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In this eye-opening episode, we dive deep into the digital battlefield shaping the minds of the next generation.A shocking new report from Global Witness reveals how TikTok's algorithm has directed young users toward sexually explicit content — while at the same time, Christian entertainment platform TruPlay is being censored for promoting safe, faith-filled games for kids.TruPlay CEO Brent Dusing joins the conversation to expose what's really happening behind the scenes — from banned ads that mention faith, to the double standards that let violent and graphic content run free.This isn't just a story about censorship — it's about who controls the message your kids see.Brent Dusing created TruPlay to bring excellent, fun, beautiful, and biblically authentic entertainment to audiences worldwide. An entrepreneur at heart, Brent pioneered game creation with Christian content through Lightside Games, a Christian gaming studio reaching more than 7 million game players world wide and resulting in 25,000 decisions for Christ through partnering with the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association. As the founder and CEO of Cellfire, Brent created the nation's leading mobile coupon company, used today at grocers like Safeway and Kroger, leading Catalina Marketing to acquire Cellfire for $108M. Brent began his career as a venture capitalist at Menlo Ventures, where he sourced multiple 9-figure exits and generated top-quartile returns. Over his career, Brent has been featured on CNN, Fox News, ABC News, The Wall Street Journal, New York Times, USA Today, Entertainment Weekly, and other news media. Brent has a bachelor's degree in economics from Harvard University. Brent serves on the Board of Directors at Promise Keepers.https://www.truplaygames.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/i-am-refocused-radio--2671113/support.Thank you for tuning in to I Am Refocused Radio. For more inspiring conversations, visit IAmRefocusedRadio.com and stay connected with our community.Don't miss new episodes—subscribe now at YouTube.com/@RefocusedRadio

A leisurely morning at South Beach State Park sets the stage for what should be the triumphant finale, but James's bike has one last surprise in store. Sometimes a cursed bike adventure is the best kind. But with tire splits threatening the final miles and Eugene's punishing heat waiting ahead, will we actually make it to the finish line or become stranded out on the coast?   Key Highlights South Beach State Park downgrade - Charging lockers removed, replaced with non-charging metal versions Classic Oregon coast weather returns - Fog, cool temperatures, and the riding conditions that originally attracted them Yachats exploration - First real visit to Tim's long-desired coast town (population: 800) Cape Perpetua finale - Tackling one of the coast's most challenging and scenic climbs Tire crisis intensifies - James's rear tire split worsens but limps to the finish Eugene revelation - $5 bus ride opens new coast access possibilities   Route Details Day 1: South Beach to Yachats Short, rolling ride through Waldport and Seal Rock Classic foggy conditions with seagull air-surfing entertainment Hotel night in Yachats for town exploration   Day 2: Yachats to Florence 25-mile challenge over Cape Perpetua Multiple climbs through "the windiest part of the Oregon coast" Cape Creek Tunnel navigation Final descent to Florence via Sea Lion Caves   Yachats Assessment Population: 800 residents Vibe: Full spectrum from blue collar to "bougie-est of bougie" Tim's verdict: "Punches above its weight" for a small coastal town Accommodation: Ocean view hotel with perfect fog viewing   Mechanical Drama Final Act James's tubeless tire split progressively worsens Tube begins protruding through tire damage Bike shop in Florence (Bicycles 101) permanently closed Tire successfully limps final 52 miles to completion Post-ride tire replacement arranged in Eugene   Transportation Victory Florence to Eugene bus: Only $5 (compared to $17-20 Portland routes) Bus rack accommodates James's 29+ tire width with minor deflation Direct connection to Eugene's Amtrak station and airport Opens new coast access strategies for future tours   Cultural Observations South Beach platforms: Composite decking mystery continues Book club continuation: Tim's author criticism ongoing Charging infrastructure: State park downgrades noted Coast tourism patterns: More cyclists spotted this year vs. last   Food & Fuel Strategy Yachats: Fresh fish and chips (James's rare fish consumption) Cape Perpetua prep: High-calorie loading for big climbs Florence finale: Safeway provisions for final night Eugene heat preparation: Dramamine procurement   Eugene Transition 89-90°F heat shock after cool coast weather Travel Lodge fan so impressive Tim orders same model for cabin Cold Fire Brewing pit stop with brisket and low-alcohol beers Hotel early check-in for heat recovery   Statistics Miles Biked Day 1: 25  Miles Biked Day 2: 25  Total tour mileage: ~52% of original plan Florence to Eugene bus cost: $5  Eugene temperature: 90°F  Flats: Zero

4pm: Guest – Jim Walsh – State Rep and Chairman of The WA state Republication Party // WA election chief refuses to comply with Dept. of Justice request for voter rolls // Hobbs' defiance of Dhillon's DOJ letter asking for voter roll data.  // Walsh suspects Brown & Ferguson are setting Hobbs up to be the fall guy on the voter data issue. // Reykdal's quadruple-down on K-12 transgender issues is motivating conservatives to act. // Charlie Kirk. The event in AZ yesterday. The event in Olympia yesterday. // People calling, texting--stopping me at Safeway--asking what they can do. They want to act. Don't know what action to take. // All the 'Biblical signs' pointing to the Rapture coming TOMORROW as believers spread fears the end is night //  “RaptureTok” is going wild with the news // A timeline of raptures past // John Breaks Down the Economics of Uber VS Taxis from SeaTac

6pm: Guest – Jim Walsh – State Rep and Chairman of The WA state Republication Party // WA election chief refuses to comply with Dept. of Justice request for voter rolls // Hobbs' defiance of Dhillon's DOJ letter asking for voter roll data.  // Walsh suspects Brown & Ferguson are setting Hobbs up to be the fall guy on the voter data issue. // Reykdal's quadruple-down on K-12 transgender issues is motivating conservatives to act. // Charlie Kirk. The event in AZ yesterday. The event in Olympia yesterday. // People calling, texting--stopping me at Safeway--asking what they can do. They want to act. Don't know what action to take. // This Day in History: 1948 - The Berlin Airlift begins // All the 'Biblical signs' pointing to the Rapture coming TOMORROW as believers spread fears the end is night //  “RaptureTok” is going wild with the news // A timeline of raptures past // John Breaks Down the Economics of Uber VS Taxis from SeaTac

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On this episode of This Week in the Peace, Danelle Boyd from the Fort St. John Literacy Society stops by. Moose FM and the society are hosting the Imagination Library Radiothon on September 17th outside of Safeway, so we'll dig into the importance of Dolly Parton's Imagination Library in our community and how you can help keep this wonderful program running that keeps kids reading.This Week in the Peace airs Fridays at 10am MST on 100.1 Moose FM and the Moose FM Facebook and Energeticcity.ca YouTube. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Subscribe to DTC Newsletter - https://dtcnews.link/signupWhen we first spoke to Michael Fisher, Rotten had just launched a single product online. Now, the brand is stocked in 1,000+ retail locations including Zumiez, Safeway, Sprouts, and Hy‑Vee. In this follow-up episode, we unpack exactly how Rotten scaled while preserving product quality, unique branding, and a lean team.This episode dives into:Building a better-for-you candy that actually tastes great (60% less sugar, no synthetic dyes)How Rotten validated demand and used Kickstarter as a test labWhat Michael learned about launching in retail through shippers and “in‑and‑out” placementsWhy brand IP and world-building (Dr. Rotten, Frankie Freak) is key to long-term valueReal talk on packaging sustainability, operational scaling, and team-buildingYou'll learn tactical insights on:How to evaluate retail partners and assert boundariesWhat content drives impulse candy purchases on TikTok ShopUsing surveys to prove incremental retail value without buying expensive syndicated dataBalancing DTC bleed-in and retail velocityCreating a brand that stops people in the aisle and onlineRotten's growth is a masterclass in starting lean, staying weird, and scaling smart. Don't miss it.Timestamps00:00 Rotten's Growth Journey and TikTok Shop Strategy02:00 Launching Gummy Crunchies and Multi-Texture Candy Trends04:00 Retail Expansion: From Zumiez to Hy-Vee06:00 Shippers, In-and-Outs, and Driving Off-Shelf Sales08:00 Better-for-You Candy Positioning and Merch Strategy10:00 Building the Rotten Brand World and Characters12:00 Halloween Marketing and Seasonal Retail Momentum14:00 Setting Boundaries with Retailers and Sampling Strategy16:00 TikTok Shop Flywheel and Content That Converts18:00 Measuring Retail Pickup and The Digital Bleed Effect20:00 Using DTC Data to Win Retail Buyers22:00 Scaling Challenges, Team Growth, and Culture24:00 Aggressive Growth Goals, Profitability, and New DoorsHashtags#DTC #Podcast #Ecommerce #CPG #CandyBrand #TikTokShop #RetailStrategy #ScalingBrands #MarketingPodcast #ConsumerBrands Subscribe to DTC Newsletter - https://dtcnews.link/signupAdvertise on DTC - https://dtcnews.link/advertiseWork with Pilothouse - https://dtcnews.link/pilothouseFollow us on Instagram & Twitter - @dtcnewsletterWatch this interview on YouTube - https://dtcnews.link/video

Broadcast from KSQD, Santa Cruz on 9-11-2025: Dr. Dawn announces COVID-25/26 vaccines are now available at Safeway with same-day appointments, urging listeners to schedule quickly due to potential supply shortages amid uncertain federal vaccine policies. She discusses promising research on metformin for knee osteoarthritis in obese patients. Studies show metformin users lost half as much cartilage (0.75% vs 1.5%) over four years and had reduced knee replacement risk. The mechanism involves AMPK protein kinase pathways that reduce inflammation and cellular energy storage, with benefits independent of weight loss effects. Dr. Dawn warns hunters about blue pig meat from wild boars that consume rodenticide, which acts like warfarin to prevent blood clotting. The anticoagulant creates blue-tinted tissue that cooking cannot eliminate, making such meat dangerous for consumption during hunting season from September through November. She criticizes the elimination of women's health research funding, highlighting how the Eunice Kennedy Shriver Institute has advanced medical knowledge benefiting everyone. Dr. Dawn notes that $2.5 billion in research was rescinded for containing terms like "women" and "female," creating dangerous knowledge gaps when women experience different disease symptoms and medication responses than men. The brown rice versus white rice debate centers on arsenic content, with brown rice containing about 138 parts per billion compared to 93 in white rice. While both remain below WHO safety limits, children are especially vulnerable. Dr. Dawn recommends diverse grain options and specific cooking methods like soaking, rinsing, and using excess water to reduce arsenic levels. A caller asks about glutathione supplementation, specifically gamma-glutamyl cysteine products. Dr. Dawn explains how these precursors bypass liver metabolism to deliver glutathione to cells, while discussing the balance between oxidative and reductive stress. She notes individual genetic variations can affect supplement responses and emphasizes measuring markers rather than expecting immediate symptomatic improvements. Another caller inquires about histamine intolerance causing puffy eyes and food reactions. Dr. Dawn explains histamine's role as a neurotransmitter, sources in fermented foods and gut bacteria, and genetic enzyme deficiencies in DAO and histamine transferase. She recommends cromolyn sodium eye drops and systematic food elimination, particularly targeting recently increased consumption of chai tea and smoked brisket. Dr. Dawn concludes with news about an AI tool called FaceAge that predicts biological age and survival rates from facial photographs. Trained on 60,000 photos of people over 60, the system achieved 80% accuracy in predicting six-month survival for terminal cancer patients compared to 61% accuracy for human doctors, potentially offering a non-invasive health assessment tool.

Mysterious James and I emerge from our three-night Cannon Beach odyssey to accidentally unlock our cycling superpowers, turning a modest Tillamook target into a shocking 52-mile triumph. It's the usual stuff: ice cream as performance enhancer, and the stunning revelation that hydration might actually matter. But with tomorrow's weather turning and our schedule still behind, will this newfound confidence carry us forward or set us up for an epic crash? Key Highlights Morning departure from Cannon Beach with sunny weather (rain expected tomorrow) Arch Cape Tunnel challenge - one of the less enjoyable parts of the Oregon coast, but navigated successfully with proper lighting and safety gear Strong riding performance despite variable winds - tailwinds providing good speed, headwinds creating challenges around rivers and inlets Confidence boost as both riders felt strong throughout the day, a marked improvement from their struggles the previous day leaving Beaverton Hydration success - Tim credits focused hydration efforts for dramatically improved performance Cape Lookout State Park arrival - described as potentially "the best camp on the coast" with individual pod-like clearings and ocean wave sounds   Route Details Departed Cannon Beach early morning Climbed through Arch Cape Tunnel to Manzanita (20-mile checkpoint) Continued south past Garibaldi and Bay City to Tillamook Extended ride from Tillamook to Cape Lookout State Park Riders met at Safeway in Tillamook for resupply (chicken strips and ice cream)   Camp Review: Cape Lookout State Park Pros: - Excellent location directly on the coast - Individual pod-like campsites with perfect flat ground - Beautiful ocean wave sounds - Great overall facilities Cons: - Long walk to bathhouse/showers - Charging stations only have USB-A ports (no USB-C or standard 110V outlets)   Tomorrow's Plan Targeting Beverly Beach as the main goal South Beach as potential stretch goal (though 70 miles seems too ambitious) Weather forecast: overcast and cool - ideal "James and Tim weather" Still working out end-of-week logistics due to being behind schedule   Technology MVP Perplexity AI proving invaluable for route planning and logistics, including confirming their direct route choice over the longer ACA (Adventure Cycling Association) scenic route.   Statistics Miles Biked: 52 Times Tim arrived before James: 2 (hmm… that's not normal. Foreshadowing…) Power of James's insane phone charger: 100 watts Consecutive nights at Cannon Beach: 3 (do I need to declare it as a part time residence this year?) • • Flats: Zero

Safeway grocery stores once had a mandatory policy that employees had to smile and make eye contact with customers . . . but they canceled it and why they did is our stupid fact of the day! Source: https://archive.is/iNUZ7

In this episode of the Crack House Chronicles Donnie and Dale dive into the case of Laynee Westbrook who went missing from Anacortes Washington on September 10, 2020. We are also welcomed to have on the show Emily Pepper, she is the sister-in-law of Laynee. Emily is one of many family members who along with friends are trying to find out what happened to Laynee. JUSTICE FOR LAYNEE FACEBOOK PAGE https://www.crackhousechronicles.com/ https://linktr.ee/crackhousechronicles https://www.tiktok.com/@crackhousechronicles https://www.facebook.com/crackhousechronicles Check out our MERCH! https://www.teepublic.com/user/crackhousechronicles

Allison Luvera and Lauren De Niro Pipher are the Co-Founders of Juliet Wine, where they're redefining boxed wine with award-winning California varietals and eco-conscious cylindrical packaging that challenges the category's decades-old perception. Allison is an award-winning brand builder with a dual BS in Finance and Marketing from Boston College, an MBA from The Wharton School, and WSET Level 2 Certification in Wine. She's also a founding member of the Alternative Packaging Alliance, a coalition of high-end boxed wine brands dedicated to advancing sustainable packaging in the wine industry. Lauren brings nearly two decades of sales, business development, investor relations, and design expertise from leading roles at Virgin Galactic, Uber, and Douglas Elliman, along with a BS in Culture & Communications from NYU and a Sustainability Certification from Cambridge University's Judge School of Business.Before launching Juliet, Allison built a career leading brand strategy, design, and storytelling for premium products, earning a reputation for transforming overlooked categories into high-value lifestyle experiences. Lauren honed her skills in building relationships, scaling sales, and translating brand vision into tangible growth. Together, they've created a brand that blends “affordable luxury” with modern consumer expectations and a design-first approach that stands apart from traditional boxed wine.In this episode, Allison and Lauren share how they spotted an opportunity to reimagine boxed wine, why they launched DTC first to prove product-market fit, and how they tested seven price points to find the sweet spot before expanding to retail. They also reveal how early customer data shaped their go-to-market strategy and helped secure high-quality retail partners who understood Juliet's unique value.In This Conversation We Discuss:[00:40] Intro[01:07] Highlighting sustainability as a core advantage[01:58] Reimagining a category for modern consumers[03:46] Meeting evolving consumer demands head-on[05:21] Sourcing partners to match product vision[06:55] Reframing consumer perceptions of boxed wine[09:03] Prototyping early to speed market entry[09:20] Testing multiple price points before scaling[11:47] Episode Sponsors: Electric Eye, Heatmap, Zamp[15:44] Adjusting pricing after early market feedback[17:33] Making decisions to drive progress forward[19:21] Proving product-market fit to win distributors[20:48] Proving demand before pitching big retailers[21:10] Meeting online customers where they are [22:38] Boosting AOV with strategic bundlesResources:Subscribe to Honest Ecommerce on YoutubeEco-friendly and delicious luxury boxed wine drinkjuliet.com/Follow Allison Luvera linkedin.com/in/allisonluveraFollow Lauren De Niro Pipher linkedin.com/in/iamldpSchedule an intro call with one of our experts electriceye.io/connectClear, real-time data built for ecommerce optimization heatmap.com/honestFully managed sales tax solution for Ecommerce brands zamp.com/honestIf you're enjoying the show, we'd love it if you left Honest Ecommerce a review on Apple Podcasts. It makes a huge impact on the success of the podcast, and we love reading every one of your reviews!

This week we talk about surge pricing, Walmart, and the Robinson-Patman Act.We also discuss personal data, AC settings, and Delta's earnings call.Recommended Book: How the World Became Rich by Mark Koyama and Jared RubinTranscriptThe US Robinson-Patman Act of 1936 is also called the Anti-Price Discrimination Act, and it was passed to make it illegal for a product supplier to charge different prices to different customers.So a company that makes candy bars wouldn't be allowed to charge one price to most of their customers, all the smaller and mid-sized convenience stores and mom-and-pop grocery stores, for instance, and then a lower price to the big stores, the Walmarts and Amazons of the world.The concern was that these larger players, which at the time this law was passed were burgeoning grocery stores like A&P, would be able to achieve a monopolistic position in the market for these goods, these slightly lower prices giving them one more advantage over their smaller competitors.During the four decades or so of this Act's enforcement, small grocery stores has prices that were, on average, about 1% higher than those offered by their large competitors, and the eight largest grocery store chains only captured about 25% of all grocery sales in the US—essentially every city and town of any size had at least one small grocery store, and most had several of them, during this period. It was a very competitive market.During the Reagan administration in the 80s, though, enforcement was abandoned, as the folks in charge of that enforcement were convinced this Act was holding back growth; they saw it as a handout to small businesses at the expense of big business, so while it technically remained on the books, they just stopped enforcing it, and the big businesses in these spaces got the message pretty quickly.Walmart was the first big business to really lean into the new powers afforded them by this fresh governmental stance, and that led to it becoming the country's largest grocery store chain by 2001, and other big grocery brands, like Kroger and Safeway, began to do the same, consolidating all their buying so they could put in huge orders like Walmart was able to put in, and that allowed them to demand lower prices, which in turn allowed them to dramatically increase profits and gobble up their smaller competition.All of which led to the emergence of food deserts across the country, a term that was coined in 1995 to refer to areas where there are simply no grocery stores within a reasonable distance of relatively large populations of people, because smaller grocery stores can no longer compete, even when they're the only player in town; folks have to travel to the larger chain stores, and have no real options closer to home, which can result in food precariousness, and situations in which the only nearby food options are unhealthy ones—the snacks at gas stations, for instance.This same general pattern played out across all retail spaces, including pharmacies and bookstores and athletic supply stores, and between 1982 and 2017, the total market share of independent retailers in the US dropped from 53% to 22%.Which in some ways is great at the federal level, as—and this is what the Reagan administration seemed to want, back in the 80s—big businesses can grow a lot faster and bigger than small businesses, and that can lead to outsized GDP numbers, and other such macro-scale figures.Unfortunately, while independent retailers tend to keep nearly half of the revenue they pull in within their local community, major chains only keep something like 14% in the local community—so the shift from independent to chain retailers has had a deleterious impact on communities across the US, in the sense of having less competition, having food and other sorts of product deserts, and in terms of tax revenues and overall economic wealth being sapped from these areas and moved to other places, creating some relatively few winners and a whole lot of losers, in the process.What I'd like to talk about today is another type of variable pricing, this one more directly aimed at consumers, and enabled, at least in its modern incarnation, by big data and the devices we use every day.—Dynamic pricing refers to changing the price of goods or services based on all sorts of variables.Demand or surge pricing, for instance, might see the price of a bus ticket or rideshare ride with Uber cost more during rush-hour, the idea being that there are only so many bus seats and only so many available rideshare rides to go around, and when everyone's either trying to get to work or get home from work, there will be a lot more people wanting these finite number of seats and rides than there are seats and rides available.Upping the prices, then, is a means of determining who wants these things the most, because they're willing to pay at times massively inflated prices for something that would cost far less in an hour or two, once the rush has subsided.Similar price-inflation occurs during peak energy-use periods, and energy companies usually explain this price-bump by suggesting that it encourages their customers to use more energy when it's abundant and cheap, and to use less of it when it's scarce and expensive.On very hot days when everyone is using their air conditioners to stay cool, then, inflated energy prices might encourage them to be less aggressive with their AC settings, keeping their indoor temperatures at a more reasonable level, which in turn ensures there's more energy available for everyone and less risk of brownouts or blackouts.This pricing strategy is often seen by those on the receiving end of such price-bumps, as price gouging, which refers to companies taking advantage of temporary variables to massively inflate their prices, at times to abusive levels that they can justify by pointing at those variables and a desire to moderate supply and demand.So if there's a big convention in town, local hotels can argue that they're doubling or tripling their prices because there are not enough rooms for everyone who wants rooms on those days, but this could also be construed as a money-grab, these hotel companies knowing that some people won't be able to avoid paying for a place to stay during the convention they have to attend, so they're taking advantage of customers who have no choice but to pay up.We saw similar dynamics play out globally during the height of the Covid-19 pandemic, when folks who had high-quality masks on hand were able to charge incredible sums for those masks because production hadn't yet scaled up, so they were relatively scarce and thus precious, and these people and companies with the right product at the right time knew they could get away with charging many times the actual sticker-price of that product, because some people would feel they had no choice but to pay it.Each situation of this kind will feel reasonable and suitable for the supply-demand situation to some, and completely unreasonable and abusive to others, and it's possible to have a bit of both in many such situations—the companies in question actually want to manage a scarce supply of something, but are also keen to make as much money as possible while doing it.Dynamic pricing has become even more common in online marketplaces like Amazon, where it's not just holidays or events or the sudden emergence of global pandemics that can impact demand and thus, the prices retailers can get away with charging would-be customers.Amazon has algorithms that keep track of what competitors are charging for the goods they offer, what sort of demand the market is seeing for said goods, what inventory looks like—if they have a lot or very few of something available to sell—and all sorts of other factors that might reasonably impact the price of a product, even a little bit.As of 2024, the price of a product listed on Amazon changes several times a day, in some cases every 10 minutes, and they make about 2.5 million prices changes every single day, adjusting for those aforementioned micro-scale variables, on a product-by-product basis, but also adjusting their entire catalog so that relatively uncommon goods have higher prices, but common goods have lower prices, which means customers shopping around will tend to see Amazon's lower-priced goods more often than the higher-priced ones, which in turn can adjust their perception of the company and its marketplace in a favorable, lower-price direction.Amazon also has access to just a silly amount of data about their customers, some of it scooped up while we surf their sites, and some bought from other data-aggregators. And this allows Amazon, just like most tech companies and retailers, these days to track our behavior, watching what we click on, how long we linger on different products or product types, noticing our searches and contextualizing all of it with where we live, what we've purchased in the past, and so on.The company isn't very transparent about how it uses all this personal data, but while it's been been speculated that they might adjust prices based on our individual profiles, most evidence suggests they mostly use it to determine what we're shown—what products are promoted to us, basically, as opposed to setting prices based on what it thinks we'll pay, as individuals.The same generally seems to be true of other retailers right now, though there are concerns that this might change at some point in the near-future, as new technologies, some based on AI, enable the more-rapid and sophisticated crunching of data, and the consequent individualization of prices, even in person.US airline Delta, for instance, recently announced that it would be using AI to help it boost profits by charging different customers different prices for the same airline seat.These prices would be based on their customer profile, which means all the data scooped up by Delta from various sources, including things like past purchases, regular flight schedules, and how much money their systems think each customer makes and has available to spend.The president of the company said on a recent earnings call that they've been running a pilot project for this approach that resulted in about 3% of ticket sales being sold based on this model over the past 6 months, and by the end of the year, their goal is to increase that to 20% of tickets.In theory, this sort of system could be good for some customers some of the time, because it could drop prices on tickets that customers wouldn't want to, or wouldn't be able to pay for, otherwise. If I'm considering a trip, but the tickets are more expensive than I want to pay, these systems could theoretically recognize this and offer them to me at a price they can afford to sell them at, and which I can afford. That could lead to more ticket sales, and thus, higher profits.The evidence on the ground with these sorts of systems usually points at price increases, not decreases, though: the companies using these models to see how much they can get per unit, not using them to sell more units at lower profit margins.In other words, usually it's wealthier consumers who get the better deals, as these companies want to keep them coming back, spending larger sums of money on glitzier products and services over time, while poorer consumers have fewer options, and will thus tend to pay whatever they're told they have to pay.Delta spent most of July 2025 trying to control the backlash that erupted following that earnings call, and they're now saying, to the press but also in formal letters to government watchdogs who expressed concerns about what they said they planned to do, that no no no, we misspoke, we're not using individualized data to set prices, it's all good, don't worry about it.That announcement from Delta came shortly after lawmakers announced they would be pushing to get a new act, the Stop AI Price Gouging and Wage Fixing Act, passed into law, and though some US Senators have said they'll block such efforts by Delta, other airlines, including Azul, WestJet, Virgin Atlantic, and VivaAerobus are also clients of the Israeli company, Fetcherr, that Delta has been working with to run their AI pricing pilot program—and representatives from Fetcherr have claimed that this pricing model is irresistible to those in charge of these companies, so it will probably take over the airline industry relatively quickly, and they plan to expand into other industries soon.These sorts of pricing models aren't typically very popular with customers, and efforts by Walmart and other big grocery chains to remove static in-store pricing labels and replace them with digital versions, or in some extreme cases to remove them entirely and rely on apps on customers' phone to show prices on goods, raised similar alarm bells, as dynamic pricing can allow the store to more rapidly change their prices based on demand, like Uber's surge pricing model, but maybe applied to flour or cough medicine instead of rideshare seats, and in-app pricing could allow them to show different prices to different people shopping for the same thing at the same time—again, based on income, buying patterns, and so on.Walmart and everyone else dabbling in this space has, like Delta, claimed they intend no such dynamism in their pricing, even as their CEOs in some cases continue to brag to investors about the possibilities. As a result, there seems to be a decent chance we'll see the large-scale deployment of these sorts of models in at least some customer-facing industries within the next year or two, some company deciding to more fully test the regulatory establishment's appetite for challenging this push into a new pricing paradigm that would, theoretically at least, allow big companies to earn still-higher profits and grow even larger.Show Noteshttps://drive.google.com/file/d/1HQoQhvfVv8p0XmOdDIiWTnmd2YM_za07/viewhttps://www.businessinsider.com/amazon-price-changes-2018-8https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Algorithmic_pricinghttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dynamic_pricinghttps://www.archeraffiliates.com/post/amazon-dynamic-pricinghttps://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2025/08/delta-denies-using-ai-to-come-up-with-inflated-personalized-prices/https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2025/07/will-ai-end-cheap-flights-critics-attack-deltas-predatory-ai-pricing/https://www.the-sun.com/money/14839597/walmart-kroger-electronic-labels-dynamic-pricing-demand-wendyshttps://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/23/business/kroger-walmart-facial-recognition-prices.htmlhttps://www.nerdwallet.com/article/finance/what-is-dynamic-pricinghttps://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2024/12/food-deserts-robinson-patman/680765/https://www.indieretailermonth.com/statisticshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robinson%E2%80%93Patman_Act This is a public episode. 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On today's 7.24.25 show we talked about people who buy coffee every day, the reason Cardi B is being sued, a dream recorder translates your dreams, Jason Mamoa speaks about his son getting his first major role, Safeway workers are negotiating for better pay, Fat Joe's addiction, we spoke with Perez Hilton (min 48:00) about the subpoena he received from Blake Lively, Hulk Hogan passed away at 71, say goodbye to the burritozilla and more!

It has been almost one year since the first rumors of a Venezuelan gang started circulating in Aurora. A new report from the New York Times Magazine looks back at how those rumors blew up into an election-defining political issue and now unprecedented ICE raids across the Denver metro. So host Bree Davies and producer Paul Karolyi invited outgoing Denver Post immigration reporter Megan Ulu-lani Boyanton to look back at the whole arc of the story and all the other biggest news of the week — from the local grocery union's deals with King Soopers and Safeway to new safety concerns at city-run shelters.  Paul talked about dangerous elevators, Alteño, friend of the show slash CPR reporter Sam Brasch's coverage of geothermal energy, and Hold On to Your Butts: A Jurassic Park Rewatch Podcast. Bree discussed the local implications of the “Big Beautiful Bill” and the restoration of the “Confluent People” mural. Megan talked about the MCA's rooftop parties and a tragic accident at a city-run former hotel shelter.  What do you think about the Venezuelan gang story? Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: 720-500-5418 For even more news from around the city, subscribe to our morning newsletter Hey Denver at denver.citycast.fm. Watch the Friday show on YouTube: youtube.com/@citycastdenver Follow us on Instagram: @citycastdenver Chat with other listeners on reddit: r/CityCastDenver Support City Cast Denver by becoming a member: membership.citycast.fm/Denver Learn more about the sponsors of this July 11th episode: Denver Botanic Gardens Regional Air Quality Council Denver Film Multipass Elizabeth Martinez with PorchLight Real Estate - Do you have a question about Denver real estate? Submit your questions for Elizabeth Martinez HERE, and she might answer in next week's segment. Looking to advertise on City Cast Denver? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We start this week with some headlines including victories at Safeway, King Soopers, Tyson, Sharp Healthcare, as well as workers standing up to ICE all over the country. Another major struggle by farmers in India against attacks on their livelihood that could draw 10s of millions this week. Municipal workers in Philadelphia have been on strike over a week and the mile high stacks of trash are showing just how vital these folks are. The right wing assault on universities continues to escalate, and many administrators are using it for cover for attacks on workers they've wanted all along. Finally, we cover a roundup of ways that the Trump Administration is rolling back even more of the very few labor protections any of us have. Join the discord: discord.gg/tDvmNzX  Follow the pod at instagram.com/workstoppage, @WorkStoppagePod on Twitter,  John @facebookvillain, and Lina @solidaritybe

On today's Daily Puck Drop, Jason “Puck” Puckett is joined by Jim Moore, the Go-2-Guy to start off the show and Bill Krueger, Old School Baseball podcast makes his Monday visit as well.  Puck and Jim open up talking about how they can't build anything on their own and they feel like less men not being able to do so. They also dive into grocery store coupons and Jim can't figure out how to make them work at Safeway and Puck doesn't care for Safeway.  Along those lines, Jim is embarrassed how much he spent recently on a loaf of bread and these two idiots talk computers and ethernet.  After the nonsense they get into the Mariners sweep of the Pirates and they chat about Julio's curious selection to the All-Star game. After Jim departs, Bill Krueger, host of the Old School Baseball Podcast, joins Puck to chat about the Mariners dominating pitching performance against the Pirates.  Kirby vs. Paul Skenes lived up to the hype.  They get into the All-Star selections of Bryan Woo, Andres Munoz and Bill doesn't agree with the selection of Julio Rodriguez. Bill still sees a major flaw in Julio's swing that he needs to fix. Puck wraps up the show with, “Hey, What the Puck!?”  Time for Julio to get going. (1:00) Puck and Jim  (43:05) Bill Krueger, “Old School Baseball” (1:16:08)  “Hey, What the Puck!?” 

What are the current trends in Colorado and across the globe? Dolly Parton is making headlines again, and Jeremy is here to keep us informed! We discuss hot dogs and the upcoming 4th of July weekend. Katy shares stories about bears getting into cars, as well as updates on King Soopers and Safeway!The fun continues on our social media pages!Jeremy, Katy & Josh Facebook: CLICK HERE Jeremy, Katy & Josh Instagram: CLICK HERE

Find a Sick of ICE! Event Near You: https://sickofice.org/ We start this week's headlines with follow-ups on workers at Safeway, Chiquita and Cisco, several new struggles being waged by the Teamsters, and South Korea's new train driving Minister of Labor. We've also got new possible strikes by healthcare workers in Rhode Island and municipal workers in Philly. Our first main story covers a sweeping new labor code in Colombia passed after a nationwide working class mass mobilization. Next we discuss a recent piece in the New Republic documenting the ways UPS is functionally breaking the landmark 2023 contract and workers are literally dying because of it. Finally, we close with a round up of updates on the Trump Administration's war on workers, and new ways workers are fighting back. Join the discord: discord.gg/tDvmNzX  Follow the pod at instagram.com/workstoppage, @WorkStoppagePod on Twitter,  John @facebookvillain, and Lina @solidaritybee

In this episode of Building Unbreakable Brands, host Meghan Lynch sits down with Linda Renteria, COO and co-owner of Casa Sanchez Foods, a third-generation producer of fresh salsas and tortilla chips. Linda shares how she transitioned from in-law to operations leader in a legacy business, navigated the complexities of family dynamics, and helped scale a beloved local brand into a nationally distributed staple, all while preserving its authenticity and heart. This conversation offers thoughtful insights into growing with purpose, leading with values, and building a brand customers love.Key Topics DiscussedNavigating in-law dynamics in a family business while maintaining healthy boundaries and earning trust.Building operational excellence by implementing structure, training, and cross-departmental communication.Scaling through strategic distribution, including a significant turning point with Safeway that launched national growth.Listening to customers to balance tradition and innovation in product development and branding.Using brand storytelling and loyalty, including tattoos of the company logo, to create emotional connections.Championing STEM and manufacturing careers, especially for underrepresented communities and future leaders.Connect with Linda Renteria on LinkedIn or at info@casasanchezfoods.com Learn more about Casa Sanchez FoodsBuilding Unbreakable Brands is hosted by Meghan LynchProduced by Six-Point Strategy 

Get your weekly news roundup with KCSU News Director Tyler Weatherwax. Learn more about the Safeway strikes making their way to the northern Colorado area. Then, ICE activity has seen an increase throughout the state in Colorado news. That, with much more local, Colorado, and national news coverage, in this week's roundup. 

A man in Lakewood has been arrested after trying to kidnap a little girl from a Safeway.

Let us know what you thought of this episode and any other comments you may have. Family Business Tour + Ice Cream Social Leatherby's Family Creamery, 2455 Iron Point Road, Folsom 95630 Wednesday, July 23 | 3:00–5:00 PMSpace is limited, so be sure to sign up soon and bring the whole family! Visit the website to register HERE. Join your host, Natalie Mariani-Kling, for an inspiring journey as she recounts the remarkable transformation of Dave Leatherby Sr. and his wife Sally, who transitioned from a small farming town in Iowa to a life of profound faith and generosity on the West Coast. She'll explore how Dave Sr.'s career with Safeway, and his mentorship under Bert Bride, led to a life-altering experience through the reading of Catholic saints' lives and his eventual baptism into Catholicism. This newfound faith not only redefined their personal lives but also reshaped their family dynamics and charitable endeavors. As the eldest of ten children, Dave Leatherby Jr. shares his unique perspective on how his parents' commitment to their faith influenced their family and community, despite facing challenges and anti-Catholic sentiment in their Midwest roots.In the conversation, Natalie delves into the establishment of Leatherby's Family Creamery, a family business built on the solid foundation of faith and values. Dave Sr.'s unwavering commitment to his Catholic faith permeated every aspect of their lives, from never missing daily Mass to integrating these values into their business. Listen in as they explore how this faith-driven optimism and joy laid the groundwork for a successful and joyful family enterprise, creating a legacy that continues to inspire and connect people through shared experiences and service.The journey wasn't without its trials, however. You'll hear stories of overcoming financial struggles, skepticism from banks, and the pivotal moments of support from unexpected places, such as the generous loan from Mr. Ratterman and the transformative feature by the Sacramento Bee. Through personal anecdotes and reflections, the importance of community, perseverance, and divine providence in building and sustaining Leatherby's Family Creamery is clear. This episode is a testament to the power of faith, family, and the enduring impact of generosity and kindness in both personal and business life.To learn more about Leatherby's Family Creamery visit: https://leatherbys.net/To learn more about the Capital Region Family Business Center visit:https://capfamilybus.org/To learn more about our sponsor, River City Bank, visit: https://rivercitybank.com/Episode Highlights(01:56 - 03:19) Life-Changing Encounter With Catholic Faith(12:13 - 13:18) Impact of Positive Spirit and Joy(15:57 - 17:12) From Salesman to Ice Cream Entrepreneur(20:14 - 21:05) Legacy of Longstanding Ice Cream Parlor(22:58 - 24:40) Ice Cream Parlor Business Development(33:05 - 34:20) Leatherby Family Creamy Business Success(41:36 - 42:52) Family's Contribution to Business Franchise(47:27 - 48:55) Family Business Struggles and Resilience(51:51 - 53:05) Importance of Family Business Communication(01:04:44 - 01:05:50) Act of Kindness in CommunityChapter Summaries(00:00) Family Embraces Faith and GenerosityDave Sr. and Sally's transformative journey to Catholicism reshapes their family dynamics and charitable endeavors.(09:28) Family Business Built on FaithMy father's unwavering Catholic faith shaped ourTo learn more about the Capital Region Family Business Center visit our website HERE

Today, Colorado Sun business reporter Tamara Chuang has the latest information on the Safeway grocery store worker strike that started over the weekend as well as updates in the King Soopers negotiations after the strike there earlier this year. Read more: https://coloradosun.com/2025/06/15/colorado-grocery-strike-safeway/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week's headlines include stories from workers at Safeway, Fenway Park, the Louvre, Johns Hopkins, Butler Hospital, and the video game industry. For our first story, we discuss a recent report in Truthout on the massive wins made by mental health workers at Kaiser Permanente after their epic strike. Panamanian workers have continued to fight against attacks on their rights and social security, as their government turns to legal repression. Universities across the country have gone to extreme lengths to suppress Palestine protests, this week we discuss an expose of dystopian (and sloppy) surveillance at the University of Michigan. Canada Post workers are once again at a crossroads between an intransigent government and the possibility of another strike. Finally, we check in on the growing coalition in the labor movement and the broader working class to organize against ICE terrorism. Join the discord: discord.gg/tDvmNzX  Follow the pod at instagram.com/workstoppage, @WorkStoppagePod on Twitter,  John @facebookvillain, and Lina @solidaritybee

Jamie and Carson had a blast at Post Malone's show last night! Over the weekend Jamie was in a grocery store in Conifer. A woman with kids approached her and asked her to buy a shopping cart full of groceries. We discovered this could've possibly been a scam. BJ says the Safeway strikers don't know what they are doing. Justin Bieber freaked out on some paparazzi.

A woman who was brought on to talk about the 250th Military Anniversary parade sounded like she was absolutely wasted. Russell Westbrook denies his player option with the Nuggets. How to Train Your Dragon crushed the box office over Father's Day weekend. Jamie and Carson had a blast at Post Malone's show last night! Over the weekend Jamie was in a grocery store in Conifer. A woman with kids approached her and asked her to buy a shopping cart full of groceries. We discovered this could've possibly been a scam. BJ says the Safeway strikers don't know what they are doing. Justin Bieber freaked out on some paparazzi. Postal workers are asking people not to remove dryer sheets if they find in their mailbox. They keep away the wasp. Add another type of person to the list of people Jamie won't date. Pony Express reenactors.

Some male users of ozempic are reporting they are having some unexpected benefits from using ozempic. Safeway workers could strike as soon as Sunday, but BJ doesn't think that would be a good idea! Don't forget about dear old day this Sunday!

BJ saw a note on a car in a parking lot yesterday. He wanted to write something on the note until he realized it was from someone hitting their car. Netflix announced that it has a new show called Building the Band coming out in July. Singers are stuck in sound booths and can't see each other until they are picked. Jamie isn't so stoked about one of the judges though. A publication called Den Business did some snooping and it looks like they figured out where the new Broncos stadium could be built. A dog sitter stole almost $500k in jewelry from an elderly person. BJ saw a car on the express lane get out of the way of an emergency vehicle then get back into the express. BJ wanted to know if that person would be subject to a fine so we called Trooper Lewis! Brian Wilson from the Beach Boys has passed at 82. Some male users of ozempic are reporting they are having some unexpected benefits from using Ozempic. Safeway workers could strike as soon as Sunday, but BJ doesn't think that would be a good idea! Don't forget about dear old day this Sunday!

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Tony opens the show by talking about the fact that intern Chris will be planting potatoes today, and he also talks about trying to buy cherries on sale at Safeway. Doug Ferguson calls in to talk about how Oakmont sets up for the US Open this week and who could win it, Brian Windhorst calls in to preview Game 3 of the NBA Finals, and also about who might get the Knicks coaching job, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag. Songs : Katie DiMartini “Mean To Me” ; “Poster Girl” To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Long term success in agriculture greatly benefits from smart innovation. New technology is not only tractors and software, it also includes crop nutrition.Christopher Hight at Bonipak Produce in Santa Maria, California, is constantly innovating. As lab manager of a large grower/packer/shipper, his job includes in house soil testing and on-site tank mixing.  He's a certified crop advisor and helps growers achieve nitrogen management plans. His nutrition program includes Redox technology to grow several dozen crops, which ultimately end up with customers far and wide through outlets such as Costco and Safeway.Christopher will soon achieve a PhD from UC Davis in Soil and Biogeochemistry. 

Trump and Elon were going back and forth all day yesterday and the entire internet couldn't turn away. It looks like Safeway workers are going to strike. Jamie is almost done with I Am Georgina.

If you need something to do this weekend BJ has you covered! Diddy was almost kicked out of his trial for staring at jurors. Trump and Elon were going back and forth all day yesterday and the entire internet couldn't turn away. It looks like Safeway workers are going to strike. Jamie is almost done with I Am Georgina. BJ busted out the Barry White, but that wasn't enough to keep the mood after his wife heard the break where we talked about his zoom belch. Carson got scammed by the latest DMV scam. Jamie wants Carson to take his daughter fishing this weekend for free fishing weekend, but he says it is boring.

It looks like Safeway workers are going to strike.

Albertsons and Safeway workers in Colorado authorize a strike. Casey's General Stores is going to have a busy 2025 in Texas. And convenience and grocery retailers announce summer deals.

In this raw and eye-opening episode of Don't Eat Poop!, our hosts Matt and Francine tackle one of the deadliest (and most misunderstood) topics in the food industry: food allergies. Prompted by a tragic case of a mislabeled cookie causing a grandmother's death, they break down how simple labeling mistakes and casual attitudes toward allergens can have lethal consequences. From cross-contact catastrophes to faux allergy fibbers, this episode dives deep into the real-life implications of allergy mismanagement in both food service and retail.Whether you're managing a restaurant kitchen, hosting kids at summer camp, or buying cookies at a supermarket, this one's a must-listen for anyone serious about food safety compliance.In this episode:

If you had to write your one paragraph, what would your paragraph say?In this episode, Jeff and Brent discuss: The structure and benefits of having a B Corp.Why you may want to run a B Corp business.The legal requirement of filing and displaying your public benefit.Finding growth in the process of writing and identifying your purpose.  Key Takeaways: The public benefit of a B Corp can be educational, social, environmental, or religious.One of the benefits of knowing you have a religious public benefit, you know what your purpose and products must all point back to, without question.The world is not shy about pushing its views on people. Don't be shy about showing the world what you believe.Wake up to the situations of the world, and stand up for what you believe.  "The least you can do is state your values and try to live them out." —  Brent Dusing About Brent Dusing: Brent Dusing is the CEO and founder of TruPlay, a gaming platform created to bring high-quality, fun, and biblically sound entertainment to audiences worldwide. An entrepreneur at heart, Dusing pioneered game creation with Christian content through Lightside Games, a Christian gaming studio reaching more than 7 million game players worldwide and resulting in 25,000 decisions for Christ. As the founder and CEO of Cellfire, Dusing created the nation's leading mobile coupon company, used today at grocers like Safeway and Kroger, and led Catalina Marketing to acquire Cellfire for $108 million. He began his career as a venture capitalist at Menlo Ventures, where he sourced multiple nine-figure exits and generated top-quartile returns. Over his career, Dusing has been featured on CNN, Fox News, ABC News, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, USA Today, Entertainment Weekly, and other news media. Dusing has a bachelor's degree in economics from Harvard University.About TruPlay: TruPlay is reaching families around the world with high-quality entertainment products that encompass God's Truth. TruPlay is building games, digital comics, video content, and Web 3.0 content to bring light to a world in need of God's love, hope, and truth. TruPlay's platform launches in 2023. TruPlay is a team of dozens of industry veterans with deep expertise in games, storytelling, animation, entertainment, and technology, who are committed to seeing the betterment of children around the world. For more information, visit truplaygames.com. Connect with TruPlay and Brent Dusing:Website: https://www.truplaygames.com/Discord: https://discord.com/invite/truplayYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCutwcoaalmdoIoxaZ2coQhALinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/truplay/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brentdusing/Twitter: https://twitter.com/TruplayGamesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/truplaygames/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/truplaygames/  Connect with Jeff Thomas: Website: https://www.arkosglobal.com/Podcast: https://www.generousbusinessowner.com/Book: https://www.arkosglobal.com/trading-upEmail: jeff.thomas@arkosglobal.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/ArkosGlobalAdvFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/arkosglobal/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/arkosglobaladvisorsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/arkosglobaladvisors/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLUYpPwkHH7JrP6PrbHeBxw

RUNDOWN   Episode 336 opens with Mitch and Hotshot back in full form, celebrating the triumphant return of the area code gimmick — this time, 336, home to Greensboro, North Carolina. Mitch dives into the city's hidden gems and famous natives, from Counting Crows bassist Millard Powers to NBA legend Bob McAdoo and Tecmo-Bowl hero Haywood Jeffires. Along the way, we get Billy Crash Craddock trivia, a “plug it in” moment, and a savage grocery store showdown involving a rogue bagger and a flustered Mitch. Emmy-winning filmmaker Rebecca Gitlitz joins the show to discuss her explosive new Netflix documentary, Untold: The Fall of Favre. The interview explores why Jen Sterger's story is only now being fully heard, the disturbing details of Favre's alleged role in the Mississippi welfare scandal, and how Gitlitz navigated fairness, fact-checking, and silence from Favre's camp. In sports, the guys unpack the Mariners' frustrating four-game set in Houston. Despite momentum going in, Seattle drops three of four, and Mitch explores why left-handed pitching continues to be their kryptonite. That sets the table for this week's Mariners No-Table with Joe Doyle and Brady Farkas, where they break down the Astros series, analyze lineup matchups, bullpen handling, and offer a blunt assessment: the M's need a right-handed bat — badly. Finally, prospect guru Jason Churchill returns to profile the Mariners' red-hot farm system. Churchill explains why he wouldn't trade Seattle's top 8 prospects for any other organization in baseball. The two dig into Cole Young's AAA breakout, Juan Soto's switch-pitching uniqueness, and how Colt Emerson and Harry Ford could fit into Seattle's long-term plans.   GUESTS   Rebecca Gitlitz | Director, Untold: The Fall of Favre (Netflix) Joe Doyle | MLB Draft/Prospect Analyst, OverSlot Brady Farkas | Host, Refuse to Lose Podcast Jason Churchill | Founder, Prospect Insider   TABLE OF CONTENTS   0:00 | Mitch revives the area code tradition with a Greensboro deep dive, featuring Counting Crows, Chris Daughtry, and a grocery store diss worthy of a flagrant foul. 21:30 | Mariners lose 3 of 4 in Houston — Mitch highlights the ongoing struggle against left-handed pitching and the lineup shake-ups it forces. 38:52 | Guest: Rebecca Gitlitz – Gitlitz breaks down the Brett Favre doc, Jen Sterger's unheard truth, the Mississippi welfare scandal, and why no one is a one-dimensional villain. 54:14 | Guest: Mariners' No-Table, Brady Farkas & Joe Doyle – dig into the Astros series fallout, bullpen management, right-handed bat urgency, and potential trade targets. Also: Harry Ford's value, Kirby's outing, and bold predictions for the week ahead. 1:15:52 | Guest: Jason Churchill – ranks the Mariners' top prospects, outlines Cole Young's readiness, evaluates switch-pitcher Juan Soto, and explains why he's buying stock in Colt Emerson. 1:45:38 | The Other Stuff Segment – why Hotshot bags groceries like a Safeway veteran, Counting Crows at Marymoor, and a shoutout to the best closer in baseball: Andrés Muñoz.

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Mirakl. In today's Retail Daily Minute:Albertsons launches a dedicated B2B e-commerce platform, rolling out business-focused ordering across 2,000+ stores under banners like Safeway, Vons, and Jewel-Osco.Wonder, the delivery-first restaurant startup from Marc Lore, raises $600 million to fuel national expansion.QVC partners with TikTok for a Super Brand Day live-stream event on May 14, featuring its Q50 ambassador group of inspiring women.The Retail Daily Minute has been rocketing up the Feedspot charts, so stay informed with Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, your source for the latest and most important retail insights. Be careful out there!

The Samis are back with another unfiltered Q&A straight from Austin—and nothing's off the table. In this Dear Samis episode, Sami Clarke and Sami Spalter dive into your most asked questions—from how they navigate comparison and jealousy to handling friendships that shift or fall apart, they're unpacking the stuff we all go through.They also get real about what it's like working together as best friends (spoiler: it's giving husband-and-wife energy), with plenty of stories along the way. So if you're ready to tune into a conversation with your closest girlfriends, this is it—because we're all figuring it out together.Part two of this conversation is coming soon—stay tuned.Transform Instagram - click here!Sami Spalter Instagram - click here!Sami Clarke Instagram - click here!FORM Shop - click here!FORM Website - click here!Code TRANSFORM for 20% off an annual membership.This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.Sponsors:We've worked out a special offer for my audience! Receive 15% off your first order. Go to tryarmra.com/TRANSFORM or enter TRANSFORM to get 15% off your first order.If you want to give the first real-food multivitamin a try, head to dailygem.com/TRANSFORM or enter TRANSFORM at checkout for 30% off your first order.Visit pistachiomilk.com to try Tache with our promo code: “Transform”. Or you can find Táche Pistachio Milk near you, available now in the refrigerated milk and creamer section at Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, Shaw's, Acme, Kings, and more.I love Hungryroot. Take advantage of this exclusive offer: For a limited time get 40% off your first box PLUS get a free item in every box for life. Go to Hungryroot.com/transform and use code transform.Get 20% OFF your first order AND free shipping at ultimareplenisher.com with code Transform20.Ready to experience a probiotic that actually works? Go to Seed.com/TRANSFORM and use code 25TRANSFORM to get 25% off your first month.Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode of Transform, the Samis are getting real about how they curate their wellness routines and how you can create your own rituals that truly serve you. From morning and evening routines to habits that make busy days feel more balanced, they're answering your most asked questions and sharing exactly what works for them.The Samis dive into their favorite self-care practices, from what they do when they're feeling off to their current workout split and the supplements they swear by (including Function Health by Dr. Mark Hyman). Plus, they talk about how to prioritize alone time, stay grounded amidst the chaos of busy jobs, and stack habits to make life easier. Get ready for some actionable inspiration and ideas to elevate your routine.Transform Instagram - click here!Sami Spalter Instagram - click here!Sami Clarke Instagram - click here!FORM Shop - click here!FORM Website - click here!Code TRANSFORM for 20% off an annual membership.I am light Summer fridaysGet limited early access to Function and skip the 300,000 person waitlist - https://www.functionhealth.com/a/transform https://www.functionhealth.com/a/transformARMRA Debloat promixUltima ReplenisherBioptimizer magnesiumArrae MagnesiumArrae creatineKion aminos - mixed berryThis episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.Sponsors:Visit purelyelizabeth.com and use code TRANSFORM at checkout for 20% off. Purely Elizabeth. Taste the Obsession.Visit pistachiomilk.com to try Tache with our promo code: “Transform”. Or you can find Táche Pistachio Milk near you, available now in the refrigerated milk and creamer section at Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, Shaw's, Acme, Kings, and more.Dogs deserve the best, and that means fresh, healthy food. Head to Ollie.com/transform, tell them all about your dog, and use code TRANSFORM to get 60% off your Welcome Kit when you subscribe today! Plus, they offer a Clean Bowl Guarantee on the first box, so if you're not completely satisfied, you'll get your money back.Do what I did, add Puori's PW1 to your routine now! And I have an amazing deal for you: right now you get 20% off, or if you choose the already discounted subscription, you get almost a third off the price! Available when you visit my exclusive URL Puori.com/TRANSFORM and use my promo code TRANSFORM. Or save 20% off when you make a one-time purchase – still such great savings!Go to cozyearth.com and get 40% off with my code TRANSFORM and…….. Special Offer! To celebrate Moms everywhere, this weekend only, May 2-4, Cozy Earth is giving my listeners a special promo: Buy One, Get One Free bamboo pajamas!! Use code TRANSFORMBOGO to take advantage of this! She deserves the best!Use my link to save 20% at GETKION.COM/TRANSFORM.Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

You asked, they answered! In this episode, the Samis are getting real about what it takes to build a business—diving into your most-asked questions. From ditching comparison in a saturated market to tuning into their intuition when making big decisions, they're sharing the rituals and mindset shifts that keep them aligned and inspired.They open up about their biggest challenges, how they handle self-doubt, and what they've learned about staying clear on their business vision. Plus, get the scoop on what's next for FORM—new trainers, fresh programs, IRL events, and so much more. Let's just say... big things are coming!Transform Instagram - click here!Sami Spalter Instagram - click here!Sami Clarke Instagram - click here!FORM Shop - click here!FORM Website - click here!Code TRANSFORM for 20% off an annual membership.This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.Sponsors:We've worked out a special offer for my audience! Receive 15% off your first order. Go to tryarmra.com/TRANSFORM or enter TRANSFORM to get 15% off your first order.Thoughtful. Timeless. Totally her. Shop Mother's Day at Quince. Go to Quince.com/transform for free shipping on your order and three hundred and sixty-five-day returns.I love Hungryroot. Take advantage of this exclusive offer: For a limited time get 40% off your first box PLUS get a free item in every box for life. Go to Hungryroot.com/transform and use code transform.Transform is sponsored by BetterHelp. Your well-being is worth it. Visit BetterHelp.com/TRANSFORMPOD today to get 10% off your first month.Visit pistachiomilk.com to try Tache with our promo code: “Transform”. Or you can find Táche Pistachio Milk near you, available now in the refrigerated milk and creamer section at Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, Shaw's, Acme, Kings, and more.Get 20% OFF your first order AND free shipping at ultimareplenisher.com with code Transform20.Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Kiera walks listeners through five steps to understanding a profit and loss statement: Know the structure Follow the revenue streams Track your spending Calculate the ratios Set financial goals Episode resources: Sign up for Dental A-Team's Virtual Summit 2025! Subscribe to The Dental A-Team podcast Schedule a Practice Assessment Leave us a review Transcript Kiera Dent (00:03.726) Hello, Dental A Team listeners. This is Kiera. And today I just wanted to empower you with, if you're in the boat of struggling to understand your P &L, struggling to understand how to truly master your dental finances, you're not alone. This is common. This is what I'm obsessed with helping dental practices truly understand. And today I want to break it down into five simple steps to give you clarity, control, to really be able to understand your dental practice finances. So today,   I just wanted to let you know that when you understand your PNL, which is a profit and loss statement, it helps you just be able to know which metrics to move to understand how can I actually create better decisions to feel more empowered with my numbers. And so I want you just to know that there's five simple steps that I've learned that I wanted to bring to you to really help you understand this and to this year maybe embody the identity of I am a.   money master or I am a finance master or whatever it is where you really take control because at Dental A Team when we consult our practices we have hundreds of offices and we work virtually we work in person we work one-on-one we work group style but I found that like one of the biggest stressors for dentists is not understanding like how does the money work we understand the dental we don't understand the team per se front office is like I don't know but it's really like where is my money and how do I actually make my money work for me   And so understanding that, what does it mean to be profitable? We have overhead calculators, we have profitability scorecards for you that I really love helping our clients with. But really it's like, let me just break it down into the nuts and bolts. I am not a CPA. I will have that disclaimer out there. I just am going to break it down of like, how do I become a financial master? So today let's break it down into step one is understand the structure of your PNL. So a PNL is broken down into basically like our, our revenue, so our collections, and then our expenses from there.   and then that breaks it down into profit. Now, something that always gets a little funny is debt services. And if we've got loans or student loans or practice loans, sometimes those are associated with our P &L, other times they're not. And what we really care about as owners is cash, right? We want the cashflow, we wanna understand where that's at. And so if you understand that it's broken down into this where we've got money coming in, so those are our collections, we need to make sure our collections sit at 98%. So we produce, we collect money.   Kiera Dent (02:21.654) those collections and then we spend money of our expenses. So payroll, rent, utilities, supplies, all of that paying you as a doctor as well. And then from there we have what's called our profit. And then after that we have our debt services and then that's our cashflow, but also cashflow then there's taxes that come out of it. And I think when you understand that instead of it being like, I don't have any money. We just understand that this is where it goes. And so if we're not tracked, if we're not tracking it, what happens is we're spending money.   We're spending more than we need. Like I had an office and they weren't tracking their supply spend. And so what happened is they were spending about 30,000 a month in one location. They're spending about $5,000 a month in another location. There's a discrepancy, but they didn't even realize that they were having this discrepancy until we started looking at their PNL. So once you start to monitor it, then we can actually get our supplies into more of like a 4 % of total collection. So if we're collecting a hundred thousand, 4 % of that would be $4,000. That's what we're allowed to spend for that month on supplies.   Well, now we have the budget. Now we can get it in alignment. We can actually track it and lean it down. Another officer looking at their P &Ls are doing it. They were at an 85 % overhead at the beginning of the year. By the end of the year, they were coming in at a 53 % overhead. So to me, it's just a math equation. One plus one equals two. How do we, we have money coming in, subtract the things we spend. We have profit leftover from there. We have our debt services and our tax that gives us our true cash at the end of it. So then number two is we got to focus on   What are the ways that we actually bring production and collections to the practice case? We've got our PNL. We understand how that's broken down. I also want you to know there's a chart of accounts that you can change that up. But step number two is we've got to focus on the revenue streams or the production of how do we actually get money on the books to be able to collect that? Are we being profitable in that zone? So there's different ways that we do this. So like hygiene, restorative, ortho, cosmetic, like different ways that we do it. And some offices actually like to track this and break it down. And you can actually put this on your PNL.   You can literally put down how much production has come from restorative, how much production comes from hygiene, how much production comes from ortho, and then you can break down the collections that we have from that as well. So this is something really awesome to see how much of my practice is hygiene, how much of my practice is on implants or all on fours, how much of my practice is ortho. I have a pediatric practice and they really love to track their ortho amount of it because they want to see how much of their practice is truly ortho. Do we need to spend more marketing money there or do we not? This really helps you be able to see   Kiera Dent (04:45.64) What services should we continue? Which ones are the highest revenue? Do we need to change our fees on it? Do we need to look at different ways to break this down? It's really, really, really fun. And so then I can look at what promos we put in the practice. Where do I put my blocks? What block scheduling do I need to have more of? What marketing do I need to spend to make sure we're getting the correct revenue or production streams of the correct patients? We're treatment planning it. We look at our treatment tracker to see, are we actually bringing this in? We can actually increase profitability without needing more patients if we follow this. So   A quick action item on that is maybe talking to your CPA about breaking down your revenue by services of what's coming into the practice to see where most of your income is actually coming from in the practice. Super enlightening when you start to look at this. Step three is now going to be looking at what we're spending. OK. And on the chart of accounts, if it's not broken down, you can ask your CPA to break it down. I've mentioned on prior podcasts that we were spending about fifteen thousand dollars on hiring once upon a time, but I didn't even know that's how much I was spending.   This last year, they had all of my marketing lumped into one. So I actually asked them to break it out. How much am I spending on the website? How much am I spending on events? How much am I spending on our ads that we're running? All these different little pieces, because I wanted to get more granular and understand where are the dollars going and what, if I spend a dollar, it coming back to me and what is it? So thanks for you on looking at your expenses. We usually have payroll, we have rent, we have supplies, we have labs, other things. We have our marketing, CE, consulting. We're going to want to look at   Maybe you have our associate doctors on there, but what are these different pieces and payroll? Oftentimes it's all the fringe benefits that go on to it as well. So making sure are the additional pieces of like our 401ks and our health benefits. What is all that going? Cause that does go into payroll. What's our payroll tax on that employee? Gosh, that was a fun day when I learned like what? So this also just helps you look at it. And then what we want to do is we want to look to see, there ways that we can cut costs? So going back to that example of cutting supplies,   Well, this office was just ordering through one supplier. There's companies like Ordo or Synergy or different group buying areas where you can still go through your same preferred vendor, but we can just get it on a discount rate. So for example, kind of like using Costco, like I can go and buy my, I thought Costco was ridiculous on their rotisserie chickens. Like they're $5 or I can go to Safeway and spend $9. I'm still getting a rotisserie chicken. It's just how much am I spending for it?   Kiera Dent (07:10.742) Now I get that food's a little bit of a funny analogy because food is not equal across all stores. So let's do something a little bit easier. I could spend, you know, I can have my car insurance, like again, through Costco versus through someone else. We're just trying to get our reduced costs, still getting the same quality, but could we reduce those costs? Other times just giving a budget, me realizing that I'm spending 15 grand on hiring. Well, there's a great company called Viva HR. If you do Viva HR slash Dental A Team or just DM me or   email us Hello@TheDentalATeam.com literally spend $100 a month on unlimited ads. So took a $15,000 spend down to a $1,200 spend right there. I freed up over 10 grand. I mean, we're talking more like 13 grand that I was able to then save and allocate somewhere else just by switching that one thing. I'm still doing the same thing. I'm still posting the same ads. I just use Viva HR rather than spending it on indeed, but I never would have known that if I would have been tracking this.   So this is where can we look at it? So what I recommend, and we haven't broken down into percentages on our overhead calculator that we've created for our clients, but you wanna categorize your expenses and look for areas where we can cut unnecessary costs. And also what's the percentage of our total collections that we're collecting that we can actually minimize and make sure that we're with the alignment of what's recommended. So for example, like I said, supplies are usually at 4%. Payroll is between 25 to 30%. So making it get all the way down, but also,   Those percentages are just baselines. If you want more profitability, can we shave a half our percentage? Can we shave 1 % and still maintain the quality of our practice? That's a question for you to answer, but great ways to analyze this. So that would be action item on this is let's categorize your expenses, look to see where we can cut, look to see the percentages to make sure what is in there. Is it allocated correctly? Meaning did they put actual supplies in supplies or did I get labs in there as well so that when my numbers are wrong and what other ways can I change that?   Okay, step four is now we wanna calculate our ratios. So on that, we're going to wanna figure out like, what is our profit margin? What's our payroll ratios? Like I was saying of those percentages, this is now where we break it down. If I'm spending $10,000 on payroll out of 100,000, well, that's a great gig and I probably don't have enough people on there and I have space within, because I'm only at 10 % and I could go up to 30 % again, depending upon what I want my profit margin to be.   Kiera Dent (09:33.39) I target with all expenses paid for offices to be a 20 or 30 % profit margin. So that means, cause overhead and profit get a little funny, overhead means all of our expenses, I like you to hit around a 50%. So if I've collected a hundred grand, I don't want you spending more than about 50,000. That leaves 50,000 here. We pay our doctors here. The goal is to leave about 20 to 30 grand if we're on this hundred thousand collection practice of true profit. Now of that profit, we, like I said, you can have debt services there and also taxes.   and depending upon the tax bracket you're in, that can actually make a pretty big difference. If I'm collecting 20 grand, I'm really not collecting 20 grand because I owe taxes on that. So that's a big asterisk around cashflow of how to master this and how to look at this, but making sure we're at the correct percentages for it to then gauge where are we at. So figure out what your, what our costs are, get them in in the pieces, and then figure out the percentages of each one of them, making sure that we're actually at the correct ratio.   of what it should be. In Dental A Team we're high on payroll because the bulk of our company is team. I don't have a physical location. I don't have a place that goes. Our product is our consulting. So my payroll is much higher than 30%. I pay a lot in payroll, but that's also, that's my product for you. have a lot of product in your practice of the supplies that go into it. We don't really have a lot of supplies that go into ours. I have a lot of software that I spend on. So everyone's going to be a little bit different, but we do have categories for dentists that we recommend.   Like I said, payroll 25 to 30 % supplies at 4%. Labs are 9 % combined together. Those are between 13 to 14%, especially if you're on an implant practice marketing. If you're growing, it can go all the way up to 5 to 7%. If you're lower, it should be a 2 to 3 % again, pending upon your goals and also pending upon where we want our profit margins to be. I really love my doctors to be paid at least a 30 % and they're also can get in to a little variable of do we pay our doctors as associates if you're an owner or not?   Kiera's opinion, and I know, like I said, I'm not a CPA. My opinion is I like to help practices exit out of the practice if they want to. Meaning, if you want to own your practice and not have it dependent upon you, that's what I like to grow for offices. So they have the option if they want to, or if any life circumstances happen, they're not handcuffed of, I don't have anything else I can do because I'm no longer practicing dentistry. To me, that's a very scary spot to be in. So what I do like to do is pay my dentist as an associate and as an owner.   Kiera Dent (11:56.386) because that way if I ever want to replace my doctor, I already have on my P &L paying them as an associate, not just as an owner or actually taking $0, which often happens because of distribution. Now your CPA can help you advise on tax strategy because there are strategies of how much you quote unquote pay yourself. But the way we have it is we just break it down and you don't necessarily have to run it through payroll. We're just making sure that our P &L matches so we know how much profit we'd have if any life circumstances happen to you.   All right, and now step five for you. Step five is we wanna set financial goals and track our progress. So like I said, where are you wanting to be on your profit margin? Do you wanna be, where are we at baseline today and then where do you wanna get to? And then we look at the pieces for it. Just like on a family budget, if we say we wanna save for a car or we wanna save for Disneyland or we wanna go on a trip to the Bahamas, well, now we start to save and we start looking at our expenses of well, what could we eliminate? Maybe we don't need Netflix anymore. Maybe we don't need a DoorDash. Maybe we don't need internet. Maybe we need to...   add an extra job to it to be able to pay for this. But it's the same thing in a practice. If we want to have profitability or we want to have long-term financial success or we want to be set up for financial freedom, what do I need my business to profit to be able to go after it? And how do I look at this? So then we look for how can I increase my production of higher revenue generating pieces that we enjoy doing? Maybe All On X, maybe Ortho, maybe same day crowns, whatever it is for you, how can we add more of that to our schedule?   How can we decrease the expenses or be smarter instead of just paying straight through a supplier? Could we work with a bigger supply company, like I mentioned, kind of like Costco and get a discounted rate for that? Could I do that and save money on things I'm already buying? And then we're gonna wanna make sure we get those profit target margins, the percentages, based on the industry benchmarks, like I mentioned to you, to really be able to grow for this. And so it's really fun if we look at those little items,   It just becomes a shave of a half a percentage here, a 1 % there, a couple dollars here, increasing our production, using better block scheduling that really makes us where we then are tracking our progress. And it's really fun when you can get an office manager and a leadership team bought into this with you as well, which is why we share it on the podcast, because when they're all tracking and they're all aligned and we know what our profit margins need to be, it becomes much easier. And so if there was a practice,   Kiera Dent (14:17.262) Like I said, we track with them quarterly, we're watching it they went from that 85 % overhead all the way down to 53%. Well, let me just do some simple math for you. Pretend that practice was only, let's say that they collected a million dollars that year, okay? So they did a million and that they were at an 85 % overhead. That would mean that on a million dollars, and let's say a million was true profit. So we've got a million, we've got 85 % overhead. That practice was collecting or like take home.   not including tax and all the other things, 150,000 out of a million. Now I understand. Now, if they're able to go, that was an 85 % overhead. If they go, so still a million dollar practice, down to 53 % overhead, what that does is that actually moves them into 530,000 is now their costs, right? Did you follow my math on that? 530,000. if they, and from there, so that means they're taking home 470,000.   That just simple shift, they didn't increase their production. They just reduced their expenses. Again, a million dollar practice, 150 to 470. That's a really big swing. You don't have to do anything more. We just had to be smarter with our dollars. So when you look at that and you think about that, that's where numbers get really fun for me. And that's where I love to empower doctors, leadership teams to how can we actually achieve this? So my goal for you would be let's set a financial goal for the next quarter.   Based on your P &L review, do we wanna cut down our supplies? Do we wanna increase our production? Do we wanna add our block schedules? What do we wanna do in there? Because this then will literally help you exponentially grow to your financial freedom. So as a quick recap of these five simple steps are one, understand the structure of your P &L. Two, focus on the revenue or production streams that we can add in. Three, analyze our expenses. Four, calculate the ratio. So again, the percentages of them and get those into industry standards.   And five, set financial goals to track the progress and actually see where we want to be. It's such fun for me because this is how you actually are able to exponentially have your business work for you. You not working for your business. You don't have to do more work. You don't have to more patient flow. None of those things. We just have to be smarter with how we're utilizing our money, how we're collecting collections, impact that how we're spending our money, making sure we've got budgets in place for our team. Teams will follow suit. We just need to get this set up for them. So this is where it's really fun. And honestly, you understanding your PNL.   Kiera Dent (16:43.158) It allows you to just make informed decisions, increase your profitability, AKA take home pay and grow your dental practice. And then the next step of this will be how do we actually keep the money that we're making that becomes so fun. So I'm happy to go through this. If you guys want, I can go through a PNL piece with you. Hello@TheDentalATeam.com or go to our website and just book a call. We can do a practice assessment with you, totally free complimentary on my side because this is really where I love to just truly empower doctors and owners to take.   the like bull by the horns, you're already doing the dentistry. Let's have you now be compensated for that and do it in a fun way where you now feel like you were in financial control for yourself. So this is literally what the Dental A Team does in consulting. If this is helpful for you, you want one on one help, you want us to dive into your practice more in depth. Like I said, we have that complimentary assessment for you. Click the link or come work with us. I'd love to have you because this would really be a zone. You can DM us on social media, the Dental A team. So Dental A team is our hashtag.   or you can email us Hello@TheDentalATeam.com This is truly the zone though. Become a financial master this year. You will be so happy that you did this. This is a gift you can give yourself. And as always, thanks for listening and I'll catch you next time on the Dental A Team podcast.

The City of Seattle is trying to make it harder for Safeway to crack down on shoplifting. A Never-Trumper says censuring Rep. Al Green is racist. Charlie Kirk went on Gavin Newsom’s podcast and Newsom broke ranks with his party on one key issue. // LongForm: GUEST: Capitol Hill entrepreneur and community figure Rachael Savage announced her candidacy for Seattle mayor in February. // Quick Hit: Trump says DOGE should use a scalpel and not a hatchet, Jasmine Crockett changed the way she speaks after she won her election, and a left-wing pollster says something that’s not true because he’s a left-wing pollster.

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