Podcasts about Sourcing

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/

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

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

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  

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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

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  

Food businesses are increasingly held accountable not just for what's on the plate but also for where the ingredients have been sourced from. The global shift to more ethical and sustainable sourcing highlights the need to secure supply chains now. India is the world's second largest egg producer, but much of the traditional farming here relies on battery cages. In this episode of Unusual Suspects, Jayasimha Nuggehalli, the Co-founder and Chief Programme Officer of Global Food Partners, sits with host Gaurav Choudhury to share his rich insights about building higher welfare production systems in the food sector and how such models can be scaled in India.

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This year, the JGI helped a collaborative team produce a pangenome for Sorghum bicolor — a collection of many, many sorghum genome sequences. Lined up and analyzed consistently, these data let researchers compare and learn from a range of different versions of this plant. This opens the door to growing sorghum — and other crops — to more effectively produce biofuels and bioproducts. In the episode, Nadia Shakoor (Donald Danforth Plant Science Center) walks us through growing sorghum from around the world, and the automated phenotyping that made this project possible. John Lovell (HudsonAlpha) and Jeremy Schmutz (JGI, HudsonAlpha) fill in more details of why we've long needed a pangenome, and what allowed this project to happen. And keep an eye out for the next episode, which will focus on the analysis behind this project.Nature: A sorghum pangenome reference improves global crop trait discoveryPhytozome: SorghumPan, the Sorghum bicolor Pan-Genome ReferenceEpisode chapters:0:00 The remarkable range of Sorghum bicolor3:36 Why study sorghum5:06 Getting from the BTX623 reference to a pangenome 9:50 How this pangenome became possible 12:19 Nadia Shakoor's JGI-supported CSP New Investigator projects 15:31 Sourcing sorghum lines from all over the world 19:20 Automated phenotyping with drone flyovers 21:40 Next questionsAnother episode on sorghum: Back to the Future! A Sorghum StoryA piece on the sorghum pangenome: A Sorghum Pangenome Opens More Doors to DiscoverySubmit your own proposal to work with the JGI: http://jointgeno.me/proposals Episode Transcript: https://jgi.doe.gov/user-science/podcasts/spectrum-sorghum Our contact info: jgi-comms at lbl dot govSound effects credit: Outdoor Suburb Summer.aif by timgormly -- -- License: Attribution 4.0 

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

Send Me A Message!In today's show we're asking an uncomfortable question to resellers… are you actually sourcing stock, or do you just really like shopping? Because I'm starting to think there's a very fine line between the two!FREE UK Reseller Handbook - https://listingmonster.ai/downloads/reseller-handbook-2026-uk?utm_source=carbootchrisMy YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/@CarBoot_Chris?sub_confirmation=1My Website - http://www.carbootchris.comOur NEW CHANNEL "The Living Bucket List" if you are interested - https://www.youtube.com/@TheLiving_BucketListSupport the show

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In the latest episode of BDO's Private Equity PErspectives Podcast, host Todd Kinney speaks with Eric Taylor, Founder and CEO of Trident, and Jeff Roth, Founding Partner of Bruin Capital, to discuss:How firms are finding risk-adjusted opportunities today — from technology-enabled diligence in traditional lower middle market sectors to infrastructure and services businesses powering global sports growthWhy upfront alignment with founders and management teams can help accelerate post-close execution, prioritize growth opportunities, and build trust when challenges ariseWhat investors are watching heading into the second half of 2026 and 2027, including DPI pressure, LP expectations, sports industry tailwinds, growing competition, and AI-related disruption

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Mike Bryant and BJ Ragudo join the show to break down their K24-swapped builds — a 2006 NC Miata campaigned in Grid Life Club TR and a 3G Eclipse built start to finish in a home garage. We get into class rules and balance of performance, Falken RT660 heat cycles, what a full Grid Life season actually costs, and how to get on track without spending a dime more than you have to. Take your build up a whole new level with 6XD Gearbox: https://6xdgearbox.com Code "Minnoxide5" for 5% off High Performance Academy: https://hpcdmy.co/Minnoxide Use code "MINNOX" for 55% off ANY course Use Code "MINVIP" for $300 of the MINVIP Package Tuned By Shawn: https://www.tunedbyshawn.com Code "Minnoxide" for 5% off! Ship With Sure Thing Logistics: https://www.surethinglogistics.net MORE BIGGER Turbo T-Shirts:  https://www.minnoxide.com/products/more-bigger-t-shirt 0:00 Intro 0:37 Mike's K24-Swapped NC Miata and Going Full Racecar 6:52 BJ's 3G Eclipse: Same Car Since 2001 12:38 The Grid Life Series, Club TR 17:58 Podiums, Gearing Limits, and What Club TR Actually Allows 24:00 Driver vs Builder in Time Attack, Unlimited, and the Aero Rules 29:35 Grid Life vs NASA and SCCA, and BJ's Plan for the Eclipse 36:47 Getting Started on Track: Brake Pads, Fluid, and Sim Racing 47:07 Chasing the Last 1%, Minimum Weight, and Fuel Math 52:11 Laps Per Weekend, the Podium Sprint, and a Shifter That Came Out at CMP 59:28 Falken RT660, Takeoff Tires, and Sticker Strategy 1:06:34 Front-Wheel Drive, BJ's Suspension Work, and Overdriving the Car 1:11:54 Driving by Sound, Feel, and Vision, Favorite Tracks 1:17:33 What It Costs to Replicate This Build and Sourcing the Right K24 1:22:08 Collectors vs Drivers, Car Show Culture 1:29:24 First Real Mods and Learning by Making Mistakes 1:40:22 Social Media, the Algorithm, and Why Sponsors Shouldn't Look at Followers First 1:45:18 What's Next, and Standing Out in a Sea of Hondas

Welcome to In Reality, the podcast about truth, disinformation, and the media with Eric Schurenberg—longtime journalist and media executive, now founder of the Alliance for Trust in Media.When Eric started in journalism, the enforcer of accuracy was the newsroom. Editors questioned your work. Fact checkers combed through it for errors. The organization you worked for held you accountable for its reputation.  But as everyone knows, fewer people today get their news from this kind of institutional journalism. The growth in news consumption comes from so-called independent journalists—social media influencers, podcasters and Substackers, many of whom never set foot in a newsroom.  In this media environment, people trust individuals more than organizations to tell them the truth.Rather than resisting this trend, today's guest  is trying to shape it. Rachel Lobdell is the executive director of News Creator Corps, which trains creators in the disciplines that professional reporters learned in the newsroom: sourcing, fact checking, public records, transparency, and ethics.This raises all kinds of questions for an institutionalist like Eric. Can news integrity be repotted outside the newsroom? Can creators maintain audience trust without pandering?  And what happens to news gathering when journalists backed by newsrooms are replaced by individuals?So, let's ask News Creator Corps' Rachel Lobdell.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Rachel Labdell and News Creator Corps02:01 Rachel's background in traditional journalism03:30 What is News Creator Corps and its mission04:48 Training creators with no journalism background05:42 Impact of creator trust in underserved communities07:34 Different types of creators and their roles08:02 Why focus on creators without journalism training09:25 The importance of mentorship and community12:42 The NCC Collective and creator accreditation13:59 Handling monetization and ethical standards16:33 Dealing with sponsored content and disclosures18:21 Guarding against sensationalism and algorithm influence20:46 Sourcing and transparency in creator content22:50 The future of creator-driven news ecosystems27:34 Long-term vision for trustworthy information28:30 Measuring impact and community engagementWebsite - free episode transcriptswww.in-reality.fmAlliance for Trust in Mediaalliancefortrust.comProduced by Tom Platts at Sound Sapiensoundsapien.com

Sourcing CCaaS and UCaaS can appear straightforward, that is until the proposals arrive. If customers don't force comparability early, the decision can turn into a contest of narratives instead of a rigorous evaluation of cost, scope, accountability and operating risk. In this 11-minute episode of Staying Connected, Tony Mangino is joined by TC2's Julie Gardner to discuss how customers can structure CCaaS and UCaaS sourcing so suppliers actually show their work. Tony and Julie explore why licensing, migration, voice, AI features, usage-based costs, responsibility matrices and contract terms need to be clear before supplier selection. If you would like to learn more about our experience in this space, please visit our Strategic Sourcing webpage.

AI has disrupted the dynamics of hiring. Candidates can now apply to hundreds of roles in a single click, while legal and regulatory constraints limit how far recruiters can use AI to review what comes in. The result is a flood of applications that keeps growing because so little of it gets properly reviewed. With the inbound recruiting channel under this much pressure, sourcing offers a different equation; it's a channel where employers set the quality bar themselves, and AI has fundamentally changed what it can deliver. The implications reach beyond pipeline quality. New approaches to sourcing could transform the candidate experience and open career paths that traditional hiring would never have surfaced. So what does it take to make sourcing a genuine strategic priority? My guest this week is David Paffenholz, Co-Founder and CEO of Juicebox. In our conversation David explains what is driving the inbound challenges, how AI is transforming what sourcing can do, why every role could get the executive search treatment, and what this could all mean for candidates and their careers. In the interview, we discuss: The paradox of record application volumes and persistent skill shortages Why candidates are using AI more effectively than employers How bulk applying is creating a self-reinforcing loop that is breaking inbound The business case for making sourcing a strategic priority Exponentially improving the candidate experience Treating every role like an executive search Human judgment and the changing role of the recruiter How skills-based matching could unlock career mobility and evidence that it is already happening What does the future look like? Juicebox https://juicebox.ai/ David on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-paffenholz/

Dave Santoni, Managing Director at Audax Private Equity, joins Sean Mooney to discuss how decades in investment banking shaped his approach to sponsor coverage, business development, and private equity. He shares what Audax looks for in niche market leaders, how the firm uses industry mapping and add-on acquisitions to build stronger businesses, and why preparation before a process can create real edge. Dave also explains how Audax is using AI across sourcing, diligence, portfolio support, and exits without losing sight of relationships and curiosity. This is a sharp look at how modern private equity firms win before the book ever hits the inbox—hit play. Episode Highlights • 2:00 - Dave's path from Philadelphia and Omaha to law school, banking, and Audax • 6:31 - Why Audax felt like the right next chapter after decades of deal work • 10:19 - Coaching youth basketball and the lasting pull of sports, teams, and leadership • 13:28 - What Audax looks for in niche market leaders across its core verticals • 16:16 - Using add-on acquisitions to expand markets, customers, and capabilities • 21:48 - How Audax maps industries before ownership to accelerate add-on activity • 28:00 - AI becomes a major value creation priority across the firm and portfolio • 39:39 - Dave's advice to his younger self: be more curious, earlier For more on Audax Private Equity, visit https://www.audaxprivateequity.com/ For more on David Santoni, visit: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dsantoni/

On this episode of the STL Bucket List Show, we sit down with Gesler and Chloe Joya, the husband-and-wife team behind Casero — the Salvadoran food truck that's become one of St. Charles County's most talked-about bites, one carne asada plate at a time.Their story starts with nothing. After Gesler lost his dream job during an immigration process and was sent back to St. Louis, the couple moved into an empty apartment with no furniture, no jobs, and only a couple of borrowed forks. With Gesler unable to legally work but able to cook, and Chloe able to legally own a business, they bet everything on the one recipe he knew by heart — his mom's carne asada from El Salvador — and started selling it out of the Ballpark Village dog park with a borrowed grill and tent. From there it was a failed homemade trailer, a hand-painted Penske truck shipped in from out of state, run-ins with the health department, and years of prepping in borrowed kitchens at 4:30 in the morning before Casero became the truck people now line up for.The conversation covers what it actually took to get there: the human side of food truck hospitality, sourcing from Orlando's and local farmers instead of distributors, the community of St. Louis restaurant owners — Elliot, Lauren, Balkan Treat Box's Loryn and Edo — who mentored them along the way, and the couple's refusal to raise prices or cut corners even as demand exploded. They dig into the chaos of selling out of handmade tortillas in 30 minutes flat, their faith as the driving force behind every turning point, and the brick-and-mortar restaurant they're now building toward — one with its own prep kitchen, its own tortillas, and its own walk-in cooler.It's a conversation about betting everything on a single recipe, staying ethical when it would be easier not to, and what happens when a community decides to root for you.They discuss: • Losing a dream job to immigration issues and starting over with an empty apartment • Betting everything on one carne asada recipe from Gesler's mom in El Salvador • Selling out of the Ballpark Village dog park with a borrowed grill and tent • The night the line wrapped around Ballpark Village and GM Marcus jumped in to help • A failed homemade food trailer and the hand-painted Penske truck that followed • Constant run-ins with the health department before doing it "the right way" • The relentless persistence it took to get a spot at Frankie Martin's • Sourcing meat, produce, and now local chicken from Orlando's, El Morelia's, and Maninos • Faith, getting the truck blessed, and God's timing through years of failed attempts • Selling out of handmade tortillas in 30 minutes and the scramble to keep up with demand • Mentorship from Balkan Treat Box's Loryn and Edo and St. Louis's uniquely supportive food scene • Their "we don't want buts" philosophy and refusing to raise prices to chase profit • Building content and storytelling around the truck instead of traditional advertising • The brick-and-mortar restaurant dream — their own prep kitchen, walk-in cooler, and tortillasSupport the show

Most beauty operators think cheap sourcing means bigger margins, but Neil Twa is here to flip that script. On this episode of The High Voltage Business Builders Podcast, Neil breaks down why low-cost sourcing decisions are actually burying your beauty brand's potential on Amazon. He shares a story about a member who was doing $30,000 to $40,000 a month in the beauty category but found her margins squeezed by poor sourcing choices. Neil offers three actionable moves for beauty operators at every level, whether you're making $5,000 a month or $500,000. From building a sourcing scorecard to juggling compliance checklists and Amazon Ads dashboards, Neil's insights are a wake-up call for anyone relying on cheap sourcing. Ready to implement with us? Join the Voltage Business Builders cohort at voltagedm.com?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=show_notes&utm_campaign=ep344 See your Amazon numbers in one place and protect your margins with Caiman Data at voltagedm.com: https://voltagedm.com?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=show_notes&utm_campaign=ep344&learn_mcp=1

GUEST: Jeremy Buchanan (Owner & Distiller, Hartfield & Co.) What does it mean to make Bourbon in Bourbon County? For Jeremy Buchanan, it means more than putting whiskey in a bottle, it means reconnecting with a forgotten distilling tradition that helped give Bourbon its name. In this episode, Drew Hannush sits down with the owner of Hartfield & Co. Distillery to explore the county's lost whiskey legacy, the philosophy behind Hartfield's pre-Prohibition approach to distilling, and why local grain may be just as important as the limestone beneath it. In This Episode Bringing bourbon back to Bourbon County Why the county forgot its own whiskey history The story behind Hartfield's "pre-Prohibition" bourbon Does grain matter more than the barrel? Sourcing every grain close to home Why six-gallon barrels became an advantage Rethinking modern distilling techniques Gravity-fed whiskey making in a historic building How small distilleries preserve big ideas Reclaiming Bourbon County's forgotten legacy JOIN THE SPEAKEASY: patreon.com/whiskeylore

Episode SummaryOto sits down with Hakeem Anwar — founder of #TakeBackOurTech and Above, a privacy-first phone, laptop, and communications company — to map out exactly how the surveillance system works and what people can actually do about it.They trace Hakeem's path from a decade-deep conspiracy rabbit hole through a big-tech career to founding Above after COVID convinced him he was "coding his own prison."From there the conversation covers the AI data center boom (and the free tool Hakeem built, aidatacentermap.org, to track its water and power use), Palantir's "unified surveillance" model, the push toward digital ID, why he's grown wary of Bitcoin's transparency, and a live demo of de-Googled phones, offline maps, and the F-Droid app store.They close on Hakeem's long-term vision: small communities running their own local servers and mesh networks, fully independent of Big Tech.Chapters / Timestamps(Shifted +1:05 to account for the trailer at the top of the episode)00:00 – Trailer01:05 – Intro & Hakeem's Red Pill Moment03:05 – Rabbit Holes: From Conspiracy to Big Tech04:05 – COVID, Freedom Cells & the Pivot to Above08:05 – Why Privacy Matters: From Snowden to Data Brokers10:05 – Brainwaves, EEGs & Where the Surveillance Line Stops11:05 – The Data Center Boom: Four Theories on Why13:05 – Inside AIDataCenterMap.org: Mapping Power & Water Use16:05 – The Hidden Cost: Heat Islands & Water Wars17:05 – San Marcos, Texas: How One Town Pushed Back19:05 – Arizona's Data Center Gold Rush21:05 – Wi-Fi Sensing, EMF & the Surveillance Feedback Loop26:05 – Palantir & Unified Surveillance28:05 – Digital ID: Why Nigeria Is Getting $200M to Build It29:05 – Terms & Conditions: What Are You Really Agreeing To?31:05 – Going Private: Why Oto Is Ready to Ditch His iPhone32:05 – Inside F-Droid: The Open-Source App Store34:05 – Is Bitcoin Compromised? A Privacy Maximalist's Take38:05 – Forking Bitcoin: 35,000 Versions & What That Means41:05 – Demo: Reading the "Nutrition Facts" on Your Apps43:05 – Offline Maps & Passive GPS: How It Actually Works45:05 – Wi-Fi Sensing & Seeing Through Walls47:05 – Above's Movement: Hundreds of Thousands Going Private49:05 – Layer Zero: Mesh Networks & Replacing the Internet52:05 – Encrypted Chat, Phone-Over-Internet & Video Conferencing54:05 – The Power of Taking the First Step in Your Community58:05 – Sourcing, Repairability & Above Protect Insurance59:05 – Vision: Community Server Farms & Sovereign Computing1:01:05 – People Power: The Antidote to Centralized Control1:02:05 – Re-Internalizing Self-Worth in a Tech-Dependent World1:04:05 – Building an "Autobot": Oto's AI Assistant Plans1:05:05 – Local AI Hardware: The Above Quantum 151:10:05 – Free Support: Above's White-Glove Onboarding1:12:05 – Final Words: Have Faith & Invest in Your Health1:14:05 – Closing & Where to Find HakeemKey TakeawaysAbove builds de-Googled phones and laptops running open-source software (like GrapheneOS) that show users exactly which companies are tracking them inside any app, with no ads and no logging on Above's own services.Hakeem's aidatacentermap.org tracks hyperscale data centers' estimated water and power draw, and includes case studies like San Marcos, TX, where a local group blocked a data center by showing up 100-strong to a rezoning hearing.By 2030, data centers are projected to use 40–50% of current total US power consumption, according to the map's estimates.Hakeem describes Palantir's model as "unified surveillance" — pulling disparate data (library check-ins, traffic cameras, police records) into one investigative platform — and ties it to the broader push toward digital ID.Offline tools like the F-Droid app store and OpenStreetMap let phones navigate and function fully without an internet connection or Google/Apple location services.Hakeem's long-term vision is community-run mesh networks and local server farms (8–30 households pooling resources) replacing reliance on Big Tech infrastructure entirely.Learn More / Get StartedData Center Impact Map — https://aidatacentermap.orgAbove Phone & Laptop — https://abovephone.com (use code OTO50 for $50 off any device)Hakeem's Writing — https://tbot.substack.comCONNECT WITH OTO:Instagram – https://instagram.com/otogomesWebsite – https://otogomes.live

Send us Fan MailOne great bourbon story can change your whole drinking life, and Ed Blake's starts with a bottle he avoided for years. After a bad early run-in with bourbon, he returns to it later through a Pappy Van Winkle 15 and suddenly the rabbit hole opens. From there, we follow the real path from enthusiast to trusted palate: learning how to taste, learning how to talk about flavour, and learning how to help other people find what they actually like. Ed (Rising Tide Spirits) shares how barrel picks and community feedback sharpened his selection skills, including the practical reality of tasting barrels in winter, when whiskey can show harsher edges before it warms up. We also get into what it's like building brands as a non-distiller producer, how Old Stubborn came to life through a strong distillery relationship, and why he's committed to small production and high quality instead of chasing shelf space. Then we go deep on rye whiskey, especially MGP rye. We unpack the dill pickle note that turns some drinkers off, how fermentation timing can influence it, and why longer aging often brings more caramel sweetness, richer oak, and a smoother balance. If you're curious about Old Swagger, Old Stubborn, premium bourbon packaging, or what separates a hype bottle from a genuinely great pour, you'll leave with a clearer buying compass and a better vocabulary for your own palate. Subscribe for more whiskey conversations, share this with a rye or bourbon friend, and leave us a review with the best bottle you've had this year. What tasting note instantly makes you want another sip?We sit down with Ed Blake of Rising Tide Spirits and trace the real steps from bourbon fan to respected barrel picker and brand builder. We dig into how he sources and blends Old Stubborn and Old Swagger, why his packaging is part of the experience, and what he's learning from rye whiskey as the market shifts.  • Ed's early bourbon misfire and the moment Pappy brings him back  • Building a whiskey community and learning through shared pours  • The liquor store “help a shopper” moment that turns into a job  • How private barrel picks create trust and demand  • Sourcing as an NDP and why winter barrel samples can mislead  • Designing premium packaging that matches premium whiskey  • Staying small by choice while releases sell out fast  • Rye whiskey education, MGP dill notes, and how age softens them  • Barrel aging plans in Kentucky and a teased higher-aged release  Remember, we're the Scotchy Bourbon Boys, www.scotchyburbonboys.com for all things scotchy bourbon boys. Remember, you can get t-shirts, Glenn Karen's. Contact me direct for those. Whether you listen to us or you watch us, make sure you leave us good feedback.   If You Have Gohsts voice over Whiskey ThiefSupport the showhttps://www.scotchybourbonboys.comThe Scotchy bourbon Boys are #3 in Feedspots Top 60 whiskey podcasts in the world    https://podcast.feedspot.com/whiskey_podcasts/

In this episode, host Josh welcomes back Afolabi Oyerokun, co-founder of Honu Worldwide, for part two of their sourcing and supply chain series. Afolabi shares expert strategies on negotiating with suppliers, including creating bidding wars, managing minimum order quantities, and securing favorable payment terms. He emphasizes the importance of building strong, respectful relationships with suppliers to gain trust and better deals. The conversation provides actionable tips for entrepreneurs and brands sourcing products from Asia and the US, focusing on efficiency, quality, and cash flow management to help scale product-based businesses.Chapters:Introduction & Guest Background (00:00:00)Host introduces Afolabi Oyerokun, his background, and expertise in product sourcing and development.Sourcing & Bidding War Strategy (00:01:40)Afolabi explains his process for creating bidding wars among suppliers to get the best price without sacrificing quality.Negotiation Tactics & Relationship Building (00:04:31)Detailed negotiation tactics, including silence as leverage, and the importance of building strong personal relationships with suppliers.Personalizing Supplier Relationships (00:07:21)Afolabi shares how personal touches and genuine interest in suppliers' lives can lead to better deals and trust.Handling Supplier Price Verification (00:09:23)Discussion on how to respond if suppliers ask for competitor quotes and how to handle lowest price negotiations.Securing Best Prices for Reorders & Managing MOQs (00:10:18)Strategies for maintaining good pricing on follow-up orders, managing minimum order quantities, and creative solutions for packaging MOQs.Summary & Key Takeaways (00:13:22)Host summarizes main lessons: product development, supplier relationships, and the importance of payment terms for cash flow.Closing Remarks (00:16:35)Final thanks and acknowledgments from both host and guest, wrapping up the episode.Links and Mentions:Tools and Strategies  "Sourcing Mastery Course": "00:01:15"Key Strategies Discussed  "Bidding War Strategy": "00:02:11"Takeaways  "Product Development": "00:13:22""Supplier Relationship": "00:14:27""Payment Terms": "00:15:38"Transcript:Josh 00:00:00  Today. I am super excited for our conversation. You guys are going to love and absorb a lot of great information of how you're going to become more efficient in your product sourcing, product development, three PL storage, all of that good stuff. And we've got an expert here to talk about that. I'm excited to introduce you to Afolabi Oyerokun. This is him coming back for a part two series because his first interview went so well. But he is the co-founder of Honu Worldwide in Innovative Product development, sourcing and three PL company based in Pennsylvania, USA. Afolabi has always been passionate about finding things, haggling and negotiating prices. His obsession with finding good quality products at bargain prices led him to help several seven and eight figure brands increase their profits and scale rapidly by buying smart from Asia and the US. He is behind the successful launches of several multimillion dollar products on Amazon and other retail channels. An entrepreneur at Heart Lobby owns and has sold a few seven figure private label brands. He loves helping people design, develop and manufacture innovative products.Josh 00:01:15  He is also the creator of the Sourcing Mastery course, which teaches people the best practices for product development, sourcing and supply chain management. So with that introduction, welcome back to the podcast.Afolabi 00:01:30  Thanks, Josh.Afolabi 00:01:31  I'm happy to be back. I really enjoyed our past episode and I'm really excited and pumped up, you know, to continue on this point.Josh 00:01:40  Are there any sneak peeks that you could give us of kind of the best tips? You know, if you are working directly in terms of how do you make sure you, you know, you're not getting you know, there's not going to be fraud. They take your money and run or what are some tips in terms of, I think, most importantly, getting the best price possible without sacrificing quality. Do you have any tips or sneak peeks that you could give a give us from your course? Because it relates to, you know, working directly with the manufacturer?Afolabi 00:02:11  Yes, one of the great. One of the funniest and, interesting things I put on the course is to set up a bidding war with, your suppliers.Afolabi 00:02:23  how I do it is. So when I'm sourcing products, I sourced product from, let's say, five different suppliers. Sometimes it could be up to ten suppliers, and then they give me the pricing. I don't negotiate at the first time. I wait till the end before I negotiate my prices. And then when I get all this prices from the suppliers, then I call for a video or, or image samples. I'm like, let me see you samples, do a video or do a photo. I see that, oh, okay. From the ten suppliers I might shortlist only 5 or 6. So from the six I said, okay, can you send me samples? I need physical samples. They say, oh, you got to pay for sample, no problem. Update. So I pay them for sample or pay for the sample shipping. They send me the samples and I take a look at them. And maybe I like only three out of the six people, six suppliers that sent me their samples.Afolabi 00:03:16  So I cut off three, I keep three, so out of the three I would say something like, hey, without them knowing, see, they don't know that all these three, all the suppliers don't know each other and they don't know I'm getting samples from different suppliers. So let's say one comes up at $2, another one comes up at $1.50, another one comes up at $1.75. So I know okay $1.75 is the middle range $1.50 I look at the quality of the $1.51. It's almost the same quality as the $2 one okay. That means this product can actually go with go for $1.50 or less. Then I look at how can I create a bidding war with these three guys and still get what I want in terms of product quality? I want product quality. So I would use two and two things. I'll use quantity purchases and I'll use price match. So I'll say to the one, let's say the 175 one has the best, quality. I'll say, hey, well I looked at your product and other suppliers product.Afolabi 00:04:31  I like your product, but your price is way more than other suppliers. and it's going to come back to me and say, what are they quoting you? Okay. I'm trying to get to $1.25 for this. And if you can do a $1.25, I'll give you a 5000 piece order right away. I'll choose you if you can beat the prices. So it's going to come back and say, Well, let me talk to my boss and said, okay, no problem. And then he says, well, we can only do $1.45 or a dollar, whatever. Okay, that's a good one. I know I can actually buy it at $1.50. Right. Because the lower range of my price is $1.50. I'm like okay. All right. Dollar 45 is fine, I say. But so when it gives me a price of $1.45, I keep quiet. I don't reply him anymore and it's going to keep blowing up my phone, my email, because he can't wait. He knows he's at the tipping point.Afolabi 00:05:33  It's at the at the point is about I'm about to hand him money because I already showed him money. I'm like, I'm going to order 5000 unit, but I want it at $1.25 and it comes, it comes back with $1.45. I'm like, okay, I keep quiet, okay. And it's going to start saying, hello, how are you? How are you there? I'm are you there? I'm like, I want people ask me, how long do I keep quiet? Sometimes a week or more. I just don't see anything...

AI has been applied to almost every step of the hiring process. Sourcing, screening, assessments, interviews; each has its own tools, and many of them are effective. For many organizations, though, the gains from optimizing individual stages are flattening out. Hiring quality is shaped by the entire journey, not by any single step, and most hiring technology was never built to connect those steps. The focus is shifting toward connecting the whole process so that each stage learns from the others and improves over time. So what does it take to move from optimizing separate steps to building connected intelligence across the hiring process? My guest this week is Ben Chino, Co-founder and CPO of Maki. In our conversation, Ben explains why improving hiring one step at a time has hit its limits, what end-to-end hiring intelligence looks like in practice, and what it means for recruiters and candidates. In the interview, we discuss: Why optimizing individual hiring steps with AI has hit diminishing returns The difference between a system of record and a system of intelligence How a connected hiring process improves decision-making at every stage Where the ATS fits in the next generation of hiring technology Why human judgment in hiring is less consistent than most people think Freeing recruiters for better judgment and more time with candidates Turning 800,000 applications into a real candidate experience Why adopting AI in hiring is an organizational change challenge, not a technology decision What does the future of hiring look like? https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-chino/

Phil Chang and Kenny Vannucci sit down with Sylvia Bennett, founder of SURCH Foods (that's S-U-R-C-H), a B2B search platform built to solve a problem the food industry has quietly lived with forever: there is no good way to find ingredients, packaging, co-manufacturers, or expertise.  Sylvia spent her career in the industry — starting in a Sobeys bakery, then product development and private label at Sobeys and Walmart, then R&D at a cookie plant — and kept watching sourcing managers dig through old business cards because "I know a guy" was the only system available. We flipped this episode on its head. Instead of starting with Sylvia's story, we start with the platform, walk through it live, and then back into why someone with her background decided to build it.   The honest takeaway: a search engine for food ingredients shouldn't be revolutionary in 2026. But it is — and it only works if the industry actually shows up and gets listed. Find Sylvia at surchfoods.com or sylvia@surchfoods.com.

Some of the best real estate deals never make it onto the MLS. In Part 1 of this series, Wayne and Gabby break down how investors can source great off-market real estate deals by speaking directly with property owners, building relationships and being willing to knock on doors. Wayne explains why many investors hide behind websites, flyers, signs and marketing campaigns instead of doing the actual work of talking to sellers. Those tools may help generate leads, but the real opportunity is usually created through a direct conversation. He also shares how a personal connection led him to a turnkey rental property that he purchased approximately 25% below market value. The sellers needed a fast and reliable sale so they could access their equity and start a business. By understanding their motivation, closing quickly and creating a solution that worked for both sides, Wayne secured an exceptional investment without aggressively grinding down the sellers. This episode also explores why market knowledge matters. A property that looks average to most investors can become an incredible opportunity when you understand the neighbourhood, rental demand and true value better than everyone else.

Anika sits down with Dr. Tommy Rhee, a former US Navy aviator, sports chiropractor, and founder of RheeGen. They discuss his journey from treating professional athletes and Olympians to developing a patent-pending, topical stem-cell cream. Dr. Rhee shares why he shifted away from injectables, the challenges of self-funding a biotech startup, and his bold transition toward plant-based regenerative medicine to make advanced healing affordable and accessible for everyone.In This EpisodeHow a Navy aviator background shapes startup discipline and problem-solvingThe pivot from traditional sports chiropractic care to pioneering topical regenerative medicineWhy elite athletes avoid downtime and how that inspired a non-invasive solutionThe science behind stem cell signals (extracellular vesicles) and transdermal deliveryTransitioning from human-tissue stem cells to plant-based alternatives for cost and accessibilityThe challenges of self-funding a biotech company and seeking proof of conceptWhy writing a book (The Future of Regenerative Medicine) became the ultimate patient education toolTimestamps00:00 Introduction: Meet Dr. Tommy Rhee and the mission of RheeGen 01:28 How Navy aviation training translates to biotech entrepreneurship 04:50 From sports fanatic to treating professional athletes and Olympians 09:04 The problem with athlete recovery, pain management, and forced downtime 10:10 A pivotal moment with a pro quarterback that inspired topical stem cell therapy 17:16 Balancing an active chiropractic practice while self-funding a biotech startup 18:33 The game-changer: Sourcing regenerative signals from plants instead of human tissue 24:40 Why Dr. Rhee wrote his book before launching his consumer product 28:04 Regulatory hurdles and the ethical supply chain issues in traditional stem cell clinics 31:46 The stress and reward of delivering a TEDx talk on healthcare breakthroughs 36:15 Democratizing sports medicine: Making elite healing accessible to the everyday person 41:19 Favorite quote: Bruce Lee's "Be like water"Key Insights & TakeawaysInsight 1: Focus on Micro-Victories Drawing from his Navy aviation background, Dr. Rhee emphasizes the importance of breaking massive goals down into actionable steps. R&D and business development don't happen overnight; they are the result of small, consistent wins that build momentum, test hypotheses, and create confidence.Insight 2: The Needle is the Problem Traditional regenerative medicine relies on injectables, which create secondary injury sites, pose infection risks, and require downtime that professional athletes can't afford. Topical delivery solves these pain points by offering non-invasive, transdermal healing that can be applied seamlessly during a competitive season.Insight 3: It's About the Signal, Not the Cell Live stem cells themselves aren't the magic bullet—it's the information (extracellular vesicles or EVs) they secrete. Once Dr. Rhee understood that healing relies on signaling existing tissue to regenerate, he realized those smaller molecules could be effectively delivered via a transdermal cream.Insight 4: Plant-Based is the Future of Accessible Healing Human-tissue stem cells are expensive, highly regulated, and limited in supply, which has led to shady practices in the industry. By identifying plants that emit the exact same regenerative signals as human tissues, RheeGen is pivoting to an Over-The-Counter (OTC) model that aims to bring the cost of elite therapy under $100.Insight 5: Educational Content as a Business Strategy Dr. Rhee didn't wait until his product was fully mainstream to establish thought leadership. Writing a book and doing a TEDx talk allowed him to educate the market, establish trust, and replace repetitive 40-minute patient consultations with a scalable, accessible educational resource.Resources & Links MentionedCompany: RheeGen (Topical Regenerative Medicine)Book: The Future of Regenerative Medicine by Dr. Tommy RheeVideo: Dr. Tommy Rhee's TEDx Talk (Science fiction inspiring healthcare)About Dr. Tommy RheeDr. Tommy Rhee is a former US Navy aviator, the former team chiropractor for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and the founder and CEO of RheeGen. After years of treating elite athletes, WWE wrestlers, and Olympians, he saw the limitations and exorbitant costs of traditional injectable regenerative medicine. This frustration inspired him to develop a patent-pending topical therapy. He is also a bestselling author and TEDx speaker passionate about democratizing sports medicine and making advanced healing accessible to the everyday weekend warrior.Connect with Dr. Tommy RheeWebsite: www.RheeGen.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drtommyrhee/Facebook: RheeGenSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ryan of Rywire joins the show to talk motorsport wiring, building Honda and Porsche EV swaps, and what it's like judging car shows around the world — including SEMA's Battle of the Builders. Take your build up a whole new level with 6XD Gearbox: https://6xdgearbox.com Code "Minnoxide5" for 5% off High Performance Academy: https://hpcdmy.co/Minnoxide Use code "MINNOX" for 55% off ANY course Use Code "MINVIP" for $300 of the MINVIP Package Tuned By Shawn: https://www.tunedbyshawn.com Code "Minnoxide" for 5% off! Ship With Sure Thing Logistics: https://www.surethinglogistics.net MORE BIGGER Turbo T-Shirts:  https://www.minnoxide.com/products/more-bigger-t-shirt 0:00 - Intro 0:12 - Ryan of Rywire's Honda Roots & Getting Into Porsche 1:27 - Sourcing a 964 from Japan for the SEMA Build 3:49 - Ryan's EV Swap Journey: Tesla Motors, His Own EV S2000 & the Toyota 14:50 - Ryan's Origin Story: College Dropout to Wiring Harness Hustler 22:33 - Building Rywire: R&D, Platform Coverage & Customer Support 32:53 - Rywire's Customer Base & Ryan's Own Track Days 38:42 - Modernizing Air-Cooled 911s & Inside the 964 Build 46:43 - Tuning Individual Throttle Bodies & Ryan's Early Drive-by-Wire Builds 52:12 - Choosing ECUs & PDM Programming 58:32 - The Type R-Swapped S2000: K20C1, Port Injection & Daily Driving 1:02:49 - Japan Trips, Tokyo Auto Salon & Trip Planning 1:09:23 - Judging Car Shows Worldwide & Inside SEMA's Battle of the Builders 1:17:42 - Ryan's Judging Philosophy & Favorite Builds 1:28:17 - The Indonesia & Guam Judging Backstory 1:33:34 - Why Ryan Builds Old Cars & Rywire's Complementary Parts 1:41:25 - What Makes Tuning an EV So Different 1:45:24 - Career Reflection, the BBI Partnership

The recent imposition of a 50% tariff on a wide array of Canadian imports, including furniture, represents a significant development within the industry, prompting urgent reflection among retailers regarding their sourcing strategies. This tariff, set to take effect on August 19, directly challenges the previous assumption of Canada as a safe haven for sourcing, compelling stakeholders to reassess their inventory and pricing structures in light of potential margin pressures. Additionally, the episode delves into the ramifications of Sleep Number's acquisition by Sleep Country Canada, following its Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings, which may redefine competitive dynamics in the bedding sector. The discussion further encompasses the evolving marketing strategies employed by manufacturers of adjustable bases, emphasizing the necessity for retailers to enhance their sales techniques to better convey the health benefits of these products. As we navigate this complex landscape, it becomes evident that the interplay of tariffs, corporate acquisitions, and innovative selling approaches will significantly shape the future of the furniture industry. The podcast delves into the implications of the recent imposition of a significant tariff on a wide spectrum of Canadian imports, including furniture, which has been a surprise to many within the retail sector. This new regulation, which is set to take effect imminently, comes at a time when many retailers had strategically shifted their sourcing to Canada to circumvent tariffs on Asian goods. The speakers elucidate how this unexpected tariff demonstrates the volatility of international trade relations, particularly emphasizing that businesses must remain vigilant and adaptable to such changes. They underscore the importance of assessing one's supply chain in light of this new duty, urging retailers to evaluate their Canadian-sourced products and anticipate potential margin pressures that may arise in the coming months. This analysis is not only essential for immediate operational adjustments but also critical for long-term strategic planning as the industry navigates these tumultuous waters. Moreover, the conversation transitions to the recent developments regarding Sleep Number's Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings, culminating in the announcement of a buyer, Sleep Country Canada. The speakers provide a comprehensive overview of the implications of this acquisition for the broader bedding market, highlighting how a stabilized Sleep Number brand, backed by a financially robust parent company, poses a renewed challenge to competitors. They thoughtfully consider the ramifications of this transaction, noting how it may influence market dynamics and consumer perceptions, especially as Sleep Country seeks to leverage Sleep Number's innovative technologies in their expansion efforts. This segment of the podcast serves to inform industry stakeholders about the evolving landscape of competition and the necessity for proactive strategic responses. Lastly, the discussion shifts to the retail environment, characterized by dwindling foot traffic amidst a backdrop of uneven sales performance. The speakers analyze the current consumer behavior patterns, illustrating a dichotomy between premium buyers and value-seeking shoppers. They articulate that even in a challenging market, the quality of demand remains robust among those who do venture into stores, emphasizing the importance of enhancing the customer engagement experience. The podcast suggests that retailers ought to focus on optimizing their sales strategies and training their staff to capitalize on the high-stakes nature of each customer interaction, thereby maximizing revenue per visit. In conclusion, the episode encapsulates a series of critical insights into the complexities of the furniture industry and the multifaceted challenges that retailers must adeptly navigate in this evolving landscape.Takeaways:The recent imposition of a 50% tariff on Canadian imports, including furniture, significantly alters sourcing strategies for retailers, necessitating immediate reassessment of cost structures.The acquisition of Sleep Number's assets by Sleep Country Canada marks a pivotal transition, with implications for market competitiveness, particularly in the bedding sector.Manufacturers of adjustable bases are advocating for a paradigm shift, asserting that these products should be perceived as essential components of sleep systems rather than mere upgrades.Retailers are urged to enhance their sales techniques by focusing on the health benefits of adjustable bases, thus optimizing customer engagement and sales conversion rates.The remodeling market remains robust despite challenges in new home construction, suggesting a strategic avenue for furniture retailers to capitalize on existing homeowner investments.Artificial intelligence is poised to transform supply chain visibility and efficiency, yet it is crucial for organizations to ensure data integrity and interconnectivity across platforms to maximize its potential.

There are big developments for Amazon resellers happening right now!   Here's a breakdown of what we cover on today's episode:   The world's first SOURCING to SHIPPING software is replacing loads of other tools! Get it for $1 for 30 days here (includes an onboarding session) 3pmercury.com/thrity The best "on screen calculator" for Amazon sellers is also the only FREE, fully functioning tool! This is the greatest freebie ever for Amazon sellers! 3pmercury.com/extension A VP at the largest trade show in the U.S. was just on our podcast telling us why TheProvenConference.com + ASD is the biggest event of the year for sellers! We are doing our bootcamp again starting July 21st - you MUST seen the results our students got last week the first time we did this. Register and see their results here: SilentJim.com/bootcamp For years we've ONLY offered one-on-one coaching, but we now offer GROUP TRAINING as well. Set up a call to discuss this here: SilentJim.com/bookacall   Watch this episode on our YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/m132Q3Ls4dY   Show note LINKS:   3PMercury 30 day FULL ACCESS $1 trial with a training session - 3pmercury.com/thirty   Get the 3PMercury chrome extension (on screen calculator) free here - 3pmercury.com/extension   August 25-27th - TheProvenConference.com August 24 Pre-event one day "laptops open" workshop: TheProvenConference.com/mbw   SilentJim.com/bootcamp  - Jimmy Smith's 3 Day workshop!   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 in the world!        

If this resonated with you, here are additional resources:⭐ APPLY TO SHIFT: https://sidehustlepro.co/shiftIn this episode, I sat down with longtime friends and business partners Cynthia Bailey and Dana Hill-Robinson to talk about how a friendship that started in a New York hair salon in the 1990s turned into a skincare brand thirty years later. Cynthia shares her path from an eighteen year old model moving to New York to a reality television mainstay, while Dana walks us through her years at Vogue and Harper's Bazaar and building the beauty subscription box Cocotique.We dig into how they finally partnered on Glowissima, why they chose to launch with only two hero products, and how they source ingredients like manuka honey and kiwi seed oil from New Zealand. Cynthia also opens up about the businesses she has closed in the past and what those experiences taught her about knowing when to walk away.Cynthia and Dana get candid about profitability timelines, the current shift in consumer spending, and why a huge social following does not automatically translate into sales. They close out with practical advice for women who want to start a business but are worried about money and failure.Main TakeawaysLaunch lean: start with one or two hero products instead of a full line so you can prove the concept before scaling.Know when to fold: it is a business skill, not a failure, to walk away from a venture once it stops making financial sense.Vet every partnership: joint ventures work best when both sides have a track record and clearly defined roles from the start.Followers are not buyers: a large social following does not guarantee sales, so keep testing your messaging and your audience.Highlights Include(00:19) How Cynthia and Dana met at a New York hair salon in the 1990s(02:37) Cynthia's move from Alabama to New York at eighteen to model(04:08) The Essence cover that became Cynthia's big break(05:24) The move from modeling into reality television(10:26) Lessons from closing the Bailey Wine Cellar and the Bailey Room(14:44) Dana on pivoting Cocotique into a health and wellness hub(17:56) The formulation story and meaning behind the name Glowissima(19:14) Turning a thirty-year friendship into a business partnership(27:01) Sourcing manuka honey and kiwi seed oil from New Zealand(38:57) Digging deeper on marketing when the economy shiftsWatch & ListenWatch this episode on YouTube and listen on all podcast platforms:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/side-hustle-pro/id1126021323Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/13qDj08lBR4ymzGhXIKy8tYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/sidehustleproAnnouncementsApplications are now open for Shift, my 12-week coaching program designed to help experienced professionals package their expertise into a profitable offer, identify their first clients, and confidently launch their next chapter.Learn more and apply at: https://sidehustlepro.co/shiftSocial MediaCynthia Bailey: Instagram @CynthiaBaileyDana Hill-Robinson: Instagram @DanaHillRobinsonGlowissima: Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok @GlowissimaCocotique: Facebook @CocoTique, TikTok @CocoTiqueBeautyBox Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#988 Ever wondered how someone can build a multi-million-dollar business just by flipping sneakers? In this episode hosted by Kirsten Tyrrel, Nicolas Malonga shares how he turned sneaker reselling from a college side hustle into Sniperkicks — a full-fledged business. He breaks down his early days flipping candy at school, how losing his basketball career pushed him into entrepreneurship, and how he learned the sneaker market through analytics, consistency, and constant reinvestment. Nicolas explains how to source shoes, what profit margins to aim for, how to avoid beginner pitfalls, and why treating reselling like a real business — not a hobby — is the key to scaling. Whether you're curious about flipping your first pair or building a full-time income, this episode is packed with tactical steps and industry insight! (Original Air Date - 11/10/25) What we discuss with Nicolas: + Turning sneaker reselling into a business + Early entrepreneurship selling candy at school + Learning analytics and demand trends + Sourcing from outlets, marketplaces, and bulk suppliers + Tracking numbers, margins, and ROI + Avoiding beginner mistakes with credit and reinvesting + Building a lean team to scale + Using multiple platforms to sell + Creating a brand beyond third-party apps + Multi-million-dollar reselling potential Thank you, Nicolas! Check out Sniperkicks at ⁠Sniperkicks.info⁠. Watch the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠video podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ of this episode! To get access to our FREE Business Training course go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MillionaireUniversity.com/training⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. 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

What happens when technology evolves faster than the venture capital model built to fund it?In this episode, I sit down with my longtime friend Jenny Fielding, Cofounder and General Partner of Everywhere Ventures, to explore how venture capital is adapting to a world where competitive advantages can disappear faster than ever.We discuss what it takes to raise a pre-seed round in today's market, why traditional assumptions around defensibility are being challenged, and how AI is reshaping the economics of software companies.Jenny also shares lessons from her time as a Managing Director at Techstars and explains why Everywhere Ventures built a community-driven approach to investing — leveraging founder networks and real-time market insight to identify breakout companies at the earliest stages.Whether you're a founder raising capital, an investor navigating a changing market, or simply curious about where technology is headed, this conversation offers a practical look at how venture is evolving for the next generation of companies.Special thanks to Jenny for joining the show and sharing her perspective on the future of venture.⏱️ Chapter Markers:00:00 - Introduction and studio acoustics01:05 - Generalist investing shift02:09 - Redefining modern pre-seed criteria04:26 - Global Slack diligence network06:31 - Check sizing and syndicate structures07:20 - Conviction-led turnaround speeds09:21 - Venture capital's existential model crisis11:48 - Defensibility against quantum technology13:17 - Sourcing wisdom from international founders16:01 - Evaluating the accelerator landscape17:26 - Clear milestones for founder success19:39 - Moving targets in the Series A gap21:05 - Evolution of emerging tech hubs23:32 - Retaining global talent via immigration reformLinks:Jenny Fielding: LinkedIn, XEverywhere Ventures: Website, LinkedIn, XInterplay: Website, LinkedIn, XMPD: LinkedIn, X

Second upload with tech issues on the first -    The three challenges we see newer (and many experienced sellers) facing are:   Ungating challenges Sourcing 1,000s of great ASINs at a time Finding the "gold" in your large list of ASINs   If you can solve these three challenges, you have a profitable Amazon reselling business. We've seen the pattern OVER and OVER again and you've heard it on our podcast!   Today we are excited to break down these three challenges and show you that they've all been SOLVED! We have a three-day workshop coming up soon (virtual/recorded) that will get you details and step-by-step strategies for each of these three hurdles.   Get into this bootcamp NOW (sooner is better) and get started today! Details here: SilentJim.com/bootcamp   Also – plan to join us in Las Vegas in August for our live event! Thousands of Amazon sellers and ecommerce warriors on location at the largest trade show of the year with a million products and dozens of wholesalers. It's going to be incredible!   Watch this episode on our YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/jfQRWupwmH8?si=LGC_R25I1RUj8Uhb   Show note LINKS:   SilentJim.com/bootcamp  Jimmy Smith's 3 Day workshop!   TheProvenConference.com August 25-27th TheProvenConference.com/scholarship Pre-event one day "laptops open" workshop: TheProvenConference.com/mbw   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 in the world!        

In this episode of The Buzz, powered by APL Logistics, Scott Luton and Kim Reuter are joined by Edmund Zagorin, Founder and Chief Strategy Officer at Arkestro, for a timely conversation on the latest supply chain and business news shaping the second half of 2026. From U.S. manufacturing trends and Prime Day consumer behavior to AI's growing role in sourcing and supplier management, this episode explores how procurement is evolving from a cost-focused function into a strategic driver of resilience, speed, and value. Edmund shares practical insight into predictive procurement, why supplier relationships still matter in an AI-powered world, and how procurement leaders can prepare their teams for the future. Key Takeaways AI can support procurement teams, but humans still need to lead relationship-driven decisions. Predictive procurement helps teams move from reactive buying to proactive supplier engagement. Speed is becoming a major competitive advantage in uncertain supply chain environments. Supplier relationships, long-term agreements, and guaranteed access are becoming more important than lowest cost. Procurement teams must rethink how success is measured, moving from compliance to value creation. Culture, people, and execution remain critical, even as technology continues to advance. Tune in to hear how supply chain and procurement leaders can cut through today's volatility, use AI more strategically, and build stronger supplier partnerships that drive real business value. Additional Links & Resources: APL Logistics: https://www.apllogistics.com/ With That Said: https://bit.ly/WTS-28-June-2026 AI Is Good at Picking Qualified Suppliers. It Still Struggles to Pick the Best One.https://bit.ly/AI-Study-in-Procurement-Sourcing Venezuela Contacts: https://bit.ly/Venezuela-Contact-Gathering Info Call: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/HfnI1aaESm6Osbpb1qeADQ#/registration Manufacturing grows at fastest rate since 2021 amid big job cuts: https://bit.ly/USA-Mfg-Activity-Increases How Amazon Is Redefining Logistics and Fulfillment for Businesses of All Sizes: https://bit.ly/Peter-Larsen-ASCS Amazon's Prime Day kickoff was the biggest online shopping day of 2026: https://bit.ly/Prime-Day-2026 Big Tech Is Rewriting Procurement. The Rest of B2B Is Next: https://bit.ly/Rewriting-Procurement Learn more about APL Logistics: https://www.apllogistics.com/responsibility/apll_fixes_the_gap Arkestro: https://arkestro.com/ Your Supply Chain Isn't Broken. Your Data Is.https://bit.ly/Your-Data-Is-Broken Connect with Edmund on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/edmund-zagorin-41291b13/ Upcoming Live Programming:  https://supplychainnow.com/upcoming-live-programming/ Supply Chain Now Resource Hub: https://supplychainnow.com/resource-hub/ WEBINAR- The Future of Supply Chains: Where Talent Meets Technology: https://bit.ly/4uUuxkc WEBINAR- Peak Reality Check: What Shippers, Analysts, and AI Models Are Predicting for 2026: https://bit.ly/4aTlsRv WEBINAR- From Volume to Resilience: How Automotive Supply Chains Are Adapting to a New Market Reality: https://bit.ly/4f6SUGA This episode was hosted by Scott Luton and Kim Reuter. For additional information, please visit our dedicated episode page at: https://supplychainnow.com/buzz-why-procurement-becoming-strategic-advantage-1604 The content in this episode, including all audio, videos, visuals, and graphics, is the property of Supply Chain Now and is protected by copyright law. Unauthorized use, reproduction, distribution, modification, or re-uploading of this content in any form is strictly prohibited without explicit written permission from Supply Chain Now.For licensing inquiries or permissions, please contact us at production@supplychainnow.com© 2026 Supply Chain Now. All rights reserved. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

By owning nearly its entire supply chain and leveraging AI raw-material forecasting, Danish endurance sportswear brand Fusion managed to sell an impressive 101% of the product it produced last year. The company achieves this near-perfect sell-through rate with a nightly ecommerce inventory sync that directly dictates what its sewing factory produces the very next day.   For more on Fusion and show notes, click here. Subscribe and watch Shopify Masters on YouTube!Sign up for your FREE Shopify Trial here.

The three challenges we see newer (and many experienced sellers) facing are:   Ungating challenges Sourcing 1,000s of great ASINs at a time Finding the "gold" in your large list of ASINs   If you can solve these three challenges, you have a profitable Amazon reselling business. We've seen the pattern OVER and OVER again and you've heard it on our podcast!   Today we are excited to break down these three challenges and show you that they've all been SOLVED! We have a three day workshop coming up soon (virtual/recorded) that will get you details, step by step strategies for each of these three hurdles.   Today we discuss these challenges and the strategies that overcome them all with Jimmy Smith.   Show note LINKS:   SilentJim.com/bootcamp   TheProvenConference.com August 25-27th TheProvenConference.com/scholarship Pre-event one day "laptops open" workshop: TheProvenConference.com/mbw   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 in the world!        

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For the ad-free version of this episode, subscribe to Politicology+ at https://politicology.com/plus In this episode, Ron talks to Grace Pak (founder and cake artist behind Duchess of Cameron, and the artist selected by America 250 to create the official cake for the country's 250th birthday) about how a single dessert became a bipartisan project. They explore her path from a Columbia neuroscience lab to fine art cake design, and the philosophy of "cake as therapy" that shapes her studio work. Then they turn to the commission itself: how she pitched it, why she landed on the theme American Made, and how children's artwork from all fifty states and the territories became the centerpiece.  Later, Grace walks through the congressional sessions she's running on Capitol Hill, the donated ingredients sourced from local farms and historic mills, the recipe she rebuilt from the first American cookbook, and the logistics of moving a cake the size of a car. They discuss: (0:00) Pitching the birthday cake (4:07) From a neuroscience lab to a cake studio (7:37) Fine art cakes and the multisensory experience (14:33)Personifying America and landing on American Made (29:48) Bipartisan sessions on Capitol Hill (37:04) Sourcing the ingredients from local farms (41:51) Baking like it's 1796: the historic recipe research  (46:53) A cake the size of a car: logistics, humidity, and delivery (49:13) Volunteers, nonprofits, and what she'll take away Check out Duchess of Cameron: https://www.duchessofcameron.com/ Follow Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Follow Grace on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/duchessofcameron Email your questions to podcast@politicology.com or leave us a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The world's first any only "Sourcing to Shipping" software has arrived for Amazon and Walmart sellers.   Reselling has been reduced to TWO general steps as a result: Find asins anywhere and everywhere (it doesn't matter where) Load those ASINs into 3Pmercury!   And in this episode, you'll hear why the creators of 3PMercury are so confident that this system will work for you that they are offering it to you for one month for just $1 - and that includes training! See details at SilentJim.com/1d   Watch this episode on our YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/w4-FYfABNSk     Show note LINKS:   3PMercury 30-day FULL ACCESS $1 trial with a training session: 3pmercury.com/thirty   Get the 3PMercury chrome extension (on-screen calculator) free here: 3pmercury.com/extension   How to evaluate a lead training with Khang: Youtube.com/live/DkzCsYjWQwc?si=MpszZpW6BW2tQtgu   TheProvenConference.com - August 25-27th:  TheProvenConference.com/scholarship August 24 Pre-event one-day "laptops open" workshop: TheProvenConference.com/mbw   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 in the world!