Podcasts about Shop Talk

From the early pioneers racing alongside the men to today's WMX champions, women have been part of ATV racing history for decades. Leonard Duncan looks back at the racers who helped shape the sport, the evolution of women's national competition, dominant championship eras, and the history that still needs to be documented.Who was the first female ATV racer you remember watching? Share your memories, photos, old race results, and the women you think deserve more recognition in the comments for Comment Corner.

In this episode of Insurance Shoptalk, Eric Stein sits down with Patrick Davis, CEO of InsurePay, to discuss how pay-as-you-go workers' compensation is changing the way businesses pay premiums—and why insurance agents should understand it as both a client benefit and a retention tool. Patrick explains how pay-as-you-go connects workers' compensation premiums directly to actual payroll, recalculating exposure with every payroll cycle instead of relying on annual estimates. The conversation covers how this approach can improve cash flow, reduce large audit surprises, lower the risk of cancellations for nonpayment, and simplify the workers' comp experience for insureds. For insurance agents, carriers, MGAs, and business owners interested in workers' compensation, payroll integration, premium billing, client retention, and reducing audit headaches, this episode provides a practical look at why pay-as-you-go is becoming an increasingly important option. #InsuranceShopTalk #WorkersCompensation #PayAsYouGo #InsuranceAgency #CommercialInsurance #InsuranceTechnology #Insurtech #Payroll #InsuranceAgents #WorkersComp

SHOP TALK ALISON PAPAS SEPTEMBER 12 2026

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Rob and Kelvin debate whether 2026 will be a legacy defining season for Matthew Stafford, and tell us why last night’s ugly loss was a bad omen for Drake Maye and the New England Patriots. Finally, the Odd Couple Crew debates the ideal ways to get famous in this week’s edition of Shop Talk.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to a very special bonus episode of the Tackle Talk Podcast, as we bring you our first ever "Shop Talk" episode with Brian Dolne of The Rod Locker.  . Tackle Talk is presented by:  The Rod Locker | https://www.rodlocker.com | Promo Code: TACKLETALKSEPTEMBER   Additional support provided by: Amped Outdoors | https://www.ampedoutdoors.com Humminbird | https://www.humminbird.com Minn Kota | https://www.minnkotamotors.com

Use $20 for free on your first auction win with the code "ballcard" at registration. prstn.co/4e1Ek1J Follow Us https://linktr.ee/theballcardshow CHAPTERS 00:32 - Intro 01:48 - GCCF Recap 07:14 - Dalen - Droppin Knowledge 09:13 - PC Show and Tell 12:01 - Shop Talk 14:24 - Upcoming Schedule 16:15 - PTN Announcement 16:55 - Jeremy Lee In this episode, Jeremy Lee of  ⁨@SportsCardsLive⁩  joins the podcast to share experience and wisdom around collecting with intention. This hobby is bigger than any one experience and Jeremy explains why! Take Hobby Spectrum Assessment - www.hobbyspectrum.com Dalen -  ⁨@JunkWaxVintage⁩  Keith- @theneuhartcards The Ballcard Show - Jason Otero & Gary LeMaster Business Inquiries: ballcardshow@gmail.com

In this episode of Insurance Shoptalk, Eric Stein chats with Norm Hudson, CEO of Staff Boom, to explore why insurance agencies need to build the right operational foundation before AI and automation can deliver meaningful results. Norm shares lessons from working with insurance agencies, MGAs, wholesalers, and other organizations that have attempted to automate processes only to discover that inconsistent data, workflows, and naming standards can prevent even good technology from succeeding. The conversation covers operational readiness, process documentation, data quality, change management, offshore support, and how AI can amplify the productivity of account managers and producers rather than simply replace employees. Eric and Norm also discuss practical AI applications including supplemental forms, policy checking, renewal preparation, proposals and quote comparisons, along with strategies for helping smaller agencies reduce administrative work and restore their focus on organic growth. If you're interested in AI, automation, offshore talent, operational efficiency, organic growth, or practical ways to help your insurance agency become more productive, this episode offers valuable insights into combining technology, people, and better processes. #InsuranceShopTalk #ArtificialIntelligence #InsuranceTechnology #InsuranceAgency #InsuranceAutomation #Insurtech #OffshoreStaffing #AgencyOperations #AgencyGrowth #CommercialInsurance

A big social media following, a cheap quote, or an expensive build doesn't automatically tell you whether someone deserves your business. Leonard Duncan breaks down how riders can research shops and builders, recognize red flags, ask the right questions, choose quality parts, navigate online advice, and know what kind of support they should expect after handing over their money.What's the biggest red flag you've encountered with an ATV shop, builder, or parts seller and what does a great shop do to earn your trust? Share your experiences and questions in the comments for Comment Corner.

In this month's Shop Talk, Whitney and Brianna reconnect after five months apart and compare notes on what shifted. Whitney shares the delegation ceiling she hit this summer, from moving her team onto a shared inbox to splitting her support roles at inquiry-to-deposit and pre-departure. Brianna talks through taking June and July mostly off in Portugal and Spain, then coming home to a 50-person corporate offsite in Italy that fell in her lap. Together they get into what a $500,000 group program really costs in hours, why corporate planning committees move so slowly, and whether staying in your lane beats chasing a bigger number. The conversation wraps with both of them prepping for PURE in Marrakech, including conference nerves and the 72-out-of-700 appointment scramble.

Shop Talk this episode explores the one trait that makes people likable. Donald Fisher, co-founder of GAP, is this week's Business Birthday. Caught My Eye introduces the French Sunday, and a janitor in Albany sets up house in an empty school room. We're all business. Except when we're not. Apple Podcasts: apple.co/1WwDBrC Spotify: spoti.fi/2pC19B1 iHeart Radio: bit.ly/4aza5LW Tunein: bit.ly/1SE3NMb YouTube Music: bit.ly/43T8Y81 Pandora: pdora.co/2pEfctj YouTube: bit.ly/1spAF5a Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Rob and Kelvin explain why Colin Kaepernick is totally justified for boycotting the NFL. Plus, former LSU and NFL defensive lineman Breiden Fehoko swings by to discuss the growing trend of NFL players going back to play in college, how NFL front office members might view said players when they try to get back to the NFL, and the real reason why Kaepernick never played again in the NFL. Finally, the Odd Couple Crew debates the idea of generic and dupe items in this week’s edition of Shop Talk. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this Shop Talk, Bill and Alex break down the speech Bill gave at the West Tennessee Faith and Community Summit in Memphis, with the governor, the mayor, and a ballroom full of faith leaders in the room. Bill's argument: crime, homelessness, kids who can't read on grade level, and young people aging out of foster care aren't our problems. They're symptoms. The real problem is a morality problem, and it isn't with the poor or the disenfranchised. It's with the rest of us, who see the need, think "somebody ought to do something about that," and keep driving. Bill also explains what he was really trying to say to a room full of people who call themselves Christians: Jesus didn't spend his time in nice ballrooms with wealthy people, and if we're called to be Christlike, the work is elsewhere. Plus: why he walked off stage the second the speech ended (there was a fire at his lumber yard), and what happened in 1907. ARMY ACTIONS Subscribe to the podcast and rate & review us! Signup to join the Army, visit NormalFolks.org Follow us on social media @ArmyofNormalFolks Join or start an ANF local service club at https://normalfolks.org/service-clubs/ Take The 10 Level Challenge, "the hero's journey for service" at 10LevelChallenge.org In San Antonio, Lincoln NE, Sumner County KS, Huntsville AL, or anywhere in Oklahoma? People there want to start a service club and need members. Email alex@normalfolks.org and he'll connect you. Support the show: https://www.normalfolks.us/#joinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Should we be worried about the Dodgers, who seem to be in a slump right now? D'Farr and Trudell think maybe not. Also, The Sporting News came out with their 140 Top NFL Players of all-time, so the fellas reacted. Then, some talk on Fantasy Football and TV shows as well. Plus, "Shop Talk!" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Last hour of the show got "heated" as D'Farr contends that Los Angeles is NOT a sports city. Plus, will Kawhi Leonard get penalized just like the LA Clippers? Then, the Athletic's Sam Blum called in to talk about the LA Angels being sold to LA Rams owner Stan Kroenke. Also, "Shop Talk!" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What happens when a city tells you your property is in violation... but cannot point to the rule you supposedly broke? In this episode of Shop Talk, Jeremy, Jeff, and Will get into the real-world friction between industrial property owners and municipalities, from code enforcement and certificate-of-occupancy delays to zoning overlays and the growing resistance to industrial outdoor storage. They also discuss how AI can help owners navigate hundreds of pages of city code and push back with better information.Before that, the hosts cover current industrial availability, market indicators, BlackSky, SpaceX, and access to private investment opportunities. Then the conversation shifts to college football, where NIL and constant roster movement are rewriting the rules of early-season handicapping. Expect a rapid-fire run through the opening slate, plenty of strong opinions, and a look at prediction markets like Kalshi. It is industrial real estate, markets, city-hall battles, and college football - delivered the way only Jeremy, Jeff, and Will can.

Lucas Tieleman is the Co-founder and CEO of Optiversal, an AI-powered eCommerce platform helping retailers improve product discoverability and conversion through richer product data and dynamically generated content. Previously Chief Product Officer at Bazaarvoice and a serial entrepreneur, Lucas brings deep expertise in eCommerce, AI search, product strategy, and digital shopping experiences. He also represented Optiversal in winning the Judges' Choice award at Shoptalk 2024, which included an optional £100,000 investment from Commerce Ventures. In this episode… As consumers shift from short keyword searches to conversational queries, product catalogs need to evolve with them. Basic attributes and product descriptions often miss the context and language shoppers now bring to Google and LLM-powered search. So what does a product catalog need to look like to stay discoverable? According to eCommerce and AI search expert Lucas Tieleman, brands need richer, more structured product data that reflects how consumers actually describe and search for products. That means filling catalog gaps, adding natural-language attributes, optimizing product feeds for Google and OpenAI, and creating relevant landing pages around specific shopper intent. Lucas also highlights how AI can analyze reviews, images, search trends, and catalog data to continuously improve product information at scale. The goal is not simply more content, but better signals that help search engines and LLMs connect the right products with the right queries. In this episode of The Digital Deep Dive, Aaron Conant talks with Lucas Tieleman, Co-founder and CEO of Optiversal, about the new product catalog requirements for LLMs. Lucas explains how natural-language search is reshaping product data, why optimized feeds matter for AI visibility, and how automated landing pages can improve discoverability and conversion. He also touches on AI-driven catalog enrichment and self-maintaining eCommerce experiences.

Before sport quads and the modern ATV industry, there were three-wheelers—and an entire performance industry being figured out along the way. Leonard Duncan looks back at the early days of the Honda ATC, the builders and racers who pushed these machines beyond their original purpose, Danny Duncan's role in that developing industry, and how lessons learned nearly 50 years ago still influence ATV performance today.What was your first three-wheeler, and which machine or racer from that era do you remember most? Share your stories in the comments and tell us what part of three-wheeler history we should cover next.

The last hour of the show began with talk on Jonathan Kuminga and how his agent "dropped the ball" on his new contract with the Minnesota Timberwolves. And is it really an honor to be a captain on an NFL team? D'Farr explained why it's not. Plus, "Shop Talk!" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Live at Black And Gold for the ESPN LA Golf Classic, D'Marco, Travis and Morales kept it rolling in the 3rd hour of the show with talk on USC Football, who kicks off their season this weekend vs San Jose State. Then, some talk on the Dodgers with Tarik Skubal going back to Detroit for the first time since he got traded to the Dodgers from the Tigers. Plus, "Shop Talk!" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Super Producer Rob G (Robert Guerra) is in for Rob, and he and Kelvin explain why the new-look Minnesota Timberwolves with LaMelo Ball and Jonathan Kuminga are primed for a big step back this season. Plus, FOX Sports NFL reporter Eric Williams swings by to discuss the idea of a Chargers-Rams Super Bowl in Los Angeles, the team to beat in the NFC North, the Deshaun Watson-Sheduer Sanders quarterback battle in Cleveland, why he's expecting a big bounce back year from Patrick Mahomes, and much more! Finally, the Odd Couple Crew debates prickly celebrities in this week's edition of Shop Talk. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When Jesse Itzler was broke and sleeping on a friend's couch, he couldn't afford an office. So he made the Beverly Hills Hotel his office - for the price of an $18 salad and four hours of iced tea refills. He sat, watched, listened, and showed up until the right people noticed him. The rest is history. In this Shop Talk, Bill and Alex take that story and flip it toward service. Because most people who want to help their community are waiting for an invitation that's never coming. The tough neighborhoods, the kids who need mentors, the opportunities to make a real difference - they're already out there. You just have to get in the room. This one is worth sending to someone who keeps saying they want to help but doesn't know where to start. ARMY ACTIONS Subscribe to the podcast and rate & review us! Signup to join the Army, visit NormalFolks.org Follow us on social media @ArmyofNormalFolks Join or start an ANF local service club at https://normalfolks.org/service-clubs/ Take The 10 Level Challenge, "the hero's journey for service" at 10LevelChallenge.orgSupport the show: https://www.normalfolks.us/#joinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ann Taylor is making a major push to reinvent its brand through Substack, storytelling, and a new fall fashion blitz. Chris Walton and Joe Laszlo, Head of Content & Insights, U.S. at Shoptalk, discuss whether the strategy can help Ann Taylor reconnect with modern consumers and what other legacy retail brands can learn from moving beyond traditional advertising to build deeper relationships with their audiences. ▶️ Watch the full Fast Five episode here: https://youtu.be/Di1g7tZTEmI

J.C. Penney is taking aim at the off-price retail market, but Chris Walton and Joe Laszlo aren't convinced the strategy is necessarily the right move. Joe Laszlo, Head of Content & Insights, U.S. at Shoptalk, joins Chris to debate whether J.C. Penney can successfully compete with off-price retailers or whether the company risks losing focus on what it should actually be doing to win back customers. ▶️ Watch the full Fast Five episode here: https://youtu.be/Di1g7tZTEmI

Target is showing signs of improvement, but is the retailer actually turning the corner? Chris Walton is joined by Joe Laszlo, Head of Content & Insights, U.S. at Shoptalk, to debate Target's latest results, including stronger sales, grocery growth, improved store traffic, and a raised outlook. But after a difficult stretch, the bigger question remains: is this a genuine turnaround or simply a bounce off weak comparisons? ▶️ Watch the full Fast Five episode here: https://youtu.be/Di1g7tZTEmI

Home Depot is taking same-day delivery nationwide with a new promise to get orders to customers in as little as three hours. Chris Walton and Joe Laszlo, Head of Content & Insights, U.S. at Shoptalk, discuss what the move says about the growing expectations around delivery speed and whether faster fulfillment can become a meaningful competitive advantage in home improvement retail. ▶️ Watch the full Fast Five episode here: https://youtu.be/Di1g7tZTEmI

Chris Walton puts Joe Laszlo, Head of Content & Insights, U.S. at Shoptalk, in the Fast Five lightning round, covering everything from the great pineapple-on-pizza debate and their favorite retail commercials of all time to the most extravagant purchases they can justify on a time-per-dollar basis. ▶️ Watch the full Fast Five episode here: https://youtu.be/Di1g7tZTEmI

California Pizza Kitchen wants to put its pizzas in a lot more places, with plans to expand its automated kiosk business to 1,000 locations. Chris Walton and Joe Laszlo, Head of Content & Insights, U.S. at Shoptalk, discuss whether automated food kiosks could open up an entirely new growth channel for restaurant brands and what happens when the restaurant experience becomes less about the restaurant itself. ▶️ Watch the full Fast Five episode here: https://youtu.be/Di1g7tZTEmI

In this week's Omni Talk Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Quorso, Veloq, and R&S Logistics, Chris Walton was joined by Joe Laszlo, Head of Content & Insights, U.S., Shoptalk, to discuss: • Target's latest results, including stronger sales, rising traffic, grocery growth, and a raised full-year outlook, and whether the retailer is truly turning the corner or still lacks the differentiated strategy needed to sustain its momentum: https://www.wsj.com/business/retail/target-raises-fiscal-year-forecast-again-as-turnaround-gains-traction-with-consumers-b3548cfd • Home Depot's nationwide rollout of three-hour delivery, and whether the retailer is smartly getting ahead of consumers' growing expectations for ultra-fast delivery, particularly when something breaks and needs to be fixed fast: https://www.supplychaindive.com/news/home-depot-rolls-out-express-delivery-in-3-hours-or-less-across-us/828175/?utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Issue:%202026-08-20%20Supply%20Chain%20Dive%20%5Bissue:88350%5D&utm_term=Supply%20Chain%20Dive • J.C. Penney's new “Retail Regret to Retail Redemption” campaign, which takes direct aim at off-price retailers like TJX, Ross, and Burlington, and whether picking a fight with the competition is a bold move or could actually send shoppers straight to the rivals JCPenney is attacking: https://www.retaildive.com/news/jc-penney-takes-aim-off-price-stores/828001/ • California Pizza Kitchen's plan to deploy up to 1,000 automated pizza kiosks, and whether shrinking restaurant footprints combined with faster, more convenient formats could give the nostalgic pizza brand a new path to growth: https://www.restaurantdive.com/news/california-pizza-kitchen-automated-kiosks/828423/ • Ann Taylor's brand comeback, including its first major integrated marketing campaign in nearly a decade, its Substack newsletter, and a New York Fashion Week activation, and whether the heritage brand can successfully reconnect with younger shoppers without losing what made it distinctive in the first place: https://www.retaildive.com/news/ann-taylor-stages-a-brand-comeback-with-substack-fall-fashion-blitz/828475/ • What's ahead at Groceryshop and Shoptalk Fall, as Joe previews the upcoming events and the conversations shaping the future of retail. Groceryshop takes place September 22–24 in Las Vegas, followed by Shoptalk Fall September 29–October 1 in Nashville. Plus, Chris and Joe debate pineapple on pizza, share their most recent home repair disasters, uncover the bizarre story behind the infamous 1975 Sears catalog “page 602”, and reveal their favorite museums in this week's Lightning Round. P.S. Be sure to check out all our other podcasts from the past week here, too: https://omnitalk.blog/category/podcast/ P.P.S. Also be sure to check out our podcast rankings on Feedspot: https://podcasts.feedspot.com/retail_podcasts/ Music by hooksounds.com

The sport quad didn't disappear overnight but was declining demand really the whole story? Leonard Duncan looks back at the decisions that shaped the industry, from unreliable and overpriced machines to factory support, aftermarket development, racing programs, and the manufacturers that ultimately walked away.Drawing from decades of firsthand experience, Leonard asks whether riders abandoned the sport quad or whether the industry gave them reasons to leave.Do you think riders stopped buying sport quads, or did the manufacturers contribute to their own decline? Share your experience and opinion in the comments your response could be featured on a future episode of ATV-TALK.

D'Marco and Travis are applauding this decision by the SEC, and also earlier by the Big Ten, to not accept athletes back in to college when they already "went Pro." Plus, the discussion of whether to "eat or not to eat" anything like Pizza or Hot Dogs from a convenience store. Also, "Straight Up" and "Shop Talk." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We are sitting down with some of the Outliers crew, Kira Lewis, Daniel Johnson, Brett Powell, and Beaux Wildman for a late August Shop Talk! We also field calls from Parks Bonifay regarding his new contest Buzzer Beater as well Beni Bodoki on what he's been up to this season in Europe. Hear all that an more with this crew in Episode 15 of Shop Talk from the Grab Matters Podcast!Follow Daniel: https://www.instagram.com/djohnsonwake/Follow Kira: https://www.instagram.com/kira.wake/Follow Brett: https://www.instagram.com/brett_ba_powell/Follow Beaux: https://www.instagram.com/beauxwildman_/Follow Parks: https://www.instagram.com/parxxx/Follow Beni: https://www.instagram.com/beni.bodoki/Thank you to this shows sponsors! Liquid Force: https://www.liquidforce.com/ Slingshot: https://slingshotsports.com/Chapters:00:00 - 5:30 Intro6:00 Outliers16:00 Events23:00 LF'n Hot Seat/Judging42:00 PWT48:00 IG Questions58:00 Call with Parks1:10:00 Grabs1:14:30 Slings Hot Takes1:36:00 Call with Beni1:54:00 IG Questions2:05:30 Kiras Whirly2:08:00 IG Clips2:16:00 IG Questions/Setup2:29:00 Guest Question: Hunter SmithShoot us a text!Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/GrabMattersPodcastWebsite: https://www.grabmatters.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@grabmatters/videosInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/grabmatters/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@grabmatterspodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/grabmatters

This episode of Across The Margin : The Podcast features an interview with writer, editor, and musician Sam Sodomsky. Currently, Sam is a senior editor at Pitchfork. Since 2016, he has worked at the publication in various positions across reviews, news, and video, where he launched the "Shop Talk" series that involves interviewing the staff at record stores. As a freelance writer, Sam's work has appeared in The New York Times, The Nation, Rolling Stone, Uncut, Bandcamp, and The Independent. The Bird Calls is the name Sam started using in 2006 to write, record, and perform singer-songwriter music with vocals and guitar. He has made a n abundance of albums since then, but Sam only started counting them officially around 2022 when I started releasing with the label Ruination Record Co. Sam's latest album, Take Leave, is the focus of this episode. Listen to, and grab a copy of Take Leave by The Bird Calls here! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Shop Talk looks at a study that finds early retirement can negatively affect cognitive ability if you remain idle. Also, 3,500-year-old gold bracelets are found in an English field and a 102-year-old Navy Vet celebrates his birthday with wings at Hooters. Joe Caroff, a famous graphic designer, is our Business Birthday. We're all business. Except when we're not. Apple Podcasts: apple.co/1WwDBrC Spotify: spoti.fi/2pC19B1 iHeart Radio: bit.ly/4aza5LW Tunein: bit.ly/1SE3NMb YouTube Music: bit.ly/43T8Y81 Pandora: pdora.co/2pEfctj YouTube: bit.ly/1spAF5a Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

D'Farr, Travis and Geeter reacted to a crazy Charlotte Hornets story that's making the rounds. Plus, another round of "Last Man Standing!" Then, our own Beto Duran came in to talk about his reaction to the sale of the Lakers. And, "Shop Talk!" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rob and Kelvin debate whether Nikola Jokic’s reign in the NBA would have been underwhelming if he never wins another championship. Finally, the Odd Couple Crew debates week-long birthday celebrations in this week’s edition of Shop Talk. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this Shop Talk, Bill and Alex dive into the odd history of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows - one of the largest organizations most Americans have never heard of. At their peak, they had over a million members and thousands of lodges across the country. They cared for widows and orphans, built hospitals, and more than 800 cemeteries. And then, slowly, they disappeared. If you've ever wondered why community feels harder to find than it used to - or why civic life seems to be quietly fading - this episode might be the most important conversation you hear this week. It's a history lesson that hits surprisingly close to home. ARMY ACTIONS Subscribe to the podcast and rate & review us! Signup to join the Army, visit NormalFolks.org Follow us on social media @ArmyofNormalFolks Join or start an ANF local service club at https://normalfolks.org/service-clubs/ Take The 10 Level Challenge, "the hero's journey for service" at 10LevelChallenge.org Support the show: https://www.normalfolks.us/#joinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Earlier today, D'Farr was at the Rams/Saints joint practice, so he talked about what he saw from both offenses and defenses. Plus, "Tip Or No Tip" and "Straight Up!" Then, some talk on Fernando Mendoza in "Shop Talk." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of Insurance Shoptalk, Eric Stein sits down with Marc Duffy of Duffy Insurance to explore how a family-owned independent insurance agency can grow through acquisitions while maintaining its culture, personal service, and local identity. The conversation covers agency integration, technology and management systems, employee training, recruiting, producer incentives, and the different reasons agency owners choose to sell. Eric and Marc also explore how Duffy is using AI, automation, and offshore support to improve efficiency while keeping customer relationships at the center of the business. If you're interested in insurance agency acquisitions, organic growth, succession planning, technology, AI, or building a larger agency without losing the personal service that made it successful, this episode offers practical insights from an experienced independent agency owner. #InsuranceShopTalk #InsuranceAgency #InsuranceAcquisitions #IndependentInsurance #AgencyGrowth #InsuranceTechnology #ArtificialIntelligence #InsuranceOperations #AgencyManagement #InsuranceIndustry

D'Farr wanted to look at the whole schedule for the 2nd week of NFL Preseason. Then, the Clippers made a trade, so we got Trudell's reaction to it, plus, his reaction to the NBA possibly not giving the Clips any consequences. Plus, "Straight Up" and "Shop Talk." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Briarcliff MX may be one of the newer stops in ATV Motocross history, but it has quickly become the setting for unforgettable races, championship moments, legends, and some of the biggest names in the sport. Leonard Duncan looks back at Briarcliff's rise, its place in modern ATVMX, memories from ATV-TALK's visits to the event, and the racing history that continues to be written there including another memorable 2026 season finale.Have you raced at or attended Briarcliff MX? Tell us your favorite Briarcliff memory, race, or moment in the comments and let us know which legendary ATV track we should cover next.

All the things that D'Marco has heard at Rams Training Camp is that this team is the best team to play for in the NFL, as far as culture and coaching. Then, "Straight Up" with a Tommy John retrospect. And, "Shop Talk." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The NBA has found no evidence that the Clippers owner Steve Ballmer funneled money through team sponsors to pay Kawhi Leonard and circumvent the salary cap. What does this mean going forward? The AP top 25 poll for college football came out. Where does USC rank? SHOP TALK. SUPER CROSS TALK with Mike Trudell and Chris McGee. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Andrew has a new cobweb-fighting machine that may or may not resemble "Big Bird's Arm." He and Hanna also discuss their anger over Grove's partnership with Amazon and their journey to find alternative stores -- and their budding friendship with a zero-waste store right here in the PNW. And Andrew keeps making the same mind-blowing discovery about suction cups again and again. 

Shop Talk examines a study that finds this one trait can lead to great success in your professional life. Also, a Wisconsin brewery is advertising 50% off beer when Mitch McConnell dies and a fart clears the screening of Spiderman. Miss Cleo, of the Psychic Readers Network, is our Business Birthday. We're all business. Except when we're not. Apple Podcasts: apple.co/1WwDBrC Spotify: spoti.fi/2pC19B1 iHeart Radio: bit.ly/4aza5LW Tunein: bit.ly/1SE3NMb YouTube Music: bit.ly/43T8Y81 Pandora: pdora.co/2pEfctj YouTube: bit.ly/1spAF5a Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Robert Guerra and Monse Bolanos filling in for Rob Parker and Kelvin Washington do not believe Puka Nacua is the answer prayer for the Rams long term. NBA keeps telling us they don't think Jaylen Brown is a star. Plus, another riveting edition of: Shop Talk!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

53% of Americans ages 18-29 say talking to strangers is exhausting. But small interactions with everyday strangers actually make your life more meaningful. In this Shop Talk, Bill and Alex dig into why everyday human connection has declined and how you can integrate it into your life. This one is a reminder that community isn't always built through grand gestures, it starts with just saying hello. You weren't designed for isolation, you were designed to be in community with others. ARMY ACTIONS Subscribe to the podcast and rate & review us! Signup to join the Army, visit NormalFolks.org Follow us on social media @ArmyofNormalFolks Join or start an ANF local service club at https://normalfolks.org/service-clubs/ Take The 10 Level Challenge, "the hero's journey for service" at 10LevelChallenge.orgSupport the show: https://www.normalfolks.us/#joinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We cover a lot of important ground in this episode, assuming your definition of “important” includes pets behaving like tiny freeloading roommates, rock musicians attempting to communicate with the International Space Station, and comedians discovering that technically any location becomes a comedy club if somebody puts a microphone in it. We talk about the strange bargain of pet ownership, the glorious excess of rock concerts, and what happens when comedy escapes the controlled environment of an actual comedy club. Along the way, we get into audience interaction, stories from onstage and backstage, and the mysterious way music can unite a room full of strangers without requiring anyone to understand what the drummer is doing. Our conclusion: music really is its own language, performers should enjoy themselves when they play, and most shows are just “a show.” Unless something goes terribly wrong. Then you have a story.

Welcome to Parker Gals — the podcast by and for women in private equity. Hosts Cass Ziebel and Liz Xu kick off the very first episode from ParkerGale HQ in Chicago, introducing themselves and the show. In this debut episode, you'll hear how Cass stumbled into PE after a 2.5 hour "networking lunch" that turned into an accidental interview, and how Liz almost talked herself out of the job before Cass convinced her she was more than ready. Other agenda items include butter-to-egg ratios, Gilmore Girls VHS tapes, a pair of auction-won sunglasses, and two very different answers to "what would you do if not private equity?" Plus, a peek at the show's recurring segments: Indication of Interests (rapid-fire personal questions), Shop Talk (career stories), and Closing Call (fun finishers). If you know a woman in PE who should be on the show, reach out. We're just getting started. Theme music by Jon O'Hara.

Rob and Kelvin explain why they have a big problem with Mike Trout willingly allowing himself to toil away in obscurity as a member of the Anaheim Angels, and share their biggest takeaways from Jahmyr Gibbs’ record-setting contract extension with the Detroit Lions. Finally, the Odd Couple Crew debates workplace canoodling in this week’s edition of Shop Talk. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.