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In the fall of 2020, while much of the world was still stuck inside wondering when things might go back to normal, Tim West was lacing up his racing shoes, logging miles, and building something new – not a tech startup, not an app, but a running brand, out of his basement. He quickly recruited his brother Nick on his vision. They didn't spend money on big splashy ads or influencer campaigns. Instead, they listened, they ran, and they asked questions. They built gear starting with socks that runners actually wanted. Over the next few years, what started as a side project for the two brothers and their designer turned co-founder Ardith Singh, grew into one of the most exciting new names in running: Bandit Running – a Brooklyn-based company that makes premium performance apparel and centers community at the heart of everything it does. But Nick West didn't come from the fashion world. Him and his brother Tim were working in e-commerce at Jet.com. They grew up immersed in the New Jersey skate and surf scene where the coolest brands weren't built in boardrooms. They were built by friends on the street and from the ground up. That ethos is what stuck with them.Today, Bandit makes everything from race day singlets to streetwear inspired track pants. They host events that pack the sidewalks of New York. They've launched the unsponsored project celebrating professional runners who don't get the financial support from the major shoe brands and they're building a brand-first model that doesn't just sell apparel; it tells stories. So how did a couple of brothers go from zero marketing budget to a brand that's evolving what running looks and feels like?That's what we find out in this episode. It's 10 a.m. in Brooklyn and Nick West is refreshing his phone again and again. We're sitting in the Bandit Running headquarters. The coffee's still hot, and the 2025 spring collection, nearly a year in the making, is officially live to the public. This drop: It's the result of 11 months of long days, late nights, and that's just how those days go.On a previous drop, there was even a 2:30 a.m. production shoot involving a whiteboard, an iPhone, and Nick himself modeling shorts that he didn't expect to be in. These are the kind of stories that don't make the product page on the website, but at Bandit, they're kind of the point because this isn't just an apparel company.In this episode of the CITIUS MAG Podcast, Nick West joins me on how he and his team built Bandit Running, a company rooted in connection, performance, and that little bit of rebellion that every runner knows by heart. It's a brand built by runners, forerunners, driven by storytelling, community, and the belief that there's a better way to build a business in this space.Hosts: Chris Chavez | @chris_j_chavez on InstagramGuest: Nick West | @nicholas_west on Instagram SUPPORT OUR SPONSORSKETONE-IQ: Level up your training with Ketone-IQ – a clean shot of energy with no sugar or caffeine. Or try the new Ketone-IQ + Caffeine, combining 5g of ketones with 100mg of green tea caffeine for a smooth, sustained boost. It's used by pro runners like Des Linden and Sara Hall. Feel the difference. Save 30% off your first subscription order & receive a free six pack of Ketone-IQ with KETONE.com/CITIUS.RUNNA: Runna is the #1 rated personalized running app designed to help you crush your goals no matter the distance. . Sign up for Runna today and get your first two weeks free using the code CITIUS.OLIPOP: BuzzFeed just came out with an article that recently named Olipop the best overall soda for flavor — and with a lineup that includes classic root beer, vintage cola and cherry vanilla, it's easy to see why. Try Olipop today and save 25% on your order using code CITIUS25 at checkout at DrinkOlipop.com.
Tim West and Liam Black invite purposeful business leaders to open up about their real-life issues in our new podcast series. First on the “couch”, Kerry Jones, founding CEO of eating disorder treatment clinic Orri, talks about the challenges of turning her vision into messy reality.
Following Ashurst's recent conference, three experts regroup to pick out the most pressing trends and risks stemming from class actions in the UK. Jon Gale, partner at Ashurst's Dispute Resolution practice in London, is joined by colleagues Tim West and Sarah-Jane Dobson to reflect on the highlights from the firm's recent class actions conference. Together, they discuss the evolving landscape of class actions including litigation funding, competition claims, and more. The conference showcased an array of experts including clients, claimant law firms, barristers, and funders. One highlight was the keynote speech from Mr Justice Robin Knowles CBE, who stressed the essential role of class actions in the legal system and the permanence of commercial funding in such claims. In the podcast, Tim stresses the importance of understanding class actions from a client's perspective, emphasising that these cases (and the associated risks) often attract C-suite attention. He also discusses the rising prevalance of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) concerns, with potential class actions arising from the gaps between corporate promises and practices. Sarah-Jane discusses the varied treatment of class actions across sectors, particularly in competition and product liability cases. She anticipates a further rise in class actions, especially in sectors like life sciences and consumer protection. The trio also explore litigation funding, discussing the significance of external financial backing for large class actions and the impact of the Supreme Court's recent PACCAR ruling on funding structures. To hear more episodes on class actions and a range of other subjects, subscribe to Ashurst Legal Outlook on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your preferred podcast platform. The information provided is not intended to be a comprehensive review of all developments in the law and practice, or to cover all aspects of those referred to. Listeners should take legal advice before applying it to specific issues or transactions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The two tech-for-good experts talk to Tim West about their initiative for women leading the development of ethical AI, the importance of empathy to advance AI for the good of humanity, and why women shouldn't be expected to work for free.
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Founders Nick and Tim West share how the created Bandit Running by leaning into the gritty side of training and finding fashion inspiration in York City. They also discuss the importance of customer feedback and event marketing.To learn more about Bandit Running: https://www.shopify.com/blog/bandit-communityAnd you can watch this episode on YouTube. Subscribe to Shopify Masters on YouTube.
"I'm very conscious about what nurtures me": Triodos Bank UK boss Bevis Watts talks to Tim West about his journey from environmentalist to CEO of a multi-billion-euro ethical bank, transforming the financial sector, fostering connections and the importance of connecting with nature.
Adwin and Raina are renowned throughout Saaldoran for their exotic automatons. When they are invited to Moa to present their latest work to the mad King Ulmer, they're wary but hopeful. This could be the ticket to a better life. But at what cost? This series contains graphic depictions of sex and violence. Listener discretion is advised. Rebel Moon is streaming now on Netflix. CREDITS Netflix Podcasts Presents A Wolf At The Door Production: Zack Snyder's The Seneschal Starring: Ella Purnell Jason Isaacs Alfred Enoch Naveen Andrews Peter Serafinowicz Also in this episode: Nazneen Contractor Ian James Corlett Darren Darnborough Bella Delong Tania Gunadi Brock Powell Kevin Stidham and Jo Troy Created by Zack Snyder Directed by Alex Kemp Produced by Chica Barbosa Production Coordinator: Louise Netz Script Supervisors: Mokotsi Rukundo and Jo Troy Sound design: Tim West and Beau Milkis Mixed by Beau Milkis Dialogue Editing by Ruge Sun Original Music Composition by Jonathan Sanford Executive Producer: Zack Snyder Executive Producers, Netflix: David Markowitz and Rae Votta Executive Producers, Wolf at the Door: Alex Kemp and Winnie Kemp Executive Producers, The Stone Quarry: Debbie Snyder and Wes Coller. Supervising Producer: Adam Forman Creative Producers: Caitlin Parrish, Erica Weiss and Magdalene Visaggio Recorded in London at Red Light Studios and Sonica Studios, and at Wolf at the Door Studios in Venice, California. Recording Engineers: Matt Bainbridge, Drew Simmonds, Mat Clark and Beau Milkis. Original art by Jared Purrington Special Thanks to John Dryden, Eleanor Mein and the team at Goldhawk Productions in London. Also to Sarah Whitehouse, Bruno Sanchez, and Alyssa Appleton.
"Here's what I knew: this was a place where a strong-minded female leader could flourish" – Kirsten Dueck of NESsT tells Tim West about stepping into the shoes of ‘the godmother of impact investing', retiring ‘imposter syndrome' and how her organisation has supported thousands of social entrepreneurs across very different regions and cultures.
"The magic happens when you create uncomfortable, unconventional partnerships" – Sebastian Rocca, founder of social enterprise Micro Rainbow, opens up to Tim West about what Pride Month means to him, growing up gay in Catholic Italy, the importance of understanding who your allies are and embracing vulnerability in leadership.
Breckenridge Outfitters is this year's winner of the Orvis Endorsed Outfitter of the Year Award and Tim West [44:07] is the glue that holds this fabulous guide service together. In the interview, Tim talks about how to decide which fly to tie on at the beginning of the day, or when you first approach the water. Do you start with a streamer, a nymph, a wet fly, a dry fly, or some combination of them? What clues should you observe to decide which one to try? We have some fascinating questions this week in the fly box, questions I am sure many of you think about yourself, including: Can you explain the difference between fast, medium, and slow fly rods? I noticed a bright orange sludge-like material on the bottom of my stream. Should I stay away from this one? Do you think kayaks spook trout more than belly boats? After a rod, reel, and line, what piece of gear should I consider next? When tying to fill a fly box, should I tie one of each pattern or 4 or 5 of the same one? Is there a disadvantage of using a perfection loop instead of a non-slip mono loop when tying on a streamer? If I see a heron in a pool in a small stream, should I move on and avoid that pool? Would it work to have a leader with a very long butt section, a short transition section, and a very long tippet? Why do trout eat or reject an imitation of a midge pupa in a lake? Do you think a 5-weight outfit is a good rod for taking to Alaska? Why don't my marabou flies stay fluffy once they have been used? A listener tip for tying a dropper to the bend of a hook.
In this episode of the Good Leaders podcast, hosted by Tim West, Devi Clark, managing director of Impact Hub London, shares the good and bad of running an impact-driven ‘umbrella organisation': from the legal benefits of developing a new building to the struggle of attracting investors when your impact is “powerful, but often indirect”.
February 25: Tim West continues our series on the book of Genesis, answering common questions about creation.Sermon Guide: https://www.ubcbeavercreek.com/sermon-resources/genesispart4
In this episode of the Good Leaders podcast, hosted by Tim West, Esther Foreman, founder and CEO of the SE100-listed Social Change Agency, and Social Change Nest, delves into navigating lockdown, new motherhood and multiple sclerosis alongside entrepreneurship, and says her social enterprises take care of administration and governance, the “two pillars of social change”, so that changemakers can get on with creating impact.
How do you build a high growth startup? In this episode of the Fit for the Future podcast, produced in partnership with Buzzacott accountants, we delve into how to take a startup to the next level at a fast pace, drawing from the journeys of two relatively young, high growth social enterprises. In this episode, co-hosts Tim West and Eddie Finch talk to Ariana Alexander-Sefre, founder and co-CEO of SE100 award-winning Spokeworld, and Joe Seddon, founder and CEO of Zero Gravity and winner of the SE100 Leadership award, about the steps required to build a high growth social business startup.
Ashurst colleagues Anna Morfey, Tim West and Max Strasberg look back on a significant year in the world of anti-trust and collective actions, including issues stemming from certification, post-certification and case management. They also consider what's in store for 2024. In 2023, a lot happened in a short space of time in the class actions landscape. In this episode, Ashurst's expert panel summarises the most notable changes, trends, and cases – and highlight issues to watch out for in 2024. The podcast reflects on an action-packed year for the UK's Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT), including significant developments in certification processes for class actions. The panel also discusses several cases stemming from post-certification issues and considers what this tells us about the CAT's likely approach in future. And, of course, they cover the Supreme Court's judgement in PACCAR, which was big news for the collective actions regime and litigation funding more broadly. To listen to previous episodes in this class actions mini-series, subscribe to Ashurst Legal Outlook on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. The information provided is not intended to be a comprehensive review of all developments in the law and practice, or to cover all aspects of those referred to. Listeners should take legal advice before applying it to specific issues or transactions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Rebecca White, CEO and founder of Your Own Place CIC, tells Tim West that she started the award-winning “targeted prevention homelessness” social enterprise after seeing that “something crucial was missing for people who didn't have many of the advantages” that others had, and opens up about her biggest regret as a social entrepreneur.
This episode looks beyond the hyperbole to explain how litigation funding is (and isn't) likely to be impacted by the recent PACCAR Supreme Court judgment. Tim West, Partner in Ashurst's Dispute Resolution practice is joined by Anna Morfey, a Partner in Ashurst's competition litigation team and Rosie Ioannou, Director – Legal Assets at Fortress Investment Group. While some are ringing alarm bells after the PACCAR judgment, this podcast provides more measured analysis. Tim, Anna and Rosie discuss the likely impacts on the litigation funding industry (which have been overstated in some quarters) and explain what it could mean for collective actions currently before the Competition Appeal Tribunal. More broadly, Rosie calls for better understanding about the role of funding, its position in the market, and the positive impact it has. The information provided is not intended to be a comprehensive review of all developments in the law and practice, or to cover all aspects of those referred to. Listeners should take legal advice before applying it to specific issues or transactions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tim West and Jon Gale from Ashurst in London are joined Nick Mavrakis from Ashurst in Sydney, to discuss emerging trends and issues in Australia's class action landscape. With its mature class action regime, Australia is often seen as a harbinger of what's to come in the UK. So, in this episode of our class action mini-series, we've invited Nick Mavrakis from Ashurst's Sydney office to share the latest highlights and lowdown from Down Under. Nick discusses the prevalence of shareholder class actions, pharmaceutical claims, product liability, and banking disputes. He emphasises the sophisticated plaintiff's bar and profitable litigation funding environment that is, in part, driving these actions. Data breach claims are also more prominent, he says, in the wake of rising cyberattacks in Australia and overseas. In conversation with Tim West and John Gale from Ashurst in London, Nick also discusses the pros and cons of different settlement strategies for class actions. And the trio explore the vexed issue of privacy, including the UK's Supreme Court case involving Google and a more recent case again involving Google and its AI division, DeepMind. To follow this continuing class actions series, subscribe to Ashurst Legal Outlook on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. The information provided is not intended to be a comprehensive review of all developments in the law and practice, or to cover all aspects of those referred to. Listeners should take legal advice before applying it to specific issues or transactions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ashurst's Tim West and Jon Gale are joined by crisis communications expert Simon Pugh, to discuss the PR risks of classes actions. “Oh, I have lost my reputation! I have lost the immortal part of myself…” These words, uttered by the disgraced Cassio in Othello, illustrate that reputation is highly prized – and sorely missed when it is lost. This remains true today, 400+ years after Shakespeare's Company was performing to audiences full of lawyers at the Inns Of Court in London. In the latest episode of our class actions mini-series, we consider the reputational risks for companies caught up in class actions. Simon Pugh from Portland Communications explains the wider implications of such legal proceedings “which can be substantial from a financial point of view”, the importance of understanding what is driving claimants' behaviour, and why class action PR and legal strategies need to work hand in hand. To illustrate some of the reputational issues, Ashurst's Jon Gale talks through some recent cases under the relatively new Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT) regime. The role of litigation funders is also explored, as well as public perceptions and potential apathy toward compensation distribution. Finally, the trio discuss emerging PR trends for class and group actions, including public interest litigation, the impact of parent company law, and the increasing importance of ESG-related cases. To follow this continuing class actions series, subscribe to Ashurst Legal Outlook on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. The information provided is not intended to be a comprehensive review of all developments in the law and practice, or to cover all aspects of those referred to. Listeners should take legal advice before applying it to specific issues or transactions..See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Tim and Nick West took a scrappy approach to building Bandit, their community-first apparel company for runners. They didn't bring it up at their run club and they didn't do any paid advertising in the first year. Here's how Bandit grew organically and continues to empower the running community.For more on Bandit and show notes: https://www.shopify.com/blog/bandit-community
Ashurst's Tim West, Tom Cummins and Martin Eimer discuss how companies can mitigate the risk of environmental, social and governance (ESG) class actions. As the scope, disclosure, and scrutiny of corporate ESG outputs continues to grow, the risk of class actions is growing too. In this episode, legal experts from the UK and Germany explore how ESG claims can give rise to class actions – and what corporates can do about it. Together, the guests explore some of the different kinds of ESG disputes that companies might encounter and what typically motivates or triggers class actions. They also explore how ESG class actions can come from many sources, such as investors, customers, or those affected by supply chain activities. Tom Cummins and Martin Eimer compare notes on the UK and German experiences of ESG class actions and highlight the trends to watch for boards and risk committees. They also suggest practical steps that companies can take to mitigate ESG litigation risks. To follow this continuing class actions series, subscribe to Ashurst Legal Outlook on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. The information provided is not intended to be a comprehensive review of all developments in the law and practice, or to cover all aspects of those referred to. Listeners should take legal advice before applying it to specific issues or transactions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In the first episode of this mini-series on class actions, Ashurst's Tim West, Jon Gale, and Anna Morfey set the scene by highlighting emerging trends and legal developments. With class action risk rising up corporate agendas, we're launching a new mini-series to explore the emerging risks and trends for business leaders to watch out for. We'll speak with legal experts from across the globe to bring you fresh perspectives and analysis to help your organisation stay ahead of the curve. Our mini-series kicks off in London, where three Ashurst lawyers explain the basics of class actions and their growing prominence. Tim West, Jon Gale and Anna Morfey reflect on the differences between UK, US and Australian class actions and the different ways to bring claims. The trio also discuss the Competition Appeal Tribunal regime and some of the unique challenges for defendants, including potential for actions occurring in multiple jurisdictions. And they emphasise the need for companies to proactively consider reputational risks posed by class actions. To follow this continuing series, subscribe to Ashurst Legal Outlook on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. Future episodes will feature experts from the US, Australia, Germany and elsewhere exploring topics such as ESG, greenwashing, crisis management, and more. The information provided is not intended to be a comprehensive review of all developments in the law and practice, or to cover all aspects of those referred to. Listeners should take legal advice before applying it to specific issues or transactions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It has survived the 2008 financial crisis and Covid-19 – but, for events industry trailblazer Connection Crew, “the social enterprise narrative” isn't always helpful, says director Charlie Dorman, even if impact is embedded in the business model. In our Good Leaders podcast, founding editor Tim West grills some of those balancing purpose, profit and personal challenges, as they navigate the ups and downs of mission-driven business. This month: Charlie Dorman, director of award-winning social enterprise Connection Crew.
What makes a 'Social Business Champion'? In this Fit for the future podcast, produced in partnership with Buzzacott accountants, we explore the brilliant and blustery journey of Point and Sandwick Trust, a social enterprise based in the Outer Hebrides off the north-west coast of Scotland that built and operates the UK's biggest community wind farm. Point and Sandwick – winner of this year's NatWest SE100 Social Business Champion award – has been recognised as leading the way in community renewable energy. Not only does it generate power, but with the income this makes, it also provides significant support for projects and amenities within the local community. One such amenity is Bethesda Hospice, which must find more than £400,000 revenue to provide its crucial services to the islands each year, a significant part of which is provided by the wind farm. In the podcast, Pioneers Post's Tim West and Eddie Finch from Buzzacott speak to Point and Sandwick director Calum MacDonald about how they have built, funded and sustained this award-winning successful social business through good times and bad – and they also hear from Bethesda Hospice general manager Carol Somerville and finance development officer Joanne Ferguson about the work of the hospice, and the importance that Point and Sandwick has to the local community.
Katie Buckingham started Altruist Enterprises aged just 19 following her own experience of mental ill health. She tells Tim West why she's an optimist – and why outside support was crucial in taking her business to the next level.
‘Being on a journey of personal development is never ending' Teaching young people the practical life skills they've not learned at school: such is the mission of SE100 winner 2-3 Degrees. Co-founder Azzees Minott speaks to Tim West about leaving politics, imposter syndrome, and her initial suspicions about social investment.
In this episode, we hear from Tim West, the Founder Editor and CEO of the social enterprise magazine, Pioneers Post. Tim is also involved in a number of different organisations, working to promote social entrepreneurship, and connecting social entrepreneurs with social impact investment companies. Tim is one of this year's winners of the Cambridge Social Innovation Prize, which is awarded by Trinity Hall and the Cambridge Centre for Social Innovation at the University of Cambridge.Cambridge Centre for Social InnovationCambridge Social VenturesFollow the Cambridge Centre for Social Innovation on:FacebookInstagram LinkedInTwitterYouTube
In honor of PRIDE Month, Rose talks with guests about the state of Atlanta's LGBTQ+ community.First, Tim West, the executive Director of the LGBTQ Institute, and Giacomo Negro, a professor at Emory University's Goizueta School of Business and the lead researcher for the 2022 Southern Survey, discuss the key findings of the survey that examines the quality of life for people who are part of the LGBTQ+ community in the South.Plus, Terence Stewart, the president of Atlanta Black Pride, and Chris McCain, the new executive director for the Atlanta Pride Committee, discuss PRIDE Month, DEI and the state of Atlanta's LGBTQ+ community amid the ongoing challenges to LGBTQ+ rights.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
What does it take to lead a pioneering organisation in the new impact economy? In our Good Leaders podcast, founding editor Tim West grills some of those balancing purpose, profit and personal challenges, as they navigate the ups and downs of purpose-driven business. This month: the founder and CEO of On Purpose Tom Rippin talks to Tim West about helping 1,000 people switch to impact-first careers, why an outdated view of science is hindering systems change, and what good leadership is all about.
There are only a few days left before the Impact Shakers summit in Brussels – which its organisers describe as “Europe's first big startup event focusing on inclusive entrepreneurship and impact”. But what does “inclusive entrepreneurship and impact” actually mean? In this episode, Tim West speaks to Yonca Braeckman, CEO and co-founder of Impact Shakers, about what drove her to want to build an “impact ecosystem”. She also recounts her career path from a Belgian chip-shop to social entrepreneurship – which took her to the pre-2008 banking sector and virtual reality filmmaking in New York along the way. Being a good leader? “For me, it's all about being kind and caring,” says Braeckman. Being too caring can also prompt her to take on too much – although she admits she performs well under pressure: “It never felt like an option, to me, to not lead… I'm good in crisis situations… when big challenges arise, I go into some type of problem-solving mode, and move on.”
Over his long and diverse career, Liam Black has run a number of purpose-led businesses – both his own and other people's. Now in his sixties, he's mentoring other leaders to do the same, and has just published a new book: How to lead with purpose – partly a story about his own journey as a purpose-driven leader, and partly drawing from his experiences as a mentor. In this episode, he speaks to old friend Tim West about having imposter syndrome in his first role as CEO, growing bored and moving on (more than once), the importance of building organisations that can thrive without his support in future, and the fine line between authenticity and virtue signalling. He shares successes and failures – and tells us that failing as a leader is different from failing a business. “The big failures for me in my leadership have been when I haven't stayed true to my values,” Black says. “As the CEO, or the chair of something, I think the biggest responsibility you have is to protect the strength and the positivity of the culture. And it's very easy to spoil that and when I have spoiled that by my own behaviour, or by allowing in people who were able to bullshit their way through… those, I feel, are my biggest failures in leadership rather than particular business decisions or business ventures that haven't worked.”
Ever wanted to know what it takes to create a TV pilot? In this special episode, Anne is joined by Scott & Miranda Parkin to discuss Comet Casino. Comet Casino is a story centered around found family. It talks about those relationships & friendships that grow so near and dear that they feel like family. Scott & Miranda voice two of the characters, but were heavily involved in the creation of the show. From planning out the story to animating, Miranda was in charge and excited about this mid-century modern tale. After two year, the pilot episode is ready & shipped out to all the right people. So what's next for the duo? There may be more planning, creating, and meeting taking in their future…but you have to listen up to hear the whole story. Transcript It's time to take your business to the next level, the BOSS level! These are the premiere Business Owner Strategies and Successes being utilized by the industry's top talent today. Rock your business like a BOSS, a VO BOSS! Now let's welcome your host, Anne Ganguzza. Anne: Hey everyone, welcome to the VO BOSS podcast. I'm your host, Anne Ganguzza, and today I am so excited and pumped to have the Comet Casino team here with us, special guests Scott and Miranda Parkin. You guys, welcome to the show. Thank you so much. Yay! Scott: Thank you so much for having me. You were an early supporter of this. (inaudible) merch on your show, you donated money, and now we're in the pitch phase. So we really owe a great debt of gratitude to the VO BOSS. Miranda: Yeah, seriously. Anne: Well, thank you. Thank you. I mean, it's not hard to support and love what you guys are doing. So for those BOSSes out there who may not be familiar with the famous Comet Casino team, I thought we would start with a little bit of an introduction of each of you so that the BOSSes can get to know you a little bit better. So let's start with Scott,‘cause he's older. (laughs) So Scott, I mean actor, amazing improv instructor, voice actor, I mean everything. Tell us how you got started in the industry and where it's going (laughs) and your life. Miranda: And your social security number. Anne: Yes. Scott: No, that's horrible. That's horrible advice. I'm from Sacramento, California, and I started in radio when I was in college. I interned at KCAP, the home of rock. When I was around 20, 18, 19 in that sort of range, I was able to weasel my way onto the air with a guy named Kevin Anderson. He got fired, but he made a tape of the time we were together, sent it to Tulsa, Oklahoma. They had us come out for an audition. They asked me if I'd ever been to Oklahoma. And at the time I said, uh, the furthest east I've been is the Nevada side of Heavenly Valley, dude. And that is literally how we all spoke in Northern California. You were more like this, like, are you gonna put change on your car before you go to Tahoe? Went out there to Oklahoma and did that. And then I got fired again. Came back to Sacramento, got a gig in Dallas, was there for 11 years, got married, got — moved to Los Angeles in, I wanna say ‘98. Had a kid in 2000, got divorced in 2003, done voiceover and writing for television and acting, and I always say you gotta hit it from every angle possible, so I'll do most of the stuff that they'll pay creative wise. So Miranda's been raised on TV sets and in voiceover lobbies and all that. And she started in the business when she was about five. Miranda: Pretty crazy. Anne: So, yeah. So Miranda, let's talk about that because you did grow up in the business. Yeah. I'm so excited again to actually see you and talk with you. And so tell us how you kind of got started, and was this something that, because you were around it for all the time when you were small, is it something that you loved right away, or did you kind of grow into it? Miranda: Well, I mean, I feel like I loved it first because I was like, oh, I just really love reading. Like I love reading out loud. Like that very much fun. Scott: Nerd! Miranda: Shut up. Anne: That was me too. That was me too. Scott: Yeah. Miranda: I liked reading out loud. So when they were like, “hey, do you wanna read this thing out loud,” a little five year old? And I was like, yeah, of course I wanna read that thing out loud. So I did. And then I was like, oh, oh, they like it when I do that. That's cool. I like that. You know, I was five, so I didn't really know, but it just made me feel happy, you know? Like I've always loved reading out loud. And then I got paid to talk about SeaWorld, and I'm like, I love animals and I love talking about whales, like of course I, I'm gonna do that. Anne: Was this when you were five or a little bit later on? Miranda: A little bit later on because I started when I was five, and then it was kind of went until eight or nine I think. I think nine was when I, I got the -- Scott: When the hammer got dropped. Miranda: Yeah. Yeah. I got the job of, uh, Lucy in a direct to DVD Peanuts movie. And my mom was like, no, you can't do that. So I was like, oh, alright. I really like reading out loud. I really like the Peanuts. Scott: But her dad was a voiceover actor, and anything that had something to do with me was -- Anne: Ah. Scott: Yeah. Anne: Okay. So there's the six degrees here I think because you said Lucy, right? You read for the — Miranda: Right. Anne: Okay. So my maiden name is Lucy. Okay? Scott: Excellent. Is that true? Anne: Yes, it's very true. It's very, because people called me Miss Lucy when I was a teacher, and then they would sing, Miss Lucy had a steamboat. The steamboat had a bell. Exactly. Scott: I forgot you were a teacher. My mom was a teacher for 35 years. I have I have so many teachers throughout our family. Anne: Well, so that's number one. And number two is that when I was young, when I was about six, when I was in kindergarten, I love to read out loud as well. And here's where my claim to fame, my creative claim to fame is that I wrote books. I wrote books about Nibbles the Rabbit. And as a kindergartner, I read them to the first graders. So that's my claim to fame. I mean, I -- Miranda: Kind of a power move. Anne: I mean, so Miranda, if I could only be half as good of, and I illustrated and wrote, and you know what I mean? Which is, that's incredible. Miranda: That's, that's amazing. Anne: You do everything. And so I just feel like the apple doesn't far fall from the tree there, I think; the writer, artist, voice actor, actor. Scott: I can't draw a stick figure without uh, without help. So. Miranda: That's true. He can draw a palm tree and a lightning bolt. Anne: There you go. Very good. Scott: And I can draw an oak tree too though. Miranda: And an oak tree. Oak tree. Sorry, forgot about that. One of the three. Scott: Yeah. Anne: I got good at drawing a rabbit as a kindergarten. But other than that -- Miranda: Nibbles the rabbit. Anne: — that's kind of where it stopped. Although I always was in awe of people who could draw. And so I want to actually talk about Comet Casino because that's really why I wanted to bring you here so that we can talk about the whole process. Because BOSSes out there, if you're listening, the whole concept of Comet Casino is BOSS from start to as it evolves. Because you have encompassed all areas of the creative arts, all areas of funding, of marketing, of starting something and seeing it grow and seeing it evolve. So I love the evolution of Comet Casino. So before we do that, let me show the BOSSes a little preview of what we have here. So let's do this first. Scott: Can we set it up real quick? Anne: Yeah. Let, we're gonna set it up right now. Scott: This is not a trailer. There's no voiceover or anything like that. This is the first 90 seconds of the pilot, and the shuttle attendant is the lovely great Delisle Griffin. And we love it. And so you get an idea of where our story takes place, who are the principals, and what's going on in the first 90 seconds. The whole thing, the whole pilot presentation is just over 10 minutes. There you go. Miranda: Yeah, there we go. Anne: All right. We're gonna give you guys the first 90 seconds. All right. Here we go. >> Attention passengers. We will be landing shortly on Luparif Omari, please return to your seats. If you've morphed during the flight, please regenerate and buckle up. Okay? And remember, as long as you look like you're gambling, they gotta keep bringing you drinks. Good luck. >> Luparif Omari. Everybody knows it as the loop. Number one adult playground in the galaxy and the armpit of the fucking universe. Everyone is thrilled when they get here and broken, disillusioned when they leave. That's just after a weekend. I spent the first 18 years of my life here. On the loop, after high school, you pretty much have three choices: bartending school, dealer school or alcoholic gambler. I wanted something more. So I went to law school on the nearest planet. After graduation I took a really good job as a defense attorney. It's difficult and none of it comes easy, but okay, it's somewhere else, and that's all that matters. So what am I doing back here? My dad, owner of the formerly luxurious Comet Casino passed away. How? Uh, he just stopped breathing while a guy was choking him to death, which on the loop is considered natural causes. The loop is 100 miles of casinos, clubs, and general debauchery crammed into a thin band of oxygen. Everything else is toxic. My dad used to drop off associates in the desert when it was time for them to die of natural causes. >> Hurry. Hurry, everyone. Anne: Haha, awesome. I love it. And can I tell you that honestly, when I first heard it, I love the beginning, right, with the introduction. But Miranda, when you start telling the story, I teach like storytelling to students for years. And you have such a beautiful, wonderful presentation of storytelling in that, like it is so damn impressive. Miranda: Hey, I used to love reading stories out loud. Now I do it all the time. Anne: If Scott knows me, I don't say that lightly. I love, love the performance. Scott: That's not — this whole thing, this has been two years in the making, and we directed all these legends who are friends of ours and have always supported Miranda. And if Miranda wasn't able to hold their own with these legends, it doesn't work. All of what we've done, it just doesn't work. So. Miranda: That was one thing that I got scared about. Like I know literally like after we like got all these people to do it, and they were like, all right, now it's time to record your part. And I'm like, oh, I have to actually, I have to go up against these — oh my God. Not, not go up against, but like work with, like be in the same cartoon as, and I'm like, oh my God, that's like a dream come true regardless of where this thing goes. Scott: Yes. And frightening as hell. And same for me. ‘Cause Miranda actually does video games and animation. I don't do so much of either of those. So after asking these people and then having to, you know, what was really cool was that we recorded our parts at SoundBox LA with Tim Friedlander. So first Miranda and Tim directed me, and then we switched, and Tim and I directed Miranda. So that was really, it was really cool. And he's been so supportive and known Miranda for a very long time. So it was, it was just really cool to do our parts at Tim's with Tim directing. Miranda: Yeah. ‘Cause he's such a good friend and such a great dude. And he supported it all the way through. It just seemed like a natural fit. Anne: So let's talk about, how did it all start? Miranda: Ooh, ooh, ooh. I've got this one. Anne: Okay. Scott: Keep it tight and bright. Miranda: So essentially it started as an FBI agent gets teleported into space and works off her debt at a space casino. So that was like our initial idea. And I wanted to do something Scott: That was all Miranda's -- Miranda: Yeah. And then I was like, okay, well the FBI thing is kind of silly, stupid. Let's just go with a mother-daughter story about a girl that actually lives in the casino and went to the casino and like lived at the casino, and her mom was the boss and she had to come back. And then we were just like, okay, let's cut the mom. Because I don't know how to tell a mother daughter story. I know how to tell a father-daughter story. So let's make a father-daughter story about a dysfunctional -- Scott: Well Miranda, you have to be honest, Ed Jager, our head writer and 23 year veteran television writer came in and said, I'm killing the mom. There's no story there. It's a father-daughter story. It's all about the daughter. Going away. Wanting to get the hell outta home, and then having to come back and then finding out that, ah, you know what? I hate this place, but I work here. It works. I have a connection here, and I'm really good at all the jobs I'm doing. It's the Joan Didian. You can't go home but you, maybe you can kind of thing. Does that make sense? Miranda: See the thing is like at the beginning of it, it morphed and switched. But I always wanted to make it a space casino. Always, always, always. Anne: But then, let me backtrack here. So you're telling me the beginnings of the story, but what's the beginnings of the idea, Miranda? Was it something that you said, I wanna create? So not many people in this industry, and I know BOSSes out there, this is the whole enchilada, this is the writing, the artistry, the production, the casting. So did you just one day say, I wanna make a show like (laughs)? Scott: We pitch ideas back and forth and have written a bunch of stuff, but Miranda always said that whenever they go animated shows, they have an episode at a casino. But I forget how you said it, M, I'm sorry. Miranda: So like in a lot of sci-fi media, there's always like a one-off episode with a casino. Like in Cowboy Bebop, there's a one-off episode with a space casino. In Star Wars, they go to a space casino in one of the newest Star Wars movies. In like Rick and Morty, they go to a Dave and Busters type thing called Blips and Shits. And I'm just like, why don't you stay there? There's so much potential. You have beings from all over the galaxy. You know, you have people that go to Vegas for conventions. You've got people that go to Vegas in sororities. You have gangsters and mobsters and bachelor parties Anne: I love it. Scott: Corporate convention. Always bringing different people. And if you put it out in space, 200 years in the future, the hell knows what -- Anne: Right. So many stories. I mean, I think so many stories can evolve from that. So yeah, there's longevity there. Yeah. Scott: The other thing we really liked was the found family because Miranda's been, was at my house from age 16 on solo and moved out two years ago. So big on found family. At my house growing up there was always an extra person. Somebody that just got divorced or some teenager had been kicked out of their house. So we're big on found family. A found family is such a lovely story. You can take in so many different directions, and in Miranda's situation, it's right here, found family. Miranda: But also it's relatable to everyone. Whether you have a good relationship with your parents or not, you always have friends. You know, friends are the family that you choose. I know it's cheesy, but everyone can relate to it. Everyone has a friend that you feel like you're a sibling. Anne: So then you had this idea that you wanted to do this. The two of you were bouncing ideas and then you said, yes, this sounds amazing. Let's get a writer. Like what happened after that? Just get a writer involved. Scott: Like I said, we've had multiple ideas, and I think they're very solid ideas, but Miranda is a voracious performer and artist. They like to keep going and going and going. So if we didn't get something with legs on it early, it got set aside and fan art and something else, or voiceover or her life just got in. But this was much more substantial. And it has something that Miranda really likes is retro futurism and 50's -- Miranda: Like mid-century modern atomic age type stuff, Jetsons style. Anne: Yeah, absolutely. Scott: They really enjoyed drawing. So it was very inspirational. And then I showed it to my buddy Ed. We had made a little video presentation and it's 1000 degrees different than that, than the thing that we first made. But he goes, this is great. We showed it to Swampy Marsh, the creator of Phineas and Ferb, who's sort of Miranda's mentor and my good friend. And then we all got together with a couple of the writers from Gary Unmarried, that show my buddy Ed wrote about my life that was on CBS, and other writers that I'd worked with on their pilots. And we all got a room and sort of hammered out a thing. And then the found family thing, or how each of the casino employees used to work at the casino as a crooner or a fighter or something like that. And now the old man me has hired him to work on the, on the thing because they're no longer viable as performers. So we had that, and then Ed just took it off and built this great daughter goes away and comes back to save the found family sort of thing. Miranda: And it was so well done and well-written. And we pitched on jokes, and I would be like, oh, this character probably wouldn't say that, or this and that. But most of it was Ed really. He just brought this huge heart to it. Scott: Ed started on Roseanne and worked on Darma and Greg and so many great shows. And I was a joke guy, so you know, we were able to make the jokes crackle, and then you just crank it, crank it down, crank it down until it's tight. And then we hired Swampy Marsh and Bernie Patterson at Surfer Jack to do the staging animatics. So each time they go through, it's single line, really rudimentary, but it gives you a good idea of where everyone's going and what it will look like. I think they did four passes there. They hired Miranda to work on small projects. So Miranda got to work on her own pilot there. And then I think after we had our thank you party last summer at Tim's, Miranda said, I want it all to be -- I have so many ideas. I want more characters, I want some different backgrounds. This would be funnier if a chop from above. And so Miranda said, I wanna do all of this. So she redid everything. And so every frame you see in the thing is her character's shirt background, a couple backgrounds. We hired her roommate Lauren to do, really wonderful stuff. But almost all of it is Miranda's vision. So there you go. And then laid in all the sound. Tim West at Rebel Alliances donated hours and hours and hours of time. So the sound design is really good. Adam Gutman, Miranda, you can talk about. Miranda: Yeah. He's like a, he's a Disney composer. He does like all the music for these Star Wars land rides, and Amphibia, and he's worked on Greatest Showman and all these things. And I did a lot of work with him during the lockdown, and he had this like musical project, and I was able to do some animatics for him. And then after that, you know, we kept in contact and then he was like, if you don't let me do the music for Comet Casino, I will be very sad if you don't let me just do it. You know. And I was like -- Scott: Of course, of course. Miranda: He had all these like great kind of almost hotel lobby tracks from like a Star Wars thing that he worked on. And he's just like, I can tweak this and do this. I'm like, that is so cool. It was crazy. Anne: So a few things that I wanna point out to the BOSSes out there, because again, I think a lot of people that listen to the VO BOSS podcast they're thinking very much in just voiceover. And again, the scope of this project is so amazing, and I'm hearing a couple of things that just keep coming back to me. Number one is having a great network, right? And having a wonderful team to help put this together. And so I think that networking is such an important thing to have a successful -- Scott: Without, without it, this wouldn't exist. Anne: Yeah. Scott: I called in and asked every favor I had to get us at this point. Anne: Yeah, absolutely. Scott: Listen, I don't constantly work for free, but I work with friends and things I like mm-hmm and everyone liked all these people that are in this, Maurice Lamar, Billy West, Tara Strong, Luray, Newman, Mindy Sterling — all of them have known Miranda since about three years old because I was asked to be divorced when Miranda was three. So I had her with me, and they all sort of watched her grow up and watched her. So when I said, hey you guys, this is what we're doing, would you be willing? And they all said the same, some version of yeah, absolutely. Yeah. Tara Strong's like, just tell me where to talk. They didn't owe me anything, but I, we asked favors. Miranda: And one thing that I was so happy about is they've always been, ‘cause we're, you know, a lot of us are at the same agency. So like from being a kid, like not not a kid, but like, you know, in my 20s, early, early teenage years, they were always like, if you make something, if you make something, you know, put me in it. Please. So, you know, and then we finally followed through with an idea, and now it was like, I can do that. I can ask these people and they'll say yes. And that's just a such a great feeling to have, to have such a great support network of all these incredible talented people. I'm really honored. Scott: And Miranda designed each of the characters for each of those actors. Aunt Maisie was designed for Tara Strong. Gary Anthony Williams is Hendrix. So that's kind of a cool thing too. But you definitely have to be willing to work with -- I mean I've worked on so many pilots that got shot and didn't get to air. I don't get any money from that. I just get the experience providing and supporting. So when I have something, I call those guys and they're like, yeah, let's get together and write this. Anne: So then yet another thing that I wanna talk about that I think is so important in the development of this is you're still pursuing this, you're still getting funding for this. And so -- Scott: We've just started this phase. Anne: Right. Scott: We, it's taken two years to get up to that. Anne: Yeah. And I think that there's something to be said for the level of commitment obviously, that you have to have for this. I mean in my brain, there's no way that it can't not be successful for you guys. I mean that's the way I feel. I don't know. Miranda: I honestly think it's successful already. I am just, I am happy to be involved with these incredible people. I'm happy to have this part of my portfolio, and I'm ready to get this, this art in front of people who work in amazing studios. Like all these studio people are going to be seeing my art. So that was like the goal from early on was to get my art in front of studios, and whether it gets made or not, it's just a step in the right direction regardless. Anne: I love that. Scott: The beginning premise was to get experience at storyboarding character design and backgrounds. So when we hired Surfer Jack, the idea was that Miranda would sit on Bernie's shoulder and watch him staging storyboard. But then Swampy screwed that up by hiring Miranda before they even started on the pilot to be head of small projects there. So the idea was to get all of her stuff in front of as many people as possible. And because of Ed -- his theatrical representation is APA — they saw that 90-second trailer and called us in for a strategy meeting. So now we're actually represented by APA. Anne: Love it. That's huge. Scott: They're not only showbiz adjacent, but they represent people like 50 Cent, Mark Ruffalo, you know, that kinda people. So now, next week the pilot goes out to every animation studio and every streaming service, full support of the head of animation at APA. And they'll bug them to watch it and then hopefully take a meeting. So we already won because all of that stuff is in front of them. And Miranda -- by the way, she's like, in my early twenties — these are your early 20's; you're 28 (?) until next week, you know. Anne: That's phenomenal. Miranda, I love that you said that it's already a success because it truly is in my eyes, and that's why I feel like it can't be anything but a success already. I've seen it evolve, I've seen it progress, and to me I'm in awe. I think it's amazing. I love the evolution, I love the whole creative process. And I think that it would help BOSSes to maybe wrap their heads around the whole production process of a creative project because I think it will help us to become better actors, become better business people, understanding the networking that you guys are going through and the process to get this produced and and get this out and see if — it's like a big huge audition. Right? Scott: It is. The other thing is, I told you I don't book animation. So what we did was build a pilot and write ourselves into the pilot. So if I book animation, it'd likely be something that we wrote then Miranda drew. So I think that's a really important thing for anybody getting into it. Don't wait to be asked to the dance. Get out there and start dancing. Miranda: I also think like the thing about networking that you said like Swampy, a friend of ours, you never know who you are going to meet or who's gonna hire you or who's gonna be your friend and let you work on their project or whatever. ‘Cause like, you know, I hired my roommate to work on some of the backgrounds for Comet. And the networking is so important in this industry, especially with animation, the way that it is right now. ‘Cause animation is very weird and not an incredible industry to get into right now. ‘Cause everything is very up in the air. Scott: What do you mean, not a great industry? Do you mean it's uncertain? Miranda: Yeah, it's very uncertain and there's lots of things. Scott: Voiceover and acting -- Miranda: No, no, but like animation in particular, a lot of animated projects are getting canned. Like they took so much off of HBO Max and Netflix. Like all these animated projects on Netflix. Scott: That happens in every facet of the entertainment -- Miranda: Right. That's true. Anne: Ebb and flow. Scott: It's building your house on mud and hoping for the best. Miranda: Yeah. Anne: Yeah. Miranda: But you know, like you just never know who is gonna hire you. You never know who's gonna be part of your story next. So. Scott: It's also a good reason to be nice to everybody. Miranda: Exactly. It costs some money. Scott: ‘Cause you never know. And that's why I always say, hey people, I know we have, we're represented by an agency, but please if I sent you the pilot and said, hey, send it to creators that you know, it's always great when something comes to the same point from different connections. Anne: Sure. Absolutely. Scott: Oh, this is the pilot. Oh this is the guy that Apple, the Apple guy sent me this. So I believe you gotta get as many lines in the water as you can. Anne: Absolutely. And that networking completely helps that. And I think that it's just something that's so important for us to know as we progress in this industry because this industry's uncertain, voice acting. Oh, oh my gosh. You know? Scott: Also the other thing is Miranda's not stopping. She's doing Comet art for the pitch deck. Should we get the meeting, I feel confident people are gonna say, hey come in. We like it. We'd like to chat, doing that. But she's also prepping a bunch of stuff to submit for Smiling Friends. She just had a meeting with the storyboard director from Mitchells and the Machines. So you know, you can't just go, well, we've got our pilot. Let's just sit back and let the money roll in. Miranda: Not over until it's over. Anne: That's not over. Miranda: It doesn't start till it starts. Scott: Ah, I like that one. Anne: Yeah. Now lemme ask you, Comet Casino, what's next? What's the next step? Scott: Next week. Well, Miranda's doing art for the pitch deck. Hopefully it goes out to all the stupid buddies, the the titmouses, the -- Miranda: Bento boxes, the tornates, the 20th Century Fox. Scott: It's gonna go out to every relevant animation company and every streamer, Amazon, Apple, all of those. And then we clear our schedule because we'll be just meeting so many people and having a bidding war on the Comet scene. Anne: There you go. Miranda: One would hope. One would hope. Scott: We still, did you get one of these, Anne? Anne: I did not get a bag. Scott: We wanna send you a bag as a gift from the Comet Casino. Anne: Oh, I love it. Scott: And we'll put one of the lucky chips in there too. Anne: Oh, I love that. Scott: I always keep 'em in my pocket when I audition and I booked three commercials with one ofthese in my pocket. Anne: Well, thank you. So let me ask you guys, before we go, first of all, how can somebody buy Comic Casino merch? Where do they go? Miranda: They go to the Comet Casino gift shop, and it's the first thing that comes up on Google. I'll also send you the link so you can put it in the description of whatever podcast. Anne: The Comet Casino gift shop. And guys, I have a few things. I have a few things from the Comet Casino, but I do not have a bag, so I would love that. Scott: We'll send you the retro airline bag. Anne: Thank you. Scott: Cool thing where you put the cardboard on the bottom, and they put hard glasses in the bottom. Anne: I love it. Scott: And then we still have a bunch of shirts. We don't have a lot of stuff. We got hit pretty hard. Oh, we do have some of these handmade pendants that are really, really cool. We only have a -- I think there's only five of those left. They're really, really, really stunning. Anne: That's very cool. Scott: Our friend Lori Magna is this artisan in Boston, and she made, she does all the little -- I mean -- Anne: Oh, I love it. Miranda: Aren't they so cool? Anne: I love it. So Comet Casino gift shop. Miranda: Yes, indeed. Anne: And how can someone follow you, Miranda? Miranda: Oh, well my Instagram is Parkinart, Parkinart. No spaces, no caps, no nothing. No, no underscores or dots or dits or numbers. Anne: Perfect. Scott: You can see me on a Tide commercial Anne: Ah yes. Miranda: And his Instagram. His Instagram -- Scott: Hang on, I forgot to say we just got these, the premade -- Miranda: The booklets. Scott: Big comic books with all the concept art. They're 22 pages, and we just got these. There was a misprint. We got to help with the pitch and they did a misprint -- Anne: Will you be signing? Scott: We're signing. Miranda will sign. I'll sign it. It doesn't really matter if I sign it, but Miranda's gonna sign it, and then if you get other cast members to sign it, you got something there. Anne: Very nice. Scott: That'll be up on here very quickly as well. Anne: Very nice. Scott: Anne, thank you so much. So sweet of you to have us on. Anne: Thank you, guys. It was amazing. So much fun. And I'm looking forward to interviewing you again after it gets picked up and you guys -- Scott: Absolutely. And remember, we're voice first, and we have a very long memory and we remember everybody that was so supportive and helpful. And believe me, we'll be working hard. We don't know who's gonna buy it or what the situation will be. They may buy it outright, tell us to go away, you know what I mean? So we have no idea what that looks like. But if we have any say in it, we're gonna bring people to audition. Everybody gets up to bat, we're gonna write your names as a character, spread the wealth. Anne: Love it. And your cat wants to say hello. I love it. You know, I have three cats, so I'm all about that. Well fantastic, guys. Thank you so much again. It was amazing. So much fun. Love, love, love what you're doing. Miranda: Thank you so much for having us on. Anne: Absolutely. Scott: You've been so supportive, Anne. You jumped on the bandwagon and gave away merch very early on. This was an expensive proposal, right? Hiring an animation company to do four passes, and then I was sending random money to not take any other work while they worked on this thing. So it's really, really helpful to have such support. The main thing is, it's just really fun to see the cool logo and all the great art on it. It's very nice. Anne: Absolutely. All right, well BOSSes, here's your chance to use your voice to make an immediate difference in our world and give back to the communities that give to you. Besides giving to Comet Casino, you can go to 100Voiceswhocare.org to find out more and commit. And also big shout out to our sponsor, ipDTL. 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In this episode of Fit for the Future, Pioneers Post host Tim West quizzes social entrepreneur Louisa Ziane of Toast Ale and expert Eddie Finch from Buzzacott accountants on four key 'Ms' to get right.
In this episode Dagwood gets excited over Unagi's as yet unreleased Model 11. Also in this episode, Electric Scooter Podcast News covers Tim West's opinions on Ebikes versus scooters and Dags plays a quick audio segment from Ginger on Wheels' live chat.Tim's Electric Video:https://youtu.be/VDIl0xwW1foGoW's Live Chat:https://youtu.be/_P-Eqp3h8Y4
Why on earth would Dagwood be skeptical about a scooter with the amazing specs listed below? Check out this episode and find out. You will also hear Scooterstar Tim West's initial thoughts and a member of the Electric Scooter Guide team interview Apollo representatives in a bar in Amsterdam.The as yet unreleased Apollo Pro features over 150 custom made components, unibody construction and an aluminum frame. The "Mach 1" controller was designed in Canada.The Pro has an integrated SIM card that will allow owners to track and lock their scooters (when your phone is closer than 16 feet away) via the Apollo App. The IoT (Internet of Things) allows owners to track battery temperature and how long until the next charge-- in real time. Top speed, light intensity and color, horn, and more can also be customized via the Apollo App. The only way I'd customize top speed would be to max it out.The Apollo Pro comes with front and back turn signals. Apollo claims the 360-light system makes the Pro "highly visible" but even according to them sucks up a ridiculous amount of juice from the battery because they used RGB technology rather than LED. When a scooter can be made "invisible" and you won't need to buy a lock or remember a PIN code. I personally don't believe in locks or PIN codes, I believe you should just keep the scooter by your side no matter where you go and then there is no possibility that your scooter will be stolen. You may be "scooter jacked" but if that happens just whip out those kung fu skills that are renowned throughout the land.Customers will be able to receive personalized help and assistance 24/7 for $20 a month. They found a way to get a subscription out of you because you can never get enough subscriptions, can you?The kickstand comes out from under the scooter deck and allows you to prop the scooter up off the ground, similar to some motorcycle kickstands, in case you need to change the oil. Wait, scooters don't use oil...Apollo claims this is the most waterproof scooter yet. It has a tight seal around the deck, allegedly making it "fully waterproof." Can't wait to try this out in my swimming pool.Watch the ESG interview in Amsterdam:https://youtu.be/iZ5HZZqmAr0Check out Tim West at:https://www.youtube.com/c/TimsElectricPatronize your fellow scooter heads like Ginger and Wheels, Tim West and the Electric Scooter Guide by watching their YouTube channels and if they have a Patreon or "Amazon Affiliate" link. Using the Amazon Affiliate link costs you nothing extra but puts a little mula into scooterhead pockets so you have nothing to lose but gain products that are tried, true and proven. I make zero mula but I buy my scooter accoutrements from the Ginger on Wheels Amazon Affiliate link and I am satisfied customer.
AGL has abandoned its plan to demerge its coal-fired power assets and lost its leadership. The outcome is a victory of major shareholder Mike Cannon-Brookes and all opponents of a slower decarbonisation path for the company. Opposition leader Peter Dutton has lashed Australia's top corporate executives for siding with Labor and other partiesCrown Casino fined $80 million for 'deliberate' illegal bank card scheme. At last, a serious fine.Surprise, surprise. Pitcher Partners is being sued. The Twigg family claim PP helped Max Twigg, race car driver & former owner of the Byron Bay Hotel, misappropriate $127.8 million in family trust money. Australian farmers are set to deliver a third consecutive bumper season of crops, but food prices will continue to climb due to a maelstrom of pressures on supply chains.Follow my socials on: https://twitter.com/leongettlerhttps://www.instagram.com/leongettler/https://www.linkedin.com/in/leongettler/https://www.facebook.com/talkingbusinesspodcasthttps://business.google.com/dashboard/l/17460167277811417147?hl=en&gmbsrc=au-en-z-z-z-gmb-s-119-u~mhp-ns_hom_8-u&omec=EI_z6RYYASIBATIBATotZ21ic3JjPWF1LWVuLXotei16LWdtYi1zLTExOS11fm1ocC1uc19ob21fOC11QAFKEwjq4cCIj5D3AhXNnWMKHUB5Cqg%3Dhttps://www.youtube.com/c/LeonGettler/discussion?app=desktop See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Tim West is a Slow Food chef turned Social Entrepreneur and Food Futurist. He was recognized as one of Zagat's 30 under 30 Food-World Up-and-Comers for his work producing Food Hackathons and has since served as a Fellow4Good at the Institute for the Future and Global Ambassador to the Future Food Institute. His areas of interest include: mountain biking, climbing, local food systems, food as medicine, and permaculture. He now lives in Bellingham, WA, Pacific Northwest where he plans to get a farm dog.Today, Tim talks to us about the importance of true cost accounting — why corporations need to pay for the environmental and social costs they offload. He also shares case studies of regenerative and scalable businesses he's backing. Connect with TimWebsite: https://cheftimwest.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChefTimWestInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/cheftimwest/Foundation: https://sundial.foundation/Follow Farm to Future on Instagram at @farm.to.future
Tim West of the great White North's scooters of the year and Oh Man Dan talks scooter politics, touring the USA to support Scooterhead rights and how humanitarianism ties in with electric scooters.
Tim West preaching on Unstoppable Mission. Acts 16:23-40
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Congratulations to deepwatch for their win in the 2021 CISO Choice Awards for their MSSP offering. In this interview, leading analyst, Richard Stiennon talks with Tim West, Field CTO for deepwatch, about their Managed Detection and Response which is embraced by the CISOs for its differentiated approach to secure their organizations with an “always-on” security team to combat ongoing threats. Stay tuned for more interviews from the CISO Choice Awards and for more value-added content, request complimentary access to CISOs Connect today: https://CISOsConnect.com
We all navigate hurdles on the run. In this live conversation inside of Hub Seventeen at lululemon on Fifth Avenue, I break down how to navigate them with some fellow members of the New York running community leading up to the New York Marathon on November 7. From fueling and safety to navigating getting involved in a run crew and how to set smart goals — this conversation is full of laughs and leaves no stone unturned. A huge thanks to: Matt James, lululemon ambassador Cheryl Donald, chairperson of Brooklyn Track Club Tim West, founder of Bandit Running Melody Westen, SVP of Development and Marketing for Back on My Feed As well as a slew of great sponsors for raffle prizes which raised $750 in donations for Back on My Feet: Inside Tracker, Athletic Greens, LMNT, Beam, MOTIV NY, Bandit Running, and Lululemon. SOCIAL @hurdlepodcast @mattjames919 @blackpearlruns @west @backonmyfeet @melody1127 OFFERS WELCOME HYPERICE TO THE HURDLE FAMILY! Head on over to Hyperice.com and use the code "HURDLE10" at checkout for 10 percent off Hyperice tech including NormaTec and Hypervolt. SUBSCRIBE to the Hurdle SMS by texting "WELCOME" to 732-HURDLER, or (732) 487-3537! JOIN: THE *Secret* FACEBOOK GROUP LEAVE ME A VOICE MESSAGE! Whether you just want to say hi or have a question you want to ask, I'd love to hear from you! Bonus: Your listener question could be answered in an upcoming episode of the show! P.S. No topics are off limits. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hurdle/message
Timothy West is photographer, videographer and bonafide ScooterStar with over 500 YouTube videos (scootering, photography, yoga, etc.) under his belt. His scooter videos and reviews, set in beautiful Victoria, Canada on Vancouver Island, are designed to help find the perfect electric scooter for you.
What does it mean to build a healthy, resilient, sustainable organisation that’s able to do good and well at the same time? During this series, we meet some of the stars of social enterprise and mission-driven business to talk about how to build a strong culture, how to find the right finance, how to navigate risk, and what it means to measure and manage impact. In this first episode, hosts Tim West of Pioneers Post and Eddie Finch of Buzzacott accountants meet two social enterprise leaders: Anna Whitty MBE, who has been chief executive at community transport charity ECT for more than 13 years, and Natalie Campbell, who began her stint as the CEO of ethical drinks business Belu Water just three weeks before the coronavirus lockdown was announced in March.
Believe it or not, there are many parallels between the world of boxing and the world of entrepreneurship. Tim West is familiar with both. As the founder of the fastest-growing global boxing franchise, 12RND Fitness, West has had his feet squarely planted in both realms for many years. He started his journey working in brick-and-mortar fitness centers before jumping into tech entrepreneurship, and eventually launched 12RND Fitness in 2014, which quickly exploded across Australia and is now expanding globally. In fact, West is in the process of opening up their first locations in New Zealand, Singapore, London, and Los Angeles this year. In this interview, West dives deep into his thoughts on the franchising model, his biggest lessons from working in tech, and his approach to overcoming obstacles. Check out the full conversation below! Key Takeaways How West worked his way up the rungs of the fitness ladder—from aspiring professional athlete to strength and conditioning coach Why he jumped at the opportunity to open up one of the first franchises for Jetts Fitness, the first 24-hour gym in Australia West’s first foray into tech, and the most important lessons he picked up along the way Why West decided to return to brick-and-mortar fitness, and how he came up with the MVP for 12RND Fitness How West pressure-tested his business model across Australia The reason West tested his business for two whole years before opening up to franchisees A sneak peek into West’s data-driven approach to working with franchisees Why West is grateful for his struggles
In this episode of Expert Answers join Dr. Tim West and Matt Borkowski for a discussion on how to properly isolate and prepare, and assess muscle performance and contractile function in single muscle fibers.
In this episode of Expert Answers join Dr. Tim West and Matt Borkowski for a discussion on how to properly isolate and prepare, and assess muscle performance and contractile function in single muscle fibers.
11-24-19 Dr Tim West
Tim shares how he came to learn how to play the guitar and how it lead to his being in a band. Tim also discusses what it's like to be a producer and current artist! If you want to check out Tim's music, make sure to follow his instagram at @timwestmusic. Tim's soundtrack includes: 1. The Strokes-Reptilia 2. Paul McCartney-Band On The Run 3. Coldplay-Trouble 4. The Killers-Human 5. Glenn Miller-Moonlight Serenade 6. Keith Green-Oh Lord, You're Beautiful 7. Switchfoot-The Edge Of My Seat 8. John Lennon-Mind Games 9. Frank Sinatra-In The Wee Small Hours Of The Morning 10. Miles Davis-'Round Midnight
11-17-19 Dr Tim West
Tim West is an entrepreneur who has founded several technology and fitness-based companies in Australia. Tim began franchising Twelve Round (12RND) Fitness in 2016 which has now grown to over Eighty (80) clubs and is the fastest growing boxing and strength concept in the world.Four (4) times world champion boxer Danny Green is a co-founder and has had an integral part in developing the concept. Danny Green also says of the concept that he likes it because “it’s the way I train”.This year Tim has opened his first international club in New Zealand, with more locations due in Singapore and the UK.In this episode of the Human Potential Podcast our host, Oliver Freer, talks to Tim about his goals to become the largest boxing and strength provider in the world.More about Tim WestTim comes from a Health Science background and has always had keen business interest and an entrepreneurial mindset. The combination of these interests and hands on experience have led to his involvement with franchises such as Goodlife & Jetts 24/7 from start-up and the launching of Technology, Education and Health and Fitness related businesses in Australia, UK and Canada over the past 16 years.Tim reads a lot, he has kept little red exercise books for the last twenty (20) years and written down every idea that he’s had in the form of a business model, then intensely researches the business model to evaluate all potential opportunities……Tim describes himself as a “Hopelessly compulsive thinker, dreamer and wannabe inventor.”Tim Wests Book recommendationsShoe Dog: A memoir by the creator of Nike, by Phil KnightLosing My Virginity: by Richard BransonThe Lean Start Up: by Eric Ries
11-3-19 Dr Tim West
10-27-19 Dr Tim West
Tim West tells us all we need to know about how to successfully franchise a business in double-quick time. In just three years his 12 Round Fitness concept has grown to over 80 clubs and is officially the fastest-growing boxing and fitness concept in the world. This amazing success story has come thanks to Tim’s understanding of company/brand culture, and also the backing of 4-times boxing champion Danny Green. See some of Tim’s top tips below: ** Sales is fundamental to everything in business. There is a negative stigma attached to it but if you think about it, you’re selling yourself everyday. ** Find the right tech partners. If you’re not expert on technology, make sure you have trustworthy people who are. ** If you have a business idea, tell EVERYONE. Not only does this give you multiple sounding boards, it helps sharpen up your pitch. ** Understand whether you’re a strategist or if you’re an operator. If you’re better at strategy then make sure you surround yourself with people who can execute that strategy. ** Make sure you know your regulatory environment. Although there can be circumstances out of your control, if you are already aware of what the worst-case scenarios might be you can ride them out. In this episode of Business Brain Food you will learn: ** How to get franchising right ** Cultural fear explained ** How your business can be broadsided by a regulatory environment ** How to translate your vision to hundreds of franchisees Resources mentioned in this episode: ** Do you think you have what it takes to become a Business Excelerator™ at Max My Profit? Visit: https://maxmyprofit.com.au/business-exceleration.html ** Tim’s fitness website: http://www12rnd.com.au ** Tim’s book recommendation, Eric Ries – The Lean Startup can be bought here ** All previous BBF episodes & show notes can be found at http://www.businessbrainfood.com.au ** Join the Business Brain Food Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/BusinessBrainFood/ ** Twitter: https://twitter.com/bfewtrell Call to action: Tim is a shining example of what can be achieved if you understand your company culture well enough to explain it to others. Get this right and you can grow exponentially. Also, if you are enjoying these Business Brain Food podcasts, then make sure to share them via social media sites or email the links to family and friends. A lot of time and effort goes into producing each of these podcasts with the goal in mind of the more people we can inspire about business the better. You can help us do just that! Until next time, have a profitable day! Cheers, Ben Fewtrell 02 8808 5500
This week we sit down with Tim West, owner of Breckenridge Outfitters, Breckenridge CO. 2016 Orvis Shop of the year, 2013 Orvis Outfitter of the year, this vibrant shop employs as many as 31 guides, specializes in custom guided trips in the heart of Colorado's top destinations. We explore the passion for fly fishing and guided trips that Tim's Shop is famous for.
Tim West preaching on Sunday 26 May 2019
Interview with Tim West, disruptor and change agent from birth. Tim is reinventing the way we eat the food we need, creating awareness and results through his Food Hacking methodology (including Food Hackathlon and other systems and projects)
With guest Tim West, Bob and Katie dive into all things Halloween. Halloween trivia link http://www.usefultrivia.com/holiday_trivia/halloween_trivia_index.html Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/thebobandkatieshow)
Featuring guest Tim West this episode is packed full of boob knowledge, games, and laughter. Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/thebobandkatieshow)
In this episode Bob sits down and talks with Ex-member of The Combat Junkies for some music chat, but that's not all! We have some special appearances by Courtney and Stacey!Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/thebobandkatieshow)
Recognized as one of Zagat's 30 under 30 in 2013, Tim West is a Slow Food chef turned Social Entrepreneur. He is a Culinary Institute of America (CIA) graduate and grandson of Arch West, the inventor of Doritos®. Tim cut his teeth in the the kitchens at The St. Regis Hotel in New York and the Facebook headquarters in California before entering the world of entrepreneurship. Tim co-created The Food Hackathon + Forum as a business plan competition and alternative educational experience to encourage entrepreneurs to work on more meaningful problems and to expose corporate teams to a more collaborative and inspiring working methodology. We had a great conversation about the future of food and how to get involved: How Tim became a chef His family's past food experience Definition of "Slow Food" What is wrong with food today? Tim's realization "that he can feed more people with a cell phone and a computer than a chef knife and a flame." True cost accounting How do we change the food system? What is a "hackathon" and why is it important? The Startup Bus Competition How to win business plan competitions The art of the pitch What Tim learned from his time at Facebook Thoughts on "digital discipline" Selected links from the show: Food Hackathon Tim West - iFTF Profile Learning From A Banana Tycoon Tim's Ted Talks: Cultivate Innovation and Hacking: Food for Thought Camp Grounded - Summer Camp for Adults A Taste of Generation Yum StartupBus Guy Kawasaki - The Only 10 Slides You Need in Your Pitch Tim West - AboutMe Terra Madre Future Food Institute
Since 1862, the House of St. Barnabas has supported homeless people in the centre of London. But what do you with a beautiful but run down grade-1 listed building in the heart of Soho that can't cut it anymore as a homeless hostel? Sell it, rent it out? They'd be the obvious solutions. But what would a social entrepreneur do? Tim West went along to meet the team to find out... P.S. This video is brought to you by the team at Pioneers Post – a social enterprise set up to deliver great journalism to support social entrepreneurs, impact investors and mission-driven businesses. Good journalism like this costs money, and we rely on subscriptions in order to keep delivering the social enterprise news. We’d love you to support us – have a look on our website: www.pioneerspost.com/subscribe.
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