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Linktree: https://linktr.ee/AnalyticJoin The Normandy For Ad-Free NME, Additional Bonus Audio And Visual Content For All Things Nme+! Join Here: https://ow.ly/msoH50WCu0KIn the latest segment of Notorious Mass Effect, Analytic Dreamz dissects 50 Cent's explosive theme song for the upcoming Starz prequel series Power: Origins, titled “No One Told Us What We're Here For,” featuring Leon Thomas. Released around March 6, 2026, the track drops just ahead of the show's anticipated premiere, positioning it for weekly opening credits exposure throughout the run.The song opens with introspective bars on street origins—“No one told us what we're here for / Lord, don't you let us get got it wrong / Poverty is all we know / So hustling is all we know”—capturing survival, ambition, and hustler mentality. 50 Cent then shifts to classic braggadocio with drug metaphors like “I'm a magician, I put that pain in the pot / Ice cubes, I make it disappear.”The most talked-about section includes controversial lines: “I'm back on my dope boy grammar, your daddy made your mama eat every box in Atlanta / Freak sht, peep sht, keep sh*t on the low, but everybody know.” Widely interpreted as a pointed diss toward T.I., Tiny Harris, and possibly their son King Harris, the Atlanta reference ties into T.I.'s roots and past allegations (denied by the couple) involving sexual misconduct rumors. This embeds the feud directly into a TV theme, amplifying controversy and promotion for Power: Origins.Hip-hop media outlets like Billboard, Complex, XXL, and HotNewHipHop have spotlighted the bars as strategic 50 Cent marketing—turning personal beef into franchise fuel amid ongoing exchanges, diss tracks, and social media jabs from both sides. Fan reactions split between praising the ruthless delivery as “classic 50” and criticizing the family-targeted content.Analytic Dreamz explores how this move boosts visibility for the Power universe prequel while reigniting one of rap's hottest 2026 feuds.Hosted by Analytic Dreamz on Notorious Mass Effect.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/analytic-dreamz-notorious-mass-effect/exclusive-contentPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
We all love a good story. But here is the twist. If you are the hero, you are doing it wrong. In this conversation, I chatted with John Elbing, creator of the Story Building Method and author of a new book on the topic. We dug into the difference between storytelling and story building. It is not a play on words. It is a shift in perspective that can change how your marketing connects. John believes storytelling has turned into a coat of paint. Hooks. Tricks. Presentation tips. All fine. But before you polish the story, you need to decide which story you are telling. And here is the big idea. It is not your story. It is your customer's. A few takeaways you can use right away: • Recognition comes first Before someone cares what you do, they need to see themselves in your message. In your words. In your images. In the problems you describe. When they think, “That's me,” you have their attention. Skip this step and they scroll right past you. • Perception shapes your value People want to quickly understand what you do and where you fit. If they cannot put you in a category, they get confused. And confused people do nothing. Be clear about what makes you different and why that difference matters. • Projection closes the gap Help them imagine life after they work with you. What changes? What feels easier? What problem goes away? When they can picture that future, they are already moving toward a yes. One of my favorite examples John shared was about lawn care. You can say, “I mow lawns.” Or you can talk about the exhausted homeowner who wants to feel proud of her yard again. Same service. Completely different story. That is the shift. When you build your story around your customer's aspirations, struggles, and trigger moments, your marketing feels less like a pitch and more like a conversation. And that is when people lean in. If your message is not landing, maybe it is time to stop being the hero and start being the guide.
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Paula Bründl verschlägt es in dieser Servus Küche-Podcast Folge in die Backstube der traditionsreichen Bäckerei Unterbäck in Seekirchen am Wallersee. Bäckermeister Berthold Forstner zeigt ihr, wie er sein herrliches Gerstenbaguette bäckt – und woaglt! Der Unterbäck mit seinem Stammhaus in Seekirchen am Wallersee ist ein Traditionsbetrieb, in dem aus der Backstube immer wieder kreative Neuschöpfungen kommen. Dahinter steht der Chef des Hauses: Bäckermeister und Kreativkopf Berthold Forstner. Im Podcast zeigt er Servus-Köchin Paula Bründl, wie sein resches, saftiges Gerstenbaguette gelingt – und warum man dafür auch einmal zum Kochlöffel greifen muss. Außerdem erzählt der gebürtige Oberösterreicher, der aus einer Müllerfamilie stammt, viel Spannendes über den Rohstoff Mehl: über seine Eigenschaften und darüber, mit welchen einfachen Tricks auch daheim ein richtig gutes Brot gelingt. Und er erklärt, wie er den Teig richtig „woagelt“. Zum Artikel mit Rezepten: https://www.servus.com/a/pc/podcast-paula-bruendl-berthold-forstner-unterbaeck Gut zu wissen: Mehr von Paula Bründl können Sie im Servus -Magazin lesen. Wir freuen uns, wenn Sie das Magazin hier bequem portofrei nach Hause bestellen oder sich für ein Abo mit Prämie entscheiden. Die Episode hat euch gefallen? Dann schreibt einen Kommentar und schenkt uns eine 5-Sterne-Bewertung. Wir freuen uns immer über Post, Anregungen und Ideen – schreibt uns einfach: team@servus.com Die aktuelle Ausgabe von Servus in Stadt & Land findet ihr überall, wo es Zeitschriften gibt. Oder lasst es euch als Einzelheft bequem nach Hause senden: https://www.magazinabo.com/at_servusstadtland/sonderhefte/ Alle Abo-Angebote mit tollen Prämien gibt's hier: https://www.magazinabo.com/at/servusstadtland 3.500 Rezepte aus dem Alpenraum: servus.com/rezepte Foto und Aufnahme: Robert Maybach Illu: Roland Vorlaufer Produktion: Sabrina Luger Schnitt: Beatrix Hammerschmied Tonmischung: Studio Soundfeiler
Alicia and Dan spin the Wheel of Rants and land on a topic that hits close to home: constant software changes. From QuickBooks' modern reports rollout to Microsoft quietly burying features inside Copilot, they unpack why unexpected changes feel so disorienting, even when the updates are improvements. The conversation broadens into AI's growing impact on the entire software industry and what it means for accountants trying to stay on top of tools that won't stop moving.SponsorsUNC - https://uqb.promo/unc(00:00) - Wheel of Rants Setup (01:24) - Topic Software Changes (02:14) - Why Change Frustrates Pros (04:15) - Staying Current With Updates (06:16) - AI Shifting Software UI (11:42) - Industry Wake Up Call (16:06) - Stability Versus Innovation (20:04) - Modern Reports Reliability (24:24) - Apple Liquid Glass Woes (26:39) - Adapting To New Ecosystems (29:04) - Wrap Up And Takeaways (29:32) - What Dan And Alicia Are Doing (31:05) - Final Thanks And Sign Off LINKSAlicia's current classes: Payroll Perfection Bundles (t QBO Payroll classes - 1099s, Running Payroll, Payroll Compliance, Payroll Forms, and QB Time): http://royl.ws/payroll-perfection?affiliate=5393907 Tricky Situations: http://royl.ws/QBOtricks?affiliate=5393907 Next-level Accrual Accounting: http://royl.ws/NextLevelAccounting?affiliate=5393907 10 Best Practices in QBO: http://royl.ws/QBO-Best-Practices?affiliate=5393907 QBO Hacks (Tips & Tricks) http://royl.ws/QBOHacks?affiliate=5393907 Dan's LinksSchoolofbookkeeping YouTube: https://snip.ly/SOBYT Free Live Workshop Wednesdays: https://www.schoolofbookkeeping.com/workshop-wednesdayWe want to hear from you!Send your questions and comments to us at unofficialquickbookspodcast@gmail.com.Join our LinkedIn community at https://www.linkedin.com/groups/14630719/Visit our YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/@UnofficialQuickBooksPodcast?sub_confirmation=1 Sign up to Earmark to earn free CPE for listening to this podcasthttps://www.earmark.app/onboarding
In this episode of Car Con Carne, James VanOsdol welcomes Josh Chicoine, the creative force behind Cult Canyon, to discuss the release of the debut album, Smoke Tricks. The conversation delves into the evolution of Josh's musical projects, from the raw energy of the M's and the acoustic harmonies of Cloudbirds to the collaborative and sophisticated sound of Cult Canyon. Key Highlights: The Making of Smoke Tricks: Josh explains how the album, initially inspired by string arrangements recorded in 2019, was brought to life through a grant from the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE). Creative Collaborations: The album features contributions from talented musicians like Alison Chesley, Susan Voelz, and Dave Max Crawford, as well as backup vocals from Melissa Busch-Wolford and Lindsay Weinberg. DIY Spirit: Josh shares his experiences with the DIY approach to music, from producing and promoting records to filming music videos with a GoPro and a vintage VHS filter. The Influence of Chicago: The city of Chicago serves as a backdrop for the album, with Josh reflecting on his relationship with the city and the local music scene. Second Hand News: Josh and James discuss his involvement in the Fleetwood Mac tribute band, Second Hand News, and the transgenerational appeal of the legendary band's music. Album Information: Item Details Artist Cult Canyon Album Title Smoke Tricks Release Date March 13, 2026 Label Rattleback Records Release Show The Hideout, March 14, 2026 This episode is brought to you by Exploding House Printing. Based in Hermosa, they specialize in screen printing, embroidery, and custom merch for bands and brands. Visit explodinghouseprinting.com for a quote. Episode Transcript (Note: Auto-generated transcript; errors are possible) James VanOsdol: This right here is Car Con Carne. Car Con Carne is a Q101 podcast. I'm James VanOsdol. Car Con Carne is brought to you by Exploding House Printing. They’re based in Hermosa and they specialize in screen printing, embroidery, and custom merch for bands and brands. Check them out on explodinghouseprinting.com. Get a quote, see all the people, businesses, bands, and brands that they’ve worked with. Explodinghouseprinting.com. (Theme song plays) James VanOsdol: So, after the Golden Line EP a few years ago, Cult Canyon is set to release its debut album, Smoke Tricks, on March 13th. The album will be released on lovely vinyl via Rattleback Records and the release will be celebrated with a live show at The Hideout the following night. Josh Chicoine, whose creative resume is deep, impressive, and familiar, joins me in the car on a rainy, dreary, just kind of shitty transitional winter-into-spring night. Josh Chicoine: Muck, winter mix. James VanOsdol: Let’s talk about Cult Canyon. We’re here, the album’s almost out as we’re sitting here talking about it. Josh Chicoine: It is. James VanOsdol: A lot of us came to know you from your time with the M’s earlier this century. Have you metaphorically moved from the garage to the living room with these projects? Josh Chicoine: It feels like I have. I mean, there was definitely a lot of garage influences happening with the M's. Certainly a DIY spirit. James VanOsdol: That kind of raw immediacy. Josh Chicoine: Yeah, I think we were trying to—well, it was of the time too. So this was the early 2000s, there was a lot of that stuff rolling around. And we kind of fit into that mix and just wanted to bring our own little flavor, which is heavily melodic, a lot of singing, a lot of gang vocals, which is one of my favorite things to do. And still, I guess, pop ethos, you know? Major and minor chords, nothing crazy. But yeah, we got done with that and I started a three-piece singing group called Cloudbirds and did that for about three years with a couple of guys that were in the M’s also, Joey King and Glenn Russell. And that was definitely in the living room. That was acoustic guitars, sometimes we had electric, but mostly acoustic music and three-part harmonies and very folky. And it was a real welcome relief, I’d say, to almost 10 years of loud guitars and bashing drums and shouting vocals. James VanOsdol: You weren’t pounding kids anymore. Josh Chicoine: We were not. We were not, and we kind of got started late anyway. So by the time 2009 rolled around, I was probably in my mid-30s, early 30s, everybody was kind of getting into their 30s. So being on the road was just awful. I think I was about ready to have my first child. And so yeah, the whole kind of idea shifted. And so we just couldn’t sustain that. So being in a singing group and just three guys, a lot easier to organize practices and singing some sweet melodies and harmonies, and that was more my style. And I kind of chased that for a little while, and then I had a new band called Sabres and I tried to do the rock thing again in 2014 and self-released that record, put a lot of time into that record. And it was another big record. And I found out I was just really tired. The DIY thing is that you have to do it yourself. So that means producing the record, promoting the record, getting all the artwork together, getting five people—now more grown people—to get together for any rehearsal, any show. I thought it was going to maybe be a bit easier, but it just wasn't. It wasn't easy, so I had to put that down. James VanOsdol: DIY is hard. We’re doing DIY right now in a car on urban radio in 2026. I do it in my car with a couple of cheap—see how the world has shifted for us both. Josh Chicoine: It has. I might say for the better. James VanOsdol: One would argue or could argue that, yeah. We’re our own bosses. Josh Chicoine: I think so. Yeah, there you go. James VanOsdol: You’re the CEO of Cult Canyon. Josh Chicoine: I am the CEO of Cult Canyon. I have a lot of contributors and collaborators, which I’m very thankful for. James VanOsdol: Let’s talk about some of them. Alison Chesley is a contributor. Josh Chicoine: She is. She is actually appearing on the latest record. To go back to the Golden Line EP in 2019, so right before COVID, I released an EP called Josh Chicoine and it was called Dream Believers. And I was imagining this trajectory where the next bunch of songs would include a string quartet. And so in 2019, early 2019, I recorded three songs including with Susan Voelz, who’s a good friend also. James VanOsdol: She’s delightful. Josh Chicoine: Yeah, she’s delightful, she’s an old friend, she’s a great contributor, what a great spirit. And with her and a few other string players. And then COVID came, so I sat on this thing. And I sat on this thing for quite a while because part of the DIY situation that we’re in now is that there’s so much noise and there’s so many competing avenues for attention, including your couch doing nothing. That’s a big one. James VanOsdol: Yeah. Josh Chicoine: Yeah, so I sat on it and I didn’t know what I was going to do. And so I applied for a grant. It was really the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events here in Chicago, they have an individual artist program, DCASE. James VanOsdol: DCASE. Shout out to DCASE. Josh Chicoine: They have a grant program every year, and I applied and I said, you know, I’m coming back into making things and this is what I want to do. I want to make a rock record in the city of Chicago using Chicago musicians out of Chicago studios. And that was really the kind of impetus to be like, okay, what do I want this Cult Canyon thing to be? And so that’s when I looked back at those Golden Line songs, which are really lush string arrangements done by our good friend Dave Max Crawford of Poi Dog Pondering and the Total Pro Horns. And he does a fantastic job. I’ve been collaborating with him since the M’s, he did a lot of those string arrangements and horn arrangements and stuff, so he’s really adept and really tasteful. And so I was just like, why not bring it into everything that I’m doing and make Cult Canyon more of a catch-all and a place where, for one, I can do what I want and I can do it with others that I want to do it with, people that I love. And yeah, Alison Chesley, I met her through Susan because playing with quartets, you end up having a large stable of artists because people are busy or they want more money than you want to give them or can give them on any given night. So I was able to meet and reach out to a bunch of string players and continually find new ones in town that can fill a role for a time. And happily, Alison is on this record on a tune called Good Bad Habits. James VanOsdol: I love it. And the album sounds great. Now, we’re recording this right before it comes out, like I said. The album is Smoke Tricks. We’ve had—we, the public—have experienced some of it already. Real Sublime is a single. You shot a video for this one. Josh Chicoine: I did. James VanOsdol: Was that your house you shot it in? Josh Chicoine: That was at my house, yeah. James VanOsdol: Very tastefully appointed. Josh Chicoine: Thank you. That’s all due to my wife. James VanOsdol: You’ve got you in a convertible on the lakefront. Josh Chicoine: That’s my buddy Al’s ‘67 Oldsmobile. James VanOsdol: That’s badass. Josh Chicoine: Pretty badass. We all need a buddy like Al. Al’s the best. James VanOsdol: Convertible on the drive, clearly different time of year from when we’re recording this. Josh Chicoine: Yeah. James VanOsdol: And is that the lake you jumped into or did you shoot that— Josh Chicoine: Yeah, jumped into the lake. Another good friend of mine is a Great Lake jumper, Dan O’Conor. James VanOsdol: He’s a celebrated Great Lake jumper. Josh Chicoine: They continually celebrate Great Lake jumper. I think he did it for five years straight every day. And yeah, so I started going out there and doing that. So it wasn’t so far afield to imagine, because what are videos now? I don’t even know what they are. But for this one, it was like, all right, Al, let’s get in a car, let’s drive around. I got this GoPro, I’ll stick it to your car, drive around, and then let’s go to the lake and let’s jump in the lake. James VanOsdol: So it doesn’t necessarily tie back to the lyrics or the theme? Josh Chicoine: I don’t think so. I mean, but maybe somebody sees something that I don’t. I think that’s part of my MO, at least, is to leave enough fog to allow for some interpretation. But yeah, this is more of kind of a performance, roll around, get some good footage, put a 1989 VHS filter on it and make it look cool and get it out. James VanOsdol: And you’re a fan of film and what can be done with movies. Josh Chicoine: Yeah, for sure. I mean, I love film, I love movies, I love music movies. For eight years I was the co-founder and director of the Chicago International Movies and Music Festival. And we were all over the place throughout the city. And we would show movies from all over the world, like 33 countries usually were represented each year. And that was just, for me, was fascinating to figure out how to build something like that that could last and to raise money for it, you know, practicing all these adult skills that being in a van in a band on tour you’re not really practicing too much. James VanOsdol: Do you miss doing CIMMfest? Josh Chicoine: There’s a lot of it that I do. I really miss just the people and the spirit. I mean, we had an incredible group of volunteers that would come every year and really they were the ones that were able to activate this thing. And so I loved sitting around and dreaming, I loved building marketing materials, if only because then I could have something to go and take to people that I knew and a network that I was building. And I thought it was really a cool thing for the city and it really got me in touch with a lot of old friends and made so many new friends and it kept me—this was right after the M’s, and the M’s were kind of media darlings and played a lot of shows and, you know, I knew a lot of club owners and I knew publicists and I knew all that network. So it kind of allowed me personally to stay connected to that world. And coming out of there, that’s what my kind of career goals were. I was just like, okay, I want to stay in this world, I want to stay connected to these people. So it was my friend Ilko Davidov, who’s a Bulgarian filmmaker, and it was his concept. And I was just sort of the right person that was able to come and hoodwink a bunch of people into coming on board and giving me a bunch of money and being able to try to make this thing into a sustainable institution. We never quite got there. It’s always resource-light and operations-heavy. And never quite got there, but still just some great memories and really happy and really proud of what we were able to build. James VanOsdol: Thinking about film and music and making short music films, I’ve wondered this out loud on this podcast before, but I feel like this is a golden moment. This is the time for artists to explore that side of things. I mean, it’s not like the 1980s when I grew up, when videos were bankrolled by record labels and there were millions of dollars. Like, you grabbed a GoPro, you sit it on the dash—like, this is a real opportunity for creative expression, I think. I just don’t know if enough independent artists are taking advantage of it. Josh Chicoine: I mean, if you look at—I’ll have to disagree, I feel like, you know, the barriers are down and people now, everybody’s got a pretty decent camera in their pocket at all times. Since the barriers are down and since everybody’s got a camera, you can do whatever you want, put it up there, and not going to say it’s good, most of it’s not, most of it’s schlock. But you at least have the opportunity to make something that’s decent and the technology affords it. You don't even need to be great at editing. You can cobble stuff together. You really can. I mean, I use a really cheap editing software. James VanOsdol: Can I ask? Josh Chicoine: It’s called CapCut. And the same company, I can’t remember what they’re called, the TikTok corporation, ByteDance. It’s a ByteDance product. And I got it because it was cheap and another friend of mine was using it. And he was making some cool stuff, so I was just like, all right, I’m just going to dive in and start doing stuff. And so that’s what I did. James VanOsdol: That’s DIY. Roll up your sleeves, let’s get to it. Josh Chicoine: Yeah, it’s just—I had spent CIMMfest was so much about favors and so much about waiting for favors from people that you were either getting a deep discount from or not paying at all. And I know the pain, you know? And it’s real. So if you have any kind of means by which you can get a hold of this stuff, then it’s just about putting the work in and, you know, time is mine to give or throw away. So, yeah, it’s just sort of—I keep getting better and better, I mean other people can be the judge of that, but I feel pretty good about what I’ve been able to do with hardly any resources. James VanOsdol: It’s pretty cool. Josh Chicoine: Yeah, it’s pretty cool. James VanOsdol: All right, going back to this album Smoke Tricks again, available on March 13th. Bitter Birdies is how we begin. If you listen close, actually you don’t even need to listen that closely, there are dogs barking at the beginning of the song. Josh Chicoine: Yeah, Ralfy. James VanOsdol: I was going to ask. Josh Chicoine: It’s my doggie. James VanOsdol: And you were aware when you were recording the dog was part of it, right? Josh Chicoine: Yeah, well, my producer, my co-producer on this was Todd Rittmann and Todd Rittmann was in US Maple. I don’t know if you remember that band. Affiliated with Cheer-Accident, of course. James VanOsdol: Of course, always interesting. Josh Chicoine: Yes. Now he’s in Dead Rider, for everybody out there who’s watching, check out Dead Rider. Yeah, he’s fascinating, he’s got a great little studio called Shy Diamond Studio down in Logan, just north of Fullerton. And, you know, him and I kind of cobbled this thing together. And I never expected that the piano tracks were the final. So I would just make demos at my house and then I would send them to Todd and I’d be like, “Here’s what I’m thinking for this song,” and then we would try and fit it in somehow. And he was just—he’s like a maestro. He was just like, “I love it, you’re never taking away the dog’s bark. We’re keeping it in there 100%.” So I was like, “All right, let’s go.” Piano sounded fine, sounded good, it’s my piano in my living room. I loved it, and that’s my boy Ralfy. So he’s my spirit animal and I’m glad he’s on the record too. James VanOsdol: Good boy, Ralfy. Josh Chicoine: He’s a very good boy. James VanOsdol: On this song, I know you want people to interpret songs as, you know, as any artist would suggest, like you want to feel a connection, right? But you do mention “stuck here in Chicago” in that song. Were you feeling—do you feel a weird relationship with the city? Josh Chicoine: I think I love Chicago. It’s my favorite city. It’s especially my favorite city to come back to. I don’t know if you’ve ever leave for like a little while, but when you come back, it’s just like—ah. Especially when you’re driving back home and like you catch that first glimpse of the skyline. That is a moment. It’s real. So, I mean, when I got that grant from DCASE, it was like, “Oh no, now I got to write a record.” They called your bluff. Every time for me, at least, I decide to write a record, I have to figure out how to write a record again. And that—it’s like a lot of introspection and a lot of like, “Who am I now? What am I going to write about now?” And it takes a long—it took me a long time. And Bitter Birdies kind of came about based upon that piano that opens it up. I had that piece for a long time, but sort of like lyrically I wasn’t quite sure. And my wife and I are going to be married 25 years in June. James VanOsdol: Congratulations, that’s a big milestone. Josh Chicoine: Thank you. It’s been wonderful. But seven years into our relationship, there was a breakup. Post-college, I mean I was dating her since I was 19. I’ve known her for a long time. So yeah, moved to Chicago, joined a band, you know, our lives were diverging. And so we broke up. And she went—she quit her job, she was like working at a financial firm downtown. I was in a band, so you can see divergence. For sure. But yeah, she quit her job, she went on walkabout in Europe for six months. And I took myself back to that time. And that time was sort of very freeing and very fun at the beginning, and then the longing just really set in and, you know, the longer my notes and messages would go to her, the shorter and shorter that they came back to me. So it appeared like she was moving on and there was something really heart-wrenching about that for me. So yeah, that song was about that. So, you know, she was having this really great experience and seeing all new things and new people and I was here stuck in Chicago. So I was living in a loft space where Salvage One is now off of Hubbard, between Wood and Wolcott. With these crazy artist people and there were raves and I was making a bunch of music. So it was just like this Kevin Bacon Quicksilver life that I was living. And I just started to really miss her, no matter what I was just like, “What if she came back here and she lived with me in this hovel and we could do this together?” And that’s sort of the kind of emotional impulse that I felt from writing that and wanting to get out of it, you know, wanting to get out of that space. So nothing against Chicago, I love Chicago, but you know there’s definitely moments where you’re just like, “Okay, get me out of here.” James VanOsdol: Write what you know. Josh Chicoine: That’s I think what I came back to and when I was confronted with that idea and I keep a quote book and Louise Bourgeois said that, “If you’re not writing about yourself, then it doesn’t mean anything.” And I’m parsing—I’m screwing that quote up, but I really took that to heart. So I was like, “Okay, well then I am going to write about myself and my experiences because it’s all that I have really that I could feel a connection with.” Oh, it’s okay up there. I got an ambulance. Ambulance, police car, normal stuff. Stuck in Chicago. Here we are. James VanOsdol: Run Red Lights, which I don’t recommend. I mean, I recommend the song. Who’s doing the backup vocals on that? Josh Chicoine: Yeah, so that’s my friend Melissa and Lindsay. Melissa Busch-Wolford and Lindsay Weinberg. And they play with me in a Fleetwood Mac tribute band called Second Hand News. James VanOsdol: Good segue. I was going to ask about that. Because the backup vocals have a really nice texture in that song in particular. Josh Chicoine: Thanks. James VanOsdol: And that actually dovetails perfectly to the question about working and being part of Second Hand News because you play with those harmonies which are magical. Clearly you bring some of that back to Cult Canyon. Josh Chicoine: Yeah, I think it for me it’s always sort of been there. You can hear it in the M’s, you can hear it if you listen to Sabres, you can hear it there too. Certainly with Cloudbirds it was very much about the harmonies. And yeah, as I started to enter into this promo world of Cult Canyon, I was just trying to like think about things that were a common thread. And harmonies, singing—that’s how I kind of come up with ideas. I just kind of start with the voice, have something on the guitar that’s fine. I’m a mediocre guitar player but it’s really about voice and vocals. And so when I started playing in Second Hand News, you know, I had never been in a band with women before. I’ve played music with women before, but not in a band. So it was sort of like, “Oh, this whole another resource that I would love to bring into this project.” And they were so game and, you know, they brought their whole selves to it and I think it really shows in the recording. James VanOsdol: I love it. Since we’re on the topic of Fleetwood Mac, Tusk. Misunderstood classic or big awful mess? Josh Chicoine: Can it be both? Depends on which side you’re on, yeah. I was really naive about Tusk and I had it in my record collection just from a bunch of records that somebody gave me. And I think at one point the—because there’s two record sleeves in it—they both got kind of separated. So all of a sudden I had four record sleeves separated and I was like, “Wait a minute, this is a quadruple album? This is crazy.” But it wasn’t. There’s a record sleeve that hides another record sleeve that has the record in it. That’s how much money and wasteful money that they had. Because that’s coming off Rumours. Like, they could do whatever they wanted. Lindsey Buckingham could do whatever he wanted. And he really did. He really did. And some of it, you know, it could be argued that he shouldn’t have done it, but we still play a bunch of jams off of there. The title track to me is still one of the coolest songs of the 1970s. Super cool. I mean, there’s a lot on there that are really unheralded. Think About Me is another really good one that we love to play. James VanOsdol: Sara’s on that too, right? Josh Chicoine: Oh God, I’m going to get killed by my bandmates. Sara’s on there, yeah, it’s on there. Let’s say yeah, when no one’s looking it up. But yeah, we play Sara all the time and it’s like seven minutes long and the audience loves it and Melissa crushes it. And yeah, those are just really fun songs to play. And the audiences are crazy. It’s like there’s 18-year-olds there. James VanOsdol: I was going to say. Josh Chicoine: There’s 88-year-olds there. James VanOsdol: It’s one of those bands that is transgenerational. My daughter, who’s heading towards 21, Stevie Nicks is probably a top five artist for her. For her birthday a few years ago I took her to see Stevie Nicks at the United Center and it was this magical night for her. Like, we walked out of the United Center and she said, “I only cried three times.” I’m like, “What do you mean you cried?” “Well, you know, during Gold Dust Woman and... oh gosh, what else did she cry during? Dreams, Rhiannon, and Landslide.” Of course, classics. But I mean it is interesting how maybe millennials didn’t give a shit, but suddenly like Gen Z is full on board with Stevie Nicks. Josh Chicoine: I take it back to that dude who was on the skateboard chugging cranberry juice and all of a sudden Dreams became something. But it just feels like it’s cyclical. It keeps coming back, those songs are just so classic. Timeless, absolutely timeless. And the recordings of them were amazing. So it just seems like they’re just not going to go away, which is great for Second Hand News. Yeah, I mean we played the Metro a couple weeks ago. That’s amazing. James VanOsdol: That’s nuts. Josh Chicoine: Yeah. I love it. James VanOsdol: And to your point, like all ages get into it. That’s something you don’t get to experience necessarily in the M’s or Cult Canyon. Josh Chicoine: It’s different. Yeah, it’s different for sure. And I think that we—I’ve been told this by a lot of audience members after the show and they’re just like glowing coming out after scream-singing at us for two hours. And they just say like, “You bring so much joy.” And I really feel that. Like, we do. I mean the band is killer. And so the band in Second Hand News, the guitar player, bassist, drummer, Mike, Mike, and Dan, they play in Cult Canyon too. So they’re the ones who are the backing band on this Cult Canyon record. So I just was just enamored with this whole group and just because we had such good times together on stage and in front of giant crowds and harmonizing and singing and playing those classic songs. So it was just kind of a natural little pivot to bring them into my songwriting and I was really happy that they did. James VanOsdol: I love that. So Rattleback Records, easily a favorite record store of mine. Josh Chicoine: Mm-hmm. James VanOsdol: Releasing the album on vinyl. How important was it for you to have this as a record, as an LP? Josh Chicoine: It was critical for me. I think one of the things—so I released the Sabres record in 2014. And it kind of, like many, many, many, many, many records out there, it just kind of gets—it’s like, “Okay, it’s out there,” and then you tell your friends and then it just doesn’t really go anywhere. James VanOsdol: And that ambitious ordering of 500 records turns into, “Okay, we’re still sitting on 250.” Josh Chicoine: I have a lot of CDs. Let’s put it to you that way. Hit me up if you want a CD by Sabres. I’ll just give it to you. It’s got—anyway. Yeah, so I think I was determined to at least try and make a stink with this Cult Canyon record. And I really liked it. And so one of the first things I did was I talked to my friends in the AM Slingers, who are another Rattleback band and they’re friends of mine too. And I knew that Paul over at Rattleback had put out a 7-inch of theirs. And by put out, I mean he paid for it. So he facilitated the production and then, you know, created a connection between the band and the record store. Really love that idea, you know? It’s going to be DIY anyway, it’s all about building community bit by bit by bit. So I was introduced to Paul kind of—I don’t even remember when, it’s probably a year ago now, if not more. And he was really intrigued and I sent him a bunch of songs including the Golden Line EP, which he really loved. And that just gave me a lot of confidence, and so I took this Smoke Tricks record and I was like, “I’m really looking for somebody to help me out with this.” And he was game and continues to be game. James VanOsdol: I love that. Josh Chicoine: It was his dream to have a boutique record store. And that happened, and then it was his dream to have a boutique little tiny record label. So that happened. James VanOsdol: I’ve never been in that store, by the way, where it hasn’t been busy. Josh Chicoine: Oh good. James VanOsdol: No, I mean I love going there. Like, they’ve got one of the best, I think, mixes of new and used and their prices are very reasonable. Josh Chicoine: I agree. I agree. Yeah, they have a lot of cool chotchkies around, good t-shirt collection. It’s like a proper record store. James VanOsdol: And I mean if you’re one of those budget-bin divers like there’s dollar records, you’ll hurt your knees going through them, but I mean there’s occasionally gold to find in there. Josh Chicoine: I agree. It’s everywhere. James VanOsdol: But yeah, it’s a cool place, I mean right over there on Clark Street. And I love just that kind of brand extension for Rattleback. Like it makes so much sense. Josh Chicoine: I love that. I love that for Paul, I love that we were able to become a part of that and we’re putting on a showcase of Rattleback Records artists May 29th at the Burlington. James VanOsdol: Nice. Which for the record, one of the loudest rooms in Chicago. Josh Chicoine: That’s right. We’ll do what we can, but I mean it’s hard, it’s like a lot of hard flat surfaces and they didn’t do any soundproofing or nothing. So, yeah. James VanOsdol: That’s good. That’s part of its charm. Josh Chicoine: It’s part of the charm. Yeah, yeah, you know what you’re getting into when you go back there. Just bring earplugs, what’s the big deal? James VanOsdol: Just bring ear—that’s—if you bring earplugs, you’re good. Josh Chicoine: Yeah, that’s right. James VanOsdol: But if you go deaf, I mean who better to go deaf from? Josh Chicoine: Yeah, that’s a badge of honor. It’s a badge of honor. I mean it’s not a good recommendation, I would say. But if you want good earplugs, just go to Sensaphonics down there on Milwaukee Avenue. Shout out. Yesterday was National Hearing Day and I got myself fitted for a new pair of earplugs. James VanOsdol: Smart. Josh Chicoine: And it basically—it’s no joke. No, it’s no joke if you listen to a lot of live music. It basically just turns the volume down. The clarity is still there versus sticking toilet paper in your ears or those foam things. James VanOsdol: Exactly what they feel like. Or those like pool noodles shrunk down. Josh Chicoine: Yeah, that’s right. They’re good if you want to sleep. If you’re like on tour and everybody else snores in your hotel room, then those are really effective. James VanOsdol: For sure. All right, so Smoke Tricks is the album. It’s awesome. It comes out on March 13th. The Hideout is the release show on March 14th. And onward and upward. What a great record, you really did it. Josh Chicoine: Thanks, man. I really appreciate it. That was nice talking to you. Are we done? Is this the wrap? James VanOsdol: This is the wrap. Josh Chicoine: All right, love it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Learn more about Refrigeration Mentor Customized Technical Training Programs at www.refrigerationmentor.com/courses Join the Refrigeration Mentor Hub here In this episode, we're breaking down how to prevent supermarket callbacks - and why the issue is rarely the rack itself. Callbacks crush margins, burn out technicians, frustrate service managers, and erode customer confidence. It comes down to diagnosing the root cause of issues, which almost always comes back to your process as a refrigeration technician: weak fundamentals, poor understanding of rack sequence of operation, misdiagnosis, and a lack of structured troubleshooting. We also discuss how structured development programs dramatically reduce callbacks, improve technician confidence, and increase gross margins for your company. In this episode, we cover: (02:45) The cost of refrigeration service callbacks (05:30) Cause of most refrigeration service callbacks (07:45) Weak fundamentals and missing rack sequence of operation steps (10:10) The most common misdiagnoses in supermarket refrigeration (13:20) Why control strategies matter (16:40) The danger of being a "parts changer" (19:30) How expert techs think differently (23:30) How training reduces callbacks and grows better businesses Helpful Links & Resources Episode 350. Supermarket Refrigeration Tips and Tricks with Robert Ochs Episode 306. Mastering Supermarket Service Calls with Andrew Freeburg Episode 251. Supermarket Refrigeration Service and Troubleshooting Tips
In this episode of the Pay Me In Plane Tickets, Ronnie Dunston, a travel expert who shares his journey of learning how to travel for free using points and miles. Ronnie discusses the importance of maximizing travel benefits through smart credit card usage, the nuances of airline status, and the impact of current legislation on travel rewards. He emphasizes the need for community and education in the travel space, offering insights into how he helps others navigate the complexities of travel planning. The conversation also touches on personal travel experiences, family travel tips, and the future of travel in a changing landscape.Chapter Times:00:00 The Journey Begins: Discovering Travel Hacks04:13 From Economy to Luxury: The Evolution of Travel07:11 Maximizing Airline Status: Strategies for Frequent Flyers10:18 Navigating Credit Cards: Finding the Best Options13:09 Tailoring Travel Strategies: Understanding Individual Needs16:14 The Tricks to Travel System: A Comprehensive Guide19:13 The Importance of Travel Experience: Economy vs. Luxury22:12 The Power of Location: Leveraging Airport Hubs25:20 The Future of Travel: Balancing Cost and Experience29:12 Luxury in the Skies: First Class Experiences33:11 Navigating the Points and Miles Landscape43:55 Empowering Others: Expanding the Travel Education MissionYou can follow Ronnie Dunston and the journey in the links below:Ronnie DunstonRoad to 100 CountriesLearn Tricks to Travel
Provision tötet Verbindung. Und das ist der Grund, warum dein Team nicht mehr an sich glaubt.“ In dieser LoveSelling-Episode spricht Michael Weyrauch darüber, warum reiner Umsatzdruck die Verbindung zwischen Verkäufer:innen und Kunden zerstört. Du lernst, wie du Vertrauen aufbaust, Resonanz erzeugst und echte Beziehungen schaffst – ohne Tricks, ohne Zwang. Erfahre, warum Haltung, Herz und Klarheit im Verkauf wichtiger sind als jede Provision.
On this episode of For Mac Eyes Only: Join Mike, Eric, Darren and Special Guest Jeff Gamet as they delve into the world of network-wide ad blocking using Pi-hole including what it is, the hardware you'll need, plus how to set it up and keep it running! Lister Nick shares his thoughts on Apple's new Creator Studio suite. Mike shares a FMEO Quick Tip for quickly accessing emoji via your Mac's keyboard. And we wrap up with Jeff's Essential App pick: Barbee!
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Geschätzte Lesedauer: 9 Minuten Hallo und herzlich willkommen! Hier ist euer Host Christopher Funk. Schön, dass du dir heute wieder die Zeit nimmst. Konkret Zeit, um an deinem Vertrieb zu arbeiten und nicht nur im Vertrieb. Wenn du aktuell merkst, dass deine alte B2B Vertriebsstrategie nicht mehr richtig zieht, dann bist du hier genau richtig. Zunächst lass mich direkt mit einer echten Story aus meiner letzten Woche starten. Ich saß bei einem Chef eines richtig starken Maschinenbauers. Es ist ein tolles Unternehmen mit super Produkten. Zudem ist die Firma extrem innovativ. Dennoch saß der Chef mir gegenüber, schüttelte den Kopf und sagte: "Christopher, mein Außendienst dreht langsam völlig durch." Warum passiert das? Früher fuhr der Verkäufer zum Leiter der Produktion. Zuerst trank man Kaffee. Anschließend besprach man die Details der neuen Anlage. Schließlich machte der Verkäufer einen guten Preis. Und der Deal war durch. Heute ist das allerdings alles ganz anders. Wie bringst du dein Team mit einer modernen B2B Vertriebsstrategie daher wieder auf die Erfolgsspur? Genau das schauen wir uns heute sehr genau an. Die neue Realität für deine B2B Vertriebsstrategie Wenn wir heute über messbaren Erfolg im Verkauf sprechen, müssen wir zunächst ehrlich sein. Das Spielfeld hat sich nämlich radikal verändert. Die alten Zeiten sind definitiv vorbei. Folglich muss sich auch dein Ansatz anpassen. Warum der Verkauf heute so viel schwerer ist Heute sitzen in den Terminen plötzlich Leute, die früher nie dabei waren. Zum Beispiel ist der CFO da. Zusätzlich spricht der IT-Leiter mit, weil die Anlage in das Netz der Firma passen muss. Ein Chefeinkäufer redet ebenso ein Wörtchen mit. Und dann gibt es oft noch einen Projektmanager aus Italien. Plötzlich wollen also alle mitreden. Dadurch zieht sich der Weg zum Kauf wie Kaugummi. Deine Verkäufer wissen deshalb oft gar nicht mehr, an welcher Front sie eigentlich kämpfen sollen. Und weißt du was? Du bist damit natürlich nicht allein. Die B2B-Welt ist schlichtweg brutal komplex geworden. Das Buying Center: Über 5 Entscheider am Tisch Das sogenannte Buying Center ist mittlerweile riesig. Eine Analyse zeigt beispielsweise: Im Schnitt sind heute 5,4 Leute an der Entscheidung für eine neue Lösung beteiligt. Überleg mal, was das konkret für deine Verkäufer bedeutet. Aktuelle Studien von Gartner sagen hierzu, dass 72 Prozent der Verkäufer völlig überfordert sind. Die Menge an Skills, die heute von ihnen verlangt werden, ist einfach enorm. Jeder Zweite kapituliert fast vor der Masse an neuen Tools. Wenn dein Team also stagniert, liegt das nicht daran, dass sie das Verkaufen plötzlich verlernt haben. Vielmehr hat sich die Welt um sie herum einfach rasant gedreht. Die DNA der Top-Performer: Eine neue Sichtweise Genau deshalb sezieren wir heute die DNA der Top-Verkäufer. Was machen die besten Leute heute eigentlich anders? Sie haben vor allem eine glasklare B2B Vertriebsstrategie, die auf drei Säulen aufbaut. Warum alte Tricks heute nicht mehr wirken Es reicht heute einfach nicht mehr, stumpf die reinen Daten einer Maschine zu nennen. Die Kunden kennen diese Fakten meistens schon aus dem Internet. Wer heute lediglich Features aufzählt, verliert. Der Kunde nickt zwar freundlich, kauft aber am Ende bei der Konkurrenz. Die drei Säulen für deinen echten Verkaufserfolg Gartner hat kürzlich über 3.500 B2B-Verkäufer genau analysiert. Und zwar über alle Branchen und Länder hinweg. Dabei kamen schließlich drei ganz konkrete Kernkompetenzen heraus. Verkäufer, die diese drei Säulen in ihre B2B Vertriebsstrategie einbauen, übertreffen ihre Ziele damit mit einer bis zu vierfach höheren Chance. Das ist übrigens keine reine Theorie, sondern das sind echte, belegte Zahlen. Säule 1: Mentalizing – Das Upgrade für dein Team Die erste Kernkompetenz nennt sich Mentalizing. Das klingt vielleicht wie aus einem Studium der Psychologie. Ist es aber nicht. Es ist vielmehr ein zutiefst menschliches Basic im Vertrieb. Nur eben auf einem völlig neuen Level. Die wahren Wünsche des Kunden richtig lesen Mentalizing ist grundsätzlich die Fähigkeit, echte Motive und Einwände der Käufer zu finden. Du musst dafür tief hinter die Fassade blicken. Technik spielt hier überhaupt keine Rolle. Es geht rein um den Menschen. Vier konkrete Skills für besseres Mentalizing Gartner teilt dieses Mentalizing daher in vier konkrete Skills, die du deinem Team beibringen musst. Aktives Zuhören als absolute Basis Das ist wirklich absolut wichtig. Aktives Zuhören ist nämlich eine Technik, die man lernen kann. Es geht nicht darum, auf den eigenen Text zu warten. Es geht vielmehr darum, dem Käufer voll und ganz zu folgen. Der direkte Wechsel der Perspektive Deine Leute müssen sich zudem wirklich in die Lage des Käufers versetzen. Wie sieht die Welt eigentlich aus seiner Sicht aus? Welche Probleme plagen ihn täglich? Echte Empathie im harten Verkaufsgespräch Verstehe außerdem, wie sich der Kunde auf seiner schweren Reise zum Kauf fühlt. Empathie bedeutet dabei, diese tiefe Unsicherheit und den Druck des Kunden zu erkennen und aufzufangen. Infos sammeln und richtig nutzen Hier führst du letztendlich alle Infos zusammen. Lass uns das kurz konkret machen: Ein Leiter der Produktion fragt plötzlich aggressiv nach Zyklen für die Wartung. Ein normaler Verkäufer rattert jetzt das PDF runter. Ein Verkäufer, der Mentalizing beherrscht, hört hingegen die echte Angst in der Stimme. Er versteht sofort: Der Leiter hat massiven Druck vom Chef, weil die alte Anlage letzte Woche ausfiel. Seine wahre Motivation ist somit pure Sicherheit für seinen Job. Wer das lesen kann, erreicht seine Ziele folglich dreimal häufiger! Säule 2: Taktische Flexibilität im Verkaufsalltag Kommen wir nun zur zweiten Säule für deine B2B Vertriebsstrategie. Wir im Vertrieb lieben bekanntlich klare Prozesse. Ich baue selbst oft Playbooks mit einfachen Checklisten. Das ist auch gut so. Warum starre Playbooks heute viele Deals kosten Dennoch gilt: Wenn der Verkäufer beim Kunden sitzt und nur stur seinen Faden abarbeitet, fährt er den Deal meist gegen die Wand. Ein gutes Beispiel hierfür: Dein Key Account Manager zeigt gerade das neue System für die Steuerung. Plötzlich kommen der CFO und der Chef dazu. Der Chef fragt direkt nach Sicherheit bei der Lieferung und nach flexiblen Modellen für das Geld. Ein starrer Verkäufer fängt daraufhin sofort an zu schwitzen. Er blättert verzweifelt zu Folie 28. Damit ist das Gespräch leider tot. Lernagilität und clevere Anpassung an die Lage Taktische Flexibilität besteht daher aus Lernagilität und Vielseitigkeit. Ein agiler Verkäufer macht den Laptop einfach zu. Er wechselt in Echtzeit seine Strategie. Er holt die neuen Entscheider genau da ab, wo sie gerade stehen. Verkäufer, die diese schnelle Agilität zeigen, knacken ihre Ziele dadurch 3,4 Mal leichter. Du musst nämlich switchen können: Mal klassischer Verkauf, mal Challenger Sale, mal tiefes Spin-Selling. Säule 3: Künstliche Intelligenz als dein Sales-Partner Die dritte Säule ist schließlich der absolute Turbo. Es geht um die echte KI-Partnerschaft. Oft höre ich allerdings von Leitern im Vertrieb: "Meine Leute sollen beim Kunden sein und Vertrauen aufbauen. Die sollen nicht am Computer spielen." Dieser Impuls ist zwar logisch, aber extrem fatal. Wie Top-Verkäufer richtig KI im Vertrieb nutzen Technik ist heute absolut kein Extra mehr. Sie ist vielmehr eine klare Pflicht. Top-Verkäufer wollen heute ganz gezielt KI im Vertrieb nutzen. Und zwar nicht als dummes Tool. Sie nutzen es stattdessen als echten Kollegen im Team. Perfekte Vorbereitung in nur 3 schnellen Minuten Das Zauberwort heißt hierbei Prompt Engineering. Normale Verkäufer verbringen oft viele Stunden mit der Suche für einen Pitch. High-Performance-Verkäufer gehen hingegen zu ihrem KI-Partner (wie Perplexity oder ChatGPT) und geben einen klaren Befehl ein. Sie definieren zuerst eine Persona, geben den Kontext und fordern dann genaue Aufgaben. Das Ergebnis? Eine perfekte, passgenaue Vorbereitung mit smarten Ideen für das Gespräch. Und das in drei Minuten anstatt in drei Stunden. Der Kunde wird danach sagen: "Schön, dass Sie sich so extrem gut vorbereitet haben. Das spart uns viel Zeit." Transkribieren als extremer Turbo für deinen Umsatz Verkäufer mit starker KI-Kompetenz erreichen ihre Ziele sogar 3,7 Mal häufiger. Die KI-Kompetenz schlägt damit sogar das Mentalizing und die Flexibilität. Denk außerdem an das Transkribieren von Gesprächen. Es spart enorm viel Zeit bei der Arbeit danach. Du hast somit mehr Zeit für den Kunden. Wer KI als Partner erkennt und strategisch KI im Vertrieb nutzen kann, hat schließlich einen riesigen Vorteil. Ein Vorteil, der im deutschen Mittelstand leider noch viel zu selten genutzt wird. So verankerst du die neuen Skills fest im Team Jetzt kommt jedoch der entscheidende Punkt für dich als Chef. Wie bekommst du diese neue B2B Vertriebsstrategie eigentlich auf die Straße? Warum Gießkannen-Trainings heute gar nichts bringen Das alte Prinzip der Gießkanne funktioniert einfach nicht mehr. Du schickst dein Team beispielsweise für zwei Tage in ein teures Hotel. Dort werden ihnen Folien um die Ohren geknallt. Und am Montag hoffst du dann auf ein Wunder. Wir alle wissen: Das klappt niemals. Die Verkäufer wehren sich nämlich massiv gegen solche Crash-Kurse. Lernen direkt am Arbeitsplatz klug etablieren Was stattdessen hervorragend funktioniert, ist Just-in-Time-Learning. Das bedeutet, du gibst immer wieder kleine "Nudges" (Anstupser) direkt im Alltag. Du webst das Lernen also fest in den echten Alltag des Vertriebs ein. Und zwar genau dann, wenn die Skills gebraucht werden. Firmen, die das tun, haben eine extrem höhere Chance, ihre Ziele zu übertreffen. Das wirklich geniale Praxis-Beispiel von Salesforce Salesforce hat das wirklich genial in der Praxis umgesetzt. Sie haben nicht nur einfache Videos für das Training hochgeladen. Sie haben vielmehr ständige Tests genutzt, um genau zu sehen, wo es bei welchem Verkäufer hakt. Der wichtigste Karriere-Hebel für dein Team Und der größte Hebel dabei: Sie haben die neuen Skills direkt mit dem Geld und der Karriere fest verknüpft. Wenn du zum Beispiel Senior Account Manager werden willst, musst du nicht nur deine Zahlen bringen. Du musst ebenso klare Lernziele erreichen. Wenn die Leute endlich verstehen, dass sie sich geistig weiterentwickeln müssen, um auf die nächste Stufe zu kommen, bist du plötzlich auf einem ganz anderen Level. Fazit: Dein Weg zum High-Performing Sales-Team Wir haben heute klar gesehen, wie extrem wichtig es ist, diese drei Kompetenzen zu pushen. Nutze diese Ideen unbedingt für deine B2B Vertriebsstrategie. Mach dein Team außerdem flexibel. Integriere zudem KI aktiv in euren Alltag. Quick Takeaways für deinen schnellen Erfolg Der Prozess für den Kauf ist heute komplexer denn je (über 5 Leute im Schnitt). Eine solide B2B Vertriebsstrategie braucht zwingend starkes Mentalizing, um echte Motive zu finden. Starre Playbooks sind mittlerweile tot. Du brauchst daher echte Flexibilität. Top-Verkäufer, die bereits erfolgreich KI im Vertrieb nutzen, bereiten sich in Rekordzeit vor. Verzichte bitte auf alte Seminare. Setze stattdessen auf Lernen direkt im Alltag. Verknüpfe die Entwicklung von neuen Skills außerdem direkt mit eurer Karriereplanung. Hole dir schließlich externe Hilfe, wenn du im Tagesgeschäft ertrinkst. Wenn du dein Team von reinen "Feature-Tellern" zu echten High-Performern umbauen willst, dann mach das nicht allein. Es gibt nämlich Experten, die dir dabei optimal helfen. Lass uns zusammen besser werden. 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❗️Wenn du immer wieder das Gefühl hast, Frauen würden etwas völlig anderes sagen, als sie eigentlich meinen, dann bist du nicht verwirrt – du bist untrainiert. In diesem Video zeigt Dating Coach Hendrik Mati gnadenlos ehrlich, wie du die Sprache von Frauen entschlüsselst und daraus gezielt Anziehung und Verlangen erzeugst. Genau hier scheitern die meisten smarten Männer über 30. Unternehmer, Akademiker, Karrieremänner hören auf Worte, analysieren Aussagen und ignorieren dabei das Entscheidende: Frauen kommunizieren emotional, indirekt und ständig zwischen den Zeilen. Du nimmst ihre Aussagen wörtlich, erklärst dich, passt dich an – und wunderst dich dann über Ghosting, plötzliche Distanz oder widersprüchliches Verhalten. Ob im echten Leben oder im Online-Dating auf Tinder, Bumble, Hinge, Badoo, Parship oder ElitePartner: Frauen testen dich permanent. Nicht, um dich zu ärgern, sondern um herauszufinden, ob du ein Mann bist, der führen kann. Wenn du diese Signale nicht erkennst, wirkst du unsicher, bedürftig oder langweilig – und Anziehung stirbt sofort. Hendrik Mati erklärt in diesem Video die psychologischen Muster hinter weiblicher Kommunikation und zeigt dir, wie du richtig reagierst, statt reflexhaft zu handeln. Du lernst, Frauen anzusprechen, Flirten zu verstehen, Ansprechangst zu überwinden und mit Klarheit, Ruhe und Präsenz Verlangen aufzubauen. Nicht durch Tricks, sondern durch echtes Verständnis von Dating Psychologie. Wenn du diese Sprache nicht lernst, wirst du weiter Chancen zerstören, ohne zu wissen warum. Wenn du sie beherrschst, veränderst du dein gesamtes Datingleben – und kommst der perfekten Partnerin endlich näher.
Es geht um Tucker Carlson. Vorab: Heute ist das ein Gastbeitrag – ein kommentierendes Meinungsstück eines Kollegen (erste Folge in diesem Format). In dieser Episode nimmt Van Henyo vier Tucker-Carlson-Videos unter die Lupe und fasst sie kompakt zusammen – mit Kommentar, Einordnung und Zuspitzung. Es geht um ein Interview mit Mike Huckabee und den Komplex Israel/USA, um „Globalisten“-Narrative rund um Krebsraten und Agrarbusiness, um ein Gespräch mit Clayton Morris über eine angebliche „Israel-Agenda“ sowie um Catherine Fitz/Fitts und ein komplettes Verschwörungs-Ökosystem aus „Control Grid“, Black Budget, Banken, Rothschild-Erzählungen und Kulturkampf. Die Videos werden entlang ihrer Kernaussagen, Muster und rhetorischen Tricks analysiert – ohne Anspruch auf Vollwiderlegung jeder einzelnen These. YouTube-Links (die in der Folge besprochenen Videos) The post Tucker Carlson seziert: Israel, „Globalisten“ und das Control Grid first appeared on Bartocast.
Mir geht es wie manchen Menschen: Ich habe zwischendurch ein schlechtes Gedächtnis. Und dann habe ich Tricks, wie ich trotzdem bei den Dingen bleiben kann, die mir wichtig sind. So liegt zum Beispiel auf meinem Schreibtisch ein Zettel. Darauf steht: 40 Tage Fastenzeit – nicht jammern – nicht meckern – nicht kritisieren – nicht ablehnen – nicht verletzen – nicht lästern - nicht verurteilen – DENK MAL POSITIV. Ich hatte das irgendwo abgeschrieben, weil es mir sehr zugesagt hat. Und jetzt fällt mir ein: ein Viertel der Zeit ist schon vorbei – was ist jetzt mit diesen Sätzen, die mich so angesprochen haben? Das ist ja schon mal die Crux mit den Vorsätzen: man fasst sie ziemlich hochgemut und hat guten Willen, dann kommt das Alltagschaos oder das tägliche Einerlei und plötzlich ist schon eine ziemliche Zeit vorbei und ich habe nicht dran gedacht. Der Vorteil der Fastenzeit ist, dass es ein gut überschaubarer Zeitraum ist: 7 Wochen, geht doch eigentlich. Und manchmal hilft dann eine Zusage und Ermutigung. So wie sie in der heutigen Lesung steht aus dem ersten Buch der Könige. „Wir sind ja Dein Volk Herr, und dein Eigentum. Du hast uns unter allen Völkern als Dein Eigentum ausgewählt“ Geht noch mehr?Wir sind gemeint, wir sind Gottes Eigentum, von ihm ausgewählt. Da fällt mir vieles leichter: ich muss nicht alles leisten, ich muss nicht alles allein schaffen, ich kann jeden Tag neu anfangen. Es immer neu probieren.Und dann hilft mir zum Beispiel, wenn ich nicht denken muss: Das nicht, das nicht und das auch nicht. Sondern auf meinem Zettel lesen kann: Denk mal positiv. Also: Du darfst, Du kannst, Du hast die Möglichkeit, Du willst doch. Das geht leichter. Denk mal positiv.
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In this episode, Carol Ann Kates shares practical tips on how single moms can save time, money, and reduce food waste while managing busy schedules. Her insights on planning, storage, and shopping smarter aim to empower you with confidence and clarity around food routines, so you can focus on what matters most. Your family.Key topics covered:Strategies to extend produce shelf life and reduce wasteHow to plan grocery shopping around sales and store adsThe importance of quality over quantity in produce selectionTips for freezing milk, eggs, and other perishables to save tripsHow to decode sell-by dates and food safetyThe art of shopping on a budget without sacrificing qualityTricks grocery stores use for impulse buys and how to resist themCreative ways to use leftovers and leftovers to stretch mealsSimple meal planning tips for busy single momsResources for further learning and supportTimestamps:00:00 - Overcoming meal prep overwhelm for solo moms02:10 - Introduction to Carol Ann Kates and her background in grocery business04:40 - How to buy and store produce for maximum freshness06:50 - Planning grocery shopping around weekly sales and specials08:20 - Recognizing quality produce and avoiding wasteful purchases09:55 - Extending produce life with storage tips11:14 - Understanding sell-by dates and food safety tips12:50 - How long can you keep canned goods, dairy, and pantry staples?15:19 - Highlights from Carol Ann's bestselling cookbooks and resources17:03 - Surprising items you can freeze to cut down midweek store runs19:01 - Freezing meats and seafood for convenience and freshness20:30 - Tricks grocery stores use to promote impulse buying at checkout26:52 - How to manage leftovers and prevent waste in busy households30:57 - Practical tips for single moms to plan meals with limited time and budget32:16 - Final words and ways to connect with Carol Ann for ongoing supportMany moms don't realize that simple grocery and meal planning tricks could save you thousands each year, without sacrificing your family's favorites. If you're overwhelmed by meal prep, waste, and tricky grocery store tactics, this episode is your insider guide to smarter shopping, better storage, and making every dollar count.Perfect for solo moms juggling work, kids, and endless chores, or any parent wanting to master grocery shopping and meal prep. Carol Ann's tips will inspire you to eat smarter, spend less, and enjoy family dinners more. Hit play and start transforming your kitchen today.Resources & Links:Contact Carol Ann Kates: www.carolannkates.com| Email: carolann@carolannkates.com | Instagram: @carolannkatesBooks: Secret Recipes from the Corner Market | Grocery Shopping Secrets: Insider tips to reduce your food budget.Subscribe to get my free grocery shopping secrets checklist. Follow for more expert tips and strategies to empower your solo parenting journey.https://solomomstalk.mysites.io/podcast-2-copy/grocery-shopping-secrets-for-single-moms-carol-ann-katesThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy
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Wie optimierst du jetzt dein MFH weiter? immocation Coach, Steuerberater und Immobilieninvestor Martin Richter und Marco und Stefan, Gründer von immocation, spielen den Case weiter. Was ist der Vorteil, wenn du einige Wohnungen mit Umsatzsteuer vermietest? Macht es immer Sinn im privaten Bereich 10 Jahre auf den steuerfreien Verkauf zu warten? Wie kann ich später das gesamte Vermögen weitervererben? Warum jede Immobilie ihre eigene Entscheidung braucht und du nie etwas überstürzen solltest, das erfährst du in dieser Folge. immocation. Lerne Immobilien.
If you go back and look at the history of how Blacks in America have been limited in their pursuit of the American Dream by way of home ownership, the record is staggering. Historically there have been racial covenants, redlining, predatory mortgage lending, blockbusting, urban renewal and now we can add a new pernicious tool: property tax foreclosures. Our guest, Professor Bernadette Atuahene, the author of “Plundered: How Racist Policies Undermine Black Homeownership in America,” describes, chapter and verse, how this practice has been done in Detroit, the focus of the book’s case study. Yet, this tactic, along with the others listed above, have been commonplace throughout the nation. You will find in listening to this podcast that our guest is clear-eyed about the many machinations which have grown the wealth disparity in our nation. The transfer of wealth from one generation to another is a product of home ownership: thus, the vast differentials between races. She will acquaint you with terms like ‘structural injustice’, ‘predatory governance, ‘ and ‘acts of legal violence.’ Many practices we would all find objectionable in this age are hiding in plain sight. After listening to this podcast, you will be much better equipped to identify them. And like the scholar/activist our guest is, perhaps, you can do something in your community to remedy them.
Episode 105: The Real State of Retirement in AmericaRetirement is supposed to be the reward after decades of hard work—but for many Americans, it's filled with uncertainty, stress, and fear.In this episode of the One for the Money Podcast, we take an honest look at what retirement really looks like in America today, based on recent survey data from current retirees. The findings are eye-opening—and in some cases, heartbreaking.Drawing on both national research and real-world experience working with retirees every day, this episode breaks down what's going wrong, what retirees are worried about most, and why so many people aren't enjoying retirement the way they expected.We also wrap up with a Tips, Tricks, and Strategies segment packed with practical ideas for both pre-retirees and retirees who want more clarity, confidence, and enjoyment in retirement.What You'll Learn in This EpisodeThe Emotional Reality of RetirementWhy retirement brings both hope and fearThe most common questions retirees ask themselves:“Do I have enough?”“Will my money last?”“Am I doing everything I can?”Shocking Findings from the 2025 U.S. Retirement SurveyBased on a national survey of 1,500 investors (including 373 retirees):Only 40% of retirees believe they have enough money45% say retirement expenses are higher than expected62% have no idea how long their money will lastWe break down what's driving these numbers—and what can be done about them.Why So Many Retirees Feel Financially Insecure1. Fear of Spending MoneyMany retirees default to “spend less and hope” instead of following a real planThe decumulation paradox: most retirees never touch their principalWhy the real risk for many isn't running out of money—but running out of time2. Retirement Expenses Are Higher Than ExpectedHousing, transportation, and household costs don't disappearHealthcare and leisure spending often skyrocketThe reality behind Fidelity's estimate that retirees spend 55–80% of pre-retirement income every year3. No Clear Answer to the Big QuestionWhy knowing how long your money will last requires stress-testing your planThe importance of planning for market downturns, inflation, longevity, and long-term careTop Retirement Concerns in 2025According to retirees surveyed:92% worry about inflation86% worry about healthcare costs80% worry about market corrections71% don't know the best way to generate income70% worry about outliving their assetsThe Most Heartbreaking Statistic of AllWhen retirees were asked how they feel about their financial situation:Only 5% said they are living their dream37% feel comfortable39% say “not great, not bad”16% are struggling3% say they are living a nightmareAnd 64% of retirees don't work with a financial professional—a gap that often leads to confusion, fear, and missed opportunities.Tips, Tricks, and StrategiesFor Pre-RetireesKnow exactly where you stand financiallyMaximize savings during your peak earning yearsReview all income sources and their reliabilityGet serious about managing debtPrioritize health and fitnessPlan healthcare before age 65 if retiring earlyReduce taxes with smart Roth and charitable strategiesEvaluate housing options and long-term suitabilityPrepare for long-term care expensesUpdate estate plans, beneficiaries, and powers of attorneyFor RetireesFocus on:Optimizing retirement incomeReducing unnecessary investment riskChoosing the right Medicare coverageCapturing every available tax opportunityKeeping estate plans updated and clearly communicatedFinal ThoughtsRetirement should not be lived in constant fear. With the right planning across income, investments, taxes, insurance, and estate planning, retirees can gain clarity—and the confidence to actually enjoy the life they worked so hard to build.A better life is the result of better planning—especially when it comes to retirement planning.Thanks for listening to Episode 105 of the One for the Money Podcast.ReferencesLiving in Retirement: Schroders US Retirement Survey
Jason and Jake are finishing the Candice trilogy with Tantalizing Tricks. This time its a JRPG inspired fever dream that see's the guys losing their minds trying to keep everything straight. Email - thebadgamecast@gmail.com Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/thebadgamecast Reddit - https://www.reddit.com/r/TheBadGameCast/ Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/TheBadGameCast Discord - https://discord.gg/H92TpHJ
Muskelaufbau funktioniert nicht über einzelne Tricks, sondern über das Zusammenspiel aus Training, Ernährung und Regeneration.Viele fokussieren sich auf Details – und verlieren dabei die entscheidenden Grundlagen aus dem Blick.In diesem Video erfährst Du, worauf es im Training wirklich ankommt, wie eine passende Ernährung den Muskelaufbau unterstützt und warum Geduld, Schlaf und Konstanz oft wichtiger sind als der perfekte Plan. Ziel ist ein realistisches Verständnis dafür, wie Muskeln tatsächlich wachsen – und was langfristig den Unterschied macht.Die wichtigsten Stellen im Video:00:00 - Intro01:30 - Die 4 Säulen für Muskelaufbau03:15 - Nr. 1: Training08:38 - Nr. 2: Ernährung10:55 - Nr. 3: Regeneration12:52 - Nr. 4: Kontinuität16:51 - FazitHier findest Du das Whiteboard-Bild zum Video:https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xx55pApwZZqHwtk7Ey_PrQgrfDttwLtW/view?usp=sharingWenn Dir das Video gefallen hat und Du mehr evidenzbasierte Inhalte rund um Training, Ernährung und Performance sehen möchtest, freue ich mich über ein Like, Dein Abo und einen Kommentar mit Deinen Fragen oder Erfahrungen.Feinste Grüße,Chris
Neue Podcast Episode: Arco, Die Unfassbaren 3 und die 2. Staffel von Paradise im Überblick In der aktuellen Ausgabe unseres Podcasts widmen wir uns drei herausragenden Produktionen, die derzeit für viel Aufmerksamkeit sorgen. Mit einer Mischung aus Animationskunst, Magie-Thriller und Science-Fiction-Drama bietet diese Episode eine besonders abwechslungsreiche Auswahl. Der Oscar-nominierte Animationsfilm Arco, der neue Kinohit Die Unfassbaren 3 – Now You See Me sowie die frisch erschienene zweite Staffel der Disney+ Serie Paradise bilden den thematischen Schwerpunkt. Alle drei Werke liefern spannende Inhalte, visuelle Highlights und starke erzählerische Konzepte, die wir im Detail besprechen. Der Animationsfilm Arco zählt zu den Favoriten der aktuellen Oscar-Saison. Mit einer einzigartigen visuellen Handschrift und einer emotional aufgeladenen Geschichte zeigt der Film eindrucksvoll, wie Animationskunst komplexe Themen transportieren kann. In der Podcast Episode gehen wir darauf ein, wie der Film seine Figuren entwickelt, welche Bedeutung die Symbolik hat und warum Arco international so viel Anerkennung erhält. Die Verbindung aus künstlerischer Innovation und starkem Storytelling macht Arco zu einem der wichtigsten Animationsfilme des Jahres. Mit Die Unfassbaren 3 – Now You See Me kehrt zudem eine beliebte Filmreihe zurück, die seit Jahren eine treue Fangemeinde hat. Der neue Film setzt auf spektakuläre Illusionen, rasante Wendungen und charismatische Hauptfiguren. Wir sprechen darüber, wie der dritte Teil die bekannten Elemente der Reihe weiterentwickelt, welche Tricks und Überraschungen diesmal im Fokus stehen und wie sich das Zusammenspiel der Darsteller präsentiert. Gerade Zuschauer, die intelligente Unterhaltung mit Magie und Thriller-Elementen lieben, kommen hier voll auf ihre Kosten. Ein weiterer Schwerpunkt der Episode ist die zweite Staffel der Disney+ Serie Paradise. Die Serie, die bereits mit ihrer ersten Staffel für Aufsehen sorgte, setzt ihre dystopische Zukunftsvision konsequent fort. Thematisch dreht sich vieles um Identität, Macht, technologischen Fortschritt und moralische Ambivalenzen. Wir analysieren, wie sich die Charaktere weiterentwickeln, welche neuen Konflikte entstehen und inwiefern die zweite Staffel die Welt von Paradise vertieft. Gerade für Serienfans, die vielschichtige Erzählungen und intensive Atmosphäre schätzen, ist Paradise ein echtes Highlight. Insgesamt bietet die neue Podcast Folge einen umfassenden Überblick über drei völlig unterschiedliche, aber gleichermaßen faszinierende Produktionen. Durch die Kombination aus Filmkritik, Hintergrundinformationen und persönlicher Einschätzung entsteht ein spannender Mix, der Film- und Serienfans gleichermaßen abholt. Wer sich für aktuelle Highlights interessiert oder Inspiration für den nächsten Streaming-Abend sucht, findet in dieser Episode garantiert wertvolle Empfehlungen. Timecodes: 00:00:00 Einleitung 00:01:32 ARCO 00:19:44 Wir tippen den nächsten Sneakfilm 00:23:38 Kinocharts und Neustarts der Woche 00:28:40 Die Unfassbaren 3 00:36:27 Paradise S02 (Spoiler) 00:44:22 aktuelle Tops im Streaming 00:45:55 Tickets für die Sneak #
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Wer jetzt von Windows 10 auf Windows 11 umsteigt, mag von Optik und Optionen abgeschreckt sein. Aber auch Langzeitnutzer von Windows 11 bekommen ständig Neuerungen untergeschoben. Im Podcast geht c't-Redakteur und Windows-Experte Jan Schüßler ausführlich auf den aktuellen Entwicklungsstand ein und gibt viele Tipps, wie Sie sich Taskleiste, Startmenü, Datenschutzeinstellungen, Explorer und mehr individuell einstellen – die Tipps sind daher nicht nur für Umsteiger von Windows 10 interessant, sondern auch, falls Sie auf der ewigen Baustelle Windows 11 gerade mal ein paar Wochen lang nicht in alle Konfigurationsfenster geschaut haben. Das Startmenü gibt es gerade in einer alten und neuen Version, Jan beschreibt die Unterschiede und wie Sie Nerviges abschalten. Auch die Taskleiste von Windows 11, anfangs von Vielen als optionsarm empfunden, hat Angenehmes dazugelernt. Im Explorer ist wie schon immer bei Windows ratsam, die Dateiendungen anzuzeigen. Das neue Kontextmenü macht einiges besser, vieles langsamer oder schlechter, aber es gibt einen Weg zurück. Zudem geben wir Tipps zu Zusatzfunktionen, sowohl mitgelieferten, die Sie nur – an der richtigen Stelle – installieren müssen, als auch welche aus dem Download-Store. Einige der Tools verursachen allerdings mehr Probleme als sie nutzen. Als besonders hilfreich und gut integriert erweisen sich vor allem Microsofts eigene Tools, die Sysinternal Tools und die PowerToys. Schließlich der Datenschutz: Die berüchtigte Telemetrie lässt sich recht einfach recht gründlich ausschalten, aber viele andere Einstellungen erfordern ebenfalls Aufmerksamkeit. Auch hier helfen Drittanbietertools nur eingeschränkt.
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How do you really know if someone will succeed as a producer before you hire them? In this Mailbag episode, we discuss the real traits that separate average producers from the ones who consistently perform, stay longer, and fit the culture.We dive into how DISC profiles, values, and sales strength attributes reveal far more than interviews ever could, why the classic “high D, high I” assumption can backfire, and how stability and alignment often matter more than raw personality.You'll hear lessons learned from years of hiring, scaling agencies, and dealing with turnover plus how understanding how people think, communicate, and stay motivated can completely change the way you build a team.If you want fewer hiring mistakes, stronger culture, and producers who actually stick around, this episode gives you the framework to think differently about talent.Join the elite ranks of P&C agents. Sign up for Agent Elite today and get exclusive resources to grow your agency!
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3471: Sarah Von Bargen shares a surprisingly simple way to keep more money in your pocket, by using Google Calendar as a proactive financial tool. From canceling free trials to negotiating bills and following up on unpaid income, she shows how small reminders can prevent costly oversights and build your self-advocacy muscle. Tune in to discover practical, low-effort strategies that quietly protect your bank account all year long. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.yesandyes.org/2021/03/google-calendar-tricks-save-money.html Quotes to ponder: "It costs a company three times as much to convert a new customer as it does to retain a current one. YOU are in the position of power here, not them." "Give your brain a break and just schedule these reminders into your calendar." "When people ask me for money tips, they're pretty surprised when I tell them that one of my favorite money-saving tools is … Google calendar?" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Alicia recaps Intuit's February ProAdvisor In the Know webinar, covering a packed slate of product updates across QuickBooks Online, Intuit Enterprise Suite, and the newly renamed Intuit Accountant Suite. Highlights include a new Affirm Buy Now Pay Later option appearing on invoices, major bank feed customization improvements, an AI-powered deduction maximizer for business owners, and new construction-specific tools in IES. Intuit also teased a July launch of AI agents that will handle tasks like invoicing, payment tracking, and book reconciliation — though details remain scarce.SponsorsUNC - https://uqb.promo/uncResources:In the Know Slide Deck: https://staticassets.goldcast.io/public_images/organization/c1847aac-670a-476f-9c63-ad93ce43b7eb/yq4uYaZUSYqvQm6KaCIZ_February2026_ProAdvisor_InTheKnow_Handout.pdfPartner Webinars (Double & Method upcoming): https://eventhub.goldcast.io/?eventHubId=15cc4a3e-96eb-4910-973c-45f143b60e60Canny for product feedback: http://intuit.canny.ioCustomer Hubba-Hubba (our episode about the new Customer Hub): www.uqb.show/107Dan and Alicia deep dive into Intuit Accountant Accelerate and Books Close: www.uqb.show/130Alicia's current classes: Tricky Situations: http://royl.ws/QBOtricks?affiliate=5393907 Next-level Accrual Accounting: http://royl.ws/NextLevelAccounting?affiliate=5393907 10 Best Practices in QBO: http://royl.ws/QBO-Best-Practices?affiliate=5393907 QBO Hacks (Tips & Tricks) http://royl.ws/QBOHacks?affiliate=5393907 We want to hear from you!Send your questions and comments to us at unofficialquickbookspodcast@gmail.com.Join our LinkedIn community at https://www.linkedin.com/groups/14630719/Visit our YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/@UnofficialQuickBooksPodcast?sub_confirmation=1 Sign up to Earmark to earn free CPE for listening to this podcasthttps://www.earmark.app/onboarding (00:00) - Welcome to The Unofficial QuickBooks Accountants Podcast (03:21) - Upcoming Partner Webinars (Double & Method) + Why They Matter (04:08) - New Invoice Payment Option: Affirm ‘Buy Now, Pay Later' in QuickBooks (07:51) - Product Innovations Kickoff: Intuit Enterprise Suite February Releases Overview (14:29) - Inventory & Order Management Upgrades: Item Receipts, Valuation Methods, Sales Orders (22:02) - Workflow Automation Improvements: Parallel Approvals + Audit Trails + Dimensions (23:32) - Business Intelligence in QBO: Modern Reports + Calculated Fields Without Excel (23:58) - Intuit Intelligence (ChatGPT-Powered): Ask Questions About Your Books + Prompt Limits/Pricing (26:39) - Bank Feeds Updates: New Experience Rollout Timeline & Why to Adopt Early (28:29) - Bank Feed Fix: Warn When Payee Is Blank (1099s & Clean Vendor Lists) (30:05) - Navigate Tons of Accounts Faster: Searchable Bank/Credit Card Dropdown (31:12) - Drag-and-Drop Receipts + Check Image Attachments That Now Carry Through Matches (37:24) - Performance Boosts + Poll Results: Is the New Banking Feed Ready for Prime Time? (39:23) - Business Tax AI: Deduction Maximizer & Where to Find It in QBO (52:43) - What's Next: Intuit Podcasts, Intuit Connect, and July's Mysterious AI Agents (55:17) - Wrap-Up & Training Plug: Tricky Situations, Accrual Accounting, and Upcoming Classes
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3471: Sarah Von Bargen shares a surprisingly simple way to keep more money in your pocket, by using Google Calendar as a proactive financial tool. From canceling free trials to negotiating bills and following up on unpaid income, she shows how small reminders can prevent costly oversights and build your self-advocacy muscle. Tune in to discover practical, low-effort strategies that quietly protect your bank account all year long. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.yesandyes.org/2021/03/google-calendar-tricks-save-money.html Quotes to ponder: "It costs a company three times as much to convert a new customer as it does to retain a current one. YOU are in the position of power here, not them." "Give your brain a break and just schedule these reminders into your calendar." "When people ask me for money tips, they're pretty surprised when I tell them that one of my favorite money-saving tools is … Google calendar?" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3471: Sarah Von Bargen shares a surprisingly simple way to keep more money in your pocket, by using Google Calendar as a proactive financial tool. From canceling free trials to negotiating bills and following up on unpaid income, she shows how small reminders can prevent costly oversights and build your self-advocacy muscle. Tune in to discover practical, low-effort strategies that quietly protect your bank account all year long. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.yesandyes.org/2021/03/google-calendar-tricks-save-money.html Quotes to ponder: "It costs a company three times as much to convert a new customer as it does to retain a current one. YOU are in the position of power here, not them." "Give your brain a break and just schedule these reminders into your calendar." "When people ask me for money tips, they're pretty surprised when I tell them that one of my favorite money-saving tools is … Google calendar?" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Join JR Saenz, Jim White, Super Dave Weldon and Jam Bacchus for a lively Channel 23 episode full of dad jokes, team shout-outs and behind-the-scenes updates from the JFW fleet. They cover celebrations, missed invites to the Silent Warrior luncheon, and praise for dispatch and the wash bay team. The crew dives into operational issues including the March 1 Samsara DVIR rollout, license plate delays, mud flap and fuel-cap reminders, and a firm safety message about weight limits. Practical tips for ticket checks, tire chains, and communicating truck issues are also discussed. Armando's heartfelt “Tips & Tricks” letter about leadership, criticism and respect is a central moment — the hosts urge professional conduct, thoughtful communication, and the High Road Hauling mindset as they close with the JFW creed.
Episode 140 In this episode of Cruise Conversations, we're joined by Dylan and Amanda from Canada to talk about their recent family sailing aboard Disney Dream. Traveling with their four-year-old daughter, they share what it's really like cruising with a young child and why Disney Cruise Line stands out for families.We dive into their experience onboard, how Disney Dream compares to other cruise lines, and why the Disney kids club is on a whole different level. From family-friendly entertainment to onboard atmosphere and practical tips for cruising with a four-year-old, this episode is packed with insight for parents considering a Disney cruise.If you've been wondering whether Disney Cruise Line is worth it for young kids, this firsthand review will help you decide.Thanks again to Dylan and Amanda for coming on this week! Make sure to check Dylan out at Cruise Ship Tips and Tricks on Facebook!Ready to book a cruise with Cruise Conversations?Fill out our form or send us a text at (704) 313-8556 for latest pricing!Check out our website: https://www.cruiseconversationspodcast.comUse our code "CC15" for 15% off your order at The Cruise MapsInterested in coming on a future episode and recapping your cruise? Fill out the following form: https://form.jotform.com/252443162720146Have a question or topic suggestions for a future episode? DM us on Instagram @CruiseConversations or send us an email at cruiseconversations@gmail.com.Follow along on social media!FacebookInstagramTik Tok
Manche haben ein kreatives Hobby, andere verdienen mit Kreativität ihr Geld – aber was passiert, wenn es stockt? Heute gehts im Blue Moon um eure Kreativität. Habt ihr Rituale, Orte, eine Playlist oder kleine Tricks, die euch ins Machen bringen? Und wie schafft ihr es, Projekte nicht nur euphorisch zu starten, sondern auch wirklich durchzuziehen? Vor allem: Welche Tipps habt ihr für andere Zuhörende, die sich noch nicht trauen, ihr eigenes Herzensprojekt zu launchen, aus Angst zu scheitern oder nicht gut genug zu sein? Heute schaffen Melissa und Mik einen Safe Space zum Austauschen, Mutmachen und Loslegen. Ruft an unter der 0331 70 97 110 oder kommt in den TikTok-Livestream auf @fritz_live.
Week two of testing is in the books, and somehow we know even less than we did after week one. This week we dig into the latest from the Scuderia — Ferrari's brought some genuinely innovative parts to the table, and the Ferrari-powered teams have been pulling insane launches off the line that have the whole paddock side-eyeing their power unit. Meanwhile, Mercedes appears to have shown up to testing with the handbrake on, sandbagging their way through sessions like they're playing chess while everyone else is playing checkers.We'll talk about the endless poker game that is pre-season — who's bluffing, who's panicking behind closed doors, and who's just hoping nobody notices how lost they are. The gap between testing and lights out is shrinking, and every team is holding their cards a little tighter.And as always, we'll find something to roast. We always do.
Sei großzügig bei deiner Planung und freue dich nicht über deine Steuererstattung. Das sagt immocation Coach, Steuerberater und Immobilieninvestor Martin Richter. Wieso er das sagt und wie du als Investor richtig steuern sparst, das wollen Marco und Stefan wissen. Dafür gibt es ein Beispielobjekt, wo Martin all sei Tricks einmal komplett durchgespielt. Von dem Ehegattendarlehen über Aufteilung im Kaufvertrag bis Sanierung optimieren ist alles dabei. Was am Ende unterm Strich rauskommt, das erfahrt ihr in dieser Folge. immocation. Lerne Immobilien.
Learn more about Refrigeration Mentor Customized Technical Training Programs at www.refrigerationmentor.com/courses Join the Refrigeration Mentor Hub here In this episode, we're talking with Rob Ochs of Recold to unpack his long and successful refrigeration career - from rack refrigeration, to global sales and adiabatic coolers. He shrares practical tips for technicians and engineers working with modern systems, including CO2. Rob also covers career lessons, communication advice and troubleshooting tips for technicians to help reduce callbacks and make smarter equipment decisions. This episode was recorded live at the 2026 AHR Expo. (0:40) Rob Ochs' Career Path (2:09) Navigating Career Transitions in Refrigeration (5:49) Why Refrigeration Techs Should Learn Design (10:29) Condenser and Gas Cooler Sizing 101 (14:34) Nameplates, Rack Summaries, and Finding Mismatches (20:17) Critical Charge vs DX (22:52) Finding Mentors (24:06) Condenser Fan Strategies (29:11) Latent Gas Defrost Explained (33:36) Adiabatic vs Air Gas Coolers (39:44) Pad Efficiency and Seasonal Pad Removal Helpful Links & Resources: Follow Robert on LinkedIn Recold AHR Expo Episode 350. Supermarket Refrigeration Tips and Tricks with Robert Ochs Episode 271. The Inspiring Refrigeration Journey of Robert Ochs
Wenn dein Instagram-Plan für 2026 aus „mehr posten“, „bessere Uhrzeiten“ und „bloß nichts falsch machen wegen dem Algorithmus“ besteht – dann stopp kurz. Heute zeigen wir dir, wie Instagram wirklich funktioniert, wenn du bei null startest – und was wir in einer großen Konkurrenzanalyse herausgefunden haben. Also: Schnapp dir Zettel + Stift und LOS GEHTS! Neu: 0 € Instagram Trend-Report: 5 wichtige Veränderungen, damit jeder Instagram-Post sofort verkauft! → Melde dich jetzt für 0 € an: https://carolinepreuss.de/ig-webinar/ Du willst dir auf Instagram eine aktive, kaufkräftige Community aufbauen? → Melde dich zu Planbar Sichtbar an. Klick jetzt hier: https://carolinepreuss.de/planbar-sichtbar-angebot/ → Folge mir auf Instagram für Einblicke hinter die Kulissen: https://instagram.com/carolinepreussde/ Go For It ist der Business Podcast für alle Selbstständigen und UnternehmerInnen, die ein profitables Online-Business aufbauen wollen. Caroline Preuss gibt in ihrem Business Podcast ihr erprobtes Wissen rund um Marketing, Social Media, Onlinekurse und Community-Aufbau auf Instagram weiter – ausführlich und Schritt für Schritt, damit du entspannt mit deinem digitalen Business sichtbar wirst und und deinen eigenen Onlinekurs erfolgreich vermarktest.
Let's unpack what happened during the legislative session this week in Olympia, including: Anti-initiative bills fail to advance. Bipartisan effort to fight fraud after unDivided report. Governor Ferguson proposes narrow tax breaks as he works to pass income tax.
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Hiring doesn't have to feel like a gamble. In this Mailbag episode, we break down a simple 5-step hiring framework designed to remove guesswork, reduce unknowns, and help you consistently find the right people faster. We walk through why paid traffic creates a predictable candidate pipeline, how assessments help you see past interview “A-game,” why group interviews reveal real behavior, and how structured one-on-ones help you choose the best fit. The conversation also dives into onboarding with clarity, defining success paths, setting activity standards, and focusing on behaviors instead of just results, so new hires know exactly what winning looks like from day one. If you've ever hired out of desperation, struggled with turnover, or felt like your hiring process is reactive instead of intentional, this episode gives you a practical roadmap to build a repeatable hiring system that actually works.Join the elite ranks of P&C agents. Sign up for Agent Elite today and get exclusive resources to grow your agency!
The 2026 legislative session in Minnesota has only been underway for a couple of days, but as MN Gun Owners Caucus chair Bryan Strawser details, anti-gun lawmakers are already taking aim at so-called assault weapons and "large capacity" magazines.
City Comptroller Donna Baringer talks a city county merger, and Kevin's tricks!- h2 full 2116 Thu, 19 Feb 2026 22:07:10 +0000 tivkXWDmjv6NUv6zs4ExOV2ZeFdSRXhg comedy,religion & spirituality,society & culture,news,government The Dave Glover Show comedy,religion & spirituality,society & culture,news,government City Comptroller Donna Baringer talks a city county merger, and Kevin's tricks!- h2 The Dave Glover Show has been driving St. Louis home for over 20 years. Unafraid to discuss virtually any topic, you'll hear Dave and crew's unique perspective on current events, news and politics, and anything and everything in between. © 2025 Audacy, Inc. Comedy Religion & Spirituality Society & Culture News Government False https://p
5 Mind Tricks/Games the Devil Plays On YouChapters 0:00 - Intro1:04 - 1. “What if…” Anxiety2:43 - 2. Condemnation After You Fall4:53 - 3. Comparison and Insecurity8:27 - 4. Delay = Denial11:22 - 5. Isolation and Mental Fog13:43 - How to win the mind war15:15 - OutroFor more information visit Pastorvlad.org