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*This podcast is sponsored by AXA Farm Insurance.Charles O'Donnell and Aisling O'Brien bring you the biggest stories of the week in Irish agriculture from Agriland, which this week includes:Warning of €555m annual fall in milk cheques without derogation;NDC VAT dispute results in annual loss of €3.05m;FCI warns against introduction of tractor driving test;Further sightings of Asian hornet in Ireland;ACRES scorecard deadline nears;Hedge cutting season set to start;Ploughing preparation in 'full swing' in OffalyDon't forget to rate, review and follow The Farming Week, Agriland's weekly review of Irish agriculture, and visit Agriland.ie for more. 

Jai, Matt, Ian, and special guest Sam Swallow climb aboard for Queen's  “Khashoggi's Ship” from The Miracle, a rocking, high-seas romp with Queen at full throttle. We break down the track's swaggering riffs, Roger's powerhouse drumming, and the larger-than-life production that makes this deep cut a fan favourite. Naturally, Sam and Matt put their own old school spin on it with a brand-new cover version… and, of course, we score.Don't forget to check out more Recovering Queen on linktr.ee/queenpodcast where you will find our Scorecard and our Karaoke videos on Youtube and much more

Story of the Week (DR):End of summer anti-woke bro rage brigade MMNew Cracker Barrel Logo Sparks Right-Wing Backlash—From Trump Jr. And MoreMAGA erupts over Cracker Barrel logo change, and stock plungesRight-Winger, Others Call Out 'Woke' New Change To Cracker Barrel's Peg GameThe goal of the game is to whittle down the number of pegs on the board to one through a series of “jumping” pegs, not unlike checkers. Previously, directions on the game explained that people who have only one peg left on the board are geniuses, while people with two pegs left are “pretty smart.” However, if you leave three pegs, the game considers you “dumb,” while anyone who leaves four pegs is an “EG-NO-RA-MOOOSE.”That was the old game. New peg games have removed the playful insults and instead say, “leave three or more ― no reason to be embarrassed. Try again.”Sean Davis, the CEO of The Federalist: Cracker Barrel didn't just destroy its logo and restaurant vibe. It also changed the peg game to make dumb people feel better when they do poorly.Until October 2017, The Federalist had a "black crime" tag, which aggregated articles related to criminal activity by African AmericansChristian College's Hot Take On Cracker Barrel Has People Saying, ‘Huh?'Hillsdale College in Michigan: A post on its official account on X (formerly Twitter) likened the updated logo to a vandalized statue of President George Washington that was defaced during the 2020 protests over the police killing of George Floyd.MAGA Rep Drags Jesus Christ Into ‘Woke' Cracker Barrel MeltdownCongressman Byron Donalds slammed the restaurant chain for daring to rebrand after he had a religious experience in one of its Florida parking lots: “In college, I worked at @CrackerBarrel in Tallahassee,” the Florida Republican wrote on X, “I even gave my life to Christ in their parking lot. Their logo was iconic and their unique restaurants were a fixture of American culture. No one asked for this woke rebrand.”‘Cracker barrel goes woke': CEO under MAGA fire for changing logo first time in 48 years, removes ‘white guy'Steak 'n Shake slams Cracker Barrel CEO for eliminating 'old-timer' from logo: 'We take pride in our history'“This is what happens when you have a board that does not respect their historical customers or their brand.At Steak n Shake, we have gone back to basics. Our tallow fries are waiting for you. Oh yeah, you can also now pay with Bitcoin!”Entrepreneur Sardar Biglari owns Steak ‘n ShakeOwns 9.3% of Cracker barreltook control of Steak 'n Shake in August 2008 after three years of declining same-store sales and losses of $100,000 per day.Biglari controls the Steak 'n Shake Company, First Guard Insurance, Abraxas Petroleum, Maxim, Southern Oil of Louisiana, Southern Pioneer Insurance and the Western Sizzlin' corporation. Biglari was born in Iran in 1977However the chain ran into more problems in 2016 and onward, with revenue declining sharply.In 2021, Steak N' Shake made a strategic decision to transition away from casual dining and become a fast food restaurant. Steak 'n Shake replaced lunch counters with self-serve kiosks in 2021 to improve efficiency and reduce costs. Changing the service model allowed a significant reduction of store staffIn 2024, Biglari fought and lost a proxy contest with Cracker Barrel, trying to get himself and two buddies on the CB board.This marks the sixth time since 2011 that Biglari has initiated a proxy contest seeking seats on the Board (the fourth time for Sardar Biglari personally), and the seventh contested solicitation overall during that span.POP QUIZ:Was that the original logo?No. The Cracker Barrel chain opened first in 1969 and had a text-only logo. In 1977, the famous logo with a man and a barrel was introduced.Is Cracker Barrel's new-ish CEO (11/23) a man or a woman?Cracker Barrel CEO Julie Felss Masino and the new logo controversyMs. Masino previously served as the President, International of Taco Bell, a subsidiary of Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE: YUM) from January 2020 to June 2023. From January 2018 to December 2019, she served as President, North America of Taco Bell.“Cracker Barrel's new logo isn't an accident — it's CEO Julie Felss Masino's project. She scrapped a beloved American aesthetic and replaced it with sterile, soulless branding.”Benny Johnson said the logo change could cause the company to collapse in a similar way that Target and other stores that embraced DEI (diversity, equity and inclusion) did.‘Go woke, you go broke:' Ohio faith leaders urge Kroger to abandon LGBTQ+ policiesTrump calls on Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook to resignLisa DeNell Cook is an American economist who has served as a member of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors since May 23, 2022. She is the first African American woman and first woman of color to sit on the BoardCEO-to-worker pay gap surges to 632 to 1 at US's lowest-paying large firms, study shows: At 100 firms in S&P 500 with lowest median pay, executives' comp increased by average of nearly 35% over five yearsFTSE 100 CEO pay rises for third consecutive year, hitting record high CEO pay at top US companies accelerates at fastest pace in four yearsStarbucks CEO Tops List Of Sky-High Executive Pay PackagesStarbucks' CEO is ditching a merit system and giving all salaried staff a flat 2% pay raise insteadSuccession Theater: Target CEO Brian Cornell steps down after 11 years as sales continue to dropTarget's Brian Cornell to hand CEO job to Michael Fiddelke in FebruaryTarget CEO Brian Cornell will step down from the struggling retailer in February and its COO will succeed himTarget CEO Brian Cornell will step down from the struggling retailer in February and its COO will succeed himAlert: Target CEO Brian Cornell will step down from the struggling retailer in February and its COO will succeed himWhen the C.E.O. Retires but Won't Go AwayTarget is the latest company to keep a replaced chief executive around as an “executive chairman.” Does having two top dogs make sense?On August 15, 2025, following a comprehensive succession planning process, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Target Corporation (“Target”), appointed Michael J. Fiddelke, Target's current Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, as Target's next Chief Executive Officer and a member of the Board, effective February 1, 2026. At that time, Brian C. Cornell will step down from his position as Chief Executive Officer and will continue to serve as Chair of the Board in an Executive Chair capacity.Goodliest of the Week (MM/DR):DR: Companies with climate targets have more than tripled since 2023: SBTiA total of 10,949 companies worldwide now either have near-term targets or near-term and net-zero targets, or have committed to set them, according to a report by the Science-Based Targets initiative.DR: The juxtaposition of these two headlines:Scientists Say They've Figured Out a Way to Turn Nuclear Waste Into a Powerful FuelScientists Can't Figure Out Why Just Walking In Nature Appears to Quickly Heal Your Brain RotMM: Why Shop? In Maine, the Library of Things Has It All (Almost)You can take out an electric lawn mower at the libraryMM: Lyft co-founders depart board, convert Class B shares - greatest de-dictatorship in modern history? From 30% voting power to 2% voting power as part of the conversion DRShares still worth a paltry $144mAssholiest of the Week (MM): Anti ESG is a jokeLegal definition of a fiduciary: The beneficiary has delegated authority to the fiduciary to act on its behalf;The fiduciary has discretionary powers over the beneficiary's assets or interests;The fiduciary is in a position superior to that of the beneficiary due to specialized access, knowledge or ability; andThe beneficiary trusts that the fiduciary will act in the beneficiary's best interest. (Ponet & Leib, 2011.)From Florida 2023 HB3An act relating to government and corporate activism…The board of trustees, subject to the fiduciary standards … and the requirements in s. 112.662…Which are… Notwithstanding any other law, when deciding whether to invest and when investing the assets of any retirement system or plan, only pecuniary factors may be considered and the interests of the participants and beneficiaries of the system or plan may not be subordinated to other objectives, including sacrificing investment return or undertaking additional investment risk to promote any nonpecuniary factorWhich includes… any social, political, or ideological interestsWhich applies to…Obligations of the United States or obligations guaranteed as to principal and interest by the government of the United StatesWhich makes investing in Treasury securities illegal because…White House Reportedly Launches A Scorecard Rating 500+ Companies On Trump LoyaltyThe rating system evaluates multiple factors, including social media activity, press releases, video testimonials, advertisements, participation in White House events, and other forms of engagement connected to the [One Big Beautiful Bill]Determines who they'll do business withFree speech dictatorsMeta spent $27 million protecting Mark Zuckerberg last year, more than any other CEOGoogle to Pay $36 Million in Anti-Competition FinesCoinbase CEO says he watched famous speeches to psych himself up before banning politics at the companyTrump May Further Redefine U.S. Capitalism With an Intel Move, ‘Come to America and lose $1B': Trump drives new offshore wind lossesFossil fuel “discrimination” laws prohibit discriminating against fossil fuels - there are no law to prevent “discrimination” against wind or solarHow Ownership Can Shape OutcomesHollowing out the corporate middle class MMStarbucks Sets 2% Raises for Corporate WorkersCoffee giant is in the midst of a turnaround; ‘We need to carefully manage all of our other costs'Starbucks earlier this year said it would lay off 1,100 corporate workersIn July, the company offered buyouts to corporate workers and said it would step up its in-office requirements later this year, to four days from three.From May: Starbucks and unionized baristas locked in a wage standoffNational Legal Policy Center actually filed a resolution this year demanding Starbucks produce a report detailing the human rights risks and “loss of shareholder value” if Starbucks “capitulates” to the union - union killing by SHP?Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol awarded $96 million pay package after 4 months on the jobUse of Starbucks aircraft for travel between city of primary residence and Starbucks headquarters and up to $250,000 in personal non-commuting travel per year; additional use of Starbucks aircraft for travel pursuant to Mr. Niccol's time sharing agreementHeadliniest of the WeekDR: 10 Candidates Will Vie for 4 Open Seats on USA Swimming Board of DirectorsDR: Walmart may have sold radioactive shrimp, FDA warnsMM: Silicon Valley talent keeps getting recycled, so this CEO uses a ‘moneyball' approach for uncovering hidden AI geniuses in the new era“There's different biases and filters about people's pedigree or where they came from. But if you could truly map all of that and just give credit for some people that maybe went through alternate pathways [then you can] truly stack rank,” Alex Bates, founder and CEO of AI executive recruiting platform HelloSky, told Fortune.MM: Forests in Certain Areas of the World Can Add to Global Warming I hate that headlineWho Won the Week?DR: The term “Bro IPO.” Or is it “BroPo?”MM: Damion. And it's BroPO.PredictionsDR: Target accidentally announces one of Brian COrnell's new board roles will be the Chairman of the We-Swear-It's-Not-My-Idea Task ForceMM: An analytics company somewhere realizes you can take the “moneyball” concept and apply it to people at publicly traded companies, making millions of dollars by giving investors the ability to vote for their fiduciaries by using advanced data, not voting on the fact that John is kind of cute and Leslie is a nice name.

Throughout the 1970s, Southern California residents were held in the grip of terror as multiple serial killers stalked the streets, preying on victims from every walk of life, including the area's gay community. From 1971 to 1983, Randy Kraft kidnapped, tortured, and murdered at least sixteen men and boys, but the real number of victims is believed to be considerably higher. When he was arrested in 1983, investigators searched Kraft's home and found a list with cryptic references to what they believed were sixty-one victims in total. The discovery of that list led the press to dub Kraft “The Scorecard Killer.”Following his arrest in 1983, Randy Kraft was tried and convicted of sixteen counts of first-degree murder and sentenced to death. Although the arrest and trial put an end to Kraft's murder spree, several critical questions remain unanswered, including the most important aspect of the case detectives were never able to solve: who was Randy Kraft's accomplice?Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support!ReferencesArnold, Roxane, and Jerry Hicks. 1983. "Kraft suspected in deaths of 14 men in 3 states, Gates says." Los Angeles Times, May 20: 73.Associated Press. 1983. "Five murders charged to computer analyst." Sacramento Bee, May 25: 2.—. 1978. "Police seek link in deaths of 18." San Bernardino County Sun, November 24: 3.—. 1983. "Freeway killing pattern repeats." The Tribune (San Luis Obispo, CA), February 19: 2.Bajko, Matthew. 2016. Gay serial killer breaks silence. November 2. Accessed May 15, 2025. https://www.ebar.com/story/246748.Grant, Gordon. 1983. "How a routine stop led to a big arrest." Los Angeles Times, May 20: 73.Hicks, Jerry. 1988. "Alleged 'death list' made public as Kraft trial opens." Los Angeles Times, September 27: 69.—. 1989. "Kraft condemned to death by jury for serial killings." Los Angeles Times, August 12: 1.—. 1988. "Kraft defense says marine found in car was not dead." Los Angeles Times, September 28: 76.—. 1989. "Kraft guilty of 16 sex slayings, jury decides." Los Angeles Times, May 13: 1.—. 1989. "Orange County jury gets Kraft serial murder case." Los Angeles Times, April 28: 76.—. 1988. "Two other states were closing in on Kraft." Los Angeles Times, January 4: 3.—. 1989. "Witness says Kraft drugged and sexually assaulted him in 1970." Los Angeles Times, June 6: 3.Hughes, Beth. 1982. "L.A. area's missing youths-a trail of mystery and murder." San Francisco Examiner, August 23: B5.Jarlson, Gary. 1983. "Suspect in 4 slayings also investigated in 6 Oregon murders." Los Angeles Times, May 19: 80.Kennedy, J. Michael. 1978. "Four deaths turn into four mysteries." Los Angeles Times, September 2: 17.Los Angeles Times. 1973. "Head of a man found in a bag at paper plant." Los Angeles Times, April 27: 23.—. 1988. "Randy Kraft's scorecard?" Los Angeles Times, October 2: 117.McDougal, Dennis. 1991. Angel of Darkness: The True Story of Randy Kraft and the Most Heinous Murder Spree. New York, NY: Warner Books. Stay in the know - wondery.fm/morbid-wondery.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What's the fastest way to hit your goals in business? My client, Vincent Holthouse, will tell you it's not trial and error. It's not grinding away for years hoping something clicks. It's simple: find the people who already have the results you want—and model what works. In this 30-minute episode, Vincent breaks down how he applied that exact philosophy. He runs a thriving high-ticket coaching program in real estate, and once he decided to invest in mentoring instead of trying to figure it all out alone, his business scaled fast.  This conversation is for anyone who's sick of spinning their wheels, tired of “figuring it out,” and ready to shortcut years of frustration by following a proven path. Follow Vincent Holthouse: https://www.instagram.com/vincent.holthouse/ Key moments: 00:00 Get to know Vincent Holthouse 04:10 Vincent's Philosophy: Replicate, Don't Reinvent 09:15 Why Investing in Coaching is the Ultimate Shortcut 13:30 Finding a Mentor Who Can Actually Teach 17:50 The Power of a Higher Purpose in Business 22:10 Money as a Scorecard for Value Creation 26:45 Vincent's Advice for People on the Fence   Want to work together? DM me SECRET on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/russruffino DISCLAIMER: Results not typical. Individual results may vary. Success requires dedication and proper application of strategies. This content is educational only. Watch the full video version on my YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@RussRuffino  

Think your interview skills are top-notch but still walking away empty-handed? You might be leaving points (and offers) on the table…without even knowing it.In this episode, I'm pulling back the curtain on the real way interviewers score your answers and why vague talk tracks are quietly wrecking your chances. We'll dive into the truth about the interview scorecard system, run through real-life answer transformations (from bland to “Hire them now!”), and I'll reveal the tiny shifts that separate “meh” candidates from absolute standouts in today's hyper-competitive Customer Success market.You'll walk away knowing exactly how to turn your stories into high-scoring, offer-earning answers so you finally stand out, leave no doubt, and get the job you deserve. Curious what your go-to interview stories are really scoring in the eyes of a hiring manager?Hit play now because the details you're missing might be the only thing standing between you and your dream role.

We've been putting this off for months… but in this episode of Accidental Business Owner, Di finally forces us to sit down and build the scoreboard we've been avoiding.What does that mean? It's the unfiltered look at the numbers that really drive our business —-sales, downloads, social media, guest performance, coffees, proposals, even studio bookings. The levers that show if we're actually growing… or just making noise.It's uncomfortable. It's funny. It's honest. And it's exactly what we needed.If you've ever avoided looking at your numbers or felt nervous about measuring success, this conversation will hit home.What you'll hear in this episode:Why a P&L only tells half the storyThe dashboard that shows the truth in real timeWhat we should have been tracking all alongHow small levers (like coffees, content, and guests) change everythingDi holding us accountableThis episode was brought to you by Xero. Supercharge your business with the help of Xero accounting software. With more ways to pay, clearer cash flow, and powerful insights all in one place, you can say ‘so long' to endless admin and hello to business control like never before. Try Xero free for 30 days, terms apply. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apple plant den Einstieg in KI-gestützte Smart-Home-Geräte wie Tischroboter, während die Vision Pro weiter schleppend läuft. Meta dominiert mit 73 % den wachsenden Smart-Glasses-Markt, gerät jedoch wegen problematischer Chatbot-Regeln in die Kritik. Auch XAI sorgt mit enthüllten Personas wie dem „Crazy Conspiracist“ für Diskussionen. Anthropic schließt SPVs aus, Chamath Palihapitiya bringt ein neues SPAC, Gemini strebt trotz hoher Verluste an die Börse, und Shein zieht nach China zurück, um einen Hongkong-IPO zu ermöglichen. Zudem sorgt eine Loyalitäts-Scorecard des Weißen Hauses für Aufsehen. Doppelgänger #500 Party Losverfahren – ⁠doppelgaenger.io/500 Unterstütze unseren Podcast und entdecke die Angebote unserer Werbepartner auf ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠doppelgaenger.io/werbung⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Vielen Dank!  Philipp Glöckler und Philipp Klöckner sprechen heute über:   (00:00:00) Digg-App Relaunch – „Reddit für Boomer?“ (00:03:30) Apple KI-Strategie: Tischroboter, Smart Displays & Security (00:10:50) Meta Smart Glasses – 110 % Wachstum, 73 % Marktanteil (00:17:55) Meta & XAI Chatbots – problematische Regeln und Personas (00:35:20) Anthropic Finanzierung ohne SPVs (00:41:50) Chamath Palihapitiya: neues SPAC (00:45:50) Gemini Krypto-Börse plant IPO trotz Verlusten (00:47:20) Monday.com Earnings schwächer (00:49:55) Shein: Sitzverlegung nach China für Hongkong-IPO (00:54:50) Ukraine-Gipfel im Weißen Haus Shownotes Doppelgänger #500 Party Losverfahren – ⁠⁠doppelgaenger.io/500⁠ Apples KI-Wende: Roboter, lebensechte Siri, Sicherheitskameras – bloomberg.com Warum hat das Vision Pro nicht mehr immersive Videos? – bloomberg.com Globale Smart-Brillen-Auslieferungen stiegen um 110% im H1 2025, Meta über 70% Anteil – counterpointresearch.com Metas KI-Regeln erlauben 'sinnliche' Chats mit Kindern – reuters.com Durchgesickerte Meta-AI-Regeln: Chatbots durften romantische Gespräche mit Kindern führen – techcrunch.com „Verrückter Verschwörungstheoretiker“ und „unausgeglichener Komiker“: Groks KI-Persona enthüllt – techcrunch.com Anthropic beschränkt SPVs in neuer Finanzierungsrunde – businessinsider.com Chamath Palihapitiya: Neuer SPAC für 'American exceptionalism' – pitchbook.com Gemini beantragt Börsengang – bloomberg.com Fehler beim Scrapen – bitte manuell prüfen. – barrons.com Shein erwägt Umzug nach China für Hongkong-Börsengang – bloomberg.com Loyalitätsbewertungen für Unternehmen vom Weißen Haus – axios.com Flirtender Meta-AI-Bot lädt Rentner ein, kehrt nicht heim – reuters.com

Throughout the 1970s, Southern California residents were held in the grip of terror as multiple serial killers stalked the streets, preying on victims from every walk of life, including the area's gay community. From 1971 to 1983, Randy Kraft kidnapped, tortured, and murdered at least sixteen men and boys, but the real number of victims is believed to be considerably higher. When he was arrested in 1983, investigators searched Kraft's home and found a list with cryptic references to what they believed were sixty-one victims in total. The discovery of that list led the press to dub Kraft “The Scorecard Killer.”Following his arrest in 1983, Randy Kraft was tried and convicted of sixteen counts of first-degree murder and sentenced to death. Although the arrest and trial put an end to Kraft's murder spree, several critical questions remain unanswered, including the most important aspect of the case detectives were never able to solve: who was Randy Kraft's accomplice?Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support!ReferencesArnold, Roxane, and Jerry Hicks. 1983. "Kraft suspected in deaths of 14 men in 3 states, Gates says." Los Angeles Times, May 20: 73.Associated Press. 1983. "Five murders charged to computer analyst." Sacramento Bee, May 25: 2.—. 1978. "Police seek link in deaths of 18." San Bernardino County Sun, November 24: 3.—. 1983. "Freeway killing pattern repeats." The Tribune (San Luis Obispo, CA), February 19: 2.Bajko, Matthew. 2016. Gay serial killer breaks silence. November 2. Accessed May 15, 2025. https://www.ebar.com/story/246748.Grant, Gordon. 1983. "How a routine stop led to a big arrest." Los Angeles Times, May 20: 73.Hicks, Jerry. 1988. "Alleged 'death list' made public as Kraft trial opens." Los Angeles Times, September 27: 69.—. 1989. "Kraft condemned to death by jury for serial killings." Los Angeles Times, August 12: 1.—. 1988. "Kraft defense says marine found in car was not dead." Los Angeles Times, September 28: 76.—. 1989. "Kraft guilty of 16 sex slayings, jury decides." Los Angeles Times, May 13: 1.—. 1989. "Orange County jury gets Kraft serial murder case." Los Angeles Times, April 28: 76.—. 1988. "Two other states were closing in on Kraft." Los Angeles Times, January 4: 3.—. 1989. "Witness says Kraft drugged and sexually assaulted him in 1970." Los Angeles Times, June 6: 3.Hughes, Beth. 1982. "L.A. area's missing youths-a trail of mystery and murder." San Francisco Examiner, August 23: B5.Jarlson, Gary. 1983. "Suspect in 4 slayings also investigated in 6 Oregon murders." Los Angeles Times, May 19: 80.Kennedy, J. Michael. 1978. "Four deaths turn into four mysteries." Los Angeles Times, September 2: 17.Los Angeles Times. 1973. "Head of a man found in a bag at paper plant." Los Angeles Times, April 27: 23.—. 1988. "Randy Kraft's scorecard?" Los Angeles Times, October 2: 117.McDougal, Dennis. 1991. Angel of Darkness: The True Story of Randy Kraft and the Most Heinous Murder Spree. New York, NY: Warner Books. Stay in the know - wondery.fm/morbid-wondery.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jai, Matt and Ian with regular guest Sam Swallow return after a long hiatus to kick off our final season with Freddie's playful masterpiece “Bicycle Race” from Jazz. This time, Matt and Sam rope in Dan Western on drums and even enlist the help of a local bike shop to bring the cover version to life...complete with bells! We chat about the song's quirky structure, Freddie's writing genius, and all the weird and wonderful elements that make this track so uniquely Queen. And of course… the score.Don't forget to check out more Recovering Queen at linktr.ee/queenpodcast where you'll find our Scorecard, karaoke videos on YouTube, and much more.Don't forget to check out more Recovering Queen on linktr.ee/queenpodcast where you will find our Scorecard and our Karaoke videos on Youtube and much more

This week on Better Business, Better Life, host Debra Chantry-Taylor tackles the trap of “smoking hopium”, when leaders rely on misleading metrics that give a false sense of security. From the all-green illusion of vanity measures to the always-red fantasy of unrealistic targets, Debra unpacks why both approaches damage trust, morale, and results. Through real-world stories and practical tools, she explains how to replace hopium with clarity: setting outcome-driven measurables, building scorecards that truly predict success, and fostering a culture where honest reds and greens are celebrated. Whether you're a visionary frustrated with slow progress or a leader striving for accountability, this episode will equip you to measure what matters, set achievable goals, and build momentum the right way, one honest metric at a time.    CONNECT WITH DEBRA:         ___________________________________________         ►Debra Chantry-Taylor is a Certified EOS Implementer | Entrepreneurial Leadership & Business Coach | Business Owner ►Connect with Debra: ⁠debra@businessaction.com.au ⁠ ►See how she can help you: https://businessaction.co.nz/       Episode 236 Chapters:   00:00 – Smoking Hopium: Introduction to Data Scorecards 02:57 – The All-Green Illusion: Measuring the Wrong Things 03:38 – The Always-Red Fantasy: Setting Realistic Targets 05:45 – Replacing Hopium with Clarity: Practical Steps 08:36 – The Importance of Numbers: Clarity, Behaviour, and Action  08:50 – Scorecard Measurables: Sales, Marketing, HR, and Finance27:44 – Building Trust in Numbers: Avoiding Manipulation 28:52 – Fixing a Broken Scorecard: A Seven-Step Reset 29:52 – The Five Leadership Abilities: Simplify, Delegate, Predict, Systemise, and Structure  32:10 – Systemise and Structure: Ensuring Consistency and Accountability 37:05 – Building a Culture of Truth: Celebrating Honest Results   38:22 – Call to Action: Auditing and Improving Scorecards   

Too often we get stuck because of the culture and we need to find ways to support ourselves and others so that we can collect wisdom from the amazing people around us. Join Ted as he shares a great teaming tool to help you build a stronger and safer classroom, teaming environment, meeting or board room. Less judgment and more investment!    If you could share one piece of advice with your past self or in your first year of your career -- what would you tell yourself. What was the the best piece of advice you've ever been given? When you struggle with balance, what works to get you aligned again? What is one thing you hope your future self figures out? Where did you waste time in the past that you've learned to approach differently?

Hello, and welcome to another episode of The Blueprint Podcast.   In this Hall of Fame episode, we sit down with one of our Property Entrepreneur Masterminders, Steve Hammond, Director of New Home Company, to explore his transformative journey over the past three years within the Property Entrepreneur community. From a business owner caught in the weeds to a strategic leader with a high-performing team, Steve shares how PE gave him the blueprint to “get out of the way” and let his business thrive.   Thanks to Property Entrepreneur, Steve gained clarity around building a world-class team, implementing national-level systems and processes, and learning to measure what truly matters. With the support of the community and framework, he has appointed a new Project Manager and Finance Manager, developed a full operations manual and SOPs, and introduced a Director's Dashboard that drives better planning and accountability through clear targets and KPIs.   Steve's mindset has shifted dramatically. He no longer sees himself as the hero who must do it all. Instead, he has embraced being a leader - one who delegates effectively, empowers the right people in the right seats, and communicates with confidence. These internal shifts have helped him overcome perfectionism, restructure his operations, and create a business that is designed for growth, sustainability, and freedom.   Throughout his journey, Steve and his company have been recognised both within PE and beyond. New Home Company was nominated for Networking Event of the Year, won Development of the Year, and Steve himself was voted Whitebox Mentee of the Year by fellow mentees—reflecting the high regard in which he's held by peers and partners alike.   Beyond business, Steve has made a significant impact in the charity space. As a top fundraiser for Get Up and Give Back, he personally raised over £20,000, while inspiring his network to raise tens of thousands more. His approach to fundraising mirrored his approach to business: focus on team spirit, gamify the process, and raise the standard. These efforts not only supported meaningful causes but also showcased the power of leadership, culture, and purpose.   Steve's advice to entrepreneurs is simple: if you're still stuck in the day-to-day, it's time to build a world-class team, implement scalable systems, and measure what matters. And most importantly—get out of your own way.   Success and failure are both very predictable.   I hope you enjoy.   This isn't a theory. It's a proven Blueprint.  

Throughout the 1970s, Southern California residents were held in the grip of terror as multiple serial killers stalked the streets, preying on victims from every walk of life, including the area's gay community. From 1971 to 1983, Randy Kraft kidnapped, tortured, and murdered at least sixteen men and boys, but the real number of victims is believed to be considerably higher. When he was arrested in 1983, investigators searched Kraft's home and found a list with cryptic references to what they believed were sixty-one victims in total. The discovery of that list led the press to dub Kraft “The Scorecard Killer.”Following his arrest in 1983, Randy Kraft was tried and convicted of sixteen counts of first-degree murder and sentenced to death. Although the arrest and trial put an end to Kraft's murder spree, several critical questions remain unanswered, including the most important aspect of the case detectives were never able to solve: who was Randy Kraft's accomplice?Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support!ReferencesArnold, Roxane, and Jerry Hicks. 1983. "Kraft suspected in deaths of 14 men in 3 states, Gates says." Los Angeles Times, May 20: 73.Associated Press. 1983. "Five murders charged to computer analyst." Sacramento Bee, May 25: 2.—. 1978. "Police seek link in deaths of 18." San Bernardino County Sun, November 24: 3.—. 1983. "Freeway killing pattern repeats." The Tribune (San Luis Obispo, CA), February 19: 2.Bajko, Matthew. 2016. Gay serial killer breaks silence. November 2. Accessed May 15, 2025. https://www.ebar.com/story/246748.Grant, Gordon. 1983. "How a routine stop led to a big arrest." Los Angeles Times, May 20: 73.Hicks, Jerry. 1988. "Alleged 'death list' made public as Kraft trial opens." Los Angeles Times, September 27: 69.—. 1989. "Kraft condemned to death by jury for serial killings." Los Angeles Times, August 12: 1.—. 1988. "Kraft defense says marine found in car was not dead." Los Angeles Times, September 28: 76.—. 1989. "Kraft guilty of 16 sex slayings, jury decides." Los Angeles Times, May 13: 1.—. 1989. "Orange County jury gets Kraft serial murder case." Los Angeles Times, April 28: 76.—. 1988. "Two other states were closing in on Kraft." Los Angeles Times, January 4: 3.—. 1989. "Witness says Kraft drugged and sexually assaulted him in 1970." Los Angeles Times, June 6: 3.Hughes, Beth. 1982. "L.A. area's missing youths-a trail of mystery and murder." San Francisco Examiner, August 23: B5.Jarlson, Gary. 1983. "Suspect in 4 slayings also investigated in 6 Oregon murders." Los Angeles Times, May 19: 80.Kennedy, J. Michael. 1978. "Four deaths turn into four mysteries." Los Angeles Times, September 2: 17.Los Angeles Times. 1973. "Head of a man found in a bag at paper plant." Los Angeles Times, April 27: 23.—. 1988. "Randy Kraft's scorecard?" Los Angeles Times, October 2: 117.McDougal, Dennis. 1991. Angel of Darkness: The True Story of Randy Kraft and the Most Heinous Murder Spree. New York, NY: Warner Books. Stay in the know - wondery.fm/morbid-wondery.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week we talk about the standard of junior golf, the use of mobile phones as scorecards as well as Grant Forrest winning at Trump Aberdeen and Justin Rose nbossing it at the St Jude!

>> Get the Golf Scorecard and Stats Book by Wicked Smart Golf to track 50 rounds of golf. You'll also have room on each page to document swing thoughts, mental game strategies, and your best shots after each round. 

In this week's episode of Better Business, Better Life, host Debra Chantry-Taylor dives into a challenge many visionaries face, having too many brilliant ideas and not enough follow-through. With energy and insight, she unpacks how constant pivots and unfinished projects can create chaos, overwhelm teams, and stall real progress. Debra shares how the right mix of focus, data, and discipline can turn that visionary energy into lasting results. She explores the power of committing to just 3–7 priorities per quarter, using an integrator to filter and execute ideas, and building a scorecard that predicts the health of your business, not just reports on the past. Through real-world success stories, including one business that boosted revenue by 20% while reducing workloads, Debra shows how less really can be more. She highlights practical tools like the Eisenhower matrix, clarity breaks, and leading indicators to help visionaries lead with confidence and reduce anxiety. If you've ever felt like your ideas are running ahead of your team or your sanity, this episode will show you how to channel your creativity, trust your data, and build a business that grows without the chaos. CONNECT WITH DEBRA:         ___________________________________________         ►Debra Chantry-Taylor is a Certified EOS Implementer | Entrepreneurial Leadership & Business Coach | Business Owner ►Connect with Debra: ⁠debra@businessaction.com.au ⁠ ►See how she can help you: https://businessaction.co.nz/       ____________________________________________          Episode 235 Chapters:    00:29 – Introduction 00:00 – Visionaries and Their Impact on Businesses   02:04 – The Visionary Trap and Whiplash Culture   03:11 – The Role of Data in Providing Freedom and Clarity   06:49 – Strategies for Managing Visionary Energy   10:39 – Implementing Idea Filters and Delegation   14:25 – Embracing Data and Scorecards for Growth   

Rachael has a special guest, the lovely Paula, with a victim's story from her childhood, a victim of none other than the score card killer. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this Salcedo Storm Podcast:Chris interviews Governor Greg Abbott and Senior Editor at the Texas Scorecard, Brandon Waltens on the latest Democrat-casued crisis, the Texas special session quorum break. 

In this episode, Matt Brown and Dr. Andrew Vallo delve into the use and value of weekly scorecards in dental practices. They examine how monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs) can drive greater accountability, transparency, and overall efficiency, particularly in multi-location operations. The discussion underscores the critical role of measurement in striving for excellence and addressing emotional resistance that can interfere with performance tracking. The hosts also point out how scorecards help establish a data-driven feedback loop, enabling dental teams to make more objective, informed decisions.

We've seen this bubble before. Back in the late 90s, the dot-com boom sent company valuations through the roof, anything with “.com” in its name could raise millions overnight, whether it made money or not.    Then the bubble burst, wiping out trillions and leaving just a few giants like Amazon and Google standing. Fast forward to today, and it feels like déjà vu. AI is the new dot-com.    Companies with “AI” in the headline are hitting billion-dollar valuations before they've even launched a product. The hype, the FOMO, the money pouring into the sector, it's the same playbook, but just like the internet, when this bubble pops, only a few key players will survive, and the rest will be collateral damage.   In this episode, I dig into the wild parallels between the dot-com boom and the AI frenzy we're seeing today. I share stories of dot-com-era madness, the rise and fall of crypto and Non Fungible Tokens (NFTs), and what history can teach us about spotting real, lasting value in a sea of hype. AI is real, but the bubble around it is going to leave a lot of casualties before the dust settles.   Tune in for the stats, the case studies, and the lessons from past tech bubbles to ensure you don't catch a cold when this AI Bubble bursts!    Success and failure are both very predictable.   I hope you enjoy. This isn't a theory. It's a proven Blueprint.

It's been a wild ride in the American political theatre for the last six months and we are here to dissect some of the decision making, short term results and the intended long term impact. On Part 1 we cover foreign policy with how it relates to Ukraine, Russia, Israel, Iran and NATO as a whole, then move along to hit the economy. Part 2 involves Public Image, Immigration and the crystal ball. Thanks for joining us. If we offended you or if you disagree, that's totally fine. We are making a concerted effort to be objective and bipartisan in an effort to drive more critical thought and less blind polarization.

What is sarcopenia and why is this such an important topic for every woman over 40?  That is the topic of conversation today.  What is Sarcopoenia? Sarcopenia is to muscle what osteoporosis is to bone.  Significant loss of skeletal muscle mass and or muscle strength. Sarcopenia is tied to anabolic resistance in midlife women, making it harder to gain lean muscle growth or maintenance after 40. Older adults - both men and women - have to work harder to gain lean muscle mass.  Women have less overall body mass and muscle to begin with and more dramatic reductions in estrogen at menopause, than men experience loss of testosterone.  The key stimulus for muscle protein synthesis, will suffer more from loss of strength and mass if they aren't carefully offsetting it with planned and progressive resistance training.  For women, estrogen protects muscle and bone. We need and use testosterone which is the most abundant hormone in the female body - but it's the decline in estrogen that makes the difference in muscle preservation. What Contributes to Sarcopenia?  Malnutrition. Combined with sarcopenia, it's a predictor of all-cause mortality than sarcopenia alone.  The United States is one of the most overfed and undernourished countries in the world. We're not eating well enough to sustain health.  Sarcopenia is 100% avoidable.  How Do You Measure Sarcopenia? Strength Fat free mass and height Online calculators  There are physical tests or measures that include grip strength or calf circumference.  Women didn't measure or track their skeletal muscle mass decades ago to know where it was at peak. It's harder to say how much mass or strength you've lost.  The Surprising Statistics on What is Sarcopenia On average, muscle loss occurs 3-8% each decade starting at 30. That CAN accelerate during menopause transition. It isn't associated with loss of estrogen driving skeletal muscle protein synthesis down. It's the side effects of the decline of estrogen.  Not sleeping. Struggle exercising as hard or as long  Less support for your muscle from testosterone and growth hormone  Have cortisol, ghrelin and leptin hormone dysregulation that interferes with muscle and fat. We do have the ability to regain lean muscle.  It's proven (and shared in prior episodes) that 85+ individuals can gain both mass and strength.  Available Sarcopenia Assessments: SARC-F  A simple questionnaire that is a good point of reference but an easy assessment if you're active.  How it works: Includes 5 components with scale scores range from 0 to 10: Strength: How much difficulty do you have in lifting and carrying 10 pounds? Assistance in walking: How much difficulty do you have walking across a room, whether you use aids or need help to do this? Rise from a chair: How much difficulty do you have transferring from a chair or bed, whether you use aids or need help to do this? Climb stairs: How much difficulty do you have climbing a flight of 10 stairs? Falls: How many times have you fallen in the past year? Flipping 50 Fitness Scorecard  Helps not only measure strength and muscle mass but to see how you rank according to others in your age group.  Most important is progress, comparing you to you. Start where you are by benchmarking it and learn how to improve it. How is Sarcopenia Diagnosed? Fat-Free Mass Index: FFMI ≤ 15 kg/m2 Visit this URL to calculate (turn on metric to see result): https://ffmicalculator.org/ A strength test. What is Sarcopenia: The New Glossary Osteosarcopenia - low bone mass and low muscle mass Sarcobesity - low muscle mass and high fat mass Osteosarcobesity - low bone mass, low muscle mass and high fat mass  Osteobesity - low bone mass and high fat mass    The biggest risk of sarcopenia is falling due to instability and inability to “right” yourself when slips and falls occur. I promised we'd visit what's possible so here that is: A 1.9-3.3% increase in global muscle mass in humans is associated with a 4.1% to 5.8% lower fat mass and reduced A1c and fasting glucose in studies lasting 2 weeks to 3 years.   How to Avoid Sarcopenia? Resistance train 2x per week minimum, for some that's maximum. Know your recovery needs. Consume high protein foods and micronutrient dense foods at each meal.   Wouldn't it be wonderful if in 30 or 40 years, “What is sarcopenia?” is a question like “What is scurvy or rickets?” now which is never heard of. That starts with us.    References:  Nutrients. 2023, PMID: 38201856. Sports Medicine, 2025, PMID: 40576707. Advances in Nutrition 2025, PMID: 40222723. Scientific Reports, 2025, PMID: 39833326. Front Med (Lausanne), 2025, PMID: 40636391.   Other Episodes You Might Like: Previous Episode - Stronger Muscles, Longer Life: The Untold Value of this Accessible to All Anatomy Next Episode - How Mold Toxicity Affects Hormonal Balance During Menopause And Effective Detox Strategies More Like This: 5 Reasons You're Not Losing Weight or Gaining Muscle After 50 Protein for Menopause Hormone Support Where Protein Recommendations for Women Come From?   Resources:  Don't know where to start? Book your Discovery Call with Debra. Use Flipping 50 Scorecard & Guide to measure what matters with easy at-home self-assessment test you can do in minutes. Opening in August!! Join the Hot, Not Bothered! Challenge to learn why timing matters and why what works for others is not working for you.  

Happy Friday, everyone! Since the last update I celebrated another trip around the sun, which is reason enough to celebrate. If you've been enjoying my content and want to join the celebration and say Happy Birthday (or just “thanks” for the weekly dose of thought-provoking perspective), there's a new way: BuyMeACoffee.com/christopherlind. No pressure; no paywalls. It's just a way to fuel the mission with caffeine, almond M&Ms, or the occasional lunch.Alright, quick summary on what's been on my mind this week. People seeking AI legal advice is trending, and it's not a good thing but probably not for the reason you'd expect. I'll explain why it's bigger than potentially bad answers. Then I'll dig into the U.S. AI Action Plan and what it reveals about how aggressively, perhaps recklessly, the country is betting on AI as a patriotic imperative. And finally, I walk through a new global report card grading the safety practices of top AI labs, and spoiler alert: I'd have gotten grounded for these gradesWith that, here's a more detailed rundown.⸻Think Twice About AI Legal AdviceMore people are turning to AI tools like ChatGPT for legal support before talking to a real attorney, but they're missing a major risk. What many forget is that everything you type can be subpoenaed and used against you in a court of law. I dig into why AI doesn't come with attorney-client privilege, how it can still be useful, and how far too many are getting dangerously comfortable with these tools. If you wouldn't say it out loud in court, don't say it to your AI.⸻Breaking Down the U.S. AI Action PlanThe government recently dropped a 23-page plan laying out America's AI priorities, and let's just say nuance didn't make the final draft. I unpack the major components, why they matter, and what we should be paying attention to beyond political rhetoric. AI is being framed as both an economic engine and a patriotic badge of honor, and that framing may be setting us up for blind spots with real consequences.⸻AI Flunks the Safety ScorecardA new report from Future of Life graded top AI companies on safety, transparency, and governance. The highest score was a C+. From poor accountability to nonexistent existential safeguards, the report paints a sobering picture. I walk through the categories, the biggest red flags, and what this tells us about who's really protecting the public. (Spoiler: it might need to be us.)⸻If this episode made you pause, learn, or think differently, would you share it with someone else who needs to hear it? And if you want to help me celebrate my birthday this weekend, you can always say thanks with a note, a review, or something tasty at BuyMeACoffee.com/christopherlind.—Show Notes:In this Future-Focused Weekly Update, Christopher unpacks the hidden legal risks of talking to AI, breaks down the implications of America's latest AI action plan, and walks through a global safety report that shows just how unprepared we might be. As always, it's less about panic and more about clarity, responsibility, and staying 10 steps ahead.Timestamps:00:00 – Introduction01:20 – Buy Me A Coffee02:15 – Topic Overview04:45 – AI Legal Advice & Discoverability17:00 – The U.S. AI Action Plan35:10 – AI Safety Index: Report Card Breakdown49:00 – Final Reflections and Call to Action#AIlegal #AIsafety #FutureOfAI #DigitalRisk #TechPolicy #HumanCenteredAI #FutureFocused #ChristopherLind

Guest - Jon Scholes - CEO of the Downtown Seattle - DTSA Candidate Scorecard // A Western Washington guide to the Aug. 5 primary election // Poll: Gov. Ferguson’s first approval rating lowest in over 30 years // Poll: Washington voters are ‘pretty pessimistic’ about the future // Will Seattle reelect its conservative City Attorney? // Trump Said Gifted Qatari Jet Was ‘Free’—But Renovation Cost Could Reportedly Near $1 Billion // Puyallup Tribe receives noteworthy gift: A Tacoma arts complex

Chris and Skraby broke down the Padres sweep, had Notes on a Scorecard, and trade rumors are swirling!

Black power is more than symbolic. It's a measurable reality tied to things like ownership, investment in neighborhoods, and—ultimately—life expectancy. In this episode with the authors of two new books—“The Black Power Scorecard” and “The Banks We Deserve”—Andre Perry and Oscar Perry Abello talk about systems that have historically failed communities of color and what it will take to build lasting institutions that truly serve them. The episode is based on a Next City webinar produced earlier this year, "Achieving Economic Justice and Power."Perry argues that Black communities already hold real power, except it's often undervalued or ignored. His research reveals a strong link between life expectancy and factors like ownership of homes and businesses—which requires deliberate financial investment. As he puts it, “Nothing grows without investment.”Abello calls out the stark disparities in community banking. Of the roughly 4,000 community banks in the U.S., only about 120 serve communities of color, meaning most character-based lending remains inaccessible to Black and brown entrepreneurs. Listen to the episode to get examples of solutions and learn how to grow what's working.

If you've ever bladed a pitch across the green or fluffed one from 15 yards out... this is for you.There's one shot in the short game arsenal that can save your round—and most golfers screw it up completely. This podcast breaks down the stock pitch shot—what we call the #2 shot in our Short Game System. It's the most misunderstood, misplayed shot in golf today.We've seen it all. Players tilting back, decelerating, using the wrong setup and wrecking their scores. Even worse—many don't even realize this is a different shot than a chip or a flop.In this podcast, Mike Granato & Shaun Webb from Athletic Motion Golf simplify it. Step-by-step. From setup to strike. From wrist hinge to release. If you've struggled with touch, feel, or consistency around the greens, this video will help you finally get it—and stop yipping it when it matters most.

One of the biggest questions I get asked is, “What am I doing and what would I advise others to do while the market is so uncertain?” so in this podcast I've recorded the top ten things that I'm doing right now to do with investment, deals, wealth creation and wealth preservation.    I've said previously, you are pretty much guaranteed that there is a storm on the horizon and for those of you that are ready, it will be the best time in history. For those of you that are not, it's going to be a harsh and damaging surprise, which is going to catch a lot of people out.   In this episode, I'll take you through the top ten things that I'm doing which you might want to consider if you not only want to capitalize on the current market and do deals today, but also make sure that when the tide turns and the storm comes you not only survive, but thrive.   Success and failure are both very predictable.   I hope you enjoy. This isn't a theory. It's a proven Blueprint.

Your law firm isn't just a business—it's an evolving system. And what works in one stage of growth can sink you in another.  In this episode, Zack Glaser and Stephanie Everett introduce the new Lawyerist Small Firm Scorecard™, a tool that helps lawyers identify which stage their firm is in—and what to focus on next.  Stephanie breaks down the four key stages of firm development, shares the reasoning behind the Scorecard's redesign, and explains how understanding your stage changes everything: from hiring to marketing to long-term planning.  Lawyerist Lab is evolving alongside the new scorecard, offering coaching clients a more personalized, stage-specific growth path. If you're building a law firm with long-term goals, this episode will help you step back, recalibrate, and take the right action for where you are now.  Listen to our other episodes on Law Firm Growth :   #568: How to Build a Law Firm You Can Sell, with Victoria L. Collier Apple | Spotify | Lawyerist  #560: Stop Doing Everything Yourself! Unlock Your Law Firm's True Potential with Leticia Desuze Apple | Spotify | Lawyerist  #527: Casting Your Vision and Leading Your Firm, with Kevin DeShazo Apple | Spotify | Lawyerist  #522: The EOS Secret to Mastering Law Firm Challenges, with Mike Paton Apple | Spotify | Lawyerist    Have thoughts about today's episode? Join the conversation on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and X!   If today's podcast resonates with you and you haven't read The Small Firm Roadmap Revisited yet, get the first chapter right now for free! Looking for help beyond the book? See if our coaching community is right for you.   Access more resources from Lawyerist at lawyerist.com.    Chapters/Timestamps:   0:00 – Episode Introduction and the Power of Unplugged Vacations  4:49 – Tabs3 Spotlight: Practice Management That Adapts to You  14:48 – Why the Small Firm Scorecard™ Got a Makeover 16:50 – Inside the New Scorecard: Defined Benchmarks, Real Clarity 19:10 – The Healthy Firm Model: The Six Pillars of Sustainable Growth 21:00 – Mapping Your Firm's Stage: Launch, Build, Grow, or Exit 27:26 – Coaching Evolved: How the Scorecard Shapes Lawyerist Lab 30:58 – From Overwhelm to Focus: Coaching Like a Personal Trainer 34:38 – What to Do Next: Take the Scorecard, Get a Plan 

On this Salcedo Storm Podcast:Brandon Waltens, is a Senior Editor at Texas Scorecard. He is the host of the essential, Daily Headlines at Texas Scorecard.

Your law firm isn't just a business—it's an evolving system. And what works in one stage of growth can sink you in another.  In this episode, Zack Glaser and Stephanie Everett introduce the new Lawyerist Small Firm Scorecard™, a tool that helps lawyers identify which stage their firm is in—and what to focus on next.  Stephanie breaks down the four key stages of firm development, shares the reasoning behind the Scorecard's redesign, and explains how understanding your stage changes everything: from hiring to marketing to long-term planning.  Lawyerist Lab is evolving alongside the new scorecard, offering coaching clients a more personalized, stage-specific growth path. If you're building a law firm with long-term goals, this episode will help you step back, recalibrate, and take the right action for where you are now.  Listen to our other episodes on Law Firm Growth :   #568: How to Build a Law Firm You Can Sell, with Victoria L. Collier Apple | Spotify | Lawyerist  #560: Stop Doing Everything Yourself! Unlock Your Law Firm's True Potential with Leticia Desuze Apple | Spotify | Lawyerist  #527: Casting Your Vision and Leading Your Firm, with Kevin DeShazo Apple | Spotify | Lawyerist  #522: The EOS Secret to Mastering Law Firm Challenges, with Mike Paton Apple | Spotify | Lawyerist    Have thoughts about today's episode? Join the conversation on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and X!   If today's podcast resonates with you and you haven't read The Small Firm Roadmap Revisited yet, get the first chapter right now for free! Looking for help beyond the book? See if our coaching community is right for you.   Access more resources from Lawyerist at lawyerist.com.    Chapters/Timestamps:   0:00 – Episode Introduction and the Power of Unplugged Vacations  4:49 – Tabs3 Spotlight: Practice Management That Adapts to You  14:48 – Why the Small Firm Scorecard™ Got a Makeover 16:50 – Inside the New Scorecard: Defined Benchmarks, Real Clarity 19:10 – The Healthy Firm Model: The Six Pillars of Sustainable Growth 21:00 – Mapping Your Firm's Stage: Launch, Build, Grow, or Exit 27:26 – Coaching Evolved: How the Scorecard Shapes Lawyerist Lab 30:58 – From Overwhelm to Focus: Coaching Like a Personal Trainer 34:38 – What to Do Next: Take the Scorecard, Get a Plan  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this gripping ReWired episode, Dani peels back the layers of Randy Steven Kraft's chilling legacy as the Scorecard Killer. With a twisted ledger of cryptic notations and a pattern of meticulously targeted victims, Kraft wasn't just killing—he was keeping score.This isn't about gore for gore's sake. It's about decoding power, control, and the dark psychology that drives a killer to turn murder into a methodical game.Dani challenges listeners to look beyond the headlines and into the structured chaos of Kraft's mind. What does his scorecard truly reveal about the way he viewed his victims—and himself?How did a man operating in plain sight elude justice while racking up one of the highest known body counts in California history? And what role did institutions, from the military to law enforcement, play in enabling his path of destruction?With signature wit and razor-sharp analysis, Dani reimagines this case not just as a timeline of horror but as a study in behavioral obsession, symbolism, and system failure. This is true crime, rewritten for those who want to understand the deeper why—not just the who, what, and when.Prepare for a deep psychological dive into the dangerous intersection of sadism, secrecy, and symbolism. By the end, you'll never look at a simple list the same way again.

Chris went through his Notes on a Scorecard about the Padres game and they played Chris' Fantabulous Sports Game Show!

Tonight's rundown:    Hey BillOReilly.com Premium and Concierge Members, welcome to the No Spin News for Monday, July 21, 2025. Stand Up for Your Country.  Talking Points Memo: O'Reilly gives President Trump his six-month scorecard. Trust us, you won't get this honest reporting on the president anywhere else. While Trump has done a lot of good for the country, the distractions persist in the 2nd Trump administration – here's a look at the distractions that are hurting Trump.  As predicted, CBS has canceled The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Bernard Goldberg offers perspective. Federal Judge dismisses Donald Trump's lawsuit against Bob Woodward.  Are the Washington Redskins making a comeback? Trump calls for Commanders to return to old name.  Another California billionaire is leaving the progressive state.  Smart life: American's debt vs. other countries debt examined. This Day in History: Biden announces he will no longer seek reelection.  Final Thought: Rewarding yourself.   In Case You Missed It: Read Bill's latest column, A Wake-Up Call for Late Night Check out the Not Woke Shop! We've got Not Woke t-shirts, polos and mugs. Get yours today and stand out from the crowd! Pre-order Bill's next book in the new Confronting Series, ‘Confronting Evil' NOW! Now's the time to get a Premium or Concierge Membership to BillOReilly.com, the only place for honest news analysis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you want to do bigger deals, grow your portfolio or business, and stop worrying about how much of your own money you do not have but you need to do this, then this is the podcast for you!   Most people think you need to save up huge deposits or have piles of cash in the bank to do property deals or business investments. But in this episode, I'm going to take you through The Debt Stack Blueprint — the exact structure that I and other professional investors, developers, and entrepreneurs use to do millions of pounds of deals every year with none of their own money.   This is far more straight forward than you think so listen in as I explain the three layers of strategic and savvy finance that make up the debt stack for all of our deals, where you can find them, what they cost, and how to use them to build serious wealth — without relying on any of your own funds!    If you want to understand how to structure deals properly, attract the right finance, and build generation wealth in property, in my experience this is the most effective way for you to do that.   Success and failure are both very predictable.   I hope you enjoy. This isn't a theory. It's a proven Blueprint.

In this chilling installment of The Guilty Files Uncovered, Brian dives deep into the twisted psyche of one of America's most meticulous and methodical serial killers—Randy Kraft, the man known as the Scorecard Killer.With a body count that may exceed 60, Kraft's trail of terror left Southern California and beyond scarred by brutal, calculated murders—each victim a tragic entry on a cryptic and haunting “scorecard” list found in Kraft's car upon arrest.Brian peels back the layers of Kraft's double life—a seemingly clean-cut computer consultant by day, and sadistic predator by night. This episode explores how Kraft evaded capture for over a decade, the disturbing patterns in his crimes, and how law enforcement finally closed in on a killer hiding in plain sight. Drawing from case files, behavioral profiling, and Brian's own law enforcement insights, this episode unpacks:The evolution of Kraft's crimes from the early 1970s through 1983The significance and mystery of the "scorecard" documentForensic breakthroughs that ultimately exposed the killerThe implications of Kraft's military background and sexual psychologyWhy investigators believe the true number of victims may never be fully knownThis isn't just another retelling of a serial killer's spree. Brian's methodical, no-nonsense breakdown delivers historical context, investigative rigor, and sobering humanity to a case often overshadowed by flashier names in true crime lore.

In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (7-14-2020), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by Greg Parks, a columnist for Pro Wrestling Torch Newsletter and host of the PWTorch Dailycast “Wrestling Night in America” podcast. They being with reaction to the breaking news of Raw's record-low rating. Then they assess the scorecard for the AEW Fyter Fest vs. NXT Great American Bash two-week battle including the quarter hour and minute-by-minute details we have exclusive access to. From there, a look at New Japan's big weekend and Evil's surprising elevation, a preview of Extreme Rules: Horror Show, and Mailbag topics including a lot on the WWE women's division, Shayna Baszler, a possible Evolution 2 all-women's PPV, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

Hello, and welcome to another episode of The Blueprint Podcast. In this episode, we sit down with Property Entrepreneur Board member Tom Apppleton, as we welcome him into the Property Entrepreneur Hall of Fame. In this inspiring episode, Tom, a seasoned property entrepreneur with over 13 years in the game,  shares the real, raw behind-the-scenes of what it was like growing a multi-million-pound property portfolio — and how, despite the success, it was chaotic and overwhelming behind the scenes. Everything changed when he joined the Property Entrepreneur Programme in 2019. With the right structures, Blueprints, and support, Tom turned chaos into clarity — building systems, hiring effectively, and scaling with intention. Tom shares how he initially built a £5–6 million property portfolio with impressive speed — but without the right systems in place, that success became increasingly unsustainable. He opens up about the chaos behind the scenes and how joining Property Entrepreneur gave him the structure and clarity he desperately needed. Through implementing systems and learning how to hire the right people, Tom transformed the way he operated his business. He also reflects on the major challenges he's faced along the way — from the disruption of COVID-19 to navigating a tough recruitment landscape and ongoing economic pressures. One of the most powerful parts of his story is the role that community and coaching played in helping him move forward with confidence. A standout moment in the episode is Tom's Life by Design achievement — after years of dreaming, he finally moved into his dream home, a personal milestone that reflects the mindset and planning principles he now lives by. Success and failure are both very predictable. I hope you enjoy. This isn't a theory. It's a proven Blueprint.

Want to make your VBS better every year? Then this episode is for you! Join host Hannah Peckett Augustine as she interviews Debbie Rhoads on her VBS Scorecard. Debbie shares amazing ways to assess your VBS before and after to create an environment where kids and families can encounter Jesus. Whether you've completed VBS this summer or are still anticipating an amazing week, this episode will leave you feeling equipped and encouraged!To access Debbie's VBS Scorecard, click here: https://bit.ly/VBSScorecard.

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We're halfway through 2025! This episode is a raw look at what's working, what's not, and the experiments we're doubling down on. From running premium events at zero profit to building lean teams with talent from Latin America, we share the trade-offs and results behind every decision. Dan and Ian open the books on DC BLACK and DC Accelerator, plus they uncover how Remote First Recruiting quietly had one of its best quarters yet. LINKS: Dan's Four Bricks presentation (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ZooQo760Ik&ab_channel=TropicalMBA) Meet the world's most generous global entrepreneurs inside Dynamite Circle (https://dynamitecircle.com/) Connect with 7+ figure founders inside DC BLACK (https://dynamitecircle.com/dc-black) Remote First Recruiting: Find your next best remote hire in 21 days (https://remotefirstrecruiting.com/) CHAPTERS: (00:00:42) Can You Break a Plateau Without Spending $200K? (00:01:45) Why Your Next Growth Phase Starts With You (00:06:45) What Happened When Our CFO Left (00:11:27) Why We Finally Launched a Premium Tier (00:16:01) The Real Results of Our $5K Coaching Program (00:22:03) Is Our Recruiting Arm About To Have Its Best Quarter Yet? (00:28:01) We're Going to Bangkok This October CONNECT: Dan@tropicalmba.com Ian@tropicalmba.com Past guests on TMBA include Cal Newport, David Heinemeier Hannson, Seth Godin, Ricardo Semler, Noah Kagan, Rob Walling, Jay Clouse, Einar Vollset, Sam Dogan, Gino Wickam, James Clear, Jodie Cook, Mark Webster, Steph Smith, Taylor Pearson, Justin Tan, Matt Gartland, Ayman Al-Abdullah, Lucy Bella. PLAYLIST: “It's easier to 10X than to 2X” + 8 Lessons from CEO Bootcamp (https://tropicalmba.com/episodes/easier-10x-than-2x) Building ‘Brick by Brick': Goals, Plans, Scorecards, Cadence (https://tropicalmba.com/episodes/brick-by-brick) 90-Day Growth Plan in 10 Questions (https://tropicalmba.com/episodes/90-day-growth) The Wheel of Despair and the Paradox of Growth (https://tropicalmba.com/episodes/wheel-despair-paradox-growth)

Ryan Petersen is the CEO of Flexport. Petersen joins Big Technology to discuss how the latest round of tariffs and trade-war maneuvers are rewiring supply chains worldwide. Tune in to hear him unpack everything from 145 % “Liberation Day” duties and $5 K containers to the death of the de minimis loophole and what it means for Amazon, Temu, and Shein. We also cover the Panama Canal drought, AI that robocalls 400 K truckers, warehouse-robot reality checks, and why customs fraud just became the DOJ's No. 2 white-collar priority. Hit play for a rapid-fire scorecard on what's changing, who's winning, and what's next in global trade. --- Enjoying Big Technology Podcast? Please rate us five stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ in your podcast app of choice. Want a discount for Big Technology on Substack + Discord? Here's 25% off for the first year: https://www.bigtechnology.com/subscribe?coupon=0843016b Questions? Feedback? Write to: bigtechnologypodcast@gmail.com

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What happens when you've optimized everything… and growth still stalls? In this episode, Dan and Ian break down a powerful distinction most founders miss: the difference between optimization (making your business run smoother) and growth (finding and testing new paths to scale). They unpack insights from Growth Levers by Matt Lerner, a framework that helped PayPal and other startups unlock massive growth and why it still applies to bootstrappers today. You'll also get a behind-the-scenes look at how Dan and Ian run operations in under 5 hours per week using the “Four Bricks”: financials, a measured plan, individual scorecards, and pulse meetings (aka the Daily Huddle). Plus: why growth experiments often fail, how to avoid optimization creep, and how interviewing your customers using the “Jobs to Be Done” framework can reveal the 10% that leads to 90% of your growth. LINKS: “Growth Levers and How to Find Them” by Matt Lerner (https://www.amazon.com/Growth-Levers-How-Find-Them/dp/173842622X) “Scaling Up” By Verne Harnish (https://www.amazon.com/Scaling-Up-Mastering-Rockefeller-Habits/dp/0986019593/ref=sr_1_1?crid=I82ETY13E1ZJ&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.EunjEAWizJJCnRStrVvxOJwktAGOrvzCg7v4AoNJfIU6bVKGlwoaahD13GvmODVvdHfxaCtbalOfRWgZOg5S21BtHBMaKYq62OqBxcVCNbGCvxTyjwgDSB-CCVhwxnkkdUIfFUnmjvgMdP0NNqU-7ueWn59X5uFP1GVKtTr9KukRePtfM9H9riTjX7cbPcSSX6o8FtAMy464cHeRDDiEG-HRIkkMFr6E78CM5s3og_g.lpyuAh6r5azEIrwxxEgYJiq8LPg5qtpavZ6HnojzTvo&dib_tag=se&keywords=scaling+up&qid=1751519981&s=books&sprefix=scaling+up%2Cstripbooks-intl-ship%2C115&sr=1-1) Daily Huddle Template (https://docs.google.com/document/d/14i_qZjKFDP_IEjiF3XHd1j41H6Vop_Cp987L41QjXOQ/edit?tab=t.0) Company Scoreboard Template (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ArOv-eMCWIxF8Yk3ngUlAuxITgMK3GUR5E6mfw57vR4/edit?tab=t.0#heading=h.3olbivi0zybz) Individual Scorecard Template (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1J_EGV0SnmhjBRRYr5GDnUGV9ULTd1Bbz9RaJQfEVAQw/edit?tab=t.0) “Jobs to Be Done” Interview Framework (https://www.dscout.com/people-nerds/the-jobs-to-be-done-interviewing-style-understanding-who-users-are-trying-to-become) Dan's Four Bricks presentation (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ZooQo760Ik&ab_channel=TropicalMBA) Connect with generous global entrepreneurs (https://dynamitecircle.com/) CHAPTERS: (00:00:13) Intro: Founders, Channels, and What's Working in 2025 (00:01:40) Growth vs Optimization: The Lens That Changes Everything (00:09:34) The Four Bricks: How to Run Ops in Under 5 Hours/Week (00:18:38) Why Most Teams Avoid Growth (00:20:32) Growth Levers: The 10% That Drives 90% of Growth (00:28:00) Jobs to Be Done: Why Customers Really Buy (00:33:26) Growth Sprints: How to Experiment Without Burning Out (00:36:22) Common Mistakes That Kill Growth Early CONNECT: Dan@tropicalmba.com Ian@tropicalmba.com Past guests on TMBA include Cal Newport, David Heinemeier Hannson, Seth Godin, Ricardo Semler, Noah Kagan, Rob Walling, Jay Clouse, Einar Vollset, Sam Dogan, Gino Wickam, James Clear, Jodie Cook, Mark Webster, Steph Smith, Taylor Pearson, Justin Tan, Matt Gartland, Ayman Al-Abdullah, Lucy Bella. PLAYLIST: “It's easier to 10X than to 2X” + 8 Lessons from CEO Bootcamp (https://tropicalmba.com/episodes/easier-10x-than-2x) Building ‘Brick by Brick': Goals, Plans, Scorecards, Cadence (https://tropicalmba.com/episodes/brick-by-brick) 90-Day Growth Plan in 10 Questions (https://tropicalmba.com/episodes/90-day-growth) The Wheel of Despair and the Paradox of Growth (https://tropicalmba.com/episodes/wheel-despair-paradox-growth)

Send us a textGolf betting isn't about the money—it's about winning, pride, and having someone else open their wallet at the clubhouse after your round. Rich Easton shares hilarious and memorable stories from his experiences with various betting games on the golf course.• The Nassau bet provides multiple ways to "get off the schneid" with bets for front nine, back nine, and total match• A group of skilled super seniors battle weekly, with one team finally breaking their losing streak• A $2 Nassau bet nearly escalates to physical violence when a disputed ball leads to repeated profanities• A skins game where 17 holes are pushed before one lucky player hits a career shot on 18 to win $180• An outrageous skins game in Arizona featuring Las Vegas strippers on every tee box and green• The challenges of tracking player order and dots in the Wolf game• How Animal Golf creates financial penalties for mistakes like hitting into hazards or three-putting• A strategic player who deliberately played conservative golf on the final hole to win $350 from his opponentsIf you have crazy golf betting stories, email me at rbeaston21@gmail.comSupport the showSpotify Apple podcastsAmazon Music all other streaming services

#479 What if the secret to scaling your solopreneur business was hiding in your tech stack? In this episode, host Brien Gearin sits down with Ernesto Mandowsky — founder of MDM (Million Dollar Machine) — to explore how entrepreneurs can use tools like Notion, ConvertKit, and more to streamline operations, deliver five-star client experiences, and build systems that actually support growth. Ernesto shares his journey from throwing a $35K party at 18 to transforming legacy restaurants and launching a tech integration consultancy that serves coaches, consultants, and creators. Whether you're stuck in survival mode or scaling to seven figures, this episode is full of actionable insights for turning your business into a well-oiled machine! What we discuss with Ernesto: + $35K party kickstarted entrepreneurship + From Deloitte to culinary school + Helping solopreneurs scale with tech + Using Notion as a business hub + The Five Recipes business framework + Solving tech overwhelm with systems + Building a team to free up time + Using AI for podcast prep and automation + Client journey from “pop-up” to “brasserie” + Scorecard tool for business clarity Thank you, Ernesto! Check out Million Dollar Machine at YourMDM.co⁠. Follow Ernesto on LinkedIn. To get access to our FREE Business Training course go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MillionaireUniversity.com/training⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. And follow us on: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tik Tok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To get exclusive offers mentioned in this episode and to support the show, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠millionaireuniversity.com/sponsors⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Want to hear from more incredible entrepreneurs? Check out all of our interviews ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mathew Person, Senior Vice President of Corporate Development at Quikbase In this episode of the M&A Science Podcast, Kison Patel interviews Mathew Person, Senior Vice President of Corporate Development at Quickbase. Mathew brings a unique blend of operator, banker, and corp dev experience, making him a strategic leader in buyer-led M&A. Together, they dive deep into how to proactively structure acquisitions, align internal stakeholders, avoid over-rationalization, and ensure integration success. Things You Will Learn: How to design and align around a box of preference (quant + qual criteria) Tactics for proactively sourcing and assessing cultural fit How to structure your corp dev team for scale and deal velocity ________________________ Sponsored by DealRoom—where M&A chaos meets its match. Still stuck in spreadsheet hell? DealRoom helps corporate development teams take control—streamlining diligence, syncing integration, and eliminating the back-and-forth.

What got you here won't get you there, and holding onto your old identity may be the reason you're feeling stuck.Learn how to make the transition from owner-operator to CEO by aligning your identity, behaviors, and responsibilities with the business you're building. You'll get clear on what belongs on your scorecard, how to measure success with KPIs, and what it means to truly lead. Whether you're scaling to your next level or reclaiming time and energy, this is the mindset and operational structure that makes it possible.In this episode you will:Understand the mindset and behavior shift needed to fully become the CEOLearn how identity drives behavior, and how both are tied to your growth ceilingDiscover the role of scorecards, KPIs, and clear job descriptions in scaling leadershipExplore the “four rights” framework for hiring and retaining the right teamClarify whether your challenge is a who issue or a how issue—and what to do nextSee how creating optionality in your role builds freedom, energy, and long-term successEpisode Highlights1:38 — Why so many chiropractors struggle to answer, “What do I do when I become the CEO?”4:04 — The shift from laborer to leader requires both identity and behavioral changes.6:35 — How clarity through scorecards and KPIs helps scale with purpose and focus.7:15 — Why moving rocks isn't your value anymore—leading teams is.9:01 — Understanding the law of ones and threes to prepare for each level of growth.9:38 — The true job of the CEO: operationalize, professionalize, and optimize the business.12:40 — To scale, ask: is this a “who” issue or a “how” issue?13:32 — Use the Four Rights framework to hire the right person in the right role.14:45 — Clarify the right work and align it with scorecards, KPIs, and job descriptions.17:23 — Letting go of your old identity is key to stepping fully into your CEO role.20:13 — Optionality means you get to choose how to spend your time as CEO.22:46 — Revisit operationalizing, professionalizing, and optimizing—like fitness, it never stops.23:18 — Diagnose if your business issue is a person, process, proficiency, priority, or project.24:23 - Dr. Malcom is joined by Success partner, Dr. David Fletcher, from CLA Wealth. Discover how CLA's advanced scanning technology helps chiropractic practices attract new patients, boost conversions, and improve retention. By making nervous system health visible and measurable, CLA gives practices powerful tools to communicate progress, set goals, and build long-term patient relationships. Resources MentionedRegister Now for the TRP Conversion & Retention Immersion - June 27 & 28, 2025 in Sydney, AUS - https://theremarkablepractice.com/upcoming-events/  To learn more about the REM CEO Program, please visit:  http://www.theremarkablepractice.com/rem-ceoFor more information about CLA Wealth please visit: https://insightcla.comSchedule a Brainstorming call with Dr. PeteFollow Dr Stephen on Instagram: https://qr.me-qr.com/l/riDHVjqt  Follow Dr Pete on Instagram: https://qr.me-qr.com/I1nC7Hgg  Prefer to watch? Catch the podcast on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/@TheRemarkablePractice1To listen to more episodes visit https://theremarkablepractice.com/podcast/ or follow on your favorite podcast app.

Matt Verlaque is a serial entrepreneur, husband, and father who measures everything and can figure out how to instrument any business to help it grow faster.Connect with Matt:IG: @mattvelarqueWant To Quit Your Job In The Next 6-18 Months Through Buying Commercial Real Estate & Small Businesses?