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Sam Gao built an AI COO that commands 12 agents running his business around the clock — and it started because he almost lost everything to a broken sales process.Alex Sheridan sits down with Sam Gao, founder of CoCode, to break down how AI agents actually work inside a real business, why AI amplifies chaos just as easily as it amplifies good systems, and what founders need to do right now before they build anything with agents.Key takeaways:00:00:00 Introduction00:08:31Q: What is an AI COO and how does it run a business?A: Sam Gao built an AI COO orchestrator commanding 12 sub agents across lead generation, service delivery, and payment pipelines running 24 hours a day.00:13:12Q: Can AI agents actually generate leads automatically?A: Sam Gao has agents crawling bidding sites for four hours every night. By morning, his sales team has a ready list of opportunities to follow up on.00:19:18Q: What happens when you use AI without solid processes?A: Sam Gao warns that AI amplifies good processes but also amplifies chaos. Every company must document workflows before deploying agents or the automation makes problems worse faster.00:46:40Q: Will AI reduce the number of small businesses?A: Sam Gao believes big corporations will own AI capabilities and absorb startup features, reducing opportunities for smaller companies over time.00:49:44Q: What type of business will survive AI disruption?A: Sam Gao says proprietary knowledge and genuine human relationships are the two assets AI cannot replace. Depth and trust become the real differentiators.Subscribe and share this with a founder who needs it.

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The St. Louis Morning Brief tackles a packed local docket this morning. St. Charles County Council unanimously approves a six-month moratorium on data centers, though Marc and Kim question the political timing given the ongoing county executive race. Bigger news: Governor Kehoe's signing of SB1002 moves St. Charles County school board elections to November starting in 2028, a huge win for conservative parents tired of union-backed candidates buying elections through low-turnout special elections. St. Charles also eliminates the annual reapplication hassle for the senior property tax freeze — common sense government at work. Then the brief turns somber, covering the devastating East St. Louis shooting that left five family members dead, with charges expected today against two teen suspects and questions swirling over whether they'll be tried as adults. And Cori Bush's dark money tornado relief scandal gets another look, as Marc and Kim underscore just how stonewalled reporter Mark Maxwell was met with. Real news, real St. Louis — that's the Marc Cox Morning Show Morning Brief. John Lamping joins us next. Hashtags: #MarcCoxMorningShow #StLouisMorningBrief #StCharlesCounty #DataCenters #SchoolBoardElections #GovKehoe #PropertyTaxFreeze #EastStLouis #CoriBush #DarkMoney #Accountability #LocalNews #Conservative #GOP #CommonSense #FaithFamilyFreedom

Former Missouri State Senator John Lamping joins The Marc Cox Morning Show to unpack why moving St. Charles County school board elections to November is a genuine conservative win — tripling voter turnout and finally forcing accountability into races long dominated by teachers' union money and low-turnout special elections. Lamping goes deeper, exposing how nearly 90 Missouri counties remain captive to public school administrators who've filled the void left after prayer was pulled from classrooms decades ago, replacing it with radical gender ideology and trans education. He also slams the Post-Dispatch for a biased hit piece targeting conservative elections director candidate Jen Olson, and breaks down why Missouri's property tax system punishes homeowners and seniors alike. Before signing off, Lamping gives an inside look at the money finally flowing behind Amendments 4 and 5 — critical ballot measures three weeks from decision day. Marc closes strong, reminding listeners his full voter guide is live now at 971talk.com. Straight talk, real solutions — that's what you get every morning on The Marc Cox Morning Show. Hashtags: #MarcCoxMorningShow #JohnLamping #StCharlesCounty #SchoolBoardElections #SchoolChoice #PropertyTaxReform #Amendment4 #Amendment5 #MissouriPolitics #VoterGuide #PostDispatchBias #JenOlson #Conservative #GOP #FaithFamilyFreedom #971Talk

Every founder hits a revenue ceiling. Michael Grudecki says it's rarely a market problem. It's a skill set missing inside your own company.Alex Sheridan sits down with Michael Grudecki, co-founder of the Fractional Executive Network, on why growth stalls, why founders can't see their own blind spots, and why he vowed to never put business ahead of what actually matters.Key takeaways:00:00:00 Introduction00:00:00Q: What is the revenue ceiling every founder hits?A: Michael Grudecki explains that growth stalls at $500K, $5M, or $50M when the business lacks the executive skill set needed for the next level.00:09:50Q: What keeps founders trapped in their own business?A: Michael Grudecki built his first company around himself. No days off, clients who refused anyone else. He shares what to do differently from day one.00:12:51Q: Why do business owners stay the bottleneck of their own company?A: Michael Grudecki says it comes down to fear. Nobody wants to hear their baby is ugly, so the flaws stay unaddressed.00:18:54Q: How should founders approach long-term planning and vision?A: Michael Grudecki goes to the last chapter first. Lifestyle business, sellable asset, or family succession — every plan flows backward from that answer.00:26:39Q: What is the difference between a fractional executive and a consultant?A: Michael Grudecki explains a consultant hands you a plan and walks away, while a fractional executive stays tied to your KPIs and OKRs.Subscribe to Founder Talk and share this with a founder who needs it.

Discover the profound spirituality of St. Charles de Foucauld in this episode of Teach Us to Pray, as Fr. Larry Kaufmann, C.Ss.R., explores the saint's journey from a life of privilege and military service to his humble, hidden existence as a hermit in the Sahara Desert. Through his inspiring story and his celebrated 'Prayer of Abandonment,' you will learn how to embrace a life of silent presence, radical humility, and brotherly love toward all, reflecting the hidden years of Jesus in Nazareth.

Jordan Walker becomes the first Cardinal ever to win the Home Run Derby, earning $1 million and putting himself at the center of baseball's biggest story heading into the All-Star Game. Chris and Amy react to Walker's breakout moment, his journey from top prospect to Derby champion, and what comes next in Philadelphia. Plus, they discuss St. Louis' Rams settlement spending plan, the debate over a data center moratorium in St. Charles County, and why office romances are becoming increasingly rare in today's workplace.

St. Charles County Republicans are facing their most competitive primary for county executive in years. And St. Louis Public Radio's Jason Rosenbaum reports, the three major contenders are concerned that the County's growth may be coming to an end.

Alex Sheridan sits down with Erik Davison, founder and CEO of DBV Solutions, to discuss the real cost of scaling a consulting firm. Erik shares how he tripled revenue through multi-year deals, why he delegates what he does best, and the Accenture lesson that changed how he thinks about cash flow.Key takeaways:00:00:00 Introduction00:01:53Q: How do you triple revenue after 20 years?A: Erik Davison secured multi-year implementation contracts with larger clients, replicating one engagement across several more.00:04:33Q: Do founders still worry about payroll after 20 years?A: Erik Davison still has sleepless nights with 35 employees. He pays employees first and maintains reserves because clients do not always pay on time.00:07:40Q: How long can a firm survive without new sales?A: An Accenture managing partner told Erik Davison the answer was 90 days. That taught him to never stop business development.00:34:49Q: Should you delegate what you hate or what you do best?A: Erik Davison argues delegate what you do best because quality is easy to verify. This forces growth by tackling uncomfortable tasks.00:47:35Q: Will AI replace service businesses?A: Erik Davison cites a Gartner study showing AI's real risk is eroding leadership development. Middle managers never learn through mistakes if AI provides all answers.Subscribe to Founder Talk and share this with a founder who needs it

A jam-packed Thursday on The Marc Cox Morning Show tackled everything from national political upheaval to hometown accountability. The morning opened with Graham Plattner's stunning withdrawal from Maine's Senate race, which Marc argued was a calculated Democrat maneuver rather than a surprise, and closed with a full breakdown of the fractured map Democrats now face heading into 2026 and beyond. Local politics took center stage with Bill Igel joining to confront a dark-money smear campaign against his St. Charles County executive run, tracing the attack back to a St. Louis city Democrat PAC nervous about his conservative agenda, while O'Fallon Councilman Doug Link previewed a 12-month moratorium on new apartment development aimed at curbing overdevelopment countywide. Foreign policy loomed large all morning, with former Senator Jim Talent and Fox's Chad Pergram offering sharp analysis on renewed strikes against Iran, the fight to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, and a NATO alliance finally stepping up its own defense spending. Tom Ackerman brought hometown pride with a Cardinals recap and a preview of his Congressional testimony to protect AM radio, while AI governance expert Jim Malachowski walked listeners through Illinois's tough new AI regulation law and the coming national debate over federal oversight. Lighter moments filled the gaps, from Kim on a Whim's takes on the decline of gentle parenting and Texas's birth tourism investigation, to a viral restaurant fining unruly kids and a full round of weird headlines in In Other News. Through it all, the show kept faith, family, and freedom front and center, closing with a forward look at a likely JD Vance 2028 run and one more reminder of Kamala Harris's most forgettable moments. The Marc Cox Morning Show delivered another day of unapologetic, common-sense talk for St. Louis and beyond. Hashtags: #MarcCoxMorningShow #STLNews #GrahamPlattner #BillIgel #DougLink #ChadPergram #JimTalent #TomAckerman #JimMalachowski #IranStrikes #NATO #AIRegulation #KimOnAWhim #JDVance2028 #KamalaHarris #FaithFamilyFreedom #ConservativeValues #MissouriPolitics #STCharlesCounty #STLRadio Full Guest List: Bill Eigel — St. Charles County Executive candidate, responding to dark-money smear campaign Jim Talent — Former U.S. Senator, Iran strikes and NATO analysis Jim Malachowski — Chairman, AIQA Global, on Illinois AI regulation law Tom Ackerman — Sports, Cardinals recap, World Cup, AM radio Congressional testimony Chad Pergram — Fox News Capitol Hill correspondent, Senate map and Mitch McConnell health update Doug Link — O'Fallon Ward 3 Councilman, apartment moratorium proposal

She watched $600/hour consultants deliver terrible work for years. Then she quit corporate and built a better firm in 12 months.Rachel Losser left corporate in July 2024 to start Losser Consulting Solutions. In under a year she scaled to six employees and 10-20 consultants, almost entirely on referrals. She replaced 150-page decks with 3-slide proposals and partnered with Chris Voss on a book called Lead With Empathy.Key takeaways:00:00:00 Introduction00:02:16Q: What made Rachel Losser start her own consulting firm?A: She watched $600/hour consultants deliver terrible work and decided she could do it better00:06:35Q: How did replacing 150-page decks with 3 slides change her consulting business?A: She threw out the playbook and clients loved the clarity00:10:28Q: What is the simplest marketing strategy for a service business?A: Good work gets you more good work and fulfillment must be pristine00:19:00Q: Can AI replace consulting?A: For AI to take her job a client would have to accurately describe what they want00:31:35Q: How should founders think about work-life balance?A: Think in seasons not days with non-negotiables like dinner with your spouse every night00:49:58Q: What negotiation technique from Chris Voss changed everything?A: No-based questions remove mental load and make people more comfortable agreeingIf you have ever paid too much for bad consulting or wondered whether AI is coming for your service business, this is the episode.

Thinking about filing for divorce in St. Charles, Missouri? This episode unpacks the essentials—from Missouri's no-fault laws and custody battles to modifying support orders and protecting your assets. Expert insights you can't afford to miss. Lecour Family Law City: O'Fallon Address: 38 Crossroads Plaza, O'Fallon, MO 63368. Website: https://divorcelawyerstlouismo.com/

Your 401k is not going to make you rich. A wealth advisor to $50M+ families just said it on camera.Jeremy Boynton manages ultra-high-net-worth families. He survived two 100-year market crashes back to back, pivoted to alternative investments by learning from a Chicago family office, and today runs Laureate Wealth Management and Pure Crypto, where his first crypto fund is up 6X since 2018.In this Founder Talk episode, Alex and Jeremy go deep on how the ultra-wealthy actually invest, why most founders are playing the wrong game with their money, and which alternative vehicles generate returns most people never see.Key takeaways:00:00:00 Introduction00:04:12Q: Why are crypto and AI creating an unprecedented moment right now?A: Jeremy Boynton says two once-in-a-generation technological revolutions are happening simultaneously00:14:07Q: How is a crypto project replacing AT&T right now?A: Jeremy Boynton explains how Helium built a global telecom network with $250 hotspots00:17:10Q: Should founders diversify or go all in?A: You do not become Bill Gates by diversifying. You diversify AFTER you become Bill Gates00:30:15Q: Why does a wealth advisor say your 401k will not make you rich?A: Jeremy Boynton says real wealth comes from doing something you love, not saving in a 401k00:31:43Q: What wake-up call does every founder need about wealth and life?A: Jeremy Boynton tells the story of a client who saved his whole life and died before his Europe trip00:51:25Q: How does permanent capital private equity generate 40% annual yields?A: Buy blue collar businesses at 3.5-4x EBITDA, hold forever, eat the cash flowsIf you are a founder still treating your investments as an afterthought, this is the wake-up call.

94% of business problems are process, not people. But most founders blame people first.Rick Lochner has spent 18 years coaching leaders on how to get out of their own way. He is a West Point graduate who managed a $1.5 billion business unit at Sprint overseeing 640 people across 19 states. He has coached executives on six continents. He has seen firsthand why talented founders stay stuck and why businesses that should scale are not.In this episode of Founder Talk, Alex sits down with Rick for a conversation about the mindset shifts and leadership fundamentals that separate founders who scale from those stuck in the day-to-day. Rick reveals why the number one mistake is feeling like you need all the answers, how to shift from doer to leader, and why coaching your team is an investment while jumping in is a spend.Key takeaways:00:00:00 Introduction00:02:20Q: Why did Salesforce regret replacing employees with AI?A: Rick Lochner calls it "unintended consequences." Salesforce laid off 4,000 for AI and now faces trust issues00:12:42Q: Why is leading yourself the first step to leading others?A: Rick Lochner says "if you can't lead you, you have no right to lead others."00:23:11Q: What is the number one leadership mistake founders make?A: Feeling like you need all the answers. The shift: "I am now successful through others."00:28:38Q: What is the difference between investing time and spending time?A: Jumping in yourself is spending time. Coaching your team is investing time with compounding value.00:31:40Q: What percentage of business problems are process versus people?A: According to the Deming Institute, 94%. Look at the system first, not the person.00:54:51Q: How do you create a vision and mission that inspires your team?A: Rick Lochner crafts a vision live and explains the triad: strategy, mission, vision.If leadership feels harder than it should, this episode shows you why.

KMOX Legal Analyst Brad Young, a partner at Harris, Young & Kayser, joins Megan Lynch on a weekly basis. This week he assesses a case that involves a SNAP benefit lawsuit over 'unhealthy food'; who is liable for dog bites?; is there a case from a St Charles bar owner over the ban of video gaming terminals?

She had a six-pack, a thriving ER career, and did everything right on the surface. Then she was diagnosed with cancer. The cause was not genetics. It was the lifestyle pattern most founders follow every day.Dr. Jennifer Ron is an ER physician turned Integrative Cancer Care specialist and cancer survivor. She breaks down which founder habits accelerate aging and the protocols that reset your health fast.00:00:00 Introduction00:02:05Q: What are the habits that founders have right now that are accelerating their aging?A: Dr. Jennifer Ron shares her story of being a fit ER doctor diagnosed with cancer. The four pillars: nutrition, exercise, stress management, and sleep.00:05:48Q: Did your lifestyle cause the cancer?A: Dr. Jennifer Ron says it was 100% stress and sleep deprivation, averaging four to six hours per night during shift work.00:08:18Q: How much of cancer is actually genetic versus lifestyle?A: Dr. Jennifer Ron explains genetics cause only 5-10% of cancers. The other 90% are epigenetic lifestyle factors founders can control.00:13:28Q: What do you say to the busy founder who thinks they don't have time for health?A: Dr. Jennifer Ron says founders are models for their team and recommends morning routines, meal prep, and hard time boundaries.00:22:18Q: Which is worse for you — sugar, alcohol, or processed foods?A: Dr. Jennifer Ron says ultra-processed foods are the absolute worst and should be cut first, even before sugar and alcohol.00:29:30Q: How does intermittent fasting work and what does it do?A: Dr. Jennifer Ron explains the 16:8 window, metabolic flexibility, and how fasting promotes gut health and immune function.00:37:10Q: Are oncologists teaching patients about nutrition and lifestyle?A: Dr. Jennifer Ron says most oncologists lack bandwidth. Integrative care fills the gap alongside conventional treatment.Subscribe to Founder Talk so you never miss an episode.

We're talking volunteerism on this podcast and we brought in former St. Charles mayor and longtime volunteer, Sue Klinkhamer, on our podcast to talk about some of her stories as Mayor, how volunteerism has shaped the St. Charles community and the importance of getting people involved to volunteer.

Tommy talks with Matt Jewell, President of St. Charles Parish, about the incoming rain, how the parish has prepared, and what residents need to know and do.

You built a business worth millions. Now you are getting married. Do you know what your spouse is legally entitled to if it does not work out? Most founders have no idea.Chris Lunardini is a Partner at Spyros Davis LLC (Spydav Law), specializing in business law, family law, and estate planning.00:00:00 Introduction00:01:22 Scaling a law firm to 20 employees and finding the right hires00:05:27 Why responding after hours sets a precedent clients will expect forever00:08:40 The delegation revelation that changed everything00:16:09 Should a business owner get a prenup? Chris Lunardini says yes and explains why00:19:34 How to frame a prenup as a business decision and isolate just the business00:21:43 Why prenups fail in court: unsigned copies and last-minute timing00:24:25 Estate planning basics: wills vs trusts and why trusts give more control00:26:55 Bringing on an equity partner: trial periods, contracts, and exit terms00:33:05 The most valuable skill in any profession: simplifying complex things00:37:12 AI in law: courts sanctioning attorneys for AI-generated briefs with hallucinated citationsSubscribe to Founder Talk so you never miss an episode.

Most founders have no idea the financial infrastructure they depend on is about to fundamentally change. And the ones who understand why are already positioning for it.Zach Lindquist is the Founder of Pure Crypto, a crypto hedge fund operating for over eight years. He breaks down what blockchain means for business owners, why stablecoins will eliminate processing fees, and why Bitcoin might be the purest hedge against dollar devaluation.00:00:00 Introduction00:01:35Q: What is crypto and blockchain at the most basic level?A: Zach Lindquist explains that blockchain facilitates transactions between two people without a third party, and Bitcoin was the first proof of peer-to-peer digital payments.00:06:40Q: How does blockchain help business owners?A: Zach Lindquist says stablecoins can eliminate 3.5% processing fees and will be integrated in bank accounts within a year or two.00:20:20Q: How do smart contracts work?A: Zach Lindquist explains smart contracts are self-executing conditional transactions in code, and platforms like Ethereum and Solana function like app stores for financial applications.00:29:21Q: Why is Bitcoin worth anything?A: Zach Lindquist says buying Bitcoin is a bet that the dollar will devalue over time, calling it one of the purest ways to speculate on dollar destruction.00:37:55Q: Where should founders start investing in crypto?A: Zach Lindquist recommends index investing through products like the Bitwise Crypto Index and warns that buying tokens on a friend's tip is not an investment thesis.00:48:15Q: What are Pure Crypto's plans?A: Zach Lindquist says the firm is raising its fourth fund and remains focused on finding the most disruptive ideas from seed-stage to liquid markets.Subscribe to Founder Talk so you don't miss what's next.Connect with Zach Lindquist:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zachary-lindquist-124635b5/Website: https://www.pure-crypto.com/The Founders Brief2,500+ founders read this newsletter every week to build businesses that run and grow even when they step away. The Founders Briefing delivers real strategies and tactics from the best Founder Talk conversations, behind the scenes access, and the insights that never made the final cut. Sign up here: https://podcastbuilders.activehosted.com/f/3If you are a B2B company that wants to build your own in-house content team instead of outsourcing your content to a marketing agency, we may be a fit for you! Everything you see in our podcast and content is a result of a scrappy, nimble, internal content team along with an AI-powered content systems and process. Check out pricing and services here: https://impaxs.comIf you want to start a podcast that helps you win clients and become the go-to brand in your industry, Podcast Builders can help! https://podcastbuilders.com/Podcast Builders is a podcast production and strategy company based in St. Charles, Illinois that helps founder-led B2B companies build revenue-generating podcasts. The company provides podcast strategy, studio production, editing, and distribution services for businesses across the western Chicago suburbs including St Charles, Geneva, Batavia, Naperville, Aurora, Wheaton, Glen Ellyn, Elgin, and more.Head to our website to stream every episode on your favorite platform, join the Founder Talk community, and submit questions for future guests — all in one place: https://foundertalkpodcast.com/#FounderTalk #EntrepreneurPodcast #StartupPodcast

Get ready - the World Cup is starting soon and McNally's Irish Pub is going to be a great place to watch the games! We had McNally's Irish Pub Owner, Maurice McNally, as well as McNally's ambassadors, Shay Clarke and Linsey Cooper, on to talk about McNally's rich history here in St. Charles, their favorite World Cup memories and what to check out at McNally's during this summer's World Cup.

Marc Cox and Dan Buck wrap up the week with a packed Friday show covering the biggest stories in politics, culture, and the St. Louis region. Topics include Iran negotiations, the War Powers debate, energy policy, immigration, COVID-era censorship, YouTube bans, local crime, the 2028 Olympic Marathon Trials coming to St. Louis, and discussions surrounding Pride Month and transgender issues. Guests include White House Deputy Press Secretary Kush Desai, Heritage Foundation national security expert Andrew Harding, St. Charles County Executive candidate Lt. Col. Jason Law, and representatives from the St. Louis Bourbon Society. The show also celebrates National Donut Day, previews Bourbon & Brews, and highlights community efforts supporting BackStoppers and Feed the People.

St. Charles County Executive candidate Lt. Col. Jason Law joins Marc Cox to discuss development, apartment growth, infrastructure concerns, personal property taxes, data centers, and his vision for the county's future. Law also reveals he has withdrawn from consideration for St. Louis County Police Chief to focus entirely on his campaign for county executive.

Marc Cox and Dan Buck discuss National Donut Day, the Spirit of St. Louis Air Show, Blue Angels stories, gas prices, and John Bolton's classified documents case. Guests Andrew Harding and Lt. Col. Jason Law join the show to talk Iran, energy markets, St. Charles County development, taxes, and local politics. The hour also features commentary on Pride Month, transgender issues, and Missouri ballot initiatives.

Most founders don't know where they're bleeding cash every month. Neither did some of the most successful business owners Hunter Scott has worked with.Welcome to the 100th episode of Founder Talk! Hunter Scott is a CPA and Partner at Strata Cloud Accountants. In this conversation, he breaks down the top financial mistakes founders make, shares stories of hidden margin killers, and explains why your tax bill might be the best KPI you have.Key takeaways:00:00:00 Introduction00:01:22Q: What are the top three financial mistakes business owners make?A: Hunter Scott says most founders barely track their numbers, make gut-based decisions without forward-looking views, and hold onto the illusion they can do it all themselves.00:06:09Q: What is a good profit margin for a B2B service company?A: Hunter Scott says 60% or above, and recommends digging into utilization metrics to find where the gaps are.00:15:05Q: What drove the firm to nearly double in revenue last year?A: Hunter Scott says working with a sales coach and making three to six phone calls a day to build real relationships were the biggest drivers.00:21:36Q: What is an example of a hidden financial problem most founders miss?A: Hunter Scott shares how a restaurant's margin was dropping because the cost of limes went up, resulting in a 10,000-plus monthly impact once fixed.00:28:16Q: Should founders avoid paying more taxes?A: Hunter Scott says the best KPI is how much you pay in taxes because it means the business is growing, and resisting growth to minimize taxes is one of the most expensive mistakes.00:40:08Q: How do you build a lifestyle business that still grows?A: Hunter Scott says you have to stop being scared of the loss of money that comes with delegating, and refuse to make any decision based off fear.Subscribe to Founder Talk so you don't miss what's next.Connect with Hunter Scott:Email: hunter@stratacloudaccountants.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hunter-scott-cpa/Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/strata-cloud/The Founders Brief2,500+ founders read this newsletter every week to build businesses that run and grow even when they step away. The Founders Briefing delivers real strategies and tactics from the best Founder Talk conversations, behind the scenes access, and the insights that never made the final cut. Sign up here: https://podcastbuilders.activehosted.com/f/3 If you are a B2B company that wants to build your own in-house content team instead of outsourcing your content to a marketing agency, we may be a fit for you! Everything you see in our podcast and content is a result of a scrappy, nimble, internal content team along with an AI-powered content systems and process. Check out pricing and services here: https://impaxs.comIf you want to start a podcast that helps you win clients and become the go-to brand in your industry, Podcast Builders can help! https://podcastbuilders.com/Podcast Builders is a podcast production and strategy company based in St. Charles, Illinois that helps founder-led B2B companies build revenue-generating podcasts. The company provides podcast strategy, studio production, editing, and distribution services for businesses across the western Chicago suburbs including St Charles, Geneva, Batavia, Naperville, Aurora, Wheaton, Glen Ellyn, Elgin, and more.Head to our website to stream every episode on your favorite platform, join the Founder Talk community, and submit questions for future guests—all in one place: https://foundertalkpodcast.com/#FounderTalk #EntrepreneurPodcast #StartupPodcast

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We had a (soccer) ball on this episode as we invited St. Charles Mayor, Clint Hull, and his son and St. Charles Park District Athletics Manager, TC Hull, to join us on the podcast to talk about St. Charles as a soccer destination, discuss the upcoming World Cup, and more.

Friends of the Rosary,Today, Memorial of Saint Charles Lwanga and Companions, Martyrs, we read in the Gospel (Mark 12:18-27) how Jesus answers the Sadducees' trap about the resurrection by pointing them back to Scripture and to the living power of God: “He is not God of the dead but of the living.”Christian hope is not vague optimism. It is confidence that God's life is stronger than death.And the resurrection is not an abstract doctrine; it is the truth that lets a Christian stand upright, love clearly, and suffer without being owned by suffering.That fits beautifully with Saint Charles Lwanga and his martyred companions, the saints of today. Their martyrdom witnesses that faith is not merely an idea to defend, but a life entrusted to God even when earthly power threatens everything. They could face death because they believed Christ's words. Their witness reaffirmed that trust that the body can be killed, but the life God gives cannot be taken away.Ave Maria!Come, Holy Spirit, come!To Jesus through Mary!Here I am, Lord; I come to do your will.Please give us the grace to respond with joy!+ Mikel Amigot w/ María Blanca | RosaryNetwork.com, New YorkEnhance your faith with the new Holy Rosary University app:Apple iOS | New! Android Google Play• ⁠June 3, 2026, Today's Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

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Marc Cox and Dan Buck discuss the St. Charles County GOP debate, a judge's ruling in the St. Louis police funding lawsuit, media coverage of the Judy Merrill Motika controversy, and a remarkable local story of survival and heroism. The hour also features "The Buck Stops Here," with Dan Buck breaking down Kamala Harris and the Democrats' 2028 outlook.

Marc Cox and Dan Buck discuss Missouri ballot measures, the upcoming St. Charles County Executive primary, the latest developments in the St. Louis police funding lawsuit, California politics, and new international flight options coming to St. Louis. Nicole Murray joins with business headlines on Arch Apparel, SSM Health's new patient assistance fund, the latest jobs data, artificial intelligence policy, and consumer travel trends.

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Send us Fan MailA king demands absolute loyalty. A group of young Christians quietly chooses someone else. The story of St. Charles Lwanga and the Uganda Martyrs is a stark reminder that faith is not just something we believe, it's something we live when pressure mounts and the cost gets real. We walk through how Christianity took root in 19th century Uganda and why the royal court of Buganda became a dangerous place for converts who refused to participate in corrupt demands. We trace Charles Lwanga's rise as chief of the pages and why his leadership mattered so much. As a catechist and protector, he forms younger boys through prayer, prepares them for suffering, and anchors them in the sacraments and devotion to Jesus in the Eucharist. The episode doesn't treat purity as a side issue either. It shows chastity and the dignity of the human person as a line the martyrs refuse to cross, even when threatened by power that expects submission. Then we arrive at Namugongo, holy ground sanctified by martyrdom in 1886. Facing fire and death, these young men choose forgiveness over bitterness and praise over panic. Their witness becomes a turning point for the Catholic faith in Uganda and a lasting inspiration for families, parishes, and anyone trying to stay faithful under cultural or personal pressure. If you've ever wondered what courage looks like in real life, press play, then subscribe, share this episode with a friend, and leave a review so more people can find these saints.Saint Charles Lwanga and Companions store itemsOpen by Steve Bailey Support the showJourneys of Faith brings you Super Saints PodcastsChat with US 24/7 Ask us anything https://chatting.page/mjxs9aerrtgm3lmpndlcepmbyosntrjnDownload Journeys of Faith App for Iphone or Android FREE https://journeysoffaith.com/pages/download-our-appPlease consider subscribing to this podcast or making a donation to Journeys of Faith Help us Grow!Journeys of Faith is blessed to provide Catholic media, including podcasts and inspirational content, free of charge across multiple media platforms for viewers and listeners around the world. While access to this content remains free, there are significant and continually increasing costs associated with producing, hosting, and distributing these programs. Your support helps us continue sharing the beauty of the Catholic faith with souls everywhere. We want to reach more souls and you can help us do that by becoming a Mission Angel. Make a Donation Any AmountRefer a FriendYou can help us ...

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2 Timothy 1:1-3, 6-12 · (Fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands.) 2 Maccabees 7:1-2, 7, 9-14 ·(The King of the universe will raise us up to an everlasting renewal of life.)

Ryan Quinn acquired a 30-year-old construction company after the owner said he was either closing the doors or selling. Ryan and his wife Nancy survived year one, and are now rebuilding the business into something new.Key takeaways:00:00:00 Introduction00:11:55Q: Have construction prices come down since COVID?A: Ryan Quinn says prices have not dropped in six years and owners who waited are still waiting because costs have stabilized at the higher level.00:16:27Q: Why do business owners hide their budget from contractors?A: Ryan Quinn says hiding your budget is an old school tactic that hurts your own project because it prevents realistic guidance.00:27:10Q: What does building a new commercial building actually look like?A: Ryan Quinn describes the journey from a cocktail napkin sketch to a 200-page document to a finished building.00:29:35Q: What is the future of the skilled trades?A: Ryan Quinn says not every kid needs college and the trades are seeing a resurgence as stigma fades and the retiring workforce creates opportunity.00:37:33Q: What is it like to acquire a business someone else built over 30 years?A: Ryan Quinn shares how it happened organically through trust and why an existing foundation made more sense than starting from scratch.00:41:11Q: What is the one piece of advice for new business owners?A: Ryan Quinn says listen more because he and Nancy missed signals early on that could have helped them navigate faster.Subscribe to Founder Talk so you don't miss what's next.Connect with Ryan Quinn:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-quinn-a44517106/Website: https://qdbi.net/The Founders Brief2,500+ founders read this newsletter every week to build businesses that run and grow even when they step away. The Founders Briefing delivers real strategies and tactics from the best Founder Talk conversations, behind the scenes access, and the insights that never made the final cut. Sign up here: https://podcastbuilders.activehosted.com/f/3 If you are a B2B company that wants to build your own in-house content team instead of outsourcing your content to a marketing agency, we may be a fit for you! Everything you see in our podcast and content is a result of a scrappy, nimble, internal content team along with an AI-powered content systems and process. Check out pricing and services here: https://impaxs.comIf you want to start a podcast that helps you win clients and become the go-to brand in your industry, Podcast Builders can help! https://podcastbuilders.com/Podcast Builders is a podcast production and strategy company based in St. Charles, Illinois that helps founder-led B2B companies build revenue-generating podcasts. The company provides podcast strategy, studio production, editing, and distribution services for businesses across the western Chicago suburbs including St Charles, Geneva, Batavia, Naperville, Aurora, Wheaton, Glen Ellyn, Elgin, and more.Head to our website to stream every episode on your favorite platform, join the Founder Talk community, and submit questions for future guests—all in one place: https://foundertalkpodcast.com/#FounderTalk #EntrepreneurPodcast #FounderPodcast

Mike Elam on St. Charles development- h4 full 934 Thu, 28 May 2026 21:35:11 +0000 dAIgrhV2EKcv5sTkAdJjg15LfiguJOJf comedy,religion & spirituality,society & culture,news,government The Dave Glover Show comedy,religion & spirituality,society & culture,news,government Mike Elam on St. Charles development- h4 The Dave Glover Show has been driving St. Louis home for over 20 years. Unafraid to discuss virtually any topic, you'll hear Dave and crew's unique perspective on current events, news and politics, and anything and everything in between. © 2025 Audacy, Inc. Comedy Religion & Spirituality Society & Culture News Government https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?feed-link=https

Join host Doria Fleisher as she sits down with Jim Chandler, Director of Economic Development, and Mark Thompson, Chief of Commercial Development, for an exciting look at the transformation happening in Waldorf and Saint Charles. This episode takes you beyond the construction cranes to explore the strategy behind Charles County's growth, including recently opened projects like Waldorf Station, Sprouts, and the new Weis supermarket at Fairway Village. Discover what's coming next, from the game-changing Sports and Wellness Complex at Saint Charles Town Center to the long-awaited Western Parkway connection. Learn how economic development creates jobs, strengthens the county's commercial tax base, and improves quality of life for all residents. Whether you're a longtime resident, new to the area, or considering a move to Charles County, this conversation will help you understand the vision behind the cranes and why this community is a place on the rise.Thanks for listening. If you like this podcast and want to hear more, search Charles County Government on Apple Podcast, Spotify or where ever you get your podcast -  and be sure to like and subscribe.  We're also available on YouTube.   Search Charles County CommissionersAnd Stay Connected for all County news, information, and programs by visiting www.CharlesCountyMD.gov/StayConnected 

KMOX's Greg Damon, General Manager of Sparks Tire & Auto in St Charles, joins Megan Lynch. He shares his thoughts on the direction of the auto industry.

The St. Charles City Council voted Tuesday to block large-scale data center developments within city limits. The 7-1 vote makes permanent a one-year moratorium on proposals that was put in place in the fall — in part due to widespread community opposition to a $1 billion data center proposal. Scott Stratton-Henderson was among many residents celebrating the council's decision. Last year, the Lindenwood University undergrad launched a petition opposing the data center project. He reflects on his community organizing efforts and his new nonprofit, which aims to advance accountability, transparency and integrity in the city.

A dentist who stopped drilling and started building. How a clinician turned CEO quadrupled revenue, scaled to multi-location, and built a team that runs without him.Dr. Abhishek Nagaraj walked into a 4-year-old broken dental practice and quadrupled the revenue in 12 months. He shares how listening to customers, scaling without scaling chaos, hiring with personality tests, and choosing between being the engineer or the orchestrator changed everything.Key takeaways:00:00:00 Introduction00:03:55Q: What is the biggest bottleneck stopping most businesses from growing?A: Dr. Abhishek Nagaraj explains that founders are often the bottleneck, making assumptions about what customers want instead of listening to them.00:13:16Q: What is the easiest way to stand out from competitors?A: Dr. Abhishek Nagaraj says the bar is shockingly low. Run on time, answer the phones, and walk customers through the process.00:22:55Q: What happens when you scale a business with broken systems?A: Dr. Abhishek Nagaraj warns that you can scale your mistakes and chaos just as easily as you scale your success.00:29:35Q: What is the best interview strategy for hiring great people?A: Dr. Abhishek Nagaraj uses the 80/20 rule: ask 20% of the questions and shut up 80% of the time so candidates reveal who they really are.00:34:40Q: How does tolerating underperformance destroy company culture?A: Dr. Abhishek Nagaraj says when you tolerate missed goals, you allow it. The second time, it becomes a habit your A players notice.00:52:36Q: Should founders stay in their craft or step back to lead?A: Dr. Abhishek Nagaraj says you must decide: be the engineer or the orchestrator of engineers. Trying both keeps you stuck.Subscribe to Founder Talk so you don't miss what's next.Connect with Dr. Abhishek Nagaraj:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-abhishek-nagaraj-10a4a88b/ Website: https://www.areodental.com/ The Founders BriefA weekly email where we break down the best Founder Talk conversations into tactics you can use immediately to grow your business and improve your life. You'll get behind-the-scenes access, a chance to submit questions for upcoming guests, and access to the insights that don't make the final cut! https://podcastbuilders.activehosted.com/f/3If you are a B2B company that wants to build your own in-house content team instead of outsourcing your content to a marketing agency, we may be a fit for you! Everything you see in our podcast and content is a result of a scrappy, nimble, internal content team along with an AI-powered content systems and process. Check out pricing and services here: https://impaxs.comIf you want to start a podcast that helps you win clients and become the go-to brand in your industry, Podcast Builders can help! https://podcastbuilders.com/Podcast Builders is a podcast production and strategy company based in St. Charles, Illinois that helps founder-led B2B companies build revenue-generating podcasts. The company provides podcast strategy, studio production, editing, and distribution services for businesses across the western Chicago suburbs including St Charles, Geneva, Batavia, Naperville, Aurora, Wheaton, Glen Ellyn, Elgin, and more.Head to our website to stream every episode on your favorite platform, join the Founder Talk community, and submit questions for future guests—all in one place: https://foundertalkpodcast.com/#FounderTalk #EntrepreneurPodcast #StartupPodcast

The “St. Louis Morning Brief” covers a series of major local controversies beginning with St. Charles voting 7-1 to permanently block large-scale data centers after intense public backlash over development concerns. The crew also reacts to the conviction of a former Manchester-area Boy Scout leader accused of using troop funds for personal expenses before pivoting into a bizarre revelation that The Walt Disney Company consultants advised downtown St. Louis officials to visually disguise vacant buildings with neutral paint colors to improve visitors' perception of safety during major events. Marc and Kim mock the city's “paint over the problem” strategy while discussing Disney's declining movie reputation and the upcoming Mandalorian film featuring Grogu, better known as Baby Yoda. The segment closes with analysis of the escalating legal battle between the St. Louis Police Board and city officials over a disputed $67 million budget shortfall tied to state policing mandates and Rams settlement money. Hashtags: #StCharles #DataCenters #StLouis #Disney #BoyScouts #PoliceFunding #Mandalorian #Grogu #MissouriPolitics #LocalNews

The St. Charles Fine Art Show is this weekend - Saturday, May 23rd and Sunday, May 24th! We're getting ready for the show as we interview Dan Fenn, a longtime glass artist at the St. Charles Fine Art Show, as we talk about his longtime making his glass art, what he enjoys about the show and much more.

Jane Puszkar reacts to Missouri's move shifting St. Charles County school board elections from April to November, calling it a major structural change that could reshape local education politics by dramatically increasing voter turnout beyond historically low single-digit participation. She argues prior April elections allowed outcomes to be decided by a small fraction of the electorate, often amplifying organized union-backed influence, while November elections will force broader engagement and make results more representative of the county's conservative voter base. The discussion highlights past campaign dynamics, including heavy spending, ground-game organizing, and contested claims about “nonpartisan” school board races, alongside criticism of school board decisions and enforcement of electioneering rules. Puszkar also notes the financial burden of separate April elections for districts like Francis Howell and suggests the change could eventually expand statewide if St. Charles proves successful. Hashtags: #StCharlesCounty #SchoolBoardElections #MissouriPolitics #ElectionTurnout #EducationPolicy #NEA #LocalElections #SchoolBoards #VoterParticipation #ConservativePolitics

A 45-year tech veteran who watched mainframes become iPhones shares what founders have forgotten about leadership and scaling.Jody Jankovsky has built and run Blackline IT for 30+ years. He breaks down why clarity is the most underrated leadership skill, what "irresponsible delegation" costs you, and how the Moonshot framework can transform a founder-dependent company into a self-scaling organization.Key takeaways:00:00:00 Introduction00:04:07Q: What does a founder's childhood reveal about their future business?A: Jody Jankovsky's dad started a software company during a recession. It became the greatest opportunity of his life—giving a 12-year-old access to the dawn of computing.00:27:13Q: What does good leadership actually look like?A: It's not command-and-control. It's finding the pathway for each person to fit into your vision.00:31:55Q: What's the biggest leadership shift a founder can make?A: Clarity is the leader's job. If the team is confused, that's the leader's failure, not theirs.00:56:25Q: Why does delegation without domain knowledge fail?A: "Irresponsible delegation"—outsourcing before you understand the domain enough to evaluate the work.01:12:40Q: Why do founders buy tools they don't need?A: They let tool vendors tell them what to buy instead of starting with the outcome they need.01:14:52Q: Is AI replacing jobs or tasks?A: Technology has always automated tasks, not jobs. The human becomes the creative judgment engine.Subscribe to Founder Talk so you don't miss what's next.The Founders BriefA weekly email where we break down the best Founder Talk conversations into tactics you can use immediately to grow your business and improve your life. You'll get behind-the-scenes access, a chance to submit questions for upcoming guests, and access to the insights that don't make the final cut! https://podcastbuilders.activehosted.com/f/3If you are a B2B company that wants to build your own in-house content team instead of outsourcing your content to a marketing agency, we may be a fit for you! Everything you see in our podcast and content is a result of a scrappy, nimble, internal content team along with an AI-powered content systems and process. Check out pricing and services here: https://impaxs.comIf you want to start a podcast that helps you win clients and become the go-to brand in your industry, Podcast Builders can help! https://podcastbuilders.com/Podcast Builders is a podcast production and strategy company based in St. Charles, Illinois that helps founder-led B2B companies build revenue-generating podcasts. The company provides podcast strategy, studio production, editing, and distribution services for businesses across the western Chicago suburbs including St Charles, Geneva, Batavia, Naperville, Aurora, Wheaton, Glen Ellyn, Elgin, and more.Head to our website to stream every episode on your favorite platform, join the Founder Talk community, and submit questions for future guests—all in one place: https://foundertalkpodcast.com/#FounderTalk #EntrepreneurPodcast #StartupPodcast

In the “St. Louis Morning Brief,” Marc and Kim examine new efforts in St. Charles County to tighten regulations on short-term rentals like Airbnb and VRBO following complaints about parties, fights, overcrowding, and neighborhood disruptions. The discussion covers proposed restrictions on overnight guests, vehicle limits, inspections, and spacing requirements between rental properties, while questioning how widespread the actual problems are and whether the rules could unfairly impact homeowners near major events or attractions. The conversation then shifts to ongoing public safety concerns surrounding MetroLink security and the ongoing legal fight between the St. Louis Police Board and city leadership over police funding and staffing shortages. Marc and Kim discuss how the city has struggled to provide enough officers for Metro patrols, forcing transit officials to rely more heavily on off-duty sheriff's deputies to supplement security. The segment highlights larger frustrations over fragmented law enforcement jurisdiction across the MetroLink system, with Marc arguing that a dedicated transit police force would simplify operations and free city police officers to focus on violent crime elsewhere in St. Louis. Hashtags: #StLouisMorningBrief #Airbnb #VRBO #StCharlesCounty #ShortTermRentals #MetroLink #StLouisCrime #PoliceFunding #SheriffsDepartment #PublicSafety #MissouriPolitics #TransitSecurity #StLouisCounty #LawEnforcement #TalkRadio

This episode is the one FORE you! We invited Derek Cooper, the owner of The Birdie Collective, to talk about his indoor golf simulator lounge and how the simulators can take your golf game to the next level. Make sure to listen as Derek also dropped an exclusive code for a major discount for a first session at The Birdie Collective!