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Rep. Nick Begich, R-Alaska, reached Congress by an unusual route: founding software companies and holding Bitcoin since 2013. BPI's David Zell sat down with him at PubKey to talk about how a builder's instincts shape the way he legislates, his bill to establish a strategic Bitcoin reserve in the U.S., and the policy questions AI is raising faster than Washington can answer.The conversation covers everything from Begich's 440 coins on Mt. Gox to the American Reserve Modernization Act (ARMA). They dive into the ~93-year cycle of global reserve currencies, the "untethering" of money from scarcity, and Begich's belief that AI's hardest problem is the "disintermediation of purpose" rather than unemployment. They close on UBI, Alaska's Permanent Fund as a model of citizen ownership, and what's next for the budget and healthcare.Guest: Rep. Nick Begich, R-AlaskaHost: David Zell, Bitcoin Policy InstituteRecorded at PubKey DCCHAPTERS:0:00 Intro: A Founder Comes to Congress1:21 From Baylor to Ford to Building a Software Company5:17 Finding Bitcoin in 2013 & Surviving Mt. Gox6:44 The Founder's Mindset vs. the Zero-Sum Worldview13:56 ARMA: The Case for a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve19:25 The "Untethering Event": Scarcity, Inflation & the Debt Spiral25:58 AI's Promise, Peril & the "Disintermediation of Purpose"31:59 Open-Source AI, China & Catastrophic Misuse Risk39:14 Drawing the Regulatory Line & the "Bitcoin of AI"42:25 UBI vs. Alaska's Permanent Fund: "Universal Basic Investment"49:43 What's Next: The Budget, Healthcare & Quantum#Bitcoin #BitcoinPolicy #ARMA #NickBegich #AIPolicy #DigitalAssets #StrategicBitcoinReserve #BPI #Crypto #MonetaryPolicyDISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this show are those of the participants and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of BTC Inc., Bitcoin Magazine, or any affiliated entities. This content is provided for informational and educational purposes only and should not be construed as investment, legal, tax, or accounting advice. Nothing contained in this show constitutes a solicitation, recommendation, endorsement, or offer to buy or sell any securities or financial instruments. Viewers should consult their own advisors before making financial or business decisions.
In this episode, Michael Blank sits down with investor and capital raiser Robyn Thompson to explore the mindset, systems, and strategies behind raising capital for multifamily deals. After transitioning from residential real estate and fix-and-flips, Robyn realized that her true strength wasn't finding deals—it was building relationships and connecting investors with opportunities. She shares her journey from raising her first $400,000 to helping secure more than $3 million across multiple deals, revealing the lessons she learned about overcoming fear, building credibility, leveraging CRMs, and creating a repeatable capital-raising process. If you've ever felt intimidated by raising money or unsure whether you're a deal finder or a capital raiser, this episode provides a practical roadmap for taking action and building confidence.Key TakeawaysYour First Capital Raise Will Feel Uncomfortable—Do It Anyway The hardest part of raising capital is starting the conversation. Confidence comes through repetition, and each conversation gets easier than the last.Play to Your Strengths Instead of Doing Everything Yourself Successful syndicators focus on their unique abilities, whether that's finding deals or raising capital, and partner with others who complement their skill sets.Lead with Education, Not the Deal Investors respond better when you focus on understanding their goals and educating them about their options instead of immediately pitching an opportunity.Systems and CRMs Create a Scalable Capital-Raising Business Organizing contacts, segmenting audiences, and consistently nurturing relationships through email, text, and social media turns capital raising into a repeatable process.Trust and Credibility Matter More Than Perfect Pitch Decks Investors want to work with someone who communicates clearly, understands their needs, and guides them confidently through the investment process.Scarcity and Clear Next Steps Drive Action Asking for allocation amounts, scheduling follow-up conversations, and communicating limited availability can significantly improve investor commitment.Connect with MichaelFacebookInstagramYouTubeTikTokResourcesTheFreedomPodcast.com Access the #1 FREE Apartment Investing Course (Apartments 101)Schedule a Free Strategy Session with Michael's Team of AdvisorsExplore Michael's Mentoring ProgramJoin the Nighthawk Equity Investor ClubReview the Podcast on Apple PodcastsSyndicated Deal AnalyzerGet the Book, Financial Freedom with Real Estate Investing by Michael BlankFor full episode show notes visit: https://themichaelblank.com/podcasts/session528/
John Paul DeJoria epitomizes the American dream, rising from adversity to become a renowned entrepreneur and philanthropist. He is best known for co-founding iconic brands John Paul Mitchell Systems and The Patrón Spirits Company. John Paul has made philanthropy his core mission, establishing JP's Peace, Love & Happiness Family Foundation in 2011 to contribute to a sustainable planet by investing in people, animals, and the environment. This year, he was recognized as #24 on Forbes' list of the 250 Greatest Self-Made Americans. His motto, "Success Unshared is Failure," which is also the title of his new book, reflects a lifelong commitment to sharing success and fostering positive change. Summary John Paul DeJoria's life story has the shape of the American dream, but in this conversation he keeps pulling it back from myth into practice. He begins with a lesson from his mother, who had very little after his father left but still taught him and his brother to give a dime to the Salvation Army because someone else always needed more. That early ethic becomes the foundation of his book, motto, and operating philosophy: success only matters if it is shared. The discussion then moves through the formative hardships that could have made him bitter: foster care, homelessness, odd jobs, and door-to-door sales. John Paul does not romanticize those moments, but he does turn them into practical leadership lessons. When you are down, don't relive what got you there; look for the next constructive step. When you are rejected, be prepared for it, refuse to personalize it, and knock on the next door with the same enthusiasm. From there, the episode turns to entrepreneurship. John Paul explains why Paul Mitchell was built for the "reorder business," not the selling business: make the product so good that customers come back again and again. Scarcity forced the company to become lean, direct, and deeply customer-centered, teaching hairdressers how to use and sell the products instead of relying on advertising. The same playbook carried into Patrón, where education, quality, and grassroots selling helped create a premium tequila category that many distributors initially said was too expensive to scale. Finally, the conversation becomes a meditation on values, leadership, and legacy. John Paul talks about refusing to test on animals, stripping out unnecessary middle management, learning to let go as a leader, and building a culture where people know the mission without constant supervision. His philanthropy follows the same logic as his companies: not just giving money away, but investing in dignity, self-sufficiency, and a chance for people to move one notch higher. His definition of excellence closes the loop beautifully: excellence is what you do when no one is looking and the desire to keep finding something you can do a little bit better. Takeaways · "Success Unshared is Failure" was not a slogan for John Paul; it started as a childhood lesson in generosity when his family had almost nothing. · Adversity only becomes useful when it teaches you to look forward. You cannot change "yesterday's newspapers," but you can decide the next step. · Rejection is survivable when you expect it. The trick is not to avoid the closed doors, but to keep your energy intact for the next one. · Great businesses are built for reorder, not just first purchase. Quality has to be strong enough that customers come back without being chased. · Scarcity can sharpen a company. With no advertising budget, Paul Mitchell had to win by educating hairdressers and helping salons create retail revenue. · The real product was the system: the bottle, the stylist education, the salon relationship, and the customer experience all worked together. · Values become real when they cost something. Refusing to test on animals was not positioned as a marketing tactic but as a line John Paul would not cross. · The best partnerships have clear lanes. Paul Mitchell brought the hairdressing and creative credibility; John Paul brought the business building and go-to-market engine. · Scaling as a leader requires letting go. John Paul had to learn that having time to think was as important as personally overseeing every detail. · The best philanthropy is a hand up, not a handout. John Paul frames giving as an investment in someone's ability to become self-sufficient. · Excellence is not status or achievement. It is the standard you hold when no one else is watching and the commitment to keep growing. Notes: Book: Success Unshared is Failure Foundation: JP's Peace, Love & Happiness Family Foundation Businesses discussed: Paul Mitchell Patron Tequilla Bandero Tequilla
Ali's SubstackLUME red light therapy box for 50% off saleMentorship Clarity CallInner Compass: A North + South Node Course Get Your Free Evolutionary Archetype GuideIn this week's episode of Soul Archaeology, Astrologer, Quantum + Somatic Healer and Transformational Guide, Ali Ofstedal explores one of the most significant astrological shifts of the year as Chiron leaves Aries and enters Taurus.While Venus activates the heart through supportive and transformative aspects to Neptune and Pluto, Chiron begins a new collective healing journey, inviting us to move beyond healing through insight alone and into healing through the body, the nervous system, and our capacity to truly receive life.• Venus in Leo trine Neptune and opening the heart to creativity, love, and inspiration• Venus opposite Pluto and the transformation of relationships, vulnerability, and authenticity• Chiron entering Taurus and the beginning of a new collective healing cycle• Taurus as the archetype of embodiment, safety, and incarnation• Healing through the nervous system rather than through mindset alone• Scarcity, receiving, and the body's relationship to enoughness• Uranus continuing to square the lunar nodes and unexpected shifts along the evolutionary path• Learning to inhabit your life more fully through presence, trust, and embodimentTHANK YOU for being here.Pound Jewelry use the code ALI20 for 20% offKamana Coffee Replacement use the code ALIO15 for 15% offEarth Archive's Rainforest Serum - use the code ALIOFSTEDAL for 11% offThank for you being here.Your presence means the world. I would love to hear from you.Ways you can support Soul Archaeology: Subscribe, rate & review on Apple or Spotify, share on social media or with a friendSoul Archaeology on Instagram Ali Ofstedal on InstagramWork with Ali
In this episode, I'm sharing the three money beliefs that have genuinely supported me to generate $100K+ months inside my business — and honestly, these are conversations I find myself having with clients constantly right now.Whether you've been feeling the noise of budget changes, market shifts, or collective fear around the economy — this episode is your reset. I want to take you back to what actually drives income in your business, and it's not the market.We covered:00:00 Why I recorded this episode (and what triggered it) 01:32 The free resource I'm sharing at the end — don't skip it 03:30 Money Belief #1 — My income is set by my beliefs, not the market 05:00 Why tapping into market fear gives your power away 05:51 How recessions are fuelled by the fear of recession 06:41 Radical responsibility and what it actually feels like 07:41 Money Belief #2 — There is so much money in the world 08:44 Why more money in the hands of women changes everything 10:30 The gap between what you say you want and what you actually believe 11:16 How I had to realign my money beliefs at every stage of growth 12:32 Money Belief #3 — Scarcity is a story, abundance is a choice 13:05 The money stories I grew up with and how I broke free from them 14:46 How to act as though you are already in overflow 16:14 The $9,990 first course launch that made me feel like the wealthiest person alive 17:35 Scarcity vs abundance through the lens of a first launch 18:55 Tuning out the noise and coming back to your centre 19:16 The free revenue calculator — how to run your numbersLINKS:FREE GUIDE: Sell Out & Retain Mastermind Clients in 2026: https://ellieswift.com/mastermind2026Connect with Ellie on Instagram: https://instagram.com/elliehswiftSubscribe to Inside The Mastermind Newsletter: https://ellieswift.com/newsletterWatch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@elliehswiftKeen to work together?Sell Out Your Mastermind: The Mastermind Model - https://ellieswift.com/modelBe Coached By Ellie to $500k+ : The Scalable Freedom Mastermind - https://ellieswift.com/scalablefreedom
What would you do if you lost a parent and suddenly inherited a massive amount of money? What feelings might it bring up for you? Who do you talk about it with? OR: what if you were a recipient of the Great Wealth Transfer, where $34 trillion in investable assets are moving into women's hands by the end of this decade? Even though many people say they would love to be in that position, it does come with its unique challenges. Marina Pearson knows exactly what those challenges are. Having walked the path of inheriting wealth herself over the past 15 years and having worked with women from all over the world, she deeply understands the often-unspoken emotional and identity challenges that can accompany it. And this is something the wealth industry completely misses. Marina is the founder of Unshackled Wealth™, an investor, author, speaker, guide, and host of the She Who Inherits podcast. Today, she helps female inheritors move from survival, uncertainty, into sovereignty, self-trust, and aligned wealth stewardship, so they can lead their wealth, and their lives with confidence and purpose. Once you listen to this conversation, you will leave with a deeper appreciation of how powerful inherited scarcity can be, and the specific factors required to shift into stewardship. Get the transcripts and learn more on my website: www.ishavela.com/podcast Discover where you are on your rite of passage as a female inheritor and wealth holder. Start by taking the quiz here: https://bit.ly/SWIQuiz Join Marina inside The Velvet Lounge, an intimate and complimentary monthly salon for women ready to explore the wealth conversations that rarely happen, but that change everything:https://bit.ly/velvetlounge Ready to move money like a matriarch? Access FLOW, my free email mini course that'll change how you think about financial stewardship forever and have you moving money like a matriarch within the week: https://links.eschub.com/widget/form/TvsJJKnkNzW8C3R7VGUH Download SOVEREIGN WEALTH, my complete matriarchal guide to build an indigenous matriarchal money system in intentional community: https://alchemy.ishavela.com/sovereign_wealth Download ROOTED TO RISE, my step-by-step matriarchal blueprint on how to structure your business finances to support lineage level wealth: https://info.ishavela.com/rooted-to-rise Apply to book your customized, complimentary financial strategy session: https://www.vortex-collective.com/client-intake Apply to join my coven of financial revolutionaries on a mission to create lineage and legacy wealth: https://www.vortex-collective.com/expansion-intake Access free content on my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@wakingup_wealthy
Get the Identity Shift Blueprint!Say hi on TikTokSay Hi on InstagramHenry@vibeabundant.com---What if the life you're waiting for is already available to you?In this powerful episode, Henry Lawrence shares a perspective that can completely transform the way you experience happiness, success, healing, and fulfillment.Most people spend their lives believing they'll finally feel better when something changes: more money, a better relationship, a healed wound, a different circumstance. But what if nothing needs to change for you to experience peace right now?This episode explores the life-changing question:"How much better does life need to get before you allow yourself to feel different?"You'll discover why chasing external validation keeps you trapped, how to reclaim control of your internal state, and the mindset shift that allows you to receive more love, joy, abundance, and fulfillment than ever before.If you've been feeling stuck, overwhelmed, anxious, or like your happiness is always one step away, this conversation may be exactly what your soul needs to hear.⚡ In this episode:Why external success never creates lasting fulfillmentThe hidden trap keeping you emotionally stuckHow to become calm, powerful, and grounded regardless of circumstancesThe truth about self-love and personal transformationA simple receiving practice to raise your energy instantlyThe shift you've been waiting for isn't out there.It's inside you.Listen until the end. This message might change everything.
In this episode featuring producer Eric, Travis Chappell breaks down the psychology behind effective sales and marketing language, explores common persuasion tactics, and shares lessons learned from years in direct sales. From pricing strategies and scarcity marketing to the importance of honesty in sales conversations, Travis explains why trust—not manipulation—is the foundation of sustainable business growth. If you're an entrepreneur, salesperson, or business owner looking to improve your sales process without sacrificing integrity, this episode delivers practical insights you can apply immediately. On this episode we talk about: The psychology behind pricing and why $999 often outperforms $1,000 Scarcity and urgency tactics in marketing and when they actually work Why language matters in sales conversations and marketing copy The dangers of fake urgency, false scarcity, and misleading prospects How honesty and transparency create more referrals and repeat business Top 3 Takeaways Trust is your greatest asset in sales. Being honest about what you don't know builds credibility and strengthens long-term customer relationships. Marketing language can influence buying decisions, but it should enhance a good offer—not compensate for a bad one. Salespeople who focus on serving customers rather than closing deals create more repeat business, referrals, and lifetime value. Notable Quotes "The fake stuff is what irritates me more than anything." "It's a vote in the trust column when you admit that you don't know something." "Don't make short-term decisions because you think they might cost you a deal." Connect with Travis Chappell: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/travischappell Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/travischappell Other: https://travischappell.com A Word from Our Sponsors: - Are you ready to start your own creatorjourney and make it big? Visitwww.fanvue.com today and launch yourcareer! - To learn more about Mode Mobile and its investor community, go to https://invest.modemobile.com/travismakesmoney -Travis Makes Money is made possible by High Level – the All-In-One Sales & Marketing Platform built for agencies, by an agency.Capture leads, nurture them, and close more deals—all from one powerful platform.Get an extended free trial at gohighlevel.com/travis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Cam Currie of CG Wealth Managment and Head of Currie Metals and Mining Group returns to Mining Stock Daily for a wide-ranging discussion on the recent volatility across precious metals, mining equities, and global markets. Despite the sharp pullback in gold and silver, Cam explains why he sees the current environment as an opportunity rather than a warning sign, pointing to historically low valuations among producers, growing scarcity of development-stage assets, and continued central bank demand for gold. The conversation explores inflation risks, rising global debt burdens, energy market disruptions, and the long-term implications of higher interest rates on financial markets. Cam also shares his views on M&A activity, the next phase of the gold bull market, and why he believes North American investors have yet to fully appreciate the strategic importance of gold as a reserve asset. From developer valuations and takeover candidates to macro risks and resource sector opportunities, this episode offers a timely look at where experienced capital allocators are finding value today.______Terrahutton empowers junior mining companies to secure investment with immersive, interactive, and visually striking storytelling. Learn more about the Terrahutton platform HERE______This episode of Mining Stock Daily is brought to you by... Revival Gold Vizsla SilverEquinox GoldIntegra Resources
Catherine Blackmore has spent nearly two decades building the programs that wrap around technology, from the early days of customer success in 2007 to her current role as Group VP of Customer Programs and Employee Success at Oracle. In this episode she sits down with Justin to unpack what the discipline got right, what it got wrong, and what survives the shift to AI.Catherine makes the case that the high touch model was right all along. It buys a company time to build its moat. But the obsession with the golden record, bridging every data silo, and the red, yellow, green health score was a costly detour, because customers live in their own tools and every account ends up yellow anyway.From there the conversation turns to the question on everyone's mind. If agents can scale the work, what is left for humans? Catherine's answer is that human connection becomes the scarce, valuable thing, and the next generation of CS leaders will manage teams of agents while doing the relational work no agent can fake. She also reframes customer advocacy as the true end state of customer success, the double funnel where your strongest customers become your most believable salespeople.She closes with the career advice she is giving her son as he enters a reshaped workforce. Adaptability beats raw talent, the sum of your experiences equals your existence, and you should always watch the game within the game.What we get into: The high touch model and defending the moat Why the golden record and the red, yellow, green health score never delivered Human connection as the new scarcity model The CSM of the future leading a team of agents Customer advocacy and the double funnel Outcomes over seats and consumption Career advice for the next generation entering an AI-shaped workforceGuest: Catherine Blackmore, Group Vice President of Customer Programs and Employee Success, Oracle
For a hundred years, parents attempting to undertake creative endeavours have had a ready-made excuse, courtesy of Cyril Connolly: “The enemy of art is the pram in the hall.”Kids, the thinking goes, are where creativity goes to die. But Austin Kleon thinks Connolly got it exactly backwards.This month on the podcast, I sat down with Austin—author of the New York Times bestselling trilogy Steal Like an Artist, Show Your Work and Keep Going—to talk about his new book, Don't Call It Art: 10 Ways to Create Like a Kid Again. This book is a love letter to his two sons, and a collection of everything they taught him about creativity.Austin spent his career helping people tap into their creative potential, Then his kids arrived, and he realised he wasn't the teacher anymore. He was, in his words, “the apprentice to the beginners,” the studio assistant in his own home, saving the drawings, keeping the paper trail, and watching two small artists figure out how to “let it rip.”We talk about why children aren't an obstacle to your creative life but an opportunity for it to grow, the gentle art of benevolent neglect, and how watching your kids create might be the best way to quiet your own inner critic—and re-parent the artist you used to be.Subscribe to the Podcast* Spotify* Apple Podcasts* YouTube* Pocket CastsWhere to Find Austin Kleon* Buy Don't Call it Art* Read his blog, especially the parenting tag* Subscribe to his newsletter* Follow him on InstagramEpisode ReferencesBooks & Essays* The Element: How Finding Your Passion Changes Everything by Sir Ken Robinson* The Idle Parent Manifesto by Tom Hodgkinson* Bringing Up Bebe by Pamela Druckerman* Several Short Sentences About Writing by Verlyn Klinkenborg* 100 Essays I Don't Have Time To Write by Sarah Ruhl* The Argonauts by Maggie Nelson* Hold Still: A Memoir with Photographs by Sally Mann* Playing With My Son by Andy Baio* Heidi's Horse by Sylvia Fein* American Elf by James KochalkaFeatured Artists, Musicians & Innovators* John Baldessari – The legendary conceptual artist whose revolutionary “Post-Studio Art” teaching style shaped a generation of creators.* Creative Growth: Childhood to Maturity at MoMA – The historic 1939 solo exhibition tracking artist Dahlov Ipcar's development from a young child to an adult.* Lynda Barry – The MacArthur-winning cartoonist, author of What It Is, and professor of interdisciplinary creativity.* Ruth Asawa – The brilliant San Francisco wire sculptor who believed art education should be accessible to all children.* Eleanor Coppola – The visionary documentary filmmaker who beautifully balanced her own creative life alongside an iconic filmmaking family.* Brian Eno – The experimental ambient music pioneer whose philosophy centers on answering the ultimate creative question: “What is it that I actually like?”* Michel de Montaigne – The Renaissance essayist whose father instituted a spartan pedagogical plan, including raises with peasants and learning Latin as a first language.Misc* Cyril Connolly's “Pram in the Hall”* Jeff Tweedy on Making Art without ControlTimestamps03:10 — Pre-publication anxiety and “the gulp”: Austin's advice for a first-time author05:03 — Why a second book is like a second child06:04 — Austin's family: Megan, two boys, and a houseful of weirdos in Austin, Texas07:12 — A love letter to his kids: bottling the energy of two “cavemen Picassos”09:55 — Growing up in rural Ohio: pigs, county fairs, and a broad definition of creative work12:10 — Ken Robinson's “I'm drawing a picture of God” story13:29 — Puberty and the arrival of the inner critic14:31 — Milton Glaser's perfect combination: a mother who says “you can do anything,” a father who says “prove it”16:11 — Parenting tension as a guitar string: freedom, constraint, and Bringing Up Bébé18:50 — The story of how Owen held his pen—and the magic line that disappeared22:31 — Benevolent neglect: D.H. Lawrence, The Idle Parent, and butting out25:25 — “I was the apprentice to the beginners”: becoming the studio assistant in his own home25:59 — Where Don't Call It Art comes from: John Baldessari and why the title disarms the critics27:40 — Capture mode: diaries, one-liners, and drawing comics of your kids30:57 — Save the drawings: Heidi's Horse, Dahlov Ipcar at MoMA, and keeping a paper trail39:03 — What Owen's music taught Austin: Brian Eno and “what do I actually like?”41:41 — Unrepeatable experiments: Montaigne's Latin, Kraftwerk over The Beatles, and Andy Baio's video game history44:37 — Scarcity vs. abundance fatherhood: Kevin learns piano alongside his daughter45:58 — The pram in the hall is wrong: what mother-artist memoirs taught Austin about integration52:09 — “Go to therapy before you have kids”: what children reflect back at you, and re-parenting yourself with Fiona AppleCreditsHost: Kevin MaguireManaging Producer: Elizabeth Van BrocklinSound Editor: Sam WilliamsTheme Music: SOHN Get full access to The New Fatherhood at www.thenewfatherhood.org/subscribe
Send me a some feedback!In this episode, Mike introduces a powerful new framework for understanding the creation process: The Ladder of Desire. After nearly a decade of studying creation, consciousness, and human potential, he explores the emotional and energetic states from which we create our lives—and why the feeling behind our desires may matter more than the desire itself.At the center of this conversation is the understanding that the soul carries the dream, the mind creates the vision, and the body receives the experience. The journey from need, to want, to preference, to vision, and ultimately to anticipation is the process of releasing attachment, building internal certainty, and preparing the nervous system to receive what the soul is calling you toward.Key Takeaways1. The state you create from determines the experience of creating.Creating from need and lack creates pressure, attachment, and fear. As you move up the Ladder of Desire, you release internal conflict and move toward a place of openness and receptivity.2. The soul carries the dream, the mind creates it, and the body must be willing to receive it.True creation requires more than a vision. The nervous system must feel safe enough to embody and receive the life you are creating.3. Most people confuse wants with needs.When we believe external circumstances are required for us to be okay, we create from scarcity rather than from conscious desire.4. Vision creates the possibility, but anticipation creates embodiment.The highest expression of desire is not hoping something will happen—it is developing the internal certainty that allows you to receive it when it arrives.5. Self-sabotage is often a nervous system response, not a lack of discipline.The body naturally seeks familiar circumstances. Growth requires teaching the nervous system that new levels of success, love, abundance, and fulfillment are safe to hold.Notable Quotes“The soul carries the dream. The mind creates. The body receives.”“You do not need more things to be okay. You need to stop turning your wants into needs.”“The creation process becomes easier when you release your attachment to the outcome.”“Hope is a wish. Anticipation is knowing it's on its way.”“Your nervous system's job is to keep you alive by keeping you in familiar circumstances.”Call to ActionClick Here for Mike's Meditation BundleClick Here for the YouTube Link: Installing Future You MeditationIf this episode resonates with you, spend some time working with the practices that help your body become receptive to the life you are creating. The Installing Future You meditation is designed to help you move from simply seeing your vision in your mind to embodying it within your nervous system.If you're ready to go deeper into this work and explore how your own patterns around receiving, creation, and embodiment may be impacting your life, reach out to Mike directly. He would love to have a conversation with you about what is possible as you continue expanding your life and circumstances.Email Mike directly: mike@innerwealthglobal.comMike's Media:Website: https://www.innerwealthglobal.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mikekitkoInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mike_kitkoTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mikekitkoSubscribe to my YouTube: / @mikekitkoMusic Credit: "What's Left of Me" by Wes Hoffman & Friends
Send us Fan MailMoney can be the one topic we avoid the most, even while it shapes nearly every choice we make. We wanted to change that, so we invited Anu Seth, financial coach and co-founder of Paid Forward, for an honest conversation on financial confidence, leadership, and the portfolio life many of us are already living.Anu shares how she became an “accidental investor” after starting out in technology, and why earning well is not the same as understanding money. We dig into compounding, investing basics, and the difference between being money-conscious and money-confident. Then we go deeper into the real obstacle most people face: the emotions around money. Scarcity mindset, shame around debt, fear of being cheated, and social comparison can quietly drive spending, saving, and even career decisions.We also talk about women and financial agency, and why confidence grows only through participation and ownership. Anu brings the idea behind Pay It Forward to life: simplify personal finance, remove jargon, and make money a dinner table conversation. Along the way, she shares stories of setting boundaries, choosing long-term security over short-term pressure, and why “Middle India” needs financial education far more than another fancy product pitch.The episode closes with practical steps you can try immediately: pause, write down what's bothering you, list what you're doing financially, and run a simple 90-day experiment by tracking every spend. If you want a calmer relationship with money and a clearer path through career transitions, subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave a review so more people can find the conversation.Have you purchased the copy of Inspire Someone Today, yet? - Give it a go geni.us/istbookAvailable on all podcast platforms, including, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify
In this episode of Next Level University, hosts Kevin Palmieri and Alan Lazaros explore why money is a weak long-term motivator when it is not backed by mastery, impact, and meaningful work. Success is not built by chasing profitability first. It is built by getting deeply skilled at something valuable, understanding where the future is headed, and staying consistent long enough to become undeniable. They challenge the common belief that money should be the main driver and explain why purpose, skill, self-awareness, and market value have to work together. This episode is for anyone who wants to build a career, business, or life with more substance, stronger standards, and real staying power. Listen in before you spend another year getting good at something the future already left behind._______________________Book Alan's Business Breakthrough Session. Your first 30-minute coaching call is FREE. Learn how to prioritize success and let your quality of life become the byproduct. - https://calendly.com/alanlazaros/30-minute-breakthrough-sessionJoin the "Next Level Fitness Accountability Group" – Reach out to Kevin or Alan on Instagram:Kevin: https://www.instagram.com/neverquitkid/Alan: https://www.instagram.com/alazaros88/_______________________NLU is not just a podcast; it's a gateway to a wealth of resources designed to help you achieve your goals and dreams. From our Next Level Dreamliner to our Group Coaching, we offer a variety of tools and communities to support your personal development journey.For more information, check out our website and socials using the links below.
An abundance mindset has very little to do with your current circumstances and everything to do with your ability to embrace gratitude. In this episode, Alex explains why great leaders embrace abundance over scarcity, regardless of what's happening in the business. He then breaks down five signs you might be operating out of scarcity and explains how each one is rooted in a lie that holds leaders back. Information isn't the gap between failure and success—action is. Path for Growth's 1-on-1 coaching helps you create a plan and execute on what matters most for your business. Apply today at pathforgrowth.com/coaching.Episode Recap:Great leaders maintain an abundance mindset regardless of circumstances What makes an abundance mindset healthy or unhealthy? Why is it so dangerous to operate out of scarcity? 1. A need for validation 2. Dwelling on catastrophe 3. Fragility 4. Determinism 5. Hoarding Scarcity is rooted in a lie, so embracing truth will transform your outlook If you're ready to move beyond just gathering information and start executing on what truly matters, Path for Growth's 1-on-1 coaching can help. Apply now at pathforgrowth.com/coaching.Resources:Follow the podcast on Apple or SpotifySchedule a call to learn more about Path for Growth Coaching and CommunityDownload the Free Reading GuideConnect with our Founder Alex Judd on LinkedIn and Instagram
What separates hairstylists who burn out from those who build thriving careers for decades? In this episode, Ambrosia sits down with salon owner and hairstylist Travis Noel to explore the often-overlooked skills that create true longevity behind the chair. With more than 30 years in the industry, Travis shares powerful insights on communication, confidence, comparison, abundance mindset, mentorship, failure, and why hairstylists are actually in the people business, not the hair business. Together, they unpack why technical skills alone aren't enough, how to stop comparing yourself to other stylists, what it really takes to build confidence, and why community may be the most valuable asset a hairstylist can have. If you've ever struggled with self-doubt, career direction, difficult salon environments, or simply wondered how to create a career you still love years from now, this conversation is packed with wisdom, perspective, and practical encouragement. Enjoy GlossGenius Gold or Platinum at 50% off for 2 months using code SUCCESSFUL: http://glossgenius.com/successfulstylist Download our FREE 6 Figure Stylist Guide Find @traviss.noelsy on Instagram Key Takeaways 1. Hairdressers aren't in the hair business, they're in the people business. Hair is simply the vehicle through which connection, communication, and transformation happen. 2. Technical skills may get clients in your chair, but communication, emotional intelligence, and relationship-building are what create long-term success. 3. Confidence isn't something you magically achieve. It's built through experience, repetition, failure, and the willingness to keep showing up. 4. Comparison kills joy. The most successful stylists learn to replace comparison with inspiration and focus on their own unique path. 5. There is no final destination where you've "figured it all out." Even the most experienced hairstylists are still learning, evolving, and growing. 6. An abundance mindset creates opportunity. Scarcity focuses on limitations; abundance focuses on possibilities and action. 7. Success requires both boundaries and effort. While protecting your energy matters, there is no substitute for consistent hard work. 8. Failure is not proof that you're not talented, it's part of the process of becoming skilled, resilient, and confident. 9. The salon environment may not always be perfect, but learning to navigate different personalities is a valuable career and life skill. 10. Mentorship matters at every stage of your career. Even mentors need mentors. 11. Community is essential, especially in an era where many stylists work independently in salon suites. 12. The hairstyling industry is filled with people who want to help. Don't be afraid to reach out, ask questions, and seek support. 13. When people feel beautiful, they do beautiful things. The impact of a hairstylist extends far beyond the service itself. 14. True success isn't just financial. It's creating a career that allows you to experience joy, purpose, growth, and fulfillment behind the chair. Enjoy 15% off our favorite skincare line, Pharmagel with code SSA15: https://pharmagel.net/?ref=SSA15 If you prefer viedeo, join us on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@successfulstylist For more, follow along on Instagram
Consider whether your company's biggest growth barrier lies not in the market, product, or competitors, but in your unconscious relationship with money. In this episode of Predictable B2B Success, we discuss this perspective with Douglas Lynam, a former Benedictine monk, financial advisor, and acclaimed author. Douglas shares insights from his journey, moving from a vow of poverty to managing over $250 million in assets. He explains how psychological money patterns, often formed before age ten, can influence even data-driven leaders. Douglas also discusses the Enneagram personality system and its impact on financial decisions, executive team dynamics, and revenue planning. Listeners will learn how early experiences influence leadership styles, how personality differences can cause recurring friction in budget meetings, and why addressing personal “money wounds” is essential for building healthy cultures and sustainable growth. Douglas also provides practical contemplative practices that leaders can use daily to address hidden financial challenges and improve decision-making under pressure. Whether you rely on analytics or face challenges with pricing, this episode offers new perspectives on approaching money and achieving business success. Some topics we explore in this episode include: Top 10 Topics Covered in This Episode Unconscious Money Patterns in Leadership: How early money beliefs influence executive decisions and revenue growth.Enneagram Personality Types and Finance: Using the Enneagram to decode financial behaviors and team dynamics.Emotional vs. Data-Driven Decisions: The tension between analytical processes and hidden emotional drivers.Attachment Theory of Money: Money anxiety and avoidance are linked to deeper psychological patterns.Team Personality Conflicts in Budgeting: Predictable clashes between executive types during financial planning.Overcoming Financial Trauma: Healing early money wounds to prevent cultural sabotage.Practical Contemplative Practices: Simple reflection tools (journaling, gratitude) for busy CEOs.Ethics and Business Growth: Balancing integrity with aggressive growth targets.Scarcity vs. Abundance Mindset: Moving from scarcity-driven to abundance-based revenue strategies.Building Transformational Content: Creating educational material that resonates with deep psychological needs.
Jeremy welcomes Chris Lock, a 20-year-old hobby veteran whose collecting philosophy surprised just about everyone watching. From vintage basketball and Wilt Chamberlain rookies to game-used memorabilia, eye appeal, grading, and the role of younger collectors in today's hobby, Chris shares a perspective that feels both fresh and remarkably seasoned. The conversation explores what attracts newer collectors to hobby history, why some modern trends leave him cold, and what the future of collecting may look like through the eyes of the next generation. Sports cards is a lifestyle. Follow Jeremy on Instagram:@jlee_sportscardslive@jlee_cards Subscribe to Sports Cards Live on YouTube. Take the Hobby Spectrum assessment:thehobbyspectrum.com Get Jeremy's book:Pops & Comps: Insights, Truths and Psychology Behind the Numbers that Drive the Sports Card Market Available on Amazon. Listen, subscribe, and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Text Analysis - Forgiveness and Illusions: Jevon Perra and Soo Kim review a section of "The Song of Prayer," focusing on the nature of forgiveness and how it relates to illusions. They discuss the text's assertion that one should not dictate the form forgiveness takes, noting that the form of illusions does not actually matter, although they acknowledge that humans often struggle because they are attached to specific outcomes and the forms their lives take.Spiritual Pursuits and Morality: Jevon Perra contrasts their previous religious experiences, which were based on moral codes and the avoidance of punishment, with their current understanding. They define the new perspective as a shift away from "deserving" punishment toward pursuing contentment, noting that if current methods for finding happiness are not working, they can be abandoned.Suffering and Attachment: Jevon Perra notes that suffering often stems from an attachment to specific forms, whether the suffering arises from desiring things one does not have or fearing the loss of things one currently possesses. They conclude that being committed to the "form" of life leads to a cycle of suffering, regardless of whether the person has the desired outcome or not.Navigating Projection and Judgments: Soo Kim shares an experience from a medical office where a classmate expressed a desire to live in isolation to avoid people and specific regional groups. Soo Kim reflects on how they previously would have tried to "fix" or lecture the classmate about projections, but instead, they were able to observe the classmate's perspective as a puzzle, choosing to release the need to change the other person.Life Challenges as Polishing: Jevon Perra references the Sufi poet Rumi, discussing how life challenges act as a "rub" that polishes the individual, removing rough spots. They note that resistance to these difficulties—such as complaining about family members or people in conversations—is a failure to embrace the process of personal development.Acceptance of Family and Friends: The participants discuss the difficulty of interacting with family or friends who hold different beliefs or act in ways they perceive as "wrong". Jevon Perra suggests that rather than trying to change these individuals or fix their problems, one can choose to simply be present with them and let go of the need for the other person to be different.Identity, Image, and Projection: Jevon Perra identifies a personal tendency to worry about how they appear to others, which they define as an ego-driven desire for status or respect. They observe that viewing others as "buffoons" or embarrassing is a projection of their own concern about their own image, which causes them significant discomfort.The Trap of Saving Others: Soo Kim and Jevon Perra discuss the "savior" complex, where they feel the need to fix or save others. Jevon Perra acknowledges that for years they were caught in the mind, believing they were freeing others while actually attempting to validate their own righteousness and prove they were worthy of love.Defining Forgiveness as a Function: Continuing their reading, the participants identify that their only true function is to forgive. They discuss how they frequently confuse this function with other actions, such as trying to save, fix, or overpower others, which are all methods of maintaining separation and control.Personality Dynamics and Conflict: Jevon Perra discusses Enneagram type 8 behaviors, noting that these individuals may use their power and anger to "defend the defenseless" or suppress others they view as weak. They observe that this often manifests as a constant need to fight and poke at others to test their worthiness to be heard.Scarcity and the Illusion of Time: The participants analyze how business environments, specifically sales, are structured around self-imposed scarcity. Soo Kim mentions a previous discussion regarding time as an illusion and observes that while their classmate used this concept to dismiss professional concerns, they recognize that time—along with other limits—is essential to the current existence and the "game" of the personality.Energy and the Personality: Jevon Perra suggests that individuals spend an immense amount of energy maintaining the "personality," which they describe as a tiny peephole through which the larger self views reality. They note that this intense focus intentionally blinds people to the broader "happening" of life, as if they are orchestrating a complex, precise operation through a narrow aperture.Somatic Experiences and Sound Bath: Soo Kim recounts a recent experience playing a new gong, describing how they were able to enter a state where time seemed to disappear. They note that after this intense meditative state, they felt disconnected from social norms and had difficulty engaging in typical linear conversations.Flow States and Social Engagement: Jevon Perra compares spiritual "out of body" flow states to stage fright, noting that stage fright involves being hyper-aware of the body, while flow involves being hyper-detached. They observe that when one identifies with the "bigger self" and lets go of the personality, it becomes difficult to maintain the distinct boundaries of right and wrong, good and bad, which makes social interactions more challenging.Final Text Review and Forgiveness: The participants complete their reading of the section, emphasizing that forgiveness is the key to opening the door to the "shining face of Christ" and seeing one's brother as they were created. Jevon Perra reiterates that the people who cause the most internal resistance are the very ones triggering the projection of separation, and the goal is to stop projecting these judgments.Reframing Life Circumstances: Jevon Perra concludes that life situations, such as dealing with a spouse or community, are not meant to make one "happy" in the conventional sense, but rather serve as opportunities to surface internal judgments. They argue that the focus should be on recognizing these judgments and the subsequent discomfort to release them, rather than trying to fix the world.Conclusion of Study and Reflection: The participants determine they have been studying this material for 11 months, noting that they began the process around last July. Soo Kim expresses appreciation for Jevon Perra's patience and the journey they have shared, and Jevon Perra confirms the value of the partnership in their own process of forgiveness and seeing beauty
The #1 illness of our time has nothing to do with your body. Dr. Lisa Miller, Columbia University researcher and author of The Spiritual Child, has spent over a decade scanning human brains to understand how we're built for God's presence. What those MRIs reveal is both startling and deeply hopeful. You were not built for scarcity or isolation. Three specific circuits in every human brain light up when you connect to something greater than yourself, a bonding network, an attention network, and a parietal network, each wired to receive love, guidance, and the awareness that you are never alone. The awakened brain is one-third innate, two-thirds cultivated. Which means you can build it. The research on teens will stop you cold. A strong shared spiritual life is 82% protective against completed suicide, which has now surpassed auto accidents as the leading cause of teen death. 80% protective against the onset of addiction. This is not philosophy. These are numbers from global studies of 270,000 children. The path to your best life might not require more effort. It might require a different kind of listening. The Awakened Brain: The New Science of Spirituality and Our Quest for an Inspired Life Amazon Ebook Audiobook The Spiritual Child: The New Science on Parenting for Health and Lifelong Thriving Amazon Ebook Audiobook Dr. Lisa's Instagram Dr. Lisa's Website In this episode you will: Learn why the #1 illness of our time is an ailment of perception, not biology, and what that means for how you live Discover the three brain circuits that hardwire every human being for spiritual connection and how to activate them starting today Recognize the difference between achieving relationships and awakened relationships, and why that shift changes every room you walk into Explore the 4 P's framework developed with the Pentagon for raising spiritually grounded children and adults Understand why a shared spiritual life is the single most protective factor against teen depression, addiction, and suicide, and what every parent can do right now For more information go to https://lewishowes.com/1938 For more Greatness text PODCAST to +1 (614) 350-3960 Follow The Daily Motivation for essential highlights from The School of Greatness More SOG episodes we think you'll love: Lewis Howes Solo [I Owed THIS To God] Dr Joe Dispenza Dr. Daniel Amen TOPICS Dr. Lisa Miller, awakened brain, The Spiritual Child, spiritual fitness, achieving vs. awakened relationships, 4 P's framework, adolescent spirituality, spiritual parenting, spiritual injury, post-traumatic spiritual growth Get More From Lewis! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
End chaos in your firm—300+ peers use this framework. Free video here: https://www.businessofarchitecture.com/framework If you have ever felt uneasy talking about fees, you are not alone—and that silence may be costing you more than you think. In this episode, Rion Willard explores why pricing sits underneath many of the stress points in an architecture practice, from cash pressure to burnout and the wrong clients. You will hear why "doing great work" is not a pricing strategy, and how a firm can drift into a cycle of undercharging, overdelivering, and thin margins without realizing it. Rion also reframes money as a form of agency and explains what changes when you treat fees as a business system, not a guess, and why small shifts can create outsized leverage. He then lays out a practical framework for premium pricing and hints at the habits that make it work in real firms. If you want more breathing room, stronger teams, and better choices, start here right now. The quiet reason clients "suddenly" fixate on price—and how to stop that game before it starts. The one missing piece that makes fee confidence feel impossible, even when your work is strong. A simple way to tell if your firm is financially healthy—without looking at profit alone.
One of my favorite parts of this work is watching nonprofit leaders grow into fundraisers not because they become slick salespeople, but because they discover that fundraising is really about relationships.That's exactly what happened with my guest this week, Andrew Murphy.When Andrew stepped into the Executive Director role at the Wisconsin Inmate Education Association, he inherited an incredible mission and a passionate community of supporters. What he didn't inherit was a fundraising system. Like so many nonprofit leaders, he found himself staring at a donor list, sending emails, making phone calls, and wondering what he was supposed to do next.Over the last two years, I've had the privilege of working alongside Andrew as he built a fundraising program from the ground up. In this conversation, he shares what changed when he stopped thinking about fundraising as asking people for money and started thinking about it as inviting people into a meaningful partnership.We talk about the donor survey strategy that became the foundation of his work, how prison tours helped supporters connect directly with the mission, and why building genuine relationships created more sustainable results than any fundraising tactic ever could.What I love most about Andrew's story is that it isn't about a magic formula. It's about having a system, staying consistent, and leading with authenticity.And the results speak for themselves. WIEA has nearly doubled its individual giving, created a stronger pipeline of supporters, and moved from worrying about making budget to dreaming about what's possible next.If you've ever felt like you're making fundraising up as you go, if you've inherited a donor program without a roadmap, or if you're tired of operating from a place of scarcity and uncertainty, I think you're going to find a lot of encouragement in this conversation.Enjoy my conversation with Andrew Murphy.Important Links:Connect with Andrew: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-murphy-6b960bb8/My Big Ask Gifts Program: https://go.rheawong.com/big-ask-gifts-programMy Newsletter: https://www.rheawong.com/
Wayne McCroy is a truth seeker, independent researcher, an author of several books & host of Alchemical Tech Revolution Podcast.Wayne's links:https://alchemicaltechrevolution.com
In this episode, Adam Torres interviews Rafael Fritsch, CIO of Root Capital. Rafael shares insights on Brazil's private credit market, discusses how high interest rates are reshaping financing opportunities, and explains how Root Capital provides long-term capital to companies navigating financial stress while seeking attractive risk-adjusted returns. Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/ Visit our website: https://missionmatters.com/ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
When have you ever came from a place of stress, scarcity, and survival? Stress thrives on scarcity, fear thrives in survival but peace... thrives in repentance and the presence of Yah. Seek his word and abundance in peace in all things follows.
In this episode, Adam Torres interviews Rafael Fritsch, CIO of Root Capital. Rafael shares insights on Brazil's private credit market, discusses how high interest rates are reshaping financing opportunities, and explains how Root Capital provides long-term capital to companies navigating financial stress while seeking attractive risk-adjusted returns. Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/ Visit our website: https://missionmatters.com/ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Elephant In The Room Property Podcast | Inside Australian Real Estate
AI is quickly becoming the go-to tool for property research—but can it actually predict where the market is heading?In this episode, Luke Metcalfe returns to put that assumption to the test, analysing thousands of suburb predictions across multiple GPT models and real market data. The result is clear: AI doesn't just struggle to forecast property growth—it often underperforms the market entirely.We unpack why this happens, from the way large language models are trained to the dangerous feedback loop of consensus-driven data. If AI is simply reflecting what's already popular, are investors just paying a premium to follow the crowd? The conversation also explores the rise of AI-generated property reports, the risks of relying on median data, and why many “data-driven” strategies may not be as objective as they seem.Beyond the critique, this episode shifts the focus to what actually drives capital growth. From owner-occupier demand and supply constraints to hyper-local, street-level dynamics, Luke shares what the data reveals when you strip away the noise. We also touch on how recent policy changes and shifting incentives could reshape investor behaviour—and why thinking like a homeowner may be more important than ever.If you've been relying on AI, hotspot lists, or broad market trends to guide your decisions, this conversation will challenge your assumptions and give you a clearer framework for investing with confidence.Episode Highlights01:27 – Meet Luke Metcalfe: Data Meets Property Reality03:35 – AI vs Reality: Why Predictions Underperform05:35 – AI Reports & Buyer Agents: Risky Shortcut?13:52 – Selling at a Loss: A Hidden Growth Signal16:18 – Humans vs AI: Who Gets Forecasting Right?22:49 – Budget Shock: How Incentives Just Changed26:52 – Supply, Scarcity & Why Tranquillity Wins29:51 – Fast Food & Growth: The Signal No One Expects31:44 – Rezoning Risks: Predicting What's Coming35:14 – Melbourne vs Sydney: A Tale of Two Markets37:23 – Investor Incentives Are Shifting Fast39:35 – Holding Property: What the Data Reveals43:09 – Rental Crunch: What's Really Driving It49:33 – Airbnb & Second Homes: Supply Squeeze52:24 – Yield vs Growth: What Actually Matters55:15 – Model Accuracy: Where Data Goes Wrong57:54 – Key Takeaways: What Investors Must KnowAbout the GuestLuke Metcalfe is the founder of Microburbs, a property analytics platform focused on uncovering the underlying drivers of capital growth at a granular level. With a background in data science and machine learning, Luke has spent years analysing Australian property markets using large-scale, longitudinal datasets that go beyond traditional metrics like median prices.His work centres on understanding property performance at the street and individual asset level, incorporating factors such as resale data, supply dynamics, and behavioural patterns. Known for challenging conventional wisdom in property investing, Luke combines technical expertise with practical insight to help investors move beyond trends, hype, and surface-level data.Through his research and platform, he continues to push for a more evidence-based approach to property decision-making—one that prioritises real outcomes over popular narratives.Connect with LukeLinkedIn - Luke MetcalfeEmail - Luke MetcalfeWebsite - MicroburbsLinkedIn - Microburbs ResourcesVisit our website: https://www.theelephantintheroom.com.auIf you have any questions or would like to be featured on our show, contact us at:The Elephant in the Room Property Podcast - questions@theelephantintheroom.com.auLooking for a Sydney Buyers Agent? https://www.gooddeeds.com.auWork with Veronica: https://www.veronicamorgan.com.auLooking for a Mortgage Broker? alcove.com.auWork with Chris: chrisbates@alcove.com.auEnjoyed the podcast? Don't miss out on what's yet to come! Hit that subscription button, spread the word, and join us for more insightful discussions in real estate. Your journey starts now!Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theelephantintheroom-podcastSubscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/the-elephant-in-the-room-property-podcast/id1384822719Subscribe on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3r0nnJrLUu3t1GpO7X3j6EIf you enjoyed today's podcast, don't forget to subscribe, rate, and share the show! There's more to come, so we hope to have you along with us on this journey!See you on the inside,Veronica & Chris
Episode Overview In this episode of the John Kitchens Coach Podcast Experience, John sits down with Claire Gogan, leader of one of Southwest Florida's fastest-growing real estate teams. Claire shares her journey from solo agent to leading a 45-agent organization, the painful lessons she learned along the way, and how agents can create leverage without sacrificing the life they're trying to build. Whether you're a solo agent considering your first hire or a team leader trying to scale without burning out, this conversation delivers practical insights on leadership, hiring, team structures, personal development, and building a business that supports your vision. In This Episode, You'll Learn: Why every successful agent eventually needs leverage The difference between building a high-paid job and building a true business How Claire transitioned from solo producer to leading a 45-agent team The three primary team models and who each one is best suited for Why hiring the right people matters more than hiring quickly How personality assessments can improve hiring decisions The role coaching played in Claire's growth journey Why conflict resolution is one of the most important leadership skills How to determine if you're meant to build a team—or simply build leverage The mindset shifts required to survive the difficult early stages of growth How AI is impacting team structure, leadership, and the future of real estate Key Takeaways Get Clear Before You Build Too many agents build businesses based on what they see others doing instead of what they actually want. Before choosing a team model, ask yourself: What kind of life do I want? Do I love selling? Do I enjoy leading people? Am I building freedom or creating another job? Clarity must come before growth. There Is More Than One Way to Build a Team Claire breaks down three common team structures: 1. Small Leverage Team Perfect for agents who love selling Built around an admin, showing partner, and listing support Highly profitable and lean 2. High-Service Team Higher standards and stronger support systems Focused on agent development and market share Typically built around listings and leadership 3. Mega Team Large-scale organizations with 100+ agents Lower profit margins but greater opportunities through ancillary businesses like mortgage, title, insurance, and investments Hire for Strengths, Not Similarities One of Claire's biggest breakthroughs came when she stopped hiring people she liked and started hiring people whose strengths complemented her weaknesses. The right people create leverage. The wrong people create more work. Leadership Requires Letting Go Great people don't want to be micromanaged. If you want to scale: Build systems Create accountability Trust your team Allow people to make mistakes and grow Control limits growth. Failure Is Part of the Process Every team leader faces difficult seasons. Claire shares stories of: Bad hires Turnover Overwhelm Questioning whether to continue The difference between those who succeed and those who quit often comes down to one thing: Staying in the game long enough to learn. Conflict Resolution Is a Leadership Multiplier The ability to navigate difficult conversations impacts: Leadership Sales Negotiations Recruiting Team culture Learning how to handle conflict with respect and confidence can improve every area of your business. Abundance Beats Scarcity One of Claire's most important leadership principles: Lead from abundance. Scarcity creates fear-based decisions. Abundance creates opportunities, growth, and better leadership. Books Mentioned The Five Dysfunctions of a Team — Patrick Lencioni The Five Levels of Leadership — John Maxwell Resources Mentioned Working Genius Assessment DISC Personality Profiles EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System) Peter Diamandis' Moonshots Podcast Exponential Organizations "You are either building a high-paid job, or you're building a business. The moment you decide which one you want, everything changes." — Claire Gogan Connect with Us: 7 Figure Audit: 7figurecall.com 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!
Pastor Fran takes us through the times when we feel like we can't make it and shows us how God will be generous to us.
In this episode of The Wrap, Chris Whalen reveals an "explosive" John Dizard interview dropping next week on rationing of synthetic lubricants for turbines and hybrid cars before the midterms, while the Trump administration stays blind to the supply crisis from destroyed Persian Gulf refineries. Markets are already processing the damage, but the Trump admin lacks the organization to prepare Americans for coming energy rationing and diesel shortages. Whalen argues the Fed is "powerless" against external war-driven shocks, yet double-digit inflation is "locked in" for certain categories. He's taking profits on AI stocks (AMD, ARM) after 150-200% gains, bought back into Chevron, and declares Bitcoin "toast" as the crypto bubble bursts. He warns communities blocking data center projects will become "very significant negatives" for AI, and describes the current market as "manic"—driven purely by Fed Covid cash into AI stocks as people chase shiny objects rather than value. Monetary-Metals.com/julia Links: The Institutional Risk Analyst: https://www.theinstitutionalriskanalyst.com/ The Wrap: https://www.theinstitutionalriskanalyst.com/post/theira852Inflated book (2nd edition): https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/inflated-r-christopher-whalen/1146303673Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/rcwhalen Use the code TheWrap2026 for 25% off your first year of The Institutional Risk Analyst https://www.theinstitutionalriskanalyst.com/plans-pricingTimestamps:0:00 Intro and welcome 01:00 Markets this week - Tech hit hard, gold erased gains, Bitcoin crushed4:02 John Dizard interview - Rationing synthetic lubricants before midterms5:30 Trump admin blind to crisis, needs WWII-level mobilization7:58 Suppliers already rationing, July/August shortages pronounced10:41 Double-digit inflation locked in, Fed powerless against external shocks11:58 Taking profits on AI - Sold AMD, ARM, back into Chevron13:19 Fed doesn't understand financial markets or mortgage servicing14:40 Bond spreads tight - Scarcity of quality assets17:28 Bill Pulte as Acting Director of National Intelligence - Political payback20:20 Trump shoots from hip, alienating Republicans, can't get anything done21:02 Kevin Warsh quote - 3% inflation destroys economies22:10 Gold erased 2026 gains - Higher rates, Bitcoin collapse23:48 Bitcoin toast - BlackRock selling, crypto bubble burst25:19 Manic market not driven by value, chasing AI26:00 Communities blocking data center projects - Politics killing AI27:07 Bubble driven by Fed Covid cash flood28:43 Parting thoughts - Fishing in Maine, Dizard interview next week
Trump is thirsty for Canada's water, but our own gluttony is the bigger threat. Scarcity, pollution, and deregulation are putting the country's water supply under siege. Paul Berry reads Thirst Trap by Christopher Pollon. About AMIAMI is a not-for-profit media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians who are blind or partially sighted. Operating three broadcast services, AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French, AMI's vision is to establish and support a voice for Canadians with disabilities, representing their interests, concerns and values through inclusion, representation, accessible media, reflection, representation and portrayal.Find more great AMI Original Content on AMI+Learn more at AMI.caConnect with Accessible Media Inc. online:X /Twitter @AccessibleMediaInstagram @AccessibleMediaInc / @AMI-audioFacebook at @AccessibleMediaIncTikTok @AccessibleMediaIncEmail feedback@ami.ca Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Send us Fan MailHave you ever found yourself wanting to go back to something you already know you've outgrown?Maybe it's an old relationship.An old habit.A scarcity mindset.A way of thinking that feels familiar, even though it keeps you small.This morning, I sat down in my chair and heard one clear phrase in my spirit:Don't go back to Egypt.And I knew immediately what it meant.In the Bible, Egypt wasn't just a place. It represented bondage, captivity, limitation, and survival. The Israelites physically left Egypt in one night, but it took much longer to get the mindset of Egypt out of them.And honestly? I think we all have places like that.We can leave a toxic relationship but still carry toxic thinking.We can leave scarcity but still make every decision from fear.We can leave insecurity but still crave validation from everyone around us.We can step into freedom but still feel pulled backward by familiarity.That's the danger.Sometimes bondage feels safer simply because it's predictable. Freedom feels unfamiliar. Growth feels uncomfortable. The wilderness feels uncertain. But discomfort does not mean you're going in the wrong direction.In this episode, I'm talking about how to stop romanticizing the very things God delivered you from and how to renew your mind for the next season of your life.Because you cannot sustain a promised-land life with a slave mentality.You have to think differently. Speak differently. Expect differently. And sometimes, you have to bless the past while deciding it no longer belongs in your future.I also share a personal moment when I realized I was being drawn back toward a relationship from my past. There was nothing wrong with the person, but I knew it wasn't where my future was. And sometimes that's the hardest part: recognizing that something can be good, meaningful, and valuable for a season without being meant to continue forever.If you've been circling the same mountain, revisiting the same fear, or feeling tempted to shrink back into what's comfortable, this episode is for you.Your future self will thank you for moving forward.Your future generations will thank you for moving forward.And the life God has for you is too important to spend staring into the rearview mirror.Don't go back to Egypt.Keep putting one foot in front of the other.Keep renewing your mind.Keep moving forward.You truly are more!Connect With Us:Website: https://www.youaremore.comJoin The 6AM Club Bible Study! Bible Study: https://www.youaremore.com/bible-study Free Download: 5 Steps to Win Through Adversity https://youaremorepodcast.com/store Social Media: Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/youaremorepodcast and Instagram https://www.instagram.com/amywienands/ Email: amy@amywienands.comEpisode Minute By Minute:00:00 – Weekly Bible Study Invitation + “Don't Go Back to Egypt”01:00 – Egypt Is More Than a Place: It Can Become a Mentality02:20 – Leaving Fear, Scarcity, and Toxic Thinking Behind03:15 – Exodus Was Easy, Transformation Was Hard04:20 – Why Familiar Bondage Can Feel Safer Than Freedom05:15 – Modern-Day Egypt: Limiting Beliefs, Approval, and Comfort06:10 – The Responsibility That Comes With Freedom07:05 – You Were Never Meant to Build Your Identity in Struggle08:10 – Stop Emotionally Revisiting Egypt09:00 – Don't Remember the Bread and Forget the Bondage10:00 – Amy's Personal Realization About a Past Relationship11:00 – Why Romanticizing the Past Keeps You From Evolving12:00 – Egypt Is Always Trying to Pull You Back13:00 – You Can't Sustain a Promised-Land Life With Slave Thinking14:00 – Discomfort Does Not Mean You're Going the Wrong Way15:00 – Sometimes You Only Get the Next Step16:00 – The Wilderness Is Preparation, Not Punishment17:00 – Old Relationships, Old Habits, and Old Versions of Yourself18:00 – Freedom May Feel Unfamiliar, But That Doesn't Mean Unsafe19:00 – You Were Not Called to Live in Survival Mode20:00 – Stop Looking Backward and Keep Moving Forward21:00 – Final Encouragement: You Win and You Truly Are MoreBe intentional, stay focused, and remember you are more!
What does it really take to move from survival mode into a life of confidence, purpose, and personal ownership? In this episode of Daily Influence, Gregg-Brooke Koleno sits down with Arti Agarwal, full-time Product Manager at Accenture and founder of Empowering Minds, Transforming Souls. Arti shares her deeply personal journey from growing up in a traditional Indian middle-class family and losing her father at 17, to becoming a mindset coach helping others overcome scarcity thinking, self-doubt, and victim mentality. Together, they explore how mindset shapes our reality, why many people unknowingly operate from “victim energy,” and practical ways to reclaim ownership of your life. Arti also shares simple but powerful habits—including gratitude, self-talk, discipline, and acceptance—that can help anyone shift toward a more abundant and empowered mindset. If you've ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or trapped in survival mode, this conversation offers relatable wisdom and actionable insights to help you take your next step forward. In This Episode: • How childhood experiences and financial pressure can create scarcity thinking • Signs you may be operating in “victim energy” without realizing it • Why taking responsibility for your emotions changes everything • The role of gratitude, discipline, and positive self-talk in personal growth • How acceptance becomes the first step toward transformation • Why becoming your own cheerleader matters more than outside validation Memorable Takeaway: “Unless and until we are able to accept totally what is happening with us, we cannot truly change it.” – Arti Agarwal Tune in for a meaningful conversation about mindset, resilience, emotional responsibility, and creating a life aligned with who you truly are. Connect with Arti: artiashokagarwal10@gmail.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/artiagarwalba/
Send us Fan MailWhen resources are limited, nonprofits often assume they need more funding. But what if scarcity is actually the catalyst for stronger partnerships? In this episode, Van Ton-Quinlivan, Founder and CEO of Futuro Health, shares how nonprofits, employers, educators, and community organizations can align around common goals to solve workforce challenges and create lasting social impact.If you're searching for nonprofit partnership strategies that create measurable impact, this conversation delivers a powerful framework for building coalitions, aligning stakeholders, and solving complex workforce challenges.Organizations can achieve more by working together rather than operating in isolation. As healthcare systems across the country face critical workforce shortages, Futuro Health has built a nationally recognized model that brings employers, educational institutions, and community organizations together to develop credentialed healthcare workers at scale.Throughout the discussion, Van explains why "workforce development is a team sport, not an individual sport" and how successful collaborations depend on every partner contributing what they do best. Rather than attempting to solve every problem internally, organizations can "braid" resources, expertise, funding, and relationships to create outcomes that no single organization could achieve alone.The conversation explores the demographic realities driving workforce shortages, including Van's memorable "12-7-4" framework that illustrates the shrinking ratio of working-age adults supporting an aging population. For nonprofit leaders, this serves as a powerful example of how to communicate complex challenges in a way that inspires action.Viewers will also learn how leaders can create urgency, build coalition support, establish common ground among diverse stakeholders, and guide organizations through change. Van shares lessons from leading major workforce initiatives, growing public investment, and helping Futuro Health achieve nearly 90% program completion rates while serving adult learners across multiple states.One of the most compelling insights comes when Van explains: "The role of a leader is really to figure out where the common grounds are when you're building cross-sector collaboration."Whether you're building community partnerships, launching workforce programs, leading organizational change, or seeking innovative ways to expand impact despite limited resources, this episode offers valuable leadership lessons for the business of nonprofits. 00:00:00 Introduction to Futuro Health 00:01:41 Solving the Healthcare Workforce Crisis 00:06:37 The 12-7-4 Demographic Reality 00:09:27 Why Scarcity Creates Better Partnerships 00:10:31 The Three-Legged Stool of Workforce Development 00:12:30 Braiding Resources Instead of Working Alone 00:15:25 Building Cross-Sector Collaboration 00:16:42 Creating Context for Organizational Change 00:18:59 Why Coalitions Accelerate Progress 00:20:24 Turning Long-Term Funding Into Innovation 00:23:56 What a Win-Win-Win Partnership Looks Like 00:26:27 Finding Common Ground to Solve Big Problems #TheNonprofitShow #NonprofitPartnerships #PartnershipStrategyFind us Live daily on YouTube!Find us Live daily on LinkedIn!Find us Live daily on X: @Nonprofit_ShowOur national co-hosts and amazing guests discuss management, money and missions of nonprofits! 12:30pm ET 11:30am CT 10:30am MT 9:30am PTSend us your ideas for Show Guests or Topics: HelpDesk@AmericanNonprofitAcademy.comVisit us on the web:The Nonprofit Show
Today, we're diving deep into one of the most important (and most misunderstood) topics in manifestation: the difference between scarcity and abundance energy and how to actually shift between them, even if your circumstances haven't changed yet.Because here's the truth: you don't manifest what you want. You manifest who you are being.In this episode, we talk about:Why you might be manifesting from a place of lack without even realizing it and the simple check-in to find out right nowThe difference between wanting something and needing it, and why that distinction changes everything about your energyThe exercise that shows you exactly what energy you're putting out and what needs to shiftWhy abundance has nothing to do with money and everything to do with the feeling of "more than enough"The most important question you can ask yourself: what do I have to believe to create the reality I want?Why saying "I can't afford it" is costing you more than money and what to say insteadHow your language is literally showing you what you believe (and how to start rewiring it today)Why identity shifts before the external results do and the story that proves itIf you've ever felt calm about your finances even when the numbers didn't make sense, there's a reason for that. Your soul already knows it's coming. This episode will help you trust that, and start living from it now.Listen to Similar Episodes:244. Become the Sales Sorceress: How to Sell From THIS Identity Instead of Desperation235. How to Identify & Remove the Subconscious Block Keeping You From Your Next Level208. The Biggest Block to Manifesting MORE: How to Overcome Overwhelm170. GlowTFU Fridays: Should You Increase Your Rates EVEN IF No One is Buying at Your Current Rates???When you rate and review the podcast, you'll receive my Connect to your Higher Self Visualization as a thank you: Click here to claim your gift. Ways to Work with Nora:1:1 Coaching Waitlist – Add your name to the waitlist to be the first to learn when spots open.90-Minute Intensives Waitlist – Limited openings for deep-dive, high-impact sessions. Join the waitlist to be notified when spots become available.Courses – Explore Nora's signature programs:Full Throttle – The ultimate business strategy courseElite – Business energetics + identity work coursePodcasting for Business Growth – Turn your podcast into profitConnect with Nora – Follow her on Instagram @iamnoravirginia for updates, tips, and inspiration.
What if luck has less to do with chance and more to do with understanding the systems around us? We talk with Judd Kessler about the hidden markets shaping opportunities in everything from concert tickets and jobs to relationships and organ transplants. Together, we explore why so many systems feel unfair, how behavioral economics can improve them, and why learning the rules behind these invisible structures may be the key to getting a little luckier in life. Topics [0:00] Introduction and Speed Round with Judd Kessler [13:18] The Hidden Markets Behind Organ Donation [18:30] Market Design in Medicine [29:13] How Incentives Work [35:30] TSA PreCheck, Scarcity, and Making Better Systems [40:14] The Ticketmaster Problem [46:20] The Ticketmaster Solution [53:34] Hidden Markets in Podcasts and Beyond [59:18] “The Room Where it Happens” with Lin-Manuel Miranda [1:05:30] Desert Island Music Picks [1:08:00] Grooving Session: Creating Luck Wherever You Go ©2026 Behavioral Grooves Links About Judd Lucky by Design by Judd Kessler Join us on Substack! Join the Behavioral Grooves community Subscribe to Behavioral Grooves on YouTube Support Behavioral Grooves Musical Links Sabrina Carpenter - Espresso The Beatles - Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds
In this episode, Leslie sits down with brand coach, creative director, and podcast host Raquel Furman to explore the connection between authenticity, alignment, personal storytelling, and lasting transformation. Raquel shares her 20-year journey from photography and creative work to helping entrepreneurs uncover the deeper meaning behind their brands. Together, they discuss how authenticity has become a buzzword and why true alignment comes from understanding your own experiences rather than looking outside yourself for answers. The conversation dives into the power of personal stories and how our life experiences become our credibility. Raquel explains how the most effective marketing isn't about polished messaging or perfect branding it's about clearly communicating the truth of who you are and why you do what you do. Leslie relates this to her work helping clients heal food and weight struggles, emphasizing how alignment with your authentic self often creates positive changes in health, relationships, and business. Leslie and Raquel also discuss human design, energy management, and recognizing when you're operating out of alignment. They explore common patterns such as abandoning healthy routines during stressful periods, overworking to solve emotional discomfort, and using food or productivity as coping mechanisms. The key, they explain, is developing awareness without judgment and becoming curious about what your behaviors are trying to communicate. The episode concludes with an empowering discussion about perfectionism, flexibility, and leadership. Both women share how releasing the need to be perfect allowed them to grow successful businesses and help more people. They encourage listeners to embrace imperfection, trust their experiences, and remember that meaningful transformation often comes from showing up authentically rather than waiting until everything feels ready. Standout Quote "Your experience is your credibility. That story that you have is all the proof that's needed. You're like, 'I know because I walked it.'" Timestamp Highlights 00:00 – Authenticity, purpose, and alignment: separating buzzwords from genuine self-discovery. 02:36 – Leslie introduces brand coach and creative director Raquel Furman. 05:28 – Raquel's journey from photography and creative work to brand strategy and coaching. 07:33 – Why authentic branding begins with uncovering deeper meaning and purpose. 11:03 – Personal storytelling as the foundation of credibility and connection. 13:32 – Client example: connecting neuroscience, creativity, and entrepreneurship. 15:22 – Leslie shares her personal tipping point involving food struggles and relationship healing. 17:05 – Branding versus marketing: meaning first, promotion second. 19:17 – Overcoming visibility fears and finding confidence in your voice. 22:26 – Why clear communication beats clever marketing language. 24:02 – The power of simple, direct messaging. 25:20 – Leslie's invitation to book a discovery call. 27:31 – Human Design, energy management, and understanding your natural work style. 31:42 – Recognizing misalignment and how resistance creates suffering. 35:34 – Awareness without judgment and developing curiosity about behavioral patterns. 37:02 – Why stress causes people to abandon supportive habits. 39:06 – Scarcity thinking, burnout, and learning when to step away. 40:46 – A real-life example of asking for flexibility instead of forcing productivity. 42:46 – Perfectionism, dieting, and behavioral flexibility. 44:21 – NLP principle: "The person with the most flexibility controls the system." 48:18 – Giving yourself and others more grace. 50:40 – Leadership lessons on flexibility versus micromanagement. 53:00 – How perfectionism delays progress and growth. 55:09 – Building a business before everything feels ready or perfect. 57:08 – Raquel shares where listeners can connect with her and learn more. 58:13 – Episode conclusion and resources for Leslie's free Food Noise masterclass. Connect With Leslie Thornton: Book A Clarity Call Website Facebook LinkedIn Email: Leslie@hpwl.co If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a quick review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes in under 60 seconds? It brightens our day and helps us bring you incredible guests for top-notch content. Plus, I cherish reading every review! Click here to make a difference!
Lords: Aubrey http://glowhno.com/ Avery Topics: Every day since 1981 Yuri Borisovich Norstein and his wife Francheska Yarbusova have worked on their masterpice--an animated adaptaion of Gogol's short story The Overcoat. They couple is now in their 80s and will most likely never complete their film. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Overcoat_(animated_film) Video game urban legends https://vimeo.com/91436410 https://saint-arthur.tumblr.com/post/146680746144/riding-immortal-on-the-seeking-road Bay Area Airport Naming Drama The Only Animal by Franz Wright https://april-is.tumblr.com/post/89794820/april-25-2008-the-only-animal-franz-wright Microtopics: Loving only the parts you don't hate. Finishing the whole pack of Red Vines because you refuse to let them defeat you. An album you haven't put on Spotify. You know. Those podcasts. The sort of thing we don't do around here. Holding up cue cards so the guests know what to say. Reading all 180,000 messages in the Frog Fractions 2 ARG solvers discord. The tech company you're applying to sending you all the Enron emails, saying "review these before the interview" Mysteries, Easter eggs, and rose-tinted glasses. Hedgehog in the Fog. Arduous animation processes. Working on an animated feature by yourself for over 40 years. Great Family Entertainment. A story about a guy who has everything he needs who dies while trying to buy an overcoat. A huge pack of Red Vines that you and your wife have been eating since 1981. Burning yourself out very quickly if you don't put guardrails in place. Perfectionists throwing away years of work because it's not good enough. DJs who still spin vinyl and other artists who choose to do things the hard way. Enveloping yourself in an emotion. Refusing to break character for the entire time you're making the Youtube documentary. Putting away art you're having a hard time with and coming back to it later. Everything that happened between the Sigil Master and Austin Walker. Losing track of whether art looks good. The fine line between pacing yourself and torturing yourself. The statue in the background of Frog Fractions that turns red when you're on Mars. Encouraging people to have whimsy. Space Knight Rom. Snagglepuss the 1950s playwright. Back when you could make up a video game rumor and not have it immediately debunked. GTA San Andreas urban legends. Windows Movie Maker transition screens. Gravitating towards the unknowable. Self-destructing music. Scarcity and unknowability. Buying an album from the record shop and perusing the indie record label catalog that comes with it. Searching for the 16th colossus. Forming a small community and feeling communal with them. Playing games with a group of friends like a book club. An MMO full of ARGy type stuff. Automatically grouping people into a puzzle solving community. Being paralyzed by the sheer amount of information that you don't know. What's going on with the iGlyphs? Finding evidence of the Jejune Institute on a telephone pole. Painstakingly making the 7th Frog Fractions game, 45 years from now. The history of Seeking Mr. Eaten's Name. Game secrets that can't be ruined by one jerk with a decompiler. Sleep No More. Getting pulled into a secret compartment during an interactive play. Multi-city zombie larps. The Oakland Airport renaming themselves to the San Francisco Bay International Airport and then later the lawsuit becoming the Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport. Bay Area topology. San Francisco and South San Francisco. The Unincorporated Area of San Mateo County International Airport, or UAOSMCIA. American cities named after European cities. The Bass Pro Shop Pyramid in Memphis, TN. Filling a 32-story disco pyramid with sports equipment. Fry's Electronics. Another episode of Topic Lords where we read from Wikipedia. A huge empty building with paintings of Mayan gods holding torches that used to be an electronics store. One more way in which people forget about San Diego. The only animal that brushes its own teeth A monkey wearing a spacesuit trying to smoke a cigarette through the face shield. The only animal that smokes cigarettes. (Todd, who works down at the warehouse.) Meeting your estranged dad when at the awards show when you're both up for the same Pulitzer. Whether that fuckin' awesome monkey is a Bored Ape. Whether Google Image Search is making up images yet. That time Ryan North and his dog got stuck in an empty swimming pool and turned it into an interactive text adventure. By the time you've smelt it, they have dealt it. Topics are over!
Surging AI investment and geopolitical risks are showing how mega forces are reshaping the investment landscape. Michel Dilmanian, Portfolio Strategist at the BlackRock Investment Institute, unpacks how these developments will shape the debate at BlackRock's Midyear Investment Forum this week.General disclosure: This material is intended for information purposes only, and does not constitute investment advice, a recommendation or an offer or solicitation to purchase or sell any securities, funds or strategies to any person in any jurisdiction in which an offer, solicitation, purchase or sale would be unlawful under the securities laws of such jurisdiction. The opinions expressed are as of the date of publication and are subject to change without notice. Reliance upon information in this material is at the sole discretion of the reader. Investing involves risks. BlackRock does and may seek to do business with companies covered in this podcast. As a result, readers should be aware that the firm may have a conflict of interest that could affect the objectivity of this podcast.In the U.S. and Canada, this material is intended for public distribution.In the UK and Non-European Economic Area (EEA) countries: this is Issued by BlackRock Investment Management (UK) Limited, authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Registered office: 12 Throgmorton Avenue, London, EC2N 2DL. Tel:+ 44 (0)20 7743 3000. Registered in England and Wales No. 02020394. For your protection telephone calls are usually recorded. Please refer to the Financial Conduct Authority website for a list of authorised activities conducted by BlackRock.In the European Economic Area (EEA): this is Issued by BlackRock (Netherlands) B.V. is authorised and regulated by the Netherlands Authority for the Financial Markets. Registered office Amstelplein 1, 1096 HA, Amsterdam, Tel: 020 – 549 5200, Tel: 31-20- 549-5200. Trade Register No. 17068311 For your protection telephone calls are usually recorded.For Investors in Switzerland: This document is marketing material.In South Africa: Please be advised that BlackRock Investment Management (UK) Limited is an authorised Financial Services provider with the South African Financial Services Board, FSP No. 43288.In Singapore, this is issued by BlackRock (Singapore) Limited (Co. registration no. 200010143N). This advertisement or publication has not been reviewed by the Monetary Authority of Singapore. In Hong Kong, this material is issued by BlackRock Asset Management North Asia Limited and has not been reviewed by the Securities and Futures Commission of Hong Kong. In Australia, issued by BlackRock Investment Management (Australia) Limited ABN 13 006 165 975, AFSL 230 523 (BIMAL). This material provides general information only and does not take into account your individual objectives, financial situation, needs or circumstances. Before making any investment decision, you should assess whether the material is appropriate for you and obtain financial advice tailored to you having regard to your individual objectives, financial situation, needs and circumstances. Refer to BIMAL's Financial Services Guide on its website for more information. This material is not a financial product recommendation or an offer or solicitation with respect to the purchase or sale of any financial product in any jurisdictionIn Latin America: this material is for educational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice nor an offer or solicitation to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any shares of any Fund (nor shall any such shares be offered or sold to any person) in any jurisdiction in which an offer, solicitation, purchase or sale would be unlawful under the securities law of that jurisdiction. If any funds are mentioned or inferred to in this material, it is possible that some or all of the funds may not have been registered with the securities regulator of Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Panama, Peru, Uruguay or any other securities regulator in any Latin American country and thus might not be publicly offered within any such country. The securities regulators of such countries have not confirmed the accuracy of any information contained herein. The provision of investment management and investment advisory services is a regulated activity in Mexico thus is subject to strict rules. For more information on the Investment Advisory Services offered by BlackRock Mexico please refer to the Investment Services Guide available at www.blackrock.com/mx©2026 BlackRock, Inc. All Rights Reserved. BLACKROCK is a registered trademark of BlackRock, Inc. All other trademarks are those of their respective owners.BII0526-5535247-EXP0527
Could ticket collecting be where sports cards were years ago? Jeremy Lee, David Chase, and Howard Citron dive deep into one of the hobby's most fascinating and fastest-growing categories. From debut tickets and historic moments to full tickets versus stubs, the conversation explores why more collectors are turning their attention toward pieces of history that were never meant to survive. Along the way, the discussion touches on rarity, grading, collecting versus investing, and whether some of the most important tickets in sports history remain dramatically underappreciated. Plus, Howard shares one of the most significant Wayne Gretzky tickets ever discovered and explains why ticket collectors are so passionate about preserving moments rather than simply collecting cardboard. If you've ever wondered what makes a ticket collectible, this episode is for you. Follow Sports Cards Live for new episodes every week featuring collectors, dealers, investors, hobby leaders, and industry insiders. Join The Hobby Spectrum:www.thehobbyspectrum.com Buy Jeremy's book, Pops & Comps:Insights, Truths and Psychology Behind the Numbers that Drive the Sports Card Market. Available on Amazon. Follow Jeremy on Instagram: @jlee_sportscardslive @jlee_cards Listen on Apple Podcasts and Spotify: Sports Cards Live Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This is part two of my breakdown on status anxiety, and I explain how it's not really about confidence or skill, but about structure. Status anxiety disappears when you increase your own leverage, meaning you can produce more results from less input. When your leverage grows, comparison starts to lose power because you're focused on what you can control and multiply, not where you rank against others. I also talk about how most status games online are just attention games, and the real winners are the ones who own the system, not the ones competing inside it. Once control replaces comparison, stability comes back and the anxiety fades out. Show Notes: [04:06]#1 Leverage removes the need for validation. [08:28]#2 Internal standards override external ranking. [16:12]#3 Scarcity thinking inflates hierarchy. [19:35] Recap Next Steps: --- Execution is not a talent. It is a standard. If your results don't match your ability, something in your approach is out of alignment. Most people do not have a motivation problem. They have a consistency problem. Power Presence is the system for operating with greater discipline, clarity, structure, and execution under pressure. Learn more: → http://www.PowerPresenceProtocol.com — This show is the public record of standards. All episodes and the complete archive: → http://WorkOnYourGamePodcast.com
If you've spent years in restriction, figuring out "normal" eating can feel impossible. Am I finally eating enough, or am I overeating? This confusion is more common than you think. In today's coaching over coffee episode, we're tackling the question that keeps so many women stuck in recovery: How do you know if you're eating the right amount when your hunger cues are broken and everything feels foreign? In this practical episode, you'll discover: Why questioning if you need more food usually means YES, you do How to tell the difference between normal eating and actual binge eating The non-negotiable food framework that creates stability Why what feels like "too much" is often just enough Simple strategies to rebuild trust with your body's signals The "two more bites" rule that changed everything How to create mindful, honoring meal experiences For the woman who's tired of questioning every bite and ready to trust her body again. THE GOLDEN RULE: IF YOU'RE QUESTIONING, THE ANSWER IS YES If you find yourself questioning whether you should have another bite or more food—the answer is YES. When you've eaten enough food, you won't need to ask whether you've eaten enough food. This simple truth cuts through the mental noise and gives you permission to trust the impulse for more. THE RECOVERY REALITY: WHAT FEELS LIKE "TOO MUCH" In early recovery, I thought I was binge eating when I was actually just eating normally for the first time in years. The reality: After severe restriction, any increase in food feels like "too much" because you've never allowed yourself adequate amounts. Ask yourself honestly: Are you eating the whole cabinet in a trance-like state? Or are you simply having more than you previously allowed? Most likely, you're experiencing normal eating quantities that feel foreign after restriction—not actual binge eating. THE NON-NEGOTIABLE FRAMEWORK Start with the basics: Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and two snacks. Every single day. Minimum. Coming from restriction where you skipped meals, avoided eating, or used various disorder tactics, this structure creates stability. The volume will feel different—and that's the point. You're making up for lost time and teaching your body it can trust you again. REBUILDING YOUR RELATIONSHIP WITH AMOUNTS The Observation Strategy Watch people without eating disorders. Notice what they order, what normal portions look like, how they eat without internal negotiation. Not for comparison—for education. This helps calibrate what "normal" actually looks like. The Time Check Method When questioning if you should eat: When was the last time you ate something? If it's been over an hour, that's a good opportunity for food. The Two More Bites Rule When you think you're "done": Take two more bites. This creates a safety buffer while giving permission to have more than restriction previously allowed. The Food Pairing Practice Always combine: Carb + protein + healthy fat. This fights the "good vs. bad foods" mentality while ensuring balanced nutrition. CONSCIOUS EATING VS. RESTRICTIVE EATING Conscious eating means: Electronics away, work away Sitting with feelings and thoughts that arise Eating even when not hungry as part of your commitment Taking pleasure in the experience Create honoring experiences: Set candles, buy flowers for your table Use beautiful dinner plates Eat around supportive people for accountability Make mealtime sacred, not rushed REBUILDING HUNGER CUES Your hunger cues may be broken from years of ignoring them. Your body learned not to signal hunger because you weren't going to respond anyway. This is normal and temporary. As you consistently nourish yourself, these signals will return. In the meantime: Follow your meal plan regardless of hunger signals. You're rebuilding trust. THE FOOD JOURNAL APPROACH Instead of calorie counting or macro tracking: Use your journal to explore the eating experience. Track feelings, not numbers: How do I feel before the meal? (anxious, neutral, excited) How do I feel during? (this tastes good, I'm enjoying this) How do I feel after? (energized, satisfied, guilty, peaceful) This builds awareness without the restriction mindset. CHALLENGING FOOD RULES Example: At a barbecue with burgers and buns Old rule: "I don't eat buns" or "I just ate before coming" Recovery challenge: Have the burger AND the bun Ask yourself: Am I honoring what's available, or am I following old restrictions disguised as "not being hungry"? ABUNDANCE VS. SCARCITY MINDSET When asking "Can I have more?" check your motivation: Scarcity mindset: "I shouldn't want more, I've had enough, I need to control this" Abundance mindset: "My body is asking for nourishment, I can trust this signal, there's plenty of food" Recovery operates from abundance. There's enough food. You're allowed to want more. Your body knows what it needs. THE NICOLE HOBBS QUOTE THAT CHANGES EVERYTHING "I do not want to be remembered as a woman who was always exhausted, always stressed, always rushing. I would like to be remembered as a relaxed woman, a compassionate woman, a woman who works hard and rests deeply, who loves fiercely and lives peacefully. A woman who knows her worth and her power, who accepts her imperfections and embraces her possibilities." This is your best self. This is who you're becoming through recovery—a woman who honors her body without constant internal negotiation. KEY QUOTES
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Most dentists haven't touched their fee schedule in years. In this episode, Craig and Peter break down why a simple 10% fee increase doesn't just add 10% to your bottom line, it can boost profit by 25-33%. They cover the real math behind fee increases, why the fear of losing patients is almost always worse than the reality, and the exact steps to implement a smart, consistent fee strategy in your practice. They break down why many dentists quietly sabotage their own profitability by keeping fees artificially low while inflation, payroll, supplies, and lease costs continue climbing in the background. The result? Practices work harder every year just to maintain the same margins. Peter and Craig also unpack the psychology behind pricing, scarcity, and patient perception, and why dentists massively overestimate the risk of losing patients after a fee increase. They explain why small pricing adjustments create exponential impact on profitability, how overhead changes the math entirely, and why many practice owners are unknowingly building businesses with shrinking margins despite growing production. Lastly, the conversation explores why successful businesses across every industry normalize annual price increases while dentists often treat pricing emotionally instead of strategically. They share practical ways to implement fee increases smoothly, communicate value more effectively, and build a healthier business without adding more stress, hours, or clinical workload. If you're producing more every year but keeping less of what you make, this episode is for you. DESCRIPTION The Bulletproof Dental Podcast Episode: 439 HOSTS: Dr. Peter Boulden and Dr. Craig Spodak In this episode, Peter Boulden and Craig Spodak discuss one of the most overlooked growth levers in dentistry: strategic fee increases. They break down why regular fee reviews are essential for long-term profitability, how inflation silently erodes margins, and why many dentists avoid raising fees out of fear rather than data. From pricing psychology and patient retention to overhead management and operational efficiency, this conversation offers a practical framework for increasing revenue and profitability without sacrificing patient trust or adding more production pressure. TAKEAWAYS Many dentists undercharge while operating costs continue rising Inflation quietly erodes practice profitability every year Small fee increases can create massive profit improvements Dentists often overestimate the risk of patient pushback Scarcity and pricing psychology influence patient perception Higher production does not automatically mean higher profitability Overhead determines how much production actually matters Strategic pricing is more powerful than simply working harder Successful industries normalize annual increases without emotional attachment Fee reviews should become a regular operational process Practices with healthier margins create more freedom and optionality Sustainable growth comes from smarter systems, not endless production CHAPTERS 00:00 The Importance of Fee Increases 02:48 Understanding Business Psychology in Dentistry 05:49 The Need for Scarcity and Pricing Strategy 08:49 Calculating Profit Increases from Fee Adjustments 11:36 The Impact of Overhead on Profitability 14:21 Action Steps for Implementing Fee Increases 17:20 The Psychology of Patient Retention 20:19 Learning from Other Industries 23:11 Preparing for the Future of Dentistry REFERENCES Bulletproof Summit The Patient Experience: The Ultimate Metric For Success
Is seed investing facing an existential crisis? This week on The Data Minute, Peter sits down with Rob Go, Founding Partner at NextView Ventures, to discuss the structural shifts making the "game on the field" harder than ever for early-stage investors.Rob explains why many successful seed VCs are exiting the industry and how the rise of mega-funds and massive accelerators like YC has squeezed traditional seed firms into a narrow "subset" of the market. They dive into the "feeder fund" phenomenon, the arbitrary nature of ownership mandates, and why the $1B–$3B exit range has become a "Death Valley" for startups.Despite the current angst, Rob shares his optimistic "bull case" for 2030, explaining why diminishing competition and a rotation away from late-stage consensus will lead to a healthier venture substrate in the years to come.Subscribe to Carta's weekly Data Minute newsletter: https://carta.com/subscribe/data-newsletter-sign-up/Explore interactive startup and VC data, with Carta's Data Desk: https://carta.com/data-desk/Chapters:00:20 – Intro: Rob Go and the Seed Existential Crisis02:16 – Defining Seed: Betting on anything before PMF03:35 – Why senior seed VCs are exiting the industry05:02 – The Squeeze: Mega-funds vs. Accelerators07:02 – Scarcity vs. Abundance: What's left for seed funds?08:44 – The "Feeder Fund" trap and the factory supply chain12:38 – The risk of taking seed money from a mega-fund13:34 – Breaking down the 4 styles of seed investing15:20 – Why specialist seed funds can be transient19:29 – Super Compounders: Will exits keep getting bigger?21:59 – The "Death Valley" of $1B–$3B exits25:08 – The Blumhouse equivalent for venture capital27:18 – Normalizing secondaries as an exit strategy33:53 – Rant: Why ownership targets are backwards39:04 – Offensive vs. Defensive bridge rounds45:07 – "I've become way more Zen": Why the 2030 outlook is bullish50:18 – OutroThis presentation contains general information only and eShares, Inc. dba Carta, Inc. (“Carta”) is not, by means of this publication, rendering accounting, business, financial, investment, legal, tax, or other professional advice or services, and is for informational purposes only. This presentation is not a substitute for such professional advice or services nor should it be used as a basis for any decision or action that may affect your business or interests. © 2026 eShares, Inc., dba Carta, Inc. All rights reserved.
The old system is falling apart — and more people are beginning to realize they were never truly in control of their money, their data, or their future. In this powerful conversation, Michael Jaco is joined by Sacha Stone, Joe Swamies, and Johnny Chomse to discuss the growing movement toward financial sovereignty, decentralized systems, self-custody, and reclaiming personal freedom in a rapidly changing world. For generations, people were conditioned to trust centralized institutions — banks, governments, corporations, and financial gatekeepers — while slowly surrendering ownership over their assets, privacy, and independence. But according to this panel, that old model is now beginning to fracture under the weight of debt, inflation, surveillance, corruption, and institutional collapse. This episode centers around one major idea:
After a heartbreak, most people think they're emotionally weak, but I explain why that's usually not the real issue. What really gets challenged is your sense of security and the fear that you may never get back what you lost. I break down how scarcity thinking takes over after separation and why your mind starts magnifying the loss while ignoring your leverage. The danger is not the sadness itself, it's focusing on the wrong things for too long. This episode is about understanding that mental shift and learning how not to let heartbreak shrink your sense of possibility. Show Notes: [03:08]#1 Sexual scarcity. [10:58]#2 Reclaim your narrative internally, not publicly. [17:10]#3 Do not rush replacement validation [20:05] Recap Episodes Mentioned: 3438: Why Powerful Men NEVER Masturbate [Part 1 of 4] 2806: The Law Of Entropy 3332: How To Be A "High Value" Woman [Part 1 of 2] 3311: How To Be A "High Value Man" [Part 1 of 2] Next Steps: --- Execution is not a talent. It is a standard. If your results don't match your ability, something in your approach is out of alignment. Most people do not have a motivation problem. They have a consistency problem. Power Presence is the system for operating with greater discipline, clarity, structure, and execution under pressure. Learn more: → http://www.PowerPresenceProtocol.com — This show is the public record of standards. All episodes and the complete archive: → http://WorkOnYourGamePodcast.com
What if the version of success you've been chasing is actually the thing keeping you trapped? Today we welcome back executive coach and bestselling author Keren Eldad (Gilded: Breaking Free from the Cage of Ambition, Perfectionism, and the Relentless Pursuit of More) to unpack the hidden emotional architecture beneath ambition, manifestation, perfectionism, and the relentless pursuit of "more." Jessica and Keren explore why so many high-achievers manifest the external markers of success—money, relationships, recognition, opportunities—yet still feel anxious, disconnected, or deeply unfulfilled. If that sounds familiar, this episode offers a roadmap for anyone ready to stop building gilded cages and start living from authenticity, openness, and genuine self-worth. As we navigate this new chapter of soul-led visibility, this conversation is one you won't want to miss. Your higher self is calling. Find the complete show notes here → https://tobemagnetic.com/expanded-podcast Resources: The Be Seen Challenge Stop playing small in your career, relationships, and life and let your authentic light shine. Kicking off June 1 inside The Pathway. Free Masterclass: How to Feel Safe Being Seen Join us live on June 3rd at 11am PST for a free masterclass with Lacy and Jessica. Learn how to step into your f*ck it energy and feel genuinely safe being seen. Summer Sale: 24% Off Your Membership Lock in your Pathway membership for just $23/month (originally $30) for the entire year, just in time for our mid-year challenge! Sale ends June 1. Join the Pathway Membership Use code EXPANDED for 20% off your first month! The Pathway Membership gives you unlimited access to all of our manifestation workshops—including How to Manifest, Unblocking Your Inner Child, Shadow, Love, Money, Rock Bottoms, Ruts, and Energetic Updates —plus 70+ self-hypnosis tracks designed to unlock your full potential. LEARN MORE HERE Get the latest from TBM Join the Pathway now - Return to Magic Challenge, Money Challenge, and Nervous System Reset available now! New to TBM? Free Offerings to Get You Started Learn the Process! Expanded Podcast - How to Manifest Anything You Desire Get Expanded! The Motivation - Testimonial Library Ready to find out what's holding you back? Try our Free Clarity Exercise Be an EXPANDER! Share Your Manifestation Story Submit to Be a Process Guest What did you manifest during the Return to Magic Challenge? Share a voice note of your question, block, or Process to be featured in an episode! This Episode Is Brought to You By: OSEA - Get 10% off your first order sitewide with code MAGNETIC at OSEAMalibu.com Undaria Algae™ Body Butter PIQUE - Get 20% off any Pique products at piquelife.com/tbm, and use code TBM at checkout. 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(Including the Energetic Boundaries DI, Self Love DI, and the Be Seen Quiz) Connect with Keren Eldad! Read Keren's book Gilded Listen to COACHED Book A Consult with Keren Follow on IG: https://www.instagram.com/coachkeren HOW TO MANIFEST by Lacy Phillips (with exercises by Jessica Gill)Available now! The Expanded Podcast, from To Be Magnetic™ (TBM), is the leading manifestation podcast rooted in neuroscience, psychology, and energetics. Hosted by TBM's Chief Content Officer Jessica Gill, with monthly appearances from founder Lacy Phillips, Expanded is where science and the mystical meet to help you manifest in the most grounded, practical, and life-changing way.At TBM, we've redefined manifestation through Neural Manifestation™—our proven, science-backed method developed with neuroscientist Dr. Tara Swart. This process helps you reprogram limiting beliefs at the subconscious level so you can create the life most aligned with your authenticity.Each week, we take you inside the TBM practice to help you expand your subconscious to believe what you desire is possible. Through expert interviews, thought leader conversations, TBM teachings, and real member success stories, you'll learn how to: – Rewire your subconscious mind and step into your worth – Heal your inner child and integrate shadow work – Set boundaries, strengthen intuition, and reclaim self-worth – Manifest relationships, careers, abundance, and experiences that align with your true selfWith over than 40 million downloads and a global community in over 100 countries, Expanded has become the gold standard in manifestation content. 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