Podcasts about standard operating procedures

In this Chefpreneur Podcast episode, Andrés guides you through what it means to truly establish your operation as a business owner — not just a chef. This week kicks off the final trimester of Chefpreneur University, focusing on fulfillment and scalability. Learn the three core responsibilities of being a true CEO, the power of defining roles (even if you're the only team member), and how to install SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) that create clarity, consistency, and confidence as you grow. Whether you're cooking solo or gearing up to build a team, this episode helps you:✅ Define your leadership role✅ Understand the importance of vision, decision-making, and culture✅ Learn how SOPs fuel team efficiency and client consistency✅ Hear real-life examples from Chefpreneur's own personal chef business✅ Get inspired to grow your company with or without a team 

Send us a text"Time management" is an outdated idea. In this episode of Healthy & Awake Podcast, we break down why the real game isn't managing time - it's managing decisions. You'll learn how environmental programming, distractions, and poor planning leak your precious hours. We'll show you how to reclaim control with simple strategies like building Standard Operating Procedures and using a time budget worksheet. This episode is packed with real-world insights to shift your productivity mindset, stop procrastination, and win the attention economy. If you're serious about taking back your time and designing a life that aligns with your values, tune in now.

Today's Talmud pages, Makkot 17 and 18, the rabbis warn us that there are times when we must follow very strict procedures or rob even life's most special and sacred moments of all meaning. How is this insight relevant for anyone trying to enjoy a meal these days at a fancy restaurant? Listen and find out.

Recently, I asked my friend, Steve, about the rising number of airplane crashes. As a pilot for over 40 years, Steve had an interesting perspective.  “The beauty of the air travel process,” Steve said, “is that every aspect has standard operating procedures. There's a detailed process for each step. Most pilots and air traffic personnel ... The post Standard Operating Procedures appeared first on Unconventional Business Network.

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The last days before the Great Hunt.Book 3 in 18 parts, By FinalStand. Listen to the ► Podcast at Explicit Novels.“Can the scorpion ever stop being a scorpion? “"Do we get our legally permitted weaponry back?" The bishop still held my hand."Sure. If it makes you feel better.""I would like to meet your people then," he gave my paw one last shake then released me. "Shall we go?""I will have someone take you to your car. I want to briefly meet with the President, of Havenstone, then I'll join you in the garage. We'll drive over to JIKIT and I'll make the introductions. Good enough?""That is acceptable," he nodded."What about you two?" I regarded the nun and the Swiss Super-soldier. The nun remained vigilant, and silent. The Swiss' eyes flickered to his boss before settling back on me."It is what I volunteered for," he stated firmly."Okay. Please never say I didn't give you a chance to take the sane way out. Also, Bishop Nicolö, circumstances have conspired to up my prospective wedding date to January 1st.""That will be more difficult. Why the change?" he remained grim."We are having twins. By March, this will be very visible.""That is, unfortunate," he shook his head."You have no idea," and then a brainstorm. "And I am curious about resurrecting the Order of the Dragon, the Societas Draconistarum." Technically that meant 'Society of the Dragonists' which was more appropriate than the literal Ordo Draconis."Precisely how do you plan to recreate a crusading Christian Order which was the purview of the Hungarian monarchs?" he didn't sound the least skeptical, just curious."I have billions of euros to fund such a thing," I winked. "Of far greater critical importance, I know where I can find the supernatural guidance and spiritual imperative for such an organization.""You are going to produce a dragon?" his eyes grew larger even as he fought down his fear. Good man. He was adaptive. He'd need to be."I never said such a thing. That would make me sound crazy," I smiled broadly. "Besides, when I say 'dragon', you think 'devil' and that's way too pedestrian for where we are going.""I am not a moral relativist.""Neither am I. I'm out to save lives and nurture the drive in the human spirit to reach for freedom, love and liberty. As you might imagine, I'm pretty freaking outnumbered.""I think you are crazy," he re-evaluated things."I just might be. In all honesty, you should back out now. Take your two compadres back to 25 East 39th Street (the Holy See's Permanent Observer Offices to the UN in NYC) and report 'Mission Failure'. You'll most likely live longer," I reasoned."I am not afraid to die," Sister Rafaela Sophia finally voiced an opinion."That's idiotic," I scoffed before the bishop could reprimand her for opening her mouth. "You should be.""My soul is in God's hands," she set her jaw."Does he talk to you?" I countered."His message is clear.""Not what I asked. I asked if he specifically directed you to toss your life fruitlessly away as an object lesson for the reckless, or careless?""This is uncalled for," Nicolö intervened."Nope. I bet you a phone call to my Brother to physically restore your bishopric that there are four people in this room who have murdered in cold blood," I kept eye contact with the nun, "and she's the odd one out. Right Juanita?""Yes, Ishara," Juanita slipped up. Her spycraft, like mine, needed work."You were in the military?" the bishop asked my bodyguard."Was? I am. Right now," she related. "I will be until I die."That earned me looks from the three Catholics."She is loyal," Nicolö nodded slightly toward her, referring to Juanita's declaration."Huh? To me? Nope. She's loyal to my office, which we shan't get into right now. Back to you, Sister Rafaela Sophia. Are you out to be a martyr, or has some saint, or angel, given you a directive the other two seem to be unaware of which causes you to devalue your life?""I am devoted to the One True God, Christ, our Savior," and Juanita snorted, "and the Virgin Mary," the nun stated firmly. "I don't hear voices in my head.""Juanita, that was rude. Apologize to our guest," I kept looking forward."No." Well, fuck you too."Gun," I commanded. I held out my left hand."What? No. I will not give you one of my guns," she resisted."Juanita, give me your primary weapon, or I will ask Pamela to beat you up the moment I depart for the Great Hunt. After yesterday's stunt, you know she will," I threatened. Fair, I was not. She drew a Glock-20 and handed it to me. I went through the routine, dropped the magazine then ejected the round before opening the door.Oh look, there were four SD chicks outside, ready to escort my visitors downstairs. I didn't even need to waste a phone call. It wasn't like the conference room wasn't being monitored."Excuse me," I took a half step out the door then hurled all three items down the hall. Looking back at Juanita. "Go fetch.""Fuck you," she snapped."And insulting her faith was as degrading to both her faith and her as me doing this to you is degrading to you right now," I lectured her. "It is important to her, therefore it is important to me because she is my guest in the same way it is important to me that I let my bodyguard do her job without being a total asshole all the time. Now go get your God-damn weapon," I barked. Off she went. I left the door open."Now Sister Rafaela Sophia, the point of all this is: I don't give a crap if you are willing to die for God. In fact, that makes you less than worthless to me and the team. I want to know if you are willing to put other motherfuckers in the ground so that Bishop Nicolá, or Mathias, might get to keep doing their jobs.""Murder is a sin," she declared."Go home," I sighed while shaking my head."She answers to me, the Church and God, not you, Mr. Nyilas," the bishop stepped forward."Then you can go home too," I shrugged. "I'm not asking for remorseless killers. I'm asking for people willing to kill to get the hard work done and best of all, for people who know the difference.""Everyone on JIKIT is a professional soldier, or killer?" he asked."No, but the ones who aren't don't carry guns and know to get down when things get funky," I bantered."I vouch for her," he insisted. Juanita came running back into the room."Cool beans. I don't know you either.""You apparently know my service history," he volleyed."Yeah. Ten years a foreigner in the service of France, then you went straight into a university which turns out Jesuits," I riposted."What turned your life around?" he evaded. That was okay. I'd gotten what I wanted. I was willing to bet he had read every bit of public information about me and it was rumored the heavy Catholic membership in the FBI had its benefits to the Church as well. Not so much as to give them insight into JIKIT, but,"Someone risked their life for me. It's been pretty much downhill from there," I confessed. It was the truth. After Katrina gave me the life line on Day Two, it had all spiraled to the revelation of my heritage, Dad's death, Summer Camp, the Hamptons, Romania and Aya's kidnapping."A person, a soldier, died saving my life," the bishop empathized. "Her story is similar. She seeks redemption. She is not suicidal. I am staking both our lives on it."Did he mean him and Mathias, or him and me? I wasn't certain. Still, it was good enough for now. I'd gotten a look at their emotional make up, even the relatively quiet Swiss."Very well," I agreed. "I have to go see the President about my new job description. I'll catch up with you at your car." To the SD team leader, "Take them to the garage. I will join the group of you very soon.""Yes Ishara," she nodded. I exited the room, Juanita in tow. Two SD entered. I was gone before the Papal team left. Upstairs we went, with one last chore to discharge. I had to check on Ms. French to be absolutely freaking sure it was Shawnee, because anyone else would spell disaster.{8:30 am, Monday, September 8th. Last day}A Room full of asistants:Well, there it was, the office of the Executive Director to the President, and not 'Executive Assistant', because this was Katrina's final 'fuck you, no, just her final 'fuck you' before the Great Hunt got underway. I shouldn't assume things, dang it!Anyway, according to the gray-haired matron running gatekeeper to the Office of the President, this was where I was supposed to show up. I shot Juanita a worried look. She glanced my way and shrugged, momentarily willing to not give me shit about the past 24 hours because where I was situated would determine how easily she could do her job.In we went. In the suite were three desks, the 'big' desk situated at the far end of the office space and two far more modest ones on either side of the entryway. The room expanded beyond the chokepoint formed by the two closest desks into a cluttered area. The walls were cluttered with inset bookshelves and portraits of women. Facing one another were a loveseat on my left with bookend plush chairs in an 'L' facing and a full sofa on the right. There were end tables at the ends of the sofa and the corners between the loveseat and each chair.As the door opened, I hadn't knock as this was my office, or so it seemed, the occupants, who had all been sitting in quiet conversation in the central section, began reacting. Oh look ~ Constanza! I nearly had a heart attack before I realized there were three other Amazons also in the room. Sadly, none were behind the 'big desk', so I couldn't tell who was in charge. Two of the other three choices weren't too much better. First off,"Ishara," Marilynn Saint John stood to greet me. I'd last seen her when I'd dedicated her grandmother's (Hayden's) spirit to the halls of my ancestors, not hers, after forcing the political crisis leading to Hayden's suicide ~ her taking herself to the cliffs and in doing so, destroying the Amazon Cult of Blood Purity. Marilynne was clearly still bitter with me. Umm, I could still incite passion in women I hadn't slept with, yet, woot?"Cáel," the senior-most and only friendly face in the room spoke next. Thank goodness it was Beyoncé Vincennes, Head of House Hanwasuit and House Ishara ally."Cáel Ishara," the third individual was deferential which I wasn't sure how to take as the last time I'd encountered her, yeah, things hadn't gone well either."Beyoncé," I started off with a smile. From there, I had to figure out, ah, Beyoncé's eyes flickered to Constanza then Sabia. I knew Marilynn, with her young age, had the least seniority, "Constanza, Sabia, Marilynn. How's tricks?"Glum faces by everyone except Beyoncé. I didn't ask about Sabia's particular well-being. It had been months since I'd beaten her into the mats of the Full-blooded gym. She'd attacked Yasmin, the Brazilian Hottie and my Brazilian Jujutsu sparring buddy, and I'd retaliated by ambushed her when she turned her back on us. Besides, she'd been giving me shit before I even could see straight.Constanza was minus her left eye because of her dire insult to me. If she wasn't capable of working, she wouldn't be here. If she appreciated my 'mercy' in sparing her life ~ her insult was worthy of her death ~ Constanza hid it well. I hadn't spared her expecting a change of heart. I hadn't felt words alone warranted anyone's death. I was a big boy and could take a few insults. House Ishara, as represented by me, could care less. These days, my sisters would be less understanding despite them knowing my heart."Constanza Landau of House Jaya and Marilynn Saint John of House Anahit are Assistants to President Shawnee French," Beyoncé eased things along, "so will be working closely with us, at least for the short term. Sabia Noel of House Guabancex, who I now think you know as well, has joined you as the other 'Assistant' to the 'Executive Director to the President', (that would make me an 'adept', but adept at what?), and since two of the three Regents are unfamiliar with the workings of Havenstone proper, Shawnee has asked me to perform in that role."Beyoncé was, or had been, Havenstone HQ's CFO (Chief Financial Officer). From what I was quickly piecing together, she would essentially be making all the day-to-day decisions concerning the running of Havenstone (how the Host made the majority of its money) until the Regents got up to speed.Only Buffy had actual experience with the New York office and, from what she had told me, solely within Executive Services. While ES knew 'who' did what inside Havenstone, they weren't aware precisely how those Amazons got their jobs done. That would have been an impossible task. Katrina could do it, but she knew it was beyond the ability of most of us 'mere mortals'. Since we were currently at war, the Host needed Katrina completely focused on her duties as Chief Spy-mistress, not baby-sitting the adults.Shawnee indeed had much gravitas among the other House Heads. Not only had she risen up to lead a First House, she had performed heroically during the final days of the last Secret War. Afterwards she had moved into the realm of Amazon jurisprudence and mediation. Until yesterday, she had lived in a House Arinniti freehold in Minnesota's Great Lakes region thus her desire for the 'Training Wheels' period.The Regency would not rule through telecommunication (the upper echelons feared being eavesdropped upon beyond the standard Amazon (read: paranoid) levels) and Havenstone: New York was the center best situated for the current war-fighting operations, so here she lived. I was sure a team from Executive Services was buying, outfitting/spy-proofing and fortifying a dwelling suitable for the President of a Fortune 500 company. Hayden's home would remain the domicile of Sydney thus Marilynn.The same rigmarole would be done for Rhada and Buffy (though I imaged Buffy would bitch endlessly). Publically, they were VP's of a company worth hundreds of billions of dollars and they had to present the public trappings of such leaders.Why did the Amazons do this ~ unmask their leadership to public exposure? Legal-simple: they could request and expect all levels of public and private security for their executives who happened to also be important officials of the Host. Certainly not all executives at Havenstone were officeholders, House Heads, or House Apprentices, but the high level of competence which permitted one often led to the other.Beyonce:As an example: Beyoncé wasn't the most 'bad-ass' lethal chick in House Hanwasuit. As she was preparing to be casted, her intelligence, creativity and diligence at her future craft, finances, was noted by the Host and the members of her House. In due time her name was circulated as Apprentice and the elders approved. When her elder cousin, the prior House Head, took herself to the cliffs, Beyoncé assumed the top spot. Beyoncé wasn't even one of that woman's three daughters.Mirroring her advancement in her House was her advancement in Havenstone's Accounting, Acquisitions and Banking Divisions until she was appointed CFO Havenstone HQ ~ the supreme financial authority inside Havenstone, though the individual regional branches had a greater degree of autonomy than you might normally expect from a 21st century conglomerate, or a Bronze Age autocracy.I had to constantly remind myself, despite the near-constant feuding, Amazons exhibited a phenomenally higher level of trust than I'd ever found in any other society I'd ever witnessed, or read about, before. Though technically Beyoncé could have gone to President Hayden to enforce her decisions ~ or now the Regency ~ she was far more diplomatic in her approach in dealing with the other 'continental' CEO's and CFO's.That meant she had to wrangle the aspirations and resources from:North America (including Latin America, the 'Canadian Arctic' and the North Pacific Ocean),South America (includes both the South Atlantic and South Pacific as far as Samoa),Europe (mostly Central Europe these days plus Antarctica, the 'Russian' Arctic and the North Atlantic),Africa (mostly West-central Africa),India (the subcontinent plus the vast expanse of the Indian Ocean) and,Southeast Asia (which includes Australia)All of which suggested Havenstone hadn't redrawn the Amazons' geographic demarcations since the late 19th century. As an example, an East African venture, say in Tanzania, was as likely to be under the purview of Havenstone: India (due to its control over the Indian Ocean) as Havenstone: Africa (which traditionally had no East Coast holdings due to their constant struggles versus the Arabic slave trade).Returning to Beyoncé: initially she had held the proper 'conservative' (aka man-hating) mindset. My behavior during that first Board Meeting began to change her opinion of me and the New Directive. After the Archery Range incident, Beyoncé became a vocal proponent of the New Directive and faced challenges within her ranks. House Heads do not have to accept challenges and Beyoncé didn't, reasoning with her detractors they had no alternatives save the 'Old Ways' which spelled doom for the Amazon Race.Bing-bang-boom ~ I became the Head of a resurrected House Ishara by the Will of the Ancestors and Beyoncé was vindicated. Not necessarily in the New Directive, but in her support of me thus the rebirth of a sister First House. The purge following High Priestess' Hayden's death was her ultimate absolution. The Ancestors and Destiny had spoken and shown Beyoncé had been piloting House Hanwasuit along the proper course all along.Back to my current circumstances:Oh, why was I Assistant to the Executive Director to the President? It gave me direct access to the finances of Havenstone which was a critical leg of the war-fighting stool ~ people, morale, money and equipment. As Chief Diplomat, I helped with all four of those in varying degrees, allied troops, allied victories, allied bank accounts and allied armaments.The Great Khan, my spiritual 'Blood-Brother', was ramping up his logistic support for my Amazons in Africa, Asia and the Americas. We were 'Allies in the Struggle' and he wasn't going to wait for the Condottieri to begin coordinating with the Seven Pillars to declare them to be his enemies. They were already fighting the Amazons and 9 Clans, his allies, so their fates were sealed.In Japan, my Amazons provided small yet highly effective strike groups which the Ninja families furnished all the support services for. Everything from food to bullets to medical attention as needed. Without reservation, we shared their death-grapple with the Seven Pillars.From the dispatches I was getting back from my family members and envoys in Japan, we were making serious diplomatic inroads with the Ninja. Once again, it was the Amazons shocking capacity for violence as well as their fanaticism, professionalism and proficiency which all impressed our hosts and terrified our enemies, and this from people of a philosophical mindset which had them historically battling samurai.The Black Lotus were running around like rhesus monkeys on crack cocaine unleashed in a China Shop and given RPG's. While the Amazons couldn't help them in China, Indochina & Thailand ~ the Khanate could and was. The Amazons were of more help in the Philippines, Malaysia and Indonesia, where the Black Lotus and Amazons were going everywhere on the offensive against the Seven Pillars while the normal tight cohesion and iron-clad confidence, traits which made the 7P's so dangerous ~ were shaken by their horrendous losses in the 'Homeland' aka Mainland China.Less we forget, the 'military intelligence' wing of their organization had been decimated by the Khanate's Anthrax attack due to members of the Earth & Sky sacrificing themselves by being injected with the toxin then allowing themselves to be captured, which always ended in torture and death.Furthermore, the People's Republic of China, while having a scary 18% of the population either captured, imprisoned, dead, or displaced due to the Khanate invasion, that had come with the loss of 63% of their landmass (they had lost all of Nei Mongol, Ningxia & Xinjiang Uighur Autonomous Regions, Qinghai and Gansu as well as 90% of Yunnan, 80% of Sichuan and 20% of Shaanxi provinces) to the Khanate and the 'abomination' that was a free Tibet.Then came the Russian 'stab in the back' which entailed the loss of another 10% of their people falling under foreign dominion as well as losing 8% of their most industrialized territory, Manchuria (Heilongjiang, Jilin and Liaoning provinces ~ the Nei Mongol portion of 'Manchuria' was in the Khanate's greedy clutches, from the viewpoint of a Seven P's warrior).Don't get me wrong, they weren't about to throw in the towel. If anything, they were becoming more dedicated to trying harder, digging deep into their knowledge of every atrocity, inhumanity and perversion now deemed necessary to re-chart history back onto its 'correct' path. It was this willingness to act in an even greater sociopathic manner which was being used against them. After all, the 7P's had plenty of proxy allies, who were starting to get really nervous about what their paymasters were now asking them to do,We Amazons were getting some extra special help too. The Booth-gan (Do not call them Thuggee ~ the confederate 9 Clan member based out of India though long since ensconced within various Hindi enclaves across the Globe) had created an all-female group of ultra-fanatical Kali-devotees ~ a gift for the upcoming battle fomented by the Will of the Goddess herself.While Aya was our Queen and the Regency would rule until she wished to assume command of the Amazon People, the nuts-and-bolts of the Host's activities were handled by Saint Marie as Golden Mare (our Minister of War) (technically she held the top spot due to our State of War, though no Golden Mare had ever exercised such authority over a Queen (and she definitely believed Aya was our Queen)), Katrina (as Minister of Intelligence and Security), Beyoncé (as Havenstone (the multinational corporation) ~ our Treasurer/Economic Tsarina) and me (our Foreign Minister).Saint Marie had decided to forgo a public face in order to better facilitate her moving around to various battle fronts and holding clandestine meetings with her junior regional commanders. Her Havenstone corporate title was 'Chief of Security Training and Certification'. As an extra level of deception, the head of Security Services wasn't even a Director-level position, instead being folded into the duties of the Office of the President.To my current circumstances ~ I had been given Constanza's house name which could only mean she wasn't currently assigned to the Security Detail; a fact that couldn't have made her bad attitude any better. Marilynn had completely lost her way as an Amazon when I first met her, burying her pain and confusion in endless partying and intoxicants. I believed only her grandmother's status as High Priestess kept her from the severest of reprimands, or death. I didn't even know what Marilynn's caste was. Sabia,"While I'm sure you are both far more qualified than I, precisely how did you two get these jobs?" I had to ask my two non-coworkers. Constanza glowered. Marilynn flinched."I have an in depth knowledge of Havenstone security procedures and resources," Constanza replied."Shawnee requested me," was Marilynn's comeback. "I also have intimate knowledge of the City of New York and its environs.""Actually, Buffy Ishara recommended you both to Shawnee," Beyoncé corrected their misconceptions. I knew the score. I'd be working intimately with the tight community around the President (Shawnee) and Vice Presidents (Buffy & Rhada). Buffy wanted me to be surrounded by women who hated my guts, so I wouldn't end up boinking them. It rarely worked that way. All too often ladies who hated my still-beating heart ended up punishing me with sex. I wasn't sure why that happened, but it did."Beyoncé, didn't the Chief Diplomat of the Host have her own office? I'm pretty sure Troika had one before her unfortunate collision with Saint Marie," I felt entitled to inquire."Do you feel you've earned that office space?" she riposted."Oh, fuck no!" I waved my hands one over the other to accentuate my denial. "I was just wondering where I could stick Juanita while I'm hanging around, here.""She has the desk right outside the door, Cáel," Beyoncé smiled knowingly. "So there is no way you can sneak past her.""Oh," I grunted. "Buffy again?""No. Pamela Pile put in that particular request.""Oh, Sweet Mother of God, now she is conspiring against me too?""Yes. Some of us realize the greatest hazard to your health is yourself, Ishara," Beyoncé chided me. "We'd like to keep you around, so we listen to those charged with that nigh impossible task.""Is she going to be hanging around the office often?" Constanza asked, either myself, Juanita, or Beyoncé; I wasn't sure. She = Pamela."Please, Constanza," I attempted to intervene, "don't make Pamela kill you. It will upset Mona." Constanza's scowl was accentuated by the eyepatch covering her ruined left socket, the one Pamela had carved out when Constanza had insulted me and House Ishara on our first day of rebirth. I didn't tell Juanita this, because Juanita might just shoot Constanza over the insult before Pamela got a chance to finish the job.The tension was palatable."Mona and I have talked, about Romania, and other things," Constanza grudgingly allowed. It took me a second to realize there was a hidden meaning to what she said. Mona was part of my personal Security Detail bodyguard unit. If she felt Constanza, the woman who had raised her after her birth-mother had died, was a threat to me, she'd feel duty-bound to snuff Constanza first. Amazons were hard-ass bitches alright and I think Mona had made that clear."I hope things can improve between us," I offered to Constanza. "Beyoncé, I just stopped in to say 'hey'. I'm off to JIKIT and I've got three of the Pope's people waiting on me in the garage so,""Vice President Varma requested a moment of your time," Beyoncé smirked. "She is in 2604.""Who?""Vice President Rhada Varma, a moment of your time, alone?" she clarified."Sure thing," I backed out of the office. Once I had some space, I turned to Juanita. "Give me three minutes then bust in and say, I don't know, a tsunami is about to overwhelm the city, or something. Otherwise, I won't get out for at least an hour and I think I've put the Bishop and his people through enough delays as it is.""Are you actually asking me to stop you from having an in-office liaison?" she studied me intently as we walked in the direction of Rhada's office."Yes. It's not likely to happen often, believe me.""Oh, I do, in that you won't ask me to do it often," she grumbled. I'd deal with Juanita's morale problem later. Right now, I had to gird my loins so they wouldn't do anything else with Rhada. I had work to do, damn it!Rhada was sitting at her desk, working on something, stylus raised up so she could chew on the end. Her hair was pulled back in a half-ponytail, the type that captured the rear half of the hair in a ponytail while leaving the front and bangs free to flow down. Rhada's blouse was white & billowy and, as I was soon to discover, her pants were ultra-tight and contour hugging."Mr. Nyilas," she greeted me. "I would like a moment of your time," she relayed what I already knew. She was more than a tad nervous to boot."Vice President Varma," I started off."When in private you may call me Rhada," she interrupted."Rhada, you look more ravishing than ever."That got up her and coming around her desk, which revealed her ultra-tight pants with no sign of her wearing underwear. Yikes! My cock was preparing to do what a cock was meant to do and I just didn't have the time, Really!"Do you have any time?" she let her bosom heave."Not today, ugh," I groaned. See, Rhada took the stylus and dragged it down her chin, throat and in between her bountiful mounds.All of which exposed the top of her black bra."Are you sure, Master?" she enticed me by turning around and then leaning over her desk, point that ass in my direction. My mouth began salivating and my groin ached. I found myself quick-stepping to her and giving those buttocks two firm slaps, one on each cheek."No, damn it, though I'm going to make you pay for this when I get back," I rumbled."Master will make me wait?" she taunted me."That will cost you even more," I growled. "I have business which simply won't wait and here is my captive teasing me with the treasures of her flesh. Bad, war captive," I spanked her yet again, hard. "Bad!" and I spanked her a fourth time. With each beating, Rhada gasped in pain and then exhaled in pleasure."If I've been bad, Master must be extra harsh with me when he returns in triumph from the Great Hunt," she gloated. Rhada had gotten what she wanted, which was another affirmation of my lust for her and our 'game'. I could provide her the release she so desperately craved while allowing her the safety of remaining in the Amazon fold. It was a perfect pairing, for her.I had other problems, such as all the other baby mamas in my life plus the extra-marital affairs I was contemplating. I still took the moments we had to snuggle with Rhada, her grinding that tush into my rod while I held both her arms tightly to her side while raining kisses down onto her neck and head."Sir! A giant tsunami is approaching the city!" Juanita exploded through the door."What?" I coughed. I had a face full of hair."Huh?" Rhada pushed up and away from me. I let her go."Right now," Juanita insisted. She really needed to stop taking me so seriously when I gave her such advice."Really?" from Rhada. She shot me a curious look so I shrugged. What else was I supposed to do with such a flimsy lie forcing our separation? At least I got out of there on time?{9:50 am, Monday, September 8th ~ Last day}(JKIT HQ)"Is this a common occurrence?" Sister Rafaela Sophia whispered to the closest woman, who happened to be Wiesława, the Polish Amazon. Since she hadn't arrived with us from Havenstone, the nun might have assumed she was with the 'Americans', or British."What?" Wiesława responded evenly."Weapons combat, they look real," the nun clarified."They are real. We always practice with real weapons.""Really?""Of course," Wiesława smiled at her. "We believe a few cuts and scrapes now will save lives when the true tests come.""Oh, you are with, Havenstone?" Rafaela clued in."Yes. I am Wiesława of House Živa. I am currently assigned to Unit L, Cáel's unit within JIKIT," she offered her hand to shake. Despite being a full-blooded Amazon from a freehold, her 'human' skills were progressing nicely. The nun shook it."I am Sister Rafaela Sophia of the Handmaids of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, that is a Roman Catholic Religious Order." Pause. "Do you hate Catholics too?""Yes. We have lived beside your people for many centuries and found your clergy to be much more dangerous than your pagan predecessors. Still, Cáel thinks you can be relied on and he's proven we can trust outsider women, which I was raised to believe was unlikely, and outsider men, which was basically anathema, so I'm willing to set aside my prejudices and judge you as an individual," the Pole imparted."Outsider men?" Rafaela mumbled."Well, yes," Wiesława smirked. "You are a nun, right?""Yes.""So you set aside the World of Men to live mostly among women, right?""Not entirely," the nun chose her words carefully. "We still rely on priests for religious rights and of course obey the life teachings of Christ and follow the leadership of his Holiness, the Pope, a man.""No one is perfect," the Amazon bantered back."Do you know the teachings of our Lord, Jesus Christ?" Rafaela ventured into dangerous waters."Yes. He was the semi-historical Son of your supposed One True God. We are not monotheists. We are Polytheists. Živa is my House's matron Goddess. It is also the name of the first woman to lead the House, her birth name surrendered to Destiny so all the daughters who came afterwards would be equals.""Oh, is Mr. Nyilas also pagan?" she inquired."I am unsure. From what I have been told, he has commended the spirit of his fallen father to your Jesus in a sacred ceremony then, in the presence of your Trinity and the Goddess Ishara, brought in new members to his House. I suspect he may be both," Wiesława reasoned. "Why don't you ask him?""Because he's fighting for his life?" Rafaela looked my way.See, the entire time their discussion had been going on, I had been sparring in a spare room at JIKIT HQ with Estere Abed, the Hashashin assassin (rather redundant ~ like saying the Sahara Desert). I had two tomahawks while she had a scimitar and curved dagger. While we sparred using the furniture as obstacles, Agent-86 was briefing me on various World events to get my input.Addison Stuart (CIA) and Lady Fathom Worthington-Burke (MI-6) were having a chat with Bishop Nicolé de Santis, verifying for themselves he was worth adding to the team. Juanita was having a similar discussion with Rikki Martin (US State Department) concerning my earlier encounter with the Papal team. Nicolé's buddy, Wachtmeister Mathias Bosshart of the Swiss Guard, was getting acquainted with the other security personnel.In comparison, those two had it easy. Both men were in their elements. Nicolé was a spook who pretended to be a diplomat for the Pope and was well acquainted with terms like 'deniable assets', 'plausible deniability' and your direct superior referring to requests concerning your identity/diplomatic status by saying 'I never heard of him and if I had, I have no idea what he was doing when you caught him doing what I don't know what he was doing', or something like that.Mathias was in the company of military-security specialists, brother professionals who were introducing him to his 'sister' professionals. Our Homeland Security gang were almost entirely former military by now. They got along with our JSOC folks and both had gained a limited acceptance with the Amazon security contingent.They bonded over the fact they were forced to work with really shady characters ~ the 9 Clans menagerie ~ who didn't always appreciate JIKIT operational security. Without going into particulars, the Wachtmeister was given the impression the abnormal was the norm and if you didn't think there was a 'down-side' to being able to carry your personally favorite bang-bang (the SG 552-2P Commando in his case) with some serious attachments (read: grenade launcher) around in downtown Manhattan, you probably didn't belong on this team.Back in the room,"He's not fighting for his life," Estere laughed. "He is fighting for mine.""Right," I responded sarcastically. We went through a flurry of exchanges, ending up with me kicking a chair at her. Estere stepped over it, colliding with me.I blocked her dagger, disarmed her scimitar and,"You are dead," she panted down at me, smiling. I was on my back, her straddling me. She had a belt-knife to my throat. I hadn't see her draw it. The scimitar 'disarm' had been a distraction."Woot!" I exhaled."But you're dead," Sister Rafaela misunderstood my good humor."He survived a minute and thirty-four seconds more today than his previous record," Estere responded. She slithered off of me, doing my arousal no good whatsoever, then offered me a hand up."And that's better?""He's a rank amateur with a few months on the job. I've been training to kill people for nearly two decades," Estere smiled. "Care to have a go?""With him, or you?""Either," Estere offered."I don't have a knife, or any hand weapons," she stated."We'll need to remedy that," Wiesława stated. "You should at least carry a knife.""Really? Why?""It is a nearly universal tool," I verbally stepped up. "Even if you are disarmed, you should be able to find one relatively easily, people are less likely to miss a stolen knife than a purloined gun, and a concealed blade could come in handy.""Do you train in knife-work?" Rafaela eye-balled me."Absolutely. It is part of my culture," I grinned."Okay. Can we spar, hand-to-hand?""Sure," I nodded. I put my tomahawks in their harnesses then put my harnesses aside. Estere gave me a wink before giving us the fighting space."So," Rafaela began to circle, "are you Christian?""By your definition, or mine?""By the definition of the Catholic Church."Oh cool, she went for a Savate stance. This was going to get ugly.My "no," was followed by her kick and my block, lunge and grapple. She wasn't nearly as good as Felix. I had her down and in a choke hold within fifteen seconds.Perhaps she thought I'd take it easy on her. She tapped out. I released her, retreated and flowed back to my boxing stance. It took her a moment to realize this was 'practice', not 'an interview'. She hadn't failed in anyone's eyes. We were both doing this to get better."See, I really, truly believe I have talked to supernatural entities ~ some who are considered divinities," I continued. This time she was more careful, trading jabs and blocks with me. "They don't claim to be the One True God. I believe in such a thing, but I also believe having been given the Message, Humanity has been left to muddle things out for ourselves."Whoops, she popped me one."The Woman-Thing this morning?""Yep," I evaded another flurry. She got cocky and I landed three blows, dropping her to the ground. I didn't help her up. Instead, I withdrew and let her get back up on her own before deciding if she wanted to continue. She did."I believe I've seen dragons and ghosts. I have felt legions of my ancestors give me quiet encouragement when I needed it. I know the dead have been brought back to life," I came at her. This time we both went for body blows, knees, elbows and fists. She was not SD-caliber and she needed to be. I grappled and she was forced to tap out again. After she regained her feet, she held up a hand for a pause."Do you believe any of that?" she addressed Estere."I am an adherent of Ismaili Islam yet nothing Cáel has encountered is contrary to my belief system. The Universe is a complex place and the Divine Light is often seen through a fractured lenses," she counseled the nun."Among the escapees were lawyer Francisco Luemba, Catholic Priest Raul Tati, economist Belchior Lanso Tati and former policeman Benjamin Fuca who are serving jail sentences of between three and six years each for supposed links to the rebel group FLEC (Frente para a Libertaé'o do Enclave de Cabinda), which carried out the attack on the Togolese football team at the start of the Africa Cup of Nations in January, 2010," Agent-86 read off yet another bit of global minutia."We need to get to them," I half turned. Sister Rafaela punched me in the gut and I folded up."Oh!" she gasped. "I'm sorry.""Okay," I mumbled. I had to keep with the plan. "Those men. We need to contact our Coils people in Kinshasa and the Warden of the Mountain Ways ('she' was the Amazon Host's leader of Africa ~ in the ancient times, the mountain ways had been the routes of southern vulnerability for the Amazon tribe thus the name).""Okay," both Agent-86 and Estere answered."Why?" 86 added."The Coils and the Host have had a serious problem with no nation in Africa giving them even back room recognition so we are going to take over our own country, Cabinda. It's been struggling to be free of Angola since 1975 and, by latest estimates, we've got strike elements of over 2,000 Amazons ready and waiting next door in Cameroon, Gabon and the Republic of Congo.""So you are going to go to war with Angola?" Estere frowned. "Don't we have enough enemies?""Au contraire," I grinned wickedly. "The resistance movement is genuine," I ticked off my points, "they have tons of offshore oil, and after we set off some spectacular explosions in the two main Angolan ports which are just down the coast, we allow global panic to bully the UN into intervening before the Angolan military launch an effective counter-offensive ~ considering the Angolan Armed Forces (I'd been reading up on a ton of CIA & MI-6 briefings) will most likely involve attrition warfare since they can't beat us in a stand-up fight.""They, the Angolans, have no overland access, they are separated by 60 kilometers of territory belonging to the Democratic Republic of Congo over some sad ass roads Plus the Congo River itself which is freaking huge by the time it gets that close to the Atlantic, Cabinda rests on the Atlantic Ocean by the way. No bridges. The Angolan Navy is anemic. Let me think."I began pacing."Hmm, they have no paratroopers though they have some Special Forces, we will need to hit as many of them in the barracks as we can. Their last invasion was from the north, overland, from the Republic of the Congo, in 1975, not likely to happen this time, though I may have my 'Brother' weasel up a battalion of Indian paratroopers to act as convincing peacekeepers after the initial take over.""Perhaps we can recruit some Vietnamese. I'm sure they'll love fighting in someone else's jungle for a change. We'll need some of 'our' guys to seize the port of Soyo, it is on the wrong side of the river, but has the major refinery the Cabindans will need. Since the entire surrounding province are the same ethnic make-up as the Cabindans, we'll have to take that too.""Man-o-man, I bet by the time this is over they'll really wish they'd given little Cabinda independence back in 1975. As for their other refinery, it is in their capital, Luanda, a few big explosions there too will get the markets jittery. Check that ~ the complete and utter destruction of their major petroleum facility will create a stampede for Peace," I continued. I walked over as our resident computer intelligence genius worked his magic."Blowing things up, you mean killing people," the nun blanched."Yes. This is what I do," I spared her a sympathetic glance. "I've got a madman roaming around in my head who provides me truly epic military advice which normally, but not always, means blowing shit up and killing folks. Welcome to the team," then as the data appeared, "Holy Shit! Did they build their oil refinery in the midst of their ghetto?" I was staggered. The refinery in Soyo was isolated from the town so it could be easily (and safely) seized. It was the one in Luanda which was the 'Holy Shit' site."It looks that way," Agent-86 agreed nonplussed. "Hmm, yeah, here is the port facility then your neighborhood of shoddily constructed one- and two-story dwellings between the refinery and the inland storage tanks, the perimeter barrier appears to be a chain link fence. I'd hate to be their Chief of Security.""Oh yeah," I choked. Estere slipped around to get a look."Whoops," she snorted."What are these people thinking?" I continued. "The whole shebang is exposed to the northern quarter of the city. The storage tanks have residential dwellings on all four sides with numerous side streets. Two teams with RPGs and four rounds apiece, Holy Crap. Sorry Sister.""But I want to save lives," she sputtered."Limiting the collateral damage could be pretty tough," Estere frowned. She toggled throw a series of maps to multiple pictures."Oh, look (dripping sarcasm); they light up the refinery at night. You can sit off the coast in a speed boat under cover of darkness and attack from there," she noted."Damn. Those are a lot of lights," Agent-86 agreed."24-7 operation," I suspected."We will need some experts," the government agent nodded."Or we are going to kill a fuck-load of innocent people. Not just the workers, but can you imagine a fire spreading to those neighborhoods? Shit," I muttered."You can't seriously be contemplating doing something like this," the nun sputtered. "It is inhumane. Think of the families, the children.""Lady, yes I am. Do you have any idea what the Human Rights record of the Angolan Army in Cabinda is? It is truly horrific and in case you missed it, one of the guys in dire need of rescuing by me, due to him being a huge rebel leader who has managed to escape, is also a Catholic priest. He's going to be part of the new government we are going to install once we kill a few hundred Angolans ~ mostly soldiers (more like well over a thousand).""We are going to kill a few hundred so a few hundred thousand can live free, democratic lives without worrying about the local police and political establishment torturing and murdering them. It is all part of the plan.""I think I need to talk with the Bishop.""Hang on. Let me finish," I forestalled her. "He'll get briefed along with everyone else. After all, it is a majority Roman Catholic country as is Angola, so I'm sure your guy can be of immense help.""The people you are putting at risk don't deserve this," she protested."They never do," I nodded in agreement with her. "It rarely stops terrible crap from happening to them though."I felt sorry for the Sister. She thought the Bishop was going to put a stop to this. Poor girl; he was going to do the exact opposite. See, the two competing forces at play here were a communistic kleptocracy (currently ruling Angola) and Catholic liberation theology united with a Cabindan national identity dating back to 1885. At stake was 900,000 barrels a day of petroleum. That was a bunch of funding for somebody. Last I checked, the state run energy conglomerate had misplaced $32 billion, in just three years.Mind you, the Coils of the Serpent and the Amazon Host didn't want to help the People of Cabinda out of the goodness of their hearts either. They wanted cover for the importation of weapons and other war-fighting material so they could kill the Condottieri in Africa. If the rebel leaders-turned-legitimate government didn't play ball well, the Coils were in the 'assassinating people' business and somewhere along the line the survivors would figure out keeping 'us' happy kept them alive. Problem solved.It was Bishop Nicolé de Santis' job to facilitate that understanding. If certain people with Vatican credentials explained the 'facts of life' to the new regime a lot more lives could be saved, Catholic lives. In turn, he could work to make sure the new group in power wasn't nearly as corrupt as the gang we were tossing out. Better education and quality of life, improved infrastructure & security and a nice shiny cathedral, or two.We, as in JIKIT and our component members, didn't want to rule the country and dominate the people's lives. We needed the ports and the airfields with a blind eye turned to our skullduggery. Sure, there would be future considerations. Amazons and Coil members would be fighting and dying for these people's freedom ~ public recognition definitely not required. No; the Amazons wanted to be left alone in their deep jungle homes which was an isolation they basically already had. This was a future chit which said 'don't come looking'.The Coils? Let's just say in the future Cabinda would have embassies around the globe and if occasionally they wanted someone to slip through under diplomatic cover ~ they were good for it. And if the Cabindans ever needed help in the future they knew they had friends in dark places who were now invested in Cabinda's survival. It was a win-win-win, unless you were an Angolan big-wig, or one of their foot-soldier currently serving in Cabinda. Amazons weren't big on taking prisoners, or even giving the opposition the option of giving up.For me, it wasn't lunch yet and here I was plotting to overthrow yet another government in yet another country ~ though in only two, small provinces this time. Thank the Goddess I had the rest of the week

This is the episode you have been waiting for! In this episode I go over my Standard Operating Procedure for making clones in an aero cloner and in a dome and plug situation. Grab a pen and take notes! Find the full Clone Care SOP on my Discord server here- https://discord.gg/AbJHtrtPG5 Support AC Infinity! Use coupon code IRIEARMY at https://www.acinfinity.com/?ref=RASTAJEFF&utm_campaign=affiliate_promotions&utm_medium=social&utm_source=affiliate BONUS OFFER! If you purchase any of the Complete Grow Tent Packages from AC Infinity and use coupon code IRIEARMY, E-Mail me a screen shot of the receipt with the coupon code and I will send you a coupon code for a FREE GIFT from Irie Direct! Find the Tent Packages here- https://acinfinity.com/smart-grow-tent-kits/ https://acinfinity.com/advance-grow-kits-with-fertilizers/ Support the Podcast on Patreon! www.patreon.com/growfromyourheart Thank you for watching! Don't forget to like and subscribe.

Rancho Mesa's Alyssa Burley and Vice President of the Landscape and Tree Care Group, Drew Garcia, sit down to discuss the creation of a standard operating procedure for work-related incidents, injuries and illnesses.Show Notes: ⁠⁠https: ⁠Subscribe to Rancho Mesa's Newsletter⁠Director/Host: ⁠⁠⁠Alyssa Burley⁠⁠⁠Guest: ⁠⁠⁠Drew Garcia⁠⁠⁠Producer/Editor: ⁠Megan Lockhart⁠Music: "Home" by JHS Pedals, “News Room News” by Spence© Copyright 2025. Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc. All rights reserved.

Lauren and Rachael discuss the importance of creating personal guidelines for navigating social media. You can think of these as 10 Commandments, House Rules, Standard Operating Procedures etc. They each share three of their own ‘commandments' related to common scenarios they've encountered as artists and business owners with large audiences online.Special shoutout to Therapy Jeff!The transcript for this episode can be found here! Cover art designed and photographed by Kristle Marshall for Hom Sweet HomFollow the pod on Instagram @chaoticcreativespod and tag us in the projects you're working on while listening!Say hi or tell us a silly lil joke: chaoticcreativespodcast@gmail.comLauren's links:WebsiteInstagramOnline ClassesRachael's links:WebsiteInstagramPrioritize Play WorkshopStyle Course

Most of us wouldn't cook a complicated meal without a good recipe. What if we could adapt the concept of a recipe to construction. There are repeatable processes in construction that, if properly documented, would insure a more efficient and quality build. I spoke with Hala Nassereddine, Associate Professor and industry consultant, to learn more about her work with Electri International around the topic of Standard Operating Procedures or SOPs. Join us for this quick conversation on how to begin creating SOPs for your construction business. Thank you for listening and please take a moment to subscribe, rate, and review our show on your favorite app.To get a hold of us here at Keepin' The Lights On, please email: podcast@graybar.comTo reach Hala on LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/hala-nassereddine-68773191/Electri SOPs Paper: https://www.electri.org/product/sops/On YouTube: https://youtu.be/buE6tRwnEz0

In this transformative episode of the InPowered Life Podcast, Rudi sits down with Matt Reynolds, a dynamic entrepreneur, CEO of Barbell Logic, and author of the highly anticipated book, Undoing Urgency, published by Forbes. Together, they delve into the profound lessons Matt has learned on his journey from a small-town upbringing to building a multi-eight-figure business while staying true to his values.Through his inspiring story, Matt shares the principles that have guided his success, from choosing voluntary hardship to mastering discipline, and creating systems that prioritize what truly matters.Purchase Matt's book, Undoing Urgency, here! https://amzn.to/3PEcw7uKey Takeaways:Voluntary Hardship Builds Resilience: Choosing difficult but purposeful tasks strengthens your ability to face life's challenges with confidence.The Power of Systems: Building Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) early, even before you need them, sets a strong foundation for future growth and scalability.Avoid Drowning in Urgency: Focus on what's truly important by delegating, automating, or eliminating tasks that don't align with your core values.Enjoy the Process: The journey of growth and development is where fulfillment lies, not just the end goal or accolades.Redefine Success: Success isn't in achieving goals; it's in what you do after you achieve them and how you use those lessons to help others.Prioritize Core Values: Identify your core values and build a life and business around them to leave a meaningful legacy.Time Management via Eisenhower Matrix:Eliminate tasks that are neither urgent nor important.Automate/delegate urgent but unimportant tasks.Be efficient with urgent and important tasks.Invest time in non-urgent but important priorities like family, health, and personal growth. Quotes: "Urgent things crowd out the important ones. Undoing urgency is about reclaiming time for what truly matters." - Matt Reynolds "So many people want the change, but they think the same, they do the same, and so they stay the same." - Rudi RiekstinsVisit our website: https://www.rudiriekstins.comFollow along at: https://www.instagram.com/the.inpowered.life.podcast/Stream on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@rudiriekstinsMatt Reynold's Links:Website: https://ryanmattreynolds.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reynoldsstrong/?hl=enX: https://x.com/reynoldsstrong?lang=en

In this episode of the BulkLoads Podcast, guest Steve Miller from Reliant Transportation gets into the crucial role of Standard Operating Procedures in bulk transportation, the nuances of contractual liability, and the necessity of proactive risk management. He highlights the escalating stakes in shippers' contract demands and the importance of specialized insurance advice for effective decision-making. Watch this episode on YouTube & Subscribe! https://youtu.be/umhF7BdpOZQ 2025 Bulk Freight Conference  Free Video Shoot From BulkLoads? https://links.bulkloads.com/widget/form/bfbbWKvA8xQZJKKYfc2Z     2025 Bulk Freight Conference   Reliant Transportation: https://reliant-transportation.com/   How can we pray for you? Email us: prayer@bulkloads.com Check out our companies!  BulkLoads - https://www.bulkloads.com/ Insurance - https://www.bulkinsurancegroup.com/ Factoring - https://www.smartfreightfunding.com/  Transportation Management (TMS) - https://www.bulktms.com/ Permitting- https://www.bulkloads.com/tools/permitting/   Timestamp: 00:00 Steve and I connect over insurance industry discussions. 05:19 Shippers seek more liability coverage in contracts. 07:19 Contractual liability insurance protects motor carriers. 12:10 Unrealistic insurance demands on motor carriers. 17:00 Hidden contract clauses cause insurance carrier tensions. 20:42 Risk management crucial for protecting family assets. 21:39 Progressive removing wetness exclusion from coverage. 27:20 Choose a knowledgeable, specialized trucking agent. 29:35 Industry issue: load contamination remains problematic. 33:00 Discuss cargo policy proactively to avoid liability. 36:43 Join the bulk freight conference this April. 40:59 Reviewed contract, provided insights for client's understanding. 42:19 Sign up now for upcoming conference event. 45:21 Subscribe, share, and support the Bulk Loads podcast.

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Learn how to audit old Amazon listings to uncover new keywords, drive sales, and gather valuable customer data that can help in listing optimization to boost your conversion rates. ► Instagram: instagram.com/serioussellerspodcast ► Free Amazon Seller Chrome Extension: https://h10.me/extension ► Sign Up For Helium 10: https://h10.me/signup  (Use SSP10 To Save 10% For Life) ► Learn How To Sell on Amazon: https://h10.me/ft ► Watch The Podcasts On YouTube: youtube.com/@Helium10/videos Could Amazon listings that you haven't touched in a while be the hidden goldmine you've been overlooking? In this episode, Bradley Sutton reveals his tried-and-true method for breathing new life into overlooked product pages and uncovering keywords that boost sales and conversions. As 2025 approaches, it's vital to stay ahead of trends and search habits to refresh your listings. Using the Project X egg trays, he demonstrates how to effectively audit and optimize your Amazon listings using tools like Search Query Performance and Helium 10. We'll explore how examining new reviews and tweaking your advertising and product images can align your listings with consumer trends, ultimately driving profitability. Keyword optimization isn't just about throwing spaghetti at the wall to see what sticks. Instead, it's an art form, and Bradley is here to guide you through crafting a keyword strategy that resonates. With a focus on a wooden egg tray example, we'll uncover unexpected opportunities by analyzing platforms like Etsy and Search Query Performance. Discover how an overlooked keyword like "porcelain egg holder" can unlock new potential. By analyzing click-through rates and impressions with Helium 10's Cerebro tool, you'll learn how to capture untapped markets and expand your advertising reach. Understanding sales dynamics is crucial for any Amazon seller. By leveraging BSR history, we can pinpoint sales spikes and identify the keywords that fueled them. Bradley will show you how to use Helium 10's historical data tools to track keyword sales and ranking changes over time and outsmart competitors. It's not just about finding what works but creating a Standard Operating Procedure to efficiently manage the process across multiple products. Get ready to unlock hundreds of dollars in additional sales by strategically optimizing your keyword usage. Let's make tangible financial gains a reality. In episode 624 of the Serious Sellers Podcast, Bradley talks about: 00:00 - Auditing Amazon Listings for Optimization 00:56 - Refreshing Product Listing for Project X 02:34 - Market Analysis Tools for Sellers 04:43 - Analyzing Keywords for Optimization 08:36 - Keyword Research for Wooden Egg Tray 14:14 - Utilizing Historical Data for Product Ranking 15:19 - Analyzing BSR and Keyword Data 17:40 - Organic Ranking Improvement Analysis 20:49 - Analyzing Keyword Performance Through Sales 25:33 - Analyzing Feedback for Product Improvement 28:24 - Optimizing Amazon Listings for Sales 28:41 - Discovering Profitable Keywords for Increased Sales

Nick Schiffer and Tyler Grace discuss the importance of consistent marketing and lead generation efforts for contractors, sharing their personal experiences and strategies for improving business growth and sustainability. Nick and Tyler's Marketing and Lead Generation Webinar: Tuesday, Dec 17, 2024 at 3:00 PM EST Register with the link below!  https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_IOpz4S9iSnSEURat_ick3Q Partners:  Andersen Windows Buildertrend Velux NAHB International Builders' Show Expo Pass   The Modern Craftsman: linktr.ee/moderncraftsmanpodcast Find Our Hosts:  Nick Schiffer  Tyler Grace  Podcast Produced By: Motif Media Tyler's Top Blogs: How I Started My Business Books that Build Site Protection Principles My Preconstruction Process: Part 1 Becoming Proficient in Multiple Trades

Discover the transformative shifts in the dental industry with our special guest, Dr. AJ Acierno, President of Clinical Operations at Smile Brands. As the dental field grapples with post-pandemic challenges like workforce shortages and financial pressures, Dr. Acierno shares his insights on maintaining access to care and achieving financial stability for dental practices. Listen in to learn how a provider-centric approach, emphasizing clinical and operational excellence, can help navigate these turbulent times. We explore the strategies Smile Brands employs to integrate new team members and improve patient flow, ensuring that clinical staff aren't overwhelmed.Understanding the patient journey has never been more crucial, especially within Dental Support Organizations. Our conversation with Dr. Acierno reveals how clear expectations and Standard Operating Procedures can enhance the patient experience and uphold high clinical standards. We also delve into the comparative advantages of group practices over private practices and offer practical advice on safeguarding professional standards through contracts. Lastly, we spotlight the importance of networking and open communication in the dental community, providing resources and connections through Smile Brands to support practice growth and collaboration.If you need help finding the perfect location or your ready to invest in commercial real estate, email us at admin@leadersre.com Sign up for a FREE vulnerability analysis and lease renewal services View our library on apple podcasts or REUniversity.org. Connect on Facebook. Commercial Real Estate Secrets is ranked in the top 50 podcasts on real estate

Not since the Cuban Missile Crisis has a UN forum seen a debate as dramatic for the future of the species. Today the International Court of Justice in The Hague (aka “the World Court”) began two weeks of hearings to produce an advisory opinion about what if any obligations national governments have to protect against the harms caused by climate change, and what if they fail to meet those obligations. We bring you highlights of, as it were, the case for the prosecution.Get more at wickedproblems.earth.Speaking first was Vanuatu's Ralph Regenvanu, and the small island's attorney general.Other witnesses included* Julian Aguon, the Guam-based lawyer with Blue Ocean Law who recounted the litany of communities across the Pacific that have already fallen victim to rising seas due to climate change, forced to permanently relocate, and losing their basic right to exist under international law. Aguon also made the connection between the ICJ's earlier ruling on Gaza, which we imagine will get some responses. [We fool ourselves talking about this in terms of future harms. With all sympathy for Tenbury Wells in northern England, Fiji has a chilling “Standard Operating Procedure” plan for phased retreat from vulnerable areas from the whole country. It is already being implemented.]* Professor Margarita Wewerenke-Singh of the University of Amsterdam, who made an extremely cogent case of how existing law has led to key precedents we've covered on this show, and how those precedents relate to today's set of hearings: the Swiss Klimasenniorren case at the European Court of Human Rights as well as other cases, and even a mention for Vermont's ‘make polluters pay' climate Superfund law.* And Cynthia Houniuhi, president of Pacific Island Students Fighting Climate Change, that Hollywood-ready plucky group of law students who did the work making the case possible. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Philosophers and Numbers Butts unite in an effort to solve the Pat Mahomes FF mystery!Absent any pressing Standard Operating Procedures for the week (add/buy/hold Theo & Roschon Johnson!), TommyB brings a true dynasty dilemma to Hogue's attention. Patrick Mahomes continues to be valued as an elite QB, even when his fantasy production is far from elite. Tommy has the numbers to dissect as the guys attempt to strategize on Mahomes in dynasty leagues. Buy? Sell? What do you do when the (dynasty) QB1 performs as the (points per game) QB13 but is still somehow the (dynasty) QB1? Plus, the effects of front office decisions, WR continuity, overall NFL roster construction, and offensive-minded coaching. All that and more, on this week's fun-with-numbers episode!********** JOIN THE SFSS DISCORD SERVER HERE FOR THE SUPERSIZED, ONGOING CONVERSATION ON SUPERFLEX!! ********** The SuperFlex SuperShow – one of many great podcasts from the Dynasty League Football (@DLFootball) Family of Podcasts – is hosted by John Hogue (@SuperFlexDude) and Tommy Blair (@FFTommyB), and always dedicated in loving memory to James “The Brain” Koutoulas. Featuring weekly dynasty football content focused on superflex, 2QB and other alternate scoring settings. Special thanks to Heart and Soul Radio for their song, “The Addiction,” and special thanks to the Dynasty League Football Family of Podcasts and the entire DLF staff for the ongoing support! Stay Sexy… and SuperFlex-y!

SuperFlexDude prepares you for Week 11 of the fantasy season with some SOPs: “Make Sure They're Rostered,” waiver priorities, “Next Week This Week,” players to drop, players to fade, players to sell, players to buy/hold, and “Next Year This Year” for those dynasty rebuilds. Nothing left to do… but execute!********** JOIN THE SFSS DISCORD SERVER HERE FOR THE SUPERSIZED, ONGOING CONVERSATION ON SUPERFLEX!! ********** The SuperFlex SuperShow – one of many great podcasts from the Dynasty League Football (@DLFootball) Family of Podcasts – is hosted by John Hogue (@SuperFlexDude), and always dedicated in loving memory to James “The Brain” Koutoulas. Featuring weekly dynasty football content focused on superflex, 2QB and other alternate scoring settings. Special thanks to Heart and Soul Radio for their song, “The Addiction,” and special thanks to the Dynasty League Football Family of Podcasts and the entire DLF staff for the ongoing support! Stay Sexy… and SuperFlex-y!

TommyB prepares you for Week 10 of the fantasy season with some SOPs: “Make Sure They're Rostered,” waiver priorities, “Next Week This Week,” players to drop, players to fade, players to sell, players to buy/hold, and “Next Year This Year” for those dynasty rebuilds. Nothing left to do… but execute!********** JOIN THE SFSS DISCORD SERVER HERE FOR THE SUPERSIZED, ONGOING CONVERSATION ON SUPERFLEX!! ********** The SuperFlex SuperShow – one of many great podcasts from the Dynasty League Football (@DLFootball) Family of Podcasts – is hosted by John Hogue (@SuperFlexDude), and always dedicated in loving memory to James “The Brain” Koutoulas. Featuring weekly dynasty football content focused on superflex, 2QB and other alternate scoring settings. Special thanks to Heart and Soul Radio for their song, “The Addiction,” and special thanks to the Dynasty League Football Family of Podcasts and the entire DLF staff for the ongoing support! Stay Sexy… and SuperFlex-y!

SFD prepares you for Week 9 of the fantasy season with some SOPs: “Make Sure They're Rostered,” waiver priorities, “Next Week This Week,” players to drop, players to fade, players to sell, players to buy/hold, and “Next Year This Year” for those dynasty rebuilds. Nothing left to do… but execute!********** JOIN THE SFSS DISCORD SERVER HERE FOR THE SUPERSIZED, ONGOING CONVERSATION ON SUPERFLEX!! ********** The SuperFlex SuperShow – one of many great podcasts from the Dynasty League Football (@DLFootball) Family of Podcasts – is hosted by John Hogue (@SuperFlexDude), and always dedicated in loving memory to James “The Brain” Koutoulas. Featuring weekly dynasty football content focused on superflex, 2QB and other alternate scoring settings. Special thanks to Heart and Soul Radio for their song, “The Addiction,” and special thanks to the Dynasty League Football Family of Podcasts and the entire DLF staff for the ongoing support! Stay Sexy… and SuperFlex-y!

SFD prepares you for Week 8 of the fantasy season with some SOPs: “Make Sure They're Rostered,” waiver priorities, “Next Week This Week,” players to drop, players to fade, players to sell, players to buy/hold, and “Next Year This Year” for those dynasty rebuilds. Nothing left to do… but execute!********** JOIN THE SFSS DISCORD SERVER HERE FOR THE SUPERSIZED, ONGOING CONVERSATION ON SUPERFLEX!! ********** The SuperFlex SuperShow – one of many great podcasts from the Dynasty League Football (@DLFootball) Family of Podcasts – is hosted by John Hogue (@SuperFlexDude), and always dedicated in loving memory to James “The Brain” Koutoulas. Featuring weekly dynasty football content focused on superflex, 2QB and other alternate scoring settings. Special thanks to Heart and Soul Radio for their song, “The Addiction,” and special thanks to the Dynasty League Football Family of Podcasts and the entire DLF staff for the ongoing support! Stay Sexy… and SuperFlex-y!

Join us as we welcome Eileen Napier of Ramstead Ranch, who shares her remarkable journey from humble beginnings on a two-acre property in Washington to establishing a thriving 240-acre regenerative livestock operation. Eileen and her partners, Stan Hayes and Jean Hayes, embarked on this adventure with no agricultural background, initially raising poultry and vegetables for personal use. Today, Ramstead Ranch is renowned for its grass-finished beef and pasture-finished pigs, directly marketing their high-quality meats. Eileen reflects on the expansion of their ranch, highlighting their ventures into raising sheep for fiber arts and navigating the challenges and learning curves that came with managing a diverse livestock operation.Listen in as we explore the intricacies of running a diversified livestock business, focusing on the strategic planning and adaptability required to scale from a small homestead to a business-oriented farm. We discuss their choice of specific livestock species, such as Romney sheep for their resilience and turkeys for environmental suitability, and the balance between personal interest and business needs. Eileen also shares valuable insights into the challenges and rewards of maintaining consistency in product quality and the importance of low-stress environments for their animals.Discover the marketing strategies that have been instrumental in Ramstead Ranch's success, including the importance of engaging with customers through virtual farm tours and maintaining relationships beyond the seasonal farmers markets. Eileen discusses their transition to a simplified model by partnering with like-minded producers and the strategic focus required to balance marketing efforts with farm operations. Additionally, learn about the significance of creating a collaborative team environment and nurturing a regenerative mindset, underscoring the importance of curiosity and critical evaluation of farming practices to tailor them to specific local conditions.Links Mentioned in the Episode:Ramstead RanchVisit our Sponsors:Noble Research InstituteRedmondKencove Farm Fence

SFD prepares you for Week 7 of the fantasy season with some SOPs: “Make Sure They're Rostered,” waiver priorities, “Next Week This Week,” players to drop, players to fade, players to sell, players to buy/hold, and “Next Year This Year” for those dynasty rebuilds. Nothing left to do… but execute!********** JOIN THE SFSS DISCORD SERVER HERE FOR THE SUPERSIZED, ONGOING CONVERSATION ON SUPERFLEX!! ********** The SuperFlex SuperShow – one of many great podcasts from the Dynasty League Football (@DLFootball) Family of Podcasts – is hosted by John Hogue (@SuperFlexDude), and always dedicated in loving memory to James “The Brain” Koutoulas. Featuring weekly dynasty football content focused on superflex, 2QB and other alternate scoring settings. Special thanks to Heart and Soul Radio for their song, “The Addiction,” and special thanks to the Dynasty League Football Family of Podcasts and the entire DLF staff for the ongoing support! Stay Sexy… and SuperFlex-y!

SFD prepares you for Week 6 of the fantasy season with some SOPs: “Make Sure They're Rostered,” waiver priorities, “Next Week This Week,” players to drop, players to fade, players to sell, players to buy/hold, and “Next Year This Year” for those dynasty rebuilds. Nothing left to do… but execute!******** JOIN THE SFSS DISCORD SERVER HERE FOR THE SUPERSIZED, ONGOING CONVERSATION ON SUPERFLEX!! ******** The SuperFlex SuperShow – one of many great podcasts from the Dynasty League Football (@DLFootball) Family of Podcasts – is hosted by John Hogue (@SuperFlexDude), and always dedicated in loving memory to James “The Brain” Koutoulas. Featuring weekly dynasty football content focused on superflex, 2QB and other alternate scoring settings. Special thanks to Heart and Soul Radio for their song, “The Addiction,” and special thanks to the Dynasty League Football Family of Podcasts and the entire DLF staff for the ongoing support! Stay Sexy… and SuperFlex-y!

SFD prepares you for Week 5 of the fantasy season with some SOPs: “Make Sure They're Rostered,” waiver priorities, “Next Week This Week,” players to drop, players to fade, players to sell, players to buy/hold, and “Next Year This Year” for those dynasty rebuilds. Nothing left to do… but execute!********** JOIN THE SFSS DISCORD SERVER HERE FOR THE SUPERSIZED, ONGOING CONVERSATION ON SUPERFLEX!! ********** The SuperFlex SuperShow – one of many great podcasts from the Dynasty League Football (@DLFootball) Family of Podcasts – is hosted by John Hogue (@SuperFlexDude), and always dedicated in loving memory to James “The Brain” Koutoulas. Featuring weekly dynasty football content focused on superflex, 2QB and other alternate scoring settings. Special thanks to Heart and Soul Radio for their song, “The Addiction,” and special thanks to the Dynasty League Football Family of Podcasts and the entire DLF staff for the ongoing support! Stay Sexy… and SuperFlex-y!

In this episode of Torsion Talk, Ryan shares his top 10 business mistakes and lessons learned as a home service business owner. From hiring mishaps to focusing on the wrong services, Ryan breaks down how his experiences have shaped the way he leads and manages his company today. Whether you're new to the business or an experienced owner, these takeaways could save you from making the same mistakes. Stick around for the plus one lesson at the end, and learn how juggling too many projects can impact your growth. Intro and Football Victory Story Ryan kicks off the episode with a personal update on his weekend football victory and how leadership in sports translates to business. Mistake #1: Rushing the Hiring Process Ryan dives into his first mistake – not doing due diligence when hiring. Learn why slowing down and thoroughly vetting candidates is crucial. Mistake #2: Avoiding Industry Insiders Ryan shares why hiring outside the industry brought more professionalism and trust to his business, cutting down on theft and bad habits. Mistake #3: Delaying Leadership Development Discover why Ryan wishes he had invested in leadership development sooner and how it's impacted his team's growth and cohesion. Mistake #4: Prioritizing Door Sales Over Service Ryan reflects on why focusing too much on door installations led to more overhead and stress, and how a service-first approach would have brought in better cash flow. Mistake #5: Starting a Commercial Department Too Early Ryan explains why his early foray into commercial garage doors was a mistake, and how it negatively impacted cash flow. Mistake #6: Ignoring Financial Micromanagement Get Ryan's take on the importance of scrutinizing every financial detail, from vendor invoices to expenses, and why it's key to business success. Mistake #7: Waiting to Create SOPs Find out why creating Standard Operating Procedures earlier would have streamlined operations and improved training for new hires. Mistake #8: Risky Growth Decisions Ryan shares his experience taking big risks for the sake of growth and why a more measured approach would have been better. Mistake #9: Focusing on Revenue Over Profit Why chasing revenue can hurt your bottom line, and how focusing on net profit helps sustain long-term success. Mistake #10: Waiting Too Long to Stand Out Learn how Ryan's decision to differentiate his business from competitors by focusing on high-end projects helped shape his company's future. Plus One: Starting Too Many Things Ryan's final lesson on juggling multiple projects, how it spread him too thin, and why you should focus on fewer, high-impact initiatives. Closing Thoughts and Upcoming Events Ryan wraps up the episode with reflections on the lessons learned and teases upcoming events like the Virtual Door Dealer Conference. Tune in to this insightful episode to learn from Ryan's mistakes and make better decisions in your home service business. Find Ryan at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://garagedooru.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://aaronoverheaddoors.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://markinuity.com/⁠ Check out our sponsors! Sommer USA - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://sommer-usa.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Surewinder - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://surewinder.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Stealth Hardware - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://quietmydoor.com/⁠

Tommy B and SFD prepare you for Week 4 of the fantasy season with some SOPs: “Make Sure They're Rostered,” waiver priorities, “Next Week This Week,” players to drop, players to fade, players to sell, players to buy/hold, and “Next Year This Year” for those dynasty rebuilds. Nothing left to do… but execute!******** JOIN THE SFSS DISCORD SERVER HERE FOR THE SUPERSIZED, ONGOING CONVERSATION ON SUPERFLEX!! ******** The SuperFlex SuperShow – one of many great podcasts from the Dynasty League Football (@DLFootball) Family of Podcasts – is hosted by John Hogue (@SuperFlexDude) and Tommy Blair (@FFTommyB), and always dedicated in loving memory to James “The Brain” Koutoulas. Featuring weekly dynasty football content focused on superflex, 2QB and other alternate scoring settings. Special thanks to Heart and Soul Radio for their song, “The Addiction,” and special thanks to the Dynasty League Football Family of Podcasts and the entire DLF staff for the ongoing support! Stay Sexy… and SuperFlex-y!

We welcome entrepreneur Nathan Hirsch, founder of FreeUp and other ventures, to discuss the importance of standard operating procedures (SOPs), effective hiring practices, and leveraging SEO for business growth. Key Takeaways:SOPs are essential for scalability: Nathan emphasizes the importance of creating detailed SOPs for every part of the business and regularly updating them to maintain efficiency.Hiring the right people is critical: Nathan shares his strategy for hiring A-players and the importance of setting clear expectations and processes during onboarding.Market validation before investment: Before fully launching a business, ensure there is a market for it by testing ideas with potential clients and proving your ability to retain them.Balancing automation and human touch: Nathan explains how automation can help, but emphasizes the importance of keeping a personal touch in customer interactions, especially in SEO and customer service.Episode Highlights:“Prove that there's an actual market for it. Prove that you can get clients for it and prove that you can keep clients for it.”"We always want clients to feel like they're one step away from talking to me."Listener Action Items:Create or refine your SOPs: Start documenting your key business processes, and schedule quarterly reviews to ensure they stay updated.Review your hiring process: Focus on communication, attitude, and red flags during interviews to ensure you hire the right people for your team.Test your business ideas: Before investing significant time or money, run tests to ensure your product or service has a viable market.Optimize customer service: Balance automation with personal touches to ensure clients feel valued and heard.Resources & Links Mentioned:Free SOPs for SEO: TrioSEO.com/SOPEcomBalance (E-commerce bookkeeping): EcomBalance.comNathan Hirsch: Linked InSend me a text!How To Quit Your Job and Start A Business (Limited Series Podcast)How To Quit Your Job and Start A Business is a 20-episode limited podcast...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the showSearch the Simple and Smart SEO Show podcast for something you heard! It's free!Apply to be my podcast guest!

Tommy B and SFD prepare you for Week 3 of the fantasy season with some SOPs: “Make Sure They're Rostered,” waiver priorities, “Next Week This Week,” players to drop, players to fade, players to sell, players to buy/hold, and “Next Year This Year” for those dynasty rebuilds. Nothing left to do… but execute!******** JOIN THE SFSS DISCORD SERVER HERE FOR THE SUPERSIZED, ONGOING CONVERSATION ON SUPERFLEX!! ******** The SuperFlex SuperShow – one of many great podcasts from the Dynasty League Football (@DLFootball) Family of Podcasts – is hosted by John Hogue (@SuperFlexDude) and Tommy Blair (@FFTommyB), and always dedicated in loving memory to James “The Brain” Koutoulas. Featuring weekly dynasty football content focused on superflex, 2QB and other alternate scoring settings. Special thanks to Heart and Soul Radio for their song, “The Addiction,” and special thanks to the Dynasty League Football Family of Podcasts and the entire DLF staff for the ongoing support! Stay Sexy… and SuperFlex-y!

Get ready to dive deep into the mindset of a pilot on the cusp of a career breakthrough. In this episode, we'll chat with Isaac and discuss the secrets to acing airline interviews, the unexpected challenges of the cockpit, and the power of mentorship in aviation. Tune in and get the edge you need to soar in your aviation journey!   WHAT YOU'LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE Isaac's approach to tackling tough interview questions with confidence and clarity How to handle deviations from Standard Operating Procedures in high-pressure moments The lasting impact of mentorship in shaping your aviation careers How pilots make critical decisions when faced with incomplete information Final and last-minute tips on staying calm and focused before your big interview   RESOURCES/LINKS MENTIONED Organization of Black Aerospace Professionals LWFA - ORGANIZATION OF BLACK AEROSPACE PROFESSIONALS   ABOUT ISAAC Isaac is from Los Angeles, CA, and has been a member of OBAP 2009. He graduated from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas University in 2008. Currently, Isaac Is a First Officer flying for Mesa Airlines on the ERJ-175.   CONNECT WITH US Are you ready to take your preparation to the next level? Don't wait until it's too late. Use the promo code “R4P” and save 10% on all our services. Check us out at www.spitfireelite.com!   If you want to recommend someone to guest on the show, email Nik at podcast@spitfireelite.com, and if you need a professional pilot resume, go to www.spitfireelite.com/podcast/ for FREE templates!   SPONSOR Are you a pilot just coming out of the military and looking for the perfect second home for your family? Look no further! Reach out to Marty and his team by visiting www.tridenthomeloans.com to get the best VA loans available anywhere in the US. If you're a professional pilot looking for a great financial planning partner for your retirement, tax, and investment, go to www.tpope.ceterainvestors.com/contact or call 704-717-9300 ext 120 to schedule a consultation appointment with Timothy P. Pope, CFP®. Be ready for takeoff anytime with 3D-stretch, stain-repellent, and wrinkle-free aviation uniforms by Flight Uniforms. Just go to www.flightuniform.com and type the code SPITFIREPOD20 to get a special 20% discount on your first order.  

The Israeli government continues to impose strict restrictions on the movement of aid into Gaza. The complex bureaucratic process and changing Standard Operating Procedures result in food and medical supplies nearing expiration before entry. Meat and vegetables are frequently denied at key crossings. Gaza is the most dangerous place in the world for an aid worker – almost 300 have been killed since October 7, with many claiming some of these deaths occurred as a result of direct targeting.Hampering the provision of aid is a part of the genocidal campaign of Israel against not just Gaza but all Palestinians. And despite this, aid workers continue to fight to provide humanitarian aid to Palestinians.My guest today is Bushra Khalidi, the Occupied Territory Lead for Oxfam International, based in Ramallah. 

Tommy B and SFD prepare you for Week 2 of the fantasy season with some SOPs: “Make Sure They're Rostered,” waiver priorities, “Next Week This Week,” players to drop, players to fade, players to sell, players to buy/hold, and “Next Year This Year” for those dynasty rebuilds. Nothing left to do… but execute!******** JOIN THE SFSS DISCORD SERVER HERE FOR THE SUPERSIZED, ONGOING CONVERSATION ON SUPERFLEX!! ******** The SuperFlex SuperShow – one of many great podcasts from the Dynasty League Football (@DLFootball) Family of Podcasts – is hosted by John Hogue (@SuperFlexDude) and Tommy Blair (@FFTommyB), and always dedicated in loving memory to James “The Brain” Koutoulas. Featuring weekly dynasty football content focused on superflex, 2QB and other alternate scoring settings. Special thanks to Heart and Soul Radio for their song, “The Addiction,” and special thanks to the Dynasty League Football Family of Podcasts and the entire DLF staff for the ongoing support! Stay Sexy… and SuperFlex-y!

In this episode we go over all of the details of my new group coaching program: Earn 50K as a VA: The Bootcamp for Virtual Assistants. Are you struggling to attract clients or maintain consistent income in your VA business? Do you feel like you're working endless hours without making the money you deserve? If you're tired of the 'feast or famine' cycle and want to break free from trading time for money, this bootcamp is designed for you. When you first started your VA business, you were had that fire in you, you were passionate and you KNEW you were going to make a go of it. But running a business is tougher than it seems. The good news? Success in your VA business is just a few key steps away—steps you'll learn to master in this program. It's time to kick your VA business into gear! Earn 50K as a VA: Bootcamp for Virtual Assistants Group starts September 25th! In this 12-week bootcamp, you will focus on mastering the essential skills that will transform your business. These aren't just strategies for now—they are foundational elements you can apply over and over as your business grows. Here's what you'll master: Business Planning to map out a clear path to consistent income Time Management to increase productivity without burning out Services and Rates to attract high-paying clients with confidence Marketing to stand out and be seen as the expert in your niche Client Acquisition to consistently fill your calendar with the right clients Confidence to level up your services and increase your rates Special LIVE session price! $897 (payment plan available) Register here: https://50kvabiz.com You'll not only learn the strategy behind each of these areas—you'll also gain practical, actionable steps to implement them right away. What's in it for you? Freedom: Design your VA business to fit your lifestyle and your goals, whether that's earning more while working less or scaling up to $50k and beyond. Consistency: Build a business model that attracts clients consistently, so you can leave 'feast or famine' income behind. Growth: Learn how to increase your income by adjusting your services, rates, and business model—without needing to work more hours. Confidence: Gain the skills and mindset to position yourself as a VA expert, enabling you to charge premium rates and attract dream clients. Support: Access ongoing support from an experienced VA coach (me!), a private Facebook community, and personalized check-ins to help keep you on track. What will you learn? Here is a taste of the brainy/strategy stuff you will learn: Build your business model to suit the lifestyle you want to live Set short term and long term goals, and hold yourself accountable to reach them Set up the financial end of your business so you make a profit Plan for support in your business (subcontractors, outsourcing, assistance, coaching) so you can grow it easily when the time comes Brainstorm new ideas for services offerings and programs Price your service offerings so you make money and your clients are happy Package your services easily so you can specialize and become the ‘go to expert' in your field Plan to learn new skills and even change your niche or area of expertise if you want to Network more effectively with people so they can become clients or strategic partners Craft your marketing message so your clients know they want to work with you Position yourself as an expert in your field, so your network (and you!) recognize your value and expertise Turn a consultation into a sales conversation – and conversion! and loads more stuff … Resources you will receive: Easy yet complex exercises to help you understand the concepts of each section of the training Done for you templates and checklists to help you incorporate the new things you learn Resources and reference sheets to help build your procedures, systems and more On demand technical information you need (shopping cart? collaborative software? website stuff? Whatever you need for your business, we will find together!) Marketing planning and strategy tips Content planning and writing system for blogging or marketing How to do the ‘math' behind successful networking and a lot more … Why invest in this bootcamp? By the end of this bootcamp, you will have everything you need to build a thriving, profitable VA business. You'll understand how to attract clients, set your rates, manage your time, and confidently grow your business, and a whole lot more. Special LIVE session price! $897 (payment plan available) What would a $50,000 a year work-from-home virtual assistant business help you do? It could help you do whatever you want, like the practical stuff: Pay off your mortgage faster Contribute to the household as much (or more) than your significant other Ease your stress about money when bills come in the mail Put your kids through college Save for your retirement Help you afford private health insurance or the fun stuff: Take a family vacation (or get away without the family!) Spoil yourself with your favourite toys ‘Me' time stuff like regular massages or trips to the spa Hire a housekeeper or a gardener Go out for dinner more often Home renovations! (my favourite!) Take this opportunity now to build the lifestyle you want. This isn't just another course. It's a complete transformation of your business. JOIN ME for this AMAZING BOOTCAMP – the next live session starts on September 25th! https://50kvabiz.com HERE ARE THE COURSE DETAILS: Module 1 – Orientation Orientation and Introductory Lesson – Setting Expectations Lesson 1 – Business Reporting Kit Lesson 2 – Goal Setting and Strategy Lesson 3 - Time Management and Productivity Lesson 4 - Standard Operating Procedures and Task Efficiency Module 2 – Business Planning Lesson 5 – Business Plan Lesson 6 – Business Models – Income Calculator Lesson 7 – Doing the Math – Tracking Income and Expenses Lesson 8 – Setting Financial Goals and Forecasting Revenue Module 3 – Services and Rates Lesson 9 – Skills Inventory/Choosing Your Best Services Lesson 10 – Training and Education Lesson 11 – Features and Benefits Lesson 12 – Pricing Your Services Lesson 13 – Packaging and Specializing Your Services Lesson 14 - Planning for Subcontractors and Team Members Module 4 – Finding Clients Lesson 15 – Finding Your Best Clients Lesson 16 – Effective Networking Lesson 17 – The Sales Conversation Lesson 18 – Handling Objections Lesson 19 – Responding to RFPs and Job Postings Lesson 20 – Contracts, Policies, Procedures and Business Documentation Lesson 21 - Onboarding and Communication Module 5 – Marketing Lesson 22 – The Marketing Cycle Lesson 23 – Your Marketing Message Lesson 24 – Marketing Planning and Strategy Lesson 25 – Blogging, Copywriting, Video Marketing Lesson 26 – Editorial Calendar and Content Creation (Manual and AI) Module 6 – Putting It All Together Lesson 27 – Branding and Professionalism Lesson 28 - Confidence and Crushing Imposter Syndrome Lesson 29 - Putting It All Together Lesson 30 – Assessment and Adjustment Lesson 31 – What's Next? Register here: https://50kvabiz.com NOT SURE IF THIS IS THE PROGRAM FOR YOU? Feel free to email me at tracey@yourvamentor.com and I'd be happy to answer any questions you may have!

In this episode of the Million Dollar Mastermind podcast, host Larry Weidel is joined by Roman Sharf, Founder and CEO of Luxury Bazaar. They discuss how Luxury Bazaar grew by shifting from a B2B to a B2C model during the pandemic, leveraging brand recognition and media to engage customers directly. Roman credits Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and robust systems, learned from his military background, for building his business from the ground up. He also emphasizes the importance of authenticity on YouTube, which helped raise the company's profile and boost sales.

In this episode of the Million Dollar Mastermind podcast, host Larry Weidel is joined by Roman Sharf, Founder and CEO of Luxury Bazaar. They discuss how Luxury Bazaar grew by shifting from a B2B to a B2C model during the pandemic, leveraging brand recognition and media to engage customers directly. Roman credits Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and robust systems, learned from his military background, for building his business from the ground up. He also emphasizes the importance of authenticity on YouTube, which helped raise the company's profile and boost sales.

In this episode of the Million Dollar Mastermind podcast, host Larry Weidel is joined by Roman Sharf, Founder and CEO of Luxury Bazaar. They discuss how Luxury Bazaar grew by shifting from a B2B to a B2C model during the pandemic, leveraging brand recognition and media to engage customers directly. Roman credits Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and robust systems, learned from his military background, for building his business from the ground up. He also emphasizes the importance of authenticity on YouTube, which helped raise the company's profile and boost sales.

Tommy B and SFD prepare you for Week 1 of the fantasy season with some SOPs: “Make Sure They're Rostered,” waiver priorities, “Next Week This Week,” players to drop, players to fade, players to sell, players to buy/hold, and “Next Year This Year” for those dynasty rebuilds. The SuperFlex SuperShow – one of many great podcasts from the Dynasty League Football (@DLFootball) Family of Podcasts – is hosted by John Hogue (@SuperFlexDude) and Tommy Blair (@FFTommyB), and always dedicated in loving memory to James “The Brain” Koutoulas. Featuring weekly dynasty football content focused on superflex, 2QB and other alternate scoring settings. Special thanks to Heart and Soul Radio for their song, “The Addiction,” and special thanks to the Dynasty League Football Family of Podcasts and the entire DLF staff for the ongoing support! Stay Sexy… and SuperFlex-y!

In this episode of the Million Dollar Mastermind podcast, host Larry Weidel is joined by Roman Sharf, Founder and CEO of Luxury Bazaar. They discuss how Luxury Bazaar grew by shifting from a B2B to a B2C model during the pandemic, leveraging brand recognition and media to engage customers directly. Roman credits Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and robust systems, learned from his military background, for building his business from the ground up. He also emphasizes the importance of authenticity on YouTube, which helped raise the company's profile and boost sales.

Kevin discusses the importance of implementing standard operating procedures (SOPs) and job software in his fabrication shop to improve efficiency and quality. He shares how he took a step back to reevaluate his company and make necessary changes after a conversation with Josh from the Tradesman Experience. Kevin emphasizes the need for clear expectations, written job descriptions, and accountability in order to scale the business and provide a better product to customers. He also highlights the importance of saying no to clients that are not a good fit and focusing on the niche that his shop excels in. The conversation covers topics such as the challenges of hiring specialized workers, the importance of soft skills in the fabrication industry, the benefits of outsourcing certain tasks, the use of technology in fabrication, and the upcoming Fabricator Olympics event.   Arc Junkies Podcast: Instagram: @Arcjunkiespodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@arcjunkiespodcast9253 Email: Show@arcjunkies.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-becker-45407b72?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base_contact_details%3BKipEwR3uQXCmCjaEfNzo6w%3D%3D Arc Junkies Website: https://arcjunkies.com Arc junkies Merch: https://shop.threadmob.com/arcjunkie/shop/home Underground Metal Works: https://www.underground-metalworks.com/   Friends of the Show: Outlaw Leather LLC Outlawleather.com Instagram: @outlawleatherusa Use ARCJUNKIES for 15% off all in-stock leather goods SendCutSend Instagram: @SendCutSend Save 15% off Online: https://sendcutsend.com/arcjunkies/   Everlast Welders Instagram: @everlastwelders  YouTube: Everlast Welders         Online: https://bit.ly/37xJstI Use Codeword ARCJUNKIES at checkout to get upgraded to a free Nova Foot Pedal and TIG Torch with the purchase of any machine that comes with a stock foot pedal and TIG Torch. ISOTUNES: Instagram: @isotunesaudio Online: https://shop.isotunes.com/arcjunkies10.  Use ARCJUNKIES10 at checkout and save $10 on your purchase    

If you want to get support directly from us to grow your podcast, join our FREE community: The CoachCast AcademyIn this episode, Justin shares his four-step process for hiring a virtual assistant to handle your podcast's administrative tasks and save you hours each week.Timestamps:3:59 Compile a list of all podcast tasks.6:39 Simplify and create SOPs for non-essential tasks.9:51 Track and manage tasks with a Google sheet.Resources Mentioned:Online Jobs Philippines | WebsiteLoom | WebsiteSlack | WebsiteFind more from Podigy on Instagram, YouTube, & LinkedInOur Partners:Find guests for your show and get paid for interviewing them with PodMatchTurn your podcast into tons of content automatically with CastMagic.ai

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I'm excited to bring you an inspiring conversation with Jordan Schanda King, a master of team operations. Jordan's journey from a solo entrepreneur to building a successful team is nothing short of remarkable. She opens up about the six core areas crucial for business success, emphasizing the vital role of the business owner in driving growth and efficiency.We dive deep into the importance of systems and accountability, where Jordan sheds light on how having solid systems in place can propel your business forward. She walks us through the iterative process of team management and the critical need for Standard Operating Procedures. Jordan also tackles common pitfalls with Virtual Assistants and clarifies the differences between hiring specialists versus generalists. She stresses the importance of tracking time and proper delegation to maximize efficiency. We discuss the delicate balance between capacity and growth, with Jordan offering her expert advice on managing these aspects seamlessly.What you'll hear in this episode:[1:45] Introducing Jordan Schanda King.[2:30] The importance of team operations.[3:50] Jordan's journey from solo to team.[7:15] Six core areas for business success.[7:55] The role of the business owner.[9:45] Systems and accountability.[14:40] The iterative process of team management.[16:50] Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).[19:00] Creating a baseline SOP.[19:20] Common mistakes with VAs.[21:05] Specialists vs. Generalists.[23:25] Tracking time and delegation.[26:45] Balancing capacity and growth.[30:55] Empowering women-owned businesses.[34:55] Conclusion and resources.Listen to Similar Episodes:124. Financial Planning and Scaling Your Team Within Your Trades Business with CFO, Lauren Furtado126. Intentionally Crafting Your Team Operations with Lia Garvin153. Small Business Strategies to Chart Your Path to Growth* Connect with Jordan Schanda King on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordan-schanda-king/* To learn more, check out her website: https://www.easyscaling.com* Connect with me on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackiemkoch/* Find more information on my website peopleprinciples.co

Key Takeaways: Consistency in Operations: SOPs ensure that products and services maintain high consistency, enhancing customer trust and satisfaction. Ease of Business Sale: Potential buyers are more attracted to businesses with well-documented procedures, enabling a smoother transition and maintaining business value. Freedom through Discipline: Structured procedures free up business owners' mental energy, allowing for greater creativity and strategic planning. Gradual Implementation: Start with the most critical processes and build SOPs incrementally to avoid overwhelm and ensure sustainability. Technological Integration: Utilizing technology for SOP management can streamline operations and make it easier for new employees to adapt quickly.   Chapters: Timestamp Summary 3:21 Importance of Standard Operating Procedures for Business Success 6:32 Creating Sustainable and Repeatable Standard Operating Procedures 9:07 Streamlining Business Compliance with Technology and SOPs 10:28 Overthinkers, Decision-Making, and Creativity in Business 11:34 Consult Financial Advisors Before Implementing Investment Strategies Powered by ReiffMartin CPA and Stone Hill Wealth Management   Social Media Handles    Follow Phillip Washington, Jr. on Instagram (@askphillip)   Subscribe to Wealth Building Made Simple newsletter https://www.wealthbuildingmadesimple.us/   Thank you for checking out our free content on financial planning, the wealth mindset, and investing in innovation. If you've found value in our blog posts, I invite you to take your knowledge and commitment to the next level. Sign up for our premium paid newsletter today and receive daily insights and expert analysis directly in your inbox. Stay ahead of the curve and unlock the secrets to financial success. Don't miss out on this opportunity to deepen your understanding and gain an edge in the world of finance. Join our premium community now and embark on a journey towards financial abundance and investment excellence. Sign up today and let's grow together!   WBMS Premium Subscription   Phillip Washington, Jr. is a registered investment adviser. Information presented is for educational purposes only and does not intend to make an offer or solicitation for the sale or purchase of any specific securities, investments, or investment strategies. Investments involve risk and, unless otherwise stated, are not guaranteed. Be sure to first consult with a qualified financial adviser and/or tax professional before implementing any strategy discussed herein. Past performance is not indicative of future performance.

Eli Lipshatz (AkA Lipi). Co-founder of Escala, and MultiplyMii. Today, Lipi will be discussing the most effective strategies for scaling an eCommerce business, focusing on optimizing personnel, streamlining processes, and leveraging technology to achieve growth. Highlight Bullets> Here's a glimpse of what you would learn…. Effective strategies for scaling e-commerce businessesCommon mistakes brand owners make in their businessesImportance of delegating tasks and maximizing deep workFocusing on needle-moving activities to scale the businessSystemizing processes within e-commerce businessesTools and methods for system documentationDocumenting high-level process maps, process maps, and standard operating procedures (SOPs)Meeting cadence within an organizationContinuous learning and growth in businessInfluential books, productivity tools, and individuals in the e-commerce spaceIn this episode of the Ecomm Breakthrough podcast, host Josh Hadley interviews Eli Lipshatz (Lipi), co-founder of Escala and MultiplyMii. They discuss strategies for scaling e-commerce businesses, focusing on the need for effective delegation, prioritizing needle-moving activities, and creating efficient systems. Lippy highlights common mistakes, such as not delegating tasks and the importance of systemizing processes to focus on strategic growth. The use of tools like Miro and ClickUp for documentation is emphasized, along with the significance of meeting cadence for organizational alignment. Lipi also offers insights on managing remote teams and recommends resources for continuous learning in the e-commerce space.Here are the 3 action items that Josh identified from this episode:Action Item#1 The importance of delegation and freeing up time for impactful work.Action Item#2 Identifying key levers for business growth.Action Item#3 Creating a company wiki and SOP document to streamline operations.Resources mentioned in this episode:Josh Hadley on LinkedIneComm Breakthrough ConsultingeComm Breakthrough PodcastEmail Josh Hadley: Josh@eCommBreakthrough.comTraction: Get a Grip on Your Business by Gino WickmanDeep Work by Cal NewportMiroClickUpEOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System)Scribe (productivity tools)Tango (productivity tools)Special Mention(s):Adam “Heist” Runquist on LinkedInKevin King on LinkedInMichael E. Gerber on LinkedInRelated Episode(s):“Cracking the Amazon Code: Learn From Adam Heist's Brand Scaling Secrets” on the eComm Breakthrough Podcast“Kevin King's Wicked-Smart Tips for Building an Audience of Raving Fans” on the eComm Breakthrough Podcast“Unlocking Entrepreneurial Greatness | Insider Secrets With E-myth Author Michael Gerber” on the eComm Breakthrough PodcastSponsor for this episode...This episode is brought to you by eComm Breakthrough Consulting where I help seven-figure e-commerce owners grow to eight figures. I started my business in 2015 and grew it to an eight-figure brand in seven years.I made mistakes along the way that made the path to eight figures longer. At times I doubted whether our business could even survive and become a real brand. I wish I would have had a guide to help me grow faster and avoid the stumbling blocks.If you've hit a plateau and want to know the next steps to take your business to the next level, then email me at josh@ecommbreakthrough.com and in your subject line say “strategy audit” for the chance to win a $10,000 comprehensive business strategy audit at no cost!Transcript AreaJosh Hadley (00:00:00) - Welcome to the Ecomm Breakthrough Podcast. I'm your host, Josh Hadley, where I interview the top business leaders in e-commerce. Past guests include Kevin King, Michael Gerber, author of The E-myth, and Matt Clark from ASM. Today, I have the pleasure of speaking with Eli Lipshatz, aka Lipi. He is the co-founder of Escala and MultiplyMii. And today, Lipi is going to be discussing the most effective strategies and intricate details for scaling e-commerce businesses, how to document your SOPs, and how to actually create something that is sustainable and scalable in order to grow. This episode is brought to you by Ecomm Breakthrough Consulting, where I help seven figure companies grow to eight figures and beyond. Listen, Lipi, I started my business back in 2015 and I grew it to an eight-figure brand in seven years, but I made a lot of mistakes along the way. That made the path of getting to eight figures take a lot longer than it needed to. I made a lot of bad hiring decisions. I had to take money from my own personal bank account in order to go fund payroll because of cash flow constraints.Josh Hadley (00:00:50) - There...

On this week's episode, Hannah and Morgan chat all about SOPs, aka Standard Operating Procedures. Aka the thing that sounds insanely boring, but is actually a very helpful tool for your business. This is a work “on” your business kind of task that can definitely feel daunting. Join Hannah and Morgan as they chat why SOPs are important, when and how to create them, and different areas in your business that could benefit from SOPs. Sign up for our newsletter for pep talks, business round ups, resources, and things we've been loving during the week.This podcast is brought to you by Morgan and Hannah's daily consumption of coffee. You can buy us a coffee here! Follow Weight Inclusive Innovators on Instagram.Email us with questions or show topics at hello@weightinclusiveinnovators.com.Where to Find Morgan:Morgan Sinclair DesignsWeight Inclusive Business AcademyThe Eating ExpeditionWhere to Find Hannah:Values Driven GroupNourishED Colorado

Exit With Ease, Part 2 features a detailed conversation between Diana Murphy and Janise Graham, author and business strategist, about the importance of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in creating systemic ease for business owners. The hosts discuss transitioning from the emotional elements explored in the first episode to practical business strategies in this episode. Janise emphasizes SOPs as foundational structures for business stability and growth, advocating for a mindset shift among owners to cultivate a systematic approach to running their businesses. The conversation covers how SOPs clarify company missions, enhance customer and employee experiences, and prepare businesses for scaling or exit by documenting processes and ensuring consistency across operations. Janise and Diana share insights on overcoming the overwhelm of implementing SOPs through gradual, simplified approaches and leveraging internal and external resources. They underscore the lasting value and increased operational efficiency that SOPs bring to businesses of all sizes, ultimately facilitating smoother transitions for owners looking to exit or scale their ventures.   00:00 Welcome & Series Introduction 00:27 The Power of SOPs for Business Legacy 01:30 Deep Dive into Standard Operating Procedures 05:45 Simplifying SOP Implementation 09:06 Overcoming Owner Hesitations & Empowering Teams 13:35 The Critical Role of SOPs in Business Sales & Scaling 22:12 Creating Operational Ease and Value 24:55 Mindset Shifts for Successful SOP Integration

Thanks to our Partner, NAPA Auto Care Recorded Live at the NAPA Autotech Research Training Center in Canton, OH, Corey Evaldi and Dave Justice provide a wealth of insights into the importance of systems, operations, and procedures in the automotive industry. By focusing on effective communication, continuous education, incentivizing employees, and building strong client relationships, automotive professionals can drive success in their businesses. The episode also highlights servicing electric and hybrid vehicles, and the value of peer learning and industry networking. Corey Evaldi, Olmstead Auto Care, Olstead Falls, OH. Listen to Corey's Episodes HERE. Dave Justice, Owner, Repair Shop of Tomorrow.  Listen to Dave's other episodes HERE. Show Notes Watch Full Video Episode The importance of communication and leadership (00:00:01) The virtual Remarkable Results Toastmasters for improving communication and leadership qualities in the automotive industry. https://remarkableresults.biz/toastmasters The impact of systems, operations, and procedures (00:03:17) The importance of labor profit management, systems, operations, and procedures in achieving success in the automotive industry. Initial skepticism and eventual acceptance (00:03:55) Corey Evaldi shares his initial skepticism of coaching and his eventual acceptance of the coaching program led by Dave Justice. Implementing systems and procedures (00:05:29) Dave and Corey discuss the implementation of systems, operations, and procedures and the individualized pace of learning. Challenges and acceptance of guidance (00:07:26) The challenges and the need to change and accept guidance to implement new systems and procedures. The positive impact of labor profit management (00:11:12) The positive impact of labor profit management on creating friendly competition, accountability, and celebrating success. The role of incentives and teamwork (00:16:51) Corey emphasizes the importance of individual and group incentives and the role of the entire team in achieving success. Continuous Education (00:18:32) The importance of continuous education for shop owners and their teams. Business Development Group (00:19:40) Dave explains the NAPA BDG and its focus on system operations and procedures. EV Training Program (00:21:53) NAPA's EV training program for technicians and the benefits of attending. Peer-to-Peer Learning (00:23:40) The value of peer-to-peer learning and its impact on business improvement. Standard Operating Procedures (00:25:25) The importance of standard operating procedures and systems in a business. Client Playbook (00:26:04) The use of a playbook to understand a client's business operations and needs. Client Relationship (00:32:25) Dave emphasizes the importance of building client relationships and providing value beyond transactions. NAPA NOW Conference (00:32:51) Dave and Carm discuss the upcoming NAPA NOW conference and its significance for industry professionals. The switch to success (00:36:01) Reaching a turning point and realizing the importance

Hello, sunshines! Mastering business organization and workflow automation can seem daunting, which is why we have Melissa Rich on this episode to discuss the importance of getting and staying organized in business. We highlight strategies for systemizing business operations with a focus on workflows and follow-ups to enhance client relationships. The discussion includes techniques like day and time blocking, the use of project management tools like Asana, and the significance of documenting processes with Standard Operating Procedures. The episode is packed with practical advice for photographers and creatives on maintaining consistency, managing tasks, and overcoming overwhelm to ensure a seamless business operation!