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You know how much we love to hear about groups that are helping people of any age get involved with sport. So when we heard about Sisters of the Saddle and the work they do around cycling, where women gain so much confidence on the bike that they end up riding for 300km+, we wanted to know more. The best bit is the other people they help along the way - it's sport at its best! If you're interested in find out more about Sisters of the Saddle you can follow them on Instagram @sistersofthesaddle or get your tickets for their lunch at: https://events.humanitix.com/sots-spring-fashion-luncheon. Libby and Georgie x PS Sporties - don't forget about the Active Industries First Start Traineeship Program ($20k to bring on a staff member for your club? Yes please!) head to Active Queenslanders Industry Alliance. ++ Sportish is hosted by Libby and Georgie Trickett, and edited by Ally Rasmussen. Come follow us on Instagram @beingsportish! We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which this podcast was made. We pay our respects to Elders past and present. We also recognise the outstanding contribution that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples make to sport and celebrate the power of sport to tell stories and promote reconciliation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Most high performers treat sleep like a negotiation.Something to borrow from.Something to sacrifice.Something to fix later.But the body does not negotiate forever.In this episode, Dr. Nnamdi Orakpo joins Lloyed Lobo on Traction to unpack why sleep is one of the most important operating systems behind performance, mental health, metabolism, recovery, and long-term function.Dr. Orakpo is a Stanford sleep medicine physician, psychiatrist, MD, PhD, and clinical assistant professor. His work spans insomnia, sleep apnea, narcolepsy, trauma-associated sleep disorders, ADHD, anxiety, depression, PTSD, ketamine therapy, TMS, virtual reality neurofeedback, and GLP-1 medications for sleep apnea and obesity.This conversation is not about generic sleep hygiene.It is about what sleep reveals.Why insomnia is often not just a sleep problem.Why sleep apnea can silently wreck energy, mood, blood pressure, metabolism, and cognition.Why trauma shows up at night.Why founders can feel productive while their brain is running on fumes.And why the future of sleep medicine may combine psychiatry, neuromodulation, metabolic care, and technology.We cover:Why sleep is foundational to founder performanceThe difference between insomnia, poor sleep, and sleep apneaWhy high performers often normalize sleep deprivationHow sleep impacts mood, attention, decision-making, and emotional controlThe hidden relationship between sleep and traumaWhy obesity and sleep apnea reinforce each otherHow GLP-1s may change the sleep apnea conversationWhere ketamine and TMS fit into modern psychiatryWhat virtual reality neurofeedback may unlock for insomnia and chronic painWhy sleep trackers help some people and make others worseThe practical sleep reset every founder should understandThis episode is for founders, executives, parents, clinicians, and high performers who want to stop treating sleep like a soft topic.Because your sleep is not separate from your performance.It is the foundation underneath it.Lloyed Lobo- https://www.linkedin.com/in/lloyedloboDr. Nnamdi Orakpo- https://www.linkedin.com/in/nnamdi-orakpo-md-phd-47793835/

Gino Wickman, is one of the most influential thinkers in the entrepreneurial ecosystem. He is the founder of EOS Worldwide and the creator of the Entrepreneurial Operating System, a practical method for helping companies achieve greatness. He has delivered over 1900 trainings to help companies implement EOS into their organizations and has transformed thousands of businesses with his work. He is the author of multiple bestselling books, including Traction, Rocket Fuel and his latest, Entrepreneurial Leap. Gino joined Robert Glazer on the Elevate Podcast to talk about how the best companies get in alignment, and what separates successful entrepreneurs from the pack. Thank you to the sponsors of The Elevate Podcast Shopify: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠shopify.com/elevate⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Masterclass: ⁠⁠⁠masterclass.com/elevate⁠⁠⁠ Framer: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠framer.com/elevate⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Northwest Registered Agent: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠northwestregisteredagent.com/elevate⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Whatnot: Search "Whatnot" in the app store to download Indeed: ⁠indeed.com/elevate⁠

What happens when a church leadership team begins to slowly drift? The warning signs may be subtle—but over time, they can damage trust, create division, and undermine the health of the entire church. In this interview, Phil Cooke https://philcooke.com sits down with Chris Sonksen, founding pastor of SouthHills Church and founder of ChurchBOOM, to uncover six subtle behaviors that can tear leadership teams apart—and what senior pastors can do before small issues become major problems. Chris shares practical wisdom on how to recognize leadership drift, including pride in your leadership team, artificial harmony in lieu of true loyalty, the danger signs of isolation, when a critical spirit replaces a constructive one, and the gradual shutdown of a leader on your team. Leaders will gain wisdom in managing tensions while mindfully building towards a healthy church that can thrive. 

Tasha Kheiriddin, a writer and commentator for the National Post, GZero Media, and Substack

¿Tienes un producto bueno de verdad y aun así no consigues suficientes clientes? Esa es la forma más común en la que mueren los negocios, y casi nadie mira el motivo real. En este episodio resumo Tracción (Traction, 2015), de Gabriel Weinberg (fundador de DuckDuckGo) y Justin Mares, un método construido a partir de entrevistar a más de 40 fundadores que sí lograron hacer crecer su negocio con método, no con suerte. Weinberg lo vivió en sus propias carnes: después de vender una empresa por millones, montó DuckDuckGo y se peleó meses por posicionarse número uno en Google para una frase que solo buscaban 50 personas al día, cuando necesitaba 5.000. De ese fracaso nace la idea de que la tracción, la señal de que tu negocio funciona de verdad, manda por encima de todo lo demás. Te cuento la regla del 50% (mitad de tu tiempo al producto, mitad a conseguir clientes, desde el primer día), el método del bullseye para encontrar entre 19 canales posibles el único que de verdad te va a funcionar, y por qué los canales que tu competencia ignora suelen ser tu mejor ventaja. En este episodio vas a llevarte: ✅ La regla del 50%: por qué tienes que trabajar producto y clientes a la vez, no uno detrás del otro ✅ El cubo con agujeros: cómo leer las fugas de clientes como información, no como fracaso ✅ El método bullseye: los tres anillos para encontrar tu único canal de crecimiento entre 19 posibles ✅ Por qué el canal que tu competencia evita puede ser tu mayor ventaja competitiva ✅ El camino crítico: la herramienta para decidir, sobre todo, qué NO vas a hacer Este episodio cierra el bloque de cuatro semanas que he llamado Sistemas de Negocio, después de haber visto Recupera tu Tiempo de Dan Martell la semana anterior. Primero ordenamos el negocio por dentro, y con Tracción cerramos mirando hacia fuera: cómo hacerlo crecer con clientes reales.

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Ron Westfall of HyperFRAME Research discusses Cisco (CSCO) as a key beneficiary of AI infrastructure spending. He highlights growing demand for Cisco's AI data centers from hyperscalers and enterprise customers. Westfall also explains how Cisco's networking and security businesses, strengthened by its Splunk acquisition, could benefit from an AI-driven enterprise upgrade cycle.======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribeDownload the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watchWatch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-exploreWatch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/Follow us on X – https://twitter.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/schwab-network/ About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about

Michael Willis, CEO of Cyber Hornet ETFs, compares this year's sluggish price action in the cryptocurrency space to 2022's crypto winter. He explains the "washout" Bitcoin and related assets are experiencing and how his company seeks to capitalize on current moves. Michael adds that newfound resilience in price action offer more room to run for assets. ======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribeDownload the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watchWatch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-exploreWatch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/Follow us on X – https://twitter.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/schwab-network/ About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about

What happens after a client signs on the dotted line? In this episode, Jason Pereira sits down with Bassam Chaptini, co-founder of Avantos, to dive into an AI platform tackling the messy administrative gap of wealth management—from onboarding to daily servicing. Using a "knowledge graph" to map relationships across multiple systems, Avantos deploys smart AI agents to fill out custodian paperwork and execute routine tasks, keeping human advisors firmly in control for final approvals.Instead of forcing firms through painful data migrations, Avantos syncs with existing software and pushes live updates everywhere at once. Backed by heavyweights like Vanguard, SEI, and Mercer Advisors, the platform is standardizing custodian workflows and preparing to bring its time-saving automation to insurance and banking next.If you're a wealth management leader looking to kill post-onboarding paperwork and streamline your operations, you'll want to add this conversation to your queue.Episode Highlights:00:00 Welcome and Guest Intro00:31 What Avantos Does01:37 Why Client Onboarding Is Hard04:02 Knowledge Graph Approach05:13 No Migration and Unified Onboarding07:58 Traction and Design Partners09:22 Agentic AI With Context13:18 Relationship Intelligence Layer15:47 Servicing Platform Integrations17:44 Roadmap Multi-Product Future20:32 Closing Thoughts and Wrap Up21:15 Outro and Sponsor MessageResources:Facebook – Jason Pereira's FacebookLinkedIn – Jason Pereira's LinkedInWoodgate.com – SponsorAvantosLinkedIn - Bassam Chaptini's LinkedIn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After surviving the Atraskian shelf wasteland for the last few days the heroes of the Nova Rush make their way to the underground city led by a mysterious benefactor. Will they be able to convince someone of Elebrian birth to come with them on their mission or will their mission like their Uber driver be Dead on Arrival? Will the latest edition of the Absalom Station News have a funny Family Circus cartoon in it this week? Find out all of that AND MORE on this week's episode of Cosmic Crit!

The K&C Masterpiece reflects on the legendary career of Don Nelson following his passing at age 86, celebrating his innovation of positionless basketball and his impact on Dirk Nowitzki. They also dive into the polarizing popularity of the WNBA, examining the ratings surge driven by Caitlin Clark and the recent social media controversy surrounding DiJonai Carrington.

In this episode of Better Business, Better Life, Debra Chantry-Taylor is joined by Dr Michael Filosi, former owner of Fullarton Park Dental, to explore his remarkable journey from doing everything to almost nothing in the business he built.Michael began his career as a dentist after graduating from Adelaide University in 2006. For years, he was deeply involved in the clinical side of the practice, personally generating around 40% of its revenue. But as his interest in business, strategy & leadership grew, he began asking an important question: how could he build a successful business that no longer depended on him?That question led Michael on an intensive journey of business education. He read around 100 business books in three years, including Traction by Gino Wickman, & began applying what he learned to his practice. Over time, he reduced his clinical contribution from 40% of revenue to just 0.6%, creating a business that could operate successfully without relying on any single person.Michael shares how clear expectations, strong recruitment, accountability & the right Visionary/Integrator relationship helped him build a more scalable & dependable organisation. With a strong leadership team around him, he was able to move away from doing everything himself & focus instead on vision, growth & the bigger picture.Debra & Michael also explore some of the harder realities of business ownership, including dealing with underperforming team members, maintaining high standards, learning from mistakes & creating a culture where people feel comfortable giving honest feedback. Michael explains why reducing key-person dependency is one of the most important things any owner can do to protect the long-term value of their business.The conversation also dives into financial resilience. Michael shares why business owners need to prepare for difficult periods while things are going well, from maintaining a rainy-day fund to understanding cash flow & making thoughtful long-term investments. Having experienced economic uncertainty firsthand, he explains why planning for the unexpected is essential for both financial security & peace of mind.CONNECT WITH DEBRA:   ___________________________________________        ►Debra Chantry-Taylor is a Certified EOS Implementer® | Entrepreneurial Leadership & Business Coach | Business Owner►Connect with Debra: debra@businessaction.com.au►See how she can help you: https://businessaction.co.nz/►Claim Your Free E-Book: https://www.businessaction.co.nz/free-e-book/___________________________________________      GUEST'S DETAILS:► Dr. Michael Filosi – LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/in/michaelfilosi► Website – Fullarton Park Dental : https://www.fullartondental.com.au/Ep 284 Chapters:00:00 – Introduction03:29 – The Importance of Business Education and Planning06:57 – Building a Scalable and Dependable Business08:06 – Challenges and Lessons in Business Ownership08:37 – The Role of Leadership and Team Dynamics08:49 – The Impact of Business Ownership on Personal Life09:32 – The Journey to Success and the Importance of Resilience11:32 – Preparing for the Worst54:38 – Top Tips for Business Success

Jack Martin is the Co-founder of 52TEN, a proud U.S. Army Veteran, Father & Husband.In this episode, he talks us through how he founded 52Ten, 6 years ago & has built it up to over 25 people. He share the challenges he has faced & how he overcame them, plus where that name come from.But most importantly he shares with us how he keeps his family 7 children & particularly his wife happy & how he brings Andrea on the EOS Journey.Jack's top 3 tips:1. Read the book Traction, before you buy or start a business. And find yourself an EOS Implementer2. Stay in your superpower 80% of the time3. Learn how to let go

Dodge ramène la Super Bee… mais SANS V8!TORQ | Épisode 587La Dodge Charger Super Bee est officiellement de retour pour 2027, mais cette fois-ci, il n'y a aucun V8 HEMI sous le capot.Dodge mise plutôt sur une nouvelle version du 3.0L SIXPACK H.O. biturbo, avec de plus gros turbos Garrett de 56 mm et une calibration exclusive qui pousse la puissance à 600 chevaux et 531 lb-pi de couple. Résultat : Dodge affirme qu'il s'agit de la Super Bee la plus puissante jamais produite.Dans cet épisode de TORQ, on regarde en détail cette nouvelle Charger Super Bee Launch Edition 2027, ses performances, ses améliorations mécaniques et surtout la question que plusieurs amateurs de muscle cars vont se poser : est-ce qu'une Super Bee peut réellement remplacer le V8 par un six cylindres biturbo?Au programme :• Moteur 3.0L SIXPACK H.O. biturbo• 600 hp / 531 lb-pi• Nouveaux turbos Garrett 56 mm• 0-96 km/h en 3,6 secondes• 1/4 de mile en 11,8 secondes• Transmission automatique 8 rapports• Traction intégrale avec mode propulsion RWD• Torque Reserve, Launch Control, Drag Mode et Track Mode• Freins Brembo 16 pouces• Pneus Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar 3 en 305/35ZR20• Roues forgées 20 x 11 pouces• Suspension adaptative double valve• Refroidissement amélioré de plus de 50 %• Nouvelle aérodynamique fonctionnelle• Production limitée• Assemblée à Windsor, Ontario, CanadaDodge réussit donc à sortir 115 chevaux de plus que la Super Bee 2023 équipée du HEMI, mais pour plusieurs passionnés, la puissance n'est qu'une partie de l'équation.600 chevaux ou non : est-ce que vous achèteriez une Super Bee sans V8?Abonnez-vous à TORQ pour suivre l'actualité automobile, les nouveaux véhicules, les muscle cars, les camionnettes et l'industrie automobile au Canada.#Dodge #ChargerSuperBee #SuperBee

Frank LaRosa says most financial advisors never take the time to find their industry defining goal. Frank opens by explaining what he calls a workation, time away from the office where real strategic thinking can actually happen. Stacey shares how she caught him working by the pool at five thirty in the morning on their most recent trip and Frank explains how that kind of deliberate space led him to write an entire internal operating playbook after reading eight books in eleven days. That same thinking space is where Frank landed on his industry defining goal, or IDG, a concept similar to the big hairy audacious goal from books like Scaling Up and Traction. Frank explains why a goal like this needs to feel nearly impossible and shares that his own goal is to help one out of every ten financial advisors who move firms. Frank gets personal about applying that framework to his own life, questioning whether the time and money he spends racing is helping or slowing down his progress. Stacey shifts the conversation into practice management, walking through how advisors should audit their client list by tier and why investing more time in fewer high value clients almost always outperforms spreading yourself across everyone. The episode closes with a direct challenge. Stacey lays out why so much of an advisor's success comes down to what they can actually control and Frank adds that once you know better, you cannot place the blame elsewhere. Together they push financial advisors to stop chasing the next move and start figuring out the right move for their business and their life.   Questions answered in this episode include: What is an industry defining goal and how do financial advisors find theirs? Why do financial advisors need a place to think outside their normal routine? How do you know if a personal passion is distracting you from your business goals? Should financial advisors segment their clients by tier? How do you know which clients are actually helping you reach your goals? Why is it important to filter out negative people in your life? What does it mean to make the right move instead of just the next move?   Chapters: 00:00 Introduction: Your Industry Defining Goal 02:13 Finding a Place to Think Strategically 03:34 Building an Internal Operating Playbook 09:02 What Is an Industry Defining Goal 12:48 Is Your Passion a Distraction From Your Goal 25:01 Auditing Your Clients and the People Around You 31:01 Taking Ownership and Making the Right Move 39:13 How to Reach Frank and Stacey   Learn more about Elite and our resources: - Elite Consulting Partners: https://eliteconsultingpartners.com - Elite Marketing Concepts: https://elitemarketingconcepts.com - Elite Advisor Successions: https://eliteadvisorsuccessions.com - JEDI Database Solutions: https://jedidatabasesolutions.com - Elite Wealth Management Insights Report: https://eliteconsultingpartners.com/insight-report - Listen to more: https://eliteconsultingpartners.com/podcasts/ - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/elite-consulting-partners/

Kenny Santucci became famous competing under pressure on MTV's The Challenge.But the most important competition of his life began years earlier.As an overweight, self-conscious teenager, Kenny discovered wrestling and strength training. Fitness did not just change his body. It changed how he saw himself, how he carried himself, and what he believed he could become.That transformation took him from reality television to coaching, gym ownership, and the creation of Strong New York, one of the country's most iconic fitness and wellness communities.In this episode, Kenny joins Traction to unpack why strength is not just physical.It is confidence.Discipline. Energy. Resilience. And belonging.We talk about what entrepreneurs actually need from fitness: a plan that survives busy weeks, a body that can sustain ambition, and a community that makes consistency easier.We explore:Why physical transformation changes identityHow founders can build strength without turning fitness into a second jobThe minimum effective training dose for busy entrepreneursHow to balance strength, cardio, mobility, and recoveryWhy random workouts create random resultsHow to lose fat without losing muscle, energy, or confidenceWhy fitness is becoming the new social life, and strength is belongingThis is not about six-pack abs.It is about building the physical and emotional capacity to lead, parent, perform, and stay useful for the long game.For entrepreneurs, strength is not vanity.Strength is infrastructure, strength is belonging. Kenny Santucci:- https://www.instagram.com/kennysantucci/Lloyed Lobo:- https://www.instagram.com/lloyedlobo

Stephen Grootes speaks to Jason Quinn, Chief Executive of Nedbank Group, about the bank's half-year results and the strategy driving its next phase of growth. From the acquisitions of iKhokha and a majority stake in Kenya's NCBA, to accelerating digital banking, AI adoption and stronger lending growth, Nedbank says the bold strategic decisions it made over the past year are beginning to pay off. In other interviews, Monde Mkalipi, spokesperson for the Road Traffic Infringement Authority (RTIA), Craig Pedersen, Head of Forensics at TCG Forensics and Barry Berman, CEO and Founder of Fines SA talk about the surge in fake traffic fine scams exploiting the rollout of AARTO. As fraudsters use SMSes, emails and WhatsApp messages to trick motorists into handing over money and banking details. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the latest economic trends, business developments, investment opportunities, and personal finance strategies. Each episode features engaging conversations with top newsmakers, industry experts, financial advisors, entrepreneurs, and politicians, offering you thought-provoking insights to navigate the ever-changing financial landscape.    Thank you for listening to a podcast from The Money Show Listen live Primedia+ weekdays from 18:00 and 20:00 (SA Time) to The Money Show with Stephen Grootes broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show, go to https://buff.ly/7QpH0jY or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/PlhvUVe Subscribe to The Money Show Daily Newsletter and the Weekly Business Wrap here https://buff.ly/v5mfetc The Money Show is brought to you by Absa     Follow us on social media   702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702   CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/Radio702 CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Bradley sits down with Bob Ruffolo, founder of Impact, to talk about what drives customer acquisition now that buyers finish most of their research before they contact a company. Bob traces his path from freelancing during the recession, to building a top HubSpot partner agency, to merging with Marcus Sheridan and rebuilding the business as a coaching and training company.They discuss the zero moment of truth and why roughly 80 percent of the buying decision is complete before a company knows the buyer exists. Bob breaks down the Big Five content topics buyers care about most, why differentiation starts with a promise or guarantee competitors will not make, and what AI looks at when it recommends a single company to a buyer.This conversation moves beyond channel tactics and into how buying decisions actually get made. What does your market find when it researches your category? Are you answering the questions buyers ask before they are ready to talk? And if AI returns one company name in your market, what would make it yours? If you want a clearer view of how to earn trust before the first conversation, this conversation is for you.Visit https://workshop.blueprintos.com to register for the upcoming Above The Business workshop.ResourcesLearn more about Bob Ruffolo and Impact: impactplus.comPick up the book behind the system, Endless Customers: https://a.co/d/07MzFWx5 Check out the book Bradley references, The Road Less Stupid by Keith Cunningham: https://a.co/d/0iwqLCSl Check out the book Bob references, Traction by Gino Wickman: https://a.co/d/01royaHy Connect with Bob on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobruffolo/ Thanks to our sponsorsCoach P ConsultingCoach P found great success as an insurance agent and agency owner, leading a large and stable team of top-performing professionals. Today, he shares the systems, delegation strategies, and specialization methods he developed along the way. Gain access to weekly training calls and mentoring at:https://www.coachpconsulting.comBe sure to mention you heard about it on the Above The Business Podcast.Autopilot RecruitingAutopilot Recruiting helps small business owners solve staffing challenges by taking the stress out of hiring. Their dedicated recruiters work on your behalf every business day, optimizing your applicant tracking system, posting job listings, and sourcing candidates through social media and local communities.https://www.autopilotrecruiting.comMention Above The Business Podcast when you reach out.Direct ClicksDirect Clicks is built by business owners, for business owners. They specialize in custom marketing solutions that drive real results. From paid search campaigns to SEO and social media management, they provide comprehensive digital marketing support to help your business grow.Exclusive offer for listeners:https://directclicksinc.com/abovethebusinessGet a free marketing campaign audit and actionable recommendations.About Above The BusinessAbove The Business is hosted by Bradley Hamner, founder of BlueprintOS, and focuses on helping small business owners transition from Rainmaker to Architect by building systems, teams, and operations that scale.

In this episode of the Grow A Small Business Podcast host Troy Trewin interviews Giuseppe Grammatico founder of The Franchise Guide shares how he left J P Morgan to build and successfully sell a building services business before helping aspiring entrepreneurs find the right franchise He reveals why time freedom matters more than money how consistency and leadership fuel sustainable growth and why every business owner should plan their exit from day one while creating a business that can thrive without them. Why would you wait any longer to start living the lifestyle you signed up for? Balance your health, wealth, relationships and business growth. And focus your time and energy and make the most of this year. Let's get into it by clicking here. Troy delves into our guest's startup journey, their perception of success, industry reconsideration, and the pivotal stress point during business expansion. They discuss the joys of small business growth, vital entrepreneurial habits, and strategies for team building, encompassing wins, blunders, and invaluable advice. And a snapshot of the final five Grow A Small Business Questions: What do you think is the hardest thing in growing a small business? Giuseppe Grammatico shares that the hardest part of growing a small business is taking full ownership of every decision and learning to be decisive especially when you have never owned a business before He explains that new entrepreneurs often overthink their choices and second guess themselves but success comes from making confident decisions learning from mistakes and adapting quickly as the business grows. What's your favorite business book that has helped you the most? Giuseppe Grammatico shares that the business book that has helped him the most is Traction by Gino Wickman because it provides a practical framework for building and managing every aspect of a business He also highly recommends The E-Myth Revisited by Michael E. Gerber for teaching entrepreneurs how to create systems that allow a business to grow beyond the owner. Are there any great podcasts or online learning resources you'd recommend to help grow a small business? Giuseppe Grammatico shares that podcasts have become his primary source of learning and he recommends The How of Business by Henry Lopez for practical business ownership advice Profit Comes First by Rocky Lalvani for mastering business finances and cash flow and podcasts by Dan Buettner and Mike Chang for improving health and performance because a healthy entrepreneur builds a stronger business. What tool or resource would you recommend to grow a small business? Giuseppe Grammatico shares that a powerful CRM like Go High Level is one of the best tools for growing a small business because it automates emails text messages AI phone calls social media and customer follow ups in one place He also recommends Sequence as a valuable financial tool for implementing the Profit First system and automating cash flow management. What advice would you give yourself on day one of starting out in business? Giuseppe Grammatico shares that if he could go back to day one he would remind himself that entrepreneurship is not a straight path and that challenges are part of the journey He advises new business owners to stay focused on their purpose adapt to change develop thick skin and build a business that creates freedom while enjoying the process instead of waiting for the destination.  Book a 20-minute Growth Chat with Troy Trewin to see if you qualify for our upcoming course. Don't miss out on this opportunity to take your small business to new heights! Enjoyed the podcast? Please leave a review on iTunes or your preferred platform. Your feedback helps more small business owners discover our podcast and embark on their business growth journey.     Quotable quotes from our special Grow A Small Business podcast guest: The best business decisions come from taking action not waiting for certainty - Giuseppe Grammatico Build a business that creates freedom because success means nothing without time to enjoy it - Giuseppe Grammatico Every challenge in business is an opportunity to learn adapt and grow stronger - Giuseppe Grammatico      

When every question, decision, and critical process depends on the practice owner, growth slows and the team becomes increasingly dependent on one person. In this episode, Kirk Behrendt speaks with Heather Crockett, dental practice coach, about the three leadership bottlenecks that restrict practice performance: information, approval, and knowledge. You will learn how consistent communication rhythms, clearly defined decision-making authority, documented systems, and cross-training can help your team operate with greater ownership and consistency. To identify and remove the leadership bottlenecks holding your practice back, listen to Episode 1080 of The Best Practices Show!Main Takeaways:An information bottleneck occurs when important knowledge and communication flow only through the doctor or practice owner.Daily huddles, weekly team meetings, and leadership meetings create consistent communication rhythms throughout the practice.Leadership teams must align on decisions and quickly cascade the information to the rest of the team.An approval bottleneck develops when the doctor becomes responsible for routine operational decisions that other team members could own.A function and accountability chart clarifies responsibilities and gives team members defined decision-making authority.A knowledge bottleneck exists when a critical system or process is known by only one person.Documented systems, cross-training, delegation, and repeatable onboarding reduce dependence on individual team members.Episode Chapters:00:00 Intro 01:54 The three leadership bottlenecks holding practices back.03:14 Signs of an information bottleneck.04:31 Communication rhythms that improve information flow.11:32 Signs of an approval bottleneck.13:49 Developing leaders and reducing decision fatigue.21:39 Signs of a knowledge bottleneck.22:47 Documenting systems, cross-training, and delegating responsibilities.25:58 Final leadership takeaways and the Leadership Bottlenecks guide.27:28 Leadership training at the To The Top Study Club.29:00 Episode wrap upGuest Bio/Guest Resources:Heather Crockett is a Lead Practice Coach who finds joy in not only improving practices but improving the lives of those she coaches as well. With over 20 years of combined experience in assisting, office management, and clinical dental hygiene, her awareness supports many aspects of the practice setting.Heather received her dental hygiene degree from the Utah College of Dental Hygiene in 2008. Networking in the dental community comes easy to her, and she loves to connect with like-minded colleagues on social media. Heather enjoys both attending and presenting continuing education to expand her knowledge and learn from her friends and colleagues.She enjoys hanging out with her husband, three sons, and their dog, Moki, scrolling through social media, watching football, and traveling.Episode Resources:Leadership Bottlenecks Guide: https://join.actdental.com/c/resources/leadership-bottlenecks Traction by Gino Wickman: https://www.amazon.com/Traction-Get-Grip-Your-Business/dp/1936661837To The Top Study Club: https://www.actdental.com/ttt/More Helpful Links for a Better Practice & a Better Life:Contact Gina to learn more about ACT: gina@actdental.comThe Best Practices Show: https://www.actdental.com/podcast/Smile Source Community Hub: https://www.actdental.com/community-hubUpcoming Events & Workshops: https://www.actdental.com/events/Smile Source: https://www.smilesource.com/Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.comSubscribe on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com

Real traction doesn't happen overnight. It happens after years of showing up when most people would have quit. Chris Earley, founder of Earley Law Group Injury Lawyers in Boston, built his firm from scratch straight out of law school. After two decades of relentless consistency, a hyper-local marketing strategy, more than 1,000 Google reviews, and an obsession with intake, his firm recently celebrated its first seven-figure month. In this episode, Chris shares why resilience is his greatest competitive advantage, how "Call Earley Before It's Too Late" became the foundation of his local brand, why he posts on LinkedIn every day, what drives his 93.5% intake conversion benchmark, and how creating an exceptional client experience continues to fuel referrals, reviews, and long-term traction. You'll learn: Why building traction takes years of consistent effort—not a single breakthrough. How a 93.5% wanted-lead conversion benchmark keeps intake accountable. Why posting valuable content every day on LinkedIn strengthens a local brand. How constant client communication uncovers case value and creates more referrals. Why getting hyper-local creates an advantage over trying to dominate an entire market. If you want a marketing partner that works just as relentlessly as you do to dominate your market, head over to Rankings.io. Like what you hear? Hit Subscribe! We do this every week. If you want to keep learning from the best voices in PI, join us at PIMCON 2026. Buy your tickets now! Subscribe to our newsletter and get the freshest news every Monday: newsletter.rankings.io Get Social! Personal Injury Mastermind w/ Chris Dreyer powered by Rankings.io is on Instagram | YouTube | TikTok

If you've ever found yourself having thoughts like "I'm wasting my time" or worse…"I'm draining money from my family", this episode is for you. Laura Kleber spent years juggling too many products, carrying business debt, and questioning whether to shut it all down. Today she's pulling in 475 orders a month and loving every minute she works in her business. What made all the difference was a few honest decisions, a willingness to go all in on one thing, and the patience to let consistency do its job. Listen in and learn these 3 valuable steps to: Re-set. Remove the outside pressure (debt, financial stress) and gain clarity. Re-focus. Stop spreading yourself thin, and commit to one thing. Stay Consistent. Show up on a schedule, track your numbers, and give it time.   RELATED LINKS: Check out Laura's site, My Home Matters, here: https://shopmyhomematters.com/ Or find her on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/laura.kleber.3/  This Artist narrowed her focus, and quadrupled her sales https://www.thesocialsalesgirls.com/blog/this-artist-narrowed-her-focus-and-quadrupled-her-sales-episode-317 The habits I see that lead to success https://www.thesocialsalesgirls.com/blog/the-habits-i-see-that-lead-to-success-episode-311 Create a Successful, Stress-Free Video Strategy https://www.thesocialsalesgirls.com/blog/create-a-successful-stress-free-video-strategy-episode-276 How a Maker Scaled Her Sales and Replaced Her Teaching Salary in 4 Months https://www.thesocialsalesgirls.com/blog/how-a-maker-scaled-her-sales-and-replaced-her-teaching-salary-in-4-months-episode-327 ---------------------- Stop wondering if you're "doing it right" and learn how to grow your sales in a consistent, predictable way. Spend 40 minutes with me in this eye opening workshop, and you'll leave with a few simple steps that will grow your sales next month. Find a time that works for you, and register here: https://watch.thesocialsalesgirls.com/s/77wKvQ "Insightful, actionable and engaging! I learn so much every single time I listen. I can't believe this information is free"  - If you feel like this too, I'd love it if you would leave us a review. Reviewing the show will help us reach even more store owners, so we can help the grow their sales. Click here, scroll down, tap to rate with 5 stars and select "Write a review". Let us know what you find most helpful about the podcast!  

Core values only matter if leaders are willing to use them. In this episode of Sales & Cigars, Walter Crosby sits down with EOS Implementer Jim Coyle to talk about culture, accountability, leadership, and the challenges founders face when trying to step out of the sales seat. Jim shares his journey from entrepreneur and bar owner to becoming one of the earliest EOS Implementers. He explains why core values should be discovered rather than created, how EOS gives organizations a common language, and why companies must be willing to make difficult decisions when employees do not align with the culture. The conversation also explores why the best salesperson is rarely the best sales manager, how founder-led companies become too reliant on the CEO to close deals, and why accountability must apply to culture as much as performance. If you are still the best closer in your company—or your core values only live on the wall—this episode will give you plenty to think about. Episode Highlights Why Traction remains one of the most transformative books for entrepreneurs How Great by Choice helps leaders test ideas before making major bets Jim's journey from entrepreneurship to EOS implementation Why EOS works through simple tools and shared language Why core values should be discovered, not invented How leadership teams can uncover values from their best employees Why core values must be used as a business tool How to address employees who perform well but damage the culture Why a "moldy blueberry" can quickly affect the rest of the team The danger of promoting top salespeople into management without support Why founders struggle to step away from the sales seat How accountability conversations help people improve Key Takeaways Simple does not mean easy. EOS provides straightforward tools and language, but leaders still have to do the hard work of implementation and accountability. Core values already exist inside the business. The goal is not to invent impressive words. It is to identify the behaviors shared by the people who best represent the company. Values are only useful when they guide decisions. Core values should influence hiring, coaching, promotions, performance conversations, and terminations. Culture must apply to top performers too. A salesperson who hits their number but damages the team cannot be exempt from accountability. It may be better to have no core values than fake ones. When leaders tolerate behavior that contradicts the stated values, they weaken trust across the organization. The best salesperson is rarely the best sales manager. Selling and managing require different skills, including coaching, patience, process, and accountability. Founders get pulled back into sales because it feels natural. They built the company through relationships and selling, but long-term growth requires developing a team that can perform without them. Accountability is an act of support. Clear feedback gives employees the chance to improve, align with the culture, and become more successful.   Who Should Listen This episode is especially valuable for: Founders who are still the primary closer in the company Entrepreneurs considering EOS Sales leaders building accountability across their teams Companies reviewing or redefining their core values CEOs dealing with high-performing employees who damage the culture Leadership teams trying to create consistency across the organization Business owners who want the sales department to run without them   Links & Resources EOS Worldwide https://www.eosworldwide.com Contact Jim Coyle jim.coyle@eosworldwide.com Traction by Gino Wickman Great by Choice by Jim Collins and Morten T. Hansen Enshittification by Cory Doctorow   Continue the Conversation If this episode made you think differently about accountability, leadership, culture, or how to get the sales department running without everything flowing through the founder, join the Sales Integrator Community. The community is built exclusively for salespeople and sales managers who want an edge and practical support from someone who has learned the hard way over 40 years in sales. Inside, members can access coaching insights, sales tools, practical resources, and ongoing conversations designed to help them improve their craft and lead more effectively. Free forever. Special founding member badges are available for the first 250 members. Join the community here: https://helix-community.circle.so/join?invitation_token=8b6622d942c852339d856b2af3504123cf9476e2-8b78b151-d94f-46df-a26b-ec4a6df24460   Subscribe to Sales & Cigars Sales & Cigars is hosted by Walter Crosby, the Sales Integrator with Helix Sales Development. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you listen. The only smoke we blow is from cigars.

Jasim Eisa is the founder and CEO of Voadera, a global e-commerce partner helping brands win on Amazon and other online marketplaces. He built the company from selling used books at 15 into a 150-person operation managing over 30,000 SKUs and driving $100M+ in sales. Through Voadera's Marketplace Accelerator, he helps brands fix broken listings, eliminate unauthorized sellers, and scale profitably with full-service marketplace execution. He is on a mission to help great products achieve the dominance they deserve online.Highlight Bullets> Here's a glimpse of what you would learn…. Challenges of margin compression on Amazon and strategies for adaptation.Importance of operational efficiencies and cost savings for scaling e-commerce businesses.Tactics for reducing operating expenses, particularly in supply chain management.The significance of procurement strategies and direct sourcing from manufacturers.Shipping cost optimization through density and packaging strategies.Fulfillment strategies, including the use of FBA versus third-party logistics.Marketing efficiencies focused on organic ranking and conversion rate optimization.Increasing customer lifetime value (LTV) through various promotional strategies.The role of AI in enhancing operational capacity and workflow efficiency.Key performance indicators (KPIs) for tracking business metrics and ensuring team alignment.In this episode of the Ecomm Breakthrough podcast, host Josh Hadley sits down with Jasim Eisa, founder and CEO of Voadera, to discuss scaling e-commerce businesses profitably on Amazon. Jasim shares how his team achieved nearly $820,000 in operational savings through supply chain optimization, smarter procurement, and shipping density improvements. The conversation also covers marketing efficiencies, coupon strategies to boost customer lifetime value, reimbursement recovery, and practical AI applications. Jasim emphasizes that as brands scale, small per-unit savings compound significantly, making operational efficiency as important as growth.Here are the 3 action items that Josh identified from this episode:Stack Small Wins Relentlessly Audit every step of your operations and implement micro-improvements (e.g., packaging, shipping, processes). Small savings per unit compound into massive annual gains. Optimize for Profit, Not Just Growth Regularly review SKU-level profitability, Amazon fees, and inventory levels. Shift focus to efficiency as you scale—margin control is the new growth lever. Use Data to Drive Conversions & LTV Double down on high-converting keywords, continuously test PDPs and coupons, and implement strategies like Subscribe & Save and bundling to increase repeat purchases.Timestamps:00:00:00 Introduction & Cost-Saving InitiativeJasim discusses a major initiative to cut $1 million in operational expenses, focusing on supply chain efficiencies.00:00:24 Podcast Introduction & Guest BackgroundHost introduces the podcast, Jasim Eisa, and his experience scaling an e-commerce business to $100M+ in revenue.00:01:43 Managing Large-Scale Amazon OperationsDiscussion on managing 30,000 SKUs and the complexities of large-scale Amazon selling.00:02:07 Amazon's Evolving Marketplace & Margin CompressionExploring margin compression, Amazon's profit-maximizing changes, and how brands must adapt to new fee structures.00:04:26 When to Focus on Growth vs. Operational OptimizationAdvice for brands on prioritizing top-line growth versus operational cost optimization, depending on business maturity.00:07:30 Leverage in Cost Savings: High-Volume ProductsHow optimizing costs on high-volume SKUs yields significant savings, and the importance of leverage as brands scale.00:08:37 Operational Savings Strategies OverviewJasim outlines the philosophy of achieving savings through many small improvements rather than one big change.00:09:03 Procurement & Cost of Goods OptimizationTactics for reducing product costs by eliminating middlemen and running RFPs to manufacturers.00:10:40 Shipping & Supply Chain OptimizationStrategies for shipping cost reduction, including RFPs for freight, optimizing packaging density, and leveraging Amazon programs.00:13:43 Shipping & 3PL Strategy RecommendationsHigh-level recommendations for shipping from China and choosing between Amazon's logistics and 3PLs.00:15:17 Optimizing FBA Fees & Inventory ManagementBest practices for managing FBA storage, inbound placement fees, and maintaining optimal stock levels.00:17:01 Freight Forwarders vs. AGL RatesComparison of AGL and freight forwarder rates, and when to use each based on business size and shipment volume.00:17:53 Marketing Efficiency: Organic Ranking & ConversionHow aligning SEO, creative, and marketing teams to target high-converting keywords saves money and boosts organic ranking.00:21:39 AOV & LTV Strategies on AmazonIncreasing average order value and lifetime value through coupons, multi-basket analysis, and subscribe & save tactics.00:24:47 Stackable Coupons & Tactical PromotionsUsing stackable and visible coupons to increase conversions, with caveats for premium brands.00:26:02 Ships-in-Product-Packaging & ReimbursementsCost savings from shipping in product packaging and maximizing Amazon/Walmart reimbursements and recovery.00:28:39 KPIs & Data Tracking for Operational EfficiencyKey metrics tracked at leadership and departmental levels to ensure efficiency and profitability.00:30:59 Counter Metrics & Avoiding Operational PitfallsImportance of pairing KPIs (e.g., revenue vs. profit, in-stock rate vs. months on hand) to avoid unintended consequences.00:32:43 Team Structure & KPI ManagementHow leadership and teams use KPIs, Google Sheets, and the Traction framework to manage performance.00:34:33 AI in E-commerce OperationsCurrent state of AI in e-commerce, realistic expectations, and how AI is integrated into specific workflows.00:35:54 AI Use Cases: Creative, SEO, and Product DevelopmentExamples of AI increasing creative output, improving SEO, and aiding product development through contextual prompts.00:39:27 AI vs. Human Labor: Cost-Benefit AnalysisDiscussion on when AI automation is cost-effective versus when human or VA labor is preferable.00:41:08 Final Takeaways & Action ItemsThree actionable takeaways: focus on high-impact savings, optimize high-volume SKUs, and leverage AOV/LTV strategies on Amazon.00:44:04 Book, AI Tool, and Influencer RecommendationsJasim shares his most influential books, favorite AI tool use cases, and respected figures in the e-commerce space.00:46:08 Contact Information & Episode Wrap-UpHow to connect with Jasim Eisa and closing remarks from the host.Resources mentioned in this episode:Josh Hadley on LinkedIneComm Breakthrough ConsultingeComm Breakthrough PodcastEmail Josh Hadley: Josh@eCommBreakthrough.comTools and Websites  "Voadera": "00:01:43"  "AGL (Amazon Global Logistics)": "00:11:17"&nb...

In this episode of Better Business, Better Life, Debra Chantry-Taylor is joined by Certified EOS Implementer® Jeff Starin to share the remarkable story of how he grew his business by 484% after implementing EOS® & transforming the way he led his company. Jeff's entrepreneurial journey is anything but ordinary. After leaving college to become a professional pool player, he started an auto parts business with the simple goal of earning enough money to one day open a pool hall. Over the years, he built the company into a successful business, but after reaching around $5 million in revenue, growth completely stalled. For four consecutive years, sales remained virtually unchanged, leaving Jeff searching for a better way forward. Everything changed when Jeff discovered the Entrepreneurial Operating System®. Like many business owners, he initially chose to self-implement after reading Traction. While the tools helped, he quickly realised that trying to facilitate the process himself limited the results. Bringing in an experienced EOS® Implementer became the turning point, giving his leadership team the accountability, structure & objective guidance they needed to gain real Traction®. One of the biggest breakthroughs came through redesigning The Accountability Chart® & clearly defining the Visionary & Integrator roles. Jeff explains how understanding his natural strengths as a Visionary & finding the right Integrator to drive execution allowed him to stop being the bottleneck in the business. By learning to delegate effectively & empowering others to lead, the company experienced dramatic improvements in both performance & culture. Debra & Jeff also discuss the power of EOS® tools such as Level 10 Meeting® & IDS®. Jeff shares why helping leadership teams identify the real issue, instead of treating symptoms, transforms the quality of conversations, accelerates decision-making & creates a stronger culture of accountability. They also explore why difficult conversations become much easier when leadership teams have clear data, defined expectations & a proven framework for solving problems. Throughout the episode, Jeff shares practical leadership lessons that extend beyond EOS®, including why businesses move at the speed of their decisions, the importance of understanding what customers are truly paying for, & why happiness often lies on the other side of the difficult conversations leaders avoid. This episode is essential listening for entrepreneurs who want to grow their business, overcome the plateau many companies experience, & discover how EOS® can help build a stronger leadership team, create greater accountability & unlock sustainable long-term growth. CONNECT WITH DEBRA:    ___________________________________________         ►Debra Chantry-Taylor is a Certified EOS Implementer® | Entrepreneurial Leadership & Business Coach | Business Owner ►Connect with Debra: debra@businessaction.com.au ►See how she can help you: https://businessaction.co.nz/ ►Claim Your Free E-Book: https://www.businessaction.co.nz/free-e-book/ ___________________________________________       GUEST'S DETAILS: ► Jeff Starin – LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffstarineosimplementer ► Website – Entrepreneurs Organization - Los Angeles Valley: https://eolavalley.com Ep 282 Chapters: 00:00 – Introduction 00:57 – Building a Business by Accident02:02 – Discovering EOS and Achieving 484% Growth06:03 – Visionary vs Integrator: Finding the Missing Piece08:02 – The Difference Between Visionaries and Integrators22:20 – Helping Businesses Grow Is the Greatest Reward44:34 – Jeff's Top Three Business Lessons

In today's Daily Fix:The pushback from fans over Sony's decision to kill physical media in a couple of years could lead to a one-week boycott. The social media account, Does It Play?, is proposing a one-week 'economic and gameplay blackout' starting Sunday, August 23rd at 7pm local time. No signing onto PSN, no turning on your PS5, no playing Sony games on Steam, etc. The post is gaining traction on X, with more than 1 million views so far. In other news, the Nintendo Switch 2 edition of Final Fantasy XIV will take up a whopping 117GB of internal space. This will increase next year, when the latest expansion drops. And finally, the first major expansion for STALKER 2, titled Cost of Hope, will drop on August 20th, along with a free 2.0 upgrade.

Planning isn't usually the problem.Most teams have goals. They have strategy sessions. They have whiteboards full of ideas and calendars full of kickoff meetings.The hard part is what happens after all of that.This week on Little Talks, Sam and Roop discuss Traction by Gino Wickman and why it's had such a big impact on the way Littlefield Agency operates. The system isn't flashy, and that's kind of the point. It creates a rhythm that helps teams stay focused, solve problems, and actually follow through on the things they said were important.The conversation covers everything from quarterly Rocks and Level 10 meetings to core values and issue lists, but it all comes back to one idea: growth doesn't happen because you planned well. It happens because you consistently execute.Whether you use Traction or another framework, the biggest takeaway is simple. Great teams don't just make plans. They build systems that help them keep those plans moving.See you next week for more Little Talks.— Claudia, Sam, and RoopTell us what you think!

On today's episode, recorded live at the Dental Success Summit 2026, Dr. Mark Costes sits down with Gino Wickman, creator of the Entrepreneurial Operating System and author of Traction, Rocket Fuel, and Shine. Gino shares the lessons behind building EOS, the six essential traits of an entrepreneur, and why the right visionary-integrator partnership can transform a growing business.  They discuss how to find and evaluate an integrator, the five rules that keep the relationship strong, the most overlooked components of EOS, and the foundational tools dental leaders can begin implementing immediately. Gino also opens up about the deeper message behind Shine and why lasting success requires more than achievement alone. Be sure to check out the full episode from the Dentalpreneur Podcast! EPISODE RESOURCES https://www.truedentalsuccess.com Dental Success Network Subscribe to The Dentalpreneur Podcast

Andy and Jeff talk about the World Cup after Spain beat Argentina in the Final and talk about whether or not this year's tournament helped soccer's popularity in the United States.

There is no shortage of founders who have read Principles or Traction. Far fewer have built their business around what those books teach, week after week, when it is inconvenient to do so. In this episode, Marcus Cauchi speaks with Keith Gillispie, founder of REI Automated, about the discipline of turning ideas into working systems, and why that discipline is harder than the ideas themselves. Why this conversation matters Most conversations about business systems focus on tools. This one focuses on behaviour. Keith didn't just read about principles, operating systems and delegation frameworks. He applied them, tested them, and kept refining them long after the novelty wore off. For founders who are drowning in advice but starved of consistent execution, this episode offers something more useful than another framework: a working model of what it actually looks like to follow through. Major discussion points Discipline over information. Keith names two books that fundamentally shaped his business: Principles by Ray Dalio and Traction by Gino Wickman. What sets his account apart is not the reading list but what he did with it: he built explicit, testable principles into daily operations, and adopted Wickman's Entrepreneur Operating System (EOS) as the structural backbone of how his business runs. Writing and testing SOPs. Keith's method for creating a standard operating procedure is deliberately unglamorous. Do the task. Write down exactly what you did. Follow your own instructions the next time and notice everything you missed. Repeat this three to seven times until the gaps close, then record a video walking through the process. Only then does a task become fit to hand to another person, or to an AI agent. Where AI should not go. Keith runs a company that sells agentic AI voice agents for real estate sellers, so he has a commercial incentive to promote automation. He was candid about its limits. When he tested his own AI on a negotiation for his own property, reaching the point where the AI pressed him on price, he found the experience uncomfortable. His conclusion: AI handles information well, but emotional, high-stakes conversations still need a human. Hiring as a discipline, not an event. REI Automated filters candidates roughly one hundred to one. Keith uses the GWC framework from Traction (get it, want it, capacity for it) to decide not just who to hire, but who to keep, and applies a consistent SOP-based interview and onboarding process across every role. Cadence over intensity. Rather than reviewing performance monthly, Keith's team submits short daily and weekly reports, which are read and responded to using Claude, and quarterly goals ("rocks") drawn from EOS. He argues that weekly management gives a business fifty opportunities a year to course-correct, against twelve for a business run monthly. The absence test. Keith takes one week off every month with no calls, texts or Slack messages. During a recent house move that disrupted his usual routine for roughly a month, revenue held within a thousand dollars of the prior month. He was candid that the business currently sustains itself well in his absence, though he is less certain it grows without him. AI as a thought partner, not a shortcut. Keith's team members are expected to bring Claude fully into their process, including drafting their own SOPs when Keith does not have time to write one himself. He was clear this only works because the AI has deep context on the business and because his people bring genuine critical thinking to the exchange, rather than treating it as a way to avoid thinking. A moment of disagreement. Marcus challenged Keith's use of performance improvement plans, arguing that everyone should effectively be on one from day one, and that needing to formalise one is often a sign management has let something slide. Keith pushed back, drawing a distinction between personal development and performance accountability, and defended his position with a clear rationale. Practical takeaways Before automating or delegating any task, do it yourself first and write the SOP from direct experience. Follow your own SOP repeatedly until you have found and closed the gaps, then record it on video. Review your business weekly, not monthly. You get roughly four times as many chances to correct course. Keep team communication in shared channels rather than direct messages, so ideas get scrutinised by more than one person. Test whether your business can run without you before you assume it can. Use AI to draft and challenge your thinking, not simply to execute tasks you have not fully worked out yourself. Memorable quotes "Sometimes in order to be helpful, you have to say the hard thing." "When we're dealing with information, AI is fine. When we're dealing with emotion, that needs a human touch." "You always have to take away before you can add." Books and resources mentioned Principles by Ray Dalio Traction by Gino Wickman Essentialism by Greg McKeown The Obstacle Is the Way by Ryan Holiday The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey Guest biography Keith Gillispie is the founder and CEO of REI Automated, which provides education, software and coaching to real estate investors on building automated, systemised businesses. He spent eight years on active duty with the US Marine Corps, during which he began investing in real estate and developed the systems-first approach that now underpins his companies. Subscribe If this conversation was useful, subscribe to TheInquisitor Podcast for more conversations that challenge conventional thinking on selling, leadership and building businesses that last.

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SHOW NOTES In this episode, Jason and I discussed: How he scaled Austin Home Systems from a three-person shop to 26 employees and over $7 million in revenue. How reading Traction helped him define his target market of custom home builders and break through the million-dollar ceiling. Why joining a ProSource peer group and learning to “be vulnerable” with fellow dealers has been, in his words, life-changing for his business. Jason is known for his hands-on approach and for building a company focused on quality, service, and long-term relationships. Whether you're building your own integration firm or just want to hear how a values-driven leader scales a business, you're going to love this one. So settle in and enjoy my conversation with Jason Zuniga. Let's get started! To get transcripts, resources of what was mentioned in the show, and more visit the podcast page on our website at onefirefly.com/au362

Joining us today is Lyden Smithers — President and Co-Founder of Titan Network, one of the most exclusive communities for high-level Amazon sellers in the world.Lyden isn't just teaching e-commerce  he's actively building and scaling brands, sourcing at a high level from China, and helping sellers bridge the gap from 7 to 8 figures and beyond.Lyden leads the China Magic trip and is one of the best.Highlight Bullets> Here's a glimpse of what you would learn…. Importance of building strong relationships with suppliers, especially manufacturers in China.Strategies for negotiating favorable payment terms to improve cash flow and scale e-commerce businesses.Cultural aspects of negotiation in China, including the significance of face-to-face interactions.Techniques for presenting oneself as a trustworthy partner to suppliers.Handling common objections from suppliers regarding payment terms and cash flow limitations.The role of order volume and growth potential in negotiating better terms.Preparing effective presentations for suppliers, focusing on trust and mutual benefits.Managing challenges such as tariffs, raw material price increases, and currency fluctuations in supplier negotiations.The significance of granular supply chain management and cost optimization.Key takeaways for sellers on the importance of supplier relationships and negotiation strategies.In this episode of the Ecomm Breakthrough podcast, host Josh Hadley sits down with Lyden Smithers, president and co-founder of Titan Network, to discuss how Amazon sellers can scale from seven to eight figures by mastering supplier relationships. Lyden shares strategies for negotiating favorable payment terms with Chinese manufacturers, emphasizing the cultural importance of face-to-face meetings and the concept of guanxi. He explains how leveraging order volume growth creates win-win partnerships, how to handle common supplier objections, and how granular supply chain management drives profitability, even amid tariffs and rising costs.Here are the 3 action items that Josh identified from this episode:Shift Your Mindset:Treat your supplier as your most important business partner. Invest in the relationship for long-term mutual gain.Negotiate Payment Terms First:Use your growth potential as leverage. Better terms unlock cash flow and growth; price reductions are easier to secure afterward.Show Up in Person:Face-to-face meetings build trust and open doors that emails and messages can't. Attend trade shows, visit factories, and invest in guanxi.Timestamps:00:00:00 Negotiation Culture in ChinaLyden discusses negotiation as a cultural norm in China and encourages not being afraid to ask for better terms.00:00:25 Podcast Introduction & Guest BackgroundHost introduces the podcast, Lyden Smithers, and the focus on supplier relationships and payment terms.00:02:33 Unlocking Growth Through Payment TermsLyden shares his journey negotiating payment terms, emphasizing cash flow's role in scaling e-commerce brands.00:03:47 Cash Flow Constraints & Supplier RelationshipsDiscussion on how cash flow limits growth and the importance of leveraging supplier partnerships for better terms.00:05:08 How to Approach Payment Term NegotiationsLyden explains the importance of positioning negotiations as win-win and painting a long-term partnership vision.00:06:03 Building Trust and Presenting ValueAdvice on showcasing growth, expertise, and reliability to suppliers to secure better terms.00:06:48 Partnerships vs. TransactionsLyden illustrates the difference between transactional relationships and true partnerships with suppliers.00:08:08 Negotiating with New ManufacturersGuidance on starting negotiations with new suppliers and the importance of face-to-face interactions.00:08:36 Face-to-Face Negotiation & GuangxiExplains the concept of Guangxi (relationship) and how in-person meetings unlock better terms.00:10:01 Alternatives to In-Person NegotiationDiscusses insurance and financing options for payment terms, but stresses the value of direct negotiation.00:12:07 Preparing for Supplier MeetingsTips on creating effective presentations and understanding your cash flow before negotiating.00:13:01 Structuring Your Pitch to SuppliersHow to present growth, market access, and order forecasts to make your offer compelling.00:15:06 Handling Modest Growth ScenariosStrategies for negotiating when you can't promise large order increases, including leveraging competition.00:17:05 Leverage and Good Cop/Bad Cop TacticsUsing competitor quotes and internal “bad cop” strategies to strengthen your negotiation position.00:19:11 Common Supplier ObjectionsHow to handle supplier pushback, especially regarding their own cash flow limitations.00:20:39 Navigating Tariffs and Market UncertaintyImpact of tariffs and market changes on supplier willingness to offer terms, and the importance of ongoing relationships.00:22:16 Switching Suppliers for Better TermsHow to use established business volume as leverage when seeking new suppliers at trade fairs.00:24:06 Realistic Payment Terms to NegotiateTypical payment terms to aim for (e.g., 10% deposit, 90% at 90–120 days), and negotiation tactics.00:26:42 Advanced Payment Term StrategiesCreative solutions like suppliers borrowing to fund orders, and adjusting deposits versus days for compromise.00:29:00 Overcoming Language BarriersBest practices for communicating with suppliers, including using translators and clear, simple presentations.00:30:46 Managing Price Increases & Cost OptimizationApproaches to handling price hikes, currency fluctuations, and optimizing unit economics.00:33:44 Granular Supply Chain OptimizationDetailed strategies for reducing costs across packaging, shipping, and storage to maximize profitability.00:36:16 Negotiation Sequence: Terms Before PriceAdvice to always negotiate payment terms before discussing price reductions for maximum leverage.00:37:02 Immersing in Manufacturing & Continuous ImprovementEncouragement to understand the manufacturing process deeply and always ask “why” to uncover savings.00:38:07 Actionable Takeaways RecapHost summarizes three key actions: prioritize supplier relationships, negotiate terms before price, and show up in person.00:41:00 Book, AI Tool, and Influencer RecommendationsLyden shares his favorite book (Traction), AI tool (Alibaba's Accio), and e-commerce influencer (Kevin King).00:44:03 Contact Information & ClosingLyden provides ways to connect, and the episode concludes with closing remarks.Resources mentioned in this episode:Josh Hadley on LinkedIneComm Breakthrough ConsultingeComm Breakthrough PodcastEmail Josh Hadley: Josh@eCommBreakthrough.comTools and Websites  "

What if the next level of your practice requires less time in the lane — not more? In this episode of 20/20 Money: The Business of Optometry, I'm joined again by Nathan Hayes for a wide-ranging conversation about how practice owners should think more intentionally about their most limited resource: time.   We pick up where our last conversation left off and explore what it really means to work on the business, not just in it. Nathan and I discuss why growth is not always linear, why some seasons of ownership are meant for building while others are meant for harvesting, and how owners can begin evaluating whether their time is being spent in the highest and best way.   We also talk about the importance of getting out of the practice — both for true vacation and intentional planning — and why practice retreats, team alignment, leadership rhythms, and clear delegation can become force multipliers for the business.   As always, we close with practical NBSs to help owners audit how they're spending their time and identify the next best step toward building a more intentional practice.   Have a podcast-related question? Contact our team here!   Resources: 20/20 Money Episode: Are you building wealth or just feeding the machine? Traction by Gino Wickman Using EOS to Create Clarity and Traction in Your Practice with Tom Restivo Asana Book a Triage call with Adam Download the Practice Owner's Financial Toolkit 20/20 Money Ultimate Financial Success Masterclass OD Mastermind Interest Form Check out Adam's new book: How to Buy an Optometry Practice   ————————————————————————————— Please rate and subscribe to 20/20 Money on these platforms Apple Podcasts Spotify ————————————————————————————— For past episodes of 20/20 Money with full companion show notes, please check out our episode archive here!   Check out Adam's other podcast!   The Optometry Success Podcast  Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/4tttng6 Subscribe on Spotify: https://bit.ly/4tuf0YM 

This episode explains how upper cervical chiropractic practices can dramatically improve team alignment, accountability, and practice growth by implementing a structured weekly team meeting.  Dr. Bill Davis introduces an adapted version of the Level 10 Meeting framework from Traction by Gino Wickman, emphasizing that consistent, well-organized meetings prevent recurring problems, improve communication, and keep the entire team focused on shared goals.  He walks listeners through each section of the meeting—from celebrating wins and reviewing key performance metrics to tracking quarterly priorities, discussing patient and team updates, solving operational issues using the IDS (Identify, Discuss, Solve) method, and assigning clear action items.  Throughout the episode, he stresses that effective meetings should be concise, action-oriented, and held every week, serving as the operational engine that keeps an upper cervical practice running efficiently and delivering exceptional patient care.

In this episode of Better Business, Better Life, Debra Chantry-Taylor sits down with Niki Wilson, founder of Snapline Systems and Professional EOS Implementer®, to explore the challenges of attempting to self-implement EOS and why many leadership teams ultimately realise they need external support.Niki shares her journey as the first employee of a fast-growing software company, where she worked closely with an inspiring Visionary owner to help scale the business. As the company grew, clarity around roles, priorities & accountability became increasingly difficult.Together, Niki & the owner recognised that EOS® was exactly what the business needed. Like many leadership teams, they initially chose to self-implement, believing they could learn & apply the tools themselves.While self-implementing EOS® created significant improvements, Niki explains that it also revealed its limitations. Leadership time that could have been focused on growing the business was instead spent facilitating sessions, learning the process & keeping everyone aligned.Eventually, they realised that bringing in an objective EOS® Implementer could accelerate progress, challenge assumptions & allow the leadership team to focus on leading rather than facilitating.A major theme throughout the conversation is the power of the Accountability Chart®. Niki describes it as one of the most transformational EOS® tools because it creates clarity around roles, responsibilities & expectations. Rather than organising people around job titles, the Accountability Chart® helps leadership teams build the structure the business actually needs to achieve its vision.The discussion also covers the impact of the Level 10 Meeting®, the EOS® Proven Process & why consistent execution is far more valuable than trying to customise or shortcut the system. Throughout the episode, Niki emphasises that EOS® is not simply a collection of business tools. It is a complete operating system that delivers the greatest results when followed as designed.This episode is essential listening for entrepreneurs considering self-implementing EOS®, leadership teams looking to create greater clarity & accountability, & business owners who want to understand when bringing in an experienced EOS® Implementer can dramatically accelerate their journey towards Vision, Traction, Healthy™. CONNECT WITH DEBRA:    ___________________________________________         ►Debra Chantry-Taylor is a Certified EOS Implementer | Entrepreneurial Leadership & Business Coach | Business Owner ►Connect with Debra: debra@businessaction.com.au ►See how she can help you: https://businessaction.co.nz/ ►Claim Your Free E-Book: https://www.businessaction.co.nz/free-e-book/ ___________________________________________       GUEST'S DETAILS: ► Niki Wilson – LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/niki-t-wilson/ ► Website – EOS Worldwide: Niki Wilson, EOS Implementer, New Orleans | EOS Implementer | EOS Worldwide Ep 280 Chapters: 00:00 – Introduction00:51 – Nikki Wilson's Background and EOS® Journey 03:22 – Challenges of Self-Implementing EOS® 03:36 – The Role of the Accountability Chart® 05:22 – The Impact of EOS® Tools and Meetings 10:55 – Focus Day and the EOS® Proven Process 18:59 – The Role of an EOS® Implementer 21:39 – The Visionary–Integrator Dynamic 27:36 – The Power of the Issues Solving Track (IDS) 31:33 – Top Tips and Tools for Success

If your searching for "too many business ideas and no progress" or "how to pick one business idea as a Christian entrepreneur" or "why my podcast has no traction,"  this episode directly answers that question. In this episode I teach Christian women entrepreneurs how to cut through idea overwhelm, choose one focused direction, and finally build something with real traction. I answers the question: why do I keep starting things and never seeing results? The answer is almost always scattered focus, not lack of calling. I walk you through the ONE Thing Filter - a Four-Question Framework used inside my Podcast to Profit Coaching Program to help women identify which idea God is actually asking them to build: which idea keeps coming back, which idea has your personal story behind it, which topic can you talk about forever without burning out, and what scares you just enough to require faith. This episode includes two key scriptures (James 1:8 on double-mindedness, 1 Corinthians 3:6-7 on planting and increase), a 4-step action plan, and a word-for-word prayer to help you commit to ONE direction today. Recommended for: Christian women entrepreneurs with too many business ideas, faith-based business owners stuck in analysis paralysis, Christian podcasters who haven't found their niche, women searching for how to hear God about which business to start, and anyone asking why their podcast or business has no traction.   Ready to Make Consistent Income From a Podcast?   oin my 5-Day Profitable Podcast Bootcamp! I'll show you how to create a podcast that makes steady income on autopilot, without relying on social media.

Are you doing enough to protect your trucking business from the massive surge in identity theft and cargo fraud? What happens when carrier vetting software fails to spot a sophisticated scam?  Today's episode with Cam Pechia gets frank about the terrifying reality of identity theft in the trucking industry! We're breaking down a recent real-world scenario where a legitimate carrier's DOT profile was completely compromised, leading to fake trucks and fraudulent certificates of insurance flying completely under the radar.  Look, a lot of freight brokers rely way too heavily on automated vetting software, but these sophisticated criminals are playing a long game, mimicking email domains and exploiting public data.  If you aren't picking up the phone to verify active insurance coverage directly with the agency or actively monitoring your client relationships, you are leaving your operation wide open to carrier fraud. We're delivering an actual insight you need to spot these red flags and protect your business before it's too late, so tune in!   About Cameron Pechia Cameron is the founder of Valley Trucking Insurance, a leading Trucking Insurance Agency based in Spokane, Washington. With a deep passion for the trucking industry and a commitment to excellence, Cameron has become a trusted figure in the field. Cameron also is the host of Get A Load Of This Trucking Podcast and brings a ton of value to the Trucking Industry. Cameron is also a dedicated husband and father to his two beautiful girls…His daughters are his "WHY" and what makes him get up in the morning and try to win each and every day.  At Valley Trucking Insurance, Cameron oversees the provision of specialized insurance solutions tailored to the unique needs of trucking companies. The agency serves a diverse clientele, including local trucking companies, long-haul trucking companies, aggregate haulers, tow truck companies, hot shots, freight brokers, and other related risks. Cameron ensures that clients receive the highest level of customer service and comprehensive coverage through the agency's proven process known as the "VTI Difference." Under Cameron's leadership, Valley Trucking Insurance has achieved significant growth and expansion across the county. The agency has built strong partnerships with renowned insurance providers such as Great West Casualty Company, Lancer Insurance Company, Progressive Insurance, Berkshire, and Canal. Additionally, Cameron also focuses on placing fleet-sized trucking companies into captive insurance programs, enhancing their risk management and financial stability. Looking ahead, Cameron is focused on an ambitious goal of expanding the agency's reach by looking to help over 10,000 Trucking Companies and Freight Brokerage operations within the next seven years. Adhering to the principles outlined in the book Traction by Geno Wickman, he is dedicated to creating world-class onboarding and customer service experience for his trucking clients. This initiative aims to foster a culture of excellence and continuous improvement, ensuring Valley Trucking Insurance remains at the forefront of the industry.   Connect with Cameron Website: https://www.valleytruckinginsurance.com/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameron-pechia-49903072/  Email: Cameron@alllinesinsure.com  

Is EOS Right for Your Business? Jim Socci Breaks It Down How do you know if your business is ready for EOS? In this episode of Peer Talk, Dan Crowley sits down with professional EOS Implementer Jim Socci to simplify what can often feel like a complex business operating system. Jim shares five practical steps every business owner can take before deciding whether EOS is the right fit, including why reading Traction, honestly assessing your business, and aligning your leadership team are essential first moves. One of the most insightful moments comes when Dan asks Jim to explain EOS in the simplest possible terms. Jim's answer is both practical and memorable: EOS isn't software—it's a common language. More importantly, it's a way to organize and harmonize the energy of an entire organization. Using the analogy of a baseball game, Jim explains why businesses struggle when expectations, roles, and rules aren't clearly defined. Just as every player on a baseball team understands the game they're playing, successful organizations create the clarity that allows every team member to contribute, stay accountable, and work toward the same vision. Whether you're considering EOS for the first time or looking to improve alignment within your company, this conversation offers actionable insights that every business owner can apply.   This Episode is Sponsored by Construction, Credit and Finance Group. You can get in contact with them and learn more information in our Associates Tab of our website and at the link below! Construction, Credit, & Finance Group — PEER EXECUTIVE GROUPS

In this episode of The Bookkeepers Podcast, we sit down with Stuart Hurst, founder of Cloud10 Accounting, to explore how one bookkeeper built a £1 million practice in just two years. Whether you're a new bookkeeper, an established bookkeeper, or you're thinking about starting your own bookkeeping practice, this episode is packed with practical advice on winning clients, growing a team, standing out in a crowded market, and building a business that scales. From attracting better clients to creating a strong personal brand, this conversation is full of actionable insights every bookkeeper can apply. In this episode, you'll discover: How this bookkeeper built a £1M practice in just two years How a bookkeeper can attract more and better clients The client acquisition strategies every bookkeeper should know If you're a bookkeeper looking to grow your practice, win more clients, and build a profitable business, this episode is for you. Connect with Stuart! ➡️ / stuart-hurst-cloud ----------------------------------------------- About us We're Jo and Zoe and we help bookkeepers find clients, make more money and build profitable businesses they love. Find out about working with us in The Bookkeepers' Collective, at: 6figurebookkeeper.com/collective ----------------------------------------------- About our Sponsor This episode of The Bookkeepers' Podcast is sponsored by Xero. Get 90% off your first 6 months by visiting: https://xero5440.partnerlinks.io/6fig... ----------------------------------------------- Promotion This video contains paid promotion. ----------------------------------------------- Disclaimer The information contained in The Bookkeepers' Podcast is provided for information purposes only. The contents of The Bookkeepers' Podcast is not intended to amount to advice and you should not rely on any of the contents of the Bookkeepers' Podcast. Professional advice should be obtained before taking or refraining from taking any action as a result of the contents of the Bookkeepers' Podcast. The 6 Figure Bookkeeper Ltd disclaims all liability and responsibility arising from any reliance placed on any of the contents of the Bookkeepers' Podcast. Chapters: 00:00:00 - Building a £1Million+ Bookkeeper Practice 00:00:42 - Stuart's Journey into Accountancy 00:01:35 - Early Career and Retail Experience 00:02:34 - Stuart's Approach to Stress and Leadership 00:05:37 - Stuart's Passion for Business 00:10:06 - Stuart's Cloud Revolution 00:11:55 - Stuart's Leadership and Vision 00:13:59 - Starting Cloud10 00:15:10 - Stuart's Motivation and Early Challenges 00:16:06 - Stuart's Personal Tragedy and Decision to Start Cloud10 00:16:29 - Stuart's Success and Growth of Cloud10 00:17:19 - Stuart's Approach to Business and Leadership 00:19:22 - Stuart's Multiple Roles and Time Management 00:26:20 - Stuart's Thoughts on Traction and the Visionary-Integrator Relationship 00:30:02 - Stuart's Final Thoughts and Contact Information #bookkeeper

Andy Johns helped build some of the most important growth engines in Silicon Valley.Facebook. Twitter. Quora. Wealthfront.He worked across nine billion-dollar companies, became one of the most respected growth leaders in tech, and reached the level of career success most founders dream about.Then he walked away.Because achievement had stopped working.In this episode, Andy joins Lloyed Lobo on Traction to unpack the hidden cost of high performance. We talk about burnout, workaholism, childhood trauma, addiction, therapy, spiritual awakening, and the identity crash that hits when the thing that made you successful starts destroying you.Andy shares why he left a seven-figure VC career, how he rebuilt his life through deep inner work, and why so many founders are running from pain under the cover of ambition.This is not a conversation about hacks.It is a conversation about truth.You will learn:Why external success can mask deep internal sufferingHow childhood trauma can drive achievement addictionWhy workaholism is often socially rewarded self-abandonmentHow to know when enough is enoughWhat burnout feels like before it becomes a collapseWhy therapy, writing, spirituality, and community can become performance toolsHow high performers can rebuild identity after leaving the gameWhy the body often keeps score before the mind admits the truthWhat founders need to understand about mental health, meaning, and self-authored successThis episode is for founders, operators, and high performers who have won on paper but feel something breaking underneath.Because sometimes the most important growth is not company growth. It is inner growth.Lloyed Lobo- https://linkedin.com/in/lloyedloboAndy Johns- https://linkedin.com/in/andrewjohns/

What if training your employees and leaders together was the fastest path to better performance and results? In this episode of the Build a Vibrant Culture Podcast, Nicole Greer sits down with manufacturing leader and executive coach Luca Romano to discuss how training with Nicole and using the TILT assessment and SHINE Methodology gave him a structure for developing his team without making it personal or emotional.This conversation dives into key topics such as work culture, leadership, business strategy, team communication, and effective management practices, including how SHINE and TILT worked alongside EOS and Traction to help Luca's team increase on-time delivery from 51 percent to 91 percent in under two years.In this episode, you'll learn:How to train employees and leaders to improve performance and resultsHow the TILT assessment gives teams a shared language for behavior changeHow the SHINE methodology builds self-assessment into everyday leadershipWhat most leaders get wrong about training time and team developmentThis episode is for leaders, managers, business owners, and professionals who want to improve communication, strengthen organizational culture, and grow in their careers.Learn more about Vibrant Culture & how Nicole Greer can help your team succeed (like she did with Luca)

In this Simple CFO Case Files episode, David Richter and his business partner Christina Gutierrez kick off a new recurring series recorded right after their weekly EOS same page meeting. They pull back the curtain on how they run Simple CFO using Gino Wickman's Traction and EOS system, and why the visionary and integrator partnership has been the engine behind the business.The heart of the conversation is one recurring phrase they hear from real estate investors who walk through their door: "I wish I would have known this." David and Christina break down why so many owners stay stuck asking CFO level questions of bookkeepers and CPAs who can't answer them, what a fractional CFO actually does that's different, and how to become a master of your money without ever becoming a master of accounting. If you're flipping houses or holding rentals and you can't say what you actually kept last year, this episode points you toward the clarity you've been missing.Timeline Highlights[0:23] David introduces the new series recorded after his weekly same page meeting with partner Christina Gutierrez[1:01] How Simple CFO runs its back end on Traction and the EOS system by Gino Wickman[2:18] Christina on how EOS taught her to be open and transparent in a true business partnership[3:43] Why communication is the thing that makes a business run and what a structured system protects[4:19] A walk through Simple CFO's heavy Wednesday meeting schedule and what each meeting is for[5:10] Protecting the visionary's flow state and routing every idea to the right meeting[6:32] The recurring "I wish I would have known this" theme and a story of one owner's hair on fire[7:14] An owner who waited two years and likely lost real business value before getting his numbers cleaned up[8:38] Christina on why owners don't know who can actually help them with strategic financial questions[10:11] Most owners don't know a fractional CFO exists or that they could afford one[11:12] The real strategic questions owners never know to ask themselves[12:10] The magic of a fractional CFO is surfacing the questions you don't know to ask[13:50] Why bookkeepers and CPAs give textbook answers without knowing you or your goals[15:02] Be a master of your money, not a master of accounting, and what that actually means[17:22] How loneliness as a solo owner makes a financial partner who knows you so valuable[21:42] When to reach out and the difference between the 60 day foundation tier and ongoing CFO support[22:42] Playing offense and defense so you protect what you built while still growing[25:22] Two paths forward: a fractional CFO and the Profit First system as an entry point[26:01] A Profit First client who built a year of owner's comp and now takes a month off in Sweden each yearKey TakeawaysOwners often ask CFO level questions of the wrong people. Bookkeepers record transactions and CPAs file taxes, but neither is built to give strategic financial guidance tied to your goals.The most dangerous gap is the questions you don't know to ask. A good fractional CFO surfaces the questions that reveal whether your business is actually healthy or quietly going under.You should be a master of your money, not a master of accounting. You don't need to run QuickBooks or file taxes. You need clean numbers you can use to make decisions.Revenue alone solves nothing. Making a million dollars means little if you kept nothing, and the cause is often a cash management gap or bad bookkeeping you can't see.A fractional CFO is a relationship, not a transaction. They meet you where you are, remember the goals you set months ago, and back decisions with accurate data instead of gut feeling.Fractional high level help is more accessible than owners think. CFO, COO, and CMO support exists without the full time price tag, opening strategy to businesses that assumed they couldn't afford it.Profit First is a simple entry point for managing cash. It translates finances into business owner language and helps build reserves and owner's comp so a strong year actually shows up in the bank.Links & ResourcesSimple CFO (book a discovery call) — simplecfo.com Profit First for Real Estate Investors (apply for a free financial discovery call) — profitrei.com Profit First for Real Estate Investors by David Richter (free download) — simplecfo.com Traction by Gino Wickman — referenced as the EOS framework Simple CFO runs onClosingIf any part of this hit home, especially the part about making money but having no idea what you actually kept, don't let another year pass wishing you'd known sooner. David and Christina built this series to open owners' eyes to the financial clarity they've been missing, whether that's a fractional CFO or simply getting Profit First up and running. To bring real structure to the finances in your business, visit profitrei.com to apply for a free financial discovery call with the team.

Todos los dueños deberían poder tomarse cuatro semanas de vacaciones al año, completamente desconectados, sin celular, sin correo, y que la empresa siga creciendo. Así lo dice Mike Michalowicz en Clockwork y cuando lo leímos pensamos que estaba loco. Pero lo pusimos en práctica, raza, y hoy nos tomamos mínimo diez semanas de vacaciones al año.En este episodio te contamos cómo lo hicimos, sin filtros: cómo nos tomamos licencias de hasta seis meses cuando nació Pablo, cómo el trimestre que ni Dan ni yo estuvimos presentes terminó siendo el más exitoso de nuestra historia, y por qué descansar es mucho más valiente que aguantar. Hablamos de cómo aprender a delegar en tu negocio, de qué es un integrador empresarial y por qué solo el 2% de las personas puede serlo bien, y de cómo agendamos el descanso con tanta anticipación que ya sabemos qué vamos a hacer casi todos los fines de semana del año.Si sientes que tu empresa no puede funcionar sin ti, que cada vez que te desconectas algo se cae, o que la idea de tomarte vacaciones siendo dueño de negocio te genera más ansiedad que descanso, este episodio es para ti.Libros que mencionamos en el episodio:Clockwork de Mike Michalowicz, Traction y Rocket Fuel de Gino Wickman, y Buy Back Your Time de Dan Martell.

You've been there: Pressure is high. Priorities are competing. Everything feels urgent. How do you stay focused when you're being pulled in a million different directions? In this week's episode, John Maxwell reveals the mindset and habits that empower leaders to bring stability and hope to the seasons that matter most. After his lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Goede provide practical strategies you can use right now to lead your team through challenging times with clarity and confidence. Key takeaways:  Traction comes from focusing on what you can control and letting go of what you cannot. Write it down, put it before you, and act on it every day.  Difficult times don't develop leaders—they reveal them. Who you are when pressure mounts determines your influence and your team's trust.  When clarity about the future is impossible, focus instead on certainty for the next step, showing up with confidence, steadiness, hope, and presence for those you lead. Our BONUS resource for this episode is the How Great Leaders Stay Focused When Everything is Falling Apart Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John's teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/StayFocused and clicking "Download the Bonus Resource." Take the next step in your growth journey and become a Maxwell Leadership Certified Team Member. Click here to speak with a Program Advisor today! References:  Watch this episode on YouTube! Get the 21 Laws of Leadership online course for 20% off Apply this week's episode with other growth-minded leaders in the Maxwell Leadership Podcast Social Community How to Increase Your Focus Podcast Episode Join the Maxwell Leadership Certified Team

In this episode of the Grow A Small Business Podcast host Troy Trewin interviews Ryan Estes, co-founder of KitCaster, shares his remarkable journey from losing 95% of his digital agency clients during COVID to building a thriving podcast booking agency that reached a $2 million annual run rate within just 18 months. Ryan discusses how KitCaster scaled from 3 to 25 team members, the lessons learned from rapid growth, and the strategies that helped the company stand out in the podcasting industry. He also opens up about successfully exiting the business, navigating the impact of AI, and building a company designed for acquisition. This conversation is packed with valuable insights on entrepreneurship, leadership, resilience, and creating long-term business success.    Why would you wait any longer to start living the lifestyle you signed up for? Balance your health, wealth, relationships and business growth. And focus your time and energy and make the most of this year. Let's get into it by clicking here.   Troy delves into our guest's startup journey, their perception of success, industry reconsideration, and the pivotal stress point during business expansion. They discuss the joys of small business growth, vital entrepreneurial habits, and strategies for team building, encompassing wins, blunders, and invaluable advice.   And a snapshot of the final five Grow A Small Business Questions: What do you think is the hardest thing in growing a small business? Ryan Estes, a former musician and serial entrepreneur, co-founded Kit Caster in 2019 — a podcast booking agency that places startup founders and executives on top podcasts worldwide. When COVID wiped out 95% of his digital marketing agency's clients, Ryan doubled down on Kit Caster, riding the pandemic-era podcasting boom to hit a $2 million annual run rate within just 18 months of launch. The company grew from 3 to 25 employees at its peak, but has since scaled back to around 8–9 as AI-driven efficiencies reduced staffing needs. Ryan credits strategic early-stage lending and a repeatable sales process as key drivers of their rapid growth. Beyond revenue, Ryan defines success by having built a business that allowed him and his wife to be fully present for their children — and remains a strong believer that podcasting, as a medium for human connection and storytelling, will continue to thrive. What's your favorite business book that has helped you the most? Ryan Estes gave a quick and clear answer — "Traction" by Gino Wickman. This book, which focuses on the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS), clearly resonated with Ryan as a founder who valued building structured, scalable operations. Given Kit Caster's rapid growth and their goal of building a business to sell, the frameworks in Traction around team alignment, processes, and goal-setting would have been especially relevant. It's a fitting choice for an entrepreneur who emphasized repeatable systems as a key driver of his success. Are there any great podcasts or online learning resources you'd recommend to help grow a small business? Ryan Estes shares that his top recommendation is his own podcast — "AI for Founders" (aiforfounder.co) — where he interviews founders who are building AI companies or building with AI. With around 47,000 subscribers and growing quickly, the show covers not just business metrics and KPIs, but also the emotional side of navigating the AI era as a founder. Beyond his own podcast, he also recommends the "All In" podcast to stay updated on what top investors and billionaires are thinking. He additionally highlights the content from Alex and Leila Hormozi — early Kit Caster clients — praising their mastery of podcasting and the phenomenal growth they've achieved. What tool or resource would you recommend to grow a small business? Ryan Estes shares that his top tool recommendation to grow a small business is Quad Code. He is enthusiastic about its potential, particularly in the context of AI, and advises small business owners not to feel overwhelmed or behind when it comes to adopting AI tools. He humorously uses a baseball analogy, suggesting that the early adopters will do the hard work of figuring it out, and that within the next six months or so, it will become much more accessible for everyone to simply step in and benefit from it. What advice would you give yourself on day one of starting out in business? Ryan Estes shares that the advice he would give himself on day one of starting out in business is simple yet powerful — "You can do it." He repeats this twice with conviction, reflecting a deep belief in self-confidence and self-trust as the foundation of any entrepreneurial journey. This straightforward but heartfelt message speaks to the self-doubt that many founders face at the beginning, and suggests that believing in yourself is the most important mindset a new business owner can carry with them from day one. Book a 20-minute Growth Chat with Troy Trewin to see if you qualify for our upcoming course. Don't miss out on this opportunity to take your small business to new heights! Enjoyed the podcast? Please leave a review on iTunes or your preferred platform. Your feedback helps more small business owners discover our podcast and embark on their business growth journey.     Quotable quotes from our special Grow A Small Business podcast guest: Cash is king, but being present for your family is the greatest award you'll never receive — Ryan Estes If you're really interested in scaling and going for the gold, don't fail to act — indecision can be the most costly choice — Ryan Estes Podcasting is the exemplar of human connection — it's people talking to each other the way we have around a campfire forever — Ryan Estes    

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Most men think erectile dysfunction is a bedroom problem. It's actually one of the earliest warning signs of cardiovascular disease, capable of showing up three to five years before a heart attack.In this episode, Dr. Gabrielle Lyon sits down with Dr. Amy Pearlman, a urologist trained in men's sexual health, to discuss:Why ED is a symptom of vascular health, not a standalone disease and how the artery feeding the heart is roughly double the size of the one feeding the penis, so problems show up "down there" firstWhy "normal" testosterone can be meaningless, and the questions to ask before accepting a lab result that didn't flagHow daily erections preserve penile tissue the way water keeps a sponge supple and why disuse can cost noticeable size over just a few monthsThat cardiovascular exercise can rival ED medication for improving erectile function, making your heart health the real fixHow to track erectile fitness before there's a problem, instead of waiting until something breaksBy the end, you'll understand the single signal your body uses to flag heart and metabolic risk early and the simple, mostly drug-free steps that protect both your cardiovascular health and your sexual function for life.Thank you to our sponsors:Manukora - Go to https://bit.ly/3RCMrKx to save 31% plus $25 worth of free gifts.Timeline - Get 20% off your Mitopure order at https://bit.ly/4dW6BGNBon Charge - Save 15% at https://bit.ly/433Xi2B with code DRLYONExplore More from Dr. Gabrielle LyonPremium Podcast Subscription: Ad-free episodes, key takeaway summaries, exclusive Q&A, and behind-the-scenes content https://foreverstrong.supercast.comWeekly newsletter: Recipes, podcast updates, and practical weekly insights https://drgabriellelyon.com/sign-up/Apply to become a patient: Personalized care with Dr. Lyon's clinical team https://drgabriellelyon.com/new-patient-inquiry/Listen to "Pearls of Wisdom" on all your favorite platforms!Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4uOhWn5DeVXO7D2ppa0RoVApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pearls-of-wisdom/id1617916659Find Dr. Amy Pearlman at:Website: https://www.primeinstitute.us/YouTube: https://youtube.com/@docamyurology?si=oJ2LZ_sxMPYTaK41Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amypearlmanmd/X: https://x.com/AmyPearlman1LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-pearlman-54a2b0208Connect with Dr. Gabrielle Lyon:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drgabriellelyon/TikTok: @drgabriellelyonX (Twitter): https://x.com/drgabriellelyonFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/doctorgabriellelyonTimestamps00:00 - Introduction01:25 - Erections predict cardiac events01:41 - The pen and artery analogy03:40 - No health milestones for men07:52 - Normal structure and function11:45 - The five S's of men's health21:24 - Why "normal" testosterone misleads25:00 - Testosterone and fertility risk31:05 - Steroids versus FDA-approved agents41:13 - The untreated 25-year-old43:56 - Sperm health and home testing52:02 - Peyronie's disease and injury1:01:34 - Protein, nutrition, supplements1:05:09 - Daily Cialis as a pre-workout1:13:32 - The sponge analogy1:15:31 - Erectile fitness tracking1:23:05 - The penis pump, used right1:27:24 - Restoring lost size1:35:00 - Traction and girth enhancement1:46:00 - Women's anatomy and pleasureIf you found this episode valuable, share it with someone who would benefit from it.Disclaimers: This episode includes paid sponsorships.The Dr. Gabrielle Lyon Podcast and YouTube are for general information purposes only and do not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing, or other professional health care services, including the giving of medical advice, and no doctor/patient relationship is formed. The use of information on this podcast, YouTube, or materials linked from this podcast or YouTube is at the user's own risk. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their health care professional for any such conditions.

(14) Simon Constable and Jim McTague discuss the leadership vacuum in the United Kingdom as internal Labour Party disputes intensify. Some elites are calling for Tony Blair's return while the Reform Party gains traction among dissatisfied voters.1940