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The government is no longer soley focued on attracting Blockbuster films like the Lord of the Rings and Avatar to these shores, it's now hoping to give the industry a boost by offering incentives to smaller productions, too. Finance Minister Nicola Willis announced today it's expanding eligibility for the International Screen Production Rebate scheme to allow smaller budget productions and digital effects only projects to benefit from the rebate. One actor says the changes couldn't comes soon enough. Kim Baker Wilson reports.

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The US-China trade framework has led to China resuming imports of various U.S. agricultural goods, although specifics are still undisclosed. The U.S. has also removed port fees for Chinese-owned ships, easing tensions. Smaller agreements with Malaysia, Cambodia, Thailand, and Vietnam are also in progress, benefiting sectors like dairy, poultry, rice, pork, and ethanol.

This week on the podcast, Zach Kazan welcomes Zach Weiss and Liam O'Donnell to the podcast to discuss a topic we've been thinking about privately for a while and have heard grumblings about elsewhere. Today we're asking a big question: is the watch industry out of ideas? We've all felt it in one way or another. There's a sense among certain enthusiasts that brands are repeating themselves, churning out conservative products that are proven sellers at the expense of innovating. But is that an insidery point of view? Maybe “innovation” isn't exactly what this centuries old industry is really about? We chat about how some brands play it safe, constantly trying to recapture the past (and why that's appealing to a lot of us) and how others are a little more daring, and how that impacts the entire industry. To stay on top of all new episodes, you can subscribe to The Worn & Wound Podcast on all major platforms including Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, and more. You can also find our RSS feed here.And if you like what you hear, then don't forget to leave us a review.If there's a question you want us to answer you can hit us up at info@wornandwound.com, and we'll put your question in the queue. Show Notes Selten and Collector Community Watch Ho and Co. Team Up for a New Collaboration in Tahitian Mother of PearlFears Brings Mother of Pearl to the Brunswick, But Not In the Way You Might Expect@misterenthusiast on InstagramReview: Lorier Neptune CollectionA Vintage Collector's Perspective on the Longines Legend Diver ReissueThe Longines Legend Diver is Now Available in a Smaller, 39mm CaseBaselworld 2019: My Hands-On Opinion of the New Tudor Black Bay P01Urwerk Introduces the UR-10 SpaceMeterArken Introduces their Second Act with the Dual-Time Equipped Alterum[VIDEO] Grand Seiko Redefines Accuracy – Again: Introducing the 9RB2 U.F.A. Spring Drive Caliber

Hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly), Derek Schooley (@derekschooley), and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) look at sometimes controversial or overlooked topics in our midweek episode called Upon Further Review.Topics include the disparities between top and bottom teams, surprising standouts like Wisconsin and Union, and the impact of new CHL eligibility rules on smaller programs. The hosts discuss how older, experienced players from CHL and U Sports are leveling the playing field and contributing to closer games and more frequent upsets.Find all of our podcasts at USCHO.com/podcasts

In this episode, we sit down with Matt Cable, Fund Manager at Rights & Issues Investment Trust, to explore his investment strategy and approach to UK smaller companies.Find out more about the Rights & Issues Investment Trust here.Matt discusses what sets his fund apart from peers, the practical implications of being style agnostic, and his views on the UK economy and emerging opportunities.We look at the trust's dividend and whether its 3% yield is by design or a byproduct of selecting high-quality UK small and mid-cap companies.We also cover his confidence amid the recent wave of IPOs, allocation themes within the portfolio including recent additions, and what it means to manage a UK smaller company fund in today's market environment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on The Audit Podcast, our guest is Clarissa Lucas, author of Beyond Agile Auditing. Back by popular demand, Clarissa discusses whether auditing with agility is more of a mindset or a methodology—and why focusing on the why matters more than the how. She shares practical ways teams can move from a "practice-first" approach to an agile mindset and highlights key agile practices supported by recent research she's translated for the audit community.   Be sure to connect with Clarissa on LinkedIn.   Also, be sure to follow us on our social media accounts on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok.   Also be sure to sign up for The Audit Podcast newsletter and to check the full video interview on The Audit Podcast YouTube channel.   Timecodes:   2:15 – Clarissa's Favorite AI Prompt 10:46 – Auditing With Agility 14:18 – Shifting the Mindset Around Agile Methodology 17:04 – Anchoring to the "Why" 19:02 – Why a "Practices-First" Approach Doesn't Work 21:50 – How to Effectively Measure the "Why" 27:43 – The Importance of Feedback Loops 31:17 – Breaking Work into Smaller, Manageable Batches 32:09 – Helpful Resources for Auditors 36:10 – Use Case Corner: Managing Too Many Stand-Ups 41:10 – Final Thoughts   *   This podcast is brought to you by Greenskies Analytics, the services firm that helps auditors leap-frog up the analytics maturity model. Their approach for launching audit analytics programs with a series of proven quick-win analytics will guarantee the results worthy of the analytics hype.  Whether your audit team needs a data strategy, methodology, governance, literacy, or anything else related to audit and analytics, schedule time with Greenskies Analytics.

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Stop calling it strategy. Most leaders are not doing strategy; they are managing a glorified to-do list. In this episode of Reflect Forward, I sit down with Simon Severino, author of Strategy Sprints, TEDx speaker, Forbes contributor, and CEO of Strategy Sprints, to talk about how to lead with clarity, focus, and speed. Simon helps leaders design an operating rhythm that turns lofty visions into measurable weekly wins, all without adding more meetings or complexity. Simon has spent over two decades helping leaders enter markets, scale effectively, and remain competitive in uncertain times. His Strategy Sprints method replaces long planning cycles with focused 90-day sprints that keep teams learning, adapting, and moving fast. It is a system designed for real-life scenarios, where uncertainty is constant and leaders cannot afford to wait for perfect information. Simon reminds us that strategy is not about being right; it is about learning fast. His Focus Card is a simple but powerful tool: one page for your strategy, one tab for weekly metrics. Every Monday, teams set their priorities. Every Friday, they review what is working and what is not. It is a rhythm that keeps everyone focused and aligned, turning strategy from theory into practice. Simon also challenges leaders to build like Lego, not Duplo, modular, flexible, and fast to reconfigure. When markets shift, teams that move in small, adaptable units thrive. That mindset is not just tactical, it is cultural. It encourages curiosity, experimentation, and speed. The beauty of Simon's method is its simplicity. It does not add complexity; it removes it. The Strategy Sprint approach helps leaders focus on what matters, cut through noise, and lead teams that win through clarity and cadence. My Takeaways 1. Plans list tasks. Strategy makes bets. Great leaders take responsibility for the assumptions they make. 2. Measure both cause and effect. Track the activities and the results they create. 3. Shorten your feedback loop. A Monday and Friday rhythm beats quarterly reviews every time. 4. Build modular. Smaller, faster systems are easier to adapt when the market shifts. 5. Seek truth, not validation. Try to invalidate your assumptions weekly. If they hold up, you are truly winning. When I asked Simon what he wished leaders understood about strategy, he said: “Do not try to prove you are right. Try to prove yourself wrong. If your assumptions survive, then you are winning.” And if you want to bring more focus and agility to your team, try Simon's Focus Card exercise. You might be surprised at how much clarity one page can bring. Connect with Simon https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonseverino/ https://www.facebook.com/simon.severino https://x.com/simonseverino https://www.strategysprints.com/ Connect with Kerry Visit my website, kerrysiggins.com, to explore my book, The Ownership Mindset, and get more leadership resources. Let's connect on LinkedIn, Instagram, or TikTok! Find Reflect Forward on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kerrysiggins-reflectforward Find out more about my book here: https://kerrysiggins.com/the-ownership-mindset/ Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kerry-siggins/

The United Nations climate summit—also known as COP—will take place in Belém, Brazil, starting on November 10th. This year, the United States will not have an official presence at COP30 due to the elimination of the State Department's Office of Global Change, making it more important than ever for mayors and other subnational leaders to engage. In this episode, Kate Johnson, regional director for North America at C40, sits down with EESI to talk about subnational climate action and how it fits in with COP and international collaboration more broadly.   Show notes: Keeping U.S. Climate Action Afloat: Subnational Diplomacy on Ocean Acidification (podcast): https://www.eesi.org/podcasts/view/9.3-keeping-u.s-climate-action-afloat-subnational-diplomacy-on-ocean-acidification  What Congress Needs to Know About COP30 (briefing series): https://www.eesi.org/cop30-briefings 

View this video at https://macmost.com/how-to-export-smaller-pdfs-from-pages.html. When you create a Pages document with images and export to a PDF file, you often get a much larger PDF than expected. Here is why this happens and how to do things the right way to make smaller PDFs.

You know that burst of excitement when you start something new — and then life happens? The energy fades, motivation slips, and suddenly your big goal starts gathering dust. If that sounds familiar, you are not alone.  In today's episode, I'm sharing how to push past procrastination and finally finish what you start. Whether it's a work project, a fitness goal, or a personal passion you keep putting off, these strategies will help you reignite your focus, cross that finish line. When you leave things unfinished, it chips away at your self-belief. But when you complete what you set out to do, you're sending a message to your brain that says, “I follow through. I get things done.” Try these 3 Strategies today!1. Reconnect With Your “Why” When procrastination shows up, it's usually because your purpose got blurry. I want you to pause and remind yourself why you started. Ask, “What made this important to me?” When you reconnect with your why, you'll reignite your drive and focus. 2. Shrink the Task, Not the Dream Big goals can feel overwhelming — that's when most people stall out. Instead of trying to tackle everything at once, I want you to shrink it down. Focus on the next 15 minutes, not the next 15 steps. Smaller wins create momentum, and once that momentum builds, procrastination doesn't stand a chance. 3. Create Accountability That Works Let's be honest — it's easy to break promises to ourselves, but harder to let someone else down. Tell a friend, colleague, or coach what you're committing to this week. That one extra layer of accountability can make the difference between “I'll do it someday” and “I did it.” Until next time, this is Dr. Dawn reminding you: you've got everything it takes — now it's time to see it through. NEW HERE? Check out our Mentioned Videos: ·       The Career Woman's Secret Playbook Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6fR_clXjZ-4&list=PLdguFjdYMwqWXnvIeSAIhDrtPdHdsLGde ·       Mindset & Confidence Secrets: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=klxaMDeQCXU&list=PLdguFjdYMwqXrgiI1YaB87uHu1gm_mczc ·       Upskilling Secrets: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bm6ro9LlUMA&list=PLdguFjdYMwqX3gnuMSrLgaN7hXBSWhqmO ·       Building your Brand Secrets: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PRK7Ep29SkQ&list=PLdguFjdYMwqVLPsFZjl-Do8eH7leltW8O Get your copy of The Career Woman's Secret Playbook! ·       Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Career-Womans-Secret-Playbook Contact Me! ·        https://www.drdawnshoptalk.com/book-online Grab your Freebies! https://www.drdawnshoptalk.com/career-secrets https://www.youtube.com/@drdawnshoptalk/podcasts

Today the words and voice that follow will not be mine, but that of a wise friend of mine. Mike Osborne and I have known each other since seminary. For the past fifteen years we've pastored churches in the same town. He's a gift. Over lunch a few months ago, Mike, who now supports pastors […]

Across the globe, there is a shift in the size of families as birthrates decline. Communities, schools, and workforces are all shrinking at an alarming rate. Even in the wealthiest countries populations are aging and straining key social systems. How are smaller families changing the world and what does it mean for our future? Explore the full series at npr.org/populationshift.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Today - Wenatchee schools are bracing for a steep enrollment drop in the years ahead — and officials say it could reshape the district for the next decade.Support the show: https://www.wenatcheeworld.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have you thought about investing into space? Mark Boggett, CEO of Seraphim, shares the investment opportunities in the rapidly expanding space industry. He explains how innovations led by SpaceX dramatically lowered launch costs and increased access to space, catalyzing growth in satellite constellations and data-driven applications for defense, climate, and communications. He emphasizes that near-term investment potential lies in defense and climate-related uses of satellite data, rather than speculative ventures like space travel or asteroid mining. He also highlights the growing importance of sustainability, debris management, and more. We discuss... Mark Boggett is a career technology investor who founded Seraphim Space, the world's first space-focused investment fund. Seraphim Space operates a global accelerator, a private venture fund, and a publicly listed growth fund on the London Stock Exchange. Boggett shifted focus to space investing after recognizing how technologies like AI, telecommunications, and 3D printing were transforming the sector. SpaceX revolutionized space access by reducing launch costs from $86,000 to $1,000 per kilogram and dramatically increasing launch frequency. Smaller, cheaper satellites now enable massive constellations that provide real-time Earth observation and global connectivity. Investment opportunities in space fall into three categories: upstream (launch and satellites), downstream (data and applications), and in-space (future lunar and interplanetary activities). The most investable areas today are defense and climate-related satellite data applications rather than speculative space travel or mining. The falling cost of launch is paving the way for large-scale space infrastructure, including future data centers powered by solar energy. Space debris is an emerging challenge, driving new industries focused on monitoring, avoiding, and removing defunct satellites. Regulatory changes now require satellite operators to deorbit defunct satellites within five years, accelerating growth in orbital cleanup services. Defense is a major driver of demand for satellite technology in intelligence, communications, navigation, and asset protection. The "in-space" category includes lunar landers, space stations, and eventual habitation or mining ventures, though these remain long-term prospects. NASA's new funding model relies on private companies like Axiom Space and Voyager to build commercial space stations. Boggett concludes that while long-term prospects like lunar mining are exciting, the current trillion-dollar opportunity lies in satellites, data, and communication serving Earth-based customers. Today's Panelists: Kirk Chisholm | Innovative Wealth Phil Weiss | Apprise Wealth Management Douglas Heagren | Mergent College Advisors Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/moneytreepodcast Follow LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/money-tree-investing-podcast Follow on Twitter/X: https://x.com/MTIPodcast For more information, visit the show notes at https://moneytreepodcast.com/investing-into-space-mark-boggett-760

My guests on the show are Michael Demaray and Vishal Mishra of Bard Associates, a boutique wealth management firm that has been in business since the 1980s. Michael and Vishal are true value investors who like to look in places other investors neglect. Specifically, Bard invests in a space that is near and dear to my heart: US microcap stocks. In this informative conversation, we discussed: The strategies that Bard runs today for its clients; The firm's long history of investing in small companies; Why some microcap stock prices are so volatile; The common characteristics of a core Bard holding; and The firm's approach to interacting with company management. Please see Bard's website for more information: https://www.bardassociatesinc.com/

In this episode, I sit down with Cris Valerio, a former journalist turned tech innovator, as she shares her career journey from the newsrooms of New York City to the tech scene of Silicon Valley. Cris opens up about her midlife transition into entrepreneurship, driven by a desire to create meaningful impact beyond the corporate ladder. We explore how she's redefining success by focusing on relational impact and Main Street business ventures. We uncover how Cris is leveraging her experiences to build a legacy that truly resonates with her values.

Elona Ymeri is the service delivery manager at Assist Digital. She is based in Tirana, Albania. Elona spoke to Mark Hillary about the role of smaller BPO destinations. What can they offer that is harder to find from the big locations? Is the continued influence of AI and other automation technology reducing the need to consider working in locations where large numbers of agents can be found? Elona talked about Albania within this context, but also explored beyond Albania alone to consider other locations in Europe that might have an interesting and innovative new approach to BPO. https://www.linkedin.com/in/elonaymeri/ https://assistdigital.com/ ---- Summary: Mark Hillary and Peter Ryan introduce an interview with Elona Ymeri, the service delivery leader at Assist Digital in Tirana, Albania. Alona highlights Albania's mature BPO sector, employing nearly 30,000 people, and its strategic position as a nearshore option for European companies. She emphasizes Albania's cultural alignment, linguistic skills, and the country's investment in AI and digital transformation. Alona also discusses the shift towards intelligent operations, combining human talent with technology, and the importance of compliance and strategic partnerships in the future of BPO.

For a group that normally seems to nail ideas and present them well, the New Zealand Initiative this week went off-piste with their "MMP After 30 Years" report. Smaller cabinet - good idea. Get rid of the overhang - good idea! But more MP's? What on Earth are they thinking? The main point they make is that it has provided a fairer, more representative Parliament and I think, even for those of us that didn't vote for MMP, we pretty much would all need to conceed that. The question I would have is, is that what we actually want? The base level argument over representation is, do some of the lesser lights represent a sector of lesser lights in the wider community? If the community has got its collection of halfwits and buffoons, do we want a slice of that in the nation's Parliament because that is a version of representation? I would argue no. I would argue that I'd far rather have a selection of highly qualified, dedicated, hard-working professionals. But if a cross section is what we voted for, then a cross section is what we have received. The great fraud of MMP has been the oft-used line by people like the Green's Rod Donald that the tail would not wag the dog. The tail has most certainly wagged the dog, many times over. If the circumstances are right, and they have been more than once, a very small percentage of the vote can wield an astonishing and destructive amount of power. Then of course if we are marking 30 years, we can also relitigate the issue of knowledge at the time. MMP won not because it was better, or the best, but because MMP had the best run anti-FPP campaign and too many New Zealanders couldn't be bothered educating themselves about the alternatives. So MMP had the biggest headlines and enough people were fed up with Muldoon and Lange and scraps and bulldozing Governments so they threw out the current, in the hope the new was better. We will not change the system again. Those days are gone and I doubt we will ever even tinker with it. But if we do, more MP's will not be top of our wishlist. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's episode, Clark has an update on the housing market, and how “involuntary landlords” are benefitting tenants. Also, you may notice some changes to some restaurant menus that are good for both your wallet and your health. Housing Update: Segment 1 Ask Clark: Segment 2 Smaller Portions: Win-Win: Segment 3 Ask Clark: Segment 4 Mentioned on the show: Submit a complaint | Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Checking monthly statements key defense against credit card hacks Net Worth Calculator - Clark.com The next big thing on menus: Smaller portions When Do You Tell a Car Dealership You're Paying Cash? Where Should You Keep Your Cash Reserve? Money Market Funds: What They Are, How They Work 18 of the Best High-Yield Online Savings Accounts in October 2025 How To Get Your Financial Affairs In Order  Clark.com resources: Episode transcripts Community.Clark.com  /  Ask Clark Clark.com daily money newsletter Consumer Action Center Free Helpline: 636-492-5275 Learn more about your ad choices: megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My guest on the show today is Doug Porter, Portfolio Manager and Senior Research Analysts at Acuitas Investments. Doug and his team recently published a new white paper titled, "The Case for MicroCap." For most of you listening in, you're already a diehard MicroCap-per, and we've all succumbed to the altar to the merits of hunting in inefficient markets. Having said that, I invited Doug on here to not only remind us why we are here, why we hunt for the best investment ideas in our neck of the woods, but more importantly, in my opinion, to showcase why in 2025, the case for investing in MicroCaps has merit as a place to build wealth and allocate capital. Doug breaks down the structural inefficiencies and long-term opportunity in the micro-cap equity market — a segment that remains largely ignored by big institutions, but continues to be fertile ground for alpha generation. We discuss why micro-caps have historically outperformed in 84% of rolling 30-year periods, the critical role of active management in filtering out the riskiest names, and why Doug believes we're in the early innings of a new cycle that favors smaller companies. Doug also explains how “Stable Operators” — profitable, cash-generating niche businesses — are among the most compelling yet overlooked opportunities in today's market, and why a dedicated micro-cap allocation can offer diversification, M&A upside, and even a liquid alternative to private equity. Finally, we cover Acuitas's approach to identifying skilled micro-cap managers across the globe — and how this ecosystem of small, research-driven funds continues to uncover value where few others are looking. For more information about Doug Porter and Acuitas Investments, please visit: https://acuitasinvestments.com/ Planet MicroCap Podcast is on YouTube! All archived episodes and each new episode will be posted on the Planet MicroCap YouTube channel. I've provided the link in the description if you'd like to subscribe. You'll also get the chance to watch all our Video Interviews with management teams, educational panels from the conference, as well as expert commentary from some familiar guests on the podcast. Subscribe here: http://bit.ly/1Q5Yfym Click here to rate and review the Planet MicroCap Podcast The Planet MicroCap Podcast is brought to you by SNN Incorporated, The Official MicroCap News Source, and the Planet MicroCap Review Magazine, the leading magazine in the MicroCap market. You can Follow the Planet MicroCap Podcast on Twitter @BobbyKKraft

Chelsea Ryckis is the award-winning founder and president of Ethos Benefits, a firm dedicated to advancing fiduciary-driven health insurance strategies for employers nationwide to eliminate fraud, waste, and abuse from employer healthcare plans while increasing savings for both employers and their employees. After suffering a traumatic brain injury as a Division 1 college athlete, Canadian-born Chelsea experienced the US healthcare system firsthand, inspiring her pioneering entrepreneurship in healthcare. Chelsea was awarded the industry's most prestigious award, Advisor of the Year, by Benefits Pro in 2024. She has also been named the Most Innovative Healthcare Consultant in the United States for 2024. Chelsea is the co-host of the Ethos Effect Podcast with her husband Donovan and producer of the documentary "It's Not Personal, It's Just Healthcare."

You have heard of creatine, but you have no idea how much your body actually relies on it. Amy Hudson and Dr. James Fisher explore what creatine really is, why it matters for your health and performance, who should be using it, and how it actually works. They also tackle what the science actually says, how to use it in a way that makes sense for your lifestyle, and why so many people from athletes to everyday health seekers consider it a game changer. Expect to walk away with practical takeaways you can use immediately, whether your goal is to train harder, improve recovery, support brain health, or simply live with more energy. Dr. Fisher starts by explaining what creatine is and what it does. It is one of the most researched supplements in the world and plays a direct role in how your body produces energy. Think of it as fuel storage that your muscles, brain, and organs can tap into when they need a boost. Why is creatine so important? According to Dr. Fisher, creatine is essentially your body's backup battery for energy, powering everything from your muscles to your brain. Without it, you would not be able to perform at your best physically or mentally. Dr. Fisher explains how creatine boosts performance and allows you to exercise harder and longer. Why athletes swear by creatine. From Olympic sprinters to football players, it is one of the most widely used supplements in sports. If you want to train like the best, creatine has likely been part of their routine. Dr. Fisher highlights creatine health benefits that go beyond the gym. Studies show creatine can lower cholesterol, protect your liver, and even help with blood sugar control. It is also linked to reducing bone loss, supporting brain health, and minimizing the risk of serious diseases. Amy and Dr. Fisher cover why vegetarians may benefit even more from creatine. Since plant based diets do not provide as much creatine naturally, supplements can make an even bigger difference. And yes, vegan friendly options are widely available. According to Dr. Fisher, creatine is not just for athletes anymore. It is now considered a supplement for overall health and healthy aging. Amy and Dr. Fisher cover the types of creatine. You can buy it as a pill, a powder, or even gummies. But the gold standard, the one most research supports, is creatine monohydrate. Dr. Fisher on dosage: how much should you take daily? Research shows three to five grams per day is enough for most people. Smaller individuals may only need two to three grams, while larger athletes might go slightly above five. Does creatine cause water retention? Dr. Fisher says no, there is no research to back that up. That old loading phase of 20 grams a day was more marketing than science, so stick to the steady daily dose. Is creatine an anabolic steroid? Absolutely not. It has nothing to do with steroids chemically or functionally, so you can safely separate the two in your mind. Is creatine safe for children and teens? While there is less research in younger groups, studies show no evidence of harm. Still, Dr. Fisher emphasizes focusing first on diet, sleep, hydration, and exercise before adding supplements. Does creatine increase fat mass? Amy and Dr. Fisher reveal how creatine helps build lean muscle, which actually helps reduce body fat. If anything, it works in your favor for body composition. Dr. Fisher busts the myth that creatine is only for strength athletes. It is not just for bodybuilders or powerlifters, it has broad health benefits for anyone. That is why today, it is considered more of a wellness supplement than a performance only one. Is creatine only effective for men? According to Dr. Fisher, women benefit just as much. In fact, creatine may even support hormonal health, mood, and energy across the menstrual cycle. Mentioned in This Episode: The Exercise Coach - Get 2 Free Sessions! Submit your questions at StrengthChangesEverything.com This podcast and blog are provided to you for entertainment and informational purposes only. By accessing either, you agree that neither constitute medical advice nor should they be substituted for professional medical advice or care. Use of this podcast or blog to treat any medical condition is strictly prohibited. Consult your physician for any medical condition you may be having. In no event will any podcast or blog hosts, guests, or contributors, Exercise Coach USA, LLC, Gymbot LLC, any subsidiaries or affiliates of same, or any of their respective directors, officers, employees, or agents, be responsible for any injury, loss, or damage to you or others due to any podcast or blog content.

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While the goals, training, and purpose of training between a competitor and the general population may differ greatly, there are many skills a coach can develop by working more with the other group. Most would assume that the focus and attention to detail shown by a competitor are what would be transferable, but in fact, the opposite is often true. Competitors showcase what is important, what is possible, and in some cases simplify how a coach views training. Some of these athletes do everything "wrong" according to certain strength and conditioning textbooks, yet they still improve. Check out this week's episodes, where we talk about how good competitors help coaches see the bigger picture in training and highlight what really matters for long-term development in general population groups. If you're not already subscribed to our newsletter, head over to www.legionsc.com to get a weekly selection of training tips and our favorite articles. We run online workshops for coaches as well. Find out when our next workshop is here: https://legionsc.com/program-design-workshops These podcasts are posted in video format on YouTube as well. Show Notes: [2:00] Keeping the goals of the athlete in mind [4:00] With competitors the coach dictates the goals more [5:30] Many things don't matter as much as we are made to believe [7:00] More is better for beginners [9:00] Pushing gen pop clients more [10:30] Smaller details can matter more for gen pop than competitors [13:00] Coaches should coach and programme for athletes better than themselves [15:30] Good competitors show you how simple it can be [20:00] Why some gyms don't push gen pop as much [24:30] Just getting people to pay attention goes a long way

One of the biggest questions subscription box owners ask is: Where do I find products for my box? There's no single “right” answer because the best sourcing strategy depends on where you are in your business journey.  In this quick Friday Fuel episode of The Launch Your Box Podcast, I'm breaking down three key sourcing methods - wholesale, trade shows, and manufacturing - and showing you how each one fits a different stage of subscription box growth. Stage 1: Just Getting Started. Start with Wholesale If you're still prepping for launch or working toward your first 50–100 subscribers, wholesale is your best friend. It's flexible, affordable, and helps you learn what your audience loves without over-committing. Why it works: Low minimums let you order small quantities. Fast turnaround means you can ship quickly. It's the easiest way to test different product types. Challenges with wholesale: Smaller profit margins. Less exclusivity. Limited branding options Stage 2: You've Launched. Trade Shows & Curated Finds Once you've launched and built momentum, it's time to elevate your box. Trade shows and curated wholesale marketplaces help you discover unique, small-batch, and boutique items that give your box that “wow” factor. Why it works: You'll find more distinctive products. Meeting vendors face-to-face often leads to better pricing or exclusivity. You can start building your signature brand style. Challenges with trade shows and curated marketplaces: Travel costs and larger order requirements. Longer lead times mean planning boxes further ahead. Stage 3: Ready to Scale. Manufacturing When your subscription is stable and you're ready to increase margins or stand out even more, manufacturing can be a game-changer. But there are two levels to consider: Option 1: Stock Product from Manufacturers Buy from manufacturer catalogs and add your own branding or packaging. This is a great bridge between wholesale and full custom. Pros: better margins, faster turnaround, and the ability to add your own brand touches. Cons: limited product selection and minimal exclusivity. Option 2: Full Custom Manufacturing Design your own products from scratch for total control and differentiation. Pros: complete customization, higher perceived value, stronger brand identity. Cons: higher minimums, longer timelines, and bigger upfront costs. Sourcing Is a Journey, Not a Jump You'll probably use all of these sourcing methods at some point: Start with wholesale. Grow into trade shows. Add manufacturer stock for better margins. Move to custom products when you're ready. Take Action Identify your current sourcing stage and make one move this week that aligns with it: New? Order your first wholesale products. Growing? Research an upcoming trade show or apply for a wholesale marketplace account. Scaling? Reach out to a manufacturer and ask about their minimums. Every step forward brings you closer to the box and the brand you're meant to build. Join me for this episode, where I'll help you figure out which sourcing strategy fits your stage of business and how to take the next step with confidence. Join me in all the places:     Facebook Instagram Launch Your Box with Sarah Website Are you ready for Launch Your Box? Our complete training program walks you step by step through how to start, launch, and grow your subscription box business. Join the waitlist today!

What does true diversification look like when you're building wealth as a pilot? In this episode, Ryan Gibson sits down with his longtime colleague and friend, Ted Greene, to unpack how to define success with your spouse, avoid emotional investing, and create a portfolio that brings peace of mind. From surviving Wall Street lawsuits to building lasting wealth through real estate, Ted shares the hard-earned lessons behind his “NNN Principle”: Never, Never, Never invest by looking in the rearview mirror. Learn how to protect your assets, ladder your investments, and build a plan that lasts through every market cycle.Ted Greene is the Investor Relations Manager for Spartan Investment Group. Ted is a third-generation Seattleite who married his high school sweetheart. Ted and Melissa have two children attending the same High School where they first met. After graduating from Seattle Pacific University with a BA in Finance, Ted spent 24 years in the financial services industry as an investment advisor and Fiduciary.Download Ted's Ebook here: https://go.spartan-investors.com/l/1038393/2025-09-17/39mf5bShow notes:(0:00) Intro(1:30) Ted's background: Merrill Lynch to Spartan(3:10) Defining success through diversification(5:22) Why Ted left Wall Street(6:44) How to align with your spouse on money(9:38) What “uncorrelated assets” really mean(12:00) The 50-question eBook on financial alignment(14:49) Concentration builds wealth, diversification protects it(19:20) The NNN Principle: Never, Never, Never(22:18) Smaller positions, smarter protection(25:22) Laddering investments for flexibilityConnect with Ted Greene:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ted-greene-iamnotafraid/—If you're interested in participating, the latest institutional-quality self-storage portfolio is available for investment now at: https://turbinecap.investnext.com/portal/offerings/8449/houston-storage/ — You've found the number one resource for financial education for aviators! Please consider leaving a rating and sharing this podcast with your colleagues in the aviation community, as it can serve as a valuable resource for all those involved in the industry.Remember to subscribe for more insights at PassiveIncomePilots.com! https://passiveincomepilots.com/ Join our growing community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/passivepilotsCheck us out on Instagram @PassiveIncomePilots: https://www.instagram.com/passiveincomepilots/Follow us on X @IncomePilots: https://twitter.com/IncomePilotsGet our updates on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/passive-income-pilots/Do you have questions or want to discuss this episode? Contact us at ask@passiveincomepilots.com See you on the next one!*Legal Disclaimer*The content of this podcast is provided solely for educational and informational purposes. The views and opinions expressed are those of the hosts, Tait Duryea and Ryan Gibson, and do not reflect those of any organization they are associated with, including Turbine Capital or Spartan Investment Group. The opinions of our guests are their own and should not be construed as financial advice. This podcast does not offer tax, legal, or investment advice. Listeners are advised to consult with their own legal or financial counsel and to conduct their own due diligence before making any financial decisions.

You may have heard of bands like Nirvana and Sound Garden already, but Steve wants to put you on to some other great Seattle rock bands from that era!

If you've been grinding in the gym — logging hours of cardio, sweating through group classes, or lifting light weights for endless reps — yet your body still isn't responding, this episode is for you. In today's episode, I'm breaking down why the "eat less, move more" and "burn as many calories as possible" approach stops working as you hit midlife, and what to do instead. You'll learn the training shifts every woman over 35 needs to protect hormones, support metabolism, and actually see results without burning out. We'll talk about: The common workout mistakes that keep women stuck in the cycle of fatigue and frustration Why traditional cardio and circuit classes often backfire in midlife The exact types of workouts that help you build strength, improve hormonal health, and age powerfully How to finally feel energized, resilient, and confident in your training again If you're ready to stop working harder and start working smarter with your body, you don't want to miss this one. Resources & Links:

Hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly), Derek Schooley (@derekschooley), and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) look at sometimes controversial or overlooked topics in our midweek episode called Upon Further Review.College hockey is experiencing a massive facilities arms race, with programs investing heavily in new arenas. Recent projects range from Union's $55 million M&T Bank Center to Northeastern's planned $300-350 million replacement for Matthews Arena, with notable investments at St. Thomas ($175M), Western Michigan ($100M+), and numerous other schools. The hosts debate whether this spending remains the primary recruiting advantage or if NIL money, revenue sharing, and player development have become equally important.A major concern: nine-figure construction costs could make college hockey unsustainable and deter program expansion.A key tension emerges around maintaining atmosphere during upgrades. Smaller, intimate venues like Cornell's Lynah Rink preserve the electric home-ice advantage that massive buildings often lose when they're harder to fill. The hosts note successful examples like UConn's compact arena and Union's decision to stay smaller rather than expand, while acknowledging the challenge of balancing modernization with the historic charm that makes college hockey special.Find all of our podcasts at USCHO.com/podcasts

Summary? Can ants be farmers? Join Kiersten to find out!   For my hearing impaired followers, a complete transcript of this podcast follows the show notes on Podbean   Show Notes: “Tales from the Ant World” by Edward O. Wilson “Adventures Among Ants” by Mark W. Moffett Music written and performed by Katherine Camp   Transcript (Piano music plays) Kiersten - This is Ten Things I Like About…a ten minute, ten episode podcast about unknown or misunderstood wildlife. (Piano music stops)   Kiersten - Welcome to Ten Things I Like About… I'm Kiersten, your host, and this is a podcast about misunderstood or unknown creatures in nature. Some we'll find right out side our doors and some are continents away but all are fascinating.  This podcast will focus ten, ten minute episodes on different animals and their amazing characteristics. Please join me on this extraordinary journey, you won't regret it. Can ants be farmers? In this episode we are going to find out. The sixth thing I like about ants is their farming abilities. You may have heard of leafcutter ants. These are ants that cut leaves and carry them back to their colony. They are often highlighted in nature television programs. It's mesmerizing and charming watching a line of ants traveling with various sizes of leaf pieces held above their heads. Leafcutters will fall into one of two genera: Acromyrmex and Atta. There are 39 species that we currently know of and they are all found in the New World. Atta are most prevalent in the tropics of South America but there are two species that can be found in North America, one in Texas and Louisiana and one in Arizona.  Leafcutter ant nests can extend 7 meters, or 22 feet, into the earth and contain eight thousand chambers. The largest chamber is typically the ant waste chamber which is buried as far down as they can make it. The title of this episode is farmers so how does that relate to our leafcutter ants? Well, leafcutter ants are farmers. I used to think that they cut those little pieces of leaves to eat themselves, but that is not what they are doing. They take the leaves back to their nest where they feed it to fungus. They tend the fungus like farmers and then they eat the fungus, or rather the larvae eat the fungus. So I guess every leaf cutter ant eats the fungus at some point in their life.  The adult workers ants eat the sap from the leaf fragments that they cut. This is what energizes them to process the leaves. The leaves have to be mulched first before it is fed to the fungus. The fungus will grow and grow and grow in the leafcutter nest. It will fill up the majority of the chambers with a lightweight spongy structure that kind of looks like a human brain and is called a fungus garden. The ants tend the fungus by adding new leaves to the top and sides while they removed the older bottom portions.  It is unusual that ants are completely dependent on vegetation, but leafcutter ants are. The fungus is actually high in protein and that helps the larvae grow big and strong.   The largest nest that Mark Moffett ever came across during his studies was in the Kaw Mountains of French Guiana. The above ground soil mounds were chest high and ranged over a 14 meter wide area. It ranged over about 160 square meters in total. If we compared this to a human made structure, it would be bigger than the Empire State Building in New York City. This nest probably housed millions of workers.  A nest of this size can require an excavation of 40 tons of soil. It must house the queen, the brood, and the workers but even with millions of ants it's the fungus gardens that take up most of the real estate. The ant population can weigh up to 15 to 20 kilograms and utilize 280 kilograms of leaves. That's enough plant matter to blanket a soccer field. Now, this is a lot of living things inside an enclosed space, so it gets hot and humid. To combat increasing heat and humidity which slows down fungal growth, the ants have installed air conditioning ducts. The long tunnels that open above ground are placed strategically around the nest to release humidity and heat. If it get too cold, the tunnels will be closed off.  The only reason leafcutter ant nests can support millions of workers is because they are farmers. Just like humans, farming allows the ants to support a larger population by creating their own resources. These ants use incredibly advanced farming techniques. Humans will use various farming equipment to produce large quantities of crops, but for leafcutter ants its all hands on deck. The ants within this species are highly polymorphic, meaning sizes between workers vary greatly depending on your job. The largest soldier ant is 200 times bigger than that of a small worker. These colonies are run like assembly lines of self-directed individuals. Many steps are managed by ants in a variety of sizes. Mid-size workers cut the foliage, carry it into the nest, and deposit it onto the garden surface. Smaller ants with 1.6 millimeter wide heads take the next step which is shredding the greens into scraps.The next step is accomplished by even smaller ants who chew up the scraps into moist pulp. Still smaller ants will insert the pulp into the gardens. Then ants with 1 mm sized heads will lick the pulp and seed it with tufts of fungus from established fungal gardens. This is just like a human horticulturist using cuttings from a vine to establish a new crop! The smallest workers with a head width of 0.8mm remove contaminants from the gardens such as bacteria, yeast and spores.  Just like any good farmer, the ants use fertilizer to help their gardens grow. They don't have to go far to get the fertilizer, they just poop on the leaves. The ammonia and amino acids in the feces helps breakdown the leaves and encourages growth.  To retrieve the plant matter that grows the fungal gardens, leaf cutter ants will maintain almost permanent trails. Other species of ants trails vary depending on where they can find resources, but leafcutter ants are loyal to their grocery stores. Another caste of ants larger than the workers we have already discussed but smaller than soldiers that defend the nest are the maintenance crew for the paths. They will dismantle anything that gets in their way. They haul off debris that they can heft and chew through things they can't. They widen and smooth out the path until traffic is flowing again. They can do this quickly as they are present on the paths at all times! Boy, don't we all wish our highways were that well maintained! There is still one more layer to these superhighways. Worker ants that are smaller than the ladies hauling the leaf parts home will scamper about under the plant carriers and reinforce the pheromone trails. As we discussed before, these pheromone trail are super important for ant communication.  With all of these layers of responsibility, levels of workers, and intricate cooperation, some believe that leaf cutter ants are the gold standard of superorganisms. Quoting from Edward Wilson's book, Tales from the Ant World, “So well-marked and powerful is the division of labor among members of a leaf colony that individual colonies can be reasonably called a superorganism.” The definition of a superorganism is an organized society that functions as an organic whole. Leafcutter ants must have every layer of worker functioning correctly to survive, any deviation and the whole organism dies.  Edward Wilson goes on to say, “The leafcutters are superorganisms that succeed under natural conditions.” I think we have established that ants can be farmers and very successful farmers at that! Thanks for joining me for episode six because my sixth favorite thing about ants is their ability to farm.  If you're enjoying this podcast please recommend me to friends and family and take a moment to give me a rating on whatever platform your listening. It will help me reach more listeners and give the animals I talk about an even better chance at change.  Join me next week for another exciting episode about ants.        (Piano Music plays)  This has been an episode of Ten Things I like About with Kiersten and Company. Original music written and performed by Katherine Camp, my very own piano playing hero.

In this episode of the Fit Over 40 Reset Podcast, we dive into why GLP-1 microdosing is becoming the smarter, safer, and more sustainable approach for women over 40.You'll learn:Why smaller, steadier doses are easier on your body than one big aggressive doseHow microdosing supports energy, focus, and long-term metabolic balanceThe surprising benefits for mood, muscle preservation, and hormonal healthIf you've been curious about medical weight loss but want something that works with your body — not against it — this episode is for you.

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I'm working with a client who is a gifted communicator with years of real-world experience. He kept hearing that paid speaking is off limits unless you are already well known, can sell tickets by name alone, or have a massive audience. I knew that wasn't the full story. So I brought in someone I trust and have known for nearly 15 years, Grant Baldwin, to walk through what actually works today for getting paid to speak without celebrity status. Grant has trained thousands of speakers and built The Speaker Lab into a respected, enduring brand, one that has ranked on the Inc. 5000 list of the fastest, growing privately held companies in the United States for five consecutive years. What This Episode Is… And Who It's For This conversation is designed for strong communicators who are comfortable on a stage and want to translate that skill into paid opportunities. If that's you, you'll find a clear framework, realistic fee guidance, what event planners actually want, and the specific outreach and follow-up cadence that moves you from “aspiring” to “booked.” Core Mindset Shift: From “Be Famous” To “Solve A Specific Problem” Event planners aren't always evaluating your follower count. They are reducing risk. They want a reliable speaker who can solve one specific problem for one specific audience and make the organizer look like a hero for choosing wisely. If Oprah or a former president is headlining, tickets sell on name alone. For the rest of us, the job is to solve a defined problem so well that attendees are grateful and organizers are relieved they chose us. The trap to avoid: “I can speak to anyone about anything.” Don't be a buffet. Be a steakhouse. A steakhouse does one thing exceptionally well. Most buffets do many things mediocre. Your positioning must signal sharp focus, not “I do it all.” Practical implication: Choose a niche problem and audience, and let everything else in your marketing reinforce that narrow, valuable focus. The SPEAK Framework Grant Teaches (And How To Apply It) Grant uses a five-part framework. I'll restate it with my commentary and application steps you can take immediately. S - Select a problem to solve Pick one clear problem for one identifiable audience. Validate it by confirming that organizations actually hire speakers on that topic. Avoid niche passions that no one budgets for on stage. Look for the Venn overlap between what you love, what you're skilled at, and what event buyers pay for. Quick validators you can run this week: Make a list of real conferences or associations where your topic would fit. Start with local, state, and regional events rather than national headliners that pay six figures to celebrity keynoters. Identify a few working speakers one or two steps ahead of you as benchmarks. If no one exists in your proposed niche, that's not a blue ocean. It's likely a market that doesn't buy talks on that topic. P - Prepare your talk Design a talk that offers a concrete solution to the chosen audience's felt need. Make sure the talk aligns with what planners already hire speakers to address. Your talk is a product. It must reduce the organizer's risk and fulfill the promise in the program description. Tip: If there's a personal subtopic you care about that isn't a main-stage draw, embed it as a 5 to 10 percent segment within a widely purchased theme, rather than making it the headline. This blends your passion with market reality without performing a bait-and-switch. E - Establish yourself as the expert You need a sharp, professional website and a demo video. Event planners who hire speakers will compare you to several other speakers. Your materials must look as good or better than your fee peers, because people judge books by their covers, especially under risk. You do not need to spend tens of thousands, but you do need clarity and quality. What to include: Crisp positioning: audience, problem, outcome. A talk page with titles, descriptions, and learning outcomes. Select testimonials that match your audience and topic. A short, high-quality demo reel showing stage presence and audience engagement. A - Acquire paid speaking gigs This is where most speakers falter. Do not wait passively for inquiries. Identify target events, start conversations, and follow up with discipline. Smaller events are not “lesser.” They are accessible and often pay in the $1,000 to $5,000 range for quality speakers who fit well. Those reps build momentum and referrals. A starter outreach line that works: “When will you start reviewing speakers for your [season/year] event?” You're aligning to their process, not forcing a pitch at the wrong time. If they say, “in three months,” get explicit permission to follow up, then actually follow up in three months with a helpful, short note. They won't expect you to do it. Showing up reliably previews how good you'll be to work with. My added tactic: Use Facebook groups where your audience gathers to crowdsource a list of live events they already attend. Ask, “If someone wanted to fully immerse in solving [problem], what live events should they attend?” Now you have a prospect list drawn from the market itself. Then apply the outreach process above. I share the exact post volume thresholds and how I used this approach during my Free The Dream years. K - Know when to scale Speaking can be the whole business or the front end of a larger business. Some speakers aim for many gigs and fee growth. Others use speaking primarily to acquire coaching, consulting, or long-term clients worth tens of thousands, which can dwarf the fee itself. Decide your model early, then shape your targeting and topic accordingly. What To Charge When You're Getting Started Set expectations realistically. Most speakers who are early in their professional journey charge between $1,000 and $5,000 for the first several paid gigs, with growth as reps, results, and marketing assets improve. Fees vary by industry: corporations generally pay more than nonprofits, for example. Your website, demo video, testimonials, and relevance to that organizer's audience all factor into perceived value. If you are already collecting checks in the $10,000 to $25,000 range, you're likely in a pond that routinely books at that level, with the credentials and references to match. Your materials and proof must stand shoulder to shoulder with other speakers priced similarly. The decision-maker is weighing risk. Your job is to make the yes feel safe. How Event Planners Think: Risk, Fit, Proof Event planners and committees are in the risk mitigation business. They need to justify why choosing you is safe. The fastest way to help them feel safe is to present tightly aligned positioning, a clear solution for their audience, relevant testimonials, and a professional demo that shows what they will see on their stage. If you're a known quantity in their industry, you reduce risk further. Translation: Your niche experience matters. Even if you want to speak beyond your current industry later, start where you already have credibility and connections. Build momentum there, then expand. Be The Steakhouse, Not The Buffet We swapped a memorable story about a dinner in Vegas that nails this point. A top steakhouse has a short menu. It's exceptional at one thing. Too many speakers showcase a menu of twenty topics across every domain. That spreads you thin and confuses buyers. You don't become referable as “the person who solves X.” Choose X. Then keep saying X. Building Momentum: Breakouts, Workshops, Local and Regional Stages Keynotes are the glory slot, but many buyers hire outstanding breakout or workshop speakers they've never heard of. Target smaller, local, or state-level events where budgets are sensible and competition is less fierce. Use these to gather testimonials and in-industry proof. The more you speak, the more you speak. People in the seats are often the next bookers. Referrals compound. Proactive Prospecting And Follow-Up: Exactly How To Do It Most speakers fail because they wait. Here's a workable cadence: Build a prospect list of the right-fit events. Send a short, no-pressure opener: “When will you start reviewing speakers?” Capture their answer and permission to follow up. Follow up exactly when promised with a crisp, helpful note. Keep the thread warm with brief check-ins aligned to their process, not your pitch calendar. This shows the organizer what it's like to work with you. Reliability beats bravado. My supplement to this: Source events by asking active Facebook groups where your audience congregates which conferences they actually attend. Then research and contact those events using the cadence above. Two Viable Business Models: Fee-First vs. Lead-Gen-First Fee-first speakers optimize for the check, the travel schedule, and fee growth over time. Lead-gen-first speakers optimize for speaking to rooms filled with ideal buyers, then convert into higher lifetime value offers such as retainers, advisory, or premium programs. In some niches, a single client is worth more than the speaking fee. Choose the model that matches your goals and build your targeting and talk to support it. Host Your Own Stage To Create Reps And Proof You don't have to wait for an invitation. Design a focused one-day workshop around your problem-audience fit, sell tickets, and put yourself on stage. This both validates your topic and produces assets, testimonials, and compelling footage for your reel. Tactical Tips, Stories, And Subtleties You Might Miss On First Listen Expectations prevent discouragement. Speaker fees range from a few hundred to hundreds of thousands. Unless your name sells tickets, start where the market is and grow. Manage expectations early so you stay persistent long enough to break through. Industry matters. Corporate, association, education, nonprofit, faith, and government markets all have different norms and ranges. Choose the pond that fits your topic, background, and goals. Marketing assets are not optional. At minimum, have a professional, focused site and a tight demo. Decision-makers compare several speakers side by side. Present like a pro. Momentum is real. The more stages you're on, the more invitations you'll receive. Some referrals hit years later. Plant seeds now. Harvest later. Start where you have leverage. If your career was in real estate, restaurants, law, healthcare, or tech, begin there. You speak the language, know the players, and reduce buyer risk. You can always evolve your niche after you build proof. Breakouts build keynotes. Deliver great breakout sessions that solve concrete problems. That creates case studies and word of mouth that lead to higher-fee keynote opportunities. Small and local is a feature, not a bug. Many high-quality regional events have budgets in the $1,000 to $5,000 range and want excellent speakers who fit. Those are perfect on-ramps. Be personable and reliable. The subtle signals you send in email cadence, brevity, and clarity matter as much as your sizzle reel. Planners notice. Use audience hubs to find events. Facebook groups with significant daily activity are a goldmine for discovering exactly which conferences your market actually attends. Ask the right question, harvest the list, then do surgical outreach. Speaking as impact. Opportunities come in all shapes and sizes. Grant shared doing a virtual session for inmates in a county jail, and he has also spoken to arenas of 10,000. There isn't one “correct” venue. There are aligned venues for your mission and model. If You're A Strong Communicator And Ready To Start, Do This In The Next 7 Days Define your niche: Write a one-sentence positioning statement: “I help [audience] solve [problem] so they can [outcome].” Keep it painfully specific. List 25 target events: Use Google, LinkedIn, and active Facebook groups your audience frequents. Ask what events they already attend and compile answers. Tidy your materials: Ensure your site and speaker page reflect your niche clearly, with outcomes and a clean bio. If you don't have a reel, assemble a short, honest highlight cut from any footage you have. Send five concise outreach emails: “When will you start reviewing speakers for [event]?” Track replies. Ask for permission to follow up at their timeline. Build a simple follow-up system: Calendar reminders or a basic CRM. Follow up exactly when promised with a short, service-oriented note. Reliability is your advantage. Book or create one rep: Pitch a breakout locally or host a focused micro-workshop yourself. Capture testimonials and footage. Momentum starts here. Resources Mentioned The Speaker Lab website The Speaker Lab podcast The Speaking Fee Calculator The Successful Speaker book by Grant Baldwin My Closing Thought If you're gifted on stage and willing to do the unglamorous prospecting and follow-up, there is a clear, repeatable path to getting booked and paid. You do not need to be famous. You do need to be focused, professional, and persistent. Choose your “steak,” serve it beautifully to the right diners, and keep showing up. The rooms you want will start asking for you by name. Ready to Turn Your Experience Into Income? If you're still here reading this, I have a feeling I know something about you. 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CPG products are notoriously hard to launch, fund, and get onto shelves. That's why the failure rate is so high. But what if right now is actually the best time to do it? The barrier to entry has never been lower, the consumer has never been easier to reach, and the path from idea to traction has never been more open.  You can test, sell, and scale from your laptop without begging for retail space or burning through millions in capital. You can start lean, iterate fast, and build credibility through storytelling and traction. You can prove demand before you even produce at scale. Smaller brands are punching above their weight right now, building more influence, more loyalty, and more momentum than the legacy players. The big brands are getting squeezed, while upstarts are thriving in those small, high-end niches that used to feel impossible to break into. So the question isn't can small brands win; it's who's going to take advantage of this moment before the big players catch on? How do you make the CPG shift work in your favor? And if I were starting today, what strategy would I use to actually get funded? In this episode, we dig into what's really happening in the consumer product space and why niche, premium, mission-driven brands are quietly eating the big guys' lunch. Topics Covered; Why this might secretly be the best time to launch a CPG brand How small, focused brands are outpacing legacy giants The smartest ways to test and build traction on a budget Why “profitable and niche” beats “big and fast” every time The story investors actually want to hear (and it's not about scale) The mindset shift that makes entrepreneurship feel less daunting Startups Are Eating Big Food's Lunch   About Your Host   Jayla Siciliano, Shark Tank entrepreneur turned real estate investor, excels in building brands, teams, and products. CEO of a bi-coastal luxury short-term rental company, she also hosts the Seed Money Podcast, where she's on a mission to help early-stage entrepreneurs turn their ideas into reality!    Connect: Website: https://seedmoneypodcast.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaylasiciliano/ Subscribe and watch on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@seedmoneypodcast/    Please rate, follow, and review the podcast on https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/seed-money/id1740815877 and https://open.spotify.com/show/0VkQECosb1spTFsUhu6uFY?si=5417351fb73a4ea1/! Hearing your comments and questions helps me come up with the best topics for the show!   The information in this podcast is educational and general in nature and does not take into consideration the listener's personal circumstances. Therefore, it is not intended to be a substitute for specific, individualized financial, legal, or tax advice.  

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From hiring freezes to shifting workforce priorities, federal HR teams are under pressure. But technology may offer a path forward, especially for smaller offices trying to stay ahead. That's the view of Rick Hammell, founder and CEO of Globalli.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

I am excited to have Dr. Yvonne Karney with me for a two-part series focused on breast imaging options and the importance of informed consent. In Part 1 today, we discuss the limitations of current breast screening options and how to protect yourself if you choose to get mammograms or MRIs. We also introduce you to QT Imaging, which is the future of breast imaging. Benefits of early detection: It allows for procedures like lumpectomy instead of extensive surgery Early-stage cancers often require less chemotherapy or radiation Detecting cancer early generally improves the chance of recovery and survival Smaller interventions preserve appearance and more tissue  Early treatment can be quicker, simpler, and less traumatic  Yvonne Karney's Bio: Yvonne Karney is a medical doctor, traditionally trained in gynecology, and a former United States Air Force physician, who converted to integrative medicine when she realized she didn't have the right tools to help her patients achieve true health.  She is the founder of Vitality Renewal Functional Medicine in the Chicago suburbs, where her newest venture is to revolutionize breast imaging by offering an option that has the image quality of MRI WITHOUT radiation, IV contrast, or painful compression.  She's on a mission to give women options for breast imaging and educate them about the risks and benefits of the current breast cancer screening recommendations.  In this episode: How mammograms are pushed without real informed choice The value of early detection   How false positives tend to fuel fear and lead to extra procedures Risks that come with breast compression and radiation How overdiagnosis leads to overtreatment The problems associated with MRIs  How true 3D imaging could change the future of breast screening Links and Resources: Guest Social Media Links: Vitality Renewal Breast Imaging Yvonne Karney on YouTube Yvonne Karney on Instagram Vitality Renewal Functional Medicine  Relative Links for This Show: Try Halo (Salt) Therapy for respiratory and skin health. Call 319-363-0033 to schedule your session. https://yourlongevityblueprint.com/product/glutathione-60-ct/ https://yourlongevityblueprint.com/product/coq10-100-mg/ Follow Your Longevity Blueprint  On Instagram| Facebook| Twitter| YouTube | LinkedIn Get your copy of the Your Longevity Blueprint book and claim your bonuses here Find Dr. Stephanie Gray and Your Longevity Blueprint online   Follow Dr. Stephanie Gray  On Facebook| Instagram| Youtube | Twitter | LinkedIn Integrative Health and Hormone Clinic Podcast production by Team Podcast

Got some sh!t to say?Marko and Steve are tackling one of gay culture's longest-standing debates — literally. This week, it's all about penis size and the ever-fascinating world of size queens. Why are we so obsessed with measurements, and does it actually matter when the lights go out? The guys go deep (pun intended) asking the hard questions: length or girth? And is it really about the motion of the ocean — or just having a bigger boat? To wrap things up, they tackle the week's Listener Sh!tuation, offering their thoughts and guidance on a real life dilemma from the audience.-Articles:Garcôn | Unraveling the Truth about Penis SizeQueerty | Gay Guys Sing the Praises of Smaller & Average-Sized MenLGBT Hero | Goldicocks: the penis issueSupport the showSh!t | Leave us a voicemail with your relationship sh!tuation at (903) POD- SHIT. That's (903) 763-7448. You can also fill out a Listener Sh!tuation on our website, podrelationshit.com, or email us at relationshitquestions@gmail.com. Visit Us |www.podrelationshit.com for more Relationsh!t content and information about the podcast.Donate | Head over to patreon.com/podrelationshit and start donating today! Your donations will give you early access to the podcast, behind-the-scenes interviews with our weekly guests, and merchandise.Rate Us | Go to your favorite podcast directory and give Relationsh!t a 5-Star rating, and a fantastic review!Follow Us | Instagram and Facebook: @podrelationshit

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Cages should be only worn by tops! Smaller isn't always better! Chastity is only chastity when you need to get out! All these hot takes and more as we discuss our favorite and least favorite parts about chastity. Happy first week of locktober!— Use code WATTS or go to kink3d.com/WATTS for free Nether Nudger in Black or Arctic White w/purchase of any Cobra or Viper kit. —- Watts Socials -Discord: https://discord.gg/bxqDQVcKH7Amps Linktree: https://linktr.ee/pupampKristofer Linktree: https://linktr.ee/mrkristoferSAFEWORD MERCH: http://www.safewordshop.comTWITCH: http://twitch.tv/wattsthesafewordWatts Your Safeword Podcast:Itunes: http://apple.co/2QkMDwkSpotify: http://spoti.fi/2QjPNjLBluesky:https://bsky.app/profile/pupamp.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/wattsthesafeword.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/mrkristofer.bsky.socialTwitters:http://twitter.com/WattsTheSafewrdhttp://twitter.com/PupAmpInstagrams:https://instagram.com/PupAmp/https://instagram.com/mrkristoferwestonhttps://instagram.com/wattsthesafewordFacebook: http://ow.ly/Z5nvMPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/WattsTheSafewordOpening by the magical Aethernaut https://aethernaut.bandcamp.comMusic by Joakim Karud http://youtube.com/joakimkarud

If you've been spinning your wheels creating products that barely sell, this post is your shortcut. Lisa spent 6 months making 9 different digital products and earned under $300. Then she used one AI prompt—what we call the Product Goldmine Prompt—and did $12,000 in 30 days. This post gives you the exact strategy so you can do it too. The Real Problem Most Creators Miss Most creators choose offers based on gut and passion. Winners pick offers based on buyer psychology—problems people are already paying to solve. That's what the Product Goldmine Prompt surfaces in minutes. Show Notes: MiloTree Free Plan Product Goldmine AI Prompt 6 Purchasing Triggers Test Join The Blogger Genius Newsletter Become a Blogger Genius Facebook Group Subscribe to the Blogger Genius Podcast: iTunes YouTube Spotify The 6 Purchasing Triggers Behind Every Best-Selling Offer After analyzing 1,000+ launches, every profitable product reliably hits at least one of these six triggers: Make money Save money Save time Move toward happiness Move away from pain Raise social status Here's the kicker: “Make money” and “Save money” offers can outperform by 400% because they solve expensive problems. That's why a $297 tax-savings guide can outsell cute $27 planners—same effort, different trigger, bigger profit. The Product Goldmine Prompt (How It Works) This AI prompt gets you a list of ready-to-buy product ideas in your niche—mapped to triggers, target customers, prices, and hooks—so you're choosing winners before you build. What you'll get when you run it: 20 product ideas in your niche The exact problem each solves Target customer Suggested price point ($27–$497) Which trigger(s) the offer hits (prioritizing Make/Save Money) Why buyers would pay now A one-sentence marketing hook The prompt intentionally avoids oversaturated spaces and focuses on daily frustrations and costly problems—so you're picking offers with real demand.

Send us a textThe biological roots of sleep are tied to mitochondrial metabolism.Episode Summary: Dr. Gero Miesenböck discusses the evolutionary and metabolic basis of sleep, exploring how mitochondrial energy production in neurons, particularly in fruit flies, drives the need for sleep to manage harmful byproducts like reactive oxygen species and lipid peroxides. They discuss how sleep-inducing neurons sense these byproducts, the role of mitochondrial dynamics, and the broader implications for why all animals, from jellyfish to humans, require sleep. The conversation also touches on how body size and metabolism influence sleep needs across species.About the guest: Gero Miesenböck, MD is a professor of physiology at the University of Oxford, renowned for his pioneering work in optogenetics and his research on the neurobiology of sleep using fruit flies and mice.Discussion Points:Sleep is universal across animals, even in jellyfish without centralized brains, suggesting a fundamental metabolic purpose tied to mitochondrial energy production.Mitochondria produce energy efficiently using oxygen but generate reactive oxygen species that can damage cells through lipid peroxidation, necessitating sleep to repair this damage.Sleep-inducing neurons in fruit flies contain sensors that track lipid peroxidation products, acting like a digital memory to signal when sleep is needed.Smaller animals with faster metabolisms, like mice, require more sleep and have shorter lifespans due to higher oxygen consumption and oxidative stress.Mitochondrial diseases in humans often cause intense tiredness, likely due to increased electron leaks in the mitochondrial energy production process.The evolutionary origin of sleep likely stems from the oxygen revolution 2.5 billion years ago, enabling complex life but requiring mechanisms like sleep to manage metabolic side effects.Caloric restriction reduces sleep need by lowering the production of harmful metabolic byproducts, supporting the link between metabolism and sleep.Reference paper:Study: Mitochondrial origins of the pressure to sleepRelated content:M&M 12: Organisms, Cities, Companies & the Science of Scale | Geoffrey West*Not medical advice.Support the showAffiliates: Seed Oil Scout: Find restaurants with seed oil-free options, scan food products to see what they're hiding, with this easy-to-use mobile app. KetoCitra—Ketone body BHB + electrolytes formulated for kidney health. Use code MIND20 for 20% off any subscription (cancel anytime) Lumen device to optimize your metabolism for weight loss or athletic performance. Code MIND for 10% off SiPhox Health—Affordable at-home blood testing. Key health markers, visualized & explained. Code TRIKOMES for a 20% discount. For all the ways you can support my efforts

What if the secret to feeling strong and confident in midlife isn't about starting over—but finally doing the small, sustainable things you've been avoiding?In this episode, host Laurie Reynoldson talks with Renee Bellinger, a certified nutrition and health mindset coach with a background in counseling psychology. Renee is on a mission to help high-achieving midlife women get out of the all-or-nothing trap and finally build the foundation their future selves can stand on—without crash diets, guilt, or burnout.They also take on one of the buzziest tools in the weight loss world right now: GLP-1 medications. Renee shares her hot take on why rapid weight loss without habit change can backfire—and what you should focus on instead.This episode is packed with truth bombs, permission slips, and simple mindset shifts that will get you thinking about your body, your health, and your habits in a totally different way.

As AI tools race into every corner of software development, a simple question keeps coming back to me. Will AI replace human testers, or will it force us to rethink what great testing looks like in the first place. In today's conversation, I talk with Santiago Komadina Geffroy, a Software Engineer at Jalasoft and an educator with Jala University, about what changes, what stays, and what teams should do next. Santiago shares how his day job and teaching intersect. He points to a gap he sees often. Engineers are experimenting with large language models without fully understanding how they work, which leads to overconfidence and avoidable rework. He argues for clearer interaction patterns between tools and people. Think less about magic prompts and more about protocols, context sharing, and agent to agent collaboration. That shift frees testers to do the thinking work that AI still struggles with, from exploratory testing and usability judgment to spotting the weird edge cases that only show up when real humans use real products. We also get into bias and ethics. AI is only as fair as the data it learns from, and that matters in healthcare, finance, and hiring where a mistake can carry life changing consequences. Santiago calls for stronger education around data quality, authorship, privacy, and environmental impact, not as a side note but as part of how engineers are trained. He believes governance helps teams move faster with fewer regrets when they take AI into production. Security sits in the mix too. Many AI tools need deep system access. If compromised, they can distort results or leak sensitive information. Santiago is candid about the limits of any single safeguard. He recommends a culture of shared responsibility where engineers understand when to call in security specialists and how to design workflows that keep humans in the loop for consequential decisions. We close with what Jalasoft has learned from building with AI inside a nearshore model in South America. More thinking time. Smaller, controllable scopes. Clear lines between routine automation and human judgment. The headline is simple. AI will change testing. Human testers will remain at the heart of quality.

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It's been twenty years since The Biggest Loser first aired. In the last episode, we reflected on what The Biggest Loser taught us about ourselves and how the show shaped the way we view weight loss, health, and body image. In this episode, we focus on the progress we've made since then: the shift toward strength training, body composition over the scale, and celebrating sustainable health instead of crash diets. We ask tough questions, share personal experiences, and rethink what health really looks like NOW in 2025. Have you changed with the times? This is a raw, timely conversation for anyone still untangling themselves from the “before and after” mindset. CVG Facebook Group: Stronger Together(00:00:22) Welcome to the podcast and spooky season(00:07:08) Fun spooky vibe questions (00:16:00)  Recap of the last episode.(00:19:34)  Why it's so hard to praise health without praising weight loss.(00:25:40)  Are we still shaking off extreme makeovers and fad diets obsessions?(00:29:20)  Slow and steady wins: shifting away from quick fixes toward sustainable results.(00:33:40)  The rise of strength training: why muscle changed the conversation.(00:35:10)  Taking back the narrative: from reality TV edits to social media.(00:44:24)  Smaller bodies still receive more praise than larger bodies.(00:49:30)  One thing we can take away from the Biggest Loser era.Want to leave the TTSL Podcast a voicemail? We love your questions and adore hearing from you. https://www.speakpipe.com/TheThickThighsSaveLivesPodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The CVG Nation app, for ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠iPhone⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The CVG Nation app, for Android⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Fitness FB Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Thick Thighs Save Lives Workout Programs⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Constantly Varied Gear's ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Workout Leggings⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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