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What did you think of this episode?Writing picture books? During this episode, a professional illustrator gives us the inside scoop on how the illustration process works.Welcome to Your Best Writing Life, an extension of the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference held in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mts of NC. I'm your host Linda Goldfarb, each week I bring you tips and strategies from experts in the writing and publishing industry to help you excel in your craft, I'm so glad you're listening in, during this encore episode, you'll learn the ins and outs of Illustrating a Picture Book.My industry expert is Jack Foster. Jack is a follower of Jesus, the father of five, and the grandfather of fourteen. He has illustrated over 125 published picture books. He grew up in Chicago but now resides in Tennessee near the Smoky Mountains with his wife, lovely Aleithia, and their two cats, Jasper and Stormy.Do you work traditionally or digitally, and what is the norm?What is the process of illustrating on full-page illustration?What is a Spot illustration?How long does it take to illustrate a picture book?Explain how you choose the colors for your illustrations and what inspires you.Is the text added by illustrators or by a designer?LINKSJack Foster Mr. Bobblehead BlogJack Foster FacebookJack Foster TwitterJack Foster InstagramJack Foster - FreeBibleImagesVisit Your Best Writing Life website.Join our Facebook group, Your Best Writing LifeAbout your host - Linda GoldfarbVisit Your Best Writing Life website.Join our Facebook group, Your Best Writing LifeYour host - Linda Goldfarb#1 Podcast in the "Top 50+ Must-Have Tools and Resources for Christian Writers in 2024". Awarded the Spark Media 2022 Most Binge-Worthy PodcastAwarded the Spark Media 2023 Fan Favorites Best Solo Podcast

Mark Muncy and Erika Lance of the Eerie Travels podcast are back for the last round of story-telling for their book, 'The Dark Side of the Smoky Mountains: A Travel Guide for Your Next Spooky Journey.' We talk about The Church of the Redeemer, the very haunted Highland Hospital, a creature known as the Boojum, The Jarrett House Vampire, and more.Get your copy of The Dark Side of the Smoky Mountains: A Travel Guide for Your Next Spooky Journey here- https://a.co/d/b1ts03JListen to Part One-HERE  and part two- HEREFind Mark and Erika on:Their Website- https://eerietravels.com/Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/eerietravelsshowYouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzlHEBGihwMhK48uNeSM8DwSpotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/62kHAWbtMnTTpjMVt3SOdVApple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/eerie-travels/id1669145793If you love iNTO THE FRAY and want more content....join us over on Patreon! Exclusive interviews, ad-free and early versions of the main show, physical rewards like stickers, signed books, T-shirts,  interactive live-on-video guest interviews and group chats with fellow patrons, private RSS feed, Patron-only Discord room and FB group, and more.Click HERE to check out the various pledge levels.OR...if you prefer Apple Podcasts...subscribe to iTF Premium in your Apple Podcasts app! You'll get all bonus episodes and early releases of the main show. Completely AD-FREE. If you have an encounter or encounters you'd like to share, contact me HERE or via email, shannon@intothefrayradio.comGet your iTF STICKERS....HEREFollow iTF:Facebook: Join the interactive group and visit the official iTF page Twitter: Official iTF and Shannon's personal accountShannon's Instagram Website artwork and logo for iNTO THE FRAY, by Mister-Sam ShearonIntro music with permission from TanekOutro music provided with permission from Electus Official

The Thompson Show – October 10, 2025 (WWCR 4840 kHz) Broadcasting from a cabin in the Smoky Mountains, Todd takes The Thompson Show on the road for a fiery, wide-ranging episode that ties world events to the tightening noose of digital control.

Dr. Tom Prichard is a veteran of the territories, having found success in Smoky Mountain, Memphis and the Continental area before moving on to the WWF. There, he achieved tag team success as one half of the Heavenly Bodies as well as Zip of the Bodydonnas. Today, Tom joins Steve to discuss his wrestling upbringing in the Houston area under legendary promoter Paul Boesch, competing in the Los Angeles territory with the Guerreros, Gino Hernandez and meeting young Steve in Dallas and the USWA.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Send us a textGrief rewires a life. Hope rewrites a story. We sit down with Hannah to trace both realities—starting with the ultrasound that shifted their world and moving through months of waiting, praying, and holding two truths at once: God can do a miracle, and we may still need to say goodbye. Noah's 57 and a half hours become a lens for what goodness looks like when outcomes are devastating yet gifts are undeniable—arms full, family gathered, and time granted just before the world closed for a pandemic.We open up about the phrases that helped (“This is so hard, and I'm sorry”) and the ones that didn't, the difference between digital connection and real presence, and why fixing isn't the same as loving. Hannah shares the family motto—“Even though, we will”—and how it pushes back against an entitlement mindset that confuses faith with the promise of comfort. Her image from the Smoky Mountains lingers: fog settles in valleys, but from higher ground you see how that fog gives depth and makes the view possible. Suffering becomes terrain, not identity.The story doesn't end there. Years later, their eldest son, Walker, is diagnosed with genetic epilepsy. Hannah admits what many of us feel: “I've suffered enough.” Instead of shutting down, she brings that honesty to God and finds a deeper, steadier trust—one shaped by the cross, the long view of Ephesians 2:10, and the daily choice to keep walking. If you're carrying loss, living with uncertainty, or wrestling with God's goodness, this conversation offers practical comfort, sturdy faith, and a way forward that doesn't require perfect answers—just presence and a next step.If this episode meets you in the valley, share it with someone who needs company on the trail. Subscribe, leave a review, and tell us: what's your “even though, I will”?

Welcome to Monsters on the Edge, a show exploring creatures at the edge of our reality in forests, cities, skies, and waters. We examine these creatures and talk to the researchers studying them.Joining us on this week's show:Raised in the rugged Appalachian region of East Tennessee, Harley Owens began as a typical hard working blue collar worker and avid outdoorsman —hunting, fishing, and exploring forested woodlands. But on September 23, 2020, a startling encounter at a Sawmill near Pound, Virginia shook his worldview: he discovered massive footprints photographed an unknown large hair covered creature and heard eerie, inhuman vocalizations. This experience, captured in a single shaky photo before his phone died, spurred a three year hiatus from the woods—until Thanksgiving 2023, when he mustered the courage to return and overcome what he thought was a fear of Bigfoot. Since reclaiming his path, Harley has fully embraced field research head on. He's captured additional evidence—footprints, photos, and audio—documenting multiple encounters with Bigfoot and even Dogman in the Smoky Mountains. His work is rooted in authenticity and transparency, as he shares firsthand findings without sensationalism. Harley founded Bigfoot Reports & Data, a community-driven group on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube, dedicated to gathering and analyzing cryptid sightings and evidence from Appalachia. He's a sought-after guest on cryptid-focused podcasts such as Strangeology and The Confessionals, as well as on YouTube series like Beyond BMR and Bigfoot Society, where he discusses his encounters, field techniques, and his journey from skepticism to active investigation.Bigfoot Reports & Data Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/651979297049544Bigfoot Reports and Data YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/@HarleyTheBigfootResearcherInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/bigfoot_reports_and_dataClick that play button, and let's unravel the mysteries of the UNTOLD! Remember to like, share, and subscribe to our channel to stay updated on all the latest discoveries and adventures. See you there!Join Barnaby Jones each Monday on the Untold Radio Network Live at 12pm Central – 10am Pacific and 1pm Eastern. Come and Join the live discussion next week. Please subscribe.We have ten different Professional Podcasts on all the things you like. New favorite shows drop each day only on the UNTOLD RADIO NETWORKTo find out more about Barnaby Jones and his team, (Cryptids, Anomalies, and the Paranormal Society) visit their website www.WisconsinCAPS.comMake sure you share and Subscribe to the CAPS YouTube Channel as wellhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs7ifB9Ur7x2C3VqTzVmjNQ

Will and Derek just got back from rallying through the Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains before spending the weekend at Luftgekühlt 11 in Durham, North Carolina. From secret back-road routes around Blowing Rock to running laps at Bristol Motor Speedway, it was two days of incredible driving followed by the most artfully curated Porsche event on the planet — courtesy of Patrick Long and Jeff Zwart at the historic Lucky Strike factory.In the intro, Derek gives a full recap of the week: Then we roll into one of our favorite classic episodes — “The Big Lie: Making Money on Every Porsche.” We dig deep into:The myth of always profiting on Porsche ownershipThe hidden costs (taxes, insurance, PPIs, must-dos vs. nice-to-dos)Why ceramic and PPF are often sunk costsThe ethics of selling and what it means to be a good stewardWhy breaking even might actually mean you're winningSo grab your coffee, settle in, and enjoy a mix of mountain-road storytelling and Porsche ownership truth-talk.Related videos: • Will's new 993 video → @Rennthusiast • Derek's Luft Shorts + Boxster first drive → @ElevenAfterNine #Porsche #Porsche911 #Luftgekühlt #PorscheLife #CarPodcast #RennthusiastRadio #PorscheOwnership #PorscheCulture #CarTalk #BlueRidgeParkway #PorscheCommunity #AirCooledPorsche #WaterCooledPorsche Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the Ride Life Podcast, hosts Brian and Jim discuss their recent riding experiences in the beautiful fall weather, share a humorous roast of a listener's motorcycle, and welcome guest Khoury to talk about his recent trip to the Smoky Mountains. The conversation flows from riding techniques and gear to the dynamics of motorcycle ownership, including a lively discussion about the merits of different bike models, particularly the Street Glide and Dyna. The episode wraps up with thoughts on the future of metric cruisers and plans for upcoming rides. In this engaging conversation, the hosts discuss various aspects of motorcycle riding, including personal experiences, upcoming rides, and the importance of community events like the Ride Life BBQ. They share stories about navigating New York City on motorcycles, preferences for different bike models, and the significance of motorcycle maintenance and safety training. The conversation highlights the camaraderie among riders and the joy of sharing experiences on the road.

Hello Poison Friends! We are bringing you all more spooky season episodes! This one features good ole Appalachia and its spooky history and folklore. This is a huge area involving the Blue Ridge Mountains, Smoky Mountains, Allegheny Mountains, etc. The North, Central, and South Appalachians for ease, here, as it runs through thirteen states technically. This mountain range is older than trees themselves, and now they are covered in them. The forests are old and there are a lot of stories about what lives among them. Traditions, customs, and folklore from the Native Americans, early European settlers, and those forced to come here via the African slave trade have collided and melded together to form a unique culture full of superstition and ritual. Even some of the flora is super creepy, but beautiful. The ghost pipe plant (my favorite) and the Jack O'Lantern mushroom are two excellent examples of the spooky and toxic nature in the area. There are plenty of other poisonous plants we have mentioned before as well.Most who live in the Appalachian area or nearby know about the rules for the area. Do not whistle at night. Do not venture into the forest at night. If you hear your name being called...no you don't. Lets go over these rules and the spooky reasons behind them, as well as some other fun superstitions of the Appalachian region (at least the South and Central). We have to cover some of the many cryptids mentioned throughout the area. Some claim that the reasons behind some of the rules/superstitions there involve inhuman beings, evil spirits, and perhaps the devil himself. We are covering Mothman for one, but also the not deer as well as its similarities to some Native American cryptids that lure victims to themselves via mimicry and familiarity. Before being driven out of their ancestral lands, the Cherokee tribes living in the area told many stories about the land, mentioning several beings that lived in the surrounding mountains and forests. They had their own fairies of sort, who they called Nunne'Hi or "little people," and some were good while others were more complicated. They spoke of the moon-eyed people, the Wampus Cat, and spirit with the wings and cry of a raven that tormented the sick and dying so they could eat their hearts, and a terrifying witch known for eating the livers of children. The Appalachian region is huge and full of forests, abandoned mining towns, trails marked for visitors, and more forests. It is vast and easy to get lost in, if you are unfamiliar with the area, with little to no hope of anything good finding you. As such, it is easy to blame such mythical beings and superstitions for disappearances and misfortunes. Who knows, maybe there is some truth to some of these after all. Thank you to all of our listeners and supporters! Please feel free to leave a comment or send us a DM for any questions, suggestions, or just to say, "hi."Support us on Patreon:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/thepoisonersalmanac⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Merch-⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://poisonersalmanac.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on socials:The Poisoner's Almanac on IG-⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/poisoners_almanac?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube-⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtube.com/@thepoisonersalmanac-m5q?si=16JV_ZKhpGaLyM73⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Also, look for the Poisoner's Almanac TikTok- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@poisonersalmanacp?_t=ZT-8wdYQyXhKbm&_r=1⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Adam-⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@studiesshow?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Becca-⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@yobec0?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Deep in the Smoky Mountains, down a lonely, haunted road, stood a cabin with a ghostly reputation—and a spirit named Lucy who never left. Our guests, Aleisha and her daughter Skyler, know this haunting all too well. While Aleisha worked as a cleaner there, she constantly felt unseen eyes watching her. Shadow figures appeared. Unplugged phones rang. Furniture moved on its own. And one day… unseen hands touched her and pulled her hair. Even after the original cabin burned down and a new one rose in its place, the hauntings continued. The guestbook itself became a collection of chilling stories no one could explain.Join us as we explore the eerie encounters, the local legends, and the mysteries that still linger in those Smoky Mountain woods.

Every host dreams of more direct bookings—but few have cracked the code like Brittany Magsig of Mountain Mama Cabins. In this episode, Jamie Lane dives into Brittany's journey from buying her first Smoky Mountain cabin during COVID to becoming a social media powerhouse who now drives the majority of her reservations directly through her own channels.Brittany shares how she turned TikTok and Instagram into engines of trust, loyalty, and bookings—while also balancing the challenges of being both an influencer and a host. She explains what types of content actually convert, how to build lasting guest relationships, and why consistency matters more than perfection.If you've ever wondered how to move beyond pretty property photos and really make social work for your short-term rental, this conversation will spark new ideas you can put into practice right away. You don't want to miss this episode!What You'll Learn in This Episode:How Brittany built a loyal following that drives 60%+ direct bookingsThe content strategies that actually attract guests (and what to avoid)Why showing your face builds trust faster than polished photosTips for handling viral content, controversy, and guest perceptionsActionable first steps to start posting consistently—even if you're camera shySign up for AirDNA for FREE

This week we're back in the beautiful Smoky Mountains to discuss cannabis history, his adventure into the world of hash making, some hash hole rolling techniques, and more! The pocket of cannabis culture that exists in WNC is truly a beautiful thing and thanks to the farm bill, people can come out of hiding and share their work with the world. As it should have always been! I'm very much looking forward to continuing to conversation with a farm tour in the future, stay tuned for that next year! Go follow @smoky_mountain_solventless on IG!Also! Big thanks to Skyland Cannabis Company for making this conversation possible! Want fully compliant hemp products delivered right to your door? Use code "TERPTEAM15" at https://shop.skylandcannabis.com/ at checkout for 15% off your order! Keep your eyes open for the Who's Who Solventless Grape Gas Hemp Rosin drop and grab one before they're gone! Terps N ThingsSmoky Mountain Solventless - Garlicane Full Melt & Fresh PressFlower from a local farmer Rob Yamabushi - T Shirt & Moodmat 12mm Karma Glass karma stack tip12mm RiptipElements Phantom King Size WideThank you for listening and please make sure you check out all of our social medias and subscribe to our YouTube and Patreon!https://www.instagram.com/terpenetherapytimecapsulehttps://www.patreon.com/terpenetherapypodcasthttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIuE6pg63WB2dwZ--1SgTig/featuredDisclaimer: This is an educational Podcast with comedic attributes to educate and entertain the viewer about my Life. In this video, I walked around a few places and documented my experience, and gave each location a rating. In certain parts of the Podcast, My Visual Effects team used Green Screen and CGI (Computer Generated Imagery) to simulate smoke, for comedic effect and expression. There is no real smoke in this video, and every viewer of the Podcast knows this. This is not the main focus of the video, just as a comedic expression in this larger Podcast. My special effects team works hard to make everything realistic while leaving a hint of artistic expression, to make the smoke simulations noticeably fake. This Podcast has been endorsed as educational content to educate and teach the viewer. Thank YouSupport the show

Tony is a Wrestling Legend Known to Fans All Across the Globe. He has Wrestled in the WWF, USWA, Smoky Mountain, Southeastern / Continental and others. He was Part of the Iconic Tag Team The Grapplers along with Len Denton. He has Held Major Gold and He is a Member of the Memphis Wrestling Hall of Fame. Hear all about his time in the Wrestling Business. Very Fun Interview with Tony and The Mayor. Do Not Miss !!!

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This week the Dating Detectives welcome Dominique, whose “movie-perfect” meet-cute with a quiet coworker spirals into a chilling case study in coercive control. After love-bombing, and a whirlwind Halloween wedding, a dream Smoky Mountains honeymoon gives way to explosive rage, religiously justified domination, isolation from friends, terrifying reckless driving, stalking, and paranoid delusions. Dominique walks us through the pink flags she ignored, the gaslighting that made her second-guess reality, and the careful plan she used to reclaim her home after his arrest. Content warnings: domestic abuse, religious trauma, stalking, mental health crisis. If you're in an unsafe situation, you'll find support resources below.Click here to join our Patreon! For only $5 a month you will get 2 extra episodes a month, monthly virtual live events, and access to our community page. And now for $9 a month you can get all of that, plus ad free episodes!If you've been dogfished and want to share your story on the show, email investigate@thedatingdetectivespodcast.com or contact us through our website using this linkThis episode is sponsored by Wayfair. Refresh your home for less. Shop back-to-routine deals by visiting Wayfair.com.This episode is sponsored by Miracle Made. Get silver-infused, bacteria-fighting, temperature-regulating sheets and towels at TryMiracle.com/TDD and use code TDD to save over 40% and claim a FREE 3-piece towel set.This episode is sponsored by Suvie. Get the smart countertop kitchen robot that refrigerates, cooks, and meal-preps dinner while you're away. Go to Suvie.com/DatingDetectives to start your 100-day risk-free trial and get 16 FREE meals with your order.Take control of your data today. Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan by visiting joindeleteme.com/datingdetectives and using the promo code TDD at checkout. This episode of The Dating Detectives is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit betterhelp.com/tdd today to get 10% off your first month.***The following Program contains names, places and events that have been anonymized or fictionalized for the purposes of protection and safety. The following Program is provided for entertainment purposes only and any commentary from the hosts are strictly conjecture and should not be held as making any definitive statements about the truth or identity of any particular individuals or circumstances.If you or a loved one are involved in an abusive relationship, please call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 for support.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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On this episode of MITM Laura is joined by Jason from AFK Discussions.  They discuss Laura's recent trip to Gettysburg and the haunted air bnb she stayed in from the 1700's. She experienced phantom footsteps, loud banging noises and feelings of being watched.  Jason shares a haunting Appalachian ghost story that happened to his grandmother and great aunt. Something tormented them every night causing them to lose sleep, resulting in them leaving the house.  He also shares stories about spending time in a house, that became very haunted after a member of the household started dabbling in the occult and conjured a dark entity.  Jason recounts his trips to an abandoned town in the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee.  These trips went so awry that Jason and podcast co-host believe that something followed them home, causing them a series of misfortunate events. These events that took place, caused the podcast to go on a hiatus and Jason's co-host to leave the podcast all together.  Laura and Jason discuss plans to revisit this abandoned town to try and gather clues to find out what is haunting the area.    Search “AFK Discussions” on any pod-catcher to listen to Jason's podcast Follow Jason on instagram https://www.instagram.com/afkdiscussions?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Follow MITM on instagram https://www.instagram.com/midnight_inthemountains/ Thank you for listening!  Please rate, review and share the show!

Every business transaction has hidden tax opportunities waiting to be discovered, if you know where to look. This week on the IC-DISC podcast, I spoke with Mike D'Onofrio from Engineered Tax Services, who's spent 17 years helping business owners maximize their tax strategies through engineering-based specialty tax services. Mike joined ETS after working in corporate M&A and private equity, where he first recognized the critical need for specialized tax expertise during business transitions, and what struck me about Mike's approach is how his firm combines professional engineering expertise with tax strategy to deliver comprehensive solutions. They handle everything from cost segregation studies and energy incentives to insurance optimization, processing hundreds of cost segregation studies weekly across every property type imaginable. Mike's philosophy centers on what he calls "HABU" - highest and best use - focusing on their core expertise while partnering with specialists like us for complementary strategies that create immediate opportunities for businesses to improve cash flow. The conversation reinforced something I've noticed across successful advisory relationships: the best results come from specialists who stay in their lane while building collaborative teams. Mike's emphasis on maintaining human intelligence alongside technology adoption resonated with my own experience that relationships still drive business success.     SHOW HIGHLIGHTS ETS processes hundreds of cost segregation studies weekly, from single-family rentals to NFL stadiums, proving tax strategies scale across all property types. The recent bonus depreciation bill plus R&D tax credit enhancements now allow 100% first-year expense capture, creating immediate cash flow opportunities. Mike's "HABU" principle (Highest And Best Use) drives their decision to stay specialized rather than compete with partners in overlapping services. Engineering expertise combined with tax strategy creates unique value—ETS knows roof types, electrical systems, and construction costs that insurance carriers demand. After recognizing insurance as clients' second biggest pain point after taxes, ETS launched a complementary insurance division leveraging existing property data. Mike advises his 25-year-old self to surround himself with people much smarter, crediting uncomfortable situations with experts as his greatest learning opportunities.   Contact Details LinkedIn - Mike D'Onofrio (https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelfdonofrio/) LINKSShow Notes Be a Guest About IC-DISC Alliance About Engineered Tax Services Mike D'OnofrioAbout Mike TRANSCRIPT (AI transcript provided as supporting material and may contain errors) Dave: Good morning, Mike. Welcome to the podcast. Mike: Good morning, Dave. Great to be here with you today. Definitely. Dave: So where are you located at the moment? What part of the world are you in? Mike: Yeah, well, I'm in my home base today in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dave: Okay. Mike: Yeah. I've always liked Charlotte, a pretty part of the country. Charlotte's a beautiful place, man. I grew up in Cleveland, Ohio. Great school, high school, college, so I know the Midwest and I still love Cleveland, of course, a Browns fan and a Indians guardians fan and Cavs. But moved to South Florida right after that, right after college and was living in Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach, and we're still based there. Our corporate acres is there, but my wife and I had originally met in Charlotte, and we love the seasons. I love the ability to, I see those mountains in your background. I love the ability, we don't have the same type of mountains as you do, but love getting out to the Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains, seeing the fall, the leaves, and can get to the beach, can drive down to Wilmington or Charleston in a couple hours. So we're right in the middle. We're bus to be here and have the Dave: Options. Yeah, it's a great location. You have four seasons and a slightly milder winter than Cleveland, Mike: That's for sure. It seems like winters have softened up a little bit in Cleveland, but man, I remember the mornings going out to the bus when I was a little kid with snow piled up over my head and the drifts up on the side of the house. I'll never forget those days. That was awesome. That was a real winter. But now in Charlotte, if we get a dusting of snow or a little bit of ice, it's usually gone by noon. Dave: Yeah. I was born and spent the first 13 years of my life in northwest Iowa and was the oldest of two boys. So I remember having to get up an hour early to go shovel the driveway just so mom and dad could get to work in that. So yeah, my saying is the worst Texas summer is still better than the best Northern Winter is my theory. Mike: You got it, man. High five to those of us that have shoveled snow driveways, walkways, figured out a snowblower with the chains on the wheels and all that fun stuff that comes with winter. Dave: So by some people's interpretation, we come from the same place because I've discovered people not from the Midwest, they think Ohio, Iowa, and Idaho are all the same place. Mike: Yeah, Dave: They're just all somewhere up there. Yes. It's up Mike: Somewhere up there in the Midwest. Folks like myself grew up in Ohio and Cleveland and Detroit and Chicago. I mean, definitely they think that's the heart of the Midwest, but they forget about the Midwest. Goes pretty far west. Right. Dave: It does. All the way to the mountains. So, well, let's get into it. So when did you join engineered tax services? Mike: Wow, it's been a big part of my life. Exciting journey. Like I said, after college I moved down to South Florida and my background was in more corporate m and a private equity working on the finance side of things in transactions, in private equity back in the day, they would call it kind of strategic intermediary work where we would either work on the buy side or sell side with the client. So I worked with a lot of clients and business owners that were maybe interested in transitioning out of their business. Maybe they were a food manufacturer or distributor. And interestingly enough, one of my mentors in life, his name is Bruce. Bruce was one of the first international CEOs with McDonald's corporation. Oh, really? Yeah, one of Ray Croc's, first five or six right hand key people. Before McDonald's had any international business, the first place that they went outside the US was to Latin America and the Caribbean. And I met Bruce in South Florida my early career, and we really saw an opportunity together, old school style, to go through his Rolodex and be like, man, I have a lot of relationships within the McDonald's and the finance ecosystem. So we started working with many different company owners, like I said, distributors, producers of different things, and we had some great success. And along the way I saw that there was really a need to understand specialty tax credit and incentives and strategies depending on who the client was, whether it was the seller of a company or a property or buyer of that was really to dig into the details of, Hey, what's the best way to make this transaction as tax efficient as possible? Tax was always the first pain point, either from the seller's point of view, maybe there was a big potential cap gain situation, how to structure that deal or from the buyer or investor's point of view, how to maybe capture some additional credits and incentives that they hadn't thought about, like research and development tax credits, or maybe there was a big piece of real estate or property involved in the transaction, like a manufacturing facility or office buildings or retail locations. So while digging in deeper in some of those transactions, I met Julio Gonzalez in Engineered Tax Services. She's going on 17, 18 years ago, and it was a small boutique firm at the time, engineered tax, and we were very focused on serving CPA firms nationally as that specialist. And I saw a great opportunity to really become a more diverse, focused specialist, and not only help CPA firms, but help private equity, the real estate investor, anything in that transaction to really help understand the tax code for the bonus depreciation or energy credits and incentives. Sure you do. Maybe they do domestic or international type of trade in that business, and there's a structure that might be a little bit more savvy than they're familiar with. So man, 17, 18 years ago is when I started with ETS, and we've grown substantially over the years from a handful of people in a small boutique firm in downtown West Palm Beach, Julio, and myself and Kim and Heidi and others, though I think pretty well, and we've really expanded, and so now not only still working with those CPA firms nationally, to be that specialist working with other professionals like you of really just how to maximize each transaction, understand the inevitable changes in the tax code with the different administrations. There's the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, Trump 1.0, 2.0, what happened just now in July with a big beautiful bill, but the CARES Act, the Path Act, the previous tax Cuts and Jobs Act, the CHIPS Act, whatever the stimulus plan or new tax incentive of the day was. That was our job to really dig into that, be a great job educating around that and bringing it as proactively and transparently to the CPA community as well as the investors and owners. Dave: Yeah. I became acquainted with ETS and about the same time you did, and Julio invited me to South Florida and gave you the tour of the cool office building that you all rehabbed. Mike: Yeah. Then he was Dave: Kind Mike: Enough to, was that the one on a Vernia Street when he had just purchased it? Was it, Dave: I forget the street. It was like maybe a six story old building Mike: That's still his building and our corporate headquarters on the corner of Vernia and Olive for any of you that are down in West Palm Beach, and we'd love to show you around. It's a cool building. Dave: And then he was kind enough to host me at a Dolphins football game. Mike: I remember those days. Right. Dave: And for whatever reason, he was considered a bit of a VIP by the Dolphins, so I was able to go down on the field before the game, and I think I even had a photo taken with a Dolphin's cheerleader on each side of me that for whatever reason, it never made it up on the wall in our house. I'm not sure why, if that would've been a problem with my wife or now with a photo of two Dolphins cheerleaders hugging me, Mike: Dave, I think I have different versions of the exact same picture with myself and some friends. I have a great one with myself and my dad. Maybe we'll use some technology and pop some of those pictures up for others to see when you publish this podcast, or maybe we'll just keep those private for ourselves. But yeah, we used to Julio's involvement with the Dolphins and the family behind the scenes. We did. We did some amazing, not only professionally working with those types of property owners and venues, we did the cost segregation study on the Miami Dolphins Stadium when it was renovated. Dave: Oh, Mike: Yeah, I remember that. And a lot of others, Broncos, Cleveland Browns, Miami Dolphins. I did some work on the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, the Superdome in New Orleans, the Raiders facilities, the Buffalo Bills not allowed to give out any confidential information, but everybody's looking to save in tax and take advantage of whatever strategies are available in the code. But personally, obviously, we love sports and entertainment and being able to build the relationships with our clients, so we had a very cool double founder suite there in those early days that we used to all meet in West Palm Beach, have some fun on the Saturday, take the bus down on the Sunday morning. Yeah. We did that for years, and we still do some of that in Miami and in some different cities. I'll be doing some of it in Charlotte. But yeah, man, those were fun times. We really built amazing relationships still with clients today that actually, I saw a client yesterday that said, Hey, Mike, I was at the Green Bay game. I remember when we were down on the field and one of the Green Bay players said, hi. He is like, Hey, man. That was a childhood legend of mine that I'd always wanted to meet. And then of course, that's really cool. Sometimes we got to meet what Dan Marino and folks down in the tunnel in the Dolphins. Dave: Well, the other cool thing was Julio intentionally picked a Monday night game that he invited me to, so that made it even more fun. National game. Mike: Oh, yeah. Makes for a late evening getting home, that's for sure. Dave: It does. And so I just have to warn you, Julio was a guest on the podcast about three or four years ago, so he set the bar pretty high, so no pressure my Mike: Oh, yeah, none at all. But I Dave: Know being a former athlete, you're probably a little bit competitive, so I'm sure you'll want to point out to Julio that you think you did a better job. Mike: Yeah, just a little bit, Julio, and we spend a lot of time together. We were together yesterday in Fort Lauderdale at an event with a great mix of clients and we're real competitive from a business aspect, obviously wouldn't be great for our clients. He was a wrestler in his younger days. That was also a wrestler, really just to stay in shape for baseball. I was a baseball player. I think you had asked me before, I always keep a couple baseballs around my desk. I like to futz with them when I'm working here in the office, but think about the different strategies, whether you need to throw the curve ball or the fast ball or the riser, whatever it is. I think about just those different grips and strategies. So yes, I'm a bit competitive, to say the least. Dave: Sure. I know the firm has grown. What's your elevator pitch today? When people ask who ETS done, who ETS is and who do they serve? Mike: Well, engineered Tax and Advisory had the advisory portion of it as well, because that's engineered tax services been around a long time. We're really good at doing the specific engineering based services that the CPAs or the property owners need to get the bonus depreciation or the energy credits and incentives onto the tax return. So that's doing the cost segregation study as a licensed professional engineering and specialty tax firm, we've been doing those for going on 24 years or doing the energy analysis or helping with, like you do, calculate the construction costs, the transfer costs, the sales tax, the property tax. That's what engineered tax services is excellent at doing as that specialist as that. Dave: I'm sorry, that's more than just cost segregation though, right? Mike: Oh, yeah. Yeah. There's cost segregation and bonus depreciation available on real estate, new construction purchases, renovations. So we're very involved. We do hundreds and hundreds of cross segregation studies a week across the country on all different types of assets from smaller single family investment properties and VRBO to manufacturing facilities and multifamily and apartments and hospitality and everything you could imagine up to different sports and recreation stadiums. But that's one subset of what engineered tax does that. Then there's the energy incentives and credits, the 1 79 D, the 45 L, the investment tax credits for renewables like wind and solar and geothermal and turbines and other types of things. But on the advisory side, we work it backwards. That's more the consultative approach with the clients to figure out what is the need. Maybe there's a liquidity event with a business owner that's selling a business. Maybe there's a capital need from an acquisitions point of view or an expansion point of view where some of the IC disc strategies might come in. Maybe they're wondering about opportunity zones or enterprise zones or historic tax credits or preservation and conservation type strategies, or buying equipment or a jet and aviation strategies. Because all of those things that I just mentioned, there's either a specialty tax component with bonus depreciation or section 1 79 or an actual tax credit, like research and development tax credits. We help bring it all together as a very experienced and comprehensive specialist around the tax code, anything available, federal, state, local incentives, credits, rebates, working with the CPAs, working with professionals like you, working with the high net worth or the company owner. That's what we pride ourselves in, is being very comprehensive depending on what the opportunity and the need is for the client. Dave: Okay, and speaking of clients, do you think of the CPA firm as your client or the actual end user or both? I think because done a really good job cultivating those CPA firm relationships. Mike: Yeah, Dave, that's a good question. I first and foremost see the CPAs as our client, but also our strategic partner because remember, we're a specialist. We don't do the full accounting audit and tax filing work for the client. We sit in the specialist seat. I explain it all the time to my friends and new clients when they're trying to figure out what we do. If I was in the medical profession, we would be a brain surgeon or a heart surgeon or some other type of specialist within medicine that works together with the general practitioners and others in medicine on the tax code and helping with the tax literacy, the tax strategy, the specialty credits and incentives like icdisc. How do we bring up those types of situations and opportunities? Usually it's working with that CPA firm to identify the client need and then being comprehensive and entrepreneurial with that client. So long-winded answer to that is both. I see the CPAs as both our client and our strategic partner in situations, but definitely once I work with the company owner or the investor, they're also ultimately our client. So I need to deliver at a high level to both the CPA and both the client, or if I meet the client directly and you are the company owner that's asking us questions about a situation or a strategy, we push to be introduced to the CPA to make sure that we're collaborative, attacking that strategy from the beginning and become a great compliment to the CPA service so they can focus on what they do best, the accounting audit or tax type or bookkeeping type work that they do, and then just like you really helping to layer in that specialty strategy that maybe they're not as familiar with or really just need some help from a bandwidth perspective. Dave: Sure. I've come across other firms that do some of the same services you all do. And what do your clients and CPA firms tell you that makes ETS different and why they have chosen to partner with ETS over another firm? Mike: First of all, I think about that all the time. That's a question that comes up often. When we started 24, 25 years ago, there was very few firms that were doing some of the things that we do there. There were CPA firms that did cost segregation studies, but usually that was the higher level firms, the Deloitte, the KM KPMGs, the E and Ys, excellent high level firms, but they were really only doing it for their higher level corporate type clients as we democratize the tax code and brought that tax strategy to middle market type businesses, entrepreneurs and investors, the strategy there was really to work as comprehensively with different types of as possible. And the difference to me is first of all, our longevity and our professionalism and our diversity of the type of services that we're doing uniquely as a licensed professional engineering firm that also does specialty tax credits and incentives. That's one of the biggest differentiators to me is we are a licensed professional engineering firm. The type of engineering that we do is cost engineering, looking at the cost of an acquisition, the cost of a purchase, the cost of a new construction of a property, and be able to break that down into accounting and tax format that the CPAs can then use. So that's where the hybrid of the engineering expertise and specialty tax expertise, so that unique structure of our firm, that unique ability to do multiple things and also have the energy incentives team in-house where if it's a new construction of a property or a big value add, repositioning, not only can we do that cost segregation study, we can comprehensively do that energy tax credit and incentive analysis. We have to do energy modeling. That's pure engineering type work, doing the energy incentive modeling to see what the energy efficiency of those components are. Or on a renewable energy project. We have a client that's building a really big mixed use project that has some geothermal investment tax credits there. Those are pure engineering and energy efficiency type knowledge that we're able to bring comprehensively. So it's really the comprehensive approach of bringing engineering specialty tax energy incentives and credits. We also have an insurance division, which is very unique for our industry because I knew years ago that the second biggest painful point for our clients after tax figuring out tax minimization strategies is how do they lower costs and make sure they're protected from an insurance standpoint? And we do have a part of our firm that is engineered insurance services to compliment engineered tax services. We already have all the, Dave: Yeah, tell me about the insurance company because I'm less familiar with that, and when did you start it? Are you licensed in all the states? Mike: Yeah, we are. We've been quietly developing that over the last couple of years. I said, my background's from Cleveland, Ohio. Coincidentally, the firm that we partnered with is based in Cleveland, Ohio. When we formed a new entity together, engineered insurance services, went back to all the different carriers and got relicensed with all the top national carriers, all the names that folks would know well. So now as a nationally licensed insurance agency and brokerage firm, we focus on property casualty liability, cyber risk, flood, E and O, D and O, all the things that every company and every property owner needs. But we can do it comprehensively and uniquely because we're already doing the cost segregation studies on a lot of these properties. So we know what the cost basis is, we know what kind of roof it is, we know where it's located. We know the age of the electrical system and all the situations with the property, and also that owner, how they operate that property. That's what, just like the IRS with cost segregation study, they want to see the details and then yes, you can capture the benefits of bonus depreciation. The insurance carriers, they want to write insurance policies at very competitive rates, but they want to see it in detail. They want to understand that building. They just don't want an estimate that a broker submits to them. So we've had amazing success over the last year and a half of rolling out that program, doing it comprehensively with what we're already doing for that client. Dave: That's really, Mike: That's the other reason that we're very unique compared because there are some great firms that do cost segregation or that might do an energy analysis or that might do a research and development tax credit study, but very few firms, if any, that know about really take that comprehensive approach to be able to do tax energy insurance and the specialty consulting with engineered advisory with what we're doing, And it resonates. It really resonates with clients because I feel like they really need someone that is, first of all, thinking entrepreneurially like them, because sometimes they're not getting it from maybe their legal team or their CPA team or their other advisors that they're working about taking that entrepreneurial approach, taking that proactive approach before the end of the year or before that renewal term for that insurance policy or before that building gets purchased or before the renovation happens, what should they be thinking about? And that's what I really try to work on with our team and our clients is be very proactive, be very transparent of the good, the bad, the ugly of different situations that clients should consider and then always be thinking entrepreneurially like our clients do because they appreciate it with your business and what you do with IC disc. Sometimes folks just haven't heard about it or they don't understand it, or they didn't do something proactively and now they're trying to unwind a situation, but I'm really excited about what we do. If you can't tell, I think, No, it definitely comes, the future is very strong, especially with the passage in July of Trump's, I call it the big beautiful bonus depreciation tax bill because bonus depreciation and section 1 79 enhancements for equipment and other things and other things that will be, I think, expanded with opportunity zones and research and development tax credits. The way that they also just enhanced that program as well. Many folks don't understand it yet because there was a requirement to amortize some of the expenses of r and d over five years, but now you get the research and development tax credit plus a hundred percent of the qualifying expenses being able to be captured year one, so that's very powerful for US companies. Dave: Yeah, no, that is great. And one of the other things that I appreciate about you all is that you all really stay in your lane. I feel like on the tax side, there's other firms that do cost and r and d that have just broadened their tax focus even more broadly, pick up things like the IC disc. So it's hard for me to get excited about referring a cost segregation study to a firm that does IC disc, so I've always, Mike: Yeah, it's a bit of a competitive overlap in those situations. Dave: Yeah, yeah. It's a less comfortable introduction. Mike: We have a saying within our organization, we call it habu, right? Highest and best use, what is my highest and best use? What should I be focused on doing for that client? My highest and best use is not trying to understand and replicate your service around icdisc. The best situation is for me to recognize opportunities and then bring in David and his team to implement a strategy for the client and the CPAs like that as well, because we're not trying to do what they do. We're just trying to compliment different situations, be a specialist at what we're really good at, and in our engineered advisory platform. That's where I can bring in you for the IC disc. I might have someone else that I'm working with if that client's buying an aircraft, for example, of how to legally structure it correctly, how to maximize the tax benefits, and I want to be an amazing, whether you want to call it an offensive coordinator or quarterback, that I might be throwing the ball sometimes. Other times I might be passing it off to somebody else, but I want to build a great team so that we're successful at the end for the client. Dave: Sure. No, that's certainly been my experience with you guys. What do you love most or enjoy most about your current role with ETS? What really gets you excited? Mike: Well, my title, I'm not big on titles, but it's managing Director of Engineered Tax and Advisory. So technically what that title means is I direct and I manage, I direct high level client relationships and strategic partnerships and strategies and new product development. I also help manage our, I work together with our executive team to help manage our executives across the country, either if they're in business development, some of them obviously are in engineering or other specialties within our firm or the legal team that does some structuring work for clients, but that's what I do. My favorite part of what I do is the relationships that I'm building with the clients. It might be a brand new relationship. It might be one from 15, 20 years ago, but it's watching that. Yeah, it's watching that CPA firm grow or helping that CPA firm grow and expand or diversify their services or meeting that entrepreneur that has a business and they're trying to understand the tax code, how to lower taxes, how do I increase cashflow? What are the risks or pitfalls, and really working with that entrepreneur or that business owner together with that ccp. That is my most favorite part of what I do, because I'm an entrepreneur at heart. I got it from my family, my mom and dad. Were always very entrepreneurial, but it's hard. You can't do it yourself. It takes a great team. I mentioned a couple of mentors that I worked with. I hope that one day I can be a mentor to some of these people that we've worked with over the years, and maybe it is the specialty tax or the energy incentives or the structuring or strategy, but also personally, we learn a lot about our clients and we share a lot personally with them. But that's absolutely my most favorite is the relationships that we've built, the stories and the journeys that we've had together. And if we do a good job, we actually do very little marketing and advertising out there. Of course, I speak at some events and do some sessions around the country, but largely our business has expanded very successfully because of those relationships and those referrals and that organic growth. Like, Hey, have you heard about engineered tax? And do you know what Mike does? You should give him a call. I watch my emails every day, and that's what makes me so happy is I remember that relationship. I remember that Miami Dolphins game, whoever it was, or the dinner that we might've had, or the beer that we might have shared somewhere where we personally built that relationship, And that's something that I'm even more so focused on right now because our world is now moving very fast in terms of technology and ai, and I think that's great, and we are a tech enabled company that we utilize those things to deliver our services and strategies as efficiently as possible for the client. But I think even more so right now, it's all about, hi again, human intelligence. We want to talk, just like you and I are doing right now, folks want to meet, yes, they want tech enabled strategies and AI to help us do things better. I think that's great, but I have, and we have a renewed focus on the human intelligence, the human relationship, the human strategy together, because I think we can do so much more if we get back to the old school relationship building strategy, building together at the human level, and then of course we'll utilize technology to make that better, faster, stronger. Dave: Yeah, no, and that's certainly that. Those relationships are certainly my favorite part of the business. The clients, the CPA firms, the other advisors, lawyers, you guys. So man, I can't believe how the time has flown by. So as we're rounding the home stretch, I have just a couple more questions. Mike: All right. Dave: If you could go back in time and give advice to your 25-year-old self, what advice might you give? Mike: Continue to surround myself with people much smarter than me. As I look back, the biggest opportunities that I had was being in what I thought at the time was uncomfortable situations with people that like, wow, this person really knows what they're doing with real estate, or This person really knows what they're doing with finance. But now looking back those situations of surrounding myself with really smart or savvy people or someone much more experienced than I was, that's where I really learned the opportunities around real estate development, around relationship building, around strategy, and structuring. Those mentors that I spent time with. I would tap myself on the shoulder and say, do more of that. Do more of that. If there's people that are wasting my time or going down avenues that really aren't good for me professionally or personally, don't waste time with that. Put myself in the room at the table in uncomfortable situations with people much smarter than myself. And even today, I try to do that every day is with some of the new technologies around AI or crypto or finance or strategy or real estate. Who are the innovators? Who are the people that really seem to be leading? I try to put myself in those situations, so that's what I would remind my young self is to take advantage of mentors, because you can really learn, and sometimes it's not until years later that you realized what you learned. Dave: Yeah. I think that's great advice, not only for your 25-year-old self, but any 25-year-old and probably any business professional who's still trying to learn and grow. Mike: Yeah. One other thing. Dave: Yeah, Mike: One more thing. As Steve Jobs used to say, don't focus on, I would tell myself not to focus on what I think the path is at that point, because the path is going to change the strategy, the job course of action, the winds are going to change. Ebb and flow, I always say is my personal mantra. The tide comes in, the tide comes out, but you can always learn to surf. You can't stop the waves, but you can always learn to surf. So don't try to be too tactful in the direction that you're going, because things will change. Companies will change and expect that change is what I'm trying to say. So expect the change that will continue to happen in our lives. Dave: Okay. Well, yeah, I like that. Thank you very much. So as we wrap up, I really just have one more question, and that is, is there anything I didn't ask you that you wish I had asked V? Anything we didn't talk about that we should have? Mike: You asked some really good questions. It sounds like we could talk all afternoon if we wanted to. The only thing you didn't ask me is about my family, and actually the thing I'm most proud of, I mentioned I live in Charlotte, North Carolina. My wife Laura, has been an amazing force in our relationship for stability and really helping me to do what I do because being on the road, it's very challenging. But my son Rocco and my daughter Lucia, are getting old and driving now as later stage teenagers. It's having those rocks behind me that really help with this ability to allow me to do what I do with our clients nationally. So I really appreciate them, and that's my other, that is my most favorite accomplishment in life of what I've been able to achieve with my family and do this professionally with engineered tech services and advisory. Dave: Yeah, understood. Yeah, because ultimately it's about relationships, both professional and personal at the end of the day. Well, anything else we didn't cover or shall we go ahead and wrap it up? Mike: I think we covered enough for now. I think we might have more to talk about. Again, I have some other ideas of topics we should talk about coming up here in the fall. There'll be some new things that we're doing. Dave: Let's do that. We'll have you back, not too distant. Future for a part two. Mike: All right. Dave: Well, Mike, I really, really appreciate the opportunity to work with you and the whole team, and you guys have taken great care of our clients. We really appreciate that and we appreciate the trust you all have placed in us to serve some of your clients as Mike: Well. Thanks, Dave. I appreciate you. Special Guest: Mike D'Onofrio.

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On this episode of Squatchin' Holler, we welcome Travis Carpenter, the son of legendary Bigfoot researcher Scott Carpenter. Scott was one of the most well-known and respected names in the Bigfoot community—recognized for his groundbreaking work, honest approach, and remarkable encounters documented in the Smoky Mountains and beyond.Now, his son Travis joins us to share stories about his father's research, his impact on the Bigfoot world, and how Scott's legacy continues to inspire a new generation of researchers and experiencers. This is more than just a conversation about Sasquatch—it's about family, legacy, and carrying forward a passion for uncovering the unknown.If you've followed Scott Carpenter's work, you won't want to miss this heartfelt and fascinating episode.

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Sometimes life knocks us down so hard we wonder if we'll ever get back up. For Mike and Luisa, hosts of the Journey to Eternity podcast, these aren't just abstract concepts—they're living through them right now. Recording from the beautiful Smoky Mountains of Tennessee, they take a departure from their usual format to share the raw reality of their current struggles: Mike supporting his 87-year-old mother through a devastating fall and cognitive decline, and Luisa navigating the painful aftermath of complex shoulder surgery that revealed more damage than expected.What makes this episode so powerful isn't just their willingness to be vulnerable, but how they demonstrate the transformative power of prayer through their own lived experience. The contrast between Mike's sister, who approaches their mother's decline without faith, and Mike's own peace-filled perspective speaks volumes about how prayer changes not just circumstances, but us. "Even in the trials, God gives us grace and something to celebrate," they remind us, having just marked both birthdays and their 17th wedding anniversary amid these challenges.Drawing from Psalm 46, they outline six practical approaches to prayer during difficult seasons: being brutally honest with God about your feelings, asking for strength and endurance, seeking wisdom and perspective, maintaining gratitude despite pain, trusting God's faithfulness, and sharing burdens through prayer with fellow believers. Their approach isn't about religious platitudes—it's refreshingly authentic. As Luisa colorfully puts it, sometimes prayer is just "throwing up on God" when life becomes too much. Yet through that honest surrender comes the peace that surpasses understanding promised in Philippians 4.Whether you're currently walking through your own valley or preparing for trials that may come, this episode offers both practical guidance and the comforting reminder that you're never alone in your struggles. As James 1:12 promises, "Blessed is the one who endures trials, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him." Join Mike and Luisa as they demonstrate what it truly means to pray your way through life's most challenging seasons.Thank you for listening! If you would like to subscribe and receive new episodes via email, please click subscribeTo see a listing of our previous episodes, please click archiveTo read our testimony please visit our about us pageFor information about Biblical Counseling, please go to our counseling page Please follow us on Instagram and TwitterWe invite questions and comments via our contact page

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In this powerful solo episode of The Emily the Mystic Show, Emily channels through the September 2025 energy forecast a month of catalysts, turning points, and eclipse season activations. She unpacks what to expect energetically, how to ground your intuition in real time, and why this month is a threshold moment that will launch you into a whole new chapter of your life. September invites us to recalibrate our relationship with control, surrender, and change while trusting the universe to guide us exactly where we're meant to be. Along the way, Emily shares personal updates about her Martha's Vineyard trip, new intuitive practices, her journey with Psych-K, and her focus on cultivating friendship and presence this summer. You'll also receive an Oracle card message based on the color you're intuitively drawn to: black, purple, or brown. ✨ Inside this episode, you'll discover: Why September is a catalyst month and what that means for your path How to ground your intuition in the present moment instead of ego-based prediction The truth about surrender vs. avoidance Practices to strengthen your discernment and navigate eclipse season with ease How safety, friendship, and release will anchor your energy this month Oracle card readings for your September guidance Get ready for a wild but expansive ride — September is designed to shift you into alignment with your highest self and soul contracts.

This week on the Drive Thru, Jim answers YOUR questions about Chris Jericho, Danhausen, biggest draws in the Bloodline family, Vince McMahon, Mercedes Moné, Smoky Mountain feuds, and more! Plus Jim reviews WWE Raw highlights, including Naomi's announcement, and WWE: Unreal, episode five! Thanks to our episode sponsors: SHOPIFY: Sign up for your $1 per month trial and start selling today at shopify.com/cornette BEAM: Visit https://shopbeam.com/JCE and use code JCE to get our exclusive discount of up to 40% off. CORNBREAD HEMP: Save 30% on your first order and free shipping on orders over $75! Go to cornbreadhemp.com/jce and use code JCE at checkout.! Send in your question for the Drive-Thru to: CornyDriveThru@gmail.com Follow Jim and Brian on Twitter: @TheJimCornette @GreatBrianLast Merch! https://arcadianvanguard.com/ Join Jim Cornette's College Of Wrestling Knowledge on Patreon to access the archives & more! https://www.patreon.com/Cornette Subscribe to the Official Jim Cornette channel on YouTube! http://www.youtube.com/c/OfficialJimCornette Visit Jim's official site at www.JimCornette.com for merch, live dates, commentaries and more! You can listen to Brian on the 6:05 Superpodcast at 605pod.com or wherever you find your favorite podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Welcome to another action-packed episode of the **Jeep Talk Show**! This week, we dive into the world of RTI ramps, suspension engineering, and Jeep mods that make your rig unstoppable. From crushing ducks (figuratively, of course) to flexing on the trails, we're breaking down what really matters when setting up your Jeep for off-road domination.

Is your property living up to its potential? In today's episode, I'm taking you step-by-step through the process of branding for the Tennessee, Together cabin in Pigeon Forge, TN, an Airbnb for unplugging. I'll be sharing how together with the property owner and interior design team, I took the property's biggest drawback and turned it into a brand that attracts dream guests. Time-stamps:Meeting Jessica, the Airbnb host (1:53)The cabin's major drawbacks (4:57)Turning a drawback into a brand (7:08)Airbnb Cohosting Services (11:00)How the brand translated into the interior design (12:25)Creating the property's visual brand (17:38)Launching with the new branding (21:24)Case study takeaways (23:23)Mentioned in This Episode:Thrive Vacation Homes: instagram.com/thrivevacationhomesTennessee, Together Airbnb Listing: airbnb.com/h/tennesseetogetherbythriveEpisode 35 Level Up Your Listing: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/level-up-your-listingLevel Up Your Listing Summit: levelupyourlistingsummit.comSomerled Designs: somerleddesigns.comCohosting Services: www.brandandmarket.co/cohosting Connect with Ali:Book a discovery call with Ali: brandandmarket.17hats.com/p#/schedulingWebsite: brandandmarket.coInstagram: instagram.com/brandandmarket.co

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Join Tony and the Jeep Talk Show crew for an action-packed episode diving into the nitty-gritty of Jeep life! In this episode, we tackle the science of tire pressure, chalk testing for optimal performance, and the challenges of airing down with CO2 systems. Learn why your tire pressure matters for both on-road handling and off-road grip, plus hear about real-world tips like the chalk test to double your tire life!

Tonight's chilling tale, Something Was Hunting Me in the Smoky Mountains | Creepypasta Horror Story, plunges listeners into a terrifying encounter deep in the wilderness of Tennessee. When a lone hiker ventures into the fog-shrouded trails of the Smoky Mountains, she quickly realizes something monstrous is stalking her every move. This Dogman horror story blends elements of Deep Woods Horror Stories, True Scary Stories, and classic Creepypasta suspense, creating a relentless atmosphere of fear that will leave you sleeping with the lights on. Perfect for fans of Scary Stories and those who dare to listen alone.

“In this Intermissions chat, we're trading the bustle of everyday life for the magic of Dollywood. Ashley Jordan takes us inside her debut novel, Once Upon a Time in Dollywood—a Reese's Book Club LitUp pick—where a playwright in search of herself, a single dad with guarded heart, and the charm of the Smoky Mountains collide in a story of healing, hope, and second chances. Grab your funnel cake, because this is one ride you won't forget.” #OnceUponATimeInDollywood #AshleyJordanAuthor #ReesesBookClub #LitUpSelection #DebutNovel #SmokyMountainLove #DollywoodRomance #BookPodcast #OnTheAirWithFlorenza #FlorenzaLee #Bookstagram #ReadersOfInstagram #SmallTownRomance #BookishLove #AuthorInterview #BookTalk #FictionFaves #BookLaunch #LoveAndSecondChances #BookCommunity

Today, Florenza welcomes debut author Ashley Jordan to discuss her newest release Once Upon a Time in Dollywood. This is not only Ashley's first published novel, it is also her first interview. You will not want to miss this episode of On the Air with Florenza. “Eve Ambroise is a rising-star playwright whose personal life has imploded. She arrives at her grandmother's cabin in the Tennessee Mountains under the guise of a writing retreat—only to discover that fresh starts don't come easy. Meanwhile, single dad Jamie Gallagher is rebuilding his life after a bitter custody battle, and the beautiful—but prickly—woman who moves in next door turns up the tension…and her heartstrings. Debut novelist Ashley Jordan delivers an emotional, funny, messy, and ultimately hopeful tale of grief, creativity, and love in Once Upon a Time in Dollywood. Picking up August 5, 2025, as Reese's Book Club LitUp selection, readers have praised the vibrant voice, real characters, and heartfelt emotional journey—all set against the lush backdrop of Dollywood and the Smoky Mountains. Let's hear how Ashley blends chilly grief, warm romance, and creative rebirth in a story you'll want to savor in one sitting.” #OnceUponATimeInDollywood #AshleyJordanAuthor #ReesesBookClub #LitUpSelection #DebutNovel #SmokyMountainLove #DollywoodRomance #BookPodcast #OnTheAirWithFlorenza #FlorenzaLee #Bookstagram #ReadersOfInstagram #SmallTownRomance #BookishLove #AuthorInterview #BookTalk #FictionFaves #BookLaunch #LoveAndSecondChances #BookCommunity

Are you thinking about selling your short-term rental but unsure how to prepare it for a profitable sale? In this episode of the Cash Flow Positive podcast, host Kenny Bedwell sits down with real estate expert and investor Madeline Blum to unpack the strategic steps needed to maximize your return when exiting a short-term rental investment.Madeline shares her insights from both the agent and investor perspective, offering practical advice on preparing a property for listing, managing guest experience during the transition, and understanding the realities of today's saturated market. From the importance of budgeting and inspections to the value of patience and honesty, this conversation is a candid and informative guide for anyone considering selling an STR.If you've enjoyed this episode of the Cash Flow Positive podcast, be sure to leave a review and subscribe today! Listen now and enjoy!Key takeaways:Why budgeting upfront for guest experience can make or break your STR's performanceHow to coach your clients for STR success before listingWhy a bad cleaner can hurt your reviews—and your ability to sellThe importance of routine inspections and functional appliancesWhy pre-listing inspections are crucial in today's competitive marketWhen it might be wiser to take a loss and move onHow to make executive decisions based on your unique situationThe value of leaning on local resources and being adaptableWhy honesty—from yourself and your agent—is key to successWhy patience is a necessary mindset in a slow marketAnd much more...Guest Bio: Madeline Blum is a real estate agent and short-term rental investor with properties in multiple markets, including the Smoky Mountains, North Carolina, the Bourbon Trail, and Panama City Beach. With experience on both sides of the deal, she brings a strategic, investor-savvy approach to buying, selling, and managing STRs—always focused on creating long-term value and delivering exceptional service.Resources:Connect with Kenny on LinkedInFollow Kenny on InstagramFollow Madeline on InstagramFollow Madeline on FacebookDisclaimer: The views, information, or opinions expressed during this podcast are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent those of the Cash Flow Positive podcast or its affiliates. The content provided is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice. We make no representations as to the accuracy, completeness, suitability, or validity of any information on this podcast and will not be liable for any errors, omissions, or delays in this information or any losses, injuries, or damages arising from its display or use. Listeners should consult with a professional for specific advice tailored to their situation. By accessing this podcast, you acknowledge that any reliance on the content is at your own risk.

In this episode of Sasquatch Odyssey, three seasoned outdoors professionals share encounters that defy logic and rewrite what they thought they knew about the wild.Tom, a veteran Michigan bowhunter, finds his gear mysteriously rearranged—and enters into an eerie exchange with something that knows he's there.Miguel, a former hotshot firefighter, recalls the 2020 Creek Fire, where towering figures walked untouched through flames as strange lights danced in the trees.And Sharon, a retired Smoky Mountains backcountry ranger, discovers signs of a presence older—and smarter—than any trail map can explain.These aren't campfire tales. They're field-tested accounts from people trained to notice what most miss.Something's out there—and it's watching.Get Our FREE NewsletterGet Brian's Books Leave Us A VoicemailVisit Our WebsiteSupport Our SponsorsVisit Untold Radio AMBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sasquatch-odyssey--4839697/support.

#jeffdaniels #prowrestling #journeyman #gmbmpwWelcome to Episode 8 of the Best Of jamesrockstreet Productions! Home to the Give Me Back My Pro Wrestling and Live and In Color with Wolfie D podcasts, Sheik's Shorts and more! So, sit back and enjoy as we bring you some of the very best stories, you'll never hear anywhere else! @GMBMPW @livewolfied @jamesrockstreet Everywhere!Today we bring you the first half of episode 28 of Give Me Back My Pro Wrestling with 'The Crippler' Jeff Daniels! We talk his start in the business, his early days, his time in the Nashville scene, Continental, Smoky Mountain and so much more! Enjoy! If you'd like to hear the rest of the episode, follow this link: https://youtu.be/tsipsPf4XBgVisit our Give Me Back My Pro Wrestling podcast page! https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gmbmpwFOLLOW & SUBSCRIBE:https://facebook.com/gmbmpwhttps://facebook.com/groups/gmbmpw/https://instagram.com/gmbmpwhttps://twitter.com/gmbmpwhttps://www.youtube.com/@GMBMPWCheck out Sheik's Shorts: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0oL-yrnIHtlaVHamAApDquYBXeGaHS8vCheck out host Jimmy's former podcast Live and In Color with Wolfie D: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wolfiedVISIT OUR AWESOME SPONSORS!-The Nashville Wrestling Network, https://www.youtube.com/@krizull-MAGIC MIND: Get 45% off the Magic Mind bundle with our link:https://www.magicmind.com/LIVEINCOJAN #magicmind #mentalwealth #mentalperformance-MANSCAPED: 20% OFF with code WOLFIE at https://manscaped.comADVERTISE WITH US! For business and advertising inquiries contact us at gmbmpw@gmail.comVery Special Thanks To: -Sludge (@sludge_cast) for the "Give Me Back My Pro Wrestling" entrance theme!-Tracy Byrd and A Gathering Of None for the "Sheik Fell Down A Rabbit Hole" & "Name Game" theme songs! © 2025, jamesrockstreet Productions

In Episode 560: Smoky Mountain Monster Hunter, we are joined by Brian Jeffery from Black Mass Paranormal. He is a local legend hunter as he was born and raised in the foothills of the Smoky Mountains. He has heard all the stories growing up and has also had his share of close encounters with the beasts that roam these hills. He comes to the studio to talk about his paranormal investigations and cryptid-hunting adventures such as hunting for the dogman and catching a bigfoot on thermal. We talk about it all on this episode of The Confessionals. Please pray for Tony's wife, Lindsay, as she battles breast cancer. Your prayers make a difference! If you're able, consider helping the Merkel family with medical expenses by donating to Lindsay's GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/b8f76890 Become a member for ad-free listening, extra shows, and exclusive access to our social media app: theconfessionalspodcast.com/join The Confessionals Social Network App: Apple Store: https://apple.co/3UxhPrh Google Play: https://bit.ly/43mk8kZ Get your ticket for the NEW documentary premiering July 27, 2025 @ 8PM EST: "The Meadow Project" Ticket link HERE: moment.co/themeadowproject My New YouTube Channel Merkel IRL: @merkelIRL My First Sermon: Unseen Battles Sasquatch and The Missing Man: merkelfilms.com Merkel Media Apparel: merkmerch.com SPONSORS SIMPLISAFE TODAY: simplisafe.com/confessionals GHOSTBED: GhostBed.com/tony CONNECT WITH US Website: www.theconfessionalspodcast.com Email: contact@theconfessionalspodcast.com MAILING ADDRESS: Merkel Media 257 N. Calderwood St., #301 Alcoa, TN 37701 SOCIAL MEDIA Subscribe to our YouTube: https://bit.ly/2TlREaI Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/theconfessionals/ Discord: https://discord.gg/KDn4D2uw7h Show Instagram: theconfessionalspodcast Tony's Instagram: tonymerkelofficial Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheConfessionalsPodcas Twitter: @TConfessionals Tony's Twitter: @tony_merkel Produced by: @jack_theproducer

Running nearly 2,200 miles along the spine of the Appalachian Range from Georgia to Maine, the Appalachian National Scenic Trail arguably is the world's most famous long-distance trail. Some think it's also one that can be very crowded in spots. Morgan Sommerville, the director of visitor use management for the Appalachian Trail Conservancy, joins us today to discuss the trail in general and whether it's too crowded.

Mark Muncy and Erika Lance of Eerie Travels are back! This time around we discuss haunted locations and dark history, such as the Wheatlands Plantation, Cades Cove, the Old Mill Restaurant, the Moon-Eyed People, and more.Get your copy of The Dark Side of the Smoky Mountains: A Travel Guide for Your Next Spooky Journey here- (releasing Aug 23rd, 2025!) https://a.co/d/b1ts03JFind Mark and Erika on:Their Website- https://eerietravels.com/Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/eerietravelsshowYouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzlHEBGihwMhK48uNeSM8DwSpotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/62kHAWbtMnTTpjMVt3SOdVApple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/eerie-travels/id1669145793This episode is brought to you by the book series, Project Threshold. From author, Craig Crawford....a series of novellas, Project Threshold is about a secret group who walks in the shadows standing against malevolent beings in order to keep us safe.  Dark horror and sci-fi, jump in with three different teams of agents as they keep back the darkness. Learn more at Projectthreshold.comProject Threshold Season 1 released in 2023 and it's back with Season 2, releasing now.If you love iNTO THE FRAY and want more content....join us over on Patreon! Exclusive interviews, ad-free and early versions of the main show, physical rewards like stickers, signed books, T-shirts,  interactive live-on-video guest interviews and group chats with fellow patrons, private RSS feed, Patron-only Discord room and FB group, and more.Click HERE to check out the various pledge levels.OR...if you prefer Apple Podcasts...subscribe to iTF Premium in your Apple Podcasts app! You'll get all bonus episodes and early releases of the main show. Completely AD-FREE. If you have an encounter or encounters you'd like to share, contact me HERE or via email, shannon@intothefrayradio.comGet your iTF STICKERS....HEREFollow iTF:Facebook: Join the interactive group and visit the official iTF page Twitter: Official iTF and Shannon's personal accountShannon's Instagram Website artwork and logo for iNTO THE FRAY, by Mister-Sam ShearonIntro music with permission from TanekOutro music provided with permission from Electus Official

MUSICCountry superstar Vince Gill has one challenge only a few other guitarists have faced: the wild visuals during Eagles' residency shows at the Las Vegas Sphere. RIP: Rick Derringer passed away Monday night at the age of 77 in Ormond Beach, Florida. He was in intensive care and died "peacefully" in his sleep after being taken off life support following a medical episode. He was surrounded by his wife Jenda and close friend Tony Wilson. "Lose Control" by Teddy Swims has set a new record, with 92 weeks on the Hot 100. TV"The Handmaid's Tale" is in the can after six seasons. But there's a sequel series called "The Testaments" in the works. And we might actually see Elisabeth Moss on it. · Some big TV shows hit streaming this week … Adults is poised to be the Friends of the 2020s. It's an ensemble comedy about five 20-somethings living together – but the twist is, they're all crashing in the childhood home of Malik (Malik Elassal). It airs on FX on Wednesdays but episodes will also be on Hulu.Season 3 of And Just Like That premieres on HBO Max on Thursday. Even though it's been two years since Season 2, the show picks up just five weeks later. Carrie (Sarah Jessica Parker) and Aiden (John Corbett) are still trying to work out their long-distance arrangement, Charlotte (Kristen Davis) is managing parenthood, and Miranda (Cynthia Nixon) has made up with Steve (David Eigenberg).On the reality front, F1: The Academy will get your heart racing with some high-speed action. It's from Reese Witherspoon's production company, and it follows female drivers in the 2024 F1 Academy racing series. The full season hits Netflix on Wednesday. MOVING ON INTO MOVIE NEWS:A stunt performer on “Horizon 2” sued Kevin Costner on Tuesday, alleging that she was forced to perform an unscripted rape scene without proper protocols.· AND FINALLY"Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning" had a series-best opening with $79 million at the U.S. box office over the holiday weekend. But not all of his movie are winners. BusinessInsider.com ranked all of his movies. Here are Tom's 10 BESTAND THAT IS YOUR CRAP ON CELEBRITIES!Follow us @RizzShow @MoonValjeanHere @KingScottRules @LernVsRadio @IamRafeWilliams - Check out King Scott's Linktr.ee/kingscottrules + band @FreeThe2SG and Check out Moon's bands GREEK FIRE @GreekFire GOLDFINGER @GoldfingerMusic THE TEENAGE DIRTBAGS @TheTeenageDbags and Lern's band @LaneNarrows ⁠http://www.1057thepoint.com/RizzSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.