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Most high-income W-2 earners eventually run into the same problem. Their income gets better, but their structure does not. Airline pilots are one of the clearest examples. They can earn exceptional money, receive strong retirement contributions, and build what looks like a very successful financial life on paper. But as the income grows, so does the constraint: almost all of it is active, highly taxable, and tied to a system that gives them very few levers to pull. And pilots are not the only ones facing this. Doctors, executives, engineers, senior tech employees, corporate leaders, and employees sitting on major equity events can all end up in the same position. A big salary, bonus, liquidity event, or IPO can create life-changing income, but if that income is still flowing through a W-2 structure, the tax problem does not disappear. In many cases, it becomes more obvious. In this episode of Money School Elite, I sit down with Ryan Gibson, former airline pilot and co-founder of Spartan Investment Group, to talk about the difference between earning more money and changing the facts of your financial life. Ryan spent 17 years as an airline pilot before building a self-storage company with 90 facilities, roughly 7.5 million square feet, and about 200 employees. He understands the high-income W-2 problem because he lived it, and his perspective goes beyond simply making more, saving more, or maxing out retirement accounts. We get into why pilots and other high earners often pay more in taxes as their income rises, how strong retirement contributions should change the way they think about excess cash flow, why ownership opens up tax advantages employees often cannot access, and how self-storage can give investors exposure to real estate without buying themselves another job. This is not really a conversation about pilots, and it is not only about self-storage. It is about how high-income earners can turn income into structure, ownership, cash flow, tax efficiency, and long-term financial control. About the Guest Ryan Gibson is the Co-Founder, President, and Chief Investment Officer of Spartan Investment Group, a commercial real estate firm focused on self-storage and private real estate investment opportunities. A former airline pilot with 17 years of active flying experience, Ryan brings a unique perspective to wealth-building for high-income W-2 professionals, especially pilots who are earning high incomes but often facing significant tax challenges. Through Spartan Investment Group, he helps individual investors access private real estate opportunities designed to create diversification, cash flow, tax advantages, and long-term wealth outside the traditional W-2 and 401(k) framework. Spartan has grown into a national self-storage platform with 90 facilities, roughly 7.5 million square feet, and approximately 200 employees. Ryan's real estate experience spans residential development, self-storage, infill development, finance, sales, marketing, investor relations, tax foreclosures, inherited homes and estates, and real estate syndication. He is also the co-founder of Passive Income Pilots, a platform and podcast that educates pilots and other high-income professionals on passive investing, tax strategy, real estate, and building wealth beyond the paycheck. Spartan Investment Group: spartan-investors.com Join the Free Academy: ryan@spartan-investors.com Passive Income Pilots Podcast: https://passiveincomepilots.com/ Ryan Gibson on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-gibson1/ About Your Host From pro-snowboarder to money mogul, Chris Naugle has dedicated his life to being America's #1 Money Mentor. With a core belief that success is built not by the resources you have, but by how resourceful you can be. Chris has built and owned 19 companies, with his businesses being featured in Forbes, ABC, House Hunters, and his very own HGTV pilot in 2018. He is the founder of The Money School™ and Money Mentor for The Money Multiplier. His success also includes managing tens of millions of dollars in assets in the financial services and advisory industry and in real estate transactions. As an innovator and visionary in wealth-building and real estate, he empowers entrepreneurs, business owners, and real estate investors with the knowledge of how money works. Chris is also a nationally recognized speaker, author, and podcast host. He has spoken to and taught over ten thousand Americans, delivering the financial knowledge that fuels lasting freedom. Resources Private Money Guide: https://go.moneyschoolrei.com/book-podcast Wealth Wednesday Webinar: https://go.moneyschoolrei.com/wednesday-webinar-podcast Mapping out the Millionaire Mystery: https://go.moneyschoolrei.com/newbook-podcast
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Solve crimes with the great detective in "Sherlock Holmes Short Stories." Featuring classic tales by Arthur Conan Doyle, this podcast brings you the brilliant deductions and thrilling adventures of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson. Whether you're a longtime fan or new to the world of Holmes, these timeless mysteries will keep you captivated.
Clue 4 of the Bank of Utah Where's the Wallet Cash Quest is out, and it is four lines of pure anagram bait. What's something that's sweet that you always want ample. Solve for M and you'll have something for the old hippocampal. Look for a place that's in the wrong spot, that's pretty and fun and feels like a plot.We ran the whole thing through a new segment called Start, Bench, Cut. Maple started, apple got benched, jingles got cut. Slope started, because M is slope. On hippocampal, Christian went full Greek mythology: the hippocampus is a creature with the head and body of a horse and the tail of a fish, horses get apples as treats, and the thing in the wrong spot is the tail. That is Horsetail Falls in Alpine, which sits in Phelps Canyon, which is the trail from last week's census question. It rated a 6.8. Chad liked the orchard on Dry Creek better.Also: the bonus clue came out as narcissus, which is a genus of daffodil, one week after we spent an episode on Wordsworth and the daffodils. Confirmation bias at its absolute best, and Christian's confidence in Alpine went down anyway.If you're here for real solve work, there's an anagram, a slope, and a 16th century anatomist in here. If you're here for Dolphin To Go, we have that too.In This Episode:Chad wants a spreadsheet tracking everyone who speaks in absolutes about their solveMaple or apple, and whether the line even has to make sense in the sentenceSolve for M, where M is slope, John Moyle, or nothing at allWhether they picked ample to rhyme with hippocampal or hippocampal to rhyme with ampleThe big P on the Alpine mountain, which is on Peterson's land and is therefore in the wrong spotPlot as a cemetery plot, a literary device, a garden bed, or the button on a TI-83Half-baked ideas, biggest robberies, and the worst lines from past hunt poemsLast week's question is answered: the one Alpine trail that shares a name with the 1850 census is Phelps Canyon.One ask. People have been searching the Alpine Cemetery. It's not there, we've looked, and it's a real cemetery with real families buried in it. Please leave it alone.We're hitting the trail this week and doing an Instagram Live from it. With audio this time.#utah #treasure #utahtreasurehunt #bankofutah #wheresthewallet
Even though this is a solo episode, Travis steps in as your guide through one of the most underrated money-making skills: managing your reactions in a world engineered to keep you emotionally hijacked. Drawing from personal stories, psychology, and stoic philosophy, he walks through his BASS Method—Breathe, Ask, Solve, Share—to help you turn everyday frustrations into opportunities for growth, better relationships, and ultimately better decision-making in life and business. On this episode we talk about: How media and marketing are designed to make you feel lonely and “not enough” Why negativity bias makes certain ads and headlines so effective The Victoria's Secret body positivity example and what it reveals about identity and marketing The BASS Method: Breathe, Ask, Solve, Share (Travis's reaction management framework) How to reframe “bad days” and emotional triggers into opportunities for connection and growth Top 3 Takeaways Your environment is saturated with negative messaging, but you can reclaim control by intentionally managing your reactions instead of letting emotions run your day. The BASS Method—take three deep breaths, ask better questions about your feelings, solve from a calm, third-party perspective, and share the win with someone close—helps you build a stronger identity as someone who handles problems with composure. Most events are neutral; your perception creates the story. Learning to interrogate your feelings in the middle of an emotional spike gives you more power, better relationships, and less unnecessary suffering. Notable Quotes “We have to become proficient at distracting ourselves from the distractions.” “Most events are just events. We have the ability to control whether or not we perceive it to be a good or bad event.” “Ultimately, nobody else has power over my emotional state except for me.” Connect with Travis Chappell: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/travischappell Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/traviscchappell Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/travischappell Other: https://travischappell.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Text us your thoughts!In this quick follow-up to last week's episode, we invited our guest to model a short, fun classroom debate. In just a few minutes, you can hear a sample debate that captures the spirit of productive mathematical argumentation—thoughtful, curious, and includes reasoning. Tune in for a rapid-fire glimpse of what these debates can look like in action as we ask the question: What is the Coolest Way to Solve a Ratio Problem?You can find Tifin Calcagni via email: tifin@orlandomathcircle.org or solecist72@gmail.com or on LinkedIn! Listened to the episode? Now, it's your turn to share! Find us on Social Media: @DebateMath to share your thoughts.Don't forget to check out the video version of this podcast on our YouTube channel!Keep up with all the latest info by following @DebateMath or going to debatemath.com. Follow us @Rob_Baier & @cluzniak. And don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!
Solve crimes with the great detective in "Sherlock Holmes Short Stories." Featuring classic tales by Arthur Conan Doyle, this podcast brings you the brilliant deductions and thrilling adventures of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson. Whether you're a longtime fan or new to the world of Holmes, these timeless mysteries will keep you captivated.
Why can't you solve relationship problems on your own? Jayson explains why so many men try to figure out their relationships by themselves and why that approach usually fails. He explores why relationship skills have to be learned with other people, how healing happens in connection instead of isolation, and why the best place to work through relationship challenges is inside healthy relationships. If you are trying to fix your relationship alone, this episode is for you.Timestamps:0:30 - why you can't solve relationship problems on your own3:30 - why men try and solve relationship problems alone6:00 - you have to learn relationship skills with others9:30 - the best place to heal relationship traumas and challengesLinks:The Relationship SchoolFollow Jayson on social media:InstagramYouTubeLinkedInTikTokTwitterFacebook
When should governments slow the race toward superintelligence? According to Geoffrey Irving, the careful answer is sometime in the past. The useful answer is now.Geoffrey — formerly a safety researcher at OpenAI and Google DeepMind and chief scientist at the UK AI Security Institute — expects full-blown superintelligence in roughly two to three years.***Want to work with Geoffrey to help align superintelligence? Resolution is hiring! https://80k.info/work-at-resolution***The leading AI companies all have broadly similar plans for keeping superintelligence under control:Train models to have good characterUse increasingly capable AIs to supervise other AIsMonitor them closely for signs of deception or schemingGeoffrey thinks that combination could work. The alarming part is that nobody has a strong argument that it will. He expects a crucial “phase shift” as models move beyond human intelligence:Below that threshold, humans can usually tell whether a model's work is good and correct its mistakes.Above it, the models themselves will increasingly determine the feedback used to train their successors.In this episode, Geoffrey and new host Tom Reed explore what might go wrong with the companies' plans; why Geoffrey's new nonprofit, Resolution, is pursuing a portfolio of neglected research bets; and whether governments should slow AI development while we work out which methods can actually be trusted.This episode was recorded on June 29, 2026.Full transcript, video, and links to learn more: https://80k.info/giChapters:Cold open (00:00:00)Meet Tom Reed — our newest host! (00:00:32)Who's Geoffrey Irving? (00:00:59)What misaligned superintelligence will look like (00:01:38)Why are AI companies more optimistic about alignment than Geoffrey? (00:12:30)Why Geoffrey expects superintelligence in 2–3 years (00:28:05)When and how to slow down frontier AI development (00:31:30)Safety researchers can have more impact in governments than companies (00:39:22)How Geoffrey's new organisation plans to tackle alignment (00:46:55)Post-ASI science: nanotech, solving ageing, and uploaded minds (00:50:29)Why we should expect superintelligence to accelerate scientific progress (01:03:30)Can good character training carry over to superintelligence? (01:11:03)What the field of AI alignment still doesn't know (01:16:44)Lessons from politics on how to combat power seeking (01:24:36)Solving Pentago and working at Pixar (01:29:22)Geoffrey's best prediction (01:32:40)Geoffrey's best bets on which alignment techniques will work (01:37:38)Work with Geoffrey at Resolution (01:43:34)The dangerous asymmetry between capabilities and alignment (01:54:17)Our team is hiring! The 80,000 Hours Podcast aims to help the world safely navigate the transition to transformative AI. Help us make more great episodes as a producer, production coordinator, or special projects associate. https://80k.info/workOur production team includes: Video editors: Josh Alward, Dominic Armstrong, Jasper Luithlen, Milo McGuire, Luke Monsour, and Simon MonsourProducers: Elizabeth Cox and Nick StocktonCoordination and support: Katy Moore and Lou MoranCamera operator: Jeremy ChevillotteMusic: CORBIT
Lyn Bryant was brutally stabbed while walking her dog, but months later when the investigation stalled, the killer seemingly came back to the scene to leave another clue. Now decades later, investigators have DNA, but strict UK legal restrictions may keep this case from being solved, and a killer on the streets.You can contact Devon and Cornwall Police directly by calling 101 or by submitting a report online through the UK's Major Incident Public Portal. If you wish to remain anonymous, call Crimestoppers UK at 0800 555 111 or visit crimestoppers-uk.org. A reward of up to £20,000 is available for information that leads to an arrest and conviction of the person responsible.Thank you BBC News, CrimeStoppers UK, The West Briton, The Northwich Chronicle, Evening Post, The Dark Curiousities and Crimes That Haunt Us YouTube Channels, Gemini and Wikipedia for information contributing to today's story.Thank you BBC News, CrimeStoppers UK, The West Briton, The Northwich Chronicle, Evening Post, The Dark Curiousities and Crimes That Haunt Us YouTube Channels, Gemini and Wikipedia for information contributing to today's story.Do you have any comments, or a case you'd like to suggest? You'll find a comment form and case submission link at LordanArts.com.This is not intended to act as a means of proving or disproving anything related to the investigation. It is a conversation about the current known facts and theories being discussed. Everyone directly or indirectly referred to is innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.LordanArts 2026
All links and images can be found on CISO Series This week's episode is hosted by me, David Spark, producer of CISO Series and Mike Johnson, CISO, Rivian. Joining us is Nada Noaman, SVP and CISO, Estee Lauder Companies. In this episode: Skipping the apprenticeship Privileged users nobody manages like one Findings without the authority to fix them Security was always behavioral A huge thanks to our sponsor, Native The Cloud Security Control Plane. Native helps enterprises turn built-in cloud security controls into active, operational defenses across AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, and OCI, so teams can enforce secure-by-design architecture at the source, preview impact before rollout, and keep guardrails aligned as cloud environments change. Learn more at native.security.
280: In this episode, I sit down with Neil Clements and Dave Dennison to discuss the evolution of the REtipster Podcast Network, how the land investing market has changed, and what strategies are still producing results today.(Show Notes: REtipster.com/280)We talk about on-market subdivides, seller financing, specialization, AI tools, lead generation, money velocity, and the biggest mistakes land investors are making in today's market.If you're a land investor trying to adapt to changing conditions, this conversation offers an honest look at what's working, what's not, and where opportunities still exist.
DONATE TO BACK TO SCHOOL WITH BLOCK CLUB There's no doubt that Chicago has a literacy problem. About 43% of CPS students grades 3-8 met the state's reading proficiency benchmarks in 2025. But like so many things in Chicago, a lot depends on the zip code. Open Books Director of Education Paula Santos discusses how all of us can become a part of the solution. Host - Jon Hansen Guest - Paula Santos Want to donate to our non-profit newsroom? CLICK HEREWho we areBlock Club Chicago is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit news organization dedicated to delivering reliable, relevant and nonpartisan coverage of Chicago's diverse neighborhoods. We believe all neighborhoods deserve to be covered in a meaningful way.We amplify positive stories, cover development and local school council meetings and serve as watchdogs in neighborhoods often ostracized by traditional news media.Ground-level coverageOur neighborhood-based reporters don't parachute in once to cover a story. They are in the neighborhoods they cover every day building relationships over time with neighbors. We believe this ground-level approach not only builds community but leads to a more accurate portrayal of a neighborhood.Stories that matter to you — every daySince our launch seven years ago, we've published more than 30,000 stories from the neighborhoods, covered hundreds of community meetings and send daily and neighborhood newsletters to more than 150,000 Chicagoans. We've built this loyalty by proving to folks we are not only covering their neighborhoods, we are a part of them. Some of us have internalized the national media's narrative of a broken Chicago. We aim to change that by celebrating our neighborhoods and chronicling the resilience of the people who fight every day to make Chicago a better place for all.
On She Built It®, Christy Shannon, co-founder, CMO, and mother of four, opens with a stat that should stop every busy parent in their tracks: 41% of parents say that most days they are so stressed they cannot function. That's not a personal failing; that's a U.S. Surgeon General warning. Christy asks a question that's harder to answer than it sounds: if you use AI every day to make your work life easier, why hasn't anyone brought that same logic home? She built Ollie AI to do exactly that: a Family AI that lives in your text messages, connects to your email, calendar, and WhatsApp, and sends a shared morning rundown to you and your partner so neither of you has to hold the entire schedule in your head. She also gets honest about what it actually feels like to build something completely new in a rapidly changing space: the pivots that feel like failure but aren't, the discomfort of self-promotion, and the truth most founders still won't say out loud: great products don't just rise on their own.Connect with us:Ollie AI WebsiteOllie AI LinkedInOllie AI InstagramChristy Shannon LinkedInWork with She Built It® Media She Built It® Instagram She Built It® CEO, Melanie Barr InstagramMelanie Barr LinkedInShe Built It® LinkedIn
Rafael Weiss is the co-founder of Sytes, a marketplace platform that connects commercial real estate landlords, developers, and brokers with tenants actively looking for space in real time. Rafael came to the problem as a developer who lost a deal because tenant demand was invisible until it was too late, and built Sytes to fix the information asymmetry at the core of retail leasing. The platform serves nearly 350 tenants and over 35,000 active site listings across all 50 states, with clients including Kimco, InvenTrust, Church's Chicken, and Dutch Bros. Rafael is based in Boca Raton, Florida.(01:04) Retail's Demand Visibility Problem (02:44) Why Sytes (04:04) A Filtration System for Tenant Demand (06:24) Getting First Customers to Pay Upfront (07:24) Why Tenant Demand Data Was Opaque (08:34) Anonymous Tenant Expansion (10:14) How a Deal Happens on Sytes (11:24) Church's Chicken Case Study (14:54) Kimco & MyEyeDoctor Portfolio Review (16:34) REITs & Strip Centers (18:04) The Subscription Model (19:24) Retail Is Back (22:44) AI Leasing Agents & the Broker's Future (24:04) Tenant Demand Index for Developers (27:24) Bootstrapping vs. Venture Capital Backing (28:24) Collaboration Superpower: Travis Kalanick
Recognizing and Overcoming Recency Bias in Leadership In this episode, Allison Dunn explores the often-overlooked trap of recency bias that can cause even smart leaders to focus on the most recent events rather than underlying issues. She shares personal stories, practical strategies, and questions to help leaders identify and break free from this pattern to make better decisions and solve problems effectively. Key topics: Definition of recency bias and its impact on leadership decision-making How recency bias turns recurring problems into maintenance tasks rather than root cause solutions Allison's story of solving the same operational issue 14 times in six months and realizing it was a pattern The importance of asking "Have I seen this pattern before?" before jumping into quick fixes Distinguishing between solving symptoms versus addressing underlying causes How firefighting creates a false sense of productivity and growth Suggestions for leaders to identify patterns and escalate root causes within their teams Introducing the mental model: "Solve at the Source" from Allison's book Think First, Solve at the Source Practical questions to challenge recency bias in daily leadership The value of tracing problems to their source to save time and build sustainable solutions Timestamps: 00:00 - Introducing the series on leadership thinking traps and why recency bias matters 00:28 - Allison shares her story of repeatedly handling the same operational fire 00:58 - How recency bias distorts perception of what's urgent versus what's important 01:26 - Examples of how leadership meetings focus on crises rather than strategic priorities 01:56 - The paradox of firefighting feeling productive but actually maintaining problems 02:25 - Practical question: "What is generating this problem in the first place?" 02:53 - Recognizing patterns by asking "Have I seen this before?" and avoiding symptom treatment 03:23 - How understanding problem patterns leads to faster, more sustainable fixes 03:53 - Encouraging teams to escalate root causes to reduce recurring emergencies 04:20 - Reflection question: What problems have you solved multiple times? 04:50 - Promoting the mindset of solving problems at their source and resources to help leaders Think First
A message by Luc LeFort on 8/9/2026Compass Bible Church Treasure Valley is located in Meridian, Idaho.For more information about Compass Bible Church go to https://www.compassbible.tv/To follow our daily Bible reading plan and podcast go to https://www.revivalfromthebible.com/
Are you spending money on NAD+ precursors, IV drips, or cold plunges only to remain chronically fatigued? In Episode 191 of the Inflammation Nation Podcast, Dr. Steven Noseworthy dissects why high-tech biohacking shortcuts fail complex cases, why basic energy balance and calorie deficits are often overlooked, and the pathobiology behind the Cell Danger Response (CDR) and the pyruvate bottleneck.Key Topics Covered:- Too Simple, Often Overlooked: Why energy balance, caloric deficits, and iron-deficiency anemias must be evaluated before advanced protocols.- The Cell Danger Response (CDR): How mitochondria intentionally shift out of ATP production and into biological self-defense when sensing oxidative stress, heavy metals, or stealth infections (like EBV).- The Pyruvate Bottleneck: Why impaired Pyruvate Dehydrogenase (PDH) enzyme kinetics force cells to shunt fuel into anaerobic lactate, driving post-exertional muscle soreness, brain fog, and exercise intolerance.- Perfusion & Glutathione Buffers: Why forcing ATP synthesis in an oxygen-deprived or glutathione-depleted environment generates unbuffered free radicals and causes post-exertional crashes.- The Bioenergetic Restoration Hierarchy: The step-by-step clinical framework to safely unblock metabolic capacity and rebuild resilience.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Fatigue and Biohacking03:02 Understanding Fatigue and Its Complexity06:32 The Cell Danger Response and Mitochondrial Fatigue07:54 Too Simple, Often Overlooked: Calorie Balance and Anemia10:14 Pyruvate Blockade and Energy Production17:45 Physiological Obstacles in Chronic Fatigue32:49 Strategic Framework for Addressing Chronic FatigueWork Directly with Dr. Noseworthy:Request a Private 1-on-1 Discovery Consultation over Zoom:https://www.drnoseworthy.com/contact#ChronicFatigue #Hypothyroid #Mitochondria #NAD #MetabolicHealth #PostExertionalMalaise #FunctionalMedicine #RootCauseMedicine #InflammationNation
Solve crimes with the great detective in "Sherlock Holmes Short Stories." Featuring classic tales by Arthur Conan Doyle, this podcast brings you the brilliant deductions and thrilling adventures of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson. Whether you're a longtime fan or new to the world of Holmes, these timeless mysteries will keep you captivated.
Jimmy Carr is a comedian, television host and an author. From razor-sharp jokes to hard-earned life wisdom, Jimmy Carr can do it all. Whether he's explaining how he'd fix Britain or revealing the secrets it takes to become a better comedian, Jimmy is back with brilliant insights, unforgettable one-liners, and a few laughs along the way. Sponsors: See discounts for all the products I use and recommend: https://chriswillx.com/deals Timestamps: (00:00) How Many Shoes Has Jimmy Done This Year? (00:43) Why Jimmy Never Gets Stressed on Tour (03:57) Why We've Become So Anxious (18:47) Is Optionality Making Us Miserable? (23:52) Why Broken Promises Keep Costing You (27:45) The Power of Unshakeable Self-Confidence (29:43) Jimmy's Relationship With Gratitude (33:29) Give Your Brain Better Problems to Solve (39:53) How Comedy Shows Expand Conversations (48:14) Is Social Media Stealing Our Souls? (52:52) Stop Waiting for the Perfect Conditions (57:22) Are We Living in the Good Old Days? (01:00:17) Can the UK Be Fixed? (01:06:53) Address the Problems Whilst They're Small (01:14:08) Why Anyone Can Be a Comedian (01:20:27) The Science of Why Jokes Work (01:22:34) Why Great Comedy Breaks the Rules (01:24:12) Can You Teach Someone to Be Funny? (01:26:23) The Oldest Joke Formula Still in Use (01:27:27) How Podcasting Is Influencing Comedy (01:33:17) Let Your Obsession Become Your Advantage (01:43:27) How Do We Solve the Drug Crisis? (01:56:33) What British People Still Don't Understand Extra Stuff: Get my free reading list of 100 books to read before you die: https://chriswillx.com/books Try my productivity energy drink Neutonic: https://neutonic.com/modernwisdom Episodes You Might Enjoy: #577 - David Goggins - This Is How To Master Your Life: lnkfi.re/SN-Goggins #712 - Dr Jordan Peterson - How To Destroy Your Negative Beliefs: lnkfi.re/SN-Peterson #700 - Dr Andrew Huberman - The Secret Tools To Hack Your Brain: lnkfi.re/SN-Huberman - Get In Touch: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/modernwisdompodcast Email: https://chriswillx.com/contact - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Following Laremy Tunsil's injury, mass movement on the offensive line is imminent. Can Brandon Coleman slide in and solve the gap?
Have you ever worked your butt off to build the life you thought you wanted...only to get there and think, "...Wait. Is this it?"Dr. Kelsey Miles (https://www.drkelseymiles.com) knows that feeling firsthand.WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/K83AKk4gm7kAfter earning a PhD in chemistry, she walked away from the career she'd spent years building to become a touring blues musician. Today, she's somehow both and she's discovered that science and creativity aren't opposites at all.In this fascinating conversation, we explore why so many of us treat life like a problem to solve instead of an experiment to run, how curiosity beats certainty, and why the scientific method might be one of the best tools for navigating change, uncertainty, and personal growth.If you've ever felt stuck, questioned your path, or wondered whether you're becoming the person you actually want to be, this episode is for you.Chapters00:00 Dancing in the Discomfort Zone03:10 From Chemistry to Music: A Journey of Self-Discovery05:48 The Power of Music in Healing08:57 Finding Common Ground Through Music11:54 The Intersection of Science and Art15:04 Embracing Change and New Opportunities23:10 Redefining Success and Personal Discovery30:09 Embracing Change and Continuous Growth37:04 Navigating Discomfort and Life's Challenges44:59 The Science of Experimentation in LifeWant more from Dr Kelsey?https://www.drkelseymiles.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/iamkelseymileshttps://www.youtube.com/@iamkelseymileshttps://www.instagram.com/iamkelseymileshttps://www.facebook.com/iamkelseymiles Dr. Kelsey Miles invites audiences to stop treating life like a problem to solve and start approaching it as something to discover. Through live science and live music, she shows people how to read the signal, cut through the noise, and make decisions that feel more aligned with who they are becoming. She is the 2026 Professor of the Year at Avila University in Kansas City.Anne Bonney is a keynote speaker and emcee who helps organizations lead through change by building resilience, emotional intelligence, and courageous communication.
Episode Summary Quiet cracking, distinct from quiet quitting, describes employees who are still showing up, still performing, sometimes performing really well, but are internally under pressure, uncertain about their job security, or unclear on what's expected of them. They're not checked out. They're just cracking quietly while holding it together on the surface. In this episode, co-hosts Karen Swim, APR, and Michelle Kane address this trend and how it impacts Solo PR Pros. The Talent Trends 2026 report found 54% of respondents have experienced some level of quiet cracking, with one in five saying they experience it frequently or constantly. Gallup's 2025 engagement data shows only 31% of US employees were actively engaged at work. Karen and Michelle make the case that this is not an HR headline — it's a communications problem that solo PR pros are already standing in the middle of, and one they're uniquely positioned to surface and address. They walk through what quiet cracking looks like in client organizations, the say-do gap it creates between internal reality and external messaging, four objections practitioners will raise (with honest answers to each), a three-question filter for identifying quiet cracking clients, a live scenario drill on handling a client who just went through quiet layoffs, and what to do when the same isolation and uncertainty you help clients name applies to your own practice. Episode Highlights [01:22] Quiet Cracking vs. Quiet Quitting: Why the Distinction Matters: Karen draws the line clearly. Quiet quitting was behavioral — people doing the bare minimum on purpose. Quiet cracking is about people who are still showing up and often performing well, but are internally under pressure, uncertain about job security, or unclear about expectations. They're not checked out. They're holding it together while cracking on the inside. The distinction matters because quiet cracking is harder to see, harder to name, and — for PR practitioners — far more consequential to the external messaging they're being paid to manage. [02:43] The Data: 54% Have Experienced It, Only 31% Are Actively Engaged: The Talent Trends 2026 report found 54% of respondents had experienced some level of quiet cracking, with one in five reporting it frequently or constantly. Separately, Gallup's 2025 data shows only 31% of US employees were actively engaged at work. Michelle notes the real number is probably higher — people were likely reluctant to admit it. Karen and Michelle flag upfront that some regional figures they found alongside these reports are still working through their verification process and will be linked in the show notes as confirmed. [04:07] Why This Is a Communications Problem, Not an HR Problem: Karen's framing lands clearly: when a workforce is quietly cracking, the people experiencing it are also the people who talk — to friends, to Glassdoor, to LinkedIn, to reporters who cover their industry. Meanwhile, the company's external messaging is often saying the exact opposite of what's happening inside. In the past, a scandal or mass layoff was needed to make that gap visible externally. Now it leaks constantly in small ways, because everyone has a publishing platform in their pocket. The say-do gap between internal reality and external narrative is squarely a communications problem. [06:03] Why Solo PR Pros Are Already Standing in This Spot: The most common objection Karen anticipates: 'I'm an external comms person, this is an HR or culture consultant's job.' Her response: if you already do executive communications, thought leadership, or employer brand messaging, you're already standing at the exact intersection where internal reality and external narrative either line up, or they don't. The question to start asking: is what you're telling the outside world about this company's culture and people something that would hold up if anyone looked inside right now? That's a comms function, not an HR function. [09:01] Four Objections — With Honest, Bounded Answers: Karen and Michelle work through four objections the Solo PR Pro community will raise. One: I'll get pulled into HR issues I'm not equipped to fix. Answer: you're doing a narrative alignment check, not a culture overhaul Two: this feels like scope creep. Answer: keep the initial offer narrow and bounded, a message and narrative audit, maybe a leadership communications coaching session, scoped clearly upfront. Three: is quiet cracking just another buzzword? Answer: the underlying data isn't new, Gallup has been tracking disengagement for years, and it keeps getting worse; the label may fade but the problem won't. Four (the quiet one): will raising this insult the client and jeopardize the relationship? Answer: frame it as market context, not a diagnosis — here's a trend I'm seeing across industries; I wanted to flag it and ask a couple of questions. [13:05] How to Raise It Without Blowing Up the Relationship: Karen's approach: never lead with it and never frame it as an accusation. Bring it as market context — a trend showing up across industries that you wanted to flag and ask a couple of questions about. That framing lands completely differently than suggesting the client's organization is falling apart. Karen also names these as her favorite kind of client engagement: rich, layered, strategy-heavy work that uses PR skills in ways that don't always get deployed in day-to-day media relations. [14:33] The Three-Question Filter for Identifying Quiet Cracking Clients: Karen's three questions to run on any current or prospective client. One: is there a visible gap between the external messaging and what you would actually find if you talked to employees? That's the say-do gap check. Two: is leadership communicating clearly right now about anything that will create uncertainty — restructuring, return to office, layoffs, a merger, a rocky quarter? If not, that silence is the opening. Three: would a light-touch audit — not a full culture overhaul, just a message and narrative review — surface something useful? If all three are yes, you have a real offer to bring. [16:53] The Live Drill: A B2B Tech Client with Quiet Layoffs: Michelle runs a scenario: a long-retained B2B tech client just went through quiet layoffs — no public announcement, people disappearing from company Slack — while the careers page still says 'we invest in our people.' Karen runs it through all three questions: the say-do gap is glaring, leadership communication was absent, which created an uncertainty vacuum for remaining employees, and a light-touch audit of the careers page messaging is a completely natural scope conversation. The entry point: 'I noticed the careers page messaging hasn't been updated since before the reorganization. Do you want me to take a look at whether it still reflects where you are?' Not scary. Not confrontational. Exactly in scope. [20:54] Why This Connects Back to Why Solos Went Solo: Karen closes on the thread beneath the whole episode: a lot of solo practitioners went independent partly because they didn't want to be inside a workplace that was quietly cracking. Now they're watching that same dynamic play out for the clients they serve. The isolation and uncertainty they help clients name in their organizations is worth naming for themselves too — and it's a good reminder that none of them should be figuring out how to spot or address this stuff completely alone. Resources & Additional Information Talent Trends 2026 Report — Quiet cracking research Gallup — State of the Global Workplace 2025 That Solo Life, Episode 349: The 4 Structural Fixes That Protect Solo PR Pros from Burnout Solo PR Pro membership community: soloprpro.com That Solo Life podcast website: thatsololife.com Host & Show Info That Solo Life is a podcast created for public relations, communication, and marketing professionals who work as independent and small practitioners. Hosted by Karen Swim, APR, President of Solo PR Pro, and Michelle Kane, Principal of Voice Matters, the show delivers expert insights, encouragement, and practical advice for solo PR pros navigating today's dynamic professional landscape. 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Most people start their research by obsessing over visas and which country is the easiest to move to. In reality though, there is one question that determines almost everything else. How are you going to earn money? Answer that first and the right visa and the right country follow a lot more naturally from there.In this episode I am walking you through the four easiest and fastest ways Americans are successfully moving to Europe while earning an income.Here is what we are covering:Why most people are asking the wrong question when they start planning a move to EuropeOption 1: How to keep your US income and move on a digital nomad visaOption 2: How to get sponsored by a European employer and which industries make it most accessibleOption 3: How freelancing and building an online business can get you there with more flexibilityOption 4: The best options for new grads including teaching English, getting a master's degree abroad, and internshipsA simple breakdown of which option is the right fit based on where you are in your career right nowExactly what I would do if I were starting from scratch and wanted to move to Europe as fast as possibleThere is no single right way to move to Europe. The best path depends entirely on where your income is going to come from. Solve that one question and the rest becomes so much more manageable.
Solve crimes with the great detective in "Sherlock Holmes Short Stories." Featuring classic tales by Arthur Conan Doyle, this podcast brings you the brilliant deductions and thrilling adventures of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson. Whether you're a longtime fan or new to the world of Holmes, these timeless mysteries will keep you captivated.
Liana Finck's cartoons explore life's big predicaments: what to make for dinner, how to leave a party without being rude, how to feel like more than a snack machine once you have a child. In today's episode, Liana shares how drawing has become a practice for her to answer questions, solve problems, and why creating art helps humans understand ourselves better. Liana also discusses why she's not bothered by impostor syndrome (okay maybe it helps that she regularly contributes to The New Yorker) and how she navigates the feelings of doubt we all experience with honesty and humor. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Solve crimes with the great detective in "Sherlock Holmes Short Stories." Featuring classic tales by Arthur Conan Doyle, this podcast brings you the brilliant deductions and thrilling adventures of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson. Whether you're a longtime fan or new to the world of Holmes, these timeless mysteries will keep you captivated.
A changed party ventures forth into Desa's ghoul-infested marketplace. Rihva and Ira gain a new perspective, while Ay'Lish finds out how Gydeon got her reputation.--- This episode contains content warnings. Visit badheroescast.com/contentwarnings/ for more details.- Subscribe to our free Patreon tier at patreon.com/badheroes to get news and updates about the show!- Use code BADHEROES for 10% off your order of coffee for game night and tea for the tabletop from Many Worlds Tavern.--This episode features a promo from Mage Hand High Five!--Music:"Awkward Meeting", "Prelude and Action", "Inexorable" and "Right Behind You" – Kevin MacLeod"Plague" – Kai Engel"Outer Wilds", "Mysterium", "Revenant" and "Insidious" – Monument Studios"Solve the Damn Mystery" – Jesse SpillaneSound effects by craigsmith, Euphrosyyn and bevibeldesign on freesound.org.
Solve crimes with the great detective in "Sherlock Holmes Short Stories." Featuring classic tales by Arthur Conan Doyle, this podcast brings you the brilliant deductions and thrilling adventures of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson. Whether you're a longtime fan or new to the world of Holmes, these timeless mysteries will keep you captivated.
Researcher and consciousness explorer, Danny Goler returns! ( @dannygoler )
Send us Fan MailMcKinsey screens candidates with a video game – McKinsey Solve – before they ever see a case interview. Most candidates either try to copy other people's answers or panic because they don't know what it's measuring.So here's the breakdown: what Solve is, what McKinsey is testing for inside it, and how to approach it.The answer isn't Solve-specific prep. It's the same problem-solving fundamentals that carry you through the entire McKinsey recruiting process.We cover:What the Solve scenarios look like and how the timing worksThe 5 cognitive abilities McKinsey is measuring – and why they map directly to what consultants actually doHow to prepare without wasting time on things that won't transferResources:If you want coaching from an ex-McKinsey interviewer – plus access to a practice Solve simulation – Black Belt is the program that top candidates turn toNew to case prep? Start with the Case Foundations course – freeConsulting Deadlines:McKinsey, Bain, and BCG deadlines hit August 11 – 13 (and more are coming) – get interview-ready fast with Black BeltConnect With Management ConsultedCreate a free MC account or download the MC app (Apple, Android) to start your prep todaySchedule a free 15min consultation with the MC TeamWatch the video version of the podcast on YouTubeFollow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTokJoin an upcoming live event – case interviews demos, expert panels, and more
Steven Anderson joins David Phelps to challenge the "no one wants to work anymore" narrative, revealing why staffing struggles aren't a generational problem — they're a culture problem. Steven unpacks what practice owners actually control, why team-wide accountability changes everything, and shares a personal story from his 23-year-old self that reframes what "taking responsibility" really means for anyone climbing the ladder. P.S. Whenever you're ready, here are some other ways I can help fast track you to your Freedom goal (you're closer than you think): 1. Schedule a Call with My Team: If you're tired of running on the hamster wheel, and are looking for a proven blueprint to create more freedom and reduce dependency on your practice income, schedule a call with my team to learn more. 2. Get Your Dentist Retirement Survival Guide: The winds of economic change are here, and now is the time to move to higher ground. This guide gives you the steps to protect your retirement, your family, and your peace of mind. Get the 25-point checklist here. 3. Are You Exit-Ready? Complete this 2-min scorecard to reveal where you stand across the four pillars that determine if you control your exit—or are just waiting for one. You'll get a personalized plan to start building optionality immediately.
The Richest Corpse in the GraveyardIf you ran out of money, when would it happen? For a growing number of retirees — paid-off home, pension, Social Security, a seven-figure portfolio sitting quietly in the background — the honest answer is probably never. And yet study after study shows this exact group is still the most hesitant to spend a dollar of it.In this episode, David uses a composite family — paid-off home, $3 million invested, pension and Social Security covering nearly all of their monthly expenses — to unpack why disciplined savers keep saving long after saving has stopped being the point, what the research actually says about it, and what to do instead: fund a business start for someone who needs it, launch a scholarship, or hand your grandkid the keys to a car while you're around to watch her drive it away.Why So Many Retirees UnderspendResearch from the Employee Benefit Research Institute found that roughly one-third of retirees still have 100% or more of their original retirement assets remaining by their mid-80s. Married couples 65 and older withdraw, on average, just 2.1% of their portfolio per year — well below the roughly 5% that current research considers a safe withdrawal rate. David calls this FORO — Fear Of Running Out — the retirement version of FOMO, except what you're missing is your own life.The people this happens to aren't reckless with money — they're the most disciplined savers in the room. As advisor Zach Teutsch puts it, "Overspending is risky. But underspending is risky too."David — who holds the CLTC designation alongside his CFP® — also draws a hard line between vague, unfocused fear and one actual, named risk worth planning for: an extended long-term care event. Solve that risk on purpose, and the rest of the portfolio is free to be used.Money That Moves vs. Money That SitsDavid's core mission for the show: how we handle our money should positively impact our lives and the lives of those around us. A growing balance doesn't do that on its own — it only matters once it moves.Fund a business start. More than a quarter of people who've helped fund someone's business gave to a close family member. David's practical note: decide up front whether it's a gift, a loan, or an equity stake, and put it in writing.Start a scholarship. A scholarship is legacy you get to watch unfold now — not legacy that waits for a will to activate.Buy the car, watch them drive it. Cash left invested usually outperforms a depreciating asset financially — but if the goal is connection rather than optimization, watching your grandchild's reaction beats a line item in probate. Give with a warm heart, not a cold hand — it doesn't need a tax deduction to be worth doing.Episode Timestamps0:00 — Cold open: one grandfather, two very different versions of the same gift2:15 — The data: why one-third of retirees barely touch their savings6:30 — Why disciplined savers are the most likely to underspend10:30 — The one legitimate fear worth naming: long-term care13:30 — The mission statement, and why a growing balance isn't the goal14:15 — Funding a family member's business start17:00 — Starting a scholarship while you're alive to see it work19:30 — The car in the driveway, and the tax-deduction question, answered directly23:30 — Permission to spend: why the gap only closes with a real plan27:00 — Wrap-up and next stepsHave You Already Won the Game?If your expenses are mostly covered and your portfolio is quietly growing untouched, you don't need a guess — you need an actual answer. Book a free 20-minute Vision Call with David: weeklywealthpodcast.com/visionRelated EpisodesEp. 267: What If You Have Already Won? — the Freedom Point episode this one builds directly on.Ep. 261: Six Retirement Philosophies — a broader look at the mindsets that shape how people actually spend, or don't, in retirement.
Piet Dossche and Don Roberts, CEO of Dossche Holdings, and Central Alabama Flooring, respectively, and Kemp Harr discuss the progress that the Floor Covering Education Foundation (FCEF) is making to recruit and train new floorcovering installers but only 30 dealers are supporting this initiative.
Autodesk Flow Studio just released 3D Editor and Canvas which is a world generation, character creation, motion capture, and camera animation tool brought into one web-based editor, and we rebuilt a full previs from a single Red Dead Redemption image to test it. Seedance 2.5 is finally on all platforms after launching only on CapCut, with 30-second generation and up to 50 references. And Minimax H3 is a new open-weight video model you can run free on your own machine, the first one that gets genuinely close to the closed models.Try Autodesk Flow Studio:http://flowstudio.com
Solve crimes with the great detective in "Sherlock Holmes Short Stories." Featuring classic tales by Arthur Conan Doyle, this podcast brings you the brilliant deductions and thrilling adventures of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson. Whether you're a longtime fan or new to the world of Holmes, these timeless mysteries will keep you captivated.
Patreon backer Damien, co-host of Anime RE:Attache, brings you this special episode all about a show and manga that I know nothing about. Can I get gaming goodness out of it? Maybe! If you're enjoying the show, why not consider supporting it on Patreon? You'll get access to lots of new bonus content, including my other podcast, Patron Deities! Thanks to Ray Otus for our thumbnail image. The intro music is a clip from "Solve the Damn Mystery" by Jesse Spillane, used under a Creative Commons Attribution License.
Meghan Chin is Chief Executive Officer of BIMM, a digital experience and technology agency within the kyu Collective.With more than 20 years of experience across customer experience, loyalty, and enterprise digital platforms, Meghan has partnered with brands including Ford, Scotiabank, Scene, Tangerine, and Audi, leading complex, multi-market programs across automotive and financial services.Since joining BIMM in 2020, she has advanced the agency's digital platform capabilities and led large-scale, multi-market experience initiatives for global enterprise clients.As CEO, Meghan is focused on evolving BIMM into an AI-native experience and technology company, embedding intelligent systems into design, production, and delivery while scaling the agency's operating model for its next phase of growth.
When business gets hard, material goals are rarely enough to keep you moving. A deeper reason has to carry you through. In this episode of The Level Up Podcast, Paul Alex breaks down why family, responsibility, and legacy can become the strongest source of accountability for an entrepreneur. You can impress people online. You can tell the world everything is going great. But when you walk through your front door, you know exactly what you are building for and whether you are truly giving your best. In this episode, you'll learn: • Why material rewards are not enough to sustain long-term drive• How connecting daily work to your family creates stronger accountability• Why provision and protection can fuel greater resilience• How building for legacy changes the way you approach obstacles The truth is simple: The business is the vehicle. Your family is the destination. Make the calls. Solve the problems. Honor your commitments. Build the security and freedom you want the people closest to you to experience. Your most important shareholders may be sitting at your dinner table. Your Network is your NETWORTH! Make sure to add me on all SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS: Instagram: https://jo.my/paulalex2024Facebook: https://jo.my/fbpaulalex2024YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGhDAD1JyGGzSQUPD9lc9HQLinkedIn: https://jo.my/inpaulalex2024 Looking for a secondary source of income or want to become an entrepreneur? Check out one of my companies below to see if we can help you: www.CashSwipe.com FREE Copy of my book “Blue to Digital Gold - The New American Dream”www.officialPaulAlex.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode of Lennox ON AIR, Dave and Doug sit down with dealers Ryan St. Michel (Grove Mechanical) and Tevis Deschamp (Fire & Ice), alongside TM Darren Benson, to explore how zoning and mini-split technology are reshaping the future of home comfort. As homeowners increasingly seek personalized solutions for hot and cold spots, bonus rooms, garages, and unique living spaces, the group discusses why traditional approaches are no longer enough and how dealers can turn comfort challenges into growth opportunities.The conversation dives into the real-world applications of zoning, the impact of variable-capacity technology, and the growing demand for customized comfort. You'll hear practical insights on educating homeowners, overcoming common misconceptions, training teams on emerging technologies, and presenting solutions that go beyond equipment replacement. If you're looking to differentiate your business, deliver a better customer experience, and unlock new revenue opportunities, this episode offers actionable takeaways you can put to work right away.Calling all HVAC techs! Got a hilarious story, eye-opening tip, or hot opinion to share? Fill out our quick questionnaire for a chance to be featured on Lennox ON CALL!Lennox ON AIR is a Lennox Learning Solutions Production.
If the same problem keeps coming back in your business, it may not be the real issue. Challenges such as inconsistent enquiries or ineffective marketing are often symptoms of something deeper, like unclear positioning, an offer that doesn't meet your audience's needs or a flawed business model. Instead of working harder on the visible problem, take time to identify and address the underlying cause. That's where lasting progress begins.____________________
The Dads tackle a one shot from our brand new sourcebook!This episode contains Profanity, Violence, and Sexual Content.Do you want to play Oceans Dad-leven yourself? Or just want more deep Dad lore? Our crowdfund campaign for our sourcebook is still going strong.Go to bookmedaddy.com to pledge and get your hands on a sourcebook and many other cool pledge perks.✨ Master the mysterious art of Daddy Magic and 30+ incredibly useful spells like Skip Therapy and Speak Japanese.
Redistributing wealth through things like taxpayer-funded welfare programs gets a lot of pushback in the U.S. But what if income inequality could be fixed, not after the fact, but before it happened? *** Thank you for listening. Help power On Point by making a donation here: wbur.org/giveonpoint
279: A lot has changed since Seth Drehle-Ewan first appeared on the REtipster Podcast.(Show Notes: REtipster.com/279)Back then, he was a young land investor building a business with his brother, Bryce. Today, they're running a very different operation, focused on larger land deals, minor subdivisions, and a more targeted real estate strategy.But this conversation goes far beyond land investing.About a year ago, Seth experienced a severe case of Ramsay-Hunt syndrome that completely changed his life. We talk about what happened, how recovery has impacted his identity, business, and relationships, and what it's like trying to navigate a major health challenge while still leading a company.We also discuss how the land investing industry has evolved, why Seth moved away from the traditional "guru" playbook, the advantages of working with family, and the importance of building a business that reflects your own strengths and values.If you're interested in land investing, entrepreneurship, resilience, personal growth, or adapting to major life changes, this episode has a lot to offer.
Quantum will not transform every workload and that is exactly why deep-tech founders need to stop selling it as a universal solution. Lori Salow Marshall explains where quantum computing can create real commercial value. Why it must be integrated with classical systems, and how science led companies can translate technical breakthroughs into focused market opportunities. She also breaks down why deep-tech founders should lead with the urgent problem they can solve today not every possible application their technology may support in the future. We also discuss: • Why quantum is fundamentally different from AI and cloud • The problems that create an exponential scaling wall • Where quantum may create value in pharmaceuticals, materials and financial services • Why quantum computing will be use-case driven • The role of classical and quantum hybrid architectures • Why deep-tech founders try to tell too much of the story • How to commercialize science without oversimplifying it • Why category creation matters for emerging technologies • How ecosystems influence product, funding and acquisition strategy • What Lori learned from taking her own technology company to market • Why technical possibility does not guarantee customer demand Lori's Links: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorisalowmarshall/ The Quantum Links Group: https://www.thequantumlinksgroup.com/ Ecosystem Entanglement Substack: https://www.ecosystementanglement.com/ Email: lori@thequantumlinksgroup.com Jason links: https://linktr.ee/jasoncavness
In this episode, Sergiy Nesterenko (CEO @ Quilter) joins the pod to share how he turned a personal technical challenge into his own company, even before the market caught up. He shares his unique journey from SpaceX to Quilter and addresses common eng leader / founder challenges, including taking critical feedback to solve tough technical problems, knowing when your most important role is educating the market / customers, and choosing the right customers. Sergiy and Jerry also dissect insights into principles around building circuit boards, and common misconceptions around hiring top-tier talent, finding investors, and procuring customers as an early-stage company. ABOUTSERGIY NESTERENKO Sergiy Nesterenko is the Founder and CEO of Quilter, the first physics-driven AI platform that fully automates PCB layout design. Under his leadership, Quilter has pioneered autonomous board design – creating the missing automation layer for hardware and compressing weeks-long layout cycles into hours. Backed by Index, Benchmark, Coatue, and Tony Fadell, Quilter is redefining what's possible in hardware development. Previously, Sergiy spent five years at SpaceX as a Senior Radiation Effects Engineer, building electronics for the Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy. SHOW NOTES: Introducing Sergiy Nesterenko & the inspiration behind Quilter (1:43) Why now is the right time to tackle this technical challenge (3:37) The technology landscape during Quilter's early days (6:05) Sergiy's fundraising journey & key takeaways (8:26) The importance of adopting an evolutionary mindset (10:52) Early problems that Quilter aimed to solve (13:08) Navigating the balance between technical problems & consumer readiness (15:59) How negative feedback can lead to solving a key problem (18:34) Knowing which feedback to incorporate into product iterations (20:08) Lessons learned from choosing the wrong customers (27:33) First principles approach to circuit board building (29:31) Signals that it's the right time to tackle a hard technical challenge (34:04) Advantages to solving really hard problems & tackling entrepreneurship (36:32) Common misconceptions surrounding early phase companies (38:17) Sergiy's experience working with Eric @ Benchmark (39:46) Why investors like founders who spend time in the “idea maze” (42:19) Strategies for convincing high-profile talent to join your org early on (43:22) Rapid fire questions (45:10) This episode wouldn't have been possible without the help of our incredible production team: Patrick Gallagher - Producer & Co-Host Jerry Li - Co-Host Noah Olberding - Associate Producer, Audio & Video Editor https://www.linkedin.com/in/noah-olberding/ Dan Overheim - Audio Engineer, Dan's also an avid 3D printer - https://www.bnd3d.com/ Ellie Coggins Angus - Copywriter, Check out her other work at https://elliecoggins.com/about/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
How to Solve Marriage Problems Without ArguingTrying to solve a marriage problem can lead to defensiveness, avoidance, or another argument when one spouse feels pressured to agree or change. Coach Jack explains how to stop relying on convincing and use a conflict-free approach that protects emotional closeness while moving problems toward practical solutions.What You'll LearnHow to decide whether to address a problem together or work on it independentlyHow to invite a spouse's ideas without creating resistanceHow to compare possible solutions and choose one both spouses are willing to tryHow to use Plan A and Plan B so one unsuccessful attempt does not lead to hopelessnessWant to Work With Coach Jack?The Restore a Loving Relationship with a Difficult Spouse Coaching Package can help you replace unproductive conflict patterns with secure, relationship-building behaviors. Coach Jack helps clients develop a practical approach for improving connection, setting appropriate boundaries, and making progress even when a spouse is not ready to work on the marriage together.Key TakeawaysConvincing a spouse often creates resistance rather than cooperation.Shared problem-solving works best when both spouses agree on the problem.Listening and validation should come before presenting solutions.A spouse's proposed solution may be worth trying first.Every initial plan should have a backup plan.Additional ResourcesConnecting Through “Yes!” by Jack Ito PhDRestore a Loving Relationship with a Difficult Spouse coaching package.Work one-on-one with Coach Jack to repair your relationship using small, easy steps that rebuild connection quickly. Visit CoachJackIto.com to learn more about relationship coaching.
Bill Barhydt, Founder/CEO Abra, joined me to discuss the current state of the crypto market and what needs to happen for the market before the next major bull run. Recorded July 10th.Topics: - Crypto bear market and when the bottom might be in - Tokenization and markets going 24/7 - Clarity Act outlook - AI 's impact on the economy and life- Future of Prediction markets
Download Our FREE 6 Steps To Kickstart Your Retirement Guide: https://bit.ly/3HFivoy Can moving to a retirement community really solve loneliness, boredom, or a lack of purpose? While retirement communities can offer convenience, beautiful amenities, and an active lifestyle, they can't fix the deeper challenges that many retirees face. In this episode, we share seven important problems that no retirement community can solve, including finding purpose, building meaningful friendships, maintaining independence, creating a fulfilling life, and staying connected across generations. Before making one of the biggest decisions of your retirement, make sure you're solving the right problems for the right reasons. #retirement_transformed #retirementcouple #retirement BUY MARK'S BOOK! The Evolving Man: Life Virtues Men Don't Talk About [Get the FREE Downsizing Guide] How to prepare to downsize your home https://learn.retirementtransformed.com/downsizing-guide-optin USEFUL FINANCIAL TOOLS https://geni.us/new_retirement Use this link for a FREE 14 Day Trial! [Get the FREE Downsizing Guide] How to prepare to downsize your home CONNECT: Engage in our Free Facebook Community ✔️ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/retirementtransformed ✔️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/retirementtransformed ✔️ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/retirementtransformed ✔️ Amazon Shop: https://www.amazon.com/shop/retirementtransformed ABOUT RETIREMENT TRANSFORMED Husband and wife duo, Mark & Jody Rollins, inspire and serve as personal guides to meaningful, transformational journeys for individuals who are planning for, going through or are living in retirement. This is everything in retirement beyond your financial plan. We are not financial advisors or medical experts. Any advice we give is our own and should not be taken as professional advice. This video is for informational and entertainment purposes only. Please seek professional assistance before making any financial decisions or changes that can affect your physical or mental health. FTC: Some links mentioned above may be affiliate links, which means we earn a small commission if you buy a product from the specific link. This video is not sponsored. All Content and video segments are copyrighted and owned by ©Retirement Transformed and cannot be used without permission.
Welcome to Steelers Morning Rush, our new daily short-form podcast with Alan Saunders, giving a longer perspective on a single news topic surrounding the Pittsburgh Steelers or the National Football League. Today, it's the Steelers' addition of veteran safety Rayshawn Jenkins over the weekend, and whether that move alone will solidify their oft-discussed lack of depth at that position behind starters Jaquan Brisker and DeShon Elliott. Alan breaks it down: Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices