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What do BlackBerry, Swiffer, Impossible Burger, Sonos, and Febreze have in common? They were all named by one man—David Placek, founder of Lexicon Branding, the agency behind more than 100 iconic brand names. Fast Company calls Lexicon “the most envied branding agency in the world.”A 3i Member since 2024, David has spent decades naming companies—from Silicon Valley startups to global giants like Apple and Coca-Cola—craft the language that defines their brands. He also lectures on creativity at Stanford GSB and UC Berkeley Haas, advises startups, and runs River Lane Vineyard in Sonoma.In this episode, David sits down with Mark Gerson to reveal the surprising stories behind some of the world's most recognizable names—and why the best ideas often come from unexpected places. He explains:• How Lexicon's three-team system helps spark creativity through controlled chaos• The strategy behind names like Impossible, PowerBook, and Dasani• Why the sound of a name matters just as much as its meaning• How risk, discomfort, and even polarization signal a name that has real power• What entrepreneurs often get wrong when naming their company or product

What's up everyone and welcome to The Corporate Bartender!Innovation is a skill in which a lot of company's strive to excel. Ever wonder why some are really good at it, and some (no matter how hard they try) just can't get it to stick? This is true for tech, for products, and for the people side of business. If you find innovation remotely interesting, you're in the right spot!We've got Robyn Bolton on the program. Don't know Robyn? Stick around! She's awesome!Robyn is the Founder and Chief Navigator at Mile Zero, a consultancy that helps companies to hone their innovation chops. Robyn has worked with Clayton Christensen, so her innovation credentials are legit! She also helped develop and launch really cool products like Swiffer and Swiffer WetJet. She's been featured in Fast Company, Harvard Business Review, the New York Times, and she's the author of, Unlocking Innovation: A Leader's Guide to Turning Bold Ideas Into Tangible Results."This was a fantastic conversation, it was a blast to have Robyn back on the show, and I think you're gonna dig it!This was an amazing conversation, and I think you're gonna dig it!If you want to skip straight to the interview, 7:04 is your spot!TCB Layout:0:00 - Show Open & Intro1:15 - Titles1:43 - Kickoff 3:36 - Focus Conversation3:57 - Magic Mind7:04 - Robyn Bolton Interview56:57 - Wrap & CloseWebsite: https://www.milezero.io/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robynmbolton/Magic Mind: https://magicmind.com/ericandlori20Join our community!https://the-corporate-bartender.mn.co/Theme Music by Hooksounds.comGood Feels Stories Copyright Paramount/CBS

Have you ever stopped to think how much your disposable products are actually costing you? Not only can single-use items contribute to a lot of waste but they can also add up to a big expense over time. In this episode, I share 5 of my favorite reusable swaps that I actually like better than the disposable versions and will save you a significant amount of money in the process. If you are looking to reduce costs, cut back on waste, or just make healthier choices for your home, these are practical swaps that you can make right away.   I hope you find these practical swaps helpful for your family. Making small changes, like buying a reusable mop pad instead of Swiffer pads, might seem like an insignificant thing, but overtime those savings really do add up! And especially when you start to make more of these reusable swaps. So go ahead and give it a try. Thank you so much for joining me!   Resources mentioned in today's episode: → Tell me your favorite reusable swap in the Farm Family Community    Our Sponsor: Inherit Clothing Company - find modest, fashionable clothes designed with Christian values Go to inheritco.com/FARMFED Use code: FARMFED for 10% off your order   Free recipes, gardening tips, food preservation tutorials, and more! Follow us on Facebook Connect with Jocelyn!

Rob, Nico and Nick discuss tic-tac-toe, the Swiffer couple, Gene Hackman, flu shots, the Super Bowl, Red One, this year’s Oscar nominees and much more.… The post Two Cents Radio: Episode #398 – Rob’s Still Here appeared first on Too Many Thoughts.

Rob, Nico and Nick discuss tic-tac-toe, the Swiffer couple, Gene Hackman, flu shots, the Super Bowl, Red One, this year’s Oscar nominees and much more.… The post Two Cents Radio: Episode #398 – Rob’s Still Here appeared first on Too Many Thoughts.

Rob, Nico and Nick discuss tic-tac-toe, the Swiffer couple, Gene Hackman, flu shots, the Super Bowl, Red One, this year's Oscar nominees and much more. Chat with the TMT Community on Discord! For More TMT Shenanigans: toomanythoughtsmedia.com E-mail: toomanythoughtsmedia@gmail.com Subscribe and Rate on Apple Podcasts

Jim's guest today on The CMO Podcast is Stacy Andrade, the Chief Marketing Officer of the red-hot hydration brand, Liquid I.V.. Here are a few fun facts about Liquid IV: Founded only thirteen years ago, in 2012, Liquid IV is now roughly $1 billion in sales. Unilever, the $64 billion by sales British consumer goods company, purchased the brand in 2020. Stacy is perhaps the youngest CMO Jim has interviewed on this show. She began her business career, as Jim did, at Procter & Gamble. Stacy joined P&G in 2014 after a degree from the University of Pennsylvania, and worked on some of P&G's brand icons: Mr. Clean, Swiffer, and Gain. In 2022 Stacy left Cincinnati and moved to LA to join Liquid IV as a VP of Marketing, then in July 2024 she was promoted to CMO. Stacey leads a marketing department of 60+ employees, with oversight of Brand Management, Integrated Marketing, Innovation, Corporate & Brand Communications, In-House Creative, Consumer Insights, and Impact/Sustainability. Tune in for a conversation with a CMO who believes in listening to her team and her customers!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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IN EPISODE 215: Innovation needs more than a good idea - it requires great leadership. In Episode 215, Robyn Bolton unlocks the leadership playbook for designing, supporting and executing bold ideas. We discuss ways leaders can resist short-term pressures that work against innovation, how to de-risk and develop innovation at every stage, and how to manage innovation teams with more curiosity and connection. ABOUT ROBYN BOLTON: Robyn Bolton is the Founder & Chief Navigator at Mile Zero, a consultancy that helps leaders  use innovation to confidently and repeatedly grow revenue. She previously worked at Innosight, Boston Consulting Group, and Procter & Gamble, where she helped develop and launch the Swiffer. Robyn's work has been featured in Fast Company, Harvard Business Review, The New York Times, and NPR's Marketplace. She's the author of Unlocking Innovation: A Leader's Guide for Turning Bold Ideas into Tangible Results. RESOURCES: www.milezero.iowww.UnlockingInnovation.co

Heather E. McGowan is a keynote speaker and author of The Empathy Advantage and The Adaptation Advantage with deep experience in the Future of Work field. She describes the importance of empathy with AI's growing influence and fostering a connected, resilient, and adaptable workforce. Heather discusses how AI can transform cognitive work and why leaders must shift from relying on their own expertise to harnessing collective intelligence. She explains how the promise and tacit agreement of work has changed, leading to younger generations' focus on mission, impact, and mentorship.     TAKEAWAYS   [02:35] Interested in human behavior and art, Heather goes to RISD to study industrial design.   [04:00] Heather learns to ask the right question – is the process, not the product, that matters.   [04:54] Observing people helps Heather identify unarticulated needs, as seen with the Swiffer.   [06:21] Heather designs various products then does an MBA to bridge design and business.   [07:36] Her mentor's influence directs her towards ESG-focused private equity work.   [09:49] Integrating design and business, Heather works in academia for several years.   [10:50] Heather starts defining how work is changing for her academic and corporate clients as the Future of Work emerges.   [12:24] Challenging the concept of having to take single discipline courses before collaborative studies.   [13:00] The importance of having a common mindset around problem solving.   [13:31] Using basic systems thinking to understand the impact of solutions.   [14:33] Interesting reactions to mixed-year participation in courses.   [15:25] How people responded to integrated design-thinking projects.   [16:15] Heather gets delayed positive feedback to their innovative approach.   [16:39] Insights from Heather's experiences in education such as getting people to think propositionally.   [17:00] The genesis of the Adaptation Advantage book.   [17:45] The impact of set occupational identity and the rigid 'education-career-retire' model.   [18:26] Lifelong learning with learning and careers overlapping not sequential stages.   [18:55] Retirement is not good for us, now that life expectancy has increased.   [19:30] The AARP starts to focus on people's ‘next' or ‘encore' chapter rather than ‘retirement'.   [20:46] Heather's research and writing focuses on Future of Work tacit vs explicit knowledge.   [21:17] Explicit knowledge can be automated, while tacit knowledge needs human interaction.   [22:15] AI as a “third lens” for understanding human cognition and expanding our capabilities.   [23:39] Heather warns that over-reliance on automation risks atrophying our skills.   [24:59] The benefit of enhancing cognitive capabilities, not just reducing costs.   [26:16] The long broken agreement about work between employers and employees.   [27:38] Gen Z seeks mission, meaningful work, and mentorship since there is no job security.   [28:04] Empathy is necessary to connect with employees and understand their mentoring needs.   [28:55] Leaders must not rely on individual intelligence but shift to collective intelligence.   [30:34] Heather predicts AI will disrupt cognitive work much like electrification disrupted labor.   [31:28] Heather connects rising polarization with declines in socialization and greater loneliness.   [32:08] How our brains are shaped for agitation because of our solitude.   [33:00] Workplaces serving as essential social trust-building spaces.   [34:32] Leaders must build trust through authenticity, logic, and empathy.   [35:30] The compelling letter Airbnb's CEO wrote to employees being laid off.   [37:36] Being transparent about the challenges of fast-changing circumstances.   [38:16] Human-centered policies which optimize for thriving employees improve retention and financial performance.   [40:45] When leaders reach a very senior level in organizations their empathy decreases.   [42:47] Heather encourages reweaving the social fabric to foster collaborative exploration.   [44:16] IMMEDIATE ACTION TIP: Talk with coworkers about shared values. Ask how they're doing, if they're getting enough sleep, if they're working on a project that is meaningful to them. Share experiences where you've been able to bounce forward, not back. Your job is to help your team adapt to change and become the next best version of themselves.       RESOURCES   Heather McGowan on LinkedIn Heather's website Leading the Day After article Sven Hansen and the Reliance Institute Letter from Brian Chesky, CEO of Airbnb, to employees Frances Frei, HBS Professor       QUOTES   “We need to start taking longer strides and putting greater visions out there and say it's going to be hard, but it's going to be worth it."   "Trust comes down to three things. Authenticity, logic, and empathy. So authenticity is do people experience the real you? Do they feel like you're giving them the honest approach when you're delivering things to you, or are you putting on a Persona? Logic is, do you have a sound theory of what you're asking people to do? Ability to communicate, a division of where the organization is trying to go? And then do you demonstrate that you care what that work means to the individual?"   “Now, most leaders are leading teams of people who have skills and knowledge they do not have at least some of them, and it may not even be within their group. So you can't lead with Individual intelligence, you have to lead with collective intelligence. You cannot get collective intelligence without empathy. So that's the first piece of how we need to lead differently.”   “If we only use technology to replace what humans currently do, it's a race to the bottom. If we only let humans get lazy by using ChatGPT, we will lose. What we need to do is ‘Where is the ability to enhance? Where can I become better? Where can I make my organizational capacity stronger, greater, more resilient?”   “The promise and the agreement on work, the tacit agreement we've had for work has changed. It really became the last promise for the Boomers was ‘I trade my loyalty to an organization for the security of employment'. That promise has been broken for many decades, But the organizations that are still expecting that loyalty, that be it not providing that promise of security, have to realize they have to provide something else.”   “I think what Gen Z is pushing for, which I think a lot of folks are on board with, is instead, I know I'm not going to get security. So I want three things. I want mission. I want to be part an organization that's trying to do something big and hard and meaningful. I want to be part of something bigger than myself essentially. I want meaningful work.”

Chelsea Poppens, Chief Operating Officer at DayCloud Studios, joins the show to talk about the fun, family-friendly Halloween classic, Disney's Hocus Pocus. We root for sister and brother Dani and Max, with Allison, who battle the Sandersons! But don't take the movie too seriously, enjoy it for what it is, appreciate the nostalgia, and take in all the nifty practical effects from the glory days before computers became the norm for post-production. In addition to Hocus Pocus, we touch on Hocus Pocus 2, and Chelsea shares stories from not only the design-side of her daily routines, but also talks about how she makes time for herself. As a former WNBA/Pro/ISU athlete, she opens up about being a fish out of water, traveling for games. What's the best way to travel? By plane, train, automobile, broom, vacuum cleaner, or Swiffer? Choosing might be easier than you think. Also! Be sure to follow Chelsea at the podcasts Champion This and Agency Rocket Show.

Who knew that understanding the stages of incontinence could make such a difference in our caregiving journey? As caregivers for our loved ones with Alzheimer's and other types of dementia, we've learned incontinence is an inevitable - and can be - a challenging part of our journey. It's a reality and a topic that's not often discussed. It's helpful for us to be prepared to navigate incontinence with compassion, dignity, and grace for our care receivers and for us. We are Nancy Treaster and Sue Ryan. Through our experiences, we've developed four tips to help you navigate the pre-incontinence and early incontinence phases on your caregiving journey. Takeaways Before we introduce your tips, it's helpful to understand what we mean by ‘pre-incontinence' and ‘early incontinence'. Pre-Incontinence This is the phase before actual incontinence begins, when our care receiver is showing signs incontinence may be on the horizon. Signs include: Using the trash can instead of the toilet for toilet paper Not flushing the toilet Resisting drinking to avoid bathroom trips Looking around anxiously (potentially for a bathroom) Early Incontinence When actual incontinence begins, it usually starts with urinary incontinence. Your loved one may still be trying to find the bathroom but often doesn't make it in time. Signs include: Not getting to the bathroom fast enough Holding their stomach, bottom, or between their legs Tip 1. Make it Easy to Find the Bathroom Yes, to us this sounds simple. To our loved one, they are disconnecting with the signs their bodies are telling them they need to go, and the steps to use the bathroom. One of the most effective ways to support your loved one during pre-incontinence and early incontinence is by making the bathroom as accessible and easy to find as possible. Tip 2. Schedule Bathroom Breaks Establishing a consistent bathroom routine can significantly reduce accidents and make the transition into full incontinence more manageable. Tip 3. Simplify Cleanup As incontinence progresses, accidents will happen. Being prepared can make cleanup easier and less stressful for both you and your loved one. Tip 4. Think Positively and Have Lots of Grace Perhaps the most important tip of all is to maintain a positive attitude and extend grace to both you and your loved one. Read More in This Blog here Additional Resources Mentioned Episode 11 - Cleaning Your Care Receiver here Child proof door knob cover or double deadbolt locks for external doors Child proof door knob covers here Extra tall pet gate from (40” to 70”) - 57” here Disposable incontinence underwear For women here For men here Pads Mattress pads 34”x36” here 72”X36” here Disposable incontinence pads here Brown large pet pee pads here Easy mops Swiffer mop here Bona here Hard surface cleaners Pine Sol here Pooph here Odoban here Fabuloso here Carpet cleaning Resolve Urine Destroyer here Resolve Ultra Pet here Bissell Pet Carpet Cleaner here Resolve Urine Destroyer Carpet Cleaning Machine Formula here Rate, Subscribe and Share Your Tips on Social Media! Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review and subscribe on your favorite podcast platform. Please click here to review, follow or subscribe to our podcast. If you don't see your preferred platform click on Podchaser and click at the bottom “Write my review” You can log in with Twitter, Facebook or Google On the right you'll see a box with “Follow”, “Rate and Review” and “Share” Connect with us and share your tips: Website: https://www.thecaregiversjourney.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecaregiversjourney/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheCaregiversJourneys/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/suearmstrongryan/, https://www.linkedin.com/in/nancytreaster/ Email: sue@thecaregiversjourney.com, nancy@thecaregiversjourney.com

Mit dem Roller durch Kreuzberg. Die Uhr geht auf unseren Nacken.Wer die Außensteckdose durch die Dämmung drückt, ist mutig.Viele Ich Botschaften und ein Mich Brot bitte!Habt ihr Steuern überwiesen? Prost Mahlzeit und Wochenende!Instagram: @33ampereDie Episode als Abenteuergeschichte:Es war ein düsterer Morgen, als Chris Guse seinen Shelly Temperatursensor überprüfte und ahnte, dass etwas nicht stimmte. Neben ihm saß Torsten Scholz, frischer und energiegeladener als je zuvor, obwohl er eine seltsame Müdigkeit verbarg. Doch das war nicht das einzige Geheimnis, das zwischen ihnen lag.„Es ist Zeit, die Mission zu starten“, sagte Chris entschlossen und richtete sich auf. Der Morgen war zwar jung, aber die beiden wussten, dass die kommende Herausforderung sie an ihre Grenzen bringen würde. Ihre Aufgabe: Sie mussten den „Swiffer der Apokalypse“ finden – ein mysteriöses Gerät, das angeblich das mächtigste Haushaltswerkzeug der Welt sein sollte, aber in den falschen Händen unvorstellbares Chaos verursachen könnte. Haustiere hassten es. Torsten zögerte keine Sekunde. „Jeder sollte so einen haben, aber nur, wenn man keine Haustiere hat.“Chris und Torsten machten sich auf den Weg, als die ersten Hindernisse auftauchten. Ein Zuhörer, der nicht aufgepasst hatte, war beinahe gestorben – ein Vorzeichen für die Gefahren, die auf sie lauerten. Doch Torsten, mit seinem unvergleichlichen Humor, erinnerte Chris daran, dass das Abenteuer noch lange nicht vorbei war. „Der Weg zum Erfolg ist gepflastert mit Unzulänglichkeiten“, sagte er, während Chris etwas verwirrt zurückblickte.Sie kamen an eine Kreuzung. „Ich muss zum Roller“, sagte Chris plötzlich, seine Stimme von einer unerklärlichen Dringlichkeit erfüllt. Torsten, misstrauisch, spürte, dass Chris etwas verschwieg. Was verbarg sich wirklich hinter dieser Eile?Während sie durch die Straßen eilten, kam die Wahrheit ans Licht: Ein finsterer Plan hatte sich in den Tiefen Berlins entfaltet. Ein ehemaliger Stasi-Agent, der einst auf die Schatten des Sozialismus vertraut hatte, versuchte, die Stadt durch eine Reihe mysteriöser Stromausfälle ins Chaos zu stürzen. Chris und Torsten waren die einzigen, die das System verstehen und aufhalten konnten – doch ihre Zeit war knapp.Mit jeder Minute, die verstrich, wurde die Spannung größer. Torsten, der sich als das „Zahnrad im Getriebe“ sah, wusste, dass sie nur erfolgreich sein würden, wenn sie als Team arbeiteten. Doch Chris schien abgelenkt. „Ich habe ein Problem“, gab er schließlich zu, als sie eine alte Fabrik erreichten, in der das Herz des Stromnetzes zu liegen schien.Aber die größte Überraschung wartete noch auf sie. Als sie die Fabrik betraten, stand plötzlich der „Litze-Meister“ vor ihnen – der Wächter der elektrischen Geheimnisse. „Ihr wollt das System durchschauen?“, fragte er mit einem unheilvollen Grinsen. „Ihr habt keine Ahnung, was ihr damit entfesseln könnt.“Torsten und Chris sahen sich an, unsicher, ob sie dem Litze-Meister trauen konnten. „Es gibt kein Zurück mehr“, sagte Chris schließlich und griff nach dem Schalter.Gerade als er den Schalter umlegen wollte, ertönte ein ohrenbetäubender Knall, und die Welt um sie herum begann zu flackern. „Wir müssen jetzt handeln!“, schrie Torsten. Doch war es zu spät? Hatten sie eine Macht geweckt, die niemand mehr kontrollieren konnte?Mit pochendem Herzen und flackerndem Licht um sie herum stand die Entscheidung bevor. Werden Chris und Torsten die Stadt retten oder das Tor zu einem Strom-Albtraum öffnen, aus dem es kein Entkommen gibt?Fortsetzung folgt... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Vi er endelig tilbake etter at juli ble den første kalendermåneden uten en Bråss-episode siden desember 2019, og det som ble en ufrivillig, men uunngåelig, pause fra podcasten.  Det vi dog ikke har tatt pause fra er å spille tv-spill, og i løpet av sommeren har vi begge spilt og testet flere nye titler til Nintendo. Og det innebærer alt fra nostalgi og speedrunning i Nintendo World Championship: NES edition, via absurd, britisk humor i Thank Goodness You're Here, til spenning og mordmysterier i Emio - The Smiling Man: Famicom Detective Club.  Vi har selvsagt også holdt oss oppdatert på de viktigste nyhetene som omhandler Nintendo. I nyhetsrunden ser vi på høydepunktene fra dobbeltsendingen Indie World Showcase + Nintendo Direct Partner Direct, og tar en en oppsummering av sommerens nyheter.  TIDSSTEMPLER:    (00:00) INTRO OG GPP:  Derfor ble det ingen episode i juli   (11:50) NYHETSRUNDEN:  Høydepunkter fra Indie World Showcase + Nintendo Direct Partner Direct (27.08.2024) (35:15) Nintendo-museet åpner den 2. oktober 2024 i Kyoto  (39:30) Ny trailer til The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom (42:40) Flere nyheter fra i sommer:  Spillet Kien endelig ute på Game Boy Advance etter 22 år (!) Nytt Double Dragon 3D-spill kommer i 2025 Nye NES-titler til NSO Bakeru gis ut i Vesten    (56:25) NYE SPILL OG UTGIVELSER:  Emio - The Smiling Man: Famicom Detective Club (Nintendo, 29.08.2024 - Demo fra 20.08.24)  (01:13:22) Shadow of the Ninja Reborn (Tengo Projects/ININ Games 29.08.2024 - demo: 04.08.24)  (01:16:45) Densetsu no Starfy (Tose/Nintendo, 2002 - release NSO: 12.07.2024)  (01:24:30) Luigi's Mansion 2 HD (Tantalus Media/Nintendo, 27.06.2024) (01:41:12) Nintendo World Championships: NES edition (Nintendo, 18.07.2024) (01:56:15) Thank Goodness You´re Here! (Coal Supper/Panic Inc, 01.08.2024)  (02:08:28) The Legend of the Dragonflame High School 3 (Hunters, 25.07.2024)   (02:12:10) BACKLOG OG AVSLUTNING:  Ny oppdatering til F-Zero 99 Det spillet vi har spilt mest i sommer, har vi ikke en gang pratet om… Om støv og Swiffer  

Join Finn McKenty, a dynamic content creator and punk rock entrepreneur, as he takes you through his inspiring journey into the YouTube universe. Finn's motivation stemmed from feeling unseen and underrepresented in the world of major brands like Nike, Red Bull, and Nintendo. Having previously worked with innovative brands such as Febreze, Swiffer, and Creative Live, pioneers in streaming video education for creative minds, Finn's entrepreneurial spirit was already well-honed. His journey began long before YouTube, with ventures into Series A and B fundraising, shaping his understanding of visibility and impact. For Finn, YouTube wasn't just about sharing content—it was a platform to amplify his voice and carve out a recognizable presence in a competitive landscape. Although music wasn't his primary passion, he recognized its widespread appeal and leveraged his expertise to engage a diverse audience. Join Finn McKenty as he dives deep into the strategies, challenges, and triumphs of building a personal brand on YouTube. Discover how he turned his quest for visibility into a thriving channel, inspiring countless others along the way. Tune in for insights, stories, and practical advice from a true trailblazer in digital content creation. We're happy you're here! Like the pod? Visit our website! Start your trial on Simplified!

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Robyn Bolton is a corporate innovation expert. She is the founder and Chief Navigator of MileZero, an organization that partners with business leaders and guides them through leveraging innovation to confidently and repeatedly grow revenue. Robyn began her professional career at Procter & Gamble, where she served as Brand Manager and was part of the team that launched the Swiffer and the Swiffer WetJet. She has collaborated with innovators at Nike, Medtronic, and Teachers Pay Teachers. Robyn holds a Master of Business Administration degree from Harvard Business School and a Bachelor's degree in Marketing from Miami University.   Robyn joins me today to discuss the relationship between leadership and innovation. She shares her background and how she began helping business leaders leverage innovation. She describes the innovator's dilemma and explores why organizations find it difficult to innovate. Robyn also highlights “the ABCs of innovation” and the factors that build culture and offers advice to executives and leaders of innovation teams.   “Strategy and innovation have to go hand in hand. Innovation is not an end in itself—it has to be tied to, and in service of, achieving a strategic goal.” - Robyn Bolton   This week on Innovation Talks:   ●     MileZero's purpose and what it means to be Chief Navigator ●     What innovation means for Robyn ●     Innovation burnout and the innovator's dilemma ●     Why innovation is the opposite of operations and what makes it difficult to achieve ●     Why strategy and innovation have to come together ●     Why companies struggle with innovation ●     How to keep innovating during challenging times ●     Addressing the shiny object syndrome in innovation ●     Robyn's five-year forecast on innovation   Resources Mentioned:   ●     Book: The Innovator's Dilemma: The Revolutionary Book That Will Change the Way You Do Business (https://www.amazon.com/Innovators-Dilemma-Revolutionary-Change-Business/dp/0062060244) by Clayton M. Christensen   Connect with Robyn Bolton:   ●     MileZero LLC (https://www.milezero.io/) ●     MileZero LLC on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/milezerobos/) ●     Robyn Bolton on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/robynmbolton/)   This Podcast is brought to you by Sopheon   Thanks for tuning into this week's episode of Innovation Talks. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts.   Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/innovation-talks/id1555857396) | TuneIn (https://tunein.com/podcasts/Technology-Podcasts/Innovation-Talks-p1412337/) | GooglePlay (https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9pbm5vdmF0aW9udGFsa3MubGlic3luLmNvbS9yc3M%3D) | Stitcher (https://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=614195) | Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/1dX5b8tWI29YbgeMwZF5Uh) | iHeart (https://www.iheart.com/podcast/263-innovation-talks-82985745/)   Be sure to connect with us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/SopheonCorp/) , Twitter (https://twitter.com/sopheon) , and LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/sopheon/) , and share your favorite episodes on social media to help us reach more listeners like you.   For additional information about new product development or corporate innovation, sign up for Sopheon's monthly newsletter, where we share news and industry best practices! The fastest way to do this is to go to sopheon.com (https://www.sopheon.com/) and click here (https://info.sopheon.com/subscribe) .

In this week's episode, we unwrap the nuanced relationship between artificial intelligence and human creativity in innovation. Our insightful conversation with Robyn Bolton dives deep into using AI as an assistive tool rather than a replacement for human ingenuity. We explore the indispensable value of human insight and the role of AI in augmenting, not overshadowing, the human experience, especially in consumer discovery interviews and educational settings. Robyn Bolton brings a wealth of knowledge and practical experience to the discussion. As the founder and chief navigator at Mile Zero, she assists medium and large businesses navigate the uncertain waters of innovation and product development. Having launched major brand innovations such as Swiffer in North America during her time with Procter and Gamble, Robyn understands the intersection of human insight and artificial intelligence. Her teaching role in a master's program in design and innovation at the Massachusetts College of Art and Design equips future designers with the business acumen necessary to thrive in a world where AI is becoming increasingly prevalent. "AI doesn't replace the depth of understanding that comes from human interaction. It's critical to couple technology with the richness of conversation to capture that elusive 20% of insights AI can't uncover." - Robyn Bolton Today on Innovation Talks: •      Humans bring a crucial 20% of insights that AI cannot reach: Robyn stresses the unparalleled value of human conversation for deep insights in consumer research. •      Generative AI assists but requires human direction: While AI can help shape personas and streamline processes, it's guided by and ultimately dependent on human expertise to avoid inaccuracies. •      Company culture influences AI adoption: Approaches to AI vary widely, reflecting the cultural and emotional landscapes of different organizations. •      Education must promote independent thinking alongside AI: Students should learn to leverage AI without losing their own critical thinking and problem-solving skills. •      Rights ownership and AI challenges in design education: The intersection of design, business, and AI presents complex questions about creativity and intellectual property that need to be addressed in educational settings. Resources Mentioned: •      Personas for Consumer Interviews: A method in which AI can be used to tailor interview guides. •      AI Note Takers: These are tools that businesses react to variously, based on their culture and approach to technology. Contact Information: • Visit Mile Zero, LLC (https://www.milezero.io/) to learn more about Robyn Bolton's work. • LinkedIn Connect with Robyn Bolton (https://www.linkedin.com/in/robynmbolton) for further insights into innovation and integrating AI with human creativity.   Ready to Transform Your Innovation Strategy? If you're a product manager or innovator looking to streamline your processes and turn chaos into control, you won't want to miss this opportunity.   Dive into our exclusive, free eBook on Innovation Ops strategies designed just for you.   Learn the secrets to revolutionizing your approach and achieving success with clarity and precision.   Download your copy today (https://info.sopheon.com/innovationops-ebook) .   Start your journey to becoming an innovation powerhouse now!   This Podcast is brought to you by Sopheon   Thanks for tuning into this week's episode of Innovation Talks. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts.   Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/innovation-talks/id1555857396) | TuneIn (https://tunein.com/podcasts/Technology-Podcasts/Innovation-Talks-p1412337/) | Google Play (https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9pbm5vdmF0aW9udGFsa3MubGlic3luLmNvbS9yc3M%3D) | Stitcher (https://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=614195) | Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/1dX5b8tWI29YbgeMwZF5Uh) | iHeart (https://www.iheart.com/podcast/263-innovation-talks-82985745/)   Be sure to connect with us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/SopheonCorp/) , Twitter (https://twitter.com/sopheon) , and LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/sopheon/) , and share your favorite episodes on social media to help us reach more listeners, like you.   For additional information around new product development or corporate innovation, sign up for Sopheon's newsletter where we share news and industry best practices monthly! The fastest way to do this is to go to sopheon.com (https://www.sopheon.com/) and click here (https://info.sopheon.com/subscribe) .

Robyn Bolton is a corporate innovation expert. She is the founder and Chief Navigator of MileZero, an organization that partners with business leaders and guides them through leveraging innovation to confidently and repeatedly grow revenue. Robyn began her professional career at Procter & Gamble, where she served as Brand Manager and was part of the team that launched the Swiffer and the Swiffer WetJet. She has collaborated with innovators at Nike, Medtronic, and Teachers Pay Teachers. Robyn holds a Master of Business Administration degree from Harvard Business School and a Bachelor's degree in Marketing from Miami University.   Robyn joins me today to discuss the relationship between leadership and innovation. She shares her background and how she began helping business leaders leverage innovation. She describes the innovator's dilemma and explores why organizations find it difficult to innovate. Robyn also highlights “the ABCs of innovation” and the factors that build culture and offers advice to executives and leaders of innovation teams.   “Strategy and innovation have to go hand in hand. Innovation is not an end in itself—it has to be tied to, and in service of, achieving a strategic goal.” - Robyn Bolton   This week on Innovation Talks:   ●     MileZero's purpose and what it means to be Chief Navigator ●     What innovation means for Robyn ●     Innovation burnout and the innovator's dilemma ●     Why innovation is the opposite of operations and what makes it difficult to achieve ●     Why strategy and innovation have to come together ●     Why companies struggle with innovation ●     How to keep innovating during challenging times ●     Addressing the shiny object syndrome in innovation ●     Robyn's five-year forecast on innovation   Resources Mentioned:   ●     Book: The Innovator's Dilemma: The Revolutionary Book That Will Change the Way You Do Business (https://www.amazon.com/Innovators-Dilemma-Revolutionary-Change-Business/dp/0062060244) by Clayton M. Christensen   Connect with Robyn Bolton:   ●     MileZero LLC (https://www.milezero.io/) ●     MileZero LLC on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/milezerobos/) ●     Robyn Bolton on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/robynmbolton/)   This Podcast is brought to you by Sopheon   Thanks for tuning into this week's episode of Innovation Talks. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts.   Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/innovation-talks/id1555857396) | TuneIn (https://tunein.com/podcasts/Technology-Podcasts/Innovation-Talks-p1412337/) | GooglePlay (https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9pbm5vdmF0aW9udGFsa3MubGlic3luLmNvbS9yc3M%3D) | Stitcher (https://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=614195) | Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/1dX5b8tWI29YbgeMwZF5Uh) | iHeart (https://www.iheart.com/podcast/263-innovation-talks-82985745/)   Be sure to connect with us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/SopheonCorp/) , Twitter (https://twitter.com/sopheon) , and LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/sopheon/) , and share your favorite episodes on social media to help us reach more listeners like you.   For additional information about new product development or corporate innovation, sign up for Sopheon's monthly newsletter, where we share news and industry best practices! The fastest way to do this is to go to sopheon.com (https://www.sopheon.com/) and click here (https://info.sopheon.com/subscribe) .

Lords: * Avery * Chris Topics: * Cross-Country Skiing * Putting art where advertising usually goes * Running Pico-8 on a Raspberry Pi * The Day I Fell Down the Toilet by Steve Turner * https://ramblinglisasbookreviews.com/2016/09/20/poem-the-day-i-fell-down-the-toilet-by-steve-turner/ * I thought "snow" was one thing but it is about a million different things Microtopics: * Looking for a job as a programmer but finding one as a bard. * A Transformers the Movie style power ballad. * Stopping having a job on purpose. * All the fun things you can do on mountains. * Carrying around a VR helmet so you can take photos of a mountain. * Snowy mountains on one side and lava fields on the other. * Towns named after regular guys. * Yelling at your barista that you live in Frisco. * The tier list of San Francisco's rarest nicknames. * The wrong kind of skiing. * A kind of hiking that is faster and also you can slide down the hill. * Cross-country snowboarding. * Repeatedly popping out of your ski boots and landing in the snow barefoot. * The most winter you've experienced in your entire life. * Taking snow home from the mountains and putting it in a cup in your freezer. * Breaking your toe while stage jumping. * Best ways to not save a hypothermic toe. * Devoting a portion of your massive intellect to making your friend's life interesting. * Back before the Internet was threatening. * The Avery ARG (or AARG). * Writing a short story about your friend in the form of a dating personals ad and posting hundreds of copies all over town. * Miranda July. * An app that crowdsources uncomfortable personal interactions. * A KFC billboard that has been defaced to unrecognizability but the life-sized statue of Colonel Sanders right next to it remains untouched. * Partnering with Safeway to distribute your zine on the back of Safeway receipts. * Mixing up your ammo with your pharmaceuticals so your mugger no longer feels iron deficient. * Whether it's morally okay to appreciate a well-made advertisement. * The advertisement where the guy is now on a horse. * Spray tan parties happening in your area. * Going to the buying place with your earth money. * Your favorite deodorant being discontinued and buying the very last crate and rationing them even though you go to the gym every day. * Handling Smellium with your bare hands. * Smelling what happened to the scientists who discovered Smellium. * Asking for a fun tool for Christmas even though you know you'll never have time to use it because maybe the idea of fun is enough. * The screen saver only paying attention to mouse and keyboard input so when you're playing games you need to jiggle the mouse every few minutes or the screen saver kicks in * Looking at headlines first thing in the morning to make yourself angry enough to get out of bed. * Seeing a headline saying "10,000 people join Mastodon" and thinking it's talking about the metal band. * A touring photographer whose job is is to photograph EDM acts staring at their laptops. * Software developers figure out a more effective way to make money than making their users happy. * Nonconsensual updates. * Writing demos, like in the 90s, back when computers were fun. * The optimism of feeling like computers were going to make people's lives better. * Finding cool programs to download onto your computer. * Getting a job writing Picotron BBSes in Lua. * Waiting until Chat GPT learns how to use Picotron. * Clippy but it's self-aware and hates itself. * Asking Clippy for stories about Bill Gates. * Desktop Pets. * Bonzi Buddy pointedly reminding you that he has your credit card number. * Writing a poem to get your dad to stop asking you if you're off the toilet. * The scene from Trainspotting where the protagonist dives into the toilet. * In twenty years when Winston is hosting Topic Lords and making Frog Fractions sequels. * downpour.games * Look at this, look what I did! * Seeing snowflakes for the second time in your life. * Snow: it's beautiful, unless it's in Avery's freezer. * A frozen lake that you can just run around on and dogs love it. * Snowboarding with a kite. * Cross country snowboarding while holding a Swiffer. * Contagious ice. * 28 different shapes for the waters to be in. * A metastable high pressure form of ice. * The sci-fi lore of obscure ice. * Virtually all the ice in the biosphere. * Pauly Shore's lifetime achievement Oscar. * Why climb a mountain when you could administer a Mastodon server?

In this week's episode, we unwrap the nuanced relationship between artificial intelligence and human creativity in innovation. Our insightful conversation with Robyn Bolton dives deep into using AI as an assistive tool rather than a replacement for human ingenuity. We explore the indispensable value of human insight and the role of AI in augmenting, not overshadowing, the human experience, especially in consumer discovery interviews and educational settings.Robyn Bolton brings a wealth of knowledge and practical experience to the discussion. As the founder and chief navigator at Mile Zero, she assists medium and large businesses navigate the uncertain waters of innovation and product development. Having launched major brand innovations such as Swiffer in North America during her time with Procter and Gamble, Robyn understands the intersection of human insight and artificial intelligence. Her teaching role in a master's program in design and innovation at the Massachusetts College of Art and Design equips future designers with the business acumen necessary to thrive in a world where AI is becoming increasingly prevalent."AI doesn't replace the depth of understanding that comes from human interaction. It's critical to couple technology with the richness of conversation to capture that elusive 20% of insights AI can't uncover." - Robyn BoltonToday on Innovation Talks:•      Humans bring a crucial 20% of insights that AI cannot reach: Robyn stresses the unparalleled value of human conversation for deep insights in consumer research.•      Generative AI assists but requires human direction: While AI can help shape personas and streamline processes, it's guided by and ultimately dependent on human expertise to avoid inaccuracies.•      Company culture influences AI adoption: Approaches to AI vary widely, reflecting the cultural and emotional landscapes of different organizations.•      Education must promote independent thinking alongside AI: Students should learn to leverage AI without losing their own critical thinking and problem-solving skills.•      Rights ownership and AI challenges in design education: The intersection of design, business, and AI presents complex questions about creativity and intellectual property that need to be addressed in educational settings.Resources Mentioned:•      Personas for Consumer Interviews: A method in which AI can be used to tailor interview guides.•      AI Note Takers: These are tools that businesses react to variously, based on their culture and approach to technology.Contact Information:• Visit Mile Zero, LLC to learn more about Robyn Bolton's work.• LinkedIn Connect with Robyn Bolton for further insights into innovation and integrating AI with human creativity. Ready to Transform Your Innovation Strategy? If you're a product manager or innovator looking to streamline your processes and turn chaos into control, you won't want to miss this opportunity.  Dive into our exclusive, free eBook on Innovation Ops strategies designed just for you.  Learn the secrets to revolutionizing your approach and achieving success with clarity and precision.  Download your copy today.  Start your journey to becoming an innovation powerhouse now! This Podcast is brought to you by Sopheon Thanks for tuning into this week's episode of Innovation Talks. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. Apple Podcasts | TuneIn | Google Play | Stitcher | Spotify | iHeart Be sure to connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn, and share your favorite episodes on social media to help us reach more listeners, like you. For additional information around new product development or corporate innovation, sign up for Sopheon's newsletter where we share news and industry best practices monthly! The fastest way to do this is to go to sopheon.com and click here.

Joe Mattiko is a product development expert with over 25 years bringing new product ideas to life for brands such as Start Wars, Transforms, Crest, Swiffer, CoverGirl and many others. Today, he is the president of a smoking cessation startup called Sacred Botanicals and runs Acumen CPG, a consultancy focused on empowers independent innovators as they work to bring unique new product ideas to market. With a wealth of knowledge in navigating the complexities of the new product development process, Joe is here to share his expertise on creating and scaling successful enduring brands. In this podcast you will learn: - The role of market research in shaping successful product launches. - Overcoming financial challenges with strategic bootstrapping methods. - Harnessing innovation to differentiate and thrive in competitive markets. - Joe's personal journey and lessons learned from navigating the entrepreneurial landscape. - Strategies for scaling businesses and maintaining sustainable growth. - The importance of continuous learning and adaptability in entrepreneurship. - Setting clear end goals and objectives to drive business success. - Leveraging Joe's expertise to unlock hidden potentials in product development. - Real-life case studies of entrepreneurs Joe has helped transform their businesses. Connect with Joe here: https://www.acumencpg.com https://sacredbodybotanicals.com

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Join us as we have a conversation with Marc Relford from EPAM to uncover the landscape of Composable Commerce and its role in equipping businesses for an unpredictable future. As we navigate through the complexities of EPAM's Salesforce Commerce and Experience Cloud Practices, Marc shares his invaluable insights from leading digital transformations and pioneering innovative products like the Swiffer. Listen in as we explore the emergence of composable e-commerce architecture, a game-changer that offers businesses the flexibility to pivot and innovate with ease. Our conversation delves into how EPAM spearheads this shift through modular enhancements, avoiding the need for extensive overhauls. We also shed light on the power of AI, from its predictive capabilities to the exciting realm of generative AI and its profound impact on enhancing customer experiences, streamlining business strategies, and fortifying businesses to be adaptive, scalable, and primed for the future.  Don't miss this episode that promises to arm you with the strategies and insights needed to thrive in the ever-evolving world of e-commerce. Show Highlights: The transition from predictive to generative AI and its influence on customer experience and business analytics. Strategies for implementing composable e-commerce architecture incrementally to avoid disruption. The role of continuous learning and innovation within the Salesforce ecosystem. The future of e-commerce shaped by customer behavior changes and technological advancements. Insights into EPAM's approach to facilitating digital transformations and their experience with various commerce technologies. Follow and Review: We'd love for you to follow us if you haven't yet. Click that purple '+' in the top right corner of your Apple Podcasts app. We'd love it even more if you could drop a review or 5-star rating over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast. Supporting Resources: Join the Commerce Cloud Community: http://sforce.co/commercecrew *** Episode Credits If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Emerald City Productions. They helped me grow and produce the podcast you are listening to right now. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com. Let them know I sent you.

Blind Level Tech: The Roomba Chronicles and Swiffer Stories Dive into this week's frothy blend of blind tech talk and house-keeping adventures with Jonathan Price and Evan Starnes! We dive into the world of robotic vacuums, reveal our 'Swiffer stories', and keep it cool amid subzero temperatures. Plus, we share our favorite sandwiches and give a shout-out opportunity to our amazing listeners! Stay tuned for unexpected laughs, vacuum vacuuming vacuums, and a special tribute to Philly steak sandwiches. Can't afford a Roomba? Don't sweat it - we've got your winter packed with love, laughter and a whole lot of tech talk! If you would like to follow along with a transcript of this show, please click on the link below! https://share.descript.com/view/s40tr1l3WVX 00:14 Introduction and Welcome 00:34 Personal Stories and Weather Experiences 05:20 Listener's Question: House Cleaning Tech 06:45 Discussion on Swiffer and Cleaning Techniques 12:13 Exploring Robotic Vacuums 19:48 Sandwich of the Week Segment 22:28 Closing Remarks and Announcements Thank you for listening to this episode of Blind Level Tech. We hope you enjoyed this episode. If you would like to get a hold of us, you can do so by emailing us at feedback@aftersight.org or calling our voicemail line at 720-712-8856 thank you and have a fantastic week.

On today's episode we are talking about why you might be killing innovation within your organization. Robyn Bolton, Founder of MileZero, collaborates with medium to large businesses, guiding them through uncertainty to drive revenue growth. With a focus on innovation, she transforms deep customer insights into viable businesses, having worked with notable companies such as Medtronic and Teachers Pay Teachers. Formerly a Partner at Innosight, she served Global 1000 firms, including Nike and Nestle, shaping new markets and business models. Robyn, an MBA graduate from Harvard Business School, began her career at Procter & Gamble, leading the North American launch of Swiffer. A respected thought leader, her articles on innovation appear in major publications, and she frequently speaks on topics like Intrapreneurship and Design Thinking. Episode Highlights:Strategic Innovation for Growth: Innovation is pivotal for organizational growth, addressing the "growth gap" and maintaining competitiveness in dynamic markets.Adapting to Rapid Change: Established companies face the challenge of adapting to accelerated technological change, necessitating quicker innovation cycles for sustained relevance.Clear Definition Drives Alignment: A shared and clear definition of innovation is essential to align diverse perceptions within organizations, ensuring cohesive efforts.Diversified Portfolio Approach: Success in innovation requires a balanced portfolio encompassing incremental, adjacent, and transformative approaches, each demanding specific structures for optimal execution.Leadership's Dual Mandate: Leaders play a pivotal role in maintaining operational efficiency while fostering the adaptability essential for driving and sustaining innovation initiatives.Robyn's Top 3 Takeaways for the Audience: 1.       Leaders, the tension you feel between operating and innovating is real. You goal now is to figure out how to live with that tension and both operate and innovate in the best way for your organization. 2.     Innovation isn't an event. It can start with one, but make sure you have a plan for how to keep the momentum going.3.     Get really good at incremental innovation and set up a separate team and structure to focus on adjacent innovation. How to Connect with Robyn:Website: https://www.milezero.ioLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robynmbolton/

Stacey Andrade-Wells joined Liquid I.V. as Vice President of Marketing in January 2022. Before that, she spent over seven years at Procter & Gamble working on a variety of brands like Mr. Clean, Swiffer, and Gain. As a second-generation Colombian, she is passionate about driving diversity in all aspects of her work. This passion lends itself perfectly to her work at Liquid I.V., focusing on using hydration as the entry point to making wellness accessible for everyone.Liquid I.V. is a wellness company based in Los Angeles. In 2020, Liquid I.V. became part of Unilever's companies through acquisition. Their product lines are non-GMO electrolyte drink mixes designed to deliver rapid hydration utilizing a proprietary technology they call cellular transport technology. By increasing the absorption of water and other key nutrients into the body, the end result is 360-degree wellness. According to Stacey, the functional drink industry is expected to develop at a rate of 6.5% between 2023 and 2032 and reach a size of over 206 billion in 2023 alone. This growth means Liquid I.V. has to be continually innovating, and they always start by asking consumers what their needs are. Liquid I.V.'s go-to-market strategy focuses on getting communication right by nailing down who they are speaking to, what message will resonate with them, and making sure they reach them at the right time. Stacey calls this "mastering the intersection of creativity and medium."In this episode, Alan and Stacy discuss what Liquid I.V. is, the evolution of the brand, how inclusivity is a core part of its strategy, and the future of the functional beverage industry as a whole. They talk about the unique functional ingredients in the products Liquid I.V. sells, how this sets them apart from competitors in the marketplace, and how listening to consumers where they are the most honest (in the comments section) informs their product development. Liquid I.V. has carved out its place in the market by keeping a finger on the pulse of culture, advocating for clean water access for all, and being mindful not to frame itself as a drink mix exclusively for high-intensity sports athletes but as a way to improve hydration for everyone every day.In this episode, you'll learn:What does it mean to operate with intentionality in your go-to-market strategy?What differentiates Liquid I.V. in the marketplace?How is Liquid I.V. staying on the bleeding edge of in-person activations, sampling, and influencer marketing?Key Highlights: [01:45] Stacey's personal wellness and growth journey[04:10] Her path to VP of Marketing[05:55] What is Liquid I.V.?[07:20] What sets Liquid I.V. apart in the market?[10:05] Inclusivity is part of the strategy.[13:15] Trends with male consumers of wellness products[14:20] What is IN Liquid I.V.[19:00] The future of functional beverages[24:10] Go-to-market strategy [27:00] "If you try it, you buy it."[31:45] Growing up as a second-generation immigrant[34:45] Advice to her younger self[38:45] AI is an opportunity, not a threat.[40:00] Notice where consumers speak most freely.[41:10] The closing gap between consumers and brands Looking for more?Visit our website for links to resources mentioned in this episode and ways to connect with the guest! Become a member today and listen ad-free, visit https://plus.acast.com/s/marketingtoday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Open Innovation is not the only link between last week's conversation with Max Storto from the Xylem Innovation Labs, and this week's deep dive with Ann and Joshua. Indeed, in just a minute, we'll delve into a paradigm-shifting model we touched on last week: Open Innovation.  To ensure we have a common understanding of the term, Open Innovation fundamentally alters how companies think about their innovation process. If you remember my conversation with Glenn Vicevic from Veolia, he defined Open Innovation as Innovation that's not closed. We had a good laugh, still, it's true: the Idea is to break open the former R&D silos, to enter the age of porous boundaries and shading frontiers, where external ideas and technologies flow into the organization, and internal ideas flow out into the broader ecosystem. Long before this got to be a thing in the Water Sector, we've seen companies like Procter & Gamble, flipping their R&D approach to connect with external innovators. They sourced ideas from around the globe, leading to breakthroughs like the Swiffer.  To take a more techie reference, consider how Apple's App Store empowers an army of developers to build upon iOS, creating value for both Apple and the broader user community. It's a win-win scenario, optimizing resources, and accelerating market-ready solutions. But why is this a pivotal discussion for the water sector? Open Innovation could be the key to unlocking new technologies, sustainable practices, and financial models that address pressing water issues - you know, the ones that just got evaluated as a multi-trillion dollars business opportunity by CDP - if you missed that one, go check my YouTube channel for more.  But for you listening to this, why does all of that matter: well, companies that successfully adopt Open Innovation practices could leapfrog in growth and impact. They could be faster to ride trend waves, have a more efficient use of their capital, put technology adoption on steroids, and if you're a regular of this podcast, you know how that's the game changer. Hence if, for sure, everything can't be painted in pink, and silver bullets still don't exist, getting a glimpse of the way Evoqua leveraged open innovation strategies to inspire your own innovation approaches is quite a generous gift from Ann and Joshua, which really didn't hold back when it comes to sharing.  You'll leave this episode understanding the vital metrics and benchmarks to assess Open Innovation opportunities, as well as actionable tips for investors, in-house strategists, and entrepreneurs keen to leverage this model before it becomes an industry norm. Remember, if you appreciate the value shared today and for free, you can help me out tremendously by sharing this episode with a friend, a colleague, your boss, or your team, if you're new here make sure to subscribe, I insist, it's entirely free, and it helps me to keep getting incredible guests on that microphone. Last word before we take off, if you're in New York on the 19th of September and you like free sharing of incredible water value, you may want to join the Rethinking Water Conference at the Forum at Columbia University, the link is in the description, and I'll be there the entire day to record some more interviews. Come share a recycled wastewater beer with me in the evening, and I'll meet you on the other side! ➡️ Check out the entire article on how Evoqua deployed Open Innovation to turn the tides!

More homeless people have been created due to the housing supply crisis. Homelessness is up 11% since last year, per the WSJ. The opioid crisis, consumer inflation, and NIMBYism have contributed too. California has the most homelessness on both a total and per capita basis. States with higher housing costs have more homeless people. I share our poll results: “Should we pay to house the homeless?” Are you a NIMBY? We find out today. We can increase housing supply with rezoning, construction training, and lower mortgage rates. The cycle of investor emotions led to wild investing manias. It was tulip bulbs in the 1600s Netherlands and Beanie Babies in the 1990s United States.  I discuss exactly why “buy low, sell high” is more difficult than it sounds. Timestamps: The correlation between homelessness and the housing market [00:00:00] Discusses the relationship between the housing market and the increasing problem of homelessness in America. Investing manias and lessons from history [00:00:00] Explores the phenomenon of investing manias and the lessons that can be learned from historical examples. The tight inventory market conditions and potential solutions [00:04:56] Lawrence Yun, Chief Economist of the National Association of Realtors, discusses the tight housing market conditions and suggests tax incentives to increase housing supply. Timestamp 1 [00:10:32] Affordability of moving to different cities and the proposal of a tax incentive for real estate investors. Timestamp 2 [00:11:49] Discussion on the housing supply crisis, mortgage rates, and the homeless population in the US. Timestamp 3 [00:14:14] Increase in homelessness in America, reasons behind it, and the correlation between housing prices and homelessness rates. The impact of high density housing on quality of life and home value [00:21:12] Discussion on the potential negative effects of building high density housing near single family homes, including reduced home value, increased traffic and noise, and loss of nearby open space. Alternative solutions to increase housing supply and reduce homelessness [00:23:30] Exploration of alternative measures to address homelessness, such as trade training for the homeless and relaxing excessive safety requirements in home building. Giving real change to the homeless [00:25:50] Encouragement to give directly to homeless shelters or soup kitchens instead of giving small change to individuals on the street, with the concept of "give real change not small change" explained. Note: The timestamps provided are approximate and may vary slightly depending on the podcast episode. The Origins of Tulip Mania [00:31:37] Tulips were introduced to Europe in the 1500s and became a luxury item for the affluent. The cultivation of tulips locally in the Netherlands led to a flourishing business sector. The Tulip Bubble [00:32:55] By 1634, tulip mania had swept through the Netherlands, with the demand for tulip bulbs exceeding supply. Prices reached exorbitant levels, and futures contracts were being bought and sold. Lessons from Tulip Mania [00:37:53] Tulip mania serves as a model for financial bubbles, with similar cycles observed in other speculative assets like beanie babies, baseball cards, NFTs, and stocks. It highlights the dangers of excess, greed, and speculation without tangible value. The cycle of investor emotions [00:44:32] Explanation of the different stages of investor emotions, from optimism to panic, in relation to stock market investing. The peak of the stock market [00:46:43] Discussion on the peak of the stock market being the point of maximum financial risk and the difficulty of selling at the right time. Real estate as a stable investment [00:51:56] Comparison of real estate investment to speculative bubbles, highlighting the stability and income stream provided by real estate. Explains how the integration of HOA (Homeowners Association) helps maintain uniformity and cleanliness in the rental property investing world. Details about the upcoming real estate event [00:38:31] Promotion of a live event where listeners can learn about new construction fourplexes and have their questions answered in real time. Resources mentioned: Show Notes: www.GetRichEducation.com/463 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”  Top Properties & Providers: GREmarketplace.com GRE Free Investment Coaching: GREmarketplace.com/Coach 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 Keith's personal Instagram: @keithweinhold   Complete episode transcript:   Welcome to Get Rich Education. I'm your host, Keith Weinhold. America's homeless problem has become FRIGHTENING. I describe how that correlates… with the housing market.  Then, investing MANIAS. What drives people to spend more for one tulip flower bulb than they would for an entire luxury home?    And lessons you can learn that'll benefit you the rest of your life from other manias throughout history. All today, on Get Rich Education.   ___________   Welcome to GRE! From Seaford, DE to Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA and across 188 nations worldwide, you're listening to one of America's longest-running and most listened to shows on real estate investing. Along with plenty of ongoing hot takes on wealth mindset and the real estate economy.    I'm your host, Keith Weinhold.    See, the crash in the SUPPLY of available American homes is bad and it isn't just creating more upward prices, it's a contributor to homelessness.    Let's talk about some of the drivers of homelessness, understand the problem a little more, how many homeless people ARE there in America, and then… what can we do about it?   As you'll soon see, one prominent real estate industry influencer actually suggests that you actually SELL your rental single family homes in order to help serve the homeless. More on that shortly.    Also, I have the results from a GRE Instagram Poll. The poll question is: “Should we pay to HOUSE the homeless?”    And the answers that you - the GRE listeners gave… actually surprised me. I'll give you those super-interesting poll results later, because I have more to explain there.   But first, what IS a homeless person? Let's define it. I think most anyone knows that since it's a person without a home, it's thought of as living on the street.   Really, then, that person might not be homeless but “houseless” in a literal sense. Even if they live in a tent under a bridge, that is then, their home. Though it might be INADEQUATE housing.   More accurately, the unsheltered or undersheltered population could be more apropos.     Then there's vagrancy. A vagrant is defined as a person without a settled home OR regular work… who wanders from place to place and lives by begging.   So vagrants are PART of the homeless population then. This all helps DEFINE what we're discussing.   Now, the lack of available American housing supply - especially the affordable segment - is OBVIOUSLY a big contributor to homelessness.   For example, anymore, how many builders even construct a new-build entry-level home for $200 or 250K? Practically nobody… anywhere.   And just how bad is the supply problem now? Well, the NAR has been tracking housing supply since 1982 and it just hit its lowest level ever this summer - EVER - and that's in 40+ years of tracking.    That's one reason why just last week, it was announced that Warren Buffett is making a big bet on housing by investing in homebuilders.   Now to keep consistent with the same stats I've been reporting to you for you, to update that, again 1-and-a-half million available homes is the baseline supply. That's the long-term “normal” per the FRED Active listing count.   And through last month, it's still under 650,000. That is STILL a housing SUPPLY crash of 57% from its peak of 1 ½ million.   I want you & I to listen to this upcoming piece together. This recent interview with NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun is from the 8th of this month.   Yes, HE is the one that basically wants you to sell your SF rental properties. And he makes his case for an inducement to get you to do this. (Ha!)   He's not proposing anything COMPLETELY ludicrous. It's REALLY interesting. Listen closely for that.   This about 5 minutes in length and there's a lot of material here within this clip - a nutrient dense piece, so I've got SO much to say about this when I come back to comment.    [Yun clip]    Yeah, the NAR Chief Economist there talking about how, much like I have for years, great opportunity is in the Midwest and Southeastern parts of the US.    With this greater ability for people to work from anywhere, when people move in from the pricy coasts, it's sooo affordable to them.   Moving from Manhattan to Cincinnati feels incredibly affordable.  Moving from San Francisco to St. Louis feels like you've upgraded from serfdom to a kingdom. Moving from Boston to Jacksonville feels like a total life makeover.   That's why, here at GRE, we're focused on properties in those INbound destinations.    Before I continue, especially for those outside the US, I know that it seems a little odd that Ohio and Indiana are in what we call the Midwest when they're actually in the northeastern quadrant of the nation.   But the fact that they ARE midwestern states is rooted in history and in cultural tradition.   So, getting back some new angles on the housing supply crisis.   Lawrence Yun proposed that a tax incentive be introduced to unleash the inventory of SF rentals from individual REIs.    And says that there are over 20 million single-family housing units that are rented out.    If we reduced or canceled the capital gains tax & just got 1% of that inventory on the market, he states that that would help.   Well, yeah, but even that then would only put about 200,000 units of the market - and they'd get snatched up so fast.   Now, if mortgage rates come down to say, 5%, it would unleash both housing demand AND supply.    Both - like Lawrence Yun says. So it's not apparent that that would help this shortage, if both demand and supply go up.   In a nation of about one-third of a BILLION people now - that's how I like to express it this year - America now has one-third of a billion people… also known as 333 million - how many do you think are classified as homeless?   As you think about that - as you think about how many of America's 333 million Americans are homeless, this homeless population figure that I'm about to share with you is from HUD and it's through last year, so it's their latest year-end figure.    And I'll tell ya, it's hard to believe this number. The Department of Housing and Urban Development states that about 582,000 Americans are experiencing homelessness.   Now, how HUD does this is that their number is a snapshot of the homeless population as of a single night at the end of January each year.    The total number of people who experience homelessness for SOME PERIOD each year will be higher than that.   I just did the math and then that means that just 1 in every 572 Americans are homeless. C'mon. Do you believe that? Only one in every 572 Americans are homeless?   I might believe that it's something like more than 1 in 200. What are your thoughts?   Even HUD would probably concede that there are shortcomings in that stat and that it's only a starting point.   And over the last decade, according to HUD, the homeless population is little changed… apparently until just this past year.   Homelessness is surging in America. The number of people experiencing homelessness in the US has increased 11% so far this year over 2022. That would be the biggest jump by far in equivalent government records beginning in 2007.   Now this 11% homeless jump is according to a WSJ analysis of hundreds of smaller & local agencies.    Most  agencies say the alarming rise is because of the lack of affordable housing and rental units, and the ongoing opioid crisis.   Inflation is part of that affordable housing problem. Inflation widens the disparity between the haves and have-nots.   To cut some slack to census-type of surveying, homelessness can be hard to measure. Some live on skid row, some live in the woods, some homeless people live in their cars.    Some aren't interested in being counted. Others are essentially invisible. I mean, if someone's between jobs and needs to couch surf at their aunt and uncle's place for three months, are they homeless or not? So, to be sure, there's a lot of leeway in those numbers.   One in 572 as homeless - that should just be a minimum - a starting point in my opinion.   Now, homelessness broken down by STATE is really interesting.   California at 171,000, has the most of any state, more than double of next-most New York, and then Florida is third.   But let's break that down by rate - on a per capita basis. So… think of this as the highest CONCENTRATION of homeless:   Washington DC has 65 homeless per 10,000 people. That's not really a state though, so…   #1 on a per capita basis is STILL California, with 44 per 10,000. So California leads in the nation in homeless on both bases then - both absolute and relative.   The second highest rate is Vermont.  Third Oregon Fourth Hawaii Fifth is New York And then numbers 6 through 10 on the most homeless per capita are Washington, Maine, Alaska, Nevada, and Delaware.   Now, strictly anecdotally. You've probably seen just what I've seen in the last year-plus - more visible homeless people in your city and other cities.   The state with the FEWEST homeless of all 50 states is Mississippi - and see, housing is quite affordable there. MS is one of the most affordable states for housing.    There is at least SOME correlation between your cost of housing and homelessness.   Recently on our Instagram page, and the handle there is easy to remember - it's @getricheducation - if you want to participate in future polls, we ran a poll on homelessness.   Here is the poll question that we ran - and I'd like you to think about your answer to this too.   “Should we pay to house the homeless?”    That's the question.    And in polling, the way that the question is phrased, of course, can skew your answer.    See, if instead, we phrased it as, “Should the government house the homeless?” you might have more ‘yes' answers - even though it's the same question - because you FUND the government.    But the question as we phrased it: “Should we pay to house the homeless?” - it also showed a photo of vagrants on a street curb under the question.   Here we the results, which surprised me, to:  Should we pay to house the homeless?   Those answering “Yes” were just 6% The no's were 45% But we also had a third option: “It's complicated”. 48% answered with that option.   So again, just 6% of you said we should pay to house the homeless and 45% said “no”. “48% said it's complicated”.   In a way, that makes sense to me since we have a largely entrepreneurial, self-made type of audience. I thought that might have happened.   But what surprised me is in how emphatic it was. It was a landslide. 7 to 8 TIMES as many of you said we should not pay for the homeless as those that said we should.   Well, the reason that I added - and I'm the one that ran the poll myself - they're quick to do. I added the paying to house the homeless “It's complicated” option because it IS complicated… that WAS the most popular answer.   I mean, why should you go to work and pay to house a stranger that has no income because he or she doesn't want to work?   But what if they're disabled and they can kinda work but not really work… or a zillion other complications.    Substance abuse is obviously a big problem that keeps homeless people homeless… and there's a substantial thought paradigm that says, if they're an abuser, then why would I pay for THEIR housing?   Substance abuse is just one reason that there is a population that's VOLUNTARILY homeless. They don't want to have to comply with a group home's ban on substances.    I wanted to address the homeless problem somewhat today, because here we are on Episode 463 of a real estate show and this is the most that we've even discussed it.   I think the perspective it gives you is that it helps you be grateful for what you've got.    But it's abundance mentality here. You can be grateful for what you have and at the same time, grow your means.   What else would help with more housing supply which would also move us toward mitigating the homeless problem?   Well, we've already discussed a number of them so I'll only go in depth with some fresh angles here.   Obviously, more homebuilding. We've done episodes on how 3D printed homes and shipping container homes are not quick, easy answers. Tiny homes might be but then you could get into a zoning density problem again.   Just last week, my assistant brought me this Marketwatch article that reported that the average American home size is shrinking just a little & that often times, new-build houses tend to be a little closer together.   That's what gets us into relaxing zoning requirements. But you know something, OK, this is going to be interesting.    This plays into NIMBYism. Not In My Backyard: communities saying that they don't want high-density housing built next to them.    Now, I think that there are a lot of critics of NIMBYism. But the criticism comes from people that live far out of that area and aren't affected.   Let me just play a fun little experiment with you here. Let me paint a picture of a fictitious life for you and just… place yourself there.   Say that you live in a nice single-family home, with a quarter acre lot. It's not a sprawling estate but you've got a good measure of privacy that way.   You're in a SFH, quarter-acre lot and two car garage. That is classic suburbia.   And… just a hundred yards away from your home there's a big, wide-open field where you walk your dog and use as a little makeshift golf driving range or whatever. Nice open space nearby.   Say you've got a fairly idyllic life here. It's always been this way since you bought the home years ago.   Suddenly, in your neighborhood of all SFHs, you learn that they want to build a bunch of fourplexes in the nearby lot where you used to throw tennis balls to your dog.   What can that do to your quality of life & your home's value, now that a bunch of new fourplexes and eightplexes were built nearby?   It reduces your home's value because there are less valuable, high density properties nearby.   It also increases the amount of traffic & even noise in your neighborhood. Now you can't use that nearby park anymore - it's been all-built up with these higher-density apartments.   So, let me go back and ask - point blank - did you really want all those new high-density developments near your home?   If that made you uncomfortable, that's NIMBYism. So it's quite natural to evoke that feeling type. You're just a human being.   How else can we increase housing supply to help reduce homelessness?   NOT with rent control. Over time, capping the amount of rent that a LL can charge gives property owners no incentive to improve their property and neighborhoods end up dilapidated.   We need more training for tradesman and laborers. How about training the homeless for that? But then someone's got to pay for that training.   Another measure that's become ridiculous is that we've gotta relax these excessive safety requirements in homebuilding. Now, some safety is good.   But when every single home - entry-level and all needs to have fire-rated shingles and fired-rated doors and GFCI outlets and smoke detectors in every room and carbon monoxide detectors all over the place, sheesh! Well, that raises the cost of housing for everyone.   In some earthquake-prone areas, you've got to have seismic restraining straps on your water heater or you can't even sell your home. Do you know how big of an earthquake it would take to damage your water heater like that?   And an excessive safety PROPONENT might say, yeah, but did you hear about that one family that died ten years ago that would have lived if they had carbon monoxide detectors?   Well, the counterargument to that is, yeah, but what about all the homeless people that were exposed to the elements and died in the cold because they couldn't AFFORD the more basic housing, the prices of which have escalated for all this excessive safety stuff.   Are you saying a middle class person's life is worth more than a poor, homeless person's life? That's the counterargument.    Again, some safety is good. But we've gone overboard in too many places - in housing & beyond.   Rising housing costs keep people homeless. A few weeks ago, I did that episode about escalating insurance costs.   I now own some properties that have extremely low mortgage rates and the insurance has gone up to the point where I pay more in monthly escrow expenses than I do principal & interest.    But, hey. I'm not homeless, and if you're listening to this, neither are you.   So when it comes to helping the homeless in the short-term, that campaign called, “Give real change, not small change.” - that really resonates with me.   Don't give 5 bucks to a vagrant on the corner. That just keeps them showing up at that corner, plus they're going to spend your 5 bucks on a cheap bottle of Monarch vodka.   Instead, if you're going to give, give to a homeless shelter or soup kitchen.    That's what's meant by “Give real change, not small change.” And that's something actionable.   Coming up next, investing MANIAS. How wild it gets - paying more for a tulip flower than a SFH, shooting and killing someone over a Beanie Baby toy… and then I'm going to wrap it all up with what all this has to do with the cycle of your investor emotions.   Around here, we don't run ads for the Swiffer. This week's sponsors that support the show are people that I've personally done real estate business with myself and have benefited from.    Ridge Lending Group specializes in INVESTMENT property loans in nearly all 50 states. Start your prequalification at: RidgeLendingGroup.com    Then, for super-passive real estate returns, check out Freedom Family Investments. Right now, what you can do, is just text “FAMILY” to 66866.   I'm Keith Weinhold. You're listening to Get Rich Education. ___________ Welcome back to the GRE Podcast. I'm your host and my name is Keith Weinhold.    If you've got a friend or family member that you think would benefit from the knowledge drops here on the show, you can simply tell them to grab the free Get Rich Education mobile app.   That's a convenient option for listening every week for both iOS and Android.   Today's topics of homelessness and investing manias could very well bring a new audience here, so…    A little more about my backstory. I'm from PA but got my real estate comeuppance in Anchorage, Alaska of all places & grew out nationally & internationally from there. I had humble beginnings and wasn't born anywhere near wealthy. I had to figure out how to build it myself.   But see, if I were born wealthy, I wouldn't have learned how to build it, and then I wouldn't be of much help to you. Likewise, if you're building it yourself, you'll be able to help others too.   BTW, I was born in the same PA town as Taylor Swift.    Though she & I don't have much ELSE in common, I guess that she & I are both best-known for using a microphone.   Though I think that I'm about as likely to start using this microphone to sing into your ears like Taylor Swift does… as Taylor is to launch a real estate investing show.   For hundreds of years, the tulip has been one of the most-loved flowers in the Netherlands. It's an enduring icon - as synonymous with the country as clogs, windmills, bicycles, and cheese. The tulip has a long and storied history - including the infamous shortage in the 1600s known as “tulip mania”. If you're someone that has even a fleeting interest in investing, you should at least know what this is.   Tulips first appeared in Europe in the 1500s, arriving from the spice trading routes… and that lent this sense of exoticism to these imported flowers that looked like no other flower native to the continent. It's no surprise, then, that tulips became a luxury item destined for the gardens of the affluent.  According to The Library of Economics and Liberty, “it was deemed a proof of bad taste in any man of fortune to be without a collection of [tulips].” Hmmm. Well, following the affluent, the merchant MIDDLE classes of Dutch society sought to emulate their wealthier neighbors and also demanded tulips. So to start out with, it was purchased as a status symbol for the sole reason that it was expensive. But at the same time, tulips were known to be notoriously fragile, and would die without careful cultivation. In the early 1600s, professional cultivators of tulips began to refine techniques to grow and produce the flowers locally in the Netherlands. They established a flourishing business sector that persists to this day. By 1634, tulipmania swept through the Netherlands. The Library of Economics and Liberty writes, “The rage among the Dutch to possess tulip bulbs was so great that the ORDINARY INDUSTRY of the country was neglected, and the population, even to its lowest dregs, embarked in the tulip trade. Now, everyone's in - rich to poor. It's a little hard to say for sure how much people paid for tulips.  But Scottish journalist Charles Mackay, wrote an extremely popular 1841 book - you've probably heard of this book - it's called the Memoirs of Extraordinary Popular Delusions and the Madness of Crowds… It does give us some points of reference such that the best of tulips cost upwards of $1 million in today's money (but a lot of bulbs traded in the $50,000–$150,000 range).  By 1636, the demand for the tulip trade was so large that regular markets for their sale - like a little Dow Jones Industrial Average - got established on the Stock Exchange of Amsterdam, in Rotterdam, Haarlem, and other towns. It was at that time that PROFESSIONAL TRADERS got in on the action - that's all that some people do now - is trade tulips… and everybody appeared to be making money simply by possessing some of these rare bulbs.  Dutch speculators at the time spent incredible amounts of money on bulbs that only produced flowers for a Week—many companies were formed with the SOLE PURPOSE of trading tulips.  To everyone, at the time, it seemed that the price could only go up forever. Pretty soon, demand for tulips EXCEEDED THE AVAILABLE SUPPLY of tulips by so much that people were into buying futures contracts, basically saying, I'll pay you this much money TODAY for a tulip that you provide to me in 3 years. By the last 1630s, these futures contracts were like a crack that appeared in the price runup. Demand began to wane when people were just buying a token for a future tulip that hadn't even started growing yet.  People felt like they weren't buying anything tangible anymore. That's one factor that helped create an oversupply of tulips in the market and started depressing the prices. Supply caught up with - and exceeded - demand. A large part of this rapid decline was driven by the fact that people had purchased bulbs on credit, hoping to repay their loans when they sold their bulbs for a profit. But once prices started to drop, holders were forced to sell their bulbs at any price and to declare bankruptcy in the process. So people had begun buying tulips with leverage, using margined derivatives contracts to buy more than they could afford. But as quickly as the run-up began, confidence was dashed. By the end of 1637 is when prices began to fall and never recovered.   And the bubble burst. Buyers announced that they could not pay the high price previously agreed upon for bulbs, and that made the market fall apart.  While it wasn't actually a devastating occurrence for the entire nation's economy, it did undermine social expectations. The event destroyed relationships built on trust and people's willingness and ability to pay. It's been said that “the wealthiest merchants to the poorest chimney sweeps jumped into the tulip fray, buying bulbs at high prices and selling them for even more.” Well, this is what can happen - today it happens with financialization and nothing real backing up purchases. Tulipmania is a model for the general cycle of a financial bubble. That's what happened with Dutch tulips. Now, here in more recent times, similar cycles have been observed in the price of Beanie Babies, baseball cards - I got caught up in the baseball cards as a kid, owning more than 100,000 baseball cards at one time, also non-fungible tokens (NFTs), and shipping stocks.       The example of tulipmania is now used as a parable for other speculative assets, such as cryptocurrencies today or dotcom stocks from around the year 2000. So, when you hear someone likening an investment to a Dutch tulip bulb, now you'll know what they're talking about. It's a symbol of excess, greed, and FOMO. But there has been a good bit of more modern scholarship that tells you that tulip mania did indeed occur in the 1600s Netherlands. But that the tale has been exaggerated and it's something that the upper classes of society were mostly involved in. Now, that's the Dutch tulip bubble. But for a more modern-day parable about an investing mania, there's a new movie about the rise & fall of BEANIE BABIES that's on Apple TV+. These were little stuffed, plush toy animals that became more popular among adults than children. The rise and fall of Beanie Babies—toys that people mistakenly thought would make them rich. The movie is called “The Beanie Bubble”.  It's a MOSTLY TRUE account of the lovable toys' boom and bust in the '90s -  comparable to the meme stock frenzies that took place during the Covid-19 pandemic. These $5 pellet-stuffed plush toys had astronomical appreciation estimates: Stripes the Tiger, released in 1996, was predicted by collectors to surge from $5 to $1,000 by 2008.  Forecasts like these were so enticing that one dad invested his kids' college funds in Beanie Babies, thinking he'd resell them later for a hefty profit. At the height of the frenzy, people were ruining relationships and committing felonies to get their hands on some of these sacks of fuzz. Border officials confiscated more than 8,000 smuggled Beanie Babies at a US–Canada border crossing in 1998. A West Virginia man shot and killed a former coworker in 1999 after an argument partly about $150 worth of Beanie Babies. That same year, a divorcing couple couldn't agree on how to split up their collection, so the judge made them divvy up the toys in person, right on the courtroom floor. How did that all happen? Barely anyone cared about Beanie Babies when a company called Ty Inc. launched them in 1994. Stores only got lines out the door once the toy's creator, now-billionaire Ty Warner, began pulling strings to juice demand. Here's what Warner did. OK, so here's how you induce people into a speculative bubble. He refused to stock Beanie Babies at Toys R Us and Walmart. Instead he created an illusion of rarity by only selling them at small toy stores and independent shops. Even if you did find a retailer, every store's supply of Beanie Babies was limited to 36 of each animal, so inventory restocks drew a crowd. This, combined with Warner's decision to start “retiring” certain animals in 1995, created artificial scarcity and a mass panic to stock up on Beanie Babies.  Soon, an aggressive resale market was born, replete with magazines and blogs and even trade shows for these Beanie Babies. One woman's guide to the secondary Beanie Babies market got so popular that she was selling 650,000 copies per month and, on many days, she did two or three radio interviews before her kids woke up for school. Ty Inc. later gave her an award for boosting sales. At Peak Beanie mania, Ty Inc. and legions of speculators actually made hordes of money: The stuffed animals accounted for 6% of eBay's sitewide sales in 1997 and 10% in 1998. Beanies averaged a resale value of $30—six times their retail price—but rare ones, like the Princess Diana bear, went for hundreds or thousands of dollars (and now you can find one online for $15 bucks). Ty Inc. hit $1.4 billion in sales in 1998, which is what Mattel grossed in Barbie dolls in 1995. At the end of the year, Ty Warner gave all ~250 employees holiday bonuses equal to their annual salaries. But most regular people didn't sell their Beanie Babies at their peak price. And unfortunately for them, the hype subsided. Anticipating a drop in interest as more kids reached for Pokémon and Furbies, Ty Inc. announced it would stop making Beanie Babies at the end of 1999, and that poked a hole in collectors' this-will-never-not-be-popular mentality and that sent demand plummeting. There were no underlying fundamentals to Beanie Babies' value. That's all that I've got on that speculative craze.   So let's review how this happened with both speculative crazes - Dutch tulips and Beanie Babies: Investors lose track of rational expectations. Psychological biases lead to a massive upswing in the price of an asset or a sector. A positive-feedback cycle keeps inflating prices. And soon, investors realize that they are holding an irrationally-priced asset. Prices collapse due to a massive sell-off, and an overwhelming majority go bankrupt. Now, much stock market investing is based off of buy low and sell high mentality. And stock investors can get caught up in similar crazes.    But because many stocks are tied to productive companies, the stock investor deals with smaller bubbles. A lot of times, the stock price can double, triple, or even 10X even though that company is not even profitable. Buy low & sell high. Well, that sounds easy. But why is this harder to do than it sounds? It's called the cycle of investor emotions.   It starts here with… optimism. Because you HEAR about 10% stock returns or people making money with Dutch tulips or Beanie babies.    Let's say that you aren't fully invested in the stock market. But some friends are, and they're achieving small gains.   Then comes excitement. The market is now up some more. Hey, what's in motion tends to stay in motion.   More friends are telling you how much money they're "making".    You're soon experiencing a full-blown case of FOMO—Fear Of Missing Out.   The next stage is the Thrill you feel. So you jump into the stock market fully, rationalizing with something like, "Hey, I'm a momentum investor". Sounds pretty good, I guess.   Now that you're in, it actually feels fantastic to you for a short time. You figure that some days, you're making more from stocks than your job. Winning activates dopamine.    Dopamine is a brain chemical that's known as the “feel-good” hormone. It gives you a sense of pleasure. It also gives you the motivation to DO SOMETHING when you're feeling the pleasure.    So then, you add MORE shares… at an elevated price until you are FULLY invested. Now everyone is "making money", even your Uber driver.   The next stage is Euphoria - The peak! As you can see, this is the Point of Maximum Financial Risk.    OK, now, remember the simplicity of “buy low, sell high”?   Well then, savvy stock investors should now be SELLING here in my example - at the HEIGHT.   Now be “selling”? Leaving the party at its crescendo? Stopping the dopamine flow? Yes, exactly… and THAT'S why it's so difficult.    What happens after the stock market peak? Overbought, with bloated price-to-earnings ratios, the market soon drops 10% from its recent high.    That's what's known as a correction - a drop of 10% or more. Now you feel a little ANXIETY. Your dopamine flow is stifled.   Next, you tell yourself, "I shouldn't be worried because I'm a long-term investor." It's down 15%. You're experiencing DENIAL & FEAR.   Now you're checking the Robinhood app almost hourly to see if it will recover.   Next, comes Desperation & Panic - Stocks are down 20%, that's the definition of a bear market. You're devoting more mindshare to this each day than what's healthy.   Then there's Capitulation - Down 30%, you finally surrender to a FEAR of FURTHER LOSS. You're getting so sick of months of losing. You finally do it and cash out your stocks into a safe money market fund. Now you're out.   And you rationalize and justify doing this because you tell yourself, "You know, at least when I wake up tomorrow, I'll know that I haven't lost money AGAIN. And THAT gives me certainty.”    The next stage in the Cycle of Investor Emotions is Despondency - You realize that what you've done is the polar opposite of successful investing. It's complete. You've now bought high… and then sold low.    Next, stocks completely bottom out. But this is actually the Point of Maximum Financial Opportunity. Instead, you should be buying.   But you can't. Because you're experiencing the next investor stage - Depression. You're so full of contempt for the situation that the idea of actually buying at bargain-basement levels again is simply inconceivable. You've been burnt badly.   Then, there's Hope & Relief - The market has begun ticking up after the crash. It soon should be clear that share prices are FAIRLY VALUED again.    But you don't buy the recovery story. You wait until enough price growth occurs that the confidence and Optimism stage is felt again before you'll even consider getting back in and buying.   And the entire pattern repeats.   That's the “cycle of investor emotions”. There's an average of 3-and-a-half years between each stock bear market, BTW.   Of course, we've been kind to call this all “investing”. It's more like speculating.   But here's the real problem—most investors THINK they're better than average stock pickers, so they keep playing this game. This effect has a name. It's called illusory superiority.   It's like how at least 70% of people think they're better than average drivers, despite the statistical impossibility.   Even professional money managers fall prey to this! Fewer than 10% of active U.S. stock funds manage to beat THEIR benchmarks.   The renowned British economist and value investor Benjamin Graham once said: "The investor's chief problem—even his worst enemy—is likely to be HIMSELF." Well, as real estate investors, we largely SIDESTEP the cycle of investor emotions for two main reasons.   Returns are more stable.   Real estate, we sidestep this emotional roller coaster. Not only do we have stable prices, but appreciation is one of just 5 ways that you're simultaneously paid.   RE also has monthly income. Dutch tulips or Beanie Babies don't pay you a durable monthly income stream. They don't provide an income stream at all.   And finally, RE is a REAL asset that fulfills a REAL human need.   I hope that you enjoyed this journey through speculative bubbles today and how they play into human psychology and investor emotions.   Go ahead and tell a friend about Get Rich Education.   If you've got a friend or family member that you think would benefit from the knowledge drops here on the show, you can simply tell them to grab the free Get Rich Education mobile app.   That's a convenient option for listening every week for both iOS and Android.   My name's Keith Weinhold and I'll be back with you right here… next week. Don't Quit Your Daydream!

The future is now past True Believers! The day has come to the present from the future and soon it will be past… Podcast 616 is discussing X-Men: Days of Future Past! Join your host, Damon, as he continues his Summer of X coverage with guests: Devin Henderson and Vinny Thomas. As they travel between X-Franchises this crack team asks: - Does Mystique have shingles, or is she part Swiffer?  - Old Sentinels vs. New Sentinels … who's hotter? - And is Wolverine in this movie? Oh, yeah. There he is - WE'VE MISSED YOU BUDDY!    All that plus literally every single X-Man ever is in this movie in some way. So break a Sentinel, phase through your linear timeline, and lift a baseball stadium and let the pod take it from there.   Listen. Subscribe. (whispers) Bobby Drake…   Hosted by: Damon Royster   Produced by: Michael Seijas     The Press Play Podcast Network Follow us on Twitter: @pressplaypods For Sponsorship plans and more information, please email: admin@pressplaypodcasts.com To listen to all our shows and learn more about our network, please visit www.pressplaypodcasts.com

In-Depth With Amazon Seller Ben Webber  In today's episode, we sit down with Ben Webber, an entrepreneur with multiple successful Amazon businesses. Ben shares his journey, from his early influences to his experiences building a thriving e-commerce empire. Join us as we explore the challenges, triumphs, and key takeaways from Ben's remarkable entrepreneurial journey. Early Influences and Ambitions Ben grew up in West Virginia with a strong entrepreneurial influence from his aunt and uncle, who were successful entrepreneurs and lawyers. Initially, Ben aspired to become a marine biologist but later developed a passion for ancient history in college due to his interest in the subject and the quality of his teachers. Customer-First Approach in Business After graduating college, Ben started a tennis lesson business, where he prioritised customer satisfaction and relied on word-of-mouth referrals instead of traditional advertising. His approach focused on keeping customers happy, leading to increased positive referrals and business growth. Transition to Entrepreneurship Following his experience with the tennis lesson business, Ben worked with a telecom company, but left in 2015 to pursue entrepreneurship full-time after changes to his bonus structure. Ben embarked on his Amazon business journey in 2014/2015, teaming up with three friends, including a lawyer and a friend looking to transition out of their family business. Early Ventures in Amazon FBA The team discovered a price disparity for Swiffer liquid and decided to venture into Amazon FBA, establishing a company under the holding name JLS (Johnny's Lawn Service) as a nod to their friend's first entrepreneurial venture. Initially focused on retail arbitrage, they eventually shifted to private label, capitalising on gaps in the market and achieving significant revenue growth. Expansion and Success By sourcing from Chinese manufacturers, the team improved margins and introduced multiple brands across various categories on Amazon. Their revenue reached $30 million by 2021, thanks to systemisation, team training, and proprietary software development. Challenges and Growth Maintaining a moral compass in the competitive marketplace was a significant challenge. The team attempted to diversify by investing in an in-house printing setup but eventually sold the equipment due to low production rates. They pivoted their strategy to patent acquisition and purchasing existing products, leading to better margins and substantial success.   In this episode, we delved into the entrepreneurial journey of Ben Webber, a successful Amazon entrepreneur. Ben's story teaches us the importance of a customer-first approach, adapting to market trends, and maintaining a moral compass in highly competitive environments. We explored their transition from a tennis lesson business to building a thriving e-commerce empire, their early ventures in Amazon FBA, and the challenges they encountered along the way. Ben's story is a testament to the power of perseverance, team success, and personal growth.    Are you a 7 figure brand selling on Amazon? Want to work with an Agency that knows both PPC and the A9 algorithm? Click here to request a free PPC Audit https://www.databrill.com/

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Robyn Bolton, Founder & Chief Navigator of MileZero, discusses the importance of leadership in driving innovation and how implicit and explicit company cultures affect it. She also shares insights on how to combat cynicism about innovation. More about our guest:Robyn M. Bolton is the Founder & Chief Navigator of MileZero, an innovation consultancy that works with leaders of medium and large businesses to navigate the uncertainty of innovation's "fuzzy front end" to confidently grow their businesses.  Prior to founding MileZero, Robyn was a Partner at Innosight, the innovation and strategy firm founded by Harvard Professor Clayton Christensen, a Manager at the Boston Consulting Group, and a Brand Manager at P&G where she was on the team that developed and launched Swiffer and Swiffer Wetjet.  She has a BS in Marketing cum laude with University Honors from Miami University (OH) and an MBA from Harvard Business School.Know more about her and his company here: Robyn BoltonMileZero------------------------------------------------------------Episode Guide:1:24 - What is innovation?5:29 - Implicit and explicit company cultures9:50 - Difference from other consultants11:50 - Cynicism in innovation14:45 - Action speaks louder than words17:13 - Leadership and Legacy22:12 - Advice to innovators--------------------------OUTLAST Consulting offers professional development and strategic advisory services in the areas of innovation and diversity management.

“When you unlock an insight with curiosity, the power to drive limitless growth is huge. We as leaders can make a big difference with the questions we ask.”  Shailesh Jejurikar is P&G's Chief Operating Officer, where he has profit/loss responsibility for P&G's Enterprise Markets - Latin America, India, Middle East, Africa, Southeast Asia and Eastern Europe - and leads Information Technology, Global Business Services, Sales, Market Operations, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Distribution and New Business for the company. Previously, Shailesh was the Chief Executive Officer of  P&G'S largest business sector, Fabric & Home Care, which includes many of P&G's most-iconic brands: Tide, Ariel, Downy, Gain, Febreze, Swiffer—and represents about one-third of total company sales and net earnings. From 2016 to 2021, Shailesh served as executive sponsor for global sustainability, enabling P&G's “force for growth and a force for good” vision and ensuring the company's sustainability goals are fully integrated into the day-to-day business to enable—and to inspire—positive impact on the environment and society while creating value for the company, consumers and shareholders. Shailesh's extensive P&G career has spanned 30+ years - across multiple businesses (Health & Beauty Care, Home Care, Fabric Care and P&G Professional) in both developed and developing regions - including North America, Europe, Asia and Africa) - getting his start in his home country in India. Shailesh is known for his unique ability to identify growth possibilities, having consistently delivered strong business results in every market and on every business. You'll enjoy this candid conversation on curiosity, seeing around corners, and learning to learn.

As we wrap up Earth Month, Jim is joined by Marc Pritchard and Marchoe Northern of Procter & Gamble (P&G) to discuss their sustainability efforts. P&G is a 186-year-old renowned consumer goods company with $80 billions in sales. They host a portfolio of 25 billion-dollar brands, including Swiffer, Dawn, Pampers, Tide, and Oral-B. In recent years, P&G has taken a step further in their sustainable business practices by committing to achieving Net Zero Greenhouse Gas emissions by 2040.Marc, the Chief Brand Officer at P&G, and Marchoe, SVP and GM of P&G's North American Home Care division, offer counsel to marketers on leading sustainability initiatives in their companies and emphasize the significance of reducing the mental load for consumers in the sustainability space. They also discuss the changes at P&G since Jim left 15 years ago and share why this issue is so important to them.Listen as Jim, Marc, and Marchoe shed light on P&G's sustainability efforts and provide insights into how other companies can lead the way in sustainability.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

LINDSAY'S AMAZON STOREFRONT FOR VENUE OWNERS How Kinsey preps personally and professionally for a busy wedding season as a venue owner:  AT HER VENUE:    Calculate consumable, non-perishable items and order all of those or put them on auto-order if you don't have storage space. Examples of Items You Might Need for the Season:  Trash bags, toilet paper, paper towels, soap, hand sanitizer, cleaning supplies, air filters, vacuum bags, emergency kit supplies, first aid supplies, bathroom/kitchen soap, Swiffer dusters,  BAR: Disposable cups, Cocktail straws, cocktail napkins, mixers that have a long shelf life, bottled water.  AT HER HOUSE:  HOME: Trash bags, laundry detergent, dishwasher tabs, paper towels, toilet paper, fabric softener, bleach, cleaning supplies, non-perishable snacks CALENDAR: DUE DATE REMINDERS: Go into your calendar now and put due dates and reminders that you know of for the whole summer:  All things school like start date, school supplies purchasing season Bar ordering deadlines or any other vendor deadlines  Trips/Vacations  Conferences Birthday & important dates    GET IN TOUCH WITH US:  LINDSAY: HELLO@THELINDSAYLUCAS.COM KINSEY: KINSEY@SHECREATESBUSINESSPODCAST.COM  

Russ Laferty is the kind of broadcast engineer that more stations need. He’s from the rough mountains and “hollers” of Eastern Kentucky - Auxier, Kentucky - to be precise. But he also travels Tennessee, Arkansas, West Virginia and beyond to get broadcasters back on the air, always working to improve their equipment reliability and effectiveness. Today we caught up with Russ at the new transmitter site of WDTL-FM, licensed to Indianola, MS. It’s a second-hand prefab building at the base of a 1,000’ tower near Skene, Mississippi. An ice storm was forcing Russ to run the new Nautel transmitter at a lower power level. Show Notes:In July, 2022, Russ got WKCB back on-air after flooding destroyed the studios. Guest:Russ Laferty - Broadcast Contract EngineerHost:Kirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, Star94.3, & South Seas Broadcasting Follow TWiRT on Twitter and on FacebookTWiRT is brought to you by:Nautel and the continuing informative live webinars. Sign up for free!Broadcasters General Store, with outstanding service, saving, and support. Online at BGS.cc. Broadcast Bionics - making radio smarter with Bionic Studio, visual radio, and social media tools at Bionic.radio.Nautel and the regular Transmission Talk Tuesday series of online engineering roundtable events.Angry Audio - with StudioHub cables and adapters. Audio problems disappear when you get Angry at AngryAudio.com. And MaxxKonnectWireless - Prioritized High Speed Internet Service designed for Transmitter Sites and Remote Broadcasts. Look for in-depth radio engineering articles in Radio-Guide magazine.Subscribe to Audio:iTunesRSSStitcherTuneInSubscribe to Video:iTunesRSSYouTube

Russ Laferty is the kind of broadcast engineer that more stations need. He's from the rough mountains and “hollers” of Eastern Kentucky - Auxier, Kentucky - to be precise. But he also travels Tennessee, Arkansas, West Virginia and beyond to get broadcasters back on the air, always working to improve their equipment reliability and effectiveness. Today we caught up with Russ at the new transmitter site of WDTL-FM, licensed to Indianola, MS. It's a second-hand prefab building at the base of a 1,000' tower near Skene, Mississippi. An ice storm was forcing Russ to run the new Nautel transmitter at a lower power level.

Russ Laferty is the kind of broadcast engineer that more stations need. He's from the rough mountains and “hollers” of Eastern Kentucky - Auxier, Kentucky - to be precise. But he also travels Tennessee, Arkansas, West Virginia and beyond to get broadcasters back on the air, always working to improve their equipment reliability and effectiveness. Today we caught up with Russ at the new transmitter site of WDTL-FM, licensed to Indianola, MS. It's a second-hand prefab building at the base of a 1,000' tower near Skene, Mississippi. An ice storm was forcing Russ to run the new Nautel transmitter at a lower power level.

LOOK! UP IN THE SKY! IT'S A BIRD! IT'S A PLANE! IT'S... WE HAVE NO IDEA! JAMES GONIS, SHAWN SHERIDAN, LARRY STROTHE, and MATT WEINHOLD, unearth some of the strange, stupid, or forgotten superheroes of yesteryear. Get ready for a heapin' helping of hazy heroics, as MONSTER PARTY presents... SUPERHERO OBSCURA!!! In this current golden age of superhero films, TV shows, video games, and of course, comic books, there has been no shortage of A-list meta-human material. And during this time, a few lesser known characters like The Guardians of the Galaxy have blasted their way to being household names. Does this mean that some other forgotten heroes may have a chance to re-surface and make it to the big time? In this podcast, we hope to make that happen! We've got obscure superheroes from golden age funnybooks, defunct publishers, little known satirical sendups, short-lived cartoons, failed TV pilots, and more! Joining us in "The Fortress of Monster-tude," is a long-time friend and supporter of our show. He's an acclaimed author, writer, actor, improvisor, and podcaster, who also has the fascinating job of coming up with names for the world's most memorable things! Um, Swiffer anyone? MONSTER PARTY is proud to welcome back the lovely and talented... MARC HERSHON! (SUCCOTASH: THE COMEDY SOUNDCAST SOUNDCAST, THE FUNSTER, I HATE PEOPLE!, THE CALIFORNIANS, WEDDING DAZE, MONSTER MAKERS, SANTA JR., DIRECTOR OF NAMING AND VERBAL IDENTITY AT LANDOR & FITCH) MONSTER PARTY SAYS: "UNMEMORABLES ASSEMBLE!"

Robyn Bolton is a corporate innovation expert. She is the founder and Chief Navigator of MileZero, an organization that partners with business leaders and guides them through leveraging innovation to confidently and repeatedly grow revenue. Robyn began her professional career at Procter & Gamble, where she served as Brand Manager and was part of the team that launched the Swiffer and the Swiffer WetJet. She has collaborated with innovators at Nike, Medtronic, and Teachers Pay Teachers. Robyn holds a Master of Business Administration degree from Harvard Business School and a Bachelor's degree in Marketing from Miami University. Robyn joins me today to discuss the relationship between leadership and innovation. She shares her background and how she began helping business leaders leverage innovation. She describes the innovator's dilemma and explores why organizations find it difficult to innovate. Robyn also highlights “the ABCs of innovation” and the factors that build culture and offers advice to executives and leaders of innovation teams. “Strategy and innovation have to go hand in hand. Innovation is not an end in itself—it has to be tied to, and in service of, achieving a strategic goal.” - Robyn Bolton This week on Innovation Talks: ●     MileZero's purpose and what it means to be Chief Navigator●     What innovation means for Robyn●     Innovation burnout and the innovator's dilemma●     Why innovation is the opposite of operations and what makes it difficult to achieve●     Why strategy and innovation have to come together●     Why companies struggle with innovation●     How to keep innovating during challenging times●     Addressing the shiny object syndrome in innovation●     Robyn's five-year forecast on innovation Resources Mentioned: ●     Book: The Innovator's Dilemma: The Revolutionary Book That Will Change the Way You Do Business by Clayton M. Christensen Connect with Robyn Bolton: ●     MileZero LLC●     MileZero LLC on LinkedIn●     Robyn Bolton on LinkedIn This Podcast is brought to you by Sopheon Thanks for tuning into this week's episode of Innovation Talks. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. Apple Podcasts | TuneIn | GooglePlay | Stitcher | Spotify | iHeart Be sure to connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn, and share your favorite episodes on social media to help us reach more listeners like you. For additional information about new product development or corporate innovation, sign up for Sopheon's monthly newsletter, where we share news and industry best practices! The fastest way to do this is to go to sopheon.com and click here.

Danielle's embarrassing childhood mistake has profound repercussions on the rest of her life. Some say it's what turned her into a con artist. She goes on to scam a Manhattan medical spa out of thousands of dollars while convincingly pleading to anyone who will listen, “That was not me.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“Democracy works best when every eligible voter has an opportunity to have their voice. American business is built upon having a stable democracy.” Chip Bergh is President & CEO of Levi Strauss & Company — and a returning podcast guest (2020). Chip spent 28-years at P&G in leadership roles from Folgers to Swiffer, from Asia to Gillette and Old Spice. He got his start in the US Army as a paratrooper, rising to the rank of Captain. Chip came back on the pod to talk about something he's passionate about: the evolving role of the CEO - going beyond the P&L to advocacy and activism. Chip learned the idea of "the Responsible CEO" from P&G's former CEO John Smale (1981-1990), arguably one of the most influential leaders of the modern era. Chip shares his thoughts from the new book about John Smale “Here Forever: The Timeless Impact of John Smale on Procter & Gamble, General Motors and the Purpose and Practice of Business." Chip also discusses the issues he and Levi's are active in: voter registration, women's rights, ending gun violence and climate change. While many of us have strong beliefs on these topics, the goal of this discussion was not to push an agenda, but rather to focus on the nonpartisan business reasons for taking a stand on certain issues. Chip shares stories of not just his own style of values-driven leadership, but also how he's continued - through humility and humor - Levi's tradition of social activism.

In a beginner's mind, there are endless possibilities - in an expert's mind, there are few.To create a great design, you have to keep an open mind. You must be fearless and approach the process from a user's experience, not from the creator's experience.Some of the greatest innovations came from a genuine desire to solve the problems of the target users. They came from people who genuinely sought to understand what those people cared about and designed their products with that in mind.That's why ignoring design while innovating is ignoring the intended user.In this episode, the first part of two, Ed Bernardon interviews Harry West, Professor of Practice at Columbia University and Principal at Invisible Design. He is the creator of the curriculum on Human-Centered Design and Design Justice. He'll share with us the importance of human-centered design when innovating.Some Questions I Ask:What is design? (02:39)What does it mean to be open during a design process? (07:38)Where did the idea of Swiffer come from? (14:06)How often do you rely on something that's already invented while innovating? (26:20)How does communication influence innovation? (28:15)What You'll Learn in this Episode:The meaning of human-centered design and the steps involved (04:57)The purpose of human-centered design (11:05)How to create a design that will still be desirable to a customer in the future (12:54)How a Swiffer works (21:23)The benefits of keeping an open mind when innovating (30:24)Connect with Harry West: LinkedInColumbia University in the City of New YorkConnect with Ed Bernardon:LinkedInFuture Car: Driving a Lifestyle RevolutionMotorsports is speeding the way to safer urban mobilitySiemens Digital Industries Software Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cleaning house can look like many different things: from removing toxic relationships to rearranging your furniture, we discuss different ways to tidy-up negative lifestyle choices that could lead to relapse. 

Wanna know how to clean a weight room or home gym? If you are a professional house cleaner you may have clients with home fitness centers or game rooms. Today Angela Brown will show you how to package a weight room as an upsell. You'll learn what cleaning supplies and techniques to use when cleaning gym equipment and how much to charge for cleaning a home gym.  Today's Ask a House Cleaner #homegym sponsor is #SavvyCleaner training and certification for house cleaners and maids. (https://savvycleaner.com/join) And your host today is #AngelaBrown (https://g.page/r/CbMI6YFuLU2GEBI/review) *** PROMISED LINKS AND GOOD KARMA RESOURCES *** SupplyMaid Professional Cleaners Apron - https://amzn.to/3uufrpa Swiffer 6 Ft Extender Handle Ceiling Duster - https://amzn.to/3bNYZJT Swiffer Duster 360 Back Pocket Duster - https://amzn.to/3yKg9kG Force of Nature All-Purpose Cleaner - https://amzn.to/3arD0bk Microfiber Furniture Cloths - https://amzn.to/3Ii8M7j Upsells & Special Projects Course - https://savvycleaner.com/upsells-and-special-projects These good karma links connect you to affiliated sites that offer products or services that relate to today's show. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Your support pays our production costs to bring you these free daily tips. THANK YOU. *** RATE THIS SHOW ***  https://sotellus.com/r/savvy-cleaner   *** RATE THIS PODCAST ***  https://ratethispodcast.com/askahousecleaner  *** TRAINING & CLEANING CERTIFICATION*** https://savvycleaner.com/join *** MOST REQUESTED LIST OF CLEANING STUFF I USE *** https://www.Amazon.com/shop/AngelaBrown  ***FUNNY CLEANING SHIRTS – THANK YOU GIFTS FOR MAIDS*** Daily Giveaway - https://funnycleaningshirts.com  *** CONNECT WITH ANGELA ON SOCIAL MEDIA *** YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AngelaBrownCleaning Facebook: https://Facebook.com/thehousecleaningguru Twitter: https://Twitter.com/askangelabrown Instagram: https://Instagram.com/SavvyCleaner Pinterest: https://Pinterest.com/SavvyCleaner Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/askangelabrown TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@savvycleaner? *** GOT A QUESTION FOR A SHOW? *** Email it to Angela[at]AskaHouseCleaner.com Voice Mail: Click on the blue button at https://askahousecleaner.com  *** FREE EBOOK – HOW TO START YOUR OWN HOUSE CLEANING COMPANY *** https://amzn.to/3jHk4GL *** PROFESSIONAL HOUSE CLEANERS PRIVATE FACEBOOK GROUP *** https://www.facebook.com/groups/ProfessionalHouseCleaners/ *** VRBO AIRBNB CLEANING FACEBOOK GROUP *** https://www.facebook.com/groups/VRBO.Airbnb.Cleaning/ *** LOOKING FOR A WAY TO GET MORE CLEANING LEADS *** https://housecleaning360.com *** SPONSOR A CLEANER - SAVVY CLEANER SCHOLARSHIP FUND ***  Each year Savvy Cleaner gives away scholarships to the Savvy Cleaner Network which includes training for house cleaners and maids, group coaching, and 24/7 network support. This trains them in personal protective equipment, chemical safety, cleaning equipment between jobs, how to clean techniques, and more. If you find value from this show and you want to pay it forward you can sponsor a cleaner here:  Give: https://savvycleaner.com/scholarship-fund Apply - https://savvycleaner.com/scholarship-application *** SPONSORSHIPS & BRANDS ***  We do work with sponsors and brands. If you are interested in working with us and you have a product or service that makes sense for the cleaning industry here's how to work with us -https://savvycleaner.com/brand-deals *** THIS SHOW WAS SPONSORED BY *** SAVVY CLEANER - House Cleaner Training and Certification – https://savvycleaner.com MY CLEANING CONNECTION – Your hub for all things cleaning – https://mycleaningconnection.com SAVVY PERKS – Employee Pricing for Small Business Owners –  https://savvyperks.com  VRBO AIRBNB CLEANING – Cleaning tips and strategies for your short-term rental  https://TurnoverCleaningTips.com  FUNNY CLEANING SHIRTS – Incentive and thank you gifts for house cleaners and maids. https://FunnyCleaningShirts.com

Over the past year, we have learned, challenged and grown together, thanks to our incredible guests who joined us each week. We are honored to have the chance to check back in with a number of them about how they've grown, found joy, and what's in their hearts and minds today. Hear from Tony Porter, ALOK, Richie Reseda, Eldra Jackson, Emily Baldoni, Rainn Wilson, Emmanuel Acho, Andy Grammer, Shaka Senghor, Jackson Katz, Giacomo Gianiotti, and Sam Baldoni in this dynamic, thoughtful, honest and sometimes funny first season finale. New episodes every Monday

Wanna know how to clean baseboards the HARD way? Check out these professional cleaning tips. Sooner or later you will end up at a home with neglected #baseboards or skirting boards and will have to do a deep cleaning on them. This process takes much longer than using a Swiffer duster and will require some scrubbing while on your hands and knees. Maintenance cleaning your baseboards will keep you from ever needing to clean baseboards the hard way again. Today's Ask a House Cleaner sponsor is #SavvyCleaner training and certification for house cleaners and maids. (https://savvycleaner.com/join) And your host today is #AngelaBrown *** HOW TO CLEAN BASEBOARDS THE HARD WAY CHAPTERS *** 0:00 - Meet Angela Brown the House Cleaning Guru 0:13 - How do you clean baseboards the easy way? 0:43 - Are baseboards and skirting boards the same thing? 0:55 - How do you clean baseboards without bending over? 1:17 - How often should you clean baseboards? 1:40 - Why use a cutting board when cleaning baseboards? 2:07 - What is the pH of Sal Suds? 2:19 - What pH-neutral solution is safe for wood baseboards? 3:35 - What is the process of cleaning baseboards? 5:45 - Are Magic Erasers safe for baseboards? *** PROMISED LINKS AND GOOD KARMA RESOURCES *** Plastic Flexible Cutting Boards - https://amzn.to/3KK87vR Sal Suds Castile Soap - https://amzn.to/38IkTNa Swiffer Duster 6 ft Extender - https://amzn.to/3JKDKE4 Swiffer Duster 360 Maintenance Duster - https://amzn.to/3rwvRMj Handheld Scrub Brush - https://shrsl.com/3h3ss Large Plastic Bowl - https://shrsl.com/3h3su DollarTree Eraser Sponges - https://shrsl.com/3h3t1 Terry Cloths for Cleaning - https://amzn.to/3jI8VFv These good karma links connect you to affiliated sites that offer products or services that relate to today's show. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Your support pays our production costs to bring you these free daily tips. THANK YOU. *** RATE THIS SHOW ***  https://sotellus.com/r/savvy-cleaner   *** RATE THIS PODCAST ***  https://ratethispodcast.com/askahousecleaner  *** TRAINING & CLEANING CERTIFICATION*** https://savvycleaner.com/join *** MOST REQUESTED LIST OF CLEANING STUFF I USE *** https://www.Amazon.com/shop/AngelaBrown  ***FUNNY CLEANING SHIRTS – THANK YOU GIFTS FOR MAIDS*** Daily Giveaway - https://funnycleaningshirts.com  *** CONNECT WITH ANGELA ON SOCIAL MEDIA *** Facebook: https://Facebook.com/SavvyCleaner Twitter: https://Twitter.com/SavvyCleaner Instagram: https://Instagram.com/SavvyCleaner Pinterest: https://Pinterest.com/SavvyCleaner Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/SavvyCleaner TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@savvycleaner? *** GOT A QUESTION FOR A SHOW? *** Email it to Angela[at]AskaHouseCleaner.com Voice Mail: Click on the blue button at https://askahousecleaner.com  *** FREE EBOOK – HOW TO START YOUR OWN HOUSE CLEANING COMPANY *** https://amzn.to/3jHk4GL *** PROFESSIONAL HOUSE CLEANERS PRIVATE FACEBOOK GROUP *** https://www.facebook.com/groups/ProfessionalHouseCleaners/ *** VRBO AIRBNB CLEANING FACEBOOK GROUP *** https://www.facebook.com/groups/VRBO.Airbnb.Cleaning/ *** LOOKING FOR A WAY TO GET MORE CLEANING LEADS *** https://housecleaning360.com *** SPONSOR A CLEANER - SAVVY CLEANER SCHOLARSHIP FUND ***  Each year Savvy Cleaner gives away scholarships to the Savvy Cleaner Network which includes training for house cleaners and maids, group coaching, and 24/7 network support. This trains them in personal protective equipment, chemical safety, cleaning equipment between jobs, how to clean techniques, and more. If you find value from this show and you want to pay it forward you can sponsor a cleaner here:  Give: https://savvycleaner.com/scholarship-fund Apply - https://savvycleaner.com/scholarship-application *** SPONSORSHIPS & BRANDS ***  We do work with sponsors and brands. If you are interested in working with us and you have a product or service that makes sense for the cleaning industry here's how to work with us -https://savvycleaner.com/brand-deals *** THIS SHOW WAS SPONSORED BY *** SAVVY CLEANER - House Cleaner Training and Certification – https://savvycleaner.com SAVVY PERKS – Employee Pricing for Small Business Owners –  https://savvyperks.com  VRBO AIRBNB CLEANING – Cleaning tips and strategies for your short-term rental  https://TurnoverCleaningTips.com  FUNNY CLEANING SHIRTS – Incentive and thank you gifts for house cleaners and maids. https://FunnyCleaningShirts.com  *** VIDEO CREDITS *** VIDEO/AUDIO EDITING: Kristin O  https://savvycleaner.com/reviews/kristin-o HOST: Angela Brown  https://savvycleaner.com/reviews/angela-brown  PRODUCER: Savvy Cleaner https://savvycleaner.com

Once you know how to clean vertical blinds it's easy. The key is to clean them on a regular basis like a bi-weekly cleaning schedule. Vertical blinds have two sides that can easily be dusted with a Swiffer duster on a bi-weekly clean. Both sides can be accessed simply by pulling a string at the end of the blinds. If your vertical shades haven't been cleaned in a while the process we learn today is the preferred method for cleaning them. This is also the way we train professional house cleaners to clean vertical blinds. If you can help it, don't take the vertical slats off the hooks, it's easy to break the hooks, bend the blinds, and tempting to soak the blinds or use chemicals that can discolor them if they have fabric on one side. Today's #AskaHouseCleaner sponsor is #SavvyCleaner training and certification for house cleaners and maids. (https://savvycleaner.com/join) And your host today is #AngelaBrown showing you how to clean #verticalblinds *** HOW TO CLEAN VERTICAL BLINDS CHAPTERS *** 0:00 - What are vertical blinds? 0:21 - Do vertical blinds have fabric on one side? 0:39 - Can you spot clean vertical blinds? 0:54 - How do you inspect vertical blinds? 1:09 - What tool do you use to clean vertical blinds? 1:38 - Do you take vertical blind slats off the hook when cleaning? 2:02 - Pro cleaning tips for saving time when cleaning vertical shades 4:10 - How do you clean vertical blinds on a maintenance clean? 4:20 - How do you clean vertical blinds on a deep clean? 4:35 - How to inspect your work after cleaning vertical blinds *** PROMISED LINKS AND GOOD KARMA RESOURCES USED IN THIS VIDEO *** Vacuum Used in this Video: Kenmore Canister Vacuum - https://amzn.to/3MN3rqB Universal Vacuum Hose Attachments - https://amzn.to/3CJj4uo Orange microfiber (furniture) cloths - https://amzn.to/3w8itRR Supply Maid Apron - https://amzn.to/3tcerWt Swiffer Duster 360 - https://amzn.to/3CHkENg These good karma links connect you to affiliated sites that offer products or services that relate to today's show. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Your support pays our production costs to bring you these free daily tips. THANK YOU. *** RATE THIS SHOW ***  https://sotellus.com/r/savvy-cleaner   *** RATE THIS PODCAST ***  https://ratethispodcast.com/askahousecleaner  *** TRAINING & CLEANING CERTIFICATION*** https://savvycleaner.com/join *** MOST REQUESTED LIST OF CLEANING STUFF I USE *** https://www.Amazon.com/shop/AngelaBrown  ***FUNNY CLEANING SHIRTS – THANK YOU GIFTS FOR MAIDS*** Daily Giveaway - https://funnycleaningshirts.com  *** CONNECT WITH ANGELA ON SOCIAL MEDIA *** Facebook: https://Facebook.com/SavvyCleaner Twitter: https://Twitter.com/SavvyCleaner Instagram: https://Instagram.com/SavvyCleaner Pinterest: https://Pinterest.com/SavvyCleaner Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/SavvyCleaner TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@savvycleaner? *** GOT A QUESTION FOR A SHOW? *** Email it to Angela[at]AskaHouseCleaner.com Voice Mail: Click on the blue button at https://askahousecleaner.com  *** FREE EBOOK – HOW TO START YOUR OWN HOUSE CLEANING COMPANY *** http://amzn.to/2xUAF3Z  *** PROFESSIONAL HOUSE CLEANERS PRIVATE FACEBOOK GROUP *** https://www.facebook.com/groups/ProfessionalHouseCleaners/ *** VRBO AIRBNB CLEANING FACEBOOK GROUP *** https://www.facebook.com/groups/VRBO.Airbnb.Cleaning/ *** LOOKING FOR A WAY TO GET MORE CLEANING LEADS *** https://housecleaning360.com *** SPONSORSHIPS & BRANDS ***  We do work with sponsors and brands. If you are interested in working with us and you have a product or service that makes sense for the cleaning industry here's how to work with us -https://savvycleaner.com/brand-deals *** THIS SHOW WAS SPONSORED BY *** SAVVY CLEANER - House Cleaner Training and Certification – https://savvycleaner.com SAVVY PERKS – Employee Pricing for Small Business Owners –  https://savvyperks.com  VRBO AIRBNB CLEANING – Cleaning tips and strategies for your short-term rental  https://TurnoverCleaningTips.com  FUNNY CLEANING SHIRTS – Incentive and thank you gifts for house cleaners and maids. https://FunnyCleaningShirts.com  *** VIDEO CREDITS *** VIDEO/AUDIO EDITING: Kristin O  https://savvycleaner.com/reviews/kristin-o HOST: Angela Brown  https://savvycleaner.com/reviews/angela-brown  PRODUCER: Savvy Cleaner https://savvycleaner.com