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Generative AI is showing up everywhere, but what does it really mean for broadcasters and broadcast engineers? On This Week in Radio Tech episode 802, John Pooley, CSTE, joins us to share his SBE presentation, “Human Centered Generative AI for Broadcasting,” and to take questions about the practical, ethical, and operational implications of using AI in our work. John’s message is clear: use AI well or risk being left behind—but use it carelessly and you can lose money, judgment, data security, and trust. We’ll talk about keeping humans in control, verifying AI-generated work, protecting sensitive station and customer data, and using AI as a coworker for research, troubleshooting, planning, and professional learning. Join us for a thoughtful, engineer-to-engineer conversation about where generative AI can help broadcasting—and where it absolutely still needs adult supervision. Show Notes:A PDF file of John’s presentation, Human Centered Generative AI For Broadcasting Guest:John Pooley, CSTE - RF, IT, AI, and Automation Consultant Host:Kirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, Star94.3, South Seas, & Akamai BroadcastingFollow TWiRT on Twitter and on Facebook - and see all the videos on YouTube.TWiRT is brought to you by:Broadcasters General Store, with outstanding service, saving, and support. Online at BGS.cc. Broadcast Bionics - making radio smarter with Bionic Studio, visual radio, and social media tools at Bionic.radio.Aiir, providing PlayoutONE radio automation, and other advanced solutions for audience engagement.Angry Audio and the new USB Phone Gizmo - Put VoIP callers on-the-air The new MaxxKonnect RMT416 Multi Tuner - 4 to 16 AM/FM/WB/HD web-connected tuners in 1 RU Subscribe to Audio:iTunesRSSStitcherTuneInSubscribe to Video:iTunesRSSYouTube

Generative AI is showing up everywhere, but what does it really mean for broadcasters and broadcast engineers? On This Week in Radio Tech episode 802, John Pooley, CSTE, joins us to share his SBE presentation, “Human Centered Generative AI for Broadcasting,” and to take questions about the practical, ethical, and operational implications of using AI in our work. John's message is clear: use AI well or risk being left behind—but use it carelessly and you can lose money, judgment, data security, and trust. We'll talk about keeping humans in control, verifying AI-generated work, protecting sensitive station and customer data, and using AI as a coworker for research, troubleshooting, planning, and professional learning. Join us for a thoughtful, engineer-to-engineer conversation about where generative AI can help broadcasting—and where it absolutely still needs adult supervision.

Learn the mindset and moves that lead to real results. Please visit my website to get more information: http://diversifiedgame.com/Jeff Purnell picked a boring business on purpose, and it is quietly becoming one of the smartest moves in Palm Beach County. On this episode of Diversified Game, Kellen Coleman sits down with the principal owner of Purnell Group Contractors, a commercial and post construction cleaning company he built from scratch in under a year, to break down how he found a recession resistant lane, why he refuses to compete on price, and how he and his wife Dominique run it as a husband and wife team.Jeff takes us from the University of Delaware to an HVAC apprenticeship in DC, into tech recruitment, into real estate, and finally into the cleaning industry that most people sleep on. We get into pricing jobs without going broke, vetting clients because all money is not good money, getting SBE certified with your DUNS and CAGE in hand, the ICE audit ready plans that big contracts now require, and where the next contract actually comes from.This is not a burn your life down podcast and there are no quick fixes here. This is real game on ownership, attention to detail, network, and following all the way through.CONNECT WITH JEFF PURNELLWebsite: https://purnell-group.comEmail: jeff@purnell-group.comLinkedIn: Jeff Purnell, Purnell Group ContractorsMENTIONED IN THIS EPISODEE2C cohort, Bruce Lewis, and the team that opened the doorThe Go-GiverSBA, Apex Accelerators (formerly PTAC), and SCORE for free small business helpCHAPTERS0:00 Meet Jeff Purnell and Purnell Group Contractors2:09 Welcome to the show3:22 Delaware to HVAC to recruitment to real estate5:50 How E2C and Bruce Lewis opened the door8:19 Why he picked a boring business on purposeABOUT THE SHOWDiversified Game Podcast is hosted by Kellen Coleman. We bring you real game on business, ownership, wealth, and self determination from people who have actually been in the rooms they describe. Subscribe, like, comment wherever you are watching or listening, and most importantly, share this game with somebody who needs it.

Eddie from All-Temp in Tennessee to talk about his journey from skeptical technician to fully buying into the process. They unpack the mindset shift that happens when you stop seeing maintenance as “just a tune-up to get through” and start seeing it as the foundation for trust, better customer experiences, fewer callbacks, higher close rates, and more equipment opportunities. Eddie also shares the small process details he resisted at first and how those little things ended up making a big difference.Key TakeawaysA strong residential service process is not about being “salesy.” It is about consistency, customer experience, and making sure no value gets left on the table.Maintenance calls are not low-value calls. They are where trust is built, relationships are strengthened, and future equipment opportunities are created.Technicians hurt themselves when they “Frankenstein” the process by only doing the parts they like. The full process is what creates the result.Small details matter. Offering to grab the homeowner a drink on the call-ahead or slowing down at the front door can completely change the tone of the visit.Following a process gives technicians guardrails, helps them slow down, reduce callbacks, and deliver a better overall experience.Mindset is a major part of technician growth. Eddie shares how he had to stop viewing service and maintenance as “below” him and start seeing every call as an opportunity.The best long-term close rates happen when homeowners already trust you from repeated maintenance visits and consistent communication over time.Follow us on social: Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTubeLearn more about SBE at sbeodyssey.com

Take 10 with Tim – April 3, 2026 @ 9:15 am – 1 hr1.    Now were talking…Konnor Griffin will be promoted prior to Friday's game.  It's being reported that the Pirates signed him to a nine year, $140 million contract.  It was in line with what the Red Sox signed Roman Anthony for last season 8-years and $130 million.a.    It's smart given what has happened to contracts, but as we've been saying, you've got to get Griffin in the big leagues soon to get acclimatedi.    Ok – projections – AB, HR, SB and BAii.    Does this make a difference for the Pirates?  If so, how many wins?b.    The Mariners have also signed Colt Emerson to a long-term deal (8-years and $95 million) but are keeping him in the minor leagues – for now.2.    Who would you nominate for each position after the first week of play? Mine are listeda.    Best fantasy hitteri.    Rich: Shea Langeliers – 24 AB and five home runs1.    Is he 2026's Cal Raleighii.    Tim: Drake Baldwin – 3 HR, 7 RBIb.    Best fantasy pitcheri.    Rich: Cam Schlitter – 11.2 IP, 2 wins, 15K, 0.00 ERAii.    Tim: Kevin Gausman – 12.0 IP, 21K, 1.00 ERAc.    Biggest surprisei.    Rich: Chase DeLauter – 22 AB, 4 HRii.    Tim: Liam Hicks – 1.659 OPS and leading the league in RBIsd.    Come on, do something.i.    Rich: Jakob Marsee – 22 AB, 3 hits, 1 SB, 7K/3BB, .136 BAii.    Tim: Wyatt Langford – 4 for 28, 1 RBI, 0 HR, 0 SBe.    Surprise teami.    Rich: Red Sox – 1-5, vs. Reds and Astros – Only 17 runs scored, second worse in baseball only behind the Giantsii.    Tim: Marlins – 5-1 and scored 33 runs and Yankees 5-1 and only given 6 urns.f.    Best individual performance in a gamei.    Rich: Gavin Williams – 4/1 vs. LAD – 7 IP, 2 hits, 0 ER, 10K/3BBii.    Tim: Sandy Alcantara – 4/1 vs. CHW – 9 IP, 3 hits, 7K/0BB in 97 pitches3.    Carlos Estevez officially goes on the IL, and it's now Lucas Erceg in the closer role.  Can Erceg keep the job regardless of what happens to Estevez, or is this just temporary, given that  Estevez makes $10 million a year, and well, Erceg doesn't?4.    You guy, Cody Ponce hurts his knee and while there is no treatment plan yet, it appears he'll be out for a good chunk of the season. Who gets his starts in Toronto?5.    Are you ready to give the Closer role in St. Louis to Riley O'Brien?6.    Given me a hitter that you are targeting for this weekend?a.    Jose Fernandez - Diamondbacks7.    Give me a pitcher that you are targeting for this weekend?a.    Clayton Beeter - Washington

Philip from Incredible HVAC in Virginia talks about his journey from installer to service technician to million-dollar producer. Philip shares how following the process, owning his numbers, slowing down on calls, and staying coachable helped him go from $53,000 in revenue to over $1.1 million in just two years.Key TakeawaysFollow the process. Philip's growth took off when he stopped just fixing the immediate issue and started fully following the call process from start to finish.Own your numbers. Tracking his own revenue and goals created more awareness, accountability, and motivation.Slow down to do better work. Taking more time on calls helped him uncover more, present more value, and reduce missed opportunities.Stay coachable. Philip credits training, ride-alongs, feedback, and asking for help as major parts of his success.Belief changes performance. Once he believed the process worked and fully bought into it, his results changed dramatically.Growth can happen fast. Philip's story proves that massive improvement is possible in a short period with the right mindset and habits.Learn more about SBE at ⁠sbeodyssey.com⁠Follow us on ⁠Facebook⁠ | ⁠Instagram

On this episode of This Week in Radio Tech, we dive into the practical side of regulatory readiness with Ched Keiler, who joins us to discuss the SBE Self-Inspection Guides. Developed by the Society of Broadcast Engineers in partnership with the NAB and industry experts, these guides are quickly becoming essential tools for ensuring FCC compliance across AM, FM, LPFM, and television facilities. Ched walks us through how to effectively use these guides, what a proper self-inspection process looks like, and how both engineers and station management can benefit from a structured approach to compliance. With strong early adoption and hundreds of downloads right out of the gate, these guides are already making an impact. Join us for a highly useful and timely conversation that can help your station stay inspection-ready. Show Notes:SBE Self-Inspection Guides for AM, FM, TV, and LPFM stations(Must be logged in as an SBE member for download) Guest:Ched Keiler - CPBE, 8-VSB, ATSC3, CBNE; Principal Engineer, E Three Services Host:Kirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, Star94.3, South Seas, & Akamai BroadcastingFollow TWiRT on Twitter and on Facebook - and see all the videos on YouTube.TWiRT is brought to you by:Broadcasters General Store, with outstanding service, saving, and support. Online at BGS.cc. Broadcast Bionics - making radio smarter with Bionic Studio, visual radio, and social media tools at Bionic.radio.Aiir, providing PlayoutONE radio automation, and other advanced solutions for audience engagement.Angry Audio and the new USB Phone Gizmo - Put VoIP callers on-the-air The new MaxxKonnect RMT416 Multi Tuner - 4 to 16 AM/FM/WB/HD web-connected tuners in 1 RU Subscribe to Audio:iTunesRSSStitcherTuneInSubscribe to Video:iTunesRSSYouTube

This week we replay an important episode from 2 years ago in which we delved into the world of antibiotic prophylaxis for dental procedures. What are the data to support its use in the congenital heart patient? Why has this been such a difficult topic to study? What do we now know about this topic and what still remains unanswered? Given the low prevalence but dire consequences of this disease, how can investigators consider studying this topic in the future? Is there adequate equipoise to proceed with a randomized controlled trial? We speak with Advanced Imaging Fellow at Boston Children's Hospital, Dr. Francesca Sperotto of Harvard University about her recent multicenter meta-analysis of 30 studies including over one million cases of endocarditis. DOI: 10.1001/jamacardio.2024.0873

Kgomotso Modise, in for Clement Manyathela, and the listeners discuss the extra costly stationery items required from parents with schools preparing to resume for the 2026 academic year. Tags: Clement Manyathela Show, Openline, Kgomotso Modise, schools, stationery, parents, teachers, SBE, back-to-school The Clement Manyathela Show is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station, weekdays from 09:00 to 12:00 (SA Time). Clement Manyathela starts his show each weekday on 702 at 9 am taking your calls and voice notes on his Open Line. In the second hour of his show, he unpacks, explains, and makes sense of the news of the day. Clement has several features in his third hour from 11 am that provide you with information to help and guide you through your daily life. As your morning friend, he tackles the serious as well as the light-hearted, on your behalf. Thank you for listening to a podcast from The Clement Manyathela Show. Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 09:00 and 12:00 (SA Time) to The Clement Manyathela Show broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/XijPLtJ or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/p0gWuPE Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mackenzie from Snyder's Heating and Cooling in Missouri joins the podcast to share about how training has impacted how she runs her visits. This includes how to get the most out of training, how to do a really good call ahead, and why she is able to sell so many maintenance agreements.Learn more about SBE at sbeodyssey.comFollow us on Facebook | Instagram

(00:00:00) News del 19 novembre 2025 (00:00:34) Intro (00:36:11) Fumetti in uscita (00:42:04) Uscite e annunci video (00:44:54) Games e chiusura Finito il Lucca Comics & Games non resta che rendere conto delle numerose novità editoriali, coi nostri amici di Bao Publishing, Sergio Bonelli Editore, Saldapress, NPE, Panini Comics, Edizioni BD/J-Pop manga e, per la prima volta nel nostro podcast, Morellini Editore.C'è spazio anche per i nuovi teaser e annunci mediale, oltre che per i videogiochi più caldi in uscita.--Merchandising:http://store.polonerd.netPer sostenerci offrendoci uno o più caffèhttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/polonerdSito, Mail e Contatti:redazione@polonerd.nethttps://www.polonerd.nethttps://www.polonerd.net/contatti

The Midwest Regional Broadcasters Clinic is where broadcast engineers and technologists gather each year to learn, share, and connect. Hosted in Wisconsin, this premier event features deep-dive sessions on both cutting-edge and legacy technologies, a vibrant trade show floor, and plenty of opportunities to network with peers from across the Midwest and beyond. Jointly organized by the Wisconsin and Minnesota Broadcasters Associations along with SBE chapters from both states, it’s a true collaboration for the industry. This year, TWiRT is once again going live from the trade show floor—right in the middle of the action—bringing you the latest insights, innovations, and conversations from one of the broadcast community’s most valuable gatherings. Guests:Jim Armstrong - Senior Director of Sales US/Canada at Telos AllianceWilliam Kerkhof - Director of Engineering RTVF at University of Wisconsin Oshkosh Paul Kriegler - US Manager Omnia Sales at Telos AlliancePaul Stewart - President at Summit Technology GroupBrad Young - Sales Manager at WideOrbit Keith Paglia - Sales and Marketing at Sprite Media, Inc.Seth Stevenson - Broadcast Engineer Intern at Northwestern MediaEarl Sondreal - Director of Sales & Marketing, Americas at InovonicsBob Goff - General Manager at Heart of Wisconsin Media LLC Host:Kirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, Star94.3, South Seas, & Akamai BroadcastingFollow TWiRT on Twitter and on Facebook - and see all the videos on YouTube.TWiRT is brought to you by:Broadcasters General Store, with outstanding service, saving, and support. Online at BGS.cc. Broadcast Bionics - making radio smarter with Bionic Studio, visual radio, and social media tools at Bionic.radio.Aiir, providing PlayoutONE radio automation, and other advanced solutions for audience engagement.Angry Audio and the new Rave analog audio mixing console. The new MaxxKonnect Broadcast U.192 MPX USB Soundcard - The first purpose-built broadcast-quality USB sound card with native MPX output. Subscribe to Audio:iTunesRSSStitcherTuneInSubscribe to Video:iTunesRSSYouTube

The Midwest Regional Broadcasters Clinic is where broadcast engineers and technologists gather each year to learn, share, and connect. Hosted in Wisconsin, this premier event features deep-dive sessions on both cutting-edge and legacy technologies, a vibrant trade show floor, and plenty of opportunities to network with peers from across the Midwest and beyond. Jointly organized by the Wisconsin and Minnesota Broadcasters Associations along with SBE chapters from both states, it's a true collaboration for the industry. This year, TWiRT is once again going live from the trade show floor—right in the middle of the action—bringing you the latest insights, innovations, and conversations from one of the broadcast community's most valuable gatherings.

Si torna a scuola e allora perché non riempire lo zaino con qualche bel suggerimento tratto dalle nostre news di settembre? Tra Bao Publishing, Sergio Bonelli, NPE, J-Pop Manga, Saldapress e molti altri, c'è solo l'imbarazzo della scelta! Non perdetevi poi le notizie su film e serie TV nerd e le uscite videoludiche più importanti del mese.--Merchandising:http://store.polonerd.netPer sostenerci offrendoci uno o più caffèhttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/polonerdSito, Mail e Contatti:redazione@polonerd.nethttps://www.polonerd.nethttps://www.polonerd.net/contattiPagina dell'episodio: https://www.polonerd.net/news-del-17-settembre-2025/ 

Stereotypically speaking, broadcast engineers may not fit the “leadership” mold. Many of us are perfectly comfortable dealing with equipment, and not with leading other people. While some engineers are naturally also fine leaders, many who aspire to a leadership role may need a mentor, or an example, or perhaps a “baptism by fire”. Kevin Trueblood has leaned toward filling responsible positions throughout his career, and he brings his thoughts and advice on the topic in this episode Moreover, Kevin was just elected by his peers as President of the Society of Broadcast Engineers (SBE). We discuss some SBE plans as well, and get some great advice on backup (or primary) Internet service for critical infrastructure sites. Show Notes:Kevin Trueblood Elected President of SBEAirwaves Battle Brews Over Upper C-Band - RadioWorldIs Starlink's $5 'Standby Mode' Actually a Great Bargain? - PCMag Guest:Kevin Trueblood - Associate GM, Technology & Operations at WGCU and President Elect at SBEHost:Kirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, Star94.3, South Seas, & Akamai BroadcastingFollow TWiRT on Twitter and on Facebook - and see all the videos on YouTube.TWiRT is brought to you by:Broadcasters General Store, with outstanding service, saving, and support. Online at BGS.cc. Broadcast Bionics - making radio smarter with Bionic Studio, visual radio, and social media tools at Bionic.radio.Aiir, providing PlayoutONE radio automation, and other advanced solutions for audience engagement.Angry Audio and the new Rave analog audio mixing console. The new MaxxKonnect Broadcast U.192 MPX USB Soundcard - The first purpose-built broadcast-quality USB sound card with native MPX output. Subscribe to Audio:iTunesRSSStitcherTuneInSubscribe to Video:iTunesRSSYouTube

Stereotypically speaking, broadcast engineers may not fit the “leadership” mold. Many of us are perfectly comfortable dealing with equipment, and not with leading other people. While some engineers are naturally also fine leaders, many who aspire to a leadership role may need a mentor, or an example, or perhaps a “baptism by fire”. Kevin Trueblood has leaned toward filling responsible positions throughout his career, and he brings his thoughts and advice on the topic in this episode Moreover, Kevin was just elected by his peers as President of the Society of Broadcast Engineers (SBE). We discuss some SBE plans as well, and get some great advice on backup (or primary) Internet service for critical infrastructure sites.

If you're running estimates for new HVAC systems, this episode is for you. Josh from East Coast Heating and Air joins the podcast to discuss his path from installation technician to comfort consultant, and how your process and how you present solutions can play a larger role in helping customers say “yes.”Josh breaks down what he wished he had done differently back when he was a tech and shares simple, real-world tips to improve your estimate conversations, stand out in the home, and build trust with homeowners, without being “salesy.”Key Takeaways & Tips:You Build the Trust by Being Prepared: Do your homework and make a great call ahead.Make the Time with the Homeowner Count: Go beyond “they're interested.” Ask who's making the decision and what matters most: comfort, looks, timing.Ask, Don't Talk: Great estimates start with good questions. Listen more than you speak.Don't build an estimate, build the right solution that the customer wantsLearn more about SBE at sbeodyssey.comFollow us on social media: ⁠Facebook⁠ | ⁠Instagram

In this episode of The Trusted Technician Podcast, Derek sits down with Carlos, Residential Sales Manager at Aqua Plumbing and Air in Florida. Carlos shares how he went from a lost young Marine to a high-performing HVAC technician—and ultimately a leader shaping the next generation of techs. He opens up about the mindset shifts that fueled his success, the challenges of transitioning into management, and why asking for help can be a technician's greatest strength. Whether you're on your first service call or leading a team, this conversation will inspire you to push past fear, embrace growth, and maximize your potential.Key TakeawaysMindset drives success – knowing your “why” and staying mentally strong separates good techs from great ones.Keep learning and ask for help – proactive learning, training, and mentorship accelerate growth.Focus on people, not just repairs – building trust with homeowners and teammates leads to bigger wins.Learn more about SBE at sbeodyssey.comFollow us on social media: Facebook | Instagram

  We talk to Byron of Durham Guns, exploring their 10-year anniversary and the special promotions they have planned for July 19. Jon's long wait is over for his newest prize shotgun. One of the first left handed benelli SBE 3 20 gauges to hit California. We then talk about Durham guns longest Sprig contest they will be running with CWA to celebrate the new 3 Sprig limit. we also talk about some exciting hunting Trips Byron has been on with his children and an amazing story of a huge bear he tagged last season.  

Julie from Anderson Heating & Cooling in North Carolina shares her experience from nearly two decades as a maintenance technician and why she loves running Maintenance Agreement calls. She strongly believes in building trust and taking care of people and their homes.Key Takeaways:Why maintenance calls are her favorite calls.Why her customers trust her so much.How she sells so many systems on maintenance visits.Learn more about SBE at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠sbeodyssey.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with us on social media: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ |⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠

Most of us in radio engineering have worked with broadcast cart machines. While it’s been a good 25 or 30 years since we’ve had them in our studios, we’ll never forget the pleasure - and occasional pain - of using them and maintaining them. But how did cart machines come to be? Were they always like the ones we grew up with in the 70s and 80s? Or did the development come with fits and starts? Andy Rector worked with broadcast carts nearly from the very beginning of their existence. He’s been interviewed many times and provided historical presentations to SBE groups, AES sections, and others. We’re delighted to have Andy Rector join us on this TWiRT episode to look at the early days of broadcast cart machines and the early technologies employed. Show Notes:These Were the Carts of Our Lives - Radio World article Guest:Andy Rector - Broadcast Equipment HistorianHosts:Chris Tarr - Group Director of Engineering at Magnum MediaKirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, Star94.3, South Seas, & Akamai BroadcastingFollow TWiRT on Twitter and on Facebook - and see all the videos on YouTube.TWiRT is brought to you by:Broadcasters General Store, with outstanding service, saving, and support. Online at BGS.cc. Broadcast Bionics - making radio smarter with Bionic Studio, visual radio, and social media tools at Bionic.radio.Aiir, providing PlayoutONE radio automation, and other advanced solutions for audience engagement.Angry Audio and the new Rave analog audio mixing console. The new MaxxKonnect Broadcast U.192 MPX USB Soundcard - The first purpose-built broadcast-quality USB sound card with native MPX output. Subscribe to Audio:iTunesRSSStitcherTuneInSubscribe to Video:iTunesRSSYouTube

Most of us in radio engineering have worked with broadcast cart machines. While it's been a good 25 or 30 years since we've had them in our studios, we'll never forget the pleasure - and occasional pain - of using them and maintaining them. But how did cart machines come to be? Were they always like the ones we grew up with in the 70s and 80s? Or did the development come with fits and starts? Andy Rector worked with broadcast carts nearly from the very beginning of their existence. He's been interviewed many times and provided historical presentations to SBE groups, AES sections, and others. We're delighted to have Andy Rector join us on this TWiRT episode to look at the early days of broadcast cart machines and the early technologies employed.

DJ from Geerts Plumbing & Heating in Iowa joins this episode to share about how he's off to a great start after the first quarter of the year. He's learned to ask some great questions and then let the customer think about it and answer. Listen in to hear some of his questions he asks!Key takeaways:It's not about what you say, it's about what the customer says, so let them talk.What he's learned about customers and what they want.The mindset behind setting a big goal and having a plan to hit it. Learn more about SBE at ⁠⁠⁠⁠sbeodyssey.com⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with us on social media: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ |⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠

The road is calling, and the Hot Rod Tour of Texas is answering with an epic 488-mile journey across some of the Lone Star State's most scenic regions. Bobby Sparkman and Jeremy Taylor join us to unveil their meticulously crafted route for the tour's fourth year, which has already attracted over 300 classic car enthusiasts for the sold-out event.Starting in Victoria (the self-proclaimed "best kept secret in Texas"), participants will enjoy a unique garage crawl through five local automotive businesses before kicking off the evening with live music from The Crowbars in the downtown square. From there, the adventure truly begins with a police-escorted departure from historic Riverside Stadium, winding through coastal towns like Port Lavaca and Palacios where shrimping fleets and waterfront vistas create perfect photo opportunities.The journey continues with exclusive stops at Haak Winery, the Lone Star Flight Museum (complete with flight simulators!), Spindletap Brewery, and the impressive Guitars and Classic Cars venue in Montgomery. Each location offers catered meals, entertainment, and the camaraderie that makes this tour so special. The organizers have thought of everything – from police escorts through small towns to perfectly timed rest stops and even bringing The Crowbars band along to perform at multiple venues.We also dive into the 2025 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid, a compelling crossover offering distinctive styling with its angular wheel arches and modern interior. With 268 combined horsepower, 35 MPG efficiency, and up to 30 miles of electric-only range, it represents a strong value at $43,000 as tested – though potential tariffs on Korean-built vehicles may impact future pricing.Whether you're planning your next automotive adventure or considering a hybrid for your daily commute, this episode delivers insider knowledge from passionate experts who understand what makes cars and driving experiences truly special. Tune in, turn up, and let'sBe sure to subscribe for more In Wheel Time Car Talk!The Lupe' Tortilla RestaurantsLupe Tortilla in Katy, Texas Gulf Coast Auto ShieldPaint protection, tint, and more!ProAm Auto AccessoriesProAm Auto Accessories: "THE" place to go to find exclusive and hard to find parts and accessories!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.---- ----- Want more In Wheel Time car talk any time? In Wheel Time is now available on Audacy! Just go to Audacy.com/InWheelTime where ever you are.----- -----Be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast provider for the next episode of In Wheel Time Podcast and check out our live multiplatform broadcast every Saturday, 10a - 12noonCT simulcasting on Audacy, YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Twitch and InWheelTime.com.In Wheel Time Podcast can be heard on you mobile device from providers such as:Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music Podcast, Spotify, SiriusXM Podcast, iHeartRadio podcast, TuneIn + Alexa, Podcast Addict, Castro, Castbox, YouTube Podcast and more on your mobile device.Follow InWheelTime.com for the latest updates!Twitter: https://twitter.com/InWheelTimeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/inwheeltime/https://www.youtube.com/inwheeltimehttps://www.Facebook.com/InWheelTimeFor more information about In Wheel Time Car Talk, email us at info@inwheeltime.comTags: In Wheel Time, automotive car talk show, car talk, Live car talk show, In Wheel Time Car Talk

This Week in Oklahoma Politics KOSU's Michael Cross talks with Republican Political Consultant Neva Hill and Civic Leader Andy Moore about the State Board of Education meeting canceled over concerns of violating the Open Meetings Act, Democrats at the State Capitol filing resolutions to reject social studies standards from the SBE and Superintendent Ryan Walters suing a national watchdog group over religion in public schools.The trio also talks about Governor Stitt and Attorney General Gentner Drummond trading jabs over religion in public schools and Stitt coming under fire for critical remarks against the former state forestry chief over recent wildfires.

Ya gotta love Dustin Tatro’s journey into and through radio broadcasting. Voicing PSAs at 4 years old got Dustin an early start. Then working as a DJ, along with musical interests, honed his technical and operational skills. Now as a General Manager and Ops Manager, Dustin has demonstrably learned the engineering side of radio broadcasting. Indeed, his SBE certification, CBRE, attests to that. Dustin joins Chris Tarr and Kirk Harnack to discuss AoIP, audio processing, work working nicely, even with competing radio stations. Indeed, he joins us from the KORQ-FM transmitter site. Also on today’s show, we talk with David Bialik. He and Fred Willard are coordinating the SBE Ennes Workshop in Las Vegas. Their track is “Media over IP”. David gives us information and plenty of reasons to sign up and be there! Show Notes:Register for the SBE Ennes Workshop @ the 2025 NAB Show Guests:Dustin Tatro, CBRE - Radio Station Manager, Chief Engineer, Sports OrganistDavid Bialik - Director of Engineering for MediaCo NYHosts:Chris Tarr - Group Director of Engineering at Magnum.MediaKirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, Star94.3, South Seas, & Akamai BroadcastingFollow TWiRT on Twitter and on Facebook - and see all the videos on YouTube.TWiRT is brought to you by:Broadcasters General Store, with outstanding service, saving, and support. Online at BGS.cc. Broadcast Bionics - making radio smarter with Bionic Studio, visual radio, and social media tools at Bionic.radio.Aiir, providing PlayoutONE radio automation, and other advanced solutions for audience engagement.Angry Audio and the new Rave analog audio mixing console. The new MaxxKonnect Broadcast U.192 MPX USB Soundcard - The first purpose-built broadcast-quality USB sound card with native MPX output. Subscribe to Audio:iTunesRSSStitcherTuneInSubscribe to Video:iTunesRSSYouTube

Ya gotta love Dustin Tatro's journey into and through radio broadcasting. Voicing PSAs at 4 years old got Dustin an early start. Then working as a DJ, along with musical interests, honed his technical and operational skills. Now as a General Manager and Ops Manager, Dustin has demonstrably learned the engineering side of radio broadcasting. Indeed, his SBE certification, CBRE, attests to that. Dustin joins Chris Tarr and Kirk Harnack to discuss AoIP, audio processing, work working nicely, even with competing radio stations. Indeed, he joins us from the KORQ-FM transmitter site.

Chad from HVAC Comfort in Michigan shares how fully committing to following a process as an HVAC technician has led to big improvements in his calls. Key Takeaways:Changing his mindset about the opportunities that exist and what homeowners are expecting.Understanding the homeowner's goals and concerns.Getting motivated by seeing what was possible.Ongoing conversations throughout the call help to notoverwhelm homeowners Learn more about SBE at ⁠⁠⁠sbeodyssey.com⁠⁠⁠Connect with us on social media: ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ |⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠

SD-WAN - Software-Defined Wide-Area Network - is a technology implementation designed to bring better reliability and performance to IP connections over distance. Whether across town, to remote offices, or to remote transmitter sites, SD-WAN technologies are gaining interest among broadcast engineers and IT staff. It turns out there are a lot of features - optional but useful features - that can be deployed alongside basic WAN management and monitoring. Dan Merwin and Reggie Jeffery work in broadcast and other industries to offer appropriate technologies and capabilities, improving our critical IP connections. Show Notes:What is SD-WAN? - a primer from CiscoSD-WAN article from WikipediaIn our SBE meeting earlier today, Reggie mentioned CATO Networks as a source of tech and information. Here’s their primer on SD-WANs. Guests:Dan Merwin – Broadcast Engineer & Telecom/IT Agent at Broadcast TelecomReggie Jeffery – Solutions Engineer at ScanSourceHost:Kirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, Star94.3, South Seas Broadcasting, & Akamai BroadcastingFollow TWiRT on Twitter and on Facebook - and see all the videos on YouTube.TWiRT is brought to you by:Broadcasters General Store, with outstanding service, saving, and support. Online at BGS.cc. Broadcast Bionics - making radio smarter with Bionic Studio, visual radio, and social media tools at Bionic.radio.Aiir, providing PlayoutONE radio automation, and other advanced solutions for audience engagement.Angry Audio and the new Rave analog audio mixing console. The new MaxxKonnect Broadcast U.192 MPX USB Soundcard - The first purpose-built broadcast-quality USB sound card with native MPX output. Subscribe to Audio:iTunesRSSStitcherTuneInSubscribe to Video:iTunesRSSYouTube

Austin from Universal Heating & Cooling in Tennessee joins to share how he enjoys helping his HVAC customers but makes sure to ask questions first before jumping into any type of education mode.Key takeaways:Make sure your customers are up to date on industry trends and changes.Stay consistent by having a way to reset yourself in between calls.Be self-aware about the process you want to follow to make corrections.Learn more about SBE at ⁠⁠sbeodyssey.com⁠⁠Connect with us on social media: ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ |⁠⁠Facebook⁠

Josiah from Daniell Heating & Air in Arkansas shares the huge lightbulb moment that changed everything for him when it comes to HVAC indoor air quality products and his customers. Key Takeaways: Learn how Josiah has an incredibly high close rate on IAQ products. What it was that changed his thinking and his conversations with customers. How to run thorough maintenance visits that uncover pain points and needs from the customer.   Learn more about SBE at ⁠sbeodyssey.com⁠ Connect with us on social media: ⁠Instagram⁠ | ⁠Facebook⁠

Franco from Cowboys Air Conditioning & Heating in San Antonio, Texas, is the #1 ranked technician in the SBE 2024 HVAC technician rankings. He shares how getting employed as a technician has changed his life and the tips he has found that led him to his success.   Key Takeaways: How important training is to him and what he has accomplished. Improvement through actually practicing the training. It's all about remembering to ask the important questions.   Learn more about SBE at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠sbeodyssey.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with us on social media: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook

It's the most wonderful time of the year! Hannah and Laura wrap up 2024 by sharing some of their favorite books, TV shows, and movies! Thank you to OWWR listeners, friends, and guests for supporting the podcast! See you in 2025 as we "Break the Earth" together!Media Mentions:SNL---PeacockKevin Can F*ck Himself---NetflixAgatha All Along---Disney+The Last of Us---MaxBlue Eye Samurai---NetflixFallout---Prime VideoSFF Addicts podcastA Letter to the Luminous Deep by Sylvie CathrallSea of Souls by N.C. ScrimgeourLesser Known Monsters of the 21st Century by Kim FuA Closed and Common Orbit by Becky ChambersThe Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet by Becky ChambersThe Wild Robot movieKotaro Lives Alone---NetflixFox 8 by George SaundersRemarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van PeltViviana Valentine and the Ticking Clock by Emily EdwardsSweetpea by C.J. SkuseFargo---MaxDune: Part Two---MaxStar Wars---Disney+Challengers---Prime VideoThe Sword of Kaigen by M.L. WangStation Eleven by Emily St. John MandelA Side Character's Love Story by Akane TamuraJoyful Recollections of Trauma by Paul ScheerThe Boys---Prime VideoNorth Woods by Daniel MasonA Sorrow Named Joy by Sarah ChornThe Necessity of Rain by Sarah ChornThe Battle Drum by Saara El-ArifiDelicious in Dungeon---NetflixAbbott Elementary---HuluQuaint Creatures by Andrew D. MeredithBlackburn Station by Karen LuciaDragonmeat by Angela BoordSeeds of Inheritance by Aimee KuzenskiHunger: A Memoir of (My) Body by Roxane GayEducated by Tara WestoverBraiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall KimmererThe Lies of the Ajungo by Moses Ose UtomiThe Truth of the Aleke by Moses Ose UtomiHills of Heather and Bone by K.E. AndrewsJaiti's Wager by Jonathan NevairNo Song, But Silence by Jonathan NevairCosmic Widow by Jonathan NevairM is for Monster by Talia DuttonLegendborn by Tracy DeonnBloodmarked by Tracy DeonnThey Both Die At The End by Adam SilveraThe Firekeeper's Daughter by Angelline BoulleyThe Wishing Stone by Adam HolcombeVinland Saga by Makoto YukimuraFunny Story by Emily HenryLate Bloomer by Mazey EddingsShang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings---Disney+Loki---Disney+Ms. Marvel---Disney+Echo---Disney+The Marvels---Disney+Dimension 20Tales of the Empire---Disney+The Acolyte---Disney+The Bad Batch---Disney+The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power---Prime VideoHollow Knight videogameStardew Valley videogameHot Ones---YouTubeFoster the Meeple---YouTubeWingspan board gameBatala's ASMR---YouTubeJojo's ASMR---YouTubeFast ASMR---YouTubeGibi ASMR---YouTubeLizi ASMR---YouTubeLand of Milk and Honey by C Pam ZhangHe Who Drowned the World by Shelley Parker-ChanThe Empress of Salt and Fortune by Nghi VoBefore the Shattered Gates of Heaven, Vol. 1 by Bryan S. GlosemeyerThe Fires of Treason by Michele QuirkeThe First Binding by R.R. VirdiThe Doors of Midnight by R.R. VirdiPaladin Unbound by Jeff SpeightThe Forsaken Planet by Bryan WilsonThe Gilded Ones series by Namina FornaMushroom Blues by Adrian M. GibsonDani Finn'sBe sure to follow OWWR Pod!www.owwrpod.com Twitter (updates only): @OwwrPodBlueSky: @OwwrPodTikTok: @OwwrPodInstagram: @owwrpodThreads: @OwwrPodHive: @owwrpodSend us an email at: owwrpod@gmail.comCheck out OWWR Patreon: patreon.com/owwrpodOr join OWWR Discord! We'd love to chat with you!You can follow Hannah at:Instagram: @brews.and.booksThreads: @brews.and.booksTikTok: @brews.and.booksYou can follow Laura at:Instagram: @goodbooksgreatgoatsBlueSky: @myyypod

Gavin from Wally Falke's Heating & Air Conditioning in California joins to share how, over 4 years, he went from being completely brand new to HVAC to becoming a million-dollar revenue producer.  He shares how he: Had good progress every single year. How he broke through to become a successful technician. Why his first year was very important in deciding what kind of technician he wanted to be. How he overcame his fear of being seen as a salesperson.   Learn more about SBE at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠sbeodyssey.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with us on social media: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook

Ty from Patrick Riley in Arizona joins to share how he helps HVAC Technicians and plumbers find success through showing their customers how much they care.   Key takeaways  Time you spend with customers shows how much you care. How to do a million in revenue as a technician/plumber. His most successful technicians/plumbers run the fewest calls. Take pride in your work, and don't be afraid to show things to your customers.   Learn more about SBE at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠sbeodyssey.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with us on social media: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook

John from George Brazil in Arizona shares how it is not about educating your customers. You should actually be letting your customers educate you.   Key Takeaways Get to know every customer and how they want to be helped best. Listen and actually think about what your customers are saying or trying to say. Be patient and let your customers feel seen. Trust happens when your customers feel it is OK to open up with you about their concerns.   Learn more about SBE at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠sbeodyssey.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with us on social media: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook

SBE is going to the movies! This week, the Etcetera gang chat with producers Kevin Downes and Andy Erwin about their new film, The Best Christmas Pageant Ever. The post Kevin Downes & Andy Erwin | The Best Christmas Pageant Ever | Steve Brown, Etc. appeared first on Key Life.

Bryan from George Brazil in Arizona joins to share how, if you don't 100% trust and buy into your process and fully believe in it, it won't ever get you the results you are wanting.    Key Takeaways: He is going to do more revenue this year than double the number of calls the year prior. The machine is the least important part of your call. - Don't be the 15-minute HVAC Demand Call Technician. What customers actually want in a demand or maintenance visit. Learn more about SBE at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠sbeodyssey.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with us on social media: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook

Thomas from McCoy's Heating & Air in Tennessee shares how he coaches HVAC technicians to become more aware of what they do that is both working and not working. He also shares tips for using riding-alongs as a great way to coach.   Key Takeaways: Actions create the motivation, not the other way around. What he learned as an HVAC technician and how that helps him now coach and train other technicians. How to avoid the common mistakes that get made on technician ride-along. The ability to be able to self-coach and self-correct as a technician in between calls.   Learn more about SBE at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠sbeodyssey.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with us on social media: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook

Austin from Harris Air Services in Texas shares how having meaningful goals is very important for an HVAC technician to stay consistent and on their process.    Key takeaways:    To build trust with a customer, you need to enjoy what you do. You can't have accountability without having a process. Coaching works best when there are meaningful goals.   Learn more about SBE at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠sbeodyssey.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with us on social media: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook

The Alternative Broadcast Inspection Program (ABIP) was created around 1989 to aid the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in making sure all broadcast operations are in compliance and to help stations understand the rules in a one-on-one setting. In the beginning, the ABIP inspectors were retired FCC engineers. As the program began to expand around the country, other engineers were recruited and trained by regional FCC inspectors. ABIP inspectors have long used a basic Self Inspection Checklist that became woefully out of date. Tom Ray, working with other committee members at the Society of Broadcast Engineers (SBE) has rewritten and greatly expanded these checklists for AM, FM, and TV stations. ABIP inspections are an excellent tool for broadcasters to assure compliance with FCC Rules, and do so in a friendly, non-adversarial encounter. Show Notes:Society of Broadcast Engineers Releases Broadcast Station Self-Inspection GuidesSBE Self-Inspection Guides Download (must be an SBE member to download)Description of the ABIP program from the Alabama Broadcasters Association (PDF)Stay on the Good Side of the FCC - Radio World article Guest:Tom Ray - President of Tom Ray ConsultingHost:Kirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, Star94.3, & South Seas BroadcastingFollow TWiRT on Twitter and on FacebookTWiRT is brought to you by:Nautel and the HD Digital Radio Test DriveBroadcasters General Store, with outstanding service, saving, and support. Online at BGS.cc. Broadcast Bionics - making radio smarter with Bionic Studio, visual radio, and social media tools at Bionic.radio.Angry Audio and the new Rave analog audio mixing console. The new MaxxKonnect Broadcast U.192 MPX USB Soundcard - The first purpose-built broadcast-quality USB sound card with native MPX output. Subscribe to Audio:iTunesRSSStitcherTuneInSubscribe to Video:iTunesRSSYouTube

Jason from Andersen Heating & Cooling in North Carolina joins and shares how his mental state and goals affect his motivation and performance as an HVAC technician.   Key Takeaways: Every technician is motivated differently. Goal setting and its importance to know your goals and your progress towards your goals. How his revenue last year ended differently than it started, and what he did to change his outcomes for this year. Learn more about SBE at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠sbeodyssey.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with us on social media: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook

In this special episode of the podcast, SBE Trainers Zak and Louis join to share their perspectives from their time in the field running HVAC calls. This perspective helps them understand how to get the most out of training. Key Takeaways: Things they know now as trainers they wish they knew when in the field. Why companies struggle with training and being consistent with results from training. How to build a system around training so that it is effective. The most important thing that goes along with training that most companies don't do. Learn more about SBE at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠sbeodyssey.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with us on social media: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook

Hunter from D&R Heating & Cooling in West Virginia shares how learning a process to follow on his HVAC service calls helped him create guardrails to stay on track, have better conversations, and better help his customers. Key Takeaways: Guard Rails keep you from going off the cliff by going in the wrong direction with customers. How to separate Mechanical Problems from People Problems. Why it's helpful to understand customers' wants vs needs. The secret to selling a lot of add-on accessories.  Learn more about SBE at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠sbeodyssey.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with us on social media: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook

Will Calhoun from NWA Cooling & Heating in Arkansas joins the podcast again to share tips for making it through the busy summer HVAC season in the most productive and efficient way possible. Key Takeaways: Not every customer needs the same amount of time. With so many calls coming in during demand rush, you have to have a way to manage your time. Good questions help qualify customers. By qualifying, customers can get the help and attention they prefer. Learn more about SBE at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠sbeodyssey.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with us on social media: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook

Growing up in Kent in southeast London, Mark Eacott was always a curious kid—inspired by his artist grandfather, who taught him how to sketch and draw, and his dad, who was a builder with a strong do-it-yourself skillset. Those influences, coupled with Eacott's creative mind, fostered his passion for design. He majored in architecture at the University of Bath, where he studied abroad as part of the Erasmus exchange program at TU Delft, a specialized architecture school in Holland. That was a life-changing experience for Eacott, ultimately leading to an internship at OMA in Rotterdam where he worked alongside Rem Koolhaas. (Eacott went on to earn his master's degree from the Royal College of Art in London.)His career took off from there, and he added a list of hospitality giants to his résumé including Soho House, Yoo, HBA, and SBE, before landing at Ennismore (the latter two companies were both acquired by Accor), where he's been the global vice president of design since 2019. Eacott's philosophy is centered around service and experience. He's unafraid to retool brands that need a facelift or to call upon nostalgia for reboots of industry gamechangers, like the refresh of the Delano in Miami. Now based in Dubai, Eacott shares lessons learned along his impressive journey and how a successful brand is rooted in emotion.Thank you for listening! For more of our great interviews, find us at hospitalitydesign.com.

“Asshole is the right word…” - Steve, on Paul Blart's attitude toward hotel staff On this week's SBE episode, we welcome back our good friend, Ben Worcester of Hooked on TJ Hooker to chat about the absolutely abysmal comedy sequel, Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2! Why did they insist on making this guy so cripplingly pathetic? Why can't we do better by Neal McDonough in Hollywood? Were people holding their breath over whether the Sandman would cameo? And what in the WORLD were they thinking with that ice cream gag? PLUS: Eric invents a new Kevin James-starring revenge series based inside the world of John Wick: John Fork! Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2 stars Kevin James, Raini Rodriguez, Daniela Alonso, Eduardo Verástegui, David Henrie, Gary Valentine, Ana Gasteyer, Nicholas Turturro, Loni Love, Shelly Desai, Vic Dibitetto, D.B. Woodside, Bob Clendenin, and Neal McDonough as Vincent; directed by Andy Fickman. Be sure to pick up your tickets for our summer time WORLD WIDE DIGITAL EVENT where we'll be talking all about the action classic SPEED! Head over to Moment dot co slash We Hate Movies and get your tickets now— and don't forget to bundle in your ticket for the Q&A After Party that's going down right after the show that night! Can't make it to the live show? No problem! The show will be available for replay for a full TWO WEEKS after air. So you've got 14 days to check out the show after it happens! Make the WHM Merch Store your one-stop shop for all your We Hate Movies merch-related needs! Including new SHEENPRIL, Night Vision & Too Old For This Shit designs!   Original cover art by Felipe Sobreiro.

In 1979, as the Iranian Revolution swept through the streets of Tehran, Younes Nazarian and his wife Soraya Sarah made the decision to leave behind a successful construction business and move their family to the U.S., ultimately landing in Los Angeles. His youngest son, Sam, was only 3 years old at the time, but he watched his dad build a new life in America.  Younes' business acumen led him to become an early investor in technology company Qualcomm and eventually chairman of Nazarian Enterprises, which focused on a variety of interests in the private, public, and real estate markets.SBLike his father, Sam, showcased a formidable drive. A smart, athletic kid, he played baseball and basketball in high school and college before attending NYU's Stern School of Business. By 23, Sam had become the country's largest distributor of Nextel, a wireless digital communications provider. A year later, he ventured into hotel real estate, buying the Avalon Hotel in Beverly Hills, California. By the time he was 26, Sam had invested in 10 hotels and had even dipped his toes into film production on the side.In 2006, he launched SBE—Sammy Boy Entertainment, a callback to a childhood nickname. After a series of successful nightclub venues, the first SLS hotel in Beverly Hills opened, a testament to his vision of blending F&B and nightlife into a cohesive luxury-meets-lifestyle experience.As the SBE brand grew, so did Nazarian's ambitions. In 2020, he sold the company to Accor, and this January, he announced HQ Projects, a strategic partnership with Wyndham that provides hotel owners with the freedom to craft their own hospitality stories.Thank you for listening! For more of our great interviews, find us at hospitalitydesign.com.

Hospitality is about intuition and reading the customer. Are you doing too much, or are you not doing enough for them? The guest on this episode has left an impact on leading luxury lifestyle brands in hospitality, food and beverage, design, and wellness over the course of his 30-year career. Please welcome the Vice President of Food and Beverage Concept and Brand Development at the Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, Michael Doneff.Michaell joins Dan Ryan as they discuss the significance of a unique dining experience. Michael shares the power of storytelling in brand development, the importance of company culture, and offers advice for aspiring professionals in the hospitality industry.Takeaways: Customers want to come into an environment where they feel understood, appreciated, and heard. Your job is to create an experience that exceeds their expectations.For early-stage brands, everything boils down to storytelling, and you get to see that story come to life from the name to the logo.If a brand is constructed correctly and thoughtfully, then it's usually meant to last. But it's only as good as its execution.A brand should check off all the boxes, even in the small areas of hospitality. Making sure that their employees are genuine, truly love what they do, and love taking care of their guests.An employee should have intuitive skills to know what the customer needs and if they could be doing more for them, but they should also know what the customer doesn't need and if they're doing too much.As a brand, you should strive to have your mission statement and values be true throughout every level of your company, and every team member should be living out these things.Don't be afraid to ask questions, push boundaries, and try things, but also don't be afraid to fail at them and find a new way of trying to do things.Quote of the Show:  “We're in a world where you can tell when things are scripted.” - Michael DoneffLinks:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaeldoneff/ Website: https://www.fourseasons.com/ Shout Outs:2:09 - Villa De Leon11:26 - Jean-Pierre Coffe16:28 - Danny Meyer: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dhmeyer/ 19:24 - SBE: https://www.sbe.com/ 19:34 - Canyon Ranch: https://www.canyonranch.com/ 19:29 - Viceroy Hotel Group: https://www.viceroyhotelsandresorts.com/ 20:28 - Michael Douglas20:39 - Susan Magrino Agency: https://www.magrinopr.com/ 21:57 - Jeffrey Bilhuber: https://www.jeffreybilhuberllc.com/ 22:09 - Richard Pandiscio25:08 - Island Outpost: https://www.islandoutpost.com/ 26:59 - W Hotels: https://w-hotels.marriott.com/ 27:09 - Barry Sternlicht: https://www.starwoodpropertytrust.com/team/ 27:10 - Rande Gerber27:21 - Ian Schrager37:55 -José Andrés Group: https://joseandres.com/ 38:42 - World Central Kitchen: https://wck.org/ 44:05 - Arnie Malham: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arniemalham/ 44:08 - Worth Doing Wrong: https://www.worthdoingwrong.com/ 50:11 - Marriott: https://www.marriott.com/ 50:12 - Accor: https://group.accor.com/en Ways to Tune In: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0A2XOJvb6mGqEPYJ5bilPXApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/defining-hospitality-podcast/id1573596386Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZGVmaW5pbmdob3NwaXRhbGl0eS5saXZlL2ZlZWQueG1sAmazon Music: ​​https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/8c904932-90fa-41c3-813e-1cb8f3c42419

In this special 2-PART SERIES, we're dropping you inside a Tony Robbins Business Mastery seminar. Learn HOW TO BUILD A BRAND, SHOWCASE YOUR X FACTOR, and BRING YOUR UNIQUE PRODUCT or SERVICE to the COMPETITIVE MARKET! In PART ONE, Tony Robbins sits down for an exclusive one-on-one with SAM NAZARIAN, the visionary entrepreneur behind an empire of hospitality, nightlife, and real estate. Best known for founding SBE Entertainment Group in 2002, Nazarian transformed it into a global powerhouse, boasting an impressive portfolio of hotels, restaurants, nightclubs, and luxury residences. His brainchild, the SLS brand, redefined luxury hospitality with its innovative design and expanded globally under his leadership. Born into a Persian Jewish family in Tehran, Nazarian's journey from immigrant to business mogul is nothing short of inspiring. Nazarian's remarkable achievements include acquiring iconic properties like the Delano and the Mondrian to merging SBE with hospitality giant AccorHotels, creating SBE | AccorHotels and solidifying his position as a leader in the luxury hospitality sector. Nazarian's entrepreneurial spirit and determination is nothing short of inspiring. Don't miss this exclusive opportunity to elevate your business game to new heights and learn how to turn your own dreams into empires! ***  Business Mastery is the world's premier business training event designed and hosted by the world's #1 authority on personal growth, business transformation and peak performance – Tony Robbins. This five-day event equips entrepreneurs, business owners and operators with cutting-edge systems, skills and strategies not found anywhere else to create an invincible advantage against competitors. Business Mastery is designed to help participants thrive in any economic climate as they discover critical factors impacting their businesses currently and design an action plan for the next phase of growth, whether they seek more profits or an exit strategy. This includes marketing tips, maximizing a business' digital presence to get seen and discovered online and how to anticipate and solve the biggest business problems. During this comprehensive program, participants gain the same proprietary tools and methodologies Tony Robbins has used to make more than 70 businesses profitable. They'll also unlock exclusive growth tips from industry giants from companies like Airbnb, Orangetheory, Shake Shack, SoulCycle, Warby Parker and more. Now available as an immersive virtual event, Tony Robbins's Business Mastery is drawing even larger crowds and a new generation of business owners.  Learn more about Business Mastery: https://tonyr.co/bm-podcast SHOW NOTES:  00:33 - Tony's Introduction 03:00 - Sam's Journey to America 05:48 - Sam's Father's Story of the American Dream 06:45 - "Never Look Backwards" 08:30 - Recognizing Opportunities, Filling Voids, and Scaling Up 09:23 - "Turbulence Defines You" 11:30 - Entry into the LA Nightclub Business 12:00 - Seeing Potential Where Others Don't 14:53 - Navigating Economic Challenges 16:20 - Sam's "Secret Sauce" to Success 18:29 - Impact of Design on Customer Experience 19:00 - Creating Memorable Customer Experiences 21:00 - Developing Original Restaurant Brands 22:57 - Knowing When to Sell 24:52 - Audience Question: Scaling Passion into Multiple Restaurants 29:08 - Audience Question: Scaling Multiple Brands in Hospitality 34:30 - Building Company Culture 37:42 - Importance of Removing Toxic Employees 39:18 - Insights from Stanford's Study on Employee Depression 40:45 - C3: Digital Restaurant Company 45:40 - Creating the Future You Want to See 50:30 - Establishing a New Legacy 53:00 - Tony and Sam's Joint Venture in Longevity 57:00 - Tony's Closing Remarks Tony Robbins is a #1 New York Times best-selling author, entrepreneur, and philanthropist. For more than four and a half decades, millions of people have enjoyed the warmth, humor and dynamic presentation of Mr. Robbins' corporate and personal development events. As the nation's #1 life and business strategist, he's called upon to consult and coach some of the world's finest athletes, entertainers, Fortune 500 CEOs, and even presidents of nations.