Podcasts about Rooter

（共催セミナーのお申し込みはこちらから）⁠⁠https://talent-rooter-20250419.peatix.com/⁠⁠■概要 このセミナーは、経営者・人事担当者・マネージャーの方が「AI時代において強い組織を構築する」ための「人が育ち成果が伸び続ける「再現性の高い営業組織」の作り方」「AIで考える、個の才能を活かすリーダーシップ論」 を学べる内容になっています。 スタートアップ特化の「営業組織支援」を行う「ROOTER株式会社」と「個の才能を活かす組織開発支援」を行う「株式会社TALENT」のコラボセミナーです。■こんな方におすすめ ・効果的な人材育成の方法を模索している ・個々の才能を最大限に引き出し組織力に変える方法を知りたい ・AI時代に対応した人材育成の方法を知りたい方 ・営業組織における育成と再現性に興味がある方 ・限られたリソースで最大の成果を上げる組織づくりを目指す方 ・自社の人材開発の方向性を探っている方■参加対象者 ・スタートアップ経営者様 ・大企業・中小企業の人事担当者様 ・チームマネジメントに携わるマネージャーやリーダー様■セミナー詳細 【日時】 2025年4月19日（土） セミナー：16:00〜18:30 参加者交流：18:30〜19:30【場所】 東京都品川区西五反田7-3-8 Vigience第二ビル3階 301号 Map：https://maps.app.goo.gl/mL8W7zFQeV8i76eC8?g_st=ic【参加費】 2,000円（税込） ※軽食込み【定員】 20名限定【実施形式】 セミナー形式＆ワークショップメイン形式のコラボ企画 （※アウトプットして相互に学ぶ参加型のプログラムです。）【当日のプログラム】15:45-16:00：受付 16:00-16:10：ご挨拶 16:10-16:40：オープニングトークセッション ・人を伸ばすために必要なことは? ・AI時代になってどう変わった? ・強い組織とは? 16:40-17:25：セッション1（ROOTER株式会社 代表取締役 力石 敬介） 「人が育ち成果が伸び続ける「再現性の高い営業組織」の作り方」 17:30-18:15：セッション2（株式会社TALENT 代表取締役 佐野 貴） 「AIで考える、個の才能を活かすリーダーシップ論」 18:15-18:30：チェックアウト（特典案内） 18:30-19:30：参加者交流 【参加特典】 セミナー参加者限定で特別な特典をご用意しておりますのでお楽しみに！ 特典内容は、セミナー中にご案内いたします。【申込締切】 2025年4月19日（土）15:30 ※お申込みが定員に達した時点で、締切いたします。あらかじめご了承ください。■登壇者株式会社TALENT 代表取締役　佐野 貴IT上場企業入社後、新規事業責任者を務め売却し独立。2018年に株式会社TALENTを設立し「才能」に着目したタレント人材の支援事業を創出。Podcast番組「COTEN RADIO」を運営する、株式会社COTENにて取締役及び人事責任者を兼任した後、2022年末に退任。現在は、当社にて心理学を基盤とした才能研究のデータを元に、リーダーシップに特化した組織・人材開発、起業家プロデュース・スクール事業などを展開。延べ1,000名以上の才能を支援。Forbes NEXT100に選出。flier book labo パーソナリティ。 【会社・事業概要】 ⁠⁠⁠⁠株式会社TALENT（https://talent-inc.jp/）⁠⁠ 「あふれる才能の輝きで、世界を幸せで満たす。」をパーパスに、才能が見つかり、活かされ、あふれ出し、かけ合わさり、才能が発揮されることが当たり前の世界を目指す会社です。才能研究を基盤とした、360度の才能支援事業を展開しています。ROOTER(株) 代表取締役　力石 敬介 2020年に新卒で株式会社リクルートに入社。SUUMO事業部に所属し、不動産仲介会社に対して集客支援を軸に営業研修/会議運営など幅広く組織支援を実施。自身の取り組みを社内の営業ツール化し、営業リーダーとしてのメンバー育成に活用。上記の成果とプロセスが評価され四年間で通期/四半期MVPなど累計7度の表彰を受賞。2024年7月にROOTER株式会社を創業し、ベンチャー企業を中心にすでに100社以上の営業組織をご支援。ベンチャー×営業組織における最適解を見つけるべく、日々顧客とともに奮闘中。 【プロフィール】 ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://rooter-inc.co.jp/company#message⁠⁠【会社・事業概要】 ⁠⁠⁠⁠ROOTER株式会社（https://rooter-inc.co.jp/）⁠⁠ 「仕事を楽しく、仕事で豊かに」をミッションに個を活かせる組織を増やし、そのために顧客の事業を起点に、組織作りをともに推進している会社です。組織開発支援、人材育成支援、キャリア支援など様々なアプローチで組織作りのサポートを展開しています。

On today's poddy, Jase is feeling more virile than ever. Enjoy some heavy testosterone chat. Follow The Big Show on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/haurakibigshow Subscribe to the podcast now on iHeartRadio, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts! Featuring Jason Hoyte, Mike Minogue, and Keyzie, "The Big Show" drive you home weekdays from 4pm on Radio Hauraki. Providing a hilarious escape from reality for those ‘backbone’ New Zealanders with plenty of laughs and out-the-gate yarns. Download the full podcast here: iHeartRadio: www.iheart.com/podcast/1049-the-hauraki-big-show-71532051/?follow=true Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-hauraki-big-show/id1531952388 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/20OF8YadmJmvzWa7TGRnDI See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of The Successful Contractor, host Bob Houchin sits down with Brandon Oswalt, owner of Oswalt Sewer, Rooter, & Plumbing Repair in Bossier City, LA. Brandon's story is nothing short of inspiring—from dropping out of school in eighth grade to building a thriving plumbing company with over 100% growth in just two years. Brandon shares the strategies that helped him achieve remarkable growth, including how he leveraged CertainPath to streamline operations, improve pricing, and create a business that supports his passion for hunting and family life. The conversation dives into the challenges of scaling, implementing changes like StraightForward Pricing, and building a team that aligns with company values. Catch the standout moments, including Brandon's candid thoughts on pricing strategy, the impact of investing in the right tools, and why he says CertainPath is worth four times the price. This is a must-listen for plumbing professionals and any business owner looking to take their company to the next level. Ready to grow your business? Tune in now! Show NotesThe Successful Contractor Podcast is a part of the CertainPath family.  CertainPath builds successful home service businesses—and has for 25 years.  We do it by providing contractors with a proven path to success, professional coaching, software solutions, and a member community of 1,100+ strong. Doubling your sales, with a 20% net profit, and an inspiring company culture is ALL possible.  Let us show you the way. With CertainPath, Success is Made Certain. Visit www.mycertainpath.com for more information.  FOLLOW CERTAINPATH:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CertainPathLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/certainpathInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/certainpath/

ROOTER TO TOOTER - LEVERAGING YOUR BBQ BY-PRODUCTSWhen they talk about the best BBQ place in America, one name is ALWAYS in the conversation - 100 year old Big Bob Gibson's in Decatur, Alabama. Our guest, Chris Lilly,is a 4th generation partner of Big Bob's and is the head pitmaster of the their Competition Cooking Team, the winner of 17 World BBQ Championships in meat categories, holding a record 5 "Memphis In May" World Grand Championships.  Lilly is a 2016 inductee into the Barbecue Hall of Fame and in 2019 he was presented with the 2019 Pioneer Award for his work in barbecue. Also, in 2020, Lilly was awarded the Legends of Barbecue Pitmaster Award by the National Barbecue Association. That's kind of what happens when you win 17 World Championships! This episode Chris is going to dive into the plethora of BBQ by-products that you can leverage for a plethora of different delicious options.www.bbqradionetwork.com www.holsteinmfg.com

In this episode of the Proper True Yarn podcast, we're joined by the legendary Jeff Perot, a true character from the outback who's lived a life full of wild stories, crazy adventures, and unforgettable yarns. Jeff takes us back to his school days at Saint Brendan's in Yeppoon, where a mate named Bob Beasley became infamous for his hilarious blunders in class. From calling the "sick boy" a "hospital case" to clashing with a forgetful poetry recital, Bob's antics had everyone in stitches. But it's not just schoolyard tales; Jeff shares stories from the bush, including a hypnotism prank that left a mate with soot-covered face and a bewildered mind, and a trip down memory lane with the famous Brian Cohen—aka "The Horse Whisperer."From a wild comedy show at school to the mischief and chaos of the Australian outback, this episode is full of laughs, oddball characters, and true Aussie grit. Get ready for a proper true yarn, as Jeff recounts some of the most bizarre and hilarious moments in his long, adventurous life. You won't want to miss it!#propertrueyarn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brenda Barker and Brian Wirtz of Barker and Sons Plumbing & Rooter discuss the challenges and benefits of working with a fractional Integrator™.

Summary:  Susie interviews Matt Kuntz, president of Mr. Rooter Plumbing at Neighborly. Matt followed an unexpected career path, starting as a mechanical engineer, then purchasing a franchise, and now leading a major brand in the franchising industry.  Matt shares insights on the mindset shifts necessary for transitioning from a traditional job to owning a franchise, the importance of continuous personal and team development, and the evolving role of technology in enhancing customer experiences. Through sharing his story, Matt offers valuable lessons on leadership, overcoming challenges during times of change, and the power of effective communication.  Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur or a seasoned business owner, this episode offers a wealth of knowledge on navigating the dynamic landscape of franchising. Key Points: Mindset shifts are necessary for transitioning from a 9 to 5 to franchise ownership. Personal growth and development play a key role in business success. Technology and AI are essential for enhancing customer experience. Strong leaders put strategies in place to develop and trust team members. About Matt:  Matt is an accomplished and outcomes-oriented retail and service executive with extensive experience in strategic brand leadership, brand management, people leadership, product commercialization, franchise management, operations analysis, change management, and strategic planning. He believes in cultivating a customer-centric and performance-driven culture through innovation and talent development, driving scalable and sustainable growth. Matt demonstrates a proven track record in securing core business results, launching new products and ventures, fortifying stakeholder relationships, and laying the groundwork for long-term prosperity. Susie Liberatore, a seasoned entrepreneur, discovered her passion for business ownership at a young age. Following years of academic pursuits and corporate experience, she founded her initial venture, Visions2images.com. What began as a solo endeavor has now evolved into a thriving enterprise led by Susie and supported by a team of 13 professionals. In a remarkably short period, she has elevated the brand's success by providing comprehensive services like website development, social media management, SEO, content creation, and paid advertising. Fueling her entrepreneurial spirit, Susie went on to establish various companies, showcasing her versatility in business development. The latest addition to her portfolio is Franchise-clarity.com. Recognizing a gap in the franchise market, she innovatively developed marketing software to address specific needs within the industry. For inquiries on potential partnerships and investments, feel free to contact Susie Liberatore to discover how she can contribute to the growth of your business. Whether you're looking to grow your revenue, expand your customer base, or enhance your brand presence, this real workbook offers practical strategies and actionable steps tailored to your unique needs. https://wondrous-author-3639.ck.page/e1e5dfca86 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/susie-liberatore2/support

On this week's episode of The One Piece Podcast we go through One Piece Chapter 1129 “Livedolls” with special guests Stephen Paul (translator for One Piece in Shonen Jump & Manga Plus), Cohen Edenfield (writer, game designer, and Skulltenders DM) and Chika Supreme (host of Shoujo Sundae)! We also have our Piece Together segment, where we take your questions, comments, and theories. (Due to technical difficulties, the double Anime Recap this week has been postponed. Apologies for any confusion - keep an eye on our socials to catch it when it drops!) SUBSCRIBE TO US ON PATREON! You can subscribe on Patreon and get access to ad-free episodes and our 800+ episode archive, our exclusive series 4'ced to Watch 4Kids with Steve & Alex, our full-length film OPPJapan, exclusive episodes with our special guests and a lot more. 00:00:00 Introduction 00:19:13 Manga Recap: Chapter 1129; 01:33:07 Piece Together 02:11:22 To Be Continued…! NEWS & UPDATES Our video recording of the OPP at City Winery is now LIVE for patrons! You can watch our previous show from April on YouTube here! The OPP is officially British Famous! Read what Zach had to tell the good people of England about One Piece as it lands on BBC iPlayer in “One Piece: From ‘niche within a niche' to global phenomenon” by Samuel Spencer! Check out the August edition of our new column Ri's Reactions! Every month, Ri brings you his latest takes on the latest happenings in the One Piece world. They are available at onepiecepodcast.com before anywhere else! OPLA! is back for a whole new season! Check out interviews with the cast including Aidan Scott (Helmeppo), Alexander Maniatis (Kuro), Craig Fairbrass (Zeff) and Chioma Umeala (Nojiko)! Don't miss out, subscribe at patreon.com/onepiecepodcast to get the full One Piece Podcast experience!  We have an all new series about the history of 4Kids … as told by the people who were actually there. Check out 4Kids Flashback every Wednesday! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode of The One Piece Podcast we go through One Piece Chapter 1129 “Livedolls” with special guests Stephen Paul (translator for One Piece in Shonen Jump & Manga Plus), Cohen Edenfield (writer, game designer, and Skulltenders DM) and Chika Supreme (host of Shoujo Sundae)! We also have our Piece Together segment, where we take your questions, comments, and theories. (Due to technical difficulties, the double Anime Recap this week has been postponed. Apologies for any confusion - keep an eye on our socials to catch it when it drops!) SUBSCRIBE TO US ON PATREON! You can subscribe on Patreon and get access to ad-free episodes and our 800+ episode archive, our exclusive series 4'ced to Watch 4Kids with Steve & Alex, our full-length film OPPJapan, exclusive episodes with our special guests and a lot more. 00:00:00 Introduction 00:19:13 Manga Recap: Chapter 1129; 01:33:07 Piece Together 02:11:22 To Be Continued…! NEWS & UPDATES Our video recording of the OPP at City Winery is now LIVE for patrons! You can watch our previous show from April on YouTube here! The OPP is officially British Famous! Read what Zach had to tell the good people of England about One Piece as it lands on BBC iPlayer in “One Piece: From ‘niche within a niche' to global phenomenon” by Samuel Spencer! Check out the August edition of our new column Ri's Reactions! Every month, Ri brings you his latest takes on the latest happenings in the One Piece world. They are available at onepiecepodcast.com before anywhere else! OPLA! is back for a whole new season! Check out interviews with the cast including Aidan Scott (Helmeppo), Alexander Maniatis (Kuro), Craig Fairbrass (Zeff) and Chioma Umeala (Nojiko)! Don't miss out, subscribe at patreon.com/onepiecepodcast to get the full One Piece Podcast experience!  We have an all new series about the history of 4Kids … as told by the people who were actually there. Check out 4Kids Flashback every Wednesday! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

BlueCollar.CEO –John Akhoian is the Founder and CEO of Rooter Hero Plumbing & Air, where certified, licensed, and insured plumbers use state-of-the-art technology to diagnose and repair maintenance issues. He is also the author of Creating 99 Millionaires and The Secret to Real Wealth. In the latest episode, Ryan and John discuss how the simple act of giving back has propelled Rooter Hero to be one of the largest plumbing companies on the West Coast.Blue Collar CEO is a podcast that is all about helping you build a better, more profitable, more sustainable & kick-ass home service business. Join Levergy® CEO Ryan Redding each week who will be joined by industry experts who will break down their success stories and give their best-kept secrets for industry domination. You do not want to miss it! Learn more at https://www.bluecollar.ceo/, or https://www.levergy.io.

Let's just start with the biggest question we are all asking ourselves!Why did Mary Kennedy Thompson leave Neighborly for BNI to become their CEO?Today, Mary is sharing that answer with us as well as her remarkable journey through the franchise system as a trailblazing leader.She sheds light on pivotal lessons in leadership, organizational change and the art of strategic decision-making.Mary is an emblematic figure in the franchising landscape. Mary is currently the CEO at BNI. Prior to working with BNI, Mary was the COO as well as the executive Vice-President of Neighborly, and the president of Mr. Rooter. To say she brings a wealth of experience to the table is an understatement.So, if you are ready to listen to Mary's visionary leadership, unwavering determination, and her relentless pursuit of excellence in the ever-evolving landscape of franchising, press play!Connect with Mary:Email: Mary@bni.comEpisode Highlights:Mary's journey in franchisingBecoming president of Mr. Rooter and COO of NeighborlyImportance of understanding and appreciating the front lines of businessInfluential figures in Mary's leadership journeyWhy Mary accepted the CEO position at BNIVision and execution in leadershipThe value of referralsImportance of building a strong teamConnect with Tracy Personal LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracy-panase/ JBF LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/jbfsale JBF Franchise System - https://jbfsalefranchise.com/ Email: podcast@jbfsale.com Connect with Shannon Personal LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/shannonwilburn/ JBF LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/jbfsale

RANDOM WAYPOINTS PODCAST EP.06.11 | BUILT vs BOUGHT OVERLAND RIG PROS & CONS0:00 INTRO0:46 SPONSORS1:17  DISCLAIMER1:27 SHOW START2:05 **** BUILT vs BOUGHT vs  HAVING BUILT RIGS ****3:29 Consulting with an EXPERT4:38 WHAT IF?...5:31 TIME & MONEY7:56 You CAN  Do It!!9:45 What Ya Doing??10:44 Do The Right Thing11::57 Crawl... Walk... Reassess14:20 The More You Do, The More You Know15:52 Having It BUILT... Now What?19:05  Consultant vs Outfitter20:08 DOWN AND OUT IN BAJA MEXICO22:25 RIDDLE OF THE ALUMINUM or Who Can Weld ALUMINUM?25:35 YOU ARE EVERYTHING and EVERYTHING IS YOU!26:57 From the ROOTER to the TOOTER29:15  @SirWilliamGoes  31:07 Be Involved In Your Rig's Life32:07 WARNING!!!! ... You Will Eventually All Be TWEAKERS!35:33 WTF is an OVERLANDER??!!36:27 You Are NOT A CIVILIAN Anymore!!!39:20 ALWAYS BE FLUID42:41 One of the WORST things that an Overlander can hear?46:07 The CHICKEN or the EGG?49:15 TIRES... It's All About TIRES50:45 STOP!!!!!!52:30 Sir William Goes and Goes and Goes!53:34 CONCLUSION1:02:06 Final Words===================== Co-Host ====================================Michael Ladden @Drive The Globe  https://www.drivetheglobe.com/  ——————————— CONNECT ———————————

Alex Citkowicz is a (plumbing) field advisor for Mike Counsil Plumbing & Rooter in San Jose, CA. In his first eight months with Mike Counsil, Alex sold $3MM, and in the last two years, he's sold over $4MM. In 2024, Alex is on track to sell another $4MM year. This is ALL residential service work. NO big new construction, industrial, or commercial jobs. Alex takes care of regular homeowners.How can Alex sell so much? He is quick to credit his outstanding team at Mike Counsil, as well as the incredible service process the company has built over many successful years. It's truly unique. However, Alex deserves a great deal of credit. In the interview, you will see/hear how he calmly and confidently communicates. Alex puts a priority on rapport building, allowing ample time for conversations with homeowners. Ultimately, it's the incredible Mike Counsil process combined with Alex's desire to take care of his customers—including all their plumbing issues, not just the reason for that day's call—that can be credited for one of the most impressive plumbing advisors in the industry.Show NotesThe Successful Contractor Podcast is a part of the CertainPath family. CertainPath builds successful home service businesses—and has for 25 years. We do it by providing contractors with a proven path to success, professional coaching, software solutions, and a member community of 1,100+ strong. Doubling your sales, with a 20% net profit, and an inspiring company culture is ALL possible. Let us show you the way.With CertainPath, Success is Made Certain. Visit www.mycertainpath.com for more information.FOLLOW CERTAINPATH: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CertainPath Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/certainpath Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/certainpath/Thank you to our sponsors:Moen. As the #1 faucet brand in North America, Moen offers a diverse selection of thoughtfully designed kitchen, bath, and smart water security products, each delivering the best possible combination of meaningful innovation, useful features, and lasting value. Moen strives to be the most durable, reliable, and easy to install brand of faucets. Moen leans on Pros to help continue to drive consumer innovation needs and influence Moen's engagement with consumers in a meaningful way. For More information, visit https://plumber.moen.com/

Dina Dwyer-Owens Co Chair of Dwyer Group is interviewed by David Cogan of Eliances Heroes radio show amfm. Dwyer Group is comprised of the well known brands of Molly Maids, Mr Rooter, 5 Star Painting and more. She talks about her book on Values which she created initially as an initiative at her company. Dwyer-Owens also tells David about the experience of being on the hit TV series Undercover Boss.

More people in America have reached the age of 65 than ever before. As we age, many of us want less yard work and more fun. Less cooking and more dining. Less house and more lifestyle! Today's guests are Barbara Seiler from Revel Rancharrah, Robert Bartshe from Sierra Nevada Realtors and Larry Ryan, Owner of Rapid Rooter Commercial Plumbing. We'll discuss the challenges and benefits of a move to a vs staying in your own home. Robert Bartshe gives us the stats from Sierra Nevada Realtors and Larry Ryan talks about plumbing emergencies that he deals with so you won't have to! Revelcommunities.com SNR.com RapidRooterNV.comj Sageintl.com

We're back this week to talk a bit about Rooster Teeth shutting down, our book club discussion on Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1992), and a lengthy chat about Final Fantasy VII Rebirth. Check the timestamps for spoiler information! Droo also spends some time talking about Puttshack, and we have a brief chat on whether the cost of video games are a big deal compared to wrestling PPVs. Our next book club will be the 1996 film From Dusk Till Dawn on March 21. The new theme is modern fantasy / monster takes. Timestamps 00:00:00 - Intro 00:03:31 - Rooster Teeth Shutdown 00:25:23 - Wrestling and Game Prices 00:30:08 - Agenda 00:32:26 - Puttshack 00:42:58 - Book Club Discussion - Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1992) 01:01:36 - Next Book Club… 01:02:46 - Final Fantasy VII Rebirth *Non-Spoiler through Costa Del Sol* 01:14:28 - Final Fantasy VII Rebirth *Full Spoilers through Costa Del Sol* 02:20:06 - Outro Support One-Quest https://www.Patreon.com/OneQuest Follow Us Email - Social@one-quest.com Twitter - @One_Quest Instagram - @One_Quest Facebook - OneQuestOnline Follow Chris on Twitter - @Just_Cobb Follow Richie on Twitter - @B_Walnuts Follow Drootin on Twitter - @IamDroot Check out Richie's streaming and videos! Twitch b_walnuts YouTube BWalnuts TikTok b_walnuts Intro and Outro music Mega Man 2 'Project X2 - Title Screen' OC ReMix courtesy of Project X over at OCRemix

We're back this week to talk a bit about Rooster Teeth shutting down, our book club discussion on Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1992), and a lengthy chat about Final Fantasy VII Rebirth. Check the timestamps for spoiler information! Droo also spends some time talking about Puttshack, and we have a brief chat on whether the cost of video games are a big deal compared to wrestling PPVs.

'The Project' Style Gear Change Carrie's Eyes Are Blue, Yeah? Anthem Girl's Parents, What Were They Thinking Can You Tell Your Kids They Suck? Mustelid Chat / Time Game Montréal's Just For Laughs No Longer Crystal Hefner - Hugh Hefner's Ex-Wife Fred Again Again Is There A Limit?Subscribe on LiSTNR: https://play.listnr.com/podcasts/carrie-and-tommySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A sex worker from Las Vegas, Alice Little joins us to chat about her career and how it took a turn she didn't expect, coining the name the 'Virgin Rooter'. Have a listen as we learn the ins and outs of Alice's escort work...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome Richard Tellez owner of Breakthrough Pluming and Rooter! We chat about his stem cell experience and everyday life. WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm80QuDtQdiAOpbcmpn1lbw FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/stemcellqueenpodcast/?img_index=1

Welcome back to the Daily Bespoke Podcast for 2024! This week on the Daily bespoke, Matt & Jerry have asked Mash and Rooda to "fill the gap" as they take one final week of holidays... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on the Here's What We Know Podcast, host Gary Scott Thomas shared another captivating conversation with the legendary ‘hype guy' and on-court host of the Golden State Warriors, Franco Finn. He shares his passion for basketball and takes us back to the unforgettable year of 2015, a pivotal moment that marked the beginning of a dynasty. Plus, get ready to uncover surprising truths behind the spotlight of some celebrities through intimate experiences shared by Franco.So tune in now for all these fascinating stories where entertainment meets athleticism!In this Episode:Golden State Warriors 2015 Championship Legacy RekindledNBA Star Power Dynamics, Drafting, and Team Development highlighting Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, Draymond Green, Kevin Durant, and more.Discover the Coolest Things BackstageBehind The Scenes with Celebrities like NSYNC, Justin Timberlake, Raven Symone, Shia LeBeouf, Jonas Brothers, Miley Cyrus, Garth Brooks, and Taylor Swift.Industry Evolution Reflection and Creating Value in Radio ProductionThe Story of Our First Radio CommercialsThis episode is sponsored by:Reed Animal Hospital (Be sure to tell them Gary sent you!) Mike Counsil Plumbing and Rooter(Use code “Gary” to get $89 off any Mike Counsil Plumbing and Rooter service!)Bio:Franco Finn is a first-generation San Francisco native. Growing up,  Franco graduated with a B.A. in Communications at Santa Clara University, studying television, and film production.  Currently, Franco manages the Community Relations and Engagement efforts for the state of California at Alaska Airlines, while also serving as their company media spokesperson, host, and travel influencer.  When Franco is not working his business and corporate jobs, people may also recognize him and his voice over the last 20 years as the in-arena MC/Host and TV Personality for the NBA World Champion Golden State Warriors. Now in his 20th season, many fans of the beloved sports franchise, fittingly know him as the “Hypeman" at the new Chase Center in San Francisco, where he energizes and entertains the often sold-out crowd of 18,000+ fans every night. Franco is also the first and only Filipino/Asian American “Hypeman” in the NBA.  Franco Finn is also a well-known professional auctioneer, nicknamed the “Hypeman Auctioneer,” where he shares his voice and influence at many charity benefits, galas, celebrity events, and all types of fundraiser events all around the San Francisco Bay Area, the country and beyond.  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/franco.finn/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/francofinn/X: https://twitter.com/francofinn/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/francofinn/  www.GaryScottThomas.com

We are Collectin' and Connectin' on @NBATopShot & want to share that experience with you. Join us weekly to hang out & talk about Top Shot, Basketball, & whatever shenanigans we get into together! Hosts: @TskingBrett @Threeball34_eth @GWex20 (on Twitter)  Please Like, Comment something funny, & SUBSCRIBE to our Pod! Video version on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@collectinandconnectin Other Links: Find C&C Merch here: https://shop.collectinandconnectin.com Website: www.CollectinandConnectin.com Find C&C on Twitter: https://twitter.com/collctn_connctn Find C&C on Discord: https://discord.gg/yvScH8up Find C&C on IG: https://instagram.com/collectin_connectin?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Find Set Art & Team Communities Merch here: https://shop.collectinandconnectin.com   #CollectinandConnectin #NBA #NBApodcast #NBAtopshot #NBAtopshotthis #CandCpod #NFTcommunity #DigitalCollectibles #NBAhistory

Rooter (co-founder of Solend) and Edgar (co-founder of MarginFi) join us to debate last week's mSOL depeg and how to implement risk management. Last week's mSOL depeg led to liquidations throughout Solana DeFi and a heated debate between the Solend and MarginFi teams. In this episode, we discuss what happened, where Solend and MarginFi disagree, the oracle debate, why liquidator profitability matters, points systems vs token launches and more! - - (00:00) Introduction (01:18) The mSOL depeg and Liquidation Debate (32:15) Merinade Plug (33:26) Two Risk Management Philosophies (40:26) Why Liquidator Profitability Is So Important (50:38) Addressing the Twitter Drama (01:06:25) Professional vs Lazy LPs & Token Governance (01:12:49) Solana Airdrops and Points - - Marinade is the most optimal way to stake on Solana. Unleash your staked SOL liquidity with their liquid staking token, mSOL, or use their new product called Marinade Native to get the best of Marinade's automated liquidated staking without the DeFi or peg risk! Check out Marinade today at https://marinade.finance/! - - Follow Rooter: https://twitter.com/0xrooter Follow Edgar: https://twitter.com/edgarpavlovsky Follow Mert: https://twitter.com/0xMert_ Follow Garrett: https://twitter.com/GarrettHarper_ Follow Lightspeed: https://twitter.com/Lightspeedpodhq Subscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/43o3Syk Subscribe on Apple: https://apple.co/3OhiXgV Subscribe on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3OkF7PD Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ - - Resources Tarun's new article on risk management https://www.gauntlet.xyz/resources/how-to-measure-risk-models-part-i MarginFi https://twitter.com/marginfi https://app.marginfi.com/ Solend https://twitter.com/solendprotocol https://solend.fi/ - -  Disclaimers: Lightspeed was kickstarted by a grant from the Solana Foundation. Nothing said on Lightspeed is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Mert, Garrett and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

In this weeks episode of Downtown Depot, Austin Meek is in conversation with COO of Neighborly, Mary Kennedy Thompson. They discuss early influences, how Mary spends her days leading the execution of strategies for brands like Mr. Rooter and Molly Maid, and how her time in the Marine Corps prepared her for a life of leadership. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on the Here's What We Know Podcast, host Gary Scott Thomas had an exciting episode featuring Shawn Inmon, the renowned talented full-time author behind the captivating book series “The Middle Falls Time Travel.” This incredible conversation is filled with intriguing insights on work ethics as they dive into a shared history in radio and the exciting world of storytelling. But the most interesting part? Their in-depth discussion about Shawn's books and a sneak peek into his unique writing process.Join us to hear more of his brilliant stories, and be ready to immerse yourself in the world of Shawn Inmon's books!In this Episode:Shawn's Career HistoryLas Vegas Trip Down Memory LaneInsight into Shawn's Creative ProcessDiving into Shawn's captivating Book SeriesReminiscing Early Days on the RadioThe Story of How I Got FiredThis episode is sponsored by:Reed Animal HospitalMike Counsil Plumbing & Rooter(Use code “Gary” to get $89 off any Mike Counsil Plumbing and Rooter service!)Bio:Shawn Inmon is a small-town kid who dreamed of being a writer. Today, he is now a full-time author who lives in Tumwater, Washington, USA. He worked several dozen jobs - retail, real estate, traveling with the Unlimited Hydroplanes, crabbing in Alaska, morning disc jockey and station manager, and many others he can't remember to list. These jobs gave him a wonderful base to write what he knows because he knows a little about a lot. He achieved his dream of becoming a full-time writer in 2016 and has never looked back. One reviewer called him "The King of Redemption stories." Shawn says he doesn't feel like a king of anything, but he does love a good tale of second chances.He is the author of the ever-growing The Middle Falls Time Travel series, 18 books and counting, and The Alex Hawk Time Travel Adventure series. He is also the author of Feels Like the First Time, a bestselling memoir of growing up in a small town in the seventies, falling in love, and messing everything up. He lives with his high school sweetheart - now wife -Dawn, two happy-go-lucky Chocolate Labs, and a slightly schizo cat named Georgie. Website: https://www.shawn-inmon.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ShawnInmonWriter/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shawninmon/X: https://twitter.com/ShawnInmonwww.GaryScottThomas.com

This week on the Here's What We Know Podcast, host Gary Scott Thomas had a roller coaster of emotion engaging in a conversation filled with nostalgic moments and hidden gems from the past. Our guest is Jeff Dwoskin, an award-winning comedian who is known for Laughs, Detroit International Comedy Festival, and Live from Detroit: The Jeff Dwoskin Show. Listen in to hear more incredible stories throughout his career, providing unique insights into his journey. Persistence, passion, and identity were key themes they explored in this conversation, truly inspiring for anyone pursuing their dreams! Remember, each ‘no' today could potentially turn into a ‘yes' tomorrow! Join us as we continue exploring engaging conversations with individuals who've left an indelible mark on popular culture over decades!In this Episode:The Birth of Classic Conversation: Discover how the podcast evolved from a concept about social media named 'Viral Intentions' to its current form, focusing on pop culture nostalgia.Guests Galore: Learn about the variety of personalities that have graced his show.Interviewing Process and Preparation: Gain insights into how potential guests are approached and what goes into preparing for each interview.Memorable Moments and Surprises: Hear fascinating anecdotes involving unexpected phone calls leading to impromptu interviews with comedian Robert Klein and Bernie Kopell, among others.Special Highlight – Al Jean Interview: Don't miss out on hearing about one of our most interesting guests, Al Jean- executive director/showrunner for The Simpsons!Insightful Conversations: Tune in as we discuss intriguing topics stumbled upon during interviews.Persistence Pays Off: Understand why persistence is key when reaching out for interviews despite initial rejections or ignored requests.This episode is sponsored by:Habana Cuba (Be sure to use code "Gary20" to get 20% off your order!)Mike Counsil Plumbing and Rooter(Use code “Gary” to get $89 off any Mike Counsil Plumbing and Rooter service!)Bio:Jeff Dwoskin is a tech entrepreneur, podcaster, and award-winning comedian. Born in the suburbs of Detroit, he grew up in Farmington Hills, Michigan. Jeff is known for Laughs (2014), and Detroit International Comedy Festival (2010), He was the prestigious winner of the Dick Purtan Comedy Showcase and has appeared in numerous festivals.  As the host of Live from Detroit: The Jeff Dwoskin Show (2020), he fuses his passions for comedy, trending topics, pop culture, and all things social media into an ear-pleasing show with amazing guests from the worlds of comedy, acting, and social media.He started his journey in the tech industry back in 1997, Jeff founded his own website development company, which quickly became one of the pioneering forces in the country. Amidst his tech endeavors, his comedic talents blossomed, beckoning him to the stage as a professional stand-up comedian. Additionally, Jeff is renowned for his significant contributions to social media. He founded Hashtag Roundup, a platform that facilitates over 8000 top 10 USA trends on Twitter, showcasing his knack for understanding and engaging online audiences. Recognizing the power of platforms like Instagram, Jeff established Stampede Social, aimed at assisting creators in driving traffic to their content through innovative means beyond traditional links in bios.Website: https://jeffisfunny.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeffdwoskinshow/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffdwoskin/www.GaryScottThomas.com

Ben Galles, Executive Vice President at Logic Commercial Real Estate talks with Peter about the Commercial Sales Statistics across Nevada. There are so few recent deals to discuss that we'll cover them property-by-property! Larry Ryan, Owner of Rapid Rooter talks about commercial plumbing needs of larger businesses and commercial kitchens during the busy holiday season. Want to sleep better? Get a maintenance contract from Rapid Rooter to take care of your commercial plumbing needs 24-7-365 Great information today for real estate investors and business owners. Ben Galles Lic. # S.47543: LogicCRE.com or 775-433-1106 RapidRooterNV.com or 775-322-4124 for Commercial Plumbing

Jenn Menken joins us today to talk about the Hidden Valley Buzz. She's letting residents know about neighborhood activities and about the latest in residential real estate. We'll also talk about the latest statistics in northern Nevada. Larry Ryan, owner of Rapid Rooter talks about commercial plumbing and how critical it is for the growing number of businesses in Reno/Sparks and the Carson Valley. Jenn Menken NV Lic #56037 www.JennMenken.com 775-345-3070 www.RapidRooternNV.com 775-322-4121

Blue Is The New White: Episode #151   Today we get the opportunity to speak with the CEO of the largest residential plumbing company in California. John Akhoian joins us today to talk to us all about how he grew his empire. John dropped out of high school at 17 years old after his father passed and immediately understood he was no longer going to pursue his father's dream of coming an attorney. Instead, he jumped right into plumbing to help support a grieving family. He never looked back. He learned the trade, started a plumbing business, bought a franchise and ran that for 20 years, and then sold that and started what is now known as Rooter Hero Plumbing. Not to mention writing several books along the way. Listen in as John shares the wisdom he has learned over the years about mindset, work ethic, culture, and of course, business. Make sure you have a pen handy for this one. Don't forget to subscribe to this channel, and on our website blueisthenewwhite.com to receive all the latest updates. You can now find this podcast on Iheart Radio, Sirius XM, and Pandora. As always, we rely on the word of mouth from our listeners to further the mission. So if you enjoyed this episode, please take a moment to rate, review, and share. The future generations of tradespeople depend on it. On you! So thank you again and enjoy this episode of Blue is the New White with John Akhoian.

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Comedians Doug Uram & Andy Malafarina join Shannon to discuss Sahnnon's trip to a fancy pants restaurant, why Andy didn't last long as a waiter, Doug's bowels routinely messing with his hookups, getting caught during a rooftop rendezvous, Andy going down on a girl at an unfortunate time of the month, Plus Shannon becomes a fight booker, Doug getting routinely haunted by his Grandmother and so much more!Air Date: 07/25/23Support our sponsorshttps://yokratom.com/ - Home of the $60 Kilohttps://www.mangorx.com/ - Use promo code GAS for 15% off your order!*Send in your stories for Bad Dates, Bad Things, and Scary Things to...* thethingispodcast@gmail.com The Thing Is...Podcast Merch available athttps://merchengine.com/collections/the-thing-isThe Thing Is... Airs every Tuesday, at 5:30pm ET on the GaS Digital Network! The newest 20 episodes are always free, but if you want access to all the archives, watch live, chat live, access to the forums, and get the show five days before it comes out everywhere else - you can subscribe now at gasdigital.com and use the code TTI to get a one week free trial.Follow the show on social media! Andy Malafarina - Instagram: @andymalafarinaDoug Uram - Instagram: @thedouguramMike Figs - Instagram: @comicmikefigsShannon Lee - Instagram: @shannonlee6982 Shannon's Amazon Wishlisthttps://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3Q05PR2JFBE6T?ref_=wl_shareTo advertise your product on GaS Digital podcasts please email jimmy@gasdigitalmarketing.com with a brief description about your product and any shows you may be interested in advertising onSubscribe On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheThingIsPodcastSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We were all in our feels during TBT with all the kids graduating from preschool all the way through high school! And Ashleigh stuck to our deadline of telling her boyfriend last night about her daughter...then HIS plot twist secret threw us for a loop! We gave out soccer tickets and met the 'rooter toot' kid!

As you know, we've been putting a lot more emphasis on the "Quest" aspect of Pizza Quest these days and this episode is a great example.In 1971, I was a founding member of a restaurant collective in Boston called Root One Cafe, one of the early organic food restaurants in the country. One of our members was a young student from Antioch College, Steven Shore, who had decided to do his work-study internship at our cafe, and so he lived with us for a number of months back in 1972. He and I became good friends and stayed in touch over the years. We last connected after he contacted me from Israel, where he had moved to become a rabbi and was working on a book about his journey.Join us as Steven, now Rabbi Shmaria Shore, and I catch up and fill in the blanks of his long and winding quest for self-discovery and a meaningful life. As you read this, at this very moment, Shmaria and our mutual friend and fellow Rooter, Alan Cahn and I are planning a 50th anniversary Zoom reunion in May for anyone who worked at Root One.  So, if you are one of them, or know anyone else who was there, please write to me at peter@pizzaquest.com and I'll send you the details.Click here for the video versions of Pizza Quest. If you count on HRN content, become a monthly sustaining donor at heritageradionetwork.org/donate.Pizza Quest is Powered by Simplecast.

Neighborly is a holding company that provides services through a network of franchise brands in the home services industry. It was founded in 1981 by Don Dwyer, Sr. with the goal of providing high-quality, dependable home services to customers across the United States and Canada. The company started with one brand, Mr. Rooter, and has since grown to include several other well-known brands. This episode was based on an exclusive Vetted Biz analysis, click here for the full report: https://www.vettedbiz.com/which-companies-does-neighborly-own/ Need help finding the right franchise? Click here: https://www.vettedbiz.com/franchise-search/ 00:00 Introduction 01:11 About Neighborly 02:14 Mr. Rooter 02:25 Glass Doctor 02:34 Mr. Electric & Mr. Handyman 02:54 Aire Serv 03:08 Authority Brands 03:15 Five Star, Belfor, Home Franchise Concepts & MidOcean 03:37 Threshold 03:58 Stellar Service Brands 04:11 Premium Service Brands 04:37 Conclusion #Neighborly #HomeServicesIndustry #FranchiseFindings If you are looking for more information, you can connect with us through our networks: https://www.vettedbiz.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/vettedbiz/ https://www.facebook.com/vettedbiz https://www.tiktok.com/@businessandfranchiseinus

Interviewing Piyush Kumar, CEO of Rooter Rooter is India's leading Game Streaming and eSports platform. The company is on a mission to provide a fair and inspiring platform to gaming content creators, helping them produce entertaining content that is unique to their personas while benefiting from monetizable opportunities for their efforts. At the same time, by building a rich and diverse content repository, driving effortless discovery, personalized recommendations, and convenient share-ability, the platform offers immersive community experiences for gaming enthusiasts to connect and bond over. With close to 50 mn downloads to date, Rooter is the No. 1 sports app on Google Playstore – a rank it retains since October 2020. Rooter has raised over USD 32 Mn in capital from a marque investor base and is playing a key role in driving India's gaming creator economy. The company now envisions becoming India's first unicorn in the game streaming space. To learn more, visit https://www.rooter.gg/ In this conversation, Piyush talks about his journey that began in advertising to then moving across various sectors in the corporate world to then starting Rooter in 2016. It was set up on the basis of a crystal clear objective - to bring like minded people together into one platform. He talks about how the drop in cost of data usage in India boosted the use of mobiles and online gaming and content consumption. He also highlights how the lockdown caused an unimaginable surge and growth around the gaming industry and by 2020 the Indian content marketing was at its peak. Piyush also deep dives into Rooter by numbers giving us in depth insights into the growth and trajectory. Hosted by Rohn Malhotra from SportsTechX - Data & Insights about SportsTech startups and the surrounding ecosystem.

Zac returns this week of stories about the show/discussion that he attended; Neil deGrasse Tyson; Barrett corrects himself on who was actually in the movie, "Devotion;" Here's a hint, it's not Jonathan Majors and Glenn Powers (Powell); Judd Larkins has left the Democratic Party, similar to others; and Trent thinks Barrett gave too much notice to quit his last job.Special thanks this week to Mac and Natalie Baker of Mr. Rooter! So much appreciation to the job their outfit did to come and check out a plumbing issue at the new G.O.T. Sounds Studio! If you have plumbing issues and want experience and quality service, call (803) 219-8541.All this and more!The show is recorded live from the G.O.T Sounds Studio in Columbia South Carolina and is engineered and produced by Nique The Geek. Special thanks to Cake for the intro music, Muff the Producer for the outro music, DJ Lonzo, Zac King and you, our listeners.To follow Barrett, please visit his LinkTr.ee Page!Please Rate, Review, Subscribe, Like and Share where you can! Please email us; theshow@theallaboutnothing.com or call and leave a message at (803) 672-0533! We want to hear your feedback! We might even drop it on the show. As always, head over to The All About Nothing: Webpage for information about the show, links to social media and merchandise! And if you find that the time between episodes is too much to bear, you can check out one of our #PartnerPodcasts.Zac and I host What The Pod Was That with Cari Simmons, available on most of your podcast platforms. You can visit whatthepodwasthat.com for links and details.Status Macabre, hosted by Cari Simmons and Chrissy Wilson is a fascinating deep dive into True Crime, and is available on most of the podcast platforms as well, find details at statusmacabre.com.As well you check out our own DJ Lonzo's Top 5 Hosted by Trent Clark, available on most of your podcast listening platforms.Check out a deep dive down the rabbit hole with Amii Bland on the pod, "Welcome to Wonder Land," available all...

Download the Rooter app or login here: https://bit.ly/3HeqtWq Follow Piyush on: https://bit.ly/Twitter_Piyush; https://bit.ly/Linkedin_Piyush नमस्ते दोस्तों! The Ranveer Show हिंदी के 133rd Episode में आप सभी का स्वागत है. आज के Podcast में हमारे साथ जुड़ चुके हैं Piyush Kumar जो Delhi के रहने वाले है। ये Rooter के Founder और CEO हैं। Rooter एक ऐसा Gaming और E-Sports Content Platform है जहाँ आप जो भी Games खेल रहे हो वो Live Stream कर सकते हो और India के Top Gaming Streamers को भी देख सकते हो। इस Podcast में हम बात करेंगे ढ़ेर सारी बातें Gaming Industry की शुरुआत, PUBG का Craze, Olympics में E-sports, Mukesh Ambani का Gaming में Interest, Candy Crush, Casual Gaming का मतलब, Females Interest In Gaming, Ludo King और Battle Games के बारे में। साथ ही साथ हम बात करेंगे Valorant Game का Interest, Battlegrounds Mobile India, Modiji का Gaming में interest, Government Updates, America के Gamers, India के Mobile Gamers, Gaming Industry में Career, Income Sources और India में Scope के बारे में और भी ढ़ेर सारी बातें। मैं आशा करता हूँ कि ये Video आप सभी Viewers को पसंद आएगा। खास तौर पर उन सभी को जिन्हें Gaming Industry के बारे में जानने में Interest है। Valorant, Gametion की Progress, Carrom Related Games और India में Gamers का Career जैसी चीज़ों के बारे में हम Discuss करेंगे इस Hindi Podcast में सिर्फ और सिर्फ आपके Favourite BeerBiceps Hindi Channel Ranveer Allahbadia पर। (00:00) : Introduction (02:49) : Gaming Industry की शुरुआत (06:20) : Mobile पर Game Streaming (12:55) : Roblox क्या है? (20:48) : कितना कमाओगे Gaming Industry से? (25:58) : Web 3.0 में Games (31:01) : खुदका Game Develop करो। (33:28) : Games कौनसे Device पे खेले? (37:20) : Episode की समाप्ति

In today's show, we are putting John Akhoian in your passenger seat to discuss how he went from a 19-year-old plumber to founding and building the largest privately owned plumbing company in the state of California. John is the CEO of Rooter Hero and overcame adversity as a grieving teenager going down a bad path by joining the skilled trades. Along the way John has built multiple businesses and found a passion for the trades and what it can do for those who choose to join the home services industry. John is an author, industry leader, father, and takes time out of his schedule to share about all the ups and downs he endured to make it to the top. He says his mission now is to help others maximize their careers and live fulfilling, comfortable lives.

Updates from around the NBA..Congratulations to Kwara Falcons Basketball Club of Ilorin on winning the Final 8 Basketball competition which qualifies them to represent the country at the Basketball Africa League (BAL).Los Angeles Lakers Patrick Beverley suspended three games for knocking Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton to the court during a game#nba IS THIS JUSTICE? WHAT DO YOU THINK?Please leave a comment and subscribe to receive more contents!

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John joins us on the show to discuss the importance of trades and how to set yourself up for success.

David Powers is the Chief Experience Officer at Rooter Hero. He is based in Los Angeles, CA. David has written extensively on CX, including a book called 'The Blue Collar Call Center' and hosts his own podcast called 'Caffeinated CX.'  David manages CX for Rooter Hero - a plumbing company that is expanding across the western US. When David's team get a call it is usually from a customer that has a crisis on their hands - they don't just want a chat.  David talks about how to manage CX for an essential service like plumbing and also how he believes the BPO community needs to work with companies that are exploring CX outsourcing. https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidjpowers2/ https://rooterhero.com/ Book and Podcast link: https://linktr.ee/caffcx

Brian Friel sits down with Solend founder Rooter to hear how he built the largest lending protocol on Solana.Show Notes00:41 -  Origin of PFP                    01:27 - Origin Story                     03:26 - When did they settle on Solana?  04:36 - The Journey of Solend            08:19 - Dealing with the Whale and Governance Proposals14:23 - Time Frame from whale discovery to governance proposal16:06 - What were the proposals?         19:06 - The third proposal               21:31 - Thoughts on governance and decentralization23:46 -  What would he do anything differently?25:36 - Advice to other founders on governance26:49 - Isolated pools                   31:24 - Onboarding onto DeFi             32:57 - Permissionless pools             35:39 - What's next for Solend           36:33 - A builder he admires        Full TranscriptBrian (00:06):Hey everyone and welcome to the Zeitgeist, the show where we highlight the founders, developers, and designers who are pushing the web three space forward. I'm Brian Friel, Developer Relations at Phantom. I'm super excited to introduce my guest, Rooter. Rooter is the founder of Solend, the largest decentralized lending protocol on Solana. Rooter, welcome to the show.Rooter (00:26):Hey, thank you, and thanks for having me.Brian (00:27):I think everyone on crypto Twitter will recognize you by your iconic profile picture. It looks to me like a aardvark that's shedding a single tear. Can you give a little background on what is that animal in your profile pic and how you came to rock that as your PFP?Rooter (00:41):So it's actually Pequenino, which is a fictional species from a book called Speaker for the Dead, which is part of Ender's Game series.Brian (00:52):Oh, I love it.Rooter (00:52):Basically, I was looking for a profile picture and this is one of my favorite sci-fi books. I found a frame in a comic and thought it was unique to have the character crying. Took that frame and ended up getting a custom artist piece made.Brian (01:08):That's an awesome backstory. I even seen some derivative pieces of that made now that you're a judge on the latest Solana Hackathon that's become a very iconic image in Solana lore.Rooter (01:18):Yes, it's funny.Brian (01:20):For folks who maybe aren't on crypto Twitter, would you mind giving us a little background on who you are and how you became to be founding Solend?Rooter (01:28):Sure. My background is in software engineering. Basically, I've been working as a software engineer for multiple years. Been doing smart contract development for a few years as well. Started off in the Ethereum space, did a startup in the past, which ended up getting acquired. And basically last year, I was looking at what to do next in crypto. And it was very clear that building something on a scalable version of Ethereum was the way to go because it would cost hundreds of dollars to do certain operations which would add up to thousands very quickly. Basically, at the time, Solana was one of the only alternative blockchains that provided good scalability and was actually live, since a lot of what was out there was just not live yet.Brian (02:13):And how did you settle on a decentralized lending protocol, in particular?Rooter (02:17):I was always quite fascinated by lending protocols. I read the Compound white paper when it first came out and was super excited about it when it first launched, I was a user. I always felt like there was something missing in the lending space, namely that not enough assets were supported. During DeFi Summer, there were all these different old coins launching like YAM, and PASTA coin, and whatnot. One thing I really wish I could do was short a lot of them or at least farm and hedge the risk, but there were no lending markets that wanted to list these coins because they're too risky and it imposes risk on the rest of the protocol. So I really felt isolated lending protocol was needed, which eventually came in the form. It was Arari launched Fuse. It was always like really want to see this in the market. The opportunity that Solana presented was perfect since basically, Solana was a fast-growing blockchain, and the ecosystem was rapidly coming together, and there was not yet any leader in lending. It just made sense that someone would need to lead that space, and why not be us?Brian (03:27):When did you guys settle on Solana as the chain that you were going to build onRooter (03:31):At the very start, I just want to learn about different technologies so I was looking at Optimism, which hadn't launched yet. Polygon was live, aka MATIC, and I had dabbled around with that a bit. Basically, I want to mess around with Solana a little bit, see what the developer experience was like, and it turned out to be pretty good, which I guess some people might be surprised to hear. It wasn't terrible, terrible. We built the first version of Solend prototype during the Solana Season Hackathon, and we saw from that experience how powerful it could be and that there was a lot of potential. After that learning experience, we decided to double DAOn on it.Brian (04:13):That's great. And so you guys essentially went from a Hackathon project to today, one of the largest DeFi protocols on Solana, the largest lending protocol. You guys are facilitating hundreds of millions of dollars in loans every day. Walk us through that journey. What do you attribute that success to? And how big is the Solend team? You guys started, I assume, mostly just you in a Hackathon project. What's that journey like?Rooter (04:37):So in the start for the Hackathon, it was about four of us I think, and then we became five for launching the Mainnet, stayed around that size for a couple months. More recently we started growing so we're up to nine people now, mainly engineers still. And as for what I would attribute the success to? I would say, a lot of our success was on this pivotal moment which was when we launched our liquidity mining program and our token, that's when we saw a really huge spike in deposits. Basically, I think it was timed well.Rooter (05:12):Liquidity mining is just a really great way to bootstrap liquidity, which in lending you need that liquidity for it to be useful because if there's only a couple hundred thousand dollars of liquidity in assets, a lot of users just ... It's not useful to use it. If you're doing any size, you would be moving the rates too much. If you borrowed the rates would spike due to the algorithmic nature of it. I'd say that was definitely a pivotal moment since ... When we launched it I think we had $200 million in deposits, and basically, in one or two days we jumped up to $2 billion so that was quite a wild day for us.Rooter (05:48):Before that, there was a lot of anticipation to our token launch and our liquidity mining because I think we just did a good job with our branding and our UI. To this day, I think we have the simplest UI for a lending protocol that's the most easy to use and just straightforward. And, of course, coming from myself, take it with a grain of salt but I actually really do believe that. And we spent a lot of time going back and forth with a designer who is really, really talented, and coming up with this design that we felt was improving upon existing models. We tried to design it from the ground up, especially having used these products a lot. What are the pain points and what do we want to improve on?Brian (06:28):It sounds like you guys took a lot of your learnings too from DeFi Summer, as you mentioned that being a inspiration for you guys and how Compound's COMP token really kicked off that whole scene. I definitely agree that a well-timed liquidity mining event can really spur some pretty crazy liquidity in a bull market here.Rooter (06:45):And actually, I would add another thing, which is that we've built up this reputation of doing what's right by our users. Multiple times there have been issues, whether it's Oracle issues, where wrong prices are printed, and then there are some wrongful liquidations that happened. Or, at some other occasion, the Solana network went DAOn for quite a long time, which meant that some people couldn't pay back their loans when they wanted to, and as a result, they got liquidated so we've refunded people for all of these issues. And also, there was a vulnerability disclosure from Neodyme at one point, and we worked with them to get them a million-dollar bug bounty payout. No users have ever lost money due to anything that's out of their control really on Solend, and I think that goes a long way as well.Brian (07:39):I think that's a great segue. I think a lot of folks who maybe aren't users of Solend might have heard Solend for the first time back in June, this was around when much of the crypto market was experiencing cascading liquidations. Solend was trading around 25, $26 today, at the time of this recording in July, just a month later it's back up to $40. Around this time, there was a pretty big whale on Solend who was at risk of liquidation, and Solend initiated its first three governance proposals all in rapid succession. Could you walk us through what events were going on at that time in your own words? How the situation was affecting Solend?Rooter (08:20):I'll rewind a little bit. So basically, we first noticed this whales activity back in February when they deposited around $200 million worth of Solana at a time when we had around $2 billion. Or, maybe it was closer to one billion actually. Basically, they were a very large position but it wasn't anything super crazy, and also, they weren't borrowing anything at the start. And basically, what happened is, over time they started borrowing USD against their SOL position until it got to a point where they were borrowing $100 million.Rooter (08:52):At the time, it was almost 90% of the USDC borrowers in the main pool, and their so deposits were 95% of the deposits in the main pool. Over time, they gradually became an extremely large user on our platform. When we saw this, we tried to contact them so we did a couple of things. First, we went through our own private networks. Asked investors, "Hey, is this you or do you know who this is?" Didn't get any success there. The next thing we tried was sending an on-chain message and posting on Twitter a public announcement like "Hey, is this anyone out there, please reduce your position." IBrian (09:33):I remember seeing some of your tweets saying, "We're trying to reach you about your car's extended warranty jokes."Rooter (09:39):Definitely tried to use some humor to make it go more viral so that we could have a better chance of getting in contact with them. And the issue is that they're borrowing so much that their liquidation price was $22.30 cents, and SOL was trading at $26 and had just come DAOn from $100 just a month ago or something. If it continued to go DAOn, as was a trend, what we were worried about is that they would get liquidated which would cause such a massive amount of SOL to come onto the market in a sudden way that we were really concerned about the side effects of that. Specifically, on Solend, generally, the way that liquidations work is, there are bots that will liquidate someone and sell the assets on chain in one transaction. Basically, if that transaction is not profitable they're just not going to do it. If it is, then they will.Rooter (10:37):And typically this is fine because Solend has partial liquidations of 20% so only up to 20% of your position can get liquidated. And usually, positions are relatively small so it gets handled with ease. But this would be an unprecedented size of liquidation where basically, around $120 million would become liquidable in around $21 million chunks, which if you try to market sell $20 million, especially on DEXs on Solana, you're just going to crush the market.Brian (11:09):There's no liquidity to support that.Rooter (11:11):Exactly. If you try to sell one to $2 million, there would be 5% slippage. At 20 there's just no liquidity or tank it by maybe 50%, and doing this over and over again would cause a lot of issues. A couple of things there. One, it's a super lucrative liquidation transaction that Boss will be incentivized to spam so much to try to win, right. And two, it would create a very large arbitrage opportunity on the DEXs for people to ARVE between other venues. Both these combined would cause such incentive for a lot of bot activity that we were worried that it would potentially overload the Solana network. At the time, Solana was experiencing a lot of network issues, transactions would fail.Brian (12:00):This is the pre-1.10 release.Rooter (12:04):It's gotten so much better since then, thankfully.Brian (12:06):Was there any risk at this time to say just your average depositor in Solend, "I have a couple hundred USDC, I just want to deposit in Solend for a yield? Was I at risk here based on this mega whale's actions or failure to respond?"Rooter (12:22):So usually other users are not at risk, but given the size of this user and the fact that they could move the market with their liquidation, then other users were at risk because what could potentially happen is the Solana network could go DAOn, and in the worst case it would go DAOn for a couple hours. And in the worst case, the price of SOL would also continue to drop, and so liquidations would not be able to occur, or even if they did they potentially wouldn't be able to happen fast enough which would leave bad bet on the platform. Basically, when the collateral is not worth enough to cover the loan then there's a mismatch in liabilities and that would mean basically that some users who withdraw last would not be able to withdraw. Solend has an insurance fund to repay these bad debts, but there's a chance that our insurance fund of $20 million would get depleted, and on top of that users would lose a bunch of money.Rooter (13:20):Basically, what we were looking at is, do something about it and avoid gambling for the outcome where users would lose maybe $100 million dollars and Solend's treasury gets depleted and basically spells the end for the land potentially, or do nothing and hope for the best. We're being proactive, and we looked at this situation and felt that it would make sense to do something about it. The solution that we came to was basically a very large market sale is extremely hard to do on chain but it's a lot more routine to do so OTC. So we made a governance proposal of this so then one, and basically the proposal was to liquidate these assets OTC, over the counter, to minimize flippage, get better execution, et cetera. Minimize impact to the market rather than doing so on chain. There was a lot of controversy around that.Brian (14:20):And I just want to set the stage here a little bit because I think this is a really fascinating case study for everyone who's interested in decentralized governance. I've been in the space for a couple of years now. Maybe thinking back to March 2020, but even then having governance issues that were so important. Solend being the lifeblood of the lending ecosystem on Solana, this being like you said, a potential existential question, but then also the fact that it's time sensitive. Can you just recap real quick how long you guys had from essentially finding out that this was an issue to turning out your first governance proposal?Rooter (14:56):So I think we first noticed this on June 15th, and a couple tweets trying to get in contact the 16th and around that. And then it was a couple days later that this proposal happened. And basically, we were looking at the sold charts and it's a very volatile asset, right. It actually dipped to $25, and I think in the high 25s for some time, which meant that only around a 15% drop would cause liquidations to happen, and doomsday scenario could happen. For SOL which dropped 80% in a very short period of time, a little 15% dip is not unfathomable, right.Brian (15:41):Walk us through some of the strategies here. You mentioned the first governance proposal involved taking control of the user's account in the event of a liquidation to handle this over OTC. The thinking being that OTC desk can provide better rates than the liquidity that's available latently on decentralized exchanges, there'd be less impact on users. Walk us through that proposal and then some of the subsequent proposals that followed.Rooter (16:08):That was essentially the proposal is to temporarily move the assets such that they can get liquidated over the counter and then move them back into the user's account. One common misconception is, people thought that we were taking their funds or stealing them or what whatnot, which is definitely not the case. Basically, they were just to get liquidated. And that money is still their own money it's just would be converted from SOL to USDC with the best execution that we could find. Better than what would be on Dex's. Of course, there's a lot of controversy around the method of doing that. Following that, there's a ton of controversy. And thankfully actually, the price of SOL started to recover which bought us some time. And re-evaluating the situation we thought okay, now that we have more time we can consider some other options potentially.Rooter (17:01):We made a second proposal, which rolled back the first one. We were listening to our community and the general community at large of crypto. It was definitely unpopular. Although one interesting fact actually is, it was definitely very controversial in the general sphere, but for our users that had money stuck in the platform and who were just waiting for a train to come and hit them, they really wanted us to do something about it. And we would get a lot of messages like F the haters, just do something. Don't listen to them. Just try to appease a bunch of people on Twitter and let us lose our money.Brian (17:41):And these are messages on Realms, the voting platform, is that right?Rooter (17:44):Realms and in our Discord just talking to users directly. One additional piece that I forgot to mention earlier was that, due to the utilization of the pool being so high because all of the USDC in the platform was borrowed out. That meant that people couldn't withdraw their USDC anymore because basically, the funds are not within the platformBrian (18:08):They're not available. Right.Rooter (18:10):Users were stuck in their position. They were frozen in and they couldn't exit so that was an additional thing that was exacerbating. The whale was causing real problems, it wasn't just potential.Brian (18:20):The borrow rates must've been crazy then.Rooter (18:24):I think USDC was at 60% APR and USCT went up to 200 something.Brian (18:31):Wow.Rooter (18:31):It was quite crazy. Some people were happy to collect that interest, but definitely, I think most people were sweating a little bit.Brian (18:40):Understandably so. Okay. You mentioned that the first proposal was around the OTC liquidations, in the event it came to that. Luckily, it didn't come to that, the price rebounded, then you guys initiated a second proposal which essentially gave your team more time to reevaluate, introduce the minimum one-day voting period. And then you guys also launched a third proposal which passed. Can you walk us through a little bit about what that third proposal entailed?Rooter (19:07):So the third proposal basically implemented new liquidation rules for extremely large accounts so basically, it capped the borrows of any account to $50 million. It would start off the cap at $120 million and gradually decrease it by around 500,000 per hour. Two things there. One is we don't want any single user to be a systemic risk for the platform and so there should be some sort of cap. I think this makes sense and there's pressing for it.Rooter (19:39):If you go to a bank and you ask for 100X leverage on a trade, or if you go to a crypto exchange like FDX or Binance, for a very long time you could do 100X leverage if you had say $100 dollars in your account. It's just a gamble, it's a lottery ticket or whatever. But if you go to them and you have $100 million and you tell them, "I want to get 100X leverage," they're going to tell you no, right. They're not just going to give anybody that crazy amount of leverage so you have to consider size. In the same way here, we don't want extremely large users until the platform can absorb it. As Solend grows, we can increase these caps.Rooter (20:16):And then the second part was this gradual reduction. Basically, the intent there was to spread out the liquidation over time so that we don't get a sudden $20 million sale that could cause chaos. We have them in much smaller chunks, such that the liquidations could get absorbed. If you sell a little bit on the decks it'll cause some slippage but not a crazy amount, and then it can get armed with centralized exchanges and other parties. It'll happen over the course of a couple days rather than just a couple hours or less.Brian (20:48):This third proposal passed as well, this was the latest proposal. Thankfully in hindsight, none of this actually had to come to the test. SOL rebounded, I assume the whale is no longer in imminent risk of liquidation. But I'm curious because you mentioned throughout this, one of your guiding principles is doing right by your users. You guys have done a number of different initiatives outside of that to prove that. And then you also mentioned your users were among the most vocal asking for you guys to take action here. I'm curious, where does governance come into play? What is a good time for enacting governance as a protocol founder? What decisions can you guys make as a team? What times do you actually need to bring in the community vote in situations like these?Rooter (21:32):One last thing to wrap up the whale thing. In the end, we actually were able to get in contact with them. Basically, they heard the news and someone had reached out to the Binance team ... Or, we had reached out to some people who helped us get in touch with the Binance team who then forwarded our message along to the whale. Shortly after proposing SLND3, we got in contact and talked about some mitigation strategies. In the end, they reduced their position on Solend and the price of SOL rebounded, as you mentioned. We were in the clear after that. Moving on to the question about decentralization. Basically, my thinking there is that it's better to build something worth decentralizing than to decentralize nothing. And it takes time to get to that point where you have something valuable that's worth decentralizing. My thinking basically is, if you're fully decentralized from day one it makes things extremely hard.Rooter (22:26):I don't know if you've participated in many DAOs, but if you have you would know how extremely inefficient they can be and how oftentimes there's a lot of this bystander effect where people do nothing, just stand around waiting for others to do something. I believe that there needs to be some spearheading entity that gets things done and then gets it to a point where it can be decentralized to the community and governed by the community later on. But the whole startup maze of discovery and pivoting to find product market fit and reacting to changing market environments, that's very hard to navigate as a DAO.Rooter (23:04):I don't remember who put it out at the beginning, but this idea of decentralization over time, and we're embracing that. We are working on a decentralization roadmap, which we're going to release soon. And basically, it'll outline what are the milestones on the way to decentralization? And what are the steps that we're going to take? I mean, even Bitcoin wasn't decentralized on day one, right. At the beginning, most of the hash power was owned by Satoshi and his associates and whatnot, his friends, and, it took a while for the hash power to be, as we would call it, sufficiently decentralized.Brian (23:42):Is there anything that you would do differently looking back on this whole situation?Rooter (23:46):That's a very tough question. Looking back in the situation that we were at, we were in between a rock and a hard place, and we were faced with a real-life trolley problem where one option is we gamble with our users' funds and potentially let them lose hundreds of million dollars and the life of Solend. And the other is doing something controversial that doesn't sit well with a lot of people. It was very tough and definitely hope to never have to make this decision again, but I think what we would do is we would always put our users first I think. Having users lose money is the worst thing that could happen so we would do everything we can to prevent that from happening.Brian (24:28):I commend you for your composure in responding to that situation. A lot of people like to chirp on Twitter. I think a lot of people who are working in Web 3.0 or founders of projects know what it's like to be in the arena there, and definitely don't envy your position but also, I think it's great that you guys have that principle of doing right by your users.Rooter (24:50):That was definitely tough. There was a lot of criticism directed directly at us as well. And the frustrating thing was, none of these people were users. None of them had ever touched Solend's, maybe never even touched Solana, but they were just criticizing from the sidelines. A lot of them had something to gain sort of. Maybe they were maxis or they have a platform where controversy and engagement drives metrics for them. It's an ugly reality of things.Brian (25:23):One last point on this. For any founders who are thinking about starting their own project in Web 3.0, generally, maybe listening to this podcast, is there anything you would tell them about governance as a whole or what you've learned so far in your time at Solend?Rooter (25:37):It definitely helps to be proactive and to set things up, and discuss things with people as early as possible. But at the same time, I think if you're just starting out a project, I wouldn't suggest to spin up a DAO immediately unless it's a DAO-specific project like X DAO or whatever. NOODLE's DAO or some fan club. If you're working on a startup, which happens to be crypto-powered, I would definitely suggest to figure out your place in the market first, figure out some product market fit before spending too much time decentralizing. Because if you spend all of your time and effort on the DAO piece and your startup ends up failing because it can't find product-market fit, then what's the point? That would be my advice.Brian (26:25):Well said. I want to switch gears here. I know we've been talking a lot about your guys' plans with decentralization over time. I think that's really exciting. You guys also have a number of other product launches though related to Solend. And recently, you guys announced the launch of your isolated pools product. Can you give us a quick overview of what these isolated pools are? I know STEPN has been a big example here. Can you walk us through how end user might interact with some of these pools?Rooter (26:51):An isolated pool is basically a separate pool of assets that can be cross-lent and borrowed. And this is in contrast to the main pool that we have on Solend, which was the first one that we launched with, and every time we list an asset it would go into that main pool. But the problem with that is, if you list an asset with low liquidity that is, therefore, more easily manipulatable, it opens up the entire pool to attack, not just that asset. To take one simple example. Let's say there's some token and an attacker was able to manipulate the price such that Oracle's believe that it's a million dollars a coin, then a user could deposit some of these tokens and borrow millions of dollars worth of assets against it. Millions of dollars worth of USCC, SOL, et cetera, and then just let the price fall back DAOn to say pennies and just walk away with the debt not intending to ever repay it.Rooter (27:50):Basically, yes, you need to be very careful about which assets you list. And everything in the main pool has to be of extremely high-quality, and not manipulable, and not just mintable willy-nilly. If someone could just print an infinite amount and deposit and borrow against it, that's also a big issue that we want to avoid. What isolated pools does is, we can set up these separate pools that we can then list riskier assets. And if there is an issue, it would be isolated to that pool. So we're not saying there's not going to be any issues ever, potentially at some point there would be issues, but users are opting into that risk when they enter into an isolated pool.Rooter (28:30):Some of the interesting things that we've done with these in the past is one, it's called the Turbo SOL pool so it's a pool with only SOL and USDC in it. And basically, since we have only these two really high-quality assets, we're able to increase the loan-to-value ratios for these assets. So rather than being 75%, so you can only borrow 75% of the value against your collateral, here you can borrow 95% which lets you get 10X leverage. So that's a pretty interesting use case. If you only want to leverage trade SOL versus USCC then you're better off using the Turbo SOL pool where you can get higher leverage or you can just have a lower liquidation price.Rooter (29:13):And then the other side is, listing long tail assets. One very interesting one as you mentioned was a STEPN pool. We have this pool where there's GST, which is the token that you earn from walking, and GMT, which is the STEPN governance project token. This has been an extremely popular one where it was growing a lot. The number of users in this isolate pool was our fastest growing for some time. And it opened up some interesting use cases which showcases the power of DeFi and composability. So basically, STEPN just launched their token, they don't have anything to do with lending markets or whatnot, but we are able to just launch that permissionlessly and provide a product for users to use to do a couple of things.Rooter (30:01):One is, they can hedge their entry to STEPN. Rather than paying $500 for a pair of shoes to start walking, you can borrow a bunch of GMT or GST and sell it to US dollars and then buy the shoe with that. And what that does is, if STEPN as a whole doesn't do well, for whatever reason, and the price of its shoes go DAOn, probably the price of GST and GMT is going to go DAOn as well so you end up saving that money since you didn't make such a big upfront investment so you can hedge your entry costs. And another interesting thing you can do is you can borrow GST to level up your shoes and pay it off later so it's level up now pay later. Buy now pay later.Brian (30:49):Buy now pay later but for STEPN.Rooter (30:50):Exactly.Brian (30:52):That's awesome. How have you guys seen this DeFi component fitting in with the general onboarding funnel for something like STEPN? I think STEPN's fairly unique. It brought in maybe a lot of users who weren't familiar with crypto for the first time. Do you see this as something that's more of an advanced feature today or could this potentially, in its own way, be a bit of a gateway drug to onboarding on the DeFi directly getting new users who might not have ever had a wall before to open up wallet and deposit in Solend because of the yields that they see?Rooter (31:24):It's definitely a more advanced feature. Users that use this have to be aware of their liquidation risk and they have to manage that which is pretty tricky and ideally would understand how markets work. What's an order book? Just those basics. I think a lot of people in crypto take it for granted because they've been just breathing it, eating it for breakfast every day for so long, but it does take some time to learn these concepts. The one beginner feature is you could just deposit your GST or GMT and lend it out for yield, that's pretty simple. It's good to understand the risks involved as well, but that's a much simpler product than borrowing against and managing liquidation.Rooter (32:04):And, by the way, the interest rates on GST and GMT were historically extremely high, something like 500% API which made it very exciting. And that definitely brought on a lot of people, which a lot of them were beginners to DeFi, hadn't really used crypto products much but were attracted by those very high yields, especially those that were holding GST anyway because maybe they were saving up for the next big purchase and why not earn 500% API per year?Brian (32:33):That makes a lot of sense. 500% though, I think that starts to ... Maybe some folks who aren't familiar with crypto, that starts stirring a too good to be true. For those who were around in DeFi Summer, that's small fry numbers. I think a natural extension of this concept of an isolated pool gets at something that you guys have hinted a little bit called permissionless pools. Is there anything that you guys can share about this?Rooter (32:58):As I mentioned a while ago, when I was using lending protocols and then DeFi Summer, there are a bunch of things that I wish there were lending markets for. I really wish that I could just list my own, but it's a lot of work to start a whole lending protocol, and get usage, and get network effects, and whatnot. As you mentioned, the natural next step from isolated pools is allowing anyone to list their own. And this has been something that I've wanted to get to for a very long time and so it's very cool to finally be seeing this come to fruition. Basically, quite soon, maybe by the time this pod airs, we're launching permissionless pools, which anyone can list whatever asset they want. I think it's quite a powerful concept since on day one that an asset list gets launched you can have a lending market for it so you can short anything on day one, you can leverage long anything on day one, you can use anything as collateral for a loan on day one, all powered by the community.Rooter (33:57):Going back to isolated pools, we've been launching one isolated pool about once a week, but even then we only have ... Right now we have 40 something assets and around 16 different isolated pools, but it's going to take us forever to list everything in Solana ecosystem, right, there's thousands of tokens. And at this rate of once a week, even though that's a pretty decent rate we're just never going to get to everything. I guess borrowing some lessons from Uniswap, they have permissionless listings and it made sense that they could list everything under the sun without having to spend any engineering time on it.Rooter (34:34):And in contrast to that, centralized exchanges like buying that through Coinbase, they have to spend maybe a week of engineering's time to set everything up, especially if they have legacy systems that are not designed from the start to be rapid listing machines. Coinbase, for example, as a startup, it was only for buying Bitcoin, and then they added Ethereum later on. And then now there's hundreds of assets but it took a really long time to get there, and it takes up a lot of engineering time. In this way, we're able to provide a market for everything on Solana, and we're removing ourselves as a gatekeeper and as a blocker for having these markets.Brian (35:13):That's really cool to hear. I do think that is one of the main selling points of a decentralized protocol like this is just capturing the long tail of all assets in a really efficient way. I think this dovetails pretty nicely too with what you mentioned with this hint at what your guys' plans are for decentralizing long term. I guess looking ahead, what are you most excited to build with Solend? What do you envision is the end state for how Solend fits into the broader Solana ecosystem?Rooter (35:40):One of the big parts that we're encouraging is developer usage. Solend at the end of the day is a platform. We have Sea Tokens that make it extremely easy to integrate with. Sea Tokens are just like any other SPL token that represent your deposit. And basically, we want Solend to be pretty deeply integrated into the ecosystem and be used across various different use cases. Lending is a core primitive of DeFi and it's a building block that should be used as much as possible. I really see ourselves at the base layer of Solana as a primitive that's used in many different other products.Brian (36:21):That's awesome. Well, I think you guys are definitely well on your way to being there. Rooter, this is a great discussion. Thanks for your time. One last question we ask to all our guests. Who is a builder that you admire in the Solana ecosystem?Rooter (36:34):I really admire the Orca team. Yutaro and Grace inspired me to build Solend right at the beginning because ... I knew Yutaro from his Orion days and I knew he was a very talented dev. Seeing him jump into Solana was definitely a factor for me to take a second look at it. If you haven't already had them, I would definitely recommend them.Brian (36:58):Couldn't agree more. We had Orion for I believe our third episode that we launched. They do a really great job of setting the UX bar very high in crypto, especially when it comes to DeFi projects, as you guys do as well. Well, Rooter, this is great. Thanks so much for your time. Where can people go to learn more about you and to learn more about Solend?Rooter (37:18):So for myself, you can follow me on Twitter, I'm at 0xrooter, most active there. For Solend, Solend.fi is the website and Solendprotocol on Twitter where you can find all of our updates. From there you can find all the links to everything else like our documentation and whatnot. Developer, portal, and whatnot.Brian (37:38):Perfect. Thank you, Rooter.Rooter (37:39):Thank you.

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