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According to research by Salesforce, 86% of business buyers are more likely to buy if companies understand their goals, and nowhere is that statistic truer than in the nonprofit sector. So, how do you ensure that your sellers are ready to show up the right way for every buyer? Riley Rogers: Hi, and welcome to the Win/Win Podcast. I’m your host, Riley Rogers. Join us as we dive into changing trends in the workplace and how to navigate them successfully. Here to discuss this topic are Carly Foerster, principal enablement manager, and Conner Smith, mid-market account executive at GoFundMe. Conner, Carly, thank you so much for joining us. We’re super excited to have you here today. As we’re kicking off, I’d love if you could just tell us a little bit about yourself, your background, and your role. Carly Foerster: First and foremost, I just want to say thank you so much for having us on here. We are honored as always to work with Highspot and to be featured—how exciting for us. So, my name is Carly Foerster, as you just shared. I am on our revenue enablement team over here at GoFundMe. I’ve actually been here for almost 10 years now, so about a decade of experience with this team, and one fun fact is that I started on the actual sales frontline side at one point way back in the day, which meant that I was working directly with our nonprofit organizations. I share that because it’s really helped shape how I think about enablement today. I’ve been in that seat. I’ve been where Conner is. I’ve worked and navigated really complex and unique buying cycles here. And what’s really kept me with this team is our mission. It’s this incredible mission to help people help each other, and I also have this incredible opportunity to partner with purpose-driven individuals, just like Conner. You’ve brought the right person on the call here today. It’s been such a privilege to work with these incredible nonprofits and help drive real impact in this world. And one of my favorite parts is I’m still learning every single day, so I hope that I learn something through this podcast. And with that, the person I’m probably going to learn from is Conner, so I’ll toss it to you. Conner Smith: Yeah, Riley, thanks so much for having us on. I’m Conner. I’m a mid-market account executive here at GoFundMe, and I sell fundraising software for nonprofits called GoFundMe Pro, which is the artist formerly known as Classy. It’s the entire arm of GoFundMe that specializes in helping nonprofits just raise more for their missions. I got into sales about four years ago after being a pastor for four years, actually, so I navigated a pretty significant career shift when I went from leading a nonprofit to selling windows, then while I was selling windows, I learned about tech sales and had to go Google what SaaS was and what an SDR was and what an AE was and all those things. I learned and realized, “Okay, I think this is a pretty good path to success and the lifestyle that I’m looking to build.” So I entered as an SDR back in 2023 and quickly moved into an AE role that I then leveraged just a few months after that to ultimately land a spot here at GoFundMe. And it’s really been a great fit because I know the nonprofit world pretty well, and now I get to meld my nonprofit and sales experience together to really help amplify the impact of nonprofits by giving them the tools they need to, like I said, raise more money for their missions. The cherry on top? I get to work with and learn from pros like Carly. RR: You know, I was going to say that was a great introduction to have to follow, and you smashed it. You guys both—those were incredible introductions. I’m super excited to dig into all of this experience that you just kind of high-level skated across. I think there’s a lot to talk about, and I hope a lot to learn. One thing that you both touched on and that is very apparent throughout both of your career journeys is this shared love for continuous ongoing learning and self-development. Can you talk to me about where that mindset comes from for you, and then how it shows up in your work? Conner, I’ll toss it to you to start us off. CS: Yeah. I mean, going back, in my previous role in the nonprofit space, learning was a big part of that. You had to wear a whole lot of different hats, and so learning on the fly was a regular part of the job. I think that’s where it comes from for me. But then coming into sales from a different background, I didn’t really have a playbook either. I had to learn fast. I had to learn through trial and error, through feedback, and through a whole lot of mess-ups and failure. And I think that mindset really shows up now in really practical ways. For me, that looks like things like call recordings and listening to those on a regular basis, looking at engagement data, experimenting with different approaches, and not being afraid to fail. You need to be quick to fail. I had a manager tell me that early on, and I think that was some of the best advice I got. Just get out there and do it. Don’t be afraid of failure because it’s the quickest way to learn. RR: Yeah, and that’s fantastic advice. And I think you built the learning muscle because you had to, and now it’s stuck, and that’s just how you continually improve over time, so I love to hear that. Carly, what about you? CF: Yeah, absolutely. Love learning. We’re big learning fans over here, and Conner, I was going to say, I love that mindset. I think you and I have talked about this, this sentiment of fail fast, fail hard, learn quick, right? That’s a huge part of what we understand as the learning process here. For me in particular, I’m going to take this on a little bit of a personal journey. So one thing you should know about me is that I have very strong core values personally, one of which is to always be learning. So this is really at the heart and core of who I am as a person. I’ve always had this real natural curiosity in life. I yearn to do and see and experience everything that I can, and I think it’s that sort of innate drive that makes me want to keep growing, to really have that growth mindset. A couple things I wanted to share from a sales lens first. Back when I was a rep, one of my biggest learnings, since Conner shared a few, was that if I were to look around and see who was the most successful on the team, what I could tell you is that the most successful people were not always the ones that had the answers right away. It was often the people who were asking another question, better understanding what they were trying or being asked to do, and then adapting real quick. When I think about our role in enablement now, where that shows up is really how we build our programs. So we focus on the fact that we’re not creating static systems. We’re not creating one-and-done trainings. We’re trying to create systems that are constantly evolving. We try to. We’re not perfect at it, but that is the end game for us. We’re constantly looking at what’s working, what’s not, how we can iterate. Conner even called out a couple of things. We’re looking at recording data, information from Highspot through reporting and analytics to help inform what that looks like. RR: Learning doesn’t always have to be external. Sometimes it’s asking that question of yourself every single day, “How can I be that little bit better? What can I do a little bit differently to serve my customers, to serve my nonprofit partners that little bit better?” And I think that is such an important mindset shift to just be open to that question. On the topic of growth, Carly, you’ve mentioned a couple times that you started your journey at GoFundMe as a seller. So, having experienced the nonprofit space from both angles, both the sales and the enablement side, what obstacles do you find that your sellers most often encounter now that you are in this place to help them through it? CF: Great question, Riley, and it’s something we’re thinking about every day, right—how can we overcome barriers and friction in our sales process so that we can better support and serve our customers? I think one of the biggest challenges that I learned very early on as a rep and continue to hone in on as an enablement professional in our specific sector is that we’re a little bit off the beaten path from what it means to be in a traditional sales role. It’s because we’re not just selling a product, we’re actually partnering with organizations that are deeply mission-driven. They are incredibly thoughtful about every single cent, every single dollar that they invest, and that’s rightfully so, because so many of the nonprofits we work with are supporting critical solutions for some of the biggest problems in this world. So they have to think about every single dollar that they invest. And so for us, what this sometimes translates into is longer sales cycles, a higher bar for trust. So we are designing our enablement program around those realities. We’re helping reps to tell as clear of a story as possible, to help personalize our outreach at scale, and to use tools like Digital Rooms through Highspot to create this really thoughtful, almost through-line experience during that deal cycle. At the end of the day, I would almost position it as transitioning from selling to serving. We are here to support nonprofits through this decision to show how we can partner and then to prove ourselves as a partner when they become customers. RR: You know, I think something that comes through as the through line of all of this, just listening to you both speak about your work and the passion that you have for it, is just how important it is to work for a mission-driven organization. That can inspire you to ask those questions of yourself every day and to improve a little bit so you can be a better partner, and you can be a true partner that helps these incredible organizations deliver real, real impact in the world. CS: You’re absolutely right. The way Carly and I even first got connected was I was just a couple weeks into my job, and one of the first things she does is like, “Hey, we need somebody to volunteer for the Ronald McDonald House here in San Diego.” And my son stayed at a Ronald McDonald House, or we stayed there while my son was in the hospital shortly after he was born, so it’s a cause that’s near and dear to my heart. And so that’s how we got connected, was partnering together to raise money for the Ronald McDonald House. And there are so many people like that in this company. And so it makes it really fun to do work with people that just truly believe in helping people and working with organizations that are out there curing cancer, ending homelessness, making sure there’s no dogs left behind in the shelters. It’s just incredible work. It really is very, very life-giving. RR: Working with great people doing great work, that’s kind of the dream. So I love that you guys have it. We’re in such a positive place right now. And now I’m going to shuffle us back to a negative place. So sorry, we’re switching gears here. Conner, you mentioned that it’s been a little bit of a journey through sales, selling windows to now selling SaaS and so on and so forth. Knowing that you made that career shift relatively recently and have sold in that time for a handful of different organizations, when you think back to those roles where you didn’t have a platform like Highspot and you didn’t have the support of someone amazing like Carly, what was most difficult for you? CS: I think probably the hardest part is the disconnectedness, the fragmentation that it was. You don’t really necessarily know where to go to get all the information that you might need to help a customer. And so you’re pulling content from different places. You’re not always sure what’s up to date. You’re spending a lot of time doing admin work instead of actually engaging with the buyer, with the prospect, and that creates friction. I mean, time kills all deals, and we want to make sure we’re getting right back to them immediately. Their causes are important. They don’t have a lot of time to just be spending looking at software. They have an important mission that they’re trying to raise money for, and so we don’t want there to be that friction. And in other places I’ve worked, there always was kind of that friction, and not just for the rep, but for the buyer. And so you might send multiple emails, multiple attachments. There’s not really this one clear, concise location to go to get what you need. And what tools like Highspot solve, and I loved it, and I got it on day one starting here at the company, is it’s not just organization, it’s clarity and it’s consistency, and it lets you focus more on the conversation and less on the logistics. And so that’s made a huge difference in moving our deal cycles along. RR: So Conner, I know you’re in sales, but I don’t think you needed to sell us that well. That’s everything that we want to hear—that the vision that we’re hoping to deliver is actually showing up in your day-to-day, so that’s fantastic, and I want to dig more into that. But before we do, Carly, I’d love it if you could give us an overview of the environment that you’ve got going on and that you’ve been building for the last couple years at GoFundMe. So, today—and this is a crazy number—97% of your reps are using external shares and Digital Rooms in their workflows. I need to reiterate again, that is a crazy number. 97% is near unanimous. So how did you make that motion stick, and what has that changed when you look at how your sellers connect with your partners? CF: Yeah. Well, all credit goes to me, first and foremost. No, I’m just joking. I actually truly want to put the credit back on our reps. That is our sales team, our customer experience reps, everyone who is frontline working with customers. This is not success that is necessarily an enablement win. It is a win of us collectively, that we have found such an incredible product, and we’re using it in the right ways. How we got to that number, right? Our success was in how intentional we were in rolling this out. I would say this is one of our best use cases and how we implemented Digital Rooms with this team. We didn’t just position them as another tool for folks to use. We positioned it as a better way to serve our customers, and for Conner and his work on the sales team, serve our prospects who we are, of course, trying to convince to become customers of ours. I think practicality is one of the biggest lessons I’ve learned in enablement. It’s not just being theoretical and conceptual. You actually have to make it practical for the team. So, what that looked like for us is we actually embedded it directly into our sales process. We built templates with key stakeholders on our team—Conner would be an example of one of those key stakeholders—we had other voices contribute to what these Digital Rooms would look like, how we would use them, and then we made it extremely easy to adopt. And once reps started to see that they could replace multiple follow-ups, those emails with 50 links in them that we’re hoping and expecting people to click on, right? You put it all in one single source that looks beautiful, it’s clean, it’s curated, it’s dynamic, and actually see how the buyers were engaging with that content. The light bulbs went on for everyone pretty quickly of how powerful this could be. And I want to spotlight Digital Rooms in particular for our handoff process, from when our sales team brings on a new customer, we’re all excited, we celebrate together, and then we try and create the most seamless handoff to their onboarding experience and on into their work with our customer experience teams. We actually created a series of Digital Rooms specifically for the onboarding pathways so that a rep like Conner would simply have to go in, find the right template, do a couple little customizations, but he already had the package to send to a customer, which we knew were the exact steps they need to take to be successful in those critical first three weeks, four weeks with us. It has been truly a joint partnership, a collaborative effort to get these up off the ground and to see results like 97%. RR: There’s kind of two components to it, which was make it easy, make it accessible, and then the second piece is kind of that classic enablement foundation of make it matter, make it meaningful. And back to the point of great people doing great work, you have a team of folks that just want to make life easier for their partners, and you’ve given them a tool to do so. Why wouldn’t they adopt it? That all makes perfect sense, and I mean, you can see it in the results that it’s working. CF: It’s working. I mean, even Conner spoke about the fact that we work with customers who just don’t simply have the time in their day to take minutes, even minutes, to go read through an email and try and find the right information. So if we can package that in the right way, it’s saving time for them to dedicate back towards their programs and mission, which is a win in our book. RR: Yeah, and that’s exactly how you show up as a trusted partner. You have exactly what you need. I’ve given it to you. Now go run, do what you need to do. Conner, I would love if you could walk us through how this shows up in your day-to-day. So how are you using Digital Rooms, external shares, and how is that helping you manage deals, manage conversations, take next steps? CS: I mean, first of all, I just use this literally every single day. I built a Digital Room today for a pretty high-value prospect. We had a first call. We scheduled a second call. There’s a great fit. We are going to meet quite a few different needs actually and help them move from having multiple platforms to having one platform. And so there’s a lot of different components to it, and so I wanted them to have a very singular place to go so they can get everything. So kind of the way my process works is the moment I get off a call, I’m getting my call readout, I’m starting to work on a follow-up email. And if it’s a larger, more complex deal like the one today looks like it’s probably going to be in the best possible way, I’m opening up that integration with Highspot right there from my email. I’m beginning to build or edit a Digital Room that I call an evaluation hub to my prospects. If it’s more of a simple deal, then I’m at least using the external share feature to highlight some of the items they specifically requested. Maybe that’s a one-pager, a quick case study, or something like that. And so that’s kind of how I’m using that in the day-to-day. And then on top of that, it’s also like what Carly just said, it is literally baked into our sales process. There’s no option to not send a Digital Room when it comes to the onboarding process. That is how we onboard our clients, with a Digital Room, and it has been tremendously helpful because they know where to go back to time and time again. And sometimes even months later, they know exactly where to go to get some of the resources they need to be successful with our product. Beyond that, though, I’m also using those metrics of especially those pre-sales evaluation hubs to look at the metrics as to whether they looked at those resources and how often they’ve looked at them in order to help inform where they’re at in the decision-making process of the deal, which really helps then with my forecasting and helps me look good to my managers. RR: Do you have an example of a deal where looking at that engagement data really helped you take the right next step? CS: I’m not thinking of a specific deal. I use it pretty consistently, though, just to see are they seriously looking at us? Because if they’re not in the room, then it’s pretty easy for me to tell my manager, “Hey, this might happen maybe. They haven’t poked around in here, or they looked at it once and that was it.” As opposed to another deal where I see that they’re looking at it, they’re sharing it internally. I’ve got five or six different individuals opening up this room. Well, now I know that multiple stakeholders are involved. When I go into that forecasting meeting, I have a lot more ammo to say, “There’s some real likelihood that this is moving forward. There’s some genuine interest in our platform.” RR: Yeah. That makes 100% sense. So it really does seem like from pre-sales evaluation hub all the way through to the onboarding process, you’ve found the recipe to success. Carly, one thing that you’ve shared in the past, I know you’ve spoken about this a number of times, is that your priority is to, A, help reps be successful but, B, help them be the best partner possible. So how do you ensure that that’s happening? How do you measure that, and what signals are you looking at to make sure that that’s the case? CF: I’d say for any enablement program, that is one of the strategic pillars you should be aiming for, is how do we ensure that the maximum amount of people on our team have a clear pathway to success? I want to start off by saying we are not perfect. In fact, we would never aim to be perfect. The goal is continuous improvement. And to your question of how we’re measuring that, broad strokes, I’d look at two things. It is rep confidence and business impact. So on the rep side, what we’re looking at, metrics we can track, adoption, like you said, 97%, really easy to get there if you’re baking it into the sales process. Like Conner said, not a single deal goes through without using a Digital Room, so that’s an easy way to get adoption up. We’re looking at ramp time for when a new hire comes on board to when they see their first bits of success, what that ramp looks like, productivity. On the business side, we’re looking at things like deal progression, so stage conversions, win rates. But what I would say is even more, personally, even more important than those quantitative stats is the qualitative signal. So we’re looking at things like, do our reps feel confident in what they’re doing? Let me talk to a couple reps and let’s just get a general sentiment because if reps aren’t confident, we are not going to move through stages the right way. And even beyond that, we’re looking at are they spending more time with customers, less time searching for content? That’s more specific to Highspot, right? So Conner called out, when he first started working here, just the speed at which he was able to get access to content compared to maybe his previous roles he had been in helps him to focus more time where it matters most, which is right in front of nonprofits. So when rep confidence is trending in the right direction, when we see those quantitative stats trending in the right direction, we know we’re on the right path. CS: One more little piece to that is, to give the comparison, I was so trained that if I had a question prior to my role at GoFundMe, what you do if you have a question is you go to Slack and you ping somebody, or you put it in a group channel. And then I cannot tell you the number of times Carly would pop in there and be like, “Have you checked Highspot?” Or, “Here’s the Highspot link.” And so it’s just over and over and over again. And so now I’ve been retrained. I still do it some. I’m still a little annoying in Slack, but I’ve been retrained now. CF: There is one of the greatest successes I always love, putting like a #self-enable, right? We love that. We want to build that muscle so folks know where to go and to find those answers quickly, Highspot being our main source for it. RR: I actually really like that, #self-enable. And like we talked about at the very start, learning, growth, these are the things that happen, and that’s okay. As we’re getting to the end of this, we’ve heard a little bit about the story, the levers you’re pulling, how it’s working out for you. I’d like to dig into the successes. So Carly, looking across this partnership so far, and I know it’s been kind of a long journey so far, but what are the most meaningful results you’ve seen with Highspot? Are there any key wins that you’re super proud of? CF: Yeah, so many. It’s been such a wonderful partnership, so really big thanks to you and your team. Of some of the most meaningful results, what I’ll call out is efficiency and consistency. And again, we are not perfect. We are constantly building and growing and making this better and better. But as Conner has noted a few times from that rep perspective, it’s the ability to quickly get to the content that he needs in order to better serve nonprofits. So when we first moved over to Highspot, one of the things we track and continue to track is that ratio of how long it takes for someone to find a piece of content to how long they actually spend on that piece of content, right? So things like searchability ratios, findability ratios. We’re constantly checking in on those to make sure that we are surfacing the right content in the right moment at the right time so that reps can immediately get access to what they need to. We’ve seen strong adoption. I have to give credit back to the reps again for being incredible partners with us, to let us know what they need so that we can better build programs that work for them. There’s still so much to do, but we are seeing really meaningful progress that is ultimately helping us better serve nonprofits. CS: From the field perspective, the biggest impact is just confidence and clarity. I know I’m sending the right content at the right time to the right person in the right way. It’s right. And so the engagement data, I mean, that gives me a huge advantage. It helps me prioritize deals, tailor my follow-ups. I’m ultimately able to just move opportunities forward more effectively. RR: Thinking about everything we’ve talked about, all of the benefits you guys are seeing, the way that you’re using Digital Rooms, the way that you’re engaging your buyers and delivering really strong experiences that communicate true partnership. If there’s one shift that other go-to-market teams could make this year to better serve their buyers, what would it be? And I’ll just toss that out. Whoever wants to start, feel free. CF: Well, first thing I’ll say is I’m not an expert, right? So this is just my own opinion, my own observations from the specific space that we work in. You could find, I’m sure, 100 different answers just by Googling this. What I would say is a really important shift, and this is something that I’m thankful we’ve been pretty well aware of since I started over 100 years ago at this organization, but we have to recognize that we need to design our sales process around how buyers actually want to buy. And I know that sounds so simple and, of course, so plain and easy, but it’s so surprising, and I think this is a long-standing sales mindset and journey, is we’ve always been the one to lead people through this evaluation process, and you need to fit into our sales process. And really what we’ve recognized, especially in the past decade, probably even longer than that, and especially with working with nonprofits, is that it is our job to make things as simple as possible for buyers to understand, to trust us, and to ultimately say yes and align to the way that they need to make that decision. We looked at tools like Highspot to help us create this frictionless process that aligns to how our buyers want to buy so that we both can find success together. And Conner, I’ll toss to you at that point. CS: No, I agree. Kind of going back to something you said earlier, Carly, I think it is a little bit different than your typical sales role in the fact that who we’re selling to, and I think this is the case in all sales roles, but definitely in this world, is don’t take shortcuts. I think if there’s one big shift go-to-market teams should make, you were talking about, I think that’s it. Don’t take shortcuts. People in general, all people, but I feel like people in the nonprofit space, they’re just a unique group of people. They’re in this particular line of work because they’re driven by something different. So they have different hardwiring. And so people in general, but especially that group, can feel the difference between a mass marketing campaign and genuine personalized outreach. So I heard recently this quote of, personalization at scale, it’s an oxymoron. It’s better to go deep on a handful of strategic accounts and get to know them and show them that you know them than it is to just spam someone with what you think they need. So get to know your prospects. Make sure that your outreach reflects that you know them. You know something about their organization, what they do, who they help. Nobody wants to feel like they’re getting sold to, and I think that’s especially true, again, in the nonprofit space. Many are in this line of work because they want to feel connected to the people that they’re serving, and the same goes with the people who are selling to them. RR: You each gave us two slants of kind of the same concept, which is at a broader level, you need to serve your buyers in the way that they want to be sold to, whether that’s process or whether that’s individual conversation level, speaking to a person like a person. So I think that’s both great advice, but I know we are kind of at the end of our time. So Carly, Conner, thank you so much for joining us. It’s been really wonderful to catch up and hear a little bit about your world. CF: Yeah. Thank you so much for having us. It is fun to join in on conversations like these, and hopefully you learned something. I already learned something from Conner, so here we go. CS: Yeah. It’s fun. Always be learning. ABL.RR: Perfect. To our audience, thank you for listening to this episode of the Win/Win Podcast. Be sure to tune in next time for more insights on how you can maximize go-to-market success with Highspot.

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In this episode, I sit down with Vince Benevento — licensed counselor, founder of Causeway Collaborative, author of Boys Will Be Men: Eight Lessons for the Lost American Male, and a man who has worked with over 2,000 young men between the ages of 14 and 30 over the past 15 years. But before we get into any of that, Vince opens up about the most formative experience of his life. Last July 4th weekend, his son Leo went from a rash on his wrist to 15 days in the ER, a diagnosis of aplastic anemia, a bone marrow transplant, a fungal infection that ate through his lung and ribs and attacked his spine, three emergency surgeries, a broken back, a seven-vertebrae spinal fusion, and 150 total days in the hospital. A doctor pulled Vince aside and told him to prepare for the fact that his son was not going to make it. Leo just got cleared to go back to school. Vince also opens up about his own story — a closeted gay father whose secret life exploded when Vince was a senior in high school, a substance use disorder from 17 to 22, two hospitalizations, a mood disorder diagnosis, getting sober, leaving college, and building the blueprint for Causeway — his own recovery blueprint — before he even knew it would become a business. This one covers why traditional therapy fails young men, what actually works instead, what it means to find your wild, and what the lost American male most needs right now.   Timeline Summary [0:00] Introduction to the Dad Edge mission and the movement to raise leaders of families and communities [1:15] Leo's story begins — a rash on his wrist, a pediatrician appointment, and an ambulance to Yale [3:14] Aplastic anemia, a bone marrow transplant, and a one-in-a-million perfect donor match [5:19] The fungal infection that changed everything — lung, ribs, spine, three emergency surgeries, broken back [6:39] The doctor pulls Vince aside — prepare yourself. Your son may not come out of this. [8:09] How Vince and Gina navigated 150 days in the hospital — and why he's honest that they didn't do it perfectly [11:03] Their different vantage points — Vince shrinking Leo's world to protect him, Gina knowing his spirit needed connection [16:32] Vince's own mental health history — hospitalized at 19, mood disorder diagnosis, sober at 22 [17:08] The 6 to 7am ritual — one hour alone every morning at the Ronald McDonald House to lift and pray before facing the day [20:10] Introducing Vince — Causeway Collaborative, Boys Will Be Men, and 15 years working with over 2,000 young men [21:22] Vince's origin story — a father's secret life exploding senior year, substance use disorder, leaving college, and building the blueprint that became his business [30:17] Why traditional therapy fails men — especially young men — and what Causeway does differently [31:31] The deficit-driven medical model vs. a strength-based, goal-driven, action-focused framework [32:57] Less talk, more do — teaching a man to fish instead of processing open-ended about his feelings [37:25] Name it to tame it — chapter two and the struggle of accepting a diagnosis that restricts what you want to do [39:00] Find your wild — chapter four and what it means to resurrect the part of yourself that died between 22 and 38 [40:55] Rolling his addictive tendencies into workaholism — and his wife's ultimatum that changed everything [41:30] Having coffee with guys, building friendships, and slowly filling back up what the years had hollowed out [45:28] Jimmy — sober in high school, construction job, Covid isolation, breeding exotic reptiles, and coming back to life [48:28] Men need a battle to fight, a beauty to love, and an adventure to be had — and when those are gone, something dies [49:08] What Vince hopes every young man takes from his book — you're messy, I'm messy, and it's going to be all right   Five Key Takeaways Traditional therapy fails most young men because it asks them to do something they're developmentally not wired for yet — express and process emotions openly. What works is action, structure, goal-setting, and doing things alongside someone until they can do it alone. You can't outrun what you haven't dealt with. Vince rolled his substance use into workaholism, his workaholism into his marriage, and it took his wife's ultimatum to make him stop and look at what was missing. Finding your wild is not optional — it is maintenance. The soul that gets buried under work, kids, and obligation doesn't disappear. It just stops showing up everywhere else. You have to nourish it on purpose. Men need a battle to fight, a beauty to love, and an adventure to be had. When Jimmy found his thing — breeding exotic reptiles — he found his reason to stay sober, his entrepreneurial spirit, and his sense of self. The specifics don't matter. The having of something does. Your mess becomes your message. Vince spent decades helping young men without them knowing anything about his own story. The book exists because he finally believed the mess was worth sharing — and it gives other men permission to share theirs.   Links & Resources Dad Edge Business Boardroom: http://thedadedge.com/boardroom Boys Will Be Men by Vince Benevento: https://www.amazon.com/Boys-Will-Be-Men-American/dp/1959170317 Causeway Collaborative: https://causewaycollaborative.com Follow Vince on Instagram: @vince_benevento_lpc Wild at Heart by John Eldredge: https://www.amazon.com/dp/078522663X?ref=clp_hp_h_pc Episode Link & Resources (Episode 1479): https://thedadedge.com/1479   Closing If there's one message from this episode that stands out, it's this: God is still doing miracles — and Leo Benevento is one of them. But the other message is just as important. You are messy. Vince is messy. Every man on this show who has ever done hard things and built something real out of the rubble is messy. And your mess is not disqualifying — it is exactly the thing that qualifies you to help the next person who's sitting in the same pile. Find your wild. Do the work. And give some young man in your life the same gift someone gave you. Go out and live legendary.

Hey, soccer fans! The Chicago Fire got a big win in the nation's capital, defeating DC United 3-1 in the rain. They learned from their loss to Red Bulls, generated more attacking momentum, put in early and impactful subs, and came away with the victory. Goals by Robin Lod, Hugo Cuypers (of course!), and Maren Haile-Selassie were enough to overcome a first half goal by Tai Baribo. Tune in as Nick breaks down the Men in Red's adjustments from their last match, reviews the stats behind the performance, and highlights top plays by Puso Dithejane and Philip Zinckernagel. Nick also discusses the news that the Chicago Fire have partnered with McDonald's for the naming rights of their new stadium. McDonald's Park will open in 2028, and the fast-food corporation will be supporting initiatives off the pitch, as well, expanding the Fire's P.L.A.Y.S. Program and having donation options available for the Ronald McDonald House at vendors around the stadium. Jokes about clowns aside, this is fantastic partnership. The episode concludes with a brief preview of the Fire's next matchup, an away day to CF Montreal. Montreal was a tough win for the Fire early in the season, and enter this match with a good run-of-form and great home record. Hopefully, the Fire can overcome the travel and condensed schedule to bring back a result. Tune in and join the conversation! Make sure you like & subscribe, rate & review, and keep growing the show. Follow the Fire on SportSpyder. Connect on social media: Twitter - Facebook - Instagram - YouTube Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

From a family dining room & kitchen to a very special magic room, Robbie chats with RMHC CEO Jill Christopher about everything that is The Ronald McDonald House.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Moneywise Radio Show and Podcast Friday, May 8th  BE MONEYWISE. Moneywise Wealth Management I "The Moneywise Radio Show & Podcast" call: 661-847-1000 text in anytime: 661-396-1000 website: www.MoneywiseGuys.com facebook: Moneywise_Wealth_Management LinkedIn: Moneywise_Wealth_Management Guests: Scarlett Sabin, House Manager of the Ronald McDonald House of Bakersfield & Misty Sanders, Co-Owner of American Offroad  websites: https://rmhcsc.org/bakersfield http://www.americanoffroad661.com/ The opinions voiced in this podcast are for general information only and are not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for any individual. To determine which strategies or investments may be suitable for you, consult the appropriate qualified professional prior to making a decision. Scarlett Sabin, Misty Sanders, Ronald McDonald House & American Offroad are not affiliated with nor endorsed by LPL Financial or Moneywise Wealth Management].

Grayson's off for a few days, and Reader's taking the morning show on the road to Yorkton's East Broadway location for McHappy Day, in support of Ronald McDonald House and local children's charities. As well, Reader chats with Jen Stein from the City of Melville, who has the details on some great upcoming events in the Rail City!

Tyson's in for Greg! / Jets draft lottery / Brett completed his census, got the long-form (0:30); How AI is altering the accents of call centre workers (8:15); Jets have bad luck in the draft lottery... let's flip that around and talk about GOOD luck! (17:15); How does the NHL Draft Lottery work? How'd the Jets do? Who might they get? (23:45); New trailer for 'The Odyssey' - How hard is it to make a trailer that entices today's audience, how important are accents, is there such a thing as too many stars? (31:55); Question of the Day on tipping and chat / What is the 'War on Winona' in Toronto thanks to Google Maps oopsy daisy (44:10); TODAY IS MCHAPPY DAY! In support of Ronald McDonald House... and the McDonald's in Selkirk is putting people in a McHappy JAIL??? (51:40); FROM “ABOOT” TO APOLOGIES: CANADIANS CALL OUT CRINGES ON THEIR USA TV STEREOTYPES (1:02:30); Winning entry on a stroke of good luck (1:10:20).

McDonald's Grimace menu just went full purple chaos in Germany -- these clowns dropped a limited-time all-violet lineup with a Purple BBQ Burger sporting purple bun cheese and sauce on fresh beef, the returning Grimace Shake, purple berry cream dip for nuggets, blueberry cream cheese pie and purple McPops mini donuts filled with blueberry while a keychain even kicks a couple euros to Ronald McDonald House charity. Yeah after the 2023 shake turned into viral meme gold they're milking the big purple guy again overseas and US fans are already screaming bring it stateside before the whole gimmick vanishes faster than your appetite after one bite of that berry overload. Watch the podcast episodes on YouTube and all major podcast hosts including Spotify. CLOWNFISH TV is an independent, opinionated news and commentary podcast that covers Entertainment and Tech from a consumer's point of view. We talk about Gaming, Comics, Anime, TV, Movies, Animation and more. Hosted by Kneon and Geeky Sparkles. Get more news, views and reviews on Clownfish TV News - https://more.clownfishtv.com/ On YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/ClownfishTV On Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4Tu83D1NcCmh7K1zHIedvg On Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/clownfish-tv-audio-edition/id1726838629 MORE CLOWNFISH TV - Official Merch Store: http://ClownfishMinus.com Facebook - https://facebook.com/ClownfishTV X - https://x.com/ClownfishTVcom Clownfish TV subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/ClownfishTVOfficial/ Disclaimer: This series is produced by Clownfish Studios and WebReef Media, and is part of ClownfishTV.com. Opinions expressed by our contributors do not necessarily reflect the views of our guests, affiliates, sponsors, or advertisers. ClownfishTV.com is an unofficial news source and has no connection to any company that we may cover. This channel and website and the content made available through this site are for educational, entertainment and informational purposes only. These so-called “fair uses” are permitted even if the use of the work would otherwise be infringing. #News #Podcast #FYP #Shorts #GrimaceMenu #McDonaldsGrimace #PurpleBurger #GrimaceShake #McDonaldsGermany #PurpleFood #FastFoodGimmick #McDonaldsMenu Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We're joined by Rich Bradshaw from the Ronald McDonald House of Scranton to talk about their incredible $30,000 Kitchen Giveaway — a chance to win a dream kitchen while supporting families in need across Northeast PA. Find out how to enter the giveaway, what's included in the $30,000 kitchen prize, and how your support helps the Ronald McDonald House of Scranton provide comfort and care to families with children receiving medical treatment. It's a win-win — upgrade your home and make a difference in the community. Hear the full interview and learn how to get involved on the Prospector Show on ROCK 107.

Chris Holman welcomes Carolyn Hurst, Executive Director, Ronald McDonald House of Mid-Michigan, Lansing, MI. The Ronald McDonald House of Mid-Michigan (RMHMM), located across from University of Michigan Health Sparrow in downtown Lansing, provides free lodging and amenities to families with children receiving medical treatment at local hospitals. Executive Director Carolyn Hurst discussed the "Battle for the Houses" campaign, a fundraising initiative built around the Michigan State vs. University of Michigan football rivalry, which was sparked by longtime volunteers Todd and Sarah Duckett after they personally needed to use a Ronald McDonald House. In its inaugural year, the campaign raised over $100,000 and 1,000 volunteer hours for both the Lansing and Ann Arbor houses, while reaching more than 13.5 million media impressions. The campaign was recognized globally, earning a top-five finalist spot for the Global Enhanced Collaboration Impact Award at an international conference, competing alongside chapters from Canada, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Ukraine, and Australia. » Visit MBN website: www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/ » Subscribe to MBN's YouTube: www.youtube.com/@MichiganbusinessnetworkMBN » Like MBN: www.facebook.com/mibiznetwork » Follow MBN: twitter.com/MIBizNetwork/ » MBN Instagram: www.instagram.com/mibiznetwork/

Local charities benefit from the always prolific "Big Give." What the event means to community non-profits, matching funds for donations, and the families your contributions benefit, with Stevie Doyle of the Ronald McDonald House of North Central Florida

How South Korea's bid to build submarines for Canada could help the auto industry and a huge donation for the Ronald McDonald House at Windsor Regional Hospital. These stories and more are in your morning news on the go.

It's a project designed to support families during some of the hardest moments imaginable... when a child is seriously ill and urgent treatment means everything changes overnight. But right now, a major expansion of Ronald McDonald House BC & Yukon is facing uncertainty. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Two years after a double mastectomy, listener Megzi called Ricki at a Ronald McDonald House charity gala, had a couple of champagnes, and decided she wanted Ricki's boobs for her reconstruction surgery. She took that conversation to her actual surgeon, who laughed, and tomorrow she is going in for a seven hour surgery. Ricki is honoured, Megzi is ready to close the final chapter of what she calls the shit show, and we are all cheering her on. Also: apparently drag queens have been going to their injectors asking for Ricki's cheeks for years. She is truly giving.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ryan talks with Joe Citro, Chief Development and Marketing Officer at the Ronald McDonald House of Tampa Bay, about the annual Super Kids campaign now underway and how the community can get involved ahead of Super Hero Day.

Ryan talks with Joe Citro, Chief Development and Marketing Officer at the Ronald McDonald House of Tampa Bay, about the annual Super Kids campaign now underway and how the community can get involved ahead of Super Hero Day.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kemal Gasper from VyStar Credit Union and Claire Chenn from Ronald McDonald House Jax join JMN to discuss the Ronald McDonald House McGala on Saturday, April 25 at TPC Sawgrass. Funds raised support the RMHC Jax faciltiies, assisting families with children undergoing medical care in the Jax community. Visit RMHCJacksonville.ORG for more information.

This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. Ronald McDonald House Mountain West helps families by handling the everyday challenges that come with a child needing medical care. By easing stress and removing barriers, they let parents focus on what really matters — their child's recovery. CEO, Carrie Romano, joins us with more. Carrie Romano: Ronald McDonald House Mountain West keeps families close when a child is seriously ill or injured. We provide a free home near and within hospitals so parents can focus on their child instead of worrying about where they'll sleep, eat or take care of day-to-day needs during such a stressful time. This work only happens because of the support of our incredible community. Donors make it possible, and volunteers bring it to life every single day. Together, we turn generosity into meaningful, direct support for families at their most vulnerable moments, helping them to focus on what matters most — the health and the recovery of their child. Since 1988, we've proudly served families across the Mountain West. And the need in Utah continues to grow, with more pediatric patients than ever before. We're committed to meeting that need, and your support makes all the difference. Learn more, donate, or volunteer at RonaldMcDonaldHouseMountainWest.org. Derek Miller: By supporting families during their most challenging moments, Ronald McDonald House Mountain West strengthens communities across Utah, easing burdens, promoting health and helping children recover while keeping families close. I'm Derek Miller, with the Salt Lake Chamber, Speaking on Business. Originally aired: 4/13/26

https://brett-schumacher-shop.fourthwall.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CreepyGhostStories?sub_confirmation=1Welcome to Creepy Ghost Stories, your ultimate horror podcast for the strange, the bizarre, and the unexplained.Hosted by author and narrator Brett Schumacher, this channel is the premier destination for scary stories designed to chill you to the bone or help you drift off to sleep. We specialize in high-quality narrations ranging from viral creepypasta legends to true horror stories submitted by real people.What you can expect on the channel:• Folk Horror: Unsettling tales from the Appalachian Mountains and deep woods.• High Strangeness: Bizarre glitch in the matrix accounts and alien horror.• Supernatural: The best haunted stories and paranormal stories from around the world.• Real Encounters: Real horror experiences from night shifts, lonely roads, and closed locations.Whether you are a fan of Reddit horror or classic folklore, Creepy Ghost Stories brings these terrors to life with immersive audio.Subscribe now and turn on notifications for your daily dose of ghost stories.

Welcome to Episode 216 of Inside The Line: The Catskill Mountains Podcast! This week, we're joined by Kelsey, who shares an incredibly powerful and deeply personal story of loss, resilience, and healing. After the heartbreaking loss of her son, Dalton, to HIE shortly after birth, Kelsey turned to the Catskill Mountains as a way to navigate her grief. What began as an outlet became a journey—one that helps her honor Dalton's memory with every step she takes. We also dive into the recently released Visitor Use Management Plan for Kaaterskill Clove—what it means, what's actually being proposed, and of course… our thoughts on it.As always, this is a meaningful one, so thanks for listening.Make sure to subscribe on your favorite platform, share the show, donate if you feel like it… or just keep tuning in. I'm just grateful you're here. And as always... VOLUNTEER!!!!Links for the Podcast: https://linktr.ee/ISLCatskillsPodcast, Donate a coffee to support the show! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ITLCatskills, Like to be a sponsor or monthly supporter of the show? Go here! - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ITLCatskills/membershipThanks to the sponsors of the show: Outdoor chronicles photography - https://www.outdoorchroniclesphotography.com/, Trailbound Project - https://www.trailboundproject.com/, Camp Catskill - https://campcatskill.co/, Another Summit - https://www.guardianrevival.org/programs/another-summitLinks: Kelsey's Instagram, Kelsey's Facebook, Kaaterskill Clove VUMP, Ronald McDonald House, Volunteer Opportunities: Trailhead stewards for 3500 Club -https://www.catskill3500club.org/trailhead-stewardship, Catskills Trail Crew - https://www.nynjtc.org/trailcrew/catskills-trail-crew, NYNJTC Volunteering - https://www.nynjtc.org/catskills, Catskill Center - https://catskillcenter.org/, Catskill Mountain Club - https://catskillmountainclub.org/about-us/, Catskill Mountainkeeper - https://www.catskillmountainkeeper.org/ Post Hike Brews and Bites - Tito Bandidtos, Circle W Palenville#grief #recovery #mountainsheal #hie #catskillmountains #hudsonvalley #hudsonvalleyhiking #NYC #history #husdonvalley #hikingNY #kaaterskill #bluehole #catskillhiking #visitcatskills #catskillstrails #catskillmountains #3500 #catskills #catskillpark #catskillshiker #catskillmountainsnewyork #hiking #catskill3500club #catskill3500 #hikethecatskills #hikehudson

In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, host Megan Ellsworth is joined by Jason Stanley of IB Roof Systems to talk about the importance of giving back to the community. With IB Roof Systems' long-standing support for Ronald McDonald House Charities, Jason will talk about how roofing companies can make a meaningful impact by offering their expertise and getting involved in charitable initiatives like the Hearts on the Green Golf Tournament. Jason shares IB Roof Systems' commitment to maintaining roofs for Ronald McDonald Houses and why it's essential for companies in the roofing industry to contribute to causes that support families in need. Tune in to discover how giving back can strengthen communities, support families in need and elevate the impact of the roofing industry.   Learn more at RoofersCoffeeShop.com!  https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/     Are you a contractor looking for resources? Become an R-Club Member today! https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/rcs-club-sign-up     Sign up for the Week in Roofing!  https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/sign-up     Learn more about (CUSTOMER NAME) here! https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/ib-roof-systems   Follow Us!   https://www.facebook.com/rooferscoffeeshop/   https://www.linkedin.com/company/rooferscoffeeshop-com   https://x.com/RoofCoffeeShop   https://www.instagram.com/rooferscoffeeshop/   https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAQTC5U3FL9M-_wcRiEEyvw   https://www.pinterest.com/rcscom/   https://www.tiktok.com/@rooferscoffeeshop   https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/rss     #IBRoofSystems #RoofersCoffeeShop #MetalCoffeeShop #AskARoofer #CoatingsCoffeeShop #RoofingProfessionals #RoofingContractors #RoofingIndustry 

Jill Christopher from the Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Red River Valley joins Amy and JJ to talk about what is on their wish list this month: Toiletwands, decaf K-cups, aluminum foil and instant oatmeal! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kelly Pederson, a Ronald McDonald House Charities mom, joins to share her family's emotional journey as her four-year-old daughter, Lacie, undergoes multiple heart surgeries. Kelly talks about how the Ronald McDonald House has become a vital home-away-from-home, giving their family a place to rest, recharge, and find support while focusing on Lacie's recovery and growing strength each day. She also highlights the difference RMHC makes for families facing medical crises far from home. Through March 17th, local McDonald's owner/operators will donate 25 cents from every Shamrock Shake sold to Ronald McDonald House Charities Upper Midwest, a promotion that raises more than $50,000 annually and helps provide complimentary lodging, meals, and essential support for families traveling to Minnesota and across the Upper Midwest in search of the best care for their children. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jill Christopher has some simple items that you can pick up, donate and support our local Ronald McDonald House. These items include Disposable Coffee Cups (with lids) K-Cups Regular Coffee Preemie and Regular DiapersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this grab bag episode, a Ouija board tells a group of friends to leave and a child discovers the horrors of the Ronald McDonald House. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're back, and life got realIt has been the lightest recording stretch the show has had in almost ten years. Adam owns the delay and explains why. Since the last episode, baby Mary arrived very early at around 27 weeks and about two pounds. She was baptized immediately, and there is a question about whether she was also confirmed due to the use of holy oils and the circumstances.A few days after birth, Mary underwent an intense and invasive surgery that lasted more than six hours. The surgeon later said it was the hardest operation he had ever performed. The procedure connected her esophagus to her stomach, and the family is now living the day to day reality of the NICU: small adjustments, constant monitoring, and a careful balance with oxygen, blood pressure, heart rate, and long term risks.The charity that is hard to receiveA theme that keeps surfacing is gratitude, and how hard it can be to receive help when you want to be in control. Adam and David thank listeners for prayers, meals, transportation help, and the quiet generosity that shows up when you least expect it.They give a major shoutout to the Ronald McDonald House, which provided a place for the family to stay near the hospital, along with meals and support that would have been financially impossible otherwise. Adam also mentions friends and patrons who opened their homes and brought food. It is a reminder that “village” is not a cliché when your world turns upside down.Also, in the middle of all this, Adam's son Leo drops a classic kid moment at Mass: during a serious homily he leans over and asks when he will get to meet J.B. Mooney, the professional bull rider. Fatherhood keeps you humble.What they're drinkingDavid brings a bottle from the Scotch Malt Whisky Society featuring Royal Brackla. The tasting notes are ridiculous in the best way, described like “dessert in the workshop,” with custard, toffee chunks, marshmallow, and an unexpected “carpenter's shop” vibe. It even has a hint of iodine that makes David think of Islay, without the heavy peat and smoke.A relic in the hotel roomA priest from the diocese drops off a first class relic of St. Gemma, telling Adam to keep it while the family walks through this trial. Adam and David talk about the reality of having the body of a saint in the room with you, and the comfort that brings, especially when the road ahead is long.Lent and temperance: not a “no,” but a “yes”The episode's main topic is temperance, framed as the Lenten virtue that touches everything. The simple kid definition they love is: temperance is having a healthy amount of everything. Not perfect, but memorable.They push back against the idea that temperance is just restriction. Temperance is not merely refusing the extra piece of cake. It is also the positive ordering of your life so you can say yes to the right things at the right time in the right way: exercise, prayer, rest, work, family presence, joy, celebration.The key theme: virtue is always a yes. The “no” exists to protect the “yes.”St. John Cassian and the “bread” of SodomOne of the most interesting turns comes from St. John Cassian's Institutes. Cassian argues that Sodom's first sin was not the obvious sin people associate with Sodom and Gomorrah. He points to Ezekiel and emphasizes surplus, abundance, and gluttony. Cassian's logic is that the disorder starts low and spreads upward: feed the appetite, then the passions grow louder, the will weakens, and eventually the mind rationalizes what it should never have chosen.They connect this to the common sense link between food appetites and sexual appetites. If you cannot curb the basic, you will struggle to curb the...

This week's guest opens up about the shock of an emergency C-section at 25 weeks and 3 days, the fear of entering the NICU for the first time, and the powerful role Child Life Specialists played in supporting not only Vincent, but their entire family, including his older brother. She reflects on what helped her cope during long NICU days, how she advocated for herself using her healthcare background, and what she wishes she had known about the "medically complex" label sooner. This episode explores sibling bonding in the NICU, the impact of a truly integrated care team, the importance of addressing social determinants of health, and how resilience can grow in the smallest of patients. Anna's story is a beautiful reminder that families may not remember every name—but they will always remember how they were made to feel. Today's Episode is sponsored by Moog Medical. Moog Medical is a trusted leader in infusion and enteral feeding technology, designing reliable, easy-to-use pumps that support safe, precise care for patients with complex medical needs—at home and in healthcare settings. Resources Mentioned Today's Episode: Hand to Hold March of Dimes Ronald McDonald House Caringbridge Connect with Anna: Anna is open to connecting with other NICU families—please email us at podcast@childlifeoncall.com if you would like to connect with her! Connect & Support from Child Life On Call: Subscribe: Never miss an episode on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Visit insidethechildrenshospital.com to search stories and episodes easily Follow us on Instagram for updates and opportunities to connect with other parents Download SupportSpot: receive Child Life tools at your fingertips. Leave a Review: It helps other families find us and access our resources! Medical information provided is not a substitute for professional advice—please consult your care team. Keywords: micro preemie, NICU journey, 25 week preemie, medically complex child, chronic lung disease in children, antepartum hospitalization, emergency C-section, sibling support in NICU, child life specialist, Ronald McDonald House, Hand to Hold, March of Dimes, NICU discharge, parenting after the NICU, medical motherhood, resilience in children, premature birth support, Midwest NICU mom

In this episode of The Boardroom Buzz, the Blue Collar Twins sit down with Gary Journeaux, founder of Competitive Pest Services (CPS) – the largest independent, 100% Australian‑owned pest company with national coverage and a 200% money‑back guarantee. Gary bought a tiny one‑man pest business at 24, with zero experience on the tools, and grew it into a 200‑person operation with teams across Australia and Myanmar, national commercial portfolios, and technicians who are some of the best paid in the industry. He did it without private equity, without big marketing budgets (zero AdWords for 5+ years), and without becoming “just another multinational.” Instead, he bet everything on customer experience, culture, and being the underdog that big clients actually like. You'll learn: How Gary went from ad-agency employee to buying a one‑man pest route at 24Why CPS is 95% commercial, 5% residential, and how that kills seasonality riskThe 200% money-back guarantee that forced competitors to copy himHow he scaled nationally (Australia + Myanmar) with no PE money and brutal cashflow constraintsWhy CPS pays techs top-of-market and still wins big national tendersHow “one tech, one child” and free work for Ronald McDonald House became recruiting superpowersWhy Gary is comfortable turning down multinationals and focused on doubling revenue by 2026 Ready for boardroom-level help with your own business? • Grow, sell, or exit your service company with Potomac: https://www.potomaccompany.com Connect with the hosts: • Blue Collar Twins – Jason & Jeremy Julio: https://bluecollartwins.com Connect with Paul: • Paul Giannamore – Managing Director & M&A advisor at Potomac: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulgiannamore

Jill Christopher, with the Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Red River Valley, joins Amy and JJ to talk about what's needed at the house - and, there is still time to get Sweetheart Ball tickets: https://rmhcfargo.org/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How do you build a storytelling rhythm that can fuel your fundraising efforts all year long? Max Kringen of Tellwell Story Co. is EXACTLY who nonprofits call when they want to stop guessing.We kick off by going behind the scenes of a Ronald McDonald House Charities gala where a beautiful, cinematic story helped raise more than $350,000 in one night.Max walks us through how Clara's story was selected, the meaning of narrative transportation, and how organizations can reposition themselves as the “helpful guide” instead of the hero.Once you hear Max's wildly practical “Story Seasons” framework, you won't be scrambling for stories in May or guessing what donors should hear in October. You'll be fueling generosity all year long!Resources & LinksConnect with Max on LinkedIn, subscribe to his newsletter, Start With Story, and learn more about Tellwell Story Co.Grab your ticket to Max's nonprofit storytelling conference, WellTold, on April 30, 2026. LettrLabs is the proud presenter of Missions to Movements. LettrLabs helps nonprofits build lasting donor relationships through real, handwritten mail that's fully automated - turning moments of intent into meaningful connection. From thank-yous to impact updates, they help you cut through with mail donors actually open, remember, and trust. Register now for the FREE Monthly Giving Summit on February 25-26th, the only virtual event where nonprofits unite to master monthly giving, attract committed believers, and fund the future with confidence. The Mini Monthly Giving Mastermind: A high-touch Mini Mastermind + optional in-person retreat (May 6-8) for nonprofit leaders that have an existing monthly giving program and ready to take it to the next level with 1:1 and peer support. Apply now! Let's Connect! Send a DM on Instagram or LinkedIn and let us know what you think of the show! My book, The Monthly Giving Mastermind, is here! Grab a copy here and learn my framework to bu...

GuestsTheo Lin — Founder & Head of Community EngagementCatalina Berrios — Head of Social MediaRyan Katz — Head of CommunicationsAva Kwon — Trainee (future Communications & High School Engagement)Lucas Suba — Head of Registration & Onsite Project ManagementWhat this episode coversWhy Theo founded DoGood after missing school service days for NAC travelHow DoGood finds and books volunteer projects in each host cityFavorite project types: animal shelters, food pantries, Ronald McDonald House, homeless sheltersTelling the story the right way: gratitude and joy, not “look at us”Getting the word out: local media, USA Fencing e-blasts, and an on-site NAC tableThe logistics: having a leadership point person at every projectThe switch to GivePulse and how it makes registration + tracking easierService hours: verification, certificates, and tracking (plus who to email)Succession planning: training the next leaders so DoGood doesn't disappear after graduationThe big vision: DoGood as the “ketchup to French fries” of volunteering at fencing events — and eventually beyond fencingQuick linksDoGood website: fencersdogood.orgInstagram: @fencersdogoodService hours verification: highschool@fencersdogood.orgCall to actionGoing to your next NAC? Sign up for a DoGood project and spend a couple hours giving back — you'll leave the city with more than just bout results. --First to 15: The Official Podcast of USA FencingHost: Bryan WendellCover art: Manna CreationsTheme music: Brian Sanyshyn

Holidays making a difference for families suffering with sick kids being treated at UF-Shands Children's Hospital. Upcoming events include the Sporting Clays fundraiser at Bradford Sportsmen's Farm, Friday Feb. 6th. Plus, an urgent need for snack donations, and volunteers in the 'Visiting Chefs' program.

Our guest this week is Nick Massie of Los Angeles, CA, a film industry veteran and father of an adult son who is an actor with Cerebral Palsy. Nick and his wife, Michelle, have been married for 29 years and are the proud parents of Cole (28), an actor and member of the Screen Actors Guild, who also has cerebral palsy. Cole was featured in the highly acclaimed movie The Paper Bag Plan, which debuted in 2024.  It's a well told story and Cole gave a heartfelt performance as Billy, a young man with Cerebral Palsy.  The screen play was written and the film was directed by Anthony Lucero.  We also learn about the impact that various organization's have had on Cole's development, including: Canine Companions, Shane's Inspiration, United CP and Ronald McDonald House.  It's an uplifting father-son interview with a cameo appearance from Michelle, all on this episode of the SFN Dad To Dad Podcast. Show Notes - Phone – (323) 620-3903Email – nickmassie04@gmail.comPaper Bag Plan YouTube -  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GFRKK3wIQ3ECole Massie's Web Page: http://www.colemassie.comSpecial Fathers Network -SFN is a dad to dad mentoring program for fathers raising children with special needs. Many of the 800+ SFN Mentor Fathers, who are raising kids with special needs, have said: "I wish there was something like this when we first received our child's diagnosis. I felt so isolated.  There was no one within my family, at work, at church or within my friend group who understood or could relate to what I was going through."SFN Mentor Fathers share their experiences with younger dads closer to the beginning of their journey raising a child with the same or similar special needs. The SFN Mentor Fathers do NOT offer legal or medical advice, that is what lawyers and doctors do. They simply share their experiences and how they have made the most of challenging situations.Check out the 21CD YouTube Channel with dozens of videos on topics relevant to dads raising children with special needs - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzDFCvQimWNEb158ll6Q4cA/videosPlease support the SFN. Click here to donate: https://21stcenturydads.org/donate/Special Fathers Network: https://21stcenturydads.org/  SFN Mastermind Group - https://21stcenturydads.org/sfn-mastermind-group/Special thanks to SFN Mentor Father, SFN Mastermind Group dad and 21CD board member Shane Madden for creating the SFN jingle on the front and back end of the podcast.. 

Ben, Woods, and Paul are here for you on a Tuesday morning! We start the show with a little foreplay as the guys talk about Christmas movies, what defines a Christmas movie, and we also discuss our upcoming year-in-review show. Then we set the menu for today's show, and Ben talks about being at Ronald McDonald House yesterday with other media members as Yu Darvish and the Padres were visiting children, and Yu Darvish gave some comments regarding his future. Listen here!

The Moneywise Radio Show and Podcast Friday, December 5th BE MONEYWISE. Moneywise Wealth Management I "The Moneywise Radio Show & Podcast" call: 661-847-1000 text in anytime: 661-396-1000 website: www.MoneywiseGuys.com facebook: Moneywise_Wealth_Management LinkedIn: Moneywise_Wealth_Management Guest: Scarlett Sabin, House Manager for the Ronald McDonald House of Bakersfield website: https://rmhcsc.org/bakersfield  

Jill Christopher, with the Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Red River Valley, joins Amy and JJ to talk about the holidays at the Ronald McDonald House. Find more here: https://rmhcfargo.org/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The Melbourne Cup has been run and won, Billy's horse did bugger-all, but we kick the show off with the All Sports Report - as darts superstar Luke Littler finally achieves a personal milestone. Collingwood's Jack Crisp is in studio to talk about Ronald McDonald House, then Max and Adrian battle it out in the Hump Day Quiz. Daisy's had another epiphany, Billy has some news you might've missed about LIV Golf, and as Oasis tours Australia Daisy puts together his top 5 Liam Gallagher quotes. Billy has upset an NRL legend over a burger, we find out about Billy's Melbourne Cup Day, then comedian Craig Gass is in studio with his excellent celebrity impressions, and how he ended up performing with KISS and Metallica. Finally, Billy's found a helium balloon, so he's got a joke about jockeys to close the show.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, we're joined by Josh Kattus, senior tight end for the University of Kentucky and member of the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team. On the field, Josh has earned a reputation as a tough, reliable playmaker—starting in 15 of 33 games and delivering clutch moments, including a game-winning touchdown against a top-10 Ole Miss team. Off the field, his leadership and heart for service shine even brighter. Josh volunteers weekly at the DanceBlue Kentucky Children's Hospital Hematology Oncology Clinic, supports families at the Ronald McDonald House, raises money for local causes through Dancing with the Lexington Stars, and promotes animal adoptions through the Scott County Humane Society. Listen as Josh shares how football has given him a platform to serve others, inspire his teammates, and make a lasting impact in the community.

The countdown to Wine & Dine is on, and the energy is real. We swap last‑week training moves, practical travel advice for 2026 bookings, and a surprisingly useful shoe debate: are Brooks' Stitch-themed Glycerines a smarter buy than limited race-weekend drops? Then we bring in a conversation that will change how you see your run, your city, and your next trip to Disney.Author and advocate Doug Gordon (Life After Cars) joins us to explore a world with fewer cars and more options—walking, cycling, transit, and micro‑mobility that actually fit everyday life. Doug uses Disney's transportation web—monorail, Skyliner, ferries, buses—as a live model for moving huge crowds smoothly without private cars. We talk runner safety and the power of systemic fixes: lower speeds, protected lanes, better crossings, and design that invites lingering, not just passing through. He connects Epcot's original vision to what we crave today: places that feel good to move in.We also spotlight the Chicago Marathon with a stacked roundtable. Hear an expo that hums, a 5K with countries on bibs, and race-day stories that span sub‑three breakthroughs, 60‑minute PRs, back‑of‑the‑pack grit as the course comes down, and a tribute run that turned grief into a 15‑minute PR. Charity teams like American Cancer Society, Ronald McDonald House, and Achilles International show how big-city chaos becomes community. The crowds? Electric from start to finish.We wrap with meetup details (find us by the bleachers), the short‑fuse Disney gift card reminder, and a race report that tours PRs, spooky sprints, endurance milestones, and firsts worth framing. If you love runDisney, safer streets, and finish-line feelings that last, this one's for you. Subscribe, share with a friend, and tell us: what small change would make running safer where you live?Doug's LinksLife after Cars BookThe War on Cars PodcastRise and Run LinksRise and Run Podcast Facebook PageRise and Run Podcast InstagramRise and Run Podcast Website and ShopRise and Run PatreonRunningwithalysha Alysha's Run Coaching (Mention Rise And Run and get $10 off)Send us a textSupport the showRise and Run Podcast is supported by our audience. When you make a purchase through one of our affiliate links, we may earn a commission. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.Sponsor LinksMagic Bound Travel Stoked Metabolic CoachingRise and Run Podcast Cruise Interest Form with Magic Bound Travel Affiliate LinksRise and Run Amazon Affiliate Web Page Kawaiian Pizza ApparelGoGuarded

What happens when one of the most iconic nonprofits in the world reimagines its brand for a new generation? In this episode, we sit down with Joanna Sabato, Chief Marketing and Communications Officer at Ronald McDonald House, to explore the strategy and storytelling behind the organization's bold new “Family Stays” campaign. From evolving a legacy brand and reaching Gen Z and Millennial audiences, to crafting authentic, emotionally resonant stories voiced by real families, Joanna shares how the campaign redefines what it means to connect with audiences in today's media landscape. Key Takeaways:// How Ronald McDonald House evolved its brand while honoring decades of trust and legacy.// The creative and strategic process behind the “Family Stays” campaign.// Why authenticity and real family voices became the heart of the campaign's storytelling.// The importance of reaching younger audiences through emerging media and relatable narratives.// How nonprofits can think like modern brands while staying mission-driven.// Measuring success beyond impressions — focusing on emotional connection and impact.// Lessons for marketers on building relevance and resonance in a fast-changing media landscape.Connect with Joanna: LinkedInLearn more about the Ronald McDonald House: Family Stays Campaign | LinkedIn | Website____Say hi! DM me on Instagram and let us know what content you want to hear on the show - I can't wait to hear from you! Please also consider rating the show and leaving a review, as that helps us tremendously as we move forward in this Marketing Happy Hour journey and create more content for all of you. ⁠Join our FREE Open Jobs group on LinkedIn: ⁠Join now⁠Get the latest from MHH, straight to your inbox: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our email list!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow MHH on Social: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ |⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Alexis co-hosted The Ronald McDonald House Upper Midwest gala and she went to Children's Theater Company's production of "The Enormous Crocodile" -- what a fun weekend! We're going to be doing jazz/funk at PDD: Dance, and you can't escape Taylor Swift's "The Life of a Showgirl" See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Get your tickets to the Ronald McDonald House gala -- the silent auction is live! The Chi-Chi's reboot launches next week, but will it be as good as the original? Some people are paying $1,000 for pumpkin decorations -- would you outsource holiday decor? And we remember the impactful legacy Dr. Jane Goodall See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, we sit down with Sean Nguyen, founder of the After Work Fish Club, to talk about fishing, community, and his unique tournament—the Red Spot Round Up. Designed to be accessible for anglers of all backgrounds, the Red Spot Round Up invites weekend warriors, guides, and everyday fishermen to compete for incredible prizes while supporting an important cause: the Ronald McDonald House and other local nonprofits. In this podcast, Sean shares the story behind the After Work Fish Club, how fishing fits into life for those balancing jobs, family, and passion, and why he believes anyone can find more time to get on the water. We also dive into how the Red Spot Round Up works, the surprising story of last year's winning fish, and why this tournament is more than just competition—it's about giving back and building community. Whether you're a seasoned guide or an after-hours angler, this conversation will encourage you to fish when you can, support a great cause, and enjoy the small windows of time that get us outside. Learn more and join the Red Spot Round Up at: afterworkfishclub.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Get ready for a wild ride as Donny and The Rizzuto Show crew gear up to get their ears pierced! Thanks to a super generous $10,000 donation from Dr. Corey at Little Smiles Pediatric Dentistry during Donny's #28HourRadiothon our brave team agreed to get their ears pierced live on air—all to support the amazing work done by the Ronald McDonald House. This episode is a mix of laughter, camaraderie, and a few unexpected surprises along the way!Show Notes:Thanks to Dr. Corey at Little Smiles Pediatric Dentistry for the $10,000 donation to The Ronald McDonald House Charities during Donny's 28-Hour Radiothon:https://www.littlesmilespediatricdentist.com/Gen Z thinks you're ‘old' at this insultingly early age — you might already be ‘over the hill' and not know it: new study.https://nypost.com/2025/07/17/science/gen-z-thinks-youre-old-at-this-insultingly-early-age-you-might-already-be-over-the-hill-and-not-know-it-new-study/Beware: 40 percent of house guests snoop around.Follow us @RizzShow @MoonValjeanHere @KingScottRules @LernVsRadio @IamRafeWilliams - Check out King Scott's Linktr.ee/kingscottrules + band @FreeThe2SG and Check out Moon's bands GREEK FIRE @GreekFire GOLDFINGER @GoldfingerMusic THE TEENAGE DIRTBAGS @TheTeenageDbags and Lern's band @LaneNarrows ⁠http://www.1057thepoint.com/RizzSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.