Podcasts about Sourcing

Fan Mail: Tell Wendy how you're saying yes to yourself!Stories, Sourcing & Styling at Château de BrivesJoin Wendy Harrop and Sarah & George Haslett for an intimate French antique experience at Château de Brives, November 17–23, 2026. Spend six nights at the château, source alongside the experts at local brocantes and Bordeaux's renowned Quinconces Antique Show, cook and gather around the table, and experience France through the lens of the collector. Limited to just six guests.→ Learn more and reserve your place: wendy-harrop.com/experiences-cart/p/antique-experience-franceWhat happens when a lifelong caregiver finally includes herself in the circle of care?In this episode, Wendy sits down with functional diagnostic nutrition practitioner Dori Martin to explore caregiving, burnout, self-trust, and the connection between joy and well-being. Dori shares how her partner's terminal diagnosis—and her own experience of losing herself while caring for everyone else—changed the way she understands healing. Together, they consider what becomes possible when you stop carrying everyone else's bags and start choosing what lights you up.They explore:How lifelong caregivers can stop carrying everyone else's burdens and begin listening to their own needsWhy caring for yourself is not another task on your list, but the foundation that supports everything elseWhat it means to trust yourself, receive support, and choose what brings you joyIf you've spent years taking care of everyone else while quietly losing touch with yourself, this conversation is an invitation to put down what was never yours to carry—and say yes to the life that lights you up.Connect with Dori:Instagram: instagram.com/midlifeenergy.doriHer website: dorimartin.comYouTube: youtube.com/@MidlifeEnergy_DoriCase Study: dorimartinwellness.kit.com/casestudyReferenced in this Episode:The Manifestation Practice That Built a $37 Million Business | Max Lewis: buzzsprout.com/1872382/episodes/18893956 ________________________________________________________________________________________Connect with Wendy:LinkedinInstagram: @wendy.harropFacebook: Phineas Wright HouseWebsite: Phineas Wright House PWH Farm StaysPWH Curated Experience and TravelInterested in being a guest on the show? Send your pitch to podcast@phineaswrighthouse.comPodcast Production By Shannon Warner of Resonant Collective Want to start your own podcast? Let's chat!If this episode resonated, follow Say YES to Yourself! and leave a  5-star review. It helps more women in midlife discover the tools, stories, and community that make saying YES not only possible, but powerful.

What happens when your unconverted seller leads upload fails live on stream? You pivot to Plan B, fire off the script anyway, and start reactivating dead real estate leads!In this unedited, real-time live session, I take 90+ old, unconverted "dead" seller leads and reactivate them using the high-converting Magic Number Script (originally inspired by Lead Deck Founders Club member Briana Elliston, who used this framework to capture over $20M in listing volume).Within minutes of sending the 2-line prompt across text and email, you'll see the live responses come in:

AI is changing recruitment fast. From sourcing and Boolean search to automation, candidate engagement and productivity, how will AI reshape the way recruiters work?In this episode of RecruitmentTV, James Osborne is joined by Steven Lu, Founder of PIN, and Mark Alexander to explore how AI is changing recruitment and what recruiters need to do to stay ahead.They discuss:• How AI is changing recruitment search and sourcing• Why traditional Boolean search could be becoming obsolete• How AI can save recruiters time and improve productivity• The impact of AI on candidate sourcing and qualification• How recruiters can use AI without losing the human element• The future of recruitment automation• Whether smaller recruitment teams can generate more revenue with AI• What the recruiter of the future could look likeThe conversation also explores the rise of the “super agency” and how AI could allow recruiters to spend less time on repetitive tasks and more time using their expertise.If you work in recruitment, recruitment technology, talent acquisition or agency leadership, this is a conversation worth watching.Subscribe to RecruitmentTV for more conversations about recruitment, AI, growth, technology and the future of the recruitment industry.

In dieser Folge des Performance Manager Podcast spricht Peter Bluhm mit Prof. Dr. Christopher Rentrop, Professor für Wirtschaftsinformatik an der HTWG Konstanz, über IT-Governance als Erfolgsfaktor der digitalen Transformation. Sie sprechen darüber, warum IT-Governance zu Unrecht als Bremsklotz gilt, welche zentralen Entscheidungsfelder Unternehmen dabei im Blick behalten sollten – von den IT-Prinzipien über Steuerung, Architektur und Sourcing bis zu Risk, Security & Compliance, Organisation und IT-Services – und wie sich das Thema in der Praxis konkret angehen lässt. Buch zur Folge: IT-Governance – Zentraler Erfolgsfaktor für die digitale Transformation, Prof. Dr. Christopher Rentrop, Erich Schmidt Verlag, 2024. Link zum Buch: https://ESV.info/978-3-503-14486-0 Der Performance Manager Podcast ist der führende deutschsprachige Podcast für Controlling, Data & AI und Performance Management. Er richtet sich an alle, die mit Daten besser entscheiden und ihr Unternehmen erfolgreicher steuern wollen. Regelmäßig begrüßt Peter Bluhm Führungskräfte, Experten und Persönlichkeiten, die in ihrem Fachgebiet zu den Besten zählen. Mit ihnen spricht er über Strategien, Inspirationen und Impulse für glasklare Entscheidungen und Erfolg im Business.  Peter Bluhm ist Experte für Controlling und Data & AI sowie Buchautor. 2004 gründete er die ATVISIO Consult, eine Data- & AI-Beratung, die 2014, 2019 und 2025 mit dem Gütesiegel "Top Consultant – Die besten Berater des deutschen Mittelstandes" ausgezeichnet wurde. Neben dem "Performance Manager Podcast" ist auch Peter Bluhms Buch "Business Intelligence ganz einfach" als kostenloser Podcast verfügbar.

Recruter vite sans casser l'humain : les règles du recrutement en scale-upRecrutement en volume, expérience candidat, marque employeur, IA appliquée aux RH, choix d'ATS, recrutement international : dans cet épisode de Nouveaux Prismes, on ouvre le capot du recrutement en hypercroissance. Jessica Morice, Talent Acquisition Manager chez Riot (scale-up cybersécurité), partage sa méthode pour recruter beaucoup, vite et bien, sans transformer son pipe en passoire. Un échange concret pour les RH, recruteurs, DRH et dirigeants qui structurent leurs équipes pendant que l'entreprise change d'échelle en permanence.L'invitéeJessica Morice recrute principalement des profils sales et tech chez Riot, en France et à l'international (Italie, Espagne). Deuxième vague estivale de recrutement massif : elle parle de ce qu'elle a réellement testé, raté et corrigé sur le terrain.Ce que vous allez apprendre– Ce qui fait vraiment la différence dans une expérience candidat quand le volume explose.– Les pièges classiques du recrutement rapide, et comment les transformer en bonnes pratiques.– Pourquoi un manque de structure dès le premier entretien fait fuir les meilleurs profils.– Comment elle utilise l'IA (et Claude) au quotidien sans déshumaniser le process.– Le signal précis qui indique qu'il faut changer d'ATS.– Les erreurs récurrentes dans le choix d'un ATS quand les effectifs grimpent vite.– Ce qui change vraiment quand on recrute à l'international.– Comment amorcer la fidélisation dès l'annonce, et pas six mois trop tard.Thèmes abordésRecrutement, ressources humaines, talent acquisition, expérience candidat, marque employeur, attractivité, sourcing, ATS, IA RH, scale-up, hypercroissance, recrutement international, relocation package, hiring managers, fidélisation, rétention, collaboration RH / business, veille recrutement.Pourquoi écouterParce que la plupart des contenus sur le recrutement en volume restent théoriques. Ici, tout vient du terrain : les arbitrages réels, les erreurs assumées, les méthodes applicables dès lundi. Que vous soyez RH généraliste, recruteur en scale-up ou dirigeant qui structure ses équipes, vous repartez avec des repères concrets.Où écouterNouveaux Prismes est disponible sur Ausha, Spotify et Apple Podcasts.Recrutement en scale-up, expérience candidat, marque employeur, IA RH et choix d'ATS : un épisode dense pour recruter vite sans jamais perdre l'humain.Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Chasing a cheaper factory quote looks great on a spreadsheet—until the real costs roll in. Hosted by global manufacturing veteran Anita Hummel, this podcast unpacks the hidden financial, logistical, and operational risks of switching production partners.Moving a product line rarely goes according to plan. Anita dives into the expensive blind spots most brands overlook before pulling the plug on a supplier:The Hidden Balance Sheet: Tooling losses, cash flow crunches, and the brutal cost of resetting the factory learning curve.The Spec Myth: Why technical drawings don't guarantee identical quality without established shop-floor routines.Fix Before You Flee: How targeted quality audits and value engineering can rescue troubled factory partnerships.The Safe Exit: Executing phased dual-sourcing strategies to protect inventory flow and brand reputation when a transition is inevitable.Read our blog https://mondoro.com/the-hidden-cost-of-walking-away-why-switching-manufacturers-isnt-easy/Subscribe for candid, field-tested guidance on building stable manufacturing partnerships that protect your bottom line over the long haul.

In this episode of the Used Car Dealer Podcast, Zach talks with Ben Gill, CEO of Advent Resources and founder of Remarketing Plus and VEEROSA AI, and John McNellis, COO of Remarketing Plus, about two pressures increasingly colliding for used car dealers: finding the right inventory at the right price and protecting the dealership from increasingly sophisticated fraud. Ben brings nearly three decades of automotive technology experience across Advent Resources, Remarketing Plus, and fraud prevention, while John brings nearly four decades across dealership operations, rental, fleet, wholesale remarketing, vehicle acquisition, and disposition. They explain why tight used vehicle supply, rising acquisition costs, auction competition, transportation expenses, and reconditioning risk are making disciplined sourcing more important than ever. The conversation dives into synthetic identities, fake driver's licenses, falsified proof-of-income documents, first-party fraud, and why seemingly strong customers with high credit scores can sometimes create the greatest risk. Ben explains why identity verification, outside-record checks, consistent fraud checkpoints, and dealership training should be non-negotiable. John also breaks down the reconditioning trap, why dealers can overpay when inventory is scarce, and how building an upstream pipeline directly from rental and fleet companies can reduce dependence on the auction lane. Zach, Ben, and John also discuss where inventory pressure and fraud risk collide, transportation fraud, the challenges smaller independent dealerships face without dedicated compliance teams, and how AI will improve dealership decision-making while also giving fraudsters more sophisticated tools. They close with practical advice on the fraud check dealers should never waive, the inventory KPI used-car departments should track, why dealers should secure vehicles further upstream, and which long-standing dealership habits should finally be retired. ⏱️ Key Questions & Timestamps 00:05 – Intro: Ben Gill, John McNellis, dealership fraud, and smarter used-car sourcing 01:00 – How did Ben and John enter automotive, and what shaped their approach to dealership operations? 03:44 – How do Advent Resources, Remarketing Plus, and VEEROSA AI address today's dealership challenges? 07:54 – What does rising auto lending fraud look like at the individual dealership level, and why are used vehicles attractive targets? 10:57 – What does a realistic fraudulent car deal look like from lead to vehicle delivery? 13:55 – Where should the non-negotiable fraud checkpoints sit across sales, desking, F&I, and delivery? 17:25 – What does the national used vehicle inventory picture hide, and which vehicles are hardest for independent dealers to acquire? 19:06 – Is there a reconditioning trap when dealers chase lower-priced used vehicles? 20:00 – How should condition, configuration, and retail appeal change a dealer's buy box and acquisition strategy? 22:49 – Where do inventory sourcing pressure and dealership fraud pressure collide? 26:25 – Why can smaller independent dealerships be especially vulnerable to fraud? 28:03 – What is the first anti-fraud process Ben would change at an average independent dealership? 30:00 – Where will AI reduce dealership risk, where will fraudsters adapt, and what still requires human judgment? 32:30 – How will AI affect used vehicle sourcing and inventory decisions over the next 12 to 18 months? 33:41 – Rapid fire: What fraud red flag should never be waived, regardless of how badly the store wants the deal? 34:00 – What used vehicle sourcing strategy should dealers pursue more aggressively, and where should they be cautious? 34:27 – What long-standing dealership operating habit or “sacred cow” should dealers finally retire? 

Episode SummaryBlackbird partner Tom has spent the last decade obsessing over one thing: why Australia talks about innovation from a place of doubt, while the US talks about it from a place of opportunity.From buying BHP as a kid through his parents, to operating at Canopy before it was acquired, to spending most of the 2010s investing out of Colorado and now back in Australia at Blackbird, Tom has seen both sides of the talent arbitrage.In this episode of First Cheque, Tom joins Maxine and Cheryl to share why 8 percent of all AI experts in Asia-Pac are based in Australia, why we have more AI PhDs than any other country in the world and why no one is celebrating it, and what it really means that 88 percent of our PhD students are immigrated talent. They also dive deep into why commercialization is still broken, how Foundry and Baker Street are trying to fix the bridge from lab to seed, and why product-led growth is not dead — it just changed.Tom also reflects on the boomerang effect, the R and D tax credit as Australia's secret weapon, and why the next decade of Australian companies will be built with a base in Australia and a base on the West Coast.Time Stamps00:00:00 - Intro: Doubt versus opportunity00:01:12 - Hey, I'm Cheryl. I'm Maxine. This is First Cheque00:03:45 - What was the first thing you ever invested in? BHP and the Canva vs BHP math00:05:51 - Invest early and hold: learning compounding from his parents00:06:52 - Invest America: what happens when every kid gets $1,000 to compound until 1800:08:14 - Robinhood, retail, and the new CEO playbook00:11:02 - Why aren't we more excited about Australia? The AFR talent piece00:12:29 - 8 percent of Asia-Pac AI experts are in Australia and we have 6 of the top 100 AI universities00:13:59 - The output story: 6 foundational models trained in Australia, Leonardo at number 5 globally00:16:52 - Why Australia builds global-first: Heidi and Leonardo are 90 percent offshore revenue00:18:20 - The cost of not celebrating: US pre-seed up 70 percent, Australia going backwards00:20:33 - Capital constrained but the most capital efficient market in the world00:21:31 - Sourcing from universities: the good and the bad00:23:20 - Why we are last on the OECD for commercialization: Google Maps, Wi-Fi, and Bluey00:25:10 - What is working: UNSW 10x, Melbourne NextGen, and defence tech accelerators00:27:28 - Baker Street and the rise of alumni syndicates00:28:40 - Foundry: building the bridge from lab to seed round00:30:18 - What this means for your average angel investor00:30:42 - Grading Australian talent: from C minus to B minus00:31:16 - Two types of AI talent: engineering versus research PhDs00:32:54 - The boomerang effect: Jesse Clark and why top researchers will come back00:33:41 - The Australia plus US operating model and the 14-hour flight00:35:13 - Talent arbitrage and the 43 cent R and D secret weapon00:36:45 - Do you take a talent haircut outside the Bay Area? No.00:39:18 - Is product-led growth out of vogue? 2019 to 2021 and why Australia got so good at it00:41:14 - What PLG actually is: methodology, not freemium00:44:15 - AI agents in the sales funnel and why go-to-market feels stale00:46:15 - Back to the Stone Ages: brand, community, podcasts, and in-person events00:49:47 - Building in public, hype cycles, and Manus AI00:51:20 - Why enterprise is coming earlier: 2023 consumer AI, 2024 prosumer AI, 2025 enterprise AI00:53:18 - Single-player versus multiplayer mode: why AI changes the buyer00:57:48 - Palantir, CrowdStrike, and when enterprise motion makes sense00:59:20 - What does a capital-starved ecosystem mean for enterprise go-to-market01:00:38 - Biggest big cojones moment: 3 boys under 6 with a founder CEO wifeResourcesSponsors:First Cheque is supported by our wonderful sponsors:Deel: Global hiring and payroll can be a headache. Deel brings HR, IT and payroll together in one platform, helping companies including Shopify, Revolut and ElevenLabs scale internationally.Ready to expand your business?Build your global team with Deel at deel.com/dayone.___Pear Tree: Pear Tree helps Australian and New Zealand founders build high-performing offshore teams without the agency middleman.As local hiring becomes more expensive and harder to fill, many operators are turning to offshore talent across engineering, development, marketing, accounting and operations at a fraction of local salary costs.The offshore horror stories you hear usually aren't a talent problem. They're the result of outsourcing agencies that overcharge clients while underpaying staff. 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We headhunt highly skilled talent from the Philippines and South Africa with full transparency on where every dollar goes, so your team is paid fairly and fully focused on your business. As a Day One listener, you'll receive a free team audit to identify where offshore talent could move the needle in your business, plus 20% off your first hire.Deel x FC_Script 01 - Sep 2026Deel x FC_Script 02 - Sep 2026This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrpSpotify Ad Analytics - https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/ad-analytics-privacy-policy/

In this episode, we sit down with Adam from Sacred Bean Coffee Co. for an insightful conversation on the art, heart, and hustle of specialty coffee. From his inspiring travels in Costa Rica, Adam reveals how a mindset of intentionality inspired the Sacred Bean name and why he advocates for slowing down in a fast-paced world. We dive into our favorite local spots, unpack the fascinating science behind coffee, and explore what is brewing on their delicious menu. Plus, Adam gets real about the lessons learned along his business journey, the invaluable role of mentors, event catering offerings, and where Sacred Bean is heading next!ResourcesWebsite: sacredbeanwi.comInstagram: @sacred.beanFacebook: Sacred Bean Coffee Co.

I welcome my friend and mentor, Dr. Barr, back on the podcast for a second conversation! This time, we're diving back into a topic that has become increasingly popular in the health and wellness world: peptides. Our conversation focuses on sourcing peptides and the risks of buying peptides off the gray market. With peptides becoming more widely discussed for weight loss, metabolism, longevity, muscle building, healing, and overall health, more people are looking online for peptide products. But where are these peptides actually coming from? What are you really getting? And what risks can come with purchasing peptides from unregulated or questionable sources? In this conversation, Dr. Barr and I discuss:

( Cet épisode s'écoute sur Youtube c'est encore mieux : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5lnHAErHp2M )Bienvenue dans l'épisode 1 de Gooooooooog Morning Blendy !!Au programme, on te présente les différentes chroniques, tu peux d'ailleurs jumper de l'une à l'autre ici :00:00 Introduction00:52 Le Top and Flop04:09 La Revue de Presse14:17 Bernard en Vadrouille16:36 Le topo d'Elise22:16 Le débat32:16 La minute autopsie35:54 Le SAV du Renard43:15 La chronique de Jean MarinLes liens mentionnés :Le top : https://blendy-hiring-mix.lovable.app/Le flop : https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7501164590999773188/Le podcast de John Vlastelica et Hung Lee : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FApHZpTj5sgLe lien pour acheter notre livre Permis de Recruter : https://www.weblendy.com/livreSi tu aimes, c'est super important pour nous de nous dire pourquoi par message ET d'aller mettre une bonne note sur ta plateforme préférée ou un like sur Youtube.Ah et oublie pas de t'abonnerSi tu aimes pas, idem dis le nous mais en privé pas publiquement, c'est trop intime :DInscris toi à notre NL pour ne rien rater : https://bit.ly/BlendyNLEt si tu veux bosser avec nous pour : De la chasse, de la formation, de l'influence, de l'IA dans ton recrutement : Envoie un message !On se retrouve le mois prochain dans Gooooood Morning Blendy !Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

This episode I bring on fellow dealer Steve Loff @SL_PC _ to talk about Dealer Perspectives and staying positive. We also talk about sourcing inventory and the grind to be constantly acquiring new inventory and liquidating the lot leftovers. SCL S9E17

Dans cet épisode d'OVNIs, Matthieu Stefani reçoit Audrey Soussan, investisseuse chez Ventech, fonds pionnier du capital innovation en Europe. Ensemble, ils reviennent sur l'histoire de Ventech, son positionnement d'expert du early stage et son approche paneuropéenne (France, Allemagne, Nordics), avec un focus sur l'IA, la santé digitale, la cybersécurité et l'industrie 4.0. Audrey détaille comment le fonds source les “next winners” grâce à un radar data/IA, pourquoi ils tiennent à rester lead investor, et comment ils gèrent les cycles de marché, les valorisations parfois “trop chères” et la fameuse “feedback loop” à long terme du venture.La conversation plonge aussi dans l'humain derrière le VC : comment Audrey évalue une équipe, pourquoi l'ambition assumée (viser 100M€ de CA, pas juste “un beau business français”) est clé, et en quoi le go-to-market compte souvent plus que le “meilleur produit”. Elle parle du “premium au nerd” dans l'ère de l'IA, de la complémentarité entre profils tech et experts sectoriels, mais aussi de la place des femmes dans la tech, de Girls in Tech/Sista, de ses succès et échecs d'investissement, et du conseil qu'elle donnerait à la “jeune Audrey” : oser choisir ce qu'on aime vraiment faire… et le kiffer.[00:00:00] Introduction & boxe — rencontre avec Audrey Soussan, associée chez Ventech [00:02:00] Ventech, fonds pionnier du VC européen : histoire & indépendance [00:05:20] Track record : 120 investissements, 80 sorties et la logique long terme du VC [00:06:05] Le nouveau fonds de 175M€ : IA, santé digitale, cybersécurité & industrie 4.0 [00:08:25] Pourquoi Ventech est 100% early stage — définition & tickets (500k€ à 6M€) [00:10:40] Les vagues d'innovation : comment anticiper les futurs champions [00:11:45] IA : tsunami ou bulle ? réalité des chiffres et limites du modèle [00:14:55] AI-native vs SaaS “qui ajoute de l'IA” : ce qui fait la différence [00:17:25] Investir pan-européen : stratégie France, Allemagne, Nordics [00:19:05] La proximité culturelle pour identifier les meilleurs fondateurs [00:21:05] Organisation du dealflow : comités, autonomie des partners & vitesse d'exécution [00:23:40] Comment rester agile quand on est un fonds pionnier [00:26:00] La force de la diversité : géographies, profils & styles d'investissement [00:28:00] Le tempo des décisions : close un deal en une semaine [00:29:20] Étude de cas — Vestiaire Collective : investir malgré un marché “minuscule” [00:30:15] L'équipe avant tout : marché moyen vs team exceptionnelle [00:33:55] Le “premium au nerd” à l'ère de l'IA [00:35:55] Nerds vs experts sectoriels : la vraie clé de la complémentarité fondatrice [00:38:45] Cas Arcads.ai & Amber Search : construire une défensibilité en IA [00:41:05] IA = disruption sans barrière : où se crée la vraie valeur [00:42:15] Levée de fonds aujourd'hui : deck classique ou storytelling sans slides ? [00:44:10] Sourcing & radar IA : détecter les startups avant tout le monde [00:46:25] IA dans la due diligence & l'analyse des deals [00:47:40] Les grandes erreurs dans les pitchs : manque d'ambition & go-to-market faible [00:50:20] France vs Allemagne vs Nordics : différences de culture entrepreneuriale [00:50:55] La place des femmes dans la tech & l'expérience Girls in Tech / Sista [00:53:30] Ambition & confiance : le vrai combat des fondateurs [00:55:45] Pourquoi être lead investor est essentiel [00:57:25] Co-lead & complémentarités entre fonds [01:00:00] Collaborations avec micro-VCs & dynamique européenne [01:01:00] Cycles du marché VC : de l'euphorie à la prudence [01:02:20] Les valorisations post-bullrun & le “rattrapage” de 2021-2022 [01:04:10] Le plus gros échec d'investissement : Talent.io [01:05:45] La plus grande fierté : Insideed (revendue à Gainsight) [01:07:35] Le deal le plus rapide : Storytail cédée à Criteo en 18 mois [01:08:10] Bootstrap vs levée de fonds : forces & limites [01:09:31] Ponts entre venture et private equity [01:09:45] Livre recommandé — “Principles” de Ray Dalio [01:10:20] Conseil à la jeune Audrey : suivre sa passion [01:12:10] Zone de génie & performance durable [01:13:45] Mot de la fin — “Kiffez ce que vous faites”Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Special edition of Thursday Thoughts, recorded live at Kentucky Bourbon Festival! Bourbon Lens sits down with Walter of Whiskey Thief for breaking news straight from the farm.In this episode, Walter announces that Whiskey Thief is officially sourcing whiskey — a major strategic shift for the brand after explosive growth (60,000+ visitors last year, 65,000+ expected this year at the farm, and 100,000+ at their Louisville-area location). Rather than release younger whiskey to keep up with demand, Whiskey Thief is going straight to the best barrel warehouses in Kentucky to bring fans exceptional juice while their own production scales up.Also in this episode:Two new stills acquired — production is ramping up fastMaster blender Lisa Wicker is leading Whiskey Thief's first blended releasesUltra-limited "Outtakes" bottles — small-batch releases made from the flavorful, oxidized whiskey left behind after barrel-thieving (only ~30 bottles per release)The new "Hazmat Rye," an early-pulled twist on their Mayday RyeWhiskey Thief's 14th anniversary celebrations happening throughout OctoberWhiskey Thief Fest — two days of music on October 9–10, presented with Adam Duritz of Counting Crows' Underwater Sunshine Festival (rebranded "Underwater Moonshine Festival" for this event)Whiskey Thief has always been single-barrel, straight-from-the-barrel, uncut and unfiltered — and Walter promises full transparency (mash bill, proof, everything) continues even as sourced products roll out.

Welcome to The Unconventional Path: Entrepreneurship and Innovation Stories and Ideas. In this episode, hosts Bela Musits and Mike Wasserman dive into the world of global workforce strategies with nearshoring expert Brian Samson, founder of Plug Technologies.For decades, American companies looking to outsource have immediately focused on Asia for manufacturing, call centers, and IT development. However, massive time zone disparities, long feedback cycles, and distinct cultural differences frequently slow business operations down. Brian explains how nearshoring to Latin American countries offers a massive advantage by providing highly skilled, gritty, and English-proficient talent that works the exact same hours as the United States.If you are an entrepreneur looking for staff augmentation, navigating remote workforce management, or wanting to understand how international talent markets are shifting, this episode delivers a blueprint on how to expand your business strategically.Key Concepts Discussed in This EpisodeOffshoring vs. Nearshoring: While traditional offshoring shifts labor across oceans to massive manufacturing hubs like China or IT centers like India, nearshoring targets developing countries directly shared in or close to your own time zone. The Latin American Talent Advantage: Sourcing talent from Latin America aligns directly with US business cultures. Professionals exhibit strong critical thinking skills, possess high fluency in US-style English, and feature exceptional "grit" forged from navigating localized economic volatility. Regional Specializations: Sourcing tech talent has evolved far beyond basic bug-fixing. Mexico has blossomed into a production and engineering manufacturing giant, Argentina serves as a hub for full-stack product development, and regions in Brazil are producing world-class AI and data engineers. Meanwhile, Central American countries like Nicaragua and El Salvador are rising as highly competitive options for virtual assistants and back-office call centers. The Staffing Model vs. Solutions Model: Brian details why small businesses thrive using a staff augmentation approach, which allows founders direct communication and total flexibility over product roadmaps, compared to rigid fixed-price project outsourcing agencies. Mitigating International Legal Risks: Sourcing global talent independently introduces complex foreign employment laws, contract compliance issues, and currency exchange friction. Working with an established employer of record (EOR) lets US entities confidently manage remote teams via simple monthly invoicing. Takeaways for Business LeadersBela and Mike wrap up the episode discussing the ongoing debate of going global vs. staying local. While cultivating community talent is incredibly valuable, leveraging international trade networks allows growing startups to dynamically build resilient supply chains. Furthermore, incorporating team members located in foreign countries doesn't just reduce operational budgets—it opens crucial regional doors for future international market entry.As a special addition to the interview, Brian highlights his personal passion as a licensed foster parent, sharing heartfelt advice on how leaders can look into local social services to support children within foster care networks.Connect With the Hosts & GuestBela and Mike's Email: bela.and.mike@gmail.comBrian Samson's Website: plug.co Brian's Podcast: The Nearshore Cafe PodcastIf you found this conversation valuable, please remember to hit that LIKE button and SUBSCRIBE to our channel on YouTube or your favorite podcasting app. Leaving a review helps other innovative leaders discover the show!

Fan Mail: Tell Wendy how you're saying yes to yourself!Want to come inside La Menarderie? On Saturday, September 19, Wendy is opening the doors (virtually!) for a live tour of the château she and her friend Liz have been bringing to life in the French countryside. Come see the treasures she's sourced, what they've been working on, and this beautiful old property while it's still very much in progress. The tour is live on Zoom and will not be recorded.JOIN THE LIVE TOUR: wendy-harrop.myflodesk.com/lamenarderietourAnd if you're dreaming of more time in a French château, Wendy is also inviting just six guests to join her for Stories, Sourcing & Styling at Château de Brives, November 15–23. EXPLORE STORIES, SOURCING & STYLING: wendy-harrop.com/experiences-cart/p/antique-experience-franceIn this episode, Wendy sits down with Aline Ghorayeb, author of A Change of Heart with Mary Magdalene, to talk about the spiritual vision that changed the direction of her life. Aline shares how the experience and the messages that followed led her to Mary Magdalene, called her to write despite never considering herself an author, and opened a new chapter in her spiritual journey. Her search to understand what she had received eventually led her to A Course in Miracles, the Gnostic Gospels, and a message that continues to guide her: we are not separate, incomplete, or alone.They explore: How Aline discerns between fear-based reactions and choices that reconnect her with love  What it meant to trust a deeply personal spiritual experience and share its message with others  Why wholeness is not something we must earn or find outside ourselves, but something we are invited to remember This is a conversation about trusting your inner knowing, remaining open to the ways guidance may arrive, and releasing the conditioning that tells you something essential is missing from who you already are.Connect with Aline:Get her book, A Change of Heart with Mary Magdalene: Sacred Revelation, Gnostic Wisdom, Inner Alchemy: amazon.com/dp/B0G12DP4H6?tag=syty-20VitalitybyAline.comInstagram: instagram.com/vitalitybyalineReferenced in this Episode: A Course in Miracles:https://apps.apple.com/us/app/acim-remind/id737568020https://www.amazon.com/Course-Miracles-Combined-Quality/dp/1883360242?tag=syty-20marianne.com/acim/________________________________________________________________________________________Connect with Wendy:LinkedinInstagram: @wendy.harropFacebook: Phineas Wright HouseWebsite: Phineas Wright House PWH Farm StaysPWH Curated Experience and TravelInterested in being a guest on the show? Send your pitch to podcast@phineaswrighthouse.comPodcast Production By Shannon Warner of Resonant Collective Want to start your own podcast? Let's chat!If this episode resonated, follow Say YES to Yourself! and leave a  5-star review. It helps more women in midlife discover the tools, stories, and community that make saying YES not only possible, but powerful.

M95 is almost here, and Star Trek Fleet Command is about to give commanders something completely different: their own PLANET. In this episode of Talking Trek, we go deep into Haven, the new planetary-base system coming to STFC. We break down how Haven works, Resonance Charges, toxic gas and terraforming, building strategies, customization, Iconian lore, progression paths, community-created planning tools, and most importantly, the enormous account-wide buffs hiding inside those buildings. Whether you want to create the prettiest planet in the galaxy or simply squeeze every last drop of efficiency out of your account, there's a LOT to unpack. Then we move beyond Haven to the rest of the M95 conversation, including Stella archiving, lower-ops content, Ascension Tree progression requirements, McCalla's Crucible, uncommon material problems, and how to complete the Crucible meta without necessarily chasing that brutal final milestone. We also hit territory changes, bug fixes, and upcoming sourcing for Female Spock, Cat Spock and Ambassador Spock. M95 may have a little “FarmVille in space” energy, but when the buildings start handing out gigantic buffs... suddenly everybody owns a shovel.

Commonly people are talking about "peptides" to refer to a heterogeneous group of peptide medications or investigational compounds. These are increasingly promoted for injury recovery, tissue repair, performance and longevity, with BPC-157 attracting particular attention. But what evidence supports the claims made about these compounds? How should animal studies, biological mechanisms and personal anecdotes be interpreted? What is currently known about their safety? And what do recent regulatory discussions actually mean for their medical status and availability? In this episode, physician and Barbell Medicine founder Dr. Jordan Feigenbaum examines the evidence surrounding BPC-157 and other peptide medications, alongside the wider questions of risk, access and informed decision-making. Timestamps [00:13] What we want to address [04:47] Interview start [05:29] What do we mean by "peptides"? [10:32] BPC-157 evidence [16:49] Sourcing of peptides [20:19] The gray zone of pro-peptide communication [24:16] Risk sourcing vs drug effects [26:25] FDA lists and compounding [31:05] Risk tolerance and informed consent [43:02] Why did pharma abandon peptide research? [47:44] Harm reduction debate [51:48] Practical takeaways [56:20] Key Ideas segment (Premium members only) Episode Resources Go to episode page  Join the Sigma newsletter for free Subscribe to Sigma Nutrition Premium Enroll in the next cohort of our Applied Nutrition Literacy course Barbell Medicine Instagram: jordan_barbellmedicine Book: Signal: What Testosterone Levels Are Telling You About Your Health Related episode: #524: Strength & Fitness Levels for Reducing Chronic Disease Risk & Promoting Health Ageing – Jordan Feigenbaum, MD Further reading: Emerging use of BPC-157 in orthopaedic sports medicine: a systematic review. 2025. Ruenzi M, Stolte M, Veljaca M, et al. Efficacy and safety of PL 14736 (BPC 157) in patients with active ulcerative colitis. Gastroenterology. 2005. Meeting abstract; full study not published.

This week on Catalyst, Tammy is joined by Rita Soni, a social entrepreneur and one of the leading voices on impact sourcing, an intentional, inclusive talent strategy she's helped shape since the term was coined during her time as CEO of Nasscom Foundation. She later brought that expertise to Everest Group as a principal analyst, and is now building Grand Resolve, a nonprofit that's co-creating standards to make digital services more responsible and inclusive. Tammy and Rita dig into what impact sourcing actually looks like on the ground, from Televerde's outbound call centers inside a women's prison to Vindhya Info Media in Bangalore, where a workforce built around people with disabilities has outpaced expectations on retention and quality. The throughline: "good for people" and "good for business" aren't competing goals. Please note that the views expressed may not necessarily be those of NTT DATALinks: Rita SoniNasscom Foundation Everest Group's Impact SourcingLearn more about Launch by NTT DATASee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What if running your whole Amazon sourcing process came down to one thing: just log in?   In this episode of Silent Sales Machine Radio, Jimmy Smith sits down with Khang Dang, the creator of 3P Mercury, to walk through a wave of new updates and where the tool is headed next. Khang breaks sourcing into four parts (finding listings, finding the sources for them, analyzing them, and tracking them) and shows how 3P Mercury is now automating each step so you spend less time clicking and more time deciding what to buy.   You'll hear about the new Lead Finder and the Auto Source feature, how the AI goes out and looks across the open web to match listings to real suppliers, how the MERC scoring system pre-analyzes leads before you ever look at them, and why Khang thinks the biggest challenge for sellers could soon be simply having enough capital to act on everything the tool surfaces. They also tackle a fair question every seller asks: if everyone runs the same filters, does that tank prices? Khang explains why he isn't worried, and what still separates the best sellers even in an AI-driven world.   Whether you sell retail arbitrage, online arbitrage, or wholesale, this conversation is a clear look at where sourcing is going.   Special guest at the conclusion of today's show, Jeff Schick of JeffSchick.com answers the question: "What are the realities of Amazon suspensions and reinstatements?"   Watch this episode on our YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/kwodDEG77I0   Show note LINKS:   Want to try 3P Mercury? There's a $1 30-day trial at Silentjim.com/thirty   Need 1-on-1 or group training coaching help? Head over to Silentjim.com/coaching   ProvenAmazonCourse.com -  Get all our great training modules for $39/month   SilentJim.com/kickstart  - If you want a shortcut to learning all you need to get started, then get the Proven Amazon Course and go through Kickstart.   SilentSalesMachine.com - Text the word "free" to 507-800-0090 to get a free copy of Jim's latest book in audio about building multiple income streams online (US only) or visit SilentJim.com/free11   SilentJim.com/bookacall - Schedule a FREE, customized and insightful consultation with my team or me (Jim) to discuss your e-commerce goals and options.   My Silent Team Facebook group. 100% FREE! Facebook.com/groups/mysilentteam - Join 84,000 + Facebook members from around the world who are using the internet creatively every day to launch and grow multiple income streams through our exciting PROVEN strategies! There's no support community like this one anywhere else  

When you pay a premium for pasture raised chicken or pasture raised pork at the store, you're probably not getting what you think you're getting. Chickens and pigs are monogastric animals — they have one stomach and no rumen, which means they can't ferment grass the way a cow can. Chickens descend from jungle fowl and pigs are woodland animals, so the image of birds on open green pasture has more to do with marketing than with biology. Whatever you feed a monogastric goes straight into its meat. There's no filter. My guest this week is Chester Bidmead, founder of Ancestral Food, who moved from the UK to Texas and built a vertically integrated farm after his son's health forced him to question the eggs and chicken his family was buying. We get into why breed selection matters more than any label — American Bresse chicken versus Cornish Cross chicken, and why heritage breed chickens behave like an entirely different animal — plus fermented chicken feed, rationing, woodland raised pork, and running a corn and soy free chicken operation at commercial scale. Chester also shares what his lab tests actually showed when he compared his birds against store-bought, including one result that surprised him and one that didn't improve at all. If you eat pork or poultry, this episode changes how you shop for it. About Chester Bidmead:  Chester Bidmead is the founder of Ancestral Food and a former entrepreneur who grew and sold two businesses before turning to farming, with a family history of fishing in coastal England dating back to 500AD, a 2016 move to San Antonio, Texas, and a vertically integrated monogastric operation he built from scratch in 2025 that controls everything from birth to packet — his own farrowing and hatchery, woodland raising, and a USDA-inspected processing facility. His approach argues that pasture-raising chickens and pigs is largely theater, because neither animal can ferment grass — and that what a monogastric eats is exactly what ends up on your plate. Ancestral Food — https://ancestralfood.com/  In this episode: 00:00 Intro 03:52 Why ancestral foods 06:12 Son's health wakeup 09:23 Breeds over labels 11:01 Woodland trials win 12:29 Rationing and fermented feed 14:28 Can you go zero feed 28:51 If the lights go out 40:08 Clean processing without chlorine 43:39 Fatty acid lab results 57:20 Sourcing and shipping options 01:00:47 Final thoughts Find me on social media for more health and wellness content: Website: https://michaelkummer.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MichaelKummer Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/primalshiftpodcast/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/michaelkummer/ Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/mkummer82 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/realmichaelkummer/ [Medical Disclaimer] The information shared on this video is for educational purposes only, is not a substitute for the advice of medical doctors or registered dietitians (which I am not) and should not be used to prevent, diagnose, or treat any condition. Consult with a physician before starting a fitness regimen, adding supplements to your diet, or making other changes that may affect your medications, treatment plan, or overall health. [Affiliate Disclaimer] I earn affiliate commissions from some of the brands and products I review on this channel. While that doesn't change my editorial integrity, it helps make this channel happen. If you'd like to support me, please use my affiliate links or discount code.

Get out of agency ops. Go here: 8figureagency.co "It costs my clients more to churn — so they never do." A client of mine said that to me this week, and he might have the best agency offer I've ever seen. He's an investment banker who built a lead generation agency that finds off-market deals for private equity firms — proprietary deal flow the PE firm's competitors never see. The model: a seven-figure subscription business, plus a 2% success fee when a deal closes. And here's why his clients never leave — the retainer is a rounding error against the capital PE firms deploy, but missing one deal costs them millions. When churning costs your client more than staying, retention stops being something you fight for. In this episode, I break down how the whole thing works — and what it teaches every agency owner about offer design.

Alex Fitzgerald got the keys to his first factory on January 6, 2025. Eighteen months later Isembard has 14 factories across the US, the UK, France and Germany, just under 100 people, and a business model nobody in this industry has run at scale. Ten of those factories he doesn't own. They belong to franchisees. The franchise piece is the part I keep turning over. Before he started, Alex went through the McDonald's franchisee process himself, worked in a restaurant, got all the way to an interview with the chief restaurant officer for the UK. He doesn't look at McDonald's and see a burger business. He sees heat treatment and assembly, run to the same SOPs in every location, for a customer who knows exactly what he's getting. That's the bet. Build the systems once, then hand them to people who own their own shops. I gave a talk at the Top Shops Conference back in 2017 arguing something close to this. Even if you never open a second location, run your shop as if there's one a thousand miles away that you'll never visit. If it only works because you're standing in it, it doesn't really work. Most shops fail that test, and Alex named the reason. Too much of the business lives in the owner's head. We get into the practical side too. How he found his first four people, why he spends about half his week hunting for the next one, the hiring process that ends with a candidate standing in front of the entire company, how work gets funneled across 14 sites, and the two setbacks that actually hurt, an AS9100D audit and a machine crash. You may never franchise your shop. But the systems thinking here is 10% worth the hour. What's Covered in this Episode (0:00) Learn more about Alex Fitzgerald and his journey to Isembard (4:24) What Isembard makes in 14 factories (and the franchise model behind the growth) (7:39) The two books that made him care about manufacturing and the manual mill course that sealed it (9:56) The MakingChips machine giveaway with DN Solutions and Kennametal (10:41) Sourcing locations, hiring great people, and finding customers (14:57) Sean in Exeter, from a LinkedIn DM to a live factory in under 90 days (17:09) Justin, the Green Beret who ran a Chick-fil-A, and the first US factory in Dallas Fort Worth (18:52) The two kinds of franchisee, new builds and conversions, and what they screen for (21:55) Take your shop to the next level with DN Solutions + automation (23:07) Building a business development team that goes and gets demand instead of waiting for it (26:39) How the SOPs got written, and making the happy path the only path (28:16) My 2017 Top Shops talk on shop franchising, and why consistency is the product (29:46) The real problem with most shops—everything lives in the owner's head (32:16) How they've been able to hire 100 people in 18 months (35:41) Kennametal's Next Level Shop at IMTS 2026 (37:13) Narrowing down machines to purchase versus work they're winning (38:31) The two setbacks that stuck: The AS9100D audit and the machine crashes (40:58) Map the employee journey like a customer journey—including the way people leave (44:21) How Alex funded this franchising venture with investors (45:54) How work gets funneled across the network and what a franchisee does with overflow (48:00) The franchisee conference Alex launched for training  (50:09) Vibe coded internal tools and hiring software people from outside manufacturing Resources Mentioned Isembard MakingChips Machine Giveaway DN Solutions Kennametal IMTS Freedom's Forge Material World by Ed Conway The E-Myth Manufacturing Technology Centre Connect with Alexander Fitzgerald Isembard Connect on LinkedIn Mention mastery2026 for an exclusive discount

RESOURCES- Step into your next level of growth and join me inside Lotus Rising Premium Coaching at danettecoaching.com- You are not alone, you can click this link to a number of resources here- Pre-order Radhika's book here: https://holisticprana.com/bookCONNECT WITH DANETTEInstagram: @thedanettemayFacebook: Danette MayTikTok: @thedanettemayNEW TV Show on Youtube: @TheDanetteMayListen to The Danette May ShowRead my book: danettemay.com/embraceabundancebookGet The Rise book: therisebook.comWork with Danette: danettemay.comHave you been craving more energy, radiance, and calm without adding another complicated wellness routine to your life? In this episode, I sit down with Radhika to explore Ayurvedic rituals for nervous system regulation, women's wellness, and beauty from the inside out. We talk about the ancient wisdom she grew up with in India, the difference between habits and rituals, morning stillness, breathwork, oil pulling, tongue scraping, warm water with lemon, digestive spices, and the simple practices that can help you feel more grounded and connected to your body.We also dive into feminine energy, pleasure, Abhyanga self-massage, cyclical living, and why safety in the nervous system matters so much for women who are constantly over-functioning. Radhika shares how Ayurveda can help you slow down, reduce energy leaks, and return to a more embodied way of living where less really can be more. If you've been feeling depleted, overstimulated, or disconnected from your natural rhythm, this conversation is full of practical rituals you can begin bringing into your day.IN THIS EPISODE:(0:00) Desire shapes your destiny(2:04) Meet Radhika and Radiant Rituals(2:44) How the book came to life(6:13) Personal dismantling, grief, and healing(7:19) Ayurvedic wisdom from her grandmother(9:45) Danette's awakening to Ayurveda(12:17) Rituals for nervous system regulation(18:24) Habits vs. rituals and morning practice(20:24) Morning mindset and inner check-in(20:59) Cloud gazing through grief and transition(21:36) Warm lemon salt water ritual(22:19) Oil pulling and Ayurvedic oral care(24:07) The power of micro rituals(24:45) Tongue scraping and daily cleansing(25:11) Nasal oiling for sensory support(25:44) Ginger, turmeric, and digestive tonics(26:18) Understanding doshas and daily balance(27:32) Evening pleasure and feminine energy practices(30:53) Abhyanga self-massage and choosing oils(32:59) Sourcing cleaner oils and incense(34:11) Safety, embodiment, and nervous system regulation(36:31) Why less is moreCONNECT WITH RADHIKA MUKHIJAIG: https://www.instagram.com/holisticprana

TIME STAMPS: 00:24 (beginning of slideshow documentation of every single meal Coach Colt has consumed in the last 6 months)01:49 The best way to find the right coach for your contest prep.02:31 Why Glenn decided to go KETO and why he plans on following a ketogenic diet for the rest of his life.04:17 Benefits and drawbacks of CARB CYCLING.06:02 How SUGAR causes more plaque buildup in your arteries than LDL CHOLESTEROL.07:00 Biggest lessons learned from being coached by the natural bodybuilding legend ROBERT SIKES.10:08 All about POSING for beginners.13:21 The most basic skill for posing – how to spread your lats.15:04 Importance of being aware of your weak points and modifying your poses accordingly.19:00 Bulking on keto.22:12 Advice on staying on track when dining out with friends.26:17 Speculations about whether “THE JAB” triggered a HEART ATTACK while on stage at a competition?!?!28:03 Richard Smith's TRIPLE REFEED to gain 19 lbs naturally on PEAK WEEK.34:01 The difference between a STRICT CARNIVORE DIET and a traditional KETOGENIC DIET.37:56 This week's L.I.S.S. & BAD-COACH CALLOUT. Muito obrigado (thank you very much!) Eduarda

Peptides are everywhere right now — BPC-157, the Wolverine Stack, GLP-1s, NAD+, MOTS-C, GHK-Cu. You've probably heard at least one of them by now. So what are they actually, what does the science support, and where does the hype get ahead of the evidence?In this conversation, Emylee + Pieter Vodden are joined by Coach Vincent to unpack the rapidly evolving world of peptide therapy — without trying to convince you to be pro- or anti-peptide.We talk about: → What peptides are and how they signal the body → The Core 4: energy, recovery, metabolism + hormone health → Why peptide medicine isn't actually new → Why human research is still limited for many popular compounds → BPC-157 + TB-500 and the "Wolverine Stack" → GLP-1s + the rapidly changing metabolic peptide space → Why sourcing matters — grey-market products vs. medically supervised care → Bloodwork, cycling + physician oversight → Where peptides may fit alongside training, nutrition, sleep + recoveryThe biggest takeaway? Emerging ≠ proven. But emerging ≠ worthless either.Our position at Pharos is simple: build the foundation first, stay curious, stay informed, and don't confuse hype with evidence.This conversation is educational and is not medical advice. Decisions about medications, compounded products or peptide therapies should be made with an appropriately licensed healthcare professional.Interested in peptide therapy through Pharos? Link in bio to connect with a licensed physician through our partner network.Interested in getting started with peptides through Pharos? We're launching in Palm Springs first with full medical guidance, doctor consultation and 503A compliant sourcing.Click the link for our bio-performance survey.

Send us Fan MailVideo Version of the Episode: https://youtu.be/JBoJCCl8W18In this episode, Adam Braus, Scot Maupin, and guest Mo Hafez explore the provocative idea of adding lithium to the water supply. They discuss potential health benefits, risks, public opinion, and the societal implications of such a bold public health measure. In this episode, Scot Maupin, Mo Hafez, and Adam Braus explore the potential of lithium in water to improve mental health, the implications of social media lawsuits, and the future of AI and societal safety measures. They discuss innovative ideas, dystopian scenarios, and the importance of democratizing technology.Keywordslithium, water supply, public health, mental health, dementia, Alzheimer's, AI psychosis, societal impact, neuroprotection, mental health treatment Lithium water, social media lawsuit, AI future, mental health, dystopian society, public safety, technology ethicsKey TopicsPotential health benefits of lithium in water, including reduction in dementia, Alzheimer's, suicidality, and violent crimeRisks and public opinion challenges of adding lithium to the water supplyThe science behind lithium's neuroprotective effects and safety at microdose levelsSocietal implications, conspiracy theories, and ethical considerations of water fluoridation and lithiumThe logistics of sourcing, distributing, and regulating lithium for public health use. Potential of lithium in water to improve mental healthLegal and societal implications of social media lawsuitsFuture scenarios of AI development and regulationDystopian vs utopian visions of technologyThe importance of democratizing AI and technologyGuest Name:Mo Hafez:Mo's Socials:YouTube - BeyondtheBytePodcastInstagram - beyond.the.byteX - bytewisepodcastLinkedIn - bytewise-aiSound Bites"Small amounts of lithium can protect against dementia.""Lithium in water could lower suicide rates by 58 percent.""Lithium in water reduces depression, suicidality, and violent crime."Chapters(00:00)Introduction to the Lithium Water Idea(03:01)Historical Context of Art and Madness(03:59)Scientific Evidence Linking Lithium to Reduced Dementia and Crime(06:00)Public Opinion and Ethical Concerns of Water Additives(06:59)The Role of Technology in Van Gogh's Life(08:03)AI Psychosis and the Role of Lithium in Society(09:56)Risks, Dosing, and Safety of Lithium in Water(11:53)Feasibility, Sourcing, and Public Acceptance(12:11)Social Media Lawsuit and Its Implications(14:05)Potential Societal and Conspiracy Theories(15:59)Practical Steps and Future Research(17:02)Potential Benefits of Lithium Water for Public Health(18:05)Cultural and Historical Perspectives on Water Additives(20:00)Conclusion: Balancing Benefits and Risks(21:59)Dystopian Scenarios: Equilibrium and Control(27:00)Future Regulations on Social Media Usage(31:59)The Ethics of Water Additives and Public Safety(37:00)The Future of AI: Risks and Opportunities(41:59)Power Dynamics in AI Development(47:03)Innovative Ideas and Closing RemarksSupport the showHelp these new solutions spread by ...Subscribing wherever you listen to podcastsLeaving a 5-star review Sharing your favorite solution with your friends and network (this makes a BIG difference)Comments? Feedback? Questions? Solutions? Message us! We will do a mailbag episode.Email: solutionsfromthemultiverse@gmail.comAdam: @ajbraus - braus@hey.comScot: @scotmaupinadambraus.com (Link to Adam's projects and books)The Perfect Show (Scot's solo podcast)Thanks to Jonah Burns for the SFM music.

We said what everyone's afraid to say — some of y'all don't have a sourcing problem, you have a listing problem.

Sandy Bridger said something to me the other night that I haven't stopped thinking about: wine isn't the drink you serve alongside dinner — it's another ingredient in the meal. Once you hear it that way, you can't unhear it. Sandy is the co-owner of DRINK, a Raleigh wine shop she runs with her husband Cam under the tagline "The Somm and The Mom." By day she leads a nonprofit; by night she curates small-production, family-owned wines and designs winemaker dinners people remember. Her philosophy is "intimate, not intimidating" — exactly the skill our industry needs when wine shows up on an event floor plan. And I'm glad Cam, "The Somm," is joining her on this week's Eating at a Meeting LIVE, bringing the technical read of the glass to Sandy's food-and-experience lens. If wine is an ingredient, you cook with it. Sometimes you pair to mask a flavor — heat, bitterness, richness. Sometimes you pair to enhance a dish's best quality. And some wines are incomplete on their own — high-acid, high-tannin bottles that only come alive with food. Why should planners AND suppliers care? At most hotels and convention centers, planners get a short, pre-selected wine list and little say. It's about making the most of it — or making the case for something with a story behind it. The right pour makes guests slow down and connect; for hotels, caterers, and venues, that's experience and revenue on your F&B line. We'll also get into how they source what they pour — family-owned, small-production, "drink globally, source locally" — and how to deliver a "story in a glass" without a $200 bottle. Come watch LIVE and bring your questions. What's the best — or worst — wine you've been served at an event? Let's talk in the comments. Every meal matters. So does every pour.

New strategies for updated sellers is the topic of today's episode.   Today, Jimmy explains the reason why the replens strategy is not the most effective strategy in sourcing for your Amazon selling business.   Discover the importance of sourcing as the engine, coupled with software that tracks so you will never forget the ASINs that have potential, as well as the opportunity in scaling the process and teaching it to a team that works for you.   How to find good sources, good leads, good profitable products, and then how you can maximize the profitability of those leads through discount codes, cashback, and discounted gift cards is all covered in today's episode with several recommendations in training to get you these results. Show note LINKS:   Askjimmysmith.com/3pm 3PMercury 30 day FULL ACCESS $1 trial with a training session:   SilentJim.com/evergreen Evergreen Sourcing System If you want to ramp up your sourcing and install over 60 of Jimmy's sourcing systems into your business, then check out the Evergreen Sourcing System program   SilentJim.com/bootcamp The Sourcing Bootcamp Step-by-step workshop with 100s of ungated brands, a 1,000+ ASIN lead list, and the exact AI-driven system our top students use to maximize profits and scale   ProvenAmazonCourse.com - The comprehensive course that contains ALL our Amazon training modules, recorded events and a steady stream of latest cutting edge training, including of course the most popular starting point, the REPLENS selling model. The PAC is updated free for life!   SilentJim.com/kickstart  - If you want a shortcut to learning all you need to get started, then get the Proven Amazon Course and go through Kickstart.   SilentSalesMachine.com - Text the word "free" to 507-800-0090 to get a free copy of Jim's latest book in audio about building multiple income streams online (US only) or visit SilentJim.com/free11   SilentJim.com/bookacall - Schedule a FREE, customized and insightful consultation with my team or me (Jim) to discuss your e-commerce goals and options.   My Silent Team Facebook group. 100% FREE! Facebook.com/groups/mysilentteam - Join 83,000 + Facebook members from around the world who are using the internet creatively every day to launch and grow multiple income streams through our exciting PROVEN strategies! There's no support community like this one anywhere else        

Recruiters have more technology than ever—sourcing platforms, applicant tracking systems, automation and AI. So why do they still spend so much time on administrative work?It's an interesting question for someone who has experienced recruiting technology from both sides: first as a talent acquisition leader and now as someone helping organizations rethink that experience with AgileATS.The bigger question is simple: Are we building technology around the way recruiters actually work—or asking recruiters to work around their technology? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Vitality Radio, Jared pulls back the curtain on what it really takes to run an independent supplement company. Vitality Nutrition is celebrating 49 years in business, but 2026 has brought manufacturing delays, supply chain challenges, and some frustrating out-of-stocks. Jared explains why staying independent and debt-free matters, why Vitality is transitioning to new manufacturers, and why he refuses to compromise ingredient quality just to make production easier. You'll also hear a special limited-time offer for you loyal listeners. It's an inside look at the business of supplements and where Vitality Nutrition is headed next. Products:25% off all products from this COLLECTION: https://vitalitynutrition.com/collections/first-25 for the first 10 days after this show airs! Use code: first25 Rebuild Functional Beef Bone Broth ProteinNow Foods Monk FruitAdditional Information:573: Protein Showdown: Whey, Collagen, Bone Broth, Plant Based, and Beyond! Visit the podcast website here: VitalityRadio.comYou can follow @vitalitynutritionbountiful and @vitalityradio on Instagram, or Vitality Radio and Vitality Nutrition on Facebook. Join us also in the Vitality Radio Podcast Listener Community on Facebook. Shop the products that Jared mentions at vitalitynutrition.com. Let us know your thoughts about this episode using the hashtag #vitalityradio and please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts. Thank you!Just a reminder that this podcast is for educational purposes only. The FDA has not evaluated the podcast. The information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. The advice given is not intended to replace the advice of your medical professional.This podcast is produced by DrTalks.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://drtalks.com/podcast-service/

I got the chance to chat with Alan and Erik. And lets just say it was a education. And I can tell you it was what I needed. We talked the new release Wolfe & Wilson a colonial style rye whiskey. And we talked the industry and life, it was great. Hope you enjoy.Stollandwolfe.comhttps://www.instagram.com/thealchemistcabinet?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsi=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==Badmotivatorbarrels.com/shop/?aff=3Patreon.com/offtopicwhiskeyDrawn directly from a colonial-era booklet, this unique expression by two craft distillers with a love for the past showcases a genuine attempt to recreate early American distilling practices using documented historical recipes, heritage grains, and period-appropriate techniques. It is a true representation of a 250th anniversary whiskey.Stoll & Wolfe, a storied craft distillery at the forefront of high-quality Pennsylvania rye whiskeys, is proud to announce Wolfe & Wilson Straight Rye Whiskey, a unique collaboration between two masters of the distilling arts, Stoll & Wolfe head distiller Erik Wolfe and southern Indiana farmer distiller Alan Bishop (formerly of Spirits of French Lick). This whiskey is based upon an old colonial-era recipe and serves as a true testament to the journey of this noble spirit through America's 250 years.Wolfe & Wilson Straight Rye Whiskey draws its inspiration from a pamphlet written by Frederick Heinrich Gelwicks, an important piece of early American distilling lore from the late 1700s to early 1800s, documenting actual working recipes used by Pennsylvania distillers during that era. A recipe from that publication resulted in a whiskey with a unique grain combination of rye malt, wheat, rye, and oats, fermented with wild yeast and cheese culture, and aged in new American oak barrels at 105 proof.“Collaborating on translating a nearly 300 century old recipe is a unique opportunity to explore the roots of our local distilling traditions by bringing this whiskey to life and allowing modern consumers to experience a spirit nearly lost to history,” said Erik Wolfe.Wolfe and Bishop, sharing a fundamental distilling philosophy and ethos that values flavor over efficiency and also honors traditional production methods balanced against modern concerns, began collaboration on this whiskey back in 2023. The challenge for them was how to adapt for today's distilling world a recipe of 1 bushel rye malt, 1 bushel wheat, 1 bushel rye, and 3 pecks of oats. Sourcing heritage grains from Pennsylvania family farms, including the Kline farm that's tied to Stoll & Wolfe, the two set out on an epic undertaking to recreate something few in the modern era would even consider. A testament to their combined creativity and fine attention to historical details, the expression is designed to give today's whiskey drinker a glance at what was being enjoyed at the birth of a nation.“Bringing the knowledge brought to Indiana by early PA Germans back East to PA is one of the highlights of my career,” said Alan Bishop. “That we stuck to the ideals of the colonial distillers while implementing modern technological advantages speaks to just how well versed in the art of distillation our forefathers were.  To do such great work alongside Erik and Aviana is a rare opportunity!”Wolfe & Wilson Straight Rye Whiskey, Batch 1, was aged a minimum of two years in new charred American oak before being bottled at 100 proof. The product name Wolfe & Wilson carries layered personal and historical significance, as “Wolfe” represents Erik's surname (Wolfe), while “Wilson” is Alan's mother's maiden name.Available at a price point of $80, only 1000 750 ml bottles of Batch 1 will be available starting July 4th through Stoll & Wolfe's tasting room in Lititz, Pennsylvania, and online in the contiguous United States..

Today we talk with Carrie Devaney about why talent is the number one strategy for exponential growth in wealth management and how recruiting becomes a long-term system instead of a last-minute scramble. We break down what top candidates look for today, how equity changes the conversation, and why starting sooner protects clients and increases enterprise value.Key topics discussed in this episode:• Treating succession planning as a competitive advantage for client retention• Shifting recruiting from an event to an ongoing growth strategy• Using training, development, coaching, and mentorship as a clear growth framework• Sourcing next gen advisors through existing relationships and a clear firm vision• Using equity and results-based compensation to attract high performersFollow Elite Achievement for more conversations on leadership and high-level execution.About CarrieCarrie Deveney is Director of Growth at Northwestern Mutual Chicago, where she partners with 11 of the firm's largest advisory practices to drive growth through leadership, recruiting, succession planning, and advisor development. She helped develop the Pathway to Partnership platform to strengthen talent pipelines and create more intentional career paths for future advisors. As a CFP® professional, Carrie is passionate about helping firms build enduring businesses, maximize enterprise value, and fulfill their promise to clients by developing exceptional leaders and the next generation of financial advisors. Connect with CarrieLinkedInAbout Kristin BurkeKristin Burke works with financial advisors and leaders in financial services who are building and scaling firms. She helps them lead more effectively, develop their team, and execute consistently on the priorities that drive growth.Work with KristinIf you are building a firm and want a strategic partner to help you think through leadership, team development, and execution, you can learn more about working with Kristin here:WebsiteConnect on LinkedInLinkedIn

Marc “The Machine” Lobliner returns to the PricePlow Podcast for Episode #232, catching up on everything happening at CleanForm Nutrition and Ketone Labs since his last visit on Episode #186. This episode is sponsored by TruShieldâ„¢ Certified, the WADA-level banned substance testing program from Eagle Diagnostics and SMRTL, and Marc explains why CleanForm chose it to certify the CleanForm Nutrition goBHB Energy Shot. Mike, Marc, and Ben also crack open cans of Conor McGregor’s new MAC Energy drink, which runs on the same goBHB ketone ingredient that built Marc’s career, alongside PurCaf natural caffeine and Cognizin citicoline. Marc walks through his history fighting amino acid spiking, CleanForm’s full product lineup, a new Purest Creatine partnership with NNB Nutrition, and lessons from his recent hip replacement. TruShieldâ„¢ Certified App: Easier to Track New Drug-Tested Supplements TruShieldâ„¢ Certified is also proud to announce the creation of the TruShieldâ„¢ Certified App, so you can get notified when new products get certified. It’s a wide-ranging catch-up covering testing standards, celebrity-backed formulas, and three decades of supplement industry stories. Subscribe to the PricePlow Podcast on your favorite platform and sign up for alerts before diving in. https://blog.priceplow.com/podcast/marc-lobliner-trushield-certified-shots-232 Video: TruShieldâ„¢ Certified, MAC Energy, and Marc Lobliner’s goBHB Update https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MnCXO5JdZhU Detailed Show Notes: Marc Lobliner on TruShieldâ„¢ Certified, MAC Energy, and CleanForm Nutrition (0:00) – Introductions and Cracking Open MAC Energy (1:15) – BHB, Brain Health, and Recovery Stories (4:00) – An Avocado Oil Scare Puts Testing Front and Center (5:00) – The Amino Spiking Crusade (9:00) – Inside CleanForm Nutrition and the Case for TruShield (13:30) – Choosing TruShield Over BSCG and NSF (18:00) – Inside CleanForm’s Product Lineup (24:00) – Pürest Creatine by NNB Nutrition and Creapure (34:30) – Marc’s Hip Replacement and Recovery Protocol – No Ice! (43:15) – The MAC Energy formula by Conor McGregor (55:15) – BHB, Women’s Health, and Being Early to the Category (59:45) – Marc’s Business Partners Named Mike (1:02:00) – Rob Rogers and the Ketone Labs Comeback (1:04:15) – Sourcing, Marketing, and Old Industry War Stories (1:14:00) – Closing Thoughts: NFL Dosing and Thanks to This Episode’s Sponsor Where to Follow and Learn More Connect with Marc Lobliner, CleanForm Nutrition, and TruShieldâ„¢ Certified Marc Lobliner on Instagram: @marclobliner Marc Lobliner on LinkedIn CleanForm Nutrition on Instagram: @cleanformnutrition … Read more on the PricePlow Blog

Cholesterol has become one of the most debated topics in health, but how much do we really understand about what our lab results are telling us? Joined by Nick Norwitz, a Harvard-trained physician, researcher, and metabolic health expert, we explore the science behind cholesterol, statins, GLP-1 medications, ketogenic diets, and why questioning conventional wisdom can lead to better health decisions. Leave Us A Voice Message!  Topics Discussed: → Are Statins Lowering LDL? → Can Oreos Lower Cholesterol? → How Do GLP-1s Work? → Can Keto Improve Metabolic Health? → What Do Blood Markers Mean? Sponsored By:  → Be Well By Kelly Protein Powder & Essentials | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at https://bewellbykelly.com. → Timeline | Timeline's clinically proven formula is now available at a new, lower price. Mitopure now starts at $79, when you subscribe at https://timeline.com/KELLY → Fatty 15 | Fatty15 is on a mission to replenish your C15 levels and restore your long-term health. You can get an additional 15% off their 90-day subscription Starter Kit by going to https://fatty15.com/KELLY15  and using code KELLY15 at checkout. → Kosterina | You can shop all my favorites at https://www.kosterina.com/bewell and use code KELLY for 15% off your first order. Timestamps:  → 00:00:00 - Introduction → 00:01:30 - Keto for Ulcerative Colitis → 00:04:45 - LDL Cholesterol and Bloodwork Explained → 00:08:45 - Statins: Risks, Benefits and Informed Consent → 00:19:00 - The Oreo Cholesterol Experiment → 00:24:20 - Oreos vs. Statins for Lowering LDL → 00:31:10 - GLP-1 Drugs: Ozempic, Wegovy and Retatrutide → 00:34:00 - GLP-1 Drugs and Muscle Loss → 00:45:00 - Metabolic Health vs. Cholesterol → 00:51:30 - Peptides for Longevity and Performance → 00:56:00 - MOTS-c, Tesamorelin and Peptide Research → 00:57:40 - Peptide Safety, Side Effects and Sourcing → 01:13:15 - Nick Norwitz's Daily Health Routine → 01:18:20 - Where to Find Dr. Nick Norwitz Show Links: → Nick Norwitz's “Oreo Study” Check Out Nick Norwitz  → Instagram - @nicknorwitz → Youtube  → Website  → Substack  Check Out Kelly: → Instagram → Youtube → Facebook

Eight years of buying, selling, and sourcing secondhand creates a very different perspective on what makes a great thrift find. This conversation digs into the hard-earned thrifting lessons that can help shoppers and resellers think differently about quality, inventory, sourcing, and what actually sells. Maggie talks with Lauren about the realities of running a thrift store, from sourcing enough inventory and buying clothing directly from customers to markdowns, seasonal merchandise, and developing a better eye for secondhand quality. Whether you thrift for yourself or source inventory to resell, Lauren's experience offers a behind-the-scenes look at how thrift store ownership changes the way you shop.   GUEST HANDLES & RESOURCES YouTube: @LaurenManz IG: lauren_manz Website: https://www.mscthrift.com/   SHOW NOTES Why Andrew recommends making two laps around every thrift store What materials can signal a quality secondhand find Why estate sales, yard sales, and Facebook Marketplace belong in your sourcing rotation What working at a thrift store taught him about pricing and the items shoppers overlook How Andrew turns unwanted furniture and even discarded pieces into elevated home decor Why smaller cities and towns can offer a different thrifting experience than major markets How his approach shifted from collecting more to "more detail, less stuff" Why learning basic restoration and upholstery skills can open up an entirely new category of thrift finds

This episode of Rest, Eat, Move breaks down what “organic” really means—and why it shouldn't automatically be equated with healthier, safer, or higher-quality food. The discussion explains that USDA Organic is primarily a regulated production and supply-chain standard, with stronger traceability requirements introduced for organic imports in 2024. Matt compares organic, conventional, local, traditional, and “beyond organic” sourcing, using examples such as spirulina, chlorella, wheatgrass, apples, and cod liver oil. The central takeaway is that organic is one layer of quality, not the entire quality story: consumers should also consider source, processing, testing, purity, traceability, nutritional value, and the specific product. #Organic#Nutrition#HealthyEating#FoodQuality#Supplementsontargetliving.com

Sydney Landau joined SHAKTI as an intern with no background in venture. Two years later, she became a Partner, at 24.Sydney breaks down how she reads founders using the psychology training she picked up as a psych major, why her firm invests in what they call "reimagination of toothbrushes," and what SHAKTI's primary research with 42 next-gen members of wealthy families revealed about where the intergenerational wealth transfer is actually going.Plus: how she sourced an investment off a TikTok her friends were forwarding around, what running an AI native firm on its own portfolio companies actually looks like day-to-day, and the one part of the job AI has not changed at all.⭐ Sponsored by Podcast10x - Podcasting agency for VCs - https://podcast10x.comWhat we cover- Reading founder psychology, and why SHAKTI backs the founder and the problem rather than the solution- How next gen allocators break from their parents, and what the 42-person study found- The toothbrush test, and how SHAKTI sizes a market before anything else- Sourcing a deal off a TikTok, and where founders are actually showing up now- Running an AI native venture firm, and the one thing AI has not changedAbout the guestSydney Landau is a Partner at SHAKTI, an inception-stage venture firm investing across AI, robotics, and consumer. She leads the firm's next gen research and its AI native operations.Sydney on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sydney-landau-740644236Shakti VC on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/shakti-vcSydney on X - https://x.com/Sydney_landauBook she mentioned: The Venture Mindset - https://www.amazon.com/Venture-Mindset-Smarter-Achieve-Extraordinary/dp/0593714237About VC10XVC10X is a podcast on venture capital, fund management, and institutional allocation, hosted by Prashant Choubey. Conversations with the GPs, LPs, and allocators shaping how capital gets deployed.Connect with Prashant Choubey:LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/choubeysahabSubscribe to VC10X newsletter - https://vc10x.beehiiv.comSubscribe on YouTube - https://youtube.com/@VC10XVC10X website - https://vc10x.comTimestamps:(00:00) - Preview(01:01) - Introduction to the episode and guest, Sydney Landau.(02:18) - Sydney's journey into venture capital without a tech background.(04:34) - Key learnings from intern to partner in two years.(05:07) - The importance of founder psychology in early-stage investing.(07:11) - Operator experience vs. starting a career directly in VC.(08:10) - How Shakti VC's Titan Platform supports founders.(10:07) - Understanding and investing in Gen Z founders.(12:00) - The rise of IRL (in-real-life) events and personal branding in venture.(14:05) - Study on next-gen wealth transfer and capital allocation.(15:40) - Why next-gen investors are active generalist learners.(18:16) - What drives the shift from specialist to generalist investing.(20:40) - Surprising findings from the next-gen wealth study.(23:04) - Motivation behind studying next-gen high-net-worth individuals.(24:42) - How Gen Z evaluates AI opportunities differently.(25:30) - The "toothbrush" investment thesis: investing in frequent and ubiquitous use cases.(28:03) - Combining generational perspectives within a venture firm.(31:45) - The story of sourcing and winning a deal from TikTok.(36:08) - Transforming Shakti into an AI-native venture firm.(40:17) - What the next-generation consumer wants.(42:50) - How AI will lead to a new generation of entrepreneurs.(43:55) - A trend obvious to Gen Z that isn't priced into markets yet: resale and autonomy.(46:25) - Advice for a 22-year-old wanting a career in venture capital.(48:51) - Rapid-fire round: Investment sectors, stage, and check size.

Sourcing does not have to eat up hours of your week or leave you scrambling when a furnishing, shipment, or receiver problem appears. In this episode of Design Business Freedom, I'm joined by longtime industry rep Roger Myles of Roger Myles LLC to show interior designers how to use their reps as a powerful sourcing, pricing, logistics, and problem-solving resource. Roger shares what great manufacturer reps can bring to your interior design business beyond product knowledge, including better pricing opportunities, shipping solutions, vetted receiving resources, market insights, and behind-the-scenes problem solving. You'll learn why building strong rep relationships early in a project can dramatically streamline interior design sourcing and help you deliver a stronger client experience. In This Episode You Will Learn: Use your manufacturer reps at the very beginning of a project to shorten sourcing time and uncover products you may never find on your own. Communicate price point, style, quantities, lead times, floor plans, and project deadlines so your reps can recommend the strongest options faster. Ask for better pricing instead of assuming the price you receive is the best available for your interior design business. Leverage your reps' logistics knowledge, receiver relationships, manufacturer contacts, and industry network when a project goes sideways. Build stronger rep relationships so Design Business Freedom listeners can create a more efficient, profitable, and supported interior design sourcing process. While one word can truly grow your profits, mastering more will lead to a full business and personal transformation. Get them all in my book "The Language of Success: 35 Words to Boost Your Worth and Wealth". You'll be pleasantly surprised at the effectiveness of these word swaps and the increased confidence you'll feel in business and life.  Timestamps: (00:04) Why your reps are an overlooked sourcing advantage (01:59) Roger's path from manufacturing into furniture representation (04:55) Choosing strong manufacturers and product lines to represent (06:22) The real role of reps in design firms (07:12) How designers should involve reps when projects begin (09:29) Using reps for pricing, logistics, and delivery expertise (12:01) Tapping rep networks to find trusted receiving resources (12:39) Buying groups, direct purchasing, and protecting rep relationships (16:44) The biggest sourcing mistakes interior designers routinely make (18:32) How experienced reps rescue projects when problems happen (24:24) Launching projects with reps to dramatically reduce sourcing (27:11) High Point Market trends shaping current interior design (29:04) Why AI will not replace industry relationships (33:01) Real-world sourcing and logistics rescue stories from projects (39:06) Three rules for working successfully with your reps Key Takeaways: Great reps are not simply salespeople; they can become sourcing partners, pricing advocates, logistics experts, and problem solvers. Interior designers save significant time when they bring reps into the sourcing process before they are facing a deadline. Asking for better pricing, stronger service, and faster solutions is part of running a professional and profitable interior design business. Relationships remain one of the most valuable competitive advantages in the furnishings industry, even as AI and technology transform the design process. About Melissa Galt: Melissa Galt is an award-winning business coach, marketing consultant, speaker, and interior designer with more than 30 years of experience helping interior designers build profitable, scalable, and sustainable businesses. Through Design Business Freedom, Melissa shares proven Interior Design Business strategies, Interior Design Marketing insights, leadership training, pricing expertise, and growth systems designed to help designers attract better clients, increase profitability, and create lasting success. Connect with Melissa Instagram Facebook Linkedin Website  

The introduction of additional  tariffs on imported goods last year hit many reenactors across the United States hard in the wallet . Sourcing items from overseas has always been important to many in the hobby but the additional charges proved problematic and also caused many vendors and suppliers to stop shipping to the USA for a period. In this epsiode Chris talks to Hunter who reenacts with the Royal Hungarian Army 9th Light Division - a niche Axis impression . For him being able to source items from Central Europe is vital so he and his group have devised workarounds that maybe useful for others.... For more information on Hunter's group please use the link below  https://www.facebook.com/share/1Ev2zg3vaS/ As ever, a very big thank you to everyone that supports the Podcast via  Patreon - we really couldn't do this without you ! Why not sign up and become one of our growing band of supporters with access to all of our Patreon exclusive content and more for as little as $5 a month.     

Mike and Jesse try out something new with the new studio today: voicemails. If you would like to participate in a future voicemails episode, you can leave one for Mike and Jesse at 413-342-5726. Leave a voicemail on any hobby topic, and it may be used in a future episode! Thanks to everyone that participated in the first Phoning It In! 0:00 - Intro  3:00 - Setting up the show for Voicemails 12:05 - 90s Inserts that have been overlooked 16:30 - Would Papa Gio do a Disney break with Jesse? 20:05 - Sourcing singles  31:45 - Shill Bidding 40:00 - What does Jesse think of the Marvel market? 46:40 - Buying Raw cards 53:40 - Looking at the Brady market Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join the Millionaire University AI Mastermind at ⁠⁠⁠MillionaireUniversity.com/AI⁠⁠⁠ #1042 What does it actually take to start a distillery — and can it really be profitable in the first year? In Part 1 of this two-part episode, host Brien Gearin sits down with Matt Estrin, founder of 477 Distilling, to unpack his unlikely journey from music pastor to distillery owner. Matt shares how he learned the craft at Moonshine University, navigated the complicated licensing process, and pieced together roughly $400,000 in funding after repeatedly striking out with banks. He also breaks down the eye-opening economics of the business — including 90% margins on bottles, 97% margins on cocktails, and reaching profitability within the first year — plus why, if he were starting over today, he might skip much of the expensive equipment and put more of his money into product and building the brand instead! What we discuss with Matt: + From pastor to distillery owner + Learning at Moonshine University + Financing a distillery + Navigating licenses and permits + Sourcing vs. distilling in-house + 90% margins on bottles + 97% margins on cocktails + Becoming profitable in year one + Choosing a high-traffic location + What Matt would do differently Thank you, Matt! Check out Part 2 of this episode. Check out Matt Estrin at MattEstrin.net. Check out 477 Distilling at 477Distilling.com. Follow Matt on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn. Watch the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠video podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ of this episode! Get your FREE 5 Minute Business Plan at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MillionaireUniversity.com/Plan⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To get exclusive offers mentioned in this episode and to support the show, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MillionaireUniversity.com/Sponsors⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Finding the right part has long been one of the biggest friction points in the repair process. Multiple searches, outdated systems, phone calls and inconsistent data can slow down repairs and create uncertainty. United Recyclers Group CEO Kristi Werner joins Ratchet+Wrench Radio to discuss the launch of Auto Part Search — a new platform designed to make finding and purchasing recycled OEM parts faster, easier and more reliable for independent repair shops.

Episode SummaryOn this episode of A Seat at the Table, Jane Singer welcomes Susan Kargel founder of Brute Mitigator and a leading expert in freight forwarding, customs clearance, trade compliance, and operational resiliency. Together, they tackle the increasing complexity of global supply chains, rising risks—especially from cyberattacks—and the rapidly evolving landscape of customs regulations. The episode explores best practices for business continuity, building redundancy, leveraging AI (and recognizing its limits), and practical ways logistics and supply chain professionals can prepare for an era of exponential change.Key  Points1. The New Era of Supply Chain RiskThe rise in disruptions: tariffs, cyberattacks, natural disasters, technology outages, and their extensive impact on logistics and customs operations (Jane Singer, Susan Kargel at 00:00:00).Why compliance is now "at the table"—and why it's crucial to integrate customs and trade teams into resilience planning (00:01:37).Common misunderstandings among leadership about supply chain resilience and the oversimplification of business continuity planning (00:02:19).2. Moving Beyond Basic Business Continuity PlansGaps in standard business continuity planning: lack of detailed processes for operational recovery after technology failures (00:02:50).The essential role of cross-functional planning—engaging leadership, IT, HR, compliance, and operations to identify and prioritize critical functions, define restoration priorities, and establish clear communication channels (00:06:21).Importance of "fire drills" and scenario planning to transform contingency procedures from paper plans into instinctive, actionable responses (00:08:26).3. Building Redundancy in Customs & Logistics OperationsReal-world supply chain continuity: using hybrid models of in-house and third-party customs brokerage to avoid single points of failure (00:13:03).How documentation, data sharing, and vendor relationships can serve as insurance policies to minimize business disruption (00:14:08, 00:16:02).The risk of losing "tribal knowledge" of manual processes—why documenting old workarounds is essential as experienced staff retire (00:18:20).4. Dealing with the Surge in Customs ComplexityRapidly changing tariffs and enforcement: impact on U.S. importers and the need for up-to-date, validated documentation (00:19:39).Why accurate classification, valuation, and country-of-origin tracing are more vital than ever in the face of stricter enforcement and whistleblower incentives (00:22:42).The compounding cost of errors, from penalties to demurrage and delayed shipments (00:25:22, 00:26:02).5. AI, Automation & the Human Factor in Customs and LogisticsThe promise of AI: improving efficiency in customs declaration processing, document handling, and inventory management (00:28:38).Using machine learning to extract data from documents, reduce manual entry, and highlight discrepancies (00:29:40).Risks: overreliance on AI can erode process knowledge and may propagate errors if not audited by subject matter experts (00:31:19, 00:36:17).Security considerations: understanding data privacy, AI data usage, and toggling off default data sharing settings (00:33:09).Legal responsibility for errors: customs will not accept "AI made the mistake"—final accountability remains with the company (00:35:37, 00:36:44).6. Building Team Resilience - Tools & TrainingThe value of structured, practical training for logistics teams—building bench strength, team alignment, and documentation of both digital and manual contingencies (00:41:41).Highlights from Susan Kargel's online courses: templates, guides, communication plans, business-critical function assessment, crisis workshops (00:41:41–00:43:04).Actionable TakeawaysIntegrate functional leaders with IT in resilience planning—Business units know operational priorities; IT needs these priorities to restore systems effectively.Develop and test crisis communication plans—Repeated, hands-on scenario drills ("fire drills") prepare teams for actual disruptions.Build redundancy in customs processing—Consider hybrid approaches, ensure data is shareable and workflows are documented, not siloed.Stay current on customs regulations and enforcement—Assign resources to monitor changes, audit classification and valuation, and document every step.Embrace AI with caution—Use it to automate repetitive tasks but maintain human oversight for accuracy, compliance, and documentation.Document manual workarounds—Prevent knowledge loss as experienced staff retire, especially for reverting to manual processes during crises.Invest in training—Equip teams to understand both technical and manual aspects of operations for true resilience.Notable Quotes"[Compliance is] at the table now. That's very exciting." (Susan Kargel 00:01:48)"If your system goes down... there's no online system to process it. You're going to have to go find another declaration processing system." (Susan Kargel 00:04:36)"Just because you use AI, if there's a mistake, you can't tell customs, 'Oh, I used AI and it told me that.' You're still responsible for the outcome." (Susan Kargel 00:35:37)"You want to kind of control your own destiny and you need your providers too. But both can help each other." (Susan Kargel 00:15:35)"Build knowledge, build strength, build teamwork—just things that companies should have." (Susan Kargel 00:43:40)Resources & Further LearningBrute Mitigator online courses – logistics team resilience, crisis planning, and customs compliance (link in show notes)U.S. Federal Register and Customs Bulletins—stay updated on regulatory changesIndustry trade associations and customs broker webinars for ongoing learningAbout the SpeakersSusan Kargel is the founder of Brute Mitigator and brings 40 years of experience in global logistics, customs, and compliance, specializing in preparing supply chains for operational disruptions and cyber threats.Jane Singer is the host of A Seat at the Table, focused on what's working, what's not and best practices in business, supply chain, and leadership.  She is also managing director of 'Inside Fashion', a platform for apparel industry information and 'The Current Situation in Sourcing', a quarterly market intelligence report for C-suite apparel brand leadership.Learn more about BruteMitigator:  https://www.brutemitigator.comSEND US A MESSAGEVisit A Seat at The Table's website at https://seat.fm

Join the Millionaire University AI Mastermind at ⁠⁠⁠MillionaireUniversity.com/AI⁠⁠⁠ #1041 What if the secret to a successful subscription box isn't finding an untapped niche — but finding the right people who are just as passionate about it as you are? In Part 2 of this two-part episode, host Brien Gearin continues his conversation with Sarah Williams, founder of Launch Your Box, to break down how to turn a subscription box idea into a thriving, loyal community. Sarah shares how to choose the right niche, source products through wholesalers and trade shows, keep your offer simple, and build an audience for 90 days before you ever launch. She also reveals the marketing strategy behind adding 594 subscribers in just 15 days, how she maintains an incredible 96% retention rate, and why serving your community is far more powerful than constantly selling to them. Plus, Sarah shares how building her businesses transformed her life — taking her from living paycheck to paycheck and being laid off three times to becoming the first millionaire in her family with the financial, time, and location freedom she once never thought possible! What we discuss with Sarah: + Finding the right subscription box niche + Sourcing products through wholesale + Keeping your offer simple + Building an audience before launching + Growing with Facebook and Instagram ads + Turning followers into subscribers + Launching with urgency and bonuses + Achieving a 96% retention rate + Building a loyal customer community + Creating financial, time, and location freedom Thank you, Sarah! Check out Part 1 of this episode. Check out Launch Your Box at ⁠LaunchYourBox.com⁠. Check out Framed by Sarah at ⁠FramedbySarah.com⁠. Watch the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠video podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ of this episode! Get your FREE 5 Minute Business Plan at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MillionaireUniversity.com/Plan⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To get exclusive offers mentioned in this episode and to support the show, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MillionaireUniversity.com/Sponsors⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's episode is an interview with another successful Amazon seller from our community who built a great business and then he saw a need that many other sellers required.   He began small and grew to be a large supplier of reseller supplies - specifically, poly bags!   This is a great example of what happens when you get into our community and build relationships and solve the challenges that you and others are facing. There's always a way to expand and add to your income streams when you're in e-commerce!   Watch this episode here: https://youtu.be/uLIjsIe6bxs   Show note LINKS:   ILoveSupplies.com   3Pmercury.com/thirty - The world's first ever "Sourcing to Shipping" solution for Amazon resellers! Get 30 days trial and an onboarding session for $1   TheProvenConference.com - Learn more about our upcoming August 2026 event! The longest running annual event for Amazon sellers in the world!   TheProvenConference.com/scholarship - Apply to attend the event in Las Vegas for a nominal registration fee, thanks to the generosity of our sponsors!   SilentJim.com/bookacall - Schedule a call with us to talk over coaching options!   ProvenAmazonCourse.com - The comprehensive course that contains ALL our Amazon training modules, recorded events and a steady stream of latest cutting edge training, including of course the most popular starting point, the REPLENS selling model. The PAC is updated free for life!   SilentJim.com/kickstart  - If you want a shortcut to learning all you need to get started, then get the Proven Amazon Course and go through Kickstart.   SilentSalesMachine.com - Text the word "free" to 507-800-0090 to get a free copy of Jim's latest book in audio about building multiple income streams online (US only) or visit SilentJim.com/free11   SilentJim.com/bookacall - Schedule a FREE, customized and insightful consultation with my team or me (Jim) to discuss your e-commerce goals and options.   My Silent Team Facebook group. 100% FREE! Facebook.com/groups/mysilentteam - Join 83,000 + Facebook members from around the world who are using the internet creatively every day to launch and grow multiple income streams through our exciting PROVEN strategies! There's no support community like this one anywhere else      

She sold 110 homes in a single year—and still lost $500,000. In this candid conversation, broker-owner Lisa Chinatti unpacks the hard lessons and the rebuild that took her teamerage from chaos to one of the most productive organizations in Massachusetts. If you lead a team or plan to, this playbook on recruiting, standards, and structure will save you time, money, and heartache. In this episode: Teamerage structure: ~130–140 agents supported by 25 W-2 staff, including ops, sales managers/trainers, ISAs, and TC Founder-led recruiting vs. recruiter-led: 75% vs. 25% new-agent productivity in the first 90 days—and why it happens Expectation-led recruiting: leading with standards (10 Days of Pain, relationship-first follow-up) instead of perk selling Multi-pillar recruiting: new licensees at the wrong brokerage, agents burned on teams, and lightly seasoned agents who are stuck Treat candidates like listings: FSBO/expired analogies, scripts, objections, and follow-up cadence Sourcing: job boards plus targeted cold-calling using segmented market/roster data The year of 110 deals and a $500K loss—and the operational fixes that stopped the bleed Rebuild outcomes: 330 closed/pending YTD and 50 agents onboarded since Jan 1  

Don't get to the end of this year wishing you had taken action to change your business and your life.Click here to schedule a free discovery call for your business: https://geni.us/IFORABEDon't miss an upcoming event with The Institute: https://geni.us/InstituteEvents2026Shop-Ware gives you the tools to provide your shop with everything needed to become optimally profitable.Click here to schedule a free demo: https://geni.us/Shop-Ware-Free-MonthTransform your shop's marketing with the best in the automotive industry, Shop Marketing Pros!Get a free audit of your shop's current marketing by clicking here: https://geni.us/ShopMarketingProsShop owners, are you ready to simplify your business operations? Meet 360 Payments, your one-stop solution for effortless payment processing.Imagine this—no more juggling receipts, staplers, or endless paperwork. With 360 Payments, you get everything integrated into a single, sleek digital platform.Simplify payments. Streamline operations. Check out 360payments.com today!In this episode, the conversation focused on the realities of technician mental health in the automotive industry. Several points were raised, including the lack of resources and support for young technicians, the stigma among men around discussing feelings and seeking help, and the crucial role that perspective and mentorship play in navigating workplace stress.00:00 Wearing outfits for a photo06:15 Hiring someone with unusual past jobs08:04 Sourcing clean, pure meth12:49 Understanding indica and sativa effects14:40 Dealing with smoke smell in cars19:36 Dealing with unresolved personal issues20:24 Helping employee with health issues26:30 Defining happiness with Rick White28:45 Learning about cars before the internet33:08 Understanding Mental Health Challenges34:07 Tech industry mentorship challenges39:51 Judging parents and kids' behavior41:10 Childhood playground altercation46:38 Being transparent about business struggles47:59 George's life-changing discovery52:51 Understanding the need for help53:57 Managing negative thoughts57:11 Discussing consequences of inaction