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Rebecca Hinds discusses the simple shifts that turn meetings from time-wasters into value-generators.— YOU'LL LEARN — 1) Why most meetings don't feel like “real work”2) Why every organization needs a “meeting doomsday”3) The easy agenda fixes that save so much timeSubscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1156 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT REBECCA — Rebecca Hinds is a leading expert on organizational behavior and the future of work. She holds a BS, MS, and PhD from Stanford University. Rebecca founded the Work Innovation Lab at Asana and the Work AI Institute at Glean, first-of-their-kind corporate think tanks dedicated to conducting cutting-edge research on the future of work.She is a trusted advisor to companies navigating the challenges of modern work—from meeting overload and hybrid dysfunction to the messy realities of AI adoption and organizational change.• Book: Your Best Meeting Ever: 7 Principles for Designing Meetings That Get Things Done• LinkedIn: Rebecca Hinds• Website: RebeccaHinds.com— RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Tool: Glean• Book: Give and Take: Why Helping Others Drives Our Success by Adam Grant• Book: Scaling Up Excellence: Getting to More Without Settling for Less by Robert Sutton and Huggy Rao• Book: The Friction Project: How Smart Leaders Make the Right Things Easier and the Wrong Things Harder by Robert Sutton and Huggy Rao• Past episode: 492: Making Meetings Work with J. Elise Keith• Past episode: 684: Achieving More by Tapping into the Science of Less with Leidy Klotz— THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Scribe. Book a personalized enterprise demo with scribe.how/awesome• Narwhal. Treat your home to spotless, fresh floors with us.narwhal.com/pete.• Monarch.com. Get 50% off your first year on with the code AWESOME.• Shopify. Sign up for your $1/month trial at Shopify.com/awesomepodSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Every morning wasted standing in your closet is money left on the table. In this video I'm showing you how to build your realtor uniform, a simple style system that saves you time, builds your brand, and makes sure you always walk into every appointment looking like the professional you are.This is the style advice nobody gives you when you get your real estate license.What I cover: How to build realtor closet staples, using your wardrobe for brand awareness, what to wear to listing appointments and open houses, and why professionalism in your outfit builds client trust before you say a word.This is Part 2 of my series: Things Nobody Tells You About Being a Realtor.

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Practical strategies for leading meetings that improve decision-making, strengthen team participation, and drive better project outcomes. In this conversation Evan Unger explores tools like the POPRA model, techniques for managing conflict and encouraging diverse perspectives, and how humble, curious leadership can create healthier and more productive team dynamics.

Most businesses are still doing everything manually… and that's exactly why they're stuck.Right now, you either figure out how to move faster or you fall behind. AI gives you the ability to create more content, fix your messaging, and improve your systems without adding more hours to your day.In this video, I walk you through 5 simple ways to use AI inside your business right now. From generating content ideas when you feel stuck, improving your offer so it actually converts, and analyzing competitors to fix what's broken in your funnel.If your conversion rate is low, that's not random. There's always a reason. Even a small improvement can change everything.This is about working smarter, not harder. Use tools that help you think faster, write faster, and execute faster.If you're not doing that yet, you're leaving a lot of opportunities on the table.#AIforBusiness #DigitalMarketing #Entrepreneurship #ContentCreation #Marketing #BusinessGrowth #MarketingStrategy---------------About Manuel Suarez:Manuel Suarez, known as the Marketing Ninja and a best-selling author of Marketing Magic, leads Attention Grabbing Media (AGM), a marketing agency honored three times on the Inc 5000 list. With a team of over 120, AGM specializes in turning attention into profit for a wide range of brands. In 2023 alone, brands managed by AGM exceeded 250 million USD in revenue.Manuel is also the co-founder of NaturalSlim, a self-funded high-9-figure brand. He has helped elevate thousands of businesses across multiple industries and has directed marketing campaigns for industry leaders such as Grant Cardone and Daymond John.He is also responsible for building and scaling one of the largest health-focused YouTube channels in the U.S., MetabolismoTV, which alone has over 10.7 million subscribers. Over the past seven years, Manuel's strategies have generated more than 8 billion views, 5 million leads, and over 500 million USD in tracked revenue across digital platforms.Follow Manuel Suarez on Social Media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theninjamarketer/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrmanuelsuarez/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mrmanuelsuarezX (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/MrManuelSuarezLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrmanuelsuarez/Learn More About AGM:Visit our website: https://www.agmagency.comNeed Help with Your Marketing?Talk to a Ninja: https://www.talktoaninja.comCheck Out Manuel's Book, a #1 Seller on Amazon:Marketing Magic by Manuel Suarez: https://a.co/d/gbwHKSf

Most leaders don't fail because they lack vision. They fail because they lack clarity.In this episode, we break down how to set SMART goals that actually lead to execution, growth, and real results. If you've ever felt like your team is busy but not productive, or your goals sound good but never get finished, this conversation is for you.We walk through what SMART goals really mean and how to apply them in your leadership, your business, and your personal life. From getting specific to building measurable systems, creating achievable timelines, and driving team buy-in, this episode gives you a practical roadmap to move from ideas to outcomes.You'll also learn:Why unclear goals are costing you time and productivityHow to create a 20% increase in team performance through clarityThe difference between goals that sit on paper and goals that get executedHow to get your team to actually buy into and own the missionA simple framework for setting personal, professional, and spiritual goalsIf you're serious about growth, leadership, and execution, this is where it starts.Subscribe for more leadership development, team growth strategies, and practical tools to help you win.What's one goal you've been putting off that needs clarity right now?

Unqualified prospects can be a huge waste of time. Lately, I’ve been on a bit of a kick in terms of commitment versus interest. If you’re interested in the possibility of working with us, that’s very different than if you’re committed to getting the results you want in your business and working with us to do it. David: Hi, and welcome to the podcast. In today’s episode, co-host Jay McFarland and I will be discussing the pursuit of unqualified prospects. Welcome, Jay! Jay: Hey, it’s so great to be here again, David, and I always love the topics that we get into. I think usually, I’m in pursuit of just any prospect. I don’t give a lot of thought to are they qualified, are they not? It’s like, just send me all the leads and I’ll sort through it. I’m sure I’m wasting a lot of time doing that. David: It’s funny, isn’t it? It’s like just looking for warm bodies. Anybody who can fog a mirror, right? And to some extent, that’s part of every process. Because we really don’t know who’s qualified and who’s not until and unless we have a qualification procedure in place to figure that out. Or if we just get good at it from having conversations and hearing what people say. So I think you’re right. I think no one really sets out to pursue unqualified prospects. But to some extent, we all do it every day. Jay: Yeah, exactly. I will tell you that as a company, we’ve done some things. when we first started using Google ads. It was crazy. I mean, we were getting so many responses. And then after taking all of these leads and calls, we realized that 90% of them were not good. Because, our key words that we were using for Google were bringing us the wrong type of client that we couldn’t help and that we couldn’t close. So once we just did something as simple as figure out our keywords, wow, that saved us a lot of time and money. David: It really helps to dial it in, doesn’t it? When you’re more specific and it, you’re right. It could be the difference of one additional parameter, one additional thing that you’re saying in the messaging that you’re putting out there. Because all of that’s going to contribute to the type of people who respond to your ads when we’re talking about leading with advertising. Jay: Yeah, exactly. The other thing we found is a seasonality to it, and you and I have talked about seasonality a lot when it comes to sales. But we’ve found that the same keywords don’t work the same all year long, that there’s different motivations that things change. And so, we’re kind of starting to keep track of that now for the first time, and I’m excited. You know, we probably won’t reap the benefits of that until next year. But that’s how far ahead we have to be, to know when and how to start pivoting and adjusting. David: Yeah, I can see exactly how that could be the case. And it’s something that you discover through doing it, right? Through iterations. You try different things and you say, Hey, this isn’t working. This used to work. What’s the reason for that? So a lot of it too is sometimes talking to people. One of the things that we’ve done for a long time is when people make a decision not to work with us, or sometimes, if someone expresses interest in working with us, but then doesn’t follow through, we’ll reach out to those people and find out. “Hey, it looks like you were thinking about contacting us. Looks like you were maybe thinking about scheduling a strategy session with us. You didn’t do it. What was it that held you back? And the answers you get from that can be extremely helpful in terms of finding out what might also be holding other people back. Jay: Yeah. That is so powerful. I think sometimes people are afraid. They’ve turned you down and they’re afraid that if you make another phone call you’re going to be bothersome to them. But if you do it in the right approach, or it can even be done in a form, a survey after the fact. You know, some way to kind of gather and harness that information. Something really obvious might rise to the top and you’re like going, “oh my goodness, why didn’t we think about that? It should have been so easy for us to see,” but we get that tunnel vision so often. David: Yeah, and everything’s obvious in hindsight, right? Once we figured it out, I was like, “oh, of course. How did I not know that?” You know, one of the things, too, that I think about unqualified prospects is that they’re everywhere. Right? They are everywhere. And I know one of the early mistakes that I made in my business was assuming that everybody was going to be qualified until they proved otherwise. And that’s a tough mistake to make, too. Jay: Yeah, totally. I mean, you have to be proactive about this process. If you’re letting them decide if they’re qualified, well then again, you’re going through a pile of paper, a pile of leads, whatever it is, and you’re honestly just wasting time and time is money. And if you can get that down to where, your close rate you know, instead of one out of a hundred, you can get, five out of 20 because you’ve got 20 good leads instead of a hundred anybodies. That could change your whole life. It could change your whole business with just that one simple adjustment. David: Yeah. And numbers like that frequently do. They change everything. They change your life, they change your business, they change the number of sales you’re going to make. They change everything. And when we look at it, and think in terms of the fact that, yeah, we have to determine if somebody’s qualified to do business with us. But on the flip side, they are also deciding whether or not we are qualified to do business with them. So as you pointed out, sometimes people think they’re qualified. They think that perhaps they want to do business with us. But then when we have questions, when we ask them some things, we may determine that it’s not a good fit on our side. It has to go both ways. One of the things that I’ve always maintained is that when two parties to an agreement want to put something together, they will figure out a way to do it. But if one of them doesn’t, it’s not going to happen. If you and I are talking about putting something together and we’re both pretty excited about the idea, we’ll make it happen. But even if he or she’s not saying it, if one of us doesn’t want to make it happen, there will be excuses. Things will come up and it just won’t end up happening. So when you realize that and you say, “okay, well these people think they’re qualified to do business with me, I’m either going to have a conversation with them or not.” I mean, if you can determine that somebody’s not qualified ahead of time, you can potentially avoid a conversation. Normally, if somebody is excited about doing business with us, we want to at least have the conversation. But very early on in those conversations, you can usually figure out whether or not it’s going to be a fit. And if is, then great. You move forward and you work with them. And if it’s not, you determine that as early as possible. Then you either recommend another solution for them, or everybody just sort of moves on and goes from there. Jay: Yeah. This is such a unique and powerful, perspective. David, I was talking to a financial planner the other day and I was asking him, “so what is your criteria for a new client?” And he said, “well, we sit them down and we interview them to see if they meet our standards for a new client. I was sitting there going, wait a minute, you interview them? Isn’t it supposed to be the other way around? That they’re assessing you to see if you’re good for their business? And he’s like, “No, we decided years ago exactly what our potential client looks like. We know who we can help and who we can’t. And if we choose the wrong client, then both sides are going to be dissatisfied because we didn’t do the work upfront to see, like you said, if there’s going to be a cohesive, kind of gel between the two parties. David: Right. And the other reason that I think he’s right is that we can only ever decide if we feel that someone is qualified to do business with us. We can’t decide it the other way. So if you think about it from the standpoint of a financial planner, yeah, they need to decide is this person going to be a good fit for us? Do they have enough money to invest? Do they have a similar philosophy to the way that we operate? And if those answers are yes, then it makes sense to work together. On the other side, the client is thinking, “okay, is this person on the same wavelength as me? Am I going to trust this person with my money?” But those are the decisions that that person gets to make, right? The client makes a decision. And the organization, the salesperson makes a decision. They both have to come to positive decisions if they’re ever going to move forward. And the thing is, we can’t decide for the person. We can try to convince or persuade them to do business with us. But generally, it’s far easier to find people who you resonate with and who resonate with you so that you can just put it together. Everything becomes a whole lot easier when you’re on the same page. Like I said, when two people want to do business together, they’ll figure out a way to do it. Jay: Yeah. An d it’s because, you know, and we’ve talked about this so much, it’s about relationships. no matter how you slice it, there’s going to be a long-term relationship between the two of you. It is going to be about more than just picking up the phone and calling you. It’s going to be, “Hey, how’s it going?” There’s going to be understanding of each other’s lives and each other’s needs. I will tell you another point is I’m getting really good, because I spent so much time on the phone, at figuring out which clients are going to be so demanding that they will be problematic well through the process. And so I’m getting good at assessing, whether or not, I want to just say, “you know what, we probably can’t suit your situation, but there are some other options out there. Have a nice day.” Because if even on the first phone call they’re that way, well imagine how they’re going to get through the ordering process and through all of those things, I just don’t want to deal with the headaches. And often I’m going to end up giving them a refund anyway, because I couldn’t make them happy. And so, you know, I’m realizing and starting to understand that I need to be picky about who I bring into our business and who we decide to service. David: Yeah, no question. Because like you said, if they’re not going to be pleasant on that initial call, how are they going to be when it’s time to collect on what they purchase from you? If you’re going to have to go chase them for money, if they’re rude when you’re just meeting them for the first time, imagine how they’ll be when they owe you money? But one of the things that I tend to think of, when we think in terms of unqualified prospect, well, what does it mean? You know, to me it means… Unqualified people are the people who don’t have the need, the desire, the money, the budget, the willingness to spend, right? Because, and it’s kind of in that order, if they don’t have the need or the desire, then they’re not going to do it. If they don’t have the money, then they can’t do it. If they have a budget, but they don’t have a willingness to spend, right? Some people say they’ll do something, but then just won’t spend the money. I mean, these are all sort of different things, but they all tie together. They’re all related, and they determine whether or not somebody is actually qualified to do business with us. One of the other things I look at is if they’re rude, obnoxious, belligerent, uncommunicative. Woo. That’s a big one. And it didn’t used to be, for me. In the early stages of my business, if people were not rude, not obnoxious, if they were personable or whatever, I would really pursue them to the ends of the earth. But if they weren’t communicative, it kind of kills all the rest of it. And so I’m certainly at a point now where even if somebody is nice and pleasant and they seem interested in wanting to do something, if they don’t communicate, I tend not to pursue anymore. Because if I have to chase somebody to remain engaged and remain interested and we end up doing business together, am I going to have to try to chase them to do the things they’ll need to do to get the results they want in their business? Because I can’t do that either, right? And so there needs to be that reciprocal level of interest and willingness to communicate. Lately, I’ve also been on a bit of a kick in terms of commitment versus interest. If you’re interested in the possibility of working with us, that’s very different than if you’re committed to getting the results you want in your business and working with us to do it. Some people are interested in the idea of growing their sales. They’re interested in the idea of getting more customers. Interest is not going to cut it until you get to the point where you are absolutely committed to the idea of growing your sales and profits, growing your customer base, finally hitting the level of sales that you wished you would’ve hit years ago. Until you reach that level of commitment to say, “okay, I’m going to take action. I’m going to do this.” Then all the interest in the world is really, nothing. Jay: Yeah, really wasted. And, one final point that I’d like to make is that, you mentioned, you know, maybe it’s because they can’t afford it right now. Maybe it doesn’t fit into their plan. Maybe they don’t necessarily fit the perfect model. These are not lost people. These are people that you can put in your drip program from your customer management system. And I’ve had this happen. I had it happen to me two days ago. I get an order out of nowhere and I’m like, “I don’t even remember talking to this guy.” And I pull up my system and I’m all, I talked to him eight months ago. He said he probably was not going to use our service. I threw him into my drip program and he received emails from us every month. And then when the time came, he’s finally ready. Now he became a customer. So it’s not like these conversations that we have are a waste of time if it’s the situation where they can’t afford it right now, they see the point, but it just doesn’t work for them. Those are still prospects. David: Yeah, absolutely. And so when they move from interested to committed or when they… well, even there, I would still say that if they don’t have the money right now and they’re committed to doing it, then we’ve got somebody that is going to be a good quality prospect. If you have somebody who’s mildly interested, they don’t have the money now, well, they may have the money later, but if they’re not committed to the process, they’re still not going to spend it. So I think we’re on the same page. I think maybe we just look at it a little differently in terms of who’s interested in and who’s actually committed. Jay: Yeah, absolutely. So how do people find out more? David: You can go to TopSecrets.com/call to schedule a call with myself or my team. If you are looking to get to the kind of prospects that you need, if you’re looking to be able to qualify those prospects as quickly as possible, and jettison the ones who are not good quality prospects for you. A lot of times the reason that people don’t make the sales that they want to make is that they spend too much time pursuing unqualified prospects. So one of the things that we do in our Total Market Domination course is we give you a process for being able to do that as quickly as possible. You know, speed of implementation is key. If I can get somebody qualified in or out. Within the first conversation, that’s a whole lot better than if I have multiple meetings, multiple phone calls, and then four months later I determine this person isn’t a good fit. So if any of this resonates with you, and if you’d like to have a conversation, TopSecrets.com/call. Love to have the conversation. Jay: Yeah, absolutely. David, as always, it’s a pleasure talking to you. David: Thanks. You too, Jay. Ready to Stop Wasting Time on Unqualified Prospects? If so, check out a few ways we help promotional product distributors grow their sales & profits: Just Getting Started? If you (or someone on your team) is just getting started in promotional product sales, learn how we can help. Ready to Grow & Scale Your Business Fast? If you're an established distributor serious about growing your sales and profits now, check out this case study and schedule a call with our team. 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In this episode, Judy Warner sits down with Colin Stoner, co-founder of Zenode (zenode.ai) and a veteran electrical engineer with 250+ unique board designs under his belt. Colin shares how he turned years of real-world frustrations — endless datasheet digging, pinout copying, power budgeting, and last-minute alternate-part hunts into an AI-powered component intelligence platform that actually delivers results for hardware engineers. If you're tired of AI hype that doesn't translate to real workflow wins in electronics design, this conversation will restore your faith. Discover how Zenode combines specialized data, engineering context, and modern AI to automate the boring but critical tasks so you can focus on actual design work.

What you'll learn in this episode: Why prospecting is the lifeline of predictable income How to use cold outreach effectively (without breaking compliance rules) The overlooked power of referrals and testimonials How local events and sponsorships expand visibility Why reviews and customer feedback are powerful sales tools How to create strategic alliances that consistently feed new clients Why committing to prospecting is the only way to avoid broke months

Ben Frost shares insights on leveraging AI to streamline real estate and property management businesses, highlighting automation, overcoming challenges, and future growth opportunities.   Professional Real Estate Investors - How we can help you: Investor Fuel Mastermind:  Learn more about the Investor Fuel Mastermind, including 100% deal financing, massive discounts from vendors and sponsors you're already using, our world class community of over 150 members, and SO much more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/apply   Investor Machine Marketing Partnership:  Are you looking for consistent, high quality lead generation? Investor Machine is America's #1 lead generation service professional investors. Investor Machine provides true 'white glove' support to help you build the perfect marketing plan, then we'll execute it for you…talking and working together on an ongoing basis to help you hit YOUR goals! Learn more here: http://www.investormachine.com   Coaching with Mike Hambright:  Interested in 1 on 1 coaching with Mike Hambright? Mike coaches entrepreneurs looking to level up, build coaching or service based businesses (Mike runs multiple 7 and 8 figure a year businesses), building a coaching program and more. Learn more here: https://investorfuel.com/coachingwithmike   Attend a Vacation/Mastermind Retreat with Mike Hambright: Interested in joining a "mini-mastermind" with Mike and his private clients on an upcoming "Retreat", either at locations like Cabo San Lucas, Napa, Park City ski trip, Yellowstone, or even at Mike's East Texas "Big H Ranch"? Learn more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/retreat   Property Insurance: Join the largest and most investor friendly property insurance provider in 2 minutes. Free to join, and insure all your flips and rentals within minutes! There is NO easier insurance provider on the planet (turn insurance on or off in 1 minute without talking to anyone!), and there's no 15-30% agent mark up through this platform!  Register here: https://myinvestorinsurance.com/   New Real Estate Investors - How we can work together: Investor Fuel Club (Coaching and Deal Partner Community): Looking to kickstart your real estate investing career? Join our one of a kind Coaching Community, Investor Fuel Club, where you'll get trained by some of the best real estate investors in America, and partner with them on deals! You don't need $ for deals…we'll partner with you and hold your hand along the way! Learn More here: http://www.investorfuel.com/club   —--------------------

Welcome to the weekly Recruitment Podcast by The Recruitment Network (TRN) — where we share real conversations to help you build your recruiting team, level up recruiter performance, and stay ahead in an ever-changing recruitment market.TRN – Enabling recruitment businesses to maximise their performance, productivity and profitability.In this episode, we move beyond the theory of AI and focus on one question: what is it actually doing to your numbers?Right now, many recruitment businesses are experimenting with AI tools week after week. But without a clear strategy, those efforts often remain inconsistent — disconnected from real commercial outcomes.The businesses pulling ahead aren't just using AI — they're using it with intent.They understand exactly where AI is compressing time-to-shortlist, increasing fill rate, and freeing up consultants to focus on high-value, revenue-generating activity. And they're building their approach around those gains.In this session, James Osborne cuts through the noise to focus on what AI-driven improvement actually looks like on a billing desk — and how to build a focused, strategic approach that delivers measurable results in your business.This is not a hype-driven conversation. It's a practical breakdown of how to connect AI investment directly to revenue performance.This episode covers:• How to separate AI hype from tools that genuinely move the needle• The revenue metrics most impacted by smart AI deployment• Where AI is accelerating the billing cycle — and where it creates false efficiency• How to audit your current AI usage against real commercial outcomes• The workflow changes that consistently improve revenue per consultant• A simple diagnostic to identify your highest-return AI opportunity right nowWho this is for:Recruitment leaders who want to connect their AI investment directly to commercial performance and drive measurable results.If you're serious about improving productivity, increasing revenue per consultant, and making AI actually work for your business — this is an episode you won't want to miss.—What is TRN?The Recruitment Network is the ultimate support network for recruitment business leaders. We offer a wide range of benefits including:• An inclusive leadership club• Recruitment Trailblazers – a programme tailored for billing managers• Full back-office support and training• TRN World, our innovative online community• Access to investment insights, technology guidance, expert content, and much more

Send us Fan MailSome funders are quietly draining your organization's capacity before they even decide whether to fund you. This episode breaks down the difference between funders who treat nonprofits as true partners and those who bury you in 140-page applications with a 3% chance of success. You'll learn how to identify where a funder falls on the spectrum, what equitable grantmaking actually looks like in practice, and why your time is worth protecting as a strategic resource. We also get into the nuts and bolts of building a smarter grant strategy so you can make better decisions about where to spend your energy.On this week's episode of The Small Nonprofit Podcast, Maria Rio is joined by Caitlin McBride, a Certified Fundraising Executive with over a decade of experience in the sector on a mission to make fundraising feel less chaotic for small nonprofits. Together, they dig into Vu Le's Equitable Grantmaking Continuum, share their own experiences with A+ and not-so-A+ funders, and give nonprofit leaders a practical lens for evaluating grant opportunities before spending hours on an application that was never really winnable.The Equitable Grantmaking Continuum: https://legalfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Equitable-Grantmaking-Continuum-Full-Version-Updated-March-2021-2.pdfIf this episode was useful, grab the 30-Day Board Fundraising Challenge at gofurthertogether.ca/boardchallenge — it's free and it gives your board actual structure. Book a Discovery Call with Further Together if you need help raising money in a way aligned with your values. Support the show

Life moves fast—and if we're not careful, we end up living on autopilot. In this episode, Pastor Joie is breaking down how to plan your days, your goals, and your seasons intentionally, so your life actually works for you. No fluff, no guilt—just practical steps to create space for what matters most, stay consistent, and live with purpose every single day.It's time to stop surviving and start thriving—one intentional choice at a time.Get more encouraging videos every week by subscribing: https://www.youtube.com/@joiemiller436About Joie MillerJoie Miller lives in the Pittsburgh area with her husband, Nathan, and their five children. Joie is the author of Masterpiece, a 6-week Bible study, and 30 Days of Bold, a devotional. Learn more about Joie Miller: https://joiemiller.co/Connect with Joie MillerWebsite: https://joiemiller.co/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joiemiller/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joie.miller.71TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jlmiller1234LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joie-miller-239587359/Join us each week for honest conversations that will strengthen your faith and empower you to step confidently into your purpose.

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Most business buyers make the same costly mistakes… They waste time on bad deals, get ignored by brokers, and sometimes overpay without realizing it. In this video, I break down 4 practical tools that can help you avoid those traps and move forward with confidence. Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/wZ5rpWtHabo Cheers See you over on YouTube David C Barnett **** - Join David's email list so you never miss any new videos or important information or insights, RECEIVE 7 FREE GIFTS!!- https://www.DavidCBarnettList.com **** Special Xero offer: Get 90% off for 6 months using this link: https://referrals.xero.com/DavidCBarnett_xero. Terms & Conditions apply.* Find more content that answers your questions with my new AI BOT: https://www.davidcbarnettbot.com/ Enjoy HUGE savings when signing up for Xero cloud-based accounting software using David's sponsorship link: https://referrals.xero.com/DavidCBarnett_xero Do Business with David using these incredible internet links... - David's Blog where you can find hundreds of free videos and articles, https://www.DavidCBarnett.com - Book a call with David and let him help you with your project, https://www.CallDavidCBarnett.com - Learn how to buy a successful and profitable business in a risk-controlled way https://www.BusinessBuyerAdvantage.com - Get help selling your business, https://www.HowToSellMyOwnBusiness.com - Get better organized in your business, https://www.EasySmallBizSystems.com - Learn to make better cash flow forecasts and write incredibly effective business plans from scratch!, https://www.BizPlanSchool.com - Learn to build an equity asset with insurance! visit https://www.NewBankingSolution.com Youtube music licensing code: 5PJWQOE5ZZHTQSRY

Join all the fun inside our free community https://www.skool.com/everydayissaturday Last week, I thought I was having a stroke. Turns out… it was a lower back issue.But the real story? It was a wake-up call I didn't see coming. In this episode, I break down what that moment in the ER made crystal clear—why most people are living like they've got unlimited time, and how quickly that illusion can disappear. This isn't about fear or drama. It's about clarity, urgency, and finally doing the thing you've been putting off.If you've been waiting for the “right time” to start your podcast, share your message, launch your idea, or make a move in your life… this is it.No fluff. No hype. Just real talk, a few laughs, and a reminder that time isn't guaranteed.

This powerful motivational speech by Daily Motivations is about urgency and taking action before more time slips away. It focuses on discipline, consistency, accountability, and the mindset required to stop procrastinating and start executing. Time doesn't wait, and neither should you. If you want real change, raise your standards, stay focused, and commit to doing what needs to be done every single day.Instagram - @daily_motivationsorgFacebook- @daily_motivationsorg

Do your dental hygiene notes feel like they're never getting shorter? It's not a sign you're behind—it's a sign you're still learning how to study effectively in dental hygiene school. This episode, Dana breaks down why detailed notes are necessary at first, and how strong students shift from long explanations to concise memory cues as their understanding deepens. Instead of rereading, focus on active recall strategies like fill-in-the-blank notes and spaced repetition to strengthen retention for the NBDHE and exams.Start here:Get dental hygiene school tips, free resources, and access to upcoming student events → https://dentalhygienebasics.mykajabi.com/newsletterWhen you're ready for boards:Join StudentRDH VIP → https://www.studentrdh.com/national-dental-hygiene-board-review-nbdhe-studentrdh-vip-club?utm_source=Referral%60&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=DHBasics&utm_content=DVIP3Want extra support + events?Get your free CloudU student membership (monthly events + giveaways) → http://clouddentistry.com/r/vxn1

Your pool service route doesn't have to feel like a daily sprint that ends in burnout. I walk through how I speed up a pool route the right way by protecting the golden rule: never move so fast that you sacrifice pool cleaning quality, water balance, or your business reputation. The real wins come from removing friction around the work, not cutting corners at the pool.We get practical on route efficiency and time management for pool technicians: starting earlier, fueling at the right time, and staging your truck the night before so you can roll immediately. I also share how to stop losing chunks of your day to supplier runs by using delivery or sending orders ahead, plus why carrying a smart inventory of spare pool parts is a route-saving habit when you service common equipment like pumps, chlorinators, and pool cleaners.Then we hit the biggest time thief of all: algae. I explain how a filter cleaning schedule before peak season, along with chlorine enhancers like borates, PoolRx, phosphate removal, and enzyme treatment, can keep pools algae-free and keep your weekly stops predictable. We also talk about keeping free chlorine aligned with cyanuric acid so you're not stuck brushing and re-treating the same pool every week.Finally, we cover how vacuuming expectations can quietly wreck a schedule. Putting “vacuum when necessary” in a pool service agreement, leaning on automatic pool cleaners, and investing in faster vacuum systems can cut major minutes without leaving a dirty pool behind. • starting earlier to finish earlier without rushing• fueling and staging the truck the night before• reducing supply-house time with delivery or emailed orders• carrying the right spare parts based on route equipment• preventing algae with scheduled filter cleanings and chlorine enhancers• using a minimum free chlorine to cyanuric acid approach to stay algae-free• setting vacuum expectations with a service agreement• leaning on automatic cleaners, spot vacuuming, and faster vacuum systems• dropping time-sink pools that break the scheduSend us Fan MailSupport the Pool Guy Podcast Show Sponsors! HASA https://bit.ly/HASAThe Bottom Feeder. Save $100 with Code: DVB100https://store.thebottomfeeder.com/Try Skimmer FREE for 30 days:https://getskimmer.com/poolguy Get UPA Liability Insurance $64 a month! https://forms.gle/F9YoTWNQ8WnvT4QBAPool Guy Coaching: https://bit.ly/40wFE6y

Landscaping businesses don't lose money because they can't do the work—they lose money because they say "yes" to the wrong customers. In this episode, Keith Kalfas breaks down his exact process for qualifying leads over the phone—so you stop wasting time on dead-end quotes and start closing jobs faster with the right clients. From setting clear price expectations early to confidently guiding the conversation and pre-framing the sale before you even arrive… this is a behind-the-scenes look at how a few minutes on the phone can save hours of frustration—and make you a lot more money.   "Don't drive across town unless you're going to pick up a signature and a deposit check." – Keith Kalfas   What You'll Learn in This Episode: How to qualify customers in 5–6 minutes before booking a quote Why listening more than talking can actually close more deals How to identify a customer's real motivation (not just what they say) A simple way to anchor pricing without scaring people off How to confidently position yourself as the expert (without sounding pushy) Why giving time options increases your chances of booking How to pre-frame the sale so you're closing, not convincing The mindset shift that stops you from chasing every lead Key Takeaways: Time is your most expensive asset. Every unqualified quote costs you more than just gas—it drains your schedule and energy. Slow down, qualify first, and only pursue the right jobs. Confidence closes deals. Customers can feel uncertainty. When you speak with clarity, experience, and direction, they trust you faster—and trust leads to sales. Qualify before you commit. A short phone call can filter out bad fits, align expectations, and dramatically increase your close rate before you even step on-site.   Connect with Keith Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/keithkalfas/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thelandscapingemployeetrap Website: https://www.keithkalfas.com/resources Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@keith-kalfas   Resources and Websites:  Build Your Site: https://www.keithkalfas.com/ReBolt Call Tracking Software: https://www.keithkalfas.com/CallRail Start Getting Leads Now https://www.footbridgemedia.com/keith The Untrapped Alliance: https://www.keithkalfas.com/alliance Resources You Need To Build A Successful Business https://www.keithkalfas.com/resources

A psychological guide to choosing priorities, resisting urgency, and spending time well. Time is the universe's most brilliant and inescapable invention, relentlessly marching forward whether you are building an empire or merely digesting a rather cheesy burrito. Yet, somehow, we've convinced ourselves we can beat it. The universe is terribly indifferent to your productivity. Even Tutankhamun isn't enjoying his enduring fame, mostly on account of being dead for millennia. When we look at positive psychology, the secret to existence isn't achieving eternal glory, but simply making delightful little patterns in the great river of time while we're here to enjoy them. Today's topics: Why we chase the wrong goals, burn our attention, and forget what makes life feel meaningful How to stop drifting through life and focus on what actually deserves your time A better way to think about time, fulfilment, and the patterns you want your life to create SPONSORS

Every month your job search goes on is a month of lost salary. And the thing is, most UX and product people who are stuck aren't lazy. They're working hard, spending hours a week on their search. But they're also spending a lot of that time just waiting: waiting for a response after they apply, waiting after an interview, waiting for the right job to show up. In this episode, Sarah Doody breaks down 3 common ways you waste time in your UX job search and what to do instead so you can start getting interviews, and hired, faster!Topics discussed in this episode: ✅ Why waiting around after applying or interviewing is costing you opportunities✅ How to follow up without seeming desperate✅ Why the "numbers game" approach to job applications backfires✅ How tailoring your resume and UX portfolio helps you apply to fewer jobs but get more interviews✅ Why cold messaging on LinkedIn almost never works✅ How to build warm relationships before you need them so people actually replyTimestamps: 00:00 Every month your job search continues is a month of lost salary 01:08 Time waster #1: Not following up after you apply or interview 03:15 Why following up isn't desperate, it's proactive 04:30 Follow up or be forgotten 05:20 Time waster #2: Sending the same resume and portfolio for every job 07:00 Why applying to fewer jobs with tailored materials gets you hired faster 08:45 How to quickly tailor your resume and portfolio for each role 10:15 Time waster #3: Waiting to build relationships until you need them 11:30 Cold messaging vs. warm messaging 12:45 How to invest in relationships before your job search 14:00 Who to prioritize building relationships with 15:15 Recap: 3 ways to stop wasting time

How to Stop Wasting Time - 7 Time Management Hacks That Actually Work with Philip VanDusenMany creative professionals feel constantly busy but still end the day wondering if anything meaningful actually moved forward.In this episode, Philip VanDusen explores why traditional productivity advice often falls short and why most time management systems fail to solve the real problem. The issue is not a lack of apps, tools, or productivity frameworks. The real challenge is self-leadership.Instead of focusing on software or complicated productivity stacks, Philip shares seven practical practices designed to help creative professionals reclaim their attention, protect their energy, and structure their days around meaningful work.Drawing from his experience coaching creative professionals and running his own consulting practice, Philip explains how distractions, reactive work habits, and endless task lists create the illusion of productivity while preventing real progress.This episode reframes time management as something deeper than scheduling tasks. It is about learning to manage your attention, direct your energy, and design your day intentionally so your most important work gets your best focus.You will learn how to identify the work that truly moves the needle, reduce distractions, and build simple systems that eliminate repetitive decisions and free up mental energy for creative thinking.If you have ever felt overwhelmed by notifications, email, meetings, or an endless to-do list, this conversation offers a practical and mindset-driven approach to working with more clarity, focus, and impact.What You'll Learn in This Episode• Why productivity tools rarely solve productivity problems • The difference between time management and self-leadership • How managing your energy matters more than managing your calendar • Why reactive work destroys creative momentum • How artificial deadlines help eliminate perfectionism and procrastination • Practical ways to train your focus and reduce distractions • Why high performers rely on systems and templates to conserve mental energyThe 7 Time Management Hacks1. Your Energy Is the Real CalendarProductivity should be structured around when your brain works best, not simply around open calendar space. Understanding your chronotype and protecting your peak cognitive hours allows you to do creative work when your energy is highest.2. Design Your Default DayHigh performers do not react to the day. They design it.Creating defined work zones such as deep work, communication, and administrative time removes daily decision fatigue and gives your day a clear structure.3. The One Needle-Mover RuleMost people mistake activity for progress.Instead of trying to complete dozens of small tasks, identify the one meaningful task that would make the day successful if completed. This shifts focus from busyness to impact.4. Kill Reactivity at the SourceWhen your day is driven by notifications, messages, and emails, you become a professional responder instead of a creator.Setting communication windows and controlling when you engage with incoming requests helps you reclaim ownership of your attention.5. Use Artificial DeadlinesAccording to Parkinson's Law, work expands to fill the time available.Creating constraints such as work sprints and defined deadlines forces decision making, reduces perfectionism, and accelerates momentum.6. Train Your FocusMultitasking is a myth.Constant task switching drains cognitive energy and reduces performance. Building a distraction-free environment and practicing attention recovery techniques helps strengthen focus over time.7. Build a Personal Production SystemHigh performers rely on systems rather than repeated decisions.Templates, structured file systems, and automation tools reduce cognitive load and allow you to spend more time on meaningful creative work instead of administrative repetition.Key TakeawayTime management is not really about squeezing more tasks into your day.It is about directing your attention, protecting your energy, and intentionally designing how you work so the right work gets your best effort.When you approach productivity as self-leadership instead of task management, you begin to make consistent progress on the work that truly matters._______________________________________________WEBSITEhttps://www.philipvandusen.comBONFIRE: Mastermind Community for Creative Proshttps://philipvandusen.com/bonfireBRAND•MUSE NEWSLETTER  https://www.philipvandusen.com/museCREATIVE PROFESSIONAL COACHINGhttps://philipvandusen.com/oneononeYOUTUBEhttps://www.youtube.com/philipvandusenBRAND DESIGN MASTERS PODCAST https://podcast.branddesignmasters.com/subscribeBRAND STRATEGY 101 COURSEhttps://philipvandusen.com/bs101LINKEDINhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/philipvandusen/THREADShttps://www.threads.net/@philipvandusen FACEBOOKhttps://www.facebook.com/philipvandusen.agency/____________________________________AFFILIATE PARTNERS:BRING YOUR OWN LAPTOP: Adobe Training with Daniel Scotthttps://www.byol.me/philip  GO HIGHLEVEL: All-in-One CRMhttps://www.gohighlevel.com/philipvandusenTUBEBUDDY: The best YouTube pluginhttps://www.tubebuddy.com/philipvandusen____________________________Philip VanDusen is a branding consultant based in New York. A highly accomplished creative executive and expert in brand strategy, graphic design, marketing and creative management, Philip provides design, branding, marketing, career and business advice to creative professionals, entrepreneurs and companies on building successful brands for themselves and the clients and customers they serve.

In a world where “strategy” has become a buzzword and busywork often masquerades as progress, host Adam Contos sits down with renowned strategic thinking expert Rich Horwath, today on Start With a Win, to cut through the noise and get to what really drives results.  This conversation dives into the hidden habits, mindsets, and decision filters that separate reactive leaders from truly intentional ones - those who create clarity, focus their teams, and win on purpose instead of by accident. Packed with sharp insights, real-world stories, and practical wisdom, this episode challenges you to rethink how you spend your time, set priorities, and lead with direction. If you're ready to trade chaos for clarity and turn strategy into a daily advantage, this is a conversation you won't want to miss.Rich Horwath is the Founder and CEO of the Strategic Thinking Institute, where he helps leadership teams think, plan, and act more strategically to drive direction, advantage, and results. A strategy workshop facilitator, executive coach, and keynote speaker, he has helped more than 250,000 leaders worldwide strengthen their strategic capabilities. Rich is a New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestselling author of eight books, has been featured in Fast Company, Forbes, and Harvard Business Review, and is recognized by Chief Executive Magazine as “the world's foremost expert on strategic thinking.”A former chief strategy officer and top-ranked graduate professor of strategy, Rich combines real-world experience with practical tools executives can apply immediately. Inspired by a leader's question - “How can I become more strategic?” - he built a roadmap to help leaders move from tactical to strategic thinking and continues his mission to teach the world to be strategic.00:00 Intro03:04 Define it…only three words! 05:10 Biggest mistake that leaders make…08:30 A two-page plan, goals (what) and how, is that really all I need!11:50 This needs to happen every 90 days! 14:30 How do we fix middle management?17:28 How to think about strategy and culture?19:07 The three As!22:24 A golden insight, write that down…25:02 A habit that will help stick to your strategy!28:05 A what workout…www.StrategySkills.comhttps://www.strategyskills.com/strategic-book/===========================Subscribe and Listen to the Start With a Win Podcast HERE:

What if the real reason you're not winning yet isn't a lack of talent… but a refusal to raise your standard? In this mashup, I'm bringing you some of the most powerful voices in personal development to confront a question most people avoid asking themselves. Am I really doing everything it takes to reach my dreams, or am I just staying comfortable? I sit down with Tom Bilyeu, Jesse Itzler, Eric Thomas, and Brendon Burchard to break down what actually separates people who talk about success from those who live it. One of the biggest truths we uncover is that success is not about who you are today. It's about who you are willing to become. I share openly how I had to rebuild my confidence from nothing by keeping small promises to myself and stacking wins day by day. Brendon Burchard breaks down why accountability is the missing link for most people and how fear of judgment keeps you stuck playing small. And Eric Thomas brings the fire with a message most people need to hear. Either raise your standards or lower your expectations, but stop lying to yourself about the gap. You're also going to hear something that could completely change how you view your life. From Jesse Itzler, we talk about stepping into rooms you are not prepared for and figuring it out later. That willingness to act before you feel ready is what creates opportunity. Too many people sit on the sidelines waiting to feel confident first, when in reality confidence is built through action, not before it. And then there's the truth that might hit you the hardest. You already know what you're not doing. There is something in your life right now that you know would change everything if you leaned into it. The problem is not awareness. The problem is action. I break down why your life is a direct reflection of your standards, not your goals, and why doing one more is the habit that changes everything. This episode is a wake up call. Not to inspire you for a moment, but to challenge you to raise the level you are operating at every single day. Because the difference between average and extraordinary is not talent. It is the willingness to do what others will not do consistently. Key Takeaways: Why your standards determine your life more than your goals How keeping small promises to yourself builds real confidence The hidden reason people avoid accountability and stay stuck Why stepping into rooms unprepared is the fastest way to grow Eric Thomas' truth about raising your game or lowering your expectations The power of doing “one more” and how it compounds over time Why awareness without action is the trap keeping most people average I want you to walk away from this episode with one question in your mind. Not what you want out of life, but what you are willing to do to earn it. Because once your standards change, everything else in your life will follow.

Trying to decide if Pinterest is worth your time as a Etsy shop or Teachers Pay Teachers (TPT) seller? THIS is for you! We dive into the 3 biggest misconceptions about Pinterest marketing to bring traffic and sales to your shop, and 2 tips on how to attract the right traffic from Pinterest. Discover if Pinterest is worth the time investment to your shop. Etsy/TPT Pinterest IntensiveFacebook Group

Are you in the frustrating search for new software? It's time consuming and how do you know whether you've even chosen the right one? My guest, Miles Fawcett, founder of Field Hub, gives you some questions to ask and how to find the right software for you. Free P&L Statement and Balance Sheet https://tinyurl.com/2rjd6wxu Ruth King Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ruthking1650 LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147

If you're trying to grow an online business in 2026 and feel like you need to be everywhere to stay relevant, this episode is your permission to stop. Running an online business does not require you to show up on every platform, chase every algorithm, or constantly reinvent your marketing strategy. In fact, doing that is exactly what keeps most business owners stuck, scattered, and burned out.In this episode, I'm reframing what it actually means to grow your online business this year. Because success in an online business isn't about reach — it's about depth. It's about choosing one platform where you can build trust, strengthen authority, and position yourself in front of people who are already in a buying mindset.There's a belief floating around that in order to make money online, you have to dominate Instagram, show up on LinkedIn, publish YouTube videos, email consistently, and somehow also maintain a presence everywhere else. But trying to market online across five different channels doesn't increase revenue — it dilutes focus.Instead, I want you thinking about where real purchasing decisions happen. Where can you create long-form trust? Where can you build authority in a way that compounds? Where can your content move people toward working with you instead of just consuming you?For many business owners, the answer isn't another short-form platform. It's something deeper. It might be choosing to start a podcast for business and using that as your primary trust-building engine. It might mean deciding to start a podcast as a strategic move instead of another creative project. It might mean leaning into one platform and mastering it instead of spreading yourself thin across five.This episode will challenge the idea that more visibility automatically equals more income. It will help you see why trying to grow your online business by being everywhere often slows you down instead of speeding you up. And it sets the stage for the next conversation we're having — the mistake most entrepreneurs make when they create content for reach instead of for buyers.If you want to market online in a way that actually supports your business goals, you need a strategy that prioritizes alignment over noise. You need a platform that builds trust instead of just attention. And you need clarity on what you're trying to sell and who you're trying to attract.Your online business doesn't need more platforms. It needs more intention.Press play, and let's talk about how to stop wasting time on the wrong places — and start focusing on the one that can actually move the needle.Take what you need, and go run your damn business.Ready to turn your podcast into a real business asset? If you already have a podcast that isn't making sales — or you're thinking about starting one and want to do it right from day one — I'm hosting a FREE, live training that will show you exactly how to build a podcast that actually supports your revenue. Inside the Profitable Podcast Kickstarter, I'll walk you through how to: • connect your podcast to a real offer • stop creating content that goes nowhere • turn listeners into clients — without living on social media

Most people treat dating like a lottery; swipe, hope, repeat. Jonathan Aslay lost $2 million, his marriage, and his son. What saved him wasn't positive thinking. It was asking one brutal question: "What happened in your marriage?" Not to judge. To observe. Because how someone talks about their ex reveals everything about their emotional maturity. Self-love isn't bubble baths and affirmations. It's having the spine to walk away from someone hot but emotionally stunted. It's recognizing that your body screams "yes" while your values whisper "run." Chemistry is a drug. Compatibility is architecture. Most relationships fail because people confuse the two. You'll learn: The exact question that exposes emotional immaturity in 30 seconds Why chemistry without shared values guarantees failure How to interview dates without sounding like HR (and why you should) Stop wasting months on people who were wrong from day three. SPONSORS

Struggling with unproductive meetings that drain your team's energy and productivity? In this episode of Pathmonk Presents, Mariah Salazar sits down with Shachar Navon, CEO of Fellow, a revolutionary SaaS tool designed to tackle this very issue. Discover how Fellow goes beyond simply scheduling meetings; it helps teams collaborate effectively, improve accountability, and document key points for future reference. Learn how Fellow can streamline your meeting process, save valuable time and resources, and ultimately empower your team to achieve better results.

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If you're tired of ending relationships feeling drained, confused, or heartbroken, this episode is for you. In this powerful conversation, Keshia Rice breaks down five essential boundaries every Christian woman needs in order to stop wasting time on the wrong men and start protecting her faith, energy, and heart. This episode goes beyond surface-level dating advice and gets to the why behind repeated heartbreak and how boundaries are the key to breaking unhealthy cycles.

Are you wholesaling real estate just to save up enough cash to eventually buy a rental property? In this episode, Chad Harris explains why this strategy is delaying your financial freedom. Discover why wholesaling is just a job, not a path to passive income, and learn why the "I need my own money" myth is holding you back. Chad breaks down the power of appreciation, debt paydown, and how to use Other People's Money (OPM) to skip the wholesale grind and start building true wealth today.More Resources & LinksStruggling to get started in Real Estate or feel like you are struggling to get to the next level? ⁠⁠⁠ Check out this Free Vision Casting Video⁠⁠⁠ to help clarify your goals and get specific steps to accomplish them! ⁠⁠⁠Connect with Chad on LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Chad on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Chad on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow True Wealth on Facebook⁠⁠⁠Be sure to leave a rating & review to let us know how this show has helped YOU!

Y'all, we're kicking off 2026 with some real talk about what needs to stay and what needs to go. I'm coming at you with my hair down and my mood up, ready to break down everything from fashion disasters to goal-setting strategies that actually work.What's cooking in this episode:Why vision boards aren't just pretty decorations (spoiler: 73% success rate ain't bad)The wild Venezuela situation that had me checking my eyes for boogersHow to stop being a moocher and start owning your shortcomingsThe fashion crimes that need to disappear immediatelyPlus, we're serving up some truth about:Why going commando in jeans makes you a certified psychoThe crop top epidemic that's got men showing belly buttons everywhereFace tattoos and why they need to get the hell out of hereHow sagging in skinny jeans is sending all the wrong messagesWarning: This episode might make you want to throw out half your wardrobe and actually stick to those New Year's goals. We're not holding back on the fashion police duties or the life advice.So grab your favorite drink, settle in, and get ready for some unfiltered commentary on everything from booty bites to life goals. It's time to figure out what you want from 2026 and actually go get it.Remember, every day is a fresh start - not just January 1st. Are you ready to stop wasting time and start working toward what you actually want?Follow Me On Social Media Facebook ➡ https://www.facebook.com/nerdy.gee

Send us a textChris Bates is a returning guest on our show! Be sure to check out his first appearance on episode 692 of Boundless Body Radio!Chris Bates has over 15 years of dedicated exploration immersing himself in the realms of diet, lifestyle, and mindset to achieve the maximum impact on the quality of life.Chris Bates is the founder of The Dating Edge community and the YouTube channel DateSmarterNotHarder, where he helps men build the life, relationships, and health they're proud of without sacrificing joy, curiosity, or integrity along the way.His journey turned into The Dating Edge: 13 Principles to Stop Wasting Time & Find the Right Woman, a book built for guys who want to date with purpose, confidence, and honesty. Today, he coaches men worldwide through his private community and 1:1 mentorship, helping them optimize dating, relationships, leadership, health, and the balance of a fulfilling life.His mission is simple: to help men become radically self-led, lead with integrity in relationships, and stop settling for less than they're capable of in life and love. He's spoken at conferences and events, been featured on over 40 podcasts, and he's just getting started.Find Chris at-https://www.batesdates.com/Amazon- The Dating Edge: 13 Principles to Stop Wasting Time & Find the Right WomanIG- @batesdatesYT- @The Dating Edge with Chris BatesFind Boundless Body at- myboundlessbody.com Book a session with us here!

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Schedule a Meeting with Joshua TODAY!Are you tired of getting ghosted, low-balled, or dragged through endless revisions—despite delivering high-quality outdoor living designs?If you're an outdoor living pro, landscaper, or hardscaper who keeps wasting hours on leads that never turn into real projects, this episode uncovers the exact reason it keeps happening: you're pitching too early and to the wrong people. Discover how pre-qualifying leads solves ghosting, protects your time, and immediately improves your close rate.Listeners will learn: • The 5 pillars of bulletproof qualification that instantly separate buyers from browsers • How to stop spending time on people who will never hire you—and redirect it toward high-value clients • The mindset shift that turns your sales process from convincing… into filtering for perfect-fit customersPress play now to discover how a simple qualification system can help you close better clients, earn more per project, and take back your time.Interested in being the first to know when The CORE 10 drops? Sign up HERE: https://yes.express/core-10/Connect with Joshua at:The WebsiteThe Facebook GroupSales Master ClassesHow to work with Joshua - https://yes.express/apply/Tune into this podcast where a seasoned craftsman shares expert communication skills, strategies for overcoming stress and overwhelm, and insights on building a profitable business in landscaping and hardscaping, with tips on how to sell, close more deals, and achieve financial freedom to retire early as a successful business owner in the design/build and outdoor living industry.

In today's episode, Lydia breaks down the hard truth most founders desperately need to hear: if you're banking on Instagram or TikTok to grow your brand, you're building your business on the mood swings of an algorithm.Social Media is unpredictable, draining, and almost entirely dependent on luck to go viral or grow, and PR is the exact opposite. PR is strategic, intentional, repeatable, and rooted in real credibility, not fleeting trends.Here's what you'll learn:• Why going viral is statistically almost impossible• Why PR creates predictable, long-term visibility that compounds• How PR builds credibility in ways social media never can• Why social media should support your brand, not carry it• How a simple PR plan + consistent pitching can land real press Support the showWant a Personalized PR Plan? (includes: a custom PR pitch, 6 part "how to research media contacts" module, curated list of 5–10 ideal media outlets, “Where to Go from Here” roadmap (pitch cadence, next steps, etc.) AND a personalized voice note. Click here: https://www.visibilityonpurpose.com/offers/prxBzYXW/checkout DIY PR COURSE!! https://www.visibilityonpurpose.com/pitchpartySIGN UP ON QWOTED for free: https://www.qwoted.com/?via=VOPWatch our FREE masterclass to start landing big press features like Forbes & interviews on top 1% podcasts: https://www.visibilityonpurpose.com/getfeatured Connect with us on and off the pod! Website: ⁠www.visibilityonpurpose.com⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/visibilityonpurpose/⁠ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@visibilityonpurpose

Let's be honest… most meetings are a waste of time. They drain your time, stall momentum, and leave your team more confused than when they joined. In this episode of Your Big Next, I'm sharing the details on how I've restructured meetings in my business—not just to save time, but to drive results.I'll walk you through:The real cost of ineffective meetings (and how they're quietly killing your business growth)The mindset shift that changed how I show up as a CEO and lead my teamMy simple framework for hosting powerful meetings with purpose, not fluffWhat to always define before you ever hit “schedule”Who shouldn't be in the room and why fewer people = more clarityHow to end every meeting with clear ownership and next stepsIf you want to lead like a visionary and stop spinning in unnecessary conversations, this one's for you.Resources from this episode:Visionary CEO Schedule Template https://luminaryleadershipco.com/templateYour Big Next Book is Coming SOON! Get on the waitlist https://yourbignextbook.com/Overflow CEO Mastermind https://luminaryleadershipco.com/overflow-mastermindShow notes: https://luminaryleadershipco.com/episode302Connect with me:Website: https://luminaryleadershipco.com/If there's a topic, a question or a guest you want to hear on the show or an idea you have for us, just reach out and share that at marketing@luminaryleadershipco.com. We'd love to chat!Connect with me on Instagram!Loved this episode? Leave us a review and rating here!

Nick and Tyler sit down live at CCS in Chicago to walk through how they go from 100 inquiries to one real client and why risk is the number one reason people never build. They break down self-qualifying leads, budget reality checks, and using precon and VE to protect both your business and the homeowner before anyone signs. Show Notes:  00:00 Why clients don't build 04:48 Live from CCS in Chicago 05:58 From lead gen to lead conversion 09:28 Getting clients to self-qualify 18:00 When the budget and scope don't match 22:09 Using precon to de-risk the job 30:33 Converting right way Video Version: https://youtu.be/o_huhOG3FMU Partners:  Andersen Windows Buildertrend Harnish Workwear  Use code H1025 and get 10% off their H-label gear   The Modern Craftsman: linktr.ee/moderncraftsmanpodcast Find Our Hosts:  Nick Schiffer  Tyler Grace  Podcast Produced By: Motif Media

Have you ever walked away from a strategic partnership deal thinking, "That should have worked better than it did"? Maybe you co-hosted a workshop, swapped podcast interviews, or supported someone's launch, but instead of new leads, visibility, or momentum, it felt like a lot of effort with very little return. One of the biggest complaints I often hear is the imbalance between two strategic alliances, one who is always promoting the other with any reciprocity, then resentment creeps in. I get it. I've been there too. And what I've learned over the years is that not all collaborations are created equal. When they're not aligned, even the most generous intentions can lead to frustration and missed opportunities. In episode 464 of Amplify Your Success Podcast, I'm sharing the real reasons why your collaborations might not be delivering results and the shifts that can help you turn them into powerful growth opportunities. From spotting misalignment early to building the kind of partnerships that expand your visibility and authority, this episode will help you collaborate smarter, not harder. If you're ready for your next collaboration to actually work, you'll want to listen in.   Key Takeaways: [03:12] The real reason most collaborations fall flat and why it's not about effort or generosity. [07:26] How to spot the red flags that signal misalignment before you commit. [11:48] Why visibility without synergy drains your time, energy, and results. [15:02] The mindset shift that turns "transactional" partnerships into long-term growth opportunities. [18:37] What it takes to build collaborations that expand your authority, audience, and income without adding more to your to-do list.   Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Ready to scale your success through the power of strategic partnerships? Join the FREE 5-Day Collaboration Currency Challenge happening November 10–14, 2025, and learn how to connect, collaborate, and grow with high-value partners.

Social media built my businesses, but it also became my biggest distraction. In this episode, Shawn talks about his love-hate relationship with social media and the simple changes that cut his screen time by more than 50 percent. He shares how deleting Instagram and Facebook daily helped him regain focus, be more present with his family, and operate with clarity. This is a real conversation about discipline, consumption, and taking back control of your time. If you're ready to stop scrolling and start living intentionally, this episode will challenge you to make a change. Join the free Tactical Empire community on Skool to connect with business owners who are building a life of freedom and purpose.

Send us a textWe unpack how an eleven-day journey became forty years and why our schedules often repeat the same loop. Four practical keys help us redeem time, seize kairos moments, and align daily choices with what lasts.• the Exodus loop as a mirror for wasted time• screen time, reruns, indecision and hidden drains• numbering our days with humility and clarity• trusting God's hand over our times and seasons• redeeming kairos opportunities instead of stalling• four keys: audit and align, seize moments, live eternally, guard focus• routines that anticipate fatigue and make good choices easy• pruning good things to make room for God things• choosing presence with God, family, service and callingIf this was a blessing to you, make sure that you share this with other people because there's so many people out there that are wasting their time. If you're new to our podcast, hit the subscribe button if you're on YouTube or hit the icon so you can be the first to get the content. We drop a new episode every Thursday, 3 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. If you want to grab hold of a ticket, you can jump over to the website in our show notes below.GET THE BETTER MARRIAGE BOOTCAMP HERE:Better Marriage Bootcamp (kenandtabatha.com)Better Marriage 90-Day Devotional:90 Day Better Marriage Devotional - Ken and Tabatha (square.site)DOWNLOAD THE FAMILY MEETING OUTLINE HERE ⬇️https://www.kenandtabatha.com/pl/2148103888

Wanting to help others is a worthwhile goal - and yet you can only help one person at a time. If you want to make a true impact in this world you need to stop wasting your time and find ways to automate your help. Listen to this episode for Dan Lok's top tips on how to stop wasting your time and do high-impact activities instead.Don't miss out the opportunity to automate your help and accelerate the growth of your coaching business by using Kajabi. Kajabi is the all-in-one platform trusted by entrepreneurs worldwide to create, market, and sell digital products and online courses.Take advantage of this special offer to try Kajabi for free and receive thousands of dollars worth of bonuses. Visit https://danlok.com/kajabi to see more details.Experience Dan Lok Live (In Person Or Virtual) And Discover The Secrets To Scaling Your BusinessJoin Us ► https://danlok.com/events