Podcasts about scales

In this episode of Culture Architects, David Friedman interviews Brian Cali, a molecular biologist turned entrepreneur and investor. Brian shares his journey from a young science enthusiast to co-founding Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, emphasizing the importance of relationships, culture, and collaboration in building successful companies. As Ironwood grew, Brian navigated the challenges of maintaining a healthy company culture and adapting to organizational complexity. After a successful career in biotech, he transitioned to climate advocacy, focusing on community building and empowering others to engage in climate action. Brian's story highlights the significance of intentionality in leadership and the ripple effect of decisions made within organizations.

Get featured on the show by leaving us a Voice Mail: https://bit.ly/MIPVM  This episode explores how organisations can advance AI capability by shifting from siloed, linear thinking to ecosystem thinking. Barbara Wittmann outlines why many AI initiatives fail, how mindset transformation enables responsible adoption and where real innovation begins inside an organisation. She explains the role of the middle, why data foundations matter and how ethical leadership can guide sustainable AI-driven change. 

Hey hey BATT Family! Welcome to another top ten list! This time Mark and Scott are running down their best games of 2025! This was a great episode to record and it was amazing to realize how many games that we had played that released this year for us to actually be able to do this list. There are some really excellent games here, especially ones that we weren't expecting to be on at all. We hope you have a great time with this one and let us know what YOUR top ten games of 2025 were! --- This episode's segments: 00:00:00 - Intro  00:01:05 - Honorable Mentions 00:02:22 - Scott's 10 (Burgle Bros Blackjack) 00:03:31 - Mark's 10 (Bohemians) 00:06:11 - Scott's 9 (Citizens of the Spark) 00:07:31 - Mark's 9 (Tend) 00:08:43 - Scott's 8 (Santorini: Riddle of the Sphinx) 00:09:51 - Mark's 8 (Pergola) 00:10:28 - Scott's 7 (Tend) 00:10:50 - Mark's 7 (Spooktacular) 00:11:58 - Scott's 6 (Scales of Fate) 00:13:00 - Mark's 6 (Finspan) 00:15:57 - Scott's 5 (Origin Story) 00:17:00 - Mark's 5 (Iliad) 00:18:35 - Scott's 4 (Madcala) 00:19:34 - Mark's 4 (The Dark Quarter) 00:22:01 - Scott's 3 (Twinkle Twinkle) 00:22:59 - Mark's 3 (Enthrone) 00:24:14 - Scott's 2 (Wandering Galaxy) 00:25:06 - Mark's 2 (Chemical Overload) 00:26:33 - Scott's 1 (Critter Kitchen) 00:27:56 - Mark's 1 (Scales of Fate) 00:31:41 - Grand Gamers Guild Sponsor  00:33:42 - Outro --- Notes! 1) Really no notes on this episode! Thanks for checking it out! --- We'd like to thank our sponsors as well: Grand Gamers Guild! https://grandgamersguild.com. Use Discount Code BATT10 to make sure that we are supported AND you let them know that we sent you. Secret Door Games! They can be found at https://www.secretdoorgames.org or 215 S. Main St, Elkhart Indiana 46514. Meeple Source! https://meeplesource.com/?PARTNER=battg Be sure to keep that partner bit (?PARTNER=battg) on the end of any link on their site, and you'll get us our affiliate linking! Victory Roll Cafe! https://victoryrollcafe.com or 711 W McKinley Ave, Mishawaka, IN 46545. --- You can email us at boardallthetimegaming@gmail.com. We finally put a linktree together! https://linktr.ee/boardallthetime We can be found at www.boardallthetime.com and on Facebook at Board All The Time.  We're on BlueSky now and loving it! At this point it really feels like BlueSky is for board gaming, so definitely check us out on there at https://bsky.app/profile/boardallthetime.bsky.social If you would like to check out Mark's Top 100 list, it can be found at: https://boardgamegeek.com/geeklist/347553/top-100-games-2024-edition If you'd like to help support the show and assist with the hosting costs, you can do so with our Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/boardallthetime Our Discord server, which is still in Beta, can be joined at https://discord.gg/VbRWEpc6 Theater Geeks! https://www.twitch.tv/theatergeeks --- We'd also like to thank SoulProdMusic for the intro/outro music. 

Welcome Back to Make Mine Multiversity: A Marvel Podcast! Each episode we'll be looking at Marvel books, old and new! We discuss fun Marvel comics, Marvel news, Marvel history and, now, are putting the "mine" back into Make Mine Multiversity.Sneaking in right at the end of the year, we're back to close off 2025. For those who're new, each month I talk with a guest about a Marvel comic that's memorable to them. Sometimes they're personally meaningful, sometimes it's "I read this a few months ago and its still sticking around."This month, I'm welcoming on writer and editor Sebastian Girner. We're talking three "Punisher MAX" one-shots: "The Tyger," "The Cell," and "The End." Hey kids, these comics certainly aren't for you.For some bonafides, Sebastian is a former editor for Marvel and TKO and the writer of "Scales and Scoundrels" and co-writer of "Shirtless Bear Fighter." Currently he works as an editor for BOOM! Studios and a writer/editor for his small press: Goats Flying Press.Next time, it's another surprise. I'm keeping you on your toes!Elias can be found writing here at eliasrwrites.ghost.io. Sebastian's work can be found at your local bookstore, on his website or at Goats Flying Press, purveyor of wonderful comics, including one I recently reviewed. Our theme music is “Excelsior” by Carol Romo and our audio editor is me, Elias. If the episode is too quiet or, maybe, too loud, blame him.The show is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, (Stitcher is apparently dead and buried) and other places so please subscribe

“I've been in rooms where a very very good, very successful medical malpractice lawyer, just got it wrong. And the problem was you don't know what you don't know and that's what makes you dangerous.” On this week's episode Maria chats with doctor, lawyer, and scientist Peter McCool. They discuss what it's like to go through medical and law school, the reason he changed his last name, balancing long hours with home life, and the hardest job in the world. Highlights 01:01 Is that your real name? 06:26 Hiring a doctor lawyer 22:15 Hardest job in the world Guest Peter McCool is a founding partner of JusticeRX. He is a board-certified emergency medicine physician and a licensed attorney. Dr. McCool has held teaching positions at various institutions, including the University of Illinois at Chicago and the University of Illinois at Chicago emergency medicine residency at Illinois Masonic Medical Center. You can get in touch with Peter at https://www.lawmd.com/ Host Maria Monroy (@marialawrank on Instagram) is the Co-founder and President of LawRank, a leading SEO company for law firms since 2013. She has a knack for breaking down complex topics to make them more easily accessible and started Tip the Scales to share her knowledge with listeners like you. Podcast Mentions Email: pmccool@justicerxlaw.com ___ LawRank grows your law firm with SEO Our clients saw a 384% increase in first-time calls and a 603% growth in traffic in 12 months. Get your free competitor report at https://lawrank.com/report. Subscribe to us on your favorite podcast app Rate us 5 stars iTunes https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tip-the-scales/id1633765129 Spotify https://spotify.link/BSfz0Qf5mDb Follow us Instagram https://www.instagram.com/tipthescales.podcast/ TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@tipthescalespod

“I've been in rooms where a very very good, very successful medical malpractice lawyer, just got it wrong. And the problem was you don't know what you don't know and that's what makes you dangerous.” On this week's episode Maria chats with doctor, lawyer, and scientist Peter McCool. They discuss what it's like to go through medical and law school, the reason he changed his last name, balancing long hours with home life, and the hardest job in the world. Highlights 01:01 Is that your real name? 06:26 Hiring a doctor lawyer 22:15 Hardest job in the world Guest Peter McCool is a founding partner of JusticeRX. He is a board-certified emergency medicine physician and a licensed attorney. Dr. McCool has held teaching positions at various institutions, including the University of Illinois at Chicago and the University of Illinois at Chicago emergency medicine residency at Illinois Masonic Medical Center. You can get in touch with Peter at https://www.lawmd.com/ Host Maria Monroy (@marialawrank on Instagram) is the Co-founder and President of LawRank, a leading SEO company for law firms since 2013. She has a knack for breaking down complex topics to make them more easily accessible and started Tip the Scales to share her knowledge with listeners like you. Podcast Mentions Email: pmccool@justicerxlaw.com ___ LawRank grows your law firm with SEO Our clients saw a 384% increase in first-time calls and a 603% growth in traffic in 12 months. Get your free competitor report at https://lawrank.com/report. Subscribe to us on your favorite podcast app Rate us 5 stars iTunes https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tip-the-scales/id1633765129 Spotify https://spotify.link/BSfz0Qf5mDb Follow us Instagram https://www.instagram.com/tipthescales.podcast/ TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@tipthescalespod

Being busy isn't the same thing as being profitable, and intention alone won't fix what systems are failing to support.In this episode, we're breaking down why so many salons feel chaotic, exhausting, and capped, even when the books are full, and the demand is there. The truth? Your salon doesn't rise to the level of your intentions; it falls to the level of your systems.Inside this episode, you'll hear:Why revenue quietly dies in missed calls, DMs, and inconsistent processesHow systems protect your time, your nervous system, and your profitThe difference between pathways of cash and the systems that keep the moneyWhere most salons leak revenue without realizing itWhy predictable businesses compound, and chaotic ones collapseHow systems allow your salon to grow without relying on you for everythingThis episode is part of the December Compounding Cash series and sets the foundation for building a salon that pays you consistently, runs without chaos, and supports the life you actually want to live.And if you're ready to stop being the bottleneck in your own business - Join The Monday Club:The coaching container where salon owners build systems, leadership, and compounding cash, without burnout.https://www.lexilomax.com/monday-clubHere's to building a business that feels steady, scalable, and supportive in 2026 and beyond ✨

In this week's episode of Full of Beans, Hannah is joined by Debs Taylor, mum to Zara Taylor, to talk about Zara's life, her battle with anorexia, and the new APPG report on preventing deaths from eating disorders, which is dedicated to Zara. Debs is the Operations and Project Manager at Dump the Scales CIC, bringing a unique blend of lived experience, organisational expertise, and campaign passion to the team. As a devoted parent and carer with over a decade supporting her daughter through an eating disorder, she has become a dedicated advocate for improved awareness, support, and systemic change. Debs also serves on the UK FEAST Executive team and represents FEAST within the Wales Eating Disorders Clinical Implementation Network. This conversation is a tribute to Zara's kindness, courage and determination to recover, and a call for urgent change in how eating disorders are understood and treated.This week, we discuss:Zara's experience of anorexia and her diagnosis journeyZara's treatment experience of a decade of inpatient admissions Why being labelled “complex” triggered a sense of hopelessnessZara's motivation to recover and lack of clinical supportThe preventable loss of Zara and the devastation for her familyA look Inside the APPG “Prevention of Deaths” report Calls for a national strategy, proper training and real accountabilityTimestamps05:00 – Zara's early life, character, and dreams for the future10:00 – First signs of illness, delayed diagnosis and early admissions18:00 – Years in inpatient units: isolation, tube feeding and lack of continuity24:00 – “Complex cases”, blame, and the impact of hopeless language31:00 – Zara's growing wish to recover and barriers to appropriate care36:00 – Zara's death, the inquest, and why Debs believes it was preventable44:00 – Inside the APPG “Prevention of Deaths” report and its main asks52:00 – How listeners can support the campaign and honour Zara's legacyResources & LinksVisit the Dump the Scales website to read the APPG report and find out more.Connect with Us:Subscribe to the Full of Beans Podcast hereFollow Full of Beans on Instagram hereCheck out our website hereListen on YOUTUBE here⚠️ Trigger Warning: Mentions of eating disorders and suicide. Please take care when listening.If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to subscribe, rate, and share the podcast to help us spread awareness.Sending positive beans your way, Han

Most funnels don't fail quietly. They drain your time. Your energy. And your belief that this shit can actually work. So I tested every (yes, every) funnel so you don't have to. VSLs. Webinars. Challenges. Tripwires. Quiz funnels. DM scripts. All of it. It took me nine months, and more money than I care to admit. And here's the truth no one wants to say out loud: Most funnels suck. Unless you're already internet famous… Have a massive following… Or host a podcast with Tim Ferriss… Almost any funnel can work. But what about the rest of us? What if you're just a damn good coach who wants great clients consistently? Without living inside content calendars, DMs, or ad dashboards? That's what this video is about. In this episode, I break down the one funnel that beat everything else every single time, because it's: • Simple • Clean • Built on trust (not hype) • Scales without big ad budgets • Works even with a small or nonexistent audience We talk about why: • Followers don't equal buyers • Daily content farms lead to burnout, not scale • DM closing repels high-trust clients • Most funnels fail because the market doesn't believe anymore And what actually works instead. I call it the Trust Engine. It's the highest-converting system we've ever tested and we've installed it in 200+ coaching businesses across niches. Health. Business. Relationships. Agencies. Service pros. Same result. Because it's built on three things: 1. A strong, obvious offer 2. Smart nurture that builds trust before the call 3. A clean sales process with zero pressure No "only 3 spots left" bullshit. Just a system that helps serious buyers make serious decisions. And this isn't theory. We've helped: • Coaches go from $32k → $108k/month in 90 days • Coaches hit $240k in a quarter after years of funnel hopping • Coaches with zero audience book 21 calls in 10 days and close $40k If your business feels noisy… If your funnel isn't converting… If you're doing too much for too little return… This episode will save you months of wasted effort. —— In this video: 00:00 — I tested every funnel so you don't have to 00:35 — Why most funnels fail 01:05 — The myth of massive followings 01:40 — Why daily content leads to burnout 02:15 — The DM closing lie 02:50 — What actually works: the Trust Engine 03:20 — Why trust beats tactics 03:55 — The 3 pillars of a high-converting funnel 04:30 — Why your offer matters more than the funnel 05:05 — Smart nurture vs pressure selling 05:40 — Clean sales with zero gimmicks 06:10 — Real client results (across niches) 07:00 — Why most funnels fail in today's market 07:40 — Engineering trust at scale 08:20 — Finding the choke point in your business 08:55 — Stay in your zone of genius 09:35 — What to do next —— If this is our first time meeting, hey

Alec Greenberg is the Principal of Base 3 Development and has vast experience developing and stabilizing multifamily assets! Alec explains how he transitioned from the corporate real estate world to a more entrepreneurial position at Base 3 Development. He describes how he "stretched" out of his comfort zone by jumping into a 6-unit gut rehab project off the bat and shares lessons learned! Alec shares insights on large residential development projects including zoning, underwriting, and leasing considerations. He closes with tips on leveraging VAs and off-shore staffing solutions for optimal property management while also providing a bullish outlook on Chicago! If you enjoy today's episode, please leave us a review and share with someone who may also find value in this content! ============= Connect with Mark and Tom: StraightUpChicagoInvestor.com Email the Show: StraightUpChicagoInvestor@gmail.com Properties for Sale on the North Side?  We want to buy them. Email: StraightUpChicagoInvestor@gmail.com Have a vacancy? We can place your next tenant and give you back 30-40 hours of your time. Learn more: GCRealtyInc.com/tenant-placement Has Property Mgmt become an opportunity cost for you? Let us lower your risk and give you your time back to grow. Learn more: GCRealtyinc.com ============= Guest: Alec Greenberg, Base 3 Development Link: Staffolio Website Link: Chicago Cityscape Website Link: EUBA - NBOA Chicago Link: SUCI Ep 412 - Luke Helliker Link: On The Road (Book Recommendation) Guest Questions:  02:13 Housing Provider Tip - Understand lease changes coming in 2026! 03:13 Intro to our guest, Alec Greenberg! 08:32 Lessons learned from Alec's first gut rehab project. 13:54 Jumping into a 48-unit development. 22:25 Tips for leasing in the off-season. 25:26 Underwriting rules of thumb on large developments. 35:43 Leveraging VAs and other tools for property management. 49:16 Alec's outlook on Chicago! 51:57 What is your competitive advantage? 52:23 One piece of advice for new investors. 52:39 What do you do for fun? 53:02 Good book, podcast, or self development activity that you would recommend?  53:43 Local Network Recommendation?  55:18 How can the listeners learn more about you and provide value to you? ----------------- Production House: Flint Stone Media Copyright of Straight Up Chicago Investor 2025.

Andrew, Ben, and Tom discuss Apollo pulling back on risk, Chicago shifting property taxes away from commercial properties, and Beth Hammack urging a pause in rate cuts.Song: Mele Kalikimaka - Jimmy BuffettFor information on how to join the Zoom calls live each morning at 8:30 EST, visit:https://www.narwhal.com/blog/daily-market-briefingsPlease see disclosures:https://www.narwhal.com/disclosure

In today's RaiseMasters Radio episode, Pat sits down with Aarati to break down how she used avatar clarity, education-first messaging, and simple systems to scale from manual outreach to raising $7.5M in a year. They unpack how CRMs, AI, and consistent education turn trust into fast-moving capital. Tune in if you want investors ready before the deal even shows up. Resources mentioned in the episode: Aarati Sawhney LinkedIn Interested in learning how to take your capital raising game to the next level? Meet us at Capital Raiser's Edge. Learn more here: https://raisingcapital.com/cre

In this conversation, Alan Pezeshkian shares his extensive experience in the mortgage finance industry, discussing his journey from a loan originator to the founder of House America Financial. He emphasizes the importance of building successful teams, providing mentorship, and adapting to the evolving needs of both retail buyers and investors in the real estate market. Alan also highlights the significance of bridging the gap between traditional retail buyers and investors, advocating for a more integrated approach in real estate transactions.   Professional Real Estate Investors - How we can help you: Investor Fuel Mastermind:  Learn more about the Investor Fuel Mastermind, including 100% deal financing, massive discounts from vendors and sponsors you're already using, our world class community of over 150 members, and SO much more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/apply   Investor Machine Marketing Partnership:  Are you looking for consistent, high quality lead generation? Investor Machine is America's #1 lead generation service professional investors. Investor Machine provides true 'white glove' support to help you build the perfect marketing plan, then we'll execute it for you…talking and working together on an ongoing basis to help you hit YOUR goals! Learn more here: http://www.investormachine.com   Coaching with Mike Hambright:  Interested in 1 on 1 coaching with Mike Hambright? Mike coaches entrepreneurs looking to level up, build coaching or service based businesses (Mike runs multiple 7 and 8 figure a year businesses), building a coaching program and more. Learn more here: https://investorfuel.com/coachingwithmike   Attend a Vacation/Mastermind Retreat with Mike Hambright: Interested in joining a "mini-mastermind" with Mike and his private clients on an upcoming "Retreat", either at locations like Cabo San Lucas, Napa, Park City ski trip, Yellowstone, or even at Mike's East Texas "Big H Ranch"? Learn more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/retreat   Property Insurance: Join the largest and most investor friendly property insurance provider in 2 minutes. Free to join, and insure all your flips and rentals within minutes! There is NO easier insurance provider on the planet (turn insurance on or off in 1 minute without talking to anyone!), and there's no 15-30% agent mark up through this platform!  Register here: https://myinvestorinsurance.com/   New Real Estate Investors - How we can work together: Investor Fuel Club (Coaching and Deal Partner Community): Looking to kickstart your real estate investing career? Join our one of a kind Coaching Community, Investor Fuel Club, where you'll get trained by some of the best real estate investors in America, and partner with them on deals! You don't need $ for deals…we'll partner with you and hold your hand along the way! Learn More here: http://www.investorfuel.com/club   —--------------------

In this episode of the Real Estate Pros podcast, host Michelle Kesil interviews Lee Yoder, founder of Threefold Real Estate Investing. Lee shares his journey from being a physical therapist to becoming a successful real estate investor focusing on multifamily syndication. He discusses the importance of mentorship, building a strong team, and the appeal of multifamily investments. Lee also provides valuable advice for new investors and outlines his future goals for scaling his business.   Professional Real Estate Investors - How we can help you: Investor Fuel Mastermind:  Learn more about the Investor Fuel Mastermind, including 100% deal financing, massive discounts from vendors and sponsors you're already using, our world class community of over 150 members, and SO much more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/apply   Investor Machine Marketing Partnership:  Are you looking for consistent, high quality lead generation? Investor Machine is America's #1 lead generation service professional investors. Investor Machine provides true 'white glove' support to help you build the perfect marketing plan, then we'll execute it for you…talking and working together on an ongoing basis to help you hit YOUR goals! Learn more here: http://www.investormachine.com   Coaching with Mike Hambright:  Interested in 1 on 1 coaching with Mike Hambright? Mike coaches entrepreneurs looking to level up, build coaching or service based businesses (Mike runs multiple 7 and 8 figure a year businesses), building a coaching program and more. Learn more here: https://investorfuel.com/coachingwithmike   Attend a Vacation/Mastermind Retreat with Mike Hambright: Interested in joining a "mini-mastermind" with Mike and his private clients on an upcoming "Retreat", either at locations like Cabo San Lucas, Napa, Park City ski trip, Yellowstone, or even at Mike's East Texas "Big H Ranch"? Learn more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/retreat   Property Insurance: Join the largest and most investor friendly property insurance provider in 2 minutes. Free to join, and insure all your flips and rentals within minutes! There is NO easier insurance provider on the planet (turn insurance on or off in 1 minute without talking to anyone!), and there's no 15-30% agent mark up through this platform!  Register here: https://myinvestorinsurance.com/   New Real Estate Investors - How we can work together: Investor Fuel Club (Coaching and Deal Partner Community): Looking to kickstart your real estate investing career? Join our one of a kind Coaching Community, Investor Fuel Club, where you'll get trained by some of the best real estate investors in America, and partner with them on deals! You don't need $ for deals…we'll partner with you and hold your hand along the way! Learn More here: http://www.investorfuel.com/club   —--------------------

Episode Overview In this episode of the John Kitchens Coach Podcast, John Kitchens and Joel Perso close out the Agent to CEO six-part series by unpacking the final and most critical milestone: The Leadership Flywheel. This conversation is all about building a self-managing, self-sustaining team—one that doesn't rely on you as the bottleneck. John and Joel break down how elite leaders design lean organizational structures, recruit true A-players, and create leadership development systems that generate momentum instead of burnout. If you've ever felt trapped by your team, overwhelmed by people decisions, or unsure how to scale without chaos, this episode delivers the blueprint for moving from operator to architect—and leading at the CEO level. Key Topics Covered The Leadership Flywheel Explained What a flywheel really is—and why leadership must create momentum, not friction Why teams fail when leadership systems aren't intentional How leaders move from "doing" to designing the business Designing a Lean, Modern Org Structure Using the Functional Accountability Chart (FAC) to separate people from roles Why you must define functions before hiring humans How AI-first thinking reshapes org design and eliminates unnecessary roles A-Players, Defined What an A-player actually is (and what they are not) Why "job done 90% of the time within the pay range" is the real standard How resourcefulness separates high performers from everyone else AI, VAs, and Fractional Talent The correct order: AI → VAs → Fractional → Full-time Why hiring out of pain creates long-term damage How modern leaders raise the talent ceiling while lowering overhead Scorecards, Agreements, and Ownership Why expectations fail—and agreements win How data-driven scorecards eliminate ambiguity Creating clear ownership so leaders stop rescuing their team Leadership Development That Scales Why leadership isn't just for managers—it's for everyone Creating micro-leadership opportunities inside your organization The power of daily wins, public accountability, and cultural ownership Preventing Burnout in A-Players Why C-players burn out A-players faster than workload How to identify when roles need to split before performance drops Monitoring hours, opportunity alignment, and growth paths Resources & Mentions The Agent to CEO Framework Functional Accountability Chart (FAC) Honey Badger Nation John Kitchens Executive Coaching → JohnKitchens.coach Concepts from Jim Collins, Patrick Lencioni, David Marquet Final Takeaway You don't scale by hiring more people—you scale by designing better leadership systems. The Leadership Flywheel isn't about control. It's about clarity, ownership, and momentum. When leaders design the structure, recruit intentionally, and develop leadership at every level, the business stops relying on them—and starts growing without them. "You can't build a self-sustaining business without developing leaders. That's the flywheel." – John Kitchens Connect with Us: Instagram: @johnkitchenscoach LinkedIn: @johnkitchenscoach Facebook: @johnkitchenscoach If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe and leave a review. Stay tuned for more insights and strategies from the top minds. See you next time!

“I often am asked, ‘why on earth would you want to run for office in such dangerous political times?' My response is simple: if we back down now when we are afraid, we've already lost.” Kali Scales is running for State Representative of District 5, which encompasses Oak Park, Royal Oak Township and Northwest Detroit. If she wins, she will be the first transgender person elected to an office in Michigan. The question that naturally comes to mind for many, including Scales, is this: “will they vote for me because I am trans, or will they vote for me because they support the issues I stand by?” Her campaign focuses on “Back to Basics” – AEIOU: autonomy, education, inclusivity, opportunities and unions. “A good and honest life is built on these,” she asserts.  The nationally syndicated radio host, writer, performer and storyteller has been in the public eye since she was 16. “I came out of the closet publicly, I did my whole transition publicly, and I've seen some of the best and worst that humanity has to offer,” she notes. “It's time to make the world know we are not going to stand for what is happening now. This will help combat the feelings of hopelessness and loneliness a lot of people are dealing with. Fear thrives in loneliness; many feel the decision already has been made, but that day is not here yet! There still is hope. Get involved! Stay in the fight. We need you, and we will see the other side of this,” she says with confidence. Listen to this inspiring Smart Sex, Smart Love podcast where I ask Kali Scales some tough questions about the current political climate, the new pressures and divisiveness the LGBTQIA community is encountering, and how she will handle the personal attacks that already are coming her way since she has entered the political race.Support the show

What if “word is bond” was the operating system for your love life, leadership and legacy? We dive into a raw, funny and deeply honest conversation about building families with intention, founding companies without shortcuts, and protecting your peace while you do both. From the South Bronx to boardrooms, our guest unpacks why he won't have another child before marriage, how age gaps shape values, and why he refuses to force relationships with a partner's kids—yet still shows up as a long‑term “bonus” dad when the bond is real.We pull back the curtain on the CEO myth. There's a world of difference between a hired executive inheriting systems and a founder who starts with none and wears every hat. Expect real talk about quitting high six‑figure roles, investing life savings into a mission, and drawing hard lines around contracts, releases and NDAs to protect intellectual property and sanity. Integrity isn't a slogan here; it's pricing you honour, scope you deliver and deals you walk away from when terms shift. That's how you build a brand people trust.We also get personal about pressure and mental health. Burnout never disappears; it moves. The gym becomes medicine, therapy becomes a goal, and self‑knowledge turns into better matches in life and work. Success gets redefined as time‑rich and health‑first: consolidating five ventures into one, prioritising community, and carving out space to fish, laugh and live. Along the way we celebrate the quiet power of consistency—how showing up, even when no one comments, sets standards others adopt in their homes and companies.If you're navigating love in your 30s and 40s, leading as a founder, or debating a risky leap that looks reckless to everyone else, this conversation will give you clarity, courage and a compass. Subscribe, share with a friend who needs to hear it, and leave a review telling us the one standard you refuse to compromise.To get in touch with Chadeo - https://www.instagram.com/iamchadeo/Talk yo sh!t… Sh!t-Talker!!Support the showFOLLOW US ON;Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkshitwithpTwitter: https://twitter.com/TalkshitwithpFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkwhitwIthpTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@TalkshitwithpShop IG: https://www.instagram.com/Talkshitwithp.shopLEAVE US A REVIEW ON APPLE PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/talk-shit-with-p/id1509470001AND SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL:https://www.youtube.com/@TalkshitwithpSupport The Show (whatever you can)Cashapp: https://cash.app/$TSWP20Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TswpBuymecoffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/talkshitwithpAmazon Wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2M9Q4HNKRO2WA?ref_=wl_shareTo Learn more on my story;https://flow.page/tal...

On this show we have espoused the general guiding principal of "when you hear hoofbeats, think horses, not zebras." Sometimes the hoofbeats actually are those of zebras. But what if sometimes there not even zebras, they're unicorns? On this episode of AMPED, our patient has been bitten by a Jameson's Mamba, one of the deadliest snakes in the world. Thankfully, he is an expert herpetologist who is able to talk our team through the steps needed to save his life. But what our team learns is that sometimes that which seems extremely rare results in care that isn't rare at all.    Interested in obtaining CE credit for this episode? Visit OnlineAscend.com to learn more. Listeners can purchase individual episode credits or subscribe to the Critical Care Review Bundle and gain access to all episode CE Credits.    We are joined by:     Samuel Hall MD (Picture)     Jim Harrison (patient) and Kristen Harrison     Courtney Martin NREMT-P   Sarah Crabrtree RN   Kristen Wiley   Kentucky Reptile Zoo Links:    Official site Facebook Instagram   Youtube channel Click here to download this episode today! As always thanks for listening and fly safe! Hawnwan Moy MD FACEP FAEMS John Wilmas MD FACEP FAEMS Nyssa Hattaway, BA, BSN, RN, CEN, CPEN, CFRN

What makes a business a high-performing system? Duplication. Helping a team member get promoted is rewarding, as it contributes to the team's growth. However, it can also create their fear of climbing the sales ladder and becoming independent.As a leader and mentor, you maintain their momentum by continuing to guide them in refining their sales strategy. You cannot afford to let uncertainty kill a new leader's drive. Your job is not to trust that they are more experienced now, but to create a structure that guarantees their success.In this Diamond Life Mentor Uncut episode, Balazs W Kardos is back with another Accelerator call to share his apprenticeship system that makes them consistently excel in sales.You will hear powerful insights and motivation around:Duplicating in leadershipTraining team members using an apprenticeship in sales callsMaking incentives effectiveStaying positive while facing objectionsUsing personal stories to illustrate benefitsBalazs presents a scenario where he encourages new leaders to learn from how he does the sales calls. By listening to 3 to 5 calls regularly and providing the Sales Playbook, which outlines the introduction, presentation, objection handling, and closing sequences, you improve the success rate of calls. Once your team masters it, duplication happens, and that's how your team continues to join the ranks.Lastly, you need to face objections with positive energy. You acknowledge their point: "Of course, that makes perfect sense. But you know what? You may not realize that the majority of people actually get started during the holidays for these exact reasons.""The most important thing is that this duplication has now set the standard and the culture for your business." - Balazs W KardosReady to stop creating consistent leaders? Listen to the full episode now to get the step-by-step framework for auditing and cloning your success.Want a Personalized Plan for Business & Life Optimization?Book A FREE Call Connect with Balazs W Kardos:WebsiteFacebookThe Diamond Life CommunityLinkedInYouTubeInstagramThe Diamond Life Mentor Instagram

Aquila Mendez-Valdez is the Founder of Haute in Texas, which began as a personal blog and has evolved into a full-service public relations agency empowering women-led businesses. Her innovative approach combines storytelling, strategy, and community to help brands grow with authenticity and purpose.   In this episode, Aquila shares her inspiring journey from launching a business while pregnant to scaling her company into a thriving agency. She and Sanjay discuss hiring your first employee, creating a franchise model, and the importance of surrounding yourself with a strong, supportive community.   What You'll Learn: • How to build a business while balancing family and entrepreneurship • When and how to hire your first employee • What it takes to develop a franchise model • The power of community in sustaining business growth   Learn more about Haute in Texas at https://hitpr.com/   Chapters  00:00 Introduction and background  5:53 Overcoming nerves 11:31 Growing a company culture 13:42 Differentiating your company 17:23 Advice for small businesses 20:12 Scaling the business 24:52 Balancing work and life 30:08 Closing and contact    #SmallBusiness #PublicRelations #Podcast   At Hiscox, we provide customized insurance solutions for small businesses and entrepreneurs, empowering you to take risks with confidence. With over 100 years of expertise, we offer coverage options like general liability and professional liability, helping you protect what matters most. Learn more at hiscox.com.

On this week's episode, Maria sits down with close friend and attorney Chad Dudley. They discuss law firm valuations and acquisitions, strategic AI implementation, emerging AI trends, and Chad's upcoming book “Seven Disciplines for Successful Firms”. Get in touch with Chad at https://www.dudleydebosier.com/ Preorder Chad's new book at https://www.trialguides.com/products/seven-disciplines-for-successful-firms Guest Chad Dudley (@dudleydebosier on Instagram) started Dudley DeBosier Injury Lawyers with his partners, Steven DeBosier and James Peltier, in 2009. They have since recovered over a billion dollars for tens of thousands of individuals throughout the state of Louisiana. The firm now has over 50 attorneys with offices across the state. Chad has also been a consultant to personal injury firms for over 15 years. He has worked with over 200 firms across the country, helping them grow their practice.  Host Maria Monroy (@marialawrank on Instagram) is the Co-founder and President of LawRank, a leading SEO company for law firms since 2013. She has a knack for breaking down complex topics to make them more easily accessible and started Tip the Scales to share her knowledge with listeners like you. _____ LawRank grows your law firm with SEO Our clients saw a 384% increase in first-time calls and a 603% growth in traffic in 12 months. Get your free competitor report at https://lawrank.com/report. Subscribe to us on your favorite podcast app Rate us 5 stars on iTunes and Spotify Watch us on YouTube Follow us on Instagram and TikTok

On this week's episode, Maria sits down with close friend and attorney Chad Dudley. They discuss law firm valuations and acquisitions, strategic AI implementation, emerging AI trends, and Chad's upcoming book “Seven Disciplines for Successful Firms”. Get in touch with Chad at https://www.dudleydebosier.com/ Preorder Chad's new book at https://www.trialguides.com/products/seven-disciplines-for-successful-firms Guest Chad Dudley (@dudleydebosier on Instagram) started Dudley DeBosier Injury Lawyers with his partners, Steven DeBosier and James Peltier, in 2009. They have since recovered over a billion dollars for tens of thousands of individuals throughout the state of Louisiana. The firm now has over 50 attorneys with offices across the state. Chad has also been a consultant to personal injury firms for over 15 years. He has worked with over 200 firms across the country, helping them grow their practice.  Host Maria Monroy (@marialawrank on Instagram) is the Co-founder and President of LawRank, a leading SEO company for law firms since 2013. She has a knack for breaking down complex topics to make them more easily accessible and started Tip the Scales to share her knowledge with listeners like you. _____ LawRank grows your law firm with SEO Our clients saw a 384% increase in first-time calls and a 603% growth in traffic in 12 months. Get your free competitor report at https://lawrank.com/report. Subscribe to us on your favorite podcast app Rate us 5 stars on iTunes and Spotify Watch us on YouTube Follow us on Instagram and TikTok

A joke about silk sheets turns into a sharp, unfiltered dive into how we built a podcast into a real business and why titles don't tell the whole story. We start with the lesson that still echoes: Dr Matthew Knowles' mindset of backing your kids at the highest level and resourcing ambition like it's oxygen. From there, we unpack our own journey—why we treat the show like a company, why clean contracts matter, and how a tough co-host decision protected the brand they've been building brick by brick.We get real about risk. Walking away from high six-figure roles to bet on themselves, not because it was easy, but because staying felt like a slow leak of purpose. If you've ever wondered whether to leave comfort for ownership, you'll hear exactly what shifts when you swap titles for responsibility. We break down the difference between founder-CEOs who wear every hat and hired-CEOs who inherit systems, and why integrity—saying no to a misaligned deal even when the money is good—keeps your reputation compounding. "Word is bond isn't nostalgia; it's our operating system".Pressure never disappears, it just moves lanes. We talk burnout and the gym as therapy, the value of real therapy, and the South Bronx code that shaped his approach to deals and community. We also talk legacy. Fatherhood sits at the center of everything—showing up for sons and for daughters from past relationships—and redefining success as the freedom to choose peace. Five years out, the goal is simple: live well enough to pause, fish, and be present.If you're building a show, a brand, or a business, this conversation gives you a blueprint: focus beats frenzy, contracts protect IP, and integrity scales better than hype. Tap play, then tell us the bold bet you're ready to make. Subscribe, share with a friend who needs the push, and leave a review to help more builders find their village.To get in touch with Chadeo - https://www.instagram.com/iamchadeo/Talk yo sh!t… Sh!t-Talker!!Support the showFOLLOW US ON;Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkshitwithpTwitter: https://twitter.com/TalkshitwithpFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkwhitwIthpTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@TalkshitwithpShop IG: https://www.instagram.com/Talkshitwithp.shopLEAVE US A REVIEW ON APPLE PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/talk-shit-with-p/id1509470001AND SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL:https://www.youtube.com/@TalkshitwithpSupport The Show (whatever you can)Cashapp: https://cash.app/$TSWP20Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TswpBuymecoffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/talkshitwithpAmazon Wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2M9Q4HNKRO2WA?ref_=wl_shareTo Learn more on my story;https://flow.page/tal...

Andrew, Ben, and Tom discuss the October and November jobs reports and Ford's restructuring of its EV program.Song: Little Saint Nick - Beach BoysFor information on how to join the Zoom calls live each morning at 8:30 EST, visit:https://www.narwhal.com/blog/daily-market-briefingsPlease see disclosures:https://www.narwhal.com/disclosure

Fitz Koehler fires up a fast, fun recap of the Enmarket Savannah Bridge Run — from the iconic almost two-mile bridge crossing to the sneaky double-pump challenge that made legs question their life choices. The 5K and 10K routes delivered drama, grit, and plenty of personality. Expect rain-soaked race-day chaos, pace-vehicle shenanigans, shout-outs to co-announcer Ginger, an unforgettable first-time 5K finish, and age-defying performances that'll make you rethink what's possible. Toss in outrageous costumes, clever Savannah flavor, and a few bossy-but-helpful health notes, and you've got a recap that runs as hot as the race itself.

Episode Overview In this episode of the John Kitchens Coach Podcast, John Kitchens and Joel Perso break down Milestone 5 of the Agent to CEO Framework: The Execution Roadmap—the critical bridge between strategy and real-world results. Most agents don't fail because they lack ideas or effort. They fail because they work on the wrong things, in the wrong order, with no execution rhythm. John and Joel unpack why second-best problems kill momentum, how to identify the single biggest constraint in your business, and how elite CEOs turn long-term vision into focused 90-day sprints. This episode is a masterclass in prioritization, accountability, and disciplined execution—designed for agents and team leaders who are done guessing and ready to scale with intention. Key Topics Covered Why Most Businesses Stall The real reason businesses fail: working hard on the wrong problems Why second-best problems only create incremental results How to identify the one thing that can 2–3X your business in 90 days The CEO Mindset Shift Moving from task-based thinking to purpose-driven execution Understanding your role as a leader in an AI-powered, consumer-driven market Why your value must go beyond tasks that can be automated Identifying Your True Constraint The most common constraints at each revenue level: Under six figures: no compelling offer Six figures to $500K: not enough leads $500K–$1M: conversion issues $1M–$3M: delivery bottlenecks and owner dependency Traffic, conversion, fulfillment, and retention—how to diagnose what's really broken The Execution Roadmap Explained Turning strategy into a focused 90-day action plan Why one priority per quarter beats five half-finished initiatives How to reverse engineer outcomes instead of guessing your way forward Setting Objectives That Actually Work Writing clear, measurable objective statements Defining success before starting Avoiding vague goals filled with buzzwords and zero accountability Key Results & Accountability How to define results—not tasks Why numbers matter more than opinions Creating key results that stretch the team without overwhelming them Ownership & Execution Rhythm The power of single-point ownership (one person, not a committee) Using weekly sprints to maintain momentum Why reporting beats brainstorming in execution meetings How Scrum principles accelerate progress without chaos Build, Fix, or Optimize Deciding whether your next move is: Building something new Fixing what's broken Optimizing what's already working Why optimization often produces the fastest ROI Resources & Mentions Agent to CEO Framework – Core operating system for scaling with clarity Scrum by Jeff Sutherland – Execution rhythm and sprint methodology Good Strategy / Bad Strategy by Richard Rumelt CoachKitchens.ai – AI-powered execution support for real estate CEOs John Kitchens Executive Coaching → https://johnkitchens.coach Final Takeaway Execution—not effort—is the difference between agents who stay stuck and CEOs who scale. If you can identify your real constraint, commit to one priority, assign clear ownership, and execute in focused 90-day sprints, everything changes. Clarity eliminates overwhelm. Discipline creates momentum. And momentum compounds into freedom. "If you could only work on one thing for the next 90 days that would 2–3X your business, what would it be?" That question—and your willingness to answer it honestly—determines your next level. Connect with Us: Instagram: @johnkitchenscoach LinkedIn: @johnkitchenscoach Facebook: @johnkitchenscoach If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe and leave a review. Stay tuned for more insights and strategies from the top minds. See you next time!

Subscribe now to ditch the ads. Chag Sameach! Danny and Derek are joined by independent scholar Joseph Scales to talk about the history of Hanukkah. They discuss the rivalry between the Seleucid and Ptolemaic empires that preceded the conflict; the Maccabean/Hasmonean revolt and the family's ascension to power within Judea; the Judean expansion; and much more. Originally published November 27, 2021

Send us a textSteven Pope, founder of My Amazon Guy, opens up about burnout, motivation, and what it's like stepping away from daily content creation after years of building a YouTube channel that helped thousands of Amazon sellers. This raw, honest video talks about why he stopped making videos, what it took to return, and the personal challenges that come with success, including managing a large agency, downsizing, divorce, and the pressure to always perform.Steven talks through his journey, how he built the agency from scratch, and how he's trying to reignite the drive that helped him create 7 years of daily content. You'll also learn about how My Amazon Guy scaled through consistency, his past failures, career pivots, and how even top-performing Amazon sellers and CEOs struggle to stay focused.This video isn't just about business, it's about the mindset behind it. If you've ever felt stuck or lost direction, Steven's story might help you find your next step.Need help growing your Amazon brand? Book a 1-on-1 coaching call with a My Amazon Guy expert today: https://bit.ly/4jMZtxu#AmazonSeller #AgencyOwnerLife #EcommerceStruggles #ContentMotivation #StevenPopeMAG --------------------------------------------------------------------------Want free resources? Dowload our Free Amazon guides here:Amazon SEO Toolkit 2026: https://bit.ly/4oC2ClTQ4 Selling Playbook: https://bit.ly/46Wqkm32025 Ecommerce Holiday Playbook: https://bit.ly/4hbygovAmazon PPC Guide 2025: https://bit.ly/4lF0OYXAmazon Crisis Kit: https://bit.ly/4maWHn0TIMESTAMPS00:00 - Losing the Drive to Make Content01:36 - Why I Handed Off the YouTube Reins03:16 - Getting Laid Off and Betting on Myself04:53 - Starting My Amazon Guy With No Plan06:44 - Talking With My Son About Losing08:46 - Struggles of Being an Agency Owner10:23 - SEO, PPC, and My YouTube Strategy13:02 - What AI Says About My Amazon Guy15:21 - Mina, Motivation, and Health17:22 - MBA and Career Shifts After Setbacks19:43 - How Asperger's Shaped My Career Path22:16 - From TV Reporting to Amazon SEO25:00 - Early Amazon Days and FBA Beta27:01 - The Rise and Fall of Aggregators28:16 - Motivation, Doubt, and Restarting Content30:01 - The Real Work Behind Selling on Amazon31:01 - Teaching, Scaling, and Finding Purpose Again32:44 - Consistency Over Everything33:59 - Final Thoughts and Commitment to Return________________________________Follow us:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/28605816/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stevenpopemag/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/myamazonguys/Twitter: https://twitter.com/myamazonguySubscribe to the My Amazon Guy podcast:My Amazon Guy podcast: https://podcast.myamazonguy.comApple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/my-amazon-guy/id1501974229Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4A5ASHGGfr6s4wWNQIqyVwSupport the show

Send us a textWhat if the truest thing about you isn't your worst chapter? We connect two unforgettable turnarounds—Ebenezer Scrooge's haunting night and Saul's blinding encounter on the Damascus road—to explore how real redemption begins, grows, and reshapes a life. Dickens aimed his story at a society numb to poverty; the Gospels ground Christmas in Emmanuel, God with us, stepping into history to rescue, not just inspire. Put together, they ask a piercing question: do we still label people by who they were, or do we dare to believe who they can become?We walk through Acts 9 with fresh eyes: Saul's certainty shattered by light, Ananias' fear met by God's future tense, and the moment a feared enemy is called “Brother.” Scales fall, baptism seals a new start, and a mission to the Gentiles begins. Alongside that, we revisit Scrooge's arc—not to retell the tale, but to name our habit of remembering a person's failures long after grace has done its work. If God refuses to keep us in old categories, why do we?This conversation turns Christmas from cozy backdrop to decisive invitation. Emmanuel is not a slogan; it is God choosing proximity over indifference. We talk about living as redeemed people in practical ways: dropping stale labels, practicing quiet generosity, extending mercy before certainty, and aligning daily habits with a new identity. If a persecutor can become an apostle and a miser can become a neighbor, then your story is not stuck. Subscribe, share this with someone who needs hope, and leave a review telling us one label you're ready to release today.

Episode Overview In this episode of the John Kitchens Coach Podcast, John Kitchens and Joel Perso break down Milestone 5 of the Agent to CEO Framework: The Execution Roadmap—the critical bridge between strategy and real-world results. Most agents don't fail because they lack ideas or effort. They fail because they work on the wrong things, in the wrong order, with no execution rhythm. John and Joel unpack why second-best problems kill momentum, how to identify the single biggest constraint in your business, and how elite CEOs turn long-term vision into focused 90-day sprints. This episode is a masterclass in prioritization, accountability, and disciplined execution—designed for agents and team leaders who are done guessing and ready to scale with intention. Key Topics Covered Why Most Businesses Stall The real reason businesses fail: working hard on the wrong problems Why second-best problems only create incremental results How to identify the one thing that can 2–3X your business in 90 days The CEO Mindset Shift Moving from task-based thinking to purpose-driven execution Understanding your role as a leader in an AI-powered, consumer-driven market Why your value must go beyond tasks that can be automated Identifying Your True Constraint The most common constraints at each revenue level: Under six figures: no compelling offer Six figures to $500K: not enough leads $500K–$1M: conversion issues $1M–$3M: delivery bottlenecks and owner dependency Traffic, conversion, fulfillment, and retention—how to diagnose what's really broken The Execution Roadmap Explained Turning strategy into a focused 90-day action plan Why one priority per quarter beats five half-finished initiatives How to reverse engineer outcomes instead of guessing your way forward Setting Objectives That Actually Work Writing clear, measurable objective statements Defining success before starting Avoiding vague goals filled with buzzwords and zero accountability Key Results & Accountability How to define results—not tasks Why numbers matter more than opinions Creating key results that stretch the team without overwhelming them Ownership & Execution Rhythm The power of single-point ownership (one person, not a committee) Using weekly sprints to maintain momentum Why reporting beats brainstorming in execution meetings How Scrum principles accelerate progress without chaos Build, Fix, or Optimize Deciding whether your next move is: Building something new Fixing what's broken Optimizing what's already working Why optimization often produces the fastest ROI Resources & Mentions Agent to CEO Framework – Core operating system for scaling with clarity Scrum by Jeff Sutherland – Execution rhythm and sprint methodology Good Strategy / Bad Strategy by Richard Rumelt CoachKitchens.ai – AI-powered execution support for real estate CEOs John Kitchens Executive Coaching → https://johnkitchens.coach Final Takeaway Execution—not effort—is the difference between agents who stay stuck and CEOs who scale. If you can identify your real constraint, commit to one priority, assign clear ownership, and execute in focused 90-day sprints, everything changes. Clarity eliminates overwhelm. Discipline creates momentum. And momentum compounds into freedom. "If you could only work on one thing for the next 90 days that would 2–3X your business, what would it be?" That question—and your willingness to answer it honestly—determines your next level. Connect with Us: Instagram: @johnkitchenscoach LinkedIn: @johnkitchenscoach Facebook: @johnkitchenscoach If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe and leave a review. Stay tuned for more insights and strategies from the top minds. See you next time!

Remember way back at the beginning of the year when we took some bets on what we thought the games of the year were gonna be? Well, all those good and bad decisions are back to help or haunt us, as we tally up where things stand with the end of the year results. Before we find a winner, we talk about Wriggle Roulette, Whale Street, and Scales of Fate. 04:45 - Wriggle Roulette 11:32 - Whale Street 19:12 - Scales of Fate 29:45 - Anticipation auction results Get added to the BGB community map at: https://boardgamebarrage.com/map Send us topic ideas at: https://boardgamebarrage.com/topics Check out our wiki at: https://boardgamebarrage.com/wiki Join the discussion at: https://boardgamebarrage.com/discord Join our Facebook group at: https://boardgamebarrage.com/facebook Get a Board Game Barrage T-shirt at: https://boardgamebarrage.com/store

The Joint Readiness Training Center is pleased to present the one-hundredth-and-eighteenth episode to air on ‘The Crucible - The JRTC Experience.' Hosted by the Senior Enlisted Medical Advisor and Role II Observer-Coach-Trainer for the Task Force Sustainment (BSB / CSSB), MSG Timothy Sargent on behalf of the Commander of Ops Group (COG). Today's guests are all combat medicine professionals across the JRTC. SFC William Deutsch is the Senior Medical OCT with TF-3 (IN BN), SFC Robert Schimmelpfenneg is the Medical Advisor and Role II OCT with TF Sustainment (BSB / CSSB), and SFC Anthony Norris is the Senior Medical OCT with Live Fire Division.   This episode dives deep into combat medicine at the tactical small-unit level, focusing on what 68W medics truly face in a large-scale combat operations environment. The discussion highlights how today's medics arrive from Basic Combat Training and Advanced Individual Training with significantly more clinical capability: whole blood transfusions, chest tubes, finger thoracotomies, FAST exams, etc. Yet often lose proficiency once they reach their units due to lack of repetitions, limited clinical exposure, and competing taskings like motor-pool duties and gate guard. The panel emphasizes the widening gap between what new medics learn in the schoolhouse and what line units actually reinforce day to day. Just as importantly, the episode stresses that modern LSCO demands a return to mastery of basics: triage under mass-casualty conditions, reassessments, deliberate casualty collection point (CCP) management, documentation, and base-level soldier tasks such as security, dispersion, movement, and survivability. We routinely observe high-casualties at JRTC, often 60–80 casualties at once and hundreds per rotation. Poor triage and poor soldier-skill fundamentals, not lack of “sexy medicine,” are the leading causes of died-of-wounds outcomes.    The episode also examines how units can better sustain medical readiness during home-station training. Leaders discuss integrating medics into ER rotations, EMS ride-alongs, sick-call operations, and realistic trauma/medical lanes that reinforce both prolonged field care and everyday DMBI cases. They argue that NCOs must reclaim ownership of training through proper DTMS programming, use of existing doctrinal resources, and deliberate linkage to mission-essential tasks. The conversation closes on three high-value priorities for the future fight: deliberate triage, accurate/documented patient care, and competent CCP & CASEVAC execution—all grounded in disciplined soldiering, not just advanced interventions. Ultimately, the episode makes clear that on the LSCO battlefield, combat medics must be clinicians, communicators, and soldiers, capable of saving lives while enabling commanders to maintain combat power forward.    Part of S05 “Beans, Bullets, Band-Aids, Batteries, Water, & Fuel” series.   For additional information and insights from this episode, please check-out our Instagram page @the_jrtc_crucible_podcast   Be sure to follow us on social media to keep up with the latest warfighting TTPs learned through the crucible that is the Joint Readiness Training Center.   Follow us by going to: https://linktr.ee/jrtc and then selecting your preferred podcast format.   Again, we'd like to thank our guests for participating. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and review us wherever you listen or watch your podcasts — and be sure to stay tuned for more in the near future.   “The Crucible – The JRTC Experience” is a product of the Joint Readiness Training Center.

The rules were clear. The warnings were given. And when the clock struck midnight, Matthew Klein discovered that his defiance would not be answered with his own suffering — but with the screams of a loved one.Get the print version of the novel: https://weirddarkness.com/AdventOfEvil#WeirdDarkness #ChristmasHorror #HolidayHorror #SupernaturalThriller #HauntedCalendar #DarkChristmas #HorrorStory #DemonicEvil #CreepyTales #YuletideTerror

Most companies hire. The best ones recruit. In this episode of The $100M Entrepreneur Podcast, Brad Sugars, founder and chairman of Action Coach, explains why relying on job posts keeps businesses stuck — and why real scale comes from actively finding, attracting, and keeping A-players. He breaks down the true difference between hiring and recruiting, the principle behind A's hiring A's, and how a single great person can completely transform a company's trajectory. Brad shares real examples from his own businesses — recruiting a competitor's top salesperson, bringing in a server who boosted dessert sales overnight, and building teams that multiply results instead of divide them. He also lays out the simple three-page process he uses before filling any role: getting clear on who he wants, what the job truly is, and how success will be measured.Brad then breaks down the leadership framework that turns talent into real performance — vision, mission, values, and OKRs to set direction, along with strong communication, decision-making, and feedback to drive execution. He explains why culture isn't a slogan; culture is strategy, and it's the strongest magnet for A-players.He also shares a simple method for evaluating your team across competency, productivity, passion, and focus, giving you a clear picture of who's driving growth and where improvements matter most.If you're ready to recruit like the pros, elevate your leadership, and build a team that builds the company, hit play.About Brad SugarsInternationally known as one of the most influential entrepreneurs, Brad Sugars is a bestselling author, keynote speaker, and the #1 business coach in the world. Over the course of his 30-year career as an entrepreneur, Brad has become the CEO of 9+ companies and is the owner of the multimillion-dollar franchise ActionCOACH®. As a husband and father of five, Brad is equally as passionate about his family as he is about business. That's why, Brad is a strong advocate for building a business that works without you – so you can spend more time doing what really matters to you. Over the years of starting, scaling and selling many businesses, Brad has earned his fair share of scars. Being an entrepreneur is not an easy road. But if you can learn from those who have gone before you, it becomes a lot easier than going at it alone.Please click here to learn more about Brad Sugars: https://bradsugars.com/Learn the Fundamentals of Success for free:The Big Success Starter: https://results.bradsugars.com/thebigsuccess-starter

This episode was originally aired on 03/20/2024. “I believe you can teach someone empathy or at least to fake it or identify opportunities to be empathetic. The reason is because I think that often it's not that someone might not have empathy, they just may not have the tools to show it.” On this week's episode Maria chats with intake expert, Yani Smith. They discuss how to optimize your intake, when a lawyer needs to get involved, setting up a call path, showing empathy, creating a lead funnel and so much more. Highlights 14:02 How to reject leads 43:23 Answering the phone 53:34 Why lawyers shouldn't do intake Guest Yani Smith (@legalintakepros on Instagram) is the founder of Legal Intake Pros. She applies her intake optimization expertise to help law firms address core issues and gain clarity in intake conversions, adding intake solutions to the agency's services. Yani and her team collaborate exclusively with personal injury law firms committed to removing growth barriers. You can get in touch with Yani at https://www.legalintakepros.com Host Maria Monroy (@marialawrank on Instagram) is the Co-founder and President of LawRank, a leading SEO company for law firms since 2013. She has a knack for breaking down complex topics to make them more easily accessible and started Tip the Scales to share her knowledge with listeners like you. Podcast Mentions Software: Lead Docket Book: Never Split The Difference Person: Shawn Callaway _____ ⁠LawRank⁠ grows your law firm with SEO Our clients saw a 384% increase in first-time calls and a 603% growth in traffic in 12 months. Get your free competitor report at ⁠https://lawrank.com/report⁠. ⁠Subscribe to us on your favorite podcast app⁠ Rate us 5 stars on ⁠iTunes⁠ and ⁠Spotify⁠ ⁠Watch us on YouTube⁠ Follow us on ⁠Instagram⁠ and ⁠TikTok⁠

This episode was originally aired on 03/20/2024. “I believe you can teach someone empathy or at least to fake it or identify opportunities to be empathetic. The reason is because I think that often it's not that someone might not have empathy, they just may not have the tools to show it.” On this week's episode Maria chats with intake expert, Yani Smith. They discuss how to optimize your intake, when a lawyer needs to get involved, setting up a call path, showing empathy, creating a lead funnel and so much more. Highlights 14:02 How to reject leads 43:23 Answering the phone 53:34 Why lawyers shouldn't do intake Guest Yani Smith (@legalintakepros on Instagram) is the founder of Legal Intake Pros. She applies her intake optimization expertise to help law firms address core issues and gain clarity in intake conversions, adding intake solutions to the agency's services. Yani and her team collaborate exclusively with personal injury law firms committed to removing growth barriers. You can get in touch with Yani at https://www.legalintakepros.com Host Maria Monroy (@marialawrank on Instagram) is the Co-founder and President of LawRank, a leading SEO company for law firms since 2013. She has a knack for breaking down complex topics to make them more easily accessible and started Tip the Scales to share her knowledge with listeners like you. Podcast Mentions Software: Lead Docket Book: Never Split The Difference Person: Shawn Callaway _____ ⁠LawRank⁠ grows your law firm with SEO Our clients saw a 384% increase in first-time calls and a 603% growth in traffic in 12 months. Get your free competitor report at ⁠https://lawrank.com/report⁠. ⁠Subscribe to us on your favorite podcast app⁠ Rate us 5 stars on ⁠iTunes⁠ and ⁠Spotify⁠ ⁠Watch us on YouTube⁠ Follow us on ⁠Instagram⁠ and ⁠TikTok⁠

It's the end of the year, and deal flow is crunched.‍Lindsay and I break down why deal flow feels harder right now and the real numbers behind what's actually working at scale. ‍We're talking 10–20 off-market leads a day, 22 deals closed this year, and $1.3M projected from just one lead channel.‍And how 7 Figure Flipping member, Sarah, went from 2 break-even flips to 20 profitable ones in under 2 years with zero marketing spend.‍A predictable system is the only way to win in 2026's market conditions. ‍And if you want to install this exact system in your own business, we're hosting the next Blackbox Challenge starting December 15th.‍It's the same 4-day training Sarah used before she scaled to 20 deals.‍It's just one hour a day and costs less than dinner for two. ‍This is the system we use to get 10–20 quality deals in our inbox every single day without spending a dollar on marketing.‍If you want multiple six-figure potential next year, this is where it starts.‍CLICK HERE to Join the Blackbox Challenge (Starts December 15th) >>‍Catch you later!LINKS & RESOURCES1,000 FREE Seller LeadsGet your first 1,000 seller leads FREE from our partner BatchLeads and start closing deals immediately. CLICK HERE: http://leads.getbatch.co/mztQkMr7 Figure Flipping UndergroundIf you want to learn how to make money flipping and wholesaling houses without risking your life savings or "working weekends" forever... this book is for YOU. It'll take you from "complete beginner" to closing your first deal or even your next 10 deals without the bumps and bruises most people pick up along the way. If you've never flipped a house before, you'll find step-by-step instructions on everything you need to know to get started. If you're already flipping or wholesaling houses, you'll find fast-track secrets that will cut years off your learning curve and let you streamline your operations, maximize profit, do MORE deals, and work LESS. CLICK HERE: https://hubs.ly/Q01ggDSh0 7 Figure RunwayFollow a proven 5-step formula to create consistent monthly income flipping and wholesaling houses, then turn your active income into passive cash flow and create a life of freedom. 7 Figure Runway is an intensive, nothing-held-back mentoring group for real estate investors who want to build a "scalable" business and start "stacking" assets to build long-term wealth. Get off-market deal sourcing strategies that work, plus 100% purchase and renovation financing through our built-in funding partners, a community of active investors who will support and encourage you, weekly accountability sessions to keep you on track, 1-on-1 coaching, and more. CLICK HERE: https://hubs.ly/Q01ggDLL0 7 Figure Real Estate Ready RoomUse this proven blueprint to launch and grow your real estate investing business. Step-by-step video course takes you through everything you need to know… and we'll jump on WEEKLY workshops to break down each step with you LIVE! Think of it like getting a master's degree in tactical real estate investing for a fraction of the cost. CLICK HERE: https://7figureflipping.com/ready Connect with us on Facebook and Instagram: @7figureflipping Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Can financial education turn athletes into powerful investors? In this episode of CPO PLAYBOOK, Danny Cortenraede shares his journey from entrepreneur to investor and mentor, helping athletes and early-stage startups build long-term wealth. Drawing from his background scaling multiple companies, Danny now leads initiatives that teach athletes how to make smart investment decisions, build their financial literacy, and take control of their legacy beyond the field. We explore how his work at LEAD is shaping a new generation of athlete-entrepreneurs—through hands-on learning, mentorship, and real-world exposure to capital strategy. You'll learn: • Why 80% of startups fail—and how to avoid it • How athletes can transition from endorsements to equity • What startup founders should know about scaling to Series A • Why real estate is a powerful entry point for investing • How LEAD is building an ecosystem of athlete-driven innovation Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Danny Cortenraede 01:16 Danny's Entrepreneurial Journey 04:28 Transitioning to Investment and Education 10:00 The Importance of Financial Literacy for Athletes 19:36 Building the Athlete Council and Educational Initiatives 26:51 Success Stories and Impact of Education 31:33 Changing Perspectives on Investment Among Athletes 34:14 Mindset for Lasting Legacy Whether you're a founder, investor, or someone looking to build lasting value, this episode is packed with strategy, insight, and inspiration. — Subscribe to CPO PLAYBOOK for more conversations at the intersection of leadership, innovation, and capital strategy: https://www.cpoplaybook.com/newsletter Need support scaling leadership or culture? Let's talk: https://www.cpoplaybook.com/contact-us

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Featuring Dr. Lauren Hartman M.D.Dr. Jim sits down with Dr. Lauren Hartman, a double board-certified specialist in Adolescent Medicine and Pediatrics, contributor to Psychology Today, and author of the forthcoming book Freeing Children & Young Adults from Shame, Scales & Stigma.In this episode, Dr. Hartman breaks down what every parent, clinician, and educator needs to understand about eating disorders—and why it's not your fault. She highlights the essential role families can play in the healing process and offers practical guidance for supporting adolescents with compassion and clarity.We explore the Barbie effect, the rise of GLP-1 medications, and how social media and comparison culture fuel distorted body image and perfectionism. Dr. Hartman underscores the absurdity of our societal ideals: the original 1959 Barbie, scaled to human size, would stand 5'9”, weigh 110 pounds, measure 39–18–33, and—ironically—would meet criteria for anorexia. And Barbie's measurements haven't improved much since.Zooming out, we look at the cultural forces that perpetuate body shaming and misunderstanding about what “healthy” truly means. Dr. Hartman shares how to talk with adolescents about their eating disorders, what treatments show the strongest evidence, and how to navigate parental shame without derailing recovery.Finally, we discuss the powerful role of Internal Family Systems (IFS) as an integrative therapeutic approach for adolescents and families—an essential model for clinicians working in this space.This episode is a must-listen for anyone supporting young people on the path toward healing, nourishment, and self-compassion.WCMI networking group A networking group for mindfulness-focused clinicians dedicated to learning together & collaborating for more information click here

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The Trump administration has been trying for months to ban AI regulations at the state level. And its latest gambit to roll such a measure into the congressional National Defense Authorization Act appears to have failed. House Majority Leader Steve Scalise said Tuesday that GOP leadership is now “looking at other places” to include that measure after reportedly facing pushback from both parties.Plus, New York recently became the first state to enforce an AI law designed to protect consumers from "algorithmic pricing." And Amazon pulled back on AI dubbing for some international content after anime fans complained.

The Trump administration has been trying for months to ban AI regulations at the state level. And its latest gambit to roll such a measure into the congressional National Defense Authorization Act appears to have failed. House Majority Leader Steve Scalise said Tuesday that GOP leadership is now “looking at other places” to include that measure after reportedly facing pushback from both parties.Plus, New York recently became the first state to enforce an AI law designed to protect consumers from "algorithmic pricing." And Amazon pulled back on AI dubbing for some international content after anime fans complained.

JOIN OUR FACEBOOK GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1Bmudi9HTK/Most business owners think they're burned out because they're doing too much. The truth is you're burned out because you don't actually know where your time is going — and that's the reason your business isn't scaling.In this video, Chris walks you through the Impact Time Audit: the one-week process we use with trades and home-service owners to reveal exactly where their hours are disappearing. Once you see the truth on paper, everything changes. You'll know what tasks drain your energy, which ones are below your pay grade, and what your next hire should actually be doing.You'll also learn how to track every 30 minutes for seven days, assign Energy and Value levels, place each task into the four Quadrants, and diagnose where your time leaks are. Most owners discover 20+ hours a week trapped in low-value, low-energy work — the busywork that keeps you stuck.This audit gives you clarity. It shows you the exact tasks your next hire should take off your plate and gives you the path to scale without adding chaos.Start your Impact Audit today, and next week Chris will walk you through the five hires every real business needs — and how to know exactly when you can afford them.CONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA!TEXT ME: 509-905-4109INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/chrisleeqb/?hl=enFACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/chrisleeqb/TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@chrisleeqbSPONSORSPartner Spotlight: 1SEO Digital Agency: At Next Level Pros, we teach you the best ways HOW to market your business. If you want additional hands-on help executing, we trust 1SEO, our marketing partner. They implement SEO, PPC, Google Local Services Ads, and high-performance websites that turn stronger operations into booked jobs. Learn more or book a consult: https://1seo.com/next-level-pros/

Send Steve a Text MessageOne note can say everything—if you know how to shape it. We dig into the practical craft of turning scales and theory into expression by focusing on what we call vocal tools: bends, slides, hammer-ons, pull-offs, and vibrato. The thread running through it all is control. It's not enough to know a technique exists; you have to own it so it lands with intention, confidence, and feel.We start by reframing technique as a means to a musical end, aligning fundamentals with your bigger goal of playing solos that sound creative and human. From there, we break down bending beyond simple half- and whole-step targets. You'll hear why microtones matter in bluesy phrasing, how reverse and ghost bends create lift, and what it takes to squeeze emotion from a single sustained note without overplaying. We share drills for intonation—matching bent notes to targets, stabilizing at pitch, and choosing a release that fits the groove—so your touch reads deliberate rather than lucky.Then we stack vibrato on top, treating it like a personal signature rather than an afterthought. Wide and slow, narrow and quick—each choice signals a mood, and consistency is the difference between soulful and shaky. You'll learn how to apply vibrato over a held bend without falling sharp or flat, and how to adapt your width and speed to the song's tempo, gain level, and style. Throughout, we keep returning to the same idea: context guides taste. A tender ballad, a gritty blues, or a high-gain shred passage will each ask for a different touch.If you want your solos to sing rather than recite, this conversation gives you a roadmap for practicing with purpose and hearing your guitar like a voice. Subscribe for more actionable lessons, share this episode with a friend who's stuck in scale patterns, and leave a review telling us which bend or vibrato style you're working to own next. Links: Check out the GuitarZoom Academy:https://academy.guitarzoom.com/ Steve's Channel → https://www.youtube.com/user/stinemus... GuitarZoom Channel → https://www.youtube.com/user/guitarz0... Songs Channel → https://www.youtube.com/user/GuitarSo... .

Send us a textComedy can tell the truth about tech faster than a slide deck—and Jason Yeager proves it. We sit down with the creator behind MyTechCEO  to unpack how satire, timing, and taste can outperform dry explainers, win brand partnerships, and build a loyal audience without resorting to shock value. If you've wondered how to make complex ideas irresistible to watch and easy to share, this conversation lays out a practical path.Jason breaks down the engine behind rapid growth: a smart blend of evergreen jokes and trend-driven content that lands while the market is paying attention. We talk through why AWS, Microsoft, and crypto brands back a satirical format, what they're buying beyond impressions, and how a distinct voice carves space in a crowded feed. We also dig into the AI hype cycle. Jason's take is clear: AI won't replace creators with taste. As machine-made sludge rises, audiences will seek real, human judgment. Use AI to raise quality, speed edits, and spot patterns—then let your taste make the final call.We go deeper on credibility: how to avoid becoming a meme page, why negative bait erodes trust, and how careful idea selection builds staying power with founders and VCs. Jason shares how his operator background shapes content strategy, how audience reactions reveal the psychology of tech (especially around AGI anxiety), and how to evolve a media brand into products without leaning on weak “shill” tactics. For builders, we map a playbook for using AI-native and no-code tools to go from idea to prototype faster, while keeping narrative sharp and audience-first.If you care about creator strategy, startup storytelling, and the future of media in the AI age, you'll leave with tactics you can use today. Follow Jason at MyTechCEO and European Kid on Instagram, then subscribe to the show, share with a founder friend, and drop a review so more curious builders can find us.This episode was recorded in the official podcast booth at Crypto Content Creator Campus (CCCC) at the Carlos Lopes Pavillion (Lisbon) on November 15, 2025. Check the video footage, read the blog article and show notes here: https://webdrie.net/from-satire-to-strategy-how-my-tech-ceo-scales-with-timing-trends-and-taste-with-jason-yeager/..........................................................................

We all know by now that plants grown in living, thriving, life-filled soil, give us living, thriving, life-filled food... but the steps to getting there in the face of a multinational industry devoted to toxic, nutritionally empty, addictive - and highly profitable - ultra-processed 'food-like substances' are harder to see.  This week's guest, Daphne du Cros, spends her life deep in the mycelial networks of food and farming systems, bringing both into genuinely regenerative balance. Daphne is a food policy researcher, educator, and farmer. She holds a PhD in Food Policy at the Centre for Food Policy at City St. George's University of London, and a Master's in Environmental Science and Management from Toronto Metropolitan University in Canada. She is Director and Coordinator at Shropshire Good Food Partnership; Director at Light Foot Enterprises; Project Lead at Food Forward BC (where BC stands for Bishop's Castle, not British Columbia or any of the other potential options) -   and she's co-owner of Little Woodbatch CIC, a farm just outside BC that hosts the Bishop's Castle Community Seed Bank. She is the author of the town's Community Food Resilience Strategy - the only such policy in Shropshire.Daphne and I are relatively near neighbours, we have swapped seeds - her more than me - and share ideas about systems thinking and how we might evolve our world. She's deeply involved at every level from actual growing up to governmental meetings trying to get those in power to find some wisdom when it comes to food resilience, food security and all the other things we say as we try to get them to move away from the corruption innate in our system towards something that actually works in service to life. Daphne on LinkedIn https://uk.linkedin.com/in/daphne-du-cros-743128332Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/littlewoodbatch/ Shropshire Good Food Partnership:  https://www.shropshiregoodfood.org/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shropshiregoodfood/ Soil Ed UK: https://www.instagram.com/soil_ed_uk/  Gaia Foundation Seed Sovereignty Network: https://www.seedsovereignty.info/Serving the Public https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/serving-the-public-the-good-food-revolution-in-schools-hospitals-and-prisons-kevin-morgan/7657661?ean=9781526180469&next=tCivil Food Resilience Report: https://nationalpreparednesscommission.uk/publications/just-in-case-7-steps-to-narrow-the-uk-civil-food-resilience-gap/  Little Woodbatch Farm https://www.littlewoodbatch.co.uk/What we offer: Accidental Gods, Dreaming Awake and the Thrutopia Writing Masterclass If you'd like to join our next Open Gathering offered by our Accidental Gods Programme it's  'Dreaming Your Year Awake' (you don't have to be a member) on Sunday 4th January 2026 from 16:00 - 20:00 GMT - details are hereIf you'd like to join us at Accidental Gods, this is the membership where we endeavour to help you to connect fully with the living web of life. If you'd like to train more deeply in the contemporary shamanic work at Dreaming Awake, you'll find us here. If you'd like to explore the recordings from our last Thrutopia Writing Masterclass, the details are here

Holiday Special: Join us for the Dear FoundHer... Forum Virtual Open House + Networking Event on December 9th. Meet other women business owners, connect, and experience the support you've been missing. Sign up through the link in the show notes—it's free to join us. Two fashion insiders walk through how a single white tee became the core of a cult basics brand that now lives in both retail and direct to consumer channels. Lindsay Pinchuk talks with perfectwhitetee co-founders Jen Menchaca and Lisa Hickey about the years they spent in showrooms and retail stores, the gap they saw for reliable year round basics and the way a partnership with a fabric expert let them obsess over fit, fabric and how their pieces actually feel on real women. They describe fit tests on bodies of different ages and sizes and they show how feedback from boutiques and customers turns each tee and sweatshirt into a staple women reorder in multiple colors.When COVID hit, their independent retail partners served as a lifeline as supply chains stalled and boutiques turned to perfectwhitetee for product they could still put in customers' hands. From there the direct to consumer side grew as shoppers sent DMs that asked for more colors and styles, which pushed Jen and Lisa to build a Shopify site and to treat lifestyle driven ads and email as key tools for connection and loyalty. Again and again they come back to a simple idea. Strong basics and strong businesses start with a clear customer, a clear edge and a community that trusts you in both retail and direct to consumer spaces.Episode Breakdown:00:00 How Listening To Customers Built A Cult Basics Brand03:12 Meet perfectwhitetee Founders Jen Menchaca And Lisa Hickey04:22 From Showroom And Retail Stores To The Perfect White Tee Idea06:50 Spotting A Gap In Basics And Building A Fabric First Fashion Brand08:24 What Makes A Perfect White Tee Fit Fabric Community And Confidence12:44 Launching Right Before COVID And Leaning On Retail Relationships18:25 Relationships Community And A “No Asshole” Policy For Business Growth24:23 From Wholesale To Direct To Consumer How Ads And UGC Fueled Demand33:43 Black Friday Inventory Fail Owning Mistakes And Fixing Operations41:37 What Is Next For perfectwhitetee Wovens Mens And Deeper Community43:07 Three Actionable Steps For Women Starting A Product BusinessConnect with Jen Menchaca and Lisa Hickey:Follow perfectwhitetee on InstagramLinks:Subscribe to The FoundHer Files and check out our female founded holiday gift guide! Follow Dear FoundHer... on InstagramPodcast production and show notes provided by HiveCast.fm Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this conversation, Peter Hagen shares his journey in real estate, emphasizing the importance of building trust with clients, personal growth through challenges, and the significance of daily routines for success. He discusses market trends, his strategies for wholesaling and flipping properties, and the importance of collaboration in business. Peter also reflects on his personal struggles with alcoholism and how overcoming these challenges has shaped his approach to life and work.   Professional Real Estate Investors - How we can help you: Investor Fuel Mastermind:  Learn more about the Investor Fuel Mastermind, including 100% deal financing, massive discounts from vendors and sponsors you're already using, our world class community of over 150 members, and SO much more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/apply   Investor Machine Marketing Partnership:  Are you looking for consistent, high quality lead generation? Investor Machine is America's #1 lead generation service professional investors. Investor Machine provides true 'white glove' support to help you build the perfect marketing plan, then we'll execute it for you…talking and working together on an ongoing basis to help you hit YOUR goals! Learn more here: http://www.investormachine.com   Coaching with Mike Hambright:  Interested in 1 on 1 coaching with Mike Hambright? Mike coaches entrepreneurs looking to level up, build coaching or service based businesses (Mike runs multiple 7 and 8 figure a year businesses), building a coaching program and more. Learn more here: https://investorfuel.com/coachingwithmike   Attend a Vacation/Mastermind Retreat with Mike Hambright: Interested in joining a "mini-mastermind" with Mike and his private clients on an upcoming "Retreat", either at locations like Cabo San Lucas, Napa, Park City ski trip, Yellowstone, or even at Mike's East Texas "Big H Ranch"? Learn more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/retreat   Property Insurance: Join the largest and most investor friendly property insurance provider in 2 minutes. Free to join, and insure all your flips and rentals within minutes! There is NO easier insurance provider on the planet (turn insurance on or off in 1 minute without talking to anyone!), and there's no 15-30% agent mark up through this platform!  Register here: https://myinvestorinsurance.com/   New Real Estate Investors - How we can work together: Investor Fuel Club (Coaching and Deal Partner Community): Looking to kickstart your real estate investing career? Join our one of a kind Coaching Community, Investor Fuel Club, where you'll get trained by some of the best real estate investors in America, and partner with them on deals! You don't need $ for deals…we'll partner with you and hold your hand along the way! Learn More here: http://www.investorfuel.com/club   —--------------------

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