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This week, Pastor Gregg kicks off our summer series Shepherd to King, exploring how God raises up unlikely leaders by looking at the anointing of David in 1 Samuel 16. While the world looks at appearance, God looks at the heart. This message is for anyone who's felt overlooked, underestimated, or hidden—because those are often the very people God is preparing to use. Through David's humble beginning, we see a shadow of the greater King, Jesus, who was also chosen not for stature, but for surrender.We hope that you enjoy this series! Subscribe if you haven't already to stay up to date with what we've got going on here at Creekside Church! Insta: creeksidechurchnpCheck out our website! https://creekside.church
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The World's #1 Personal Development Book Podcast! In today's episode, we have the pleasure to interview Devin Sizemore, author of Connection Expansion: You Are One Connection Away From Massive Success in Your Life and Business.Devin is a connector, consultant, and best-selling author who has spent his career helping professionals and entrepreneurs build purpose-driven networks. With a background in launching companies from a marketing agency to a cat café, Devin brings real-world experience and a proven system for generating consistent, high-value referrals.In this episode, you'll learn how to move beyond one-to-one networking and start building scalable and strategic connections, how to fix the most common referral mistake most people make, and how to create a follow-up system that drives massive business growth without feeling transactional.We hope you enjoy this incredible conversation with Devin Sizemore.To Learn More about Devin and buy his book visit: The Book: https://a.co/d/0I6enfmWebsite/Socials:https://devinsizemore.com/https://www.instagram.com/dpsizemorehttps://www.facebook.com/dpsizemorehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/dpsizemore/Chapters:1:28 – Devin's $1M loss and business journey4:34 – One connection can change your life7:03 – How curiosity leads to powerful relationships8:42 – Be a super connector (and stop asking the wrong way)12:51 – Focus on giving and building real relationships14:48 – How to give value at networking events16:52 – Master follow-ups with CRMs21:52 – Devin on collaboration and co-creation25:30 – Always be learning — put yourself in new rooms31:02 – Devin's most impactful book recommendations 34:02 – How to connect with Devin online34:34 – Giving back to the world through A.C.E.S. 35:25 – Spotting valuable connections + using contact tags38:18 – What legacy do you want to leave?-------Join the world's largest non-fiction Book community!https://www.instagram.com/bookthinkers/The purpose of this podcast is to connect you, the listener, with new books, new mentors, and new resources that will help you achieve more and live better. Each and every episode will feature one of the world's top authors so that you know each and every time you tune-in, there is something valuable to learn. If you have any recommendations for guests, please DM them to us on Instagram. (www.instagram.com/bookthinkers)If you enjoyed this show, please consider leaving a review. It takes less than 60-seconds of your time, and really makes a difference when I am trying to land new guests. For more BookThinkers content, check out our Instagram or our website. Thank you for your time!
In this series, Rooted, we will journey through the book of Colossians and examine Christ's supremacy and our role as believers in staying rooted in the truth of the Gospel. This week, Pastor Gregg unpacks Colossians 4:5–6 in a message titled “Rooted to Reach.” As we close out the letter to the Colossians, we're reminded that being deeply rooted in Christ should lead to a life that reaches out with wisdom, grace, and flavor.We hope that you are enjoying this series! Subscribe if you haven't already to stay up to date with what we've got going on here at Creekside Church! Insta: creeksidechurchnpCheck out our website! https://creekside.church
NOTE: SHOW LINKS FOR ALL THE MENTIONED PODCASTERS WILL BE ADDED SOON (AND WILL ALSO BE IN THE NOTES FOR NEXT EPISODE TO ENSURE THEY GET SEEN), FOR NOW GETTING THIS OUT WHILE I CAN! TRANSCRIPT: Good Evening Everyone, Welcome to Popeular History. My name is Gregg, and this is another admin update I'll try to keep from being too boring, in part by offering some observations and speculations about the new Papacy interspersed throughout. First, some personal updates. I was very tired by the end of last week, thank you for asking. I got some rest and then made sure Vice-Pope Mrs. Popeular History's primary Mother's Day present was rest. I am immeasurably grateful for her support, but the reality is even if she weren't so supportive of this passion project of mine and the fairly unhinged extremes I took it to in the last few weeks, I would still be immeasurably grateful to her for a million other things. She's the best partner I could have ever hoped to have for so many reasons, and all of you are welcome to be jealous. I'd also like to thank my children for being malleable enough that I can pass on my love of the faith in general and also my nerdiness to them. Patrick, Catherine, Joseph, William, Gabriel, I love you all and thank you for sharing me with the internet a bit more lately. I try to shield my children from my more concentrated geekery so they can have somewhat normal childhoods, much like I try to spare my Vice Pope so she can have a somewhat normal marriage, but I will admit I felt a special sense of pride when I heard footsteps after I had invited any of my children interested in appearing on one of my livestreams to come on down to the studio. Those footsteps were from Catherine, who was by that point a good hour and a half into a livestream of the Pope's funeral that had began at 4am our time. To be clear, the kids aren't usually up at that time–I mean, neither am I–but wanting to be on the livestream she had asked to be awakened when it began, so I woke her and set her up with a watching station before kicking things off. Days later, she still excitedly references things from it. Just one of many special times from the last couple weeks. My thanks go not only to my immediate household, but to my family beyond as well, in particular my father, who came over at another particularly uncivil hour and summoned black smoke basically as soon as he arrived so I could go rest, as well as my in-laws, who bore with me through a packed weekend of a wedding and a papal funeral. And again, Vice Pope-Mrs Popeular history through it all. Thanks are due as well to the lovely and supportive folks at work. I wouldn't want to name anyone who would rather I not name them, so I will be general when I say the atmosphere there has been lovely, and in particular I appreciate those who knew I was their best local source for answers to questions about Popes and Cardinals and conclaves and such. I lead a charmed life these days, and work, from my team to my coworkers to those above me and those supporting me, is full of amazing people I could not appreciate more. Before I thank even more people, including you the listeners, let's talk about the New Pope, Leo XIV, specifically, his status as an American. And please, I beg you, don't be one of the contrarians who have been trying to make “United Statesian” a thing, it's fine to call Leo XIV the First American Pope. Of course you're welcome to use the opportunity to draw attention to the fact that Pope Francis is also from “the Americas”, but “American” is the demonym for a person from the United States and there is nothing wrong with using that word in that sense, so stop trying to make fetch happen. Anyways, Pope Leo was born on September 14, 1955, in Chicago, Illinois. The date is memorable for Catholics as the Triumph of the Cross, one of the more venerable feasts of the Church, commemorating Emperor Constantine's mother Saint Helena's apparently successful expedition to the Holy Land in search of the Cross Christ was crucified on, AKA the True Cross. Of course, many of my listeners are more captivated by the Chicago aspect, so let's hone in on that. First, to get this out of the way, yes, he was raised in Dolton, a community just *outside* Chicago, but contrarians should brace for more disappointment as it remains technically correct to describe Robert Francis Prevost as being “from Chicago”, having been born at Mercy Hospital in the Bronzeville neighborhood on the south side. In a way, it would be somewhat surprising if Pope Leo *weren't* from the midwest, considering 80% of the 10 American Cardinals who participated in the conclave are midwesterners by birth. But also that number should actually closer to 90%, considering that's including the Irish-born Kevin Cardinal Farrell under the American tally, and by that logic the future Leo XIV should probably count as Peruvian. But I'm not gonna begrudge anyone who wants to claim the Pope as one of their own. Even without that wrinkle, I think we can agree Ireland can count as the midwest, especially given the whole Notre Dame thing. If it were tallied as its own nationality, the Midwestern United States would be the second most represented county in the conclave, still actually in the same place that the United States currently occupies: comfortably behind Italy, and a bit ahead of Brazil. Nor of course is Chicago unfamiliar to Cardinals in general, having had their senior cleric sporting a red hat–or getting one at the first opportunity–for over a hundred years running, putting them in extremely rarified air, actually I think they're the only US see that can claim the red hat century club when it's set on hard mode like that, as New York's Cardinal Dolan wasn't elevated at the first opportunity, presumably because Cardinal Egan was still kicking around and Conclave-eligible for a while, and Archbishop Henning of Boston just got passed over last December despite Cardinal O'Malley having freshly aged out. And my midwest Catholic trivia dump can't be complete without noting that spookily, Mar Awa III, the current Catholicos-Patriarch of the Assyrian Church of the East, which shares the spotlight on my upcoming 0.22 supplemental, was also born in Chicago, which may further help the ecumenical relations I discuss in that supplemental episode. Here's hoping! One more topic relating to Pope Leo's roots I want to touch on today: His Louisiana creole and black caribbean heritage. Both of His Holiness' grandparents on his mother's side were described as black or mulatto in census documents of their day, with his mother's father, Joseph Martinez, being listed as born in Santo Domingo, now the capital of the Dominican Republic, though it was then part of Haiti, the only country to have been born as the result of a successful slave rebellion, making black heritage from that region particularly poignant. I'll note that His Holiness' melanin levels are such that he can fairly be described as white passing, and I'd consider it unlikely that the matter was discussed during the recent conclave, though I expect then-Cardinal Prevost was aware of this bit of family history. That said, it's certainly *possible* that it was a surprise even to him. One way or another, the basic fact is that these genealogical records exist. What to make of them, I leave to those more competent than I. I will commit to circling back to the topic in time, though. For now, it's time to thank, like, a lot of podcasters. First and foremost, you probably wouldn't be listening to this if it weren't for Bry and Fry of Pontifacts. Their support has been critical in a number of ways and I could not be more appreciative of the way they've shared their platform with me, and so much more, right down to Bry making sure I checked my email when she saw that NPR had reached out for an interview. I tragically did not have Bry's attentive support on the inbox situation when PBS invited me on solo, so that one will always be a bit of a what-if, a hint of how much harder things are without the active support of so many. So again, thank you all, especially people I'm sure I'm forgetting since I'm extremely forgetful. I think the safest thing to do is to thank the rest of the podcasters who have collaborated with me in order of appearance this year, starting back in February with the Intelligent Speech crew, in particular my fellows on the religion panel discussion, namely Trevor Cully of the History of Persia Podcast as well as the cheekier America's Secret Wars podcast, Aurora of the Swords, Sorcery, and Socialism podcast, and Bailey of Totalus Jeffianus. What a panel we had. And oh, by the way, apparently I've got the green light to share both that and my talk on the Original Grey Eminence, François Leclerc du Tremblay on this feed, so watch out for that in due course. Oh, and uh, shoutout to David Montgomery of The Siecle for his help with French pronunciation this year, not to mention various other assists through the years. All errors are my own, and David is a good guy to know. Thank you to Jerry of The Presidencies podcast for having me on for one of his intro quotes, his process is impeccably professional just as one would expect after having listened to his show, and it was a great honor to take part. Thank you as well to Thomas Rillstone of the History of Aotearoa New Zealand podcast for picking a surprisingly fascinating year to solicit info about, even if your release timing was ultimately made awkward by the death of the Holy Father. Oh, I suppose I can release that for you guys as well, though really, go check out his lovely show. Aotearoa is spelled: A-O-T-E-A-R-O-A Moving on to my guests from the recent sede vacante, the first you all heard was Umberto from the So You Think You Can Rule Persia podcast, who, in addition to offering a fascinating overview of the history of transitions among the Islamic Caliphate also it turns out had the extremely clutch ability to offer live translations of Italian, which put our humble livestream ahead of EWTN, no offense to that major network. The following day this feed was graced by the previously mentioned Aurora, now on as half of Tsar Power, along with Roberto, who is also from The History of Saqartvelo Georgia and Quest For Power. I'll let you sort all that out from the links in the show notes, but it's worth noting that you can expect more collaboration with Roberto on this feed, starting in the not too distant future with a conversation we unwittingly recorded just hours before Pope Francis' passing, talking optimistically about the future prospects of his papacy. Fortunately there's still cause for such optimism: Habemus Papam, after all. Right before the conclave began, I put out a Cardinal Numbers First Judgment segment with John from Prim e Time, though admittedly that episode was originally recorded over a year ago. We did have a fresher appearance from John on the Youtube side of things, as he joined us to meet the new Pope after the white smoke, having cunningly signed up for the correct smokewatch to do so, much like Umberto our live translator. Ethan from Play History on Youtube was also kind enough to join us, helping hold down the fort along with Fry while I juggled toddlers and the white smoke first billowed out. Memorable times, all. A special thank you to all those who shared the episode I had already prepared on Cardinal Prevost with the wider world, leading to thousands of exposures and hundreds of new listeners. Which, welcome if you're one of the new listeners. Thank you for tuning in, and I promise I'll update my Episode 0 soon to help you find your way. Ok, it's time for another bout of new Pope stuff before I fill you all in on what to expect from me moving forward. I think it's appropriate that we take a look at what Pope Leo himself has outlined as important topics and themes here at the start of his papacy. First, peace, which was literally the first word of Leo's papacy. An emphasis on peace is no surprise, for one thing, as the newly-elected Pope Leo himself pointed out, his greeting of peace was in the tradition of the resurrected Christ Himself, and thereby an appropriate greeting for the Easter season, which Pope Francis had opened right before his death and through which Pope Leo will continue to guide the Church until Pentecost on June 8th. The topic of peace is even less surprising in light of the rare public message from the College of Cardinals that was released just before the Conclave, pleading for peace amid escalating war. In light of that, it would have been surprising if he *hadn't* come out advocating for peace. As is, it's definitely a core message, and needless to say a timely one too, with Pope Leo already echoing the late Pope Francis' observation that World War III is already being fought piecemeal. The appeal for peace does seem to be getting a bit of traction, with India and Pakistan agreeing to a ceasefire, and the Trump administration proposing the Vatican as a mediator in the current conflict between Russia and Ukraine. If you don't look in the box marked Gaza or consider the actual likelihood of a breakthrough in Ukraine, you might be tempted to feel hopeful: admittedly as you can probably tell I'm more on the skeptical end myself, though I'd be happy to be wrong. Another topic Pope Leo emphasized in his first speech–and repeatedly since–is togetherness, which could also be filed under dialog or even unity: the interplay between commonality and difference is critical here, and the most consistent analogy is one very suitable to his role as Pope, that of a bridge-builder, a pontifex in Latin, a traditional title of Popes for centuries, though probably not one that really traces back to the ancient Roman priestly title of Pontifex Maximus directly, as it seems to have been primarily added to the Pope's titles during the renaissance, when the classical world was very fashionable. Now, to really tie the old and the new together, I can tell you that a title once held by Julius Caesar is Pope Leo's handle on the social media platform formerly known as Twitter: @Pontifex. When it comes to the Papacy, concepts like building bridges and promoting togetherness play out on multiple levels. First, as pastor of the giant flock known as Catholicism, we can talk about healing divisions within the church. Then, we can talk about healing divisions among all of Christianity, since the Pope is the head of the largest Christian group–and frankly it's always worth noting that most Christians are Catholics. But really, getting arrogant about it isn't the way to bring people on board, and from what I can tell so far Leo seems to have taken that lesson from Francis to heart–not that humility is a novel lesson in the history of the Papacy that Francis just invented, but still, give the guy his due.. Lastly, though certainly not leastly, what about healing divisions all over the world, not just among all Christians or even among all religions, but among all people? We're talking about the Vicar of Christ here, the idea of “not my circus, not my monkies” does not apply, and the more divisions across humanity are healed, the more likely we are to see enduring peace. So, Pope Leo has his work cut out for him, indeed I daresay we all do, as I am going to charitably assume you all want to make the world a better place. Another priority of the new Pontiff is one that came to light even before his first speech: Vatican-watchers know that modern Popes don't just pick names at random, for example Pope Francis was strongly broadcasting that he was going to do something different by being the first in the modern era to choose a truly new Papal name. As for Pope Leo, my first impression was quickly confirmed, as Pope Leo XIII looms large in modern Catholic history and his encyclical Rerum Novarum was a watershed moment in the development of modern Catholic Social Teaching, which is a foundational enough topic that I capitalized all those words and you will absolutely catch folks calling Catholic Social Teaching “CST” for short. Before Pope Francis, when you were talking about social justice in a Catholic context–which, by the way, is the context where the idea first gained traction, being popularized among the Jesuits in the early 19th century–anyways before Pope Francis, when you were talking about social justice in a Catholic context, you were talking about Pope Leo and Rerum Novarum, published in 1891 as a critique of modern economic systems from Capitalism to Communism and all over, emphasizing the fundamental importance of worker's rights given, well, the fundamental importance of workers themselves, as human beings with divine dignity. The Church has been revisiting Rerum Novarum on a regular basis ever since, and Pope Leo has explicitly centered it for those wondering what to expect from his papacy. To borrow the language of a generation slightly ahead of me, it's based, so get hype. Of course lots of people are wondering what Pope Leo will get up to beyond these key starts of peace, unity, and social justice in the mold of so many of his predecessors. We can be here all day and I still won't be able to comment on every individual topic, nor will h e. We'll see more of Pope Leo in the years to come. Of course we can look to his past comments on anything you like, but the basic reality is Robert Francis Prevost is dead, and Pope Leo XIV is a different man. At least, he may be, anyhow. History has shown election to the Papacy can change folks, but it's also shown that that's not always the case. Sorry to disappoint those looking for surefire answers, we'll find out together in the coming years and quite possibly decades, as, at 69, Pope Leo will likely be with us for a generation. BUT, and this is a big but, I do think from what he's indicated so far and from the apparent expectations of the Cardinals who elected him, not to mention historical patterns, I do think it's very likely that Pope Leo will, on the whole, prove to be something of a centrist. That's not to say that he'll be middle-of-the-road on all issues–I really do expect him to lean into the Leonine legacy of Rerum Novarum-style social and economic justice with a major encyclical on the topic within the next few years–but on average I do not expect him to be as progressive as Pope Francis or as conservative as Pope Benedict. Again, how exactly that all will shake out remains to be seen, and I am very bad at making predictions anyways. After all, when I got asked directly about the possibility of an American Pope, I gave a simple “no” and moved on. In my defense, apparently the future Pope Leo did the same, allegedly telling his brother “they're not going to pick an American Pope” on the eve of the conclave that did just that. Now I want to take a moment to thank some non-podcasters who have been very supportive of my work the last few years, specifically the priests at my home parish of Saint Francis de Sales. Shoutout Fr. Mike, Fr. PC, and Fr. Sizemore, who have all supported me in various ways both in relation to the podcast and off-mic. In particular I want to thank Fr. PC for helping review my upcoming worldbuilding episodes on mass and the Eucharist to make sure I didn't go too far off the rails, and Fr. Sizemore for his consistent support and encouragement of my work, as well as his willingness to promote it. Longtime listeners know that I am willing to set aside the Pope-colored glasses to offer necessary critiques of the Church at times–indeed, necessary critiques are actually themselves part of Pope-colored glasses anyways. It's been very cool to have that support even when offering that criticism at times, and I am, of course, grateful. To give a little more personal insight, I think it's worth noting that I'm bringing Fr Sizemore and Fr PC up in part because they're on my mind and in my prayers a little extra these days since they are going to another parish as part of the normal juggling that occurs with basically any diocese. Back in the day such moves were less common, and could indeed be signs of darker things, but more recent practice has keeping priests from staying at a particular parish for too extended a period as a guard against exactly such dark things as may occur when a pastor is seen as the absolute bedrock of a faith community and is effectively given all sorts of extra deference and leeway and such to an inappropriate degree. In the end, Christ is the foundation, it's not about any particular pastor. Nevertheless, I will miss Fr Sizemore deeply, as excited as I am to see what he does at his new parish, and as excited as I am to meet our new pastor, Father Tom Gardner, and the other priest and a half that are coming to Saint Francis as part of the general shuffle. Interestingly, this will have our household lined up with a relatively young priest, a relatively young bishop, and a relatively young Pope, so these positions are likely going to be set in my life for a while yet. And now that we've talked a bit about the future of my home parish, let's talk about the future of Popeular History. First, as you've already seen if you're caught up on the feed, I have some content from Conclave Time still being edited and prepared for release on this feed. In the last week or so you've seen my chat with Benjamin Jacobs of Wittenberg to Westphalia and Why Tho?, who had me on as his guest of his 100th episode for the former. He's more like me than most, so if you enjoy this, go check him out. And if you don't enjoy this, well, I'm confused as to the sequence of events that has you somehow still listening, but even then, you should *also* still go check him out. Just in case. You never know. Also already released is a chat with Meredith of The Alexander Standard, another Rexypod in the mold of Cardinal Numbers and of course Pontifacts, reviewing, rating, and ranking all the successors of Alexander the Great from Perdiccas to Cleopatra VII. Meredith bravely volunteered to take the first spot on what was a near nightly guest list during the recent sede vacante, and we had a great chat that you should go check out if you haven't already. Still to come most likely this month is a very extended conversation I had with Steve Guerra of the History of the Papacy Podcast, a collaboration that was pretty long overdue. I first reached out to Steve over five years ago when Popeular History was just starting out, but I was too timid to propose a collaboration at the time. I was actually still too timid to suggest such a thing when Pope Francis' fading health got us talking again earlier this year, but fortunately for all of us Steve had no such scruples and when he suggested we get together over a couple of mics, well, so far we've got hours of good stuff that will be ready for your ears very shortly, I just wanted to get all this admin stuff and early Leo discussion out first so I did. But you can expect hours of Steve and I on this feed soon, and if you just can't wait–don't! Bec ause it's already out on his feed at the History of the Papacy Podcast. Part III talking Leo specifically is already in the works, with hopefully more to come from Steve and I collaborating in the years to come. After that, you'll hear a chat I had with Quinn from Nobelesse Oblige, one half of another rexypod that ranks all the nobel laureates from 1901 until he and cohost Maggie run out of people. Their show was on hiatus, but is back now, so rejoice! All the best shows go on hiatus, like, a lot, amirite? Look, subscribe and you'll know when any shows with that particular habit get back. Anyways, that's gonna be another conclave second helping episode. The third on the conclave second helping trilogy, likely appearing early next month at this rate with apologies to my patient guest, will be a great chat I had right before the doors were sealed with none other than Garry Stevens of the History in the Bible podcast, in which I fielded his conclave questions and talked about the recent movie as well. Thank you as always, Garry, especially for your patience as I edited my way through our chat! After that puts a cap on my conclave coverage, it'll be high time to release the previously mentioned chat I had with Roberto of Tsar Power and more, right before Pope Francis passed. And there you go, that's the plan for the next month or so. After all that, it'll be 5th anniversary time, and I think it'll be fun to do a bit of Q&A for that. The anniversary will officially on June 29th, so let's go ahead and say send in almost any question you like to popeularhistory@gmail.com by June 20th and I'll answer it for you on the show. The only limit I'm placing is that the question should be relatively family-friendly so I don't get flagged as explicit content by the powers that be. After that, well, we'll see. Popeular History and Cardinal Numbers will be carrying on, I'm looking forward to finishing my longrunning Catholic worldbuilding series, as well as covering all the living Cardinals I haven't gotten to yet. And those items just represent finishing up the current stages. Plus, tere's gonna be more Pontifacts collaboration, including the much hyped Habemus Pointsam project, ranking all the Papal transitions with Bry! But do keep in mind I had *just* put out a note indicating that I was going to stay on hiatus for a while longer right before all this happened, and the factors that lead me to that are still present. I've got a strong head of steam for when I'm officially back up to full production, but until then, you won't hear from me quite as regularly as I'd like. Actually, let's be honest, you're never going to hear from me as regularly as I'd like unless there's a wealthy patron who wants to hand over a living wage for myself and my family as compensation for me doing this full-time. And nah, I'm not counting on that. I do have a patreon though, so if you want to help offset my costs and fuel Taco Bell expeditions or moving to Rome, you know, little things like that, you can. Mary specifically said I can get Taco Bell every time I get a new patron, so thank you very much in advance. Also, a big thank you to Joe, my current patron, who hosts Prime Factors with his son Abram, and yes that's another Rexypod, in fact, yes, that's another Rexypod ranking the British Prime Ministers! Prime Time is the other one in case you've already forgotten, and now you can easily find both of them on one another's feeds as they recently did a collaborative special you should absolutely check out! I especially owe Joe as I forgot to keep mentioning him when speeding through my recent sede vacante coverage, a situation which will be remedied hopefully in small part by this note, and then eventually with judicious editing. Thanks again for your support, Joe! If you'd like to support my work and are financially able to do so, go to Patreon.com/popeular. I'm going to do as much as I can even without many patrons, but more patron support would go a long way to making things easier, I have to admit. So if you want to join Joe on the wall of ongoing thanks, there are still spots left! And if you can't support financially, no sweat, do what you gotta do, but please consider spreading the word about Popeular History and keeping me and my family in prayer while you're at it. Words of encouragement or any other words you'd like to send can be sent to popeularhistory@gmail.com or you can also find me on social media in a few spots, primarily on Bluesky these days at Popeular as I'm focusing more on direct content creation rather than trying to keep up with socials and the website and such. Oh, speaking of the website, Google Domains went caput so the website's kind of frozen, not that I was updating it much anyways apart from the automatic RSS feeds, which for what it's worth are still chugging along. But the rest you can ignore, in particular the big daily show announcement that's still up there, because that was fun while it lasted but that is definitely on the list of things that are not happening unless I get thousands of patreon dollars a month to make this a full-time job, which, again, I am realistic enough to not expect. It just turns out I can't take that notification down without tanking the whole site at the moment, or without, you know, a fair amount of extra work, and since the RSS feeds are still handy and my time is still fairly crunched, I'm reluctant to do that. So, uh, here we are. Awkward. Ignore the big daily show announcement. Thank you. Now, I'm going to make a couple specific predictions about the future of Leo's papacy that I'd be happy to be wrong about. But before I do *that*, I want to note that after today, apart from the contemporary cardinals episodes, I plan to get back to history, leaving current events to other commentators generally, with the exception of a plan to have some commentary on contemporary news, Catholic and otherwise, available as bonus content for my Patreon subscribers. That would allow my regular listeners to have access to all the historical goodies I find without barrier, while still offering something interesting and informative, you know, hopefully, for my backers. If you hate the idea, let me know, and of course if you love the idea, sure, let me know that too. I'm thinking maybe some kind of monthly roundup, something like that. Anyways, on to those predictions. First, while I genuinely believe we would have seen Sister Rafaella Petrini elevated to the College of Cardinals had Pope Francis lived to create another batch of Cardinals, I do not see that happening under Pope Leo, though he did reconfirm her in her role as President of the Governorate of Vatican City State as part of his general “as you were” instructions right after his election, reconfirming all of Pope Francis' appointments in one of the more unambiguous signs of continuity you can have. It's of course likely that there will be shuffling in time, but I think Petrini is safe in her role, I just don't expect her to be the first Cardinelle at the next opportunity, as Leo appears interested in a degree of centrist rapprochement. Similarly, while I had fairly big hopes for the observances of the 1700th anniversary of Nicea that were due this month, namely a reunified dating of Easter, obviously those observances aren't happening right now. And, while it look like there are now plans for later this year, around the Feast of Saint Andrew–November 30th–I think that moment has passed, and I expect it's not something we'll see in year one of a Papacy. Again, I'd be happy to be wrong, but I don't think that's a “coming super soon” type situation at this point. And that's it for today, thanks for sitting through a record-breaking amount of admin. Thanks, Joe!
In this series, Rooted, we will journey through the book of Colossians and examine Christ's supremacy and our role as believers in staying rooted in the truth of the Gospel. This week, Pastor Gregg walks us through Colossians 3:18-4:1. Your closest relationships reveal your truest self. When Jesus is Lord at home, the world sees the gospel more clearly.We hope that you are enjoying this series! Subscribe if you haven't already to stay up to date with what we've got going on here at Creekside Church! Insta: creeksidechurchnpCheck out our website! https://creekside.church
In this series, Rooted, we will journey through the book of Colossians and examine Christ's supremacy and our role as believers in staying rooted in the truth of the Gospel. This week, Pastor Gregg unpacks Colossians 4:2–4, showing how faithful, focused, and thankful prayer is the key to unlocking gospel opportunities. Do we give God our best in prayer? Because open doors for the gospel often start with persistent, behind-the-scenes faithfulness.We hope that you are enjoying this series! Subscribe if you haven't already to stay up to date with what we've got going on here at Creekside Church! Insta: creeksidechurchnpCheck out our website! https://creekside.church
Want to start, grow, and monetize your own podcast? Watch Podcast Success Secrets Welcome to the optYOUmize Podcast where we help entrepreneurs build the business AND life of their dreams. Get tips, tactics, stories, and inspiration from interviews with business and personal development experts and lessons from my own successes and failures so you can make more, work less, and live better. You don't have to go it alone--we're here to support and motivate you, and encourage you to keep going until you reach your goals. Follow optYOUmize Podcast with Brett Ingram: LinkedIn | YouTube | Instagram | Facebook | Website Summary Brett Ingram speaks with Devin Sizemore about the transformative power of connections in business. They discuss Devin's entrepreneurial journey, the importance of building authentic relationships, and the common pitfalls in networking. Devin introduces his concept of the 'Connection Expansion Exercise,' which emphasizes shifting the focus from seeking referrals to building connections. The conversation highlights the significance of authenticity in networking and offers practical strategies for entrepreneurs to expand their networks effectively. In this conversation, Devin Sizemore and Brett Ingram discuss the importance of building genuine connections in both personal and professional settings. They explore the nuances of conducting connection meetings, the significance of focusing on the other person rather than selling, and the transformative power of networking. Devin shares actionable strategies for effective communication and follow-up, emphasizing the value of nurturing relationships over time. The discussion also highlights the impact of writing a book on establishing credibility and authority in one's field, along with key principles for success as an entrepreneur. Visit https://skool.com/aces-connection-society for an invite to build strategic connections in the ACES Connection Group. Enjoy free courses, great people, expert interviews, and more Chapters 00:00 The Power of Connections 01:19 Devin's Entrepreneurial Journey 03:19 Lessons from Diverse Business Ventures 06:27 The Referral Dilemma 10:12 Authenticity in Networking 16:13 Implementing the Connection Expansion Exercise 20:17 The Art of Connection Meetings 22:00 Building Genuine Relationships 25:06 Transforming Discovery Meetings 28:23 The Power of Networking 32:21 Effective Communication Strategies 36:29 The Impact of Writing a Book 39:23 Final Thoughts and Key Takeaways #connections #networking #digitalmarketing #personalgrowth #personaldevelopment #entrepreneurship #optyoumize #brettingram #entrepreneurpodcast #podmatch
In this series, Rooted, we will journey through the book of Colossians and examine Christ's supremacy and our role as believers in staying rooted in the truth of the Gospel. This week, Pastor Gregg challenges us with a bold reminder: If you've been raised with Christ, then live like it. The world isn't desperate for more religious performance—it's longing for rooted people who truly reflect Jesus's heart.We hope that you are enjoying this series! Subscribe if you haven't already to stay up to date with what we've got going on here at Creekside Church! Insta: creeksidechurchnpCheck out our website! https://creekside.church
Longview Campus | Pastor Nick continues our series on the Holy Spirit by sharing on living a life submitted to the Lordship of the Spirit.
John continues his conversation with Devin Sizemore. They talk about taking time off as an entrepreneur and building a life that includes vacations and family time. Devin also shares how he uses strategic time blocking to make space for both work and family and explains why putting family time on the calendar is just as important as booking a client meeting. In Part 1, the two discussed building powerful business networks and generating quality referrals. Listen to this episode to learn more: [00:00] - The red car analogy [01:57] - How Million Dollar Author helps people write books [05:11] - Taking vacations as a business owner [11:22] - Impact of Devin's faith on his business [14:17] - How Devin nurtures his significant relationships [17:31] - Putting family time on the calendar [20:11] - You don't need an excuse to rest [21:38] - How John protects his calendar [23:41] - The dash — the time between birth and death [25:31] - Devin's Top daily habits [26:45] - Traits of a great leader [28:06] - How Devin invests in his growth [29:15] - Best way to connect with Devin [33:08] - Recommendations for leadership books [37:48] - Closing thoughts NOTABLE QUOTES: “The business will be there tomorrow. You only get one chance to watch your kids grow up.” “If you're not running a business that is aligned with your values, that is a horrific place to be.” “If you can't step away, what do you have?” (If your business falls apart when you take a break, then you don't really have a solid business.) “You don't need to make an excuse for prioritizing yourself or your family.” “If you're distracted at home, it will decimate the work.” “The fun part about a book is, it becomes a tool. This tool can live forever.” “I want to surround myself with people who are infinitely better than me at everything, and then I want to do nothing to hold them back.” “Leadership is running so hard, so fast, with such a clear vision that everyone knows who they're following and where to follow.” “Treat your family like a client, too.” “You only get one chance to do a lot of these things (family moments), so make sure that they're higher on your priority list.” BOOKS MENTIONED: Profit First: Transform Your Business from a Cash-Eating Monster to a Money-Making Machine by Mike Michalowicz (https://a.co/d/iqS5Gdl) Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros (https://a.co/d/7uvBRqG) and Fourth Wing 3-Book Series (https://a.co/d/cbIVN0B) Every Shot Must Have a Purpose: How GOLF54 Can Make You a Better Player by Pia Nilsson, Lynn Marriott, Ron Sirak (https://a.co/d/glRjYXn) Three Feet from Gold: Turn Your Obstacles into Opportunities! by Sharon Lechter & Greg Reid (https://a.co/d/7yddGbx) The Connector's Way: A Story About Building Business One Relationship at a Time by Patrick Galvin (https://a.co/d/d7sKvtd) Leading to the One: Creating Cultures of Clarity Where People Are Engaged, Developed and Fulfilled by Nikki McLeod and Bob Borchert (https://a.co/d/2aEGQhY) The Art of Self-Leadership: Discover the Power Within You and Learn to Lead Yourself by Heather R. Younger (https://a.co/d/bMU57ZA) The Art of Caring Leadership: How Leading with Heart Uplifts Teams and Organizations by Heather R. Younger (https://a.co/d/9UgGVtE) The Art of Active Listening: How People at Work Feel Heard, Valued, and Understood by Heather R. Younger (https://a.co/d/2bqTtz5) Visit https://devinsizemore.com/book-recommendations/ for extensive book recommendations Listen to Heather Younger on this podcast: Episode 139: The Art of Active Listening with Heather Younger Episode 251: The Art of Self-Leadership with Heather Younger USEFUL RESOURCES: https://devinsizemore.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/dpsizemore/ https://www.instagram.com/dpsizemore/ https://www.facebook.com/dpsizemore https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWOKSsJYXZUu1iJSNlfZmJA Connection Expansion: You are One Connection Away from Massive Success in Your Life and Business (https://a.co/d/2GdmheB) CONNECT WITH JOHN Website - https://iamjohnhulen.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/johnhulen Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/johnhulen X - https://x.com/johnhulen LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnhulen YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLX_NchE8lisC4NL2GciIWA EPISODE CREDITS Intro and Outro music provided by Jeff Scheetz - https://jeffscheetz.com/
https://youtu.be/VsYNJyvLhJQ Devin Sizemore, Connector, Consultant, Speaker, and author of Connection Expansion, is driven by a mission to help entrepreneurs unlock opportunity by building meaningful, leveraged relationships that drive growth. We explore Devin's journey into connection strategy and his creation of the Connection Expansion Framework, a system designed to help business owners stop chasing prospects and instead build a thriving network that brings opportunity to them. The framework includes five key steps: identifying connectors to your target market, asking to be introduced, building strategic partnerships, saturating your niche, and staying top of mind through long-term follow-up. Devin explains why most entrepreneurs overemphasize referrals and underestimate the value of partnerships, events, and collaborations. He shares how to reduce friction in introductions, build authority in niche communities, and turn warm relationships into a consistent flywheel of growth. He also discusses his book Connection Expansion, a tactical guide to putting this system into action. --- Expand Your Network with Devin Sizemore Good day, dear listeners, Steve Preda here with the Management Blueprint Podcast. And today my guest is Devin Sizemore, who is a connector, consultant, speaker, and author of Connection Expansion. Devin, welcome to the show. Steve, thanks so much for having me. Been looking forward to this conversation. Yeah, I've been looking forward to it too, especially since I read, I'm through about halfway through your book, Connection Expansion, and I found it fascinating, so let's talk about it. But first, let's start with your personal “Why” and how you are manifesting it in your business and businesses. Definitely. I love that question. I think a lot of people aren't aligned with their “Why,” and so I love that you start there. My personal “Why” is my first core principle that I share in the book, which is always add value. So everything I do, I focus on how do I add value to others, whether that's just people I'm meeting, whether that's clients, whether that's your listeners, I'm always focused on adding value. And so everything I do, every decision I make has to align with adding value.Share on X And if it does, great. If it doesn't, I'm probably not interested in doing it. That's a good principle to live by, to always add value. I had a client who had one of their core values was always add value. It was a consulting company and I thought it was very appropriate. So let's talk about your book, Connection Expansion, which describes your unique networking system. So my question is what prompted you to write a book about networking and about the system? Yeah, again, another great question. I've been doing consulting for 15 years. I've owned a bunch of companies and the core of it has always been connections. But where I think we're a little bit different and where I'm different is I have the ability to be a visionary. So what do I think I wanna create, but also being tactical. So grounding that into an actual system. Seven years ago, I really focused on connections. A couple of hundred clients later, and we've proven the system works. And so writing the book was kind of the last step of that process with me going through and really documenting the questions, the follow-up, the cadence, the templates, the whole system in a way that I could share it easily with the world. And then I work with a lot of book clients with one of my biggest clients. And so the combination of, I want to do it, and I'm watching all these people have success with books kind of led to me going, hey, it's my turn to do this and I need to share it with the world. Okay. And why is it important to build a network, to have lots of connections? Maybe it's a stupid question, but I'm still curious. No, it's a great question because depending on what your goals are currently, the answer is different.
In this series, Rooted, we will journey through the book of Colossians and examine the supremacy of Christ and our role as believers in staying rooted in the truth of the Gospel. This week, Pastor Gregg walks us through not letting anyone sell us a counterfeit version of faith—remain rooted in Christ, not religious systems.We hope that you are enjoying this series! Subscribe if you haven't already to stay up to date with what we've got going on here at Creekside Church! Insta: creeksidechurchnpCheck out our website! https://creekside.church
John talks with Devin Sizemore — business strategist, serial entrepreneur, connection expert, thought partner for business owners, and author of Connection Expansion: You are One Connection Away from Massive Success in Your Life and Business. Devin shares the concept of The Connection Expansion System that helps people build million-dollar networks. Listen to this episode to learn more: [00:00] - Intro [00:30] - Devin's bio [02:48] - John's reason for writing his book [07:30] - Devin's backstory and business journey [09:25] - Being a practical visionary leader [10:40] - The Connection Expansion System [11:41] - The referral dilemma [14:17] - How smart realtors create a trusted network [20:43] - Discovering your ideal client [23:21] - The importance of knowing your ideal client [25:41] - The 3 C's and 3 I's Framework [28:15] - Customers vs. Clients [29:44] - Nurturing relationships with your clients [31:58] - Success isn't just about money [33:32] - Why Devin opened a cat cafe [38:21] - Making $27,000 in their first month NOTABLE QUOTES: “The only person who wins in a divorce is the attorney.” “You never know what anyone's going through.” “If you really want to learn from something difficult, you have to be willing to walk through it. If you're not willing to walk through it and learn from it, it goes from failing to failure.” “You're gonna make it. It's great. You're going to learn from it. It sucks today — and that's totally fine.” “Most of the leaders that I know have ‘visionary' as their primary trait. They can dream big dreams, but they have no clue how to make them happen. They hate details, and I gently remind them that when it comes to vision, without the details, your vision doesn't happen. Just remember that. It's important because details matter.” “You are one connection away from massive success in your life and business.” “Clarity leads to competence. Competence leads to confidence. Confidence leads to influence. Influence leads to impact. And impact leads to income.” “How do we nurture a relationship long term? If you can figure that out, you will unlock so much revenue and so much potential in your business.” “Allow your customer, who has now become your client, to become one of your greatest fans. And when that person becomes one of your greatest fans, they actually do your selling for you.” “Visibility + Credibility = Profitability.” “We're just focused on shoving more people through the front door, not taking care of the ones that we already have.” “The wealthiest people I've ever known have had the best relationships, and the wealth has nothing to do with money. Nothing.” “Money is a tool to take care of my family and to help other families. That's it. That's all it's good for.” “There's one person in your network right now who has access to everything you need, but you don't know it.” “It will cost you way less money to nurture that relationship than to gain new ones.” The 3 C's and 3 I's Framework for Long-Term Success: Clarity → Competence → Confidence Influence → Impact → Income USEFUL RESOURCES: https://devinsizemore.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/dpsizemore/ https://www.instagram.com/dpsizemore/ https://www.facebook.com/dpsizemore https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWOKSsJYXZUu1iJSNlfZmJA Connection Expansion: You are One Connection Away from Massive Success in Your Life and Business (https://a.co/d/2GdmheB) CONNECT WITH JOHN Website - https://iamjohnhulen.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/johnhulen Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/johnhulen X - https://x.com/johnhulen LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnhulen YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLX_NchE8lisC4NL2GciIWA EPISODE CREDITS Intro and Outro music provided by Jeff Scheetz - https://jeffscheetz.com/
In this episode of The New Money Habits Podcast, Coach Nino Villa and Cody Sizemore discuss the importance of understanding personal finance beyond just numbers. They explore the psychological aspects of money management, the impact of economic fluctuations, and the significance of long-term investment strategies. Cody shares his approach to financial coaching, emphasizing the need for emotional healing and behavioral change in clients to achieve financial success. They also address the current economic climate, providing practical advice on how to navigate financial challenges and the importance of maintaining a long-term perspective in investing. In this conversation, Nino and Cody discuss the importance of financial stability in the face of economic uncertainty. They explore strategies for managing personal finances, including budgeting, saving, and debt management. The discussion emphasizes the need for a proactive mindset and the importance of aligning spending with personal values. They also address the challenges posed by rising costs of living and provide actionable advice for listeners to navigate their financial situations effectively.
In this series, Rooted, we will journey through the book of Colossians and examine the supremacy of Christ and our role as believers in staying rooted in the truth of the Gospel. This week, Pastor Gregg walks us through the concept that when we have a rooted faith in Christ alone, we don't need to search for something deeper; we just need to sink deeper into what we already have in Christ.We hope that you are enjoying this series! Subscribe if you haven't already to stay up to date with what we've got going on here at Creekside Church! Insta: creeksidechurchnpCheck out our website! https://creekside.church
This week on Limitless Leadership Lounge, we dive deep with master connector and author Devin Sizemore, whose innovative approach to relationship-building is turning traditional networking on its head.
Longview Campus | Pastor Nick Sizemore continues our series with Jesus' statement "My God My God, why have you forsaken me?" and shares on how to follow Jesus through trials with the knowledge that God is with us.
Interview with Devin Sizemore, who is a serial entrepreneur and whose superpower is making high-impact connections that open up huge opportunities for those being connected. He is the author of Connection Expansion: You Are One Connection Away From Massive Success In Your Life And Business. Devin is driven by a passion for meaningful experiences, both personally and professionally, he has spent his career building and growing businesses that align with his values. From launching his first marketing agency right out of college to creating innovative consulting practices and a cat cafe, his journey has been defined by a commitment to "adding value" and making a positive impact. As a firm believer in the power of connections, he is dedicated to helping others succeed through the art of building relationships. The next chapter of his life is focused on fostering a community where one million connections can create lasting, transformative change. Devin's web site is https://devinsizemore.com/
In this series, Rooted, we will journey through the book of Colossians and take a look at the supremacy of Christ and our role as believers in staying rooted in the truth of the Gospel. This week, Pastor Gregg Sizemore walks us through the first half of Collasians 1, showing us what a church rooted in Christ looks like.We hope that you are enjoying this series, subscribe if you haven't already to stay up to date with what we've got going on here at Creekside Church! Insta: creeksidechurchnpCheck out our website! https://creekside.church
Has God gotten your attention to pursue something that might seem intimidating? Todays Guest Nathaniel Sizemore was moved to write his book, but it didn't happen immediately. It was placed on his heart almost 10 years before it came to fruition. We talk about what happens when we listen to God's timing, and take the leap. In this episode, you'll discover… How he got into writing fiction. (3:45) How to balance your side hustles with family life? (21:58) What does his time management look like. (27:40) How do you know what direction your focus should be? (30:33) Nathaniel's Bio: Nathaniel Sizemore is a graduate of Vanderbilt Law School, where he served as an Associate Editor of the Vanderbilt Law Review. After practicing at a large law firm in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, he returned to Cincinnati, Ohio, to work in his family's business. Nathaniel has been an adjunct law professor at Northern Kentucky University, Chase College of Law, and a frequent guest lecturer at the University of Cincinnati. He lives in Fort Thomas, Kentucky, with his wife and three children. You can find more, here. What's Next? NEW!! Join the new RISE community. Check out my newest book, 'Rise and Go', HERE!
Josh, Mikey, Chad, Mark, Jeffrey and Dave sit down and discuss the game plan for the 2025 Speedrome Season. Also we discussed tires, PitPay, and other amazing stuff.Special thanks to 5th Ave Grill and Bar for putting up with our asses.Check us out - https://linktr.ee/COWJAMSpecial thanks to our sponsors:Northwest Figure 8 Peter's Auto ServiceCozy Bear RV Repair White River Adventures Julius Automotive Erica Dicky W/ Bennett Realty JP Creations Soapy Joes AND The Indianapolis Speedrome
Today on Main Street TV, Jason Mantell comes in to talk about everything current at Oak Hill Schools. Then, Jennifer Sizemore and a few students come in to talk about upcoming events and Experiences at Bundy Elementary. Then Telegram Journalist Jeremiah Shaver comes in with a local news update.
Connection Expansion: You Are One Connection Away From Massive Success In Your Life And BusinessHow would your life or business change if you had consistent high-value connections coming in on a regular basis? Unlock the true potential of your professional network with this comprehensive guide tailored for business professionals looking to elevate their networking game. In this book, you'll discover how to identify and cultivate high-value connections that can significantly enhance your career or business. Through the innovative Connection Expansion Exercise™, you'll broaden your perspective on networking, moving beyond traditional one-on-one strategies to a powerful many-to-many relationship-building approach.At the heart of this guide is the Connection Expansion System™ - a scalable, duplicatable framework designed to generate predictable and consistent referrals. This system is more than just theory; it's a practical blueprint that includes precise language and scripts to set you up for success. By learning to find value in every relationship and implementing this proven strategy, you'll be able to scale your networking efforts far beyond what you previously thought possible.Say goodbye to the days of desperately chasing referrals. Instead, tap into a system that naturally attracts pre-qualified prospects, significantly increasing your close rate. With the strategies in this book, you'll transform your network into a powerhouse of opportunity, ensuring long-term success and growth.Want to be a guest on Book 101 Review? Send Daniel Lucas a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/17372807971394464fea5bae3 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Join Jared and Tracy Sizemore as they discuss her Savage Worlds setting The Han Cluster, an optimistic sci-fi roleplaying game.
Mark, Chad and Jeffrey join us for a conversation about the racing in Florida! Special thanks to 5th Avenue Grill & Bar for putting up with us!Check us out - https://linktr.ee/COWJAMSpecial thanks to our sponsors:Northwest Figure 8 Peter's Auto ServiceCozy Bear RV Repair White River Adventures Julius Automotive Erica Dicky W/ Bennett Realty JP Creations Soapy Joes AND The Indianapolis Speedrome
In this series, Thriving in Babylon, we will walk through the story of Daniel and discover how to remain faithful to God amidst opposition, pressure, and trials. This week, Pastor Gregg takes a look at Daniel 5, where we learn that God's patience has limits. There is a point when judgment comes. The question is, will we learn from the past and humble ourselves before God, or will we continue in pride until it's too late?We hope that you are enjoying this series, subscribe if you haven't already to stay up to date with what we've got going on here at Creekside Church! Insta: creeksidechurchnpCheck out our website! https://creekside.church
Welcome to another exciting episode of the Shift with Elena Agar Podcast!
Longview Campus | Pastor Nick shares on the work of the Cross, the Lordship of Jesus, and living a life that is not unto ourselves.
In this series, Thriving in Babylon, we will walk through the story of Daniel and discover how to remain faithful to God amidst opposition, pressure, and trials This week, Pastor Gregg takes a look at Daniel 4 and the sobering reminder that God alone is sovereign, and He humbles those who refuse to acknowledge Him.We hope that you are enjoying this series, subscribe if you haven't already to stay up to date with what we've got going on here at Creekside Church! Insta: creeksidechurchnpCheck out our website! https://creekside.church
In this insightful episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik Chakraborty sits down with serial entrepreneur and networking expert Devin Sizemore to uncover the secrets of business growth through strategic connections. Devin, the creator of the Connection Expansion System and author of Connection Expansions: You Are One Connection Away from Massive Success, shares how entrepreneurs can take back control of their business development, create predictable revenue streams, and achieve 100x growth without relying on traditional sales tactics. From launching a marketing agency straight out of college to building multiple successful businesses, Devin's journey is filled with actionable strategies to help solopreneurs and business owners scale sustainably. He reveals the biggest mistakes entrepreneurs make when seeking referrals, why most referral systems fail, and how to leverage relationships to unlock unprecedented opportunities. If you're ready to ditch cold calls, build high-impact connections, and grow your business with confidence, this episode is packed with practical insights you can start applying today! About the Guest: Devin Sizemore is a serial entrepreneur, master connector, and business strategist who has worked with over 600 businesses to help them scale through effective systems and sustainable growth strategies. As the creator of the Connection Expansion System, he teaches business owners how to develop referral-based growth strategies that generate predictable and scalable results. His goal? To foster 1 million connections that create lasting change. Key Takeaways: ✔️ The Power of Strategic Networking – How one introduction can lead to 7-figure opportunities✔️ The Referral Dilemma – Why traditional referral systems only yield 5% success rates and what to do instead✔️ Shifting Your Ask – Stop asking for clients and start connecting with gatekeepers to unlock exponential growth✔️ The Five Pillars of Business Development – How to build scalable systems that sustain long-term success✔️ Time Management for Entrepreneurs – Simple productivity hacks to balance networking, operations, and growth✔️ Scaling Across Industries – How Devin successfully built businesses in marketing, consulting, manufacturing, and even a cat café!
Today we speak with Grant Sizemore from the American Bird Conservancy about the continuing problem of outdoor cats attacking and killing birds. Grant works to educate people about the dangers that outdoor cats pose to birds, mammals and humans. He shares some ways to keep both birds and cats safe from harm. For more information, go to abcbirds.org/cats. Join Catherine Greenleaf, a certified wildlife rehabilitator with 20 years of experience rescuing and rehabilitating injured wildlife, for twice-monthly discussions about restoring native habitat and helping the birds in your backyard. Access the BIRD HUGGER Newsletter here: www.birdhuggerpodcast.com. Send your questions about birds and native gardening to birdhuggerpodcast@gmail.com. (PG-13) St. Dymphna Press, LLC.
People often trust in earthly powers—governments, careers, or wealth—yet these things are temporary. What does it mean to place our trust in the eternal kingdom of God? This is the question Pastor Gregg unpacks in week four of "Thriving in Babylon."We hope that you are enjoying this series, subscribe if you haven't already to stay up to date with what we've got going on here at Creekside Church! Insta: creeksidechurchnpCheck out our website! https://creekside.church
Zach Sizemore joins Josh and Brandon at Pop's to discuss Cosmo The Merry Martian.Beware spoilers in this episode! If you enjoy this podcast, please consider donating.Follow Archie and Me on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.Podcast cover art by Sacha Jones
In this series, "Thriving in Babylon", we will walk through the story of Daniel and discover how to remain faithful to God amidst opposition, pressure, and trials This week, Pastor Gregg takes a look at Daniel when faced with an evil culture, and how he responds with unwavering faith.We hope that you are enjoying this series, subscribe if you haven't already to stay up to date with what we've got going on here at Creekside Church! Insta: creeksidechurchnpCheck out our website! https://creekside.church
Longview Campus | Pastor Nick teaches out of Mark 12 and shares on loving the Lord with all your strength.
Devin Sizemore: Building Success One Connection at a Time Meet Devin Sizemore, the author of Connection Expansion: You Are One Connection Away From Massive Success In Your Life And Business. With a passion for creating meaningful experiences, Devin has built his career on the principle of "adding value" and fostering genuine relationships. From founding his first marketing agency fresh out of college to pioneering unique ventures like a consulting practice and even a cat cafe, Devin's journey reflects innovation, dedication, and alignment with his core values. He believes that success—both personal and professional—stems from the power of connections, and he's on a mission to help others unlock their potential through relationship-building. Devin's next goal? To foster a community where one million connections inspire lasting, transformative change. Let's explore Devin's insights on the art of connection and learn how you can expand your network for massive success! Call to Action: Discover how to elevate your life and business through the power of connections. Grab your copy of Connection Expansion today and start transforming your world, one relationship at a time. Here: https://a.co/d/egvs0xi .... Want to be a guest on WITneSSes? Send Elisha Arowojobe a message on #PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/member/ambelisha Elevate your business with Anastasia's expert consulting. Use code Elisha3 for an exclusive offer and transform your business today! https://resurrectionmentor.wixsite.com/so/42PDEPEB8?languageTag=en
Longview Campus | Pastor Nick shares on loving God with all your heart.
We're kicking off the new year with a brand new series! This week, Lead Pastor Gregg Sizemore sets up the new series through the book of Daniel, and walks us through what it means to trust in God's sovereignty, resist the culture's attempts to redefine us, and stand firm in our identity in Jesus.We hope that you enjoy this series–subscribe if you haven't already to stay up to date with what we've got going on here at Creekside Church! Insta: creeksidechurchnpCheck out our website! https://creekside.church
Here is the key point: If you are genuinely interested in driving business prosperity as a business owner or corporate leader, it all begins with building authentic and meaningful relationships. Strong business relationships are essential to your success. By prioritizing these connections, you can reap numerous benefits, including increased job opportunities, client referrals, and the ability to expand your network while learning from others. According to the Department of Professional Development at Harvard University: - **94% of employees say they are more productive when they feel connected to their colleagues.** - **Employee Satisfaction:** 96% of connected employees report being satisfied with their jobs, compared to just 60% of disconnected employees. - **Employee Retention:** 49% of connected employees expect to stay with their company for over five years, while only 34% of disconnected employees feel the same. Driven by a passion for meaningful experiences in both personal and professional realms, Devin Sizemore has dedicated his career to building businesses that align with his values. As a business consultant, he has accomplished a range of projects, from launching his first marketing agency right out of college to creating innovative consulting practices and even a cat café. His journey is characterized by a commitment to "adding value" and making a positive impact. A firm believer in the power of connections, Devin is committed to helping others succeed through the art of relationship-building. The next chapter of his life focuses on fostering a community where one million connections can create lasting, transformative change. For more information, visit: https://devinsizemore.com/ Get the book: https://www.amazon.com/Connection-Expansion-Massive-Success-Business-ebook/dp/B0DHPRQFT6?ref_=ast_author_mpb
Longview Campus | Pastors Nick and Chelsea Sizemore lead and time of sharing testimonies from different families in the church.
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Longview Campus | Pastor Nick shares a message of the good news of the Gospel in the Christmas season.
Longview Campus | Pastor Nick shares on how step into prayer and the presence of God from a place of victory.
My guest in this episode is Devin Sizemore. Driven by a passion for meaningful experiences, both personally and professionally, Devin Sizemore has spent his career building and growing businesses that align with his values. From launching his first marketing agency right out of college to creating innovative consulting practices and a cat cafe, his journey has been defined by a commitment to "adding value" and making a positive impact. As a firm believer in the power of connections, he is dedicated to helping others succeed through the art of building relationships. The next chapter of his life is focused on fostering a community where one million connections can create lasting, transformative change. Interview Links: Devin's website: https://devinsizemore.com/ Subscribe To Our Weekly Newsletter: The Wealth Dojo: https://subscribe.wealthdojo.ai/ Download all the Niches Trilogy Books: The 21 Best Cashflow Niches Digital: https://www.cashflowninjaprograms.com/the-21-best-cashflow-niches-book Audio: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/21-best-cashflow-niches The 21 Most Unique Cashflow Niches Digital: https://www.cashflowninjaprograms.com/the-21-most-unique-cashflow-niches Audio: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/21-most-unique-niches The 21 Best Cash Growth Niches Digital: https://www.cashflowninjaprograms.com/the-21-best-cash-growth-niches Audio: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/21-cash-growth-niches The 21 Next Level Cashflow Niches Digital: https://www.cashflowninjaprograms.com/the-21-next-level-cashflow-niches-book-free-download Audio: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-21-next-level-niches Listen To Cashflow Ninja Podcasts: Cashflow Ninja https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cashflowninja Cashflow Investing Secrets https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cashflowinvestingsecrets Cashflow Ninja Banking https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cashflow-ninja-banking Connect With Us: Website: http://cashflowninja.com Podcast: http://cashflowinvestingsecrets.com Podcast: http://cashflowninjabanking.com Substack: https://mclaubscher.substack.com/ Amazon Audible: https://a.co/d/1xfM1Vx Amazon Audible: https://a.co/d/aGzudX0 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cashflowninja/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/mclaubscher Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecashflowninja/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cashflowninja Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mclaubscher/ Gab: https://gab.com/cashflowninja Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/c/Cashflowninja Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-329875