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I'm honoured to celebrate episode #500 with Dr. Layne Norton as my guest.Layne is an icon of the fitness industry: a prolific educator, author, champion, world-record-holding powerlifter, and a major influence throughout my own career.For this milestone, Layne joins me for a wide-ranging and personal conversation about work ethic, resilience, coaching, evidence, public battles, money, family, and the experiences that shaped who he is.We discuss:• What Layne means by “You will not outwork me”• Where his work ethic came from and navigating ADHD• PhD setbacks, major injuries, and rebuilding• Business fallout, legal conflict, and career battles• When relentless hustle stops being productive• How Layne's public persona developed• Who he might be without years of battling industry grifters• Why hearing “I believe in you” matters• Great coaching beyond programming and nutrition• Mentorship and Layne's coaching tree• Scrutinizing claims from people with impressive credentials• Why credentials should never replace evaluating evidence• Applying the same logic to claims you agree and disagree with• Higher protein intake and mortality claims• Saturated fat, seed oils, and nutrition narratives• Why “the human body is not an algorithm” is misleading• Calories in versus calories out and the financial-budget analogy• Being frugal with possessions while prioritizing meaningful experiences• Cars, homes, watches, heirlooms, and emotional value• Layne's proudest powerlifting moments• And much moreI hope you enjoy this vulnerable peek behind the curtain of one of our industry's most prominent authorities.Thank you for being part of the journey to 500 episodes.I'm far from done.Follow Layne on Instagram: @biolayneCHAPTERS01:22 Layne Norton's Origins06:36 Work Ethic, ADHD, and Resilience08:11 Injuries and the Comeback09:36 PhD Setbacks and Building a System12:14 Business Fallout and Legal Battles19:33 When Hustle Starts to Hurt24:32 Layne's Public Persona and Fitness Grifters27:19 The Pillars of Great Coaching33:24 Mentorship and the Coaching Tree34:14 Building a Coaching Legacy36:12 Credentials Versus Evidence38:19 Applying Logic Symmetrically40:04 Protein Intake and the Longevity Debate45:01 Saturated Fat, Seed Oils, and Nutrition Claims47:22 Calories In, Calories Out52:27 The Budget Analogy for Tracking Calories54:02 Frugal Cars and Dream Homes56:40 The Meaning Behind a Family Heirloom Watch59:39 Spend Money on Experiences01:02:46 Layne's Greatest Powerlifting Moments01:04:08 Final Thoughts and Episode #500 Wrap-UpSave 20% on Dr. Layne Norton's Biolayne and Certified Nutrition Coach certifications through Clean Health Institute, with extra savings when bundled:https://cleanhealth.edu.au/sp/liftfree-layne/SUPPORT THE SHOWIf you enjoyed Lift Free and Diet Hard or this episode helped you:• Subscribe and check out more episodes• Share the show and tag @andrewcoatesfitness• Send this episode to someone who would appreciate Layne's story• Leave a rating or reviewThank you for helping this show reach 500 episodes.FOLLOW ANDREW COATESInstagram: @andrewcoatesfitnesshttps://www.andrewcoatesfitness.comPARTNERS AND RESOURCESRP STRENGTH APPCode COATESRP:https://www.rpstrength.com/coatesJUST BITE ME MEALSCode ANDREWCOATESFITNESS for 10% off:https://justbitememeals.comMACROSFIRST — FREE PREMIUM TRIALDownload MacrosFirst and enter ANDREW when asked, “How did you hear about us?”KNKG BAGS — 15% OFFhttps://www.knkg.com/Andrew59676VERSA GRIPPShttps://www.versagripps.com/andrewcoatesTRAINHEROIC — FREE 90-DAY TRIALhttps://www.trainheroic.com/liftfreeReply to the email you receive, or email [trials@trainheroic.com](mailto:trials@trainheroic.com), and say Andrew sent you.L1 BIOMECHANICS AND ASSESSMENT COURSECode COATES:https://pro.activelifeprofessional.com/assessmentworkshopevents

Wanna send us a message? It's Episode 109 of Squared Circle Relics Podcast and it's a Spin The Wheel where we chat about three random topicsThis timeCase Hits Do Not Get The Love they deserveBreak EtiquetteIs the wrestling card hobby saturated with big cards that do not sell (UK PerspectiveSupport the show

From the archive: This episode was originally recorded and published in 2022. Our interviews on Entrepreneurs On Fire are meant to be evergreen, and we do our best to confirm that all offers and URL's in these archive episodes are still relevant. Mary Southern is founder of Resume Assassin, an entrepreneur and resume writer helping clients land high-paying jobs and win premium clients at top companies. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. As an entrepreneur, a resume can be a marketing tool to build your brand, win clients, and reach your goals. 2. Satisfy clients by making them feel valued and helping them achieve their goals with the right tools. 3. Strong customer relationships, value, and a smooth journey turn customers into advocates and build brand awareness cost effectively. Set up a 15 minute call with Mary - Book a Call with Mary Sponsors HighLevel - The ultimate all-in-one platform for entrepreneurs, marketers, coaches, and agencies. Learn more at HighLevelFire.com. ThriveTime Show - Is your business stuck? Join Eric Trump and Clay Clark's life-changing business conference November 5th and 6th in Tulsa, Oklahoma. ThriveTimeShow.com/eofire.

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Most people run from crowded markets. They see competition, assume there's no room left, and talk themselves out of the very places where the real money lives. In this episode, Igor makes the counterintuitive case that saturation is a green light, not a warning sign. He breaks down why the biggest markets — health, wealth, and relationships — never change, why demand matters far more than competition, and why the story you tell about your product ultimately matters more than the product itself. If you've ever passed on an opportunity because "everyone's already doing it," this one will change how you look at competition.

Memorizing Scripture is something our kids often do at Sunday school and VBS, but is it something we should do too? Although memorization is more challenging for adults, our hearts and brains are far more capable than we realize. Have you ever felt like you just don't have the right words to say to a friend who is struggling? Or don't know how to respond when your child acts out? Listen in for an encouraging and highly practical conversation with Jess Travis, mom to two and pediatric nurse practitioner, about the value of hiding God's word in our hearts every day. 

Dr. Daniel Chong has spent years helping patients understand their true cardiovascular risk and take meaningful action to prevent heart attacks and strokes.In this episode, Rip and Dr. Chong dig into the confusing, often polarizing world of cholesterol and heart disease. Is LDL cholesterol really important? How low should it go? Is ApoB a better marker? What about calcium scores, lipoprotein(a), statins, saturated fat, and the growing noise around keto and carnivore diets?Dr. Chong offers a grounded, practical, and highly nuanced perspective. He explains why standard LDL cholesterol is only part of the picture, why ApoB and LDL particle number may provide a clearer view of risk, and why cardiovascular disease is never about one single factor. Instead, it is about the full internal environment: inflammation, endothelial function, blood flow, plaque stability, lifestyle, and diet.Rip and Dr. Chong also explore the limits of coronary artery calcium scores, the risks of relying on a “zero” score too early in life, and why soft plaque can still pose a serious threat even when calcified plaque is not detected.They also discuss saturated fat, heme iron, blood viscosity, hydration, testosterone therapy's potential effect on red blood cell count, and the fascinating protective layer inside our blood vessels known as the glycocalyx.This conversation is a reminder that cardiovascular prevention is about building a body that supports vitality from the inside out.You'll Learn:LDL cholesterol matters, but ApoB and LDL particle number may offer a more precise picture of cardiovascular risk.The longer LDL particles remain elevated, the greater the potential risk over time.Saturated fat can interfere with the body's ability to clear LDL particles from the bloodstream.Coronary artery calcium scores can be useful, but they do not detect soft, non-calcified plaque.A calcium score of zero does not always mean “clean arteries,” especially in younger people.Lipoprotein(a), or Lp(a), is an important marker to test at least once.Dr. Chong recommends looking at a broader cardiovascular panel, including lipids, ApoB, Lp(a), A1C, and hs-CRP.Heme iron from red meat is absorbed differently than non-heme iron from plants and may contribute to oxidative stress when elevated.Blood viscosity — or how “thick” your blood is — can influence endothelial function and plaque formation.Hydration, plant foods, and, in some cases, blood donation may help support healthier blood viscosity.The glycocalyx is a delicate, hair-like protective layer that supports endothelial function.A whole food, plant-based lifestyle remains one of the most powerful foundations for vascular health.Learn More About our 2026 Live PLANTSTRONG Events: https://plantstrongevents.com/ Let Us Help Your PLANTSTRONG JourneyLearn More About Our Corporate Wellness Program: https://liveplantstrong.com/corporate-wellness/ COMPLEMENT: Use code PLANTSTRONG for 30% off at https://lovecomplement.com/pages/plantstrong-special-offer Follow PLANTSTRONG and Rip Esselstynhttps://plantstrong.com/ https://www.facebook.com/GoPlantstrong https://www.instagram.com/goplantstrong/https://www.instagram.com/ripesselstyn/ Follow the PLANTSTRONG Podcast and Give the Show a 5-star RatingApple PodcastsSpotifyWatch on YouTubeEpisode Webpage

 If you've ever scrolled Instagram and thought "there are just SO many photographers," this episode is for you. I'm talking about what it actually takes to stand out when it feels like everyone is offering the same sessions, the same style, the same everything. I'm sharing four things I believe make the biggest difference in a crowded market, and how to shift your mindset so you stop trying to out-do every photographer around you and start building something that lasts. If you're feeling discouraged by the competition, I hope this gives you a little clarity and a lot of encouragement. Want a more consistent way to book clients? Check out the Fully Booked Method._________________________________________________________Can I be your big photographer sis for a second?You do not need another saved post, random marketing tip, or strategy you'll forget by tomorrow.What you need is consistency, support, and a simple plan you can actually stick to.That's exactly what we do inside Market Like a Tog: Your photographer marketing accountability membership. A place where you always know what to post, what to work on, and how to stay visible enough to keep booking. Every month inside MLAT you get:✔ A plug-and-play monthly marketing plan ✔ Done-for-you marketing templates & systems ✔ Live group coaching with Brooke ✔ Slack accountability + community ✔ Monthly workshop/trainingCome join us inside Market Like a Tog and let's build momentum together.

We know that the Bible is to be the foundation for everything but what does that mean for pastors and local churches? How can churches hold on to truth even in the midst of false doctrine and apostasy? We will explore the important relationship with being a hearer of the Word and a doer of the Word.1) The teaching of God's Word2) The saturation of God's WordText: 1 Timothy 4:11-16

Derek Sewell | Genesis 23: 1-20 | In a world where everyone dies, God's people still grieve, but grieve with hope.

Have you ever opened Instagram for a quick scroll only to find yourself questioning your pricing, your brand, or the direction of your business? In this episode, I talk about why comparison feels especially intense in the wedding industry and how it can quietly push us into making reactive decisions instead of intentional ones. I share why the polished images we see online rarely tell the full story, and why comparing your day-to-day reality to someone else's highlight reel can pull you further away from the business you're actually trying to build.Topics covered in this episode include:Why comparison tends to hit wedding professionals harder than many other business ownersThe hidden costs of making business decisions based on what you see onlineHow to tell the difference between admiration and distractionI would love to connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JenTaylorConsulting/ & Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jentaylorconsulting/!Show notes available at: https://jentaylorconsulting.com/design-your-wedding-business-podcast/

"We have been having some difficult and sometimes awkward conversations with our 17 yo old son about sax and masturbation. Along those lines, we've become intensely aware of the quantity of movies and shows with any kind of kissing, romantic or sex scenes. How do you draw boundaries and live in our sex saturated culture? Don't ever watch anything? Get filters and Vid Angel? Fast forward scenes? Just watch whatever and talk a lot? And how does that work when the dialogue seems one-sided? This feels so hard and confusing as a Christian, where do we go from here?" - Orange Worm

Think Etsy is just for crafters and hobbyists? Think again. In this rerun, Crystal sits down with Etsy coach Monica Little, who grew her handmade skincare brand to multiple six figures and 5,000+ orders on Etsy before pivoting to help other small business owners do the same.If you've ever listed a product on Etsy and waited for sales that never came, this episode is for you. Monica breaks down why simply being on Etsy isn't enough — and what "sophisticated selling" actually looks like when thousands of similar listings are competing for the same eyeballs.Crystal and Monica also dig into something close to Crystal's heart right now: launching digital products. Etsy has quietly become the go-to marketplace for templates, guides, worksheets, and planners — the exact kind of SEO resources Crystal is preparing to sell — and Monica explains why the timing is so good.In this episode, you'll learn:Why listing your products on Etsy doesn't automatically lead to sales — and what actually moves the needleWhy Etsy is becoming the go-to marketplace for digital products (and why Amazon isn't)What "sophisticated selling" means: photos that stop the scroll, social proof, and evoking emotion over logicHow to use every lever Etsy gives you — free shipping, discounts, Star Seller, and video — and when video is (and isn't) essentialHow to sell high-end products on Etsy (yes, even $350–$550 items) without competing on priceWhy racing to be the cheapest is a trap — and how to price with confidence insteadEtsy SEO tips: using the search bar for keyword ideas, snooping on best-seller listings, and verifying keywords before you use themHow many products you really need to gain traction (hint: it's far fewer than you've been told)Research tools like Everbee.io and eRank — and why Monica still swears by plain old Etsy searchesWhether you're an established seller who's been avoiding Etsy, a total beginner, or — like Crystal — getting ready to launch digital products, this conversation is packed with practical, do-the-work-and-stand-out strategy. As Monica puts it, this is the rise of "the dedicated business owner era."Connect with Monica Little:Instagram: @monicalittlecoachingFree Etsy training — 3 marketing secrets to stand out: Podcast: The Product Biz Podcast (catch Crystal's guest episode!)Connect with Crystal & the show:Host: Crystal Waddell, Simple and Smart SEO ShowLoved this episode? Leave a review and share it with a fellow maker or shop owner.Text me your questions or comments!Hey, Shopify store owners! (Especially if you're selling on Etsy, too!)Here's a quick question: Are people actually finding your products on Google?If SEO feels confusing, overwhelming, or like something you'll "get to later", this is for you.I'm hosting a free, seven day Shopify SEO challenge that breaks it down into simple, doable steps.No tech headaches, no fluff. Join us at  Hey, Shopify store owners! (Especially if you're selling on Etsy, too!)Here's a quick question: Are people actually finding your products on Google?If SEO feels confusing, overwhelming, or like something you'll "get to later", this is for you.I'm hosting a free, seven day Shopify SEO challenge that breaks it down into simple, doable steps.No tech headaches, no fluff. Join us at aise  Hey, Shopify store owners! (Especially if you're selling on Etsy, too!)Here's a quick question: Are people actually finding your products on Google?If SEO feels confusing, overwhelming, or like something you'll "get to later", this is for you.I'm hosting a free, seven day Shopify SEO challenge that breaks it down into simple, doable steps.No tech headaches, no fluff. Join us atPodMatchPodMatch Automatically Matches Ideal Podcast Guests and Hosts For InterviewsSupport the showFree checklist: Is your Shopify store quietly losing sales? Run the 5-minute self-check →Book a Shopify Store Strategy Call With Crystal!Want to follow up on what you've heard? Search the podcast!AFFILIATE LINKS:Start your Shopify Store!Get SurferSEO!Metricool (to be everywhere online, you NEED a social media scheduler!)Grid and PixelNote: If you make a purchase using some of my links, I make a little money. But I only ever share products, people, & offers I trust & use myself!

Early-season cold, wet conditions can leave corn looking rough, but appearance alone does not tell the whole story. Before making management decisions, growers should evaluate stand establishment, crop staging, and root development to determine whether the crop is likely to recover. In this episode of RealAgriculture's Corn School, Aidan Filipchuk, sales agronomist with PRIDE Seeds,... Read More

As part of our summer series, we're revisiting some of the most important conversations we've had on the topics that matter most to our health. And few are more important than heart disease. Heart disease remains the number one cause of death worldwide. Yet despite decades of research, millions of prescriptions, and billions of dollars spent on treatment, many people are still confused about what actually causes it—and what we can do to prevent it. For years, the conversation around heart disease has focused almost entirely on cholesterol. But what if that's only part of the story? In this special compilation episode, you'll hear from Dr. Cindy Geyer of The UltraWellness Center, Dr. Eric Topol, and Dr. Aseem Malhotra as they explore a different perspective on heart disease—one that goes beyond cholesterol and looks at the deeper drivers of cardiovascular risk, including inflammation, insulin resistance, metabolic dysfunction, lifestyle, and early detection. You'll hear why many experts now believe heart disease often begins decades before symptoms appear, why traditional testing can miss important warning signs, and how emerging science is giving us new tools to identify risk earlier than ever before. Most importantly, you'll hear a message that is both practical and hopeful: that many of the factors driving heart disease are within our control, and that prevention remains one of the most powerful tools we have. Let's dive in. View Show Notes From This Episode Sign up for Dr. Hyman's Brainshaping Academy to learn how to nourish the biological systems that support your mental, emotional, and cognitive health https://drhyman.com/products/brainshaping?utm_source=dr_hyman_show&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=may_27&utm_content=link Get Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hyman https://drhyman.com/pages/picks?utm_campaign=shownotes&utm_medium=banner&utm_source=podcast Sign Up for Dr. Hyman's Weekly Longevity Journal https://drhyman.com/pages/longevity?utm_campaign=shownotes&utm_medium=banner&utm_source=podcast Join the 10-Day Detox to Reset Your Health https://drhyman.com/pages/10-day-detox Join the Hyman Hive for Expert Support and Real Results https://drhyman.com/pages/hyman-hive This episode is brought to you by BON CHARGE, BIOptimizers, Rho, Made In, Seatopia, and Cozy Earth. Explore red light products at boncharge.com/hyman and enjoy 15% off with code HYMAN. Go to bioptimizers.com/hyman and use code HYMAN to save 15% off your order, plus get a free gift.  Explore science-backed products at rhonutrition.com and use code HYMAN for 20% off the entire site. Upgrade your cookware at madeincookware.com and save 10% off your first order with code HYMAN-HIVE. Find a cleaner source of seafood. Check out seatopia.fish/hyman and receive free shipping on your first order. Head to cozyearth.com to save 20% and upgrade all of your daily essentials today. (0:00) The persistence of heart disease and the low-fat diet hypothesis (0:32) Preventing heart disease through diet, lifestyle, and simple behaviors (2:19) Revisiting key conversations on heart disease (3:44) Beyond cholesterol: deeper drivers and risk factors (7:18) Typical workup, treatments, and advances in cholesterol testing (17:48) Metabolic health, hormonal, and inflammatory factors in heart disease (29:37) Advances in cardiovascular diagnostics and AI (31:31) Impact of lifestyle and new pharmacological treatments (36:55) Statins, side effects, and lipoprotein fractionation (40:13) The role of AI, new diagnostics, and Dr. Topol's journey (43:19) Rethinking treatment: diet, industry influence, and the low-fat craze (45:28) Saturated fat, cholesterol, and revisiting the evidence (48:00) Cholesterol in heart disease risk and systematic drug review (52:31) Insulin resistance, cholesterol's role, and mortality (58:31) Challenges in changing medical dogma (1:00:31) Closing remarks and call to action

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Dana Grant has built her work around helping people align with universal principles, but she is the first to tell you she did not start there. She was the woman setting unbreakable corporate sales records while, behind the curtain, she was quietly dying. Saturated with enough medication to, in her words, kill an elephant, living with irretractable migraines and a body breaking down, she reached a moment in her kitchen where she tore up her prescriptions with no solution and no idea what came next. Weeks later, she learned she had seventeen forms of staph on her leg and might lose her legs. She kept them. Last September she walked the Camino. That decision, made before any answer arrived, became Dana’s living definition of what she calls first cause. You must choose change first, she explains, and only then does the universe begin to respond. The synchronicities that followed, including her uncanny alignment with the late Louise Hay, convinced her there are no coincidences, only signs for those willing to wake up and pay attention. It was this turn, not inspiration but a refusal to keep living as she was, that led her into the work she does today. Stop handing out the golden tickets For years, Dana worked as an intuitive, handing people the answers, the direction, the way forward. Her business exploded, with a waiting list of a year or two and clients willing to pay almost anything for certainty. But she noticed it was not empowering anyone. It was creating dependency. So she stopped, closed her readings podcast, and chose a harder path: teaching people to sit in the uncomfortable zone and make their own decisions. The lesson behind her now reads simply, trust the process. Much of the conversation centres on the stories we tell ourselves. Roughly ninety-five per cent of how we navigate life runs below our awareness, Dana explains, and most of those repetitive thoughts are negative, which is why so many people feel trapped in their own Groundhog Day. Her antidote is the one degree, the single different action each day that, like a plane shifting course on the way to Hawaii, eventually lands you somewhere entirely new. Standards, not perfection Dana draws a clear line between self-protection and self-sabotage. What holds people back, she argues, is rarely a lack of effort. It is worthiness. When you do not believe you are worthy, you sabotage, no matter how much you achieve. What people truly fear is not scarcity but stepping over what she calls the terror barrier into everything new, where the ego can no longer protect them. She speaks candidly about her own addiction to perfectionism, the difference between attracting and chasing, and the courage of being seen. We attract in this life, she says, we do not chase. Some of the most moving moments come when Dana refuses to shame the past versions of herself who created the stories she needed to survive, and when she describes the ongoing work of being present for her three grown daughters, choosing consistency and accountability over defensiveness, and holding space for what cannot be fixed, only honoured. Dana leaves the audience with three golden nuggets: The Truth vs Story reset. When something triggers you, pause and separate the facts from the story you are telling yourself. Ask what else could be true, and you interrupt the spiral. The 10-minute self-trust builder. Each day make one small promise you can keep in ten minutes or less, then keep it. Confidence is built in small, reliable ways, not big leaps. The Does It Feel Like Love check-in. Before any decision, ask whether your choice is rooted in love or fear, so you act from self-respect. It is a generous, grounded conversation about choosing yourself, releasing the stories that keep you small, and remembering that the power to choose always lives in the present moment. Watch the full conversation on YouTube. Find Out More About Dana Grant Website: danagrant.com  Instagram: @therealdanagrant Facebook: Dana Grant YouTube: @therealdanagrant

Discover how Luke transitioned from an FBI analyst to leading a booming pest control business, scaling to nearly $24 million in revenue. Gain insights on effective marketing, team management, and the mindset needed to transform challenges into growth opportunities. Key Topics Luke's unconventional career journey from FBI analyst to pest control business ownerBuilding a premium brand through high-end service and pricingLeveraging digital marketing channels like SEO, pay-per-click, and automationStructuring and scaling team hierarchies for rapid growthThe importance of KPIs and data-driven decision-makingHandling operational crises like catalytic converter thefts and staff turnoverStrategic leadership traits: accountability, motivation, and detailed involvementPersonal health and maintaining work-life balance amidst rapid expansionFuture goals: aiming for a $100 million revenue by 2032 Ready for boardroom-level help with your own business? • Grow, sell, or exit your service company with Potomac: https://www.potomaccompany.com Connect with the hosts: • Blue Collar Twins – Jason & Jeremy Julio: https://bluecollartwins.com Connect with Paul: • Paul Giannamore – Managing Director & M&A advisor at Potomac: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulgiannamore

Sales success doesn't always happen under perfect conditions.In this video, Ace shares a simple idea that's changed the way he approaches life and sales: avoid the traffic.From waking up early to beat the crowds at the gym to finding faster routes to work, the same principle applies to sales prospecting. Most people operate in crowded, saturated spaces at the same times and wonder why results are hard to find.Learn how changing your timing, having conversations others avoid, and looking for opportunities outside the busiest lanes can help you stand out and create more success in sales.Support the show⚡READY TO BUILD A REAL CAREER IN SALES, MORTGAGES, OR LEADERSHIP?Apply here and choose your track. Already happy with your career? Grab the standalone products and trainings anytime inside the shop.

Ryan Davis, CEO of People First highlights how influencers and content creators have become an increasingly important component of a political campaign strategy. The value of an influencer's trusted voice is becoming even more relevant as voters are bombarded with AI-generated ads and content. Transparency and disclosure of paid influencer relationships strengthen credibility and are essential for ensuring compliance with local legal requirements and broader community standards. We talk about: Prioritizing authenticity and why real people stand out compared to AI-generated content Effectiveness of content creators and building modular content Role of Influencers as a core media channel When covering up partnerships with influencers becomes the story #PeopleFirst #PoliticalStrategy #DigitalCampaigns #InfluencerMarketing #CivicEngagement #GOTV #CampaignTech #MediaMix PeopleFirst.cc  

Free course: Improve your metabolic healthGet our free email course on how glucose, nutrition, exercise, sleep, and measurement can help you build habits that support better energy and long-term health: ⁠⁠⁠https://levels.link/wnl⁠High cholesterol. Elevated ApoB. A positive CAC score. Now what?Most people quickly find themselves trapped between two extremes: simplistic advice to “cut saturated fat” and online influencers insisting cholesterol doesn't matter at all.In this episode of A Whole New Level, Mike Haney sits down with clinical research scientist Dr. Kevin Maki to cut through the confusion.Drawing on more than 35 years of cardiovascular research, Maki explains why heart disease risk is about much more than LDL cholesterol alone. He breaks down the roles of inflammation, blood sugar, family history, kidney function, and lipoproteins, while also making a clear case for something many people resist: LDL and ApoB still matter. A lot.The evidence increasingly suggests that when it comes to atherosclerosis, lower for longer is better. That has important implications for diet, statins, and how early we should intervene.Mike and Dr. Maki also tackle saturated fat, seed oils, red meat, industry-funded research, and how to separate evidence from online nutrition debates.

In this interview, Spencer Dalke talks with Dave Boden about the unique challenges and opportunities facing Generation Alpha, particularly around anxiety and the rapid rise of artificial intelligence. Drawing from decades of working with young people, Boden explains how Gen Alpha is shaped by a hyper-connected, digital-first world, where constant exposure to information, social pressure, and technology contributes to rising anxiety and identity struggles. The conversation explores how AI is reshaping not only how kids learn and create, but also how they form relationships and seek guidance—often turning to technology before people. Boden emphasizes the need for parents and mentors to respond with compassion rather than judgment, modeling healthy habits while actively engaging their kids in meaningful conversations about identity, purpose, and truth. Ultimately, he highlights the hope of the gospel as a grounding framework for this generation, encouraging families to help young people anchor their identity in Christ and navigate a complex world with wisdom, resilience, and authentic human connection.  Who is Gen Alpha?  Sources of anxiety for the generation.  How artificial intelligence contributes to generational upheaval.  Parenting Gen Alpha for Gospel roots and fuller humanity.  “One of the ways we [train children in the Lord] is to contextualize around Jesus being very relevant for their lives where they're at. Jesus is the Prince of Peace. It's around what they say to themselves and the way they speak [about] themselves.”  Featured work: Raising Gen Alpha: Helping Kids Navigate Everything from Anxiety to AI  Connect with Dave Boden at DaveBoden.uk.  For more faith-filled, Gospel-centered content, download the Pilgrim Radio app today on Google Play and Apple, or stream at PilgrimRadio.com. 

What happens when a data-driven nutrition scientist sits down with one of the wellness world's biggest advocates for whole-food living and tackles some of the most controversial nutrition debates head-on? In this powerful and nuanced conversation, Darin Olien welcomes naturopathic doctor, researcher, educator, and science communicator Dr. Matthew Nagra for an evidence-based exploration of plant protein, muscle growth, fiber, seed oils, saturated fat, nutrition misinformation, social media influencers, and the future of nutritional science. Together they unpack why outcomes matter more than mechanisms, why plant proteins perform just as well as animal proteins for strength and muscle gain, the truth about seed oils and omega-6 fats, the overwhelming evidence supporting fiber consumption, and how people can learn to evaluate nutrition claims more critically in a world flooded with misinformation. This episode is a masterclass in scientific literacy, critical thinking, and practical nutrition. What You'll Learn Why plant protein performs just as well as animal protein for muscle growth The difference between nutrition mechanisms and real-world outcomes How social media amplifies nutrition misinformation Why Dr. Nagra began challenging viral dietary myths The strongest evidence supporting plant-based nutrition What the research actually says about seed oils The truth behind omega-6 to omega-3 ratios Why beef tallow isn't the miracle food social media claims How fiber may be the most important nutrient most people ignore What the Plant-Based Diet Index reveals about longevity The Stanford twin study and what it found about plant-based diets How to become more scientifically literate in a confusing nutrition landscape Chapters 00:00:00 – Welcome to SuperLife 00:00:33 – Sponsor: Tru Niagen and the science of NAD+ 00:02:37 – Introducing Dr. Matthew Nagra 00:03:22 – Why nutrition misinformation spreads so easily 00:05:15 – Matthew's mission to bring scientific literacy to nutrition 00:06:27 – Seeing the real-world consequences of viral health advice 00:07:03 – Why social media nutrition myths affect actual patients 00:08:06 – The evolution of nutrition science over the last decade 00:08:32 – Plant protein versus animal protein: where the debate began 00:09:17 – Essential amino acids and protein quality explained 00:09:40 – Why combining plant foods solves amino acid concerns 00:09:57 – Digestibility scores and the reality of protein absorption 00:10:36 – The landmark vegan versus omnivore muscle growth studies 00:11:15 – Why outcomes matter more than mechanisms 00:11:44 – The exercise analogy that explains nutrition science 00:12:30 – Social media fearmongering around lectins, oxalates, and plants 00:13:05 – Do nutrition influencers actually believe what they promote? 00:14:27 – The dangers of extreme dietary ideology 00:15:19 – Health misinformation versus harmless misinformation 00:16:01 – Why poor dietary choices can take decades to show consequences 00:16:27 – Sponsor: Fatty15 00:20:08 – Human adaptability and delayed health consequences 00:21:29 – Darin's vision for a more plant-forward future 00:22:17 – Plant-based momentum, backlash, and social narratives 00:23:14 – Media influence and public confusion around nutrition 00:24:14 – Why "just eat more plants" remains powerful advice 00:25:09 – How Matthew helps people understand scientific research 00:25:45 – "Doctor Nagra cured my science illiteracy" 00:26:12 – The power of live nutrition debates 00:27:16 – Why real-time debates reveal weak arguments 00:27:43 – Today's hottest nutrition controversies 00:28:07 – Ultra-processed foods and the growing nuance in the discussion 00:29:01 – What actually makes a food ultra-processed? 00:29:29 – Saturated fat, butter, and beef tallow 00:29:55 – The Minnesota Coronary Experiment controversy 00:31:13 – Cherry-picking studies versus evaluating the full body of evidence 00:32:03 – Why polyunsaturated fats continue to show benefits 00:32:38 – The strongest arguments for eating more plants 00:33:01 – Why fiber may be the most powerful nutrient in nutrition 00:33:42 – Patreon break 00:35:15 – The Plant-Based Diet Index explained 00:35:51 – Swapping animal protein for plant protein and reducing mortality risk 00:36:31 – Matthew's personal journey into plant-based nutrition 00:37:28 – Losing weight and improving asthma through dietary change 00:38:23 – Going fully plant-based and staying consistent 00:39:02 – The influence of Earthlings and animal ethics 00:40:14 – Commitment, discipline, and lifestyle change 00:41:05 – Following the evidence wherever it leads 00:42:08 – Being wrong, learning, and improving scientific understanding 00:42:49 – The joy of dissecting studies and uncovering nuance 00:43:39 – Checking bias and evaluating animal-food research fairly 00:45:37 – Environmental contaminants and modern food systems 00:45:58 – Matthew's 40,000-word seed oil review 00:46:48 – How seed oils are actually processed 00:47:26 – Bleaching, refining, and common misconceptions 00:47:58 – Omega-6 fats and inflammation myths 00:48:43 – The omega-6 to omega-3 ratio debate 00:49:24 – Why increasing omega-3s matters more than avoiding omega-6s 00:50:08 – Hexane, chemical extraction, and seed oil safety 00:51:11 – Beef tallow's resurgence and why it's happening 00:52:07 – What the evidence says about saturated fat 00:52:50 – Chocolate, stearic acid, and cardiovascular health 00:55:27 – New research on plant-based diets and biological aging 00:55:56 – Meeting Stanford researcher Christopher Gardner 00:56:33 – The Stanford twin study on plant-based eating 00:57:23 – Common criticisms of the twin study 00:58:03 – Funding accusations and scientific credibility 00:59:12 – Matthew's daily routine and nutrition habits 01:00:03 – How he tracks new nutrition research every morning 01:00:47 – Training, recovery, and building muscle on plants 01:02:13 – Soccer, strength training, and athletic performance 01:03:10 – Lane Norton, nutrition debates, and professional disagreement 01:04:22 – The future of nutrition communication and public education 01:05:00 – Final thoughts on evidence, health, and helping people think critically Thank You to Our Sponsors Truniagen: Go to www.truniagen.com and use code DARINOLIEN20 at checkout for 20% off Fatty15: Get an additional 15% off their 90-day subscription Starter Kit by going to fatty15.com/DARIN and using code DARIN at checkout. Join the SuperLife Community Get Darin's deeper wellness breakdowns — beyond social media restrictions: Weekly voice notes Ingredient deep dives Wellness challenges Energy + consciousness tools Community accountability Extended episodes Join for $7.49/month → https://patreon.com/darinolien Find More from Dr. Matthew Nagra Website: drmatthewnagra.com Instagram: @dr.matthewnagra Book an Appointment Here! Download: Free Cholesterol Guide Find More from Darin Olien: Website: darinolien.com Instagram: @darinolien Book: Fatal Conveniences Platform & Products: superlife.com New Show: Roadmap to Happiness Key Takeaway "The most valuable nutrition skill in today's world may not be knowing what to eat—it's knowing how to think. In an age of viral misinformation, cherry-picked studies, and extreme dietary tribes, the ability to evaluate evidence, understand nuance, and focus on real-world outcomes becomes a superpower. The strongest dietary patterns consistently point in the same direction: more whole plant foods, more fiber, less dogma, and a commitment to following the evidence wherever it leads."  

Sex is a beautiful and wonderful gift of God. But in today's society, God's clear commands have been disregarded, and sex has been cheapened and abused. On this episode of The Verdict, Pastor John Munro offers biblical guidance for living in a sex-saturated society.

"While we in our finite perspectives can only watch history unfold and wonder how it will all play out, God knows exactly how it will play out." Eric Wayman

What if the reason your messaging stopped converting isn't that your strategy is off, but that you've slowly diluted yourself into something so safe and palatable that no one can tell why they should pick you? Today I'm joined by messaging expert Megan Yelaney, a business strategist who has worked with over a thousand coaches to help them find what she calls their distinctive edge. We talk about the slow drift into vanilla messaging that happens to most experienced business owners after big growth or big life changes, why courses and evergreen funnels stopped feeling right for both of us after becoming moms, and how Megan rebuilt her entire business around the one thing she always loved doing. We also get into the difference between a niche and an edge, why your pre-business life is one of the most underused parts of your story, and how to translate something complex about who you are into a marketable phrase that people actually understand. Megan even runs a mini coaching session on me in real time to show how this works, which was both clarifying and slightly humbling. If you've been feeling like your content sounds like everyone else's, or like you've lost the thread of what made people choose you in the first place, this conversation will give you a way back to it. Timeline Highlights [00:00] – Why polished messaging often signals that something deeper is off [03:43] – Megan's journey from network marketing to health coaching to building a multi-million dollar business [07:11] – What happened when business success and a struggling marriage collided [08:22] – The trap of "vanilla messaging" and how disclaimer culture diluted her brand [09:27] – The identity shift after becoming a mom of twins, and why the prepared business model didn't fit anymore [14:30] – Why the course-and-funnel model felt off even when it theoretically should have worked [19:08] – The exact framework Megan uses to find a distinctive edge: story, framework, and ideal client [22:25] – The simple client audit exercise that surfaces the through line in your work [28:58] – Why personality and approach often matter more than uniqueness of method [38:30] – Megan coaches me live on identifying my own domino belief [44:00] – Why you need to give yourself permission to experiment with messaging language Top Quotes from the Episode "Your message gets so diluted and so vanilla because you're trying not to offend anyone, and the result is you stop sounding like yourself entirely." "I had built a business around the person I used to be when I was coaching, and the second I came back from maternity leave I realized I didn't want to talk about any of it anymore." "If someone landed on your page right now, would they be able to say what you do differently or why they would choose you over anyone else? If the answer is no, that's the work." "Your distinctive edge is the trifecta of your story, your framework, and your ideal client. There's never going to be a copy of all three at once." "You don't have to reinvent the wheel for your method to be unique. The personality you bring, the approach you take, and the lived experience behind it are doing more of the work than the framework itself." "Most people try to leave their pre-business life out of their story, when that's actually the part that makes them the obvious choice over someone without that background." "If you're not excited at the thought of making twenty or thirty thousand a month from this offer, then it's not just a money problem. The offer itself isn't right." Links & Resources Megan's Main Character Energy private podcast series Follow Megan on Instagram Megan's podcast, Business Not As Usual (where Laura was a recent guest) CEO Type Quiz: https://www.lauraschoenfeld.com/quiz If this conversation gave you something to work with, follow the podcast, leave a review if it lands, and send it to someone whose messaging has been feeling a little too safe lately.

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In this episode of Designed for the Creative Mind, Michelle sits down with copywriter and brand voice expert Kamala Nair to talk about the missing piece in so many interior design businesses: messaging that actually connects. Kamala shares why stunning portfolios alone are no longer enough to stand out in a saturated market and explains how strategic storytelling can help designers attract the right clients, communicate their value, and create a brand that feels memorable and magnetic. From finding your "hook" to embracing authenticity in the age of AI-generated content, this conversation is packed with insights for designers who want their words to work just as hard as their visuals. In This Episode, We Cover: Why beautiful images alone don't convert clients The biggest messaging mistake interior designers make How generic copy creates distrust with potential clients What a strong brand "hook" really is Why authenticity matters more than polished perfection How to communicate transformation instead of just services Using storytelling to create emotional connection Why your website should speak to clients, not other designers How AI-generated copy can dilute your brand voice Ways to use your messaging across your website, social media, proposals, and discovery calls The importance of getting specific about your ideal client How Kamala built a niche copywriting business exclusively for interior designers Strategies for making time for business growth and strategic thinking The role discomfort and risk-taking play in entrepreneurship Key Takeaways Your portfolio gets attention. Your messaging builds connection. Clients may initially be drawn in by beautiful photos, but it's the story behind the work that creates emotional resonance and trust. Specificity is what makes brands memorable. Generic phrases like "timeless interiors" or "luxury living" aren't enough to differentiate you. Kamala explains how designers can uncover what truly makes them different and communicate it clearly. Authenticity converts better than perfection. In a world full of AI-generated content and copy that sounds the same, imperfect but genuine messaging often connects more deeply than polished generic language. Great marketing sells the feeling, not the product. Kamala shares the famous Rolls-Royce advertising example to illustrate how successful brands sell transformation and experience rather than just features. Favorite Quote "Your specificity and your authenticity are what sell you." Resources Mentioned An American Marriage by Tayari Jones The "Alice Audit" brand messaging intensive with Kamala Nair Connect with Kamala Nair Website: Kamala Nair Inc. Instagram: @kamalanair Connect with Michelle The Design Bakehouse Michelle Lynne Interiors Sidemark If you enjoyed this episode, share it with a fellow designer and leave a review to help more creatives discover the show.  

3HL - 5-13-26 - Hour 2 - NASCAR's Ross Chastain joins the show to talk watermelon and crazy stunts, Todd Fuhrman joins the show to talk betting and we discuss the over saturation of the NFL.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

3HL - 5-13-26 - Hour 2 - NASCAR's Ross Chastain joins the show to talk watermelon and crazy stunts, Todd Fuhrman joins the show to talk betting and we discuss the over saturation of the NFL.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Raising kids in a digitally-saturated culture How children are “formed.”  Equipping parents to battle predatory technology.  Practicing presence, finding relief through boredom.  For more faith-filled, Gospel-centered content, download the Pilgrim Radio app today on Google Play and Apple, or stream at PilgrimRadio.com. 

If you've ever talked yourself out of going after a product line because the niche felt too saturated, this episode is going to reframe that completely.Saturation is one of the most common reasons sellers hold back on Etsy, and it's also one of the most misunderstood. Every niche is saturated. The entire internet is saturated. And yet new sellers are breaking through in competitive spaces every single day, because saturation doesn't mean there's no room. It means there's demand. In this episode I'm breaking down why saturation is a strategy problem, not a niche problem, and how to find the pockets of opportunity inside even the most competitive categories on Etsy.What You'll Learn:Why a saturated niche is actually a sign that buyers are thereThe difference between competing everywhere in a niche and finding where you actually have room to growWhy the biggest shops in your niche can't dominate every buyer search and what that means for youWhat long-tail keywords have to do with finding your opening in a saturated marketWhat to do next:- Enroll in the Etsy Visibility Accelerator: https://sarahjwaggoner.com/evapod- DM me on Instagram to talk through where your opportunity is: https://www.instagram.com/sarahjwaggoner/

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Kristen Jenson, founder of Defend Young Minds and author of the bestselling Good Pictures, Bad Pictures series, joins Arlene to talk about her newest book written specifically for girls. She unpacks why girls are more vulnerable to pornography than most parents realize and how early, calm conversations are the most powerful protection a parent can give. This episode will give you the tools needed to understand and approach this topic with your kids without fear or shame. 4:37 Pornography isn't just video — romance novels count too 7:43 Navigating wanting to protect your child's innocence 10:48 Keeping your daughter stay safe, smart, and confident 16:45 How to explain objectification to an 8-year-old 20:42 The thinking brain vs. the feeling brain explained 26:04 What to do if your daughter has already been exposed to pornography Learn more about Kristen A. Jenson of Defend Young Minds and the book, Good Pictures Bad Pictures Guide for Girls: www.defendyoungminds.com/books My kid saw porn - now what? https://www.defendyoungminds.com/help-heal Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DefendYM/ Instagram: @defendyoungminds X: @defendYM LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/defend-young-minds/ More Resources from Arlene Pellicane: SUBSCRIBE to Arlene's newsletter "What I'm Learning This Week" and get the checklist, 7 Warning Signs of Screen Overuse. Check out Arlene's BOOKS including Parents Rising, Screen Kids, and Making Marriage Easier. Follow Arlene on Instagram and/or Facebook Go to Arlene's YouTube Channel How did Arlene's kids adapt to not having phones, video games or social media? Watch the free video, Screen Kids: In Their Own Words. Have a question for Arlene to address on the podcast? Want to invite Arlene to speak to your group? Email speaking@arlenepellicane.com Not sure about a smartphone for your child? Check out the Gabb Wireless phone for kids and teens (use the promo code ARLENE) Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Get personalized root-cause care with Empower Functional Health.Learn more at empowerfunctionalhealth.com_____Malcolm and I explore the true causes of heart disease, challenging the conventional belief that cholesterol and LDL are the primary drivers. We dive into endothelial damage and blood clotting as the underlying mechanisms behind cardiovascular events, and unpack metabolic syndrome, statins, and the role of inflammation, toxins, and lifestyle factors in damaging blood vessels. Listen to the full interview to learn more.Dr. Malcolm Kendrick is a Scottish physician, author, and researcher known for challenging mainstream views on cardiovascular disease. He is the author of The Clot Thickens, where he presents an alternative hypothesis that heart disease is driven by blood clotting and arterial damage rather than cholesterol. With decades of clinical experience, Kendrick has become a leading voice questioning traditional lipid-focused models of heart health.We discuss the following:Saturated fat paradoxMinnesota experiment explainedRisk factors vs cholesterolCholesterol narrative driven by profitFocus on disease processGlycocalyx and protectionSmall dense LDL debateClot clearance and heart attack riskStress impairs clot clearanceSunlight and nitric oxideStatins barely extend lifespanLean mass hyper-responders explained____EPISODE RESOURCESDr. Malcolm Kendrick's WebsiteThe Clot Thickens BookThe Great Cholesterol Con BookCardiovascular Blood Test_____WEEKLY NEWSLETTER 

Amy Blankson, happiness researcher and author of The Future of Happiness, explains how positive psychology can help us use technology intentionally rather than reactively. She shares practical strategies including tracking phone usage, leveraging wearables for self-awareness, and making conscious micro-decisions about when and why we use our devices. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Right About Now, Ryan Alford is joined by Chad Bronstein and Terri Francis to explore what it takes to build a brand in a highly competitive industry. Drawing from their experience launching Real American Beer, the conversation dives into the realities of distribution, the importance of relationships, and the challenges of scaling without massive resources. They also discuss how marketing, culture, and lifestyle integration play a critical role in long-term success—and why understanding your ecosystem matters more than ever in today's business environment.

Can controlled drainage make that big of a difference in drainage flow, nitrogen loss, and overall yields? A research project in the Midwest has been studying that question since 2017, and the findings might surprise you.Guest host Trey Allis sits down with Jeppe Kjaersgaard, a research scientist studying drainage, nitrogen management, and irrigation. Jeppe traces his journey from the family farm in Denmark to the Minnesota Department of Agriculture, shares results from his controlled drainage field study, and makes a compelling case for collaborating with people across the ag industry.Jeppe and Trey talk through the methods and findings of a controlled drainage comparison study in Wilkin County, Minnesota. The project includes two sites: a 160-acre field used to gather data on controlled drainage and a 65-acre plot used to explore the impacts of a saturated buffer. Jeppe shares what he's learning about how different water management methods impact drainage flow, nitrogen loss, and overall yields.Trey and Jeppe also discuss the Conservation Drainage Network, an organization made up of researchers, drainage professionals, and interest organizations, as well as federal, state, and local conservation district staff. Jeppe talks about the benefits of such a network and how it can help increase adoption of different conservation drainage practices.Learn more about the Red River Drainage Water Management Project: https://www.mda.state.mn.us/protecting/cleanwaterfund/onfarmprojects/rrvdwmprojectCheck out the Conservation Drainage Network: https://conservationdrainage.net/Chapters:00:00 - Introductions01:42 - From Denmark to Minnesota04:50 - Local differences and global similarities06:45 - Minnesota Department of Agriculture work08:27 - Controlled drainage comparison project13:20 - Highlights and learnings of project17:38 - Measuring drainage flow, nitrogen loss, and yields20:00 - Cost analysis and planning for the future21:58 - Saturated buffer impacts on nitrogen and water flow26:19 - Using project data to set standards27:47 - The Conservation Drainage Network35:47 - Drainage is a key piece of the whole ag picture41:40 - ClosingRelated Content:#142: Minnesota's coolest drainage plots#98: Exploring Discovery Farms: A lesson in doing the homework#110: Bridging the gap between water management research and applicationJeppe Kjaersgaard on the 2026 Discovery Farms Minnesota Controlled Drainage WebinarFind us on social media!Facebook Twitter InstagramListen on these podcast platforms:Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube MusicYouTubeVisit our website to explore more episodes and water management education.

Why does it feel like everyone's a fitness influencer these days?! Posting workout videos without science-based advice is one thing, but promoting supplements that aren't only mislabeled but sometimes not even legally on the market is another. And it's more common than you think. Host Maria Kestane speaks to Rohil Daliwal, an associate researcher at Mass General Brigham to discuss the highly-saturated and barely-regulated workout supplement market. We love feedback at The Big Story, as well as suggestions for future episodes. You can find us:Through email at hello@thebigstorypodcast.ca Or @thebigstory.bsky.social on Bluesky

As law firms produce more content than ever, audiences are becoming more selective with their time. In this episode, International Faculty member Valerie Madamba joins Jennifer Simpson Carr to discuss the shift from information delivery to experience design. They explore why traditional presentations fall short and how firms can create meaningful, engaging interactions that clients actually value.

If you spend time on social media and it feels like every second person is a coach, I understand completely why it feels that way. But I want to show you today why that feeling is not an accurate picture of the market, and why believing it is costing you clients you have not yet met.WHAT YOU WILL DISCOVER:* Why your feed being full of coaches has nothing to do with market saturation and everything to do with how algorithms and search engines filter the world to show you what you are already interested in* How the reticular activating system works in your brain and why it is actively showing you evidence that confirms what you already believe, including the red van example that makes this click instantly* The math that quietly dismantles the saturation myth: even using 500,000 coaches worldwide, that is still one coach for every four thousand people on earth* What the data from my survey of 115 coaches actually shows, and why most coaches are not working with too many clients but too few, because the real issue is skill, not saturation* The specific ways the saturation belief shapes your behaviour right now and creates the exact result you are afraid of* The reframe that brings it home: you do not need four thousand clients. You need your people.Grab the free course, Stop Guessing and Start Signing Clients: https://candymotzek.lpages.co/vfo/Download the free Coaching Business Insights Report 2026: https://candymotzek.lpages.co/business-growth-survey/How to Start a Coaching Business playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4Ja1CypZHinAnJBRM6ENbRtYs--2hSwYBook a free 30-minute call with Candy: https://candy-motzek.mykajabi.com/work-with-meShe Coaches Coaches | Helping smart coaches build profitable, fully booked businesses

In a world where everyone's told to "stand out" yet follows the same playbook, how do you actually break through? This episode cuts through the noise to reveal what it really means to differentiate yourself as a creative entrepreneur.We explore the saturation trap: why following industry "best practices" keeps you invisible and how to leverage your unique X-factor instead. You'll discover how to identify what makes you irreplaceable (hint: ask your clients), turn your quirks into competitive advantages, and build a brand that attracts the right people while repelling the wrong ones.From the pistachio ice cream principle (shout-out to Sally Hogshead for that) to strategic authenticity, this episode delivers actionable insights on positioning yourself in crowded markets. Whether you're struggling with personal branding or tired of blending in, you'll learn how to lead with what makes you different unapologetically and consistently.Key Takeaways:Why your differences are features, not bugs—and how to exploit themThe power of polling your audience to discover your true valueHow to audit your brand for "industry default" versus authentic differentiationWhy consistency matters more than sporadic brilliancePractical examples of standing out (like response times and unique delivery approaches)Your uniqueness isn't something to tame; it's your most powerful business asset. Time to amplify what makes you you.

Is podcasting too saturated? This is one of the questions I hear most often from women who are thinking about starting a show or wondering if it is still worth the effort. In this episode, I break down why podcasting still wins in 2026 and beyond. We are in the middle of a trust recession. People are not looking for more content. They are looking for voices they trust. Trust converts more than traffic. I also explain how to shift your podcast from simple content creation into a revenue-producing asset that brings in leads and clients. We dig into which analytics actually matter, what to track, and how to structure your podcast so it supports the growth of your business. If you have been wondering whether podcasting is still worth starting or continuing, this episode will help you see how it can become one of the most strategic tools in your business. I pray this blesses you!   Ready to Make Consistent Income From a Podcast?  Join my 5-Day Profitable Podcast Bootcamp! I'll show you how to create a podcast that makes steady income on autopilot—without relying on social media.

Most tour operators know they should stand out. Very few are willing to say something specific enough to actually do it.Yulia Denisyuk is a journalist, storyteller, and independent trip operator who has spent years watching the travel industry default to the same itineraries, the same highlights, and the same cheerful marketing, while the travelers who might actually connect with something real keep looking for it elsewhere. She and Mitch don't spend much time on tactics. They spend most of this conversation on the harder question: what does it actually mean to build a travel business around something you believe, and what does that require you to give up?The conversation covers the rise of creator-led trips and why personal trust has effectively replaced brand trust for a growing share of travelers. Yulia makes a practical case for why a narrow, specific position, one that tells potential travelers what you won't do as clearly as what you will, is a more durable business strategy than chasing broader appeal. She also shares a framework for pitching your business to media that has nothing to do with your destination and everything to do with the larger conversation your trips are part of. By the end, the episode lands somewhere most travel business podcasts don't: the question of whether the goal is a five-star review from a self-actualized traveler, or something that actually changes the relationship between the people on your trip and the communities they're visiting.Top TakeawaysYour trips should reflect your personal lens on a destination, not the consensus itinerary. 6:23 – 8:32 Yulia doesn't bring her Jordan groups to Jerash — one of the most recognized ancient Roman sites in the region — because she personally didn't connect with it, and the trip is built around what she can honestly advocate for. This creates a natural filter: you're not trying to reach everyone, you're reaching people who share your specific way of seeing a place. Operators who copy the standard itinerary end up competing on price and social media polish, and that's a fight most small operators lose.Slow, longer trips are a competitive position — not an apology. 5:44 – 6:22 Yulia's Jordan trips run longer than the industry standard for that destination, by design, because real connection with local people takes time. Most group tours to Jordan are built for efficiency; hers is built for depth, which draws a traveler who isn't cross-shopping on price. If your trip length is determined by what the market seems to expect rather than what the experience actually requires, that's worth revisiting.The creator-led trip works because personal trust has replaced brand trust. 8:32 – 9:57 Younger travelers have largely stopped trusting institutional brands and marketing, and they're redirecting that trust toward people whose worldview they already follow. An operator who has built any kind of content presence around a clear point of view can convert that trust directly into bookings, without the credibility-building work that larger brands spend years establishing. The itinerary becomes secondary. People are buying the person and the lens.Cutting standard highlights from your itinerary can be more compelling than adding them. 9:30 – 9:57 Yulia tells prospective travelers that her groups experience Petra differently than 98% of group tours — rejecting the Indiana Jones angle that most operators default to because pop culture and Instagram demand it. Telling someone what you won't do, and why, signals that you've thought harder about the experience than operators who simply include everything on the standard list. That editorial curation communicates expertise faster than any feature list.Distrust in mainstream media is spilling directly into how people choose travel operators. 11:06 – 12:09 The same collapse of credibility that has sidelined legacy publications is operating in the tour space: people want to travel with someone who stands for something, not a company whose primary message is "great experiences await." Yulia draws a direct line between the rise of independent journalists and the rise of creator-led trips, framing both as responses to the same cultural shift. Operators who communicate a consistent worldview — even a narrow or unfashionable one — are building the kind of trust that no ad spend can manufacture."Authenticity" is a dead word. A specific point of view is not. 13:00 – 13:22 Yulia's argument is that the word authenticity has been so thoroughly absorbed by marketing copy that it now means nothing, and that what people actually want is someone willing to say what they believe. For a tour operator, that means your website and social content should state a specific stance on travel — not just that you care about local culture, but what you think is broken about how most people experience it and what you're doing instead. A declared position creates a community. A vague claim of authenticity disappears into the noise.Ignoring what's happening in the world right now reads as tone-deaf to a growing share of travelers. 13:44 – 15:24 Yulia describes a tour operator who opened a conference presentation with the words "the room is on fire" as one of the most powerful moments she'd witnessed at an industry event in years — because almost nobody else does it. Travelers who are paying attention to what's happening in Gaza, in immigration enforcement, in the communities they're visiting are looking for operators who are paying attention too. Operators who maintain cheerful, context-free marketing are losing those travelers, and those travelers tend to book multi-day, high-investment trips.Most travel experiences are designed for the visitor, not the community — and that gap is an opening. 17:00 – 17:57 Yulia's conversation with Jordanian operator Muna Haddad surfaces a blunt question: who gets to tell the story of a place, and whose voice is actually centered in the experience? The honest answer is that most itineraries are curated around what the visiting traveler wants to see, not what local communities want to share or how they want to be represented. Operators who build trips around local agency — where the community is the narrator, not the scenery — are genuinely differentiated, and they tend to generate the kind of word-of-mouth that no marketing budget replaces.Making locals the narrators, not the backdrop, is a structural choice you can make right now. 19:19 – 19:41 Yulia describes her role on her Jordan trips as providing the container through which her Jordanian friends tell their own stories. This is a design decision, not just a philosophy: it shapes the encounters, the pacing, and the framing of the entire trip. Day tour operators can apply this immediately by shifting from "I'll show you this place" to "I'll introduce you to the people who can tell you about it."The industry has figured out personal transformation. Collective transformation is still unclaimed territory. 20:16 – 21:15 Yulia names a specific gap: travel reliably delivers personal transformation — the traveler returns changed — but almost never delivers collective transformation, where the relationship between the traveler and the local community actually shifts. Most marketing, including "transformational travel" marketing, focuses entirely on what happens to the individual. Operators who design for mutual exchange rather than one-directional traveler growth are building toward something the industry hasn't yet learned to sell, which means there's real space there.Saturated markets don't require you to compete differently. They require you to compete on meaning. 6:23 – 6:35, 37:17 – 39:12 Yulia operates in Jordan, one of the most crowded group travel markets, and the Barcelona-based operator Aborijans runs in one of the world's most overtouristed cities — both have built distinct positions by naming a specific problem (stereotypes about Jordan, fake tapas tours in Barcelona) and presenting their product as the honest alternative. The positioning isn't just ethical; it does the marketing work because it gives travelers a reason to feel good about choosing you over the default. What you're pushing against is as important as what you're offering.A specific social mission functions as a self-executing marketing filter. 34:07 – 35:48 Yulia cites Sororal, a tour operator focused entirely on gender violence and women-led travel, as an example of a company whose story closes the sale before any conversation starts: a traveler who cares about that issue lands on the website and already knows this is their trip. The more specific the mission, the less you have to explain yourself — the right traveler self-identifies and converts without a long persuasion process. For multi-day operators in particular, this kind of specificity also makes press outreach dramatically easier, because the story has a hook that editors can actually place.When pitching media, your destination is not the story. The larger conversation your tour speaks to is. 41:25 – 43:42 Yulia's framework for a placeable pitch has four components: tie it to a larger trend, bring something genuinely newsworthy, identify a cultural relevance angle (what national or global conversation does your product touch?), and match it to the right publication's actual beat. Her example — a Puerto Rico operator connecting their product to the national conversation about Puerto Rican autonomy — shows what cultural timing can do

WCR Nation Ep. 458 | A Window Cleaning Podcast Is the window cleaning industry saturated… or are people just doing it wrong? Jersey dives into one of the biggest questions in the window cleaning business right now — is there too much competition, or is there still plenty of opportunity if you know what you're doing? With more guys jumping into window cleaning, pressure washing, and exterior cleaning, it can feel crowded. But does that actually mean the industry is saturated? In this episode of WCR Nation, Jersey breaks down what's really happening in the window cleaning industry in 2026 — talking about competition, pricing, marketing, and what separates the guys who are winning from the ones struggling to stay busy. If you're starting a window cleaning business or trying to grow one, this episode will give you a real-world perspective from someone who sees it every day. Let's talk shop. Need supplies? Let me know! I would love to do that for you! Text/Call: 862-312-2026 https://windowcleaner.com/?sca_ref=3020234.dl0aAoVJ1A #windowcleaning #windowcleaner #windowcleaningbusiness #wcrnation #entrepreneur #businessgrowth #pressurewashing #exteriorcleaning #smallbusiness #marketingtips #servicebusiness

This week I'm chatting with Lauren Aldous, founder of Heart Mountain Candle Co., about how she built a thriving Etsy brand in the notoriously saturated candle niche. We dive into how her background in psychology shaped her approach to scent, emotion, branding, and customer experience—plus why non-toxic ingredients and intentional design have been key differentiators. Lauren also shares practical tips on shipping, listing photos, and what new sellers can learn from her transition from real estate to ecommerce. **"How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy" is not affiliated with or endorsed by Etsy.com    STUFF I MENTIONED:  Shop Sprint Intensive Cohort: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/shop-sprint-intensive   Try Trendspotting: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/offers/JxNYgLnw Use code KEEP20 to try your first month for just $17, rebills at $37/month Upcoming Trendspotting Bonuses : March 16 – On Trend Comfort Colors Mockups March 23 -- 5 design templates March 30 -- Double Opportunities (that's 12 for the week, instead of 6) April 6 -- Font Pairing Guide   Submit your questions for the upcoming FAQ episode:  https://sprw.io/stt-dEeCxhdfYaf3eqBYohD7fZ   FIND LAUREN: Heart Mountain Candle Co everywhere   HOW I HELP ETSY SELLERS GROW: ⭐ Scaling Society: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/scaling-society ⭐ "How to Blow Up Your Etsy Shop" free training: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/interested-in-blow-up-shop  ⭐ Trendspotting: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/trendspotting ----------------------

Début février, des pluies torrentielles ont provoqué de graves inondations en Bretagne et Normandie. Les sols saturés inquiètent les autorités face à de nouvelles perturbations. Traduction: In early February, torrential rains caused severe flooding in Brittany and Normandy. Saturated soils have authorities worried as new weather disturbances continue to hit France. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

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