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Who is your next hire, and why? In this episode of Remodelers On The Rise, Kyle Hunt tackles this critical question! Learn how to evaluate your current and future org charts, identify bottlenecks, and make hiring decisions based on strategy—not guesswork. Whether you're considering a designer, bookkeeper, or office assistant, Kyle shares real client stories and actionable advice to help you hire with confidence and clarity. Plus, discover why knowing your numbers is key to making it all work financially. ----- Today's episode is sponsored by Contractor Growth Network. Discover how to build a brand that stands out at contractorgrowthnetwork.com. ----- Explore the vast array of tools, training courses, a podcast, and a supportive community of over 2,000 remodelers. Visit Remodelersontherise.com today and take your remodeling business to new heights! ----- Takeaways Create your current org chart to visualize roles. Identify bottlenecks in your business processes. Consider hiring an office manager to handle low-value tasks. Evaluate the need for a designer to streamline projects. Understand the financial implications of new hires. Strategically plan for future hires based on business growth. Don't rely solely on referrals for business growth. Know your numbers to make informed hiring decisions. Consider part-time hires as a step towards growth. Your team is essential for the success of your business. ----- Chapters 04:13 Creating Your Current Org Chart 09:40 Identifying Your Next Hire 17:36 Strategizing for New Positions 21:33 Conclusion and Call to Action

Networking. Love it or hate it, networking is required if you're looking to land a new job in this unusual employment market, or if you want to grow and progress in your career. Many people feel somewhat uncomfortable networking, and if that sounds like you, it might be time to examine the approach you take to networking. Inga Carboni is a professor of management at the William & Mary School of Business. An author and award-winning instructor, she's an expert in strategic networking. She joins us today to define strategic networking, and how you can network effectively inside and outside your organization.  Learn how the Raymond A. Mason School of Business at William and Mary can help you and your organization develop your top talent through customized executive education and professional development programs. Visit us at www.wmleadership.com. Thank you for listening.

Ever wonder what makes someone say yes to your offer on the spot? In this episode, I'm sharing my top strategies for using bonuses to create irresistible offers that drive sales—without discounts or overloading your audience. I'll share why most people get bonuses wrong, the key to creating high-converting bonuses, and how to time them for maximum impact. Whether you're live launching or running evergreen funnels, this episode is packed with tactical, no-fluff advice to make your offer a no-brainer.

Greg Denning shares his journey from a troubled childhood to creating an extraordinary marriage and family life while traveling to over 60 countries with his wife and seven children. His positive energy and unique ability to inspire others stems from his personal transformation after leaving home at 16 and experiencing homelessness before discovering the secrets to creating a happy life.• Making marriage the true priority by saying no to anything that competes with the relationship• Using micro deposits (daily acts of connection) and macro deposits (regular getaways and annual honeymoon trips) to invest in marriage• Applying the "Silent Film Test" – asking if observers would know your spouse is your priority based only on actions• Working on yourself first – resolving personal issues that create obstacles in your marriage• Understanding that men can increase their capacity to handle pressure through mindset shifts and physical health• Learning to truly listen to your spouse without trying to fix or respond• Strategically creating systems that enable you to manage complex family life without burnout• Remembering the marriage equation: as you improve yourself, the relationship improves even if only one partner is initially working on itWe live at the level of our habits, not our hopes. Don't settle for a mediocre marriage – keep pursuing your dream of a phenomenal relationship through consistent small adjustments that create big differences over time.You can completely turn around your Happiness level and overall Success in 7 to 11 weeksAs a Quantum Healer, Coach and Consciousness Educator, Sara empowers empath women...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifyVisit our site for FREE relationship resources and regular giveaways: Strongermarriage.org Podcast.stongermarriage.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/strongermarriage/ Facebook Marriage Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/770019130329579 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/strongermarriagelife/ Dr. Dave Schramm: http://drdaveschramm.com http://drdavespeaks.com Dr. Liz Hale: http://www.drlizhale.com

As we gear up for summer it can seem daunting.  Three months of kids at home, balancing work and life, trying to keep them busy and off screens 24/7.  You might feel the need to breathe into a paper bag to calm down.  But I'm here to say you don't have to do it all, and your summer doesn't need to look Pinterest Perfect.  Today we are continuing our Summer Success Series, ten weeks of episodes to give you a life line by helping you manage and plan your summer, so that you can actually enjoy it! Today as we jump into the fourth episode in our series, we are going to talk about how to strategically fill your summer calendar, how to balance enriching activity, work, and rest.  Let's get started!   Reminder: A head's up we have some extra surprises in store for this month, so make sure you are getting all the insider emails.  If you are not getting the insider emails, go check out the contact page on the website: www.byrdmichelle.com,or shoot us an email at contact@byrdmichelle.com.   If you are listening to these episodes and getting overwhelmed at the idea of planning out your summer or how to manage balancing work and kids at home I would love to help you.  Right now until May 30th we are offering discounted 60 min power packed coaching calls to help you map out your summer and get on top of your schedule before it's too late.  Just go to the link: (https://byrdmichelle.thrivecart.com/unstuck-personal-coaching-60min/) and use the code SUMMER to schedule your discounted 60 min coaching call and we can get you all set!  I pray this blesses you! Michelle Email: contact@byrdmichelle.com website: www.byrdmichelle.com Free Productivity Planner - my gift to you! Just go to my website Come join our Facebook Group: The Busy Vibrant Mom

Strategic thinking isn't about having the strongest opinion in the room – it's about knowing how to take a step back and ask better questions. In this episode, we talk about what it really takes to move from personal opinion to a more strategic viewpoint, especially when you're dealing with big, complex topics that people often feel strongly about.We explore a simple approach: start by getting some perspective (take the balcony view rather than getting stuck on the dance floor), stay open to other possibilities (two things can be true at once), and always come back to context – what problem are we actually trying to solve?We've both seen this in action and we talk about tangible examples, such as designing a bonus scheme and everyone comes to the table with strong preferences, on we have tackled these situations and how the approach we suggest can really help. It creates space to listen, explore alternatives, and let go of the idea that there's one perfect answer.You don't need to have all the answers to be strategic. But you do need to stay curious, ask the right questions, and be willing to think differently.This episode sets the tone for the rest of the series, where we'll explore big hairy questions, and how to navigate these more strategically.Key Points DiscussedWhy strong opinions can hinder strategic clarityThe importance of moving from opinion to strategic viewpointThe “balcony vs dance floor” metaphor for gaining perspectiveHow curiosity unlocks better thinking in group discussionsThe danger of seeking to “win” over others in strategic debateThe value of considering context over personal preferenceUsing the “disagree and commit” mindset in leadershipThe three-part strategic approach: Perspective, Alternatives, ContextThank you for tuning in to this episode of The Strategic Leader podcast. If you enjoyed the show, please give us 5 stars! It will help others to find the show. And don't forget to check out previous episodes, and subscribe for more insightful discussions and practical advice on becoming a more naturally strategic leader.If you have questions about anything we've been talking about, or need guidance on strategic leadership, we'd love to hear from you.Feel free to contact us via www.gemmabullivant.co.uk (Gemma) or www.wearegoodthinking.co.uk (Fiona). Your queries could inspire future episodes to help you become a more strategic leader.

Tonight, on this explosive, educational, investigative episode of Light ‘Em Up we will explore in-depth the issues of:— The treatment of migrants & refugees— Criminal Immigration— How the radical right-wing politicized and took advantage of the death of Laken Riley when in reality they really didn't give a single, solitary care about her — taking advantage of and using her death as a political football.With this, our 95th episode, we are now heard in 122 countries around the globe.Again, we challenge you to listen and think critically to this episode. With the recent passing of Pope Francis, at the age of 88, on Monday April 21st -- the day after the Christian world celebrates Easter — we wanted to examine in-depth the “theory” of those people who claim to be “Christian” yet use race, color and country of origin as a sledge-hammer for fascism.Whether they claim to be:—  Christian Nationalists—  Christian Fascists—  Christian Conservatives—  EvangelicalsYou name it … people who claim to be “doing the work of Jesus Christ” while steadily:—  Denigrating—  Persecuting and prosecuting migrants … the foreign born—  LGBTQ individuals and—  People of color.“Othering” pretty much everyone who isn't them.April 30th marked 100 days of Donald Trump's second term — over the past three months, the president has issued more than 100 executive orders that aim to bypass Congress and change policy through unilateral action.  His administration has:— Imposed sweeping tariffs on virtually every country in the world— Withdrew the United States from the World Health Organization— Declared a national emergency at the southern border— It has purported to rewrite election rules and end birthright citizenship.— It is attacking major law firms and universities and much, much more.But we ask, has this flurry of orders affected fundamental change?To date, there have already been 46 challenges to executive orders pending in court, and the administration has had no outright victory in any of them.  Judges appointed by presidents of both parties have put the brakes on Trump's fascist plans for change.Will the courts continue to thwart his lawless agenda?This is a pivotal moment in the history of this country that will affect it for all time going forward — as the Trump administration strives to keep the politics of fear and panic alive.Without fear or favor we follow the facts and tackle the topics that touch your lives.Tune in for all of the explosive details. Follow our sponsors:  Newsly & Feedspot.Promised links found within the body of the podcast audio file:Criminal Alien Statistics | U.S. Customs and Border ProtectionLetter of The Holy Father Francis to the Bishops of the United States Of America - The International Catholic Migration Commission (ICMC)We want to hear from you!

Saf Dhillon, President & CEO of iMetal Resources (TSXV: IMR | OTCQB: IMRFF | FRANKFURT: A7V), shares insights into the company's 100%-owned flagship project, Gowganda West, located in the Abitibi Greenstone Belt. The project has already shown promising results, including a successful discovery hole with roughly 50 meters of about a gram of gold—originally drilled when gold prices were under $1,500/oz. With prices now hovering between $3,400 and $3,500/oz, the discovery has drawn new investor interest.Strategically located near major producers and supported by strong infrastructure, Gowganda West could represent significant upside potential for iMetal Resources.Learn more about iMetal Resources: https://imetalresources.ca/iMetal Resources will be at the Commodities Global Expo 2025, taking place on May 11–13 at the Four Seasons in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Secure your spot at the Commodities Global Expo 2025 and connect with iMetal Resources: https://topshelf-partners.com/Watch the full YouTube interview here: https://youtu.be/RVNklLoWFmwAnd follow us to stay updated: https://www.youtube.com/@GlobalOneMedia?sub_confirmation=1

Sivan Ohavim (CEO, Elevate Media), who shared insights on how B2B companies can strategically leverage LinkedIn to grow their audience and generate qualified leads. Sivan discussed why personalized outreach outperforms generic campaigns and talked about how to build targeted, high-quality lead lists that focus on specific buyer pain points.

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In this episode, Tommy and Staci talk about how Staci's experience as a missionary in her twenties shaped her life.

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Today on The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell ... J.D. explains why Arch Manning may not declare for the NFL Draft after just one year as Texas' starter, also looking at the other side of the Red River and making the case for Oklahoma QB John Mateer as a breakout star. J.D. also breaks down Notre Dame's national perception,  discusses how Michigan's offense may shift with Bryce Underwood, and reacts to Florida's DJ Lagway throwing again before ending the show with an exclusive interview with Auburn General Manager Will Redmond.The Hard Count is presented by Culvers! Born in Wisconsin, Culver's is the home of the legendary ButterBurger, Fresh Frozen Custard and Wisconsin Cheese Curds—there's no better representation of America's Dairyland than that. https://go.culvers.com/culvers/sAkHCTake the guesswork out of buying tickets with Gametime! Last minute tickets. Lowest Price. Guaranteed. Download Gametime today and use code HARDCOUNT for $20 off your first purchase. Win the Revenue Sharing Era with Teamworks General Manager, purpose-built for collegiate athletics. Trusted by 99% of D1 NCAA institutions, Teamworks is uniquely designed by those who understand the challenges of college athletics. Strategically allocate resources, optimize investments, evaluate your roster, and build championship-caliber teams—all on one integrated platform. Checkout Teamworks General Manager to learn more. https://teamworks.com/general-manager...

Are you accidentally marketing what your audience needs instead of what they actually want? In today's episode, I'm breaking down one of the most common mistakes I see entrepreneurs make — and how it's probably costing you leads and sales without you even realizing it. I'll walk you through real examples, simple exercises to shift your messaging, and how to authentically speak to your ideal customer's true desires without watering down your expertise. If you want easier sales and more momentum, this episode is a must-listen!  

Today's episode is a real, raw, outside walk and talk — because we're deep in a sleep regression over here, and I'm sharing it all in real time. I'm breaking down the exact tools, routines, and mindset shifts I'm using to stay grounded, nurture my health, best support baby and protect my nervous system during this sleep regression! Ways to work with Corinne: Join the Mind Your Hormones Method, HERE! (Use code PODCAST for 10% off!!)Balance Your Blood Sugar - more details here!Mentioned in this episode: Needed Prenatal Vitamins (my non-negotiable!): Get yours here (code CORINNEANGELIA)My favorite electrolytes:Live Healthillie (Code: CORINNE10)LMNTMy favorite Protein Bars: IQ Bars (code CORINNEANGELIA) Aloha Bars (code CORINNE) Sakara Bars (code CORINNESAKARA) FREE TRAINING! How to build a hormone-healthy, blood-sugar-balancing meal! (this is pulled directly from the 1st module of the Mind Your Hormones Method!) Access this free training, HERE!Join the Mind Your Hormones Community to connect more with me & other members of this community!Come hang out with me on Instagram: @corinneangealicaOr on TikTok: @corinneangelicaFree Facebook group: Mind Your Hormones Podcast CommunityEmail Fam: Click here to get weekly emails from meMind Your Hormones Instagram: @mindyourhormones.podcast Disclaimer: always consult your doctor before taking any supplementation. This podcast is intended for educational purposes only, not to diagnose or treat any conditions. 

If your head is spinning with marketing messages from high-profile coaches insisting you need a team, a course, a 6 or 7 figure business, when what you really want is flexibility, freedom to do something you love on your own terms, this episode is your permission slip to have a simple, sustainable solo business. My returning guest, Maggie Patterson, joins me to chat about the significance of intentionally staying small as a solopreneur and why this approach can be especially beneficial for neurodivergent entrepreneurs. Together, we challenge the notion that choosing a small business is a sign of playing small or self-sabotage and instead highlight the strengths and preferences that can come with choosing to remain a team of one.Episode Highlights:The Solo Advantage: Maggie explains why being an intentionally small business owner can be the best option for neurodivergent individuals, offering greater flexibility and reducing stress.Cultural Conditioning and Entrepreneurship: Maggie & I unravel how the cultural celebration of hyper-successful entrepreneurship models can be misaligned with many neurodivergent experiences.Recognizing Personal Capacity: Our conversation explores the importance of understanding one's own sensory and emotional capacities and why it's crucial for sustainable business operations.Reality of Business Growth: We discuss the myths around scaling businesses and the reality of what it means for the entrepreneur's role to shift from creator to manager and marketer. Dismissing Magical Thinking: Maggie emphasizes the importance of discerning which ideas to pursue and recognizing that not every new venture has what it takes to succeed.Navigating Neurodivergence and Business: With personal anecdotes, the episode highlights the importance of understanding one's unique neurodivergent traits and leveraging them for business success.Challenging Toxic Advice: You'll find yourself nodding along to our critiques of the flawed business advice often targeted at women and neurodivergent individuals, encouraging you to trust your own judgment.Maggie Who?Maggie Patterson is a seasoned entrepreneur, consultant, and small service business owner who is passionate about demystifying societal conditioning around business success and encouraging entrepreneurs to prioritize their well-being. She is also a blogger, podcaster, and author of the long-awaited new book, “Staying Solo: Your Guide to Building a Simple, Sustainable Service Business.”

If your head is spinning with marketing messages from high-profile coaches insisting you need a team, a course, a 6 or 7 figure business, when what you really want is flexibility and the freedom to do something you love on your own terms, this episode is your permission slip to have a simple, sustainable solo business. My returning guest, Maggie Patterson, joins me to chat about the significance of intentionally staying small as a solopreneur and why this approach can be especially beneficial for neurodivergent entrepreneurs. Together, we challenge the notion that choosing a small business is a sign of playing small or self-sabotage and instead highlight the strengths and preferences that can come with choosing to remain a team of one.Episode Highlights:The Solo Advantage: Maggie explains why being an intentionally small business owner can be the best option for neurodivergent individuals, offering greater flexibility and reducing stress.Cultural Conditioning and Entrepreneurship: Maggie & I unravel how the cultural celebration of hyper-successful entrepreneurship models can be misaligned with many neurodivergent experiences.Recognizing Personal Capacity: Our conversation explores the importance of understanding one's own sensory and emotional capacities and why it's crucial for sustainable business operations.Reality of Business Growth: We discuss the myths around scaling businesses and the reality of what it means for the entrepreneur's role to shift from creator to manager and marketer. Dismissing Magical Thinking: Maggie emphasizes the importance of discerning which ideas to pursue and recognizing that not every new venture has what it takes to succeed.Navigating Neurodivergence and Business: With personal anecdotes, the episode highlights the importance of understanding one's unique neurodivergent traits and leveraging them for business success.Challenging Toxic Advice: You'll find yourself nodding along to our critiques of the flawed business advice often targeted at women and neurodivergent individuals, encouraging you to trust your own judgment.Maggie Who?Maggie Patterson is a seasoned entrepreneur, consultant, and small service business owner who is passionate about demystifying societal conditioning around business success and encouraging entrepreneurs to prioritize their well-being. She is also a blogger, podcaster, and author of the long-awaited new book, “Staying Solo: Your Guide to Building a Simple, Sustainable Service Business.”

Interview with Philip Williams, Director & CEO of Iso Energy Ltd.Our previous interview: https://www.cruxinvestor.com/posts/isoenergy-tsxiso-nyse-listing-on-horizon-as-company-expands-athabasca-basin-drilling-6792Recording date: 25th April 2025IsoEnergy, led by CEO Philip Williams, has established itself as a diversified uranium explorer and developer with a portfolio spanning Canada, the United States, and Australia. The company is advancing its flagship Hurricane project in Canada's Athabasca Basin, which boasts an exceptional resource of 48.6 million pounds at 34.5% grade, making it one of the highest-grade uranium deposits globally.The Hurricane deposit's value extends beyond its impressive grade. Strategically located in the eastern Athabasca Basin near existing infrastructure, including the McClean Lake mill, the deposit continues across a property boundary onto land owned by Cameco and Orano. Recent drilling has revealed promising results, with elevated radioactivity detected in multiple locations, including a significant intercept 2.8 kilometers from the main deposit.Williams employs a "fried egg" analogy to describe their exploration approach: "In the center of the egg is the ultra-high grade. And as you get to the outside of the egg, when you move out of the yolk into the whites, that's where you have lower grade." Recent findings suggest they've identified the "whites" of potentially new deposits and are now searching for the high-grade "yolks."Beyond Hurricane, IsoEnergy owns past-producing uranium mines in the United States that could restart within 3-6 months when market conditions improve. These conventional mines offer significant operational flexibility, as Williams notes: "You can turn them on, turn them off, batch mine them," unlike larger projects requiring substantial capital investment.With $50 million in cash and a $30 million equity portfolio, IsoEnergy is well-positioned to advance its business plan despite market volatility. The company's diversified strategy reduces the risks associated with single-asset, single-jurisdiction uranium companies.Williams highlights a fundamental disconnect in the uranium market: "It costs more marginally to produce uranium than it's trading at right now. So at some point the rubber will hit the road." He believes an eventual price correction is inevitable as producers cannot sustain losses indefinitely.IsoEnergy's ultimate vision is to build a robust, diversified uranium producer delivering shareholder returns across multiple timeframes. As Williams concludes, "In uranium, if you want to be a relevant long-term bigger player, you need to have multiple assets" – a strategy that positions IsoEnergy to weather the sector's volatility while capitalizing on expected long-term growth in uranium demand.View IsoEnergy's company profile: https://www.cruxinvestor.com/companies/isoenergySign up for Crux Investor: https://cruxinvestor.com

I am joined this week by the brilliant Kate Cannova. Kate is a powerhouse Broadway producer with a fascinating dual career path that has allowed her to pursue her creative passions while maintaining financial stability. In this episode, Kate shares her journey from being a young performer in Broadway shows to navigating the corporate world while building her producing career. You'll hear about Kate's early money mindset growing up in a traditional Italian-American family, her formative experiences that instilled a fierce desire for financial independence, and how she strategically planned each phase of her professional life. Kate opens up about her education at USC, her transition into corporate America, and how she balanced demanding corporate jobs with her continued work in theater. She details her bold decision to leave the corporate world to focus entirely on her production company, the devastating impact of the pandemic just months later, and how she pivoted to working alongside her husband in his auto parts business while continuing to produce Broadway shows. Listen as Kate explains her approach to democratizing Broadway investing by targeting at least 40% of women and people of color in her productions and ensuring that at least 50% are first-time Broadway investors. Her insights on maintaining separate finances in marriage, her philosophy on investing in arts and culture, and finding balance in a demanding dual-career life offer valuable lessons for anyone pursuing their passions while building financial security. Key Topics: Growing up in a traditional Italian-American family and how that shaped Kate's perspective on money and work ethic Starting work at age 11 as a performer in a Broadway show and developing financial independence early Strategically planning career moves while maintaining financial security Balancing corporate success with pursuing creative passions in theater The experience of leaving a secure corporate job and pivoting during the pandemic Democratizing Broadway investing by increasing participation from women and people of color Managing unconventional work arrangements with her husband while maintaining separate finances Connect with Kate online: Website: https://www.wheelership.com/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katecannova/ Instagram: @kate.cannova   Find more from Syama Bunten: Instagram: @syama.co, @gettingrichpod Website: https://syamabunten.com/ Download Syama's Guide to Getting Rich: www.syamabunten.com Women & Wealth Catalyst Summit:http://www.wealthcatalystsummit.com Big Delta Capital: www.bigdeltacapital.com

Today on The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell (the people's college football show) ... J.D. dishes out bold transfer portal predictions and how key moves could shake up the college football landscape in 2025. Also can Tennessee make it work with new QB Joey Aguilar? We break down the fit and future in Knoxville and also also dive into Alabama's current perception vs. reality, why Georgia might quietly be the most dangerous team in the country, and if Notre Dame's offense could be one of the best in the nation this upcoming season. Plus, Miami head coach Mario Cristobal joins the show to talk Cam Ward, Carson Beck, culture, and how the Canes are building for the long haul in the ACC.The Hard Count is presented by Culvers! Born in Wisconsin, Culver's is the home of the legendary ButterBurger, Fresh Frozen Custard and Wisconsin Cheese Curds—there's no better representation of America's Dairyland than that. https://go.culvers.com/culvers/sAkHC Take the guesswork out of buying tickets with Gametime! Last minute tickets. Lowest Price. Guaranteed. Download Gametime today and use code HARDCOUNT for $20 off your first purchase. Win the Revenue Sharing Era with Teamworks General Manager, purpose-built for collegiate athletics. Trusted by 99% of D1 NCAA institutions, Teamworks is uniquely designed by those who understand the challenges of college athletics. Strategically allocate resources, optimize investments, evaluate your roster, and build championship-caliber teams—all on one integrated platform. Checkout Teamworks General Manager to learn more. https://teamworks.com/general-manager...

Welcome back to Real Estate Investing in New York with me, Christina Kremidas. In this episode, we are talking about how to maximize your property's value by leveraging the appraisal, a critical part of the purchase and sale process that can make or break your transaction in the competitive New York market.About the Host:Christina Kremidas is a lifelong New Yorker who brings her extensive background in advertising to her successful real estate career in Manhattan. Her personal experience as a property investor and landlord in New York City gives her unique insight into her client's needs, while her negotiation expertise and market knowledge have quickly established her as a top-performing agent, ranking among the top 1.5% of licensed Agents in the United States for Sales Volume and among the Top 10 highest producing Small Teams at Douglas Elliman Real Estate. Beyond her professional achievements, Christina is deeply involved in the NYC community.  She is a founding Steward at St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church and National Shrine at the World Trade Center, where she serves on the Parish Council and leads social media, marketing, and young adult initiatives.Get in touch with Christina:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christina.kremidasTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@christina.kremidasCheck out my website: https://christinakremidas.com/Email me: Christina.Kremidas@elliman.comWhat Is Your Property Worth?: https://christinakremidas.com/home-valuationThe Virtual Agent Experience: https://christinakremidas.com/virtual-agentTimestamps0:00 Andrew Goodman of Gotham Valuation Introduction1:46 What an appraisal is and its importance in the mortgage process3:34 When sellers or buyers should proactively call an appraiser before the bank does7:39 Personal bias in appraisals versus market reactions to property features9:49 Using appraisals strategically in negotiations to provide reality checks on pricing12:34 What to do when an appraisal comes in under the contract price21:54 The law of diminishing returns on renovations 27:02 How outdoor space affects property value 31:21 The impact of views on property value35:03 Duplex apartments and how they impact property value37:45 The value of ceiling height in apartments 39:17 Whether adding bedrooms or bathrooms increases property value42:03 Impact of building amenities on property value, especially in remote locations44:20 How subway proximity affects property values in different neighborhoods47:41 Considerations for land lease buildings50:53 The value of in-unit laundry versus building laundry facilities57:11 Limitations of using price per square foot as a valuation metricDisclaimer: All information provided by Christina Kremidas and/or Douglas Elliman is furnished strictly for educational and entertainment purposes only. Christina Kremidas is licensed in the State of New York. Some concepts discussed here may not be relevant in other states. The principles covered here are general statements, every concept mentioned here may not be applicable to you. Christina Kremidas/Douglas Elliman is not making any legal or financial recommendations. You agree that use of the information contained in any content provided by Christina Kremidas and/or Douglas Elliman is at your own risk.

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As spring approaches, many horse owners become concerned about what the grass returning could mean for their more sugar-sensitive horses, as those horses usually have a history of metabolic syndrome, insulin resistance, PPID, PSSM, laminitis, and hoof problems. Managing sugar intake and keeping their hooves healthy is the key to avoiding serious setbacks in sugar-sensitive horses. So, in this episode, I share some simple and effective strategies for supporting horses and managing their sugar levels as they go back onto grass.Supporting the Transition to GrassSpring grass can be challenging for horses with metabolic issues or a history of laminitis. Owners must do all they can to avoid setbacks in those horses while supporting their natural foraging instincts.Why Grass Can Be a ProblemFresh grass is low in fiber and high in rapidly digestible carbohydrates, which can cause insulin spikes in sugar-sensitive horses. The lack of fiber and abrupt dietary change can also impact gut health, leading to leaky gut and cecal acidosis.Start SlowlyThe transition from hay to grass should be gradual, and sugar-sensitive horses should not be allowed to binge on grass after long winters off-pasture. Even a 10-minute binge can trigger symptoms in sensitive horses, so pay attention to early warning signs like swelling, fatigue, or hoof soreness.Always Offer Hay with GrassProviding low-sugar hay alongside grazing reduces the glycemic impact and helps regulate blood sugar. Strategically placing hay around the pasture will encourage movement and help manage total carbohydrate intake.Timing Matters Grass sugar levels change throughout the day. Mornings, especially between 5 and 7 a.m., is the safest time for horses to graze, as photosynthesis has not yet caused sugar levels to spike.Feeding Strategies Feeding horses a fiber-rich, balanced mash before turning them out can increase their satiety and blunt insulin spikes. That helps manage metabolic responses and makes grazing less risky.Monitor and AdjustLook out for swelling in the sheath, puffy eyes, a laminitis stance, or general fatigue, as those indicate that the horse is reactive to sugar. Pull the horse off the grass immediately should any of those symptoms appear.Gut HealthHealthy gut flora is essential, especially during feed changes. Give your horse a high-quality probiotic and add a tablespoon of apple cider vinegar to their feed daily to support digestion and help regulate blood sugar.Consistent Feeding ProgramsFollowing a well-balanced feeding program, like those in my Equine Metabolic Syndrome course, can support insulin regulation and prevent problems during seasonal transitions.BalanceEntirely restricting grass may increase stress and reduce the quality of life of horses. The aim is to build tolerance and support health so the horse can eventually enjoy some natural forage safely.Links and resources:Connect with Elisha Edwards on her website Join my email list to be notified about new podcast releases and upcoming webinars.Free Webinar Masterclass: Four Steps to Solving Equine Metabolic Syndrome NaturallyRegister for my self-paced course, Resolving Equine Metabolic Syndrome...

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Today on The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell ... Nico Iamaleava is shaking up college football — is his transfer exactly what the sport needed? J.D. breaks down what it means for Tennessee and the national landscape. We've also got spring intel you need to hear from Michigan, Nebraska, and Texas — including Bryce Underwood and Arch Manning updates. Plus, a full temp check on Oklahoma, Florida, and Ohio State heading into summer. And don't miss our exclusive interview with Michigan head coach Sherrone Moore, who dishes on the Wolverines' mindset and his 5-star QB. The Hard Count is presented by Culvers! Born in Wisconsin, Culver's is the home of the legendary ButterBurger, Fresh Frozen Custard and Wisconsin Cheese Curds—there's no better representation of America's Dairyland than that. https://go.culvers.com/culvers/sAkHC Take the guesswork out of buying tickets with Gametime! Last minute tickets. Lowest Price. Guaranteed. Download Gametime today and use code HARDCOUNT for $20 off your first purchase. Win the Revenue Sharing Era with Teamworks General Manager, purpose-built for collegiate athletics. Trusted by 99% of D1 NCAA institutions, Teamworks is uniquely designed by those who understand the challenges of college athletics. Strategically allocate resources, optimize investments, evaluate your roster, and build championship-caliber teams—all on one integrated platform. Checkout Teamworks General Manager to learn more. https://teamworks.com/general-manager...

Surveys aren't just for collecting opinions—they're tools for growth. In this episode, Meredith Olmstead and Nida Ajaz explore how banks and credit unions can use surveys strategically to deepen member relationships, improve product offerings, and make smarter, data-informed decisions. From onboarding to attrition, they share real use cases that turn feedback into action.Key Takeaways:Surveys + Data = Smarter Strategy: Relying on surveys alone can miss the mark. Marry member sentiment with real behavioral data to fuel better decisions.Survey Timing Matters: Onboarding, application abandonment, and account closures are prime moments to gather actionable insights.Make It Actionable: Use automation to route feedback, celebrate wins, respond to dissatisfaction, and drive follow-up campaigns (like Google reviews or referral asks).

Introduction: Welcome back! In Part 2 of our conversation with Ernesto Gomez, we dive deeper into the practical aspects of fostering engaged, purpose-driven teams. Ernesto expands on his framework introduced in Part 1, focusing on the three crucial dimensions that unlock potential: talent density, culture, and mindset. Learn actionable strategies to cultivate these areas within your own organization and empower your team to reach new heights. Summary: Building on the foundation laid in Part 1, Ernesto Gomez elaborates on his "talent density, culture, and mindset" system for maximizing team potential. He explains how intentionally designing for the right talent mix, nurturing a supportive and growth-oriented culture, and fostering both individual and collective positive mindsets are essential. Ernesto emphasizes that creating the right "spark" of ideas and purpose can awaken dormant energy within individuals and drive collective performance. He provides a framework for leaders to think strategically about these three interconnected dimensions to cultivate an environment where people can thrive. Highlights: Understand the interconnectedness of talent density, culture, and mindset in driving performance. Learn how fostering a "spark" of ideas and purpose can unlock dormant energy within your team. Explore the importance of intentionally designing for the right "talent density" within your organization. Gain insights into how to cultivate a company culture that supports growth and high performance. Discover the significance of nurturing both individual and collective mindsets to overcome limitations. Key Takeaways: Unlocking team potential requires a holistic approach that considers talent, environment, and individual/collective beliefs. Purpose and meaningful ideas are powerful catalysts for engagement and performance. Strategically building teams with the right mix of skills and perspectives is crucial. A positive and growth-oriented culture provides the context for individuals to flourish. Cultivating a strong individual and collective mindset empowers teams to overcome challenges and achieve more. Next Steps: Reflect on the current talent density within your teams. Are you bringing together the right mix of skills and perspectives? Assess your current company culture. Does it actively support growth, collaboration, and a positive mindset? Consider how you can foster a stronger sense of purpose and generate energizing ideas within your organization. Think about strategies to nurture a more resilient and growth-oriented mindset in both individuals and your team as a whole.

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Generative AI is developing at an exciting pace, transforming compliance, risk management, and the customer experience. It's potential also requires financial institutions to navigate ethical dilemmas, security risks, and implementation challenges. This episode of the Forward Thinking Podcast features FCCS VP of Marketing and Communications Stephanie Barton and Kris Stewart, a certified regulatory compliance manager, product manager, attorney and business leader for Wolters Kluwer Compliance Solutions for a conversation about the power and possibilities of generative AI in financial institutions and how farm credit institutions can harness this technology while ensuring compliance and trust with their customers.    Episode Insights Include:   Generative AI in the Financial Industry  Generative AI is already a game changer and will continue to shape the future.  Real-world applications include credit risk assessments, servicing loans, and reviewing credit documents.  Compliance officers can utilize generative AI to tackle regulatory updates.  Generative AI can read data, find relationships, and report on actionable patterns.  As an assistant, generative AI filters the work and never gets tired.    Enhancing the customer experience A personalized banking experience is possible with generative AI.  Considerations for lending, fraud detection and financial planning.  A seamless process is possible with increased AI input.  AI has the ability to catch and prevent fraud faster.  24/7 availability and endless time to answer questions are perks for AI users.  AI utilities data that is already available and decreases time required for filling out forms.    Risks associated with generative AI adoption Data security and privacy are at the top of the list of potential concerns.  Loan decisioning data has the potential to have bias built into it.  Generative AI hallucinations are a result of the language predictive model.  Each of these considerations is improving, and still require human input where logical.  Guardrails will always need to be in place to monitor accuracy.    Addressing key ethical dilemmas AI needs to continually be working for customers, not against them.  Transparency is key in utilizing generative AI.  Strong governance and control framework are critical to successful AI application.  AI has the potential to enhance or destroy customer relationships.    The role of compliance officers in generative AI adaptation The standard approach to compliance governance must be employed to AI.  Fair lending issues, whether created by humans or AI, must be addressed in the same way.  AI must be considered as an additional way to deliver goods and services, and not permitted to violate laws that already exist.    Overcoming implementation roadblocks The state of your data structure is critical to effective implementation.  Inaccuracies and biases that are built into data need to be cleaned up prior to significant use within AI.  A good governance structure needs to be in place from the beginning.  Vendor solutions can help with implementing AI.  Strategically identify where specifically your company will utilize AI.  Consider use cases to maximize effort and investment.    Measuring the success of AI implementation Consider your current customer processes and satisfaction, and apply the same metrics on AI.  Operational efficiencies can be measured by key performance indicators.  Apply the measurements that are already providing useful information to AI.  Consider employee engagement – how is AI utilization affecting your team?    The future of generative AI Deep research in generative AI is leveraging reasoning to find and analyze data.  AI is coming, and we as humans need to be educated about and prepared for what it is capable of.  Consider competencies required of future generations to optimize efficiencies.    This podcast is powered by FCCS.   Resources   Connect with Kris Stewart — Kris Stewart   Get in touch   info@fccsconsulting.com   “I like to think of generative AI as the most knowledgeable, fast, compliance assistant that I could ever hope to hire.” — Kris Stewart   “Generative AI is not meant to replace the human, it's meant to help filter the work.” — Kris Stewart   “You need AI to do your work efficiently these days, but you need guardrails too.” — Kris Stewart   “Be fearless about investing and learning. The technology wave is coming whether you engage or not.” — Kris Stewart

  Are you wrestling with ethical dilemmas in your job? Feeling misaligned with your company's values?  In this powerful episode, we speak with Jeanne Sheahan, the Founder of Jeanne Sheahan Executive Life Coaching and a former Senior Director of Global Legal Privacy Compliance at Meta. Jeanne shares her firsthand experience navigating complex ethical landscapes in big tech and provides actionable insights for making courageous career decisions rooted in your personal integrity. As a former Meta executive who built and led a global privacy team, Jeanne understands the pressures and ethical challenges within the tech world. Now, she leverages her extensive experience coaching seasoned executives and rising stars at companies like Amazon, Google, and Microsoft to help you take control of your career and build a more fulfilling, values-driven professional life. Jeanne also shares her inspiring journey as a first-generation college student who rose to the highest levels of the tech industry, offering valuable lessons on navigating corporate culture and advocating for change. In this episode, you'll learn how to: Identify your core ethical values and ensure they align with your workplace. Recognize red flags and navigate ethically challenging situations in tech. Understand how creating a fear based work environment leads to breakdown in trust and mental and physical health issues. Develop the courage to prioritize your integrity, even if it means making difficult career choices. Strategically plan your exit if your current role compromises your values. Build a career that truly reflects who you are and what you stand for. Overcome bias and imposter syndrome on your path to leadership. Advocate for more ethical and inclusive workplaces. Set healthy boundaries to protect your well-being and values. Find and cultivate supportive communities within the tech industry. Become a more authentic and impactful leader. The critical role of male allies in fostering inclusion and sharing power. Connect with us: Connect with Jeanne Sheahan on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeanne-sheahan-20b0523/ and website at https://www.jeannesheahan.com/.  Follow Samorn on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/samornselim/. Get a copy of Samorn's book, “Belonging: Self Love Lessons From A Workaholic Depressed Insomniac Lawyer” at https://tinyurl.com/2dk5hr2f.  Get weekly career tips by signing up for our advice column at www.careerunicorns.com.  Schedule a free 30-minute build your dream career consult by sending a message at www.careerunicorns.com. 

Keith discusses the shift from a six-figure to a seven-figure income being necessary for a comfortable lifestyle and argues that a $5 million net worth is a minimum for financial security. He explains the benefits of leveraging a car loan for arbitrage, using a 3.99% interest rate to invest in real estate with a 20-25% total return. He also discusses the current state of the real estate market, noting that home prices and rents are expected to increase by 3-5% annually. Lower mortgage rates could increase affordability and bring more buyers into the market, potentially leading to higher home prices. Two-bedroom rents have increased by 3.7% nationwide, with significant growth in Nebraska metros. Resources: Get our wealth-building newsletter free— text ‘GRE' to 66866 Show Notes: GetRichEducation.com/548 For access to properties or free help with a GRE Investment Coach, start here: GREmarketplace.com GRE Free Investment Coaching:GREmarketplace.com/Coach Get mortgage loans for investment property: RidgeLendingGroup.com or call 855-74-RIDGE  or e-mail: info@RidgeLendingGroup.com Invest with Freedom Family Investments.  You get paid first: Text FAMILY to 66866 Will you please leave a review for the show? I'd be grateful. Search “how to leave an Apple Podcasts review”  For advertising inquiries, visit: GetRichEducation.com/ad Best Financial Education: GetRichEducation.com Get our wealth-building newsletter free— text ‘GRE' to 66866 Our YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/c/GetRichEducation Follow us on Instagram: @getricheducation Complete episode transcript:   Automatically Transcribed With Otter.ai    Keith Weinhold  0:01   Welcome to GRE. I'm your host. Keith Weinhold today, why earning a seven figure income is the new six figures? Then a discussion on the direction of real estate prices and rents. I just bought a car though I could have paid all cash. Why did I get a loan instead? Then learn about how to perform due diligence on buying an income property with the pros and cons of turnkey real estate investing and the mistakes you must avoid today. On getricheducation.   since 2014 the powerful get rich education podcast has created more passive income for people than nearly any other show in the world. This show teaches you how to earn strong returns from passive real estate investing in the best markets without losing your time being a flipper or landlord. Show Host Keith Weinhold writes for both Forbes and Rich Dad advisors, and delivers a new show every week since 2014 there's been millions of listener downloads of 188 world nations. He has a list show, guess who? Top Selling personal finance author Robert Kiyosaki, get rich education can be heard on every podcast platform, plus it has its own dedicated Apple and Android listener phone apps build wealth on the go with the get rich education podcast. Sign up now for the get rich education podcast, or visit get rich education.com   Corey Coates  1:20   You're listening to the show that has created more financial freedom than nearly any show in the world. This is get rich education.   Keith Weinhold  1:36   Welcome to GRE from the first State of Delaware to the 50th state of Hawaii and across 400 nations worldwide. I'm Keith weinholden. This is get rich education, the voice of real estate investing Since 2014 Are we really gonna change the name away from the Gulf of Mexico? Well, I'll tell you one thing. There is zero history of hurricanes in the Gulf of America, therefore, I expect the appropriate adjustment to my insurance premiums big savings. Hey, you know, despite being a geography guy, I'm really not emotionally invested in this movement to change the names of giant pieces of real estate like Denali back to Mount McKinley and the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America. It's only a little interesting to me. I mean, there are just more significant things to concern oneself with. So call it either one. I don't care. I know what you're talking about. Before we talk real estate, let's discuss your personal finances. I recently watched Dr Steven Franson speak surfacing this topic, and it got me thinking, when it comes to annual income, is you earning seven figures like the new six figures. Now, I guess that earning six figures could still be a short term goal to some people that are new to the working world, but maybe as little as a decade ago, having a six figure income was aspirational, or even a sign that you made it, or could even feel wealthy. I remember that today that is so far gone. Now, of course, it depends on where you live, but today, you need 50k just to survive. Your housing would be pretty standard in that case, and I don't know that you could get much fresh, healthy food at 50k per year, you might still have to be living with your parents. You need 100k just to sort of live. Perhaps that's if you're single and you're near the coasts, or you're married without children today, you need 200k for a life with travel and some dining out. I mean, you couldn't really even ball out on your vacations, like on 200k you're gonna balk at 500 bucks a night for a resort hotel. I mean, you're staying at more of a hotel than a resort, but at 200k of income, you can usually do some discretionary spending. At 300k in a lot of places, that's what a full family needs, a household with kids in order to live a little bit beyond that, and that's a combined income both spouses. If you make 450k today, now you're able to travel pretty well. You're probably still flying coach more than first class at 450k you may or may not be paying for the airline lounge, but you are staying at some comfy hotels. You really need to make $1 million a year today to live pretty close to all out fly first class travel well. But you're still flying commercial on a million dollar salary. You're not chartering anything. If that has not bought you time to cook, you can afford an executive chef with a million dollars so that you don't have to eat restaurant food. You know, restaurant food, even at finer restaurants, is laced with seed oils. This is why what used to be a six figure lifestyle is now a seven figure lifestyle. My spin here on this also is whatever you do at any income level, 50k a year to a million bucks a year or more, buy enough time to exercise that's something that's going to matter both to you and to those that you love over the long term. All right, so that's income. How about when it comes to net worth? There is a minimum amount in my mind that you need to have in net worth for me to say that you've got it made in America today. What do you think that number is? How about that? What do you think is the threshold? What's your thought? It is $5 million that is just a starting point, a minimum net worth that you need, if you just invested that you could probably live off its income for the rest of your life. For most people, compound interest will not get you to the $5 million net worth Mark anytime soon. Only leverage will. But yeah, after the COVID induced wave of inflation years ago, you've gotta recalibrate what you think of as a lot of money, and some people haven't caught up with this still. Now, I was on that great riverboat tour of Chicago not long ago. I think I brought this up to you in a previous episode, but you know, one thing that struck me as odd was that the tour guide, he was describing Chicago skyscrapers and the architecture around us, and he said they poured millions into that project. I mean, really emphasizing that millions were spent. I mean, today millions can mean as little as 2 million. That's an amount so tiny today for a construction project that what is that like, four average homes would be $2 million I mean, some entire counties in the Bay Area have a median home price of more than $2 million just one mediocre home. So let's talk about the direction of home prices and rents nationally here. Now I do not think that home prices or rents can really climb a whole lot over the next year, like 10% appreciation. I don't see it now. I also don't see how home prices and rents could fall substantially. The reason that prices cannot spike dramatically, it's still due to an affordability constraint, and I don't expect that prices or rents are going to fall a good bit either, or really fall significantly at all, because housing demand still exceeds supply. So that's the constraint on the downside. Really, nothing has changed there. The average for sale home today, it gets between two and a half and five offers that obviously depends on the area, so you keep seeing both prices and rents increase at this range of three to 5% that's the zone that we're in now, and we've been in that zone for most of the last Two years. Really pretty modest, not exciting, appreciation rates. Zumper tells us that two bedroom rents are up 3.7%   nationwide. Rents have actually declined in some Sunbelt cities, Durham, North Carolina and Nashville are some big losers I was describing Austin to you a few weeks ago. Do you know that two national leaders in rent growth are both in the same state. Yes, these two cities are both up more than 20% in rents year over year. It's in the Midwest. Any idea where I'm talking about it is Lincoln and Omaha, Nebraska both up over 20% and perhaps recent GRE listener guest grant Frankie is happy about that. He's the only person I know that invests predominantly in Lincoln, and this is due to strong job growth and also that supply that still hasn't kept up with demand. Now back to my point about how nationally, both rent growth and price growth are still pretty modest, which is still a highly profitable formula for a leveraged investor that bought right But historically, it is kind of boring. Many believe that as soon as mortgage rates fall sharply, and a lot of surveys show this, if. That five and a half percent is the magic mortgage rate level that will increase affordability so much that home prices will soar. I'll tell you my spin on that is maybe even that remains to be seen from listening to me for 10 and a half years now, you know that the direction of the economy has a substantial effect on housing, rents and prices, a force bigger than just mortgage rates. And when mortgage rates fall and other interest rate types fall, that usually means that the economy needs the help, which might mean that employment is down. If employment falls, home prices can still rise. They usually do, but perhaps not as much as you thought they would. So my point is, is that when mortgage rates fall significantly, that does not automatically translate into soaring price growth. Again. You gotta take history over hunches. If there's one thing that feels a little different in this cycle though, it's that we do have this palpable amount of pent up housing demand, so lower rates really could bring a lot more buyers off the sidelines. So therefore, it is possible that home prices will soar if rates really plummet. It is just not axiomatic. Now I just bought a new car, though I could have paid all cash. I chose to get the loan. And before I tell you about why I considered not getting a car at all and just using Uber Lyft ride sharing services forever. But sometimes I like to go off the beaten path and trek in some remote places. So that just wouldn't work. I also travel a good bit, and I considered not owning any car that's tethered to just one place. It's just not that efficient. But it came down to freedom. I enjoy my freedom and autonomy to hop in my own car and drive it on a whim. Though I could have paid all cash for this new car purchase, I chose to put the minimum amount down, and I got a loan for about 95% of the cost of the car. Why would I do that? Car debt is surely not as good as real estate debt. With car debt, I have to repay my own loan. I cannot outsource these car debt payments to tenants, and the payment is about $900 a month. I'll have to pay all of that myself. Also, unlike real estate, a car is a depreciating asset. Unlike mortgage interest, car loan interest is typically not tax deductible either. I'm not going to rent this car out through Toro and try to get an income stream off the car. Nothing like that. So this might sound like three strikes against a car loan. I've got to make the payment myself. It's declining in value, especially as a new car. It starts depreciating fast as soon as I drive it off the lot, and I'm not going to have any tax breaks. Oh, come on. I mean, that might sound like bad debt to a lot of people. Leading GRE I am a staunch advocate for good debt. So why did I embrace a car loan to the maximum leveraged amount? Because I am making my car loan good debt. The definition of good debt is debt that makes money for you. Car loan debt is secured, meaning there is underlying collateral, the car itself. And by the way, credit card debt is an example of unsecured debt. The big reason, though, is the financing through the dealership BMW is a 3.99% interest rate for five years, my credit's perfect. So I got a good rate there. Therefore this car loan is a simple arbitrage play. I'm borrowing at a lower rate to invest at a higher rate. Look, even if my car loan rate were double 8% I would probably still get this car loan, but it's 3.99How do I have confidence that I'm going to beat that on an annualized basis over the next five years? Well, first future inflation expectations are elevated, like I touched on on last week's show, if true, inflation the real diminished purchasing power of your dollar over the next five years is 4% I mean, that's a break even for me, right there already, but I'm gonna do a lot better than that. As a real estate investor, I know that instead of sinking this money into the car, that's enough of a down payment for a rental single family. Home or almost a low cost duplex, and being cognizant that real estate pays five ways, I expect a minimum of a 20 to 25% total rate of return with low risk. Now, if you're a new listener, that last part sounded far fetched. I know that's okay. You just don't know how to calculate your ROI for an income property with a loan. Yet another way to describe my strategy here is though I could pay cash, why would I tie up that many funds in a car? So I'm cognizant of opportunity cost. Opportunity cost means that you're missing out on a greater benefit when you choose one option over another. This loan approach also keeps me more liquid. Look, keep your money. Don't give it to a bank. Make your bank take five years to get all the money, while my $900 monthly payment stays fixed the whole time as inflation just keeps relentlessly debasing the bank's payment that they get from me. I mean, with that part, it works the same way as it does in real estate or any fixed rate loan that you could get. Be mindful, by paying all cash, you would not improve your net worth at all. Nothing happens to your net worth. Paying all cash reduces both your asset column and your debt column by the same amount, and it hurts your liquidity. Now, if you've got an emergency, you could be in a case where all of your funds would be gone if you paid all cash, they're inside the car, and you might not be able to extract them back out. All right. Well, what about the depreciating asset part of this equation? That's what most cars are. Well, just like a piece of real estate, your car's value will rise or fall regardless of your equity position. That doesn't influence it at all. So I will be underwater on the car. That's a way that some people might look at it. That means that I'm going to owe more on the balance than the car is worth. That appears irresponsible to some people. Well, yeah, that just means that the bank's money is tied up in the car, not mine. I've got it off giving me a good return. Look, when you have loans, you have another type of leverage, and it's not the mathematical type that I often discuss here. I mean, have you ever owed a friend money when something untoward happens? Who is motivated to talk between the two of you? You are your friend, your friend. They're going to be the one that's willing to work with you and help you out. They've got to give you levers when there's a mal apropos occurrence and the borrower loses their job or has a medical disaster and a huge bill, the person that's owed the money is always going to keep communication lines open with you, you as the borrower, are the one that is in control. Keep your debt on, keep your own money, stay in control. And how is this car loan making money for me, if I get a, say, 23% total return from income property and keep paying a 4% car loan, that is 19% arbitrage, I mean, what an easy choice. Again, the definition of good debt is debt that is used to increase your wealth. So getting the Max car loan allows me to avoid paying that opportunity cost of having all the funds tied up in a depreciating asset. And that is how a real estate investor buys a car. Now you're a smart investor. I mean, we have a really wise, responsible audience comprised of people just like you. But what would be some reasons that a real estate investor should pay all cash? Because there are some, and a lot of them revolve around, if you're financially irresponsible, if instead you got a car loan so you could stay liquid and maintain your life as a profligate and reprobate gambling degenerate and lose it all on sports gambling through the freaking Draft Kings and FanDuel apps. Okay, that's not a good reason. But as a GRE listener, that probably is not you. I was probably not talking about you, right. There another reason to pay all cash rather than getting the loan like I have, is if you don't have the liquidity to service the 900 Dollar monthly debt payment yourself, you could be over leveraged. See the chunk that I'm investing in real estate instead of the car that real estate will produce income for me, but it actually will not produce as much as $900 in cash flow to fully offset the car payment. Now it's going to produce a few $100 but my arbitrage is being created with the summation of all of real estate's five profit centers. I've got the whole shebang now, the leverage appreciation, the cash flow, the ROA, the tax benefits and the inflation profiting all coming at you. All five. My liquidity comes from elsewhere. A third reason why a real estate investor would want to pay all cash for a car is because say that you would effectively be forced to pay all cash for the car. Because if you took on a $900 monthly payment, that would dent your mortgage loan qualifications, debt to income ratio that mortgage loan underwriters are going to look at it would hike up your DTI so much that you couldn't qualify for future income property loans. So right, there are, what was that? Three reasons that a real estate investor would want to pay all cash if they could. But let's not lose the bigger point I was talking about the exceptions there. The bigger point is that consider getting the maximum loan for your next car, or even getting a loan against your current car if you already have one without any debt on it. It's actually a rational approach, because you want to consider the loan first, since this is your money, you earned it, approach it with the strategy first of keeping your own money that you traded away your finite life's time for. Think of keeping it first and only then consider giving it away next. I am getting the biggest car loan that I can and making the minimum monthly payments all 60 months five years, I did the same thing with my last car. It is an easy choice for me in just one word, it is for the arbitrage one word, most experienced financiers and real estate investors have not been exposed to those ideas that I just shared with you, and at the least, I am confident that I just gave you something to chew on mentally. There I've been talking about the intersection of your personal finances and real estate investing. Today, I'm your host, Keith Weinhold here on episode 548 of the get rich education podcast    what have GRE listeners been doing these past few weeks, they have been scooping up BRRRR properties, employing the buy, renovate, rent, refinance and repeat strategy fueled by GRE 's recent live event. You can watch the video of the event on demand right now, get an understanding of the strategy, see why it's so lucrative, and if it interests you, even get you paired up with actual property addresses conducive to the strategy. You can do that at GRE webinars.com this event can indelibly elevate your entire socio economic class and shape your legacy. That is a deep statement. Hey, this is what 8x leverage and $500 plus of cash flow on each single family rental property can do for you with the burr strategy in Cleveland. I mean, how much earlier will this allow you to retire? The event is free to watch. You can watch from home. I mean, come on, what else are you going to do at home tonight? Spend that time cleaning out your closet or smoking meats. Maybe at least, spend that time getting a car loan. What's the opportunity cost of you smoking meats tonight when you can actionably Build a real estate legacy with the BRRRRstrategy? Strategically outsource the meat smoking to somebody else. That's what I do. It does not take much to get started. These pre renovated homes are often about 60k some GRE followers have already bought two or three at a time. You'll see Jerry's investment coach Naresh and event co host Phil. I mean, just watching him talk is amazing. Phil is America's preeminent authority on burr real estate investing. Again, you can watch the event right now, and I don't know how long we'll keep it up for, just visit GRE webinars.com    Next fatal mistakes that you've got to avoid when buying income property with some vital due diligence tips. I'm Keith Weinhold. You're listening to get rich and. Vacation.    You know what's crazy? Your bank is getting rich off of you. The average savings account pays less than 1% it's like laughable. Meanwhile, if your money isn't making at least 4% you're losing to inflation. That's why I started putting my own money into the FFI liquidity fund. It's super simple. Your cash can pull in up to 8% returns, and it compounds. It's not some high risk gamble like digital or AI stock trading. It's pretty low risk because they've got a 10 plus year track record of paying investors on time in full every time. I mean, I wouldn't be talking about it. If I wasn't invested myself, you can invest as little as 25k and you keep earning until you decide you want your money back. No weird lockups or anything like that. So if you're like me and tired of your liquid funds just sitting there doing nothing, check it out. Text family to 66866, to learn about freedom, family investments, liquidity fund, again. Text family to 66866    Hey, you can get your mortgage loans at the same place where I get mine, at Ridge lending group NMLS, 42056, they provided our listeners with more loans than any provider in the entire nation because they specialize in income properties. They help you build a long term plan for growing your real estate empire with leverage. You can start your pre qualification and chat with President Chaeli Ridge personally. Start Now while it's on your mind at Ridge lending group.com that's Ridge lending group.com   Robert Kiyosaki  26:49   this is Rich Dad, Poor Dad. Author Robert Kiyosaki, listen to get rich education with Keith Weinhold. And the reason I respect Keith, He's a very strong, smart, bright young man.   Keith Weinhold  27:10   Welcome back to get rich Education. I'm your host. Keith Weinhold, it's been a while, but I know that I shared with you before that my first ever out of state rental property that I bought ended up being a loser, and this is despite the fact that the turnkey provider and property manager that I was hiring for the property, they even told me not to buy the property because they couldn't keep it occupied in that neighborhood, and they told me to buy a different one instead. I didn't listen. I bought it anyway, and I lost we couldn't keep it occupied, so after a few years, I sold it to an owner, occupant, family for a small profit, but it was after years of negative cash flow, so there really wasn't any profit there, because, like I just said, we couldn't keep it occupied with a rent paying tenant that was back in 2012 near Fort Worth Texas. I bought it because it was cheap, just 153k and it looked pretty. It was brick. Those are both bad reasons to buy. Cheap doesn't always mean good. And the fact that a property looks pretty, I mean, I guess that's a somewhat good thing, but it should not be a deciding factor. I was never going to live there facts Trump feelings in investing. So my first bad experience was totally avoidable. I can only blame myself. Let me tell you about some other fatal mistakes to avoid, as we talk about some turnkey real estate investing due diligence. Since turnkey means all done for you, or another way to describe the property is a rent ready property. You know that word turnkey? It's sort of this compelling, even seductive buzzword, and it just might make you think that, ah, everything is just handled now and forever. It's gonna sail along just fine. No, it won't. Now, this is the type of investing that can change your life. This is the real estate pays five ways. Compound leverage Trumps compound interest, type of vehicle. Financially free beats that free type of vehicle. You're winning the inflation Triple Crown all those great, formulaic GRE mantras, but you better check to make sure before you get too far into it. And that's why we're talking about vital due diligence here. I think you know by now that turnkey, it means a property that's really just got three things. It's already renovated or new. Secondly, has a tenant in it, and it has professional property management from day one. Now, the property providers at GRE marketplace, they are some of the good ones. They have good reputations. Many have been in business for a long time, but some others do not. So what about a provider? Provider that's in, say, Oklahoma, but you live out of the area on one of the coasts, and this Oklahoma provider, they're trying to pass off a property in Oklahoma City or Tulsa to you, it's actually in a class D neighborhood the worst. And they're sort of presenting it like it's a Class B minus neighborhood, right? How can you hedge against that? How can you know that things are not being misrepresented to you? Well, of course, everyone knows about Google Street View. You're probably going to look at that first that's going to tell you about the street scene. It's free to use a paid service that gives you neighborhood analytics. Is it neighborhoodscout.com you want to verify crime rates in areas, income levels, poverty levels, education levels and school quality to make sure that the property characteristics are what you are being told, and some of those attributes always matter with property. I mean, crime rates matter because even though you're not living there so you're not going to be able to retain respectable rent paying tenants that would tolerate a high crime neighborhood. Understand, though, that not all crime data is the same. Violent crime is probably the worst shoplifting, I'll call that in the middle. And then most traffic violations, they're light crimes. Now, if you're buying a single family rental type, of course, the quality of the school district, well, that's going to matter more than if you're buying a building of little efficiency apartments where the school district hardly matters there, because you're not catering to families. I've mentioned before that we go look.com. Is a service where you can hire an independent inspector, not even a real estate related person, necessarily, but just an independent on the ground inspector to just go check out a neighborhood at any hour of the day or night. Now, if you have any question about the out of state neighborhood that you're buying in an easy way to get a check on the decency of the neighborhood is something really simple. Make sure the turnkey provider owns properties in the area that they're selling to you. This helps ensure that they're not offloading their problem properties onto you. That's something that's probably only going to happen with an inexperienced provider that doesn't have a reputation to protect yet. But when it comes to neighborhood quality, once I'm pretty serious about buying a property, do you know who I usually get reliable information from? And it's virtually free, and you're contacting this party anyway, so it's so easy for you that is just simply ask your property inspector. I mean, you always want that independent, certified Property inspector to walk inside every room of your prospective purchase, and they make that punch list for your seller before you close that's on either a renovated or a new build property always get that inspection. I've talked about that before, and that often costs $500 or less on a single family home, and today it's about $800 or less on a duplex, well before my inspector even checks out the place. I like to let them know that I live outside the area, and I want their insight on the neighborhood as well. I mean, inspectors live locally there, so they'll probably be able to give you a good answer before they even do your physical inspection. They already know the area really well, and it doesn't even cost you any more above your normal inspection cost to just get a little on the ground intelligence. And of course, your inspector works for a company independent of your property provider, so their information should be unbiased. They work for you. Now after the inspection, how about your appraisal and some due diligence with that, what if your appraisal comes in low. Everyone wants to talk about if your appraisal comes in high, that's instant equity that you have, but see if the appraisal comes in low with a turnkey property where everything was renovated, that may or may not be a problem, because the comparables that were used for your valuation, they don't have everything renovated in them like your property does. So the subject property, the one that you've got under contract to buy that could very well have a lot of say, new plumbing, electrical, HVAC, the roof, bathrooms, paint, flooring, lighting, kitchens. I mean, most, or all of those components could be new in yours. It's common for yours to have all those components, and then the comparables do not have those now, you and your seller, you will have to negotiate on who's going to close the appraisal gap. I've discussed that part on a previous episode, but I'm point. Out how you can still be getting value even when your appraisal is low and it's worth it. Down the road, you're going to have less maintenance headache than your appraisal comparables will most of the time. Turnkey properties are renovated to cover major systems, and that means you do not have major expenses. Soon these expenses get wrapped into your mortgage payment, and that's a lot better for you than coming out of pocket three years later to replace an entire roof. Another thing to keep in mind is that a property provider that's been in business for a lot of years, they do not have interest in selling you a lemon of a property and hurting their reputation, but that seller does have a little interest in getting the maximum dollar. I mean, that's almost intrinsically natural in human beings. I mean, everyone has that motivation, just like you do when you sell your property down the road. So these rent ready or turnkey properties, they're almost always better if you're a busy professional or you just want to spend your time doing something else. I mean, I think that's a pretty well established concept in the investing industry, but I really think these rent ready properties, they are better for even more people than just busy professionals. I mean, consider the alternative, if you try to screen and identify a property yourself and do all the rehab and manage the contractors. I mean, first of all, you can be dealing with a hard money loan where you're paying four or five points plus a 12% interest rate, since that's all that's available for distressed properties, and unless you have experience managing contractors, oh, boy, you could have construction timelines that go over by several months. Well, now that can eat a huge portion of your investment that you thought you were making. You're paying 12% and you have no tenant all this time, but instead, when you buy a rent ready property, and you've got the best mortgage rates and terms from day one, and you've got a rent paying tenant from day one, and not all these headaches and time lost and contractors are trying to manage with turnkeys at GRE marketplace, those rehabs are done by crews that work full time for the turnkey provider, so they work at more affordable rates than what you could get as an out of state buyer if you're trying to patch together contract and crews yourself. So at scale GRE marketplace providers, they're also dealing with the same material types over and over again, so they're faster at doing it. The materials are also reliably sourced. You won't have the 10s or hundreds of hours managing all this, checking with the rehabbers, checking for quality control, making sure the amount of work that you were paying for was actually done. I mean, some people listen to this show and they had that real estate pays five ways, epiphany, that big light bulb moment, but then they try to do this rehabbing and investing themselves to save a few dollars, is what they thought, and it's rarely worth it. So avoid the massive time commitments with all this. I mean, you're also going to be doing other things, coordinating inspections and permits with city municipalities. I mean, what a nightmare. GRE marketplace providers, they've already done all of that for you and more now that you've bought the property, all right, what about the potential for poor management? Choosing your property manager is of utmost importance, because that person or firm, they're going to vet your tenants, handle the repairs, collect your rents and take care of any other issues at your rental property. They'll understand the local landlord and tenant law, you're going to be seeing the property infrequently, if you ever see it at all, so keeping an eye on things becomes key. Now, once you own the property and you have the tenant in there, there is always the potential for your property manager to do a poor job, costing you money, making your investment less lucrative, I like to ask my manager if they do regular property inspections, like getting inside the unit every six months. Now, you can read online reviews, like the star reviews, the number of stars for property managers. I mean, that could be helpful. It can also quickly get misleading. You can get a lot of bad reviews on an adequate manager. Because property management is such a tough job, I think that one of the best things you can do when vetting a property manager is to ask a friend. A lot of people don't have that option. So then do a search on the bigger pockets. Forums for your prospective property manager. So read reviews. Don't just look at star ratings. And I'll tell you, property management is one of the few areas in my life where I am willing to accept a service level of adequate or mediocre. Almost no one raves about their property manager, but I do have managers because they are the guardians of my quality of life, of your standard of living. We want them to serve our tenants, but I don't want 80 tenants being able to text message me. So there you go, armed with a number of due diligence items that can help you make sure that you buy your next income property, right? GRE marketplace, we typically connect you with the experience providers, but I'm telling you this because it's prudent to do some checking on your own and inquiring like this too, in case you have any doubt. Now, you notice on GRE marketplace, where you can connect with free investment coaching as well, that the properties, at times, they seem less expensive than you would expect. Why is this? Well, investor advantage markets, they have low prices. I mean, that's just one reason that they are investor advantaged like Ohio, Indiana, parts of Pennsylvania, Michigan, Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, Tennessee, Arkansas, Georgia, Alabama, Oklahoma, Texas and some of the other Mid Atlantic states And Florida, another reason the GRE market prices seem low is that there is no agent that has to be compensated. It is a direct model. Another reason is economies of scale. Providers provide homes in bulk, so there are savings that way, and there also aren't any owner occupied emotions evolved with income properties. Those emotions can run up the price, or what they really do is they keep it stuck at a high price. So to help you review what you've learned today, a seven figure income is the new six figures. Real estate prices and rents just keep moving up, but modestly for the time being, a car loan can be good debt when you have a reasonable expectation that you can create arbitrage and sufficient liquidity in your life. And though income property is perhaps the most proven wealth generator ever, there are some mistakes to avoid when it comes to buying right between the guidance that you have today and the help of our completely free investment coaching another safety layer. If you're confident that it can benefit you, I encourage you to engage and move at the speed of instruction. It's the only way that you'll benefit I built this resource. I really wish it existed when I started out, and it's available for you at GRE marketplace.com, until next week. I'm your host. 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CTO Series: The Anti-Scaling Paradox: Why and When a CTO Should Refuse to Grow His Team with Markus Hjort In this BONUS episode, we dive into a fascinating conversation with Markus Hjort, Co-founder and CTO of Bitmagic. With over 20 years of software development expertise, Markus shares invaluable insights on tech leadership, team scaling, and how AI is transforming the landscape of software development. From pivotal career moments to practical advice on aligning tech strategy with business objectives, this episode offers wisdom for technology leaders and developers alike. Defining Moments in Tech Leadership "As a leader, for me, it is important that we have a positive attitude." Markus reflects on two pivotal experiences that shaped his leadership philosophy. Early in his career, he received feedback about his positive approach to challenging tasks, which reinforced his belief in maintaining an optimistic outlook when facing difficulties. This approach has allowed him to inspire team members during tough situations. The second defining moment relates to estimation skills. After participating in a rescue mission for a delayed project, Markus learned the importance of making realistic ballpark estimates rather than succumbing to unrealistic deadlines. His initial two-year estimate for a project was met with resistance from a client who wanted it done in two months, but the project ultimately took four years to complete - twice his original estimate. Leads by example with a positive attitude toward challenges Values the skill of making quick but realistic ballpark estimates Recommends "Programming Pearls" for developers to improve estimation skills Emphasizes that product developers should create different options to reach goals In this segment, Markus refers to the book Programming Pearls. Aligning Tech Strategy with Business Objectives "Nothing should come for me as a surprise." When it comes to ensuring tech strategy supports business goals, Markus emphasizes the importance of continuous communication with key stakeholders. Through regular informal discussions, he stays aware of emerging ideas and maintains strong relationships with decision-makers. This approach helps him anticipate future feature requirements and translate technical strategy into business objectives. The foundation of this alignment is built on trust and transparency. Maintains constant discussions with critical stakeholders Develops awareness of emerging ideas through informal conversations Identifies and builds relationships with decision-makers Translates technical considerations into business language Fostering Collaboration Between Tech and Business Units "In the end we create the shared understanding and the habit of working together which creates better alignment and trust." While structured meetings are important, Markus believes that true collaboration happens when people work together across departmental boundaries. In previous roles, he implemented small, cross-functional teams that included business representatives during feature development. At Bitmagic, they conduct regular gameplay test sessions that anyone in the company can join, fostering unpredictable connections and conversations. These informal interactions are especially valuable in a remote-only company. Creates small teams with business representation for feature development Implements regular demo sessions open to everyone in the company Encourages cross-departmental work to build shared understanding Emphasizes the importance of informal discussions in remote environments Scaling Engineering Teams Strategically "You have to be careful when to scale, and when not to scale." Markus advocates for a measured approach to team growth during scaling phases. He believes in small teams of talented individuals and prefers to grow at a deliberate pace rather than rushing to add new members. Sometimes, he's even paused hiring to focus on meeting milestones with existing resources. When rapid scaling is necessary, Markus recommends considering contractors to reduce risk and gain specialized expertise quickly, particularly in fields like gaming that require deep specialization. Believes in small teams of talented individuals Grows team size at a deliberate pace Sometimes pauses hiring to focus on delivery with existing team Strategically uses both employees and contractors based on circumstances Navigating Financial Challenges in Startups "From the tech view it was clear this was not a good idea, but from the business perspective, it was the right decision to make." One of the toughest challenges Markus faced involved making difficult decisions during financial constraints. In a previous startup, when resources were tight, he had to split his team between the main product and a "side project" that had been sold to generate revenue. Though technically suboptimal, this business-driven decision was necessary for survival. This experience highlights the complex balancing act CTOs often face between technical ideals and business realities. The Impact of AI on Software Development "It has changed my way of thinking of my work as a programmer." Having worked on AI-powered game development for over two years, Markus has witnessed the rapid evolution of AI technologies. This experience has influenced his approach to team expansion, as he considers how AI might augment human capabilities. Personally, he now uses code assistants regularly and wouldn't return to traditional programming methods. AI has transformed his workflow as a programmer and expanded his capabilities, particularly as a full-stack engineer. Measuring Engineering Success Beyond Metrics "In early startup stages, one of the critical metrics is 'the working software.'" Rather than relying heavily on rigid metrics, Markus focuses on practical indicators of success for engineering teams. In early-stage startups, he prioritizes the frequency of releasing working software to end users. Additionally, he monitors team energy and morale, looking for signals in commit messages and code review comments that might indicate the team's well-being. As teams grow, he sees value in using tools to help track these emotional indicators systematically. Focuses on frequency of releasing working software Monitors team energy and morale as key indicators Looks for signals in commit messages and code reviews Considers team well-being as important as technical output Recommended Reading "Press 'pause' when you feel you are in a crisis situation." Markus credits "Rapid Development" by Steve McConnell as a significant influence on his approach to software development, particularly before Agile methodologies became mainstream. One lasting lesson from the book is avoiding the anti-pattern of "abandoning all planning under pressure." Instead, Markus recommends pausing when facing a crisis to reassess and plan effectively, rather than rushing into reactive solutions. About Markus Hjort Markus Hjort is the Co-founder and CTO of Bitmagic, with over 20 years of software development expertise. Starting with Commodore 64 game programming, his career spans gaming, fintech, and more. As a programmer, consultant, agile coach, and leader, Markus has successfully guided numerous tech startups from concept to launch. You can link with Markus Hjort on LinkedIn and listen to Markus Hjort's podcast in Finnish, and follow his work with the future of AI in gaming at Bitmagic.ai.

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Ever wondered how to take a podcast episode from just an idea to a fully published, value-packed experience for your audience? In this episode of Better Brave, I'm walking you through my podcasting workflow—from brainstorming topics to writing show notes, adding links, and integrating offers or services without feeling salesy.Whether you're a new podcaster or a seasoned pro looking to refine your process, this episode will help you create an efficient system that saves time while maximizing your impact.What You'll Learn in This Episode:✔️ How to generate podcast topic ideas that align with your brand and audience✔️ Strategically linking to products, services, or resources without feeling pushy✔️ Tools & systems to streamline your workflow

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The Sunday Sprint is back! J.D. PicKell is bringing you the best of the best from The Hard Count this week! We've packed all of J.D.'s top takes and sound bites into one must-listen episode for college football fans. This week J.D. breaks down the latest in Notre Dame's quarterback battle and what it means for the Irish moving forward. After analyzing recent spring practice footage, he dives into what Bryce Underwood's and Kaidon Salter's performances reveal about Michigan and Colorado. J.D. also addresses the criticism surrounding Tennessee quarterback Nico Iamaleava and sets the record straight. Plus, he takes a closer look at the offensive weapons for Texas and Florida and what to expect from both units in 2025. Finally, he examines how USC general manager Chad Bowden is reshaping the Trojans' roster with his aggressive approach to roster building. Get Huel today with this exclusive offer for New Customers of 15% OFF + a FREE Gift with code HARDCOUNT15 at https://huel.com/hardcount (minimum $75 purchase) Win the Revenue Sharing Era with Teamworks General Manager, purpose-built for collegiate athletics. Trusted by 99% of D1 NCAA institutions, Teamworks is uniquely designed by those who understand the challenges of college athletics. Strategically allocate resources, optimize investments, evaluate your roster, and build championship-caliber teams—all on one integrated platform. Checkout Teamworks General Manager to learn more. https://teamworks.com/general-manager/?utm_campaign=win-college&utm_source=On3%20J.D.%20Pickell&utm_medium=social%20video

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Today on The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell (the people's college football show) ... J.D. PicKell breaks down the latest spring practice intel from Texas, Auburn, Oregon, and Nebraska. Plus, we dive into the best spring "propaganda" coming out of Georgia and Tennessee's social media. You called, and we answered—reacting to your voicemails on Oklahoma and USC! And don't miss the deep dive into Michigan's secret recruiting weapon that could change the game for the Wolverines. Take the guesswork out of buying tickets with Gametime! Last minute tickets. Lowest Price. Guaranteed. Download Gametime today and use code HARDCOUNT for $20 off your first purchase. Win the Revenue Sharing Era with Teamworks General Manager, purpose-built for collegiate athletics. Trusted by 99% of D1 NCAA institutions, Teamworks is uniquely designed by those who understand the challenges of college athletics. Strategically allocate resources, optimize investments, evaluate your roster, and build championship-caliber teams—all on one integrated platform. Checkout Teamworks General Manager to learn more. https://teamworks.com/general-manager/?utm_campaign=win-college&utm_source=On3%20J.D.%20Pickell&utm_medium=social%20video

This episode explores the calculated timing and emotional storytelling behind Meghan Markle's latest media rollout. With a new Netflix series and curated social media posts emerging alongside headlines about Prince Harry's visa status, the episode lays out how strategic vulnerability is being used as a crisis communication tool—and why it might not be landing. The episode breaks down the disconnect between brand aspiration and emotional authenticity, and how perceived relatability doesn't always translate to real connection.Through the lens of self-disclosure theory and shifting favorability ratings, the episode also points out the risks of manufactured intimacy in the influencer era. Listeners are challenged to consider whether Markle's approach reflects genuine strategy or reactive PR gloss. And, as always, the conversation expands into the personal: when life feels messy, is being selectively vulnerable helping—or just a way to dodge the harder truths?In this episode:Strategic vulnerability vs. authentic connection—what's the difference?Why Meghan's content may be polished but still feels emotionally distantA lesson from Ina Garten on how humility builds trust better than beige brandingWant More Behind the Breakdown? Follow The PR Breakdown with Molly McPherson on Substack for early access to podcast episodes, exclusive member chats, weekly lives, and monthly workshops that go deeper than the mic. It's the insider's hub for communicators who want strategy with spine—and a little side-eye where it counts.Follow me on Substack → Molly McPherson Subscribe to PR Breakdown on Substack → prbreakdown.media Need a Keynote Speaker? Drawing from real-world PR battles, Molly delivers the same engaging stories and hard-won crisis insights from the podcast to your live audience. Click here to book Molly for your next meeting. Want more PR + Crisis Management insights? Watch Molly's videos and weekly livestreams: https://www.youtube.com/mollymcpherson Work with Molly: https://www.mollymcpherson.com/ Follow & Connect with Molly: https://www.tiktok.com/@mollybmcpherson https://www.instagram.com/molly.mcpherson/ ...

Ever pondered if player placement impacts your team's success more than you think? It's easy to assume that instant promotions mean progress, but that's not always the case. In this episode, seasoned coaches Bill Flitter and Steve Collins tackle the complex puzzle of moving players between A and B teams, drawing from over 35 years of insights. Could your roster adjustments be more strategic? Join us to explore: Navigating tough conversations: Promoting or demoting a player. Managing parent expectations with grace. Strategically using player placement for development. Even more wisdom awaits in this episode. Let's change the game together! If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a 5-star review.

How do some dentists seem to always have a steady stream of patient referrals without hefty advertising budgets?This episode of the Ground Marketing Series covers the art of effective networking for your practices. Get ready to uncover the secrets behind successful in-person marketing as I share valuable networking hacks to elevate your practice's local presence. From pre-event preparation to executing a seamless follow-up system, you'll learn how to transform casual conversations into lasting partnerships. I also share a compelling case study about a practice owner who became the top pediatric dentist in her area by building a strong referral network with local daycares, showcasing the transformative power of strategic networking.By tuning into this episode, you'll discover advanced networking tactics like becoming a connector and leveraging reciprocity to keep referrals flowing. We emphasize the importance of leading with value and expecting nothing in return, a mindset shift that will undoubtedly enhance your networking outcomes. Whether you're a multi-practice owner or new to the field, these strategies will help you cultivate meaningful connections that extend beyond the dental chair.This is not just about making connections—it's about making the right ones that will sustain your practice's growth.What You'll Learn in This Episode:Effective pre-event preparation techniques for meaningful interactions.Strategies for making instant connections and reinforcing relationships.Building a robust follow-up system for converting contacts into partners.Advanced networking tactics to generate ongoing referrals.Real-world success story of a dental practice owner boosting her community profile.The philosophy of giving value first in all interactions.Don't miss out—hit play now to learn the networking strategies that can elevate your practice!‍‍Learn More About the Ground Marketing Course Here:Website: https://thedentalmarketer.lpages.co/the-ground-marketing-course-open-enrollment/‍Other Mentions and Links:‍Groups/Communities:EventbriteRotary ClubChamber of Commerce‍If you want your questions answered on Monday Morning Episodes, ask me on these platforms:My Newsletter: https://thedentalmarketer.lpages.co/newsletter/The Dental Marketer Society Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2031814726927041‍Episode Transcript (Auto-Generated - Please Excuse Errors) Michael: Networking hacks for dental practices. Now, why most dentists struggle at networking events, this is gonna be the guide and it's a tactical, researched backed guide to winning local events.Michael: Now, networking is one of the fastest, lowest cost ways to generate referrals. Partnerships and community presence for your dental practice. However, most dentists fail to make the most of networking events because they one go in without a clear plan, so that leads to wasted time. Two, they focus too much on selling instead of building relationships.Three, they fail to stand out from other attendees. Just another dentist in the crowd, right? And then four, they do not follow up properly. Connections fade fast. So following up is huge. So the key to networking success is to position yourself as a resource for others, build strategic connections and leverage follow-ups to create ongoing referral pipelines.So this episode provides detailed steps. Backed by psychology and real world networking strategies, what we've done. So you dominate every networking event you attend and turn contacts into long term patient sources. So number one, preparing like a pro before the event. Most of the work happens before you even walk into the event.So first thing you wanna do is set a clear goal so you walk away. Real results. Okay, so most dentists attend events thinking, you know, I'm just gonna meet people and see what happens. No, don't ever do that. Okay? That's a huge mistake. Instead, define your specific objective.Here's an example. I wanna get three strategic partnerships with businesses that can send me patience. I wanna meet at least five key decision makers who can refer people to me. I wanna get 10 high quality follow-ups from business owners who fit my referral criteria. So an example you can tell yourself is by the end of this event, I will connect with three businesses that attract my ideal patients and set up follow-up meetings to discuss collaborations.so that is step number one. You wanna set a clear goal. This is all the pre networking strategy. So imagine this all falls under the pre networking strategy umbrella. So number one, set a clear goal. Two, research the event and attendees so you know exactly who to target. Most networking attendees go in blind.But the most successful professionals research attendees ahead of time so they know, number one, who is attending. So look at the events. Facebook, LinkedIn, or RSVP list two, what businesses align with your ideal patient profile, right? If you're a pediatric practice and you see a pediatrician going, you see a gymboree owner going, you see specific locations where they.Provide, information or medical attention, or they provide clothes or whatever to pediatrics or schools, that's who you wanna see, right? Businesses that align with your ideal patient profile. Brie, who are the sponsors or speakers who are often the most influential people in the room? For our competitors attending.Not to over highlight that, but just so you know, you know, you wanna differentiate yourself before the event, so our competitors attending. Now what you can do is look up attendees on LinkedIn and find common connections. You can check Google reviews and social media of businesses attending.Find something specific to compliment them on. Okay. Then search for recent press releases or events hosted by key businesses. Why this works? ' cause you enter the event with strategic targets, not just random introductions. You already know something personal about the people you meet, making your approach memorable and you can prepare specific conversation starters that make you stand out.so we wanna research the event and attendees.Step three, strategic positioning. Where to stand, maximizes high value conversation. This is huge. this is something we never think about, but you need to start thinking about it. And once I tell you about it, you're gonna always think about this now, where to position yourself, areas to avoid. So near the entrance, people are rushing in not paying attention.Avoid that. Near the food table, people are focused on eating. Get outta there at the far end of the room. There ain't no foot traffic there. Get outta there. The best spots to stand near the drink station people gather here naturally be there in the center of the room. That's where the highest traffic flows.Flows to event organizers. They can introduce you to VIPs, near keynote speakers or sponsors. People approach them first. Okay? So the best spots and then the worst spots why this works. But you place yourself where conversations naturally happen instead of forcing them, you get introduced to key people without effort, and you make it easier for the right people to find you.Those are the three things under the pre networking strategy. You wanna set a clear goal, number one, two, research the event and attendees, and three, know where you're gonna be. Strategically position yourself for maximum conversation. Now the second major step is how to approach people and make an instant connection.There's a couple steps here. Now the perfect first impression formula. This is a psychology hack. Studies show people decide whether they like you within the first seven seconds, the three step first impression formula. So number one, open with value instead of introducing yourself. Okay? So instead of saying, Hey, I'm Dr.Smith, a dentist in town right here, that's generic, forgettable, right? Say, Hey, I love what you're doing with, and then mention their business name. I actually mentioned your business to some of my patients recently, and I say, really? Oh wow, wonderful. What do you do? Right? That's beautiful. Hey, I love what you're doing with their business name.I actually mentioned your business to some of my patients recently, or I mentioned some of your work or anything like that, right? To some of my patients recently. That's it. So that's step one, your opening with value. Step two, ask a question that gets them talking. Great networking questions are like, Hey, what inspired you to start your business?what's been the most exciting thing happening in your business lately? Or, Hey, what kind of clients do you love working with the most? So I know that way I can send you those type of patients. Boom, right? That's what they're gonna love. I personally do number three all the time. What kind of clients, patients, customers do you love working with the most?That way I know I can refer those type of patients to you, or talk about your business a little bit more, right? That's step two. Ask questions that get them talking. Step three, use the name Reinforcement Trick. So as we know, we've heard this a lot of the times, we can say their name. Hey, that's really interesting, Mike.I'll have to check that out. It was great meeting you, Mike, right? Studies show that repeating someone's name makes them like and remember you more. Why this works, you immediately offer value. Instead of sounding self-promotional, you get them talking about themselves. Which makes them enjoy the conversation and you become instantly memorable.Now, how to stand out from other dentists so this makes them remember you. so most dentists at networking events sound the same. You know, I run a dental practice, we do this, that general cosmetic dentistry, but instead of saying that, say something that sparks curiosity. Yeah. Help professionals get the kind of smile that closes business deals.I make sure parents never have to fight their kids to get to the dentist. Or I work with athletes to improve endurance through better oral health. This is according to their business. That's what you're gonna say. So if it's like a fitness studio I work with athletes to improve endurance through better oral health.It's a children's facility, daycare, you know, I make sure parents never have to fight their kids to go to the dentist. Awesome. It's professionals, right? Realtors or whatever, I help professionals get the kind of smile that closes business deals. Wow. Intrigues them. Why this works. It gets them asking questions instead of tuning out.It makes you stand out from every other dentist in the room and it shifts the conversation into how you can help them. So that's what's gonna be under the how to approach people and make an instant connection. You did that. You made an instant connection.Now here's three. The follow-up system turning connections into long-term partnerships. So what most people do is they either try to hand out business cards or collect some and then they never follow up or they send a generic nice meeting you email. What you should do instead is follow up within 24 hours, reference something specific you talked about and give them value before asking for anything.an example email can be the subject. Hey, it was great meeting you at this event. And then their name, Hey person's name, it was us meeting you at the event last night. I really enjoyed our conversation about a specific topic that you guys talked about. I wanted to follow up because I think we really align well and I'd love to feature you in our next patient newsletter.I'd love to have some of your information, in our hygiene kits so our patients can see it. Do you have any promotions or events? I can share with our patients. And that's it. Looking forward to staying in touch. All the best. Your name. Now, when you do this, It's an open-ended question.You're waiting for them to hear back and they're like, yeah, we do have promotions. Yeah, we do have events happening this month and all that. Now it's easier for when you go and pick up their information. You can just say, Hey, could we ever participate in your events? Set up a small booth to the side.They're gonna say, yeah, of course. Remember that's that little small percent. You've done all this leg where you've done 95%, you've done it all. You're saying, Hey uh, can we do this? Can we do that? Blah, blah, blah. Oh my gosh, yes. They're looking for a way to give back to you and you say, Hey, well by the way, can we do this?And then boom, you're able to do it. But that's the email fault. Well, if you want to do why this works, it reminds them of your conversation. It gives them something before asking for anything, and it naturally leads them to returning the favor. perfect right now. A lot of the times you can have advanced networking tactics, so you wanna become the most valuable person in the room, you know, instead of just networking for yourself, introduce people to each other.Meaning if you meet a personal trainer and a chiropractor, introduce them. Hey Mike, you should meet Sarah. She runs a fitness center, and I think your services would compliment each other. That makes it even easier for all three of you to do an event together. But this works because they now see you as a valuable connection and they will naturally start sending referrals your way.So the final takeaway for this is the golden Networking Rule that guarantees results. Give value first. Expect nothing in return, and people will want to promote you. Okay, use this strategy and you will never leave a networking event empty handed. I love doing this. I love getting everyone's business card as well.Michael: And then I love following up with them in person the next day at their place of business. And then I'm able to even leave signup sheets, leave information, so now I can attract their employees from their business to come. I'm not just going to networking events, trying to get these one-off patients that are there.You know, Hey, are you looking for a dentist, a gym owner, then yeah. Come to my practice. Hey, are you looking for a, dentist? Yeah. Come to my practice. No, it's not all about that. You're looking to create these partnerships. Now there's many examples on how a lot of our members have done this.For example, there's a practice owner, she mastered networking to partner with a daycare and became the number one pediatric dentist in town. She searched Facebook events and looked for business networking groups. She checked her local Chamber of Commerce websites, which many cities list upcoming business mixers and luncheons by the way.So it could be a Rotary Club, chamber of Commerce website. She found a women in business meetup happening at a coworking space, and this was smart ' cause daycare owners are often female entrepreneurs, and this event had a. high chance of attracting them and parents groups and women's networking events often have small business owners who run child-focused services.So how she checked the RSVP list to find key attendees. She checked the events online page. She visited the Facebook event page and clicked the going tab. She noticed a few names she didn't recognize, but saw a woman named or a specific woman. who owned and it said like founder and director of Little Explorers Learning Center, local Daycare Center.She also checked the Eventbrite attendee list. That's sometimes available, sometimes that's not available. And she saw names linked to local businesses, and then she typed in, you know what I mean, the businesses, their names and found their websites Facebook page. So she's doing a lot of the pre-planning.She checked their reviews to see what parents loved most about the daycares. She followed the daycare on Instagram to get a feel of their branding and parent interactions, and this was smart. She knew who she wanted to talk to before even arriving. She discovered conversation starters from reading the daycare's reviews.Parents loved their hands-on activities and personal attention, and then she positioned herself to offer value based on what the daycare's valued. So how does she stand out? She didn't stand by the food table or in the corner. Instead, she positioned herself near the drink station, then closed the event organizer, and obviously in the center of the room, she didn't force conversations.She let them happen naturally. The organizer introduced them, and it was perfect from that point on, right? a lot of the times you just walk in there and you're in the back of the room and you're thinking, I want to talk to that person, you're gonna talk yourself outta that. You're gonna overthink something.Don't. Talk to other people, be where everybody's at. Then finally, the perfect conversation started so it didn't feel like a sales pitch. She said, Hey, I've heard suchgreat things about your daycare. but she mentioned the name. A couple of my patients parents rave about your daycare. What's been your favorite part of running now? She immediately made the conversation about her, the business owner, not herself.She mentioned the parents' testimonials, which showed the business owner's daycares reputation was spreading, and she used an open-ended question, allowing the business owner to talk about her passion. Now. It was fantastic. The response was fantastic. She even told us the response. She was like, wow, that's amazing to hear.I love that we get to build a safe and loving space for kids. It's been so rewarding. But at this point, the doctor has done three key things successfully. She complimented the success, and then she made the business owner feel appreciated and valued, and she got the business owner to open up about her challenges, then the reciprocity. Using reciprocity to make the business owner want to help in return. So the practice owner, the doctor I remember said, I love how much you prioritize a positive environment for kids. know, I have a lot of families in my practice who are always looking for great daycares.I'd love to share your daycare in our next patient newsletter. you have any upcoming enrollment events I can mention? Now, this was genius because she offered something first, pre-promotion. She made it low effort for the business owner, just sharing existing events and she subtly positioned yourself as an expert on child wellness.Now, the business owner obviously was like, this is fantastic. I love it. Yeah, let's make this magic happen. So then step five, she kind of continued, she also offered a way, would it be okay if I left a little signup sheet, once she was in there for the parents who might have questions about baby teeth and first visits?Maybe we can do a workshop or, do patient education, but at the same time we can, if they need a visit right now, we can offer that too. Here's a signup sheet and it was perfect. ' cause it wasn't a sales pitch, it was framed as a helpful resource. It aligned with the daycare's values, right? Child development, and it felt like a natural next step in the conversation.So she loved it and that was it. After that, it was basically just following up, going to the events, And this was a long-term referral system that followed and the daycare kept, our members signup sheet on display year round, which was fantastic because that was like a major resource for her.Every new group of parents saw it, saw this signup sheet that was always on display, and signed up for the first visit tips, at the same time for first visits and also the daycare actively referred new families whenever questions came up. And then uh, our members sent occasional check-ins and continued to promote the daycare too as well.The results are fantastic. Over 20 parents signed up within six weeks, continue to refer and lo and behold, our member became the number one recommended pediatric dentist in the community. it's fantastic. So the final takeaway is the networking formula that guarantees referrals.Five things you wanna research before the event. Two. Open with a compliment and an engaging question. Three, offer to promote them. First. Four, introduce a signup sheet as a helpful resource, not a sales pitch if you can't do that. And then five, follow up within 24 hours with a personalized message.So you want to do that right at these networking events. Now, introducing a signup sheet as a helpful resource, not a sales pitch. if you're at their place of business and you decide to leave a signup sheet, you don't have to right In the ground marketing course, obviously there's much, much more into depth.We discussed this, especially how to network, how to drop off signup sheets and stuff like that. So if you are and you wanna enroll into the ground marketing course, I highly recommend you do that. You can go ahead and check out everything that's in the course. Go on the first link in the show notes below, and you can go from there.But yeah, that's basically how to make this happen at networking events. So go ahead and check that out. I'm excited to see you in the ground marketing course if you decide to enroll, we're having tons of success with our members there, like you just heard right now. And that's just with one strategy, right?That's just what networking at events or a daycare strategy that's not with all the other businesses and locations that you can be involved in and, have, right. Definitely make sure you enroll into the ground marketing course to have that type of success and so much more. So thank you so much for tuning in, and on our next episode we're gonna be discussing creating a referral program that works.So I'm excited to dive into that. thank you so much for tuning in. I'll talk to you in the next episode.‍

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[EP 25-109] Have you considered all the things that President Trump and his team are addressing? It's a lot to take in. Tariffs and dealing with our northern and southern neighbors. Here is what the president said about Canada.Pres Trump on Canada Ripped off for years. We're not going to bend. Subjected to cost we should have been subjected to. $200B a year to subsidize them. We don't need anything they produce. We do it because we want to be helpful.   You know my feelings on Canada. I don't want a 51st state that is as leftist as Canada. But the fact is, we don't need them. And if that pisses off Canadians, then so be it. They wouldn't be the first country who hates Americans, would they? Moreover, I don't care if we have relations with Canada in any way other than we understand they border us. We wouldn't allow Russia or China to invade via their border. Strategically, that's all they are…next to us.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-kevin-jackson-show--2896352/support.

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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Stephanie Chung. Author of Ally Leadership, How To Lead People Who Are Not Like You, is the first African-American president of a private aviation company with 30+ years of experience- which she began as a baggage handler and led to top executive roles like President of JetSuite and Chief Growth Officer at Wheels Up. Company Description *Launched and led this successful coaching and training firm, establishing the business plan and strategic vision, as well as providing the business development, sales, and operations oversight needed to grow quickly. Engage with clients to provide sales training, executive mentorship, and business coaching, focusing on leadership communications and high-ticket selling.

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Stephanie Chung. Author of Ally Leadership, How To Lead People Who Are Not Like You, is the first African-American president of a private aviation company with 30+ years of experience- which she began as a baggage handler and led to top executive roles like President of JetSuite and Chief Growth Officer at Wheels Up. Company Description *Launched and led this successful coaching and training firm, establishing the business plan and strategic vision, as well as providing the business development, sales, and operations oversight needed to grow quickly. Engage with clients to provide sales training, executive mentorship, and business coaching, focusing on leadership communications and high-ticket selling.