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In this episode of ASKITA, John interviews Scott Kesson, LPC, a licensed professional counselor from Colorado, exploring Scott's background, including his experiences as a gay man, foster parent, and mental health professional spanning 35 years in various roles. The conversation highlighted Scott's resilience, growth mindset, and commitment to living life on his own terms, emphasizing the importance of pushing through difficult situations and prioritizing personal satisfaction over financial gain. Scott is one of John's oldest friends, whom he met in college at the University of Florida in January 1985. Scott has been talked about before on this as an example of true friendship by calling out John's potentially negative path and encouraging him to act more appropriately. He gets his chance to do it again! Scott shares his experience of losing both parents at a young age. His mother died of cancer when he was 12, and his father remarried within a year. A year after that, his father passed away from a heart attack when Scott was 14, leaving him to make funeral arrangements. Scott uses this traumatic experience as a baseline to overcome future challenges. He also describes how his family situation changed drastically within two years, going from a wealthy lifestyle to one of significant debt after his father's death. His new mother had to care for four children, including Scott and his brother, while dealing with financial difficulties. Behind the Name "A Swift Kick in the Ass" conveys the idea of a sudden, forceful action or reprimand intended to motivate or correct someone. This action is intended to help not hurt, in an entertaining way that aims to help people intentionally craft a way of life (or style of living) that aligns with the very essence of their mind, body and spirit by growing though your life experience. The first A Swift Kick in The Ass podcast episode was released October 8th 2014 by two lifelong friends, John Curren and Tom Stewart, who set out to disrupt conventional belief and get people thinking about not just how to live, but rather, thrive on their terms. In this partnership, the two lifetime friends produced over 100 episodes that have been heard in over 140 countries throughout this world. Sadly, on August 16th, 2020, Tom (Tommy) Stewart passed away from brain cancer with his wife by his side. Though Tom can no longer be at the microphone, it was his wish that the show go on. He felt the message was too important to be silenced. John Curren continues to share his journey and works to motivate others to live more fully on their terms.

Sarah and Aidan offer Jon an audience as he shares the origins and mission of the Tracking Connections Podcast to lift up and honor the amazing projects of so many people around the world.Jon shares the story of how his research began from reflecting on his teen years and the values and ethics that he shared with his friends who were also mentored by Tom Brown, Jr. in the 1970's. Though Tom never told any of them directly to care for nature and the future of our planet, all the teens reflected to one another that this was how they felt. They could not understand why all their friends in high school did not share their concern for the way construction was changing the land.Jon took this question further, "What had Tom done for them? Could we find a way do this for many others?" This began the research and development that led to the founding of the first project to mentor children in the way that Jon was mentored.Soon after founding this first program, Jon met Ingwe, an elder raised by the San Bushman and Akamba Tribe in Kenya. The two faced many challenges in the early years. From their collective effort emerged the Kamana Naturalist Training Program, and the Shikari holistic tracking training, bird language training and the 8 Shields and The Art of Mentoring. These models and principles have been taught all around the world and have collectively reached hundreds of thousands of children who Jon has never met. Surely, Jon's co-founder, the late Ingwe (1914 to 2005), is smiling down on us.Visit https://www.livingconnection1st.net/ for more information about our work in nature connection and people connection.

In Episode 67 of the Best Boss Ever podcast, Tom Shields, co-founder of Shields Group Search, joins Christine to talk about his best boss ever: Carolyn Kimmick. Tom talks about how Carolyn took him under her wing as he began his career in executive recruitment, teaching him how to manage difficult and high-stakes conversations with accomplished candidates.  Though Tom recalls Carolyn being a coach and mentor, he also recounts how she gave him the space to fail, so he could learn from his own mistakes.  Listen in to hear how this experience set up Tom for a successful career in executive recruitment, and how his best boss ever helped him learn the importance of composure, compassion, and collaboration. 

Jill and Tom opened the episode talking a little about the Detroit Auto Show which opens this week. The hosts will have complete coverage of the event next week. Tom complained a little about the Infiniti QX50 premium compact crossover. Though Tom generally likes the vehicle, he is annoyed that its much-promote high-tech VC-Turbo engine has not imbued the crossover with either standout power, or impressive fuel economy. Jill and Tom went on to review the 2023 Nissan Ariya compact electric crossover which both hosts basically love. Jill is annoyed that Nissan has done little to promoted the vehicle, which Tom suggests is part of the plan, and that Nissan may not yet be ready to deliver the Ariya in serious volume, and that stepped-up advertising is on hold for now. The duo welcome Ken Chester of the Tech Mobility Show in the second segment. Ken walked Tom and Jill through the adoption of ChatGPT by automotive dealers, and how the technology can be used, and misused, in that application. In the third segment Jill is subjected to Tom's “Fun Car Engine” quiz. Jill and Tom wrapped up the show discussing the all-new Alfa Romeo Tonale small crossover, which Jill is driving this week. 

In this second in our BEERG reflections series. in this Podcast, Tom Hayes is joined by Rick Warters, a long experienced senior HR professional, to discuss Remote Work/Working from Home. Though Tom and Rick come at this issue from different perspectives, their thoughts on what the future holds overlap on several important points. This discussion is based on a BEERG reflections paper setting out their counter viewpoints. You can download that paper HERE.

This week, we are replaying one of favorite episodes from Season 1. Due to the complexities that come with the upcoming Q4 earning reporting season, we needed to take a week off between new episodes. However, we will return the week after with a new interview with the CEO of an $800 million dollar market cap software company. Tom Gayner is the Co-CEO of Markel Corporation and the wisdom he shares on life and on investing is always eye opening and valuable. We interviewed Tom in August of last year for Episode 2 of Season 1. The Compounders audience has built since August and many of our newer listeners may not even be aware of the Gayner interview. So, whether you have had a chance to listen to the interview or not, we hope you enjoy it.  EPISODE: My guest on the show today is Tom Gayner, the co-CEO of Markel Corporation. Markel is a Fortune 500, $16.7 billion market cap financial holding company that primarily operates in the insurance and re-insurance industry. Though Tom has only been in the co-CEO seat since 2016, he has been with Markel for close to 30 years and he has been an investor longer than that. Markel has been compared to Berkshire Hathaway in both structure and performance and Tom has been a key architect of the company's diversification away from insurance through the acquisition of operating businesses. In fact, Markel Ventures has gone from $1.2 billion in revenue in 2016 to about $2.8 billion today. Tom is well-known in the value investing community for his charm and intellect. Also, many people who have made the trek to Omaha for the Berkshire Shareholder Meeting have also attended the Markel Breakfast event. I had the opportunity to listen Tom speak a number of times in Omaha and that is why I thought he would be a great guest on the podcast. In this conversation, we will cover: - His thoughts on what makes a compounder - How to invest more like a grandmother than a Wall Street trader - And why he is a better investor because he is a CEO—and vice versa Click the timestamp to jump to each answer: 1:38 - Introduction 3:07 - The 2008-09 financial crisis and Markel's response 7:55 - The benefits of a legacy of family ownership 11:39 - Comparing today's market to that of 1998-99 15:53 - The benefits of investing like a grandmother 18:18 - How being a Co-CEO has made Tom a better investor 24:09 - How to tell if a person is a good cultural fit 28:35 - Building culture by articulating what your company stands for 32:15 - Bottom up and top down approaches to compounding 35:39 - Applying the Colfax Business System at Markel 38:08 - Some challenges of working within a family-controlled business 42:03 - Markel's willingness to invest today for future benefit 48:45 - How Markel Ventures helps diversify the company 51:53 - Why culture is a big part of the moat around Markel's insurance operations 55:14 - The emergence of ESG and embedding Quaker values 62:30 - Tom's ideal legacy within Markel 63:50 - Learning from your mistakes to become more adaptable 66:14 - Starting with principals and then learning by doing 69:15 - The most under appreciated aspects of Markel To get all the latest updates about the podcast, see who we'll have on next, as well as watch the video version of the pod, please follow us on twitter at @BenClaremon and subscribe to the SNN Network YouTube Channel at www.youtube.com/snnwire.  iTunes: https://apple.co/3xlUvPY Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3jxkxLl Each new episode will be available every Tuesday morning on Apple, Spotify and all podcast streaming platforms. All opinions expressed by your hosts and the podcast guests are solely their own opinions and do not reflect the opinion of Cove Street Capital or any affiliates. This podcast is for informational purposes only, it is not investment advice, and should not be relied upon for any investment decisions. We are not recommending the purchase or sale of any securities. The hosts and guests may be beneficial owners of the securities discussed. You should not assume that the securities discussed are or will be profitable.

My guest on the show today is Tom Gayner, the co-CEO of Markel Corporation. Markel is a Fortune 500, $16.7 billion market cap financial holding company that primarily operates in the insurance and re-insurance industry. Though Tom has only been in the co-CEO seat since 2016, he has been with Markel for close to 30 years and he has been an investor longer than that. Markel has been compared to Berkshire Hathaway in both structure and performance and Tom has been a key architect of the company's diversification away from insurance through the acquisition of operating businesses. In fact, Markel Ventures has gone from $1.2 billion in revenue in 2016 to about $2.8 billion today. Tom is well-known in the value investing community for his charm and intellect. Also, many people who have made the trek to Omaha for the Berkshire Shareholder Meeting have also attended the Markel Breakfast event. I had the opportunity to listen Tom speak a number of times in Omaha and that is why I thought he would be a great guest on the podcast. In this conversation, we will cover: - His thoughts on what makes a compounder - How to invest more like a grandmother than a Wall Street trader - And why he is a better investor because he is a CEO—and vice versa Click the timestamp to jump to each answer: 1:38 - Introduction 3:07 - The 2008-09 financial crisis and Markel's response 7:55 - The benefits of a legacy of family ownership 11:39 - Comparing today's market to that of 1998-99 15:53 - The benefits of investing like a grandmother 18:18 - How being a Co-CEO has made Tom a better investor 24:09 - How to tell if a person is a good cultural fit 28:35 - Building culture by articulating what your company stands for 32:15 - Bottom up and top down approaches to compounding 35:39 - Applying the Colfax Business System at Markel 38:08 - Some challenges of working within a family-controlled business 42:03 - Markel's willingness to invest today for future benefit 48:45 - How Markel Ventures helps diversify the company 51:53 - Why culture is a big part of the moat around Markel's insurance operations 55:14 - The emergence of ESG and embedding Quaker values 62:30 - Tom's ideal legacy within Markel 63:50 - Learning from your mistakes to become more adaptable 66:14 - Starting with principals and then learning by doing 69:15 - The most under appreciated aspects of Markel To get all the latest updates about the podcast, see who we'll have on next, as well as watch the video version of the pod, please follow us on twitter at @BenClaremon and subscribe to the SNN Network YouTube Channel at www.youtube.com/snnwire.  iTunes: https://apple.co/3xlUvPY Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3jxkxLl Each new episode will be available every Tuesday morning on Apple, Spotify and all podcast streaming platforms. All opinions expressed by your hosts and the podcast guests are solely their own opinions and do not reflect the opinion of Cove Street Capital or any affiliates. This podcast is for informational purposes only, it is not investment advice, and should not be relied upon for any investment decisions. We are not recommending the purchase or sale of any securities. The hosts and guests may be beneficial owners of the securities discussed. You should not assume that the securities discussed are or will be profitable.

This week we’re revisiting my 2007 interview with Tom Perkins, who was one of Silicon Valley’s most successful venture capitalists. The firm Tom co-founded, Kleiner Perkins, is responsible for funding some of the most well-known companies of the past four decades, including Google, AOL, Genentech, Sun Microsystems, Compaq and Tandem Computers. With that track record, Tom’s name is now almost synonymous with venture capital. But he actually cut his teeth as an entrepreneur. Educated at MIT and Harvard, Perkins first made his mark by managing the initial growth of Hewlett-Packard’s computer business while simultaneously inventing the first cheap and reliable laser. The company he built around the laser, University Laboratories, made him independently wealthy and allowed for the creation of Kleiner Perkins. But more than just the money, his time at HP gave him the opportunity to learn from a “giant” of business, Dave Packard. Packard, Tom told me, operated like a venture capitalist within HP and gave him a model to emulate when he started his firm. Though Tom wowed the business press for much of his career, later in life he gained national attention for having a key role in a 2006 Hewlett-Packard board scandal, briefly marrying Danielle Steel and building the world’s largest privately owned sailing yacht. When I spoke with Tom, he was busy in “retirement,” serving on a number of corporate boards of directors, including News Corp’s and HP’s. He’d also stepped back into the media spotlight with the publication of his memoir, Valley Boy: The Education of Tom Perkins. This episode offers a fascinating glimpse into the mind of the outspoken and pioneering venture capitalist. Tom died in 2016, but his advice for entrepreneurs remains as relevant as ever. *** If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It takes less than a minute and helps us continue to attract the entrepreneurs you want to hear and learn from. For show notes, past guests and transcripts, visit venturevoice.com Sign up for the Venture Voice email newsletter at venturevoice.substack.com/welcome Follow and connect on social: On Twitter: twitter.com/gregory On Instagram: instagram.com/gregory On YouTube: youtube.com/c/GregoryGalant On LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/galant/ Learn more about Muck Rack at muckrack.com and The Shorty Awards at shortyawards.com

It’s the 19th anniversary of September 11, 2001, one of the most harrowing historical events in living memory. Today, our podcast hosts reflect on their personal memories of the day as a launching point into a discussion about  the United States’ current understanding of al-Qaeda nearly two decades later. In reality, we don’t talk about al-Qaeda much anymore other than within the context of Trump’s “endless wars” rhetoric. Just this week, the Trump administration announced that troops  in Iraq will be reduced to 3,000. What’s more, peace negotiations are taking place with Taliban representatives, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, and representatives of the Afghan government this weekend. So as Steve points out, “You’d be forgiven for thinking this is all over.” But as Dispatch Podcast guest Tom Joscelyn reminds us on today’s episode, “Al-Qaeda is still very much alive.” Though Tom concedes that there’s a lot you can criticize about U.S. military intervention post-9/11, “It’s much more common, in my experience, that people who are against the U.S. using military force or U.S. military action to play disconnect the dots than it is for some sort of a so-called hawk to overconnect the dots.” On today’s episode, Tom, Sarah, and Steve discuss American intelligence officials’ current misunderstanding of al-Qaeda, the UAE and Bahrain’s plans to normalize their relationship with Israel, and the real and imagined foreign threats to the upcoming election. Show Notes: -“Why ‘Outside-In’ Diplomacy Could Be the Key to Middle East Peace” by Jonathan Schanzer, “This 9/11 anniversary arrives with the end of the war on al-Qaeda well in sight” by Christopher Miller, director of the National Counterterrorism Center in the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, and “The Falling Man” by Thomas Junod. -Tom Joscelyn’s Vital Interests newsletter for The Dispatch. -30-day free trial of The Dispatch See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SUMMARY: Today’s guest is Tom Lopatosky, the owner of Lopco Contracting out of Providence, Rhode Island. During college, Tom was presented with the opportunity to run a student painting franchise and grabbed it. He was 18-years-old at the time and had to find a way to pay for school. Though Tom encountered many difficulties in his first year, he continued to run the franchise every summer and gained more confidence each time. Upon graduating with a major in marketing and finance, Tom was faced with making the decision of going to work for someone else or starting a business on his own. He chose to be an entrepreneur but ended up on a peculiar path which allowed him to both work on his own business and continue running the franchise. Tom discusses how he came to an agreement with the franchiser that enabled this unique situation, which was heavily influenced by Tom’s strong work ethic and desire to always exceed customer expectation. He also shares tips about networking and how he runs his business day-to-day. ------------------- WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: How Tom found flexibility from the franchise he worked under. How to get the mindset of “deliver every time.” How to overcome nervousness and meet people at networking events. Marketing tactics that are working for Tom. Believing in something and following it through. -------------------   QUOTES: “Everybody’s conditioned with ‘you have to go to school’…In the grand scheme of things, I can say it was great for putting a foundation in place…But, I learned a lot more just getting out there and running my business on my own…than anyone would have ever been able to teach me in school.” “You’ve got to stack the deck. In other words, you need to put the chips so far in your corner that when you ask them something, it’s like they don’t have a choice but to work on something with you.” “At Business Network International, if you find the right group, it works better than anything else from a networking standpoint because it’s so structured. If you follow their system, you will get business.” “I love to talk about myself. I’ll talk about myself all day, but I have to discipline myself to stay on the line…Find out everything you can about this person. That’s your goal…You want to get them to talk about themselves as much as possible.” “If you can, as a business, help your clients out by introducing them to a solution for a problem they have, they’re going to pay you to do it if they have that kind of trust in you. I think that’s a big part of the growth of a business.” ------------------- HIGHLIGHTS: [02:47] How did Tom get started in painting? [06:03] What was it like when Tom graduated and decided to start his own business? [09:58] Where did Tom’s mindset of exceeding expectations and providing a great customer experience come from? [13:27] How did it go when Tom tried negotiating with the franchiser? [15:47] What does the mindset of “deliver every time” look like? [17:28] What was it like for Tom to run a franchise and start his own business at the same time? [19:10] Has Tom found that he’s had to do a lot of reprogramming to grow his business and himself? [20:47] Had Tom dove into personal business development early in his entrepreneurial life? [22:18] How did Tom generate leads when he was starting to break away from the franchise? [26:37] What does Tom’s business look like today? [28:17] What is Tom’s system for open networking? [36:45] What advertising methods are working for Tom? [39:22] How does Tom find employees? [42:52] What else is Tom involved in besides the painting business? [44:48] What is the administration of Tom’s painting business like? [48:09] Where does Tom’s drive come from? [53:22] What are some resources that inspire Tom? [56:31] What final points would Tom like to make? ------------------- LINKS & RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Join DYB Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion, Revised Edition Purple Cow: Transform Your Business by Being Remarkable Endless Referrals No B.S. Business Success Magnetic Marketing How to Win Friends & Influence People The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change No B.S. Direct Marketing: The Ultimate No Holds Barred Kick Butt Take No Prisoners Direct Marketing for Non-Direct Marketing Businesses Gary Vaynerchuk I Love Marketing http://www.lopcocontracting.com/ https://www.facebook.com/CheerUPAthletics/ https://www.instagram.com/cheerupathletics/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_TIHhdcLe_z45bMLTcTuzg ADDITIONAL FREE RESOURCES: Schedule Your Free Strategy Call With Steve  -------------- Connect with Tom Lopatosky on Facebook here Connect with Steve on Facebook here  -------------- Press and hold to visit the page Show Page Notes  -------------- Thank you very much for joining us today! If you received value, would you take a quick few seconds and leave us a review on iTunes, please?

(http://earthplus30.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/tom-CA-6.jpg) Tom Strumolo has been at the forefront of Energy conservation for longer than almost anyone thought about shortages, the environment, pollution and pricing models. He developed processes and models that we take for granted today. Though Tom works in what many now consider “Old School” energy his understanding of issues and potential solutions can still significantly impact our lives through cost savings and more efficient use of resources. Our conversation touches on buildings, homes, technology, data and the issue of climate weirdness. Listen to our conversation, pick up a few tips, then go make some changes.

Tom Brosseau makes the kind of music you rarely find in the world today. Though Tom himself would probably say - you just need to look around. While on his European tour this fall, he played at StudioBar in Amsterdam and the following day came to the kitchen-studio to talk about music, his return to North Dakota, things he is working on and learning and much more. Tom is a great observer of people and the world around him, this is normally expressed through his music, but the next best thing has got to be through a podcast conversation.

Download the MP3. The name Tom Perkins is now almost synonymous with venture capital, but it's clear that he cut his teeth as an entrepreneur. Educated at MIT and Harvard, Perkins first made his mark by managing the initial growth of Hewlett-Packard’s computer business while simultaneously inventing the first cheap and reliable laser. The company he built around the laser, University Laboratories, made him independently wealthy and allowed for the creation of Kleiner Perkins, one of the most successful venture capital firms in existence. Kleiner Perkins (now Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers) has funded a wide range of well known and wildly successful companies including Google, AOL, Genentech, Sun Microsystems, Compaq, and Tandem Computers. Though Tom's wowed the business press for much of his career, later in life he's gained national attention for having a key role in 2006 Hewlett-Packard board controversy, briefly marrying Danielle Steel, and building the world's largest privately owned sailing yacht. Tom has recently stepped back into the media spotlight by publishing a memoir called Valley Boy: The Education of Tom Perkins. Listen in as he discusses his journey from New York to Boston to Silicon Valley, the creation of Kleiner Perkins, and his advice for the entrepreneurs of the future.