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The perfect band member is an incredible player, always available, completely prepared, easy to work with, affordable, ambitious—but not *too* ambitious—and somehow has nothing else happening in their life.Unfortunately, that person does not exist.Every musician brings a combination of talent, reliability, availability, personality, preparation, ambition, and baggage. The real question is not whether someone has flaws. It is whether your band can function with those particular flaws—and whether the problem is actually the musician or the position they have been hired to fill.This week, we discuss:• The unavoidable trade-offs involved in hiring musicians• Why great players are not always the best band members• Choosing availability and reliability over raw talent• What an audition can—and cannot—tell you• The danger of hiring someone based on imagined potential• Separating personal preferences from actual deal breakers• Why repeatedly replacing the same position may reveal a structural problem• How clear expectations, communication, calendars, charts, practice tracks, payment systems, and defined leadership make imperfect lineups work• Why predictability may be more valuable than perfectionWe also get an update on Dan's attempt to restage his band, consider a potential live band karaoke pivot, fall into Adam's latest impossible-guitar rabbit hole, explore the very sparkly world of Cream Guitars, and revisit notable CBC episodes from this week in the show's history.Try JamZone Premium free for 30 days: https://jamzone.com/l/pro/CBCJZWhat quality comes first when you hire a musician: talent, reliability, availability, preparation, or personality? What have you learned never to compromise on?Leave a comment or email us at [coverbandconfidential@gmail.com](mailto:coverbandconfidential@gmail.com).Cover Band Confidential is the podcast for cover band musicians and band leaders who want to rock more and suck less.This week is CBC History:1 year ago Spicy Takes and Sore Fingers (aka Dan's first post-surgery gig) https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/coverbandconfidential/episodes/2025-08-07T17_00_00-07_002 years ago 5 creative ways to engage with your audience! (on-stage and off) https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/coverbandconfidential/episodes/2024-08-08T19_00_00-07_003 years ago When is it Time to Reevaluate? https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/coverbandconfidential/episodes/2023-08-10T19_00_00-07_004 years ago How To Get Started With In-Ear Monitors https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/coverbandconfidential/episodes/2022-08-11T17_58_07-07_005 years ago Setlist and Flow (AmberCast Part Deux) https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/coverbandconfidential/episodes/2021-08-12T19_09_44-07_006 years ago CBC #114 (Song Selection Revisited) https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/coverbandconfidential/episodes/2020-08-06T19_31_27-07_007 years ago CBC #062 (Mike Schulte of The Pork Tornadoes) https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/coverbandconfidential/episodes/2019-08-07T19_26_28-07_008 years ago CBC Episode 019 (Coming Clean) https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/coverbandconfidential/episodes/2018-08-10T04_16_16-07_00#CoverBand #BandLeader #WorkingMusician #GiggingMusician #BandAdvice00:00 Cold Open and Introductions00:55 Restaging the Band02:31 Gear Quest and Cream Guitars06:40 Jam Zone Promo Housekeeping07:35 This Week in CBC History11:23 Perfect Lineup Fantasy15:09 Defining the Ideal Member17:41 Tradeoffs and Reality Checks20:00 Choosing the Right Flaws21:03 Availability vs Skill21:44 What the Gig Requires24:33 Auditions Miss the Truth26:15 Is the Chair on Fire30:42 Hiring on Hope32:55 Preferences vs Dealbreakers37:43 Predictability and Systems42:26 Listener Scenario and Wrap

Welcome to "The Fantasy Football Wingmen," your weekly podcast for all things fantasy football! Join us each week as we dive into strategies, player analysis, and the latest trends to help you spice up and dominate your league. Don't miss out-subscribe now and become a part of our community by joining our Patreon for exclusive content and perks. And remember, a Wingman exists to get you the win!

Chef Patrick O'Halloran has been cooking for Madison for decades, and his latest business, The Deliciouser, blends spices, classes, and global cuisine. O'Halloran was just named Madison Magazine's Chef of the Year, and executive producer Hayley Sperling chats with him  about how the spice lab and the restaurant go hand in hand. Plus, Emily Tucker, host of WORT-FM's Stuff Yer Face, explains what is in a cookie salad and why sweet “salads” have a chokehold on Midwest culture. 

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Recorded live at Trimble Insight 2025 in New Orleans, FreightWaves' Thomas Wasson sits down with Jonah McIntire, Chief Platform Officer at Trimble Transportation, for a wide-ranging and refreshingly candid conversation about AI, software, and the future of logistics work. Jonah breaks down how Trimble operates at the “plumbing layer” of the supply chain, why tools like PC*MILER are still the industry's ground truth, and why many past tech hype cycles—blockchain, visibility, buzzword AI—missed the mark. He doesn't shy away from the hard truth: AI will eliminate back-office jobs, even as it radically increases productivity and reshapes how logistics companies scale. The conversation dives deep into AI-written code, self-connecting systems, rewriting legacy software in days instead of months, and why Trimble is betting on AI colleagues—not just AI features. From creative destruction to AI agents interviewing for dispatcher roles, this episode offers a rare, inside look at how one of the largest supply-chain software companies is rebuilding for the next decade. ⁠Follow the Loaded and Rolling Podcast⁠ ⁠Other FreightWaves Shows⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Recorded live at Trimble Insight 2025 in New Orleans, FreightWaves' Thomas Wasson sits down with Jonah McIntire, Chief Platform Officer at Trimble Transportation, for a wide-ranging and refreshingly candid conversation about AI, software, and the future of logistics work. Jonah breaks down how Trimble operates at the “plumbing layer” of the supply chain, why tools like PC*MILER are still the industry's ground truth, and why many past tech hype cycles—blockchain, visibility, buzzword AI—missed the mark. He doesn't shy away from the hard truth: AI will eliminate back-office jobs, even as it radically increases productivity and reshapes how logistics companies scale. The conversation dives deep into AI-written code, self-connecting systems, rewriting legacy software in days instead of months, and why Trimble is betting on AI colleagues—not just AI features. From creative destruction to AI agents interviewing for dispatcher roles, this episode offers a rare, inside look at how one of the largest supply-chain software companies is rebuilding for the next decade. Follow the Loaded and Rolling Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's episode is stacked like a burrito.  We're diving into the latest current events from Spicy Tots (yes, they're real) to the not-so-real Mariners World Series dream. We're also talking Labubu trading cards, the final season of Stranger Things, and our hard-hitting debate: best Halloween candy of all time.

Tord har spicy takes,   

On the latest NFL Fantasy Football podcast, Marcas Grant, Michael F. Florio and LaQuan Jones help you get your Week 6 rosters set with their top start and sit targets. The guys also give their bold predictions on the players who’ll make waves this week in the fantasy streets. You want spicy takes on De’Von Achane, the Patriots offense, and Matthew Stafford? You’ve come to the right place. Plus, the friendly trash-talk session between Marcas and LaQuan takes another twist. All that and more on the NFL Fantasy Football podcast. The NFL Fantasy Football is a production of the NFL in partnership with iHeart Media.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the latest NFL Fantasy Football podcast, Marcas Grant, Michael F. Florio and LaQuan Jones help you get your Week 6 rosters set with their top start and sit targets. The guys also give their bold predictions on the players who’ll make waves this week in the fantasy streets. You want spicy takes on De’Von Achane, the Patriots offense, and Matthew Stafford? You’ve come to the right place. Plus, the friendly trash-talk session between Marcas and LaQuan takes another twist. All that and more on the NFL Fantasy Football podcast. The NFL Fantasy Football is a production of the NFL in partnership with iHeart Media.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We all hear “conventional wisdom” in real estate—but sometimes, following it blindly can cost you big.In this solo episode, I share the five controversial real estate takes (or “hills I'm willing to die on”) that I feel strongest about. Some of these might challenge how you started your investing career. But if you're a new or growing investor, these lessons will help you avoid costly mistakes and build a stronger foundation for your portfolio.What You'll Learn in This Episode:Why working with a property manager early on can save you thousands in costly mistakesThe surprising reason non-accredited investors shouldn't invest passivelyWhy 90% of advice from residential agents about investing is worthlessThe case for keeping your first deal simple—even if you don't make much money on itWhy partnering too early can create bigger headaches than going soloAre you looking to invest in real estate, but don't want to deal with the hassle of finding great deals, signing on debt, and managing tenants? Aligned Real Estate Partners provides investment opportunities to passive investors looking for the returns, stability, and tax benefits multifamily real estate offers, but without the work - join our investor club to be notified of future investment opportunities.NH Multifamily Fund III Details:Download The OM For The NH Multifamily Fund IIIAccess The Deal Room For The NH Multifamily Fund IIIConnect with Axel:Follow him on InstagramConnect with him on LinkedinSubscribe to our YouTube channelLearn more about Aligned Real Estate Partners

Welcome to "The Fantasy Football Wingmen," your weekly podcast for all things fantasy football! Join us each week as we dive into strategies, player analysis, and the latest trends to help you spice up and dominate your league. Don't miss out-subscribe now and become a part of our community by joining our Patreon for exclusive content and perks. And remember, a Wingman exists to get you the win!

Fantasy Football show for Aug 26, 2025. Bold predictions for the 2025 fantasy football season! Andy, Mike, and Jason give spicy hot takes! Plus, an important Bill Croskey update, and other roster cut news with fantasy football implications. Manage your redraft, keeper, and dynasty fantasy football teams with the #1 fantasy football podcast.2025 ULTIMATE DRAFT KIT + Draft Analyzer available now at UltimateDraftKit.comCompete in the largest fantasy football league! Megalabowl.com(00:00) Intro(06:31) Undrafted Gems(13:50) NFL News(22:20) Bold Predictions(22:58) Jason's 1st Pick(27:17) Andy's 1st Pick (29:22) Mike's 1st Pick (33:35) Jason's 2nd Pick(40:37) Andy's 2nd Pick (43:33) Mike's 2nd Pick (48:13) Mailbag(48:30) Double Seahawks(50:15) Malik Nabers or Nico Collins(51:01) Cade OttonConnect with the show:Subscribe on YouTubeVisit us on the WebSupport the ShowFollow on XFollow on InstagramJoin our Discord

Justin and Carter go over the latest news surrounding the Cavs before diving into their spicy takes and predications for the upcoming season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Adam and Dan are back with a jam-packed episode! Adam's stirring up YouTube with hot takes on expensive guitars, 3D-printing his way through gear upgrades, and juggling a family birthday-palooza. Dan returns to the stage after six months, battling nerves, allergies, and a barstool—then nails some high notes and even throws in a little Sinatra.You'll also get: Fruity Pebbles taste tests, Stranger Things setlist planning, custom picks, and the eternal Squier vs. Fender debate. There's tech drama, community shoutouts, and plenty of "nothing is working" technical glitches. If you want the unfiltered scoop—plus a few laughs at our expense—this one's for you. Thanks for being part of the CBC family and supporting the madness!— Adam & DanMaestroDMX (10% off discount link): https://maestrodmx.com/discount/DISCOUNT4CBC?redirect=%2Fproducts%2FmaestrodmxBOTH Lighting 360 Tubes (Use “DISCOUNT4CBC” to save 5%): https://bothlightingusa.com/collections/all-products/products/360-tubes-copyBlank Contracts & Riders: https://www.coverbandconfidential.com/store/performance-contractsBacking Track Resources: https://www.coverbandconfidential.com/store/backing-track-resourcesThank you so much for tuning in!  If you want to help be sure to like, subscribe and share with your friends!  Linktree: linktr.ee/adampatrickjohnson                linktr.ee/coverbandconfidentialFollow us on Instagram!@coverbandconfidential@adampatrickjohnson@danraymusicianIf you have any questions please email at:Coverbandconfidential@gmail.comConsider supporting us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/coverbandconfidentialOr buy us a cup of coffee!paypal.me/cbconfidentialAnd for more info check out www.coverbandconfidential.comGear Used in this Video (Affiliate):Sony ZV-E10 Mirrorless Camera: https://amzn.to/3DBqtOyElgato Prompter: https://amzn.to/3X3IAq8 Shure SM7B: https://amzn.to/4dDCJx0 Elgato Stream Deck XL: https://amzn.to/3gKjhqiMagic Arm Camera Friction Mount: https://amzn.to/3SK5yNk

God is referred to as He, Father, King so much in scripture that many people just assume that is the proper way to talk about God. But people are often surprised that God is also consistently talked about in feminine ways in the Bible as well, especially as a Mother. All of us have images and metaphors for God that are comfortable to us. We need images and metaphors to understand God, but God is always greater than these images. To say God is Father or Mother is a way of getting at God's character. Like a parent God watches over, protects, disciplines, encourages, and loves us. But this language describes God's character, not God's essence. So no matter what words you use to describe God, don't ever think that those words capture all of who God is.

God is referred to as He, Father, King so much in scripture that many people just assume that is the proper way to talk about God. But people are often surprised that God is also consistently talked about in feminine ways in the Bible as well, especially as a Mother. All of us have images and metaphors for God that are comfortable to us. We need images and metaphors to understand God, but God is always greater than these images. To say God is Father or Mother is a way of getting at God's character. Like a parent God watches over, protects, disciplines, encourages, and loves us. But this language describes God's character, not God's essence. So no matter what words you use to describe God, don't ever think that those words capture all of who God is.

Does God have a plan. Is God in control? Yes. Do you get to make choices and shape your life? Yes. When you hold these both together, it offers a lot of hope. God is in control and scripture promises that God goes before us, walks with us, and has determined to save us. But in this journey, we have choices about how to live and move through life. And you don't have to be worried about “missing” God's plan for your life, because there are so many ways to be faithful to it.

It's a high-energy hump day on the *Need to Know Morning Show*, hosted by Kevin Flynn, Alex Taylor, Dean Wysocki, and Big Game James. From petsitting drama and weather updates to playoff heartbreak and fiery political commentary, this episode covers it all. The hosts kick things off with some feel-good spring vibes before diving into Timberwolves' shooting woes, Mother's Day giveaways, and lawn care tips from Don Kinzler. Later, they unpack hot-button headlines from Laura Ingraham, Kristi Noem, and Pam Bondi with a healthy dose of sarcasm and no-filter opinions. A must-listen for those who like their news with a shot of espresso and a splash of sunshine. --- **Standout Moments with Timestamps:** *

This week on BlaqKoffee, we're pouring it extra hot. Shannon Sharpe is staring down a $50M lawsuit. Tracee Ellis Ross gets real about dating younger men and finding emotional safety. So, we're asking: does emotional maturity come with age, or is it just about your mindset? Meanwhile, Kanye being Kanye (again), Gayle King wants us to fly to space like rent ain't due, and RFK Jr. drops some highly questionable takes on autism.Grab your tea, coffee, or draaank, and tune in. Don't forget to sound off in the comments and send this one to your crew because everybody needs a sip of this.

“Summer House” stars Lindsay Hubbard and Gabby Prescod stopped by the Page Six studio to chat with “Virtual Reali-Tea” co-hosts Danny Murphy and Evan Real about the all the drama playing out in Season 9. From Paige DeSorbo and Craig Conover's breakup to Carl Radke's recent comments about his split from Lindsay, the ladies shared their spiciest takes. Plus, Gabby shared her astrological expertise about why Aquarius men — ahem, Craig and Carl — are hard to date. Check out the full unedited podcast interview! “Summer House” airs Wednesdays at 9 p.m. ET on Bravo. Follow us on Instagram! Sign up for our newsletter! Check us out on YouTube! Head to our show page for more tea! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Matt Parrino and Ryan Talbot preview Sunday's AFC Championship game between the Buffalo Bills and Kansas City Chiefs. What is the "SHOUT!" Bills text insiders? Want to join? You can get analysis from Matt and Ryan right to your phone and send texts directly to them both! Text 716-528-6727 or Click here: https://joinsubtext.com/shoutbuffalobills Sign up for the NYUP Bills newsletter! Don't miss all the Bills coverage. Head over to www.Syracuse.com/newsletters to start getting your Bills stories and the podcast delivered right to your inbox. SHOUT!" Buffalo Bills football podcast is available on Apple, Spotify, Google, Stitcher, and wherever you listen to podcasts Follow @MattParrino (https://twitter.com/MattParrino) and @RyanTalbotBills (https://twitter.com/RyanTalbotBills) on Twitter Find our Bills coverage whenever you like to consume social media Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/buffalobillsnyup/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/buffalobillsnyup X: https://x.com/billsupdates Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

FINANCIAL DOMINATRIX HARRISON JAMES & ANNIE KNIGHT SCHOOLIES DEBATE ASHLEY MADISON  Subscribe on LiSTNR: https://play.listnr.com/podcast/stav-abby-and-mattSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Welcome to "The Fantasy Football Wingmen," your weekly podcast for all things fantasy football! Join us each week as we dive into strategies, player analysis, and the latest trends to help you spice up and dominate your league. Don't miss out-subscribe now and become a part of our community by joining our Patreon for exclusive content and perks. And remember, a Wingman exists to get you the win!

In this week's episode, we give our thoughts and speculations on the upcoming Conquest Updates! What we know, what we hope for as well as some Spicy Takes on what we think should change. Gather your Command Cards and Roll for Supremacy as we discuss our thoughts on the Conquest Update! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X, Formerly Known as Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook Email: kentuckyfriedwargaming@gmail.com

Mina is joined by Domonique Foxworth and Bill Barnwell for the second annual spicy takefest pod, where they give their mild, medium and spiciest takes. In this episode, they give their mild takes for the 2024 season. For their medium takes, head over to the Bill Barnwell show & for their spiciest takes, tune into the Domonique Foxworth show. And don't miss a special appearance from the king of spice, host of Hot Ones, Sean Evans! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ever found yourself in a foreign land, hilariously fumbling through new phrases? That was us in Cancun! From our Spanish-speaking escapades to a memorable encounter with a hardworking little person at the airport, we're unpacking all the laughter and joy from our trip. Plus, we're catching up on our social media adventures and sharing our love for the wings and drinks at Queen Sheba. Oh, and let's not forget the camaraderie from our time in Charlotte during "Training Day"—it was a blast, and we're thrilled to be back, bringing the same energy and joy to your ears!This episode doesn't shy away from the spicy topics either! Celebrating Jennifer Lopez's 55th birthday, we speculate about her rumored split from Ben Affleck and delve into the ongoing debate around Barry Bonds' Hall of Fame controversy. We even venture into the realm of conspiracy theories—did Amelia Earhart secretly live in North Carolina? Could Tupac be alive? These conversations are packed with twists and turns that will keep you hooked from start to finish.As we navigate the political landscape, we discuss President Biden's withdrawal from the 2024 race and the implications for Vice President Kamala Harris's nomination. With thoughts on systemic change following police brutality incidents and a look at the readiness for female leadership, this episode strikes a balance between serious reflections and lighter relationship dynamics. From the heartbreaks of catching a partner cheating to the joys of daily intimacy, we cover it all with humor, sincerity, and a touch of raw emotion. Tune in for a rollercoaster of insights, debates, and unfiltered fun!Support the Show.Follow us on social media www.instagram.com/noadvisoryclt

In this episode Collin sits down with the 3 the boys behind the We're Not Marketers podcast: Eric Holland, Gab Bujold, and Zach Roberts. This episode is all about hot takes, including the hot take that started it all: Product Marketers are not marketers.

The Fatboyz talk some of the Hot and Spicy takes we are looking foward to this season.

Hey party people, it's Noadvisory Podcast here, and if you thought your feed was spicy before, wait until you get a load of our latest episode. Imagine a world where TikTok's addictive reels are just a nostalgic memory; we tear into the buzz around its potential U.S. ban and why the CEO's words are setting off alarm bells. Then, we swap our detective hats for jerseys as we cheer on the long-overdue empowerment of college athletes capitalizing on their own fame – because let's face it, they've earned it.But who needs reality TV when you've got the real-life drama of Chris Brown and Quavo throwing shade? Get the lowdown on the latest celebrity tiffs and ponder with us the glaring spotlight on the love lives of stars like Saweetie – we're serving the tea on their media circus. And don't worry, we're not all talk; join us for a ride on the scandalous side as Blue Digital Artist drops in to explore the pleasures and perils of our wildest erotic vacation fantasies.Buckle up for the last leg of our journey, where we swap fantasy for real-life tales of Jamaican high times and Floridian follies that'll have you rolling – and we're not just talking about the waves in Destin. It's all about the unexpected, from close encounters with island wildlife to the mysterious allure of a term like 'PDI'. So, if you're craving a dose of laughter, a sprinkle of audacity, and a whole lot of unapologetic real talk, plug in and let's get this party started.Support the Show.Follow us on social media www.instagram.com/noadvisoryclt

The Crew's Matt Hamm, the Craft Man, and Levi take a look at the Superflex ADP, and discuss what we like and don't like. We talk dynasty strategy in the draft and during the season. The Craft Man and Levi bring some craziness to the pod-Add the Crew's Dynasty Podcast Twitter:https://twitter.com/Crews_Podcast-Add Matt Hamm on Twitter:https://twitter.com/crewmatthamm-Add the Craft Man on Twitter:https://twitter.com/CraftmanPackfan-Add the Poor Man P Miller on Twitter:https://twitter.com/PoorManPMiller-Give us those subscriptions, add the podcast, and give us that 5 star Review!!

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Welcome aboard the Great Derelict! This week Andy is heading back to Arrakis and is joined by Jessie Earl to talk about Part 2 of Denis Villeneuve magnificent adaptation of Dune. Not everything is as you might expect and there is a lot to talk about it, so grab your maker hooks and join us atop Shai Hulud!  Check out more from Jessie here:  https://www.youtube.com/@JessieGender1 and here: https://www.youtube.com/@jessiegenderafterdark5287 and check our Miranda Ketita's video we reference here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k_IaHOTO1qY And you can find more of Andy here: https://linktr.ee/andy3e and his other casts over at Rogue Two Media - http://www.roguetwomedia.com/ - https://twitter.com/GreatDerelict - https://www.facebook.com/groups/GreatDerelict/

In this episode, Meg and Lindsay chat with Crystal Britt, a licensed clinical social worker and actual therapist about the famed book, ‘The Five Love Languages: The Secret to Love that Lasts' by pastor (NOT therapist) Gary Chapman. We talk about how the Five Love Languages are reductive, gendered, and heteronormative and how there are many better resources for communication in relationships. Christians especially love this read and recommend the Five Love Languages as if the Lord himself wrote this book. Why is that? Welp, we get into it with the lovely Crystal Britt throughout this episode. (Spoiler alert: it's the misogyny.)Follow Crystal Everywhere@itscrystalbritt Podcast: Time To LeanRecommended:Bell Hooks:  All About Love The Gottman's:  7 Principles for Making a Marriage Work Dr. Rachel Vanderbuilt on TikTok - Queer FocusDr. Stan Tatkin:  Wired For LoveEmily Nagoski, Ph.D.:  Come As You Are & Come TogetherJessica Fern:  Polysecure: Attachment, Trauma and Consensual NonmonogamyMarisa G. Franco PhD:  Platonic: How the Science of Attachment Can Help You Make--and Keep--FriendsFresh Starts Registry - A resource place to share your post-divorce needsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/holy-ghosting/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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Christian and Ethan debate over some interesting food hot takes. Are plain chips the best chip? Is bacon overrated? Is ravioli a wet pop tart soup? Follow us on Instagram: @thebreezybirdpodcast Follow us on Tiktok: @thebreezybirdpodcast Follow us on Twitter/X: @BreezyBirdPod Listen to the Breezy Bird Christmas Album on all music listening platforms: "A Very Breezy Christmas" by The Breezy Bird

So last week I wrote to Kyle Simpson, world famous JavaScript developer and author of the incredibly popular You Don't Know JS series.I asked if he'd appear on the Develop Yourself Podcast and I was bracing for a rejection email.Within about an hour, I saw a new email in my inbox. Here we go. "Well, maybe next time", I thought... He said "sure".

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The Michelin Guide is giving some mystery, top tier restaurants highly coveted stars at their invite-only event on Sept. 12, but why wait? Turns out the world's most prestigious dining guide went ahead and crowned some Denver Metro restaurants with a coveted spot on its Bib Gourmand list, which is kind of like an upscale version of the “value menu” for fine dining. Newsletter editor Peyton Garcia explains why this all matters to host Bree Davies and producer Olivia Jewell Love. Then, the crew digs into Arvada's latest move toward public consumption and wonders why Denver is dragging its feet about beers on the street. Finally, the official City Cast Denver “Maybe” for your weekend — as in maybe you'll see us there! — is chosen.   Olivia mentioned Rylee Dunn's reporting for the Arvada Press if you're looking for that hyper-local Old Towne news.  ‘Tis the season for pumpkin….everything. So we wanna know: what's your take on pumpkin beer, and what's the best one? Call our Pumpkin Spice or Nah hotline at (720) 500-5418 or send us an email at denver@citycast.fm. And finally, your official City Cast Denver Maybe For Your Weekend.  Wings over the Rockies  City Park Lake Clean Up Coors Field Brew Fest  Amor la Mexicana For even more news from around the city, subscribe to our morning newsletter Hey Denver at denver.citycast.fm. Follow us on Instagram: @citycastdenver Chat with other listeners on reddit: r/CityCastDenver Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Colorado Restaurant Association “Beautiful: A Carole King Musical” at the Arvada Center Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (720) 500-5418‬ Looking to advertise on City Cast Denver? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Joël has been working on his RailsConf talk about various aspects of discrete math useful in day-to-day work as a developer and going deep on some concepts from propositional logic and Boolean algebra, particularly DeMorgan's Laws, which explain how to negate a compound condition. Stephanie attended a meeting with a fun "Spicy Takes" topic. She gave a short talk on how frictionless technology may not be the best path forward and tried to argue in favor of more friction in our software. Together, they talk about ways they've made remote work work for them and things they'd like to try/do differently. This episode is brought to you by Airbrake (https://airbrake.io/?utm_campaign=Q3_2022%3A%20Bike%20Shed%20Podcast%20Ad&utm_source=Bike%20Shed&utm_medium=website). Visit Frictionless error monitoring and performance insight for your app stack. 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JOËL: I've recently got accepted to speak at RailsConf. And I've been working on my talk about various aspects of discrete math that are useful in day-to-day work as a developer and going really deep on some concepts from propositional logic and Boolean algebra, particularly the DeMorgan's Laws, which explain how to negate a compound condition. So if condition one or condition two, if you want to negate that thing as a whole, you can't just negate both of the conditions individually. You will get a totally different result, and that's a really easy mistake to make. I don't always memorize exactly what to do. But I know enough in the back of my head when it comes up on a pull request to check it out and be like, oh, there's a negating of a compound condition here. Pay closer attention. There might be a bug. STEPHANIE: So are you saying that when you negate each condition individually, you get the opposite result that you want? JOËL: It's not opposite, just different. STEPHANIE: Just different, okay. JOËL: So De Morgan's Laws tell us that if you want to negate the compound condition as a whole, you negate the individual clauses but then also have to flip the sign in the middle. So if you're trying to negate condition one and condition two, it becomes not condition one or not condition two. STEPHANIE: I see. Wow, that's confusing because you'd think that there are just two outcomes, but really there are a lot more. JOËL: Yes. STEPHANIE: And that reminds me of when we've talked about on the show combinatorial explosions, which I know is a favorite topic of yours. JOËL: Combinatorics will definitely come up in the talk as well. It's sometimes hard to hold all the possibilities in your mind. And so I'm a big fan of truth tables to visualize what's happening and to be like, oh, when I make this thing negative, now all these things flipped into false when I want them to be true and vice versa. Okay, I've got a weird inverse going on here or something like that. STEPHANIE: I have a funny thing to share with you. Joël, have you ever heard of the show "Taskmaster"? JOËL: No, I'm not familiar with this. STEPHANIE: Okay, it's a British reality competition comedy show where the contestants are usually famous British actors or comedians. And they have to do just really insane, silly tasks. And usually, one of the more iconic ones is to eat as much watermelon as you can in a minute. But they're just presented with a whole watermelon without any tools or anything [chuckles] for cutting it up. And it's just very funny and very delightful. And one of the tasks that I watched recently was a situation where they had to follow these instructions, and the instructions were to do the opposite of the following statement: "You must under no circumstances not avoid not making the bell not ring." And they had a bell right in front of them. And so they had to figure out if they were supposed to ring the bell or not ring the bell based on those instructions and within a certain time limit. If they had the math skills that you were talking about, [chuckles] perhaps they would have been able to figure it out. JOËL: I would absolutely want to write that out as a more formal logic thing. Otherwise, it becomes...you just mess with your head. You get in almost a recursive space where like, wait, not not, does that cancel? Does it stay? And yeah, it gets really messy. STEPHANIE: Yeah, it was very funny to watch them try to figure that out on the spot. And I think there's a clip of it on YouTube that we can link [laughs] for our listeners. JOËL: That's amazing. What's new in your world? STEPHANIE: So last Friday...you and I are on the same team at thoughtbot called Boost, and every two weeks, we get together as a team, and we have a meeting where anyone can propose a topic. It's just a nice space for people to see each other and hang out. And one of our co-workers hosted that meeting and he chose the topic of spicy takes and asked for volunteers to sign up and give a quick couple of minutes lightning talk on the spicy take that they had. And it was so fun. We got some takes on how REST is not the best. We got some opposing opinions about Tailwind. And I ended up giving a short, little talk on how frictionless technology may not be the best path forward and was trying to argue in favor of a little more friction in our software. JOËL: What would friction look like in this scenario? STEPHANIE: I was really interested in exploring how by making our software so easy for users we eliminate some amount of attention and mindfulness into using technology. So I think for me friction would be presenting the user with more autonomy and choice rather than making decisions on their behalf. I don't totally know what that looks like, but I do know that things like one-click ordering or autoplay those things have made me bristle a little bit in certain contexts and wondering what other options do we have available to us to provide the features we want to provide to our users but maybe not in a way that is so convenient and easy to use that we lose that aspect of knowing what we're doing with our technology. JOËL: I feel like knowing you, you've probably read a couple of articles and some books on this topic. And if I wanted to dig more into this idea of a little bit more mindfulness or introducing a little bit of friction into my software world, where would you recommend I go to read? STEPHANIE: Yeah, that's a great question. When I was preparing the talk, I referenced a few articles that I'll link in the show notes, one from The Atlantic and one from The New York Times. And I liked them because one of them presented what I was getting at, the more philosophical approach of like, what does it mean for our attention to be? And what does it mean for our technology to be too easy? And the other one had more practical use cases for security and technology misinformation and abuse. So I liked that those two things complemented each other equally. And then I also would plug a book called "How to Do Nothing: Resisting the Attention Economy" by Jenny Odell. I read that book last year and really enjoyed it. And she talks a lot about just the current technology landscape and what we, as consumers and users, can do to reframe our relationship with it. And I think that book is for people who use technology in general. But as developers, I think we are in a unique position to extend that train of thought right into the things that we develop. JOËL: You know, a place where I do appreciate friction is in the physical world. If there weren't any friction, my chair would not stay put on the ground. My fingers would not press on the keyboard. So we need friction to be able to do our jobs. So you work from home; I work from home because thoughtbot is now fully remote. How has that been for you setting up a work environment in your home? STEPHANIE: So I've actually been working from home since 2019. So about a year before the pandemic, I had moved to Chicago and was still working for a company in New York. And so that was when I started working from home, and then have just been doing that ever since. So I think I have now really figured out a setup that works for me. I've been doing it for four years now, which is pretty wild to me when I think about it. It's interesting because I actually really enjoyed going into an office. And there are parts of that that I really miss. But I think I have just gotten used to it and have a setup that works well for me. JOËL: Are there any things that you like to do for your environment to help get yourself into maybe the zone a little bit more easily? STEPHANIE: Yeah. So my workspace is a separate room from the rest of my apartment, which is also really just one big room. [laughs] It's kind of like a loft-style situation, so I don't really have doors. But I am in what we call the sunroom, and it's actually kind of like an enclosed porch with a big window and lots of plants. And it's in the back of the apartment. And so whenever I'm in this space, it's because I'm working. And I think having that separation of home and work is really helpful. Because when I step into this space, I'm like, okay, now I'm at work, and I don't have as many distractions as I would if I were working in a different space like a bedroom or the living room. JOËL: I have to say whenever you're on a video call, the plants around you are iconic. STEPHANIE: Oh, thank you. Yeah, it's been a nice conversation starter. When I'm meeting a new person, they usually comment on the plants, and I can give them a little show and tell. And that's been really nice. JOËL: I feel like a lot of people who work from home have put a lot of work into creating fun backgrounds for their video calls. Maybe they're setting up a cool bookcase behind them or plants. People like to put something behind them that will make things interesting on a video call in a way that maybe we didn't need to when it was just a conference room and in an office. STEPHANIE: Yeah, absolutely. I was just on a meeting with someone who had a big pile of tiny rubber ducks. So he was also a developer and, I guess, had just amassed this very delightful rubber duck collection, and it was just in the background. And we got to joke about it for a little bit, and that was really fun. JOËL: Are these rubber ducks meant to be used during debugging sessions? STEPHANIE: Yeah, exactly. JOËL: So I'm in a somewhat different situation from you in that I don't have a separate room to set up a home office. I've resisted doing anything in my bedroom. Like you said, it's good to have that separation. So I work more in my kind of living room-dining room space. And something that I found is really valuable for me has been movement. So say I work an hour in one part of the room, and then I switch to a different place. And it's going to be maybe a different posture. So I'm working in a solid chair table for a while, and then maybe I switch to more of an easy chair situation. That I think has been really helpful for me ergonomically during the day is just making sure that I'm not always in the same position constantly all the time but actually incorporating change in movement throughout my day. STEPHANIE: I like that a lot. I actually do also end up sitting at my dining room table sometimes for a change of scenery. It's funny because there was a while when...when I'm at my office desk, I have a standing desk. And so usually if I'm in a meeting, I would be at my desk and people would see me standing. And I think someone at some point mentioned like, "Wow, you seem to stand all day." And I was like, "Oh, well, when I'm not in a meeting, that's when I'm sitting on the couch or a lounge chair or something." [laughs] I'm curious, though, because you are working in your dining living space if it's been harder to separate work and home life. JOËL: I think it was definitely an adjustment, but it's a thing that I learned to do. And I still try to keep some amount of separation, which is why I don't set up an office space in my room. But I've also gotten to the point where now that I work from home, I find myself leaving home much more frequently after the workday ends. I was surprised just how much social interaction you get just by default being in an office around people all the time. When you're at home all day, even if you're on calls, it's not the same. And so I've found myself more and more to stay in a healthy emotional, mental space, leaving the home in the evening to go do things with friends or with other people. And so even though I am an introvert who prior to working from home preferred to stay at home more evenings than not, I've started living almost more of what people would assume is an extrovert lifestyle where I'm out every evening. STEPHANIE: Wow, that's so interesting because I'm the opposite; where when I was commuting and going to an office, I found it much easier to stay out. I would just go to a bar or a restaurant after work. Whereas now it's a bit harder because I'm not already out and about in the world, and also I am in my comfy pants, and I'm just like, oh, I have to go out? I don't know if I'm up for that. [laughs] Though I also really...I think the downside is that I have been really missing some of that human contact. And there are weeks where I'm like, dang, I really didn't talk to people in the world very much. So it's actually been a bit of a bigger obstacle for me to find the energy to see people in the evenings after work. JOËL: It helps to make plans. STEPHANIE: Yeah, that's a good idea. JOËL: Or you can have people come to you. You mentioned you were doing that soup club. STEPHANIE: I did, yeah, back when the winter was first starting. I mentioned on the show that I was having people over for soup on Friday nights, and that was really great. That was nice because then I was like, okay, I have to sign off by 5:00 p.m. so I can start making the soup. [laughs] MID-ROLL AD: Debugging errors can be a developer's worst nightmare...but it doesn't have to be. Airbrake is an award-winning error monitoring, performance, and deployment tracking tool created by developers for developers that can actually help cut your debugging time in half. So why do developers love Airbrake? 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And that has been nice because I get that time back, and that is really valuable to me. Yeah, I'm also usually just in soft pants. [laughs] That has definitely been a very positive impact on my life. And I do try to make an effort to go out for coffee. And when I do that, I'm just like, yeah, how I go out is how I go out. I don't really mind. I'm very comfortable going out however I'm feeling that day. But I think getting the time back actually has been really important to me. JOËL: Hmm, I think for me, interestingly, that's become an interesting way to build a little bit of separation from personal life and work life. So I'm making a point to put on...I don't know how you describe it. I was going to say real pants, but it's not like sweats are not real pants. But yeah, I will put on the kind of thing that I would put on to go in the office. And for me, that's kind of a...it's a start to the day. It's a start to being more serious and transitioning to more of a work mindset. STEPHANIE: Yeah, absolutely. JOËL: As opposed to on the weekend, if I'm just hanging around in the same space, but I'm dressed differently, I don't feel like I'm in work mode. STEPHANIE: Yeah, yeah, that's fair. I've definitely noticed your fun sweaters that you wear in video calls and stuff. So I really appreciate that; yeah, you are just putting on clothes that make you feel like you're ready to dive into the work week. I'm really curious, do you find yourself being more productive working from home than you were working in an office? JOËL: I would say it's about even on average. There are probably days where more or less on one side or the other, but I would say it's similar. STEPHANIE: I think I'm actually much more focused at home. And I know that this is not true for everyone because I was chatting with a friend, and she was asking, like, "How do you stay focused at home?" She was telling me that she gets so distracted by all the things that she could be doing in her home life. And for me, because I really enjoyed the social aspect of being in an office, I found myself wandering into the kitchen not infrequently to go get some snacks, and oh, running into this person and having a little chat. And I think my presence also, I was available for other people to come to me and start a conversation or ask to go on a walk. And I think I actually really needed that external push to take breaks. Because now that I'm working from home by myself, I definitely just get into some rabbit holes, and it's tough for me to resurface. JOËL: Let me fix one more error, and then maybe the test will be green. Oh, that didn't fix it, but I'll bet one more would fix it. And keep doing that until it's like, oh, well, I'm going to push off my break for another 30 minutes, oh, another hour. And it's like, you know what? I'm just going to finish my day. STEPHANIE: That literally happens to me all the time. The lunchtime break is tough because I definitely will delay that by 15 minutes and then 30 minutes, and then oh no, it's like 2:00 p.m. Okay, let me just eat a snack, then. And then keep going until I finish whatever task, and then end up wishing that I had made a little more of an effort to take a real break. JOËL: Yeah, I was having a conversation recently with someone about how it's often easier to make space for other people than for yourself. So if somebody is like, "Hey, I want to take a break. Do you want to go take a walk?" You might be like, "Sure." Maybe I wasn't quite in a place where I wanted to take a break, but I'll make the time for you. Whereas when it's like, you know what? My body or my mind is telling me I need to take a break, but this test isn't green yet. So I'm going to almost deny myself here for the, I don't know, the good of the mission, whatever. It's not really a noble sacrifice. It ends up hurting you and the project in the longer run, but it's so much easier to do that. STEPHANIE: Wow. Okay, yeah, that really resonated with me because I find myself in situations where I don't think that I can take a break because I'm like, oh, I have all these red tests, and I need to get them in a place where I feel comfortable stepping away. But if someone asked me like, "Hey, I'm at your door. Let's go for a walk," I could just put it away and go for a walk and have a great time. And I would like to be able to do that for myself when I don't have someone prompting me. JOËL: There's something I really appreciated that someone who used to be at thoughtbot would do is this person would go for a walk every afternoon without fail and would drop a line in the Slack channel being like, "Hey, I'm stepping away for a walk." And, I mean, yeah, it's nice to know that, okay, this person's not reachable for the next 15 minutes or whatever. But that's not really, I think, the value that I got from it. It was more of seeing somebody else taking a break and it being a reminder for me too to be like, you know what? Maybe I should take a walk as well, like, it might be time for a break. STEPHANIE: Yeah, I like that a lot. I think it's kind of ironic that I have quote, unquote, "optimized" my setup so much that I don't get distracted that I miss out on the friction laughs (A little call back to earlier.) that I would like to, yeah, call more mindfulness to how I'm physically feeling, not even physically but also emotionally and intellectually and being prompted, like I said, externally because I am realizing now that I really need that. JOËL: And at least for us here in North America, it's now starting to be spring. And so I think sometimes winter can be its own barrier to be like, you know what? I should go and take a walk. I don't know if I want to put on all the layers and my boots and all of that and deal with the snow. Whereas now it's like, just walk out and there will be flowers and trees covered in blooms. And it's going to be amazing. STEPHANIE: Yeah, I'm really looking forward to that. I agree; I think when the weather is nice, that is definitely a bigger motivator for me because there's more to enjoy and more to look at. And I love being outside. When you do step away to take a break, what do you do in your home or outside your home? JOËL: So I'm a big fan of taking a walk. I live in a dense, walkable neighborhood, Downtown Boston. And so just walking around a few blocks is a great way to get a little bit of fresh air, just get some motion going because I've been sitting around for a long time. It's a lot of natural beauty as well. A lot of people have gardens, and there are a lot of trees planted along the roads. So it's just a really pleasant way to, in some ways, connect with a little bit of nature and be outside and reset. Do you find yourself when you're looking for a break gravitating outwards or inwards in your space? STEPHANIE: I like to make myself a snack, a cup of tea. Sometimes if I'm reading a good book, I'll get into the book for 20 minutes. And sometimes, if there's nothing to pick up, maybe I'll find myself on YouTube and watch a short little thing just to reset and have some fun. Sometimes I'll try to tackle some dishes. I think the other thing with working from home is that I now create more mess in my home. [laughs] I don't know if it's the same with you. But I, yeah, try to keep on top of that so that I don't have to do it later in the evening. JOËL: I think one of the things that's really nice about working from home is the ability to cook more because you're in that space. So I've found myself oftentimes more on my lunch break, maybe prepping some things for a stew or something that's going to braise, and then just having it sit on the stove all afternoon. And like I said, maybe a really quick break is just you get up, go check the pot on the stove, and you turn the heat down or stir it a little bit and then get back to work. STEPHANIE: Yeah, I like that a lot. I do that, too, with a pot of rice or beans or something like that. I also am definitely making my own food for lunch a lot more just because, being at home, you have your whole kitchen and fridge available to you, and I feel less pressure to get all that done the night before. JOËL: Right. I think I've been trying to incorporate a little bit more physicality to my breaks recently. And one thing that I've done for shorter breaks...if it is a longer break, it is nice to go out and take a walk. But for shorter breaks, I set up a pull-up bar, and I just try to go and do a set of pull-ups there. And I'm not great at it, so it's not like I'm there for 10 minutes doing 100 pull-ups. But it's a nice way to go from a very static mental mode to a quick break that just totally resets you into this active physical space. STEPHANIE: Yeah, I like that a lot because something like that requires your full attention and physical effort in that moment. So it's not like you can still really be thinking about work while you're in the middle of doing a pull-up, at least [laughs] that's my interpretation of [laughs] how you take those breaks. JOËL: I'm curious, are there any other kinds of lifestyle elements that you've changed or customized to help you have a better working-from-home experience? STEPHANIE: There was a past Bike Shed episode hosted by Steph Viccari and Chris Toomey, and I can't remember exactly what it was that they were talking about. It must have been working from home-related because Chris had mentioned a ritual that he had when he was finishing his workday where he would close his laptop and say, "Schedule shutdown complete." And I've been thinking about that a lot and trying to do a similar thing of just verbalizing, "I'm done with work now," to make it true. [chuckles] Otherwise, if I don't, I can find myself gravitating towards my laptop when I have a thought. Like, I have an idea like, oh, I just thought of a way to try to debug that test or whatever. And then I'll want to go back just really quickly to write it down on my work computer so it's there for me when I come back. But if I've said, "I am done with work today," that means I'm trying not to reopen the work laptop, and then I'll try to jot it down somewhere else. And that has been really helpful. JOËL: So, setting like an emotional boundary. STEPHANIE: Yeah, an emotional boundary that almost becomes physical in a way because when I was working in an office, I would never take my work stuff home with me, so I physically could not access it. And since I can't do that now, by verbalizing it, it's almost as if I've created a boundary in my head. JOËL: That's really powerful, the impact that you can have just by sort of verbalizing something. STEPHANIE: I will say that I also don't keep any work stuff on my personal devices and that was true even when I worked in an office, but I think it has actually been more helpful and important working remotely. It sounds like you've experimented with a lot of different ways to make remote working work for you. And I'm curious if there's anything else that you really want to change or anything that you would like to try or do differently. JOËL: I think an element that I've been experimenting with recently is actually working outside of the home, so something like going to the library or going to a coffee shop. Interestingly, I've tended to use those mostly for when I want to work on personal projects that are not work. So strangely enough, now I work in my home, and when I do things for myself that I previously would have maybe done in my home, now it's always at a coffee shop, at the library, something like that. So I still keep that separation, but it's inverted. STEPHANIE: Wow, that's really interesting. I also like to be in a more public space as well with my work. And just being surrounded by other people and busyness is very comforting for me. And it actually also helps with the rabbit hole because I think I am more present in my environment when I do have cues of people getting up around me or whatever. Though ironically, my wanting to be around other people does not really work well with meetings and collaborating and pairing with other people. [chuckles] And so when I have to do those things, even though I'm also socializing just in a different way, I usually have to be in a more quiet, private space. JOËL: Have you ever tried to maybe group your meetings on a particular day so that you have, let's say, an afternoon of uninterrupted time that you know you can just go to a coffee shop and be heads down and not have to take a call there? STEPHANIE: I haven't tried that. But I think that would be helpful because then it's kind of like the best of both worlds, right? Where I can say, "Hey, I can meet once I'm moved back into my private space," and also have that physical environment of being around other people. And I think I had previously thought just those things were mutually exclusive, but there are certainly ways that I'd love to try injecting that into my home-work setup. I'm really glad that we ended up talking about this because I think this will just be our future for a while. And it's always worth revisiting it and thinking about it and thinking if it's working for us or not. I'm really excited to try some of the new things that you mentioned. Like, we've been doing this for several years now, but there's always room for improvement and room to inject more fun and joy, and creativity in how we choose to do our work. JOËL: On that note. Shall we wrap up? STEPHANIE: Let's wrap up. Show notes for this episode can be found at bikeshed.fm. JOËL: This show has been produced and edited by Mandy Moore. STEPHANIE: If you enjoyed listening, one really easy way to support the show is to leave us a quick rating or even a review in iTunes. It really helps other folks find the show. JOËL: If you have any feedback for this or any of our other episodes, you can reach us @_bikeshed, or you can reach me @joelquen on Twitter. STEPHANIE: Or reach both of us at hosts@bikeshed.fm via email. JOËL: Thanks so much for listening to The Bike Shed, and we'll see you next week. ALL: Byeeeeeee!!!! ANNOUNCER: This podcast is brought to you by thoughtbot, your expert strategy, design, development, and product management partner. 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Season 4 Episode 38 | Recorded September 29, 2022 Accounting High is supported by our Booster Club Thank you LiveFlow!  https://www.liveflow.io/partnerships/accounting-high Get 20% off for 3 months with promo code HIGH In this episode with Scott, we have Garrett Alexander, CPA, talk about his journey in the accounting industry, branding, managing people, and running a firm. They discuss the advantages of starting your own firm and offer advice on how to protect good employees and deal with bad clients. They also delve into topics like finding purpose, having confidence, and learning from failures. Tune in for an entertaining and insightful conversation between two experts in the field. Don't miss out! Growing up The whole story in a nutshell Getting into accounting Working with your significant other Branding and how the firm works What made him leave the precious firm and advantages with a smaller firm Bad apples When to start your own firm Managing people, running a firm Bad clients, bad employees, protecting the good ones Keeping good employees Finding purpose and enjoying work Getting older, staying youthful Collaborative competition Having confidence Ambiverts, Introverts Dealing with bad clients Being empathetic toward the staff The new rap, Saying no Making real decisions Failures Firm Hard Numbers Advice from Scott to Garrett Being on the show, having fun, wrapping up Scott Dips All the Shoutouts: Greg Kyte, Notion --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/accountinghigh/message

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Keith is back for another 5 hour KM2AM! Scott Rolen just got inducted into the baseball Hall of Fame and there are some hot takes out there! Keith gives his opinion on Rolen being the only person inducted and more.

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