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Episode 1182 This is a revisit of one of our most impactful episodes. What if the best thing you could do for your marriage is to start leading yourself first? In this episode of The TPM Show, Doug Holt is joined by his wife, Erin Holt, to explore a question many men wrestle with: What will my wife think if I invest in myself? Together, they offer both the masculine and feminine perspectives on why personal growth isn't selfish. It's one of the greatest gifts you can give your relationship. Erin shares what women often find most attractive: a man who takes responsibility for his own growth, leads himself with confidence, and is willing to take action instead of staying stuck. Doug and Erin also discuss why waiting for permission can keep men trapped, how investing in yourself benefits your marriage and family, and why strong relationships are built by two people who are both committed to becoming their best selves. Whether you're feeling stuck in your marriage or simply know you're capable of more, this conversation is a powerful reminder that lasting change begins with the person you see in the mirror. Timestamp Chapters 00:00 Why leading yourself strengthens your relationship 01:56 What women really think about personal growth 03:09 The difference between taking action and staying stuck 04:58 Why investing in yourself benefits everyone 07:55 Becoming responsible for your own happiness 08:51 How the Scales framework helps rebuild connection 10:05 Supporting each other's personal growth 11:30 Why coaching transformed Doug and Erin's marriage 12:13 You don't have to hit rock bottom to change 13:25 Building a stronger relationship through proactive growth 14:52 The power of taking massive action If you're ready to understand what's really keeping your relationship stuck and learn a proven framework for rebuilding trust, watch the Scales Free Training. Prefer to watch instead of listen? Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/TVtSslL7zhE The Powerful Man helps men become stronger husbands, fathers, and leaders through practical coaching, emotional resilience, and authentic masculine leadership.

Featuring Andrew Razumovsky, co-founder of CANDA Solutions, this episode of *Growth Think Tank* explores what it takes to scale a company, develop leaders, and build an organization that can operate beyond the founders. Founded in 2008, CANDA Solutions has grown into an Inc. 5000 Rank No. 538 (2026) company serving federal government needs in vetting, adjudication, and investigations management. Andrew shares lessons from CANDA's growth journey, including bringing in outside coaching to sharpen strategy, establish metrics, and strengthen leadership. He also discusses using AI to analyze data while keeping human judgment at the center and empowering teams to solve problems independently. Episode Highlights & Time Stamps 0:03 Founder Growth Challenge 4:06 Building Kenda Solutions 5:01 AI and Human Judgment 7:58 Early Growth and Founder Dependence 10:19 Learning to Ask for Help 14:02 Growing Leaders Internally 18:08 Starfish Leadership Model 21:15 Advice for Scaling Founders

In this episode, we kick things off by examining a major breakthrough in the often-painful journey from AI demo to live operations. Third-party logistics provider Kenco has successfully ⁠deployed six supply chain AI agents into production with DeepFabric⁠ in just three months, a stark contrast to broader industry trends where Gartner expects more than forty percent of agentic AI projects to be canceled by the end of twenty twenty-seven. The partnership is now scaling aggressively, with twenty agents planned across North America over the next twelve months and audit-spend reductions of forty-five percent already achieved.Next, we explore the critical role of border security in cross-border supply chain integrity. Canada Border Services Agency officers ⁠seized approximately three hundred eighty-five kilograms of suspected cocaine from a commercial truck⁠ at Blue Water Bridge in Point Edward, Ontario on August thirteenth. The driver was arrested and charged with importing a controlled substance and possession for trafficking, underscoring the ongoing enforcement challenge at busy commercial border crossings.Finally, we discuss the ocean freight sector bracing for a massive wave of new capacity that could severely pressure container rates. The ⁠global containership orderbook has reached an orderbook-to-fleet ratio of roughly thirty-eight point seven percent⁠, meaning vessels on order represent nearly two-fifths of the existing fleet's capacity. With fleet growth running at about four point two percent against expected container-trade growth of only three to four percent, industry analysts warn that vessel supply is likely to outpace demand, potentially releasing significant downward pressure on freight rates once current geopolitical disruptions normalize. ⁠Follow the FreightWaves Today Podcast⁠ ⁠Other FreightWaves Shows⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode was recorded live from the Vail Dance Festival on August 9th, 2026.Enjoy one month of Conversations on Dance on Patreon for free! Redeem here. In the final episode of our Vail Dance Festival series, Michael Sean Breeden is joined by guest co-host Kate Penner for a rare conversation with the festival's pianists: Michael Scales, Derek Wang, Tony Yun, Joel Wenhardt. Together they pull back the curtain on what most audiences never see: the musicians who make dance possible. They talk about how each of them found music in the first place, what it's actually like to collaborate with choreographers and dancers in the room, the tiny details that can make or break a piece, and some of their favorite moments from years of playing at Vail.Conversations on Dance was the recipient of the 2024 Clive Barnes Award for Journalism and Media Achievement.Access bonus episodes on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/conversationsondanceWebsite: conversationsondancepod.comJoin our email list: https://conversations-on-dance.kit.com/7f73880f5bInstagram: instagram.com/conversationsondance Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pentatonic scales may be simple, but those five notes can give you a lifetime of musical possibilities. In this episode, we'll explore how pentatonic patterns open up across the fretboard and become more useful as your playing grows. ▶▶ Ready to explore beyond one pentatonic pattern? Get my free Big Four Scale Pattern Worksheet and start connecting the pentatonic scale across the fretboard.  https://www.playguitaracademy.com/big_four_scale_worksheet SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE- Follow along with the complete Five Pattern Scale System guide: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/guitar-scales-the-five-pattern-system PLAY GUITAR ACADEMY - Instant access to the tabs, backing tracks, and guitar pro files from all my lick videos, Monthly masterclasses, and weekly Q&A. https://www.playguitaracademy.com 1-on-1 Guitar Lessons - https://www.playguitaracademy.com/play-guitar-coaching PLAY GUITAR PODCAST - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/play-guitar-podcast/id1341900209 https://open.spotify.com/show/0MxjU2Y0L8PoYiTKmCtvpt YOUTUBE  (SUBSCRIBE)- https://www.youtube.com/@playguitaracademy FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/PlayGuitarAcademy/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/playguitargroup/ INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/playguitaracademy Copyright ©2026 Play Guitar Academy

Doing more does not scale your business. It stalls it. Diluted focus gets you diluted results, and the owners who grow fastest are usually the ones doing fewer things, not more. In this episode of Service Business Mastery, Tersh Blissett and Josh Crouch sit down with Josh Zolin, CEO of Windy City Equipment Service and author of Blue is the New White, on how one simple shift, a single company wide focus every 90 days, took the guesswork out of hitting his goals. Josh breaks down how he points his entire company, from himself to the parts runner, at one goal each quarter, why focusing on less feels scarier than it should, how your role as the owner keeps changing as you scale, and the leadership habit that quietly runs off your best technicians. If you run a home service business and you are busy all day but not moving the way you want, this conversation is the reset. This episode is brought to you in partnership with Upfrog, one of our show partners. Upfrog turns paid ad spend into booked, sold system replacements instead of wasted leads. Learn more at upfrog.com. CHAPTERS 0:00 – Why Diluted Focus Gets You Diluted Results 2:31 – Meet Josh Zolin: Blue is the New White and Windy City 8:15 – The Identity Shift Every Owner Faces as They Scale 11:49 – The Unteachable Lessons You Have to Learn Yourself 14:40 – Why More Information Is Making Us Learn Slower 17:23 – AI as the Trades' Best Recruiter 20:25 – Navigating Private Equity as a Small Operator 27:12 – The 90 Day Single Focus System That Hits Goals Every Time 29:10 – Focusing on One Thing Without Letting the Rest Fall Apart 32:19 – The In-N-Out Lesson: Do Fewer Things, Better 35:26 – Why Focusing on Less Feels Scary, and How to Lead Through It 38:25 – Four Big Things a Year: Segmenting Focus Across Profit Centers 40:32 – Parkinson's Law: Use Time as a Tool 44:00 – Why 80% Done by Someone Else Is 100% Awesome 46:00 – The Perfectionist Tech Trap and Unspoken Expectations 49:40 – Where to Find Josh: Book, Podcast, and Academy WHAT YOU'LL LEARN - The one shift that lets you hit your quarterly goals every time: a single company wide focus every 90 days - Why doing less feels scarier than doing more, and how to lead your team through it - How your job as the owner keeps changing as you scale, and how to stay valuable - Why more information can make you and your team learn slower, not faster - How small operators actually beat private equity, and why it comes down to culture - The leadership habit that quietly runs off your best technicians - Why 80% done by someone else is 100% awesome, and how perfectionism keeps you small THIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY UPFROG System replacement leads from paid ads, nurtured and booked into sold jobs before your team arrives: upfrog.com MARKETSTORM An AI-powered advertising platform. Results vary by market, budget, and campaign configuration: https://marketstorm.ai/ CALLRAIL CallRail's Voice Assist is a 24/7 AI voice assistant that answers every call, handles customer questions, and books jobs directly onto your calendar, all without you ever having to step away from the current job. Try Voice Assist for free today at voiceassist.com BREEZY Capture 25-30% more clients with Breezy AI Agents. Use code 'SBM' to book a demo and get $500 on us: https://bit.ly/4ihjXkx PHONETAP Your calls hold the key to growing your business. PhoneTAP gives you instant AI analysis, real customer lifetime value, and tools to coach your team. Learn more: phonetap.ai/demo COMPANYCAM Capture work, track job progress, and stay connected from the field to the office with photo documentation and AI tools that keep work moving. Start a free trial at https://companycam.com/ CONNECT WITH OUR HOSTS AND GUEST Tersh Blissett: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tershblissett/ Josh Crouch: https://www.linkedin.com/in/josh-crouch/ Josh Zolin, Windy City Equipment Service: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshzolin/ https://joshzolin.com (his book, podcast, and academy are all there) ABOUT SERVICE BUSINESS MASTERY Service Business Mastery helps home service owners run better, more profitable companies. Every week, Tersh Blissett and Josh Crouch break down the operations, technology, and leadership behind growing an HVAC, plumbing, or electrical business, with the operators actually doing the work. More at https://servicebusinessmastery.com/ Want the frameworks from each episode in your inbox? Join the free Service Business Mastery newsletter: [ADD: SBM newsletter link] Subscribe on YouTube and follow us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts so you never miss an episode. If this one helped, share it with an owner who needs it. #ServiceBusinessMastery #HomeServices #Leadership #BusinessScaling #Trades

In this episode of What the Fundraising Podcast, What if music could do more than entertain people? For Mike, concerts have become a way to bring people together and raise money for an important cause: finding better treatments for epilepsy. Mike Gomoll founded Joey's Song, a 100% volunteer organization, following the loss of his son. Based in Madison, Wisconsin, the organization is dedicated to funding research grants aimed at minimizing and ultimately eliminating seizures. Rather than spreading its efforts across awareness campaigns and patient services, Mike has kept the mission deliberately focused on research, making it easier for sponsors, artists, and supporters to understand and champion the cause. Mike explains how Joey's Song uses unique music concerts to raise funds. Well-known artists, including The Bangles, Goo Goo Dolls, and Tears for Fears, come together to perform covers and create a special experience for both musicians and audiences. Moreover, he talks about why artists return every year and shares lessons from ideas that did not work as expected. The conversation also covers taking smart risks, protecting donor money, and being willing to change plans. Mike believes organizations should keep their main purpose clear while listening to their teams, learning from experience, and following new opportunities. In this episode, you will be able to:  - Understand how a clear mission can guide an organization. - Explain how music events can support fundraising. - Identify ways to engage and retain artists. - Understand the value of community building. - Recognize the importance of taking smart risks. - Learn from unsuccessful ideas and mistakes. - Understand how to balance risk and responsibility. - Recognize when an organization needs to adapt. Get all the resources from today's episode here.  Support for this show is brought to you by Donor Perfect. Our friends at Donor Perfect really understand fundraising on so many levels. Stay aligned while working online with a seamless and secure payments experience for your donors and your team. Empower donors to give where they are, whenever they like, automate data entry, and process online, monthly, and mobile payments, and accept payments over the phone. Connect with me:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_malloryerickson/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/whatthefundraising YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@malloryerickson7946 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/mallory-erickson-bressler/ Website: malloryerickson.com/podcast Loved this episode? Leave us a review and rating here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/what-the-fundraising/id1575421652 If you haven't already, please visit our new What the Fundraising community forum. Check it out and join the conversation at this link. If you're looking to raise more from the right funders, then you'll want to check out my Power Partners Formula, a step-by-step approach to identifying the optimal partners for your organization. This free masterclass offers a great starting point.

The episode centers on the inaugural Miami Koi Show, a high-end event designed to foster koi culture and education in South Florida. The organizers detail unique attractions, such as a banquet hosted on a yacht and a venue specifically engineered for aquatic displays, to highlight the "Miami flavor" of the competition. They address the logistical hurdles of launching a new show while expressing a desire to build a supportive hobbyist community that values quality Japanese fish. The conversation also explores the technical nuances of judging, the diverse categories of awards available, and the broader appeal of Miami's nightlife and biodiversity for visiting families. Key Takeaways: Look for simplicity in your solutions, as the most impactful ideas and designs are often the most straightforward ones hidden right in front of you. Focus on building a genuine community, because connecting with peers over shared passions creates much stronger, more lasting bonds than transactional relationships. Acknowledge and value the support systems around you, remembering that major achievements are rarely accomplished alone and rely heavily on the patience, creativity, and partnership of others. Expect the unexpected and remain adaptable, because even the most thoroughly prepared plans can face sudden, uncontrollable changes when it is time to execute. Do not let intimidation prevent you from participating, as there are opportunities for growth, recognition, and success at every level of your journey.

What if growth didn't require more hustle, more content, or more hours? In this conversation, Stacia Kennedy shares how smart funnels, strategic automation, and scalable systems turn expertise into consistent revenue. We unpack what it really takes to move from effort-driven sales to predictable growth, how to simplify your backend so your business can expand without overwhelming you, and why automation is the bridge between impact and income for coaches, consultants, and entrepreneurs ready for their next level.

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Guitar scales can look like an endless collection of patterns, keys, and sounds to learn. In this episode, you'll discover how much of that knowledge is connected—and why the scale work you're doing now can take you much farther than you think. ▶▶ See how much of the work is already connected. Get my free Big Four Scale Pattern Worksheet and compare the five patterns for Major, Natural Minor, Major Pentatonic, and Minor Pentatonic.  https://www.playguitaracademy.com/big_four_scale_worksheet SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE- Follow along with the complete Five Pattern Scale System guide: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/guitar-scales-the-five-pattern-system PLAY GUITAR ACADEMY - Instant access to the tabs, backing tracks, and guitar pro files from all my lick videos, Monthly masterclasses, and weekly Q&A. https://www.playguitaracademy.com 1-on-1 Guitar Lessons - https://www.playguitaracademy.com/play-guitar-coaching PLAY GUITAR PODCAST - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/play-guitar-podcast/id1341900209 https://open.spotify.com/show/0MxjU2Y0L8PoYiTKmCtvpt YOUTUBE  (SUBSCRIBE)- https://www.youtube.com/@playguitaracademy FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/PlayGuitarAcademy/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/playguitargroup/ INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/playguitaracademy Copyright ©2026 Play Guitar Academy

Training camp coverage is made free this week by Plumb Quick! Don't wait until water is coming through the ceiling to figure out who your plumber is. (469) 331-3669 or visit www.plumbquickcompany.comDay 4 on the tennis courts at Cowboys training camp in Oxnard, California. Sideline reporter for the Dallas Cowboys local radio broadcast, Kristi Scales, drops by to remind us the time Jimmy Johnson didn't like how the Cowboys played in a road game late in the season so he denied everyone food on the plane ride home. Then we had Camden Brown, the hero from the 1st preseason game, fresh off his two touchdown performance, we get him to weigh in on how to feel about showering with your dog. Then we're here as Von Miller gets introduced to the Dallas media (00:00) - Open: Day 4 at Cowboys training camp (31:40) - Kristi Scales: Jimmy denied food on team plane (01:17:18) - Camden Brown: hero of the first preseason game (01:33:56) - ESPN's tribute cut short by McAfee (01:56:31) - News: Drugged drinks and social experiments (02:22:35) - VM Birthdays/Today in History ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

In this compelling episode of Productivity Smarts, host Gerald J. Leonard welcomes James M. Porfido, a certified criminal trial attorney by the Supreme Court of New Jersey, former prosecutor turned defense counsel, legal analyst, and author of Unequal Justice: The Search for Truth to Balance the ScalesJames brings decades of courtroom experience to the conversation, sharing his remarkable journey from prosecuting cases to defending the accused, a transition he jokingly describes as moving to "the dark side." Together, Gerald and James explore how analytical thinking, persuasion, and the courage to face fear can unlock new levels of productivity, growth, and fulfillment in any career.Throughout the episode, James opens up about the challenges of building his own law firm, the role hypnosis played in helping him pass the bar exam, and how he learned to navigate bias and complexity in the courtroom. He also shares insights from his book, explaining how the pursuit of truth and system-wide clarity can improve performance not only in the legal profession but also in business and everyday life.Whether you're building a business, leading through complex challenges, or looking to overcome fear and reach your full potential, this episode is packed with practical insights and inspiration to help you grow and succeed.What We Discuss[00:00] Productivity Smarts introduction[02:01] Meet James M. Porfido[06:01] Why James chose a career in law[07:06] Seeing the justice system from both sides[10:36] Overcoming fear with hypnosis before the bar exam[12:19] The power of the subconscious mind[15:16] Storytelling and persuasion in the courtroom[15:52] Staying productive while managing complex legal cases[18:09] Preparing for high-profile media appearances[21:47] Balancing analytical thinking with emotional intelligence[23:14] Leaving a secure career to build a law firm[24:04] Building a legal practice through entrepreneurship[27:45] Learning your value and charging with confidence[29:42] Why fear can become your greatest motivator[31:29] Opportunities created through entrepreneurship[32:14] Navigating bias through persuasion and advocacy[34:07] Teaching the next generation of trial lawyers[36:19] Where to find James and his book[37:32] Final thoughts and subscribeNotable Quotes[09:29] "I don't know if I call it the dark side. Maybe it's doing the thing that I was supposed to be doing all along." – James M. Porfido[12:07] "The hypnotic process certainly helped me. It allowed me to pass." – James M. Porfido [13:20] "The non-conscious database that we have compared to our conscious database is about 10 billion to 1. It drives 95% of our activity in life." – James M. Porfido[21:01] "If there's one person saying it and 2 people are saying it, and 3 people are saying it, well, he's probably guilty." – James M. Porfido, on the danger of propensity evidence[29:47] "Fear is a motivator. It really does keep you going. It creates that drive or energy in you." – James M. Porfido[32:35] "You have to overcome bias through persuasion and advocacy." – James M. Porfido[35:51] "There's no ceiling on what you can do in your life." – Gerald J. Leonard[36:26] "The same place where I am a law professor is the law school I did not get accepted to. I tell the students, 'You know, anything's possible.'" – James M. PorfidoResource and LinksJames M. PorfidoWebsite: porfidolaw.comBook website: unequal-justice.comInstagram: @porfidowritesYouTube: James PorfidoBook: Unequal Justice: The Search for Truth to Balance the ScalesProductivity Smarts PodcastWebsite - productivitysmartspodcast.comGerald J. LeonardWebsite - geraldjleonard.comTurnberry Premiere website - turnberrypremiere.comScheduler - vcita.com/v/geraldjleonardKiva is a loan, not a donation, allowing you to cycle your money and create a personal impact worldwide. https://www.kiva.org/lender/topmindshelpingtopmindsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Celtic hammered Dundee United 4-0 — so why did they lose the xG battle and concede 19 shots? On this episode of The Huddle Breakdown, James and Alan dig into Alan's post-match stat pack and packing score data to explain the contradiction at the heart of Celtic's fast start to the 2026/27 season. Celtic are conceding packing scores near 300 against bottom-half Scottish Premiership opposition, roughly double the rate of the games they genuinely control, and the numbers point straight at central midfield: Callum McGregor's defensive success rate almost halved without Arne Engels beside him, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain was physically finished five minutes into the second half, and Celtic simply aren't stopping danger at source. Alan and James also give first impressions of new signings Bauer and Hassan, debate Trusty vs Scales alongside Carter-Vickers, argue over Tounekti vs Yang on the left, and preview Wednesday's Champions League qualifier against LASK at Celtic Park — a Red Bull-adjacent, transition-hungry Austrian side that Celtic should out-talent, but who could drag this into exactly the kind of chaotic second-ball game Celtic are currently worst equipped to handle. Analytics, eye test, and a lot of anxiety about whether a great attack can paper over a structural problem. Subscribe at huddlebreakdown.com for Alan's full stat pack and James's LASK preview analysis.Want to support the channel? - https://huddlebreakdown.comLike this video and want more content like it? Subscribe to the channel below and hit the bell to get notified every time a new video goes live. Follow us on Twitter: @huddlebreakdown@Alan_Morrison67 @jucojames Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: • New intelligence reveals the alarming scope of Iran's plan to widen the war across the Middle East—including coordinated proxy attacks, threats against Gulf energy facilities, sabotage operations, and possible incursions into neighboring countries. • President Trump scales back major US-South Korean military exercises, giving Kim Jong Un a concession North Korea has demanded for years without securing anything in return. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President's Daily Brief by visiting https://PDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief. YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief Thanks to today's sponsor, Spring Sleep: eXciteOSA is an FDA-cleared, prescription-only device for primary snoring and mild obstructive sleep apnea. Go to springsleep.com/PDB and unlock 20% off with the code PDB. QUO: Make this the season where no opportunity slips away. Try QUO for free PLUS get 20% off your first 6 months when you go to https://Quo.com/PDB Pendulum: Ditch the afternoon crashes and naturally curb your cravings with 48% off the doctor-recommended Pendulum Metabolic Daily at https://pendulumlife.com/PDB Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

US President Donald Trump has ordered the Pentagon to “substantially reduce” joint military exercises with South Korea, given his “very good relationship with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.” Also, campaigns for this year's presidential election in Brazil have begun, with incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva running against Flavio Bolsonaro, son of his former rival. And, Swiss rivers and lakes are reaching near-record temperatures, risking disruptions to the electricity supply by making hydropower less efficient and by making it impossible to cool nuclear plants. Plus, the Olympic stadium in Athens gets its first deep cleaning in over a century. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

In this episode, Arial Bauman, Director of Physician Compensation at Piedmont, and Kate Taylor, Principal at ECG Management Consultants, discuss how physician compensation governance is evolving from a compliance-focused function into a strategic tool for recruitment, retention, financial sustainability, and organizational growth. 

AI could influence 90% of jobs. David Lloyd says AI literacy is still only around 38%.That gap is where many enterprise AI strategies begin to break.In the latest HR Leaders Podcast episode, I spoke with David Lloyd, SVP Platform Engineering & Chief AI Officer at Dayforce. He explains why HR cannot wait until the end of an AI transformation to address skills, trust and organisational change.Most organisations do not lack AI ideas. They lack trusted data, safe environments and a clear process for deciding which ideas deserve to scale.And even when an experiment works, a harder question remains:Can it scale from one employee to 5,000?5 things you'll learn from this episode:Why three to six months is too long to judge an AI pilotThe three questions that decide whether an AI idea moves forwardWhat is really driving the rise of shadow AIWhy adding AI across a fragmented HR stack creates more chaosHow a three-person governance team can approve ideas in under five days

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U.S. President Donald Trump on Aug. 16 ordered the Pentagon to scale back joint military exercises with South Korea. “Based on my very good relationship with Kim Jong Un, of North Korea, I am not happy with the fact that the United States has, long ago, agreed to participate in Joint Military Exercises with South Korea,” he wrote in an Aug. 16 post on Truth Social. “These exercises are not only costly, with much of these costs paid for by the United States of America (as usual!), but send a signal that is totally inappropriate and hostile, to a Country that, as long as Donald J. Trump has been President, has been unthreatening and respectful.”Democrats can't agree on whether they want to abolish Immigration and Customs Enforcement or reform it. The Democratic National Committee (DNC) approved resolutions calling for both during its summer meeting in Austin, Texas, on Aug. 15. One resolution calls on Democratic members of Congress to develop legislation abolishing ICE while adopting immigration reforms that include pathways to citizenship and protections for workers. Democrats also approved a resolution calling for “concrete reforms” of ICE.Actress Hayden Panettiere, best known for her roles in popular television series such as “Heroes” and “Nashville,” has died at age 36. Her father, Skip Panettiere, confirmed her death in a statement to ABC News on Aug. 16. The cause of death was not disclosed.

    Photo: Sabrina Santiago Early in his career, photographer and current New York Times photo editor Jeffrey Henson Scales documented the Black Panther Party in the late 1960s. These photographs were compiled in his 2022 monograph In a Time of Panthers: Early Photographs. During the 1970s, he worked in the music industry as a tour manager, production director, and equipment manager for acts including Minnie Riperton, Cher and Frank Zappa. He also shot album covers, film posters, and promotional photography for groups such as Michael Jackson, The Bangles, and Arrested Development. Jeffrey's photo work was featured in the National Gallery of Art's 2025 exhibition Photography and the Black Arts Movement, 1955–1985. His photographs are held in the permanent collections of both the Museum of Modern Art and the National Gallery of Art.

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Victoria & Scott Bray, Co-Owners, Curved Angles Studio “Outgrowing the Garage: Curved Angles Scales Up” full 360 Fri, 14 Aug 2026 00:25:49 +0000 yH9Sun0gOlUS8skJS2FLnh1UjnTVfHCw business CEO Spotlight business Victoria & Scott Bray, Co-Owners, Curved Angles Studio “Outgrowing the Garage: Curved Angles Scales Up” David Johnson CEO Spotlight 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. Business

The GBAG Nation discusses the Texas Rangers' road trip and catching depth with Jared Sandler before diving into Cowboys training camp updates with Kristi Scales. They also analyze Brian Schottenheimer's recent comments and explore betting trends for the NFL preseason. 01:50 - Jared Sandler Rangers Talk 07:00 - Jacob DeGrom Rangers Outlook 09:10 - Rangers Catching Depth Discussion 12:45 - Corey Seager Plate Approach 17:54 - Kristi Scales Cowboys Report 21:45 - Cowboys Training Camp Standouts 25:55 - Rookie Tight Ends Analysis 33:40 - Cowboys Twitter Headlines 38:50 - NFL Preseason Betting Trends

Christy Scales joins GBAG Nation to discuss her encounter with Dustin Hoffman at Cowboys training camp and provides insights into the team's progress in Oxnard. They analyze defensive standouts like Caelen Carson and Malachi Lawrence while looking ahead to key player evaluations in the upcoming preseason game. 01:33 - Dustin Hoffman Visits Camp 05:28 - Defensive Practice Highlights 08:43 - Preseason Player Evaluations

The Three Pillars of My MusicianshipThis feels like a great way to end an era of the podcast. We're moving this weekend, the studio is being packed up, and this is the final time I'm sitting down in front of the camera here before everything moves to the new house and a completely new studio.It felt appropriate that this episode ended up being about something pretty fundamental: the three pillars that have underpinned almost everything I've done as a musician for the past 30 years. But I only really started thinking about them this way quite recently.While signing and packing copies of How to Transcribe this week, I noticed how many people had bought it alongside Bass Player's Guide to Sight Reading. Sitting next to those was The Bassist's Book of Scales and Arpeggios, and suddenly this very obvious connection appeared.Technique. Reading. Transcription.Those three things have been with me throughout my entire career.TechniqueScales, arpeggios, harmony, theory and the physical facility to actually execute the ideas I hear.I'm not practicing technique because I simply want to play fast. Even after more than 30 years of playing, there are still enormous areas of my technique and musicianship I want to improve that have nothing to do with speed or trying to impress anyone. ReadingReading gives me faster access to music.And despite having done it professionally for decades, it's not some innate ability that appeared fully formed when I pick up the bass. It's a skill I've worked incredibly hard on and one I still have to maintain.So for this episode I decided to test it.I pulled out two exercises from Bass Player's Guide to Sight Reading that I haven't played in years, spun up the play-alongs and took a shot at reading them cold while I was filming. I also break down what's actually going through my head while I'm reading: scanning ahead, anticipating fingerings, deciding where on the instrument to play something, thinking about tone, remembering mistakes that might need fixing after the take and — hopefully — getting comfortable enough with the notes that I can stop thinking exclusively about reading and start thinking about music.TranscriptionThis might be the deepest pillar of all.Almost all of the vocabulary you hear when I play comes from decades of listening, transcribing, absorbing and repeating music.Transcription isn't just about writing somebody else's solo on a piece of paper. It's about immersion. It's how I've learned languages within music, developed vocabulary and continually found new inspiration.It's also probably the pillar I've neglected the most recently, and one I want to spend more time with again.The Work Never EndsOne of the things I love most about the greatest musicians I've been fortunate enough to know is that none of them seem to think they've arrived.The people whose playing seems almost impossibly developed still have lists of things they want to practice, sounds they want to explore and areas of their musicianship they want to improve. Those lists make up several lifetimes worth of work, and the common thread I've noticed among so many of my musical heroes isn't simply their ability.They love the work.In This Episode* The three pillars that have shaped my musicianship* Why technique isn't about simply playing faster* What reading music actually gives you* Why sight-reading is a skill I still actively maintain* Attempting to sight-read my own exercises years after writing them* Testing myself on a piece in 7/4* What I'm thinking about during a professional reading session* Why one or two takes matter in the studio* Thinking about sound and phrasing while reading* How transcription develops musical vocabulary* What I want to work on next* Why great musicians never run out of things to practice* Why loving the work might be the most important part of allThe Complete Bass Mastery BundleI've also bundled the three books that inspired this episode together for the first time:The Bassist's Book of Scales and ArpeggiosBass Player's Guide to Sight ReadingHow to TranscribeTogether, they represent these three different but interconnected areas of musicianship: technique, reading and transcription.Each book also includes its accompanying video masterclasses and play-along materials, so this is really much closer to a complete course than simply a collection of three ebooks.And with that, it's goodbye to this studio.Thank you to everyone who has watched and listened to the podcast from this room for the past two years. The next time you see me, hopefully within the next week or two, it'll be from the new space.More soon, Janek Get full access to Janek's Newsletter at janekgwizdala.substack.com/subscribe

David DeBatto is host of the ‘No Delusion Zone' podcast @NoDelusionZone is a retired U.S. Army Counterintelligence Special Agent, a geopolitical analyst, writer, and podcaster. David is an Iraq war veteran who served as Team Leader of a Tactical Human Intelligence Team (THT) in operations within Iraq and is also a former police officer. David is considered too conservative for the progressive left and too independent minded for the radical right and seeks to challenge political dogma and the naked self-interest of politicians. ----------LINKS:@NoDelusionZone https://www.protectingtherepublic.com/podcasthttps://www.protectingtherepublic.com/https://substack.com/@protectingtherepublichttps://x.com/ddebattohttps://www.kyivpost.com/authors/743----------SUPPORT THE CHANNEL:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtainhttps://www.patreon.com/siliconcurtain----------TRUSTED CHARITIES ON THE GROUND:Save Ukrainehttps://www.saveukraineua.org/Superhumans - Hospital for war traumashttps://superhumans.com/en/UNBROKEN - Treatment. Prosthesis. Rehabilitation for Ukrainians in Ukrainehttps://unbroken.org.ua/Come Back Alivehttps://savelife.in.ua/en/Chefs For Ukraine - World Central Kitchenhttps://wck.org/relief/activation-chefs-for-ukraineUNITED24 - An initiative of President Zelenskyyhttps://u24.gov.ua/Serhiy Prytula Charity Foundationhttps://prytulafoundation.orgNGO “Herojam Slava”https://heroiamslava.org/kharpp - Reconstruction project supporting communities in Kharkiv and Przemyślhttps://kharpp.com/NOR DOG Animal Rescuehttps://www.nor-dog.org/home/----------

Private equity doesn't have to be the villain of healthcare, but it changes the math. When non-providers start running provider spaces, the metrics shift from patient outcomes to productivity targets, and staff feel that pressure first.In this episode, John Allan, DPT sits down with Dr. Josh Funk, CEO of Rehab 2 Perform, to break down what a provider-led alternative actually looks like in practice. Not a mission statement. An operational framework: an 80/20 rule where 80% of capacity goes to production and 20% is protected on purpose for staff wellness, collaboration, and continuing education.What they cover:Why private equity ownership shifts incentives away from patient careThe 80/20 rule behind a provider-led business modelThe metrics that matter more than revenue: net promoter score, staff retention, patient outcomesBalancing consumer and clinician branding during expansionWhy every clinician needs basic business literacy, and what it unlocksThe importance of asking questionsGrowth means nothing if it costs the people delivering the care. This episode highlights how to build it differently.Social Media:Rehab2PerformR2P AcademyDr. Josh Funk

President Trump invokes 2020 election to sow doubt about the midterms: House GOP leadership could refuse to seat duly elected Democrats after elections. Plus, Tennessee's primary election results and Michigan's pursuit of unity after a bruising Democratic primary. Judge J. Michael Luttig, Tennessee State Rep. Justin J. Pearson, and Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson all join the 11th Hour with Ali Velshi. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Hiring help doesn't automatically solve your workload. Many entrepreneurs believe bringing on a virtual assistant instantly creates more free time, but in reality, a VA simply magnifies whatever systems already exist inside your business. If your processes are organized, documented, and repeatable, a VA becomes a force multiplier. If your business runs on memory, interruptions, and last-minute decisions, adding help often creates even more chaos. That's why virtual assistant systems matter. In our continued conversation with John McKenna, CEO of Peachtree VA, the discussion shifted away from simply hiring an assistant and toward building a repeatable delegation system. The difference between entrepreneurs who succeed with a VA and those who abandon the idea after a few weeks isn't the assistant—it's the system surrounding the relationship. About John McKenna John McKenna is the CEO and Owner of Peachtree VA, a U.S.-based virtual assistant staffing company that helps entrepreneurs, founders, and business leaders reclaim their time through strategic delegation. With a background in executive recruiting and staffing, John specializes in matching businesses with experienced virtual assistants who become trusted extensions of their teams. Under John's leadership, Peachtree VA has focused on helping business owners move beyond doing everything themselves by building scalable delegation systems that improve productivity, streamline operations, and support long-term growth. He is a strong advocate for combining human expertise with modern AI tools, enabling entrepreneurs to focus on the high-value work that drives their businesses forward. Learn more about John and Peachtree VA at https://peachtreeva.com. Why Systems Matter More Than Hiring The first mistake many entrepreneurs make is assuming they can hand off work and immediately become more productive. Delegation doesn't work that way. Every business runs on unwritten rules: where documents live, how customers prefer to communicate, why one process works differently than another. A new assistant doesn't know any of that yet. John explained that the first ninety days of every engagement are the most important, because both sides are learning each other's communication style, workflow, and expectations. That investment builds the foundation for everything that follows. Without it, even an experienced assistant is left guessing. Successful delegation starts with building a repeatable process, not expecting someone else to read your mind. It Starts With Communication One of the biggest surprises from the discussion wasn't about virtual assistants at all—it was about entrepreneurs. According to John, the clients who see the greatest success aren't necessarily the most organized or experienced. They're the ones willing to admit they don't have everything figured out. They ask questions, accept coaching, and communicate consistently. Business owners who disappear after hiring an assistant often struggle because the relationship never gets the chance to develop. Questions go unanswered, expectations turn into assumptions, and small misunderstandings grow into real frustrations. Communication isn't extra work—it is the work. The more clearly you communicate early, the less supervision you'll need later. The strongest delegation systems are built on conversations, not instructions. Coaching Is Part of the System One aspect of Peachtree VA's approach stands out from traditional staffing models: they don't just introduce a client to an assistant and hope it works out. They build relationship coaching into the process. John described how every client works with a relationship specialist during onboarding—someone who acts as coach and facilitator, helping resolve communication issues and keeping both parties aligned through the first several months. That's a lesson worth applying even if you never hire a virtual assistant. Every delegation system needs feedback. Processes improve because someone is evaluating what's working and what isn't. Whether you're managing employees, contractors, or AI workflows, regular check-ins keep small problems from becoming expensive ones. Delegation without feedback usually becomes frustration. Measuring Success Entrepreneurs naturally want to measure return on investment: how much revenue did the assistant generate, how many hours were saved, what was the financial return. John approaches ROI differently. Instead of focusing exclusively on dollars, he asks clients to compare where they were before hiring a VA with where they are ninety days later. Are they less overwhelmed? Are workflows smoother? Can they focus on revenue-generating activities? Has their quality of life improved? Those questions often reveal value long before the financial metrics catch up. Better decisions create future revenue. More focused leadership builds stronger businesses. Better systems produce long-term growth—not every benefit fits neatly inside a spreadsheet. Systems Should Grow Gradually Another misconception is that entrepreneurs should delegate everything at once. That rarely works. John shared that many of Peachtree VA's most successful clients start with the company's smallest service package. They delegate a few recurring tasks, and as trust grows, responsibilities expand. Eventually, many clients increase their hours dramatically because they've experienced firsthand how valuable delegation can become. This gradual approach offers two advantages: entrepreneurs get more comfortable letting go, and assistants develop a deeper understanding of the business before taking on larger responsibilities. Scaling isn't about moving faster—it's about building confidence one successful process at a time. Great delegation doesn't happen all at once. It compounds through consistency. The Right System Includes the Right Expectations Not every task belongs with every assistant. John shared an example of a client who hired a virtual assistant for administrative support, then later expected that same assistant to become a cold-calling salesperson. The relationship struggled—not because the assistant lacked ability, but because expectations had shifted dramatically. Every system works best when roles are clearly defined. Administrative work, scheduling, customer communication, project coordination, and documentation align naturally with most virtual assistant roles. Business development, specialized technical work, or highly strategic decisions usually call for different expertise entirely. Good systems don't force people into the wrong roles—they match responsibilities with strengths. Create a "Delegation Guide" for your business. List recurring responsibilities, expected outcomes, software used, and success criteria for each task before assigning it to someone else. Building a Business That Doesn't Depend on You Every entrepreneur reaches a crossroads: one path leads toward becoming increasingly busy, the other toward becoming increasingly effective. The difference isn't effort—it's systems. Virtual assistant systems let entrepreneurs replace constant supervision with repeatable processes. Instead of solving the same problems every week, leaders spend more time improving the business itself. That's the true purpose of delegation: not eliminating work, but creating space for better work. Conclusion Virtual assistant systems aren't built the day you hire someone. They're built through communication, documentation, coaching, and trust. The entrepreneurs who see the greatest success aren't necessarily the best managers from the beginning—they're simply the ones willing to improve their systems one process at a time. Because once your business can operate without depending on every minute of your day, you've built something far more valuable than efficiency. You've built scalability. Stay Connected: Join the Developreneur Community

Laura and Xhafer decide Gaeta's fatal flaw was never training a backup. Laura finds deep meaning in a puddle on the floor. Xhafer gets booed. This episode covers Battlestar Galactica Season 4, Episode 14: Blood on the Scales.Discord: https://discord.gg/MUHKDDk6TNMerch: https://www.etsy.com/shop/WhatHappenedHerePods

Darius Mirshahzadeh built the company he'd always wanted. In just three years, he grew it from a one-person operation into one of the fastest-growing companies in the United States. But when he looked around, he realized something unsettling: he hated the company he had created. That experience forced him to rethink what it really means to scale a business. In this revisited episode, Dart and Darius discuss how core values shape the way organizations grow, why culture must be designed intentionally, and what it takes to build a company that can scale without losing itself.Darius Mirshahzadeh is an entrepreneur, author, and leadership advisor who helps founders build values-driven organizations. He founded Twin Capital Mortgage, later served as CEO of The Money Source, and is the author of The Core Value Equation.In this episode, Dart and Darius discuss:- Building culture through values- When values become operational- Hiring for alignment- The language organizations create- Measuring engagement differently- Why some polarization is healthy- Scaling without losing your culture- Finding your calling- And other topics… Darius Mirshahzadeh is an entrepreneur, author, and leadership advisor who helps companies scale through strong culture and clearly defined core values. He founded Twin Capital Mortgage, growing it into one of the fastest-growing private companies in the United States, and later served as CEO of The Money Source. He is the author of The Core Value Equation, where he shares a framework for building organizations around values that guide hiring, leadership, and growth.Resources Mentioned:The Core Value Equation, by Darius Mirshahzadeh: https://www.amazon.com/Core-Value-Equation-Framework-Limitless/dp/1544506708Connect with Darius:Official website: https://therealdarius.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dariusmirshahzadeh/The Greatness Machine podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-greatness-machine/id1555334180Work with Dart:Dart is the CEO and co-founder of the work design firm 11fold. Build work that makes employees feel alive, connected to their work, and focused on what's most important to the business. Book a call at 11fold.com.

Scaling a business requires more than just hard work and grit. You need to shift your identity from an operator to a scalable business owner by building the right foundations. Samantha Riley, a business growth strategist and creator of the Aligned Scale Method™, joins us to discuss how to stop being the bottleneck in your own company. She shares how she built her seven-figure business by prioritizing lifestyle design and creating sustainable systems. We explore why clarity in your messaging, marketing, and sales systems is the key to sustainable growth. Learn how to identify your unique growth stage and move past the plateau that traps many service providers.Free 7 Figure Roadmap Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://superbrandpublishing.com/podcast/

WTA Weekly is back as we break down a landmark week in Washington that could prove to be one of the defining moments of the 2026 WTA season. Alex Eala made history by capturing her maiden WTA title with a stunning comeback victory over Jessica Pegula, securing a place inside the world's Top 20 and further cementing her status as one of the brightest stars in women's tennis. We discuss just how significant this breakthrough is, whether Eala is ready to challenge for the biggest titles, and how far she can realistically go over the coming months. We also assess Jessica Pegula's disappointing defeat. Should Washington be viewed as a missed opportunity, or does the American remain one of the leading contenders heading into the US Open despite falling short in the final? Plus, we look ahead to the Canadian Open in Toronto, preview the biggest storylines, analyse the key draw implications, and highlight the players to watch as the North American hard-court swing continues.

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Welcome to episode three of the What To Cook show!Today we're making a 30-minute sheet-pan panzanella salad with warm roasted summer veg (corn! zucchini! tomatoes!), a tangy vinaigrette, and perfectly cooked shrimp to make it a complete meal.In this episode, you'll learn my favorite magic trick for bringing any salad to a dinner party or potluck, meet our new pals Midnight and Scales, see George saunter through the kitchen half sedated, and watch a gorgeous summer supper come together in 30 minutes (or not!!?).Links to a few things I talk about or show:* The kid-safe knife that Cash is using* The nakiri knife I'm using* My cutting board * My favorite bread shop* And my humongous salad serving bowlThe full recipe will land in your inbox tomorrow morning! Thank you to the sponsor of this series and the makers of my favorite coffee: Cometeer! Cometeer capsules hold flash-frozen coffee from some of the world's best coffee roasters. I love using them to make iced lattes (my coffee drink of choice!) at home — no coffee shop run or espresso machine required. Just thaw a capsule and drizzle it over milk and ice, and voila! I used to try making iced coffees by just refrigerating a hot batch, and it always ended up tasting like... flat, stale, coffee-flavored water. This is nothing like that! It's brewed fresh and flash-frozen at peak flavor, so it tastes like it came straight from my favorite cafe for a lot less money. Go to cometeer.com/caro to get $20 off your first order!Click here to watch today's episode on Youtube or Youtube TV. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit whattocook.substack.com/subscribe

Bobby Lane: Ingredients for Success in Building a Business That Scales Guest: Bobby Lane, Business Growth Strategist and Founder and CEO of Factotum Host: Julie Riga Guest Background Bobby Lane is a business growth strategist who has spent more than three decades helping organizations build the systems and infrastructure required for sustainable growth. Six years ago, he founded Factotum, a multidisciplinary outsourcing practice that scaled across the UK before launching in the US, where James Orsini, a former boss and longtime mentor, now serves as chairman. Before Factotum, Bobby built and sold an accounting practice, which gave him hands on experience in leadership, delegation, and culture building. Key Topics Discussed Step Out of the Work and Into Leadership. Bobby explains why surrounding yourself with people who are more talented than you is essential, and how learning to delegate allowed his first business to triple in size within two years. Believe in What You Are Doing. Leadership, Bobby says, is spiritual. A leader's energy moves through the entire organization. He encourages leaders to surround themselves with radiators, not drains, and to lead from genuine belief. Build the Right Infrastructure Before You Need It. Back office infrastructure, including finance, HR, and clear systems, is the foundation most owners overlook. Bobby speaks to the cost of weak onboarding and decisions made from instinct rather than reliable information. Integrate AI Without Losing Human Capital. Bobby sees AI as an opportunity to automate process and speed up creative work, but he is clear that experience and human judgment remain essential. Leverage Strategic Partnerships to Accelerate Growth. Bobby explains how identifying the true gatekeepers of relationships, and building culturally aligned partnerships, can accelerate growth faster than reaching one client at a time. He points to the value of mutually beneficial relationships that are actively nurtured and monitored over time, rather than left to chance. Memorable Quotes "A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way." "Leadership is spiritual. Period." "Always surround yourself with radiators, not drains." "AI is never going to replace human capital." Key Takeaways for Leaders Step into leadership by surrounding yourself with talented people. Belief drives culture. Build infrastructure early to prevent chaos as you scale. Balance AI with human judgment, since technology is an enabler and not a replacement for experience. Choose strategic partners with care, looking for cultural alignment and follow through. Connect with Bobby Lane Website: factotum.com LinkedIn: Bobby Lane, CEO of Factotum Instagram: Bobby Lane UK1 Connect with Julie Riga Stacklist: https://stacklist.app/julieriga Subscribe to Stay On Course wherever you listen, and share this episode with leaders ready to scale with purpose. #StayOnCourse #Leadership #BusinessGrowth #PurposeDrivenLeadership #JulieRiga Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Rich Berry is President and CEO of Alexandra Foods, leading the family-run brand's nationwide growth while preserving authentic Eastern European traditions through handcrafted pierogi, dumplings, and community-centered storytelling. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. You do not need to be ruthless to succeed. Building a culture of empowerment, accountability, and teamwork can create long-term business success while strengthening your organization. 2. Growth should never come at the expense of product quality. Consistent quality, employee investment, and authentic innovation are the foundation of sustainable brand expansion. 3. Family-run brands scale best when they stay patient, focus relentlessly on their product, and make employees feel like true partners in the company's success. Check out the website for products, information, and retailer locations - Alexandra Pierogi Website Sponsors HighLevel - The ultimate all-in-one platform for entrepreneurs, marketers, coaches, and agencies. Learn more at HighLevelFire.com. Nexus Install - Have a high-ticket offer? Nexus Install builds you a custom LinkedIn prospect booking system designed to generate more quality sales calls. Email JLD at John@EOFire.com to learn more.

One of the most crucial decisions you'll make when scaling your business is how you build your team. Today's guest is Meghan Houle, the Founder & CEO of CONCÉ, a Human-in-the-Loop Hiring Intelligence platform reimagining how companies build exceptional teams. Meghan breaks down what she saw was missing from the hiring space, and how she made a solution that helps founders make the right hires the first time. We talk about how CONCÉ is shifting the hiring landscape by minimizing common hiring mistakes, de-stressing the hiring process, and attracting the right humans to your business. Tune in to discover how to build your dream team today!   HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 Meet your matchmaker for your dream hires, Meghan Houle! 03:10 The biggest mistakes founders make when hiring. 04:55 Why is it worth taking the time to make the right hire? 11:05 What was missing from the hiring space + how did you fix it? 21:50 How to tell if CONCÉ is the right platform for you. 28:35 The most important job description elements to attract your dream hire. 34:05 What founders need to know about making key hires. 39:25 How CONCÉ can help you hire (no matter what stage you're at.) 45:05 Celebrating Meghan's Powerhouse moment of pushing through emotion and finding opportunity.   RESOURCES + LINKS Learn more about Meghan HERE! Work with CONCÉ HERE! Save $200 on your ticket for the 2026 Powerhouse Women Event HERE!   FOLLOW Meghan: @allthingsmeghoule CONCÉ: @hirewithconce Join the waitlist for CONCÉ: https://www.hirewithconce.com/waitlist/job-seeker Powerhouse Women: @powerhouse_women Lindsey: @lindseymarieofficial Visit the Powerhouse Women website: powerhousewomen.co Join the PW Community Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/powerhousewomencommunity

Today we dig into what it really takes to lead and scale a financial advisory firm, from personal standards and authenticity to the daily habits that shape culture. Dustin Corrente shares the leadership principles behind growing an organization to more than 150 advisors and boosting revenue by more than 400%.Key topics discussed in this episode:• Lessons from golf and sports about leading yourself before leading others• Spotting the gap between “ideal self” and real commitment• Why authenticity and follow-through create trust at scale• Rebuilding a firm from transactional sales to financial planning• Building a bench of future leaders to handle inevitable changeFollow Elite Achievement for more conversations on leadership and high-level execution.About DustinDustin Corrente is the Founder of Mid-Atlantic Financial Group. With more than 24 years in financial services, he has served as a financial advisor and leader, building a firm that has grown from 72 to more than 150 advisors while increasing revenue by over 400%. Passionate about servant leadership, Dustin is dedicated to developing advisors and helping them build meaningful, high-performing careers.Connect with DustinWebsiteConnect on LinkedInLinkedInAbout Kristin BurkeKristin Burke works with financial advisors and leaders in financial services who are building and scaling firms. She helps them lead more effectively, develop their team, and execute consistently on the priorities that drive growth.Work with KristinIf you are building a firm and want a strategic partner to help you think through leadership, team development, and execution, you can learn more about working with Kristin here:WebsiteConnect on LinkedInLinkedIn

11am hour of The K&C Masterpiece! Dallas Cowboys News and Questions of the Day (with sideline reporter extraordinaire Kristi Scales). AM on the FM: National Chicken Wing Day / how not to carry yourself after winning the Powerball. Gridiron Gravy: Are the excuses over for this marquee quarterback?

Sideline reporter Kristy Scales discusses the intense pressure on Dallas Cowboys roster bubble players and the potential for young defenders like Caelen Carson to step up. They explore the necessity of improved defensive communication under Christian Parker and share fascinating trivia linking 'The Wizard of Oz' to American economic history.

On Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg, Dani speaks with Maximo Torero, Chief Economist for the U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization about the latest report on the State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World. They discuss the decline in global hunger, why the cost of a healthy diet is significantly higher than in 2020, and the policies that can help countries expand access to nutritious food for all. Plus, farmers in Bangladesh protest harmful pesticides, the Rodale Institute announces an ambitious campaign to transition 10 million acres to organic and regenerative organic, USDA employees warn relocation plans threaten the agency, and Brazil's government announces support for a program boosting food security in Namibia. While you're listening, subscribe, rate, and review the show; it would mean the world to us to have your feedback. You can listen to "Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg" wherever you consume your podcasts.

Many guitarists believe better solos come from learning more scales, but great improvisation often starts somewhere else entirely. In this episode, we'll explore why the melody may be the most overlooked tool for creating solos that sound musical, memorable, and connected to the song. Discover how to use melody to create expressive blues solos with Blues Solo Breakthrough: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/bluessolobreakthrough SHOWNOTES: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/5-things-to-practice-every-single-day-save-decades-of-frustration PLAY GUITAR ACADEMY - Instant access to the tabs, backing tracks, and guitar pro files from all my lick videos, Monthly masterclasses, and weekly Q&A. https://www.playguitaracademy.com 1-on-1 Guitar Lessons - https://www.playguitaracademy.com/play-guitar-coaching PLAY GUITAR PODCAST - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/play-guitar-podcast/id1341900209 https://open.spotify.com/show/0MxjU2Y0L8PoYiTKmCtvpt YOUTUBE (SUBSCRIBE) - https://www.youtube.com/@playguitaracademy FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/PlayGuitarAcademy/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/playguitargroup/ INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/playguitaracademy Copyright ©2026 Play Guitar Academy

Detroit Tigers radio analyst Bobby Scales joins the show bonus 1018 Tue, 21 Jul 2026 21:58:54 +0000 W8omHxEaQsF1cdR2hZYTCsbNMydxU94M mlb,chicago cubs,sports Spiegel & Holmes Show mlb,chicago cubs,sports Detroit Tigers radio analyst Bobby Scales joins the show Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes bring you Chicago sports talk with great opinions, guests and fun. Join Spiegel and Holmes as they discuss the Bears, Blackhawks, Bulls, Cubs and White Sox and delve into the biggest sports storylines of the day. Recurring guests include former Bears coach Dave Wannstedt, former Bears center Olin Kreutz, Cubs manager Craig Counsell, Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner and MLB Network personality Jon Morosi. Catch the show live Monday through Friday from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. CT on 104.3 The Score, the exclusive audio home of the Cubs and the Bulls, or on the Audacy app. © 2026 Audacy, Inc. Sports https://player.amperwavepodcasting.co

Reacting to Kyle Teel injury, the layoffs in the business, & Bobby Scales joins the show (Hour 3) bonus 2645 Tue, 21 Jul 2026 22:03:00 +0000 YbwrBiK6Y1UdXwtlBNGjL38eF2K8XzV5 sports Spiegel & Holmes Show sports Reacting to Kyle Teel injury, the layoffs in the business, & Bobby Scales joins the show (Hour 3) Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes bring you Chicago sports talk with great opinions, guests and fun. Join Spiegel and Holmes as they discuss the Bears, Blackhawks, Bulls, Cubs and White Sox and delve into the biggest sports storylines of the day. Recurring guests include former Bears coach Dave Wannstedt, former Bears center Olin Kreutz, Cubs manager Craig Counsell, Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner and MLB Network personality Jon Morosi. Catch the show live Monday through Friday from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. CT on 104.3 The Score, the exclusive audio home of the Cubs and the Bulls, or on the Audacy app. © 2026 Audacy, Inc. Sports

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