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In Episode 317 of Business Coaching Secrets, Karl Bryan and Rode Dog tackle how business coaches can create irresistible offers, leverage AI innovations without getting overwhelmed, and implement proven strategies to attract, convert, and retain high-paying clients. Karl shares actionable frameworks for offer creation, urgency, and scarcity—plus real-world examples from his Profit Acceleration Software development. The hosts explore practical, AI-resistant niche ideas for coaching and unpack systems for building a thriving practice that consistently secures clients who pay, stay, and refer. Key Topics Covered AI Trends and Coaching Opportunities Karl and Rode Dog discuss the rapid advances of AI, why adaptability and retraining are essential, and how coaches can help business owners thrive in resistant niches (like home services, pest control, or trades). Economic abundance vs. scarcity—Karl's "deserted island" story illustrates how shifting mindsets and roles when technology shakes up the market creates growth opportunities. Creating Compelling, High-Converting Offers Karl's mantra: "Change your offer, change your life." He details how one bold, clear offer launched his software company, and why standing on the shoulders of giants (studying elite competitors' offers) beats trial-and-error every time. Framing offers using urgency and scarcity: Practical tips for leveraging time-limited deals, limited availability, and exclusivity for maximum response. The power of regular promotions: Frank Kern's advice—“I make more offers, so I make more money”—serves as a playbook for coaching businesses. Offer Structures That Drive Action Scaling pricing for long-term value and easier closes: Start clients at lower rates and incrementally increase as results are delivered. Using guarantees, waiting lists, referral incentives, free samples, and inquiry-based marketing to get clients off the fence and making decisions. Real-World Business Lessons Why Starbucks' $1.85B stored gift card balance is a model for getting upfront cash and reducing client acquisition costs. Coaching isn't just about selling; it's about framing, follow-up, and delivering real value—before, during, and after the sale. Zen Moment and Philosophy Karl's “God provides food for birds but doesn't throw worms into the nest” parable—how success requires proactively seeking and earning opportunities, not waiting for handouts. Notable Quotes “Change your offer, change your life. You come up with a good offer, it can change everything.” — Karl Bryan “You make more offers, you make more money.” — Karl Bryan (quoting Frank Kern) “Careful who you're listening to. The AI folks aren't telling you about the horrific stuff... keep your critical thinking skills moving along.” — Karl Bryan “God provides food for the birds, but he doesn't throw the worms into the nest.” — Karl Bryan Actionable Takeaways Network, Learn, and Adapt: Regularly reach out to peers in competitive markets for offer ideas; don't reinvent the wheel. Stay ahead by following where the “puck is going.” Retrain, reskill, and encourage clients to do likewise. Build Irresistible Offers: Frame offers with urgency (limited time) and scarcity (limited spots). Use inquiry-based marketing: free consultations, samples, or info sessions to boost conversion. Systematize Client Growth: Employ scaled/pricing models to start with a low commitment and scale up as trust and results build. Drive referrals by rewarding existing clients, and don't underestimate the value of simple “bring a friend” campaigns. Think Cash Flow First: Create cash-forward models (see Starbucks gift cards!) so money is in-hand before the product/service is delivered. Lead with Service, Not Selling: Deliver actual value before asking for payment. Use guarantees and risk-reversal, but don't get stuck discounting over true free value. Resources Mentioned Profit Acceleration Software™ Developed by Karl Bryan – demo available at: https://go.focused.com/profit-acceleration Books & Influences: “Jab, Jab, Jab, Right Hook” by Gary Vaynerchuk Red Bull's guerrilla marketing tactics Insights from Frank Kern, Alex Hormozi Networking Groups: BNI (Business Network International) Local chambers of commerce Competitive market research (NYC, LA, Toronto, etc.) Six-Figure Coach Magazine Free subscription: https://thesixfigurecoach.com/get-it
In today's episode Danny gives a retirement speech for his beloved Frog Pen, Zach has problems with how the people at Starbucks are making his drinks, we give out our NFL picks for Week 6, answer lots of questions from the breadsticks, and more!! Be sure to tune in every Monday and Thursday for new episodes!
Have you ever quit drinking, looked around your life, and thought, “Wait… is this it?” I get it. Sobriety cracks you wide open. Once alcohol is out of the way, the things you've been tolerating suddenly become louder than ever. Without wine to numb the edges, all of that becomes impossible to ignore. And that's not a bad thing — that's your invitation to find your purpose in sobriety. In this episode, I asked Karolina Rzadkowolska — sobriety coach, podcast host, and bestselling author of Euphoric: Ditch Alcohol and Gain a Happier, More Confident You — to share how quitting drinking helped her pivot her career, discover her purpose, and unleash creativity and confidence she didn't know was possible. For the full shownotes, kindly go to this podcast episode link: https://hellosomedaycoaching.com/purpose-in-sobriety-how-to-say-not-this-pivot-your-career-and-find-meaning-after-quitting-drinking/ 4 Ways I Can Support You In Drinking Less + Living More Join The Sobriety Starter Kit, the only sober coaching course designed specifically for busy women. My proven, step-by-step sober coaching program will teach you exactly how to stop drinking — and how to make it the best decision of your life. Save your seat in my FREE MASTERCLASS, 5 Secrets To Successfully Take a Break From Drinking Grab the Free 30-Day Guide To Quitting Drinking, 30 Tips For Your First Month Alcohol-Free. Connect with me for free sober coaching tips, updates + videos on YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest and TikTok @hellosomedaysober. Love The Podcast and Want To Say Thanks? ☕ Buy me a coffee! In the true spirit of Seattle, coffee is my love language. So if you want to support the hours that go into creating this show each week, click this link to buy me a coffee and I'll run to the nearest Starbucks + lift a Venti Almond Milk Latte and toast to you! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/hellosomeday
In this episode of Business Lunch, Roland Frasier and Ryan Deiss explain how the classic four-stage buying journey has collapsed into one moment—and why trust is the lid that keeps prospects “popping” in your pot. They unpack three forms of trust—Identity, Competence, and Proximity—with sharp wins and public flops (Nike, Sephora, Peloton, DSW, Starbucks, Apple, United). You'll get simple creative frameworks to turn short-form content into instant, in-channel conversions and a 14-day sprint to prove it on a small budget.Highlights“It's not a funnel anymore—it's a popcorn popper. Your audience are kernels heating at different speeds. Trust is the lid that keeps them popping for you.”“Competence trust means the brand ‘gets me'—often better than I can describe myself.”“Employees outperform celebrities for reach and credibility—because most buyers are employees.”“Frictionless is forgettable. Add desirable friction that helps buyers name their pain and act.”“If you can't pivot your model, bolt trust into your media: mirror-micro-media, why-what-where, people-place-proof.”Mentioned in This EpisodeThree Trust Types (MAP mnemonic):M – Identity trust: Mirror → Micro → MediaA – Competence trust: “Answer” with Why → What → WhereP – Proximity trust: People → Place → ProofCompetence wins & misses: Nike's “Why do it?” repositioning; Sephora tutorials lifting AOV; Peloton's 2019 holiday ad backlash.Proximity plays: DSW AR try-ons; Starbucks barista TikToks; Apple retail specialists; cautionary tale—United Airlines viral incidents.Localization tactics: regional currency/sites, geo-specific visuals (city skylines), and micro-influencers by market.KPI effects: higher AOV/retention/loyalty from competence; higher LTV from proximity; employee posts driving outsized reach.Timestamps00:00 – The collapsed customer journey: from funnel to popcorn popper (trust as the lid)04:00 – Recap: Identity trust (mirror, micro, media)—and why episodes stand alone but compound07:30 – Competence trust: the brand that “gets me” (Nike shift, Sephora demos) + Peloton misread14:20 – Framework for competence: Why → What → Where (myth-bust, demo, direct CTA)17:30 – Example: 30-sec tax advisory myth-buster → LinkedIn/Reels → consult link → track AOV20:10 – Proximity trust: employees, in-place context, show real proof (DSW AR, Starbucks, Apple)24:10 – Employee content > celebrity polish; make it authentic, even shot on phone26:00 – 14-day Trust Sprint and MAP recap; why proximity is overlooked yet most scalableTakeaways for OperatorsStop chasing linear funnels; engineer trust in-channel so action can happen immediately.Use Why → What → Where to collapse steps: name the pain, show the fix, drop the link.Turn staff into a media network: People → Place → Proof with incentives and simple tracking.Localize by currency, domains, visuals, accents, micro-influencers—it quietly multiplies conversion.Run a 14-day sprint: baseline CAC/AOV → recruit 3 customers + 3 insiders → record shorts →...
Bump and Stacy are joined by Ryan Rowland-Smith to discuss how the Mariners can bounce back and win game five of the ALDS, they look back on what went wrong with the bullpen in the game four loss against the Tigers, they give you their thoughts on the current state of the MLB Playoff race and Thursday Night Football in Headlines Rewrites, and Bump rants against Starbucks closures, slow walkers, and aging in Get Off My Lawn!
Geoff, Gavin and Andrew talk about one count, Portal 2, Riot Fest, deoderant problems, surrender position, VATS sports, grocery mistakes, bad search history, mouth tape, Burndog's art, grave, Nick's plane drink, Svengoolie, unguzzable, gross Starbucks, cake pops, Nick's concerns, It's Them or Us, mosquitos, Shadow of a Doubt, killer snail, Borderlands 4, 60 frames, menus, Pigeon patches, pigeon shirt, Larry King, and drawer ranking. PIGEON DROP livestream this Friday at 4pm CT https://twitch.tv/theregulationpod and https://regulationstore.co Sponsored by Shopify. Sign up for a $1/month trial period at shopify.com/face Support us directly at https://www.patreon.com/TheRegulationPod Stay up to date, get exclusive supplemental content, and connect with other Regulation Listeners. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The King County crisis care center coming to Seattle’s Capitol Hill neighborhood could be much more expensive than previously thought. Starbucks went through a big round of layoffs after store closures. The Biden Administration was spying on Republican senators during the January 6 probe. // Guest: Seattle City County president Sara Nelson has some disagreements with soft-on-crime comments Bruce Harrell made in last week’s mayoral debate. // An email from a government office put Jason in a very bad mood.
What is the state of the restaurant industry right now?This week's episode of the Restaurant Business podcast A Deeper Dive features Rich Shank, senior principal with the data firm Technomic.And it's a really good question. While the stock market continues to thrive and certain segments of the restaurant industry are busy, a lot of other data suggests operators have a lot to worry about right now. Shank talks about how all this affects the restaurant industry. We talk about Technomic's forecast and why improving results in the summer appear to have given way to more weakness. We talk about why consumers are ordering so many discounts, and how those discounts have changed. We also talk extensively about Starbucks and what's behind its weakness.This is a great episode on the state of the industry right now so please check it out.
In this episode, Scott Becker shares key market updates including declines in Peloton, Starbucks, and Ford, Tesla's rebound, and early signs of bipartisan talks on healthcare.
In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down the latest struggles facing Peloton, Starbucks, and Lucid Motors as each company sees notable stock declines.
Mayor Harrell to sign executive orders on potential troop deployments, Starbucks lays off nearly 370 WA workers, and WA signature gatherers for GOP-backed initiatives say people are interfering with the process. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap here to make a gift and keep Seattle Now in your feed. Got questions about local news or story ideas to share? We want to hear from you! Email us at seattlenow@kuow.org, leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or leave us feedback online.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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What kind of founder drives a U-Haul full of perishable product through the desert at 3 A.M.… and calls it progress? That's the kind of relentless, purpose-driven hustle behind Forager Project, the plant-based food and beverage company reshaping what dairy-free can taste and feel like. In this episode, co-founders Stephen Williamson and JC Hanley open up about the mission-fueled (and occasionally messy) evolution of their brand, from cold-pressed juice to cashew-based yogurts and creamers that compete head-on with dairy. They discuss what it really takes to build a standout CPG brand in saturated categories, why “project” is still part of their name, and how lessons from prior businesses and discontinued product lines have shaped their approach. They also explain why they walked away from juice, how they knew yogurt was the future, what it means to innovate with both a moral compass and a culinary one and how they define success. Show notes: 0:25: Interview: Stephen Williamson & JC Hanley, Co-Founders, Forager Project – In a conversation hosted at Forager Project's office in San Francisco, Stephen and JC discuss how the brand was created by a desire to create clean, minimally processed, plant-based foods and how “project” reflects their ethos of exploration and ongoing improvement. The founders recount their early days launching Forager Project in 2013, initially inspired by the ultra-premium juice space before pivoting – what they describe as “foraging” – into new categories. They explain how they began fermenting plant-based ingredients, particularly cashews, to create plant-based yogurts, and have since expanded into Greek-style yogurts and creamers. Stephen and JC emphasize an innovation philosophy rooted in clean, organic ingredients, including vegetables, nuts, seeds and ancient grains, and talk about the grit and craziness required to build a mission-driven company. They note how – despite challenges like tariffs, competition, and changing categories – they've remained focused on their mission: to help replace animal dairy with plant-based alternatives. They close with a broader reflection on success and staying true to their values. Brands in this episode: Forager Project, Odwalla, Blueprint Juice, Evolution Fresh, Starbucks, Suja, Coca-Cola, Stonyfield Farm
Mom Curious is a weekly podcast produced by Hoff Studios in New York City, hosted by storyteller, actress, and thought leader Daniella Rabbani. Each episode dives into candid conversations about motherhood, womanhood, and the messy, magical spaces in between. With humor, honesty, and (you guessed it!) curiosity, Daniella sits down with women of all stripes to talk about what it really means to raise children—and ourselves—in today's world.About the Host:Daniella Rabbani (@DaniellaRabbani on Instagram) is a Brooklyn-based storyteller. On screen, she's appeared in HBO's Scenes from a Marriage, Amazon's The Better Sister, FX's The Americans, and films like Ocean's 8. On stage, she's headlined concerts worldwide, from Jazz at Lincoln Center in NYC to the State Jewish Theaters of Warsaw, Poland and Bucharest, Romania. She is also the voice behind national campaigns for Colgate, Starbucks, and Noom among others. Her award winning film OMA, inspired by her Holocaust survivor grandmother, can be seen on Amazon Prime.Through her podcast Mom Curious, Daniella blends her creative spirit and lived experience as a mother of two to spark conversations that are raw, hilarious, and deeply relatable. Her mission: to create a community where mothers (and those curious about motherhood) feel seen, supported, and inspired.This Week's Guest!Caitlin Murray is a humorist, content creator, writer, podcaster, mother of three and wife of one. She is the creator of Big Time Adulting. In 2016, Caitlin's oldest child was diagnosed with Leukemia at age three. Caitlin began sharing with family and friends about their journey and, specifically, her experience as a mother. Caitlin started her Instagram account in 2018 and has amassed over a million followers who appreciate her for her honest and humorous takes on motherhood. Her book comes out in 2026! Follow Caitlin at @bigtimeadulting on Instagram. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Passion & Purpose: A Podcast with Jimmy Seibert & The Antioch Movement
Trip Nine shares his journey starting as a troubled teen to watching God develop his future with digital evangelism. Looking back, Trip sees God's hand guiding him through college, cultivating a heart for missions and the lessons he learned in the workplace, which now equip him to reach millions with the gospel through platforms like Facebook and Instagram.From his early days working as a Starbucks barista to his current role in cybersecurity, Trip describes how each step prepared him with the tools and skills needed to launch simple, gospel-centered campaigns that bring the good news of Jesus to the nations by leveraging technology.Join us for a short series on Revival and Reformation, with stories of men and women living integrated lives of faith—igniting revival within their spheres of influence across education, business, art and media, healthcare, government, sports, neighborhoods, family, and social justice.Passion & Purpose is a podcast that desires to help you fall more in love with Jesus and have a greater passion for Him and His purposes in the earth. Subscribe to my channel for weekly episodes @jimmy_seibertFor more resources to help you in transforming your personal life and every sphere of society, visit my website at https://www.jimmyseibert.comFollow me for more ways to grow in your love for Jesus on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/jimmy_seibert/For more information on the Antioch Movement, visit https://antioch.orgShownotes:Revival and Reformation YouTube seriesAntioch Waco sermon guides for our latest sermonsEkballou University: Leveraging Technology to help finish the Great Commission
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Snag Our Simplified Budget System!Hey budget besties! Today we're cleaning out that messy “junk drawer” bank account and giving your money actual homes. If everything's been tangled together—paychecks in, bills out, Target runs, Starbucks, gas, kids' surprises—no wonder it feels like your money's disappearing. We've got you.
We're on the hockey rink with the SVP of Social Impact & Civic Affairs for Seattle Kraken and Executive Director of the Kraken's nonprofit One Roof Foundation Mari Horita. This episode covers the behind-the-scenes of the Memorial Stadium renovation project, how one meeting changed her career from President of ArtsFund to her current position, and what conversations are being had in the boardroom of Seattle Credit Union. Lastly, we discuss her top takeaways from working in the arts industry.All this and your weekly business news roundup!Top Stories1. Memorial Stadium update2. Starbucks layoffs and store closuresGeekWire article3. Heritage Bank to acquire Kitsap BankPSBJ article4. Mariners leaving ROOT SportsGeekWire article5. The role of Bellevue's creativePSBJ articleAbout host Rachel Horgan:Rachel is an independent event producer, emcee and entrepreneur. She worked for the Business Journal for 5 years as their Director of Events interviewing business leaders on stage before launching the weekly podcast. She earned her communication degree from the University of San Diego. Rachel's event for queer women:Lesbian Chronicles LIVESaturday, October 18thReverie Ballroom7pm: Social Hour8pm: Show9:30pm: After PartyBuy TicketsContact:Email: info@theweeklyseattle.comInstagram: @theweeklyseattleWebsite: www.theweeklyseattle.com
Life in the Vine - Week 5October 5, 2025Teacher: Pastor Dave BrownPrayerThis week, Pastor Dave Brown continues our Life in the Vine series with a message titled “Prayer,” from John 15:7–8.Jesus says: “If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you. This is to my Father's glory, that you bear much fruit, showing yourselves to be my disciples.” (John 15:7–8 NIV)PrayerPrayer is about love, and that means it cannot be sustained on fluttery feelings, good intentions, and spontaneous moments alone. It needs a container…a set of practices or rituals within which that love can grow, mature, and blossom. — Tyler Staton Jesus prayed spontaneously and routinely, alone and with others, pouring out his emotions in his own words and guided by the psalms at fixed hours in the temple. Jesus prayed like a wild, unruly monk. — Tyler StatonPrayers about presence… One thing I ask from the Lord, this only do I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to gaze on the beauty of the Lord and to seek him in his temple. —Psalms 27:1“Begin where you are.” — C.S. Lewis In reality, the church has led the way in the art of enjoyment and pleasure. New Testament scholar Ben Witherington points out that it was the church, not Starbucks, that created coffee culture. Coffee was first invented by Ethiopian monks—the term cappuccino refers to the shade of brown used for the habits of Capuchin monks of Italy. Coffee is born of extravagance, an extravagant God who formed extravagant people, who formed a craft out of the pleasures of roasted beans and frothed milk. — Tish Harrison WarrenPrayers about fruit… A shoot will come up from the stump of Jesse; from his roots a Branch will bear fruit. The Spirit of the Lord will rest on him—the Spirit of wisdom and of understanding, the Spirit of counsel and of might, the Spirit of the knowledge and fear of the Lord— and he will delight in the fear of the Lord. He will not judge by what he sees with his eyes, or decide by what he hears with his ears; but with righteousness he will judge the needy, with justice he will give decisions for the poor of the earth. —Isaiah 11:1-4But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. — Galatians 5:22-23Most of the “fruit of the Spirit” are explicitly outward facing: love, obviously, then greatheartedness, kindness, generosity, faithfulness, gentleness. Not only do these require other people if they are to be practiced, they are specifically looking out into the wider world and community…They orient the person towards others. — N.T. WrightPrayers for Redeemer ChurchUnity, Peace, and Wisdom
It’s going to be a crazy sports weekend in Seattle. Local coffee shops are trying to seize on the recent Starbucks closures. There’s an epidemic of norovirus outbreaks on cruise ships. Guest: We Heart Seattle Founder Andrea Suarez announces an exciting new fundraising campaign. // LongForm: GUEST: KIRO News Radio’s Chris Sullivan // Quick Hit: Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell wants to replace pharmacies and grocery stores that have closed down. A record number of people are reporting homeless encampments in Seattle.
VPM News Host Lyndon German and BizSense Reporter Jackie DiBartolomeo discuss the top business stories in the Richmond region. Today's episode they explore updates to VCU's athletic village, the recent closures of a Willow Lawn restaurant and coffee chain.
Chris Markowski, the Watchdog on Wall Street, discusses the importance of frank speech in financial matters, critiques the influence of media and advertising on public perception, and debunks common myths surrounding annuities. He highlights the consequences of white collar crime, particularly in the context of government shutdowns and spending. Markowski also addresses the rising costs of healthcare and the economic realities faced by companies like Starbucks, emphasizing the need for transparency and truth in financial discussions.
This week… Starbucks is making major changes, including closing the ever-busy Reserve Roastery on Capitol Hill. We had ‘sliving’ in SLU this week… as in, a DJ set in South Lake Union that woke up the neighbors, by the person who coined the term sliving… by Paris Hilton, And it’s Fall in Seattle… Can we add some items to your autumn bucket list? Author Geraldine DeRuiter and Arts Reporter Jas Keimig are here to break down the week. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap here to make a gift and keep Seattle Now in your feed. Got questions about local news or story ideas to share? We want to hear from you! Email us at seattlenow@kuow.org, leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or leave us feedback online.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
One of Mayor Mike Johnston's biggest priorities this year is showing Denverites how much better 16th St. looks post-construction. And as of Tuesday, he's got a big new prize to show off: The Denver Pavilions. He's arranged to buy the 27-year-old “mall on the mall” for $37 million — Coyote Ugly and all. Former Republican congressional candidate Valdamar Archuleta joins producers Paul Karolyi and Olivia Jewell Love to talk about the mayor's downtown shopping spree. Plus, we debate the latest calls to boycott an allegedly MAGA-owned business in Wheat Ridge and, of course, our wins and fails of the week. Get more from City Cast Denver when you become a City Cast Denver Neighbor! You'll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members-only events, and more. Join now at https://membership.citycast.fm/ Paul mentioned a Reddit thread where protesters were discussing their actions against the Rocky Mountain Reckoning event at The Werks last Sunday. He also talked about Bake Fest this Saturday morning, RTD's Access-on-Demand rate change, and the Starbucks inside REI. Olivia talked about banned books and leaf-peepers in Georgetown. Valdamar discussed the Rockies' rebuild and recent changes at the airport, as well as this pilot's frustrations. What do you think about the mayor buying the Pavilions? We need to hear your take! Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: 720-500-5418 For even more news from around the city, subscribe to our morning newsletter Hey Denver at denver.citycast.fm. Watch clips from the show on YouTube: youtube.com/@citycastdenver or Instagram @citycastdenver Chat with other listeners on reddit: r/CityCastDenver Support City Cast Denver by becoming a member: membership.citycast.fm/Denver Learn more about the sponsors of this October 3rd episode: Wise Window Nation Multipass Elizabeth Martinez with PorchLight Real Estate - Do you have a question about Denver real estate? Submit your questions for Elizabeth Martinez HERE, and she might answer in next week's segment. Looking to advertise on City Cast Denver? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise
Dom and D get right back into things. This episode they discuss: 2:24 Kawhi Leonard speaks on the Steve Ballmer payment scandal 8:34 Cardi B Vs Nicki Minaj Part 78 22:46 Bad Bunny announced as the Super Bowl Halftime Performer 31:35 Woman crashes out at Starbucks over Charlie Kirk Cup 40:29 Young Thug says he doesn't want his girl to go to therapy 53:36 Honoring the great Assata Shakur Subscribe to the Everyone Needs an Aquarius Patreon https://bit.ly/3tXnnCz Go cop your candles from Dom at www.saint-angeles.com/candles and use the promo code: Aquarius Email the show at straightolc@gmail.com Follow SOLC Network online Instagram: https://bit.ly/39VL542 Twitter: https://bit.ly/39aL395 Facebook: https://bit.ly/3sQn7je To Listen to the podcast Podbean https://bit.ly/3t7SDJH YouTube http://bit.ly/3ouZqJU Spotify http://spoti.fi/3pwZZnJ Apple http://apple.co/39rwjD1 IHeartRadio http://ihr.fm/2L0A2y
Today, Erik sits down with Marcel Schwantes. Marcel is a speaker, author, acclaimed executive coach, and an Inc. Magazine Contributing Editor with a global following. Marcel delivers presentations, workshops, courses, and coaching programs about the human side of business and how cultures of care, connection, and belonging power companies to thrive and outperform the competition. Marcel hosts the popular "Love in Action" podcast, heard in over 160 countries. ABOUT THE BOOK Marcel Schwantes' book, Humane Leadership, is a practical guide to building workplaces where people thrive—not just survive. Centered on the concept of "Love in Action," the book introduces a framework for humane leadership based on five core principles: Leadership is Patient Leadership is Kind Leadership is Humble Leadership Advocates for People Leadership is Trustworthy Drawing on cutting-edge research and real-world case studies, Schwantes demonstrates that leading with love isn't just beneficial for individuals—it's also a winning strategy for organizations. This book is designed for leaders who are ready to challenge outdated norms and cultivate workplaces that foster engagement, loyalty, and exceptional performance. Is there a guest you want Equalman to interview on the podcast? Do you have any questions you wish you could ask an expert? Send an email to our team: Equalman@equalman.com 5x #1 Bestselling Author and Motivational Speaker Erik Qualman has performed in over 55 countries and reached over 50 million people this past decade. He was voted the 2nd Most Likable Author in the World behind Harry Potter's J.K. Rowling. Have Erik speak at your conference: eq@equalman.com Motivational Speaker | Erik Qualman has inspired audiences at FedEx, Chase, ADP, Huawei, Starbucks, Godiva, FBI, Google, and many more on Focus and Digital Leadership. Learn more at https://equalman.com
This audible clip from Erik Qualman's #1 Bestselling book The Focus Project discusses the importance of celebrating every success, no matter how big or small. Each success fuels our confidence, creating the momentum to ride toward even greater goals. 5x #1 Bestselling Author and Motivational Speaker Erik Qualman has performed in over 55 countries and reached over 50 million people this past decade. He was voted the 2nd Most Likable Author in the World behind Harry Potter's J.K. Rowling. Have Erik speak at your conference: eq@equalman.com Motivational Speaker | Erik Qualman has inspired audiences at FedEx, Chase, ADP, Huawei, Starbucks, Godiva, FBI, Google, and many more on Focus and Digital Leadership. Learn more at https://equalman.com
It's the Friday News Roundup! Executive producer Matt Katz and producer Abby Fritz are talking about how the government shutdown will affect Philadelphians, why taxpayers are on the hook for thousands of dollars in legal settlements over firings on a “hit list,” who the power broker is who get in trouble for a speech about Gaza, and why a federal agency is calling on SEPTA to pull half of its regional rail fleet. Also: The Phillies are in the playoffs and the city is losing six Starbucks locations. Our Friday news roundups are powered by great local journalism: Federal Agency Faults Philadelphia Transit Agency Over Train Fires Lawsuit: Register of Wills John Sabatina Sr. used a ‘hit list' of targeted employees to make room for patronage hires Independence Hall closes as shutdown hits Philly: Here's what we know 6 Starbucks locations closing in Philadelphia this weekend Building Industry Association president Mo Rushdy resigns amid furor over Gaza speech A Guide To Philly Coffee Shops Get Philly news & events in your inbox with our newsletter: Hey Philly Call or text us: 215-259-8170 We're also on Instagram: @citycastphilly And don't forget—you can support this show and get great perks by becoming a City Cast Philly Neighbor at membership.citycast.fm. Advertise on the podcast or in the newsletter: citycast.fm/advertise
Earnest ‘EJ' Christian discusses Yom Kippur, modifying his workout routine, Michael Porter Jr's “controversial” takes, Starbucks recent downturn, Cardi B vs. Nicki Minaj, and HBO's Peacemaker.
This week, we're diving into Starbucks' viral "Charlie Kirk" name drama
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00:00:00 – Cold Open, Clips & Chaos Loose intro, tech hiccups, and a fast pivot into “clips of the week,” featuring a barrage of Alex Jones soundbites (old gravelly vs. current voice), plus a quick, context-free Trump clip to set the show's tone. 00:10:00 – “It's All Happening” & Bankruptcy Theater Speculation that sheriff's deputies could seize Alex Jones/Infowars gear “as early as tomorrow,” with riffs on the supposed value of studio computers and Jones' knack for rebooting operations overnight. 00:20:00 – Area 51 Double-Header: Gunfire & a “Mysterious Aircraft” Two back-to-back incidents near Area 51/Creech/Nellis spark theories: contamination and an escape attempt, witness suppression by “making him look erratic,” or a PSYOP stress test to coordinate base responses. Hosts play a local TV hit about a drone/aircraft “incident” and connect dots with humor (and rock-lifting dares at the gate). 00:30:00 – Hollywood vs. Synthetic Stars Debate over an “AI actress” getting agent attention and a producer touting a film “helmed” by a virtual director; SAG-AFTRA pushback; the hosts argue audiences still want human experience—even if cartoons/CG are beloved. They predict an “AI first hit, then bust” cycle. 00:40:00 – Pets: Love, Debt, and Domestic Diplomacy A sobering segment on pet costs (lifetime cat/dog totals), “pet poverty,” and the real logistics of blending a dog-and-cat household; one story has a couple divorcing over warring pets. Personal anecdotes, math-y back-of-the-napkin costs, and hard-won advice. 00:50:00 – What Happens After We Die? (UVA's DOPS) Deep dive into UVA's Division of Perceptual Studies: near-death experience patterns (tunnels, life review, veridical O.R. details under anesthesia), cultural lenses, and lingering unknowns because…consciousness itself remains unsolved. 01:00:00 – Space Rocks, Nukes, and the Wow Signal An asteroid with a small chance of hitting the Moon in 2032 prompts “nuke it?” jokes and movie throwbacks (Deep Impact/Armageddon), while Avi Loeb's musing ties 3I/ATLAS to the 1977 “Wow!” signal—fun, provocative speculation. 01:10:00 – Fat Bear Season & Aisle 9: Bear Animal news palate cleanser: Fat Bear Week hype (why bulking matters before hibernation) and a baby bear wandering into an Arizona grocery store—equal parts cute and chaotic. (Video described; no injuries.) 01:20:00 – Pumpkin Spice Cabal They uncover Starbucks' “Leaf Rakers Society,” a private, all-things-autumn fan group with a tongue-in-cheek “secret handshake,” and riff about seasonal cult vibes, memes, and moderators keeping things squeaky clean. 01:30:00 – Local Roads, Bad Choices Ohio highway anecdotes and viral clips: drivers stopping in live lanes to force last-second exits; ODOT scolding; a reminder to “take the next exit” instead of causing carnage. 01:40:00 – Night-Snack Science: What Not to Eat Before Bed From aged cheeses (tyramine → stress hormones) to salty chips and sugar bombs, they run a late-night food blacklist with comedic “bedtime steak” and cereal confessions—and why those choices sabotage sleep. 01:50:00 – Sleep Killers, Continued More don'ts (donuts, spicy foods, soda, etc.), wrapped in escalating bits about in-bed snacking disasters and derailed diets—plus one last Alex-style rant cameo for good measure. 02:00:00 – Wind-Down & Housekeeping Quick recap, moderation jokes (“in moderation, my guy”), thanks to listeners, site/merch housekeeping, and a sign-off that hints at more weird news next time. Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research ▀▄▀▄▀ CONTACT LINKS ▀▄▀▄▀ ► Website: http://obdmpod.com ► Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/obdmpod ► Full Videos at Odysee: https://odysee.com/@obdm:0 ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/obdmpod ► Instagram: obdmpod ► Email: ourbigdumbmouth at gmail ► RSS: http://ourbigdumbmouth.libsyn.com/rss ► iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/our-big-dumb-mouth/id261189509?mt=2
Do you and your partner keep circling the same money arguments — budgets, spending, saving — and somehow end up frustrated, shut down, or resentful? You're not alone. Money is emotional (because… humans), and in sobriety those emotions aren't numbed out anymore. The good news: you can break the cycle, learn to talk about money without blowing up, and build a financial plan that actually matches your values. In this episode, I asked Dee Zimmerman, couples financial coach and creator of the Wealth Together program, to share how you can understand your money stories, avoid the Gottman “Four Horsemen” in money talks, and start simple, weekly conversations that reduce conflict and build partnership. For the full shownotes, kindly go to this podcast episode link: https://hellosomedaycoaching.com/money-stress-in-your-marriage-how-to-break-the-cycle-without-reaching-for-a-drink/ 4 Ways I Can Support You In Drinking Less + Living More Join The Sobriety Starter Kit, the only sober coaching course designed specifically for busy women. My proven, step-by-step sober coaching program will teach you exactly how to stop drinking — and how to make it the best decision of your life. Save your seat in my FREE MASTERCLASS, 5 Secrets To Successfully Take a Break From Drinking Grab the Free 30-Day Guide To Quitting Drinking, 30 Tips For Your First Month Alcohol-Free. Connect with me for free sober coaching tips, updates + videos on YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest and TikTok @hellosomedaysober. Love The Podcast and Want To Say Thanks? ☕ Buy me a coffee! In the true spirit of Seattle, coffee is my love language. So if you want to support the hours that go into creating this show each week, click this link to buy me a coffee and I'll run to the nearest Starbucks + lift a Venti Almond Milk Latte and toast to you! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/hellosomeday
Katie in Chappaqua, NY, called Mark to say that the Starbucks in Chappaqua has made changes. Nick in Mount Vernon, NY, wants to know if Donald Trump is still working on getting rid of daylight saving time.
Katie in Chappaqua, NY, called Mark to say that the Starbucks in Chappaqua has made changes. Nick in Mount Vernon, NY, wants to know if Donald Trump is still working on getting rid of daylight saving time. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Emmanuel Dunbar grew up hating coffee. Now, coffee is his life.Emmanuel owns Royal Diaspora Coffee Company, a cafe and community gathering place in Tampa. While Royal Diaspora is a proudly Black-owned business, Emmanuel's customers are as diverse as the way they take their cup o' joe.The Zest team visited Emmanuel at Royal Diaspora. In this conversation, he breaks down his love-hate relationship with coffee. (It was never about the taste!) He also shares his big plans for the space, which go far beyond java beans.Related episodes:“Call Anthony” Gilbert Reviews Food at Gas Stations and Other Overlooked EateriesCoffee Uniting People Brews Job Skills for People with DisabilitiesKahwa Coffee Owners Raphael & Sarah Perrier on Building Their Business, Beverage Trends and What They Really Think of Starbucks
SummaryIn this conversation, Kyle discusses the recent closures of Starbucks locations and the implications for commercial real estate. Chapters00:00 Starbucks Store Closures: An Overview07:18 Understanding the Implications of Store Closures15:36 Navigating Opportunities in Commercial Real Estate
Here we go again – Seattle just claimed the crown for highest office vacancy rate in America at 27.2%, and surprise, surprise, it's paired with the nation's most expensive Uber rides and DoorDash fees. What did they expect after slapping $9.2 billion in new taxes on businesses? We dive into Washington State's perfect storm of anti-business policies, from Microsoft's 9,000 layoffs to Starbucks shuttering 28 locations due to safety concerns and razor-thin margins. Meanwhile, tax receipts are sliding over $500 million below projections – because nothing says "come invest here" like the highest gas prices in the country and extreme regulations that even DoorDash can't stomach. Is anyone shocked that Jeff Bezos packed up for Florida? When your state becomes California 2.0 but with worse weather, businesses tend to read the writing on the wall. How long before the inevitable exodus becomes a stampede? Hit that subscribe button if you're tired of watching taxpayer money fund the decline of once-great cities, and let me know in the comments – what's your breaking point for government-induced decline?
Dave and Chuck the Freak talk about National Pancake Day, Dave hugging Jason’s wife, Las Vegas picture, more don’t knock it until you try it things, deadly typhoon captured on camera, man accused of stalking police officer, naked man armed with knife, 100lb bee hive found in home, man breaks push-up record, Kevin Nash alleged penis reduction, football player swore on hot mic, guy gives valuable baseball to kid, old man meets NASCAR driver, Diddy back in court, Live Nation thinks ticket prices are too low, Leo DiCaprio almost went by Lenny Williams, Katie Courick poses like Sydney Sweeney, guy stabs brother in testicles with scissors, cop accused of taking pics of women in Starbucks bathroom, serial pisser on the loose, hooker drive-thru in Chicago, teen ate a lot of hair, woman putting up billboards in San Francisco to find husband, pedicab matchmaker in NYC, what are the little flaws you’ve grown to accept in your partner?, Ask Dave & Chuck The Freak, should he shave butt before military check-up?, dating a Wolf Girl, noticed smell in new house, and more! This episode of Dave & Chuck is brought to you in part by Profluent http://bit.ly/4fhEq5l
We bitch about lingerie, replace all the empty Starbucks with new fast foods, and more!
We bitch about lingerie, replace all the empty Starbucks with new fast foods, and more!
Dogs are everywhere! Tim thinks we've gotta stop taking our dogs everywhere with us, including to restaurants and Starbucks. Not only is Tarantula Hill Brewing Co. in Thousand Oaks dog friendly, but it also has a connection to board op Sam, who is also a sex psychologist! Mark admits he outlasted two of his therapists. Tim plays the old football sketch from “The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson” featuring young Tim performing as the echo. At LAX on Sunday, a cargo plane crossed a runway and nearly collided with an American Airlines passenger plane headed to Boston. Reports suggest the cargo plane was not to blame. There's a new menu at Dodger Stadium, including Big Crunch Tacos and Pistachio Cream Funnel Cake! Tim wonders what happened to enjoying a class stadium hot dog.
Send us a textAaron unloads on the state of the Air Force, the military, and America's warrior ethos with zero filter. Forget sanitized speeches—this is a raw breakdown of why GWOT veterans accepted the chaos, why today's force feels distracted, and why the next generation better wake up before it's too late. He rips into leadership theater (PT tests for generals, anyone?), clown-world bureaucracy (pay offices closed for frisbee), and the creeping comfort culture that turned Kandahar into a Pizza Hut outpost. Aaron lays out what a real culture shift looks like—back to lethality, back to standards, and back to caring about the mission and each other. Buckle up, because if you think you're ready for Special Warfare, Aaron's here to remind you: it's pass/fail, no excuses.⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 – Welcome to the chaos 00:45 – What “attributes-based selection” really means 02:00 – Generals, PT tests, and wasted meetings 03:45 – Why GWOT vets accepted all the BS 06:30 – Starbucks in Kandahar and comfort creep 09:00 – Rights, UCMJ, and the deal we signed 11:00 – Losing connection around 2015 13:00 – Getting the next generation to care 15:20 – Pre-Limp Bizkit vs. Post-Limp Bizkit America 17:30 – America at 250 years: empire or experiment? 20:00 – Culture starts in the schoolhouse 22:30 – Warrior culture vs. comfort culture 24:00 – GWOT vets passing down lessons 26:00 – The only question that matters: do you have the minerals?
In this episode, Scott Becker discusses Starbucks' global footprint and recent store closures.
I met Michelle Desmond a few months ago at a birthday gathering for a mutual friend. As Michelle started talking about her work in dying, death, and grief, I had question after question. I realized quickly I had to get her on the pod. I was so excited and grateful when she said yes. This is such an important topic that impacts every single human, yet very few ever talk about it. Michelle is a corporate executive turned thanatologist (expert in dying, death, and bereavement). After experiencing extensive personal losses, she chose to leave a career that included leadership roles in marketing, innovation, and line-of-business management at Verizon, T-Mobile, and Starbucks to pursue a Master of Science degree in the study of thanatology. She is passionate about bringing education, guidance, and innovation to the modern experiences of death and grief. She founded On Grief and Death LLC, through which she offers workshops and classes, 1:1 grief guidance, and consulting to businesses. She has led group and individual programs at companies, as well as the world-renowned Miraval Resort in Tucson. Michelle is an adjunct professor at Marian University, teaching master's degree students about the role of technology in how we die and grieve. Listen in to hear Michelle share: What thanatology is and why she left a successful corporate career to go into this field The costs of living in a culture that leaves us utterly unprepared for experiencing loss, death, dying, and grief The biggest myths (and corresponding truths) about grief The costs of us not speaking more openly about grief - especially in professional spaces What would be different if we were to normalize talking about grief and loss How companies and individuals can support others through experiences of death and loss of all types Links Mentioned: Connect with Michelle: www.ongriefanddeath.com Michelle on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-desmond-811410/ Michelle on Substack: Death and Other Stories Get Michelle's Book: Death and Other Stories Attend Sara's October Retreat for Women Business Owners: saradean.com/retreat Join Sara's Next Business Coaching Cohort (Oct-May): https://saradean.com/influence-ignite-business-group-coaching/ Hire me to speak: saradean.com/speaking Coach with me: https://saradean.com/executive-coaching-services Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/saradeanspeaks Watch Shameless Leadership episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@saradeanspeaks Interested in becoming a sponsor of the Shameless Mom Academy? Email our sales team at sales@adalystmedia.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Episode 2649 - Starbucks closing hundreds of stores. Netanyahu sort of apologies to Qatar . More people going to church! Mosquitoes spread disease. Home prices dropping! Will gold hit 7000? Great show today!
The Trump Administration is taking on Antifa in Portland while local authorities pretend there’s nothing wrong. Leaders in Washington are desperate for a fight with Trump. King County might start placing signs on restaurants that have committed labor violations. // An Anti-ICE protester’s car went into a lake while she was yelling at agents. Illinois J.B. Pritzker continues to use inflammatory language about ICE. // Starbucks has unveiled its new protein drinks. Are they any good? Bad Bunny’s previous anti-ICE comments are in the spotlight after it was announced he will perform at the Super Bowl halftime show.
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Dentistry isn't always the front of the pack when it comes to innovation, but Tiff and Kristy tackle the topic with digestible takeaways from a marketing point of view. In this episode, they touch on easy questions to identify your practice's brand, why that patient avatar is so critical, and how to ensure your brand spreads through your office, down to the check-in staff member. Episode resources: Subscribe to The Dental A-Team podcast Schedule a Practice Assessment Leave us a review Transcript: The Dental A Team (00:00) Hello, Dental A Team listeners. We are back here with you today. This is Tiffanie, because I forget to announce myself, and Miss Kristy. I have Kristy for the long haul today. She's doing a couple of different recordings with me. And I can't wait for them to come out. Actually, Kristy, I have had so much fun. I think this one, I don't know what order they go out in. So whatever. If you guys have listened to the leadership ones we just did or have not, they're coming. You're going to love them. So Kristy, thank you for taking this ride with me today and just busting out a ton ⁓ with me on this beautiful, it's a Thursday morning right now. How are you doing? You holding up over there? You got your water? Awesome. DAT Kristy (00:40) Absolutely. It's always the day goes by fast when we're doing this. love it. The Dental A Team (00:45) Yeah, me too. I really do. I do love it. And I ⁓ love when we hear from listeners. I love when we get, you know, we get to go through the reviews below and see what people loved or I know a lot of people will leave like info of their own that there is suggestions I should say. And it's just a lot of fun. Always hearing from it. And I love hearing from my clients when they've listened to one. So I agree the podcast is fun and it's like a collaboration time for us. I enjoy it. this podcast topic, the subject, is something I really, really love. ⁓ I was talking actually, it's on marketing guys. So don't fret. I think you already saw the title, but it's on marketing. ⁓ I joined a marketing call yesterday with a client and it was a marketer I've not worked with before and she was fantastic and she was very collaborative. It was great, but she... She was like, is this something you guys do? You guys work, like you do marketing for them? And I was like, no, no, no, let's not get wild here. Like I don't do marketing, but I love it. And I know my consultant team loves marketing and internal is our jam. And we are really, really solid at that, but really finding different ways that we can leverage our skills to show patients and potential patients that this is the right place for them. I think is something that consultants on our team are really fantastic at. And I wanted to dive into some of that with you today, Kristy, is really just like how to just innovate a brand. And the most fun part about this for me in today's market is that I don't think that dentistry has always been in a space of total innovation. I think dentistry has always kind of innovated, like, my gosh, can we just talk about how long we've been using the same stuff for like root canals, right? Or whatever, like, come on, right? But there is a lot of innovation in like filling materials and scans and x-rays, the, know, CBCT scans, all of these different modalities, in-house crowns, like Botox, lip fillers, but I've got... Practices that are doing facial aesthetics, know having estheticians in the office We do have a lot of innovation when it comes to that space but something I think is truly innovating within the last few years is the understanding of a Dental practice and a dentist needing to have a brand. I don't think marketing Has been easy in the dental world. I don't think it's been understood and I don't think it's been super effective if I'm honest and the Idea of innovating is really cool to me. I love innovation. That's one of our, I don't think it's innovate, it used to be innovate or die, a core value of ours. I hated that. But innovate is just something that we live by at the Dental A Team. We're constantly looking for, okay, well that didn't get us the result we wanted. Let's do something different. Let's try this. And changing things and marketing allows for that in so many really cool ways. But really looking at it and saying, what's my brand? Who am I? Like how is my practice showing up in our community is something that I don't think that, Kristy, we've really ever spent a lot of time diving into within the dental world. And I think it's starting to come up. But what are you seeing, Kristy, even with the practices you're working with today, do you see a lot of practices really thinking, what's my brand? DAT Kristy (04:25) Yeah, no, I think we are still behind the time in that regard for most other industries. They've kind of dialed this in. ⁓ It's definitely an area I believe that we can do better. mean, obviously, I just moved from Idaho and there's like, I don't know, three or five dentists on every corner almost. Do you think I'm exaggerating? finding out and The Dental A Team (04:49) Literally. DAT Kristy (04:54) And brand again can be such a broad word, but to simplify it, I just ask doctors, what's your purpose? What's your niche? What do you wanna be known for? Start asking yourself some of those questions to identify and set yourself apart. Here's the thing, dentistry, it goes back to what you said, Tiff, we only offer so many things. And so how do we put ourselves apart? Like why do they want a filling from you versus your three neighbors next door? So yeah, again, one of those words brand, it's like, it's so broad. So narrow it down. What do you want to be known for? What's your purpose and what's your niche? And if you've been in dentistry for a while and you still haven't done this, go look at your reviews right now. The Dental A Team (05:28) Yep, I totally agree. DAT Kristy (05:48) and start highlighting some common words. If they're saying friendly or, I don't know, nice, kind, whatever it is, start highlighting them and see, does that fit you? Right? The Dental A Team (06:00) Yeah, yeah, I mean you could throw that into chat GPT. You could say chat GPT, go look at my reviews and find commonalities. Innovation guys, innovation. 2025 chat GPT, that's our best friend. No, I totally agree with you and ⁓ you said a few things there that I just totally resonate with and it made me think of a client, ⁓ actually a conversation I had with my financial advisor boyfriend who is just like, DAT Kristy (06:07) There you go. The Dental A Team (06:28) He works with a few dentists here locally in Arizona and Phoenix and he asks me a lot of questions and he's like, how is this possible? And I'm like, you know, he sees the profit and he sees the things that dentists are able to achieve and what they're able to achieve for their team members and being able to see like how, they're the 401ks and there's the different things that they're able to do and there he's not seen that in another industry. right, through the work that he's done at least. And the conversation we had was, we were talking about a cosmetic practice and he, I think I upset him if I'm honest with you, we just at the gym, right? And he was just like, I just don't understand how it's possible that one, because I said, don't know, it could be, you know, for this specific cosmetic dentist, it's probably $2,500 of an year, okay? DAT Kristy (07:11) ⁓ The Dental A Team (07:25) pretty average honestly for a cosmetic dentist like 2500 a veneer and his mind was blown right because he's looking at like cosmetic procedures um at a plastic surgeon right like you can get minor cosmetic procedures for similar amounts of money on your physical body right and not just one single tooth and i said well you know while i understand where you're coming from like let me tell you the hours it takes to do a cause, like what it actually takes and what a lab cost of one of those crowns could be, et cetera, et cetera. But long story short, he just was mind blown and was just like, that is wild. And I thought to myself, this is it. Like this is the marketing and the branding because you do have to set yourself apart and you have to reach the people that want to be reached by you, right? My boyfriend, I love him to death. He is not. DAT Kristy (08:14) Mm-hmm. The Dental A Team (08:18) this he's not a cosmetic dentist avatar, it's not their dream, right? Because you're going to be convincing him. Like nobody wants that. if you want to you want that number nine implant crown replaced by a dentist who's going to make it look 100,000 times better than it does right now, honey. It's you're going to pay money for that, right? But if you're not concerned about it, then you're not going to care, right? Who you go to. So My conversation with him yesterday made me really really think how important it is for practices to understand their brand and their avatar patient. So what is it that you want to do and within the capabilities of your surroundings I think is a good statement. I have practices that are like I want to do cosmetic dentistry and I'm like well you're in a like this you've got 20 miles around you of Medicaid. People aren't coming here for that, so we've gotta move your practice or change your avatar, right? So within the confinements of where you're at, of course, but what is it that you want to provide and then who are you providing it to? And Kristy, I think one piece that's missed in the branding conversation, one, we all wanna be like, I wanna do this, right? But it's like, okay, is that avatar here? So then looking at what your patient avatar Who is your patient avatar? Who is the person you're speaking to? And then what do they need, right? In our company, Kiera and I love nothing more than to brainstorm and innovate. Like we want to innovate. We want to change the world, right? And we get on these tangents and then thank goodness we have like Britt and Shelbi on these calls with us because they're like, okay, cool guys, this sounds like an awesome product. It sounds like something that is gonna be really cool and that you will love doing. Does it speak to our client's needs? And we're like, ⁓ yeah, that's right. We can innovate and we can do all of these cool things, but are we meeting a need of the people who need us, right? Of our client avatar. We know who we wanna work with. Are we just creating to create? Or are we creating something that meets a need of that avatar, of the person that we want to work with? And if it does, then fantastic, then let's move forward. DAT Kristy (10:14) You The Dental A Team (10:37) And so I think with the branding conversation, we're speaking to those needs. So who are we looking to work with? ⁓ Who do we want to inspire to have better dental health? And then what are their needs? And how can we show up and speak to that? Where our brand, Kristy, tell me if I'm totally off here, but we'll add to it as well. I think our brand... really is how we're showing up to speak to those needs, right? And how we're showing up in a way that those people who need those things find us, right? DAT Kristy (11:14) Yeah, I agree with you 100%. And to your point, I know people almost have a adverse reaction when we say buying dentistry or selling dentistry, but in the big scheme of things, guys, we are selling dentistry. what are they looking to buy? And it's usually they're not coming in saying, I want to buy a root canal, right? They're buying health or they're buying The Dental A Team (11:39) Yeah. Yeah. DAT Kristy (11:42) They're buying something it's going to give them. And so I think sometimes we miss the mark by speaking our language instead of the language they're looking for. Right. The Dental A Team (11:54) Totally agree. I remember one of the first like all on four over dentures, whatever that we did in my practice. I was like, ⁓ my gosh, I get it because the guy bought because he was like, I just want to eat a steak again. And I was like, that is brilliant. So that became our brand of our all on fours. Like eat a steak again because it fit our target audience, our avatar and our demographic. We knew. DAT Kristy (12:10) Hmm? The Dental A Team (12:23) the area that we were in had that need and those were the patients that we wanted. And so we took that as a brand of our practice and we were like, do you want to eat steak again? So it's like that, now we're speaking to their need instead of selling a denture, right? Like people might call the denture places, right? And I'm not talking about prosthodontists, I'm talking about these big you guys have seen the commercials, they might, those are not your avatar. Those patients are not the patients that you want. You want the patients that are emotionally tied to being able to eat a steak again. I had a patient that had regular dentures. I will never forget this lady. She was so sweet and so sweet. She just had dentures and she would not go for. the lower support adventure and we're like totally fine, totally fine. She came in like once a month for quote unquote adjustments because She couldn't eat lettuce. And she brought in a piece of lettuce and she put it in between her teeth and then pull it out. Her need was that she wanted to eat a salad again. And I get that, I eat a lot of salads, I eat a lot of steak. So it became the brand of that specific procedure. And it became one of our brands. Lettuce gets you healthy in all the ways. ⁓ speaking to what you said, right? So I think something action-wise that I have a lot of practices do is, and we do this in multifaceted, ⁓ is building that avatar. We help clients build the avatar of their ideal patient, and then, side-step, I love avatars, building the avatar of your ideal team member. Because within the brand conversation, If you, I like to think of companies who have a really, really easy brand, right? And kind of match up with, I think, what a lot of the dentists that we work with are kind of looking for, their style, right? Everybody says the Ritz-Carlton, but nobody knows what that means anymore, doctors. Please just know your team members don't know what the Ritz-Carlton is or how they show up, so it doesn't work. ⁓ But brands that do resonate with a lot of team members, and it's easy for a lot of doctors to understand the importance of hiring, DAT Kristy (14:44) Yeah. The Dental A Team (14:57) And emanating the brand that you want and I think Lululemon is a very easy one, right? Everyone knows there's not a soul who does not know what Lululemon is. They've done a phenomenal job. When you walk into a Lululemon, same, you could copy and paste that person. I've been to Lululemon's all over the country. Sadly, don't tell my boyfriend. I've been to Lululemon's all over the country and you can duplicate the way that they show up. They are a brand, they are a piece of that company and they are showing up that way. Dental A Team, we run the same way. We are speaking the company culture constantly and we all show up the same. Chick-fil-A is another one. Yeah, great training, but also they're hiring the personalities that fit within their culture that they can train. Same with Starbucks. All of these different brands who have and companies who have branded themselves really well are ensuring that that messaging and that branding is in all of those spaces. And something I see doctors do is really come to the space of like ready to elevate where they're at, but they're not fully ready to innovate in all the different ways. And narrowing those avatars down helps bring light. to situations that maybe is kind of sitting in the shadows. And I've seen sometimes where it's like maybe our main check-in gal who's been there forever and she loves the patients that she loves and she's a great human and she doesn't need to go anywhere, but is she right person, right seat? Is she exuding your brand awareness of like, my gosh, we are so excited to see you today. Thank you so much for coming to our practice. We love new patients. Or, right, is she like, I really love the patients that I know, thank you for being here, fantastic human, again, I'm not saying people need to be let go, I'm saying do you have them in the seat that's appropriate for them? Or is there maybe a seat that, like I walked into a practice yesterday, we were consulting, holy amazing find for their check-in girl. And I am telling you right now, I went through this avatar, ⁓ assignment, whatever you want to call it, with them, this exercise, literally within a week, this girl walked into their office randomly, walked in, said, I don't know if you guys are hiring or not, if you need it. Like I am not really looking, but like, are you looking for somebody? She is amazing. Dental experience, beautiful, beautiful girl, so happy, and just is like, loving everyone and she just wants to help everyone to a T. I remember the office manager calling like in tears, Tiffanie, you'll never guess what just happened. And it was because they had it, in my opinion, so narrowed down that it walked right in front of their face. Had they not known exactly what their avatar was, they might've been like, that was really weird, right? Like, I'll take your resume, but like, you're cute and all, like, maybe I'll call you. But they were so dialed in on exactly who they wanted at that check-in desk. DAT Kristy (17:57) Thank you. The Dental A Team (18:13) She walked in and they were like, yep, she's the one. And that I think happens with our avatar for our patients too, for marketing. And I think that's our brand awareness. Like that's how we stay relevant is knowing how we wanna show up, who we wanna show up for, and how do we help their needs and speaking to that from our brand. Lululemon is not here to serve everyone. That's totally fine. DAT Kristy (18:17) Pass it. The Dental A Team (18:42) Talk to, I use Lululemon branding as an example in a lot of different ways with a lot of offices and I've had team members that are like, I'm not spending money on Lululemon. I'm like, you're not their avatar. That's totally fine too because you're someone else's avatar. You are a different brand's avatar and they need you. So what they've done is they've made it easy for people to say yes or no. And if you're a cosmetic dentist who is branding, right, you've got your brand so wide. that you're getting calls for people who only want to do what your insurance is going to cover, that's not your avatar. That is someone else's let them have that patient. They are working their tail off for new patients too. Let them have that patient. That's not your avatar, right? And I think we try, Kristy, to bend to what is coming. And we're like, well, we can do that. And we don't hold our boundaries of what we actually want. and what our practice needs and what fits us that we end up confused. And then we get the calls of the doctors that are like, I need systems because it's not working and not something doesn't work for everyone. Right, Kristy, do you see where I'm going with that? DAT Kristy (19:54) Yeah, I sure do. I love where you're identifying and it's not just the who, but it's the how behaviors too, like how will they show up, right? Identifying who is the first step for sure, but then take it one step further and identify the characteristics of how they behave as well because then you'll bring that in. Yeah, I love I love everything you're saying there. think it's kind of bringing me back. I believe I had this conversation with Kiera the other day about... ⁓ a doctor wanting to elevate his practice and should I offer this service? And I'm like, well, have you ever considered taking a poll with your patients to see are they looking for this type of service? Yes, it's fine to, I mean, do what you love for sure, but before you get frustrated, go take CE for this course and learn how to, I don't know, do Botox and none of your patients are wanting it. And then you get frustrated and fizzle out, you know what I mean? Find out first. And another cool area of that tip is, you know, have your admin team keep track of ⁓ how many patients are calling and asking for something that maybe you aren't offering and see if that's, you know, see if it's in your wheelhouse or is it matching your avatar? The Dental A Team (21:05) Yeah. That's a great idea. ⁓ Yeah, yeah, and I think to speak to that too, if they're calling asking for that and it's not something that fits your avatar or that you want to do, is your branding reflective of your avatar because somehow they found you and they called you. So what messaging is out there within your marketing that has attracted the wrong avatar? Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah. DAT Kristy (21:48) Yeah, 100%. So it works both ways, right? Yeah. The Dental A Team (21:54) Love marketing. just it and I don't know I just I don't I truly don't know why I love marketing so much but it just gets me excited and the idea of being able to change something and really target in and achieve the result is really cool to me and the idea of being able to attract someone to something that they need and want by saying things right by presenting right. Like that just gets me so giddy. So thank you for doing this podcast with me today is my point. DAT Kristy (22:27) Yeah. I was going to say to your point, you said something very poignant there that you have to be tracking it. You have to be paying attention to it and you have to be willing to test, track and adjust if it's not getting the results you want. Too many people start and they throw it out and then they stop there because they get frustrated that it's not bringing it. And it goes back to your innovation. You've got to be able to ⁓ try something different and it could be something very minute. A word, right, could make a big difference. The Dental A Team (23:01) Yeah, yeah, totally agree. I totally agree. And I think that's the most exciting space is what you just said. Like even the word, the one word in this sentence on this marketing, whatever this ad that's on Google or postcard that somebody's getting one word can totally change the outcome. And I think that's what gets me excited is like, okay, how can I, how can I get the result that I want with the words that I'm using? I love that. And when we can, hone in on that, I think massive changes. I think there's a ton of takeaways here. think biggest action item, you guys, is really, really figuring out your patient avatar and your team avatar, honestly, your team member avatar, because I think that points you in the direction of your culture, how you want to show up in the world, what your brand is, and then start realizing and understanding that your culture, your core values, that is your brand, that is your brand awareness. And when we live and breathe, By those, think you guys can, anyone who's listening and has listened before, anyone who's following the Dental A Team on Instagram, Facebook, clients of ours, coming to our webinars, we do free CE webinars every month, you guys, anyone who has experienced Dental A Team in the slightest, I think can agree that we emanate the Dental A Team. Every team member we have, as far as our virtual assistant, Joe Ash, who we love and adore all the way in the Philippines. He emanates the Dental A Team because we understand that those pieces of our company, the mission, the vision, the core values, brand awareness, all of that is who we are. And we live, breathe it, we show up, we believe in it, we stand behind it and we're consistent. So it makes everything else kind of fall into place really easily. So. Go do that, you guys, narrow it in. Don't let it feel so big. Just do one chunk. What is your avatar? Who is your avatar? How do they show up in life? What do they look like? What do they love to do? Narrow in your avatar of your patient and of your team members. Make sure your mission, vision, core values are in alignment with what you actually want. And then take a step back and look at it from bird's eye view of how you need to innovate your brand. and how you can do that. And like I said, I love this stuff. The consultants loves this stuff. Kristy is fantastic with her clients. She's done this so many times and all of them have Dana, gosh, Monica, Trish, everybody, every single one of them have done these types of exercises with their clients and they're really good at it you guys. So reach out. If you're a client and you need this, you're like, need to innovate, reach out to your consultant. If you're not yet a client, you're soon to be or you're just like, I'm just a podcast listener right now, that's okay too. Reach out you guys, Hello@TheDentalATeam.com. We have the resources that you need, we're here to help you. Instagram, Facebook, wherever you can find us and then as always you guys leave us a five star review below. Let us know how helpful this was and if there's anything you've done to innovate your brand awareness that you think people could benefit from as well, people really do read those comments and it could be super beneficial. So, Kristy. Thank you so much. I love taking the avatar roads with you, because I think you're just really good at it and you love people. So really keying in on parts that you love about people's personalities, I think opens you up. So thank you, Kristy, for being here today. Of course. All right, guys, go do the Things Five Star Review. Reach out, Hello@TheDentalATeam.com. Follow us on social if you're not there yet, and we'll catch you next time. Bye-bye. DAT Kristy (26:37) Thank you.
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