvestor #realestateagent #RealEstateInvesting #ShortTermRentals #BusinessPartnership #VacationRental #Entrepreneurship#PropertyManagement #TeamBuilding #STRBusiness#RealEstateInvesting #WorkLifeBalance #RentalSuccessFollow Us!Join Jason Muth of Prideaway Stays and Straightforward Short-Term Rentals and Real Estate Attorney / Broker Rory Gill for the first episode of SmartStay Show!Following and subscribing to SmartStay Show not only ensures that you'll get instant updates whenever we release a new episode, but it also helps us reach more people who could benefit from the valuable content that we provide.SmartStay Show ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Prideaway Stays ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Straightforward Short-Term Rentals ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Attorney Rory Gill ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠on LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jason Muth on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Get email-exclusive insights and subscriber-only episodes - absolutely free: https://realestateteamos.com/subscribeAfter earning two degrees in architecture and starting your career with a design firm, you get into real estate operations.Your first task: turn a real estate team into an independent brokerage. Overnight, if possible.Your second task: expand and renovate the office to prepare for growth.Meanwhile: you need to get the systems and processes out of people's heads, merge them together, get it documented, redesign onboarding, and teach it to agents.That's just some of what you'll get in this conversation with Matteo Zingales, Director of Operations at Team Zingales Realty, a family-owned, independent teamerage.How to create the role from scratch.Why to put observation before innovation.How to set up the tech stack for scale.Which three questions to ask to get constructive criticism from your business partners.Four years into his journey, Matteo shares these details and more!Watch or listen for insights into:The balance of clarity, alignment, and accountabilityThe path from a degree and career in architecture to a Director of Operations roleTransitioning from real estate team to independent, family-owned brokerageHow the Director of Operations role was shaped from scratch and what it brought to the teamA prioritized list of projects and SOPs to set up the business to scale successfullyThe vital role of constructive criticism and three questions to ask every staff member and agent to help draw it outThe specific pieces of their tech stackHow they carved out distinct, aligned roles between Director of Operations, Team Founder and Partner, and Broker Owner and PartnerSpecific recruiting tactics as they look to double agent count in the year aheadHow to find your own Director of OperationsAt the end, learn how Gillette Group, Wemert Group Realty, and SERHANT. Real Estate fuse brand, systems and performance, how luxury items can commemorate milestones, and which books have helped this Director of Operations.Mentioned in this episode:→ Camila Rivera https://www.realestateteamos.com/episode/team-leader-guide-making-your-first-operations-hire-camila-rivera→ Jenny Wemert https://www.realestateteamos.com/episode/jenny-wemert-group-realty-independent→ Emily Smith https://www.realestateteamos.com/episode/emily-smith-intrapreneur-entrepreneur-teamerage→ 10X is Easier Than 2X https://10xeasierbook.com/→ Rocket Fuel https://rocketfueluniversity.com/rocket-fuel-book/Connect with Matteo Zingales:→ https://www.instagram.com/matteoonops/→ https://www.linkedin.com/in/mzingales/→ https://www.tiktok.com/@team.zingales.realty→ https://teamzingales.com/team-zingales-difference/meet-our-team/Connect with Real Estate Team OS:→ https://www.realestateteamos.com→ https://linktr.ee/realestateteamos→ https://www.instagram.com/realestateteamos/

What truly makes a visionary tick — and what secretly breaks them? In this powerful new episode of The Big Fish Cares Podcast, bestselling author and EOS® expert Mark C. Winters (co-author of Rocket Fuel and author of the brand-new book Visionary) sits down with Benny Fisher for an unfiltered look at the hidden strengths, struggles, shadows, and superpowers of visionary leaders. Visionaries are known for living in the future — dreaming big, seeing farther, and spotting opportunities others miss. But what happens when that gift comes with a dark side? What happens when constant ideation turns into chaos? When half-built bridges pile up? When the very wiring that helps visionaries succeed becomes the reason they get stuck? Mark exposes the misunderstood truth about what it really means to be a visionary!

In this episode I'm chatting about how I only changed when the pain of my own habits got too big to ignore. I was tired of feeling sluggish, bloated, unfit, anxious, trapped in excuses, trapped in cycles I kept promising myself I'd break. And instead of pretending everything was fine, I finally used that pain as fuel. That pain wasn't a weakness — it became my turning point. Today, I'm breaking down how I turned the pain of my old habits into power… and how you can use your own pain as the push that gets you out of the patterns you're stuck in. If you're fed up with your own bullshit, if you've hit a point where you can't keep living the same day on repeat, this episode is for you. Click play and let's dive in.

The holidays are here, and for a lot of caregivers raising individuals with FASD, this isn't the season of calm and cozy.It's the season where routines explode, nerves fray, school schedules flip, people show up unannounced, and you're trying to keep everyone safe while the world tells you to “make memories.”That's why all month long, The FASD Success Show is bringing you the Holiday Sanity Series — conversations that unpack the science, the stress, and the strategies that actually make life work for families like ours.And to kick things off, I'm joined by Melissa Dobson, caregiver, mom of three teens, and Co-Chair of the Family Advisory Committee at CanFASD.Melissa's story is one that every caregiver will recognize. She's been through the system fights, the school meetings, the sleepless nights, and the constant rebuilding that happens after everything falls apart.But instead of letting it break her, she's learned how to take the hard stuff, the setbacks, the overwhelm, the sh*t life throws at you, and turn it into rocket fuel.In This Episode You'll HearWhy you can't fight every battle and why that's not weakness. Chronic advocacy keeps your body in survival mode. The brain doesn't know the difference between emotional stress and physical danger. It releases cortisol and adrenaline either way. Melissa shares how she learned to pause, recover, and fight from a place of regulation instead of burnout.How rebuilding routines repairs the brain. For individuals with FASD, predictability equals safety. Every time you rebuild after chaos, you're helping the brain re-establish order, calm the amygdala, and bring the thinking brain back online.Connection isn't a luxury. It's co-regulation. When we connect with someone who feels safe, our brains release oxytocin, the chemical that quiets the stress response. Melissa explains how community and shared experience have helped her stay grounded and steady her kids through hard seasons.Letting things fall apart isn't failure. It's flexibility. Sometimes the bravest thing you can do is stop holding everything together. Letting go of old routines and traditions that don't fit your child's needs isn't giving up. It's creating space for the brain to adapt and grow in new ways.Advocacy works best when you're regulated. When your nervous system is calm, your prefrontal cortex — the part responsible for reasoning, empathy, and problem-solving — stays engaged. Melissa shows how advocacy rooted in regulation creates real change instead of constant exhaustion.Why It MattersThis season isn't about perfection. It's about protection.When you build your holidays around regulation instead of expectation, your family's nervous systems can actually handle the joy.Regulated brains learn better, connect better, and recover faster.And that includes yours.Melissa's story reminds us that you can't control everything that comes your way, but you can decide what to do with it.You can turn frustration into focus.You can turn chaos into clarity.And yes, you can turn sh*t into rocket fuel.Because regulation isn't the reward you get for surviving the season.It's the foundation that makes everything else possible.That's your one good thing this week.Resources & LinksConnect with Melissa Dobson Co-Chair, Family Advisory Committee — CanFASD.caJoin Our Community Free Caregiver Group: facebook.com/groups/FASDforeverWatch & LisSupport the show

On today's episode of the Jered Williams show, the hosts discuss the launch of their new plumbing company, Wahoo Plumbing, in Pensacola, Florida. They share insights into their partnership structure, drawing on the Rocket Fuel framework to leverage their complementary skills and strengths. The conversation covers the comprehensive operational foundation they are establishing, including business formation, licensing, insurance, and the adoption of a robust CRM system. Additionally, the hosts delve into their aggressive marketing strategies, such as discounted offers and member-only promotions, aimed at driving customer acquisition in the local market. The founders also plan to be actively involved in field operations to better understand the market and refine the business model accordingly, drawing on their previous industry experience.

Neil and Jeff are back to look over another big weekend of football. They discuss a pivotal round of matches which included an historic comeback and some "had to have it" wins for a few sides.Plus, Neil and Jeff discuss whether Myles Garrett will break the NFL's single-season sack record.Inside The Huddle is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/inside-the-huddleYou can listen to Inside The Huddle on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play Inside The Huddle".Watch us on YouTube here: Inside The Huddle on YouTubeFor all the latest NFL news, head to skysports.com/nflFor advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk

In this candid solo episode, Bradley Hamner challenges one of the most popular concepts in business literature: the idea of the CEO as "visionary" with an integrator handling everything else. While books like Traction and Rocket Fuel have made this framework wildly popular, Bradley argues it's not realistic for small business owners—and explains why execution matters just as much as vision.If you've ever felt pressure to be the visionary who just "visionates all over the place" while someone else does the real work, this episode is your permission to embrace a more practical approach to leadership.Connect with Bradley:1-1 Game Plan Call: Get Above The Business. Think Like an Architect. Design The Blueprint. Ready to Design, Systematize, and Grow a $1m-$3m Business? Begin building your business blueprint when you schedule your Game Plan Call at https://blueprintos.com.Bradley's company, BlueprintOS equips business owners to design and install an operating system that runs like clockwork. Through BlueprintOS, you will grow and develop your leadership, clarify your culture and business game plan, align your operations with your KPIs, develop a team of A-Players, and execute your playbooks. Register to join us at an upcoming WebClass or book your Game Plan Call when you visit www.blueprintos.com!Thanks to our sponsors...Coach P found great success as an insurance agent and agency owner. He leads a large, stable team of professionals who are at the top of their game year after year. Now he shares the systems, processes, delegation, and specialization he developed along the way. Gain access to weekly training calls and mentoring at www.coachpconsulting.com. Be sure to mention the Above The Business Podcast when you get in touch.Club Capital is the ultimate partner for financial management and marketing services, designed specifically for insurance agencies, fitness franchises, and youth soccer organizations. As the nation's largest accounting and financial advisory firm for insurance agencies, Club Capital proudly serves over 1,000 agency locations across the country—and we're just getting started. With Club Capital, you get more than just services; you get a dedicated account manager backed by a team of specialists committed to your success. From monthly accounting and tax preparation to CFO services and innovative digital marketing, we've got you covered. Ready to experience the transformative power of Club Capital? Schedule your free demo today at club.capital and see the difference firsthand. Make sure you mention you heard about us on the Above The Business podcast to get 50% off your one time onboarding fee!Autopilot Recruiting helps small business owners solve their staffing challenges by taking the stress out of hiring. Their dedicated recruiters work on your behalf every single business day - optimizing your applicant tracking system, posting job listings, and sourcing candidates through social media and local communities. With their continuous, hands-off recruiting approach, you can save time, reduce hiring costs, and receive pre-screened candidates, all without paying any hiring fees or commissions. More money & more freedom: that's what Autopilot Recruiting help business owners achieve. Visit https://www.autopilotrecruiting.com/ and don't forget to mention you heard about us on the Above The Business podcast.Direct Clicks is built is by business owners, for business owners. They specialize in custom marketing solutions that deliver real results. From paid search campaigns to SEO and social media management, they provide the comprehensive digital marketing your business needs to grow. Here's an exclusive offer for Above The Business listeners: Visit directclicksinc.com/abovethebusiness for a FREE marketing campaign audit. They'll assess your website, social media, SEO, content, and paid advertising,...

Why Tuesday wasn't just a blowout for Democrats - it's rocket fuel for 2026. Senator Doug Jones joins Joe and Alex to discuss big wins in Virginia, New Jersey, California - and don't forget about Georgia and Mississippi. Why Doug thinks Georgia and Mississippi are a bigger deal than most folks realize. And Joe and Alex dive into the numbers - why Tuesday night was a clear sign that most of Trump's gains in 2024 were a mirage - and why Republicans ought to be very worried headed into 2026. Follow Doug's Substack at https://senatordougjones.substack.com/. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andy Baker is the founder of Sound Consultancy, a UK-based artist development agency under Resound Media. Since 2010, he's been helping independent musicians craft great records, strengthen their brands, and promote their music on their own terms. As the creator of Rocket Fuel, Andy has helped artists raise over $1 million to fund albums, tours, and creative projects—empowering them to build sustainable careers without relying on traditional labels.In this episode, Andy shares how independent artists can take back control of their careers through ownership, planning, and community-building.Key Takeaways:How to design a crowdfunding campaign that actually converts fans into supportersWhy having a clear mission, offer, and audience is essential for long-term successThe proven framework that helps artists stay “in the driver's seat” of their music career---→ Learn more about Andy and Rocket Fuel, visit rocketfuelhq.com.Book an Artist Breakthrough Session with the Modern Musician team: https://apply.modernmusician.me/podcast

IN CLEAR FOCUS: Guest Amanda Patterson, founder of Rocket Fuel Labs, discusses the rise of fractional CMOs and shares practical tips on developing effective marketing for startups and scaleups. Drawing from her experience scaling MINDBODY from $30M to $200M, Amanda details a data-driven "bottoms-up" plan for efficient growth. She explains why "brand builds demand," the underrated power of customer journey mapping, and how to de-risk marketing spend for quick wins in a high-stakes environment.

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The always fabulous Kat Armstrong is back, and this time we're keeping it light, hilarious, and oh-so-relatable. In this episode of Pastors' Wives Tell All, we hit Kat with some rapid-fire questions—from favorite foods to guilty-pleasure TV—and she does not disappoint (Nutella lovers, unite).We also share a few cringey-but-funny ministry moments, talk leadership books (shoutout to Rocket Fuel), and bond over our love for all things British and binge-worthy. It's a feel-good convo full of laughter, friendship, and the kinds of stories that remind us we're all just doing our best… sometimes with chocolate in hand.In This Episode:Kat spills her obsession with Nutella & teaWhy The West Wing still reigns supremeRapid-fire questions that reveal way too muchLeadership tips... sandwiched between gigglesEmbarrassing ministry moments (because #reallife)The joy of friendship and sharing stories that matterTakeaways:British dialogue + tea = Kat's happy placeNutella is the real MVP of snacksLeadership is serious... but laughter is essentialTV > fiction books (Kat said it, not us)Public speaking mishaps happen to everyoneSharing awkward stories can build deep connectionsFriendship and humor make ministry more bearableCome for the Nutella, stay for the laughter—and maybe grab a spoon while you're at it.Follow along with Kat:Instagram: @katarmstrong1http://bit.ly/3W6urat Website and free resources:http://bit.ly/4nylJOgStoryline Bible Study Series:http://bit.ly/3KSjyGwGet all the info about our next pastors' wives retreat and apply here:https://www.pastorswivestellall.com/attendaretreatTo purchase the BOOK, head here: ⁠https://pastorswivestellall.com/book⁠⁠To shop our MERCH, head here: ⁠https://pastorswivestellall.com/shop⁠⁠Want to support the Pastors' Wives Tell All podcast ministry? Become a patron: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/pastorswivestellall ⁠⁠SUBSCRIBE: ⁠Sign up⁠ for our email list and receive updates on new episodes, free gifts, and all the fun! Email sign up ⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠!CONTACT US: ⁠hello@pastorswivestellall.com⁠⁠FOLLOW US:Website: ⁠⁠pastorswivestellall.com⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠@pastorswivestellall⁠⁠Facebook: ⁠⁠@pastorswivestellall⁠⁠JESSICA:Instagram: ⁠⁠@jessica_taylor_83⁠⁠, ⁠⁠@come_away_missions⁠⁠, ⁠⁠@do_good_project__⁠⁠⁠Facebook: ⁠⁠Come Away Missions⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Do Good Project⁠⁠Websites: ⁠⁠Do Good Project⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Come Away Missions⁠⁠JENNA:Instagram: ⁠⁠@jennaallen⁠⁠, ⁠⁠@jennaallendesign⁠⁠Facebook: ⁠⁠@JennaAllenDesign⁠⁠Website: ⁠⁠Jenna Allen Design⁠⁠STEPHANIE:Instagram: ⁠⁠@msstephaniegilbert⁠⁠Facebook: ⁠⁠I Literally LOL⁠⁠Website: ⁠⁠Stephanie Gilbert⁠

Mike "C-Roc" Ciorrocco is a celebrity podcast host, real estate entrepreneur, and the founder of That1 Agency, a podcast booking agency that helps industry experts amplify their brand by connecting them with top podcasts. Learn more at https://that1agency.com Purchase Mike's book Rocket Fuel

On this episode of the Man of War Podcast, Rafa sits down with Mike “C-Roc” Ciorrocco entrepreneur, speaker, and author of Rocket Fuel to talk about how to live with purpose, lead with authenticity, and turn life's setbacks into unstoppable momentum. Mike shares his journey from a broken childhood to becoming a purpose-driven leader, the importance of self-development before serving others, and why authenticity is the currency of true influence. He opens up about his faith, the role it plays in his life and business, and why service is the foundation for lasting impact. We dive into: • How to become a man people respect and follow • The difference between selling faith and living it • Why vulnerability and service are non-negotiables in leadership • Turning setbacks into fuel for growth • Building a network that creates opportunities for others Whether you're a man seeking direction, an entrepreneur building your brand, or someone ready to live with intention, this conversation will inspire you to lead from the front. ⸻ Chapters: 00:00 – Introduction to Mike “C-Roc” Ciorrocco 01:15 – From Brokenness to Self-Development 03:00 – Why Service Starts with Self-Mastery 05:00 – The Power of Authenticity in Leadership 08:35 – Living Faith vs. Selling Faith 12:15 – Vulnerability and Building Trust 17:15 – Respect: Why It Starts with You 23:53 – Entrepreneurship, Branding & the Attraction Model 30:20 – Marriage, Family & Service at Home 34:10 – Childhood Lessons that Shaped a Purpose-Driven Life 38:49 – Turning Adversity into Rocket Fuel 39:49 – The Next Five Years and Staying Open to God's Plan 40:40 – Where to Find Mike “C-Roc”

In-situ resource utilization (ISRU) is the key to building lasting colonies in space—by turning local materials into shelter, fuel, and even food. Explore how humanity might thrive beyond Earth by living off the land on other worlds.Watch my exclusive video Fishbowl Starships - Water As Shielding - https://nebula.tv/videos/isaacarthur-fishbowl-starships-water-as-shieldingGet Nebula using my link for 40% off an annual subscription: https://go.nebula.tv/isaacarthurGet a Lifetime Membership to Nebula for only $300: https://go.nebula.tv/lifetime?ref=isaacarthurUse the link https://gift.nebula.tv/isaacarthur to give a year of Nebula to a friend for just $36.Visit our Website: http://www.isaacarthur.netJoin Nebula: https://go.nebula.tv/isaacarthurSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IsaacArthurSupport us on Subscribestar: https://www.subscribestar.com/isaac-arthurFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1583992725237264/Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/IsaacArthur/Twitter: https://twitter.com/Isaac_A_Arthur on Twitter and RT our future content.SFIA Discord Server: https://discord.gg/53GAShECredits:I.S.R.U. In-Situ Resource UtilizationWritten, Narrated & Produced by: Isaac ArthurGraphics:Fishy TreeJeremy JozwikKen York / YD VisualSergio BoteroUdo SchroeterMusic Courtesy ofEpidemic Sound Epidemic Sound http://epidemicsound.com/creatorChapters:0:00 Intro3:20 Shelter11:06 Extraction of Volatiles13:45 Regolith Processing16:55 Energy Production18:19 Manufacturing and Construction20:24 Agriculture23:40 Propellant Production26:25 StarliftingSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In-situ resource utilization (ISRU) is the key to building lasting colonies in space—by turning local materials into shelter, fuel, and even food. Explore how humanity might thrive beyond Earth by living off the land on other worlds.Watch my exclusive video Fishbowl Starships - Water As Shielding - https://nebula.tv/videos/isaacarthur-fishbowl-starships-water-as-shieldingGet Nebula using my link for 40% off an annual subscription: https://go.nebula.tv/isaacarthurGet a Lifetime Membership to Nebula for only $300: https://go.nebula.tv/lifetime?ref=isaacarthurUse the link https://gift.nebula.tv/isaacarthur to give a year of Nebula to a friend for just $36.Visit our Website: http://www.isaacarthur.netJoin Nebula: https://go.nebula.tv/isaacarthurSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IsaacArthurSupport us on Subscribestar: https://www.subscribestar.com/isaac-arthurFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1583992725237264/Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/IsaacArthur/Twitter: https://twitter.com/Isaac_A_Arthur on Twitter and RT our future content.SFIA Discord Server: https://discord.gg/53GAShECredits:I.S.R.U. In-Situ Resource UtilizationWritten, Narrated & Produced by: Isaac ArthurGraphics:Fishy TreeJeremy JozwikKen York / YD VisualSergio BoteroUdo SchroeterMusic Courtesy ofEpidemic Sound Epidemic Sound http://epidemicsound.com/creatorChapters:0:00 Intro3:20 Shelter11:06 Extraction of Volatiles13:45 Regolith Processing16:55 Energy Production18:19 Manufacturing and Construction20:24 Agriculture23:40 Propellant Production26:25 StarliftingSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.