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This episode explores practical strategies for practice owners who feel overwhelmed and are essential to their business. Host Dr. Karen Litzy interviews Sturdy McKee, a seasoned practice owner and coach, who shares actionable insights on creating self-sustaining clinics, effective delegation, and data-driven decision-making—so owners can step back with confidence in their operations. Main insights include: ·       Recognizing the cost of being the bottleneck—lost growth opportunities and burnout ·       Building foundational systems like answering phones and hiring with clear criteria and standardization ·       Using the Critical Seven Metrics as a dashboard to monitor business health ·       Differentiating between leading and lagging indicators for proactive management ·       Implementing culture and core values discovery to shape team behavior and diversity ·       Effective delegation versus micromanagement: empowering staff with ownership and clarity ·       The importance of non-clinical skills, like communication and process management, for clinical success ·       How top teams customize strategies (like sports coaching) for optimal performance ·       Practical steps for owners to identify and hire high-impact team members ·       Overcoming perfectionism and control issues by recognizing the value of delegation and trust Timestamps:  00:00 - The importance of stepping away from your practice 02:06 - When realizing being the bottleneck is holding you back 03:40 - What a typical bottleneck looks like in daily operations 05:55 - Transitioning to working on, not just in the business 08:02 - The real cost of ignoring metrics and data 09:53 - The significance of visit rates and patient retention 11:20 - Systematizing patient care and communication 14:23 - Essential first system for scalability—answering the phone 17:15 - Building effective hiring rubrics aligned with core values 18:50 - Improving team diversity and cohesion through values 22:22 - Key systems for operational independence 24:11 - Understanding the Critical Seven Metrics 26:07 - Differentiating leading and lagging indicators 28:35 - Why units per visit is undertracked and clinical behaviors behind it 33:04 - The financial impact of small improvements in billing efficiency 37:03 - Handing ownership down through clear, ownership-based delegation 40:26 - Overcoming perfectionism and control issues in leadership 45:09 - Hiring better than yourself and creating a truly scalable practice 50:17 - Building a culture of consistent standards beyond your presence 51:16 - The one essential metric practice owners must track this week 53:18 - The impact of leadership and coaching on team performance 54:14 - Delegating critical tasks—answering the phone first 55:04 - Maintaining health, wealth, and smart habits as a business owner 56:12 - Connecting with Sturdy McKee for more guidance Resources & Links: ·       Sturdy Coaching — Learn more about coaching services and resources ·       Sixer HQ — Referral software platform ·       Critical Seven Metrics — Download the framework ·       Free Gift: The Owner-Independence Roadmap Connect with Sturdy McKee: ·       LinkedIn ·       Instagram More About Sturdy: Sturdy McKee spent over 20 years as a physical therapist and practice owner. He built San Francisco Sport and Spine Physical Therapy into six locations and 40-plus staff, then sold it. For the last decade he has coached private practice owners through his 6-Hour CEO approach, helping them stop being the bottleneck in their own business and become the leader who builds a practice that runs without them. Jane Sponsorship Information: Book a one-on-one demo here Mention the code LITZY1MO for a free month   Follow Dr. Karen Litzy on Social Media: Karen's Instagram Karen's LinkedIn Subscribe to Healthy, Wealthy & Smart: YouTube Website Apple Podcast Spotify SoundCloud Stitcher iHeart Radio

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This week on the Con-Fusion Wrestling Podcast is Sturdy Sal Mistretta. Sal is 1/2 of the State Champs, a regular in Power Pro Lucha and indies throughout the East Coast. In addition to covering PPL, we also discuss his participation in DARK Sheik's Worst Wrestling Show All Wrestlemania Weekend, being 5'5" and his pro wrestling inspirations.You can find Sal online at:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sturdysal46Twitter: https://x.com/sturdysal46We're on social media onFacebook: www.facebook.com/confusionwretlingpodcastTwitter, Bluesky, & Instagram: @thenovaofcass.All the other links can be found at www.linktr.ee/confusionwrestlingpodcast.If you'd like to assist monetarily, there's a tip jar at www.ko-fi.com/cassonova. For more bang for your buck, check out www.patreon.com/cassonova. For as little as $2, you can get the podcast two days early and ad free. You also get weekly exclusives and early access while helping upgrade the equipment. So be like Keith Winn, Alainya, and Alan Schroeder and check it out!Also, for all your energy drink and workout needs, head to www.reppsports.com and when you checkout, use my coupon code "CASS" at checkout and earn 15% off your order.Oh! And I'm on Cameo now at https://www.cameo.com/thenovaofcassAffiliate Links:Gevi: gevi.pxf.io/AWJxbxPrince Nana Coffee: https://princenanacoffee.com/?ref=ROBKAMERERGet your Tees at: https://www.teepublic.com/user/confusionwrestlingpodcastFor business inquiries, send all messages to rzkamerer[at]comcast.net

Description In this episode of The Christopher Perrin Show, Christopher Perrin welcomes Keith McCurdy and Davies Owens for a conversation about Raising Sturdy Kids, Keith's new book on forming strong families and capable children. McCurdy argues that children today are not naturally sturdier than previous generations, but are often more fragile—marked by rising anxiety, depression, diagnoses, medication, and difficulty coping with discomfort. Using the image of trees that need wind and weather to grow “stress wood,” he explains why children also need healthy, productive struggle in order to become flexible, durable, and mature. Davies Owens connects this need to the larger challenge facing parents today: many families are disconnected from extended-family wisdom, surrounded by competing voices, and unsure how to parent with clarity and courage. The conversation assesses the self-esteem movement, gentle parenting extremes, fear-based parenting, and the cultural lie that feelings are the most important part of who we are. Together, they call parents, schools, and churches back to a shared vision of maturity: the ability to choose what is right even when it is difficult, uncomfortable, or unwanted. The episode closes by highlighting practical resources for parents and schools, including Raising Sturdy Kids, Basecamp Live's “Live Sturdy” conversations, and future ClassicalU resources.Episode OutlineIntroducing Raising Sturdy Kids and the need for strong families and capable childrenKeith McCurdy's background in mental health, counseling, and work with familiesWhy children today are often more fragile than sturdyThe tree analogy: stress wood, wind, weather, and healthy struggleDavies Owens on parents, extended family, and the loss of generational wisdomBasecamp Live, Zipcast, and the “Live Sturdy” conversations with Keith McCurdyThe self-esteem movement and the story of the broken baseball trophyThe cultural lie that feelings are the most important part of who we areHelping students understand that emotions cannot reliably discern truthParenting by consensus and the dangers of following the crowdThe “three Ps”: problem, principles, and practical applicationMaturity as doing what is right when it is difficult, uncomfortable, or unwantedCourage as every virtue at its testingFamily, school, and church as a threefold partnership in forming sturdy childrenWhere to find Raising Sturdy Kids and related resourcesKey Topics & TakeawaysSturdiness Through Struggle: Children do not become strong by being protected from every hardship. Like trees exposed to wind and weather, they need appropriate stress in order to grow durable, flexible, and mature.Truthful Encouragement: The self-esteem movement often replaces real formation with artificial praise. Children need adults who speak truthfully about failure, growth, effort, and responsibility.Feelings and Reality: Emotions have value, but they cannot reliably distinguish fantasy from reality or truth from distortion. Children must learn to understand feelings without being ruled by them.Courage and Virtue: Virtues become real when they are tested. Courage gives virtue flesh by enabling students to practice what is right under pressure.Shared Formation: Families, schools, and churches need common language and shared principles if they are going to form children in wisdom, virtue, and maturity.Benevolent Authority: Loving discipline is not harsh authoritarianism. Parents are called to lead clearly, calmly, and lovingly, without allowing raw emotion to govern correction.Questions & DiscussionWhere are children in your community most protected from healthy struggle?Consider areas such as schoolwork, chores, athletics, friendship conflict, disappointment, consequences, and technology. What would a healthy, age-appropriate version of productive struggle look like?What is the difference between encouragement and false praise?Discuss the baseball trophy story. Why did the child instinctively reject praise that did not match reality, and how can adults be both truthful and encouraging?How should we teach children to understand their emotions without being ruled by them?Consider McCurdy's examples of fear in an alley, fear in a dream, and fear while watching a movie. What do these examples reveal about feelings and truth?What does maturity look like in a child, teenager, or adult?Discuss McCurdy's definition of maturity as doing what is right when it is difficult, uncomfortable, or unwanted. Where do you personally need courage to do what is right despite discomfort?How can parents, schools, and churches become a stronger threefold partnership?Consider what your school or church reinforces well and where families may be receiving mixed messages. What shared language would help create a thicker culture of formation?Suggested Reading & ResourcesRaising Sturdy Kids: Simple Truths for Building Strong Families and Capable Kids by Keith McCurdyThe Abolition of Man by C. S. LewisSticky Faith: Everyday Ideas to Build Lasting Faith in Your Kids by Dr. Kara E. Powell and Dr. Chap Clark Basecamp Live Podcast: Live Sturdy SeriesZipcast.mediaLive SturdyClassical Academic PressSociety for Classical LearningClassicalU Course: ParentU: Is Classical Education Right for Your Children?ClassicalU Course: Growing Classroom Culture through Parent Partnerships“More than half of Americans live within an hour of extended family” By Kiley Hurst, Pew Research Center

In today's episode, I sit down with acclaimed life strategist, author, and comeback coach Tim Storey to discuss faith, purpose, resilience, and the power of transformation. Tim shares why he believes God calls “shaky people” to accomplish sturdy projects, how revelation becomes conviction and action, and why collaboration has fueled more than four decades of impact. We also explore the mindset behind effective communication, leading with love, and creating meaningful influence at any scale. Alongside questions from Forrest Griffin, Bill Walsh, and Dr. Stefano Sinicropi, this conversation offers practical wisdom on overcoming limitations, embracing opportunities, and turning life's challenges into a greater calling.

In today's episode, I sit down with acclaimed life strategist, author, and comeback coach Tim Storey to discuss faith, purpose, resilience, and the power of transformation. Tim shares why he believes God calls “shaky people” to accomplish sturdy projects, how revelation becomes conviction and action, and why collaboration has fueled more than four decades of impact. We also explore the mindset behind effective communication, leading with love, and creating meaningful influence at any scale. Alongside questions from Forrest Griffin, Bill Walsh, and Dr. Stefano Sinicropi, this conversation offers practical wisdom on overcoming limitations, embracing opportunities, and turning life's challenges into a greater calling.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Thomas Pokorn is an Austrian-born Creative Strategist and Copywriter. He specializes in creative concepts and verbal identity for branding and advertising, always finding ways to express distinct personalities and connect with audiences through narrative. He's worked with brands including Google, Red Bull, New Balance, Dove, Porsche, Herman Miller, Unilever, Pernod Ricard, Coinbase, and many more. Thomas worked with us on AYOH!, Quip, and a few other brands that are yet to launch. Thomas Pokorn is a beast. Prolific, thoughtful, funny, efficient, giant, quick wit it, lightning rod for ideas; are just a few words I could say to describe the man with whom we've had the pleasure of working many times over now. He's simply the best.​In this casual conversation, we learn about Thomas' background and how he got into copywriting and strategy through his journalism studies. He tells us where he finds all of his words. (you'll never guess where) We endure some technical difficulties, riff, and talk about Batman before we discuss Thomas' ethos and approach to work. It's a freaking weird, funny, and unpredictable ride. Enjoy!

Becky Kennedy, PhD, is a clinical psychologist, best-selling author, founder of the parenting platform Good Inside, and a social media creator with over 3.5 million followers. Today on the show, she's bringing us all the methods, strategies, and mindsets people can use to become sturdy leaders in their lives—whether that's at home with their kids or at work with their teams. She shares how she approaches her calendar, why a “same team” mentality is helpful for navigating challenging situations, and her thoughts on the concept of weaponized incompetence.

A mission-driven brewer explains why "beer alone isn't enough" — and how a 45-year-old wedding invite, an accidental World Beer Cup medal, and a legendary Czech dark lager came together in Batavia, Illinois.Sturdy Shelter Brewing Owner and Head Brewer Frank Mercadante shares the personal story of a brewery built on a Catholic scripture — one that was unknowingly already on his 45-year-old wedding invitation. He discusses the community-first mission that drives every decision at Sturdy Shelter, the international brewery trips that led Frank to the legendary U Fleků in Prague, the science behind why Hefeweizen is the hardest style to brew, and why his phone started flooding with congratulatory messages when he least expected it. 0:00 Intro2:15 The Historic Building and Mark Twain2:47 Introducing Frank Mercadante3:17 How Every Beer Tells a Story4:32 The Francesco Italian Pilsner9:22 The Scripture Behind "Sturdy Shelter"11:10 The 45-Year-Old Wedding Invitation12:38 From Youth Minister to Brewer14:33 Getting Serious About Homebrewing16:36 Entering Homebrew Competitions17:54 What Youth Ministry Taught Frank About Running a Brewery19:10 Why Frank Needed More Than Beer20:45 The Food Pantry and Giving Back23:36 Brewer's Choice: Dancing House Dark Czech Lager24:15 What Is a Dark Czech Lager?25:12 Sturdy Shelter's International Brewery Trips26:55 How U Fleků in Prague Inspired the Dancing House29:14 Two Years to Perfect the Czech Dark Lager31:11 Why Dancing House Became Their #1 Beer35:17 Why Hefeweizen Is So Hard to Brew36:45 Sweaty Yeast, Circus Peanuts, and Hefeweizen39:08 Winning a World Beer Cup Medal by Accident42:03 What Makes a Great Dunkel?44:26 Why Frank Chose Batavia45:27 Batavia's Inferiority Complex46:10 "This Is All Ours"46:37 Why All Their Merch Says "Batavia"47:10 How Frank Found (and Afforded) This Building50:56 What's Next: A Riverfront Deck53:05 The #1 Mistake People Make Judging Beer54:03 Frank's Most Emotional Moment55:37 Final Toast: Cheers to CommunityAbout Sturdy Shelter Brewing: Sturdy Shelter Brewing is a community-driven craft brewery and taproom in a historic mid-1800s building on the Fox River in Batavia, Illinois, where the mission is to create a "treasured and genial" gathering space one person, one conversation, and one highly crafted beer at a time. Learn more on their website at https://sturdyshelterbrewing.com/—Learn more about Crafty Brewers at https://craftybrewerspod.com Support Crafty Brewers on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/c/craftybrewers Crafty Brewers is a production of Quantum Podcasts, LLC, an enterprise podcast growth consultancy. If your brand would like to capture a loyal audience to drive business results with the power of podcasting, then visit https://quantum-podcasts.com/Our executive producer and editor is award-winning podcaster Cody Gough. He insists that we tell you that in this episode, you'll learn about: Italian Pilsner brewing, dark Czech lager, Czech dark lager history, decoction mashing, Bohemian lager ingredients, Saaz hops, ferulic acid rest, step mashing Hefeweizen, Munich Dunkel brewing, World Beer Cup 2024, spirituality of hospitality, homebrewing competitions, community-focused brewery, brewery international trips, Iroclia Weyermann malt, Zuppersaser hops, Italian Pilsner malt profile, Carobohemian malt, homebrew to commercial brewing, barrel aged stout, and Klüber IPA.

Keith McCurdy is back on Space for Life for a follow-up to his episode on raising sturdy kids. This time the focus shifts to the adults, because it takes a sturdy adult to raise a sturdy child. After 40 years in mental health and tens of thousands of families, Keith shares why healthy struggle is the engine of growth, how to stop letting your emotions run the show, and the practices that build the kind of strength to do hard things and stay rooted in what actually matters.What You'll Take Away:Why healthy struggle is the engine of growth and maturity for adults, not just kids.How to stop letting emotions run you with the "no parenting above a five" rule.A simple framework for processing your past: honor what's honorable, respect what's respectable, and forgive the rest.Why most things that feel like emergencies are not, and the question to ask yourself in the moment.The four Ps that keep adults chasing the wrong identity, and what to chase instead.How forbearance and forgiveness function as the glue of every healthy relationship.Why cultivating relationships takes the same intentional effort we give our hobbies and our work.The one small step Keith recommends to start with today.Timestamps: (0:00) Intro (3:19) Why sturdiness matters now (10:35) Short term happiness vs long term wellness (19:48) We are not victims of our history(25:49) Are your emotions running you(27:14) The emotion Richter scale(38:38) The four Ps of false identity (43:54) Why we should not avoid struggle (54:35) The practice of forbearance(1:03:15) Start small with one thingResources:Keith's upcoming book, Raising Sturdy Kids, releasing May or June 2026.Basecamp Live podcast with Davies Owens, where Keith has appeared on roughly 50 episodes covering related topics.

Alex Atkins is the VP of Growth and Operations at Sturdy.ai, an AI-powered customer intelligence platform that turns customer conversations across emails, chats, tickets, and calls into actionable insights for B2B teams. Drawing on a background in psychology, communications, marketing, business analytics, and growth, Alex helps teams better understand churn signals, retention risks, and expansion opportunities so they can act faster and more intelligently. In this episode… Customer churn is one of the most significant challenges in business, yet so many teams fail to pinpoint the exact reasons behind it. With all the data available, why do teams still miss the warning signs until it's too late? With experience spanning growth, operations, analytics, and customer intelligence, Alex Atkins brings a data-driven perspective to why teams often miss churn signals. He says the key to understanding churn lies in connecting the dots between seemingly disconnected signals. Alex points out that while teams often focus on isolated factors, churn is rarely caused by one issue. Instead, it's usually a combination of small, overlooked signals, like underutilization, executive changes, slow responses, or product confusion, that build over time. When teams miss those patterns, they end up reacting too late and lose retention opportunities that could have been saved with the right insights. In this episode of the Revenue Engine Podcast, Alex Gluz is joined by Alex Atkins, VP of Growth and Operations at Sturdy.ai, to discuss why customer churn is often misunderstood. Alex shares insights on why traditional health scores and NPS often miss the mark, how signal combinations can predict churn before it happens, and why dashboards are not enough without ownership and action. He also talks about how real-time customer intelligence can transform growth strategies, retention efforts, and expansion opportunities.

Brad Sturdy from Illini Guys joins the show to break down the latest with Illinois basketball's offseason, the buzz around Andrej Stojaković, and Brad Underwood's new contract extension, plus updates on the Illinois football roster. We also recap the Chicago White Sox taking down the Chicago Cubs, while the St. Louis Cardinals pick up another win.        

Anxiety is everywhere today, but what if it doesn't always tell us the truth? In this episode of BaseCamp Live, Davies Owens welcomes back Keith McCurdy for another conversation in the Live Sturdy series. Together, they unpack why anxiety has become so common in students and parents, how overcommitment and fear-based decision making fuel the problem, and what schools and families can do to cultivate resilience, wisdom, and hope in a fragile age. Keith shares practical insight from years of counseling families, students, and school leaders. From sports overload to perfectionism to the pressure-filled culture surrounding today's kids, this episode offers a grounded and hopeful perspective on helping children grow stronger instead of more fragile.

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In this STtalks we discuss how the dairy industry defines and breeds for true efficiency beyond simply reducing cow size. Kevin Ziemba, Jocelyn Johnson and David Kendall join us to introduce two new STgenetics® traits; Mature Live Weight (MLW), built from over 1.8 million robot-recorded body weight records from more than 5,000 Holstein cows, and STurdy, an index combining linear type traits with MLW to identify cows that are wider and more robust relative to height and weight, designed to help producers moderate size while maintaining durability and functionality. This STtalks takes a deep dive into the concept of truly STurdy cows and how selection with these two new traits can achieve athletic, durable and profitable herds.

What if — even in the middle of the hard stuff — you had a deep, unshakeable sense that everything was okay? Not denial. Not toxic positivity. Just a steady, practiced trust that you are okay and you can choose. Amy wraps up the month of spirituality by sharing her upcoming eleven-day pilgrimage in Portugal and exploring what it looks like to infuse new passion into a spiritual practice that has gone a little ho-hum. She also makes the case for why fear is never a sustainable motivator — and what spirituality has to do with finally choosing from a place of power instead of panic. A rich, grounding closer to a month well spent.   Connect with Amy here!    #HealthyAF #SpiritualGrowth #TrustTheProcess #ChooseWithGrace

 HORROR WITH SIR. STURDY EP 595: HEART EYES – LOVE IS BLIND. SO IS THE KILLER.  

In this episode, Future Standard's Investment Research team members Alan Flannigan and Andrew Korz unpack the key themes from their Q2 2026 U.S. Economic Outlook, Sturdy, Under Strain. They examine the state of the U.S. economy entering the conflict in the Middle East, discuss the long-term implications of a shifting global landscape, and provide views on the most pressing macro themes in Q2.The episode also features a discussion with Jason Cole, Head of Public Policy at Future Standard, who provides on-the-ground perspective on the Iran conflict, evolving tariff authorities, and Federal Reserve leadership changes.Q2 2026 Economic outlook: https://www.futurestandard.com/insights/report/q2-2026-us-economic-outlook-sturdy-under-strainHave a question for our experts? Text us for a chance to have your questions answered on the next episode.For more research insights go to https://futurestandard.com/insights 

Big news for Illinois basketball as Andrej Stojakovic is officially back with the Illini, giving the roster a major boost heading into next season. Brad Sturdy joins the show to break down what Stojakovic's return means, along with insight on newcomer Zavier Zens and how he fits into the program. Plus, more reaction and analysis on what this all means for Illinois moving forward.

Most people think racism is social.But what if the real war has always been financial?In this powerful episode of Inside The Vault, Ash Cash sits down with Dr. Boyce Watkins — PhD in Finance, founder of The Black Business School, and one of the pioneers of modern Black financial activism.They discuss:• Why integration may have hurt Black economics• The mass production of destructive culture• Why consciousness determines wealth• The attack on Black masculinity• The illusion of job security• Why collaboration beats ego• How to prepare Black children for economic power• The STURDY framework for generational wealthThis episode is about ownership.It's about leadership.It's about fixing the culture before it fixes us.If you care about financial freedom and generational wealth — this conversation is required listening.⏱️TIMESTAMPS00:00 The Economic War We're Not Talking About02:16 Introduction & Dr. Boyce's Impact05:59 Who Is Dr. Boyce Watkins?07:20 The “KFC Chicken” Consciousness Analogy09:02 Wealth Rises When Consciousness Rises10:24 You're In A Competition (Whether You Know It or Not)12:03 Masculinity & Expecting Resistance13:29 Stop Glorifying the Opponent14:43 Mass-Produced Culture16:26 Who Controls the Narrative?17:02 Real Leadership Starts at Home18:52 Family Structure & Wealth19:37 Why Kids Aren't Taught to Invest20:46 The Formula for Modern Slavery23:28 The Responsibility of Financial Leaders25:30 Leaving Academia for the Community27:57 Scarcity vs. Abundance in Black Culture30:35 Collaboration Over Ego32:39 Trauma & The Fear of Unity34:33 Culture Is The Root Issue37:20 Boss Energy vs. Strategy39:23 Build Your Own Institutions43:34 The STURDY Wealth Framework45:05 Every Child Should Learn Business Before 1246:53 Healing & Wealth Building49:19 Calling Out Bad Actors vs. Staying United51:30 Final Thoughts on Leadership & Culture ShiftAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Illinois head coach Brad Underwood joins the show to reflect on the Illini's Final Four run, discuss plans for the Transfer Portal, and promote the upcoming Coaches vs. Cancer event. The conversation highlights both the success of the season and the challenges of maintaining momentum heading into the offseason. Brad Sturdy also joins to provide insight and analysis on the current state of the program. The guys dive into roster questions, including whether Keaton Wagler could return. It's a packed hour focused on the future of Illinois basketball. Follow The Drive on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.      

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Larry Smith, Brad Sturdy & Mike Cagley are the IlliniGuys & this week they're talking: All B1G & All-American Hoops Teams IlliniGal CC Parchment NIL Expert Michael LeRoy Sturdy Question Riles Underwood We ask YOU to help the IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular & I on the Illini grow on social media by following us on all our social media and engaging with the content posted. Every like, love, comment & share help the IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular reach more people and establish our position as the leader in entertaining, fast-paced, non-political, all sports & guy-stuff programming. Thanks for listening! Don't miss our college sports focused podcasts: IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular I on the Illini Mike Cagley's Heat Checks & Hail Marys Follow the IlliniGuys Subscribe at IlliniGuys.com for just $99 annually Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/@illiniguys4844?si=oWtcpGPkAIYSBceM Follow us on X: Brad: https://x.com/Sturdy32 Mike: https://x.com/MikeCagley Larry: https://x.com/LarrySmithTV IlliniGuys: https://x.com/Illini_Guys Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Our coverage from the Illini NFL Pro Day, highlighting which Illinois players impressed scouts ahead of the upcoming draft. The show broke down key performances and what they could mean for players hoping to boost their draft stock. Brad Sturdy from Illini Guys joined the us to talk about upsetting Brad Underwood and the current direction of Illinois basketball. The conversation also turned to the Illini's postseason outlook and what needs to happen for the team to make a deep run.

Private practice physical therapy owners: learn the KPIs that drive clinic growth, PT marketing ROI, and revenue forecasting. This MBA for the DPT lesson shows PT clinic owners how to track leads, visits per case, and key business metrics that predict success.Most physical therapists open a clinic without ever learning how to read the business numbers behind it.In this **MBA for the DPT** episode, Jimmy talks with **Sturdy McKee** about the key performance indicators (KPIs) that successful physical therapy clinic owners use to run smarter businesses.You'll learn which numbers actually matter, how to build a simple KPI dashboard, and why one overlooked metric — **leads** — can predict your clinic's revenue 30–60 days ahead.Sturdy also explains how to translate data into action so your staff understands what drives results, improves patient outcomes, and creates a healthier practice.If you run a **private practice physical therapy clinic**, this episode will help you stop guessing and start managing with clarity.00:00 KPI Basics For PT Owners03:12 Why KPIs Matter In Clinics09:45 Building A KPI Dashboard16:30 Personnel Vs Overhead Costs23:40 Predicting Revenue With Leads31:10 KPI Mistakes Clinic Owners Make38:20 Translating Data To Staff45:10 How Often To Review Metrics51:00 The KPI That Surprised Me58:40 Connecting Numbers To OutcomesGuest: Sturdy McKeehttps://sturdycoaching.comQuestion for clinic owners:Which KPI has helped you make the biggest business decision in your practice?

Brad Sturdy from Illini Guys breaks down Illinois Fighting Illini men's basketball's dominant win over the Oregon Ducks and what it means moving forward. He also discusses Illinois football landing cornerback Justin Johnson and the impact he could make on the program. We hit the latest Illini Headlines from around campus. Plus, we reflect on the life and legacy of legendary coach Lou Holtz following news of his passing.

Brad Sturdy of Illini Guys breaks down Illinois' tough overtime loss to Michigan State, a game that left the locker room frustrated after a close battle. He also previews the Illini's upcoming matchup with Wisconsin as the team looks to bounce back quickly in Big Ten play. Meanwhile, former Illini standout Devon Witherspoon delivered a huge performance in the Super Bowl, helping lead Seattle's dominant defense to a 29–13 win. Witherspoon's big plays — including a sack and a game-changing strip — helped seal a championship night for the Seahawks.

Dr. Becky Kennedy is a clinical psychologist, the bestselling author of Good Inside, and the founder of a parenting platform used by millions. Known for her practical, psychology-based approach to parenting, Dr. Becky shares how the same principles that help parents raise resilient children can make you a much more effective leader. In this conversation, she breaks down why all human systems—whether families or companies—operate on the same fundamental principles, and how understanding these dynamics can make you more effective in every relationship.We discuss:1. Why repair—not perfection—defines strong leadership2. Why you need to connect before you correct to build cooperation and trust3. The “most generous interpretation” framework for handling difficult behaviors4. How to correctly set boundaries (vs. making requests)5. The power of “I believe you, and I believe in you”6. What it looks like to be a “sturdy” leader—Brought to you by:Merge—Fast, secure integrations for your products and agents: https://merge.dev/lennyMetaview—The AI platform for recruiting: https://metaview.ai/lennyFramer—Builder better websites faster: https://framer.com/lenny—Episode transcript: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/dr-becky-on-the-surprising-overlap—Archive of all Lenny's Podcast transcripts: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/yxi4s2w998p1gvtpu4193/AMdNPR8AOw0lMklwtnC0TrQ?rlkey=j06x0nipoti519e0xgm23zsn9&st=ahz0fj11&dl=0—Where to find Dr. Becky Kennedy:• X: https://x.com/GoodInside• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drbecky• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drbeckyatgoodinside• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drbeckyatgoodinside• Website: https://www.goodinside.com—Where to find Lenny:• Newsletter: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com• X: https://twitter.com/lennysan• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lennyrachitsky/—In this episode, we cover:(00:00) Introduction to Dr. Becky Kennedy(05:14) Connecting parenting and leadership(08:40) The power of repair(11:05) Connecting before correcting(17:45) Good Inside framework at work(22:08) The most generous interpretation (MGI)(25:46) Curiosity over judgment(27:07) Understanding behavior change(31:08) What potty training can teach us about workplace behavior(34:40) Naming your intention(35:41) Sturdy leadership(40:52) How to set boundaries well(46:33) The role of leadership and consensus(50:50) The importance of being “locatable”(52:40) A powerful story of betrayal and realization(57:12) Building resilience over happiness(01:00:34) The power of the phrase “I believe you, and I believe in you.”(01:09:08) The Good Inside community and resources(01:16:22) AI corner(01:19:52) Good Inside's mission(01:22:26) Lightning round and final thoughts—Referenced:• Shreyas Doshi on pre-mortems, the LNO framework, the three levels of product work, why most execution problems are strategy problems, and ROI vs. opportunity cost thinking: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/episode-3-shreyas-doshi• Radical Candor: From theory to practice with author Kim Scott: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/radical-candor-from-theory-to-practice• From ChatGPT to Instagram to Uber: The quiet architect behind the world's most popular products | Peter Deng: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/the-quiet-architect-peter-deng• Punch: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Punch_(play)• Figma: https://www.figma.com• Andrew Hogan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ahhogan• Replit: https://replit.com• Behind the product: Replit | Amjad Masad (co-founder and CEO): https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/behind-the-product-replit-amjad-masad• Lovable: https://lovable.dev• Building Lovable: $10M ARR in 60 days with 15 people | Anton Osika (co-founder and CEO): https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/building-lovable-anton-osika• Claude: https://claude.ai• ChatGPT: https://chatgpt.com• Secrets We Keep on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81697668• K Pop Demon Hunters on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81498621• Liberty puzzles: https://libertypuzzles.com—Recommended books:• Radical Candor: Be a Kick-Ass Boss Without Losing Your Humanity: https://www.amazon.com/Radical-Candor-Revised-Kick-Ass-Humanity/dp/1250235375• Good Inside: A Practical Guide to Resilient Parenting Prioritizing Connection Over Correction: https://www.amazon.com/Good-Inside-Guide-Becoming-Parent/dp/0063159481• Leave Me Alone!: A Good Inside Story About Deeply Feeling Kids: https://www.amazon.com/Leave-Me-Alone-Inside-Feeling/dp/1250413117• The Power of Moments: Why Certain Experiences Have Extraordinary Impact: https://www.amazon.com/Power-Moments-Certain-Experiences-Extraordinary/dp/1501147765/• The Messy Middle: Finding Your Way Through the Hardest and Most Crucial Part of Any Bold Venture: https://www.amazon.com/Messy-Middle-Finding-Through-Hardest/dp/0735218072• Creativity, Inc.: Overcoming the Unseen Forces That Stand in the Way of True Inspiration: https://www.amazon.com/Creativity-Inc-Expanded-Overcoming-Inspiration/dp/0593594649—Production and marketing by https://penname.co/. 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Liz Peek on the economy's sturdy prospects for 2026, analyzing current indicators and trends that point toward continued growth, consumer confidence, and business optimism in the year ahead.1936