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Join this insightful conversation with Eric and Larry as they discuss how home service businesses can maximize each service call's effectiveness by prioritizing technician training and soft skills, especially during a tightening economy.Key Takeaways:Every Call Counts: Each service call is your opportunity to secure a lifetime client, not just a one-time job.Soft Skills are Critical: Connection, clarity, and confidence determine the outcome of your service calls.Consistent Training Pays Off: Ongoing practice of soft skills directly improves technician performance, client satisfaction, and business profitability.True Cost of a Lost Call: Missing a call impacts more than just immediate revenue—it affects future business, referrals, and reviews.Episode Highlights:Economic Context and Its Impact:How the slowing economy mirrors the 2008-2009 recession.Why maintaining value and pricing integrity outweighs the short-term gain from discounting.The Three C's of a Profitable Call:Connection: Establishing immediate trust and rapport.Clarity: Clear communication about the issue and solution.Confidence: Technicians must confidently project competence to secure client trust.Anatomy of a Winning Call:Pre-arrival tips: Call ahead, offer small courtesies.Arrival etiquette: Professional presentation and respect for client property.On-site best practices: Active listening, clear explanations, and cleanliness.Post-service follow-through: Thorough walkthroughs, gratitude expressions, and proactive review encouragement.Technician Training & Investment:Importance of structured and consistent soft skills training.Using role-playing and regular practice scenarios.Celebrating and incentivizing wins related to soft skills and client satisfaction.Real Cost of Lost Calls:Understanding that lost opportunities extend beyond immediate revenue.How losing a call affects long-term client relationships, referrals, reviews, and overall market reputation.Action Steps to Implement Immediately:Schedule regular soft skills training sessions.Standardize client interaction protocols.Regularly review customer feedback for continuous improvement.Evaluate external structured training options like SuperTech University if internal resources are limited.Shift your mindset from running calls to winning calls to enhance profitability and client experience.TITLE SPONSOR:Super Tech UniversityDramatically improve your team's performance with a system of short daily video lessons training your team in soft skills. When you invest in your team and teach them soft skills, your team can make you more profit. Go to https://supertechu.com/ for more info.Click here for a discount: https://supertechu.com/register/podcastoffer/.Here is an entrepreneur's story you will relate to.SPONSOR: C&R MagazineC&R magazine is the leading periodical in the Cleaning and Restoration industry. Owner and editor Michelle Blevins has brought printed copies back from the dead to increase reader experience. Go to www.candrmagazine.com to get your free copy sent directly to your home or business.

The Navy has spent the last several years standing up technical solutions and designating them as intended for use across the fleet. Well officials say the next step extending that approach to the end point devices that sailors use every day, ashore and afloat. For more on the unified endpoint initiative, Federal News Network's Jared Serbu spoke with the Navy's Justin Finelli, Brandon, Weller and Matthew Rambo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This one might hurt, but you need to hear it.If you'd like to exit your consultancy, agency, or other professional service business..and you have built it like 99% of entrepreneurs in this space...It probably won't happen.Or, you'll get a low price with terrible terms.Why?The way most professional service businesses are built and managed goes against what buyers are looking for.It's because of the same reason you're probably stuck at low seven-figures, despite having been at it for quite some time.I also show how you can 10x (or more) the value of your service business.Hint:Productize. Standardize. Systematize.Build recurring revenue offers.Diversify your client base.And most of all...Get. Off. The. Org. Chart.Your business is too dependent on you, the founder (for everything).You ARE the business.Click the link in the comments, watch the video and set up a free valuation and assessment call with me, if you're interested in solving this massive issue (it might be worth millions to you, not kidding). thesimplecompany.com/meeting For free resources and to check out our offerings, go to thesimplecompany.com

When I made the last episode, I was talking about Kaizen and there were people who were interested in knowing more. I decided to do one the same.This is what I am covering and there are different ways you can explain Kaizen in my opinion. I choose the following routeCore Principles: Continuous Improvement, Eliminate Waste, Team Involvement, Standardization Before Innovation, Customer FocusSteps to Implement: Identify a Problem or Opportunity, Analyze & Plan, Implement Small Changes, Measure Results, Standardize & RepeatCommon Pitfalls: Fear of Change, Lack of Leadership Support, Ignoring feedbackCall to Action: Identify one small improvement in your work/life and apply the process.Other Podcasts you can check⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pahayan Media Malayalam Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Penpositive Outclass English Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Vayanalokam Malayalam Book Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Also check the new Agile Indian Hindi (Hinglish) Vlog

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Through the process of writing his latest book, Blair's thinking has evolved on whether or not firms should resist the urge to productize their services as they work to creatively meet the unique needs of each client.

O que é Lean? O Lean é uma filosofia de gestão focada na criação de valor para o cliente eliminando desperdícios. Originado no sistema de produção da Toyota, o Lean se baseia nos seguintes princípios: Valor: Identificar o que é importante para o cliente. Fluxo de Valor: Mapear etapas que agregam valor ao processo. Fluxo Contínuo: Garantir que os processos fluam sem interrupções. Produção Puxada: Produzir somente conforme a demanda. Perfeição: Buscar a melhoria contínua. Exemplos de desperdícios (os "7 desperdícios do Lean"): Superprodução Espera Transporte desnecessário Processamento excessivo Estoque excessivo Movimentação desnecessária Defeitos O Six Sigma é uma metodologia baseada em dados, focada na redução da variabilidade dos processos para melhorar a qualidade. Utiliza ferramentas estatísticas e segue um ciclo de cinco etapas (DMAIC): Definir: Estabelecer os problemas e objetivos. Medir: Coletar dados sobre o processo atual. Analisar: Identificar causas raiz de problemas. Melhorar: Implementar soluções para eliminar problemas. Controlar: Garantir que os ganhos sejam mantidos. O Six Sigma busca alcançar um nível de qualidade com no máximo 3,4 defeitos por milhão de oportunidades (DPMO), promovendo a excelência. Embora eficazes por si só, Lean e Six Sigma têm limitações quando aplicados isoladamente: Lean pode melhorar a velocidade e a eficiência, mas não aborda profundamente variabilidade e controle estatístico. Six Sigma é excelente na redução de variabilidade, mas pode não priorizar a velocidade e o fluxo. A combinação de Lean Six Sigma une as forças das duas abordagens: Eliminação de desperdícios (Lean) + Redução de variabilidade (Six Sigma). Otimização simultânea de eficiência, qualidade e custos. Aumento da Satisfação do Cliente: Processos mais rápidos e com maior qualidade. Redução de Custos: Menos desperdícios e retrabalhos. Melhoria na Produtividade: Processos mais eficientes. Maior Agilidade: Resposta mais rápida às demandas do mercado. Decisões Baseadas em Dados: Uso de ferramentas estatísticas para garantir precisão. Manufatura: Redução de defeitos na linha de produção. Serviços: Melhorias no tempo de atendimento ao cliente. Saúde: Redução de erros médicos e tempos de espera. TI e Software: Aceleração do desenvolvimento com menos bugs. Lean: Mapeamento do Fluxo de Valor (VSM), 5S, Kanban, Kaizen. Six Sigma: Diagrama de Ishikawa, Gráficos de Controle, Análise de Regressão, Matriz de Causa e Efeito. A implementação eficaz do Lean Six Sigma exige uma mudança cultural: Envolvimento de todos os níveis hierárquicos. Formação de líderes como Green Belts e Black Belts. Comunicação clara dos benefícios e metas. Lean Six Sigma é uma abordagem poderosa que une a busca por eficiência do Lean com a precisão do Six Sigma. Quando implementado corretamente, pode transformar processos, reduzir custos e aumentar a competitividade organizacional. Se quiser explorar estudos de caso ou como aplicar na sua área, posso ajudar!

Episode Summary:Srikrishnan Ganesan, Founder, and CEO of Rocketlane, joins the SaaS Sessions Podcast to share actionable insights on customer onboarding—a crucial yet often overlooked driver of SaaS success. Sri dives deep into why onboarding sets the foundation for long-term customer satisfaction, retention, and expansion, and offers strategies to optimize this critical phase. This conversation is packed with transformative ideas for SaaS founders and operators, from avoiding common onboarding pitfalls to leveraging AI and standardized processes.Key Takeaways:1. Onboarding as a Strategic Driver- The first 30-90 days are make-or-break: onboarding directly influences churn and Net Revenue Retention (NRR).- Poor onboarding can result in 25-30% of customers failing to go live, jeopardizing renewals and expansions.- Early-stage SaaS companies often lack the rigor to drive implementation success, resulting in disengaged customers.2. Common Onboarding Pitfalls and How to Address Them- Lack of Rigor: Companies often go at the customer's pace instead of setting clear timelines.- Order-Taking Approach: Teams fail to be prescriptive, waiting for customer direction instead of sharing best practices.- Disorganized Operations: Reliance on spreadsheets and hero-driven processes undermines scalability and consistency.- Solution: Implement standardized processes, use governance frameworks, and prioritize system-driven operations.3. The Role of Leadership and Process Design- Founders often stretch post-sales teams, delaying investments in specialized onboarding leadership.- Invest in systems that track effort, milestones, and outcomes to scale onboarding.- Standardize touchpoints like kickoff decks, project plans, and escalation paths to drive a consistent and professional experience.4. Leveraging Technology and AI for Better Onboarding- Tools like Rocketlane provide visibility and streamline processes for both customers and internal teams.- Use AI to automate repetitive tasks, identify early warnings, and enhance follow-up communications.- Fast and efficient onboarding drives 2x faster expansions and greater advocacy from happy customers.Lightning Round Insights:What Sri Wishes He'd Known Starting: How transformative AI would become and its potential to fundamentally reshape product development.Favorite AI Tools:- Avoma for sales insights.- Rocketlane's own AI-driven features to improve onboarding experiences.Book Recommendations:- Made to Stick by Chip and Dan Heath – Learn to package ideas that resonate and stick with your audience.- Competing Against Luck by Clayton M. Christensen – Understand the "Jobs to Be Done" framework for product development.About Rocketlane:Rocketlane is a leading customer onboarding and professional services automation platform, empowering SaaS companies to deliver seamless and efficient onboarding experiences. By streamlining collaboration, improving accountability, and accelerating time-to-value, Rocketlane helps businesses improve retention and expand revenue opportunities.Chapters:00:50 - Sri's Journey: From Freshworks to Rocketlane01:47 - The Current State of SaaS Onboarding04:15 - Key Challenges in SaaS Onboarding07:39 - Building Rigor and Governance in Onboarding15:23 - Celebrating Go-Lives and Building Advocacy19:15 - The Impact of Faster Onboarding on Retention and Expansion27:27 - Ripple Effects of Poor Onboarding34:04 - Leadership's Role in Driving Onboarding Excellence37:04 - Lightning RoundVisit our website - https://saassessions.com/Connect with me on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sunilneurgaonkar/

Can we standardize tinnitus care to improve outcomes? In this insightful presentation, Dr. James A. Henry introduces the Tinnitus Stepped-Care model—a groundbreaking framework designed to standardize clinical services for tinnitus. This six-step approach aims to ensure that patients receive the right level of care at the right time, from initial triage to advanced treatment options. Dr. Henry emphasizes the importance of tailoring care to each patient's needs while adhering to guiding principles, rather than rigid procedures, for consistent and effective management. With decades of research and clinical experience, Dr. Henry highlights the critical role of patient education, outcome measures, and collaboration among clinicians. This presentation is a must-watch for audiologists, researchers, and healthcare providers seeking to elevate the quality and accessibility of tinnitus care. Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel for the latest episodes each week, and follow This Week in Hearing on LinkedIn and X (formerly Twitter): https://www.linkedin.com/company/this-week-in-hearing/ https://twitter.com/WeekinHearing

When the very first Geneva Convention was adopted in 1864, it was the culmination of several interwoven humanitarian projects of the ICRC's principal founder, Henry Dunant. One of those ambitions was the conception, standardization, and integration into what would become known as international humanitarian law (IHL) of the distinctive emblem of the Convention. Designed to signal the specific protections IHL accords to the medical services and certain humanitarian operations, the emblem – today the red cross, red crescent, and red crystal – is displayed on different persons and objects in the physical world, including on buildings, transports, units, equipment, and personnel that are accorded these protections. Over its 160-year history, the distinctive emblem has saved countless lives. Today, the ICRC is again engaged in a project to conceive, standardize, and integrate into IHL a means to identify those very same specific protections, but in a way the drafters of the original 1864 Geneva Convention could not have imagined: a digital emblem specifically designed to identify the digital assets of the medical services and certain humanitarian operations. In this post, building on previous work on this topic, ICRC Legal Adviser Samit D'Cunha summarizes some of the key milestones of the history and development of the distinctive emblem and explores how these milestones serve as a lodestone – or compass – for the Digital Emblem Project's path forward.

In this episode of the Contractor Success Forum, we dive into the world of lean construction-a game-changing approach that helps contractors complete projects faster, safer, and with higher quality. Hosts Wade Carpenter and Stephen Brown discuss the key principles of lean construction, including the 5S methodology, waste reduction strategies, and how these practices can streamline operations and improve profits. Learn how lean techniques can boost your team's efficiency, improve employee engagement, and reduce costly rework. Whether you're a seasoned contractor or new to the field, this episode offers practical steps to implement lean in your business today.Topics we cover on this week's episode:Introduction to Lean Construction (00:00:00 - 00:00:19)Ever wonder how construction companies deliver faster, safer projects? Introducing lean construction.Overview of Lean Construction (00:00:19 - 00:01:00)Explanation of lean construction's key principles and its origins.Benefits and Statistics of Lean Construction (00:01:00 - 00:02:00)Hard data on lean practices, including efficiency, teamwork, and satisfaction improvements.5S Principles for Lean Construction (00:05:59 - 00:06:25)Explanation of the 5S principles: Sort, Set in order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain.Reducing Waste in Construction (00:06:25 - 00:08:12)Addressing waste reduction in construction using the DOWNTIME acronym.Implementing Lean and Employee Engagement (00:08:12 - 00:09:45)Engaging employees and improving productivity through lean methods.Conclusion and Resources (00:11:45 - 00:14:17)Encouragement to get lean certified and the importance of continuous improvement.LINKSResources we mentioned in the episode:Lean Construction Reading ListJason Schroeder's podcast, Elevate ConstructionLean Construction Education ProgramVisit the episode page at https://CarpenterCPAs.com/leanconstruction for more details and a transcript of the show.Join the Profit First for Construction community!Find all episodes and related links at ContractorSuccessForum.com.Join the conversation on our LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/CarpenterCPAs FIND US ONLINEWade Carpenter, CPA, CGMA | CarpenterCPAs.comStephen Brown, Bonding Expert | SuretyAnswers.com

In this episode of the Contractor Success Forum, we dive into the world of lean construction-a game-changing approach that helps contractors complete projects faster, safer, and with higher quality. Hosts Wade Carpenter and Stephen Brown discuss the key principles of lean construction, including the 5S methodology, waste reduction strategies, and how these practices can streamline operations and improve profits. Learn how lean techniques can boost your team's efficiency, improve employee engagement, and reduce costly rework. Whether you're a seasoned contractor or new to the field, this episode offers practical steps to implement lean in your business today.Topics we cover on this week's episode:Introduction to Lean Construction (00:00:00 - 00:00:19)Ever wonder how construction companies deliver faster, safer projects? Introducing lean construction.Overview of Lean Construction (00:00:19 - 00:01:00)Explanation of lean construction's key principles and its origins.Benefits and Statistics of Lean Construction (00:01:00 - 00:02:00)Hard data on lean practices, including efficiency, teamwork, and satisfaction improvements.5S Principles for Lean Construction (00:05:59 - 00:06:25)Explanation of the 5S principles: Sort, Set in order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain.Reducing Waste in Construction (00:06:25 - 00:08:12)Addressing waste reduction in construction using the DOWNTIME acronym.Implementing Lean and Employee Engagement (00:08:12 - 00:09:45)Engaging employees and improving productivity through lean methods.Conclusion and Resources (00:11:45 - 00:14:17)Encouragement to get lean certified and the importance of continuous improvement.LINKSResources we mentioned in the episode:Lean Construction Reading ListJason Schroeder's podcast, Elevate ConstructionLean Construction Education ProgramVisit the episode page at https://CarpenterCPAs.com/leanconstruction for more details and a transcript of the show.Join the Profit First for Construction community!Find all episodes and related links at ContractorSuccessForum.com.Join the conversation on our LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/CarpenterCPAs FIND US ONLINEWade Carpenter, CPA, CGMA | CarpenterCPAs.comStephen Brown, Bonding Expert | SuretyAnswers.com

Welcome to The Nonlinear Library, where we use Text-to-Speech software to convert the best writing from the Rationalist and EA communities into audio. This is: AIS terminology proposal: standardize terms for probability ranges, published by Egg Syntax on August 30, 2024 on The AI Alignment Forum. Summary: The AI safety research community should adopt standardized terms for probability ranges, especially in public-facing communication and especially when discussing risk estimates. The terms used by the IPCC are a reasonable default. Science communication is notoriously hard. It's hard for a lot of reasons, but one is that laypeople aren't used to thinking in numerical probabilities or probability ranges. One field that's had to deal with this more than most is climatology; climate change has been rather controversial, and a non-trivial aspect of that has been lay confusion about what climatologists are actually saying[1]. As a result, the well-known climate assessment reports from the UN's Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) have, since the 1990s, used explicitly defined terms for probability ranges[2]: (see below for full figure[3]) Like climatology, AI safety research has become a topic of controversy. In both cases, the controversy includes a mix of genuine scientific disagreement, good-faith confusion, and bad-faith opposition. Scientific disagreement comes from people who can deal with numerical probability ranges. Those who are arguing in bad faith from ulterior motives generally don't care about factual details. But I suspect that the large majority of those who disagree, especially laypeople, are coming from a place of genuine, good-faith confusion. For those people, anything we as practitioners can do to communicate more clearly is quite valuable. Also like climatology, AI safety research, especially assessments of risk, fundamentally involves communicating about probabilities and probability ranges. Therefore I propose that the AIS community follow climatologists in adopting standard terms for probability ranges, especially in position papers and public-facing communication. In less formal and less public-facing contexts, using standard terminology still adds some value but is less important; in sufficiently informal contexts it's probably not worth the hassle of looking up the standard terminology. Of course, in many cases it's better to just give the actual numerical range! But especially in public-facing communication it can be more natural to use natural language terms, and in fact this is already often done. I'm only proposing that when we do use natural language terms for probability ranges, we use them in a consistent and interpretable way (feel free to link to this post as a reference for interpretation, or point to the climatology papers cited below[2]). Should the AIS community use the same terms? That's a slightly harder question. The obvious first-pass answer is 'yes'; it's a natural Schelling point, and terminological consistency across fields is generally preferable when practically possible. The IPCC terms also have the significant advantage of being battle-tested; they've been used over a thirty-year period in a highly controversial field, and terms have been refined when they were found to be insufficiently clear. The strongest argument I see against using the same terms is that the AIS community sometimes needs to deal with more extreme (high or low) risk estimates than these. If we use 'virtually certain' to mean 99 - 100%, what terms can we use for 99.9 - 100.0%, or 99.99 - 100.00%? On the other hand, plausibly once we're dealing with such extreme risk estimates, it's increasingly important to communicate them with actual numeric ranges. My initial proposal is to adopt the IPCC terms, but I'm very open to feedback, and if someone has an argument I find compelling (or which gets strong agreement in votes) for a different or extended set of terms, I'll add it to the proposal. If no su...

Preceptors for prelicensure nursing students are essential in successfully transitioning students to com­petent practitioners. As students prepare to launch their professional careers, experiences with precep­tors can significantly impact their learning. In this podcast and article, Dr. Mary Goering presents a preceptor-education toolkit that helps recruit, educate, and retain preceptors. Dr. Goering has  created a version of the toolkit that you can use and adapt for your school. The toolkit is available at this link: Prelicensure Nursing Student Preceptor Resource Toolkit—Template for Dissemination

Are your personal spaces getting in the way of consistency with your nutrition or training?Learn about how the 6S method from engineering can make it much easier to achieve your goals. You can transform your kitchen and gym into powerful allies by reducing friction. It's about making small yet impactful changes.What is 6S?SortSet in orderShineStandardizeSustainSafetyListen to the episode for a definition and some examples for each!Book a FREE 15-minute Rapid Nutrition Assessment, designed to fine-tune your strategy, identify your #1 roadblock, and give you a personalized 3-step action plan in a fast-paced 15 minutes.Main Takeaways:Your environment plays a crucial role in your fat loss success, often more than willpower alone.The 6S method (Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain, Safety) can be applied to optimize your spaces for fat loss, making healthy choices easier and more consistent.Small, strategic changes to your environment can lead to big improvements in consistency and results by reducing decision fatigue.

Send Everyday AI and Jordan a text messageWin a free year of ChatGPT or other prizes! Find out out.Yeah, AI is cool. But have you tried AI WITH good data?! If you're running into AI implementation bottlenecks, it could be your data to blame. Matthijs de Vries, Founder & CEO of Nuklai, joins us to tackle AI and data.Newsletter: Sign up for our free daily newsletterMore on this Episode: Episode PageJoin the discussion: Ask Jordan and Matthijs questions on AI and dataRelated Episodes: Ep 268: AI's Data-Driven Decision ParadoxEp 145: NVIDIA Leader Talks GenAI + Data: Unlocking new ways to interact with our worldUpcoming Episodes: Check out the upcoming Everyday AI Livestream lineupWebsite: YourEverydayAI.comEmail The Show: info@youreverydayai.comConnect with Jordan on LinkedInTopics Covered in This Episode:1. Data and Large Language Models (LLMs)2. Practical Data Strategies3. Data Quality IssuesTimestamps:01:35 Daily AI news05:00 About Matthijs and Nuklai06:48 Data bottleneck hinders implementation of generative AI.10:26 Start with a goal, leverage data effectively.13:20 Collaborating on data is costly, causing limitations.15:46 Standardize data access to improve overall efficiency.18:46 Discussion on the use of synthetic data.23:13 Challenges for small AI projects due to funding.27:33 Crowdsourcing data important for future developments.28:38 Data used to improve bread quality. Multiple purposes.Keywords:Everyday AI, Jordan Wilson, generative AI, data bottleneck, OpenAI, GPT 4, SAM 2, video segmentation, Meta, AI Studio, chatbot creation, llama 3.1 model, Matt deFries, Nuclei, structured data, unstructured data, Large Language Models (LLMs), AI implementation, data in silos, data consortiums, data pipelines, data collection, memory efficiency, synthetic data, crowdsourcing data, data quality, human-generated data, collaboration, data science, philosophy in data. Get more out of ChatGPT by learning our PPP method in this live, interactive and free training! Sign up now: https://youreverydayai.com/ppp-registration/

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There's a moment in every entrepreneur's journey when clarity hits, and for many, it's realizing the potential of data-driven business insights. This week, I'm excited to have this conversation with Suneera Madhani, the founder of Stax and CEO School, who used it to predict market trends, understand customer behavior, and streamline operations. This strategic shift propelled her ventures to success and now guides the growth of her current fintech enterprise Worth AI. About Suneera MadhaniSuneera Madhani's entrepreneurial journey began with her founding Stax (formerly Fattmerchant), a revolutionary payment platform she grew from a fledgling idea to processing over $5 billion in payments. Her innovative approach to blending technology with financial services not only transformed how small businesses manage transactions but also was got her recognised by Entrepreneur Magazine among the 100 Most Influential Women. A recipient of many accolades, including a spot on Fortune's prestigious 40 under 40 list, Suneera is driven by a passion for empowering women in business. Her commitment extends beyond her ventures, as she continually seeks ways to help women entrepreneurs have it all. Today, Suneera leads Worth AI, leveraging artificial intelligence to further innovate business operations.Key Insights:Don't Skip Data Standardization. Standardize the data collection and analysis processes across your business to ensure consistency and accuracy. This makes it easier to compare metrics over time, leading to more informed decision-making and improved strategic planning.Focus on Execution. Put extra effort into the practical implementation of ideas and plans. Effective execution involves monitoring progress, making timely adjustments, and holding the team accountable, which are crucial for turning visions into reality and achieving business goals.Be Intentional with Growth Strategies. Clearly define your growth objectives and develop targeted strategies to achieve them. This includes identifying key markets, setting measurable goals, and allocating resources strategically to maximize ROI and sustain long-term growth.Simplify Business Processes. Look for ways to simplify operations to improve efficiency and reduce costs. This could involve cutting unnecessary steps, automating tasks, or reorganizing teams to better align with your business goals.Empower and Inspire Teams. Foster a supportive and motivating work environment that encourages innovation and collaboration. Empowered teams with a clear sense of purpose and commitment are more likely to contribute positively to the business's success and adapt quickly to changes.Suneera's best advice for entrepreneurs:“If you can do it once, you can do it better.”Connect with Suneera Madhani:InstagramXLinkedInWorth AICEO SchoolFollow Beyond 8 Figures:LinkedInXWebsite

Send us a Text Message.SummaryIn this episode, Rudy Stankowitz discusses responsible dosing of pool chemicals. He provides tips and best practices for accurate dosing, including standardizing measures, calibrating measuring cups, and using a food scale. Rudy also explains how to create a density-based conversion chart and emphasizes the importance of using consistent suppliers. He suggests using prepackaged doses and digital scales for more precise measurements. Rudy demonstrates the calculations for converting between weight and volume using density and provides examples for different brands of calcium hypochlorite. He also highlights the significance of staying within acceptable ranges for chlorine, total alkalinity, calcium hardness, and other chemicals.Keywordsresponsible dosing, pool chemicals, accurate dosing, standardizing measures, calibrating measuring cups, density-based conversion chart, consistent suppliers, prepackaged doses, digital scales, converting between weight and volume, acceptable rangesTakeawaysStandardize your measures and calibrate your measuring cups to ensure accurate dosing of pool chemicals.Create a density-based conversion chart to easily determine the volume of chemicals needed for a specific weight.Use consistent suppliers and stick to the same brand of chemicals for better control and accuracy in dosing.Consider using prepackaged doses and digital scales for more precise measurements.Stay within the acceptable ranges for chlorine, total alkalinity, calcium hardness, and other chemicals to maintain a safe and balanced pool.TitlesThe Importance of Consistent SuppliersCreating a Density-Based Conversion ChartSound Bites"Standardize your measures. Calibrate your measuring cups. Ensure all cups used by the team are consistent and labeled.""Create a density-based conversion chart that lists the common pool chemicals, their densities, and the corresponding volume in cups for a standard weight.""Use consistent suppliers and stick to the same brand if you want to achieve accuracy AquaStar Pool ProductsThe Global Leader in Safety, Dependability, & Innovation in Pool Technology.POOL MAGAZINE Pool Magazine is leading up to the minute news source for Swimming Pool News and Pool Features. OuBLUERAY XLThe real mineral purifier! Reduce your pool maintenance costs & efforts by 50%CPO Certification ClassesAttend your CPO class with Rudy Stankowitz!Jack's MagicIf you know Jack's you'd have no stains!RaypakRaypak, leading the evolution of environmental efficiency and sustainability in pool heaters.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the Show.Thank you so much for listening! You can find us on social media: Facebook Instagram Tik Tok Email us: talkingpools@gmail.com

On the latest episode of Planning Aces three dynamic CFOs—Robert Cornella (RNDC), Karen Williams (American Express Global Business Travel), and Tony Querciagrossa (Pinstripes)—share a menu of FP&A insights and experiences. Robert Cornella emphasized the importance of understanding value chain economics and achieving operational harmony within complex mergers. His experience at Coca-Cola highlighted the necessity of predictable revenue streams and balanced incentives for long-term investment. Karen Williams brought a fresh perspective on utilizing data. She stressed the need for a proactive approach in gathering and analyzing diverse data sources, alongside encouraging self-sufficiency within teams using different technology tools. Her focus on customer feedback underscores the value of real-time insights in shaping business strategies. Tony Querciagrossa reflected on his entrepreneurial journey, underlining the benefits of working in smaller companies where exposure to various business aspects is inevitable. His pivotal moment at Medline illustrated the significance of aligning financial support with organizational needs, fostering a collaborative environment to solve broader business problems. Hosts, Sweeney and Knowles, highlight the shared themes of data curiosity, the evolving role of finance in operational decisions, and the importance of cross-functional competencies. 

Welcome to Growthmates. This is Kate Syuma, Growth advisor, previously Head of Growth Design at Miro. I'm building Growthmates as a place to connect with inspiring leaders to help you grow yourself and your product. Here you can learn how companies like Dropbox, Adobe, Canva, Loom and many more are building excellent products and growth culture. Get all episodes and a free playbook for Growth teams on our brand-new website — growthamtes.club, and press follow to support us on your favorite platforms. Thanks for reading Kate's Syuma Newsletter & Growthmates! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work.Listen now and subscribe on your favorite platforms — Apple, Spotify, or watch on YouTube (new!).In this episode, I met with Behzod Sirjani — a leader in Research space who worked in companies like Slack and Facebook, and currently supporting the broader community as an Advisor and Reforge partnerResearch is one of my favourite topics, and we discussed how different companies should approach: from Startup to Scale up. By the end of this episode, you can learn how to get customer insights even in a small team, when it's the right moment to bring a dedicated researcher, common mistakes, and how to scale the research forward.This episode is supported by Appcues — the platform that helps you design, deploy, and test captivating onboarding experiences.Appcues created the Product Adoption Academy to help you level up your product adoption for free. Check out the template that I created to help companies uncover meaningful improvements. Find an example of Dropbox Onboarding inside and apply it to review any growth flows: appcues.com/growthmatesKey highlights from this episode that you can implement right away

This week on TRF: Mastering the art of the 5 minute shower. Calgary is under a local state of emergency as the main water line is damaged.  It's the summer of discontent. WestJet Airline mechanics were poised to take strike action and disrupt the summer travel plans. Just weeks after Canada Border Services Agents narrowing avoided strike action.  IN THE NEWS Apple Intelligence. Did they just appropriate the term AI? Serge breaks it down for us and gives us hope that Siri will be upgraded. Bullhorn acquires TextKernel and how the staffing industry will get smarter & even more efficient with this union.  TIP OF THE WEEK Start now. Standardize your hiring process with consensus of who will be involved in the interviews before you introduce candidates. The benefits will improve everyone's experience.  RECRUITING INSIGHTS Beware the STAR method of interviewing. Studies prove it has a low predictive validity for job performance - like .32 If 91% of employers use some form of social media to create awareness, where does TikTok fit in?  Tips on how to leverage this powerful platform, provided it doesnt get banned! 2 sides of the argument. AI will create jobs or will it reduce the workforce as we know it today. 

On this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, Rob is speaking to 3 experts when it comes to the research and application of force plates, Phil Graham-Smith, Matt Jordan and Paul Read. The converation starts off with Phil diving into how we choose a force plate and what are our options to ensure we are choosing the right technology for our needs. Phil highlights the importance of having a clear objective when selecting force plates, as knowing what and why we are testing is crucial for effective usage. The experts discuss the benefits of using dual force plates for tracking asymmetries in athletes, which is particularly useful in rehabilitation scenarios. This approach not only helps in pinpointing discrepancies but also in enhancing overall performance by ensuring both sides are equally developed. Listeners will also discover the importance of instantaneous feedback and robust data analysis provided by force plate software. Such features are integral for integrating with other measurement devices and offer real-time insights that can dramatically influence training decisions. Jump mechanics are another focal point of the discussion, illustrating how jump height, ground contact time, and the duration of eccentric and concentric phases are pivotal metrics for measuring athlete fatigue and performance. Understanding these metrics within a standardized framework helps in effectively interpreting the data and making informed training adjustments. The podcast also covers practical techniques, such as the hands-on hips method, to ensure consistent and reliable data collection during jump tests. Furthermore, the discussion extends to how force plates can aid in classifying ACL injuries through detailed analysis of jump measures and mechanical variables, providing invaluable support in rehabilitation and training regimes. Towards the end of the podcast, the conversation shifts to the importance of selecting the most reliable metrics and avoiding those that are less consistent, such as the rate of force development. The experts stress focusing on metrics with a strong biological basis and high repeatability to ensure the data collected is both accurate and useful. This episode is an indispensable resource for coaches, athletes, and sports scientists eager to leverage advanced technology to enhance athletic performance and prevent injuries. Main talking points: Understand various force plate types for specific needs. Clearly define testing objectives for effective force plate use. When to and when not to monitor athlete asymmetries. Instant feedback, robust data analysis enhance training decisions. Measure athlete fatigue and performance with key metrics. Standardize data interpretation using a consistent framework. Force plates classify ACL injuries through jump analysis. Prioritize reliable metrics, avoid inconsistent rate of force development. Focus on metrics with strong biological basis, repeatability. Adjust training based on individual and sport-specific demands.

This week's episode is titled ‘Certified Project Management Professional Lean Six Sigma Certification Green Belt: Boost Revenue Using Six Sigma'. In this podcast titled Boost Revenue Using Six Sigma, I'm joined by Leslie-Ann George, a Lean Six Sigma Certification Greenbelt. Leslie-Ann is a Certified Project Management Professional, and we discussed the implementation of Six Sigma in small businesses, practical examples of successful applications, and strategies to motivate staff and promote customer engagement. We also explored the concept of the 5S's and how it can be used to organize and streamline business processes effectively. Whether you're starting a small business or buying an existing one, this episode is packed with valuable insights that can help you boost your revenue using Six Sigma. Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn from an expert in the field. Visit the following link for the illustration referenced in the podcast for retail/grocery store improvements - Store 334 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EtgLS_6yXyA Do you have questions or comments? Your feedback ensures that we continue to give you content that adds value to you, fuelling our commitment to providing high-quality content and fostering a community of informed and successful entrepreneurs. Leave your voice note here Topics: 00:02:13 Introduction to Six Sigma 00:03:20 Meet Lesley-Ann 00:05:55 Application of Six Sigma in Businesses 00:09:24 Promoting Customer Engagement with Six Sigma 00:12:09 Removing Blockers for Customer Reviews 00:15:30 Applying Six Sigma in Storage and Operations 00:19:32 Implementing the 5Ss Methodology 00:22:43 Understanding the 5Ss: Sort, Set, Shine, Standardize, Sustain 00:24:28 Efficient Processes and Standardization 00:27:01 Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) in Six Sigma Implementation 00:35:45 Improving Staff Motivation and Ownership Mentality 00:43:49 Motivating Staff with Ownership Mentality 00:46:51 Continuous Learning and Growth: Black Belt in Lean Sigma   Connect with the guest, Leslie-Ann George: LA George LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/leslie-ann-george-2550b376 EL Empire Linktree- https://linktr.ee/ELempire EL Empire E-magazine- https://www.el-empire.co/magazine/ EL Empire Website- https://www.el-empire.co/about/ Elevate Your Essay Writing Skills- https://www.amazon.ca/Elevate-Your-Essay-Writing-Skills/dp/1527297098   Connect with the host, Ola Williams: Website: https://bit.ly/3rxixue Instagram: https://bit.ly/3Qc5qH9 Linkedin: https://bit.ly/3Mbtzwz Let's chat!: https://bit.ly/3UpeThP   Listen on: Apple podcast - https://apple.co/3MCEnUM Spotify - https://spoti.fi/49dQbpY   Products: A 31-day Affirmation Cards Deck: https://bit.ly/4a7Ybbl

Episode SummaryIn this episode, Ruth Zive, CMO of LivePerson, discusses how to successfully navigate the AI landscape with business leaders. She shares LivePerson's conversational flywheel framework for understanding customer needs and implementing AI in a practical way. Ruth also emphasizes the importance of aligning sales and marketing teams through shared goals and data-driven strategies. About the guest Ruth Zive oversees LivePerson's global marketing organization, focused on growing scalable, measurable, and predictable world-class demand generation, with operational rigor. A three-time enterprise software CMO, she leads the company's digital and demand generation, field marketing, and sales development, vertical and product marketing, branding, and internal and external communications functions. Connect with Ruth Zive Key takeaways- Understand customer needs through data insights before implementing AI - Use a framework like the conversational flywheel to practically implement AI and continuously improve - Prove business benefit and ROI of AI to consumers to narrow the "AI gap" - Align sales and marketing teams by holding them accountable to shared pipeline outcomes - Empower SDRs as brand ambassadors to improve conversion and feedback loops - Standardize messaging in an early funnel and ensure consistency through implementation Quotes"Business leaders have this enthusiasm around AI, this eagerness to roll it out. But then on the consumer side, there's a little bit of a reluctance. And we think that all ultimately comes back to delivering ROI on your AI investment." -Ruth Zive Recommended Resource Books-”Amp It Up" by Frank Slootman - A book about winning go-to-market strategies that influenced Ruth. Podcast -Honestly by Bari Weiss - Ruth's current favorite podcast that covers controversial topics gracefully. Websites -Fast Company - Ruth contributes articles here every couple of months. ⁠Connect with Ruth Zive⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on LinkedIn ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ |⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website

For a full transcript of this episode, click here. I'm gonna encore this episode with David Scheinker, PhD, for several reasons; but here's a big one: Why are we as an industry not doing what David Scheinker suggests in this episode? Why are we not doing, I don't know, kinds of logical things to reduce admin burden in this country when everyone agrees admin burden is a problem? But let me back up for a moment for context. Two things happened since this show originally aired. One is that I was invited to a fireside chat by the Advisory Board to talk with Abby Burns, one of the amazing hosts over at Radio Advisory; and we talked about value in the healthcare industry. And if you define value as benefit divided by costs, and you can cut costs—like cut admin burden costs in half—then you have created some really nice communal value, which we talked about at length during that aforementioned fireside chat. Here's the other thing that happened since this show originally aired. I read the book by Mike Leavitt, mainly because Steve Schutzer, MD, kept talking about it. The title of the book is Finding Allies, Building Alliances. Maybe I will do a book report about this at some point, but let me share a couple of key quotes just to get the party started here. Mike Leavitt wrote, “A diverse alliance, well led and well managed, can bring resources to bear on a problem that no organization can match—even the largest of organizations. The synergy of resources—from financial to intellectual—can deal effectively with a wide range of issues confounding organizations today.” I found that very interesting. Here's the second quote, which deals with what the top reason is that such diverse alliances may wish to hook up. “[It's] a common pain: A shared problem that motivates people and groups to work together in ways that could otherwise seem counterintuitive.” Hmm … so, back to administrative burden. Let's review the facts that David Scheinker, PhD, shares in the interview that follows. He says any given transaction will cost provider organizations 14% of the total transaction costs to manage to get paid. Yes, it costs 14% of a transaction merely to get paid for the transaction. This is a big reason why both Peter Hayes, in the episode with him (EP424), and also Marshall Allen (EP425) talk about for why cash prices can be a whole lot less than going through insurance prices because you can skip a lot of insurance burden. Now, on the payer side, add to that 14% an additional 5% to 15% to pay said transaction. That 30% of healthcare is waste stat that keeps getting tossed around. Listen to the show with Will Shrank, MD (EP413) for more on that. But, yeah … here's 20% to 30% of every transaction that is waste. And we haven't even gotten into redundant care or inappropriate back surgery yet. Our industry spends up to 30% of our money just trying to get paid and pay. Here's a case study for you. You know who has already solved for this whole “it's really hard to get paid and pay” dilemma? Derivative traders. It used to cost derivative traders $100,000 to do a contract, any given contract. And they worked together and got this down to $5000 by doing some of the stuff that David Scheinker talks about in the show. And, I don't know, I feel like the healthcare industry could also do this, too, if they wanted to. But there are a whole bunch of reasons why our industry cannot seem to get together and be as ruthlessly practical as derivative traders—or banks, who have figured out how to work together to process credit cards to reduce their own common pain. Here are but a few of the reasons, potentially, why the healthcare industry doesn't get together to reduce administrative burden in some of the ways that Dr. Scheinker talks about. 1. Some organizations actually make a lot of money off of that transactional waste. As but one example—and not to just pick on one, but we don't have all day—how about some RCM (revenue cycle management) companies who may or may not be owned by the same vertically integrated stacks as the payers themselves? As I have said any number of times, one person's—or potentially an entire country's, as the case may be—one party's waste, is somebody else's honeypot; and I am not sure if this is any exception. 2. Legacy technology and data systems and all the sunk costs therein 3. As Kaye Davis and Katrina Hubbard reminded me about the other day, there are some serious regulations in healthcare due to everybody being a vendor of CMS that adds a layer of regulatory complication to many collaborations. Also, state laws sometimes have an unintended side effect of making it tough to collaborate. Now, are there any precedents for this type of collaboration in the healthcare industry? Yeah, actually Surescripts, which, don't forget, was created by an alliance of PBMs (pharmacy benefit managers) who worked together because they all wanted to enable e-prescribing and needed a joint platform to do it. Look, I could say a lot about this one, but nonetheless, so much of what gets talked about in the show today with Dr. David Scheinker is very, very actionable. Just want to note that since David Scheinker was on the show, he and his team have done some major research over the past few years into ways that contracts can be standardized. If enough of you reach out and say that you're interested, we, for sure, can have David come back on the show and discuss. David Scheinker, PhD, is a clinical professor of pediatrics. He's the executive director of systems design and collaborative research at Stanford Children's Health. He also founded and directs SURF Stanford Medicine. And with that, here is your original episode. Administrative costs in the United States have a bad rap. You don't have to look too far to find an article about how there's now, like, 10 administrators for every 1 physician in this country. Or 3 to 4 billing people for every physician. Or consider what Dan O'Neill was talking about in episode 359. He was talking about IPAs (independent physician associations) and other managed care entities. As Dan mentions, contracting with some of these IPAs is like an “I love 1990” flashback. The contracting process transpires via mail. Not email, mind you. Mail. Like, stick-a-stamp-on-the-envelope mail. So, in sum, there's a lot of pretty well-founded complaining about administrative costs in this country. A lot of this administrative stuff is truly inefficient and a fantastical waste of time. So, here we are freaking out about staffing shortages, overlooking that doctors at the heights of their careers are spending some percentage of their time not counseling, treating, or diagnosing patients but twiddling their thumbs on hold with one insurance company or another slowly burning out by the inefficiency of it all. Or doing pajama time, and we all know that too much pajama time means also burnout on a silver platter. So then, let's get granular here. If we're trying to quantify admin costs, how you do that is to quantify how much each transaction costs. How much does it cost to send a bill and get paid for it? How much does it cost to file an appeal and a denial of a prior auth? Add all those transactions together and you get the full cost of the administrative burden. In this healthcare podcast, we're digging into a paper about admin costs written by David Scheinker, PhD (my guest today); Barak Richman, PhD, JD; Arnold Milstein, MD, MPH; and Kevin Schulman, MD, MBA. I have the pleasure of speaking with David Scheinker, PhD (as I mentioned), who is the lead author on this paper. Just to underline a major takeaway from this conversation with Dr. David Scheinker, he reiterates a recommendation to eliminate a big proportion of administrative costs. I guess I should say spoiler alert here, but the major takeaway/recommendation is this: Standardize healthcare contracts between payers and providers. Every payer and every provider finds one contract template and uses it. I don't mean one template per payer or per provider, although that probably would be a revelation in and of itself. But I mean that all payers use one basic provider contract. A couple of specifics here: The template that I'm referring to (and that Dr. David Scheinker is referring to) consists of parameters. What do I mean when I say parameters? Consider what Airbnb does when you're looking for a place to stay, as an example. How many bedrooms (that's a parameter)? How many bathrooms (that's a parameter)? How many amenities (that's a parameter)? After everybody picks their standard set of parameters, at that point, all parties can negotiate and come up with whatever they want for what is the price of an extra bedroom or whatever value you're gonna assign to that parameter. Go nuts there, but from a data collection and analytic perspective and a getting paid perspective, it is way easier to do it that way—meaning it's way easier to execute and report when all of the contracts use the same parameters. Also, you can build tech to do a lot of that because you don't have to write algorithms with exponential variables. Also mentioned in this episode are Abby Burns; Michael Leavitt; Steve Schutzer, MD; Peter Hayes; Marshall Allen; William Shrank, MD; Kaye Davis, MPH; Katrina Hubbard; Dan O'Neill; Barak Richman, PhD, JD; Arnold Milstein, MD, MPH; and Kevin Schulman, MD, MBA. You can learn more by connecting with David on LinkedIn and following him on X (Twitter).   David Scheinker, PhD, started his career as a research mathematician and switched to healthcare operations to work on an interdisciplinary team and have a more immediate impact. He is a clinical professor of pediatrics, the executive director of systems design and collaborative research at Stanford Children's Health, and a member of the Clinical Excellence Research Center (CERC) at Stanford University. He founded and directs SURF Stanford Medicine, which brings together students and faculty from the university with physicians, nurses, and administrators from the hospitals. He studies clinical care delivery, hospital operations, sensor-based and algorithm-enabled telemedicine, the socioeconomic factors that shape healthcare, and healthcare policy.   10:39 What's the quantitative administrative cost in an average transaction? 11:05 What's the quantitative administrative cost in a healthcare transaction? 11:58 What does the healthcare billing and administration cost add to the US's overall healthcare spend? 12:53 Is it possible to cut billing and administrative costs in healthcare? 14:17 “In some ways, the problem for healthcare should be simpler.” 15:30 What does the complexity of the current system look like in a doctor's office? 18:42 How did David go about studying healthcare administrative costs? 21:34 “It doesn't have to be simple; it should be standardized.” 24:50 What would be the pushback on standardizing contracts in healthcare? 25:43 Why is it possible to gain more value by losing customization in contracts? 27:20 “Never let a good crisis go to waste.” 27:41 “It's much easier in healthcare to build something new than to change something that exists.” 30:47 What benefits does telemedicine have to cutting administrative costs? 32:17 What is another significant benefit of using standardized contracts? 33:26 Why haven't standardized contracts become a common thing in the current healthcare system?   You can learn more by connecting with David on LinkedIn and following him on X (Twitter).   @David_Scheinker of @SURFStanfordMed discusses administrative burden on our #healthcarepodcast. #healthcare #podcast #digitalhealth #healthcareleadership #healthcaretransformation #healthcareinnovation   Recent past interviews: Click a guest's name for their latest RHV episode! 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Thank you to inspectify.com for sponsoring this episode Summary Victor Rybachuk shares his journey into real estate wholesaling and how he built his business, I Will Buy House. He started in nursing but found his passion in real estate. He explains that wholesaling is about marketing and sales, not investing, and emphasizes the importance of standardizing and optimizing before scaling. Victor discusses his marketing channels, including Google PPC and SEO, and the importance of building a large buyers list. He also talks about the future of wholesaling and the potential for disruption in the industry. Takeaways Wholesaling is about marketing and sales, not investing. Standardize and optimize before scaling your business. Building a large buyers list is crucial for success in wholesaling. Innovation and disruption are on the horizon for the wholesaling industry. There is a massive under supply of inventory in the market, creating opportunities for wholesalers. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Victor's Journey into Wholesaling 07:24 Standardize and Optimize Before Scaling Your Wholesaling Business 16:22 The Future of Wholesaling: Innovation and Disruption Contact Viktor Instagram: Viktorglg Facebook: viktor.rybachuk www.iwillbuyhouse.com

Rahul (RD) Deshmukh is a pivotal figure in logistics and distribution, specializing in operational excellence strategies for distribution centers, focusing on optimization, automation, safety standards, and cost savings. With extensive experience partnering with Fortune 500 companies and expertise in automation, digitalization, and logistics network optimization, RD has a proven track record in driving supply chain operations. Prior to Amazon, RD led supply chain operations at DHL across North America, demonstrating his prowess in managing people, processes, and costs. With over 15 years of experience, RD has led numerous successful digitalization transformations and received accolades for pioneering next-generation distribution center models. His deep understanding of both supply chain dynamics and technology enables him to implement impactful changes that benefit stakeholders.SHOW SUMMARYIn this episode of eCom Logistics Podcast, Dan Coll and Ninaad Acharya are joined by Rahul Deshmukh (RD), Principal eCommerce Fulfillment and Warehouse at Amazon, live from MODEX 2024. They discuss insights, trends, and challenges in eCommerce logistics, focusing on embracing digitalization, AI, and robotics in the supply chain. RD shares his journey in the logistics space, emphasizing the importance of quick decision-making, learning from failures, and improving processes. They delve into strategies for optimizing customer satisfaction, evolving consumer expectations, and navigating the evolving landscape of logistics technology showcased at MODEX.HIGHLIGHTS[00:00:27] Embrace digitalization and AI to improve efficiency and customer satisfaction.[00:04:53] Focus on leading-edge engineering in logistics design to meet evolving customer demands.[00:10:02] Implement actionable data analysis for better forecasting and planning.[00:14:08] Attend conferences like MODEX with a clear agenda to focus on innovation and problem-solving.[00:22:19] Make quick decisions, learn from failures, and continuously improve processes.[00:30:37] Apply AI to automation, forecasting, and warehouse optimization for enhanced productivity.QUOTES[00:11:52] "Standardize. Learn, be curious, and then you do bias for action... which will make our stakeholders happy, which will make my people happy, which will make the team happy, and they will go home satisfied."[00:22:22] "The worst thing is to not implement anything for having paralysis of analysis, make a quick decision, move on, learn from it, fail fast and improve."Find out more about Rahul (RD) Deshmukh in the link below:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/getrd1/This episode is sponsored by G&P Construction. If you're in need of top notch, all-inclusive Material handling solutions for logistics and commercial real estate, look no further than G&P Construction. Be sure to visit www.gandconstruction.com to discover your one-stop shop for turnkey MHE integrations.

A new strategy from the Defense Department outlines how the agency plans to sync up its interests with the commercial space companies, with which it works. The first of its kind 2024 Commercial Space Integration Strategy, looks to integrate commercial solutions into DoD's national security space architecture. To learn more about it, Federal News Network's Eric White spoke with one of the authors of the strategy, Assistant Secretary of Defense for Space Policy John Plumb. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ever wondered how a simple knife demo could skewer the competition? I'm breaking down the razor-sharp sales strategy that this massive corporation has perfected. From paring knives to carving forks, we're cutting right through to why these tools—and the sales tactics—are top-tier. And hey, if you're in the business: I'm sharing how a solid sales process, can skyrocket your agency's close rate. It's all about the script! So, buckle up for some insider sales tips that even "knucklehead" college kids could bank on (no offense to the rookies out there). Ready to up your sales game and slice through the market like a hot knife through butter? This episode's got your name on it! Remember, it's not just about the tools you sell; it's how you sell 'em. Tune in now!

There's a danger when we move too fast with fitness. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave unpacks advice from an expert on habits. Check out Walking is Fitness on YouTube You can use the March Walking is Fitness Challenge to either standardize or optimize your walking. Get more information about the March Challenge and download your free tracker HERE Support the podcast with a donation through Buy Me A Coffee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show, a constitutional amendment that aims to hold private schools to the same standards as public schools. Also, the Symphony of Northwest Arkansas presents three works, all written and first performed within a few years of each other. Plus, looking back on the financial outlook for Arkansas in 2023.

In this episode, I sit down with Tom Droste, CEO and founder of Estimate Rocket, a software for home service companies that is positioning itself as one of the best and most versatile.  Join us to learn about some things you can integrate into your business systems to improve the estimates process and how working on a production rate basis can make a difference in your business estimates and revenue.  Use our coupon to get a 30-day free trial + 3 months at half price with estimate Rocket: PainterGrowth23 (Valid until January 31st ) Download our podcast-exclusive toolkit of templates for your painting company: www.paintergrowth.com/podcast/ Learn how to grow your painting company NOW: go.paintergrowth.com?el=podcast Free business breakthrough session with my team: go.paintergrowth.com/schedule?el=podcast Free training series on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@paintergrowthblueprint Painter Growth Secrets Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/paintergrowth

In this episode, David is joined by Philip Holt, who has over 30 years of experience in working with industry giants such as GKN Aerospace, Phillips, Gillette, and Travelport. He has built a reputation for being a global expert in Lean thinking, but also in lean doing and in lean being. Leading Lean by Living Lean, which is also the title of his new book Philip explains how to use Lean tools to improve the workplace and the chances of success. He does this by sharing several real-world examples. KEY TAKEAWAYS Making the workplace better for your people your business performs better. Lean is not about reducing the number of employees. You need to address people´s fear of losing their job and show them what is in it for them e.g., less need to work late. Engagement is essential, if someone feels threatened by a change, they will resist it. The tools aren´t the end game, business improvement is the end game. Lean enables you to build strategies and engage everyone in delivering them. Lean works for every kind of business and process. When introducing technology focus on the people engaging in that technology. BEST MOMENTS‘It´s about respect for people and engaging those people in making results better,' ‘Standardize the ways of working, where we know the solution.' ‘We´ve got to keep the humanity in how we deploy it (AI)' EPISODE RESOURCEShttps://uk.linkedin.com/in/philipholthttps://leadingwithlean.com/  Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/ro/podcast/leading-lean-by-living-lean-with-philip-holt/id1444154403?i=1000574562273 Philip Holt Books: https://www.amazon.co.uk/stores/Philip-Holt/author/B06WD2G1VB Clifton Strengths - https://www.gallup.com/cliftonstrengths/en/252137/home.aspx https://kaizen.com GUEST BIO Philip is the founder and Managing Director of Leading with Lean, a Consultancy Service which provides companies with a People-centred approach to Business Transformation. Until late 2023, he was Senior Vice President, Operational Excellence at GKN Aerospace, the world's leading multi-technology tier 1 Aerospace supplier and previously Vice President, Continuous Improvement & Intelligent Automation at Travelport, a leading Travel Commerce Platform. Prior to that he held a number of senior Lean Leadership roles within Royal Philips, most notably Head of Continuous Improvement for Philips, Head of Continuous Improvement for the Consumer Lifestyle sector, and Head of Operational Excellence, Accounting Operations. Philip was the lead author of the Philips Lean Excellence Model. Philip has over 30 years of business experience in leadership roles spanning the customer value chain, in Industry Leading Companies such as GKN Aerospace, Philips, Gillette, and Travelport. During this time he has built up an impressive reputation in Lean Leadership practices and is a regular speaker at industry conferences. He studied at Manchester Metropolitan University, Warwick Business School, and the University of Pennsylvania (Wharton School). Leading Lean by Living Lean: Changing how you lead, not who you are; is his third book, following the Axiom 2020 Business Book Awards Bronze Medal winner, The Simplicity of Lean: Defeating Complexity; Delivering Excellence and the success of Leading with Lean: An Experience-based guide to Leading a Lean Transformation. ABOUT THE SHOWPeople with purpose make a difference. Imagine a world where more people can just get their purpose out of them, into a plan and then actually make it happen. What a world that would be - People everywhere finding meaning and harnessing that to bring inspiration and energy to each and every day, changing lives for the better. But no one ever achieved anything on their own - we all have something unique to bring and that means we all have to play our part - if we want to go far, we have to go together and lead or serve towards a vision of the world we want to see. Everyone has a story to tell, and this show is where these stories come to life. ABOUT THE HOSTDavid Roberts is a highly regarded CEO, mentor, and investor with 30 years of experience across multiple sectors. As an intrapreneur and entrepreneur, David has bought, grown, started and sold several businesses, working with values-driven start-ups, award-winning SMEs, and multinational corporations on strategies for service excellence, leadership, and profitable growth. David's passion is for purpose and creating an environment where everyone can succeed, through building teams that get things done, execute on their mission with passion, deliver exceptional service and really make a difference. ARTWORK CREDITPenny Roberts - https://www.instagram.com/penpennypencils  CONTACT METHODS LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-roberts-nu-heat/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/DavidRobertsPeopleWithPurposeInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/davidcroberts_/Clubhouse - https://www.clubhouse.com/@davidcroberts?utm_medium=ch_profile&utm_campaign=MBv1ubya1-oOBXc_uQKFHw-46334

Shoutout to Lean Built and Lean Made Simple podcasts for inspirations on this weeks' episode! In this episode Devin and Uriel talk about some of the improvements they made over the past week and the thinking behind each. Some of the improvements include: - Shipping labels with part numbers - Paint oven trays - Signage on scrap bins - Timers for each batch in one oven - Changes to job board Please join our patreo! https://patreon.com/IncrementalCI Please follow us on Instagram and share your improvements and tag us.www.instagram.com/incrementalci In this podcast we discuss concepts from Lean Manufacturing, the Toyota Production System, and general business management to improve our businesses. Thanks for listening! Please drop us a note with any and all feedback! If you have parts you need machined, reach out to Devin@lichenprecision.com and follow on Instagram www.instagram.com/lichen_mfg If you need CNCed Buckles, check out www.austeremfg.com and follow at on Instagram www.instagram.com/austere_manufacturing To reach out to the podcast directly please email fixsomethingtoday@gmail.com

Business efficiency paves the way for sustainable growth and long-term success, so it's important to prioritize it within the organization. This week, we have a special episode where A.J. reflects on the importance of simplicity in business and walks us through five tried-and-tested ways to improve business efficiency. Key Insights: Remove inefficiencies from your processes. Increasing business efficiency starts by revisiting and reviewing your processes. Closely examine your current workflows for complexity and inefficiencies. When you identify unnecessary steps that no longer serve your purpose, eliminate them to leave more space for strategic thinking and innovation. (01:37) Embrace automation. Automation can reduce repetitive tasks and minimize errors, leading to improved team productivity and overall business efficiency. Once you successfully implement automation into your processes, you can then repurpose your team's time and effort towards activities that require creativity and strategic thinking, as well as spark innovation. (02:00) Standardize your business procedures. Instead of burdening yourself and your team with constant decision-making, aim to standardize your business procedures. Provide clearly defined processes and precise guidelines. This will reduce missteps, drive more efficiency, and ensure consistency in your business. (02:30) Choose the right AI tools to improve business efficiency. AI is a powerful business ally, particularly when you use it effectively. The best AI tool is the one that perfectly aligns with your organization's needs, so take the time to find the right solution for your team, as this is an investment that will certainly bring incredible value to your company. (02:55) Commit to ongoing improvement. As an entrepreneur, you can get so invested in daily operations that you overlook your potential to improve. But the key is to stay open to new ideas, groundbreaking technologies, and constant improvement. This is how you grow as an entrepreneur and, ultimately, how your business grows and evolves with you. (03:58) A.J.'s best advice for entrepreneurs:“Take the time to identify and eliminate unnecessary complexities. You can then create a more efficient, productive, and enjoyable environment for you and your team.” (05:29)Connect with A.J.: LinkedIn Twitter Resources Mentioned: Simplifying Business Operations for Sustainable Growth with Mikael Dia, Funnelytics Mikael Dia's LinkedIn Funnelytics Follow Beyond 8 Figures: Linkedin Twitter Website

One of the biggest challenges for all software developers in 2023 (and leading into 2024) - is simplifying their tech stack so work can get done. The continued explosion of boutique frameworks and libraries is making it harder than ever to manage complexity as the stack of tools and technologies we use on our projects grows. Whether you're a software architect, senior engineer or developer, or any other role that encounters tools and technologies on a software project - the decisions we make about what frameworks, APIs, libraries, and other pieces of technology to use on a software project impact us all. In this episode, I'd like to help you simplify your tech stack by sharing some of the things I've learned as a software architect about making informed and reasoned decisions about tech stack choices. I hope it helps you avoid some of the typical pitfalls we programmers can fall into when we select tools and technologies as soon as we find them - instead of stepping back and finding out if they're really high value enough to the team to adopt using them. Get free access to TechRolepedia here:  https://jaymeedwards.com/access-techrolepedia/ Download my free Career Guide here:  https://jaymeedwards.com/developer-career-guide/ Need help with your career? Learn about career coaching:  https://jaymeedwards.com/services/software-development-coaching/ You can also watch this episode on YouTube.  Chapter markers / timelinks:  (0:00) Introduction (1:07) 1 THE DANGERS OF TECH STACK COMPLEXITY (1:12) 1.1 Tool Overload (1:40) 1.2 Decision Fatigue (2:03) 1.3 Integration Challenges (2:34) 1.4 Cost Implications (3:26) 1.5 Diluted Focus (3:44) 2 SIMPLIFYING YOUR TECH STACK (3:52) 2.1 Prioritize Value (6:35) 2.2 Embrace Versatile Tools (7:39) 2.3 Standardize and Document (8:50) 2.4 Seek Community Input (10:01) 2.5 Regular Review and Upgrading (11:33) Episode Groove Visit me at JaymeEdwards.com Find me on X as @jaymeedwards Find me on Instagram as jayme.c.edwards

In this episode of the Ducks Unlimited podcast, host Katie Burke is joined by Wes Dillon, an independent consultant for the firearms industry, and Josh Loewensteiner, Fine Arms Division Head with Guyette and Deeter. They discuss the G&D Fine Sporting Arms Auction and the enthusiasm in the market for high-quality sporting guns. Wes and Josh share their background growing up in a hunting and outdoor environment and joining the Fire Arms industry. Wes shares the story of when the legendary gun, Bo Whoop was found and auctioned. The trio also discuss some interesting parts of American fire arms history. www.ducks.org/DUPodcast

Ever felt overwhelmed by the mountain of tasks staring back at you? What if you could conquer the chaos and boost your efficiency with a simple two-minute rule? As your host, David Kaiser, I am thrilled to break down this intriguing concept, borrowed from David Allen's 'Getting Things Done' and James Clear's 'Atomic Habits'. I will share how to quickly discern which tasks demand more than a single action or two minutes to complete, and how to optimize the initial step of any new habit by standardizing it. So gear up to revolutionize your life with the power of two minutes! Listen now!Key Points from the Episode:Brace yourself for an insightful foray into rituals and their role in establishing profound focus! I will demonstrate how beginning a process with a ritual can facilitate a smooth transition into a state of deep concentration. Additionally, we dive into using the two-minute rule to cultivate better habits for an enriching life. As we wrap up, remember to check out our show page at team mojoacademy.com for all the resources discussed today and more.Other resources: More goodnessGet your FREE Academy Review here!Get our top book recommendations listGet new podcast episodes dropped into your email box easilyWant to leave a review? Click here, and if we earned a five-star review from you **high five and knuckle bumps**, we appreciate it greatly, thank you so much!Because we care what you think about what we think and our website, please email David@teammojoacademy.com, or if you want to leave us a quick FREE, painless voicemail, we would appreciate that as well.

Welcome to Lean Made Simple, a podcast about transforming your business — and life — one step at a time. In this episode, Ryan Tierney from Seating Matters discusses the 3S's: Sweep, Sort & Standardize. Along the way, he and Producer Matt talk about: Why clean and lean are NOT the same thing The power of starting the day with an improvement mindset What a digital 3S looks like How to stop going around in circles and solve problems forever Making standardising an easy and fun process And how to start 3Sing in your organisation (heads-up: don't roll it all out at once!) Check it out. Links: Book a Lean Made Simple Tour: https://www.leanmadesimple.com/book-a-tour Send a voice message/question to the show: https://www.speakpipe.com/LeanMadeSimple

Today we will discuss how I built a rental business while at a relatively low-paying job. I will also talk about some things I have learned about rentals along the way. We will also cover our usual Monday segments. Featured Event: Self Reliance Festival: https://selfreliancefestival.com/?aff=nicolesauce Sponsor 1: Permies.com Your ref code to promote the Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/paulwheaton/low-tech-0?ref=9bl6gk  Details on the earlybird rewards: https://permies.com/wiki/earlybird Sponsor 2: John Pugliano and the Wealthsteading Podcast: https://bit.ly/3oPLTmr  Livestream Schedule Monday, 3pm, NOTE: I changed the time due to my evening Choir schedule Tuesday, 12:30pm: LIVE with Pat Watson of Uncensored Tactical and John Willis of Special Operations Equipment  Friday, 10:30am: Homestead Happenings - We have BABY SHEEP!!!  Tales from the Prepper Pantry Really need to kick Up cheese production for the winter So. Much. Food. Power Pantry Webinar  Weekend Eaten Up with Roaster Repair- so less forward momentum on harvest. Creek Mint Fall restock will happen in the next four weeks or so (How we do this) Weekly Shopping Report From Joe I gassed up on Friday, and spent the usual $3.899 per gallon of untainted regular at Weigels. Traffic was moderate, and the weather was nice. All of the drink coolers are working at Dollar Tree, and they are well-stocked. The health aisle looks pretty full too, with a good supply of generic OTC meds.  A 2x4x8 remains at $3.68 in Home Depot. I'm not sure I saw any AA or AAA Lithium batteries, but they have plenty of alkaline, and they do have Lithium coin cells and CR123s. The store was normal-busy. Aldi was last. We found what we wanted. They even had a little bit of 70% chocolate in stock again. Staple prices were: milk: $2.82, eggs: $1.03, heavy cream: $4.69, butter: $3.19, OJ: $3.19, bacon: $3.99, potatoes: $5.99, sugar: $3.09, flour: $2.19. Frugality Tip from Janet - who just started a sewing podcast This one can help keep things tidier in your bathroom too! I save little slivers of soap in a jar in the bathroom. When I make a batch of homemade liquid hand soap with a bar of grated soap and a gallon of water, I add all the little slivers to the batch and use them up that way. Operation Independence Three sheep were born, Lamb Chop and Two Unnamed Girls! Main topic of the Show: How I Built a Rental Business with a $25,000/Year Job It was the early 2,000s and I was living in an apartment with a roommate. I was in my late 20s and had rarely lived without roommates - that was how I made money work. Background: Grew up helping Dad with rental properties Took jobs cleaning and painting in college because they were flexible Was an excellent tenant KNEW I wanted to eventually have rental properties Learning the Trade: Befriended someone who managed several rentals and helped with property management. Standardized agreements Standardized paint colors Standardized policies/template agreements Garbage disposals, ceiling fans, and appliances The “Move in fee' Month to month versus leases Screening services Mentorship and My First Home Qualified for $150k on my 25000/year salary with good credit Could only really afford 100k when I looked an finances At this time, houses in the “wrong” part of town fell into that category How I got the first home How I kept the first home (Roommates) Remodeling myself It was 2006 and the mortgage market was playing free and loose with loans – New state, Tennessee. I found myself becoming a landlord across the country. Established a long term goal: ongoing revenue in old age, 10 units Mid 30s and still had roommates Went in on a duplex in Nashville with a 50-50 partner in an undervalued part of town. It needed work and updates. Established a property manager I trusted (words on this) Bad experiences happened when I let folks in with former evictions I let folks in with criminal history I let folks in with bad credit I did not check monthly Bought the Holler and my former Nashville Home became a rental - the NEW DAWN Standardized policies No exceptions to screening rules Hired a lawyer for rental agreements Standardize paint colors, ceiling fan, garbage disposal, appliances policy Immediate eviction notices for late rent Philosophy: strict adherence to contracts from the start Financial goal per property: Positive cash flow, not long term asset appreciation Today, we rarely have issues and use time between tenancy to implement maintenance. The approach is that it is better to be empty a bit longer than to have a bad renter experience. There is still improvements to do on each property and we update things as extra budget happens.  Speaking of finances: for 20 years, most money from the rentals goes back into the rentals, which are nicer than my personal home. By choice. To build this long term into ongoing revenue for when it is harder for me to work. Today I have 4 and if you think about it, by having Tactical in my guest house, I STILL live with a roommate. In my 50s. Because that is one of the BEST ways to quickly improve your financial situation quickly and leverage the money toward rental property acquisition. Make it a great week! GUYS! Don't forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce.  Community Follow me on Nostr: npub1u2vu695j5wfnxsxpwpth2jnzwxx5fat7vc63eth07dez9arnrezsdeafsv Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b Resources Membership Sign Up Holler Roast Coffee Harvest Right Affiliate Link

In this episode of the OnTrack Podcast, we are pleased to host a thought-provoking conversation between Tech Consultant Zach Peterson and Dr. Philip Voglewede, Professor and Associate Chair of the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Marquette University and Director at the Omron Advanced Automation Lab. Zach and Phil have a very intriguing conversation about the role of automation in the current and future industrial landscape. Anyone interested in the current state of industrial automation, manufacturing, or labor trends won't want to miss Phil's insights, many of which are rooted in his work for the ground-breaking Omron Lab. Show Highlights: 0:00 Intro 1:03 Phil & Omron Advanced Automation Lab 2:13 Pushing to Fail 5:27 A Space to Play 7:28 Omron's Early Achievements 11:26 De-Siloing & Student Response 16:37 Companies Noticing Student Skills 17:47 Students Handling Complex Problems 19:39 Grappling with the Role of Automation 23:05 Where Do We Get ROI? 25:18 Management is Adapting 27:14 The TOTAL Dollar Amount of Manufacturing Costs 29:33 Industrial IoT is the Achilles Heel 33:22 Plug & Play is the Goal 35:24 Make It Like Starbucks 37:13 Who Will Lead the Needed Standardization? 39:06 Will the Big Manufacturers Cooperate to Standardize? 41:15 Standardization is Only a Matter of Time

In this episode, Craig Beam, president of Beam & Associates and chief financial officer of Worksite Labs, and Dr. Jedrek Wosik, a cardiologist at Duke University and the Director of Clinical Strategy for Teladoc, discuss the AHA's new telehealth certification for individual healthcare professionals, which was developed by its Center for Telehealth. The experts will discuss why and how the new certification called Certified Professional by the American Heart Association – Telehealth was developed, how the new offering aims to standardize training for virtual care delivery and improve patient care.This episode is sponsored by the American Heart Association (AHA) Center for Telehealth.

As major OEMs adopt Tesla's NACS connector, SAE is acting fast to bring key stakeholders together and ensure that any supplier or manufacturer will be able to use, manufacture, or deploy the NACS connector on EVs and at charging stations across North America. .  The SAE J3400 NACS Task Force will enable standards and technology to work together and effectively manage pain points for consumers and scale EV production. With unique and valuable relationships with both industry and policy makers, SAE's Hybrid - EV Committee approved the creation of SAE J3400: NACS Electric Vehicle Coupler and the dedicated Task Force of subject matter experts overseeing the development of these standards.  . For insight into this task force and the future of ground vehicle standards, we sat down with Christian Thiele, Director, Global Ground Vehicle Standards, SAE International, and Dr. Rodney McGee, Ph.D., P.E. . Chairman, SAE J3400 NACS Task Force, and Chief Engineer at the University of Delaware, to discuss how NACS standardization will pave the way for compatibility, interoperability, safety and consistency in the marketplace.  . If you're interested in joining this NACS EV Coupler Task Force, apply today at https://sae.to/3pP17sh or send an email to Standards Specialist, Dante Rahdar, at dante.rahdar@sae.org.  . Follow SAE on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. Follow host Grayson Brulte on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram.

Tiff and Britt are here to address the chaos circling dental practices lately. The consultants provide tips for freeing up brain space: Standardize your rooms Color-code operatories Schedule out quarterly ops checks Episode resources: Reach out to Tiff and Britt: hello@thedentalateam.com  Subscribe to The Dental A-Team podcast Become Dental A-Team Platinum! Review the podcast

In this episode, farmer Erich Schultz of Steadfast Farm shares how they standardize as many tasks on the farm as they can to minimize decision fatigue.  Make farming easier with the Paperpot Transplanter and Other Small Farm Equipment at https://www.paperpot.co/ Follow PaperpotCo on IG https://instagram.com/paperpotco Podcasts by Diego Footer: Microgreens: https://apple.co/2m1QXmW Vegetable Farming: https://apple.co/2lCuv3m Livestock Farming: https://apple.co/2m75EVG Large Scale Farming: https://apple.co/2kxj39i Small Farm Tools https://www.paperpot.co/

In this Hasty Treat, Scott and Wes talk about what you can do to better organize your config files. Show Notes 00:21 Welcome 02:20 Electric car ski tripping 05:01 Why config files? 07:47 Custom Vite config files Wes' Vite config define: { __VERSION__: JSON.stringify(process.env.npm_package_version), }, 11:16 Node has failed us 13:30 Cosmic config Cosmiconfig 16:46 File nesting 21:01 Standardize on a format Tweet us your tasty treats Scott's Instagram LevelUpTutorials Instagram Wes' Instagram Wes' Twitter Wes' Facebook Scott's Twitter Make sure to include @SyntaxFM in your tweets