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Utilizing a topic suggested by listener Wes, Greg and Ed discuss the unwritten 'rules' of Thai culture - the ones that everyone knows but aren't written down anywhere, despite Ed wishing they were because he really has no idea what he's doing right and wrong! As Greg notes, we all have to fake it until we make it. Greg then begins a series of specific puzzles that farangs have to navigate, including the proper use of the expletive 'arai wa,' knowing when or how much to lower your head when passing in front of someone, trying to determine the correct use of 'nong' and 'phee' when interacting with a stranger of indeterminate age, and how to wai someone when your hands are otherwise occupied. The guys discuss each puzzle, but Ed notes his overarching problem: what to do when Thai people treat him as a foreigner and don't follow Thailand's cultural norms. Should farangs follow Thai rules when Thais don't? No one knows! But Greg and Ed agree that the impact of these difficulties is lessened by Thais flexibility and general forgiving nature. So do your best out there fellow expats, but don't worry about it too much. It's all 'mai pen rai' in the end. :)

Ali Dasdan, CTO @ Dropbox, joins the pod to share insights on the company's large-scale AI adoption and research as a foundation of successful engineering leadership. First, Ali shares insights on why he continues publishing research despite his role as a CTO and how research / curiosity can drive better trust within your organization. He shares about how his research ultimately guided decision making regarding redrawing Dropbox's entire architecture and the importance of creating a record of the company's progression as the rearchitecture occurred. The bulk of the conversation centers around how Dropbox is adopting AI, including tools like Nova and Dash, within both EPD and non-EPD departments. ABOUT ALI DASDANAli Dasdan is a C-suite technology executive with 25+ years building, scaling, and leading global engineering, product, and technical-operations organizations of up to ~1,000 people across a dozen industries, in public companies, high-growth startups, and enterprises in Silicon Valley and London.Today he is CTO of Dropbox, serving over 700 millions of users on an exabyte-scale platform with $2.5B+ revenue, where he also leads the AI strategy and AI enablement. Previously EVP and CTO of ZoomInfo and VP of Engineering at Atlassian (Confluence Cloud, Trello, Jira Work Management). As CTO (at Turn, Vida, Poynt, ZoomInfo, and Dropbox) he defines and owns company-wide technology strategy; in divisional roles (eBay, Atlassian, Tesco, Yahoo) he led engineering for revenue-critical parts of the business. SHOW NOTES:Why Ali continues to publish research as a CTO (1:51)How research results can alter decision making as an eng leader (3:30)The connection between research & organizational trust (4:29)Redrawing the org's architecture to learn more about it (6:00)What kinds of info help eng leaders better understand the business / technology (8:12)Building a record of the org's progress & development (10:13)Where Dropbox is at in their AI adoption journey (11:58)AI @ Dropbox in EPD vs. non-EPD functions (13:36)Frameworks for implementing AI at the highest level (15:23)The engagement / ownership model @ Dropbox (16:58)Insights on Nova, Dropbox's code review AI workflow (18:59)Incorporating human-driven feedback into the AI loop (21:12)What the immediate future looks like for automated developer tools (23:54)How AI has directly impacted productivity @ Dropbox (27:15)Addressing bottlenecks related to AI adoption (30:35)Using AI infrastructure to assist in non-EPD functions (32:33)Dash as a contextual AI platform (35:39)Ali's experience with specialized models vs. foundation models (38:10)Rapid fire questions (39:48) This episode wouldn't have been possible without the help of our incredible production team:Patrick Gallagher - Producer & Co-HostJerry Li - Co-HostNoah Olberding - Associate Producer, Audio & Video Editor https://www.linkedin.com/in/noah-olberding/Dan Overheim - Audio Engineer, Dan's also an avid 3D printer - https://www.bnd3d.com/Ellie Coggins Angus - Copywriter, Check out her other work at https://elliecoggins.com/about/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

As Q4 approaches, banks and special asset managers become highly motivated to offload performing and non-performing mortgage notes off their balance sheets. If you want to capitalize on this upcoming surge of inventory, you cannot wait until January to start marketing—you must prepare your pipeline right now. In this episode of The Note Closers Show, host Scott Carson shares the 5 essential steps you need to take over the next 90 days to position your note business for maximum success. Whether you are balancing a full-time job, looking to scale your active deal flow, or raising private capital, Scott breaks down low-cost, repeatable action items to keep your funnel full and convert leads into deals. Key Topics Covered:Capitalizing on the Q4 Asset Surge: Why banks offload inventory between September and March, and how to position yourself to capture these discounted tapes. Budget-Friendly Local Networking: Using BNI groups and local real estate clubs to prime the pump, raise capital, and build referral networks—even in smaller or rural markets. Consistent Database Marketing: Why your database is your most valuable asset, how to avoid lost contacts, and why 80% of sales occur after the fifth touchpoint. Asset Manager Outreach & Re-engagement: Utilizing tools like LinkedIn and Octopus CRM to stay top-of-mind with secondary marketing managers and seller tapes. Targeting Niche Capital Sources: How to market directly to self-directed IRA investors and leverage foreclosure lists to source deal-level funding. REO & Note Exit Strategies: Evaluating wholesale deals versus owner financing, avoiding multi-party deal complications, and using RMLOs for regulatory compliance. Time Management & Consistency: Setting up automated daily workflows for busy investors juggling full-time jobs, local networking, and due diligence. Stop sitting on the sidelines hoping for deals to fall into your lap. Take control of your calendar, plant your marketing seeds today, and prepare your business for a profitable fourth quarter! Watch the Video HERE!Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here's How »Join Note Night in America community today:WeCloseNotes.comScott Carson FacebookScott Carson TwitterScott Carson LinkedInNote Night in America YouTubeNote Night in America VimeoScott Carson InstagramWe Close Notes Pinterest

​ @Stratasys  vs.  @BambuLab  has a verdict. The Honorable Judge Gilstrap, in a Jury trial found Bambu to be infringing on certain patents of Stratasys in regards to the 3D printing industry. THIS IS NOT GOOD, but there is SO MUCH TO TALK ABOUT!!Read the entire case here: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/69028070/stratasys-inc-v-shenzhen-tuozhu-technology-co-ltd/?page=3Also  @_3DPrintopia  prep!!A HUGE Thank you to the Filament Sponsors of these streams,  @printedsolid  and  @3dprima481 ! Check them out: https://printedsolid.comhttps://3dprima.com Use "MakingAwesome" for 20% off on all PrimaCreator and Copymaster3D materials until April 30th 2026Want to get some of the UK's fastest, and the first REAL Bamboo printer out there or the newly launched ALLCLEAN, the first dedicated 3D printer bed cleaner? Check out  @construct3d  https://b.link/Construct3DUse the discount code : "makingawesome" for 15% off.Need HIGH END 3D Scanning ANYWHERE in the world?? Check out  @3DMusketeers !! Utilizing over $250k in scanners, projects both big and small they can easily handle! Fully portable, able to bring the gear to you, 3D Musketeers is your one stop shop for all things Physical to Digital and even Digital to Physical. Full Service Art To Part rapid prototyping, product development, and of course, 3D Printing with 3D Musketeers! https://b.link/3DM__________________________________Do you have an idea you want to get off the ground? Reach out to the Making Awesome Podcast through https://3DMusketeers.com/podcast and someone will get you set up to be a guest!

This week on the Buck Junkies Podcast, it's finally getting colder down here so it's time to start talking about Harvest plans and how YOU can build a better property!... Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 00:20 - It is FINALLY getting colder down here 03:02 - What are the things you should be taking into account as a Club Owner 06:50 - Looking at numbers on your property  15:22 - Utilizing a Biologist & Cameras on your property  21:25 - Starting with Doe  28:01 - Personal goals on property  34:40 - How many mature deer are we going after? 39:00 - When should you put a limit on bucks? 45:00 - Turkey Hunting  49:00 - Trying to please the majority with harvest plans 52:20 - Starting a club from nothin'  59:09 - Chene Festival is comin' up! 1:01:00 - Closing Notes

1911 VOYAGE TO THE ARCTICCONTENTS JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 9-24-2026Political Shifts Threaten European StabilityAnatol Lieven analyzes political instability in Germany following regional elections where right-wing Alternative for Germany (AfD) and radical left parties gained significant support. He explains that voter discontent stems from economic stagnation, high energy costs, decaying infrastructure, and migration concerns rather than Russiandisinformation. The rise of anti-establishment parties threatens to make German coalition governance increasingly impossible. Furthermore, energy vulnerability across Britain and continental Europe amplifies domestic instability, while potential American restrictions on diesel exports worsen European energy security. Lieven notes that these mounting domestic pressures may ultimately force European leaders to reconsider long-term financial and military commitments toward Ukraine. (1)Middle East Standoff Threatens SecurityJonathan Schanzer evaluates the ongoing geopolitical conflict between the United States and Iran. He details how Tehran relies on Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps asymmetric tactics and proxy groups to choke off vital maritime trade routes, aiming to strain the American economy and influence domestic US politics. Schanzer notes that Russia and China covertly support Iran's campaign to keep American military resources entangled abroad. Additionally, escalating Houthi attacks in Yemen threaten Saudi Arabian energy infrastructure and Red Sea shipping, while upcoming Israelielections will determine the trajectory of military operations in Gaza and regional strategy against hostile Iranian state proxy forces. (2)Inconsistent Trade Policies Cause ConfusionVeronique de Rugy critiques the tariff strategies of Donald Trump's second presidential term, contrasting them with his earlier China-focused policies. She argues that recent tariff measures lack ideological coherence, misuse national security justifications, and penalize traditional democratic allies like Canada and European nations while granting temporary truces to China. De Rugy points out contradictions in revenue promises, explaining that protective tariffs suppress import volume needed to generate pledged public dividend payouts. Furthermore, she questions confusing national security exemptions, such as taxing semiconductor export revenue from China rather than enforcing complete bans, illustrating internal policy ambiguity in current trade strategy. (3)US Policy Ignores Venezuelan DemocracyMary Anastasia O'Grady criticizes the US administration's policy toward Venezuela following the arrest of Nicolás Maduro. She argues that Washington prioritizes short-term oil access and economic stability over genuine democratic legitimacy by backing interim leader Delcy Rodríguez while preventing opposition leader María Corina Machado from returning. O'Grady stresses that Rodríguez lacks democratic backing and continues operating a repressive police state complete with political prisoners and paramilitary enforcers. She asserts that granting non-transparent petroleum contracts to foreign firms without restoring constitutional governance undermines Venezuela's long-term institutional recovery, delays required free elections, and compromises democratic principles across the entire Latin American region. (4)Orbital Data Centers Power AIJoe Pistritto and David Livingston: Pistritto examines the technological feasibility and strategic benefits of placing massive AI data centers into low Earth and sun-synchronous orbits. He explains that orbital platforms offer uninterrupted solar energy, eliminate terrestrial water consumption, and avoid local political resistance. Utilizing heavy-lift rockets like SpaceX's Starship, commercial space companies plan to launch large satellite constellations weighing three tons each by the mid-2030s. While confronting operational engineering hurdles such as space debris avoidance, atmospheric re-entry disposal, and specialized high-temperature microchips, Pistritto envisions future infrastructure expansion eventually extending toward lunar resources and Lagrange points to overcome terrestrial launch constraints. (5)Historic Whaleship Wreck Inspires LiteratureEric Jay Dolin discusses his historical book recounting the 1832 shipwreck of the New Bedford whaling vessel Mentorin Palau's Caroline Islands. He details how Captain Edward Barnard and his crew navigated perilous Pacific waters, interacted with Palauan islanders, and managed complex local conflicts between rival regional chiefdoms. Dolin explains how mariners' survival accounts and encounters inspired famous nineteenth-century South Seas literature, including Herman Melville's Moby-Dick. The narrative traces the crew's subsequent drift to the isolated island of Tobi, their eventual enslavement, Barnard's controversial escape aboard a passing Spanish merchant ship, and the ongoing debates surrounding his crew's abandonment. (6)Latin American Security Challenges UnfoldEvan Ellis analyzes key political, economic, and security developments across Latin America. In Brazil, a presidential contest between incumbent Lula da Silva and challenger Flavio Bolsonaro hinges on opposing economic philosophies, corruption scandals, and foreign policy alignments. Regarding Venezuela, Ellis outlines a dystopian political landscape where US engagement with interim leader Delcy Rodríguez sidelines democratically elected opposition leaders Edmundo González and María Corina Machado. Furthermore, he evaluates delayed US-Mexico trade negotiations under President Claudia Sheinbaum alongside cartel violence, while reviewing US security assistance programs targeting widespread organized crime, pervasive illegal mining, and drug trafficking across Peru, Ecuador, and Colombia. (7)

1949Orbital Data Centers Power AIJoe Pistritto and David Livingston: Pistritto examines the technological feasibility and strategic benefits of placing massive AI data centers into low Earth and sun-synchronous orbits. He explains that orbital platforms offer uninterrupted solar energy, eliminate terrestrial water consumption, and avoid local political resistance. Utilizing heavy-lift rockets like SpaceX's Starship, commercial space companies plan to launch large satellite constellations weighing three tons each by the mid-2030s. While confronting operational engineering hurdles such as space debris avoidance, atmospheric re-entry disposal, and specialized high-temperature microchips, Pistritto envisions future infrastructure expansion eventually extending toward lunar resources and Lagrange points to overcome terrestrial launch constraints. (5)

Good morning from Pharma Daily: the podcast that brings you the most important developments in the pharmaceutical and biotech world. Today, we delve into the dynamic landscape of scientific advances and strategic collaborations shaping patient care and drug development globally. AstraZeneca recently achieved a significant milestone with the European Union's approval of Trixeo, a combination therapy for asthma. This approval follows a successful Phase 3 trial, highlighting its effectiveness in managing respiratory conditions through the combination of inhaled corticosteroids and bronchodilators. This not only broadens AstraZeneca's respiratory portfolio but provides European asthma patients with improved treatment adherence and outcomes due to the convenience of a single combined therapy. Simultaneously, Boehringer Ingelheim is expanding its partnership with Variant Bio, investing $250 million to integrate artificial intelligence and machine learning into cardiovascular drug discovery. This move underscores an industry-wide shift towards using advanced computational tools to accelerate drug development by identifying novel therapeutic targets. In another major development, Roche and Ionis Pharmaceuticals have reported promising results from their Phase 3 trial for Sefaxersen, an antisense oligonucleotide therapy for primary immunoglobulin A nephropathy. Achieving its primary endpoint, Sefaxersen is set on an accelerated approval pathway, offering new hope for patients with this kidney disease, which currently has limited treatment options focused mainly on symptom management rather than addressing underlying causes. The FDA's recent approval of Cordis' Selution SLR drug-coated balloon for coronary in-stent restenosis marks a pivotal innovation in treating this condition. Utilizing an mTOR inhibitor via a drug-coated balloon introduces a novel approach that could significantly reduce restenosis rates and minimize repeat interventions for patients with coronary artery disease. Roche is also making strides with Gazyvaro, which received MHRA approval for systemic lupus erythematosus following successful Phase 3 trials. As a monoclonal antibody targeting CD20 on B cells, it offers a new mechanism of action in autoimmune disease management, potentially transforming treatment paradigms by providing more targeted immunosuppression. On the business front, collaborations are driving innovation. Cellares' partnership with Seoul National University Hospital aims to automate hematopoietic stem and progenitor cell therapy manufacturing using their Cell Shuttle platform—an initiative that could overcome historical challenges in cell therapy production by enhancing manufacturing efficiency and consistency. Additionally, federated AI networks launched by companies like AbbVie and AstraZeneca represent a collective push towards enhancing drug discovery through data sharing while maintaining privacy. This approach improves predictive models for drug binding without compromising proprietary datasets, potentially expediting the identification of promising drug candidates. Despite these advancements, challenges persist. Immunovant's setback with imeroprubart in a Phase 2b trial for cutaneous lupus erythematosus highlights ongoing difficulties in treating complex autoimmune conditions. These challenges prompt industry leaders to advocate for EU policy reforms to counteract declining biotech competitiveness and sustain innovation momentum. Eli Lilly's dominance in the Medicare GLP-1 program, capturing 70% market share with 700,000 senior enrollees, underscores the growing acceptance of GLP-1 receptor agonists in managing diabetes and potentially obesity—a trend towards personalized chronic disease management. Meanwhile, Novo Nordisk is considering a direct listing on the New York Stock Exchange to enhance financial flexibility and increase its visibility among American investors. The industry is also witnessing significant investment in AI-driven drug discovery. Enveda Biosciences recently raised $311 million to advance its AI platform focused on obesity and inflammatory diseases—an investment signaling increasing reliance on AI to streamline drug discovery processes. The challenges within these innovations are notable as well. Immunovant's pivot away from lupus treatment following unsuccessful trials underscores the inherent risks of clinical development. Additionally, geopolitical shifts present both competition and collaboration opportunities as China's burgeoning biotech sector emerges as a formidable force. These developments collectively highlight a period of transformation for the pharmaceutical and biotech industries where strategic partnerships, technological advancements, and global market strategies are reshaping priorities and resource allocation. The relentless pursuit of innovation promises improved patient outcomes through novel therapies while navigating complex regulatory landscapes will be crucial to sustaining growth and addressing unmet medical needs globally. As we continue to witness these dynamic shifts, maintaining agility will be key to thriving amidst these evolving opportunities and challenges.Support the show

Fiduciary responsibility has always been a core part of running a retirement plan, but with continued litigation, an evolving investment landscape and changing regulatory expectations, staying on top of those responsibilities isn't getting any easier.So how can retirement plan advisors make fiduciary support an ongoing strategy rather than a one-time box to check? And what kind of support do they need to help their plan sponsor clients navigate that responsibility?Nathan Voris, head of go-to-market, sales and marketing for Morningstar Investment Management's retirement group, joins the 401(k) Specialist Pod(k)ast to explain how outsourced fiduciary support helps retirement plan advisors and sponsors manage risk, customize investment lineups and improve transparency.

Today's Episode I speak with Pulitzer Prize winning Journalist Spencer Ackerman about his first creator owned comic in the Political Thriller No One Escapes the Dialectic for Boom Studios. Not a stranger to comics with his latest Iron Man run as well as Waller vs. Wildstorm, we see Spencer mold a book etched in the current state of affairs in terms of the factions in charge of Immigration Enforcement better known as ICE. Utilizing his Journalistic background, he creates the Special Naturalization Organization a powerful branch of Homeland Security.The Dialectic enters as a reckoning, a witness to violence amongst the people who turns vigilant to cause a disturbance from within. Spencer gives us a power struggle between the deep state old guard and the now treacherous death squad called the Gladio Unit. A name some may remember from the Cold War era.Can the Dialectic be the disturbance built to reign in community in need, all while subjected to propaganda and coercion by the very organization it seeks to destroy? FOC September 21st and releasing November 4thWritten by Spencer Ackerman Artwork by Antonio FusoColors by Brad SimpsonLetters by Jodie Troutman

The Rebbe encourages making full use of the Divine success granted from Above, emphasizing that both communal and personal matters improve when this is done. He urges sharing good news proactively, not only in times of trouble, so that joy and blessings multiply. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/018/002/6545

In this soulful conversation on The Feminine Frequency, host Amy Natalie connects with facilitator, yoga teacher, and soul sister Lori Myles-Carullo. Together, they dive deep into the magic of stepping out of comfort zones, trusting intuitive nudges, and cultivating a life aligned with spirit. Lori shares her personal journey of creating an international lifestyle rooted in Costa Rica, while explaining how women can connect with goddess archetypes—from the compassionate waters of Kwan Yin to the fierce purification of Kali. Amy Natalie and Lori also explore the sacred art of living cyclically, honoring the rhythm of the seasons, the phases of the moon, and the wisdom of the female body.Themes: How following intuitive callings and taking courageous leaps of faith co-creates an abundant, intentional lifestyle.Navigating the friction between personal calling and external judgments by anchoring into daily spiritual practices.Understanding Shakti energy and how invoking archetypes—such as Kwan Yin, Mother Mary, Durga, and Kali—awakens distinct expressions of the Divine Feminine.Utilizing breathwork, movement, and yoga postures to ground spiritual concepts directly into the physical body.Reconnecting to the wisdom of the earth's seasons, moon phases, and the female body to restore physical and emotional well-being.The transformative power of gathering in sisterhood during new and full moons to clear past cycles, set intentions, and celebrate illumination.

As Q4 approaches, banks and special asset managers become highly motivated to offload performing and non-performing mortgage notes off their balance sheets. If you want to capitalize on this upcoming surge of inventory, you cannot wait until January to start marketing—you must prepare your pipeline right now. In this episode of The Note Closers Show, host Scott Carson shares the 5 essential steps you need to take over the next 90 days to position your note business for maximum success. Whether you are balancing a full-time job, looking to scale your active deal flow, or raising private capital, Scott breaks down low-cost, repeatable action items to keep your funnel full and convert leads into deals. Key Topics Covered:Capitalizing on the Q4 Asset Surge: Why banks offload inventory between September and March, and how to position yourself to capture these discounted tapes. Budget-Friendly Local Networking: Using BNI groups and local real estate clubs to prime the pump, raise capital, and build referral networks—even in smaller or rural markets. Consistent Database Marketing: Why your database is your most valuable asset, how to avoid lost contacts, and why 80% of sales occur after the fifth touchpoint. Asset Manager Outreach & Re-engagement: Utilizing tools like LinkedIn and Octopus CRM to stay top-of-mind with secondary marketing managers and seller tapes. Targeting Niche Capital Sources: How to market directly to self-directed IRA investors and leverage foreclosure lists to source deal-level funding. REO & Note Exit Strategies: Evaluating wholesale deals versus owner financing, avoiding multi-party deal complications, and using RMLOs for regulatory compliance. Time Management & Consistency: Setting up automated daily workflows for busy investors juggling full-time jobs, local networking, and due diligence. Stop sitting on the sidelines hoping for deals to fall into your lap. Take control of your calendar, plant your marketing seeds today, and prepare your business for a profitable fourth quarter! Watch the Original Video HERE!Book a Call With Scott HERE!Sign up for the next FREE One-Day Note Class HERE!Sign up for the WCN Membership HERE!Sign up for the next Note Buying For Dummies Workshop HERE!Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here's How »Join the Note Closers Show community today:WeCloseNotes.comThe Note Closers Show FacebookThe Note Closers Show TwitterScott Carson LinkedInThe Note Closers Show YouTubeThe Note Closers Show VimeoThe Note Closers Show InstagramWe Close Notes Pinterest

​ @Creality3D  has teased their latest in the Spark lineup, the Spark i8, which looks suspiciously like the old school mixing hotend called the Diamond Hotend (not to be confused with Diamondback Nozzles). They also showed off their new K3 at  @IFABerlinHub  with their KliTech technology installed.  @Prusa3D  unveiled the latest in slicers, PS3.0, which, while still in alpha, is a massive jump from previous slicers in their lineup. Want edited versions of these shows? Check out  @makingawesome  for edited down shows and clips as well! A HUGE Thank you to the Filament Sponsors of these streams,  @printedsolid  and  @3dprima481 ! Check them out: https://printedsolid.comhttps://3dprima.com Use "MakingAwesome" for 20% off on all PrimaCreator and Copymaster3D materials until April 30th 2026Want to get some of the UK's fastest, and the first REAL Bamboo printer out there or the newly launched ALLCLEAN, the first dedicated 3D printer bed cleaner? Check out  @construct3d  https://b.link/Construct3DUse the discount code : "makingawesome" for 15% off.Need HIGH END 3D Scanning ANYWHERE in the world?? Check out  @3DMusketeers !! Utilizing over $250k in scanners, projects both big and small they can easily handle! Fully portable, able to bring the gear to you, 3D Musketeers is your one stop shop for all things Physical to Digital and even Digital to Physical. Full Service Art To Part rapid prototyping, product development, and of course, 3D Printing with 3D Musketeers! https://b.link/3DM__________________________________Do you have an idea you want to get off the ground? Reach out to the Making Awesome Podcast through https://3DMusketeers.com/podcast and someone will get you set up to be a guest!

Mike Omeg is a fifth-generation farmer who grew up on a diverse family farm in Oregon, initially producing cherries, hay, cattle, apricots, apples, and wheat. Over time, he honed in on fresh cherry production. He is currently the Director of Orchard Operations at Orchard View Cherries. Drawing on decades of tree-fruit experience and driven by a vision to keep his operation thriving for the next 100 years, Mike has spent the last 13 years collaborating closely with Advancing Eco Agriculture to challenge the conventional . Currently, Mike is implementing management practices to maintain high cherry yields while drastically reducing input costs . He has completely eliminated dry nitrogen ground applications, shifting toward targeted fertigation and carbon-based energy sources to optimize tree metabolism . By focusing on biological precision and custom blends, he is growing firmer, higher-quality fruit while successfully testing new methods to control severe powdery mildew pressure without relying on conventional fungicides . In this episode, John and Mike discuss: How eliminating dry nitrogen ground applications improved overall tree health and nutrition . Boosting calcium absorption by 45% using Advancing Eco Agriculture custom blends . Turning large cherry crops into high-yield, premium-sized fruit while lowering harvest labor costs . Utilizing carbon and targeted sugars as energy sources to expand leaf size and drive tree vigor . Testing AEA's Pinion to manage severe powdery mildew without applying conventional fungicides . Maintaining a strict twenty-dollar-per-acre budget for foliar applications . Supporting multi-year crop loads without sacrificing branch strength or tree vitality . Additional ResourcesTo listen to the podcast episode featuring Jim Dunlop, please visit: https://advancingecoag.com/podcast/episode-183-overcoming-the-ammonium-death-spiral-with-jim-dunlop/ About John Kempf John Kempf is the founder of Advancing Eco Agriculture (AEA). A top expert in biological and regenerative farming, John founded AEA in 2006 to help fellow farmers by providing the education, tools, and strategies that will have a global effect on the food supply and those who grow it. Through intense study and the knowledge gleaned from many industry leaders, John is building a comprehensive systems-based approach to plant nutrition – a system solidly based on the sciences of plant physiology, mineral nutrition, and soil microbiology. Support For This Show & Helping You Grow Since 2006, AEA has been on a mission to help growers become more resilient, efficient, and profitable with regenerative agriculture. AEA works directly with growers to apply its unique line of liquid mineral crop nutrition products and biological inoculants. Informed by cutting-edge plant and soil data-gathering techniques, AEA's science-based programs empower farm operations to meet the crop quality markers that matter the most. AEA has created real and lasting change on millions of acres with its products and data-driven services by working hand-in-hand with growers to produce healthier soil, stronger crops, and higher profits. Beyond working on the ground with growers, AEA leads in regenerative agriculture media and education, producing and distributing the popular and highly-regarded Regenerative Agriculture Podcast, inspiring webinars, and other educational content that serve as go-to resources for growers worldwide. Learn more about AEA's regenerative programs and products: https://www.advancingecoag.com

Intro: Fall can be one of the best times of the year to use your RV, but it is also the time to start thinking about freezing temperatures and winter storage.In this episode of The Smart RVer Podcast, Eric talks about enjoying those last RV trips of the season while getting a head start on winter prep. This isn't a detailed, step-by-step winterizing episode. Instead, it is a practical reminder of what RV owners should consider before the first freeze catches them by surprise.We cover watching the overnight forecast, gathering winterizing supplies early, checking your plumbing system, testing the furnace, inspecting batteries, roof seals, tires, awnings, and other areas that deserve attention before storage.The goal is simple: keep enjoying the RV while the weather allows, but have a plan in place so winterizing becomes routine maintenance rather than a last-minute emergency.Summary:There may still be a few good RV trips left before winter arrives, and there is no reason to end the camping season too early. But fall weather can change quickly. A warm afternoon does not mean temperatures will stay above freezing overnight, and one unexpected cold snap can create expensive problems in an RV plumbing system. In this episode, Eric walks through a practical early-winter preparation checklist for RV owners who want to keep camping while preparing for colder weather.We talk about why now is the time to watch overnight temperatures, gather winterizing supplies, and refresh your memory on how your RV's plumbing system is laid out.You will also hear reminders about:Locating water-heater bypass valves and low-point drainsChecking outside showers, spray ports, filters, and other easy-to-forget plumbingTesting the furnace before the first really cold camping nightChecking battery condition before winter storageInspecting the roof and exterior sealantsPreparing for rodentsChecking tires, awnings, and slide-topper fabricsEmptying and cleaning the sewer systemMaking a list of repairs or maintenance items to tackle before springThis episode is not intended to replace a complete RV winterizing procedure. It is about getting ahead of the season so you already have the supplies, knowledge, and plan you need when freezing temperatures finally arrive.Enjoy those last trips of the year, but prepare like winter could show up next week.And don't forget to download the companionLast RV Trips Before Winter — Early Winter Prep Checklistto keep with your RV maintenance supplies.Takeaways:As winter approaches, prepare your RV for storage.Take last-minute camping trips before switching to winter preparations.Monitoring the weather forecast is crucial to ensure you winterize your RV on time.Prioritize rodent prevention by removing food and thoroughly cleaning the RV interior.Regular off-season maintenance checks can prevent larger issues.Utilizing quality parts for repairs and replacements is essential to maintain RV functionality.Resources Mentioned in this Episode:Max Velocity WeatherWinter Preparation ChecklistHow to Winterize Your RV Step by StepContact Us - Call, Text, Video, EmailOur Online Resources:The Smart Rver YouTube Channel - Check Out Our No-Nonsense YouTube VideosSunpro Mfg - RV Sunshade, Windshield Covers & Slide Out Awning FabricsHot Boat Ropes - Marine Cordage- Anchor Lines, Dock Lines, Tow Lines, etc.Top Rated Podcast - The Smart RVer Podcast Website

In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers and Sister interview Lighting Designer Chris Medvitz. Join Chris, Ellen, David, and Dennis, as they discuss: Growing up in Belmont Shore; The Guess Who Tour; Planning the Show Design; Considering "The Throwback Heritage Experience" when Designing a show; The process of finding the right setlist to support the emotional journey of the performance; Determining the size of the tour rig; Utilizing house rigs; Working with different video screens with different aspect ratios and resoltions; Specifying equipment types; Choosing color from the media content; Dealing with LED color for corporate shows; How to maximize your design time with technology; The future of AI lighting technology; Being in the right place at the right time; and Wise advice to young lighting artists. Nothing is Taboo, Nothing is Sacred, and Very Little Makes Sense. @lighttalkpodcast

Mike, Ali, and Beau talk about what they learned during the show in ‘The More You Know', and then close out hour three by answering people's questions about anything in the Morning Mailbag!

Minute 14 watching Jaws in the Expanded Jaws Universe (EJU). Utilizing prequel novel, The Book of Quint, we enhance our understanding of the film. Why were the Brody's at that beach on Sunday June 29, 1974? New discovery adds to the drama of Jaws. A small change by Lorraine Gary creates a layer of narrative we never saw before. Amazing moments happen when we slow the movie down, AND add the context of previous discoveries in past episodes. A listener email allows us to recap and get on the same page in the Expanded Jaws Universe, and now we see a true connection between the Brody family and Alex Kintner. Proof that Amity is one of three islands off the coast of Massachusetts heard on the radio. 00:00 Intro 04:50 USS Indianapolis Presentations Thanks 10:05 Listener Email and Brody Timeline Recap 32:09 Martin Brody needs a resolution 33:33 Minute 14 Analaysis 35:04 "When Do I Get to Become and Islander" 38:20 The New Discovery 1:00:18 New context for Ellen and Martin 1:06:28 Pipit and Stephen Potter 1:11:47 Pipit's Fate 1:14:13 Radio Announcer tells us Amity is a third island 1:24:41 Closing Show notes & photos: https://t.me/jawsob . For all links to The Book of Quint: https://linktr.ee/bookofquint For all the latest: https://www.instagram.com/bookofquint/  Special Edition Hardcover The Book of Quint - signed copies now at: edgartownbooks.com Phone orders only: 508-627-8463 Amity Point Publishing amitypointpublishing.com Email: JawsOB2025@gmail.com Jawsob.com BookofQuint.com Jaws Obsession UK (@JawsObsessionUK) / Twitter Jon Tedder and Quint's Sharkin' Shack: https://www.etsy.com/shop/QuintsSharkinShack Music composed by Karl Casey and White Bat Audio https://karlcasey.bandcamp.com/ https://www.youtube.com/c/WhiteBatAudio/ Closing Song Jammin on the Orca by Dapper Dog https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0HvhDJtHxxo

Does your ecclesial duty eclipse your affectional devotion to Christ? Engage in a rigorous exegetical Bible study of Revelation 2:5-9 with Pastor Charles Barksdale, M.B.E., in this profound exposition originally broadcast on April 30, 2025. Utilizing the Authorized King James Version as our primary text, this session offers a critical hermeneutical analysis of the Christological address to the church at Ephesus. Together, we examine the profound theological tension between the congregation's commendable perseverance in orthodox praxis and the severe divine indictment regarding their forsaken "first love." Discover the eschatological weight of Christ's urgent call to repentance, alongside the triumphant, sovereign promise of the crown of life reserved for the overcomer. Join this elevated theological discourse to realign your spiritual affections and apprehend the timeless truths of a victorious, enduring faith.

Have you ever wondered what would happen if you just started saying “yes” to the opportunities in front of you, even when you aren't sure how it is going to work out? In this episode, Jeff and Dave discuss: Taking strength from bankruptcy lessons learned young. Utilizing your time for God. Just saying “yes” to the next right thing and trusting that God will make it okay.God gives us the resources, then will guide us to what He needs from us. Key Takeaways: Accidents and coincidences are God's way of working anonymously. Faith matters. God will never give you the 10–year plan up front. What you make a priority is what you will give time to. When the Spirit of the Lord comes upon you, you will be changed into a different person. So just go and do. He will guide and provide. "The secret to life is one word: just say yes. Just do the next right thing. Say yes to the things that are in front of you, and trust that God'll make it okay." — Dave Gibbs Episode References: Mission Lazarus: https://www.missionlazarus.org/ About Dave Gibbs: Dave Gibbs (73) has recently retired from his role as founder and CEO of Mission Creek Resources, an upstream oil & gas company focused on Southwest Arkansas, and continues to serve as Senior Advisor to the management team. Mr. Gibbs holds a BS in Mechanical Engineering from Georgia Tech (1975) and has over 50 years of upstream and midstream oil & gas experience. After beginning his career as a petroleum engineer at Exxon Company, USA, he has held management and executive positions in several successful independent oil companies, including roles on the senior management team of Superior Oil through its merger with Mobil in 1984, as well as Union Texas Petroleum through its sale to Pacific Corp in 1990 gaining experience in every major producing basin in the US, as well as several international assignments. Since 1992, Mr. Gibbs has founded and led several independent oil companies. As co-founder and CEO of TDC Energy, Mr. Gibbs built a highly successful offshore Gulf of Mexico development company from 1992 to its merger into a public vehicle in 2005. He also served as President of Medco Energi US, Southern Star Energy, and Terrace Energy, as well as consultant to several domestic and international projects prior to forming Mission Creek in 2018.Dave serves as a Shepherd / Elder at Grace Crossing Church in Conroe, TX, where he leads the Community Outreach Ministry, Foreign Missions Ministry, and serves as mentor and coach to the Youth Family Ministry.Dave also helped found and lead Mission Lazarus, where he serves as chairman of the board. Mission Lazarus is a multi-faceted international ministry focusing on education, medical and abandoned children care, and economic development in Honduras and Haiti for more than 25 years. Dave & his wife, Joy, have been married for 52 years and have raised 9 children, including four combat veterans of the Iraq and Afghanistan campaigns. They are also helping to raise 14 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren (so far). Connect with Jeff Thomas: Website: https://www.arkosglobal.com/ Podcast: https://www.generousbusinessowner.com/ Book: https://www.arkosglobal.com/trading-up Email: jeff.thomas@arkosglobal.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/ArkosGlobalAdv Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/arkosglobal/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/arkosglobaladvisors Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arkosglobaladvisors/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLUYpPwkHH7JrP6PrbHeBxw

The traditional Labor Day holiday honors the history of the 40-hour work week, but the ultimate goal for modern investors should be achieving an Ownership Day. This episode breaks down the transition from trading time for money to building a portfolio that covers your true lifestyle needs through passive income. The conversation explores real-world commercial real estate strategies, specifically how high-income earners can use cost segregation to accelerate tax depreciation, offset ordinary income, and keep more capital deployed in active investments.Beyond tax strategies, the discussion outlines a four-decade framework for wealth building, starting from betting on your skills in your twenties to giving generously in your fifties. Listeners will also learn how to weigh the emotional and financial ROI of paying off a low-interest mortgage versus deploying inherited capital into higher-yielding debt funds and index funds. This comprehensive guide provides actionable steps for achieving financial peace of mind while scaling an all-inclusive lifestyle.KEY TOPICS DISCUSSED01:01:21 The history of Labor Day and the shift toward celebrating Ownership Day01:10:14 Achieving 100% passive income to cover true lifestyle needs01:16:10 How commercial real estate treats owners differently through accelerated depreciation01:17:09 Utilizing cost segregation studies to pull tax deductions forward to year one01:20:20 When to avoid cost segregation due to short hold periods and recapture risks01:28:16 Analyzing the emotional versus financial ROI of paying off a low-interest mortgage01:31:29 Diversifying inherited wealth across primary residence paydowns, the Imagos Income Fund, and index funds01:37:50 The four decades of investing: building skills, buying assets, deploying capital, and giving generouslyKEY TAKEAWAYSYou don't get your time back by negotiating shorter hours; you get it back by owning assets that pay you whether you show up or not.A dollar of tax deduction today is vastly more valuable than a deduction in 30 years, making cost segregation a powerful tool for commercial real estate owners.Cost segregation is highly effective for long-term holds but can trigger severe depreciation recapture penalties if the asset is sold too quickly.Peace of mind is a legitimate financial return; paying off a primary residence might not optimize a spreadsheet, but it can eliminate major stress.The twenties are for building income and skills, the thirties for converting income to ownership and prioritizing health, the forties for passive compounding, and the fifties for generous giving.CONNECT & TAKE ACTIONDiscover luxury home ownership in Orange County with exceptional value from the $600s to $3M at Skyline OC: Visit skylineocresidences.comAccredited investors seeking steady cashflow through first position asset-backed lending with a target 10% return can text "INCOME" to 844-777-1434 for the Imagos Income Fund presentationWant unbiased advice on your investment goals? Text your questions to 844-777-1434Love world-class wine, food, and hospitality? Text "NAPA" to 844-777-1434 to get on the private list for exclusive Napa Valley experiencesConnect with Mattie A on Instagram at @officialmattya

Most coaches are getting their clients lean, but not lean enough. In this episode, Caroline and Chad break down non-linear dieting: the strategy that lets you take clients further than they've ever been, without burning them out in the process. They cover diet breaks and how to know when a client has earned one, the difference between a full diet break and a refeed, how to run a successful "two part deficit", and calorie cycling including how to structure high and low days based on training, performance, and body weight trends. This one is for the coach who wants to stop cycling clients through the same 10 pounds and want to produce elite transformation that makes your program stand out from the rest.   Follow Us: Chad: https://instagram.com/chadmorganfit Caroline: https://www.instagram.com/carolinebiddle_rd/   Beyond Built: https://instagram.com/beyondbuilttraining Apply for Coaching: https://beyondbuilttraining.com

Join us for a discussion led by Heather Poutre of Agronomy Diversified LLC, Jeff True of True Potential Ag Consulting, LLC, and John Kempf, founder of Advancing Eco Ag. With nitrogen management remaining a central topic amidst heightened focus on water quality, Heather, Jeff, and John will dive into practical agronomic strategies designed to balance environmental stewardship with farm profitability. Topics in this webinar that are discussed include:  Navigating evolving water quality focuses and proactive nitrogen management. Building a practical fertility program designed to maximize nutrient efficiency and profitability. Implementing management practices that address root causes rather than relying on bulk fertilizer top-ups. Actionable strategies for cutting conventional commercial fertilizer dependence while maintaining yield. Utilizing biology, humic and fulvic acids, and amino acids to improve nutrient uptake. Maximizing Return on Investment (ROI) by lowering unit costs per bushel through smarter nutrient delivery. Additional ResourcesClick here to watch "How Excess Nitrogen Creates Yield Drag" For Iowa/Midwest growers who want to reach out to Heather or Jeff, contact info is below: Jeff True, True Potential Ag Consulting, LLC. 641-431-0436 Jeff serves the NW and SE corners of Iowa Heather Poutre, Agronomy Diversified LLC About John Kempf John Kempf is the founder of Advancing Eco Agriculture (AEA). A top expert in biological and regenerative farming, John founded AEA in 2006 to help fellow farmers by providing the education, tools, and strategies that will have a global effect on the food supply and those who grow it. Through intense study and the knowledge gleaned from many industry leaders, John is building a comprehensive systems-based approach to plant nutrition – a system solidly based on the sciences of plant physiology, mineral nutrition, and soil microbiology. Support For This Show & Helping You Grow Since 2006, AEA has been on a mission to help growers become more resilient, efficient, and profitable with regenerative agriculture. AEA works directly with growers to apply its unique line of liquid mineral crop nutrition products and biological inoculants. Informed by cutting-edge plant and soil data-gathering techniques, AEA's science-based programs empower farm operations to meet the crop quality markers that matter the most. AEA has created real and lasting change on millions of acres with its products and data-driven services by working hand-in-hand with growers to produce healthier soil, stronger crops, and higher profits. Beyond working on the ground with growers, AEA leads in regenerative agriculture media and education, producing and distributing the popular and highly-regarded Regenerative Agriculture Podcast, inspiring webinars, and other educational content that serve as go-to resources for growers worldwide. Learn more about AEA's regenerative programs and products: https://www.advancingecoag.com

One Big Idea 6 - Driving Purpose-Driven Growth: From Identity Alignment and Cellular Health to Executive ResiliencyIn this episode of One Big Idea, host Josh Elledge connects with Carol Pyke, Dr. Paul Barattiero, Emily Lyman, Stewart Heath, Tanny Diep, and Rachel Apfel Glass to break down the operational strategies required to build enduring brands, optimize human performance, and scale multi-faceted enterprises. Carol Pyke, Keynote Speaker & Workshop Facilitator at Words That Deliver, opens the episode by detailing why executive self-identity serves as an irreplaceable differentiator in an AI-driven economy. Dr. Paul Barattiero, CEO and Founder of LumaNova, then explores the physiological impact of molecular hydrogen on cellular energy and executive performance. Next, Branch & Bramble Founder & CEO Emily Lyman breaks down how direct-to-consumer brands can operationalize empathy to boost customer lifetime value. Stewart Heath, Chief Executive Officer of Harvard Grace Corporation, details the mechanics of syndications and tax-advantaged passive real estate investing. Sway Brows Academy & Studio Founder Tanny Diep introduces the prototyping mindset to help creators convert early action into viable business models. Finally, Gloss Lab and OFICINALE Founder Rachel Apfel Glass closes the episode by sharing the strategic advantages, emotional composure, and risk management strategies of second-time founders.Discovering Your True Identity to Become a Better Leader with Carol PykeIn an era where artificial intelligence can quickly replicate strategic frameworks, generate marketing copy, and automate routine workflows, many corporate leaders struggle to articulate their true value proposition. Personal brand strategist Carol Pyke explains that her "one big idea" addresses this exact challenge: core identity is the ultimate, non-replicable foundation of executive leadership. Drawing from her personal experience of overcoming retrograde amnesia following a stroke, Carol illustrates how professionals frequently mistake temporary external roles, job titles, and career achievements for their actual self-worth. Utilizing her "Mrs. Potato Head" analogy—where the underlying potato represents the unchangeable core and external accessories represent transient professional titles—she challenges leaders to discover who they are before deciding what to execute.To build an unshakeable executive presence that eliminates imposter syndrome, leaders must actively separate their internal identity from external metrics. Carol outlines actionable exercises, such as auditing LinkedIn profiles to remove job-title labels and reframing challenging events by separating raw facts from emotional reactions. By shifting away from short-term public validation and committing to deep self-reflection, executives can lead with absolute authenticity. In a volatile business landscape, establishing a clear, grounded identity enables leaders to make confident, value-aligned decisions that build long-term organizational trust.The Natural Antioxidant Your Body Needs for Energy and Immunity with LumaNova's Dr. Paul BarattieroSustained executive performance, mental clarity, and operational endurance depend heavily on underlying cellular health, yet chronic stress and poor lifestyle habits constantly degrade performance. Dr. Paul Barattiero explains that his "one big idea" centers on the therapeutic role of molecular hydrogen in combating systemic inflammation and oxidative stress. While a healthy colon naturally produces hydrogen gas through anaerobic bacterial activity, over 90% of individuals suffer from gut disruption caused by stress, processed diets, and antibiotics. This breakdown diminishes natural hydrogen production, leading to cellular fatigue, brain fog, and weakened immune function.To counteract these physical bottlenecks, Dr. Paul outlines how restoring molecular hydrogen levels can significantly improve cellular energy production and gut microbiome health. Infusing water with molecular hydrogen and a negative electrical potential mimics a healthy gut ecosystem, providing a selective antioxidant that neutralizes harmful free radicals without disrupting beneficial metabolic processes. For busy founders and high-performing executives, incorporating daily hydrogen therapy helps lower recovery times, sharpen cognitive focus, and protect long-term physical vitality.Building Stronger Direct-to-Consumer Brands Through Empathy and AI with Branch & Bramble's Emily LymanAs automated generative tools flood consumer inboxes and social feeds with generic marketing messages, direct-to-consumer (DTC) brands face a severe crisis of consumer indifference. Marketing strategist Emily Lyman highlights that her "one big idea" redefines empathy: it is not a soft interpersonal skill, but a measurable, business-critical growth strategy. Because human purchasing decisions are driven primarily by emotional connection rather than feature lists, brands that rely solely on automated, spec-heavy copy fail to build lasting customer relationships. By leveraging AI strictly for data research—mining customer reviews, support tickets, and social sentiment for underlying emotional patterns—marketers can uncover what truly resonates with their audience.To operationalize empathy across multi-channel campaigns, brands must establish structured frameworks to research, score, and scale emotional resonance. Emily emphasizes that while AI can efficiently surface data trends, human strategists must interpret those findings to craft authentic, value-driven brand narratives. Reframing product messaging around customer values—such as positioning safety features around protecting family experiences rather than listing technical specifications—dramatically improves conversion rates and long-term retention. Treating empathy as a core marketing discipline enables DTC companies to cut through digital noise and build enduring brand equity.Everything You Need to Know About Syndications and Passive Investing with Harvard Grace Capital's Stewart HeathMany high-earning professionals remain trapped on the corporate treadmill because their financial growth depends entirely on active, earned income that carries heavy tax burdens. Real estate executive Stewart Heath shares his core thesis: passive real estate syndications provide a reliable, tax-advantaged path to replacing working income and building generational wealth. Commercial real estate offers built-in inflation protection, tangible asset backing, and equity multiplication through conservative leverage. Furthermore, pass-through tax benefits like accelerated depreciation allow investors to offset passive distributions, shielding their cash flow from heavy taxation.Achieving true financial independence through passive real estate requires a disciplined approach to sponsor selection and deal structuring. Stewart advises investors to thoroughly vet real estate sponsors by analyzing their historical track records, operational transparency, risk-management protocols, and alignment of interest through preferred return structures. Investors can also utilize self-directed IRAs or 401(k)s to deploy tax-deferred capital into commercial syndications across multiple property types. By focusing on steady cash-flowing assets and reinvesting refinancing proceeds, passive investors can systematically construct a resilient portfolio that delivers predictable, long-term returns.Turning Early Practice into Real Business Opportunities with Sway Brows Academy & Studio's Tanny DiepA common trap for aspiring entrepreneurs and creative professionals is falling into "analysis paralysis"—spending months over-preparing, conducting endless market research, and perfecting products behind closed doors before ever testing them with real customers. Beauty industry educator and business coach Tanny Diep introduces her "one big idea": actionable business clarity does not exist until you launch and test in the real world. Relying on theory or simulated practice creates a false sense of security, whereas immediate real-world deployment provides the critical feedback needed to refine an offering.To convert concepts into viable business opportunities, founders must adopt a lean, prototyping mindset. Tanny encourages entrepreneurs to simplify their initial offerings down to a minimum viable product (MVP), launch quickly to a target audience, and gather direct market feedback. Overcoming perfectionism requires making an offering exist first before attempting to make it perfect. By pairing immediate execution with fast, iterative refinement, business owners build operational resilience, cultivate genuine client confidence, and establish a distinct competitive edge.The Entrepreneurial Comeback That Proves Patience Pays Off with Rachel GlassLaunching a second or serial venture is a fundamentally different experience than building a first company, primarily due to the emotional composure and perspective gained from past setbacks. Serial entrepreneur Rachel Apfel Glass shares her insights as a second-time founder, presenting her "one big idea": sustainable entrepreneurial growth relies on emotional resilience and protective detachment. While first-time founders often view every vendor mistake or operational hiccup as an existential crisis, experienced founders learn to manage emotional swings, anticipate normal operational friction, and approach problems with a calm, solution-oriented mindset.Navigating second-time entrepreneurship successfully requires transforming hard-won lessons into systematic operational playbooks. Rachel highlights how managing founder anxiety involves normalizing daily business challenges and leaning heavily on an established...

In this episode of The Curious Realm, host Christopher Jordan ventures forth to the 2026 MUFON Symposium in Covington, Kentucky to talk with presenters and researcher alike about the burgeoning world of UFO disclosure from the Federal Government as well as UFOs as a mirror of society and their impact on science. Our first guest is Clas Svan, Chairman of the Archives for the Unexplained and UFO Sweden. We discuss the many years of case collection and investigative field work done by these organizations As well as some of the phenomenal cases in their archives. We also talk about the vast importance of preserving texts of localized histories and folklore and the necessity of making these archives available to the public. Our second guest is Keith Seland, author of The Humaniverse series to discuss ancient civilizations, their connection with the stars, our loss of connection with the stars, and what we might be able to learn from our ancestors when it comes to being prepared as humanity for a conversation with extraterrestrial life. Our third guest is Katie Paige, author and head of Rocky Mountain Ranch Research. We discuss what it is like to have had paranormal experiences across her lifetime, as well as the range of research these experiences have led to. Next, we welcome Steve Foss, President of TSIG, the Techno Signature Intercept Grid, a standalone device that gathers telltale signatures from various sensors to detect if an anomaly has occurred in localized airspace. How can this device help change the future of data collection of sky bound anomalies for groups like MUFON and more? Up next we welcome Bob Spearing MUFON board member to discuss his annual presentation on cases of interest that have been submitted to the organization. We also dive into what markers and requirements go into making a case submitted to MUFON become a “Case of Interest”. Our next guest is Seth Feinstein, newly appointed Director of Investigations for MUFON. We talk about his presentation during this year's onsite field investigator training during the annual symposium and some of the various ways you can analyze photographic data to find evidence of fakery. Next, we welcome Bob Whitworth, who was the leader of this year's annual field investigator training at the MUFON symposium. We discuss the importance of unbiased data collection, and how we can move the field of UFO/UAP investigation and scientific endeavor forward through the sharing of data. Our next guest is Peter Robbins, author and UFO researcher, we discuss his many years of work with Bud Hopkins interviewing and helping abductees and experiencers. We also delve into Peter's personal sighting as a youth, how his later recalled memory and a confirmative conversation with his sister revealed not only more than he ever could have believed, but a truth that would change the course of his life from artist to one as a lifelong UFO researcher. Next, we welcome Jehan Azad of Off World Labs, a company that has created the Retina.fm passive radar system. Utilizing off-the-shelf antennas and software defined radio (SDR) hardware and open-source software, the one-of-a-kind system allows for real-time second by second tracking of anomalous objects through the sky. Together with other metric data pulled from public databases, this forward-looking concept brings a whole new level of data gathering to investigators in the field! Our final guest is Brian McCabe of the Spring Grove Village UFO Research Society in Ohio. We discuss his many years of purchasing collection of not only comics for resale, but finding archiving collections of UFO enthusiasts who have passed. We dive into the importance of preserving not only the physical history of these books themselves, but why it is vital for us to maintain such archives for future generations of researchers. Join the Curious Realm as we come to you on location from the 2026 MUFON symposium in Covington, Kentucky! Curious Realm is proudly distributed by: Ground Zero Media, APRTV and the official Curious Realm ROKU App! Curious Realm has teamed up with True Hemp Science, Austin, TX based suppliers of high-quality full spectrum emulsified CBD products and more. Visit TrueHempScience.com TODAY and use code Curious7 to save 7% off your order of $50 or more and get a free 50mg CBD edible! Intro music “A Curious Realm” provided by No Disassemble find more great music and content at: NoDisassemble.com.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/curious-realm--5254986/support.

In this episode of The Curious Realm, host Christopher Jordan ventures forth to the 2026 MUFON Symposium in Covington, Kentucky to talk with presenters and researcher alike about the burgeoning world of UFO disclosure from the Federal Government as well as UFOs as a mirror of society and their impact on science. Our first guest is Clas Svan, Chairman of the Archives for the Unexplained and UFO Sweden. We discuss the many years of case collection and investigative field work done by these organizations As well as some of the phenomenal cases in their archives. We also talk about the vast importance of preserving texts of localized histories and folklore and the necessity of making these archives available to the public. Our second guest is Keith Seland, author of The Humaniverse series to discuss ancient civilizations, their connection with the stars, our loss of connection with the stars, and what we might be able to learn from our ancestors when it comes to being prepared as humanity for a conversation with extraterrestrial life. Our third guest is Katie Paige, author and head of Rocky Mountain Ranch Research. We discuss what it is like to have had paranormal experiences across her lifetime, as well as the range of research these experiences have led to. Next, we welcome Steve Foss, President of TSIG, the Techno Signature Intercept Grid, a standalone device that gathers telltale signatures from various sensors to detect if an anomaly has occurred in localized airspace. How can this device help change the future of data collection of sky bound anomalies for groups like MUFON and more? Up next we welcome Bob Spearing MUFON board member to discuss his annual presentation on cases of interest that have been submitted to the organization. We also dive into what markers and requirements go into making a case submitted to MUFON become a “Case of Interest”. Our next guest is Seth Feinstein, newly appointed Director of Investigations for MUFON. We talk about his presentation during this year's onsite field investigator training during the annual symposium and some of the various ways you can analyze photographic data to find evidence of fakery. Next, we welcome Bob Whitworth, who was the leader of this year's annual field investigator training at the MUFON symposium. We discuss the importance of unbiased data collection, and how we can move the field of UFO/UAP investigation and scientific endeavor forward through the sharing of data. Our next guest is Peter Robbins, author and UFO researcher, we discuss his many years of work with Bud Hopkins interviewing and helping abductees and experiencers. We also delve into Peter's personal sighting as a youth, how his later recalled memory and a confirmative conversation with his sister revealed not only more than he ever could have believed, but a truth that would change the course of his life from artist to one as a lifelong UFO researcher. Next, we welcome Jehan Azad of Off World Labs, a company that has created the Retina.fm passive radar system. Utilizing off-the-shelf antennas and software defined radio (SDR) hardware and open-source software, the one-of-a-kind system allows for real-time second by second tracking of anomalous objects through the sky. Together with other metric data pulled from public databases, this forward-looking concept brings a whole new level of data gathering to investigators in the field! Our final guest is Brian McCabe of the Spring Grove Village UFO Research Society in Ohio. We discuss his many years of purchasing collection of not only comics for resale, but finding archiving collections of UFO enthusiasts who have passed. We dive into the importance of preserving not only the physical history of these books themselves, but why it is vital for us to maintain such archives for future generations of researchers. Join the Curious Realm as we come to you on location from the 2026 MUFON symposium in Covington, Kentucky! Curious Realm is proudly distributed by: Ground Zero Media, APRTV and the official Curious Realm ROKU App! Curious Realm has teamed up with True Hemp Science, Austin, TX based suppliers of high-quality full spectrum emulsified CBD products and more. Visit TrueHempScience.com TODAY and use code Curious7 to save 7% off your order of $50 or more and get a free 50mg CBD edible! Intro music “A Curious Realm” provided by No Disassemble find more great music and content at: NoDisassemble.com.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/curious-realm--5254986/support.

Matt and Jason sat down with independent broadcaster and liberty activist Shannon Joy for a powerful conversation about ideological consistency and the cost of telling the truth. Utilizing her background in advertising and media, Shannon built a highly successful syndicated radio show, only to face severe backlash and deplatforming when she refused to capitulate to the MAGA movement. Recognizing Donald Trump as a Trojan horse for establishment interests from day one, she charted her own course. She overcame corporate rug pulls to build an independent media network that reaches a million listeners a month and recently ran for Lieutenant Governor of New York alongside Larry Sharpe to challenge and expose the fraudulent political apparatus. The conversation breaks down the illusion of political saviors and the reality of the bipartisan corporate-state nexus. The discussion explores how institutional capital is funding a rapid expansion of the surveillance state, turning everyday public utilities—like municipal streetlights—into high-speed, unconstitutional tracking nodes via Axon light posts and Flock cameras. Beyond the physical dragnet, the dialogue uncovers the insidious nature of "signature reduction," a government strategy deploying private fronts and civilian operations to manipulate local communities and social media narratives. It is a stark warning about the technocratic panopticon being built in our backyards under the guise of public safety.   The ultimate defense against a digitized, omnipresent surveillance state is hyper-localization and parallel institutions. The episode concludes with a deep dive into actionable countermeasures, emphasizing that human "relationships of trust" will soon become the most valuable commodity we possess. By actively adopting privacy-focused technologies, utilizing physical cash and precious metals, and intentionally building local supply chains, individuals can effectively starve the uniparty apparatus. The true white pill is a fearless return to localized human connection—rendering the corporate-state dragnet obsolete through unyielding, decentralized non-compliance. (Length: 1:12:49)   Guest Links & Resources: Shannon Joy's Website: shannonjoy.com Support The Free Thought Project

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Amy Lafko, the leader in people management, returns to the Private Practice Survival Guide podcast to tackle the often-challenging topic of difficult conversations. She provides invaluable insights into addressing performance issues while strengthening workplace relationships. Amy shares her unique framework for transforming conflict into an opportunity for connection, emphasizing the power of mindset, genuine curiosity, and active listening. Discover how to move beyond transactional interactions to foster an environment of growth and mutual understanding. This discussion is a must-listen for leaders and managers looking to navigate tough talks with confidence and build more resilient teams. Learn strategies for effective feedback, understanding employee transitions, and the importance of transparent communication in performance management.What You'll Learn:How to reframe conflict as an opportunity to build relationships.The importance of genuine curiosity and asking powerful open-ended questions.Utilizing the 'E+R=O' framework for clear communication and desired outcomes.Strategies to challenge automatic negative thoughts and assumptions.The distinction between coaching and termination, and how to approach each.Why transparent communication and clear expectations are crucial for performance management.Common mistakes leaders make when giving feedback and how to avoid them.The 'people-first' approach to performance discussions, focusing on shared goals and solutions.Join us as Amy Lafko shares her expertise on fostering productive and respectful workplace dialogues.#DifficultConversations #LeadershipSkills #PerformanceManagement #WorkplaceCommunication #AmyLafkoAmy Lafko is a leadership and organizational design expert, mainstage speaker, author, and facilitator. Known for her “People First” method, she brings a step-by-step process to put employee engagement and empowerment into practice. Having spent 20+ years in healthcare leadership roles, her work is inspired by her personal transformation as a leader. That inspiration and her energy is multiplied every time she assists someone with their own shift in mindset and intentions.Her book, People First: A Proven Method for an Exceptional Healthcare Practice was an Amazon bestselling new release. In addition to founding Cairn Consulting Solutions, LLC and being certified in TTI Success Insights DISC, Driving Forces and Emotional Intelligence, Amy has earned her MSPT from Ithaca College, her MBA from Loyola University of MD.https://cairncs.com/https://www.facebook.com/amy.lafko1https://www.instagram.com/amy.lafko/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd9wuEYF1vSuoD57cq-I57wWelcome to Private Practice Survival Guide Podcast hosted by Brandon Seigel! Brandon Seigel, President of Wellness Works Management Partners, is an internationally known private practice consultant with over fifteen years of executive leadership experience. Seigel's book "The Private Practice Survival Guide" takes private practice entrepreneurs on a journey to unlocking key strategies for surviving―and thriving―in today's business environment. Now Brandon Seigel goes beyond the book and brings the same great tips, tricks, and anecdotes to improve your private practice in this companion podcast. Get In Touch With MePodcast Website: https://www.privatepracticesurvivalguide.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandonseigel/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandonseigel/https://wellnessworksmedicalbilling.com/Private Practice Survival Guide BookThis show is proudly produced at PS Studios — learn more https://www.psstudios.co

Jen Lucas' deep interest in the healing properties of sound and light therapy led her to pursue formal training and certifications in several vibrational sound and energy modalities. She is the proprietor of Sacred Tones Healing in Pittsburgh and serves as the Sound Therapy Provider at the Holistic Healing Center of Nemacolin Resort. Utilizing a variety of instruments and techniques, Jen taps into her intuitive skills to generate powerful frequency combinations that resonate with participants, aiding them in their healing journeys across the mind, body, and spirit.www.sacredtoneshealing.comIG @sacredtoneshealingFacebook @sacredtoneshealinghttps://www.sacredtoneshealing.com/

Do you a red flag when you see it in the IBD nutrition space? Let's talk about it.... The cures, overpromising and the stuff that just doesn't land right. We talk about it from the perspective of an IBD dietitian and IBD patient.We have seen *red flag* nutrition advice like

In this episode, Drew Perkins is joined by Dr. Nathan Dolenc to unpack his recent critique of the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), detailed in his report, Good Intentions, Bad Implementation. While acknowledging the positive intentions behind the standards, Dolenc argues that the current implementation inadvertently prioritizes methods and inquiry over fundamental scientific principles, leading to fragmented curricula and the conflation of engineering with core scientific content. They explore the critical importance of restoring foundational knowledge as the bedrock of science education, discussing why rigorous content mastery must precede complex, phenomenon-based inquiries to prevent cognitive overload and ensure students truly understand the nature of science rather than just "doing" it. Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode Have some feedback you'd like to share? You can email me at drew@thoughtstretchers.org. If you enjoyed this episode, please share it and please leave a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you're listening. *intro/outro voice credit: David O'Hara, Professor of Philosophy, Classics & Environmental Studies; Director of Environmental Studies & Sustainability at Augustana University  Key Takeaways: The Flaws of NGSS: The Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) are critiqued for fragmenting the scientific process into an artificial matrix, failing to provide clear foundational definitions, and promoting illogical curriculum sequencing that lacks coherence. Foundation First (Expertise Reversal Effect): Students should prioritize foundational content mastery before engaging in complex, phenomenon-based inquiries. Starting with integrated or phenomenon-based curricula before establishing a foundation can lead to cognitive overload and hinder deep learning. Science vs. Engineering: There is a critical need to separate science from engineering. NGSS incorrectly conflates the two; engineering should be treated as an interdisciplinary capstone activity that requires prior scientific content mastery, rather than an introductory method for teaching science. Rethinking "Inquiry": While natural exploration is appropriate for early childhood education, the humanities-based interpretation of inquiry in current standards often prioritizes "dazzle" and entertainment over rigorous knowledge construction. Academic Engagement over Entertainment: Educators must prioritize academic and intellectual engagement. Activities that focus on student entertainment or "activist science" often result in an "illusion of learning" where students finish projects without understanding the underlying scientific laws or concepts. A Proposed Knowledge Model: To improve outcomes, curriculum should follow a three-phase model: Constructing (building foundational knowledge), Reinforcing (practice and application), and Utilizing (complex, real-world engineering or problem-solving). Episode Highlights & Timecodes: [00:17:36] Overview of the NGSS Critique: Nathan outlines the core issues with the Next Generation Science Standards, including the omission of guiding principles, the incorrect conflation of science and engineering, and the lack of logical sequencing. [00:26:29] Defining Science Principles: A discussion on why the "nature of science" principles—such as evidence-based reasoning and objectivity—should be central to science education, rather than relegated to an appendix. [00:30:57] The Fragmentation of Inquiry: Nathan argues that NGSS breaks the scientific process into an "artificial matrix," failing to teach the true, iterative cycle of questioning, methodology, and data analysis. [00:39:53] Logical Sequencing of Content: An examination of how flexible standards and poorly designed curricula create gaps in student knowledge by disrupting the logical, sequential flow of disciplines like chemistry and biology. [00:48:29] Science vs. Engineering: Why the conflation of these two fields in NGSS often leads to "engineering appreciation" projects that create cognitive overload rather than teaching rigorous engineering practices. [00:58:29] Pedagogical Starting Points: A debate on the "expertise reversal effect"—why starting with integrated, phenomenon-based curricula can make it difficult for students to master foundational content. [01:34:18] Proposed Scientific Knowledge Model: Nathan introduces his three-phase model for science instruction: Constructing (foundational knowledge), Reinforcing (practice), and Utilizing (complex application).

Charles Noonan is an International Specialized Law Enforcement Contract Trainer and Instructor and the Head of Narcotics Training at The SoRite Company. On this episode of The Voices of Risk Management podcast, he highlights SoRite's fentanyl neutralizing drugs and shares insights into fatal fentanyl exposure, emerging needs for increased awareness and training to protect the public at large and mitigate exposure whenever possible.    Key Takeaways: Charles's role at SoRite Company.  Utilizing fentanyl neutralizing drugs.  Inadvertent exposures to fentanyl.  Key points in Charles's career journey.  What does a drug lab look like?  Insights into the only safe way to take drugs.  Collecting evidence and cleaning up the aftermath.  Emerging needs for awareness and training. Liability and exposure considerations.  Managing drug suppliers at the US borders.    Mentioned in This Episode: Charles Noonan   Tweetables:   "There are good things being done right now to bring drug overdoses and deaths down."    "A fatal dose of fentanyl can fit on the tip of a pencil."    "Anywhere that there is potential exposure, there could be potential liability."   

This is our daily Tech and Business report. KCBS Radio News Anchor Jason Brooks spoke with Bloomberg Reporter Sarah Foster. 529 Savings Accounts are tax deferred savings plans designed to help families save for their children's educational needs. But, there's now a new trend where people without kids are using these accounts as a way to build their own wealth.

SummaryThe Confidence to Endure is a reminder that our faith is not only for the good and comfortable seasons of life it is especially important during our trials, challenges, disappointments, and times of uncertainty.It is easy to say that we trust God when everything is going according to plan, but difficult seasons give us an opportunity to exercise the faith we say we have. Just as Noah, Joseph, Moses, David, and others in Scripture endured difficult circumstances by trusting God, we can find the strength to keep going by placing our confidence in Him.Endurance does not mean that we will never become tired, discouraged, or emotional. It means that despite what we feel or see, we make the decision not to give up. We continue praying, believing, trusting, and taking the next step.Our circumstances may change, but God does not. When we are led by Christ instead of fear, we can remind ourselves that this too shall pass. The difficult chapter we are experiencing today is not the end of our story. God can use our trials to strengthen our faith, develop our character, increase our wisdom, and prepare us for what is ahead.Ultimately, our confidence to endure comes from knowing that God is still sovereign, God is still faithful, God is still working, and God is still with us.TakeawaysExercise your faith during difficult seasons. Trials are often where our faith becomes stronger.Never give up. You may become tired, but you can rest, pray, regroup, and continue moving forward.Keep your eyes on God instead of your circumstances. What you see today does not determine what God can do tomorrow.Do not allow fear to lead you. Let your faith in Christ guide your thoughts, decisions, and responses.Remember what God has already brought you through. Your previous victories can give you confidence for today's battle.Trust God's timing. Some prayers take time, some healing happens gradually, and some doors do not open immediately.Look for growth in the struggle. Ask, “Lord, what are You teaching me through this season?”Believe that this too shall pass. Difficult seasons are chapters; they do not have to become the entire story of your life.Keep praying. Prayer gives us strength, peace, wisdom, and the confidence to endure.Your endurance can become someone else's encouragement. One day, your testimony may help another person believe that they can make it too.Key PointsFaith must be exercised. We cannot only proclaim that we trust God when life is good. Our faith becomes especially important when we cannot see how things are going to work out.Endurance requires confidence in God. Our confidence is not based on our circumstances. It comes from knowing who God is and remembering His faithfulness.You can be tired without giving up. Rest if necessary. Cry if necessary. Pray as often as necessary. But do not allow a difficult moment to make you surrender your faith.Temporary circumstances should not create permanent discouragement. What you are experiencing today can change. Keep reminding yourself: “This too shall pass.”God can use the struggle. Romans 5:3-4 reminds us that suffering can produce perseverance, character, and hope. Something may be developing within you while you are going through something around you.Keep looking to Jesus. Hebrews 12 teaches us to run our race with endurance while looking to Jesus. We do not have to understand everything we simply have to continue trusting the One who does.

HR2 - Falcons new regime utilizing preseason games more than previous regimes is refreshing In hour two Mike, Ali, and Beau continue to talk about how Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. looked in his first practice yesterday where he did 11 on 11 work for the first time this season, and explain why they think Falcons Head Coach Kevin Stefanski playing starters in the preseason is a refreshing and helpful change from the last two regime's approach to the preseason. Then, Ali tests Mike, Dylan, and Beau's movie, sports, and general history knowledge as she takes them back in the day for the halftime portion of the show! The Morning Shift crew also continues to preview the Atlanta Braves' three game series with the Los Angeles Dodgers that starts tonight, explain why they think the Braves core may be on their final chapter if they don't make deep playoff run this season, and then close out hour two by talking about the biggest news, rumors, and reports in the NFL as they go In The Huddle!

Verl Workman reveals how thinking bigger, tracking the right activities, protecting family time, building net profit, and preparing for opportunity can transform business success into lasting wealth, freedom, purpose, and a genuinely fulfilling life today.(00:00) - Introduction to Verl Workman and His Journey to Health, Longevity, and Success(05:00) - Authenticity, Personal Transformation, and Living What You Teach(10:00) - From Business Failure to Becoming a Top Real Estate Producer and Coach(15:00) - Building Wealth Through Multiple Income Pillars and Thinking Bigger(20:00) - Why New Agents Should Join High-Performing Teams and Learn From the Best(25:00) - How Failure Creates Wisdom and Why AI Cannot Replace Human Judgment(30:00) - Tracking the Right Activities, Maximizing Listings, and Plugging Income Leaks(35:00) - Adapting to a Changing Market and Becoming the Specialist Consumers Want(40:00) - Return on Time, Finding the Money, and Why Net Profit Is the Number That Matters(45:00) - Acting on Opportunity, Building Wealth, and Connecting With Verl Workman(47:00) - Closing Message and The REI Agent Podcast DisclaimerContact Verl Workmanhttps://verlworkman.com/https://workmansuccess.com/https://www.facebook.com/VerlWorkmanWSS/https://www.instagram.com/verlworkman/https://www.linkedin.com/in/verlworkman/https://www.youtube.com/@VerlWorkmanSuccessVerl Workman proves that greatness does not have to be accidental. Think bigger, protect the people and time that matter most, measure the activities that actually produce results, build real net profit, and prepare yourself before opportunity arrives. The goal is not simply to build a bigger business. It is to build the wealth, health, freedom, and relationships that allow you to fully participate in the life you worked so hard to create. For more conversations about building wealth while building a life worth living, visit https://reiagent.comIs success destroying your peace? Most pros grind until they break. Download The Investor's Life Balance Sheet: A Holistic Wealth Audit to see if you are building a legacy or heading for burnout. Presented by The REI Agent Podcast & United States Real Estate Investor® https://sendfox.com/lp/m4jrl

There are some conversations in property management that never feel easy, no matter how long you've been in the industry – and telling an owner their rent needs to come down is right up there. I've had these conversations through the GFC, after the 2011 floods and across almost 20 years of changing markets, and one thing I know for sure is that avoiding the hard conversation doesn't protect the relationship – it can actually damage it. Today, I'm sharing the practical approach I've learned from years of having these conversations myself. As rents soften in some markets and vacancy starts to creep up, knowing how to confidently communicate what the market is telling you has become an important skill for property managers.The key is to stop treating a rent reduction as an uncomfortable opinion you need an owner to agree with and start approaching it as professional advice backed by evidence. That means understanding the property, knowing your days on market, inquiry and inspection numbers, reviewing comparable properties and being able to clearly explain the financial impact of holding versus reducing. One of the most powerful things you can do is put the cost of vacancy beside the annual cost of a rent reduction – because once an owner can see those numbers clearly, the conversation becomes less emotional and far more strategic.And when an owner pushes back? That doesn't mean you've handled the conversation badly. Whether they want to wait another week, have received a higher appraisal elsewhere or simply need the current rent to meet their financial commitments, your role is to listen, acknowledge the pressure and keep bringing the conversation back to what the market is actually doing. Owners don't need us to tell them what they want to hear; they need us to communicate early, confidently and with a clear plan. Because ultimately, it's rarely the difficult conversation that costs you management – it's the silence when that conversation needs to happen.“The property managers who lose management aren't usually the ones who deliver hard news. They're the ones who go deathly quiet. Silence is what erodes trust.” - Kylie WalkerWe cover:Handling rent review conversations with property owners in a softening rental market.Challenges faced by property managers when rents need to be reduced.Importance of preparation before discussing rent changes.Building and maintaining trust with property owners during difficult conversations.Utilizing evidence and market data to support recommendations for rent adjustments.Discussing the pros and cons of reducing rent versus holding the current rent.Strategies for effectively opening and conducting the conversation with property owners.Anticipating and managing pushback from property owners regarding rent changes.The financial implications of vacancy costs compared to potential rent reductions.The significance of confidence and professionalism in property management communications.THE RENT REDUCTION CONVERSATION FREEBIE:https://courses.thatpropertymum.com.au/freebie-having-the-rent-reduction-conversationA big shout-out to our amazing podcast partner Ailo. Ailo is an Australian property management software and app designed to streamline communication and payments between property managers, owners, and tenants. It offers in-app chat, real-time rent tracking, and maintenance management, aiming to modernise property management and improve transparency for all parties.Book an Ailo Demo and get your Mecca Gift Card:http://ailo.io/tpmFollow Ailo:https://www.instagram.com/ailohq/Kylie's Resources: The PM Accelerate Membership: https://courses.thatpropertymum.com.au/accelerateDigital Marketing and AI Academyhttps://courses.thatpropertymum.com.au/digitalmarketingyesProperty Management Growth School: https://courses.thatpropertymum.com.au/TPM-BDMSchool That Property Mum Courses: https://www.thatpropertymum.com.au/courses/ Book a Strategy Call with Kylie: https://calendly.com/kylie-tpm/coaching-call Kolmeo: https://kolmeo.com/ Find out about our Done for You Lead Generation - https://calendly.com/kylie-tpm/done-for-you-leads-discovery-call35 AI Prompts to help you Grow your Business on Social Media: https://courses.thatpropertymum.com.au/35-prompts-to-grow-your-property-management-business-on-social-mediahttps://courses.thatpropertymum.com.au/5-misktakes-replayConnect With Kylie:Follow Kylie Walker on Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/thatpropertymum_/Follow Kylie on Facebook - https://web.facebook.com/thatpropertymumConnect with Kylie on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylie-wal...Explore Kylie's Website - https://www.thatpropertymum.com.au/Watch Kylie on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@thatpropertymum

In this episode, I sit down with Alexander Chaparro, an ACC executive coach, leadership and business transformation strategist, author of The Dreamer's Guide, and founder of Power Up Coaching Solutions. With decades of experience in leadership, sales, recruiting, and team development, Alex breaks down how blending neuroscience, mindset transformation, and practical business strategy can help high achievers move beyond limiting beliefs. Together, we explore his personal journey of overcoming childhood dyslexia, ADHD, and a 200-pound weight loss, highlighting how self-acceptance, active hope, and continuous movement unlock lasting achievement and clear purpose.   In this episode, we discuss: How childhood challenges with dyslexia and ADHD in the '70s and '80s initially created limiting beliefs Developing a solution-based mindset to navigate adversity The difference between passive wishing and active hope How self-love, self-acceptance, and peace became the true catalysts for Alex losing 200 pounds after decades of struggle The inspiration behind his book, The Dreamer's Guide to Achieving in Uncertain Times Why dreaming is an essential muscle to communicate with the subconscious mind Utilizing repetition and patient, small adjustments to build lasting healthy habits into muscle memory Knowing when to leverage strength versus momentum during seasons of low motivation Alex's current training for the 500-mile El Camino de Santiago pilgrimage to celebrate his mobility and health   About Alexander: Alexander Chaparro is an ACC executive coach, leadership and business transformation strategist, author of The Dreamer's Guide, and founder of PowerUp Coaching Solutions. With decades of experience in leadership, sales, recruiting, and team development, he has built his work around helping leaders and high achievers move beyond limiting beliefs and translate vision into meaningful, lasting achievement. Through his coaching and speaking, Alex equips individuals to think bigger, act bolder, and lead with greater clarity, confidence, and purpose. Blending neuroscience, mindset transformation, and practical business strategy, he helps others unlock their potential and pursue what once felt impossible.   The Dreamer's Guide bookhttps://a.co/d/0cpYj5C5 https://powerupcoach.net   Book An Appointment with Alex:https://calendly.com/powerupcoach/power-up-coaching   Personal Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/chaparrogroup Personal LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexanderchaparro/ PowerUp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/powerupcoachinghub PowerUp FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61566632063013   ----- Connect with Candice Snyder! Website: https://www.podpage.com/passion-purpose-and-possibilities-1/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/candicebsnyder?_rdr Passion, Purpose, and Possibilities Community Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/passionpurposeandpossibilitiescommunity/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/passionpurposepossibilities/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/candicesnyder/ Shop For A Cause With Gifts That Give Back to Nonprofits: https://thekindnesscause.com/ Go to FusionaryFormulas.com and use code PASSION at checkout for 15% off your first order.  Fall In Love With Artists And Experience Joy And Calm: https://www.youtube.com/@movenartrelaxation

​ @Prusa3D  shows off their summer collection with the new plus updates for the XL, C1, and C1L, which bring features from INDX and other machines into their entire lineup! With the XL being the machine we are most interested in as it has almost felt like it was forgotten by Prusa, so this should help a lot!We also just got back from San Francisco with  @InfiMaker  checking out their all new K1 5 axis milling machine. While there we also helped encrypt the internet at  @cloudflare  and took a MUCH deeper look at things with  @lumafield !!Want to pick up the  @InfiMaker  K1 on Kickstarter, consider using our affiliate link: https://b.link/Infi3DMChapters:00:00:00 - Intro & Main Topics Overview00:07:59 - Prusa XL Plus Upgrade & Cooling Analysis00:34:30 - Sunlu Inslogic E10 & Continuous Desiccant Drying00:54:40 - Unclogging Hotends & Methylene Chloride (DCM) Warnings01:16:00 - Core 1 Upgrades, Hardened Nozzles & Lumafield Scanners01:53:30 - Infimaker K1 5-Axis CNC Mill Experience02:21:30 - Cloudflare "Wall of Entropy" & Eating Vegan in Cali02:50:40 - Prusa Connect's New Subscription & OutroWant edited versions of these shows? Check out  @makingawesome  for edited down shows and clips as well! A HUGE Thank you to the Filament Sponsors of these streams,  @printedsolid  and  @3dprima481 ! Check them out: https://printedsolid.comhttps://3dprima.com Use "MakingAwesome" for 20% off on all PrimaCreator and Copymaster3D materials until April 30th 2026Want to get some of the UK's fastest, and the first REAL Bamboo printer out there or the newly launched ALLCLEAN, the first dedicated 3D printer bed cleaner? Check out  @construct3d  https://b.link/Construct3DUse the discount code : "makingawesome" for 15% off.Need HIGH END 3D Scanning ANYWHERE in the world?? Check out  @3DMusketeers !! Utilizing over $250k in scanners, projects both big and small they can easily handle! Fully portable, able to bring the gear to you, 3D Musketeers is your one stop shop for all things Physical to Digital and even Digital to Physical. Full Service Art To Part rapid prototyping, product development, and of course, 3D Printing with 3D Musketeers! https://b.link/3DM__________________________________Do you have an idea you want to get off the ground? Reach out to the Making Awesome Podcast through https://3DMusketeers.com/podcast and someone will get you set up to be a guest!

This week on the Buck Junkies Podcast, we're back after a busy summer and are bringing on Houston Havens of the MDWFP to talk all about how you can get those dove fields ready for the season!... Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 00:10 - Welcome Houston Havens! 01:30 - Can you have a successful hunt without grain on the field? 05:40 - Utilizing pastures and ponds on your dove fields 08:22 - What crop attracts doves the best? 15:00 - The top 3 grains for dove fields 19:00 - Making a sunflower field more attractive to the doves 23:55 - Planting period in Mississippi 25:20 - Does an established field have an advantage over a new field? 31:00 - How does weather affect dove fields? 32:30 - Technological Advances in the Waterfowl Industry 35:40 - Things to NOT do on a dove field 37:10 - Variables that determine dove field population 42:50 - Are there different stages of migration 47:20 - Tracking how long it took to take down a banded bird 48:20 - The process of banding a bird 50:50 - How to tell the age of a bird 53:30 - Houston's personal dove field(s) 57:00 - Closing Notes

Listen to the full episode here: https://renderingunconscious.substack.com/p/ru417-aliza-einhorn-reads-vanessa Rendering Unconscious is now at Substack: https://renderingunconscious.substack.com RU418: ALIZA EINHORN READS VANESSA SINCLAIR'S NATAL CHART UTILIZING ASTROLOGY & TAROT Rendering Unconscious welcomes Aliza Einhorn back to the podcast! She's here to read my natal chart. Rendering Unconscious episode 418. On this episode, Aliza reads my natal chart. We delve into my astrological profile, focusing on my Cancerian traits. Aliza highlights Jupiter's transit from my 12th house of Cancer and the unconscious to my 1st house of Leo and the self, and its significance, as well as my being a Leo rising, born on a full moon in Capricorn in the sixth house of work, plus having Venus, Mars, Chiron and Midheaven in Taurus in the 10th house, indicating career success. We also discuss Aliza's book Tarot of the Unconscious. https://amzn.to/4gINByi Aliza is a Tarot reader, Tarot teacher, astrologer, and lifelong writer (and graduate of the Iowa Writers' Workshop). She's the author of the brand new Tarot of the Unconscious: Uncovering the Hidden Link Between Psychoanalysis and the Cards (2026). She‘s a psychoanalyst-in-training in New York City. And, yes, she does do readings and is also available for in-person psychoanalytic treatment. https://alizaeinhorn.com https://www.instagram.com/psychoanalysisbookshelf/ https://moonplutoastrology.com Be sure to check out RU406: ALIZA EINHORN ON TAROT OF THE UNCONSCIOUS You may find your favorite RU Podcast episodes and guests here: https://renderingunconscious.substack.com/p/episodes News & events: Next up at RU Center, The Poetry of Psychoanalysis series with author and astrologer Emmalea Russo continues September 6th on DH Lawrence and his Fantasia of the Unconscious for the Autumn Equinox: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/renderingunconsciouscenterforpsychoanalysis/2315469 September 12th is the final class in my Intro to Psychoanalysis year long course! We'll focus on Frantz Fanon and liberation psychology, and take a look at Thomas Szasz, R.D. Laing and the anti-psychiatry movement, as well as Patricia Gherovici's The Puerto Rican Syndrome. That will set us up nicely for what we're diving into next: a close reading of From the Clinic to the Streets: Psychoanalysis for Revolutionary Futures (2026) by Dr. Lara Sheehi. Paid subscribers at RU Center for Psychoanalysis Substack gain access to these and all RU Center events! https://rucenterforpsychoanalysis.substack.com Rendering Unconscious is also a book: Rendering Unconscious: Psychoanalytic Perspectives, Politics & Poetry vols 1:1 & 1:2 (Trapart Books, 2024): https://amzn.to/4sOqSEu Thank you for being a paid subscriber to Rendering Unconscious Podcast. It makes my work possible. If you are so far a free subscriber, thanks to you too. Please consider becoming a paid subscriber to gain access to all the material on the site, including new, future, and archival podcast episodes. It's so important to maintain independent spaces free from censorship and corporate influence. If you are interested in pursuing psychoanalytic treatment or supervision with me, please feel free to contact me directly: www.drvanessasinclair.net/contact/ As always, huge thanks to Carl Abrahamsson for providing the intro and outro music for Rendering Unconscious Podcast. https://linktr.ee/CarlAbrahamsson The song at the end of this episode is "Open the Portal" from the album "Indulgence, Not Abstinence" by Vanessa Sinclair and Pete Murphy: https://petemurphy.bandcamp.com/album/indulgence-not-abstinence-12 Support indie artists and musicians! Visit Pete's Bandcamp: https://petemurphy.bandcamp.com Our music is also available at Spotify and other streaming services. https://open.spotify.com/artist/3xKEE2NPGatImt46OgaemY Links to everything can be found at: https://linktr.ee/renderingunconscious Enjoy! Thank You.

Bob Zimmerman details the robotic mission by startup Catalyst to rescue NASA's Swift Space Telescope, utilizing innovative software to maneuver a servicing craft despite thruster failures. He highlights SpaceX's massive Starshipproduction line in Boca Chica, noting that four prototypes are ready for monthly launches and upcoming orbital refueling tests. Zimmerman also discusses Lockheed Martin's strategic investments in rocket startups like Firefly to secure launch capabilities. On the international front, he reports on Poland's successful protest against Starlink roaming restrictions and Vietnam's first satellite contract with an American company, SpaceX, signaling a shift toward U.S. ties. Additionally, Zimmerman covers the State Department's efforts to pull India away from Russian space partnerships and NASA's collaboration with the Department of Energy on nuclear propulsion for Mars. He concludes with breathtaking imagery of stars orbiting the Milky Way's central black hole. (5)

This third part of our Troutbitten Skills Series is all about the guiding principle of fighting fish fast. We talk about how this mindset guides our decisions and our movements for all the other skills. Because we want to fight trout fast we use side pressure and we position ourselves for maximum leverage. We thing about current direction and fighting zones, all in an effort to fight a trout fast. Because the longer a trout is on the line, the more chance it has to get off.We also cover these key concepts:-- The tug-of-war. Either they pull or you pull.-- How the stalemate becomes a mistake.-- Knowing the strength of your tools.-- Understand the power in the rod and the line.-- How fast is too fast, and when to ease up on the pressure.-- Utilizing drag settingsHere's the Episode List for Season 201. The Hookset and What Comes First2. Where to Fight Them (Water Column and More)3. Fight Them Fast (You Pull or They Pull - Work With a Trout)4. The Fighting Position5. Side Pressure6. The Last Ten Feet (The Finishing Moves)7. Wrap Up (With Stories)My good friends, Matt Grobe and Bill Dell join me for this season.ResourcesCATEGORY: Troutbitten | Catch and Release SafelyCATEGORY | Troutbitten | Fighting FishPODCAST: Troutbitten | How to Handle a TroutARTICLE: Troutbitten | Are We Taking the Safety of Trout Too Far?READ: Troutbitten | Work With a Trout and Not Against ItARTICLE: Troutbitten | Fight Fish FastThanks to TroutRoutes:Use the code TROUTBITTEN for 20% off your membership athttps://maps.troutroutes.com Thanks to SkwalaUse the code, TROUTBITTEN10 for 10% off your order athttps://skwalafishing.com/

Bispecific antibodies (BsAbs) continue to garner the interest of both academic and community cancer centers due to their rapid growth in FDA approvals and increasing use in hematologic malignancies and solid tumors. However, practical considerations such as treatment-related toxicities, choosing the right delivery model, and staffing constraints deter many programs from attempting to implement BsAbs. In this episode, CANCER BUZZ speaks with 2026 ACCC Innovator Award winner Kate Kennedy, MSN, APRN, ACNP-BC, AOCNP, an Outpatient Hematology Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Team Lead at Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center, about her program's APP-led BsAb step-up dosing clinic. With APPs at the helm, this model enables efficient and specialty-expert management of therapies while optimizing physician resources. In addition, its adherence to step-up dosing protocols prioritizes patient safety and convenience while reducing inpatient resource utilization. "[It's important to look] at what you need to spend money on, [make] sure that you're spending money on the right things, and then [look] for areas like space and staff that maybe have capacity that you can utilize in a little bit of a different way to deliver this care." – Kathryn Kennedy, MSN, APRN, ACNP-BC, AOCNP Guest: Kathryn Kennedy, MSN, APRN, ACNP-BC, AOCNPOutpatient Hematology APP Team Lead Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center Nashville, Tennessee Resources: ACCC 43rd National Oncology Conference 2026 ACCC Innovator Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center Blog: An APP-Led Outpatient Bispecific Antibody Clinic Podcast: APPs Paving the Way in Leadership Blog: Maximizing the Role of APPs in Oncology Care Blog: Bispecific Antibodies Are Moving Forward; So Are the Implementation Questions  

Dr. Jill Carnahan joins me today for Part 2 of our gem-packed two-part series. In this episode, she expands on her story and discusses the importance of a flow state and staying curious. We also talk about all things related to biotoxin illness. If you have not yet listened to Part 1, I suggest you go back and listen to it to hear the first part of her story.   How to detoxify your body after mold exposure: Increase your glutathione production by taking it, doing liposomal, or with an IV to help your liver dump the toxins into the bile and excrete them Use clay, charcoal, chlorella, probiotics like Saccharomyces, or N-acetylcysteine to bind the toxins Use prescription binders to assist in getting the toxins out of the body Dr. Jill Carnahan's Bio: Dr. Jill Carnahan is a board-certified Integrative Holistic Medicine specialist known as Your Functional Medicine Expert®️ and often referred to as the "Sherlock Holmes of Medicine," for solving the case of the most well-known medical mysteries.  Utilizing state-of-the-art lab testing and biochemical analysis, she helps each patient identify the root cause of their illness by identifying nutritional or metabolic imbalances that may be contributing to their symptoms. Dr. Jill uses nutritional protocols and supplements, lifestyle changes, and medication to increase the patient's level of function and always seeks the gentlest and least invasive ways to restore health and optimize healing.  She has also sustained a 5+ year waiting list as the Medical Director of Flatiron Functional Medicine, a widely sought-after practice. As a survivor of breast cancer, Crohn's disease, and toxic mold illness, Dr. Jill brings a unique perspective to treating a variety of complex and chronic illnesses and has traveled the world sharing her knowledge of hope, health, and healing live on stage as well as through newsletters, articles, books, podcasts, and social media. Her memoir, Unexpected, is out now which is the highlight of our interview today. In this episode: Dr. Carnahan shares how she got exposed to mold and how it affected her (1:34) Symptoms of mold exposure (3:37) How to detoxify yourself after being exposed to mold (5:48) The differences between Lyme and mold (8:54) The importance of addressing trauma (13:00) How to start with addressing trauma (16:17) How to deal with stress (17:01) Dr. Carnahan explains what a flow state is (19:39) Why is it important to be curious? (21:49) Lab tests everyone should do before turning thirty (24:01) Links & Resources Use code TURMERIC to get 10% off ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TURMERIC ⁠Use Code Glutathione to get 10% off Glutathione⁠ ⁠Use Code BIND to get 10% off Envirobind⁠ Follow Your Longevity Blueprint  On ⁠Instagram⁠ | ⁠Facebook⁠ | ⁠Twitter⁠ | ⁠YouTube⁠ | ⁠LinkedIn⁠ ⁠Get your copy of the Your Longevity Blueprint book and claim your bonuses here⁠ ⁠Find Dr. Stephanie Gray and Your Longevity Blueprint online⁠   Follow Dr. Stephanie Gray on ⁠Facebook⁠ | ⁠Instagram⁠ | ⁠YouTube⁠ | ⁠Twitter⁠ | ⁠and LinkedIn⁠ ⁠Integrative Health and Hormone Clinic⁠ ⁠Podcast production by Team Podcast⁠ Guest Social Media Links: • ⁠Instagram⁠ (@drjillcarnahan) • ⁠Twitter⁠ (@DocCarnahan)  • ⁠Facebook⁠  • ⁠Website⁠  Relative Links for This Show: ⁠https://readunexpected.com/freechapter/⁠ ⁠https://retrainingthebrain.com/⁠ ⁠https://guptaprogram.com/⁠ ⁠https://www.primaltrust.org/⁠

Father Nathan, along with prayer partner Kimberly Sharp, LMFT, shares the spiritual practices to Craig and Charlie, the Watch Repair Guy. This story is new and not in any of the Afterlife, Interrupted book series publications.Kimberly Sharp, LMFT, DTM, is a psychotherapist dedicated to helping individuals connect with their inner selves to foster greater joy, peace, and relief. Utilizing a mind-body-spirit perspective, she has seen firsthand how engaging in reflective inner work leads to a more meaningful, joyful, and fulfilling life. As a prayer partner with Father Nathan, Kimberly has witnessed the incredible benevolence, kindness, and creativity with which heavenly helpers support souls on their afterlife journeys. Outside of her professional practice, Kimberly cherishes time with family and friends, working out at the gym, and being on the water. Kimberly is a Distinguished Toastmaster with Toastmasters International and active in her home parish of St. Peter's Episcopal Church in San Pedro, California. She can be reached through her website, www.kimberlysharpmft.com.Click this link and let us know what you love about The Joyful Friar Podcast! Support the show​Connect with Father Nathan Castle, O.P.: http://www.nathan-castle.com https://www.facebook.com/fathernathancastle https://www.instagram.com/father_nathan_castle https://www.youtube.com/@FatherNathanCastleOPListen to the podcast: https://apple.co/3ssA9b5Purchase books: https://tinyurl.com/34bhp2t4Donate: https://nathan-castle.com/donateMy Dominican brothers and I live a vow of poverty. That means we hold our goods in common. If you enjoy this podcast, please donate https://nathan-castle.com/donate. 501©3 of the Western Dominican Province.Father Nathan Castle, O.P., is a Dominican Friar, author, podcast host, and retreat leader. Over the past 27 years, his unique ministry rooted in the Catholic Church's mystical tradition has helped more than 700 souls transition from one afterlife plane to a more joyful one. Father Nathan believes that providing such help is something the Holy Spirit has given him and his prayer partners to do.     Theme music: Derek Gust      ...

What separates automotive sales professionals who merely show up from those who consistently dominate their market? "Everyone is a customer until they're not." - Stacey Orlowski In this episode of the Millionaire Car Salesman Podcast, Sean V. Bradley sits down with Stacey Orlowski, an accomplished automotive sales professional whose success is rooted in discipline, purpose, and an unwavering commitment to improvement. Stacey breaks down why identifying your "why" can completely transform your performance, especially during the difficult days when motivation alone is not enough. Drawing inspiration from elite performers like Tom Brady, he explains how hard work, a positive mindset, and consistent execution can help sales professionals reach levels they once believed were impossible. "A goal and a dream are two very different things. A goal has time and accountability. A dream, that's not real." - Stacey Orlowski Sean and Stacey also dive into the real-world strategies that drive automotive sales, from converting showroom walk-ins to maximizing Internet leads. They explore how communication, customer rapport, and a genuinely customer-focused approach can separate top performers from everyone else. You'll also hear how Stacey's transition from law enforcement into automotive sales gave him a unique set of skills that translated powerfully to the showroom floor. His journey proves that your previous experiences can become a competitive advantage when paired with the right mindset and process. "No is a good thing because it's a way for you to get to yes." - Stacey Orlowski Whether you are entering automotive sales for the first time or searching for the breakthrough that will take your performance to the next level, this episode provides a practical roadmap for strengthening your mindset, improving your customer interactions, and maximizing every opportunity. Success begins with knowing why you started, but reaching the top requires knowing exactly what to do next. Listen now to discover the habits and strategies that can help you achieve automotive sales excellence. Key Takeaways: ✅ The significance of identifying a personal 'why' can drive motivation and focus in sales, transforming what seems like a daunting process into an achievable goal. ✅ Transitioning skills from previous jobs, even those unrelated to sales, can provide unique advantages in understanding and engaging with customers. ✅ Understanding the psychological elements of sales, such as active listening and body language, can lead to more effective and successful customer interactions. ✅ It's crucial to treat sales as a relationship-oriented field rather than merely focusing on transactions to foster retention and referrals. ✅ Utilizing a balanced approach to different types of leads can help maximize sales opportunities and overall success. About Stacey Orlowski Stacey Orlowski is an accomplished automotive sales professional recognized as the number one Nissan salesperson in Louisiana. With a background in law enforcement and government contracting, Stacey has transitioned into the automotive industry, achieving extraordinary success, including selling over 50 cars in a month. His focus on mindset, ethical sales practices, and customer relationships underpins his achievements. Stacey's unique approach and relentless drive earned him a place among the top 25 best automotive salespeople in the nation, and he is currently a key member of the team at Royal Nissan.   Transforming Car Sales: Lessons in Mindset and Mastery from an Automotive Champion Key Takeaways: Embrace the Right Mindset: Transform success through a mindset that balances personal drive with ethical customer engagement. Maximize Every Opportunity: View every interaction as a potential sale and leverage diverse selling strategies effectively. Learn and Adapt Continuously: Cultivate skills from varied experiences and remain open to adopting new strategies to refine your selling process.   Unleashing Potential with the Right Mindset The hustle and bustle of car sales is not just about hitting numbers; it's about grasping the essence of what it means to sell cars effectively. Within a lively podcast discussion featuring Sean V. Bradley and star salesman Stacey Orlowski, a detailed portrait of the car sales industry emerges, focusing on mindset as the ultimate game-changer. Orlowski, based in Louisiana and a leader in Nissan sales, attributes much of his success to a powerful mindset. "Mindset before skillset," emphasizes Stacey Orlowski, echoing a key philosophy. The foundation of success in sales, as illustrated in the dialogue, requires more than mere knowledge or technical prowess. It's a holistic approach steeped in the recognition of one's own capabilities and relentless drive to serve customers responsibly. Orlowski's journey is a testament to embracing positivity and determination, drawing parallels with iconic figures like Tom Brady: "Tom Brady wasn't the fastest, but he worked the hardest," remarks Orlowski. This embodies the idea that relentless effort, aligned with ethical practices, results not merely in sales but in lasting client relationships—a crucial aspect both speakers highlight through real-world insights. Beyond aspirational thoughts, this perspective profoundly impacts how sales are conducted, from understanding customer needs to showcasing empathy. It's a human-centered approach that transcends transactional interactions, paving the way for sustainable success.   Optimizing Sales Techniques for Maximal Impact One enlightening insight shared by Orlowski centers around the strategic engagement of sales opportunities. Every customer, refers to Orlowski, is a chance for conversion: "Everyone is a customer until they're not." This conviction lays the groundwork for actionable strategies that turn potential interests into concrete sales. Through consistent processes, he demonstrates the balancing act between pursuing floor 'ups' and nurturing online leads. This approach acknowledges that while internet leads offer one pathway, each interaction possesses the potential for success when cultivated properly: "Catch the effort and apply it toward every single opportunity you get," emphasizes Orlowski. This technique harnesses a broad spectrum of sales methods, integrating walk-ins and internet inquiries seamlessly. Orlowski attributes part of his success to thorough needs assessments, understanding customer pain points, and leveraging insights to match them with appropriate vehicles. This thoughtful evaluation system ensures a match between client needs and sales pitches, significantly enhancing the likelihood of successful outcomes. For Orlowski, the art of engagement involves an intricate dance of empathy and inquiry—listening deeply and tailoring responses to foster trust and, eventually, loyalty.   Continuous Learning and Adaptability: The Cornerstones of Sales Mastery In dissecting Stacey Orlowski's unmatched success, one theme stands paramount: the pivotal role of continuous learning and adaptation. Throughout the exchange, Orlowski's conversation reflects a persistent thirst for knowledge, grounded in a diverse professional backdrop, from corrections to government contracting, translating into a unique understanding of human psychology in sales. "My life experiences…have been essential in my success right now," notes Orlowski, signaling the value in embracing diverse learning opportunities. The dialogue references books like "Never Split the Difference" by Chris Voss as tools to refine negotiation tactics, illustrating how ceaselessly seeking wisdom outside one's comfort zone fosters transformation. Adjusting one's sales pitch to align with customer psychology showcases a nuanced balance between steadfastness and flexibility. For Orlowski, this adaptability encompasses not taking rejection personally—viewing "no" as a gateway rather than a barrier, reinforcing a mindset resilient to setbacks but open to modification and growth. With broader industry implications, this theme captures a universal truth: cultivating adaptability and a hunger for learning equips sales professionals to thrive, not just survive, in an ever-evolving marketplace.   By encapsulating these interconnected ideas of mindset, strategic engagement, and adaptive learning, the vibrant exchange between Sean V. Bradley and Stacey Orlowski offers profound insights into mastering the art of car sales. In the relentless drive to improve and innovate, these principles lay the foundation for reshaping how professionals approach not only their craft but the evolving needs of their clients.       Resources + Our Proud Sponsors:   ➼ Podium: The AI Platform Powering the Modern Dealership. From instant lead response to seamless test drive scheduling, Podium's AI Employee Jerry works 24/7 to turn every lead into a conversion, so your team can focus on closing. Trusted by thousands of dealerships nationwide and proudly featured on the Millionaire Car Salesman Podcast. Learn how Podium can help you sell more cars, book more service appointments, and grow your dealership. Discover how Podium's innovative AI technology can unlock unparalleled efficiency and drive your dealership's sales to new heights. 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From independent dealers to large dealer groups and OEM partnerships, Dealer Synergy delivers measurable performance improvements, stronger teams, and sustainable profitability. ➼ Bradley On Demand: Bradley On Demand is the automotive industry's most advanced interactive training, tracking, testing, and certification platform for car dealerships — built to develop top-performing teams across Sales, Internet Sales, BDC, CRM, Phone Skills, Leadership, and Management. In addition to LIVE virtual automotive training classes and a library of 9,000+ on-demand dealership training modules, Bradley On Demand now includes AI Phone Roleplaying and Coaching to help salespeople and BDC agents practice real dealership conversations before they ever get on the phone with customers. This AI-powered roleplay technology strengthens phone scripts, objection handling, appointment setting, lead follow-up, and closing skills, while providing measurable coaching feedback for continuous improvement. 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Bob Zimmerman reports Rocket Lab has secured major Pentagon contracts for hypersonic test launches, potentially utilizing a remote new facility in Alaska. SpaceX is rumored to be planning a massive spaceport in Louisiana, while Northrop Grumman is successfully deploying robotic satellite-servicing pods. Conversely, Zimmerman criticizes "leftist governments" in the UK and Australia for stifling their domestic space industries with excessive red tape and "meaningless bureaucratic jargon," which forces young aerospace talent to seek opportunities abroad. (7)1903

Cleo Paskal exposes Chinese cognitive warfare in the Solomon Islands, where identical pro-Beijing propaganda appeared in separate newspapers. She details China's aggressive pressure on Palau, utilizing economic threats, triad activity, and cyberattacks to force the nation to de-recognize Taiwan before an upcoming regional forum in late August. (6)