Podcasts about SWOT

Assistant Principal Podcast Content Episode OutlineShow Title: Our Morning RoutinesLinks:Insight Timer App Down Dog AppMara's checklistEpisode 310: My 11 Morning AffirmationsEpisode 276: SWOT and Stop Start Continue ConsiderSponsor Spot 1:I'd like to thank Kaleidoscope Adventures for sponsoring today's show. Lots of companies can help you organize class trips, but Kaleidoscope helps you organize adventures – because isn't that what student trips should be? Kaleidscope is a full-service tour company offering a range of adventure opportunities and they excel at customizing trips based on your unique context, needs, and goals. Kaleidoscope offers exceptional travel experiences for students (and their group leaders). Thinking about student travel? Reach out to Kaleidoscope using the link in the show notes.Show IntroCelebrations:Key Points Part 1What we are trying to achieve — Why do a morning routine?Our ideal morningThe ideal mornings that listeners shared with usReality of what our morning routines often look like Barriers and what to do about them the 15-minute morning routine:five minutes of movement 3 minutes of stillness six minutes of reading or affirming one minute to set your attentionSponsor Spot 2:I want to thank IXL for sponsoring this podcast…Everyone talks about the power of data-driven instruction. But what does that actually look like? Look no further than IXL, the ultimate online learning and teaching platform for K to 12. IXL gives you meaningful insights that drive real progress, and research can prove it. Studies across 45 states show that schools who use IXL outperform other schools on state tests. Educators who use IXL love that they can easily see how their school is performing in real-time to make better instructional decisions. And IXL doesn't stop at just data. IXL also brings an entire ecosystem of resources for your teachers, with a complete curriculum, personalized learning plans, and so much more. It's no wonder that IXL is used in 95 of the top 100 school districts. Ready to join them? Visit http://ixl.com/assistant to get started.I talk a lot on this show about using 5-minute coaching to help your teachers reflect when you can't get into classrooms, but what about those times you do get into classrooms? Do you have a system and tools to make the most of each visit?Imagine the perfect classroom walkthrough process. Your walkthroughs focus on the instructional priorities that matter most. Teachers are receiving timely, meaningful feedback. And what you learn from every visit helps guide your next coaching conversation.digiCOACH has been making that walkthrough process a reality for more than a decade. Every year, digiCOACH supports thousands of classroom walkthroughs with tools that save school leaders time, strengthen feedback, and connect classroom visits to next steps.Learn more at digiCOACH.com and mention The Assistant Principal Podcast to receive an exclusive offer.Summarizing (The big takeaway)Special thanks to the amazing Ranford Almond for the great music on the show. Please support Ranford and the show by checking out his music!Ranford's homepage: https://ranfordalmond.comRanford's music on streaming services: https://streamlink.to/ranfordalmond-oldsoulInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ranfordalmond/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ranfordalmond/Sponsor Links:IXL: http://ixl.com/assistant Kaleidoscope Adventures: https://www.kaleidoscopeadventures.com/the-assistant-principal-podcast-kaleidoscope-adventures/digiCOACH: digiCOACH.com CloseLeadership is a journey and thank you for choosing to walk some of this magical path with me.You can find links to all sorts of stuff in the show notes, including my website https://www.frederickbuskey.com/I love hearing from you. If you have comments or questions, or are interested in having me speak at your school or conference, email me at frederick@frederickbuskey.com or connect with me on LinkedIn.If you are tired of spending time putting out fires and would rather invest time supporting and growing teachers, consider reading my book, A School Leader's Guide to Reclaiming Purpose. The book is available on Amazon. You can find links to it, as well as free book study materials on my website at https://www.frederickbuskey.com/reclaiming-purpose.html Please remember to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast.Remember the secret to good leadership:Be intentional in choosing how you will show up for othersBe fully presentAsk reflective questionsAnd then just listenDon't overcomplicate it, the value is in the listening.Have a great rest of the week!Cheers!Mara's Links:Email: mara@frederickbuskey.com or marabuskeyllc@gmail.comWebsite: https://marabuskey.com/LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/mara-almond-98321218bFrederick's Links:Email: frederick@frederickbuskey.comWebsite: https://www.frederickbuskey.com/ LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/strategicleadershipconsulting Daily Email subscribe: https://adept-experimenter-3588.ck.page/fdf37cbf3a The Strategic Leader's Guide to Reclaiming Purpose: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CWRS2F6N?ref_=pe_93986420_77...

In episode 265, Coffey talks with John Singleton about HR's long-standing identity crisis, the strategic skills the profession must develop to stay relevant, and how AI is reshaping both the work of HR and the way work itself gets done.  They discuss HR's decades-long reputation as a bureaucratic gatekeeper — from the 1996 Fortune critique through the 2025 revisit of "Why We Hate HR" — and what it means to function instead as a strategic confidant and ethical agent; the DEI whiplash as a case study in HR failing to provide compliant, data-grounded counsel when it mattered most; using PESTEL and SWOT analysis to advise on business expansion decisions including workforce availability and market fit; financial literacy as a critical and underdeveloped skill for HR professionals, including reading P&L statements and linking people decisions to EBITDA; the dangers of AI-powered auto-application tools flooding recruiting pipelines with unvetted, uninterested candidates; why AI should not replace human judgment in interviewing, candidate evaluation, and culture-fit assessment; the growing requirement for HR practitioners to understand AI governance, prompt literacy, output verification, and state-level AI employment legislation; the individual responsibility of HR professionals to own their own continuous learning when employers won't fund it; HR's emerging role as architect of human-AI workflow integration in partnership with IT and operations; and HR's internal identity crisis as the profession's biggest obstacle to earning the strategic credibility it seeks.  For HR teams who discuss this podcast in their team meetings, we've created a discussion starter PDF to help guide your conversation. Download it here https://goodmorninghr.com/EP265  Good Morning, HR is brought to you by Imperative—Bulletproof Background Checks. For more information about our commitment to quality and excellent customer service, visit us at https://imperativeinfo.com.   If you are an HRCI or SHRM-certified professional, this episode of Good Morning, HR has been pre-approved for half a recertification credit. To obtain the recertification information for this episode, visit https://goodmorninghr.com.   About our Guest:  John Singleton, SHRM-CP, is a fractional HR partner based in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, working 1-on-1 with Texas founders, business owners, and leadership teams on the people side of building and scaling. With 16+ years of HR leadership experience — including senior roles at Tata Consultancy Services, Coforge, and Mastek — John brings pattern recognition, strategic judgment, and a trusted vendor network to every engagement. His approach goes beyond handbooks and compliance. He serves as a confidante and strategic sounding board for the harder conversations founders face — the ones that don't fit neatly into an HR playbook. Whether it's navigating the compliance cliff at 50 employees, coaching a leadership team through a difficult hire, or being the calm voice on the phone when something unexpected lands, John's role is to be the person in the room when it matters most. Based in Waxahachie, TX, John founded Quick HR Solutions to give small and mid-sized Texas businesses access to senior-level HR partnership without the cost of a full-time hire.  John Singleton can be reached at   Your Website: www.quickhrtx.com  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnsingleton720   About Mike Coffey:  Mike Coffey is an entrepreneur, licensed private investigator, business strategist, HR consultant, and registered yoga teacher. In 1999, he founded Imperative, a background investigations and due diligence firm helping risk-averse clients make well-informed decisions about the people they involve in their business. Imperative delivers in-depth employment background investigations, know-your-customer and anti-money laundering compliance, and due diligence investigations to more than 300 risk-averse corporate clients across the US, and, through its PFC Caregiver & Household Screening brand, many more private estates, family offices, and personal service agencies. Imperative has been named a Best Places to Work, the Texas Association of Business' small business of the year, and is accredited by the Professional Background Screening Association.  Mike shares his insight from 25+ years of HR-entrepreneurship on the Good Morning, HR podcast, where each week he talks to business leaders about bringing people together to create value for customers, shareholders, and community. Mike has been recognized as an Entrepreneur of Excellence by FW, Inc. and has twice been recognized as the North Texas HR Professional of the Year.  Mike serves as a board member of a number of organizations, including the Texas State Council, where he serves Texas' 31 SHRM chapters as State Director-Elect; Workforce Solutions for Tarrant County; the Texas Association of Business; and the Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce, where he is chair of the Talent Committee. Mike is a certified Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) through the HR Certification Institute and a SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP). He is also a Yoga Alliance registered yoga teacher (RYT-200) and teaches multiple times each week. Mike and his very patient wife of 29 years are empty nesters in Fort Worth.  Learning Objectives: Distinguish between HR as compliance gatekeeper and HR as strategic business partner, and identify the advisory behaviors — including data-driven counsel, financial fluency, and risk-option framing — that define the latter. Evaluate the compliance and reputational risks of AI-assisted recruiting tools, including auto-application platforms and resume-scanning systems, and articulate the human judgment elements those tools cannot replicate. Identify the technical, financial, and interpersonal skill sets HR practitioners must proactively develop to remain relevant as AI eliminates transactional HR work and expands the profession's strategic scope. 

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Başarıya ulaşmak için hedef belirlemek yeterli değildir. Asıl farkı yaratan şey, o hedefe nasıl ulaşacağını bilmektir. Bu videoda stratejik planlamanın temel prensiplerini öğrenecek, hedeflerinizi somut bir yol haritasına dönüştürmeyi keşfedeceksiniz. Stratejik düşünmenin neden önemli olduğunu, SWOT analizi ile kendinizi nasıl değerlendirebileceğinizi, OKR yaklaşımı ile başarıyı nasıl ölçebileceğinizi ve hedeflerinizi günlük aksiyonlara nasıl dönüştürebileceğinizi detaylı örneklerle inceleyeceğiz. Bu bölümde öğrenecekleriniz: • Stratejik planlama nedir? • Hedef ve strateji arasındaki fark • SWOT analizi nasıl yapılır? • OKR (Objectives and Key Results) yaklaşımı • Başarıyı ölçülebilir hale getirme yöntemleri • Etkili aksiyon planı oluşturma teknikleri • Stratejik düşünme becerisi geliştirme • Değişen koşullara uyum sağlayan planlar hazırlama Unutmayın: Hedef size yön verir. Strateji ise sizi hedefe ulaştırır. Başarılı insanlar sadece ne istediklerini bilmezler. Oraya nasıl ulaşacaklarını da planlarlar. Hayatınızdaki önemli bir hedefi seçin ve kendinize şu üç soruyu sorun: 1. Nereye gitmek istiyorum? 2. Oraya ulaşmak için ne yapacağım? 3. Başarılı olduğumu nasıl anlayacağım? Bu üç soruya vereceğiniz cevaplar, kendi stratejik planınızın temelini oluşturacaktır. 00:00 Stratejik Planlama: Hedeflere Ulaşmanın Yol Haritası 01:07 Strateji Olmadan Plan, Yol Haritası Olmadan Yolculuk Gibidir 02:04 Hedef Olmadan Yola Çıkmanın Riskleri 02:59 Hedeflere Ulaşmak için Hangi Yöntemleri Kullanabiliriz 03:42 Kendi Potansiyelini Tanı ve Stratejini Oluştur 04:58 Başarıyı Ölçülebilir Hale Getir 06:30 Hedefler için Somut Adımlar At 07:14 Başarıyı Sürekli Ölç ve Geliştir 08:11 Stratejik Plan Olmadan Başarı Gelmez #StratejikPlanlama #Başarı #KişiselGelişim #HedefBelirleme #SWOT #OKR #Motivasyon #BaşarıPlanı E-Kitap Satın Alın: shopier.com/gokremtekir/48558601 Udemy Eğitimi: https://www.udemy.com/course/hayatta-basarili-olmanin-formulu/?referralCode=FADEDFFA690D42180B71 Danışmanlık Takvimim: calendar.app.google/aBzjeuTMpjjhBJqr6

Send us Fan MailGoogle decides who gets seen, but your business decides whether the visibility turns into real sales. We're joined by Christopher Sedlak, a longtime shed industry marketer from Lancaster County, to talk about what's changing right now for shed manufacturers, dealers, and outdoor product retailers and what to do when the market feels tighter than it did in the post-COVID boom.We dig into a simple idea that fixes a lot of wasted spend: a plan is what you do, but strategy is why you do it. From there, we walk through the hub-and-spoke model where your website is the hub and every spoke, from Google Ads and local landing pages to referral cards, signage, and lots, feeds qualified buyers back into one place. We also get real about “near me” search behavior, Google Business Profile visibility, EAT signals, and why having a physical presence in the areas you want to serve can beat a bigger budget aimed everywhere.You'll hear practical ways to find low-hanging fruit, tighten your targeting down to the zip code level, and reduce friction by putting financing info where customers can't miss it. Chris also breaks down what our consulting process looks like, including the deep question set, SWOT analysis, and a short list of recommendations built for managed growth.If you found this helpful, subscribe, share it with a shed pro who needs a clearer strategy, and leave a review so more builders and dealers can find the show.For more information or to know more about the Shed Geek Podcast visit us at our website.Would you like to receive our weekly newsletter?  Sign up on our website: shedgeek.comFollow us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, or YouTube at the handle @shedgeekpodcast.To be a guest on the Shed Geek Podcast visit our website and fill out the "Contact Us" form.To suggest show topics or ask questions you want answered email us at info@shedgeek.com.This episodes Sponsors:Studio Sponsor: Shed Geek MarketingChallengerLuxGuardShed Sales Summit

I just wrapped the Groups Workshop, and I did it sick as a dog. Led the morning sessions, crawled back into bed, popped out for the VIP call, crawled back in. Three days of that, and I still call it one of the best things I've done all year. The workshop itself was great. But it's not actually done until the debrief happens too. In this episode, I walk you through exactly what a debrief actually is (hint: it's your SWOT analysis after the fact) and why so many businesses, nonprofits, and event teams skip the hard parts of it. I shared a story about a nonprofit board I used to sit on, where the "debrief" turned into a pat-on-the-back session instead of an honest look at what worked and what didn't. Spoiler: that's not a debrief, that's a celebration, and celebrations alone don't make you better next time. From there, I get specific about my own workshop. What I'd do differently (more ads prepped in advance), what surprised me (a picture of my dog outperformed every polished graphic I made), and the wild stat from my sales window: six people bought a ticket for every one person who unsubscribed. I get blunt about what that means if you're scared to sell to your list. I also get into the unglamorous stuff nobody talks about: cost per hour on your own initiatives, the swipe file I'm building so the next workshop takes half the effort, and why "we could've changed everything" is usually the wrong instinct when something actually worked. If something didn't sell, I go back to what Michael Vickers always says, price is never the issue, unless it's the issue, the it's only issue, but it's never the issue. The real problem almost always sits in the messaging around the price, not the number itself. I close out with a peek at what's next: a marketing and audience-building workshop coming September 22 to 24. Priority access list is open now at artofsellingtravel.com/grow, tickets will go on sale in September and when you join the list you get first access ... plus a little bonus. Additional Links: Download the Essential Lessons PDF: Essential Lessons PDF Join the waitlist for upcoming workshops: Workshop Waitlist Join the Facebook Group: Facebook Group Connect with Glenda on Facebook or Instagram

Başarısızlıktan mı korkuyorsunuz? Yoksa aslında başarısız olmaktan korktuğunuz için hiç başlamıyor musunuz? Birçok insan hedeflerine ulaşamaz çünkü yeterince yetenekli değildir diye değil, başarısızlık ihtimali nedeniyle harekete geçemez. Yeni bir işe başlamaz. Yeni bir beceri öğrenmez. Bir girişim kurmaz. Hayallerinin peşinden gitmez. Bu videoda başarısızlık korkusunun gerçek nedenlerini, hayatımızı nasıl sınırladığını ve onu nasıl güçlü bir öğrenme aracına dönüştürebileceğimizi konuşuyoruz. Bu bölümde; ✅ Başarısızlık korkusu neden oluşur? ✅ Toplum bize başarısızlık hakkında ne öğretti? ✅ Başarısızlık gerçekten kötü bir şey midir? ✅ Başarılı insanlar başarısızlığa nasıl bakar? ✅ J.K. Rowling, Steve Jobs ve Thomas Edison'un başarısızlık hikâyeleri ✅ Başarısızlık sonrası SWOT analizi nasıl yapılır? ✅ Hatalardan öğrenme becerisi nasıl geliştirilir? ✅ Başarısızlığı gelişim fırsatına dönüştürmenin yolları gibi önemli konuları ele alıyoruz. Unutmayın: Başarısızlık bir kimlik değildir. Başarısızlık bir sonuçtur. Ve sonuçlar değiştirilebilir. Hayatta en çok gelişen insanlar, hiç hata yapmayanlar değil; yaptıkları hatalardan ders çıkarmayı öğrenenlerdir. Bu videoyu izledikten sonra yorumlarda şu soruya cevap vermeyi unutmayın: “Sizi en çok geliştiren başarısızlığınız hangisiydi?”

CONFLICT, AI & WHAT'S NEXT FOR THE WORLD | Nik Gowing with Vickram BahlNik Gowing is a Veteran Broadcaster, Thought Leader & Founder 'Thinking the Unthinkable.'Chapters:00:00 Is the world at a crossroads with Wars, AI and the future of Leadership03:17 Change is inevitable—but how painful will the transition be?04:30 Iran and the Middle East: Where is the conflict heading?07:26 Where are the red lines? Attacks on civilian and critical infrastructure?10:25 Why the world needs a National Stability Strategy11:59 Crisis creates opportunity: Where are the biggest openings?14:43 AI's promise and peril: Can regulation keep pace?19:06 AI in warfare: The next frontier of conflict?22:03 Russia-Ukraine: Is a breakthrough possible in the next six months?22:54 Iran–US–Israel: Is conflict fatigue creating space for diplomacy?24:16 A rapid SWOT analysis of the world todayDisclaimer The information provided by the speaker and anchor are for general purposes only. ITMN.tv and the anchor are not responsible for the views expressed and are solely those of the guest making them nor does ITMN.tv or the anchor make any representation or warranty of any kind, expressed or implied, regarding the information provided.#GlobalView #Leadership #Geopolitics #ArtificialIntelligence #AI #MiddleEast #Ukraine #GlobalAffairs #Strategy #Futurewww.itmn.tv

Credit unions exist to improve the financial lives of members and communities. Yet membership growth across the movement continues to slow while lending competition increases. In this Winning Strategies webinar, Scott Albrecht shares a practical framework for credit unions looking to grow membership without sacrificing mission. This episode challenges leaders to stop relying on generic marketing and start identifying where their credit union can truly dominate. From targeting underserved markets to communicating benefits in member language, Scott outlines a clear playbook designed to help credit unions grow with focus, purpose, and execution.  In this episode we talk about and answer these questions:  Why is credit union membership growth slowing across the industry? • How can SWOT and competitive analysis uncover growth opportunities? • What does it mean to focus resources on a true differentiator?  • How do you identify and target the right market “where they are”?  • Why should credit unions sell benefits instead of products?  • What minimum expectations help drive membership growth across teams?  Click Here to Submit Your Questions  Links from show:  Winning Strategies Webinar Series and Events ServiStar Consulting  Emerging Leaders Program  Subscribe to ServiStar Leadership Podcast on your favorite streaming service 

Episode # 156: Most SWOT analyses fail for one simple reason: they end as a four-quadrant chart instead of becoming a set of decisions. I'm breaking down how to run a strategic SWOT assessment that actually changes what you do next so you can outperform competitors over the next three to five years, not just document what you already know.We walk through what SWOT analysis is really for in modern strategic planning: clarifying your competitive position, surfacing vulnerabilities early, spotting emerging market trends, and choosing investment priorities when capital, time, and leadership attention are limited. I also explain why SWOT can't be a solo assignment. It needs executive sponsorship and real input across the business, from sales and marketing to operations, IT, HR, legal, accounting, and finance, so you get an honest view of strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats.From a finance leader perspective, I share how CFOs and FP&A teams can anchor the process in data instead of opinion, using profitability analysis, cash flow trends, ROIC, retention, productivity, and operating metrics to test assumptions. We dig into scenario planning and sensitivity analysis to model uncertainty, then cover how to convert SWOT themes into a strategy plan with clear owners, resources, milestones, KPIs, and business outcomes. Finally, we talk about where AI can accelerate research, competitor benchmarking, and trend detection without replacing executive judgment.Episode outline: Why Every Organization Needs a Strategic SWOT assessment,Building the Right SWOT Analysis Team and Value-added Process,Converting your SWOT assessment Into a Strategy plan.Please connect with me on:1. Instagram: stephen.mclain2. Twitter: smclainiii3. Facebook: stephenmclainconsultant4. LinkedIn: stephenjmclainiiiFor more resources, please visit Finance Leader Academy:  financeleaderacademy.com.Send us Fan MailSupport the showStephen is an experienced Finance Professional and Leader who offers fractional CFO services and development opportunities. Please visit his LinkedIn profile or Finance Leader Academy for more information. 

Send us Fan MailIs your business strategy failing to deliver results? In this episode, Brad Jeavons breaks down the Strategy and Cultural Planning System — the essential framework for business leaders who want to build a high-performance culture, drive sustainable productivity growth, and achieve real business transformation.Drawing on the latest Reserve Bank of Australia productivity data from June 2026 and the new book Leading Enterprise Excellence by Butterworth, Jeavons, Ray and Dargan, Brad reveals why most strategic planning fails and what to do instead.In this episode you will learn why Australian productivity is in negative territory and what leaders must do now, the two levers of organisational productivity — optimisation and innovation — and how to build a strategic planning system that actually executes. Brad also covers how to define your culture through ideal leadership behaviours, how to use SWOT analysis and the XY Matrix for strategic focus and core competency development, and how to align strategy and culture from the boardroom to the frontline.This episode is essential listening for CEOs, senior leaders, operations managers, continuous improvement practitioners, HR and organisational development professionals, and anyone leading business transformation in Australian or global organisations.Coming up in this series: Strategy and Behaviour Deployment, plus real-world examples from Michelle Thomas of BHP and Matt Oakley of Farah.Download free Strategic and Cultural Planning templates at theenterpriseexcellencepodcast.com/downloadsPlease like, subscribe and share to help other leaders create a better future.To learn more about what we do, visit https://enterpriseexcellencegroup.com.au/Thanks for your time, and thanks for helping to create a better future.

Growth plateaus aren't inevitable — they're a signal. In this episode, Jess Dewell, Growth Strategist at Red Direction and host of the BOLD Business Podcast, reveals why even high-performing CEOs and founders hit a ceiling and how to break through it. The cycle of hustle is real, but scaling with intention requires more than speed — it demands strategy, self-awareness, and the courage to evolve. Jess explores the hidden bottlenecks and comfort zones that sabotage teams, keep decisions reactive, and erode competitive advantage. What makes it BOLD: Being BOLD means transforming your proven business practices through Business Instinct — the fusion of data-driven logic, emotional intelligence, and intuitive leadership. It's the courage to step back, challenge what's working, and align your company with evolving markets before disruption forces your hand. What You'll Hear: Why strategies that built your business won't scale it further The 11 Resources for Dynamic Growth every leader needs How to develop your Business Instinct for smarter decisions Why action-first approaches outpace endless planning The power of combining logic, emotion, and gut instinct How living tools like SWOT keep your strategy nimble Why reflection and disengagement drive breakthrough clarity How the Driving Solutions Strategic Intensive helps you implement sustainable growth without overwhelm Learn how to unlock your team's next level of performance, command strategic clarity, and build lasting business relevance — without burning out. Perfect for: Founders, CEOs, and ambitious leaders ready to move beyond the hustle cycle and scale with intention.

Send us Fan Mail Money anxiety doesn't always look like a crisis. Sometimes it's the quiet dread of opening your banking app, the pile of bills you don't touch, or the constant background worry that you're one surprise away from falling behind. We've talked a lot about therapy, boundaries, and sleep on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, but this conversation gets specific about a missing pillar of mental wellness: financial clarity. I'm joined by Albert Butler, a nationally recognised CPA, author, and strategic advisor with 25-plus years in public accounting and executive leadership. Albert explains why “accounting is the heartbeat of business” and why that heartbeat affects your personal mental health too. We get real about the moments that trigger the most stress for founders and families, especially making payroll and covering fixed costs, and why avoidance turns normal pressure into burnout. He also shares a purpose-driven way to think about money: money is a tool, but purpose is the driver, and purpose brings the kind of clarity that quiets fear. You'll hear practical frameworks you can use immediately, including Plan Act Review for consistent progress and a one-word SWOT to name your strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats without spiralling. We also dig into the deeper layer: how generational money stories shape shame and self-judgement, and why telling yourself the truth about your current numbers can create surprising relief. If this resonates, share it with a friend who's carrying money stress in silence, then subscribe and leave a review so more people can find grounded conversations about mental health and personal finance. What's one financial “truth” you've been avoiding that you're ready to look at this week? Connect With Albert Butler: Website: albertbutler.com Book: LIFE: Truth, Love, Loss, Success & Failure — available on Amazon in ebook and audiobook LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/butleralbert Friending, Inc Offer: 15% off our coffee as stated above | Code: Podcast10 Find friends in real-life in a verified Convergence Offer: 50% off | TRANSFORM50 The Yielding Warrior Offer: Free book just pay for shipping | Code: TYW 7X Method Biohacking Bootcamp Offer: $2000 discount off $5000 program | Code: BIZBLEND2000 Towards Wellness Coaching Offer: 25% off | Code: POD2026. Available internationally in paperback and eBook formats. H2Biohacker Offer: $200 for Healthy Mind, Healthy Life Listeners | Code: avik Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show Want to Be a Guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life?

Stop Trying to Fix Everything: Find the One Lever Holding Your Business Back Most founders don't have just one problem. They're facing cash-flow pressure, weak margins, operational bottlenecks, inconsistent sales, people issues, and dozens of decisions competing for attention. The problem isn't that you aren't working hard enough. It's that you may be pulling the wrong lever. In this episode, Scott Landis and Jeff Jacob introduce the Five Freedom Levers—a practical framework for identifying the area of your business that can create the greatest improvement in profit, enterprise value, and owner freedom. The Five Freedom Levers are: Keep It: Profit and tax strategy Know It: Financial intelligence and command Run It: Operational infrastructure and execution Grow It: Revenue strategy and the growth engine Fund It: Capital access and banking strategy Scott and Jeff explain why every improvement shouldn't be treated as equally urgent. A painful issue may demand your attention without being the issue that will create the greatest return. You'll also hear how BFA combines its Business Health Diagnostic with a Five Freedom Levers decision matrix to determine what a company should address first. Jeff shares the story of a founder who could see more than $500,000 in accounts receivable on his balance sheet—but couldn't see what action to take. Once the information was turned into an actionable dashboard, the company collected approximately $100,000 in one week. They also discuss why pushing harder on sales can actually hurt a company whose operations, margins, or delivery systems aren't prepared to support the growth. In this episode: Why founders become overwhelmed trying to fix everything How to determine which business constraint matters most The difference between having financial reports and having financial command Why growing a “leaky bucket” creates more chaos, not more freedom How the Five Freedom Levers work together Using a SWOT-based decision matrix to select your next priority Why capital strategy matters even when your business is cash-flow positive The goal isn't simply to build a bigger company. It's to build a company that produces more profit, creates more value, and depends on you less. Take the Business Freedom Score: GetFreedomScore.com Join an upcoming Founder Roundtable: GetBFA.com

Income diversification for midlife women starts with choosing the right business idea—and building it around your skills, experience, strengths, and real-life priorities.In Step 1 of the Grim-to-Great Challenge, we're helping women entrepreneurs and career professionals move from vague business ideas to a practical plan for creating their primary “bread and butter” business income stream.Where should you begin? Start with what you already know. We walk through three strategic questions designed to uncover your earned authority, identify what makes your approach different, and clarify the transformation you can provide for others. You'll examine the intersection of your skills, knowledge, abilities, passions, and interests—and learn why your lived experience may be one of your most valuable business assets.Then we move from reflection to action. You'll learn how to narrow your ideas, conduct a practical SWOT analysis, outline a simple business plan, create a 30-60-90-day implementation plan, develop a marketing calendar, and schedule focused time to do the work.Income diversification doesn't begin with chasing every opportunity. It begins with building one strong foundation. If you're ready to turn your experience into income, strengthen your financial future, and create greater lifestyle independence, this episode will help you pencil out your next move.If you like what you're hearing with this month's challenge, join my free online community, Make It, Mind It, Multiply It and start your transformation today!

Naar aanleiding van de Vlaamse feestdag maken Jan De Meulemeester (Trends) en Tex Van berlaer (Knack) een tussentijdse balans op van de Vlaamse regering-Diependaele. In deze extra lange editie van Tussen Wetstraat en Wall Street krijgt elke minister een SWOT-analyse: wat zullen ze op 11 juli kunnen vieren? Waar falen ze? Waar liggen nog kansen? En hangt deze coalitie van N-VA, Vooruit en CD&V eigenlijk nog samen?  Hosts: Jan De Meulemeester en Tex Van berlaer Productie: Jens Leen Trends is een podcastkanaal van de redactie van Trends.--- --- Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Your prospects are checking you out long before they hit “book now.” What they see in those first few seconds can be the difference between a no-show and someone who walks in already convinced you're the right fit.Episode SummaryIn today's episode, you're pushed to look at your gym the way a stranger would: quick glance at the homepage, a few seconds on social, maybe a review or two, and that's it. The questions on their mind are simple but brutal: who are you, what do you offer, why should anyone care, and why pick you over the other options in a 5–10 mile radius or the app on their phone?You'll see how to make those answers obvious in your client-facing assets and then stack on pre-selling tools like simple guides, PDFs, and pre-appointment touchpoints that actually educate people before they ever sit down with you. The aim is a consult built on momentum of agreement, where your time is spent unpacking goals, desire, and urgency instead of burning minutes just explaining what your gym does.Key TakeawaysYou'll learn:How to evaluate your website “above the fold” so prospects instantly see who you are and what you offerThe four core questions every potential member is silently asking before they ever contact youWhy unclear positioning forces you to waste consult time explaining your gym instead of understanding the clientHow to use a simple SWOT-style review to understand your market position against local and virtual competitorsWhy AI tools are great for speed to lead and education, but can't replace the human element in closing salesPractical ideas for pre-selling assets like nutrition guides, travel workouts, or seasonal PDFs that build trustHow to create momentum of agreement so prospects arrive leaning yes instead of undecidedWays to turn a basic consult into a 12/10 experience with small touches that make people feel welcomed and valuedEpisode Chapters00:00 The questions in your prospect's head00:45 What pre-selling is and how it changes your sales process01:45 Zooming out to 30,000 feet: systems, people, automations, and client touchpoints04:37 Auditing your website and social: who are you and what do you offer?08:35 Why you vs competitors, local and virtual, and basic SWOT thinking12:27 Pre-selling assets, PDF guides, and using AI tools like Gamma14:30 Designing a “red carpet” consultation and 12/10 in-gym experienceResources MentionedGamma – App used to create PDF guides and visual resources (Gamma.app)Ladder app – Example of a virtual coaching competitor for gymsLasso Framework – Marketing and sales system for gyms: https://www.lassoframework.com/About the PodcastWelcome to Gym Marketing Made Simple, the show focused on cutting through the noise around gym growth. Each episode centers on practical marketing, sales, and leadership systems that help boutique gyms build steady momentum without guesswork or constant outreach.Listen & Subscribe

Kiera has talked to a ton of doctors to come up with tips for how to fill that CEO time that so often feels fathomless. The ideas include blocking out your schedule to understand your frequency, committing to "deep work" time, optimizing whatever you can, and more. Episode resources: Subscribe to The Dental A-Team podcast Schedule a Practice Assessment Leave us a review Transcript: Kiera Dent- Dental A Team (00:00) Hello, Dental A Team listeners, this is Kiera. And today is a fun rift of a CEO, giving some CEO tips. And I was just on a birthday trip. You guys, had a birthday and it was so fun. And my husband and went off to Austria and Amsterdam. ⁓ We have traveled a lot. If you guys have been a podcast listener, you know I'm obsessed with traveling. so because we've traveled so much, we're kind of on to off the beaten path locations and.   This year I was like, Hey, I've never seen the Tulip festival in Amsterdam. Like let's head on over there for that. And so when we were there, some of these ideas came to me and I realized this would be, again, I love some white, white noise space guys. If you are an owner of a business and you have not booked yourself one trip that you are off the grid completely. when I talk my, so it was my birthday when I was gone and ⁓ luckily I have some like great friends in my life that texted me. My phone is off off.   Like I kid you not, is on airplane mode. I don't even put it on wifi. Like I don't text people. Jason has his phone and I will say it's the greatest gift I give myself. And one of my friends did not know this quite as well with me. And she was like, Hey, said my other friend, like I texted care like two days ago and I haven't heard from her. She's like, ⁓ when care travels, she is like dead off the grid. Like you will not get in touch with her. If something happens, even if her house is on fire, like she'll deal with it when she gets home, like genuinely she's off the grid. She needs to have that, like just shut off downtime.   And I will say for any of you, and I told an office to do this a while ago and they came back from their trip and they were like, Kiera, that was the best gift and we're going to do that now forever. And so for you, that would be my like birthday gift to all of you to do for yourselves is take a week, completely shut off. No Slack, no emails, no text messages, ⁓ completely turn your phone off if you can. Tell your family where you're at, like have it to where someone can be reachable if necessary. But I will tell you, I sleep better.   than I ever do. ⁓ I come back refreshed. My team all tells me like I am such a happier boss when I come back. I feel like my relationship with my husband is so much stronger because I feel like he gets his wife back. I feel like I come back. I was in the Tulip Festival. There's videos that I have not posted. They're just for Kiera. I feel like literally skipping like a little girl through these Tulip Festivals. I feel I go back to the true core of who Kiera is. I don't need to be a boss. I don't need to be a CEO. I don't need to be a consultant.   I am able to be like free bird Kiera out there. Jason even calls me bird when we travel and it's just a space. So there's a little tip for you that I hope you listen to and I hope you take and hey, if you do it, send me a message and let me know how it went for you. I will also fair warn that sometimes what I call it is it's the adrenaline. What would it be? It's like coming off of the adrenaline. So that drop.   Sometimes I get angry. So fair warning that that does is the dopamine drop if you will and I felt like I have had like three days where I'm just sheer angry and I'm like what is going on? I'm on vacation. I'm in this beautiful place and I'm just mad but it's because you go from being so high tilt throttle to nothing that your nervous system does kind of have this like whiplash. So I have found that some ways to ease into that is one knowing that two I tried to hit the gym like three or four times when I'm over there because that allows like   a lot of that energy to just get expelled rather than going from like high level to nothing. And then I've also found that like reading books, so something for my mind, I usually try to do fiction books. So it's not like obsessive learning, ⁓ but just taking my mind into a different space. Some of those can be a tip for you. again, hopefully some of those help. But ⁓ today I wanted to go through like, how do I actually block and use my CEO time? Because I think that this is a zone that a lot of people want to do as owner doctors and, but they're like, I just don't know what to do during CEO time. So I wanted to   just share with you what I personally do in the company, how I block it, what I have, and then also letting you guys know that we actually have a forum and I'm happy to share it with any of you. can reach out, email us, Hello@TheDentalATeam.com, but like what do I actually do during my admin time checklist? This has been built with lots of different doctors input and also what I personally do.   So for me, I do have a personal assistant and I have an executive assistant. So first step is if you don't have either of those, and I know I talked to a lot of dentists and they get weird about it they don't want to have an executive assistant or a personal assistant, but I will say hands down, this is something absolutely that's tactical that you should do. I have my personal assistant actually watch my schedule and then her job is to go through and to refine my schedule. And she does an amazing job. She's like, hey, Kiera, you're running back to back to back all these meetings. You need to move into some different places. Like these are some things that I think you need to do.   We actually have an Excel spreadsheet. just so you know, I do have an Excel spreadsheet. I'm looking at it right now as I'm podcasting for you. And I look in there and I put in and I have on my like on the right hand side, I have my scheduling needs, what my frequency is. Like we've got podcasting in there. I've got certain coaches that I need to get into. I've got my workout time in there. I've got like my C-suite meeting with the COO and the CRO and our lead consultant and ⁓ Britt and my EAPA meetings and the bookkeepers and our fractional CFO.   I have all those meetings that I need to be hitting. And so we look to see where are those at, where are the meetings that I need to have, but non-negotiable for me is my deep work time. So that's my CEO time. That's my deep work time. I have to have on busy weeks, non-negotiable, I need a two hour block. Like that is a non-negotiable for me, must, must. And it's during the day. I don't do it on my Fridays or my day off. I don't enjoy that for me. I get really actually annoyed to do it on those days. So mine gets blocked during my time.   For dentists, I recommend you do it during your time. ⁓ Working hours, I recommend that you block it in there because if you're producing, let's say $1,000 an hour, you've got to be doing at least $2,000 worth of value during that time. again, when you're giving that up, you tend to be a lot more productive. for me, my first week is very busy. I, first week in the company is something that is none of our favorites. Like we love it.   But it's hard, it's heavy. We have our doctor mastermind that we do. I usually do podcasting on the first week. I'm meeting with a lot of my direct reports. It's a heavy week for me, but we still have my non-negotiables. And so I just look at my timing and I know Monday's a full meeting day, Tuesday's a coaching call podcasting day, Wednesday I'm meeting with the COO, CRO, CFO. I have all those meetings to make sure that they can move on their items from Monday. That for me, it's a pretty heavy day.   And then I've just got a lighter afternoon on Wednesdays to just catch up on projects. Thursdays where I'm, and for me, I also have to know where is my ideal time. So when you're blocking your CEO time, you need to know where are you the most optimal? For me, I'm always the best in the morning. Like seven, 738, like right there is where I'm gonna start like cranking and I'm gonna just go solid for about two hours till 10. My worst time in the entire day is three o'clock. Like I am dead and usually around 11, I start to like.   zone out and I'm not as productive. So I've just had to try that. That's a trial and error. Test yourself. See, do you like the mornings? Do like the afternoons? Do like the end of day? Like where are you? Brittany's zone, she's a night owl. That girl, she starts to get her prime optimization on it like three, four, five o'clock at night. Like that is when that girl, she starts to churn and she puts out her best work and we both know that. I'm like, amazing. We work on very polar opposite different ones. So like she needs to put her deep works over your OMS, finding out as well for them. But for me,   Mine is Thursday mornings is where I put that deep work. Then what I prefer to do is on my weeks where I'm not as busy. So I do coaching calls every other week. On my non coaching call weeks, I have two hours on Tuesday, two hours on Thursday. So I'm blocking four hours for myself. So your personal assistant, your executive assistant, they should be blocking this. And to me, this is a like, you do not like, you know, like a stove is hot. Like we don't touch that. You never touch my deep work blocks like ever. Don't ask me to schedule there. Don't ask me to put a meeting there.   Do not ask me to disrupt that time. And I am so strict on my deep work time that people know like, we don't touch that with a 10 foot pole. And your team needs to know that. Doctors, also recommend a lot of times, especially if you do it in the morning or the afternoon, go to the library somewhere where people aren't going to find you. Go to a coffee shop where you can like headphones in zone out. But I found when a lot of times my doctors are trying to do CEO time and they're at an office, their door is being knocked on.   If you want to be in the office, you need a sign on your door, and I've done this for several doctors, where it says CEO time, do not message or do not enter. And it needs to be like, if someone knocks, because they always do that knock like, hey, sorry, doc, it's just real quick. Do not for one second respond, because your team needs to learn that you're dead set on this. Like, this is your only time, you guys, that you get to work on the business. The only time.   Otherwise, what happens is you become the CEO that never sleeps because your CEO time is in the middle of the night. It's early, early in the morning. It's late at night because you never have time for your brain to actually fix these problems. And so your brain just churns on all this. Like I need to check the books. I need to check this. I need to have that. So what you do is when you're exhausted, you try to like get all these things done rather than having set times. You can also build in your schedule. Like there's a set time for paying the bills. If you're doing that. I know I've got some doctor doing that.   I would hope that your OEM does that and you just have meetings where they report to you. But again, depending upon where you are on this journey, you really need to block it. Now, great, we figured out how you block it. Now what do you actually do during that time? So for me, big things I'm gonna be working on are usually for me big projects. So I have a lot of presenting, a lot of events, lot of like, right now I'm reworking our entire customer journey and that's a big project that needs to get done. I'm working with our CRO and like,   building out budgets and working models. And I need to review all of the projections she sent over to me. like, it's the, the projects that for me, like, there's a lot of things like approving payroll or stamping off on this budget that don't require a lot of time. But if my marketer, our CRO is sending over to me, like an entire proposal of their growth marketing plan, that's not something that I'm going to be doing in like a quick, like 15 minute block. Like I need set quiet, like   uninterrupted focus time is what that really is. So imagine like studying for a big test, like you guys like blocked everything out. That's what you work on here. So it'd be your overhead, your P &L, like going through your CPA reports for you. Looking to see credit card charges, like looking through the P &L, like what's a detailed report, what things are on there, are fees categorized correctly. You do this once a quarter, have your CPA send it over to you. You can do it once a month, but you look at that.   What about my cost per procedure? How much does it actually cost me to do every single procedure? And like, how could I reduce my overhead? Looking at my expenses, looking to see my tax estimated bill and have we saved enough for that? And do I have enough money set aside for that? You can go through that. We have an entire systems checklist. You can actually go through all the systems of the practice. I have it set up per month and this is a great time for you to actually review. All right, let's look to see how are our doctors being optimized? What trainings could I put into place? What things could we bring in the practice?   How could I maximize and optimize this? Could we do training with our team for this? What about areas for my like schedule? Like let's review the schedule. Am I the most optimized when I'm producing or is there a way that I could type my block schedule up and be stronger on it and produce more with minimal effort? Like to me, CEO time is where I'm squeezing the juice out of the lemon. Like where can I optimize this a little bit more? How could I optimize my hygiene department? Let me look, is there a way I could add curadont? Can I find a better way to teach my hygienist?   When was the last time we reviewed our periope protocol? Is that still what I want them doing? What could I do on like what would doctor do? And could I train at my hygienist to actually tee up treatment better for me? What if I want to bring on an associate, like let's go through an entire associate onboarding document, set it up. What's my training schedule with them? What are my case studies I'm going to put together with them? Do I have a doctor study club that I'm going to do? What about looking at our new patients? Let me review all of our marketing dollars. Where am I spending the marketing dollars? Are we answering the phone? What's our phone conversion rate?   Let me actually assess my entire front office. Like where are the areas that are keeping us so bottlenecked? And is there AI or different processes or different systems that we can put in place to make it better for them? Let me go through all of our treatment plans. What did I diagnose? What was scheduled and why? What things am I missing? And how could I tighten up my treatment planning process? How can I work with my treatment coordinator and what things do she or he and I need to work through so that way I can close more cases and help more patients? ⁓ Just looking through all these different things.   going and listening to treatment plan presentations of the team, listening to how my hygiene team's training up Floyd and Perio, looking, going and talking to my biller and saying, walk me through our AR. Like I want to see, let's call people together. Where are we at with the AR? How many patients are not called? Show me an EOB. I want to see how you're entering this. Teach me those ways. Are my percentages right where they need to be for collections? Let me make sure my bank statements match my collection statements. What about onboarding? I'm going to be hiring new people. Let me check that entire onboarding process. And is it set and is it ready to go?   Does each procedure have its own checklist, pictures, accountability? If not, can I build out a process and have my whole team take this on or can I delegate this to a team member? Let me look at my marketing. Let me look at like, what is the next, like what's my one, three, 10 year plan? Let me read traction and figure out how to run better meetings. Let me read the book, Designing Your Life. Like, that was a laundry list. That's what you work on during Deep Work CEO time. You read books.   You listen to podcasts, you think about the business, you have quiet white noise time, you build associate onboarding documents, you build better onboarding. And there's a fine line because I want you to know like some of those things should be done by your OM and other people that are not you. ⁓ Reviewing marketing plans, reviewing budgets, looking to see what people are doing. That is my time that I do need to dedicate talking to vendors, researching consultants, having meetings with consultants. Like that's during deep work time. Those are things that I can do during that time. But really it's my time to work.   on the business, work on the highest level things. And I hate when people are like work on the business. I'm like, what the heck does that mean? It means that you're physically like, okay, pretend the business. We're going to go buy it from someone else. What would we go in and do if we were doing our due diligence? We'd look at their treatment plan. We'd look at their new patients. We'd look at their marketing. We'd look at their PNL and their overhead. We'd look at their EBITDA. We'd look to see where we could squeeze juice before we bought the business. If that's like an easy way for you to think of like building and working on the business, it's one, if I were going and buying a business, I'm going to go work in like   optimize those things. The second side is like, where are we broken? Like what things are not working? I realized like, you guys, our consulting team has grown, our clients have grown. I'm so proud of the business that we've built. I also realized what we used to do versus what we need to do today, there's a gap. And so now this is a big project for me of like, okay, we got to figure out our marketing to our sales, to our client success, to our consultants, to our renewals, to our masterminds.   This whole little sprinkling journey has like eight different pieces to the customer journey. And I need to go refine and optimize every single one of those, have meetings with the core team members. I need to work through this. So I built a whole thing with ChatGPT. What do I want it to be? Then I scheduled the meetings with my team. Super freaking pumped. That's a huge, huge, huge business initiative. No one on my team is going to think of that. Like maybe they do.   But that's Kiera's job. That's a CEO's job. That's where I need to be putting my time, my effort, my energy. That's what drives your business. What's going to make your business? Like you can also do a SWOT analysis. Like what's my strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats. A lot of times I go back to my idea boards. I have a book that if you guys know, I've talked about on the freaking podcast and I'm just chicken guys. need, what is it called? Like when you write under a different name, that's what I need. I'm just scared of reviews of my writing.   So I'm like, I need a pen name. Like I just need to make up a name and publish the book. It's ready to go. It's been built. I need to get that done. But I spent a lot of my CEO time writing a book. You spend a lot of your CEO time looking to see if you want to expand your business. If you want to simplify your business, you want to optimize, this is what you do. So I wanted to just get on the podcast and help you see how do you do it? Which team members do I use for it? Where are mine blocked? And how do you set yours up? And I would say,   Today, listening to the podcast, my action items to you would be number one, I need you to find out where your prime optimize time to work is. Is it morning, afternoon or end of day? Then the next thing is I need you to block two hours minimum every single week. Then three, email me, talk to me, whatever you need to do, but I need you to build a CEO checklist and I need you to start working on those optimization pieces every single week consistently. And I need this to be like your bootcamp workout training where you commit to doing this for the next eight weeks and then we reassess.   Non-negotiable, not interrupted, not like, I don't feel like it today. It's a, have locked in for eight weeks. If you need an accountability partner, well, high five, I'm Kiera. This is what we do. This is why people hire us. It's because you usually know what you need to do. You just aren't willing to stay committed to doing it. Why am I paying my personal trainer so much for a photo shoot that we're doing? Because like yesterday I benched freaking Reese's. I was exhausted. I was tired. I haven't slept for days coming in off that trip. Jet lag's a beast. So that was a fun flip.   ⁓ exhausted, tired, not wanting to hit my workouts, not wanting to hit my macros. And she said, Hey, Kiera, you got three weeks left before your photo shoot. Here are the things you need to do when that happens. Like you're good. This is what happens in tomorrow. This is what I want you to do when you get that craving. Here's exactly what you're going to eat. I don't know. Even have to think today going into it. We're not going to binge on the Reese's eggs. Yes. Did I go buy like five packages post Easter because they're my favorite treat. And if you want to like schmooze me, send those to me. Absolutely.   But I needed somebody to hold me accountable to it. When the days are hard, when things you don't know what to do, when I'm, I told her, I was like, I don't know what to work on now. Like I'm having a hard time hitting my workout. She's like, all right, let's rework it. Let's figure it out. Sometimes having a coach that holds you accountable, that pushes you into this is one of the fastest, easiest ways to get more results with less effort. She holds me accountable to it. It's not hard. She's there in my corner when things fall apart. She's there in my corner when things are surviving. I talked to her, maybe.   30 minutes a week, if that. And it's usually like every other week, if that. It's usually a quick text of like, hey, I'm struggling here, I just need your help. Or, hey, I need you to hold me accountable this week to making sure I get my CEO time done. We as consultants are that way for dentists, because you don't usually need a whole new operating system, you just need someone to help you stay accountable to the things you know you need to do. So if we can help you with that, reach out, Hello@TheDentalATeam.com. But today commit to having CEO time dedicated for you, for your business.   It's one of the greatest gifts I can give you. So yes, go on vacation, happy birthday to you when that happens or whenever you want it to be. And the second thing is have your dedicated deep work CEO time. Hopefully that gave you a nice laundry list of things to work on. What I do, the only other thing that I didn't share with you is throughout the week as things come up on me that I know I'm gonna need more brain power to do. I have my personal assistant. say, hey, pop this in on my deep work. My deep work block is set as a private thing so people can't see it.   So she goes in and puts all the things that I need to work on. So when I show up to deep work, I'm not spending thinking time of what do I need to work on? It is literally already there with all the links, all the pieces. And that's her job is to make sure when I walk into deep work time, it is exactly what I asked her to put in there. The things I want to work on, things she might see that I need to get answers to that are not like a simple answer. That's not taking my time. These are like heavy items. And her job is to make sure my deep work is always there. So if that helps you, who I use, who on my team,   Sometimes I feel like these are the little like peel back the curtains of what do other CEOs do? This is what our doctors do. This is how we share in the masterminds. Come in person, be with us, get around like-minded people. Your net worth isn't equal to your network. And I would say it might be time for you to upgrade and elevate. And I'd love you to be a part of ours. So reach out. Hello@TheDentalATeam.com. And as always, thanks for listening. I'll catch you next time on the Dental A Team Podcast.

Everyone's racing to "do AI." Almost nobody can say what for.Brian Evergreen, Forbes AI thought leader, author of Autonomous Transformation, ex-Microsoft, Founder & CEO of The Future Solving Company joins Josh Schachter to flip the playbook.Start with a problem? That traps you in incrementalism. Be data-driven? There's no data about the future. The old industrial-era moves quietly sabotage every AI rollout.Brian's fix: solve for a future you can feel. Then reverse-engineer it with one question: what would have to be true?Inside: the reason-tree framework, the JFK moon test, and how to make renewal a panic-level no-brainer your champion fights for. You don't need the CEO's permission to start.---Want the playbook, not just the conversation? Subscribe for deep-dive, actionable breakdowns from every episode at unchurned.substack.com.---What you'll learn- Why "start with a problem" caps your upside- How "data-driven" quietly became unscientific- Why green scorecards hide a shrinking business- The JFK test for a visceral vision- The reason-tree mapping "what would have to be true"- Whether a revenue number can be a vision- Helping customers build their own vision- Starting all this without executive buy-in--- Timestamps0:00 - Preview & Introduction2:00 - Meet Brian Evergreen (Ex-Microsoft)4:30 - Why the digital-era playbook fails for AI5:25 - "Start with a problem" is an incrementalism trap6:00 - How "data-driven" turned unscientific7:19 - All green scorecards but shrinking market share8:40 - Netflix solved the same future twice9:35 - No value vision? Don't invest in AI yet12:40 - Getting over organizational inertia15:30 - The reason-tree: "what would have to be true?"18:25 - Can a vision be a number? (Replit's $1B ARR vision)19:50 - Why most "strategy" is just a SWOT board21:15 - You don't need the CEO's permission---Josh is writing a book on building customer relationships. Follow his journey and insights at www.joshschachter.com---Where to Find the GuestBrian Evergreen: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianevergreen/Brian's Substack: https://newsletter.brianevergreen.com/---Where to Find Josh:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jschachter/Unchurned Substack: https://unchurned.substack.com/

What if the same framework that helps CEOs find their competitive advantage could help you see exactly where your marriage stands? In this episode of The SavvyCast, I sit down with my husband Zane for another marriage SWOT analysis. The last time we recorded a SWOT analysis on the podcast was six years ago, so we wanted to do an updated marriage self-assessment of our strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats. From navigating Zane's conversion to Catholicism and my aversion to travel, to the joy of grandchildren and the goal of expanding our marriage ministry, this conversation is an invitation for any couple to do a marriage self-assessment and actually take action on what they find.   LINKS & RESOURCES SWOT Analysis Outline JH Ranch   WHERE TO LISTEN The SavvyCast is available on all podcasting platforms and YouTube. One of the best ways to support the show is by leaving a rating and review--I so appreciate you sharing your thoughts, my friends!   ENJOYED THIS EPISODE? CHECK THESE OUT! Let's Talk: How to Use SWOT to Improve Your Marriage Apple Podcasts Spotify   38 Years of Marriage: What We Got Right (& What We'd Do Differently) Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube   My Husband Converted to Catholicism: How We Navigate Faith Differences in Marriage Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube

Are you your own biggest roadblock to success? In this episode, Jess Dewell (Managing Partner and Growth Strategist at Red Direction) , Christy Maxfield (President and CEO at Purpose First Advisors), and Dean Barta (Founder and CEO at Barta Business Group, have a candid conversation about what growth really looks like — and what it costs.   Growth isn't just about revenue. It means building infrastructure, developing talent, entering new markets, and making hard choices — planned and unplanned. But before any of that, it starts with mindset.   Your inner dialog has real-world consequences, and knowing where you're being held back — by external forces or by yourself — is the first step toward designing intentional action.   Together, Jess, Christy, and Dean explore:   How to stay with the problem when it shows up Why you don't need all the data — just the right data How tools like SWOT analysis can normalize smarter decision-making When and how to approach client diversification The power of starting with the end in mind How to let go of the stories holding you back   If you're ready to transform challenges into opportunities and build a business that is both successful and sustainable, this episode is for you.   -------------------   If you want to identify business bottlenecks, the necessary skills, the initial actions to take, the expected milestones, and the priorities for achieving growth, try the "Growth Framework Reset" approach. This will help you keep learning and growing while working strategically on your business.  --------------------   You can get in touch with Jess Dewell on Twitter,  LinkedIn or Red Direction website.

We're coming up fast on the halfway point of the year — and if that fills you with dread, don't panic. Here's the good news: a midyear review beats a New Year's resolution every time, because right now you're not working from a theory about how the year might go. You have six months of real data. This episode is how you use it.Oh, and the episode comes with a free download - https://www.resilientretailclub.com/recap(Our sponsor Faire are offering 50% off and free shipping on first orders until July 31st. Simply add the code "Resilient50" at checkout) Hi, I'm retail strategist and founder of Resilient Retail Club, Catherine Erdly. And in this episode of the Resilient Retail Game Plan, I'm walking you through the exact process I've used with members, course students, and clients over and over again: look back honestly at the first half of the year, then use what you find to spring-board into a stronger second half.The key word is honestly — without blame, without self-recrimination, and without brushing past everything you've actually achieved.We start with the numbers: your total sales versus plan, your best sellers by value, units and profit, and a "dead weight audit" of what hasn't moved.But the real value isn't the figures themselves — it's asking why they happened, because knowing why you succeeded is as useful as the number itself.From there we look at conversion rate, average order value, your sales channels, a social-media audit, and a relationship audit of the suppliers, stockists, and couriers you depend on.Then we get subjective — and I make no apology for it.We celebrate your wins out loud, run a start / stop / continue on the first half, and use a 20-minute SWOT analysis as an emotional clearing exercise to get the 3am worries out of your head and onto paper.Finally, we refocus.If midyear admin usually fills you with dread, this is the episode that turns it into momentum.There's a free downloadable workbook to do it alongside me.Chapter Timestamps00:00 — Why a midyear recap beats January 1st: you have real data now01:33 — Revisiting the goals you set in January (without the self-blame)03:40 — The numbers that matter — and why you should ask why they happened06:10 — Best sellers: value, units, and profit08:06 — The dead weight audit: stuck stock and disappointing lines09:33 — Conversion rate and average order value10:28 — Sales channels: are you investing where it's actually working?11:20 — The social media and relationship audits13:17 — What worked, what didn't, and start / stop / continue16:29 — How the business feels: SWOT and the 20-year interview19:31 — Refocusing for half two: set your number and key dates21:41 — Your homeworkUseful LinksFree midyear recap workbook: https://www.resilientretailclub.com/recapResilient Retail Club podcast: https://www.resilientretailclub.com/podcast/Catherine on LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/catherineerdlyMentioned in this episode:Faire 50% off - use code 'Resilient50'

Interest Form Information DocumentSam's email: sam@agviewsolutions.comSam's Phone Number: +1 (319) 231-8884Ag View Solutions is launching a new peer group opportunity for young producers coming back to the farm. In this episode of The Ag View Pitch, Chris and Samuel Fehl discuss how the group will help the next generation of farmers build professional relationships, learn from other operations, improve communication with the senior generation, and create real action items for farm transition and business growth. The group will include geographically diverse operations, in-person meetings, virtual check-ins, SWOT analysis, accountability partners, and a structure designed to help young farm leaders move their operations forward.

SWOT Analysis: Why High Performers Do This Every Day! What's SHE Up To Now Day 3063? Supersize Challenges, Coaching, Mastermind, SWOT...! Join us every day in 2026 for a quick challenge that is all about you Improving and creating the life you want! https://www.facebook.com/ThrivingSharon Ask your questions and share your wisdom! #supersize #doonethingeverydaytosupersizeyou #lessonslearned #missedopportunities #decisionmaking #beabetteryou #personalgrowth #developskills #uncoverwhatis #exercise #physicalhealth #physicalwellbeing #physical #sleep #strength #breathe #preventthis #recovery #rest #training #consistency #flexibility #mobility #corevalues #core #coaching #balance #coaching #mastermind #SWOT #mastermind #physical #functional #fitforuse #functionalfitness Learn how to apply a SWOT analysis to tackle your biggest challenges. This framework helps you map out health, well-being, and business goals. Whether you are focusing on personal development or looking to improve your professional outlook, using a structured approach is essential. This video breaks down why SWOT analysis is a favorite tool for managing supersize challenges, helping you get clear on your strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats. I am currently running my first annual challenge for those looking to supersize your business, and I wanted to share how these 30 day challenges can be structured for success. We look at how to balance physical health with professional growth so you can maintain momentum throughout the month. If you find these business strategy tools helpful, subscribe for weekly breakdowns of methods to improve your productivity. Tell me in the comments: what is the biggest challenge you are planning to tackle this month?

Jerry Alderman is the co-founder and CEO of Valkre Solutions, a SaaS platform built specifically for key account managers who oversee the largest and most strategic customers in global B2B companies. After careers in engineering, sales, leadership, entrepreneurship, and customer value consulting, Jerry discovered that key account managers were still managing critical customer relationships with spreadsheets and PowerPoint. That insight led to Valkre, which helps large companies build account plans, coordinate teams, identify growth opportunities, and manage strategic customer relationships. Today Valkre serves major enterprise customers, has grown beyond $4 million ARR, and helps organizations move key account management from disconnected documents into a structured system that can leverage AI and organizational knowledge. In this conversation, Jerry explains why key account management may be the last major sales role that remains deeply human in the AI era. He shares lessons from building a new software category, finding product-market fit after several pivots, raising more than $5 million in practical funding from Golden Section, and why the biggest opportunities often hide inside markets that look small from the outside. Based on the transcript discussion of Valkre's growth, funding, and AI-driven market shift. Key Takeaways PowerPoint Problem - Hundreds of thousands of key account managers still run critical customer relationships in spreadsheets and PowerPoint. Human Workflow - Key account management depends on trust, judgment, negotiation, creativity, and relationships that AI cannot easily replace. AI Catalyst - AI isn't replacing account managers; it's finally forcing companies to digitize strategic account management processes. Category Creation - Building a new software category takes longer than expected, even with strong customers and product quality. Practical Funding - Raising minority growth capital helped accelerate sales and technology investments without sacrificing founder control. Product-Market Fit - The biggest startup challenge is getting product-market fit right and finding the right feedback sources. Quote from Jerry Alderman, Co-founder and CEO of Valkre Solutions "AI is automating a lot of processes now. I think that key account management will be the last sales role standing. I really do. I used Claude to investigate. Can AI take over key account management sales and disrupt Valkre? And here's what it says. 'No, because key account management is very relationship and trust dependent. "It requires this trust of people and relationships in order to get this done. It can't replace that. It says real-world coordination, meaning teamwork. It involves having this team of people coordinated together. This is a very human role and it requires the human to be creative and think forward.  AI is very much an accelerator. And so you did this job. Building an account plan and doing SWOT analysis and doing white space analysis, that stuff takes time. With AI in Valkre, you can do those things so much more efficiently and effectively." Links Jerry Alderman on LinkedIn Valkre Solutions on LinkedIn Valkre Solutions website Winning Customers book by Jerry Alderman Podcast Sponsor – Lighter Capital This podcast is sponsored by Lighter Capital. In the last 15 years, Lighter Capital has helped over 600 software and SaaS founders secure simple, non-dilutive financing to grow a little faster—without giving up any precious equity or board seats to investors.  Simple debt funding from Lighter Capital can range from $50K to $10 million, with straightforward terms, no personal guarantees or covenants, and up to a 4-year payback period. Go to LighterCapital.com to apply and get a quick pre-qualification. Then talk with their experienced team to create a practical funding plan to achieve your goals.  The Practical Founders Podcast Tune into the Practical Founders Podcast for weekly in-depth interviews with founders who have built valuable software companies without big funding. Subscribe to the Practical Founders Podcast using your favorite podcast app or view on our YouTube channel. Get the weekly Practical Founders newsletter and podcast updates at practicalfounders.com. Practical Founders CEO Peer Groups Be part of a committed and confidential group of practical founders creating valuable software companies without big VC funding.  A Practical Founders Peer Group is a committed and confidential group of founders/CEOs who want to help you succeed on your terms. Each Practical Founders Peer Group is personally curated and moderated by Greg Head.

In this episode of the Sailing and Cruising the East Coast of United States podcast, hosts Bela Musits and Mike Wasserman sit down with Dustin Talacko, a dedicated firefighter paramedic from Omaha with over 13 years of experience in the field. While Dustin spends his days working in high-pressure environments on a busy ambulance, he is also a passionate small business owner who identifies and fills critical "safety gaps" within the community through specialized training and life-saving equipment.This conversation explores a vital topic for any cruiser: handling medical emergencies on a boat where professional help may be miles away. When you are out on the water, the first few minutes of a crisis are the most critical. If you don't have the right knowledge and tools, a situation can quickly become life-threatening. Dustin shares his expertise on why every sailor needs to be prepared for the unexpected and how the right advice can make this the most important half-hour you ever spend listening to a podcast.Dustin recounts the powerful story of how his business was born from a graduate school SWOT analysis following the tragic 2017 Las Vegas shooting. Realizing that even standard ambulances often lacked sufficient equipment for mass casualty incidents, he took it upon himself to develop comprehensive "bleeding control kits". These kits include essential items like tourniquets, pressure bandages, occlusive dressings, and trauma shears—tools designed to stop life-threatening bleeding that can lead to death in less than three minutes.Through perseverance and a commitment to his craft, Dustin navigated bureaucratic challenges to eventually get these kits implemented across his department following the Parkland shooting. His journey serves as a masterclass in both emergency preparedness and entrepreneurial spirit. Whether you are a weekend coastal cruiser or planning a long-distance passage, this episode provides actionable insights into the medical gear and mindset required to keep your crew safe.Enjoyed the episode? Hit the Like button on your app!Email: sailingtheeast@gmail.comWatch: Find us on YouTube at the Sailing and Cruising channel.Happy Sailing!Bela and MikeSEO Search Terms:Marine medical emergency preparednessSailing first aid kitsBleeding control for sailorsDustin Talacko paramedic interviewEmergency medical skills for cruisersSailing and Cruising the East Coast of United StatesBela Musits and Mike Wasserman podcastTourniquets and trauma gear for boatsBoating safety equipmentLife-saving medical training for marinersConnect with Us

Show Notes: “From Hidden Chaos to Visible Execution” Most founder-led companies do not need more theory. They need a clearer way to turn strategy into execution. In this episode of the TriMetric Roadmap Podcast, Scott and Jeff continue the Executive Performance System series by walking through what it actually looks like to install EPS inside a real company. The core idea: executive performance is not something you understand once and magically have. It has to be installed through clear priorities, leadership alignment, role clarity, captured knowledge, operating cadence, and visible execution. Scott and Jeff unpack why many businesses are successful because of the founder, but also stuck because of the founder. The very instincts that helped the company grow early can become the constraint when the business needs systems, accountability, and leadership infrastructure. They walk through the BFA process, including: Starting with the Business Health Diagnostic to reveal the truth of where the company really stands Identifying the biggest constraints and highest-leverage priorities Turning those priorities into CSIs — Critical Strategic Initiatives Using the Decision Matrix to connect SWOT-style thinking with the Five Freedom Levers Clarifying who owns what through the accountability chart Installing weekly cadence, scorecards, issue-solving, and follow-through Capturing institutional knowledge so the company no longer depends on what lives inside the founder's head A major theme in this episode is visibility. Hidden complexity creates chaos. Visible priorities, visible ownership, visible issues, visible knowledge, and visible execution create freedom. Jeff also shares a practical example of how tracking the right metrics revealed hidden problems in accounts receivable and accounts payable. Once the numbers became visible, the real issues could finally be solved. Scott ties the discussion back to the TriMetric Flywheel: Truth → Alignment → Action. The work starts by getting brutally honest about current reality. From there, the leadership team can align around what matters most and take focused action quarter after quarter. The episode ends with a simple but powerful question every founder can ask their team: “What is the most important thing we do as a company?” The answers will reveal how aligned — or misaligned — the business really is. Core Takeaway: Installing EPS is not about adding complexity. It is about removing hidden complexity by making the company's leadership, knowledge, priorities, and execution rhythm visible. That is how a founder-led business begins moving from founder follow-up to true leadership rhythm — and eventually, founder freedom.

Send us a text if you want to be on the Podcast & explain why!How to Become A Successful Personal Trainer vol. 2 interviews coaches and trainers who have lead a successful personal training career. HINT HINT, they don't praise textbook certifications, they focus on hands on learning and building teams.If you want to make real money as a personal trainer, “getting certified” is not the finish line, it's the starting line. We're pulling back the curtain on what we see from the one percenters in the industry: the coaches clearing $125,000+ a year while everyone else wonders why their calendar is empty and their confidence is shaky. We walk through three traits that keep showing up among high performers. First, they chase hands-on learning, not just books and bundles. They do seminars, internships, mentorships, and supervised reps in the trenches, because that's where you learn to handle knee pain, shoulder issues, and real-world client chaos without freezing. Second, they build a serious network, especially physical therapists (DPTs) and registered dietitians (RDs) they can actually talk to, not just follow online. That support raises your competence, your results, and your ability to charge premium rates with integrity. Then we tackle the taboo topic: looking the part. Not extremes, not unrealistic influencer standards, but a clear signal that you practice what you preach and you fit your market. We also share practical ways to “level up” fast, from picking the right mentors to running a SWOT analysis on your business and physique. If you're done with the quick-fix mindset and ready to build a sustainable personal training career, hit play, then subscribe, share this with a trainer friend, and leave a review with your biggest takeaway.Want to become a SUCCESSFUL personal trainer? SUF-CPT is the FASTEST growing personal training certification in the world!Want to ask us a question?  Email info@showupfitness.com with the subject line PODCAST QUESTION to get your question answered live on the show!Website: https://www.showupfitness.com/Become a Successful Personal Trainer Book Vol. 2 (Amazon): https://a.co/d/1aoRnqANASM / ACE / ISSA study guide: https://www.showupfitness.com

In this enlightening episode of the Developing the Leader Within Podcast, we are thrilled to welcome Shelli Brunswick, a visionary leader and Air Force veteran who is making waves in the realms of leadership, innovation, and global impact. As the CEO and founder of SB Global LLC and Secretary General at the World Business Angels Investment Forum, Shelli brings a wealth of experience and insight into how leaders can thrive in times of rapid change.Join us as Shelli shares her journey from military service to becoming a powerful voice in leadership strategy and space innovation. She discusses the timeless leadership principles she learned in the Air Force and how they have evolved to meet the challenges of today's dynamic landscape. Discover the concept of the "space mindset" and how it can help leaders navigate uncertainty while fostering innovation.You will learn the following:1. The importance of self-leadership and conducting a personal SWOT analysis for growth. 03:312. How to listen actively and learn from your team to enhance your leadership effectiveness. 06:02 3. The role of self-awareness in maintaining relevance amid technological advancements and global competition. 07:43 4. Strategies for implementing actionable steps that drive personal and professional development. 10:345. Insights from Shelley's upcoming book series that bridge space exploration with leadership principles. 12:23To get in contact with Shelli: LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/shellibrunswickWebsite: https://shelli-brunswick.comThis episode is sponsored by   Triad Leadership Solutions  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://triadleadershipsolutions.my.canva.site⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Our podcast is sponsored by   The Global Trends MagazineWebsite: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.gc-bl.org/global-trends⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Outlier Project   Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://theoutlierproject.co⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Ascend MeditationsWebsite: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.ascendmeditations.app⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Chop AiWebsite: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.chopai.app⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Castle and Compass AdventuresWebsite: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://castle-and-compass-adventures.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bonefrog Coffee CompanyWebsite: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bonefrogcoffee.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Coupon code: DTLW BoomcasterWebsite: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.boomcaster.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SupaPassWebsite: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://supapass.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Make sure to Catch us streaming on Roku and Amazon Fire TV on the Purpose Place Network.Also catch our Exclusive Members only content “Going Deeper Within” on the Lions Guide Academy.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.lionsguide.com/gdw

https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/bizpod/360.109-Strategic-Planning-1.mp3 Welcome back to the Business English Skills 360 podcast as we look at strategic planning. Many people think strategic planning is simply writing a document about business goals for the next few years. However, real strategic planning is much more than that. It is about asking important questions related to a company's vision, mission, values, and long-term direction. Strategic planning helps bring people together around a shared purpose. When teams and departments understand the same goals, they can work more effectively and see how their work fits into the bigger picture. This is why understanding the company, its people, its market position, and its business environment is very important. A key part of strategic planning is gathering the right information. Companies should not only look at their own performance, but also compare it with competitors. Businesses also need to think about future trends and changes in the market. One common tool used in strategic planning is the SWOT analysis, which stands for strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats. Instead of simply making long lists, companies should focus on the most important areas and ask deeper questions. For example, businesses should think about which strengths are most valuable and whether those strengths will remain important in the future. Another useful tool is the PESTLE analysis, which looks at political, economic, social, technological, legal, and environmental factors. This approach helps companies understand outside forces that may affect future business decisions. Strategic planning should not involve only senior leaders. Strong companies include employees, customers, and partners in discussions and analysis. By collecting different ideas and information, businesses can create a clear vision and set better priorities for the future. Members: Lesson Module | Quiz & Vocab | PDF Transcript Download: Podcast MP3>>> The post Skills 360 – Strategic Planning (1) first appeared on Business English Pod :: Learn Business English Online.

Thanks to our Partners, NAPA Auto Care and NAPA TRACS Watch Full Video Episode In this forward-looking conversation, Carm Capriotto and Chris Cloutier, CEO of AutoFlow and owner of three Golden Rule Auto Care locations, explore how artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming the automotive repair industry; not as a replacement for people, but as a powerful tool that helps shop owners lead smarter, communicate better, and operate more professionally. Chris shares firsthand experiences using AI inside both his software company and his repair shops, revealing how the technology can dramatically reduce time spent on leadership and administrative tasks while improving workflow efficiency and customer communication. From refining technician notes to helping build business plans and expansion strategies, AI is becoming what Chris describes as a 'thought partner' for today's shop owner. What You'll Learn: Why AI should be viewed as a strategic business partner, not a threat to the automotive repair professionHow effective prompting and providing context can dramatically improve AI-generated resultsWays AI can streamline major business tasks such as SBA loan preparation, SWOT analyses, and growth planningHow AI-powered technician note rewrites improve customer communication and strengthen professionalismWhy clear, polished communication acts as a “curtain of professionalism” that builds customer trustHow AI can help bridge language barriers by translating repair orders and inspection resultsThe risks and humor of “AI versus AI” hiring practices, where both employers and applicants rely heavily on artificial intelligenceWhy Chris believes today is the least expensive AI will ever be, and why shop owners should begin learning it now The biggest takeaway from this episode is simple: AI will not replace highly skilled automotive professionals, but it will absolutely enhance the shops that learn how to use it effectively. From improving efficiency and communication to elevating the image of professionalism, AI offers tremendous advantages for modern repair businesses. However, Carm and Chris emphasize one critical principle throughout the conversation: trust, but verify. Just like quality control in the service bays, AI-generated information should always be reviewed carefully before being shared with customers or used to make important business decisions. Chris Cloutier, Golden Rule Auto Care, and CEO of Autoflow. Listen to Chris' other episodes HERE Thanks to our Partners, NAPA Auto Care and NAPA TRACS Learn more about NAPA Auto Care and the benefits of being part of the NAPA family by visiting https://www.napaonline.com/en/auto-care NAPA TRACS will move your shop into the SMS fast lane with onsite training and six days a week of support and local representation. Find NAPA TRACS on the Web at http://napatracs.com/ Connect with the Podcast: Visit the Website: https://remarkableresults.biz/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/carmcapriotto Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RemarkableResultsRadioPodcast/ Follow on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carmcapriotto/ Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/remarkableresultsradiopodcast/ Join Our Virtual Toastmasters Club: https://remarkableresults.biz/toastmasters Join Our Private Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1734687266778976 Join our Insider List: https://remarkableresults.biz/insider All books mentioned on our podcasts: https://remarkableresults.biz/books Our Classroom page for personal or team learning: https://remarkableresults.biz/classroom Special episode collections: https://remarkableresults.biz/collections Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/carm The Automotive Repair Podcast Network: https://automotiverepairpodcastnetwork.com/ Remarkable Results Radio Podcast with Carm Capriotto: Advancing the Aftermarket by Facilitating Wisdom Through Story Telling and Open Discussion. https://remarkableresults.biz/ Diagnosing the Aftermarket A to Z with Matt Fanslow: From Diagnostics to Metallica and Mental Health, Matt Fanslow is Lifting the Hood on Life. https://mattfanslow.captivate.fm/ Business by the Numbers with Hunt Demarest: Understand the Numbers of Your Business with CPA Hunt Demarest. https://huntdemarest.captivate.fm/ The Auto Repair Marketing Podcast with Kim and Brian Walker: Marketing Experts Brian & Kim Walker Work with Shop Owners to Take it to the Next Level. https://autorepairmarketing.captivate.fm/ The Weekly Blitz with Chris Cotton: Weekly Inspiration with Business Coach Chris Cotton from AutoFix - Auto Shop Coaching. https://chriscotton.captivate.fm/ Speak Up! Effective Communication with Craig O'Neill: Develop Interpersonal and Professional Communication Skills when Speaking to Audiences of Any Size.

In this episode of the Org Design Podcast, host Tim Brewer welcomes Lorena Balestrieri, future chair of the European Organizational Design Forum, to discuss her unconventional career path—from hospitality in Argentina to tech leadership at Booking.com, and her pivot to helping mid‑career professionals reinvent themselves. Lorena shares how she identified gaps in HR and org design, built a niche helping middle managers and women navigate career transitions, and emphasizes the importance of networking, strengths assessment (SWOT), and practical tools like resume building and LinkedIn. She explains org design in simple terms, outlines her mentoring approach, and invites listeners to connect with her on LinkedIn for personalized support. The conversation highlights the evolving org‑design community, the need for mid‑level talent development, and actionable steps for professionals seeking career reinvention. www.functionly.com

Connect With ChazMake More Money. Work Less. Win At Home.Brian Decker turned $500,000 into $7 million in crypto in under 12 months. The cycle before that, he turned $50,000 into $400,000. This is not luck and it is not gambling. It is a data-driven approach to understanding economic seasons, money supply cycles, and the four-year Bitcoin halving pattern that has played out the same way every single time.Brian is the CEO of SOAR Energy, a leader in clean energy, crypto investing, real estate, and wealth building. He also poured his life savings into an AI software company that took two and a half years to find product-market fit and almost broke him. In this conversation with Chaz Wolfe, Brian covers the discipline behind managing multiple businesses without shiny object syndrome, the data-driven pivot that took him from defeat to Fortune 200 clients, and what he told his kids about taxes, charity, and investing before they were ten years old.If you want to understand where smart money is going right now and why, this episode delivers a framework most people will never hear in one place.Key Takeaways:Shiny object syndrome is not a gift. It is the reason most entrepreneurs end up with a resume full of 30% completed projects. The answer is a short-term and long-term vision list where new ideas get parked until the current priority is complete and monetized.Social media shows you someone's best day of their best year. That is not reality. Building a real business takes five to seven years. Most people quit before they find product-market fit.Brian poured $5 million, 70% of his liquid net worth, into his AI tool and spent two and a half years unable to figure out why it was not selling. His fix was to pay homeowners $150 each for 30-minute interviews, spend 50 hours doing it himself, run the transcripts through ChatGPT for a SWOT analysis, and let the customer tell him what he was missing. Fortune 200 companies are now competing for exclusivity on the product.Data does not translate into relationships. Being physically present at home is not the same as being emotionally present. Brian's kids called him "phone boy." His wife told him he did not exist to her. He had to slow down his businesses and say no to things in order to keep his family together.Hours at home mean nothing. Emotion, attention, and presence are what matter.If you are a business owner doing $1M+ and you feel stuck in the day-to-day, we built GTK for you.Through peer mastermind and 1:1 coaching, we help you:increase profitinstall real systemsbuild a team that runs the businessget your time backVisit www.gatheringthekings.com for information on how to apply.Connect with Brian Decker (Guest):Website: https://www.thebriandecker.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebriandecker/Skool: https://www.skool.com/thewealthsociety/aboutConnect with Chaz Wolfe (Host):WebsiteFacebookInstagramLinkedInYouTubeVacation With Entrepreneurial FamiliesEntrepreneur families grow closer, dream bigger, & build legacy together. Join our Family Vacation.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showLike what you heard? Share this episode with a friend and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! Join the conversation by visiting GatheringTheKings.com and apply to connect with other high-performing entrepreneurs and their families.

AMERICA'S SUPPLY CHAIN ON THE BRINK: HIDDEN THREATS YOU CAN'T IGNORE - On this intense episode of Rural Route, host Trent Loos is joined by JC Cole from New Jersey for a hard-hitting breakdown of the growing dangers facing America's supply chain. JC unveils a powerful SWOT analysis identifying 13 looming “gray swan” events—serious threats that could trigger a nationwide collapse. From seismic activity along the New Madrid fault to rising concerns about solar EMP attacks, the conversation exposes just how fragile the system has become. The discussion dives deep into global instability, including fears of economic collapse, digital currency shifts, and escalating geopolitical tensions that could disrupt trade overnight. Trent and JC warn that years of ignored warnings may be creating dangerous complacency, even as risks intensify across the board. Turning to solutions, JC pushes for bold action—calling for localized food production and small-scale farming systems to protect communities, especially along the vulnerable East Coast. With reports of farm bankruptcies surging and fertilizer prices crushing producers, Trent highlights the growing pressure on American agriculture and the real threat of food shortages. The episode closes with a gripping look at gold and silver markets, questions surrounding U.S. reserves, and how global financial uncertainty ties directly into food security and survival. It's a powerful wake-up call about the future of farming, national security, and the fight to keep America fed.

Blue Dot host Dave Schlom takes a look at rivers from space and on the ground in this fluvial episode.

2026 is shaping up to be one of the most challenging and opportunity-rich years independent hearing care has seen in a long time. In this episode, Oli runs a full SWOT analysis on the modern private practice -- breaking down where your real strengths lie, what weaknesses need fixing, and which threats deserve your serious attention right now. Learn more at

In this episode of The Operational Arch, hosts Spencer Bates and DJ Taylor sit down with Steven Box, founder and CEO of Vanguard Tactics and a top-ranked competitive Warhammer coach, alongside SAMS professor Matt Yandura. The conversation explores how Box's "IDEA" framework — developed over years of competitive tabletop wargaming and coaching — maps surprisingly well to military decision-making: gathering the right information under time pressure, making rapid decisions, executing with composure, and assessing outcomes to adapt. The episode also digs into why SAMS invited an outside expert from a non-traditional field and what operational planners can learn from embracing failure, coaching others, and considering future operating environments.Content:0:00 — Intro & episode overview2:31 — Steven Box's background: from Royal Navy aptitude tests to volleyball, bodybuilding, and Warhammer7:42 — What is Warhammer? A layman's explanation9:03 — Why SAMS brings in outside experts: Professor Yandura on SAMS' mandate to experiment11:31 — Introducing the IDEA framework (the "Box Method")12:10 — I — Information: Gathering the right info under time pressure; SWOT analysis on the battlefield15:05 — D — Decision: Translating information into decisive action; identifying priorities and trade-offs18:47 — E — Execution: Resource allocation, composure under pressure, managing variance21:14 — A — Assessment: What went well, what didn't, and when to pivot23:57 — Coaching philosophy: meeting people where they are and building from there25:31 — The value of purposeful failure and learning from losses32:41 — SAMS' Future Operating Environment course: forecasting, futures thinking, and speculative scenarios45:32 — Closing takeaways & acknowledgments (CGSC Foundation shoutout)

Key Account Management (KAM) isn't just about maintaining relationships and securing renewals. Today's business environment demands a new approach—one rooted in strategic growth, deep customer understanding, and proactive leadership. I sit down with Alex Raymond, founder of Amplify, author of "The Growth Department," and leading expert in account management and client engagement, to explore what sets world-class key account managers apart and how organizations can improve their KAM strategies. We discuss how to define and segment key accounts, ways to align strategies with customer objectives, and the best way to access senior decision-makers through stakeholder mapping. Alex also shares his top dos and don'ts for effective account management and shares a real-world example illustrating relentless curiosity and how it leads to strategic growth.   Outline of This Episode [00:00] Mindset, relationships, and strategic focus in key account management [01:38] Power law versus Pareto principle in account management  [03:10] Differences in skill sets and approaches—hunters vs. farmers [04:34] Understanding customer goals and challenges [07:07] Risks of communicating only with lower-level stakeholders  [09:25] Adopting a growth rather than a support mentality  [15:37] Key questions for impactful account plans  [21:09] A real-world example of growing a strategic account Clear Segmentation in Key Accounts Too many companies default to the assumption that their largest customers are automatically "key accounts." However, identifying key accounts digs deeper, weighing not just current size but growth potential, strategic alignment, and the strength of mutual commitment. By focusing on the 10–20% of accounts that generate 80–90% of results, companies can use the power law to prioritize resources and attention where they matter most.   The Hunter–Farmer Divide: Why Role Specialization Matters One of the most common mistakes in account management is assuming that the same employee can seamlessly transition from a new-business "hunter" to a relationship-building "farmer." These roles require fundamentally different skillsets and mindsets. Hunters sell a compelling vision of the future; farmers deliver sustained value, focusing on whether customers are realizing the promised benefits, moving closer to their objectives, and overcoming real-world obstacles. Recognizing this distinction helps organizations assign the right people to the right roles and ensures that post-sale relationships receive the expertise and attention they deserve.   A Customer-Centric Key Account Strategy Building a strategy that aligns with customer objectives requires more than guesswork—it demands insight direct from the source. Often account managers neglect the most obvious step: talking to the customer. Alex recommends structured conversations to uncover not just stated goals but underlying drivers, ongoing initiatives, and pressing challenges. Supporting techniques like SWOT analysis or internal research can help, but nothing replaces genuine, curiosity-driven dialogue.   Unlocking Stakeholder Access and Mapping Relationships Strong, resilient relationships create the safety net for account success. Alex points out two major risks: having too few contacts and being confined to lower levels of the customer's organization. Effective stakeholder mapping means expanding both breadth and depth, forging connections at all relevant levels, especially with the most senior decision-makers. When you target strategic issues, you naturally gain access to those with broader authority and larger budgets.   Making Account Plans Living Documents Too often, account plans become static corporate theater, written once and forgotten. Alex suggests moving to agile, actionable plans that center on high-impact questions: What big problems are we solving? What assumptions need validation? What specific results are we driving? Practical, concise account plans, not cumbersome spreadsheets, help teams stay aligned and responsive. Key account management today is about more than retention; it is strategic, consultative, and growth-oriented. By segmenting strategically, specializing roles, practicing curiosity, leveraging the right tools, and living the owner's mindset, organizations can turn KAM into a true engine for business success.   Resources & People Mentioned The Growth Department by Alex Raymond Account Management Secrets Podcast  Sales Reinvented Episode 233: Connie Kadansky    Connect with Alex Raymond Alex Raymond on LinkedIn    Connect With Paul Watts  LinkedIn Twitter    Subscribe to SALES REINVENTED Audio Production and Show Notes by PODCAST FAST TRACK https://www.podcastfasttrack.com  

In this episode of Enterprise Sessions from the University of Bristol, Professor Michele Barbour speaks with Professor Paul Bates, world‑leading expert in flood inundation modelling and co‑founder of Fathom, one of the University's most successful research‑driven companies.Paul reflects on a remarkable career that began with a Bristol PhD in the late 1980s and evolved into pioneering work that transformed global flood modelling. He describes the technological shift that enabled a new generation of high‑resolution terrain data, the academic debates that reshaped the field, and the multidisciplinary collaborations that built the foundation for Fathom's modelling techniques.The conversation traces Fathom's origins from two ambitious PhD students with an idea, through early years of bootstrapping, to international clients including insurers, banks, multinationals, and the World Bank. Paul also discusses the challenges of spinning out before universities had mature commercialisation systems, the importance of staying ahead of competitors through transparency and innovation, and the recent acquisition of Fathom by Swiss Re.Finally, Paul reflects on what research entrepreneurship means within academia, how Fathom has strengthened Bristol's scientific capabilities, and what lies ahead for both him and the next generation of global flood models.

Most people walk into high-stakes conversations asking the wrong question. Michael Reddington breaks down the preparation strategy he developed from investigative interviewing and has applied for nearly two decades to negotiations, leadership conversations, performance discussions, and even high-stakes family situations.In this episode, Michael walks through the WTSO framework (Weaknesses, Threats, Strengths, Opportunities) and the 7 strategic preparation questions that form the bedrock of every high-impact conversation he and his team facilitate.You'll learn how to flip the script before you ever walk into the room.What You'll Learn:Why the traditional SWOT analysis can work against you in conversationsHow to reframe your preparation around weaknesses and threats firstThe single question that unlocked a confession when two agencies had already failedWhy asking "what do I need to say?" is the wrong questionThe 7 preparation questions that apply to any high-stakes conversationHow to double-check your strategy before you ever open your mouthChapters:(00:00) - Welcome and Episode Overview(00:50) - Why "Put Yourself in Their Shoes" Falls Short(02:41) - Flipping the SWOT: The WTSO Approach(05:52) - Starting with Weaknesses and Threats(06:55) - Using Weaknesses to Elevate Perceived Strengths(08:36) - The Case That Changed Everything(09:29) - The Napkin on the Plane(11:46) - The 7 Strategic Preparation Questions(12:39) - Question 3: Context Is King(13:29) - Why Shouldn't They? The Core Preparation Question(14:41) - Shifting From "What Do I Say?" to "What Do They Need to Experience?"(16:25) - The Final Check: Does Your Plan Match Your Goals?(17:30) - Putting It All Together(18:10) - Recap of the WTSO Framework and 7 QuestionsLinks and Resources:The Disciplined Listening Method: How A Certified Forensic Interviewer Unlocks Hidden Value in Every Conversation (https://a.co/d/01f8KGqU)Sponsor Links:InQuasive: http://www.inquasive.com/Humintell: Body Language - Reading People - HumintellEnter Code INQUASIVE25 for 25% discount on your online training purchase.International Association of Interviewers: Home (certifiedinterviewer.com)Podcast Production Services by EveryWord Media

Yes! You are in!  Thank you so much for listening and when worthy, sharing!  Super fun to see some of those older episodes get further leveraged.  For wisdom never ages.  A lot of wisdom in those episodes by the Jogging Jesus, BW, Aftyn and so many others.  Getting Real and Pursuing Truth.  What works in life and what doesn't.  If you went to business school, you'll know the term SWOT (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats).  Well BW has his own version of with a twist and actually spells it SWAT, here you go...

It's time to perform a special audit in your practice! This one is called the Invisible Friction Audit. Kiera guides listeners through how to catch problems that might not be very obvious, but are total gamechangers in terms of practice operations. Episode resources: Subscribe to The Dental A-Team podcast Schedule a Practice Assessment Leave us a review Transcript: The Dental A Team (00:00) Hello, Dental A Team listeners. This is Kiera and today is going to be a great topic. I hope you guys are excited about it because it's going to be an audit of your practice. I think that there's oftentimes invisible friction that's happening inside practices and offices oftentimes don't catch it. They don't understand what's going on and they're like, something's happening and it's just this invisible friction. And so how can we actually catch this sooner in your practice? If you guys are new to our podcast, welcome. I'm Kiera Dent, host and founder of the Dental A Team and the Dental A Team Podcast.   I'm obsessed with all things dentistry, including my last name being Dent. Our mission is to possibly impact the world of dentistry in the greatest way possible and to influence, inspire, and to motivate you to have the best practice, the best life, and the best team that you could ever imagine. I genuinely know and believe that running a successful practice does not need to be hard. I've had hundreds of thousands of clients tell us that, Carrie, you've changed our perspective. You've made this to where...   I feel happy about going to work. You've inspired my team. We've got team members that text us telling us how much they love working with Dental A Team. And that's our mission. That's our passion. That's what we are truly experts in the field for. And today, this is one of those things of like, when you have friction that's invisible, how do you actually fix that? How do you actually make this thing better? How do you make it to where, my gosh, like, like we don't know and how can we catch this? So I wanted to just help you see like, here's the quiet, invisible, almost like.   cobwebs in the back corner that if you are able to figure this out, fix it so it's not there, you're not just walking past it, hopefully your practice will be able to thrive. ⁓ So number one is just like, how long does it take to make decisions to move your practice forward? And delayed decisions, I remember one of my favorite quotes is, a wrong decision is better than like indecision. ⁓ Indecision actually impacts far greater than making a wrong decision and...   I remember I was at this really big financial conference and they were talking about how one of the presidents of the United States, I don't remember which one it was, came in and there was this big thing of who we're going and what different things they were going to do. And it had serious impact. And the president came in and made a decision. like, well, how do you know that's the right decision? He said, I don't. But what I know is us sitting in indecisions costing us more than making a wrong decision. And I've thought about that a lot of, I don't even think half of the decisions we make in a day and day out of a practice.   would impact millions of lives and different pieces. And yet I think we sit on them acting as if they are these big audacious decisions rather than just making a decision. And I think it also builds the decision-making bone in our body where it's like, okay, we just make decisions and we move forward. And I think empowering your team to be able to make those decisions without needing to come through you to make every decision. So for example, like delayed decisions on.   treatment sitting in unscheduled. like, are we calling on those people who's taking responsibility for that? Like, let's just get unscheduled treatment called in on a consistent basis. What about like billing and insurance errors and issues? What about lab cases not being tracked? What about our Invisalign and Ortho cases? What about team members where it's like, let's circle back later, let's circle back later. Like, just make the decision in the meeting and move forward and make sure we count about it.   What about like patients who need multiple touch points to commit and to say yes to treatment? Like, why did CareDent get so good at closing cases? Because I hated the follow-up. So it was always, and like, it's a two, two, two follow-up. But these like delayed decisions or who are we going to hire or what things do we need to have for this or what budget do we have? And I understand that being a business owner is like death by a thousand cuts. Like you just get pummeled with question day in and day out. So it's like.   Let's have set days where we make decisions and like, let's make the decision and move forward. All of us execute on it. Attraction by Gina Wickman is very big on, we come to the table to solve and make decisions and we move forward and we solve them forever. So I think when you have like practices, like this is just invisible friction that you don't realize is there, but it's all these things sit there like looming storm clouds because we're not moving forward. We're not getting them done. We're not actually executing on things. And then we have to,   follow back up and team members need to remember. And I'm just big on interaction they teach a lot about. We have our weekly leadership meetings and we solve the issues. Now, if there's something that's gonna take longer and doesn't need immediate care today, it can actually go on what's called a parking lot or long-term issues. And I think having this in your practice, having this as part of your cadence, if it doesn't need to have your decision today, get it moving, but stop the friction. And what we've seen is like,   When I have practices that start working on this and people have clear owners and we stop the decision fatigue and we stop having a lag in this treatment goes up, schedules get more full, tasks start to get resolved, team members feel like they get answers, doctors don't feel like there's so much sitting on their shoulders. And that's honestly just you moving things forward and having owners of it. So I also think of like when a treatment coordinator owns all of the unscheduled treatment and they own our   monthly goal and they own how many people are supposed to be in there, we increase our scheduling. Like I was your treatment coordinator. So we start getting more people on the books sooner. We start hitting our daily goals sooner. And I've got a cadence of if you don't schedule today, I call you in two days, two weeks, two months. And then I send you a letter. There's no question marks of how I follow up with these people. There's no like, well, call people, Kiera. No, like it's just a set process that we follow. And then we make sure that people are being accountable to that. I think it's just great. Like it's not changing anything. We're not having to bring in more patients. We're not having to change up.   Our marketing, like we just move things along without having the delay. So I think when you guys are sitting in meetings or you're looking at it, like look to see how can we make decisions sooner and solve things forever rather than sitting here and being like, well, we'll get back to that. We'll solve that later. We'll solve that later. Make the decisions, give the clear owners and move things forward. The other one is going to be ⁓ an invisible friction of I think energy and practices have this is crazy. When we walk into offices, we're able to quickly feel   Is this practice thriving or is this practice like truly just like hanging on by a thread or do people not like each other? And I think that emotional piece ⁓ definitely plays. so looking at like, how's our team culture and what things are causing a rift in the culture. So are we making our one-on-ones every single month to find out how team members are truly doing? Are we looking at like, is our schedule consistent to where people know they can get out on time? Or if that's not ⁓ a culture piece, like people just know we're here for two hours afterwards and that's just our culture.   but at least that expectation can be met. What about like where we can add emergency patients? So front office knows, clinical team knows we're not having this like front office, back office divide. What about when we come into a room, is it clear on how we have our procedures set up so that way every person's there we're not having popcorn? What about like doctors like staying on time and if you're not on time, like let's adjust the schedule and then start scheduling more appropriately so that way we're not constantly running into lunch, running behind in the day.   Making sure our patients have all their new patient paperwork Thinking about are we doing Friday five shout outs? Are we doing team? Shout outs where people are looking at each other and like really finding happiness. We're working with each other I think it's just like that energy usually the drains start to happen on energy and culture and it's just that invisible friction when We can't count on our schedule. We can't count on getting lunch. We can't count on getting out on time I remember I worked in a practice and we were quote-unquote off on Fridays   And I was the one who, we had a patient that was scheduled on Fridays, I would be the one who was the assistant to cover. And without fail, every Wednesday or Thursday, the doctor would be like, we'll just add you on Friday. And it used to drive me absolutely crazy. So much so that I went and I interviewed at another office, I got another job, and then Jason got accepted to pharmacy school. And I think about like, why, Kiera why did you get to that space where you were like so dissatisfied? And it was because I could never bank on   when I had time off, I wish that they would have just hired me for four and a half days every Friday I knew. And if like patients didn't schedule, I'd get a Friday off. That would have been better for me to schedule rather than the like hope wish hoping that I have Fridays off. Cause I'm told like, we don't work Fridays unless we schedule a patient. Well, I'm angry with you every single time. Now that you schedule a patient, I don't want to help that patient. Like I do, but I wanted that Friday off. Cause I thought, so how can we give that, ⁓ consistency, the clear expectations clear is kind in these instances.   How do we make sure like, where do we add those ER patients? Where do we have like correct pieces for setting up? What about our hygiene exams? Making sure those are clear. Make sure our patients show up so hygiene's not running behind. Like all these little micro stressors really just eat at your team to where people like myself want to go look for another job. And it's not because they don't enjoy their job. It's just because all these things eat at team members too. And so I think predictability oftentimes like helps people feel safe. I think about   me with Jason, Jason has a great job and it allows me the freedom to go and be a bit more creative and unpredictable in the company. But my team does not need to feel unpredictable. ⁓ I need to create a safe, secure environment. Otherwise team members feel that like, like I said, it's an invisible friction that just causes them to create risks. And so when you have offices that ⁓ really truly keep their numbers strong, like we have strong numbers, we're constant on our cashflow, we're hitting our metrics.   you actually reduce team turnover. And the reason why is because it's not compensation, it's this predictability, like we're solid. And also the business owner is more solid. I remember I did a podcast a long time ago with Dennis Advisors and they said, team members, the best thing you can want for your boss and your dentist is to be a very profitable, like productive practice because the doctor's not concerned about cashflow and there's more stability and continuity within the practice.   ⁓ And so, and also what it does is it helps us prepare our days. We're not like chasing, trying to hit our production goals and always doing add-ins. Like it's more solid. Now we still need to maintain that level of flexibility and adaptability because dentistry is not perfect. I think it's, can we get 80 % where we can bank on, I get lunches, I get out on time. Those are big things that are micro stressors for teams. so creates a calm team and stronger execution. So I think we could even ask our teams through anonymous surveys of what are the things that just cause like   rifts or tension or frustration. And then what are the things that bring you like great joy and satisfaction? I'm really big on when I ask these surveys, I want to hear about pain points, but I also want to hear about good. So that way we don't get rid of the good while trying to fix the pieces. Also, you can ask about it in one-on-ones like, hey, what causes the most amount of stress? What causes the most amount of joy? These things are going to help you then be able to fix those little pieces. And then I think like one of the last things of this invisible friction that I see in practices is   like when standards start to slip without noticing. So like our morning huddles start to get shortened, case presentation is like not as consistent or as thorough. We don't have as strong of financial conversations. We're so busy that we're not answering calls. We don't have training. We're hiring a bunch of new people. We're tolerating like a good enough practice rather than excellent standards. I have found that   I think to me that that's just like a car that's like breaking down. Like we're not fixing, we're not taking in for regular oil maintenance. We're not filling it up with the best gas. We're not fixing when things break to where it didn't happen overnight, but it was a slow shift to where I had this great car that I loved and I enjoyed being to where I look at this car and I don't even know where it is. And so I think it's a, let's not, let's not lose the clinical excellence. Let's not lose our standard of excellence because teams want to be part of excellence. And especially in healthcare, these things really matter. Like we,   We follow our morning huddles. We follow our leadership meetings. We have department trainings and meetings. We make sure that we are solid on our case presentation. We're solid on our phone call answering. We're solid on our scheduling. don't lose the maintenance on our clinical and our practice excellence because that's going to really, really, really create friction where you're going to lose great team members because they want to go work for the best. They want to be at the best practice. You want to be the thriving practice. That's great for culture, great for our clinical excellence and great for our   our leadership within the practice. Like that's what we want to be known for. That's what teams strive to be a part of. And so how can you make more of that? And I think like when we let these little things slip, we're also letting other things slip. And I think about like my new year's resolutions and how often do I just let that slip a little bit or how often do I let some of my like, you know, we'll get to it later. I think keep yourself to a high level of standards of excellence because otherwise you do start to decay as a practice.   ⁓ And I think patients feel that teams feel that and you accidentally start to erode your practice. So when we look at it, we can actually like once a quarter, could SWAT or maybe once a year we SWAT analysis. So our strengths, our weaknesses, our opportunities and our threats. And maybe on our weaknesses, like where have we gotten a little too comfortable in our practice? Where have we maybe let that standard of excellence drop and it's hurting our culture and it's creating this friction. Those would be a few things. And so when we look at this and we think back on where the invisible friction piece is happening,   How are our decisions and are we taking too long on making them? What is draining our team energy and how can we fix that? And then where have our standards slightly started to slip and we wanna catch those. So those would be some great questions to ask at a quarterly meeting. You can ask them at a team meeting. But looking at this to see like, this is going to be that invisible friction. And if we get those things moving and evolving, there could be other pieces, but I find these really hit hard in practices often. And so I think it's where...   like a car, we don't wait for it to be broken and screaming and we can't get to work. We fix it on when the service light turns on or we make sure we get our oil change on a regular basis or we get our tires rotated on a regular basis. We don't wait for the tire to explode or the car to run out of gas or oil. Instead, we do that proactively. And I think when you look at proactive practices and our advanced and elite practices,   They are constantly SWOT analyzing. are constantly looking down the line. We're constantly checking to see where are we slipping and we're keeping it simple. So we're not expanding, but we're keeping it very simple and we're cleaning out where is this friction happening? So we don't lose team members. We don't have a practice that was like once great and now has deteriorated. We're literally looking to like, how can we boost through this and have it? So I think like a lot of times it's not about like pushing harder for growth and that's how we're going to hit the next level.   A lot of times it's more about how can we make success easier to maintain and sustain. And when we look at it that way, we can avoid like get rid of this invisible friction. We can make sure the undertones of the practice are really lively. And I hope that, I hope you feel the vibe and the energy when you walk into your practice. Feel, it like everybody's a unit, everybody's together. Sometimes it's not, sometimes it's hard and every practice goes through this. So just want you to know, like it's not you, it's not paramount to you, but every single practice goes through hard times. Every single practice goes through   changes. I think when we look at these pieces, I just want you to remember it goes through that. I did talk to my team a little while and I said, I just want to take a moment to acknowledge something important. We're in a season of real growth. And I think acknowledging that and calling it out sometimes is very important. And I listed off a lot of pieces of like, hey, I know this might feel chaotic, but this is meaningful expansion and growth like this requires focus, flexibility, and teamwork.   Growth seasons can feel full and sometimes uncomfortable, not because something is wrong, but because we're stretching into the next level of who we're becoming. The direction we're heading is strong, intentional, and incredibly exciting. This phase is part of building something exceptional and magical, something that truly positively impacts the world in the greatest way possible. Thank you for adapting, staying flexible, supporting one another, and continuing to deliver incredible results for our client. I'm deeply confident where we're going, and I'm grateful to be building it with each of you.   And I bring that up because there was some invisible friction in our company. You could feel the energy was off. You could feel people were feeling like question marks. And I think as leaders, sometimes you might not even need to fix it. You just might need to give a clear direction of this is where we're going. This is the season we're in and things are in a good space. Other times it's because we do have decision lag. We do have draining energy. We do have standards that are slipping. So figure out what it is and then commit to, I'm gonna fix this before.   It breaks. I'm gonna pay attention to these warning signals like I do in my car and I'm gonna listen to them in my practice. And if you need help, maybe you aren't even aware that the warning signs are buzzing off and that's what we as consultants are able to do. We either help fix them as they're blowing off or catch them before they even become an issue. So reach out, let's take a look, let's listen to your practice because truly running a successful practice does not need to be hard. It does not need to be something where you're hoping and wishing that you're gonna have greatness. You actually know when it's more predictable. I believe that success   Should not be something where you're like is it gonna happen or not? Like your success is inevitable. Let's make it happen together So reach out Hello@TheDentalATeam.com or go to our website TheDentalATeam.com book a call I'd love to chat with you me too in person and as always commit to getting rid of that invisible friction commit to having the best practice It's gonna be great for you and your team and as always. Thanks for listening. I'll catch you next time on the Dental A Team podcast

If you've ever caught yourself thinking “I can't charge those prices because of where I live,” this episode is here to gently call you out. Profitability in flower farming has a lot less to do with your zip code and a lot more to do with your process, your systems, and your ability to match real demand in your area. High prices don't equal high profit, especially when bigger markets come with bigger expenses. In smaller towns or lower income areas, lower overhead can actually give you a real advantage if you understand your costs and price with intention. This episode walks through practical ways to build a profitable flower farm business right where you are, from a la carte weddings to farmers markets to becoming the go to flower source in your community. You'll also learn how to use a simple SWOT analysis to identify opportunities, avoid common traps like underpricing, and make clearer decisions that actually move your business forward.Did you enjoy this episode? Please leave a review on Apple or Spotify. Get your personalized profit roadmap: www.trademarkfarmer.com/roadmap Follow Jenny on Instagram: @trademarkfarmer Find free flower business resources: www.trademarkfarmer.com/note

Simon reviews six listed space stocks ahead of the expected SpaceX IPO, which could debut above $2 trillion as early as June. Rocket Lab, AST SpaceMobile, Intuitive Machines, Firefly Aerospace, Planet Labs and Spire Global each get a SWOT breakdown, with the Procure Space ETF (UFO) as a diversified alternative. On the local front, the JSE Top 40 just posted its worst month since September 2008, falling roughly 10 percent from all-time highs. A massive petrol price increase takes effect at midnight. Simon discusses investing into a falling market, revisits the Algorithm Holdings AI hype collapse, and explains why CrowdStrike's CEO selling stock is not worth losing sleep over. WorldWideMarkets is part of JustOneLap.com.

What does it actually take to prepare an athlete for a sport where the environment itself is part of the challenge? In this week's episode, Richard Graves sits down with Ryan Blake, Performance Coach, Consultant, and founder of Extreme Sports Performance, to explore the fascinating and often overlooked world of action sports performance. Ryan brings a unique perspective to this conversation. A former action sports athlete himself whose career was cut short by a life-threatening injury, he has since spent over 20 years working across elite sport, academy systems, private education, and national governing bodies, before circling back to the world he started in. Today, he works as a performance consultant for British Water Ski and Wakeboard, Head of Sport Science at St Paul's School in London, and Lead Tutor for the Youth Strength and Conditioning Association. This isn't a conversation about conventional periodisation or standard gym metrics. Ryan challenges the assumptions baked into most traditional performance models and makes a compelling case for why action sports, think X Games, halfpipe snowboarding, freestyle skiing, demand an entirely different approach. One built not around chasing peaks, but around building repeatable, durable performance that holds up under fatigue, variable terrain, and real-world unpredictability. He talks through his Restore, Apply, Own framework in practical terms, explains why training in a fresh state but competing in a fatigued one is one of the most underappreciated problems in sport, and shares how he uses a blend of velocity-based training, jump testing, readiness monitoring, and athlete-specific education tools to close that gap. He also weighs in on the growing use of AI in competition judging, the rapid rise of the X Games League, and why the preparation systems in action sports simply haven't caught up with where the sport is heading. Whether you're a sports scientist, strength and conditioning coach, or simply someone with an interest in how elite performance is built at the fringes of mainstream sport, this is a conversation worth your time. In This Episode You Will Learn Why traditional performance models fall short in action and adventure sports, and what needs to change The difference between performance capacity and durability — and why durability is the more important target in action sports How Ryan's Restore, Apply, Own framework structures athlete preparation from the ground up Why training athletes in a fatigued state is just as important as having them fresh — and how to do it effectively How to use a simple SWOT analysis to identify athlete needs and prioritise support when resources are limited The role of technology in action sports performance, including VBT, jump testing, readiness monitoring, and AI in competition judging Why strength training alone doesn't transfer to sport performance without progression through capacity, application, and environment How the rapid growth of the X Games League and Olympic inclusion is creating both opportunity and a preparation gap in action sports Practical first steps for coaches and athletes looking to engage with a more structured performance system in action sports About Ryan Blake Ryan Blake is a performance coach and consultant specialising in action and adventure sports. He founded Extreme Sports Performance in 2018 after a career that has taken him through elite academy systems, professional sport, private education, and national governing body consultancy. He holds accreditations from both the UKSCA and NSCA, holds an MSc in Maintenance and Enhancement of Elite Performance from the University of Portsmouth, and has worked with world champion athletes and Olympic medallists across disciplines including British Tennis, England Cricket, British Cycling, and now British Water Ski and Wakeboard. Alongside his consultancy work, Ryan serves as Head of Sport Science at St Paul's School in London and as Lead Tutor for the Youth Strength and Conditioning Association. His own background as an action sports athlete — and the life-threatening injury that ended that chapter — underpins his philosophy around risk, durability, and long-term performance. He is based in Guildford and can be found on Instagram at @extremesportsperformance or at extremesportsperformance.com. FREE 7d SCIENCE FOR SPORT ACADEMY TRIAL SIGN UP NOW: https://bit.ly/SFSepisode241 ​ Learn Quicker & More Effectively ​ Optimise Your Athletes' Recovery ​ Position Yourself As An Expert To Your Athletes And Naturally Improve Buy-In ​ Reduce Your Athletes' Injury Ratese ​ Save 100's Of Dollars A Year That Would Otherwise Be Spent On Books, Courses And More ​ Improve Your Athletes' Performance ​ Advance Forward In Your Career, Allowing You To Earn More Money And Work With Elite-Level Athletes ​ Save Yourself The Stress & Worry Of Constantly Trying To Stay Up-To-Date With Sports Science Research

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Jomboy & Jake Preview the 2026 Yankees Outfild by doing a SWOT analysis that determines the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats to the its success. Switch to T-Mobile and get free MLB.TV​. Redeem March 24-30 at T-Mobile.com/MLB (Best Mobile Network in the U.S. based on analysis by Ookla ® of Speedtest Intelligence® data 2H 2025) Download the Fanatics Sportsbook app , use code JOMBOY https://fanatics.onelink.me/5kut/JOMBOY New customers who sign up and Bet $5, Get $100 in FanCash*. Use FanCash on bonus bets, profit boosts, team gear and more on Fanatics.com.   *New customers in AZ, CO, CT, DC, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MO, NC, NJ, NY, OH, PA, TN, VA, VT, WV, or WY. Must toggle on this promotion in your bet slip and wager $5+ cash on any market (min. odds -500) within 7 days of account opening to receive $100 in FanCash. Promotional FanCash expires 7 days from issuance (at 11:59pm ET). Terms, including FanCash terms apply-see Fanatics Sportsbook app. Use FanCash on bonus bets, profit boosts, team gear on Fanatics.com and so much more. +++++ Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 1:45 STRENGTHS 9:20 WEAKNESSES 15:00 OPPORTUNITIIES 20:18 THREATS 23:08 VIDEOS  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Episode Summary Doc Danny shares the single most beneficial exercise PT Biz ran at their staff retreat: a team SWOT analysis. Learn how to use strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats to uncover blind spots, improve hiring, and align your team around smarter decisions. In This Episode, You'll Learn Why documentation burnout is one of the biggest frustrations for clinicians How a movement-first retreat cadence improves focus, creativity, and team connection What a SWOT analysis is and how to run it with your staff Why you need team members who see the world differently than you do How to spot alignment themes your clinic should prioritize immediately How this exercise strengthens culture by making staff feel heard and valued How to Run a SWOT Analysis With Your Team Have everyone write down Strengths. Share answers, discuss differences, and note where there is strong agreement. Repeat for Weaknesses. Look for blind spots, bottlenecks, and internal issues the owner may not see day to day. Repeat for Opportunities. Identify growth plays, niche expansion, and improvements that could create leverage. Repeat for Threats. Surface risks early so you can plan around them instead of reacting later. Key Takeaway A great team is not built by hiring people exactly like you. You need diverse perspectives to reduce blind spots, balance optimism with risk awareness, and make stronger decisions as you scale. Technology Spotlight Clinicians hate notes for a reason. Want to remove most of your documentation time? Try Claire free for 7 days and see how an AI scribe trained for physical therapists helps you stay present with patients and get your time back. Free Resource Want a clear plan to go from part-time to full-time in your cash practice? Join the free 5-Day Challenge. Connect Physical Therapy Biz PT Entrepreneur Podcast