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Ever felt like your business is just as “ADHD-ish” as you are? This week on the ADHD-ish Podcast, I dove into an eye-opening conversation with Diane Mayor about how ADHD traits show up in our business, for better or worse. Diane Mayor is a business-model strategist who deeply understands that revenue is a dopamine number, but profit is a reality number and that you can't scale what you can't see. Diane has the kind of ADHD that makes systems and structure make sense, but she also knows that if it's not fun, it's not going to happen, so she makes sure that it is. If your business model looks sparkly on the front end, but is duct-taped together behind the scenes, don't even think about scaling before taking the lessons in this episode to heart. Here's what to listen for:Dopamine Is a Double-Edged SwordADHD brains seek stimulation, which fuels creativity and enthusiasm—but the excessive pursuit of new ideas can lead to chaos. The trick? Channel that energy into a structured “idea parking lot”—capture your sparks, but choose your focus.Systems Don't Kill Creativity—They Enable ItMany of us with ADHD bristle at the word “structure,” but minimum viable systems (even something as simple as a checklist instead of a 10-page SOP) create the freedom to play, innovate, and keep the momentum going.Rejection Sensitivity & Executive Dysfunction Are Sneaky SaboteursUncomfortable truth: your business can't scale if you get hijacked by every emotional reaction or caught up in decision paralysis. Building in “pause and process” moments—and asking for help where your brain's not wired to excel—protects both you and your team from ADHD inertia.You can absolutely harness ADHD as a strength in your business, but not if you ignore what makes your brain unique. The goal isn't to “fix” anything, but to build a business that works with your neurodivergence in mind.About Diane Mayor After a successful career in corporate finance, Diane transitioned to becoming a business model architect and systems aficionado, after discovering both her ADHD and her passion for untangling business chaos. She helps entrepreneurs create sustainable, scalable businesses built around their unique neurodivergence—not despite it.Website - LinkedIn - The 5- Minute Strategist Podcast - Strategic Business DiagnosticMentioned in this episode:Marshall Goldsmith's book “What Got You Here, Wont' Get You There.”Next Steps:“You can't scale what you can't see.” If this tagline lands, you might be ready for Diane Mayor's Business Blueprint, a laser-focused strategic business diagnostic for telling you exactly what to keep and what to toss before you scale. Click this link to book yours now. Not quite sure whether you want to scale? Click this link for a custom playlist of past ADHD-ish episodes to help

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The Advisory Board Podcast — Featuring Tushar Mishra, Co-Founder & CEO of Delightree Episode sponsored by ClientTether — big thanks to them for supporting the franchise community.In this episode, host Dave Hansen sits down with Tushar Mishra, Co-Founder and CEO of Delightree, to explore how franchisors can stop talking about AI and actually start using it. From automating franchisee support to enabling data-driven coaching, Tushar shares practical, no-hype strategies to make AI an everyday operational advantage—not just a buzzword.You'll also hear how Delightree's tech-first approach is streamlining multi-unit operations across 5,000+ locations, and why your operations team might be sitting on a goldmine of untapped efficiencies.Here's what you'll learn:AI Without the Fluff: Tushar breaks down what's actually working in franchise systems today—from SOP-powered AI search to real-time support deflection.Stop Answering the Same Question Twice: Learn how franchisors are cutting 50% of incoming franchisee questions by transforming ops manuals and training docs into smart, searchable systems.Just-in-Time Learning: Gen Z doesn't want e-learning PDFs. Tushar explains how Delightree is enabling short, actionable, multilingual training that fits the modern workforce.FBCs Supercharged: Discover how AI can prep franchise business coaches with instant, data-backed insights—so they coach smarter, not harder.Data-Driven Onboarding: With mapped rule-based workflows, AI companions, and actionable triggers, Delightree's onboarding toolkit ensures new owners ramp up with clarity and confidence.Predictive Coaching & Churn Prevention: Tushar unpacks how AI tools can flag underperforming units before they go off the rails—and how you can course-correct early using signals from POS data, audits, reviews, and training compliance.Memorable Quotes:“Half of support tickets come from franchisees asking for information they already have—but can't find. AI solves that instantly.”“AI doesn't replace coaching. It just makes your best coach 10x more effective.”“Don't start with AI. Start with a business problem. The right AI will follow.”Connect with Tushar:

Today's episode is a bit of a different one. I asked what episodes you'd like me to touch on, and I got so many requests to do one on tips for early-stage business owners. It's been on my ‘episodes to record' list for months now, and today, we're finally sitting down and doing it.I think if we truly exhausted the list of mistakes I've made and what I've learnt from we would actually be here for days, maybe we'd break the record for the longest podcast of all time (and beat Joe Rogan), but that wouldn't be enjoyable for anyone, so i've picked my 4 most important lessons to go through in this episode, and if you find it useful, we can definitely do more of these type of solo eps! +PITCH DECK TEMPLATEThis audio episode is not sponsored by Adobe but I am working in partnership with them at the moment, and as part of that partnership, we've worked together on a pitch deck template which you can find here: https://adobe.chrd.ly/GraceBeverleyxAdobeExpressYTI know pitch deck best practice is individual to every industry, but I really hope this will help if you're considering investment for your business! Let me know if you use it i'd love to see.+PITCH DECK YOUTUBE VIDEOSSeed: https://youtu.be/G6-J6ipeO4g?si=KwGHi5WwOp0HORfVSeries A: https://youtu.be/9Z3N41LrLck?si=3BJ4-xSh9Zey6_3X+WORKING HARD NEWSLETTERYou can now sign up to the brand new working hard newsletter! We've been talking about launching a newsletter for forever, but I didn't want to do it until we knew it could be the most useful it could possible be! I am personally very against inbox filling fluff, and I'm very picky with what I sign up to, so the brief for the Working Hard newsletter was a 3 minute read that helps you consume smarter, not longer. You don't need me to tell you we waste actual years of our lives scrolling, so I wanted to create a newsletter that was packed full of recommendations, hacks & extra bts from the podcast.You can sign up here: https://graceb.myflodesk.com/k0sfhlac34+SOP doc from my business course, The Business Method: https://thebusinessmethodsop.notion.site/Defining-Your-Business-SOPs-23e68a33e31280b7bc88c758acdbadcd+MY LINKS: https://gracebeverley.komi.io/+RETROGRADE, SHREDDY, TALA and THE PRODUCTIVITY METHOD are my own businesses, therefore any mention of them - whilst not being a sponsorship - is monetarily endorsed. As usual, sponsorships do not change my opinions nor my honesty, but I will always disclaim to make sure motives are clear

The Joint Readiness Training Center is pleased to present the one-hundredth-and-seventh episode to air on ‘The Crucible - The JRTC Experience.' Hosted by the Senior Medical Operations Officer Observer-Coach-Trainer for the Task Force Sustainment (BSB / CSSB), CPT Victor Velez on behalf of the Commander of Ops Group (COG). Today's guests are two senior medical professionals, SFC Daniel Booker and MSG Bradley Robinson. SFC Booker is the Medical Operations NCO OCT for Aviation TF (CAB) and MSG Robinson is the Senior Enlisted Medical Advisor OCT for TF Sustainment (BSB / CSSB).   This episode explores the evolving landscape of medical operations in large-scale combat operations (LSCO), emphasizing both clinical care and medical logistics under austere, high-tempo conditions. The discussion begins by highlighting training shortfalls in areas such as prolonged field care, expectant casualty care, and the degradation of trauma skills due to lack of high-acuity exposure. The panel underscores the importance of standardizing Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) and incorporating behavioral health (BH) into austere environments. Updated triage doctrine—including a two-pass system and the mass casualty management model—is discussed as a key development, reinforcing that triage is not just a medical responsibility but a leader's responsibility across the formation.   Observed trends during recent rotations were highlighted, such as the motivation and preparedness of young medics, the resurgence of fieldcraft (digging in, concealment, basic weapons handling), and the movement toward analog systems to reduce complexity. Leader certification and talent management emerge as recurring themes, emphasizing the need for medics to integrate operational planning and communicate effectively with maneuver leaders. Best practices include early development of the medical common operating picture (MEDCOP), effective use of LTP, cross-functional training opportunities, SOP development, and creative training under constraints like limited drill periods. The episode closes with guidance on improving air and ground casualty evacuation operations, promoting distributed medicine concepts, and empowering medics as force multipliers—not just clinicians, but warfighters.   Part of S05 “Beans, Bullets, Band-Aids, Batteries, Water, & Fuel” series.   For additional information and insights from this episode, please check-out our Instagram page @the_jrtc_crucible_podcast   Be sure to follow us on social media to keep up with the latest warfighting TTPs learned through the crucible that is the Joint Readiness Training Center.   Follow us by going to: https://linktr.ee/jrtc and then selecting your preferred podcast format.   Again, we'd like to thank our guests for participating. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and review us wherever you listen or watch your podcasts — and be sure to stay tuned for more in the near future.   “The Crucible – The JRTC Experience” is a product of the Joint Readiness Training Center.

Send us a textLet me guess — your team still pings you for every little thing, and that SOP you swore you'd write is still just a blank Google Doc mocking you from your drive.This episode isn't about operations — it's about freedom. Because if your business can't run without you, you're not leading a business… you're babysitting one. Today, I'll show you how smart CEOs use SOPs that scale — without boring themselves (or their team) to death. And yes, we're making SOPs sexy again. Let's go.In this episode, you'll learn…Why SOPs aren't documentation, they're delegation The 3-step founder-friendly formula to creating systems fastHow AI tools  can cut your SOP creation time in halfThis episode at a glance:[02:32]- SOPs don't fail because they're unimportant, they fail because founders write them like robots.[03:43]- If your business can't run without you, it doesn't scale.[13:51]- AI doesn't replace your brain,it skips the parts that drain it[15:04]- SOPs may not scream show me the money, but they absolutely help you keep the money.Resources and links mentioned in this episode:AI for Founders Playbook Join the AI for Founders Community 10 Ways AI Will Make You a Better Leader – Free Guide Tools mentioned: Tango, Loom, Zoom, Otter, ChatGPT, Claude, ScribeWant to increase revenue and impact? Listen to “She's That Founder” for insights on business strategy and female leadership to scale your business. Each episode offers advice on effective communication, team building, and management. Learn to master routines and systems to boost productivity and prevent burnout. Our delegation tips and business consulting will advance your executive leadership skills and presence.

Would your company thrive if you disappeared for six months—or would it crumble? In today's episode of SoTellUs Time, discover the exact frameworks top entrepreneurs use to build self-sustaining, sell-ready businesses that print freedom (and profit) on autopilot.

EPISODE SUMMARY In this episode of The ChatGPT Experiment, host Cary Weston brings back Greg Howe, founder of Gimme Info, for a deep dive into how small businesses and solopreneurs can use AI and automation to reclaim their time. Greg specializes in helping non-technical professionals streamline daily operations using tools like Make.com, ChatGPT, and Gmail. Together, they unpack real-world use cases—like email triage, customer sentiment tracking, and task automation—and show how simple automation can free up your day for higher-value work. 3 KEY TAKEAWAYS Email Management Can Be Smarter: Greg explains how tools like Make.com can read emails, assess their tone with ChatGPT, and sort them into Gmail folders—automatically separating value from noise. Automation Starts With Understanding Your Process: Before plugging in AI, record your workflow (using tools like Loom or Scribe) to map out your steps. This becomes the foundation for training AI to help you. Use AI Strategically, Not Just Technically: ChatGPT isn't just a chatbot—it can serve as a thought partner, strategist, and even a SOP (standard operating procedure) generator if you feed it the right context. ABOUT GREG HOWE Greg Howe is the founder of Gimme Info, a consultancy focused on making data and automation accessible to small businesses and solopreneurs. He specializes in integrating AI tools like ChatGPT with platforms people already use—like Gmail, Slack, and HubSpot—to create custom automations that save time and maintain human connection. Greg also runs the AI Automation Launch Pad, a free community where he shares templates and workflows to help people build smarter systems. Find Greg on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/in/gimmeinfo. Cary offers customized one-on-one ChatGPT training in 60 minute sessions. Find out more information on the sessions, answers to frequent questions, and how to register at www.ChatGPTExperiment.com +++++++++ CONNECT WITH CARY ChatGPT Podcast Website: www.ChatGPTExperiment.com Marketing Podcast: www.PracticalMarketingShow.com Cary's Agency Website: www.CMWeston.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/caryweston LINKEDIN NEWSLETTER The Chat GPT Experiment is also a LinkedIn Newsletter and you can find it here: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/the-chat-gpt-experiment-7110348839919702016/ MUSIC CREDITS The instrumental music used in this podcast is called “Curious” by Podington Bear.

Jen and Noam kick off this week with a tradlife PSA - don't cheat on your spouse, and don't have meaningless sex. Also, don't let a handler ruin your big chance at connecting with Emma Stone. Next we explore the not-so-curious case of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert getting the axe (well, in 10 months from now) and how, despite this all being fairly SOP for a company getting ready for a merger, media folks want to make this about Trump.  And, of course, we can't not talk about Trump's big week in Epstein news, from his telling his base he doesn't want their support if they refuse to believe the Epstein story is a hoax to the Wall Street Journal reporting on a letter that Trump signed (we are trying to not get sued here) for Epstein's 50th birthday book. Haters say it's fake, but we highly doubt that so what now? 

Episode 92 – Pica and GI Disease in Dogs and Cats   What a fascinating topic and one I've been thinking a lot about in recent weeks. We have seen a spike in foreign body surgeries at my clinic in Abu Dhabi in recent weeks – as we all know, these things tend to come in 3s – and this, together with the publication of the below paper in JAVMA, has really had myself and my team thinking about best protocols when it comes to pica – the ingestion of non-food items – and resulting foreign body retrieval.   In this episode I chat about when it might be “normal” for pets to ingest non-food items, what pica means from a behavioural perspective and what physical health diseases aside from GI disease may lead to pica. And, I dive into the below paper and why we have now made it an SOP to get GI biopsies during all foreign body retrieval procedures unless contra-indicated.   Here's the paper I talk about in the episode: Perez, J., Ford, S. and Lynch, H., 2025. Pica as a clinical sign of a chronic enteropathy in dogs and cats. Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, 1(aop), pp.1-6.   Here is the link to my FREE Masterclass, which is happening on July 23rd, 2025: https://katrin-jahn.mykajabi.com/free-masterclass-VB-Treatment-Plan   And here is the link to my 2-day Weekend Workshop – “Everyday Veterinary Behaviour Medicine” happening on 2nd and 3rd August, 2025:  https://katrin-jahn.mykajabi.com/weekend-workshop   If you liked this episode of the show, The Pet Behaviour Chat, please LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW, like, share, and subscribe!   Facebook Group: Join The Veterinary Behaviour Community on Facebook   You can CONNECT with me: Website: Visit my website Trinity Veterinary Behaviour Instagram: Follow Trinity Veterinary Behaviour on Instagram Trinity Veterinary Behaviour Facebook: Join us on Trinity Veterinary Behaviour's Facebook page Trinity Veterinary Behaviour YouTube: Subscribe to Trinity Veterinary Behaviour on YouTube LinkedIn Profile: Connect with me on LinkedIn   Thank you for tuning in!

Der aktuelle Wechselkurs des US-Dollar kann dazu führen, dass  Aktien-Gewinne nicht im eigenen Portfolio ankommen. Macht es jetzt doch Sinn die Anlage-Strategie entsprechend zu ändern? Wie wichtig ist der Währungsfaktor im Verhältnis zur Gesamt-Strategie? Ausführliche Antworten und Erfahrungen dazu in der heutigen Episode.   Du hast einen Themen-Wunsch für den Podcast oder interessierst Dich für ein Seminar mit mir? Schreibe mir gerne einfach per E-Mail: krapp@abatus-beratung.com Viel Spaß beim Hören, Dein Matthias Krapp (Transkript dieser Folge weiter unten)   NEU!!! Hier kannst Du Dich kostenlos für meinen Minikurs registrieren und reinschauen. Es lohnt sich: https://portal.abatus-beratung.com/geldanlage-kurs/    

Marketing Strategies for Authors with Doreen DeJesus-Harper Synopsis: On this enlightening episode of The Dreaming Healing Show, host Kathleen O'Keefe-Kanavos sits down with marketing expert Doreen DeJesus-Harper to explore powerful marketing strategies tailored specifically for authors. Drawing on her extensive background, Doreen shares proven techniques and practical advice for authors looking to elevate their books and personal brands in today's competitive market. Listeners will discover how collaborative partnerships, outstanding customer service, and a results-driven mindset—key principles behind Doreen's successful business, Ambicionz—can be applied to the publishing world. The conversation delves into actionable steps authors can take to build authentic relationships with readers, leverage professional networks, and create sustainable marketing campaigns that drive visibility and book sales. Guest: Doreen DeJesus-Harper Bio:  After 23 years in Corporate America, with experience in the hospitality, real estate, accounting, and financial industries, Doreen took a leap of faith and retired in 2008 to entrepreneurship. Her extensive training includes business coaching, strategic implementation of standard operations and procedures (SOP's) for entrepreneurs, team management, event coordination, website development and maintenance, social media strategy implementation and management, author, coach and speaker support, data research, marketing, project management, and much more. With such a wide range of services, Doreen ensures that all her clients' needs are met, making them feel secure and well taken care of. Doreen's relationship with her clients is one of a “partnership,” a successful relationship built on a clear focus on specific goals. This clarity ensures a joint commitment and a path to success, making her clients feel valued and important in their journey. Her entrepreneurial client base consists mostly of Authors, Coaches, Speakers, and Solopreneurs. Website:  www.ambicionz.com Video Version: https://youtu.be/u5r3d_E8cqM?si=JEYcuyVjXQ4EbBo7 Chat with Kat during Live Show with Video Stream:  write a question on YouTube Have a Question for the Show? Go to Facebook– Dreams that Can Save Your Life Facebook Professional–Kathleen O'Keefe-Kanavos http://kathleenokeefekanavos.com/

I'd love to hear from you 'text the show'✨ WelcomeHello and welcome back to episode three of Thriving Through Summer! I'm Katie Bell and this is the third of four special bonus episodes for clinic owners who want to protect their profits and, most importantly, their peace this summer. Today I'm diving into a topic that really hits a nerve, how to step away from your clinic without the wheels falling off.

El Síndrome de ovario poliquístico (SOP) es el trastorno endocrino-metabólico más frecuente en mujeres en edad reproductiva, afectando entre un 10% y un 15% de ellas. A su vez, es una de las principales causas de infertilidad. Sin embargo, es una condición que impacta mucho más allá del plano reproductivo. En este capítulo revisamos en profundidad las características de esta alteración hormonal y metabólica, que puede tener efectos en la salud reproductiva, cardiovascular, metabólica y mental de las mujeres, e incluso en su descendencia. Producción, edición y conducción: Valentina Aravena Valdebenito.

If you're struggling with overwhelm, spending too much time on administrative tasks, or feeling like the "lone wolf" in your business, you will gain practical insights on how to delegate effectively to create more space for growth and top-notch client service. Join Erin and Steve as they speak with Meghan Early, owner and operator of Spring & Co. VA Services. She specializes in streamlining systems and creating more efficiency in health-focused practices and programs, working primarily with wellness practitioners. You will discover: How to overcome "lone wolf syndrome" and take the leap to bring support into your business Why creating SOPs is "a gift to your future self" and how to make them painlessly The real value a VA brings beyond just task completion Meghan's surprising perspective on AI in administrative support How to find the right fit when hiring team members Meghan is a fascinating guest, having received her Bachelor of Arts, her Diploma in Social Service Work, and her Masters in Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution from top universities. She brings these communication and critical thinking skills to ensure businesses run smoothly and clients feel cared for. Resources Mentioned: Download Meghan's free SOP starter kit: SOP Hub - A guide to support health practitioners take a step towards an organized and streamlined practice. Ready to build your own generous business without sacrificing what matters most? Join our Vision-Led Business coaching program at Superabound where we help entrepreneurs create sustainable growth while staying aligned with their values. Visit besuperabound.com/consultation to learn more.

After losing his first fortune to a Ponzi scheme in his late twenties, Brandon Kraupp didn't lick his wounds—he grabbed a clipboard. Today, his Utah-based Romex Pest Control spans four states, fields nearly two hundred teammates, and runs on an EOS-powered culture that blends door-knock grit with relentless data-tracking. Brandon sits down with the Blue-Collar Twins to share how maxed-out 0 % credit cards and a “just make more tomorrow” mindset turned a single truck into a regional platform. You'll hear: FBI Wake-Up Call – why losing everything crystallized a fearless approach to risk and growth.Door-Knock Science – mastering 55-plus communities and turning authenticity into daily deals.Data over Drama – using market analytics, WiseTack financing, and EOS scorecards to steer every expansion.Culture Moat – six core values, weekly L10s, and therapist-mediated exec meetings that keep 180 people rowing.Next Moves – an aggressive Texas build-out, acquisition targets on the Gulf Coast, and AI sliding into every SOP. Stick around for Brandon's take on “stealth-wealth” margins and a quick CTA to Paul Giannamore's Private-Equity Masterclass playlist—then audit the numbers that actually move your own scoreboard. From PE Teachers to Pest-Control Owners: The Julio Twins' POTOMAC Experience https://youtu.be/HAx9noqsqTo https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulgiannamore www.potomaccompany.com https://bluecollartwins.com Produced by: www.verbell.ltd Timestamps (podcast.co-ready) 00:00 – Cold-open: Brandon on San Antonio's $2 M sprint and ignoring competitors 00:35 – Meet-cute in Denver: Twins recap how Romex hit the Buzz radar 02:00 – Idaho & Utah roots ➜ NC lake life and snowboard obsession 04:00 – Pre-dental student to Yamaha finance wiz; first taste of sales 05:55 – Buying the dealership at 23 amid the 2008 crash 07:50 – The $50 K zero-percent credit-card gamble (dad said “pound sand”) 10:30 – #1 Yamaha dealer award, Hawaii trip & seven-figure exit at 27 12:45 – Houseboat “retirement” on Lake Powell—then the FBI phone call 15:30 – Ponzi fallout: losing everything, choosing bounce-back over bitterness 18:15 – Digital-marketing lessons he'd use to 10x a dealership today 21:30 – Door-to-door debut with Alterra; launching Romex during senior year of college 24:00 – Early offices, small acquisitions & meeting sales phenom JJ 27:00 – High close-rate playbook: 55-plus communities and 10-deal days 30:00 – Golden-Door sellers, mindset of elite reps, and JJ's natural talent 32:45 – Romex footprint: TX, OK, LA, MS—why every growth dollar points to Texas 34:50 – Data-driven market picks; San Antonio case study 35:35 – Revenue targets: $50 M by 2027, PCT Top-40 climb, margin focus 38:00 – Personal goals: lake-house life, golf bets & the women's-attire wager 39:55 – Twins invite Brandon to Potomac 100 mastermind in Puerto Rico 40:30 – Dylan Seals outro & Masterclass CTA

Today's episode is a must-listen for any veterinary practice manager considering a transition to a new practice management software system. Joining the podcast to help us take this on is Heidi Traylor from Covina Animal Hospital. Heidi is a seasoned CVPM and PHR and talks all about her practice's journey in selecting and implementing a new PIMS. Heidi shares the pivotal moment that pushed her team to finally make the switch - when their aging, on-premise system could no longer keep up with their changing needs and the speed of their operations. Heidi and her leadership team evaluated their options, creating a scorecard to assess each system's capabilities against their requirements. Heidi stresses the critical role of her frontline team in the selection process. By taking their feedback on what they loved and hated about the current system, Heidi was able to ensure the new PIMS would truly meet the needs of the users, and she didn't stop there either; she empowered a "technology team" of staff volunteers to test-drive the finalists, providing invaluable hands-on feedback! Of course, no software transition is without its challenges, and Heidi openly reflects on the struggles that Covina faced with training the entire staff. Her advice is to be incredibly patient, provide multiple learning modalities, and don't be afraid to lean on your vendor's onboarding support. Most importantly, though, she highlights the importance of giving the team ample time to adjust before going live. If you're contemplating a PIMS change in your own practice, then you definitely will not want to miss Heidi's wisdom in this episode, so grab a pen and paper because you're going to want to take notes, and enjoy our conversation with Heidi Traylor! This episode is brought to you by CareCredit. CareCredit understands you are busier today than perhaps ever before, so to help free up your time, the CareCredit Health and Pet Care credit card allows clients to access a budget-friendly financing experience. They can learn, see if they pre-qualify, apply, and even pay if approved all on their own. With just the tap of a link or a quick scan of a QR code, they have a friendly, contactless way to pay over time for the services and treatments their pet needs.     Show Notes: [1:53] - We hear how Heidi initially resisted change but reconsidered after realizing that Infinity was no longer meeting Covina's needs. [4:58] - To guide selection for a new system, the leadership team carefully curated staff feedback on Infinity. [7:53] - Hear how a detailed, color-coded spreadsheet helped eliminate unfit options and spotlight top contenders. [10:08] - Heidi reveals that, despite some initial nerves, her staff welcomed the change and felt empowered by being included. [12:00] - Jill reflects on team enthusiasm having grown knowing that their feedback would affect the outcome. [14:54] - Heidi reveals that they ended up going with Digitail, and she describes what she loves about it. [16:11] - Heidi reveals that there were some who resisted the change at first, but leadership stayed supportive and aware of growing pains. [18:49] - Preparation took place for about a year and included demos, SOP creation, and training. [21:10] - We learn that training 35+ staff proved to be the biggest challenge. [23:59] - Heidi advises informing clients of software changes early to set expectations and highlight long-term benefits. [25:07] - Be patient with your team while adopting new software, and centralize documentation for smoother transitions. [27:41] - It's important to support staff through change with empathy, preparation, and access to resources.   Thank you for listening. Remember you are not in this alone. Visit our website for more resources. Links and Resources: ●      VHMA Web Page ●      VHMA Coronavirus Resources ●      VHMA Facebook ●      VHMA Twitter ●      VHMA on Linkedin ●      Heidi Traylor on LinkedIn ●      Covina Animal Hospital Web Page ●      Covina Animal Hospital on LinkedIn ●      Digitail Web Page ●      CareCredit Web Page  

[EXPERT VOICES, UNFILTERED] Let's be real: if you're drowning in to-dos, secretly cursing your inbox, and wondering how the heck everyone else seems to “do it all,” this episode is your warm hug and loving kick in the ass. This week, I'm sitting down with the brilliant and hilarious Emily Reagan—freelance marketing coach, founder of the Unicorn Digital Marketing Assistant School, and mom of four (yes, FOUR).  She's built her business by helping overwhelmed women turn their random skill sets into profitable freelance careers—and she's here to help you stop wearing all the hats in your business. We dive into: Why delegating before you feel ready is actually the secret to growing faster (and saner) What to outsource first based on your energy, time, and goals The mindset shift you NEED to make if you're moving from solopreneur to CEO The biggest mistakes people make when hiring their first VA (and how to avoid them) What a VA can do (and what they're not supposed to do... ahem, design your website + write your copy + book your dentist appointment) Emily also shares how she built a lean, flexible team to support her limited work hours (think: 10:30 to 2:30 workdays), why she pays her contractors more than herself (yep), and the exact SOP she recommends every business owner create before they hire. Spoiler: You're probably not too early to start hiring—you're just overwhelmed and need permission to let go.

In this episode, we embark on a journey through the textures, aromas, and flavors of the world's largest cheese-tasting festival. Held on May 25, 2025, in Sopó, Cundinamarca, Colombia, this event brought together 1,185 cheese lovers—breaking the previous record of 1,000—with each of us sampling three iconic cheeses: Gruyère, Sopó, and Argovia. Recognized by Guinness World Records, this festival celebrated Alpina's 80‑year heritage and the craftsmanship behind each cheese.This Week's Featured Hashtag#TerribleSummer2025PlansOther Interesting ThingsGuinness Records' Article about the Cheese FestivalKangaroo Valley ShowPitbull feat. Kesha - TimberSend a text to The Ebone Zone! Support the showIf you have questions or comments email ebonezonepodcast@yahoo.com Follow the Ebone Zone on Twitter: https://twitter.com/OfficialEBZLike the Ebone Zone on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ebonezoneofficial/Visit www.ebonezone.com for more content!

News and commentary for Thursday, 3 July, 2025. How much more outright treason has to come out before AmeriKans realize that they've been had - and that's it's been SOP for years?

SUMMARY: In this episode, Aaron and Terryn dive into the fascinating world of oil and gas operations with special guest Greg Thomas, President of Delta Oil and Gas. Broadcasting from Fort Worth, Texas. Greg shares his journey from geology and finance to leading a thriving company with field offices in Breckenridge, Texas, and a geologic office in Boulder, Colorado. With a unique perspective on operational excellence, Greg reveals how his team has achieved remarkable 98% efficiency through the implementation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), transforming the company over the past five years.   The conversation explores the universal truths of operations across industries, emphasizing the critical role of people in driving success. Greg discusses his approach to retaining talent by fostering loyalty through innovative incentives, such as allowing technical team members to invest in projects, aligning their success with the company's growth. Also discussed is the importance of institutional knowledge, the value of long-term employees, and strategies for keeping retirees engaged through consulting roles. Along the way, they touch on the challenges of managing visionary expectations, the pitfalls of micromanagement, and the delicate balance of performance-based pay structures.     Minute by Minute: 0:00 Introduction 2:26 Let's meet Greg Thomas 5:29 Layoffs during the rise and fall of oil prices? 8:09 Managing people and projects is the same  14:25 Performance pay structure based on KPIs 18:51 How can we all win 20:13 My team all wants to stay

El síndrome de ovarios poliquísticos o (SOP), es un trastorno endocrino asociado a diversas manifestaciones metabólicas, reproductivas e, incluso, psicológicas. Se trata de un trastorno hormonal que aparece especialmente en mujeres en edad reproductiva. El Síndrome de ovario poliquístico se sucede cuando los ovarios producen más hormonas masculinas (andrógenos) de lo que se considera normal, por lo que tienen mayor dificultad para liberar óvulos correctamente. Esto provoca que queden atrapados en el ovario rodeados de líquido y causen el crecimiento de quistes. Puede obtener este Programa en LA Farmacia Natural en Los Angeles, Van Nuys, Huntington Park, El Monte, Arleta, Pico Rivera, Long Beach y en Burbank o llamando a la Línea de la Salud, al 1-800-227-8428 si desean que se lo enviemos a su casa.

If your brain is a cluttered inbox of to-dos, patient follow-ups, supplement orders, and social media reminders… this episode is your new best friend. We're talking SOPs - Standard Operating Procedures - but not the corporate, 57-page version. These are simple, no-fluff systems that help you organize your day, delegate tasks, and stop wasting time on things you do over and over again. Inside this episode, I'll walk you through: What an SOP really is (and what it isn't) The 3 areas of your business that desperately need one The best tools for creating SOPs - no tech wizardry required A simple 4-step strategy to get started this week (for real) Because when your business runs on repeatable systems, you finally get your brain - and your time - back. Whether you're running solo or have a small-but-mighty team, this episode will help you work smarter, breathe easier, and set your future self up for success. Let's simplify the behind-the-scenes so you can focus on what you do best - taking care of people.

A version of this essay was published by firstpost.com at https://www.firstpost.com/opinion/shadow-warrior-west-asia-hostilities-will-resume-again-only-question-is-when-13903341.html West Asia is again on the boil. Well, to be precise, it has been on the boil for a very long time, but we have the additional spectacle of the Iran-Israel war. Despite the ceasefire, which I hope does hold, there is a lot here that should concern all of us based on the geopolitical and geo-economic fallout.There are at least three issues of interest: the geopolitics, the war tactics, and the impact on the rest of the world. GeopoliticsIt would be fair to say that much of the turmoil in the region dates back to British (and to a lesser extent French) meddling in the 20th century, for instance the Sykes-Picot Act, or the antics of TE Lawrence. Britain's broader actions—contradictory promises (Balfour), repressive mandates, oil-driven interference, and botched withdrawals—sowed division, resentment, and conflict that shaped the region's 20th-century chaos. Many of these issues, like sectarianism in Iraq and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, persist today.The nations Britain created with arbitrary lines marked on a map made no sense because they ignored ethnic, tribal, and religious realities, sowing seeds for future conflicts. Indians know all about this: the same sort of random map-making in the Indian subcontinent led to extraordinary misery (the Radcliffe Line, created in just five weeks, created East and West Pakistan with little attention paid to ground realities, using outdated maps and census data).The British Deep State (let us call it Whitehall for short) has lost much of its clout, but it has been leading the American Deep State by the nose in what I referred to as a “master-blaster” relationship. And the latter has a rather clear SoP: there needs to be constant wars to feed the Military Industrial Complex, and so they will arrange for wars, which will lead to a complex money-laundering operation, with petrodollars being whitewashed through the IMF etc and ending up in the coffers of Raytheon, Lockheed Martin, Palantir, and friends. It is notable that one of President Trump's main claims to fame in his first Presidency was that he scrupulously avoided going to war, in sharp contrast with his predecessors over the last several decades, all of whom had started or indulged in one war or the other. It appears that this time, though, the US Deep State has managed to co-opt Trump into its warmaking agenda, which, incidentally does not disqualify him for a Nobel Peace Prize: see Kissinger or Obama.What has happened in this 12-day war is that it became a stalemate, for all practical purposes. Neither Israel nor Iran can fully defeat the other, as neither has the resources to continue. A good metaphor is a boxing match, where evenly matched pugilists are both exhausted, covered and blinded with blood, and can hardly stand on their feet. The referee calling a halt is a blessing for both of them.Iran has, for years, shouted hair-raising slogans about obliterating Israel, although it is not clear how much of this was rhetoric, considering Uncle Sam's support for the latter makes the latter quite powerful. This sloganeering was supplemented by proxy allies, Hamas, Hezbollah and the Houthis, all of whom have been capable of mischief. Plus there is the nuclear bomb.Israel set out to tame Iran on all these fronts. Their goals were to deprecate, if not destroy, Iran's nuclear capability, defang the proxies, and impose a regime-change on the country. Let us remember the Stuxnet incident of 2010 when a computer virus was introduced into the Iranian centrifuges that are used for uranium enrichment, causing many of them to disintegrate. The assaults on Nataz, Fordow and Ispahan (much like Israel's raid on Iraq's Osiraq reactor long ago) were intended to stop Iran's nuclear weapons program altogether.With the US' help, it appears as though there has been serious damage to Iran's weapons capabilities, although there are rumors that 400 kg of highly enriched uranium was smuggled out just before the bunker-buster strikes via B-2 bombers on the fortified, underground sites. Among Iranian proxies or force-multipliers, its so-called Axis of Resistance, Hamas has been severely degraded, with top commanders eliminated (notably Yahya Sinwar and Ismail Haniyeh) and its tunnel network in Gaza largely inoperable. Hezbollah leader Hasan Nazrallah and several key aides have been targeted and killed. The Houthis have escaped relatively unscathed, although the Americans were bombing them.On the other hand, it may not be possible to effect regime change in Iran. There seems to be a standard playbook of so-called ‘Color Revolutions', wherein a ruler is replaced by someone close to the West through what is portrayed as a “popular uprising”. The Ukraine Maidan Revolution that placed Zelenksy in power, the Bangladeshi coup that brought Yunus to power, and the “Velvet Revolution” are examples.But one of the earliest examples was the CIA/MI6 coup in Iran that overthrew Mohammed Mossadegh in 1953 and brought Shah Reza Pahlavi back to monarchical power. And the reason: Mossadegh had nationalized the Iranian oil industry, and freed it from the clutches of British Petroleum. The 1979 coup by the mullahs succeeded because the Shah was unpopular by then. Iranians, despite widespread opposition to Khameini, probably don't want the Shah dynasty back, or for that matter someone else chosen to rule them by outsiders.There was also a fairly strange set of events: just as it is said the Iranians were allowed to spirit their uranium away, the Iranians seem to have given notice of their attacks on US bases in Qatar etc. (allowing the US to move their aircraft and personnel), and, strangest of all, a social media post by Trump that appeared to approve sanctions-free Iranian supply of oil to China!Thus there are some pantomime/shadow-boxing elements to the war as well, and some choreography that is baffling to the impartial observer. Geopolitics is a complex dance.War tacticsThe Israeli assault on Iran started with shock and awe. In the first phase, There was a massive aerial bombing campaign, including on Natanz. But more interestingly, there was a Mossad operation that had smuggled kamikaze drones into a covert base near Teheran, and they, as well as anti-tank missiles degraded Iranian air defenses. Mossad also enabled successful decapitation strikes, with several top commanders and nuclear scientists assassinated.This phase was a big win for Israel, and reminded one of the continuing importance of human intelligence in a technological age. Patiently locating and mapping enemy commanders' movements, managing supply chains and using psychological tactics were reminiscent of how Mossad was able to introduce the Stuxnet worm, and use pagers as remote explosive devices. In the second phase, the two were more evenly matched. Israel's Iron Dome was unable to deal with sustained barrages of Iranian missiles, as no anti-missile system can be more than 90% effective. Both began to suffer from depleted stocks of arms and ammunition. Thus the metaphor of two grievously wounded boxers struggling to stay on their feet in the ring. It took the bunker-busting US B-2 bombers in the third phase to penetrate deep underground to the centrifuges, but there is still the possibility that Iran managed to ship out its fissile material.We are now in a fourth phase: both parties are preparing for the next round of kinetic warfare.The lessons here were once again the remarkable rise of UCAVs or drones as weapons of war, and the continued usage of high-quality human intelligence. It is rumored that Israeli agents had penetrated to high levels in the Iranian military hierarchy, and there was allegedly a high-level mole who was spirited away safely out of Iran.Both of these are important takeaways for India. The success of India's decoy drones in the suppression of Pakistani air defenses will be hard to repeat; the Ukrainian drone strike against Russia's strategic TU-44 and other strategic bombers, which were sitting ducks on the ground, shows us what drones can do: India has to substantially advance its drone capability. India's counterintelligence and human intelligence suffered grievous blows when various personalities, including a Prime Minister, a Vice President, and the head of RA&W all turned hostile, with the result that India's covert presence in Pakistan will have to painfully recreated again. Perhaps India also does not have a policy of decapitation strikes. Should it?Impact on the rest of the world, especially IndiaIn general terms, it's hard to declare an outright non-loser in this war, except possibly China, because it is the one player that seems to be quite unaffected: its saber-rattling on Taiwan continues unabated. Russia lost, because it had been viewed as being an ally of Iran; it was unable to do much, enmeshed as it is in the Ukraine mess. Israel and Iran both came out, in the end, looking weakened, as neither could deliver a fatal blow.The US got kudos for the B-2 bombers and the bunker-busters, but it is not entirely clear if there was some kind of ‘understanding' which meant that Iran is still not that far away from being able to build its nuclear bomb. Indians will remember how President Reagan winked at Pakistan's efforts to nuclearize with Chinese help, and issued certificates of innocence.Pakistan in particular, and the Islamic Ummah in general, took a beating. Instead of expressing Islamic solidarity with Iran, it turns out Pakistan was quite likely opening up its air bases for possible US strikes on Iran. That would explain why Indian strikes on Pakistan's Nur Khan air base alarmed the Americans, who may have been bulking up their presence there partly as a way of opening a new front against Iran.None of the other Islamic powers, with the possible exception of Turkey, paid more than lip service to Iran's troubles, which was interesting to note. The Sunni-Shia schism holds. The worst outcomes were averted: the nightmare scenarios, in order of seriousness, would have been a) World War 3, b) nuclear bombs being dropped on one or more of the belligerents, c) a broad war in West Asia, c) the closing of the Straits of Hormuz and a serious spike in energy prices.From the point of view of a nation like India, it demonstrated, yet again, that superpowers have their own rationale of amoral transactional relationships with other countries. India, as an aspiring superpower needs to internalize the fact that foreign policy is the pursuit of war by other means, and there are only permanent interests, not permanent friends. Instead of the highfalutin' moralizing of the Krishna Menon and Jawaharlal Nehru days, what India needs is the pursuit of its own national interests all the time.In this context, both Israel and Iran are useful to India. There is a billion-dollar arms trade between Israel and India (and Israel long ago offered to destroy Pakistan's Kahuta nuclear reactor with India's help, but shrinking-violet India refused). Today India is Israel's biggest arms buyer, with products ranging from Phalcon AWACS to Barak missiles to Harop and other drones, with Hermes 900 drones co-produced in India and exported to Israel.As for Iran, India's investment in Chabahar port is a strategic counter to China's CPEC and Gwadar port in Pakistan. It enables India to avoid Pakistan in its trade to Afghanistan and Central Asia. It is also a node on the International North South Transport Corridor, using which India can connect to Russia and Europe. It cuts time and cost of shipping to Europe by 30% as compared to the Suez Canal. India has invested more than a billion dollars in Chabahar.Besides, India used to be a big customer for Iranian oil, but that has been cut to near-zero from 20+ million tons a year because of US sanctions on Iran. If and when sanctions are lifted, India will have an interest in buying Iranian oil again. India has interests in both Israel and Iran, and it should continue to maintain its good relations with both. Nevertheless, West Asia remains a tinderbox. Hostilities will resume again, the only question is when. Iran will not give up on its nuclear ambitions, and as with Pakistan, some nuclear power will proliferate to it sooner or later, quite possibly China. The grand ambition to topple Iran's mullahs is not likely to come to fruition. Israel will continue to be beleaguered. Status quo ante, after the current round of noise dies down.2075 words, 1 Jul 2025The AI-generated podcast in Malayalam from notebookLM.google.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit rajeevsrinivasan.substack.com/subscribe

《槓桿不賭命》是一檔來自美股投資者的真實紀錄，我是主持人何星，我會與你分享如何聰明的使用槓桿放大指數投資的複利威力。一起在房價超高薪水超低的時代，提高金融邏輯與認知，換取更多選擇的自由。 https://fstry.pse.is/7tggyv —— 以上為 Firstory Podcast 廣告 —— 加入免費會員，更新資訊不漏接： https://open.firstory.me/join/clh1qknlp0h0s01w286nq3i04 小額贊助支持本節目： https://open.firstory.me/user/clh1qknlp0h0s01w286nq3i04 留言告訴我你對這一集的想法： https://open.firstory.me/user/clh1qknlp0h0s01w286nq3i04/comments 歡迎您用一杯咖啡支持我持續創作 : https://pay.soundon.fm/podcasts/a11a2120-4bc4-4fb2-813b-135bd96e5868 六個月的線上陪伴計畫報名表： （2025.07 第二階段開始） https://reurl.cc/7KzaRb 「布姐的交誼廳。陪你聊人生聊職場」Line 社群 https://reurl.cc/36NWEL(密碼：love) 本集重點： 台積電十年歷程：瓦基從工程師一路做到主管，經歷了從技術導向到人管理的轉變。閱讀啟動轉變：因為覺得自己在領導力不足，開始大量閱讀管理書籍，自學補足短板。從筆記到分享：原本寫筆記為了自用，後來開始在 Medium 分享讀書心得，逐漸發展為部落格。開始斜槓自媒體：寫作後得到回饋，決定開始經營自媒體，創立粉專並持續更新內容。選擇閱讀而非尋找 mentor：對內向者來說，閱讀是比向人請教更低摩擦力的學習管道。書是最便宜的導師：瓦基把書當 mentor，並學會從書中找出與當下處境最匹配的解法。《與成功有約》成為關鍵書單：這本書的七個習慣深深影響了他，尤其是「以終為始」的思維。重視模組化、可複製的思考：工程師思維讓他習慣模組化地做筆記與傳承知識，便於團隊共創。熱愛分享與內部優化：他不斷優化 SOP，也鼓勵團隊共同創作，推動知識在團隊中流動。感受到與同儕的思維斷層：當他開始思考團隊差異化與未來策略時，逐漸與同儕產生頻率差。 來賓. 瓦基 Waki 瓦基，曾在台積電擔任主管，後來轉職成為專業說書人、作家、創業者。 經營閱讀前哨站部落格、 下一本讀什麼 Podcast / YouTube， 幫忙碌的現代人提煉好書精華， 透過閱讀提升思考、改善工作與生活、將知識轉化為行動。 https://readingoutpost.com/ https://www.facebook.com/ReadingOutpost

In this episode, we're diving deep into the often-overlooked power of workflows and SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures). While the topic may not sound thrilling at first, mastering these tools can completely transform your business—from client experience to team delegation and operational consistency. Whether you're starting from scratch or optimizing what you already have, this episode will walk you through exactly how to create workflows that protect your time and wow your clients. Plus, we've included downloadable templates to make implementation easier than ever.Here's what you'll learn in this episode:What a workflow and SOP actually are—and why they matterThe six essential elements of a great SOP (hint: it's more than just steps!)The most common mistakes advisors make when building workflowsHow to test and refine your SOPs before automatingWhy keeping a non-digital copy of your workflows is critical for long-term successBy the end of this episode, you'll have the clarity and tools to begin creating your onboarding SOP template—a foundational piece that will support every client interaction moving forward. This is where your onboarding process becomes referable, repeatable, and remarkable.Let's get building!

In this value-packed episode of Torsion Talk, Ryan Luchia pulls back the curtain on one of the garage door industry's biggest silent killers—bad margins. From quoting errors and labor miscalculations to underbidding installs and measurement slip-ups, Ryan walks through the real-world traps that drain profitability from even the busiest garage door companies. If your revenue looks healthy but your bank account doesn't, this is the podcast you need.Ryan shares hard-won lessons from his own business at Aaron Overhead Doors, including how incorrect labor estimates, broken quoting systems, and missed upsells can eat away at profits one job at a time. You'll hear about the impact of AI, leadership development through GDU (Garage Door U), and how to build a stronger quoting and install process that scales with precision.Get insider updates on the Fort Lauderdale intensive, a workshop-style mastermind limited to a few select garage door pros. Ryan also spotlights tools like Phil Pulse and SureWinder that are transforming daily operations. Whether you're looking to trim costs, build brand over leads, or fix inefficiencies in your quoting and labor practices, this episode delivers clarity.Some hot-button topics we dive into:-Profit margin leaks in labor and installs-Why job costing is your business's financial lifeline-How to quote with confidence and avoid emotional discounting-Leveraging AI for phone answering and business automation-The cost of callbacks, warranty work, and missed add-on opportunities-Building a quoting SOP to scale with your business-Why revenue is vanity and profit is sanity-Tips for using GDU and masterminds to grow smarter, not just biggerPlus, Ryan reveals his “one-process challenge” to help tighten operations this week—and why sometimes all it takes is one solid improvement to protect your bottom line.If you're a garage door business owner navigating economic headwinds, rising competition, and the daily chaos of running a service company—this episode is your roadmap to staying profitable and sane.Join our Garage Door Entrepreneurs Facebook Group to connect with other pros who are building smart, efficient businesses.Want in on the next intensive? Message Ryan on Facebook or DM him directly to apply. Spots are extremely limited.Find Ryan at:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://garagedooru.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://aaronoverheaddoors.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://markinuity.com/⁠Check out our sponsors!Sommer USA - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://sommer-usa.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Surewinder - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://surewinder.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Stealth Hardware - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://quietmydoor.com/⁠

En este episodio, Andrea y su tía Delkin continúan explorando los rincones más fascinantes de Bogotá y sus alrededores. Desde la famosa Catedral de Sal en Zipaquirá, el Jardín Botánico y el gigantesco Parque Simón Bolívar, hasta pueblos con encanto como Guatavita y Sopó, descubrirás los mejores planes culturales y naturales para incluir en tu próxima visita a Colombia. También aprenderás sobre la historia detrás de la Laguna de Tota y la leyenda de El Dorado, el imponente Teatro Colón, y hasta un parque temático con un “mini Taj Mahal” colombiano. Todo esto con vocabulario útil y conversación natural para ayudarte a mejorar tu español mientras conoces más sobre la cultura del país. ¡Un episodio perfecto para estudiantes intermedios y avanzados que quieren mejorar su español y planear su próximo viaje a Bogotá! Get the transcript of this episode here: https://www.espanolistos.com/ ¿Quieres tomar clases con nuestras tutoras colombianas? Registrate aquí: https://spanishlandschool.com/classes/ Ellas son divertidas, pacientes y preparan las clases de acuerdo a tus necesidades.

We're in the era of the “hands-off salon owner”—but let's get real: no system can replace your presence. In today's episode, I'm sharing the hard-earned lessons from the seasons I tried to lead from a distance, what fell apart (and why), and how I've come to use systems as a support to my leadership—not a substitute for it.If you've been hoping your SOPs would run the show while you check out, this is your reminder that sustainable success still needs a present leader. Let's talk about the difference between a salon that runs without you and a salon that grows because of you.What you'll learn in this episode:Why “autopilot” doesn't mean “hands-off”How to identify what only you can do in your businessWhere systems help—and where they hurt—when leadership is absentWhat happened when I thought SOPs were enoughHow I use regular check-ins to amplify my leadership (not micromanage)Why sustainability needs both systems and presenceThe difference between taking a break and walking away completelyWant access to my full SOP library + weekly leadership coaching? Join The Monday Club: https://www.lexilomax.com/monday-club

Hoy os traigo un caso que, sinceramente, me parece muy interesante porque nos recuerda lo importante que es no quedarnos con una única explicación para los síntomas de nuestras pacientes.Esta mujer acudió a consulta tras dejar las pastillas anticonceptivas que llevaba tomando desde los 17 años por un diagnóstico de síndrome de ovario poliquístico. Ahora, con 27 años, después de una década de tratamiento hormonal, quería ver cómo funcionaba su cuerpo de forma natural. Pero al retirarlas, su ciclo no se regulaba. Las reglas eran muy irregulares y además sentía un síndrome premenstrual muy marcado, con cambios emocionales, cansancio, pero sobre todo con una gran distensión abdominal que aparecía días antes de la menstruación.Esa distensión era lo que más le incomodaba. Se sentía inflamada constantemente, con una barriga hinchada que no se correspondía con su constitución. En consulta comenzamos un trabajo de higiene dietética y de hábitos: equilibramos su alimentación, mejoramos su descanso, incorporamos movimiento y trabajamos su relación con la comida. A los tres meses, notamos avances: los ciclos empezaban a asomar de forma más regular, el SPM se aligeraba un poco, y su energía era más constante. Pero la barriga… seguía ahí.Era lo único que no mejoraba. No había estreñimiento ni diarrea destacable, no había dolor, pero la hinchazón seguía presente casi cada día. Me quedé sin ideas. Habíamos corregido todo lo básico, lo esperable, lo que suele funcionar… así que me trajo fotos. Cuando las vi, no lo dudé. Esa hinchazón era típica, casi de manual. Pensé: "Esto huele a SIBO". Le propuse hacer el test de sobrecrecimiento bacteriano en intestino delgado y, efectivamente, dio positivo.Iniciamos tratamiento específico para el SIBO, combinando intervención dietética, pautas para mejorar la motilidad intestinal y tratamiento antibiótico según el caso. A las pocas semanas empezaron los cambios: menos hinchazón, mejor digestión, menos gases, incluso su estado de ánimo mejoró. Y lo más importante: su barriga volvió a su forma natural.Este caso es un claro ejemplo de cómo el SOP no explica todo y cómo el cuerpo puede darnos pistas de que algo más está ocurriendo. También nos recuerda que cuando no hay mejoría en un síntoma aislado, hay que seguir investigando. A veces lo que más incomoda a una paciente no es lo que parece, y por eso es fundamental mirar con lupa, tener una mirada amplia y trabajar con herramientas adecuadas.Conviértete en un seguidor de este podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/comiendo-con-maria-nutricion--2497272/support.

What does the future of cancer care look like? From replacing IV chemo with oral agents to game-changing advances in bispecific and trispecific therapies, this special bonus episode dives deep into the most exciting—and practice-changing—developments from the 2025 ASCO Annual Meeting.NCODA's Kelly Brunk, PharmD, BCOP, returns from ASCO energized and ready to share his top takeaways in a candid conversation about where oncology is headed. Whether you're a clinician, pharmacist, or anyone in the cancer care ecosystem, this episode is packed with insight you don't want to miss.Bonus: Kelly also shares updates on NCODA's new Immunotherapy Hub and offers a forward-looking take on where the field is headed."The rate of change in oncology care is accelerating—and it's time for practices to be ready, not reactive." — Kelly Brunk Inside the Episode:How oral therapies are reshaping breast cancer treatmentThe evolving role of bispecifics, trispecifics, and antibody-drug conjugatesPractical considerations for implementation: protocols, access, and infrastructureThe importance of quality of life in treatment decisionsEarly use of immune checkpoint inhibitors in multiple disease statesHow AI and equity are shaping the next decade of oncology Listen now and explore what these developments mean for clinical practice—and for the patients at the center of it all. Resources mentioned:NCODA's Immunotherapy Hub – A central resource offering clinical tools, SOP examples, and support for implementing therapies like bispecifics and antibody-drug conjugates.Questions or looking to connect? Email the NCODA Clinical Team at clinical@ncoda.org

Hiring the right team is one of the biggest challenges brand owners face—especially in the early stages of growth. In this episode of Built for This, Andy Isom is joined by Michael Jordan, co-CEO of Bad Marketing, to break down a smarter hiring strategy for e-commerce and Amazon sellers.   We dive into which roles to hire first, where to find top talent outside of the usual “go hire a Filipino VA” playbook, and how to scale your Amazon or E-Commerce team globally without wasting money. If you're ready to stop doing everything yourself and start building a team that actually moves your brand forward, this episode is your blueprint.   My favorite SOP recording tool: www.loom.com   Get a free audit of your brand to see if you qualify for subsidized management here: www.weavos.io  

This week on The Art of SBA Lending, Ray Drew sits down with David Tinsley of Lenders Cooperative to unravel the shifting landscape of SBA lending and the role of technology and LSPs in shaping its future. Recorded live from the MALC conference, they dive into the buzz surrounding the unannounced new SOP and what it means for lenders. From the challenges of scaling an SBA division to the surprising dominance of AI in industry conversations, Ray and David explore how to navigate growth, manage risk, and foster innovation — "throwing the whole playbook out". They also tackle the ongoing debate of in-house operations versus leveraging Lender Service Providers (LSPs).

你在忙碌的生活中，找不到時間閱讀？前往台灣最受歡迎的 Podcast 說書節目「下一本讀什麼」，每週認識兩本好書，快速吸收好書精華。主題包含個人成長、投資理財、商業職場。一起透過閱讀，成為更好的自己。 https://fstry.pse.is/7tgjcj —— 以上為 Firstory Podcast 廣告 —— 【想看影片版？直接點這裡看更多！YouTube：https://youtu.be/tXJfT2fcsB4】 你知道台中知名的景點「宮原眼科」，是由日本眼科博士宮原武熊所興建的眼科診所所改建的嗎？而今天我們所要介紹的「不老夢想125號」，同樣也是日治時期古蹟，前身是宮原武熊宅邸。 這座宅邸於2016年交由弘道老人福利基金會營運，延續著名的「不老騎士」精神，以銀髮退休人士擔任餐廳主力，目前有14位不老料理人輪班擔任主廚，每天提供一葷一素的「阿嬤精選定食」與「老ㄟ今天呷素套餐」，還有早午茶和下午茶。 不老夢想125號專員李佩華和不老料理人阿勉姐還介紹，他們的料理都是使用有機食材、盡量減少廚餘，讓他們在2024年榮獲綠媒體頒發的綠色宣言獎項，不但實現高齡友善，更落實綠色永續。 本集金句： 其實我們的SOP是我們對他們（不老料理人）長時間的工作觀察把它寫下來，因為她們不是每天上班，總共14個同事，每個同事平均是14天排7個班，我們要讓每個同事做出一樣好吃的食物，就觀察比較會煮的人的做法，把它寫下來。所以那個SOP都是不老料理人口述或做給我們看，我們再把流程記錄下來。 #李佩華 #黃阿勉 #不老夢想125號 #不老料理人 #古蹟餐廳 #熟齡 #銀髮族 @不老夢想125號 BULAO 125 https://www.facebook.com/bulao125 #寶島聯播網 #寶島有意思 ---寶島有意思 準時放送--- 19：00~~~> 北部-寶島新聲 FM98.5 嘉義-嘉義之音FM91.3 高雄-主人電台FM96.9 21：00~~~> 中部-大千電台 FM99.1 ---------- 寶島有意思》挖掘台灣有意思的在地人、事、物。 寶島聯播網》以「本土電台」為品牌定位，用心傳承台灣在地文化，傳遞台語流行音樂之美。https://www.baodaoradio.com.tw/ 寶島好康商城》堅持提供高品質、安心、實惠的好康產品。https://www.bodogo.com.tw/ 小額贊助支持本節目： https://open.firstory.me/user/clw4248xv113d01wg7s4h2xnr 留言告訴我你對這一集的想法： https://open.firstory.me/user/clw4248xv113d01wg7s4h2xnr/comments Powered by Firstory Hosting

Welcome back to Small Business School! In this week's episode of the Business Builder series, we're tackling something most entrepreneurs know they should be doing… but often avoid: building systems and procedures in your business (aka SOPs). But don't worry—this isn't about creating a stuffy, never-used operations manual. I'm walking you through how to build simple, repeatable systems that actually help you grow, without making it your full-time job. If you've ever said, “I know I need systems, but who has time?”—this one's for you.Key topics covered:What SOPs really are—and what they aren'tHow to create effective systems in just 3 minutes using the tools you already haveWhy messy, imperfect SOPs are better than perfect ones that never get usedTips for building a culture where your team creates and owns the systems tooWhether you're onboarding clients, posting content, or running payroll—this episode gives you a clear roadmap to make systems your secret weapon (without the overwhelm). Let's get your time back and start building a business that runs without you in the weeds.ChallengeA simple action step: pick one task you do regularly that you're ready to delegate. Record yourself doing it—using Loom, a voice note, or a Zoom video—and save it in an SOP folder.Mentioned in this episode: If you are running a business in Canada and you need help with all the things accounting related, but more importantly understanding the numbers I invite you to check out https://thriveaccounting.co/Staci's Links:Instagram. Website.The School for Small Business Podcast is a proud member of the Female Alliance Media. To learn more about Female Alliance Media and how they are elevating female voices or how they can support your show, visit femalealliancemedia.ca.Head over to my website https://www.stacimillard.com/ to grab your FREE copy of my Profit Playbook and receive 30 innovative ways you can add more profit to your business AND the first step towards implementing these ideas in your business!

Hoje nós vamos falar sobre um assunto cheio de mitos, tabus e julgamentos: testosterona em mulheres. O “irmão mal compreendido” da família hormonal, que todo mundo associa só à libido, mas que influencia muito mais do que você imagina.Nesse episódio, eu compartilho o que aprendi — com estudos, com a clínica e comigo mesma — sobre o papel da testosterona na saúde da mulher: da força muscular ao cérebro, da pele ao desejo, da energia ao bem-estar emocional.Não é papo de bomba, nem de estética — é conversa honesta, baseada em ciência, experiência e, claro, consciência.Neste episódio: O papel da testosterona na “família hormonal” femininaDiferenças entre uso estético e terapêuticoEfeitos no corpo feminino: libido, energia, humor, sono, massa muscular, cogniçãoReceptores espalhados pelo corpo: o impacto além da função sexualPor que os exames hormonais nem sempre contam toda a históriaEnzimas como aromatase e 5-alfa-redutase: acne, oleosidade, queda de cabeloQuando a testosterona pode não ser indicada (SOP, alopecia, resistência à insulina)O que dizem os consensos internacionaisO uso consciente e responsável, em doses fisiológicas✨ Ouça agora e compartilhe com quem precisa dessa informação!Quero agradecer a Mahta, por patrocinar o episódio de hoje!Para quem quiser experimentar com desconto de 10%, ou somente conhecer para ajudar o podcast, vai no site https://www.mahta.bio/isabelafortes .Site do Podcast: https://isabelafortes.com.brEpisódios Relacionados: EP 60 | Despedaçada…Mas meus exames estão “normais” – Isabela FortesEP 63 | Quando começar a Terapia para menopausa e outras dúvidas hormonais – Isabela FortesEP 28 | Opções NÃO hormonais para a menopausa: alternativas à Terapia Hormonal – Isabela FortesEP 23 | Será que é menopausa? Como saber se você está ou não no climatério? – Isabela FortesEP 86 | Desacelere a Mente: Técnicas para um Sono Transformador – Isabela FortesEP 02 | Hormônios Femininos: Como entender o ciclo que impacta todos os aspectos de nossas vidas mensalmente – Isabela Fortes      EP 18 | SOS HORMÔNIOS. PQP… O que está acontecendo comigo? – Isabela Fortes  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fortes_isabela/

Anna Addoms, Wicked MarvelousOur guest in this episode is Anna Addoms, the insightful founder of Wicked Marvelous. Anna champions making technology, especially AI, accessible and genuinely useful for small business owners, always with a focus on reducing overwhelm and fostering authentic connections. In our chat, Anna shares her practical wisdom on how entrepreneurs can harness AI as a powerful tool without losing the essential human touch that truly matters in building lasting relationships and a thriving business.Key points discussed include:* AI as a Tool, Not a Replacement: Use AI strategically for back-office tasks, but always keep humans at the forefront of client interactions.* Guard Human Connection Fiercely: Implement AI in customer service with extreme care, ensuring transparency and easy access to human support.* Navigate AI Ethically and Practically: Stay informed about AI's capabilities and risks, using it to add value while protecting your brand and IP.Listen to the podcast to find out more.Innovabiz Substack is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.Show Notes from this episode with Anna Addoms, Wicked MarvelousThe AI Revolution: Tool, Not TyrantIt feels like just yesterday we were marveling at the dawn of AI, this "cool, shiny object" everyone was buzzing about. Fast forward to today, and we're deep in the trenches, moving beyond the mere novelty and into the serious business of practical application. The initial excitement was palpable, but now, as Anna Addoms wisely pointed out in our recent chat, we're navigating the "nitty gritty" – figuring out what AI is actually doing, whether it's truly adding value, and how to use it safely and effectively without getting lost down a "rabbit hole."Anna Addoms, with her characteristic clarity, cuts right to the chase: AI is fundamentally a tool, a multi-tool even. Think of it like a powerful chainsaw in your shed. In the right hands, with the right understanding, it can make incredibly light work of massive tasks. But if you're not careful, or if you don't really know how to wield it, you're just inviting a mess or unnecessary complexity. Our biggest goal, as entrepreneurs, should be to use AI to enhance our lives and businesses, to make things easier, and crucially, to still allow us to do what we do best: cultivate genuine human connections.Where AI Shines (and Where It Doesn't)So, where does this powerful multi-tool truly shine? Anna suggests focusing its considerable might on back-office tasks – those internal operations that often consume valuable time and energy. Picture those complex spreadsheet formulas that make your head spin; AI can whip those up in a flash. Or consider the initial drafts of long-form content, giving you a solid starting point without the blank page paralysis. The key here is using AI to shoulder a significant portion of the "heavy lifting," freeing you up for more strategic and human-centric work.But let's not get carried away. As Anna firmly reminds us, not every "low-level task can be farmed out" to AI. There are times when trying to force AI into a situation actually creates more complication than it solves. If a simple spreadsheet can organize your contact information, why complicate it by feeding it into an AI that might struggle with context? The wisdom lies in recognizing when AI is a genuine accelerator and when it's just an unnecessary detour.The Human Touch: Why Relationships Still RuleHere's where Anna's human-centered philosophy truly comes to the fore: AI should never, ever, replace genuine human connection. We've all been there – stuck in a frustrating recursive loop with a chatbot, feeling like we're talking to a brick wall. That "bad brain experience" doesn't just annoy customers; it actively "burns relationships." Anna is adamant: if you're deploying AI for customer service, there must be an immediate, clear escalation process to a real human. Without that "I wanna talk to a real human right now" button, you're essentially signing a death warrant for customer loyalty.It's not just about functionality; it's about authenticity. Anna points out the "uncanny valley" experience when AI voice technology gets too close to human, yet remains subtly "off." This creates a deep cognitive dissonance, a feeling of "something is wrong." Her advice is crystal clear: be transparency. If it's a bot, call it a bot. Don't give it a human name or picture. This ethical stance ensures trust, preventing your customers from feeling misled or, worse, "pissed off" because they couldn't escape an automated interaction.Building Your AI-Powered Personal Brand (Ethically!)Now, on a brighter note, AI can be an absolute boon for crafting and refining your personal brand's messaging. Anna herself has trained her AI to sound "exactly like me" for various content outputs – emails, sales pages, blog posts. This means she can generate initial drafts that are remarkably consistent with her unique voice and cadence. The magic, however, lies in the subsequent step: the human touch, the final edit. Anna emphasizes that she's always the "last person to see it," ensuring her "seal of approval" is on every piece of content that goes out. This blend of AI efficiency and human oversight is powerful.However, a crucial word of caution, something Anna highlighted with a stark anecdote: be incredibly mindful of data privacy and copyright when using AI tools. She shared a sobering example of authors inadvertently signing away their book copyrights by inputing their manuscripts into certain AI language models under their terms of service. It's like accidentally giving away your precious intellectual property to the public domain! Always, always read the fine print. Your content is your gold, so guard it fiercely.Mastering Your Workflow: AI as Your SOP SidekickLet's talk about a task many entrepreneurs dread: creating Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). We know we need them, especially when scaling and hiring, but the thought of documenting every little step can feel overwhelming. This is where AI truly shines as an unsung hero. As Anna explains, many new hires struggle not because they're incompetent, but because they lack clear, documented processes. You hand over a task, and then find yourself frustrated when it's not done exactly as you envisioned.Anna's practical solution? Leverage AI! She encourages entrepreneurs to use prompts that guide them step-by-step through the SOP creation process. Even better, you can feed it enough information, and it can draft the entire thing for you. This isn't about abdicating responsibility; it's about leveraging AI's ability to structure information logically, ensuring "everything starts coming back faster and exactly the way they want." It's also fantastic for critiquing existing SOPs, pointing out gaps or areas for improvement that your brain, so familiar with the process, might simply overlook.The Calendar Conundrum: Owning Your Time with (or Without) AIThe digital calendar, while a godsend for organization, can also be a silent saboteur of your precious time if not managed with an iron fist. Anna and I both share a strong sentiment about this: you must maintain boundaries around your calendar and your time. While AI scheduling tools offer undeniable convenience, there's a real danger of "abdicating ownership" of your most valuable asset. Suddenly, your days are a chaotic collage of back-to-back meetings with no breathing room, leading straight to burnout.Anna's advice echoes a hard-won truth: your time, your rules. Instead of giving people 24/7 access to your schedule, block out specific times for different types of meetings or, even better, for uninterrupted deep work. This isn't about being unapproachable; it's about being strategic and protecting your mental and physical well-being. Whether you use AI for scheduling or not, the principle remains: actively manage your calendar, don't let it manage you.Staying Savvy: Protecting Your Digital SelfIn this "wild west" of AI, staying vigilant about your digital footprint is paramount. Anna recommends a simple yet powerful defense: set up Google Alerts for your name and business. It sounds old school, but it's incredibly effective for catching any unauthorized use of your likeness or content. Knowing what's being published about you, or as you, is the first line of defense. It allows you to be proactive, as Anna herself experienced when a podcast interview went live earlier than planned.Beyond monitoring, be aware of the bigger picture. While malicious voice cloning of individuals like us isn't the prevalent issue yet (it's mostly targeting celebrities), the technology exists. The reality is, some risk is inherent when putting content on public platforms. However, understanding your rights – the ability to issue cease and desist orders and report malicious content – empowers you to act swiftly if your digital identity is ever compromised. In this evolving landscape, awareness is truly your strongest shield.Summary:Anna Addoms provided incredible insights into navigating the brave new world of AI. Her core message is simple yet profound: AI is a powerful tool, but it should always serve to enhance human connection, never replace it. She emphasized the critical need for transparency, especially when AI is client-facing, and highlighted the importance of guarding your intellectual property. Ultimately, AI offers immense potential for efficiency and automation in our businesses, but its successful implementation hinges on a clear, human-centered strategy.Reach OutYou can reach out and thank Anna by visiting her website.Links:* Website – Wicked Marvelous* Twitter – @WickedMarvelous* Linkedin* Facebook* Instagram - @wicked_marvelousCool Things About Anna* Anna grew up in Colorado in a family of entrepreneurs, right in the thick of the tech boom. She was raised around innovation and search engines, with her dad running AOL's biggest competitor during the first dot-com bubble. That's a childhood spent at the intersection of curiosity and code.* She's a creative at heart: Anna went to art school and holds a degree in English Literature. Her journey from art and literature to Silicon Valley tech startups is a delightful zigzag, not a straight line. She's proof that you can be both a techie and a creative soul.* Anna has a knack for reinvention. After burning out in the high-octane world of Silicon Valley startups (like clockwork, every 18 months!), she realized her true passion was helping others build and implement their own dreams. She's now been running her own company for over a decade, thriving on variety and new challenges.* She's a self-confessed “sponge of knowledge,” always learning, always curious. Anna's love of learning has led her down unexpected paths—from luxury travel to ad agencies to med-tech startups. She's not afraid to pivot, experiment, or start over if it means staying true to her values.Imagine being a part of a select community where you not only have access to our amazing podcast guests, but you also get a chance to transform your marketing and podcast into a growth engine with a human-centered, relationship-focused approach.That's exactly what you'll get when you join the Flywheel Nation Community.Tap into the collective wisdom of high-impact achievers, gain exclusive access to resources, and expand your network in our vibrant community.Experience accelerated growth, breakthrough insights, and powerful connections to elevate your business.ACT NOW – secure your spot and transform your journey today! Visit innovabiz.co/flywheel and get ready to experience the power of transformation.VideoThanks for reading Innovabiz Substack! This post is public so feel free to share it. This is a public episode. 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Text us a pool question!In this conversation, Peter, Shane, and Lee discuss the significance of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in the context of aquatic facilities and service businesses. They emphasize the need for consistency, compliance, and the empowerment of staff through well-documented procedures. The discussion also touches on the role of technology and AI in developing SOPs, the importance of detailed procedures, and the necessity of personalizing SOPs to reflect the business's culture and values. The conversation concludes with a call to action for businesses to utilize the winter months for productivity and planning.takeawaysSOPs are essential for consistency in operations.Creating SOPs can empower staff to work independently.AI can assist in drafting SOPs but should be verified.SOPs should reflect the business's culture and values.Regular updates to SOPs are necessary due to changing regulations.Detailed procedures are crucial for compliance and safety.Utilizing technology can streamline SOP management.Winter is a productive time for businesses to develop SOPs.SOPs can enhance the professionalism of a service business.Creating a template for SOPs can save time in the future.Sound Bites"SOPs can feel like SOBs sometimes.""AI can help create a skeleton for SOPs.""Don't trust AI for dosing rates.""SOPs need to reflect your business personality.""It's important to personalize your SOPs.""Make the most of the colder months to be productive."Chapters00:00Welcome and Introductions03:00The Importance of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)05:57Creating Effective SOPs for Aquatic Facilities09:09Utilizing Technology and AI in SOP Development11:59Detailed Procedures and Compliance14:48Final Thoughts on SOPs and Productivity Support the showThank you so much for listening! You can find us on social media: Facebook Instagram Tik Tok Email us: talkingpools@gmail.com

Ahhh, summer. The season of sunshine, sandals… and salon owners accidentally letting their momentum nosedive into a beach chair.Look, we all need rest. But if you're treating July like a business sabbatical without the systems to back it up, Lexi's got news for you: you're about to f around and find out.

In this episode of Online People Talking, Jen Barkan is joined by Chesapeake Homes' superstar OSC team: Stephanie Moffett and Danielle Ross. These two powerhouses are not only crushing it on the lead front, they've also built a seamless backup system for time off, extended leave, and everything in between. Whether you're a solo OSC or working with a partner, this episode is full of practical tips to help you unplug without dropping the ball.Jen, Stephanie, and Danielle get real about the challenges of stepping away from the OSC seat and how to ensure every lead is still handled with care, even when you're not around. They share how they structured their team, developed emergency coverage plans, and even trained a temporary OSC for extended leave.Topic of Today (04:36)“Hey, I need a backup plan… what do I do with my leads when I'm on vacation?” The team dives into the most frequently asked questions about how to maintain lead coverage when stepping away. They cover:Building a backup plan from scratch
Training internal team members for coverage
Real-life examples of vacation and maternity leave handoffs
Why even managers make great backup OSCs (in a pinch)
The mental health benefits of truly unpluggingSkills Check (38:20)“You gotta check yourself before you wreck yourself.” Jen lays out your step-by-step Skills Check to help you develop your own OSC backup strategy:
1. Identify your backup. Talk with your leadership team and determine who can fill in when you're away.
2. Create a plan. Work out the logistics: call forwarding, CRM access, workflows, and lead ownership.
3. Document it. Consider drafting a short SOP for your backup plan.
4. Test it. Don't wait until vacation. Run a trial to make sure it works smoothly.
5. Really take vacation! You deserve real time off, and your leads will still be there when you return.

Diferencia entre SOP con resistencia a la insulina (SOP-RI) y SOP adrenal

Este episodio especial nace de una invitación de Alpina para conmemorar sus 80 años de historia. Y como toda buena historia, nos lleva a viajar por el tiempo. Vamos a hacer un recorrido por algunos de los hechos más importantes que han ocurrido en los últimos 80 años en Colombia y el mundo. Desde su creación en el valle de Sopó, Alpina ha crecido junto con grandes cambios que han pasado en la historia de la humanidad: desde el final de la Segunda Guerra Mundial hasta la era digital, pasando por hitos como el alunizaje, la caída del Muro de Berlín, el Nobel de García Márquez y la Constitución del 91. A lo largo de este tiempo, Alpina se ha convertido en una de las más famosas marcas y empresas de Colombia Notas del episodio  Este episodio fue patrocinado por Alpina, 80 años nutriendo un mañana delicioso El fin de la Segunda Guerra Mundial La Carrera Espacial en el siglo XX En el libro “Contracultura” explicamos todos los hechos de un mundo para la juventud El recibimiento del Premio Nobel de Gabriel García Márquez La Revolución Digital, uno de los grandes cambios de la historia

Your restaurant's most powerful marketing tool? The menu. In this episode, the team dives deep into one of the most overlooked yet powerful tools in your restaurant: the menu. From visual psychology and printing strategies to layout, material choices, and pricing tactics, this conversation is packed with practical tips to help you treat your menu like what it truly is—your #1 marketing and sales tool. You'll walk away with insights on font choices, color psychology, menu engineering, printing vendors, and even why leaving drink prices off the menu can increase profits. If you've ever shrugged off menu updates as an expense, this episode will change your mindset—and maybe even your margins. Key Takeaways: Your Menu Is Not an Expense—It's an Investment It's the first thing guests engage with when deciding how much to spend. A thoughtful, clean, and well-printed menu elevates perception and drives higher check averages. Design & Readability Matter Font size, layout, paper quality, and cleanliness all shape the guest's impression. Use negative space, legible fonts, and layout strategies like the Golden Triangle to drive selection. Strategic Printing Choices Use a local printer when possible—consider bartering or partnerships. Evaluate in-house printing if you need frequent updates. Menu holders, sleeves, and material durability should match your concept. Proven Profit Tips Use high-quality food photos for best-sellers (especially on laminated or in-house menus). Leave beverage prices off for pricing flexibility. Add visual cues to highlight high-margin items. Common Mistakes to Avoid Dirty or outdated menus, inconsistent updates, typos, or cluttered layouts. Overloading with too many items, especially in smaller operations. Practical Tools & Tech Use AI (like ChatGPT) to help write compelling, accurate menu descriptions. Establish an SOP for menu changes across online platforms, third-party apps, and POS systems.

In this conversation on AI-powered SEO workflows, Andrew Ansley joins The Simple and Smart SEO Show to share how smart marketers are using tools like Claude, ChatGPT, and automation platforms to save time and scale without hiring.From building SOPs in under an hour to organizing AI projects for sharper output, Andrew reveals how today's marketers can combine soft skills with machine intelligence to stay competitive—without burning out.Whether you're a creative entrepreneur, solo founder, or agency owner, this episode is packed with actionable insights to help you systemize your business and let AI do the heavy lifting.

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Systems and processes for your roofing company, simplified into 3 easy steps. These will help you turn chaos into clarity. Especially if the idea of sitting down and writing an SOP makes you wanna poke your eyeball out with a safety pin…If you've wanted systems and processes but don't know where to start, this new video will help you scale, get your life back, and give you the freedom to actually take a vacation.P.S. Are you interested in getting systems and processes in place in your business? Join us inside where we share our winning secrets to help each other dominate in today's fast-changing and unpredictable times: https://www.rsra.org/join/=============FREE TRAINING CENTERhttps://theroofstrategist.com/free-training-centerJOIN THE ROOFING & SOLAR REFORM ALLIANCE (RSRA)https://www.rsra.org/join/ GET MY BOOKhttps://a.co/d/7tsW3Lx GET A ROOFING SALES JOBhttps://secure.rsra.org/find-a-job CONTACTEmail: help@roofstrategist.comCall/Text: 303-222-7133FOLLOW ADAM BENSMANhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSVx5TWX-m2dl6yuUVF05Dwhttps://www.facebook.com/adam.bensman/   https://www.facebook.com/RoofStrategist/ https://www.instagram.com/roofstrategist/ https://www.tiktok.com/@roofstrategist https://www.linkedin.com/in/roofstrategist/#roofstrategist #roofsales #d2d  #solar #solarsales #roofing #roofer #canvassing #hail #wind #hurricane #sales #roofclaim #rsra #roofingandsolarreformalliance #reformers #adambensman