Podcasts about UPS

In this episode, the hosts discuss various themes surrounding the challenges of delivery work, the importance of unplugging from social media, and the balance between family life and work. They reflect on aging and parenting, emphasizing the fleeting nature of childhood. The conversation also touches on the desire for entrepreneurship and the struggles of transitioning from a stable job to pursuing personal passions. In this conversation, they discuss the unique challenges and dynamics of their work environment, particularly focusing on the impact of long hours on family life, the high divorce rates among drivers, and the evolution of UPS's work culture over the years. They share personal experiences about transitioning from package car to feeder driving, the importance of financial decisions, and the sense of community that once defined their workplace. The discussion highlights the sacrifices made for job security and the changing perceptions of work-life balance within the company. In this conversation, the speakers discuss various themes related to their experiences in the workplace, particularly in the context of UPS. They touch on the changing landscape of employee benefits, regional differences in job experiences, the challenges of driving in different weather conditions, the importance of fitness and motivation, emotional awareness in fatherhood, and the significance of authenticity in communication. The dialogue also reflects a candid exploration of personal growth. www.patreon.com/aitdpod https://discord.gg/hm8WMUKVF8  takeaways Thank you to our Patreon subscribers. Navigating challenges in delivery work is essential. Unplugging from social media can improve personal connections. Balancing family life with work is crucial for happiness. Time flies when raising children; cherish every moment. Aging brings new perspectives on life and parenting. Pursuing entrepreneurship can be a path to freedom. Delivery work is physically and mentally demanding. It's important to check oneself regarding social media use. Enjoy your kids while they're little; they grow up fast. The job has one of the highest divorce rates due to stress. UPS is often described as a family by its employees. Long work hours significantly impact family life. Transitioning to feeder driving can improve work-life balance. Working nights allows for more family time during the day. Financial decisions are crucial for job security. The work culture at UPS has evolved over the years. Incentives used to motivate employees have diminished. Many employees feel disconnected from the company now. It's important to use earnings wisely to avoid financial burdens. The landscape of employee benefits has changed significantly over time. Different regions have unique challenges and rules in the workplace. Driving conditions can vary greatly, impacting job performance. Fitness and health are crucial for maintaining a good work-life balance. Emotional awareness is essential for modern fatherhood. Authenticity in communication is vital for building trust. Men are encouraged to express their feelings more openly. Parenting styles can influence children's emotional development. The importance of being genuine in social media interactions. Navigating the complexities of modern masculinity is an ongoing journey. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Acknowledgments 02:07 Navigating Challenges in Delivery Work 05:07 The Importance of Unplugging from Social Media 10:05 Balancing Family Life and Work 14:04 Reflections on Aging and Parenthood 17:56 Pursuing Entrepreneurship and Career Transitions 20:39 The Family Dynamics of UPS Drivers 22:39 The Impact of Work Hours on Family Life 25:08 Transitioning from Package Car to Feeder Driver 28:22 Balancing Work and Family Time 30:01 Financial Decisions and Job Security 35:55 The Evolution of UPS Work Culture 41:54 The Changing Landscape of Benefits 44:00 Regional Differences in Employment Experiences 47:41 The Challenges of Driving in Different Conditions 47:58 Fitness and Motivation in the Workplace 50:55 Emotional Awareness and Fatherhood 55:02 Reflections on Authenticity and Communication Huge shoutout to our TOP RATE LEGENDS Tony, Starla & S_nner THE OPINIONS EXPRESSED OR VIEWS EXPRESSED ON THIS PODCAST ARE THOSE OF THE HOSTS AND GUESTS AND DO NOT NECESSARILY REFLECT ANY DELIVERY COMPANY  

Die Wall Street geht uneinheitlich in den Tag. Wir sehen starke Gewinne im Dow Jones, und leichte Gewinnmitnahmen beim Nasdaq. Rückenwind liefern die Entspannung im Nahen Osten, deutlich fallende Ölpreise und niedrigere Renditen der US-Staatsanleihen, nachdem Donald Trump einen angekündigten Militärschlag gegen Iran vorerst gestoppt und neue Verhandlungen in Aussicht gestellt hat. Marriott überzeugt mit soliden Zahlen und einem angehobenen Jahresausblick, mit der Aktie aber dennoch leicht unter Druck. Im Technologiesektor bleibt KI das dominierende Thema: OpenAI meldet mehr als eine Milliarde aktive Nutzer, Alibaba verschärft mit Qwen3.8 Max den Wettbewerb, zugleich wächst die Sorge über die Finanzierung des Booms, da die Hyperscaler Investitionen von fast 2,4 Billionen US Dollar zugesagt haben und der freie Cashflow unter Druck gerät. Analystenseitig erhalten Microsoft, Applied Materials, UPS und Delta Rückenwind, während NXP Semiconductors und eBay abgestuft werden. Im Fokus stehen heute der ISM-Einkaufsmanagerindex sowie nach Börsenschluss die Zahlen von Palantir, ON Semiconductor und Snap. Abonniere den Podcast, um keine Folge zu verpassen! ____ Folge uns, um auf dem Laufenden zu bleiben: • X: http://fal.cn/SQtwitter • LinkedIn: http://fal.cn/SQlinkedin • Instagram: http://fal.cn/SQInstagram

Join the Craig and Julie as they dive deep into a jam-packed Wednesday broadcast covering the latest Q2 earnings, market trends, rail updates, and freight technology! In This Episode: Market Dynamics & Q2 Earnings Overdrive: The hosts unpack earnings season highlights across the supply chain, analyzing surging revenue metrics, tight capacity, and how asset-based carriers like Werner Enterprises, Night-Swift, and Old Dominion (posting an unheard-of 70.1 operating ratio!) are navigating the market recovery. Trailer Optimization with Repower: Chris Hines, CEO of Repowr ("The Trailer Whisperer"), discusses the launch of TOP (Trailer Optimization Platform). Learn how automating execution layers and managing trailer pools helps carriers eliminate empty miles, improve driver retention, and stop revenue leak. Inside an Employee-Owned Fleet: Brent Nussbaum, CEO of Nussbaum Transportation, shares why transitioning to an ESOP in 2018 transformed their culture, maintained an impressive ~30% turnover rate, and created sustainable growth. Plus, a look at how Nussbaum is leveraging their new pricing technology, BidRight. Rail Industry & STB Merger Updates: Bill Stevens, Editor of Trains Magazine, drops in for the weekly Association of American Railroads (AAR) report. The team breaks down carload and intermodal trends, along with key takeaways from the "Future of Rail" symposium regarding Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern's proposed transcontinental merger. OEM Market Analysis: Chris Versace (Chief Investment Officer at Tematica / Portfolio Manager at TheStreet Pro) analyzes transport stocks, UPS's restructuring struggles against Amazon Flex, and PACCAR's strong demand outlook amidst the impending EPA 2027 emissions pre-buy. ⁠Follow the FreightWaves Today Podcast⁠ ⁠Other FreightWaves Shows⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join the Craig and Julie as they dive deep into a jam-packed Wednesday broadcast covering the latest Q2 earnings, market trends, rail updates, and freight technology! In This Episode: Market Dynamics & Q2 Earnings Overdrive: The hosts unpack earnings season highlights across the supply chain, analyzing surging revenue metrics, tight capacity, and how asset-based carriers like Werner Enterprises, Night-Swift, and Old Dominion (posting an unheard-of 70.1 operating ratio!) are navigating the market recovery. Trailer Optimization with Repower: Chris Hines, CEO of Repowr ("The Trailer Whisperer"), discusses the launch of TOP (Trailer Optimization Platform). Learn how automating execution layers and managing trailer pools helps carriers eliminate empty miles, improve driver retention, and stop revenue leak. Inside an Employee-Owned Fleet: Brent Nussbaum, CEO of Nussbaum Transportation, shares why transitioning to an ESOP in 2018 transformed their culture, maintained an impressive ~30% turnover rate, and created sustainable growth. Plus, a look at how Nussbaum is leveraging their new pricing technology, BidRight. Rail Industry & STB Merger Updates: Bill Stevens, Editor of Trains Magazine, drops in for the weekly Association of American Railroads (AAR) report. The team breaks down carload and intermodal trends, along with key takeaways from the "Future of Rail" symposium regarding Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern's proposed transcontinental merger. OEM Market Analysis: Chris Versace (Chief Investment Officer at Tematica / Portfolio Manager at TheStreet Pro) analyzes transport stocks, UPS's restructuring struggles against Amazon Flex, and PACCAR's strong demand outlook amidst the impending EPA 2027 emissions pre-buy. Follow the FreightWaves Today Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

President Trump insists his economic policies have supported a reshoring of manufacturing jobs. At a rally held at a Michigan GM facility on Monday, he doubled down. In reality, the U.S. has lost 75,000 manufacturing jobs since Trump took office in 2025. In this episode, we fact check the President's claims, and consider the future of Michigan's auto industry. Plus: Companies begin to offer insurance for AI mistakes, the U.S. trade deficit shrank a bit in June, and UPS winds down its Amazon delivery fulfilment partnership.Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter.Marketplace is more than a radio show. Check out our original reporting and financial literacy content at marketplace.org — and consider making an investment in our future.Read the stories in today's episode:Trump says his aggressive trade policy is bringing back factory jobs. Is it?No really, what is Kevin Warsh thinking?New insurance products cover damages caused by AIUPS and FedEx are moving from higher volumes to higher marginsThe trade deficit fell in June, but remains highAs mortgage rates stay high, this lender is seeing buyers accept the new normal

A.M. Edition for July 28. Monday's slump in chip stocks spreads to Asian markets. Finance editor Alex Frangos says new concerns that China is catching up in the technological arms race come just as investors brace for updates on how much hyperscalers are spending on the AI buildout. Plus, as Volodymyr Zelensky returns to the White House, WSJ's Marcus Walker says the Ukrainian president is hoping to turn President Trump's fresh optimism about the war against Russia into a promise of more support. And Mercedes-Benz is the latest automaker to warn of headwinds in China, as the country's appetite for foreign cars continues to decline. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

P.M. Edition for July 28. The Washington, D.C. funeral for Lindsey Graham, who died earlier this month, drew current and formal officials and foreign leaders. President Trump gave a eulogy for the late senator, his one-time rival turned friend and adviser. Plus, the Trump administration is ending a subsidy program that helped hold down premiums for Medicare drug plans—a move that could make health care more expensive for some seniors. And the Fed's July meeting kicks off today, with a decision expected tomorrow. WSJ chief economics correspondent Nick Timiraos explains why this is one of the most unpredictable meetings in years. Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

President Trump insists his economic policies have supported a reshoring of manufacturing jobs. At a rally held at a Michigan GM facility on Monday, he doubled down. In reality, the U.S. has lost 75,000 manufacturing jobs since Trump took office in 2025. In this episode, we fact check the President's claims, and consider the future of Michigan's auto industry. Plus: Companies begin to offer insurance for AI mistakes, the U.S. trade deficit shrank a bit in June, and UPS winds down its Amazon delivery fulfilment partnership.Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter.Marketplace is more than a radio show. Check out our original reporting and financial literacy content at marketplace.org — and consider making an investment in our future.Read the stories in today's episode:Trump says his aggressive trade policy is bringing back factory jobs. Is it?No really, what is Kevin Warsh thinking?New insurance products cover damages caused by AIUPS and FedEx are moving from higher volumes to higher marginsThe trade deficit fell in June, but remains highAs mortgage rates stay high, this lender is seeing buyers accept the new normal

Shares of Coca-Cola hit an all-time high on the back of results. CEO Henrique Braun sits down for his first interview since taking over the job, live from the company's headquarters in Atlanta. Then the CEO of UPS on the back of results and the “glide down” of its business with Amazon. And the CEO of utility Southern Company, on the data center buildout and power demand. Squawk on the Street Disclaimer Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode, the hosts discuss various topics ranging from their favorite childhood movies like 'Major Payne' to watching Vans Warped Tour live from Long Beach CA on Amazon Prime Video. They reflect on the challenges and nostalgia of old school delivery methods, the impact of technology on their work. The conversation also touches on the importance of area knowledge in delivery jobs and interactions with retired drivers who offer valuable insights. In this episode, the hosts reflect on personal losses, the impact of long-term delivery routes, and unexpected encounters during their work. They share stories of memorable customers, the emotional toll of seeing familiar faces leave, and the challenges of delivering in rough areas. The conversation also touches on the dangers of their job, including a recent viral video of a dangerous situation involving a UPS driver. www.patreon.com/aitdpod https://discord.gg/hm8WMUKVF8  takeaways The importance of community support through platforms like Patreon. Nostalgia plays a significant role in shaping our favorite movies and experiences. Live music events like Vans Warped Tour create lasting memories. Old school delivery methods can feel liberating compared to modern technology. Technology can sometimes hinder rather than help in delivery jobs. Area knowledge is crucial for effective delivery, especially when technology fails. Interactions with retired drivers can provide valuable insights and wisdom. Concert experiences can reignite memories of past music and bands. The hosts enjoy sharing personal stories and experiences with their audience. Humor and camaraderie are essential in navigating the challenges of delivery work. Loss is a part of life and work. Long-term routes create strong community ties. Unexpected encounters can lead to memorable stories. Caution is essential when delivering in rough areas. The emotional impact of losing customers is significant. Seeing children grow up is a bittersweet experience. Working in delivery exposes you to various life situations. The dangers of the job can be very real. Community support is vital in tough times. Life experiences shape our perspectives on work.  Timestamps: 00:00 - Patreon shout-out and episode intro 01:04 - Recap of recent weather events and route disruptions 03:01 - Introducing Luke from West Virginia and movie nostalgia 03:42 - Luke's love for 'Major Pain' and memorable scenes 05:34 - Weekend concert experiences including Vans Warp Tour 07:52 - Local band show at The Clarks in Fairmont 09:02 - Weekend family activities and old friends' stories 11:16 - Delivery system outage across multiple regions 12:24 - The chaos of navigating without digital tools 13:53 - Drivers' reactions to system failures and old-school tactics 16:45 - Stock market impact of delivery system issues 17:13 - Future expectations for system breakdowns and learning from failures 18:37 - Old routes, area knowledge, and driving nostalgia 21:18 - Funny interactions with retired drivers and community characters 23:17 - Delivery stories involving community members and local legends 27:46 - Conversations about conspiracy theories, firearm safety, and local stories 29:41 - Reflection on life, legacy, and loss within the delivery community 33:40 - A viral Vegas shootout video: real or AI fake? 48:14 - Analyzing the viral video and safety tips for drivers 50:25 - Upcoming guest appearance and closing thoughts Huge thanks to our TOP RATE LEGENDS TONY, STARLA & S_NNER DISCLAIMER THE OPINIONS EXPRESSED OR VIEWS EXPRESSED ON THIS PODCAST ARE THOSE OF THE HOSTS AND GUESTS AND DO NOT NECESSARILY REFLECT ANY DELIVERY COMPANY  

UPS shares tumbled after its outlook for volume and profit margins underwhelmed investors looking for stronger signs of improvement as the courier unwinds its relationship with Amazon.com Inc. UPS CEO Carol Tomé says the Amazon glide down “is behind us.” In place of the low-margin e-commerce packages that Tomé has said were “dilutive” to profits, UPS is focusing now on fewer parcels that yield higher margins. She speaks to host Romaine Bostick. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode starts with heatwaves and trashy beaches in Southern California and somehow ends with a full‑on intervention for modern men. We clown on hiking with bears, talk real jiu jitsu life, and then dive deep into one of the biggest issues we see: husbands who refuse to grow up and hand all the responsibility to their wives.We break down what happens when men act like permanent teenagers—letting their partner run every dollar, asking for “allowance” from their own paycheck, and wondering why there's zero respect in the relationship. We talk shared accounts, leadership, paying bills, and why both people in a marriage need to be adults with their money.Along the way there are stories from the UPS days, wild doctor visits, building a 4 a.m. BJJ class at Checkmat Menifee, and a heartfelt tribute to the uncle who paid for that first year of jiu jitsu and sparked everything. It's raw, funny, uncomfortable, and exactly the kind of conversation that usually only happens after training on the mats.Topics: Brazilian jiu jitsu, modern masculinity, marriage and money, shared bank accounts, men's self‑improvement, gym culture, community, mentorship.If you tell me which of the five titles you're leaning toward, I can tweak the first 2–3 lines of the YouTube description to match that hook perfectly.Please Follow BJJ Balance on all of our socials:IG: @BJJBalanceDiscord: discord.gg/bjjbalanceTik Tok: @BJJBalanceYouTube: YouTube.com/@BJJBalanceKenny IG: @KennyDoesBJJMatt IG: @oss_nation_bjj

US President Trump said Iran is talking to the US about making a deal right now and very friendly talks are ongoing, while he added they will end Iran's nuclear threat very quickly and that Iran is behaving again.US President Trump said Iran wanted to meet and that "we're meeting," while he added there is a chance a deal could be reached.APAC stocks were mostly negative amid a tech bloodbath and competition concerns following reports yesterday that China had started mass production of domestically developed DUV lithography equipment.DXY traded little changed, 10yr UST futures traded range-bound, and Crude futures remained subdued overnight.European equity futures indicate a flat cash market open, with Euro Stoxx 50 futures little changed after the cash market closed flat on Monday.Looking ahead, highlights include Spanish Retail Sales (Jun), US ADP Employment Change Weekly, Goods Trade Balance Advance (Jun), Retail Inventories Ex Autos Advance (Jun), Wholesale Inventories Advance (Jun), Consumer Confidence, Atlanta Fed GDP (Q2), Supply from UK, Italy, Netherlands & US, Earnings from PayPal, Boeing, UPS, Ford, EssilorLuxottica, Kering, Air Liquide, Eni, Barclays, GSK & Unilever.Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk

En el episodio de hoy Juan Manuel de los Reyes y Valentina Orduz analizaron el reporte trimestral de UPS. También examinaron los resultados de PayPal y finalmente, abordaron el desplome de SK Hynix y Samsung, epicentro de una caída que puso a prueba la narrativa del supercycle de la IA y eliminó cerca de $1.5 billones de USD en valor de mercado del sector.

Die Wall Street startet uneinheitlich. Während der Dow Jones von starken Quartalszahlen klassischer Industrie- und Konsumunternehmen profitiert, geraten Technologie- und insbesondere Halbleiterwerte erneut unter Druck. Auslöser sind die anhaltenden Sorgen über die enormen KI-Investitionen, steigende Verschuldung zur Finanzierung neuer Rechenzentren und den zunehmenden Wettbewerb aus China. Der Ausverkauf im Halbleitersektor setzt sich in Asien mit zweistelligen Verlusten bei Samsung und SK Hynix fort, nachdem Berichte über Fortschritte Chinas bei DUV-Lithografiesystemen und günstigeren Speicherchips die Sorgen um den technologischen Vorsprung westlicher Hersteller verstärken. Gleichzeitig wächst die Skepsis, ob die milliardenschweren Investitionen in KI langfristig wirtschaftlich tragfähig sind: Laut Financial Times steigen die Risikoaufschläge für Technologiekredite, während die KI-Branche allein bis Anfang Juli Anleihen im Volumen von rund 270 Milliarden US-Dollar begeben hat. Im Fokus stehen heute zudem die Berichtssaison und die morgige Fed-Entscheidung. Vor Börsenbeginn überzeugten unter anderem PayPal, Coca-Cola, UPS und Sherwin-Williams mit starken Zahlen und angehobenen Prognosen, während nach Börsenschluss unter anderem Visa, KLA, NXP Semiconductors und Seagate berichten. Analystenseitig belastet vor allem die Abstufung von Intuit durch TD Cowen wegen wachsender KI-Risiken, während Honeywell nach starken Zahlen von Bank of America hochgestuft wurde. Abonniere den Podcast, um keine Folge zu verpassen! ____ Folge uns, um auf dem Laufenden zu bleiben: • X: http://fal.cn/SQtwitter • LinkedIn: http://fal.cn/SQlinkedin • Instagram: http://fal.cn/SQInstagram

Die Wall Street startet uneinheitlich. Während der Dow Jones von starken Quartalszahlen klassischer Industrie- und Konsumunternehmen profitiert, geraten Technologie- und insbesondere Halbleiterwerte erneut unter Druck. Auslöser sind die anhaltenden Sorgen über die enormen KI-Investitionen, steigende Verschuldung zur Finanzierung neuer Rechenzentren und den zunehmenden Wettbewerb aus China. Der Ausverkauf im Halbleitersektor setzt sich in Asien mit zweistelligen Verlusten bei Samsung und SK Hynix fort, nachdem Berichte über Fortschritte Chinas bei DUV-Lithografiesystemen und günstigeren Speicherchips die Sorgen um den technologischen Vorsprung westlicher Hersteller verstärken. Gleichzeitig wächst die Skepsis, ob die milliardenschweren Investitionen in KI langfristig wirtschaftlich tragfähig sind: Laut Financial Times steigen die Risikoaufschläge für Technologiekredite, während die KI-Branche allein bis Anfang Juli Anleihen im Volumen von rund 270 Milliarden US-Dollar begeben hat. Im Fokus stehen heute zudem die Berichtssaison und die morgige Fed-Entscheidung. Vor Börsenbeginn überzeugten unter anderem PayPal, Coca-Cola, UPS und Sherwin-Williams mit starken Zahlen und angehobenen Prognosen, während nach Börsenschluss unter anderem Visa, KLA, NXP Semiconductors und Seagate berichten. Analystenseitig belastet vor allem die Abstufung von Intuit durch TD Cowen wegen wachsender KI-Risiken, während Honeywell nach starken Zahlen von Bank of America hochgestuft wurde. Ein Podcast - featured by Handelsblatt. ► Entdecke den exklusiven NordVPN Deal! Jetzt risikofrei testen mit einer 30-Tage-Geld-zurück-Garantie: https://nordvpn.com/wallstreet * ► Erhalte einen exklusiven 15% Rabatt auf Saily eSIM Datentarife! Lade die Saily-App herunter und benutze den Code wallstreet beim Bezahlen: https://saily.com/wallstreet * ► Direkt an der Börse handeln mit tradegate.direct: https://bit.ly/WallStreet_Juni * +++ Alle Rabattcodes und Infos zu unseren Werbepartnern findet ihr hier: https://linktr.ee/wallstreet_podcast +++ ► Mehr Einblicke: https://bit.ly/360wallstreetpc * Impressum: https://www.360wallstreet.de/impressum *Werbung

Wstrzymanie walk między Stanami Zjednoczonymi a Iranem sprowadziło cenę ropy Brent poniżej 90 dolarów. Jednocześnie przez giełdy azjatyckie przechodzi wyprzedaż producentów chipów — koreański KOSPI spadał o ponad 8 proc.Z Eugeniuszem Twarogiem, dziennikarzem „Pulsu Biznesu” i inicjatorem kampanii Scamming Out!, rozmawiamy o spoofingu oraz przestępczych call center podszywających się pod banki, urzędy i policję.W odcinku także:– Fed rozpoczyna posiedzenie,– sukcesja w rodzinie kontrolującej LVMH,– przetarg resortu finansów na sprzęt Huaweia,– wyniki Boeinga, UPS, PayPala i Visy,– sytuacja na Wall Street i rynkach azjatyckich.PB Brief prowadzi Marcin Dobrowolski.

Everyone wants financial freedom, but very few people talk about the habits that make it possible.In Part 1 of this two-part conversation, The Heavyweight Collective sits down with CPA Robert Sushin to unpack the real work behind building wealth. From working long shifts at UPS to owning a successful CPA firm, Robert shares why success is rarely overnight and how decades of consistency beat years of chasing shortcuts.The conversation quickly shifts into practical tax advice that every employee, entrepreneur, content creator, and small business owner should understand. Robert explains why ignoring the IRS is one of the biggest financial mistakes people make, how the three-year tax refund rule works, and why missing deadlines can cost thousands of dollars.The episode also explores common misconceptions surrounding LLCs, sole proprietorships, S corporations, business deductions, and IRS audits. More importantly, it emphasizes the financial habits that quietly compound over time—discipline, saving early, controlling impulse spending, and building assets that create long-term stability.Whether you're just starting your financial journey or trying to clean up old mistakes, this conversation provides practical guidance you can use immediately.Tap in With US! Thanks for tapping in with The Heavyweight Collective! Make sure you follow, subscribe, and share with someone who needs this convo. Catch us on all socials for clips, updates, and more behind the mic. https://linktr.ee/TheHeavyweightPodcast

The ex-model who turned an exploding kitchen of cauliflower into the pasta brand. Protect your family with life insurance from Ethos. Get up to $3 million in coverage in as little as 10 minutes at https://ethos.com/founded. Application times may vary. Rates may vary. "My husband was just like, 'What's happening?' The kitchen was just an explosion of cauliflower." That's how Sunny & Luna started, and this episode opens with it. Giulia Berretti spent her teens modelling in New York on as little as 800 calories a day, inside an industry that treated food as the enemy. The daughter of a winemaker and a restaurateur, taught to make pasta by her nonna, she walked away. When COVID hit, she rebuilt her relationship with food into a business: vegetable-packed fresh pasta, born in her own kitchen. She sold her first batches to neighbours on Nextdoor, pitched at the Bread & Jam festival with four gnocchi in a plastic bag, and Whole Foods and Planet Organic loved it. She then spent six months knocking on the doors of Italian manufacturers who kept asking "who are you?" until one said yes. When we recorded this conversation, Giulia was days from her first national listing and closing a £500K angel round. Today, Sunny & Luna is on the shelves of Sainsbury's, Ocado, Whole Foods and Planet Organic. Proof that everything she talks about in this episode worked. 3 KEY TAKEAWAYS 1. Never compromise on your non-negotiables. When the Ukraine war sent costs spiralling, Giulia held her quality line and raised prices instead of cutting corners, and customers rewarded her for it. Know what you won't trade, and price accordingly. 2. Passion plus authenticity beats playbooks. She built a standout brand in a category nobody had disrupted (fresh pasta) by staying close to what she genuinely knows and loves. Innovation came from her story, not from copying someone else's. 3. Persistence needs patience. "When the train is coming, you don't have to jump straight away." Ups and downs are the job. The founders who make it are the ones who keep going without rushing decisions that compromise the long-term vision. WHAT WE COVER - Modelling in New York at 18: the money, the pressure, and restricting to 800 calories a day - Nonna's kitchen: the pasta-making childhood that became the business - Testing demand on Nextdoor, and pitching retailers with a plastic bag of gnocchi - Six months driving around Italy to find a manufacturer, and selling them the dream - Why she'd never compromise on quality, even when costs exploded - Two days of maternity leave, pitching Ocado ten days after giving birth, and the lesson in slowing down - "A company fails when the founder is tired": mental health, therapy, and switching off - Funding: bootstrapped on modelling savings, then a £500K round from angels who back her - The future of food: real ingredients over fake meat, and Sunny & Luna as a lifestyle brand - Why the business is named after her cats

Adam Wexler played fantasy football since seventh grade — and turned that habit into a $4.15 billion exit. He built his first company out of a dorm room at the University of Georgia, launched a music discovery platform called Go Rankem in Athens, then pivoted into B2B SaaS with clients like Holiday Inn, IHG, Home Depot, UPS, and Coca-Cola before he ever touched sports. In 2015, he incorporated Side Prize. When the fantasy sports market collapsed under regulatory pressure that same year, he rebuilt from a shoestring budget and relaunched in 2017 as PrizePicks — built on a "stupid simple" premise: get sports fans in and out of the app in under 60 seconds. He ran it as CEO for a decade, scaled it into the largest daily fantasy sports platform in North America, and in 2025 sold a majority stake to Allwyn International in a deal valued at up to $4.15 billion — without ever raising venture capital. Rather than ride off into retirement, Wexler went back to where he started: music. He's now CEO of The Hidden Jams, a nonprofit platform funded by $5 million of his own money that crowdsources deep cuts and hidden gems from artist catalogs Make sure to check out Prize Picks at: https://www.prizepicks.com/ And The Hidden Jams at: https://thehiddenjams.org/   Check out my new book on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4kRKGTX Watch our mini-doc - Starting Small: The Raw Truth Behind Entrepreneurship and the American Dream: https://youtu.be/eHuq93wIxs0?si=eDB-ycngvWNapRLO Visit Starting Small Media: https://startingsmallmedia.org/ Subscribe to exclusive Starting Small emails: https://startingsmallmedia.org/newsletter-signup   Follow Starting Small: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startingsmallpod/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Startingsmallpod/?modal=admin_todo_tour LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/cameronnagle   Sound is one of those things that makes or breaks a hosting experience — and we finally got it right.  We went with KICKER KB6 speakers mounted above the deck. Full-range, weather-resistant, built to throw sound across an open space without losing quality. Kicker's been in the game since 1973 — car audio, marine, powersports — and they've expanded into Home & Personal audio, with headphones, earbuds and a complete line-up of outdoor audio speakers & subs. Engineered for performance, wherever you need sound. If you're setting up an outdoor space for your home or business, and the audio isn't dialed in yet, start at Kicker.com.

Artificial intelligence may be transforming the world, but every AI server, data center, cloud platform, and digital system still depends on one essential resource: electricity.In this episode, Paul Abernathy explains why the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence and hyperscale data centers could create one of the greatest opportunities the electrical industry has ever experienced. From utility substations and medium-voltage distribution to transformers, switchgear, generators, UPS systems, grounding and bonding, thermography, maintenance, and electrical testing, the AI revolution will require highly trained electricians at every level.Discover why AI will not replace qualified electricians, why technical knowledge will become even more valuable, and how electricians can prepare for the growing demand created by data centers, grid modernization, energy storage, electric vehicles, advanced manufacturing, and critical electrical infrastructure.Paul also explains how electricians can use artificial intelligence as part of their modern digital tool belt. TradeHog provides AI-powered assistance for electricians and other construction professionals who need help researching technical questions, understanding electrical concepts, and identifying areas of the National Electrical Code that may apply to an installation.The future will belong to electricians who combine hands-on experience, electrical Code knowledge, troubleshooting ability, thermographic inspection skills, and modern technology.Advance your electrical knowledge and prepare for licensing examinations with the Fast Trax® Electrical Exam Prep System:https://fasttraxsystem.comGet AI-powered technical assistance created for electricians and the construction trades:https://tradehog.netLearn more about electrical thermography, infrared inspections, electrical safety, and thermal-imaging applications:https://thermalelectrician.comThe artificial intelligence revolution may run on computer code, but computer code runs on electrical infrastructure—and qualified electricians are the people who bring that infrastructure to life.Topics covered in this episode include: artificial intelligence, AI data centers, electrician careers, electrical contractor opportunities, electrical training, National Electrical Code, electrical exam preparation, electrical thermography, infrared inspections, medium-voltage systems, transformers, switchgear, generators, grounding and bonding, electrical maintenance, TradeHog AI, Fast Trax electrical training, and the future of the electrical industry.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/master-the-nec-podcast--1083733/support.Struggling with the National Electrical Code? Discover the real difference at Electrical Code Academy, Inc.—where you'll learn from the nation's most down-to-earth NEC expert who genuinely cares about your success. No fluff. No gimmicks. Just the best NEC training you'll actually remember.Visit https://FastTraxSystem.com to learn more.

Thinking of travelling with your child with Down syndrome but feeling a little overwhelmed? You're not alone! In this episode of the T21Mom podcast, Mary is sharing everything she has learned from travelling internationally as a family.  As Mary prepares for her third European adventure-this time to beautiful Italy, she looks back on what worked, what didn't and the lessons she has learned from her trips to Paris and Prague. From navigating airports and surviving long-haul flights to packing essentials, sightseeing and embracing the unexpected, this episode is packed with practical tips and encouragement for families considering their own adventures. Mary also shares a few recent family updates, including her second annual T21Mom Mingler for moms raising kids with the dual diagnosis of Down syndrome and autism, and her annual Ups and Downs BBQ. If you've ever wondered whether travelling with your Rockin' kiddo is possible, this episode is your reminder that it absolutely is!  It may not always be perfect, but the memories you'll make together are worth every challenge. 

Artificial intelligence may be transforming the world, but every AI server, data center, cloud platform, and digital system still depends on one essential resource: electricity.In this episode, Paul Abernathy explains why the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence and hyperscale data centers could create one of the greatest opportunities the electrical industry has ever experienced. From utility substations and medium-voltage distribution to transformers, switchgear, generators, UPS systems, grounding and bonding, thermography, maintenance, and electrical testing, the AI revolution will require highly trained electricians at every level.Discover why AI will not replace qualified electricians, why technical knowledge will become even more valuable, and how electricians can prepare for the growing demand created by data centers, grid modernization, energy storage, electric vehicles, advanced manufacturing, and critical electrical infrastructure.Paul also explains how electricians can use artificial intelligence as part of their modern digital tool belt. TradeHog provides AI-powered assistance for electricians and other construction professionals who need help researching technical questions, understanding electrical concepts, and identifying areas of the National Electrical Code that may apply to an installation.The future will belong to electricians who combine hands-on experience, electrical Code knowledge, troubleshooting ability, thermographic inspection skills, and modern technology.Advance your electrical knowledge and prepare for licensing examinations with the Fast Trax® Electrical Exam Prep System:https://fasttraxsystem.comGet AI-powered technical assistance created for electricians and the construction trades:https://tradehog.netLearn more about electrical thermography, infrared inspections, electrical safety, and thermal-imaging applications:https://thermalelectrician.comThe artificial intelligence revolution may run on computer code, but computer code runs on electrical infrastructure—and qualified electricians are the people who bring that infrastructure to life.Topics covered in this episode include: artificial intelligence, AI data centers, electrician careers, electrical contractor opportunities, electrical training, National Electrical Code, electrical exam preparation, electrical thermography, infrared inspections, medium-voltage systems, transformers, switchgear, generators, grounding and bonding, electrical maintenance, TradeHog AI, Fast Trax electrical training, and the future of the electrical industry.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/electrify-electrician-podcast--4131858/support.

Artificial intelligence may be transforming the world, but every AI server, data center, cloud platform, and digital system still depends on one essential resource: electricity.In this episode, Paul Abernathy explains why the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence and hyperscale data centers could create one of the greatest opportunities the electrical industry has ever experienced. From utility substations and medium-voltage distribution to transformers, switchgear, generators, UPS systems, grounding and bonding, thermography, maintenance, and electrical testing, the AI revolution will require highly trained electricians at every level.Discover why AI will not replace qualified electricians, why technical knowledge will become even more valuable, and how electricians can prepare for the growing demand created by data centers, grid modernization, energy storage, electric vehicles, advanced manufacturing, and critical electrical infrastructure.Paul also explains how electricians can use artificial intelligence as part of their modern digital tool belt. TradeHog provides AI-powered assistance for electricians and other construction professionals who need help researching technical questions, understanding electrical concepts, and identifying areas of the National Electrical Code that may apply to an installation.The future will belong to electricians who combine hands-on experience, electrical Code knowledge, troubleshooting ability, thermographic inspection skills, and modern technology.Advance your electrical knowledge and prepare for licensing examinations with the Fast Trax® Electrical Exam Prep System:https://fasttraxsystem.comGet AI-powered technical assistance created for electricians and the construction trades:https://tradehog.netLearn more about electrical thermography, infrared inspections, electrical safety, and thermal-imaging applications:https://thermalelectrician.comThe artificial intelligence revolution may run on computer code, but computer code runs on electrical infrastructure—and qualified electricians are the people who bring that infrastructure to life.Topics covered in this episode include: artificial intelligence, AI data centers, electrician careers, electrical contractor opportunities, electrical training, National Electrical Code, electrical exam preparation, electrical thermography, infrared inspections, medium-voltage systems, transformers, switchgear, generators, grounding and bonding, electrical maintenance, TradeHog AI, Fast Trax electrical training, and the future of the electrical industry.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ask-paul-national-electrical-code--4971115/support.

As a FedEx shipper, there is a 99% chance that you have seen a DAS or delivery area surcharge fee on your FedEx invoice. A delivery area surcharge applies to shipments intended for select U.S. ZIP codes. DAS also applies to FedEx Express and FedEx Ground shipments destined for areas in Alaska and Hawaii that are remotely populated and challenging to reach.  Read More Since 2006, Refund Retriever has audited FedEx and UPS packages for late deliveries and billing mistakes. Through a complete logistics analysis, we assist shippers in maximizing carrier discounts and achieving best-in-class pricing. Are you paying too much for your shipping?

As a FedEx shipper, there is a 99% chance that you have seen a DAS or delivery area surcharge fee on your FedEx invoice. A delivery area surcharge applies to shipments intended for select U.S. ZIP codes. DAS also applies to FedEx Express and FedEx Ground shipments destined for areas in Alaska and Hawaii that are remotely populated and challenging to reach.  Read More Since 2006, Refund Retriever has audited FedEx and UPS packages for late deliveries and billing mistakes. Through a complete logistics analysis, we assist shippers in maximizing carrier discounts and achieving best-in-class pricing. Are you paying too much for your shipping?

Artificial intelligence may be transforming the world, but every AI server, data center, cloud platform, and digital system still depends on one essential resource: electricity.In this episode, Paul Abernathy explains why the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence and hyperscale data centers could create one of the greatest opportunities the electrical industry has ever experienced. From utility substations and medium-voltage distribution to transformers, switchgear, generators, UPS systems, grounding and bonding, thermography, maintenance, and electrical testing, the AI revolution will require highly trained electricians at every level.Discover why AI will not replace qualified electricians, why technical knowledge will become even more valuable, and how electricians can prepare for the growing demand created by data centers, grid modernization, energy storage, electric vehicles, advanced manufacturing, and critical electrical infrastructure.Paul also explains how electricians can use artificial intelligence as part of their modern digital tool belt. TradeHog provides AI-powered assistance for electricians and other construction professionals who need help researching technical questions, understanding electrical concepts, and identifying areas of the National Electrical Code that may apply to an installation.The future will belong to electricians who combine hands-on experience, electrical Code knowledge, troubleshooting ability, thermographic inspection skills, and modern technology.Advance your electrical knowledge and prepare for licensing examinations with the Fast Trax® Electrical Exam Prep System:https://fasttraxsystem.comGet AI-powered technical assistance created for electricians and the construction trades:https://tradehog.netLearn more about electrical thermography, infrared inspections, electrical safety, and thermal-imaging applications:https://thermalelectrician.comThe artificial intelligence revolution may run on computer code, but computer code runs on electrical infrastructure—and qualified electricians are the people who bring that infrastructure to life.Topics covered in this episode include: artificial intelligence, AI data centers, electrician careers, electrical contractor opportunities, electrical training, National Electrical Code, electrical exam preparation, electrical thermography, infrared inspections, medium-voltage systems, transformers, switchgear, generators, grounding and bonding, electrical maintenance, TradeHog AI, Fast Trax electrical training, and the future of the electrical industry.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ask-paul-national-electrical-code--4971115/support.

https://media.blubrry.com/thesuccessfulmindpodcast/ins.blubrry.com/thesuccessfulmindpodcast/TSM736_MDM_Jul4_26.mp3   A financial independence mindset doesn’t start with a bank balance. It starts with a decision, made long before the money shows up, about who you’re going to be when things get uncomfortable. I learned that the hard way, and this episode is where I finally tell the whole story. Financial Independence Mindset: Why Borrowing Becomes a Trap In my teenage years and early twenties, I had zero discipline with money. I was forever hitting people up for a few bucks, two here, five there, until I had a mental list of everyone I owed. I’d promise I’ll get you next week, then borrow from someone else just to pay the first person back. Someone once told me the average person is one footstep away from becoming a criminal, and I was furious hearing it. But when they walked me through it, borrow money, pay people late, ignore what you owe, I realized I was that guy. The Founding Fathers and the Space They Gave Us Two hundred and fifty years ago, a group of men risked their lives to separate from the British Crown, committing treason, knowing they’d hang if it didn’t work. What they won for us wasn’t independence itself. It was the space to go build our own. That distinction matters more than most people realize. You can live in the freest country in the world and still be ruled by fear, debt, or somebody else’s opinion of how you should live. Independence has to be claimed by each of us, individually, every day. Financial Independence Mindset: What I Learned Paying Everyone Back Before enlisting in the army, I decided I’d pay every person back first. So I worked three jobs, McDonald’s at five in the morning, a warehouse shift after, then UPS until two the next morning, and I cleared every debt before I shipped out. Something shifted in me permanently that year. I stopped seeing money as something to scramble for and started seeing it as something earned through decisions, not desperation. That’s the real foundation here: you stop borrowing your way out of discomfort and start working your way through it instead. Stepping Into Your Own Independence This Year Your subconscious will always offer the easier road, another loan, another excuse, another reason it isn’t your fault. But the moment you decide I will not be denied my success, everything starts to move. You don’t need to sacrifice the way our founding fathers did. You just need to make their decision on a smaller scale, and keep making it every day. That’s the difference between hoping things get better and actually building the life you say you want. Nobody hands you that shift. You have to choose it, on purpose, over and over, until it becomes who you are. Episode 717 – Stop Letting Others Think for You Episode 646 – The Importance of Personal Power Episode 28 – Uncommon Ground YOU'VE LEARNED THE STRATEGIES… SO WHY DOES YOUR REVENUE STILL CONTINUE TO PLATEAU?Here’s what I know about most business owners: They’re working hard, doing the right things, and still hitting the same income ceiling year after year. That ceiling has a name — it’s your Financial Set Point. It’s the unconscious limit you’ve placed on what you believe you can earn, and until you see it clearly, it runs the show no matter what strategies you put in place.That’s what we work on at my upcoming Business Intensive in August.  Over two days, I'll help you identify your financial set point, understand why it’s there, and break through it so you can finally earn what you want without the constant struggle and hustle that’s been getting you nowhere.If that sounds like exactly what’s been missing, you don’t want to sit this one out. Apply here to join us. If you like the show, would you be so kind as to leave us a short review on Apple Podcasts? It takes less than a minute and really makes a difference in helping me spread the Successful Mind message around the globe.  LEAVE A REVIEW Check out David's book! Get Your Copy Today! Miss anything? Don't forget to subscribe to the show to keep up with your own successful mindset. We're available wherever you listen to podcasts:   Apple Podcasts Spotify Pandora iHeartRadio Amazon Music Life is Now wants you to get SOCIAL! You can find us on the following platforms:  Facebook X-twitter Instagram Linkedin Youtube The post The Financial Independence Mindset appeared first on The Successful Mind Podcast.

Today we're going to talk about gadgets that help you save time, prevent losing your stuff, and helping you make sales. How about that? Launch Team - https://www.ScrewTheCommute.com/launchteam Please watch this short trailer to the end and leave a comment - https://www.facebook.com/AmericanEntrepreneurFilm/videos/558575401181955 AI Hacks - https://www.ScrewTheCommute.com/aihacks AI Hacks Video Masterclass - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=miJed0mCFHQ Professional Speaking Masterclass - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hFLR1MLTnf0 Email Marketing Masterclass - https://youtu.be/_wlvw073xP0 Screw The Commute Podcast Show Notes Episode 1148 How To Automate Your Business - https://screwthecommute.com/automatefree/ Internet Marketing Training Center - https://imtcva.org/ Higher Education Webinar – https://screwthecommute.com/webinars See Tom's Stuff – https://linktr.ee/antionandassociates 00:23 Tom's introduction to Gadgets 01:21 Mobile credit card reader, portable receipt printer, label maker, photo lightbox 03:02 Wireless lavalier microphone, stream deck, USB portable docking station 04:36 Portable document scanner, standalone voice recorder, digital business card 05:38 Portable second monitor, USB pedal, good webcam, portable LED light 07:15 Bluetooth conference microphone, teleprompter, noise cancelling headset 08:53 UPS power supply, high capacity power bank, hardware security key 09:58 Portable solid state drive, tracking tag, water leak sensor 10:58 Smart plugs, stylus Entrepreneurial Resources Mentioned in This Podcast Higher Education Webinar - https://screwthecommute.com/webinars Screw The Commute - https://screwthecommute.com/ Screw The Commute Podcast App - https://screwthecommute.com/app/ Screw The Commute Podcast Producer - https://screwthecommute.com/larryguerrera/ College Ripoff Quiz - https://imtcva.org/quiz Know a young person for our Youth Episode Series? Send an email to Tom! - orders@antion.com Have a Roku box? Find Tom's Public Speaking Channel there! - https://channelstore.roku.com/details/267358/the-public-speaking-channel How To Automate Your Business - https://screwthecommute.com/automatefree/ Internet Marketing Retreat and Joint Venture Program - https://greatinternetmarketingtraining.com/ This is the shopping cart system Tom uses! Kartra - https://screwthecommute.com/kartra/ Copywriting901 - https://copywriting901.com/ Become a Great Podcast Guest - https://screwthecommute.com/greatpodcastguest Training - https://screwthecommute.com/training Disabilities Page - https://imtcva.org/disabilities/ Tom's Patreon Page - https://screwthecommute.com/patreon/ Tom on TikTok - https://tiktok.com/@digitalmultimillionaire/ Email Tom: Tom@ScrewTheCommute.com Internet Marketing Training Center - https://imtcva.org/ Related Episodes Stylus - https://screwthecommute.com/1145/ Webcams - https://screwthecommute.com/1146/ Special Effects For Beginners - https://screwthecommute.com/1147/ More Entrepreneurial Resources for Home Based Business, Lifestyle Business, Passive Income, Professional Speaking and Online Business I discovered a great new headline / subject line / subheading generator that will actually analyze which headlines and subject lines are best for your market. I negotiated a deal with the developer of this revolutionary and inexpensive software. Oh, and it's good on Mac and PC. Go here: http://jvz1.com/c/41743/183906 The Wordpress Ecourse. Learn how to Make World Class Websites for $20 or less. https://screwthecommute.com/wordpressecourse/

Welcome to The Daily Wrap Up, an in-depth investigatory show dedicated to bringing you the most relevant independent news, as we see it, from the last 24 hours (7/20/26). As always, take the information discussed in the video below and research it for yourself, and come to your own conclusions. Anyone telling you what the truth is, or claiming they have the answer, is likely leading you astray, for one reason or another. Stay Vigilant. !function(r,u,m,b,l,e){r._Rumble=b,r[b]||(r[b]=function(){(r[b]._=r[b]._||[]).push(arguments);if(r[b]._.length==1){l=u.createElement(m),e=u.getElementsByTagName(m)[0],l.async=1,l.src="https://rumble.com/embedJS/u2q643"+(arguments[1].video?'.'+arguments[1].video:'')+"/?url="+encodeURIComponent(location.href)+"&args="+encodeURIComponent(JSON.stringify([].slice.apply(arguments))),e.parentNode.insertBefore(l,e)}})}(window, document, "script", "Rumble");   Rumble("play", {"video":"v7aual6","div":"rumble_v7aual6"}); Source Links (In Chronological Order): (9) Barchart on X: "U.S. Debt now exceeds 100% of GDP for the first time since World War 2

What happens when the career that defined your identity suddenly disappears? This week on The Suffering Podcast, we sit down with Erik Malmstrom, whose life journey is one of loyalty, loss, resilience, and rediscovering purpose after unimaginable change. Raised in the tight-knit neighborhood of Crum Lynne in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, Erik grew up surrounded by generations of family, lifelong friendships, and a home filled with both love and chaos. As a child, he often found himself in the middle of his parents' conflicts while fiercely protecting the person he cared about most—his younger sister. Sports became his outlet, and ice hockey became his passion. A captain on his high school team, Erik learned early lessons in leadership, brotherhood, and perseverance that would shape the rest of his life. After college, Erik unexpectedly discovered his calling working with court-adjudicated youth. For 15 years, he served in a role that demanded equal parts law enforcement officer, teacher, counselor, and father figure. He found purpose in helping young people navigate difficult circumstances while building deep bonds with coworkers who became family. But everything changed. After years of dedication—including more than a decade of being on call 24/7—the program that had become his home was shut down. At just 39 years old, Erik lost not only his career, but also his identity, community, and sense of purpose. Faced with unemployment, financial uncertainty, and the responsibility of supporting a wife and three children, Erik took whatever work he could find—including loading trucks at UPS at 3 a.m. for $10 an hour. The financial loss was painful, but the emotional loss was even greater. He describes it as feeling like "a body without a soul." Like so many people who dedicate themselves to service professions, Erik struggled with trauma, toxic family dynamics, alcohol use, and the difficult question many ask after major life changes: Who am I when the job is gone? Through self-reflection, recovery, family, and eventually rediscovering his purpose working with adult offenders, Erik began rebuilding his life from the ground up. Today, Erik is the founder of EM Personal Development, where he uses over two decades of professional experience and personal adversity to help others navigate change, leadership, mental health, relationships, and personal growth. This episode is about much more than career loss. It's about identity. It's about brotherhood. It's about trauma. And ultimately, it's about finding purpose again when life forces you to start over. In This Episode: Growing up in Delco and navigating family chaos Protecting loved ones while carrying adult burdens as a child Brotherhood, hockey, and lifelong friendships Finding purpose working with court-adjudicated youth Leadership in high-stress environments Losing a career and identity overnight The hidden grief of losing camaraderie and mission Alcohol as a coping mechanism Fatherhood, marriage, and rebuilding after loss Mental health and middle-aged reinvention Creating EM Personal Development Helping others navigate change and adversity Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Former drug trafficker Justin Campos reveals how he built a multi-million-dollar marijuana operation by shipping large quantities of weed from California to Texas through USPS, UPS, and FedEx. In this episode, Justin explains how he entered the marijuana business, found suppliers connected to California's Emerald Triangle, operated a medical weed delivery service in Los Angeles, and moved thousands of pounds across state lines. He also breaks down how his custom jewelry business connected him with rappers and music-industry figures, including 50 Cent, Young Buck, G-Unit, Rick Ross, Ty Dolla $ign, and Tech N9ne. Justin describes accepting gold, diamonds, Rolexes, and custom jewelry as payment while trying to turn illegal drug money into legitimate income. The operation eventually attracted law-enforcement attention after suspicious bank deposits, intercepted cash shipments, surveillance, and text messages connected Justin to his Texas distributors. Authorities seized hundreds of thousands of dollars, and Justin ultimately received a seven-year prison sentence for money laundering. Go Support Justin! YouTube: @WeWatchThis TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@campothagod This Episode Is #Sponsored By The Following: Hims! To get simple, online access to personalized, affordable care for ED, Hair Loss, and more, visit https://hims.com/connect Ultra Pouches! Don't sleep on @UltraPouches New customers get 15% Off with code CONNECT at https://takeultra.com #UltraPouches #ad Cloaked! See if your SSN is for sale right now. My sponsor Cloaked will tell you for free in 2 seconds at https://cloaked.com/CONNECT. Join The Patreon For Bonus Content! https://www.patreon.com/theconnectshow 00:00 Intro: Mailing Pounds, Jewelry for Rappers 03:29 Black Market vs. Legal Weed Era 12:11 Starting a Dispensary in LA 19:52 This Episode Is Sponsored By Hims 21:34 Wholesale, Suppliers, and Hustling Connections 30:34 Mailing Weed: Tricks, Risks & Methods 40:06 This Episode Is Sponsored By Ultra Pouches 41:37 Cash, Jewelry Payments and Laundering 47:02 Building the Jewelry Business, Rap Industry Links 56:39 Custom Chains for Rappers—Ty Dolla $ign, Rick Ross, G-Unit 01:03:15 This Episode Is Sponsored By Cloaked 01:05:13 Music Industry, Payola, and Street Ties 01:15:09 Transition: Leaving Texas for LA Weed Industry 01:25:51 New Life in LA: Oregon Connections & Retail Delivery 01:34:10 Mailing Weed Refined: Security, Routes, and Bank Drops 01:44:31 Money Laundering and Mistakes That Led to Downfall 01:55:13 How the Case Broke: Banks, Surveillance, & Investigation 02:03:00 Arrest, Indictment, and the Reality of Prison Time 02:16:00 Charges, Sentencing, & Legal Battles 02:23:36 Life After Prison & Final Thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome back to another episode of Linux Out Loud! In this episode, Wendy, Nate, Matt, and Bill dive into the wild world of Linux with tales of netbook resurrection, ESP32 adventures, and AUR nightmares. Nate brings his trusty netbook back from the dead, proving that even the most stubborn hardware can have a second life. Bill takes us on a journey into the ESP32 world, sharing his latest projects and the unexpected challenges that come with tinkering at the hardware level. Wendy shares her harrowing experience with the Arch User Repository, where one wrong move can turn a simple package install into a full-blown disaster. Along the way, the crew discusses Bluetooth relays saving the day, Wazuh tinkering for better security, keyboard battles, 3D printer adventures, finding browser zen, and the surprising benefits of UPS battery backups. Whether you're a seasoned Linux veteran or just starting your open-source journey, there's something here for everyone. Don't forget to subscribe for more Linux fun! Show Links: Veronica Explains Video: https://youtu.be/E7vFdy4BEAY Trinity Desktop: https://www.trinitydesktop.org Marklite.app: https://marklite.app SSHFS: https://github.com/libfuse/sshfs Wazuh (SIEM/XDR): https://wazuh.com MeshCentral: https://github.com/Ylianst/MeshCentral ESP32 Documentation: https://www.espressif.com/en/products/socs/esp32/overview X104 Full-Size Keyboard: https://rkgamingstore.com/products/x104-full-size-keyboard APC UPS 1500VA/900W (BR1500MS2): https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07TBXFHTH Vivaldi Browser: https://vivaldi.com Zen Browser: https://zen-browser.app Linux Out Loud 122: https://youtu.be/wMJsrC122ww Connect with the Hosts on Discord: Matt – @Dark1ltg Wendy – @Wendy.sh Nate – CubicleNate.com @CubicleNate Bill – @ctlinux on Mastodon Special Guest: Bill.

What if one of the most powerful things you could do during IVF had nothing to do with another supplement, another protocol, or another appointment?In this heartfelt conversation, I sit down with psychic medium, energy alchemist, and entrepreneur Brittney Carmichael to explore the role of self-love, joy, nervous system safety, and energetic healing while navigating life's biggest uncertainties—including fertility. She shares her perspective on preparing the body and soul for life's biggest dreams, cultivating safety and joy in the midst of uncertainty, and why healing ourselves is one of the greatest gifts we can offer—whether we're building a business, creating a meaningful life, or walking the deeply personal path of fertility.Although Brittney hasn't personally experienced IVF, her decades of guiding women through healing journeys offer a fresh perspective on what it means to prepare your body, heart, and spirit to receive what you're calling in.Together, we discuss how manifestation can be empowering without becoming another source of pressure, why healing isn't about perfection, and how reconnecting with yourself may be one of the greatest gifts you can give yourself throughout your fertility journey.In this episode, we explore:• Why self-love is foundational during IVF—not something that waits until motherhood• How nervous system safety influences your emotional well-being throughout fertility treatment• The difference between trying to control your IVF journey versus co-creating with it• Why joy, play, and pleasure deserve a place in your fertility journey• The role of energetic healing, intuition, and releasing old beliefs• How manifestation can support your fertility journey without creating guilt or blame• Brittney's SHIFT framework for navigating uncertainty and personal transformation• Why preparing your vessel emotionally is just as important as preparing physically• Practical ways to reconnect with yourself when IVF feels like it's consuming your lifeBIO: Brittney Carmichael is a psychic medium, energy alchemist, transformational speaker, and self-love advocate dedicated to helping women reconnect with their intuition, heal from within, and create lives they truly love. A serial entrepreneur with over two decades of experience building multiple six- and seven-figure businesses, Brittney uniquely blends spiritual wisdom with practical tools to help women move through fear, embrace their authentic selves, and step into their highest potential.As the creator of Shine School®, the Shine From the Inside Oracle Deck, and co-host of The Elevated Life® Podcast, Brittney has inspired thousands of women around the world through coaching, retreats, speaking engagements, and transformational experiences centered on self-love, intuition, manifestation, and personal growth.Learn more about Brittney and her work at brittneycarmichael.com.CONNECT with Lisa & get IVF COACHING SUPPORTDownload IVF Mindset Shift Guide  https://ivfmanifestingamiracle.myflodesk.comBOOK a complimentary DISCOVERY CALL BOOK: ‘HOLD ON, BABY! A Soulful Guide to Navigating the Ups & Downs of Infertility & IVF.'INSTAGRAMWATCH on YOUTUBELISTEN to the PODCAST on Apple and Spotify:**Please Rate the show & Subscribe! THANK YOU so much for your Reviews of the podcast!Music Credit (Closing Song) by Sam Costigan. Follow her on Spotify and IG 

In this episode, the hosts discuss various topics related to UPS, including the importance of Patreon support, local union news, load quality issues, and the decline in training for new preloaders. They also touch on the potential future of automation within the company and how these changes impact both drivers and preloaders. In this conversation, the hosts discuss various aspects of the driving profession, corporate culture at UPS, and the integrity of union leadership. They explore the dynamics between drivers and retired employees, the implications of corporate attitudes towards job security, and recent allegations of misconduct within union leadership. The conversation highlights the challenges faced by employees in a corporate environment that often prioritizes profits over people. www.patreon.com/aitdpod https://discord.gg/hm8WMUKVF8  takeaways Patreon subscribers are crucial for the podcast's support. Local union news can impact drivers directly. Load quality issues affect both drivers and preloaders. Training for new preloaders has declined over the years. Accountability in loading is essential for safety. Automation is a growing concern in the delivery industry. Drivers and preloaders need to communicate effectively. The podcast aims to provide insights into UPS operations. Personal experiences shape perspectives on work quality. The future of UPS may involve more automation. Drivers should not take issues personally; it's often not their fault. Retired drivers need to understand the pressures current drivers face. Corporate culture is shifting away from providing careers to just jobs. The perception of UPS as a career is diminishing among employees. There is a growing concern about corporate greed and employee treatment. Union leadership must be held accountable for their actions. Recent allegations against union leaders highlight corruption issues. The rank-and-file workers are the ones who suffer the most from leadership decisions. It's important for employees to stay informed about union matters. The conversation reflects a broader concern about the future of labor in corporate America. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Patreon Shoutout 02:05 Local Union News and UPS Rumors 03:40 Load Quality Issues and Driver Experiences 11:03 Training and Accountability in Preloading 20:55 Automation and the Future of UPS 22:43 Navigating Driver Dynamics 27:13 Corporate Culture and Employee Perspectives 33:36 Union Integrity and Leadership Accountability Huge shoutout to our TOP RATE LEGENDS Tony, Starla & S_nner DISCLAIMER THE OPINIONS EXPRESSED OR VIEWS EXPRESSED ON THIS PODCAST ARE THOSE OF THE HOSTS AND GUESTS AND DO NOT NECESSARILY REFLECT ANY DELIVERY COMPANY  keywords UPS, load quality, training, automation, union news, driver experiences, Patreon, podcast UPS, drivers, corporate culture, union, employee perspectives, leadership accountability, Teamsters, retirement, job security, corporate greed    

DELUGE!*Dal's microphone turned off before the recording, so his audio was only captured by Patrick's mic. We used Cleanvoice to reconstruct Dal's audio, and it sounds great, but a few parts sound like gibberish. Well, more gibberish than normal* •Flooding! •UPS shipment emails. •Distributor emails (again). •SDCC announcement roll outs. •Speculation on a new DC/Marvel Crossover! •New Challengers Bookmarks are a-comin'! •So many publisher marking Zoom calls! •Dal has it in for publisher marketing reps. Sorry!---------- Contest of Challengers #788 This episode is dedicated to The Cleaner. The Best Bout Machine. The Belt Collector. Kenny "By God" Omega! Theme: Adam WarRock (with Mikal kHill) Intro: James VanOsdol (with Danhausen and Chris Jericho) Outro: James VanOsdol "Patrick" Voices: Richie Kotzen, Christopher Daniels, James Acaster, Sue Marasciulo (Trent's Mom), RJ City, Sebastian Bach, Arune Singh, James VanOsdol "Dal" Voices: James VanOsdol, RJ City, Dalton Castle, Sue Marasciulo (Trent's Mom), Kevin Conroy, Kris Statlander, Skye Blue, Bryce Remsberg, Arune Singh, Colt Cabana (both) Dal and Patrick Artwork: Bella Spagnuolo https://bellaspagnuoloart.myportfolio.com/ This episode was digitally edited by Cleanvoice. ----------Challengers Comics + Conversation 1845 N Western Ave • Chicago, IL 60647 773.278.0155 • ChallengersComics.com

This week's show, after a Wipers wipeout: brand new Social Distortion, Professor & the Madman, Ups and Downs, Flying Vipers, Squeeze, Underbites, Gene, and Rolling Stones, plus Gene Vincent, Lee Hazlewood & Nancy Sinatra, Jack & the BeanStalks, Orchids...

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Duvo and Mirakl.In today's Retail Daily Minute, Omni Talk's Chris Walton discusses:Amazon Shipping is aggressively undercutting FedEx and UPS on pricing, waiving residential and weekend surcharges to win shippers away from the legacy carriers as delivery rates climb industry-wide.Taco Bell has scaled its Omilia-powered voice AI drive-thru ordering system to nearly 900 U.S. restaurants across 38 states, reporting faster transactions, higher employee retention, and stronger customer satisfaction.Brookshire Brothers has deployed Cognira's PromoAI to centralize how the Texas grocer plans, executes, and measures promotions amid growing pressure to deliver value on food costs.The Retail Daily Minute has been rocketing up the Feedspot charts, so stay informed with Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, your source for the latest and most important retail insights.

In this episode, we kick things off by examining a strategic financial comeback landing at precisely the right moment for the intermodal sector. STG Logistics has emerged from Chapter 11 protection after slashing its funded debt by approximately ninety percent and securing one hundred fifty million dollars in fresh capital from Fortress, Fidelity and Invesco. The timing couldn't be better: intermodal is currently thirty-one percent cheaper than over-the-road truckload service, helping drive an eight percent year-over-year increase in total intermodal traffic on U.S. Class I railroads during the second quarter. Next, we explore a major wrongful death verdict sending shockwaves through the truckload sector. An El Paso jury has awarded one hundred four million dollars against Mesilla Valley Transportation and one of its drivers following a fatal crash in twenty twenty where an MVT driver and company trainer fell asleep at the wheel, causing his tractor-trailer to drift onto the shoulder and strike a parked box truck, killing co-driver Orlando Robles who was asleep in the sleeper berth. The jury awarded Robles' son twenty million dollars in compensatory damages and seven point five million dollars in punitive damages, with the overall verdict totaling one hundred four million dollars for the surviving family. Finally, we unpack a costly contractual bind forcing the U.S. Postal Service to fly mail it would rather send by truck. According to a report from the agency's Office of Inspector General, postal officials are spending more than intended because minimum volume commitments under its UPS air cargo contract prevent shifting more pieces to cheaper surface transportation. The percentage of First-Class mail traveling by air skyrocketed from two percent in October twenty twenty-four to fifty percent by March twenty twenty-five, directly contradicting the Postal Service's broader strategy to shift volume to trucking contractors and save money. Follow the FreightWaves Today Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning   U.S. and Iran Exchange Fire  The U.S. and Iran are once again exchanging fire in the Middle East. Correspondent Jon Gambrell reports.       Testimony Heard in Case Against Alleged Charlie Kirk Assassin  Testimony from Charlie Kirk's alleged assassin's romantic partner was presented today in a Utah court by prosecutors in the case. Correspondent Hannah Schoenbaum has details.        U.S. Olympian Pleads Not Guilty  A US Olympian pleads not guilty in connection with alleged damage to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.    Mexico Seeks Justice for ICE Related Deaths  The Department of Homeland Security says the federal agents involved in the shooting death of a Mexican national in Houston on Tuesday were not wearing body cameras. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports the incident has caused tensions to rise over immigration between the U.S. and Mexico.      Alleged National Guard Gunman Hospitalized  The man accused of shooting two National Guard troops near the White House in November of 2025, killing one of them, has been taken to the hospital after refusing to eat food while in pretrial custody.         U.S, Men's Soccer Team Member Breaks Leg  One of the players on the U.S. men's World Cup team was injured during their match against Belgium. With details here's Correspondent Sagar Meghani.          Wall Street Stabilizes After Week of Ups and Downs  Wall Street stabilized on Thursday after seeing losses earlier in the week after the U.S. resumed strikes in Iran. Correspondent Seth Sutel has the market report.      Mortgage Rates Tick Up  Homebuyers looking for a break in mortgage rates are in for a letdown this week. Correspondent Alex Veiga reports.       NY Sues Over Forever Chemicals  New York Attorney General Letitia James has filed a lawsuit on behalf of the state against 3M, Dupont, Chemours, and other companies accusing them of harming the environment and people's health by selling forever chemicals that they knew were toxic.    Meta to Build Data Center in Canada  Facebook's parent company has revealed plans to build a massive AI data center in Canada. Correspondent Donna Warder has details      Remembering Wally Funk  The oldest woman to travel into space has died. Correspondent Lisa Dwyer takes a look at the life of Wally Funk.      Denmark Celebrates Christmas in July  Correspondent Karen Chammas reports that in Denmark Christmas in July is more than just wistful thinking.            Race to Replace Platner Underway  All eyes are on Maine following the decision by Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner to drop out of his race amid controversy. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.        U.S. and Iran Hold Out Hope for Ceasefire  The US and Iran traded air strikes once again on Thursday. But neither side appears ready to definitively say that the ceasefire is over. More from Correspondent Rich Johnson.         Olympic Athlete Denys Damaging Reflecting Pool  Correspondent Sagar Meghani reports a U.S. Olympian has entered a not guilty plea after being charged with damaging the Reflecting Pool in Washington D.C.         Triumphal Arch Clears Committee Vote  President Trump's plans for a Triumphal Arch in D.C. are now one step closer to becoming a reality. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports.      News Outlets Accuse OpenAI of Copyright Infringement  Major news outlets are asking a judge to sanction OpenAI in a landmark copyright fight. Correspondent Lisa Dwyer has details.      Family of Deceased Teen Seek Answers  The family of a teen found dead on an island in the Mississippi River say the events around his death don't add up. Correspondent Julie Walker reports they have hired attorney Ben Crump as they search for answers.      NCAA Athletes Win in Court  Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports a group of NCAA athletes have notched a win in their fight for eligibility.        Ukraine Hits Russia's Oil  Ukrainian drones have battered Russian oil facilities and set oil tankers ablaze. Correspondent Karen Chammas reports the Russians are starting to feel the effects of the strikes.      Insurance Company Hit with Data Breach  There's a new data breach exposing driver's license numbers for nearly seven million customers, and privacy advocates are already raising questions. The New Old Tech Guy, Chuck Palm, has more on that story.      Sports – Robert Workman    World Cup & more.         Finally    Famous singer Bonnie Tyler has died at 75-years-old. With a look at her legacy, here's correspondent Donna Warder.      There's a new Disney live-action remake in theatres this week. Correspondent Kevin Carr takes a look at if the new Moana is as good as the original.        America in the Morning from Westwood One   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Josh Potter is back with another episode breaking down the funniest and strangest news stories from around the internet. This week Josh talks about the World Cup, hilarious soccer fan behavior, Fourth of July celebrations, a shocking manifesto targeting PornHub, robot police dogs, drones disarming suspects, an out-of-control UPS driver, kids on jet skis, and plenty of ridiculous headlines sent in by the Roach Reporters. If you like dark comedy, bizarre news, sports commentary, internet culture, and uncensored podcast conversations, you're in the right place. This week's episode is brought to you by:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Quince - Head to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.Quince.com/potter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for free shipping and 365-day returns! Write in to the show⁠ JoshPotterShow@gmail.com⁠⁠ ★★★ This week's Intro Music: “Josh Potter Show Beat” by ⁠⁠⁠ Jax Marcayah Outro Music: “Live From The Roach Motel (feat. Hendawg)” by Brothers ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁨⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@HendawgMusic⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ★★★ See Josh Live! ALL STAND UP LINKS CAN BE FOUND HERE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://beacons.ai/joshpotter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ★★★ Josh Potter:

Welcome back to Talk My Credo Podcast #213!This week, the crew dives into one of the most important cultural conversations in hip-hop right now:Is today's music helping or hurting Black culture?Using the controversy surrounding Yung Miami's "Spend Dat", along with criticism from India.Arie and Nicci Gilbert, and responses from Trick Daddy and Uncle Luke, we break down how music influences values, identity, and the next generation.Does art simply reflect culture—or does it actively shape it?Can we support artistic freedom while still holding space for accountability within our communities?Before we get into that, we kick things off with a recap of our July 4th weekend, react to some of the internet's wildest viral moments—including racist Facebook groups getting trolled, the B2K vs. Pretty Ricky Verzuz, and a UPS driver who finally snapped on aggressive dogs—and even address some unexpected podcast drama.This is one of our most thought-provoking episodes yet—you don't want to miss it.In this episode:

On this episode of Bulture podcast:  Mikey give his review on The Chi Episode 7 - 1. Tiff is DEAD wrong. 2. Bakari's sister has got to go with all those questions. 3.Tiff is cold now, and I don't like it. Also… where is her baby? 4.Keisha is going to tell. 5. I knew that detective was coming back. 6. Bakari is either going to jail or ending up dead before the season is over. India Arie clarifies she never called for a boycott of Yung Miami's “Spend Dat,” but the record being a hit is a ‘sign of where we are as a culture. Yung Miami retweets fans calling out double standards & ‘old, washed up' critics after “Spend Dat” controversy.      Coco Jones pulls back the curtain on self-doubt & uncertainty in her career; admits I'm still figuring It out.Megan Thee Stallion pulled up to Love Island USA and called out a contestant for his shady behavior.Future opens up about his perspective on love and marriage, revealing the inspiration behind his upcoming album "The Real Me".The Wolves pitch to LeBron James was that winning a championship in Minnesota could end the GOAT debate.LeBron James' agent Rich Paul made a whiteboard listing "realistic destinations": Cleveland Cavaliers.Jaylen Brown responds to viral video of crying 6-year-old Celtics fan after his trade to Philadelphia.Tristan Thompson says Boston Celtics' fans ‘go call you the n-word, + salutes Jaylen Brown for taking a stand ‘for our people'.Monaleo says she was ignored by hospital while suffering ovarian torsion for 12+ hours: “I really could've d!ed this year'.Serena Williams withdraws from Wimbledon Doubles after knee injury, ending highly anticipated reunion with Venus.Rylo Rodriguez responds to Offset saying Rylo won't sale more than 10k units.Offset has officially banned Rylo Rodriguez from coming to Atlanta after mentioning him on his new album.Rylo Rodriguez's long-awaited return is finally over. His new album “S.K.A.T.E.” is officially out now featuring Lil Baby, NoCap, YTB Fatt & more.Marcellus Wiley was arrested Saturday for domestic battery, the latest in a series of legal issues against the former football player-turned-podcaster.Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce are officially married after glam Madison Square Garden wedding.TDE's Punch called out Druski and the BET Awards in a now-deleted post for having a saxophone player on stage to cut Doechii and SZA's speech after they ran out of time.A UPS driver throws a 30-pound box at a dog running full speed toward him, then tries to fight the owner.The Worst Neighbor Ever collection on Netflix is incredible, episode 3 destroyed me.Pooh Shiesty's former lawyer, Bradford Cohen, speaks out after a video of the alleged robbery and kidnapping of Gucci Mane reportedly surfaced online.

Every big commerce name put up growth in the first half of 2026. Rick's question is what it cost them.Shopify had its best quarter in years and passed $100 billion in GMV, though loan losses at Shopify Capital crept up over the same stretch. Amazon beat estimates and then turned around and spent $44.2 billion in three months on AI infrastructure. UPS is doing something stranger. It's shrinking revenue on purpose, walking away from Amazon volume and booking about $1.2 billion in separation costs to chase higher-margin work. Walmart's real growth engine now looks like advertising. FedEx spun off its freight business and is trying to pull a billion dollars of cost out of the network. And PayPal keeps moving more money while the profitable part of the business sits nearly flat.The Watson Weekly is sponsored by Avalara. It works with platforms like Shopify, BigCommerce, and WooCommerce, helping teams manage compliance faster and scale with confidence. Learn more at avalara.watsonweekly.com.None of that shows up in a headline growth number. Rick's case is that the cash flow does, and that it separates the companies actually getting healthier from the ones renting the look of it.#watsonweekly #shopify #amazon #ups #walmart #fedex #paypal

Matthew Goode of Good Custom Garage (Brooks, KY) grew up polishing aluminum in his hot-rod-legend father's garage at just six years old — and never left the business. On this episode of The Detail Bookie Podcast, Matt opens up about the motorcycle wreck that nearly ended everything, starting a detailing business with zero loans and zero savings, the moment his wife Candace stepped in and became his business partner, and the viral Facebook mistake that accidentally made him hundreds of dollars.We dig into the real, unfiltered side of running a detail shop for 13+ years: the mistakes that built the foundation, why growing too fast kills more businesses than growing too slow, how to set client expectations so you never disappoint, and why "under promise, over deliver" is the only marketing plan he's ever needed — literally zero dollars spent on advertising.If you're a detailer, shop owner, or just love a good comeback story, this one's for you.

Rob and Kelvin discuss the biggest reason why other WNBA players seem to dislike Caitlin Clark so much. Plus, Boston Globe national NBA writer Gary Washburn swings by to discuss all the fallout stemming from the Celtics’ decision to salary dump All-NBA forward Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers. Finally, the Odd Couple Crew debates UPS/dog attack responses in this week’s edition of Shop Talk.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The Tim Conway Jr. Show Hour 4 (6.26) Podcast Description: We open with retired Former L.A. County Fire Captain Steve Kreeger, a 40-year veteran demanding ANSWERS. Twelve hours into the Boyle Heights situation, Watch Duty reported nothing to see — and we break down how the app works as a conduit, pulling from multiple sources and retransmitting to users. An after-action report is desperately needed. Plus, the LaCoFD international USAR team (USA-2) has been activated to respond to Venezuela after devastating 7.2 and 7.5 earthquakes ripped through the country's center — deploying 71 members, 6 canine teams, and 84,000 lbs of equipment, joining the Fairfax County International Urban Search and Rescue teams. Then, life goes on — the World Cup runs through July 19th, and the U.S. lost in the final 5 seconds to Turkey, falling 3-2 despite already clinching their Round of 32 spot. We also pay tribute to David Clayton-Thomas, the powerhouse lead singer of brass rock band Blood, Sweat & Tears, who died at age 84. That sends us down memory lane to the lost art of the MIXED TAPE — what was on yours? Crozier used his KOST connections to get his on the air; now the kids just share Spotify lists. PBS We also dig into Hollywood's troubles: a major production house has shut its doors, citing the industry's struggles. The business isn't just leaving California — it's leaving the country entirely. And finally, the great RANCH DRESSING crisis! World Cup fans LOVE it but can't get it on their planes home. Hot Dog on a Stick doesn't carry it, UPS is offering a "Ship n Dip," and Conway's doctor delivers a brutal verdict — "You're a mess!" Stick around, because we share the DIY ranch recipe so you'll never go without again. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is part 1 of 2We love Southern Hospitality, but it's time to pack this season up and send it off to the UPS store. Emmy attempts an apology towards Brad, Justin professes love, and Lake and Mia spend the rest of the time squabbling over deeply uninteresting things. To watch this recap on video, listen to our bonus episodes, and get ad free listening, go to Patreon.com/watchwhatcrappens. Find bonus episodes at patreon.com/watchwhatcrappens and follow us on Instagram @watchwhatcrappens @ronniekaram @benmandelker Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is part 2 of 2 We love Southern Hospitality, but it's time to pack this season up and send it off to the UPS store. Emmy attempts an apology towards Brad, Justin professes love, and Lake and Mia spend the rest of the time squabbling over deeply uninteresting things. To watch this recap on video, listen to our bonus episodes, and get ad free listening, go to Patreon.com/watchwhatcrappens. Find bonus episodes at patreon.com/watchwhatcrappens and follow us on Instagram @watchwhatcrappens @ronniekaram @benmandelker Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.