Podcasts about vertically

What does it really take to build a $60 million real estate portfolio starting in your early 20s?In this episode of the Builders of Authority Podcast, Adam McChesney sits down with James Gleeson, a St. Louis real estate investor and serial entrepreneur, to break down how he went from college basketball and mechanical engineering to owning more than 450 rental units.James shares how he built the majority of his portfolio without syndications, using the BRRRR method to create equity, recycle capital, and scale faster.In this conversation, Adam and James discuss:• Transitioning from college athletics into real estate investing• Building a portfolio of more than 450 rental units• How the BRRRR method works: Buy, Renovate, Rent, Refinance, Repeat• Using leverage to grow without constantly putting in new capital• Underwriting deals and understanding net operating income• Why long-term cash flow matters for protecting equity• The tax advantages available to real estate investors• Depreciation, refinancing, and real estate professional status• Vertically integrating construction, property management, lending, and education• Managing the operational chaos that comes with rapid growth• The connection between an athlete mindset and entrepreneurship• Why execution matters more than endlessly consuming informationJames also explains why vertical integration became necessary as his portfolio expanded. By bringing more of the operation in-house, he was able to create greater control across construction, management, lending, and education.The episode closes with a conversation about perseverance, taking action, and why gathering more information means very little if you never execute.

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An indoor family entertainment concept that started in Aurora is quietly on track to become a billion dollar enterprise, and most Colorado investors have not heard the story yet. Lava Island opened its first park in 2018 and now operates 11 locations across the country, with every single new park cash flowing positive in its first month. Chris Lopez sits down with Dan Price, managing partner at Amplify Capital, to break down the Lava Island investment opportunity. Dan came to this deal after a 9-figure exit in insurance services and is now the single largest investor in the offering, calling it a once in a couple decades opportunity. The conversation covers what makes Lava Island structurally different from Urban Air, Sky Zone, and Boondocks. The 2 to 12 age focus, the absence of arcades and go-karts, and a staffing model that runs on roughly 40 people versus 120+ at competitors all combine into a simpler, lower liability, higher margin business. Dan gets specific on the numbers behind the Lava Island investment opportunity. The original Aurora location did 6 million in top line revenue on 10 dollar hourly passes. Each new build costs around 4.5 million. The reinvestment fund is modeled at a 6.8x MOIC with target exit in late 2029 or early 2030. The cash flow fund delivered a 16.44 percent annualized distribution in May and is projected to hit the mid 30s by the end of next year. Accelerated depreciation gave 2025 investors 1.17 dollars in deduction losses per dollar invested. For offering details and data room access on the Lava Island investment opportunity, reach out through ampcap.co. In This Episode We Cover: Why no arcades, no go-karts, and a 2 to 12 age focus is the competitive moat How Lava Island scaled from 1 location to 11 in roughly 2 years The vertically integrated construction model with hand-painted murals at every park Why every new location has been cash flow positive month one The 6.8x MOIC reinvestment fund vs the cash flow fund paying monthly distributions How accelerated depreciation wiped out gains for 2025 investors Why Dan believes this is a once in a couple decades opportunity This is the most aggressive offering Lava Island will run before terms tighten in future raises. If you have wanted exposure to a proven family entertainment concept with national expansion underway, this is the episode to listen to before reaching out. Watch the Youtube Video https://youtu.be/M3Q3VOwRg88 Timestamps 00:00 Welcome and intro to Lava Island family entertainment investment 01:30 Dan Price background ranching roots to 9-figure insurance services exit 05:04 From Narrate Ventures to Amplify Capital growth capital rebrand 06:54 Why founders need partners painful and lonely journey 08:23 What Lava Island is 2 to 12 age focus vs Urban Air Sky Zone Boondocks 13:03 Operating leverage 40 staff vs 120+ at competitors 14:45 Liability de-risked no go-karts no climbing walls no teenagers 16:24 Founders Boyd and Celeste 15+ years building parks across Europe 23:06 CEO Chase hired with one location pedigree of scaling exits 25:34 Vertically integrated construction Polish muralists hand-paint every wall 28:44 11 locations open expansion to 40+ targeting billion dollar enterprise value 31:04 Every location cash flow positive month one 32:04 Reinvestment fund 6.8x MOIC modeled returns and qualified purchaser requirement 34:25 Cash flow fund 16.44% annualized May distribution mid 30s projected 35:06 Accelerated depreciation $1.17 deduction per dollar invested in 2025 36:41 How to reach Amplify Capital Links in Podcast Amplify Capital Lava Island Reach out to Chris and the team by emailing chris@propertyllama.com for a warm intro to Amplify Capital or to discuss the opportunity further.

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A compressed version of Scottish Mortgage's interview with the everyday item delivery service's co-founder Yakir Gola.Listen to the full episode here.‘Instant commerce' company Gopuff delivers groceries and other everyday goods to shoppers' homes in as little as 15 minutes after an online order. What's more, it can price-match many products with the major supermarkets. Co-founder and co-chief executive Yakir Gola tells Scottish Mortgage why running its own warehouses and technology is critical to its growth. Background:Scottish Mortgage first invested in Gopuff in 2021.The US-based company speedily delivers groceries, hot coffee and alcohol, among other items, to your door without charging premium prices. Unlike rivals that send gig workers to pick up goods from third-party stores, Gopuff runs its own warehouses.In this podcast, Gola discusses how the business grew out of a dorm-room idea, Gopuff's partnerships with Starbucks and what's next on his to-do list.Timecodes:00:03 Introduction01:05 Yakir Gola interview begins01:13 “5,000 products delivered in as fast as 15 minutes”01:50 A better way to get stuff delivered03:40 Keeping control of its own warehouses05:47 Fresh produce and everyday essentials07:02 Partnering with Starbucks08:24 Recalibrating after Covid09:53 Taking the hassle out of shoppingGlossary (in order of mention):Instant commerce:The category of online retail focused on delivering goods within minutes of an order, rather than within hours or the next day. Bootstrapped:When an entrepreneur starts and grows a business using his or her own money and cash generated by operations rather than outside investors. Inventory integration:The systems that let a company know what products are actually in stock and available to sell or deliver. Free cash flow:Cash left after paying for operating costs and investment needed to run the business. Vertically integrated:When a company owns and controls more of the supply chain itself, such as inventory and warehouses.Check the podcast description to ensure this content is suitable for you. Your capital is at risk. Presenter: Claire ShawExecutive Producer: Leo KelionLine producer: Jessica RooneyBroadcast Technician: Samual O'Hare Editor: Jody Black Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The instant commerce company Gopuff delivers groceries and other must-haves to shoppers' homes within minutes of an online order. Co-founder and co-chief executive Yakir Gola tells Scottish Mortgage manager Tom Slater how he developed the business from a dorm-room experiment into a service relied on by millions, and the changes he's made to prepare for the next phase of growth.Background: Scottish Mortgage first invested in Gopuff in 2021.The US-based company speedily delivers groceries, hot coffee and alcohol, among other items, without charging premium prices. Unlike rivals that send gig workers to pick up goods from third-party stores, Gopuff runs its own warehouses. Gola explains how that decision, taken in the firm's early days, helps it deliver exactly what customers ordered and keeps its prices competitive with the major supermarkets.In this interview, Gola discusses Gopuff's partnerships with Amazon and Starbucks, why it has started offering free deliveries to US households receiving food stamps, and what's next on his to-do list.“Consumers are price-sensitive, so if [Gopuff] can match the prices they experience outside of the convenience category or get closer and closer to those price points, then that just brings more and more users to them,” says Tom Slater.Timecodes: 00:03 Coming up…00:48 Introduction02:28 Yakir Gola interview begins02:44 “5,000 products delivered in as fast as 15 minutes”03:31 Making the family business millions of dollars04:56 A better way to get stuff delivered07:20 Capital from California10:33 Keeping control of its own warehouses13:20 The FAM membership scheme14:44 Free deliveries to families on food stamps18:22 Fresh produce and everyday essentials21:06 Partnering with Starbucks23:37 An alliance with Amazon UK24:52 Focusing on the long term27:24 Recalibrating after Covid30:55 A lesson from Steve Jobs33:06 In growth mode, again35:15 Sharing ownership37:39 Drawing on expert advice41:13 Taking the hassle out of shopping44:09 Tom Slater on the investment case51:26 Podcast lookaheadGlossary (in order of mention): Instant commerce:The category of online retail focused on delivering goods within minutes of an order, rather than within hours or the next day. Bootstrapped:When an entrepreneur starts and grows a business using his or her own money and cash generated by operations rather than outside investors. Free cash flow:Cash left after paying for operating costs and investment needed to run the business. Venture capital:Money invested by specialist investors in early-stage or high-growth private companies. Vertically integrated:When a company owns and controls more of the supply chain itself, such as inventory and warehouses.Series A:An early major round of external fundraising. Inventory integration:The systems that let a company know what products are actually in stock and available to sell or deliver.FAM membership:Gopuff's paid subscription programme, which waives delivery fees and offers discounted prices in return for a monthly charge.Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP):A US government food support scheme for people on low incomes.Private label: Products sold under a brand owned by the retailer.Capital markets:The financial markets where companies raise money from investors.Unit economics:The profit or loss made on each order, customer or unit.Same-store sales growth:Sales growth from existing locations, excluding new ones.Read the transcript. Check the podcast description to ensure this content is suitable for you. Your capital is at risk. Presenter: Claire ShawExecutive Producer: Leo KelionLine producer: Jessica RooneyBroadcast Technician: Samual O'Hare Editor: Jody Black Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2 Corinthians 11 (1) What happens Horizontally - how we treat others (2) What happens Internally - what we place value in (3) What happens Vertically – where our help comes from

Colleen Kavanagh, CEO of Zego, shares how she's leveraging a $3 Million USDA grant to expand Zego's capacity and enhance the U.S. gluten-free grain supply chain through the acquisition of a processing facility. She talks about the importance of listening to farmers, explains why Montana oats are the cream of the crop, and shares how she's helping build the future of purity verified and nutrient dense foods. Discover how her inclusive approach supports U.S. farmers, reduces costs for brands, and promotes a better food future for all.Key Topics:Zego Foods and CIVC Montana's acquisition of a processing facility in MontanaThe expanded capacity and cost reduction for her brand, Zego FoodsHow she's helping other brands save up to a $1 their retail priceThe importance of listening to farmers and customers before defining services, pricing, and processesSecuring and then re-securing the $3M USDA grants for expansionSupporting U.S. farmers and brands in gluten-free grain processingHow Colleen is using AI to be more confident and efficient in her businessHow the new business model helps Zego Foods lean into its missionZego's Purity Verified commitment and expansionPartnering with Edacious to measure nutrient density of regenerative grainsSound bites:“If we can decrease a brand's cost by say 25 cents at the mill between co-packing and milling, that saves them a dollar on price point on the shelf.”“We have developed a new way of pricing organic grain so that it is a lower price add-on compared to conventional to really encourage brands to go organic.” “The rug was ripped out from underneath us. So by providing that transparency into what was happening with us on the ground and what it meant for other people, it gave people like OTA and CCOF the information that they needed to then go and tell those stories on our behalf in DC.”“Hulless oats are higher in protein and fiber and iron. Those oats only like to grow in arid climates. So Montana is perfect. We're high, we're dry. We have the right growing season.”“Vertically integrating has been fascinating and I have learned so much by listening. I came into this not knowing very much about farming, milling, equipment, or B2B sales for that matter.”“I just listened to their problems. And that's how I got to learn more and more about just how challenging it is, what we're asking them to do and what we really need to do to support their business if we want them to support ours.”“Zego Foods at its heart is 51 % for-profit company and 49 % advocacy organization.”“We test for about 500 different pesticides, and for mycotoxins, gluten allergens and the big four heavy metals. All of that is traceable.”Chapters:03:00 Introduction and Guest Background05:51 Winning the USDA Grant for Grain Expansion09:16 Challenges of Growing Gluten-Free and Organic Crops12:29 Lower Margins and Volume Strategies15:40 Implementing Vertical Integration in Grain Supply20:51 Supporting Farmers and Building Relationships24:27 Dealing with Weather and Supply Risks33:11 Montana Oats and Impact of Growing Conditions37:01 Working in Harmony with Nature46:06 Future of Purity Verification and Industry Data53:38 Favorite Snacks and Food Innovations54:03 Life-Changing Books and Learning61:40 What a Better World Means to Colleen01:03:28 Closing Remarks and Final ThoughtsLinks:Colleen Kavanagh on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/zegofoods/Zego Foods - https://zegofoods.comZego Foods on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/zego/Zego Foods on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ZEGOFoods/Zego Foods on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/zegofoods/Zego Foods on X - https://x.com/ZegoFoodsZego Foods on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9caEodIwrGchJ8wsSZ4UdA…Uncommon Business, Automate to Accelerate Program - https://theuncommonbusiness.co/Edacious, Nutrient Density and Toxicity Testing - https://www.edacious.com/……Brands for a Better World Episode Archive - http://brandsforabetterworld.com/Brands for a Better World on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/brand-for-a-better-world/Modern Species - https://modernspecies.com/Modern Species on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/modern-species/Gage Mitchell on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/gagemitchell/…Print Magazine Design Podcasts - https://www.printmag.com/categories/printcast/…Heritage Radio Network - https://heritageradionetwork.org/Heritage Radio Network on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/heritage-radio-network/posts/Heritage Radio Network on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/HeritageRadioNetworkHeritage Radio Network on X - https://x.com/Heritage_RadioHeritage Radio Network on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/heritage_radio/Heritage Radio Network on Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@heritage_radio…The Food Institute - https://foodinstitute.com/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

 “What if the most resilient asset class in real estate has been hiding in plain sight for decades?” In this episode, Nasir Ali shares how his family leveraged over 45 years of manufactured housing expertise, spanning 10,000+ pads and institutional-scale portfolios valued in the billions, to transform underperforming communities into stable, high-yield, inflation-resistant assets. Ali breaks down why manufactured housing communities outperform many traditional asset classes during both strong and weak economies, how his vertically integrated model solves affordability and occupancy challenges, and why tenant retention in this space creates a fundamentally different business model than multifamily. He also dives into market cycles, geopolitical risks, commercial real estate defaults, and why upcoming economic shifts may create major opportunities for investors prepared to act creatively. From generational knowledge transfer and operational experience to financing structures, value-add strategies, and the evolving institutional demand for manufactured housing, this episode delivers a masterclass on one of the most misunderstood sectors in real estate investing today. 5 Key Takeaways to learn from this episodeManufactured housing thrives in both strong and weak economies As the most affordable form of housing, demand often increases during economic downturns. Occupancy growth creates massive value-add opportunities Many communities remain under-occupied due to installation and financing barriers that operators can solve strategically. Vertically integrated operations increase profitability Combining community ownership, home sales, financing, and management creates multiple profit centers within one asset. Tenant retention is fundamentally different from multifamily Residents often own their homes, reducing turnover and many traditional landlord headaches. Economic downturns create opportunities for prepared investors Creative financing, seller financing, and distressed opportunities may become more common as market conditions tighten. About Tim MaiTim Mai is a real estate investor, fund manager, mentor, and founder of HERO Mastermind for REI coaches.He has helped many real estate investors and coaches become millionaires. Tim continues to help busy professionals earn income and build wealth through passive investing.He is also a creative marketer and promoter with incredible knowledge and experience, which he freely shares. He has lifted himself from the aftermath of war, achieving technical expertise in computers, followed by investment success in real estate, management skills, and a lofty position among real estate educators and internet marketers.Tim is an industry leader who has acquired and exited well over $50 million worth of real estate and is currently an investor in over 2700 units of multifamily apartments.Connect with TimWebsite: Capital Raising PartyFacebook: Tim Mai | Capital Raising Nation Instagram: @timmaicomTwitter: @timmaiLinkedIn: Tim MaiYouTube: Tim Mai

Sunday sermons from Chewelah Evangelical Free Church

Sunday sermons from Chewelah Evangelical Free Church

Movies discussed: Friday the 13th Part VII: The New Blood (again!), Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan (again!), Jason Goes to Hell: The Final Friday (again!), Spaceon (Fine! Jason X, again!), Friday the 13th (remake, again!), Dead Grandma (short) We’re finally ki ki ki ah ah ahhhll done with the Friday the 13 series! While 8, 9 and the reboot are nowhere near the series’ heights, Jason X is still a special little creature and we love it. Next episodes assignments: Primate Whistle Night Patrol The Littles (short) Watch along with us if you like and we’ll see you next week. The post Episode 519 – Vertically Challenged Kaiju appeared first on Horror Show Hot Dog.

Growing flowers and veggies vertically saves space, and the vines can act like a screen for your deck or patio.

Based on the book Crazy Love by Francis Chan - Chapter 6Where is your focus? On all the things and people around you? If you want to handle all of that, we must first look vertically to God. And not just look at Him, we must RUN to HIM. Don't let anything else slow us down, and don't get distracted. Run to Jesus and don't stop!

Transcript [ Music ] Welcome to Food Safety in a Minute from Washington State University Extension. California has many dry, hot, sunny areas: Perfect to produce sun-dried tomatoes. After sliced tomatoes are placed on large wooden trays, they are often treated with sulfur dioxide. Sulfur dioxide prevents spoilage caused by bacteria or fungi, prevents browning, and preserves the bright color of tomatoes. If you're sensitive to sulfur dioxide, carefully check the product label. Valley Sun Products is the largest producer of sun-dried tomatoes in the US. Vertically integrated: They plant, grow, harvest, and process the tomatoes. Food safety and quality control are part of their Good Manufacturing Practices including onsite laboratory checks throughout drying and packing. Search for a YouTube video called Meet Valley Sun Products. Or check the link in our printed episode. Thanks for listening, I'm Susie Craig. [ Music ] Resources Richard Stier. The Sunny Side of Food Drying (11/7/25). Institute of Food Technologists. Food Technology Magazine – Applied Science. www.ift.org/news-and-publications/food-technology-magazine/issues/2025/november/columns/processing-the-sunny-side-of-food-drying?utm_medium=email&utm_source=rasa_io&utm_campaign=newsletter. Accessed online 1/9/26.

Trends in the food supply chain and changes in consumer behavior could incentivize farmers to vertically integrate their businesses, and China ramps up orders from Brazil to fill its soybean needs.

Weekend Best and Weekend Worst! Ron's Weekend Best: Freshman in College basketball Saturday (AJ Dybantsa 43 points, Kingston Flemings 42 points, Keaton Wagler 46 points, Darius Acuff 31 points, Cam Boozer 32 points) Ron's Weekend Worst: The guy who embarrassed me in the salad dressing aisle at HEB CLINT WEEKENDS BEST-COOPER KUPP IN THE NFC CHAMPIONSHIP. CAUGHT THE LAST TD TO GO UP 2 SCORES CAUGHT THE 3RD & 8 CONVERSION ON LAST SEA DRIVE-DREW A HOLDING CALL ON THE LAST SEA DRIVE CLINT WEEKENDS WORST-CHICAGO BULLS; THE SEAT THE LADY THAT SEWS ALL THE RAFTER BANNERS WAS UNACCEPTABLE .. Maria Estella Rinconeno Parra

Dr. Tudor Francu is a Romanian-born anesthesiologist and real estate investor with over 15 years of experience. After immigrating to the U.S. at age 28 and building a successful medical practice, Tudor began investing in real estate—starting with single-family homes before transitioning into multifamily syndications. He has managed 30+ properties, overseen operations on multifamily assets, and now serves as a general partner in large-scale apartment deals. Tudor is the founder of Stellar Multifamily and host of the Stellar Success Podcast.     Make sure to download our free guide, 7 Questions Every Passive Investor Should Ask, here.     Key Takeaways: Investing with the right people is more important than the projected returns Being a passive investor first can be a strategic way to learn syndication before becoming a general partner Vertically integrated operators are more likely to succeed than those who outsource key roles Clear, frequent, and transparent communication is the hallmark of a great sponsor Taking action—even imperfectly—is essential for success in real estate     Topics From Romania to Real Estate How Tudor transitioned from anesthesiologist to real estate investor The financial mindset inherited from growing up in a communist country How Robert Kiyosaki's Rich Dad Poor Dad shaped his investment journey Starting Small, Scaling Smart Why he began with single-family homes What prompted the leap into multifamily How he built comfort through small wins before scaling Passive Investing as a Learning Strategy Tudor's reasons for starting as an LP What he learned from both good and bad operators Why passive investing is crucial for risk-aware growth Becoming a General Partner What it took to make the transition The critical role of transparency and communication A candid story about walking away from a deal days before closing Vertically Integrated Teams Why vertical integration improves success rates The operational advantages of in-house management Lessons from bad deals with third-party vendors Lessons on Leadership and Communication Why leasing agents are the most important people on-site Structuring compensation to align with asset performance What investors should really ask sponsors before committing    

A. COMMERCIAL SPACE ACHIEVEMENTS AND POLICY SHIFTS Guest: Bob Zimmerman Blue Origin's New Glenn successfully launched and landed its first stage vertically, becoming only the second company to achieve orbital stage reuse, despite its slow operational pace. VAST, a US commercial space station startup, signed a cooperation deal with Uzbekistan, possibly including flying an astronaut to its Haven One module. France announced a new, market-oriented national space policy, significantly increasing budgets and embracing capitalism via public-private partnerships.

10/30/25 7am CT Hour - Jenni Thyng/Brian Gibson Glen and Sara chat about carving pumpkin, candy corn, the MLB World Series and play What's That Sound. Jenni Thyng advises Christians on how they should celebrate Halloween vertically, with God in mind and not horizontally, concerned about what others will think.. Brian Gibson brings us up to pace with the latest prolife news including abortion pill and 40 days for life campaigns.

Continuing our new series “Kingdom Life”, today Pastor Chase teaches What the King says about Relationships in the Kingdom. In Kingdom Life Relationships we use the example of the Cross to remind us that our Relationships run Vertically and horizontally.  Using Matthew 22: 34-40, Our Relationship with God must be First and Foremost which is the Vertical relationship.  Our Relationship with others comes next and it needs to be Intentional and healthy which is Second and runs horizontally.Key Scriptures: Mathew 22:37-40, Exodus 33:7-11, 1 Kings 11:4, Revelation 2:2-4, Proverbs 3:5-6, Galatians 1:10, Acts 2:42-47, Hebrews 10:25, 2 Corinthians 6:14, Proverbs 4:23, 1 Corinthians 15:33, Matthew 6:19-21 

Welcome to a chaotic episode with our buddy Robert where we all decide to get matching tattoos in the future. And also we talk about the first Russia chapter.Send us a message through the Duat at oftheeldestgodspod@gmail.com with your thoughts and theories going forward! We would love to hear from you. Make sure to subscribe so you know when our next episode drops and rate and review if you like what we are doing.IG:⁠ www.instagram.com/oftheeldestgodspod/⁠Tumblr:⁠ https://www.tumblr.com/oftheeldestgodspod⁠SUPPORT US ON PATREON:⁠ www.patreon.com/oftheeldestgods⁠BUY OUR MERCH, PLZ:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.redbubble.com/people/OfTheEldestGods/shop⁠Follow Robert: ⁠www.instagram.com/thedammemepage⁠ and https://www.youtube.com/@thedammemepageCharlie's IG: ⁠ www.instagram.com/greenpixie12/⁠ and⁠ www.instagram.com/greenpixiedraws/⁠ Group Plug: K-Pop Demon Hunters (movie

• Guest Name: Chris Riegel • Affiliation: CEO of scala.com • Summary: The discussion centers on High Bandwidth Memory (HBM) as a critical innovation driving the AI revolution. SK Hynix has surpassed competitors by vertically stacking memory chips, overcoming the "memory wall" to allow faster data access for AI processors. This technology is crucial for AI development, with the US leading innovation. Strict US and EU export controls aim to prevent China from acquiring advanced chip-making tools. 11960

Josh Sebo (COO of OfferVault), Adam Young (CEO of Ringba), industry legend Harrison Gevirtz and special guest Anthony Paluzzi (CEO of PALO) discuss:- Contact.io, ACA Summit and other upcoming conferences- Building Vertically- Going deeper into building PALO's internal media buying and moreFollow Us:OfferVault:WEBSITE: https://www.offervault.com/FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/offervaultINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/offervaultmarketing/TWITTER: https://www.twitter.com/offervaultLINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/offer-vault/Adam Young: RINGBA: https://www.ringba.comRINGBA's INNER CIRCLE: https://try.ringba.com/inner-circle/FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/ringbaINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/adamyoung/TWITTER: https://www.twitter.com/arbitrageLINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/capitalistHarrison Gevirtz:INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/affiliate/LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/harrisongevirtz/Anthony Paluzzi:PALO: https://palomobile.com/INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/paluzzi/LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paluzzi/

At the EUVC Summit 2025, Anthony and Sarah took the stage with what turned out to be one of the most intellectually charged exchanges of the day. The topic? Solo GPs, specialization, and the hard choices that define fund performance.Let's just say—no consensus was reached. But the tension? That's where the insight lived.Anthony came in strong:“Being a solo GP is the purest form of interest alignment.”To him, solo GPs aren't a stepping stone or niche play—they're a category in their own right. The advantage? Focus. Speed. Zero overhead. And most importantly: a differentiated product founders want.He highlighted what he sees as the compounding edge:No IC.No coordination cost.Vertically integrated workflows.A position as a complementary node, not a competitor, in the ecosystem.And yes—there's scale in solo too.“I just had coffee with two solo GPs managing over a billion in AUM. You don't need to ‘scale up' to be credible.”Sarah offered a more grounded lens: focus on performance over scale.“You don't win on good ops alone—but you can lose on bad ops.”Her point: it's not about copying what works in another market. It's about right-sizing your fund to what your strategy and your market can actually sustain.Especially in Europe, she argued, the path isn't about chasing a 10x in AUM—it's about finding the zone where your edge sings.“If I think about the funds I admire, they got really good at finding the fund size that matched their true strategy.”And for emerging managers, the key is still figuring out what the market needs now, not just what worked last cycle.As the session wrapped, one line captured the spirit of it all:“The test of a great intelligence is holding two opposing ideas at the same time.”At EUVC, we didn't just hear those ideas.We saw them—sitting side by side on stage.And if we're smart about it, we won't choose one or the other.We'll connect the dots.The Case for the Solo GP: Pure Alignment, Compounding AdvantageThe Performance Perspective: Ops, Fund Size & Market FitTwo Views. Both True.

Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac spend some time with former Georgia Bulldogs and Atlanta Falcons quarterback and now Sports Director at FOX5 Atlanta DJ Shockley! Ali, Mike, Beau, and DJ discuss if he would talk trash during joint practices when he was playing for the Falcons, what Dj has seen from Michael Penix Jr. and Casey Washington so far during training camp, there being just a few skirmishes yesterday and no full fights between the Falcons and Titans yesterday during their first joint practice, if Dj thinks there will be any fights during day two of joint practices between the Falcons and Titans, if the improved pass rush has made the secondary better or if the secondary has just gotten better, and what DJ expects from Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton this season.

Chris Merrill, Co-Founder and CEO of Harrison Street, joins Brandon Sedloff to explore a career defined by risk-taking, innovation, and a steadfast belief in building differentiated real estate strategies. The conversation traces Chris's early career in real estate through his formative years at Heitman, where he became one of the first Western investors to focus exclusively on Central Europe. That experience would inform the thesis behind Harrison Street—an investment firm centered on demographic-driven, need-based asset classes like student housing, medical offices, and self-storage. Chris shares how Harrison Street emerged from a 50-50 partnership with Motorola's former CEO Chris Galvin, and how its success has hinged on developing deep operator relationships, a repeatable process for innovation, and a long-term perspective on risk and value creation. They discuss: Why building a “pure play” Central European fund shaped his thinking on innovation and differentiation The early resistance to student housing, senior living, and self-storage as institutional asset classes How Harrison Street built an edge through proprietary scorecards and diversified operator relationships Why vertical integration was never the right strategy for Harrison Street's alternative real estate focus How infrastructure and on-campus partnerships are fueling the next phase of growth This episode is a masterclass in how to spot arbitrage opportunities and scale a business by staying contrarian. Links: Chris on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-merrill-006b243/ Harrison Street - https://harrisonst.com/ Brandon on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/bsedloff/ Juniper Square - https://www.junipersquare.com/ Topics: (00:00:00) - Intro (00:01:39) - Chris' background and career (00:12:22) - Capital raising in the mid-90s (00:15:25) - Founding Harrison Street (00:22:11) - What Harrison Street looks like today (00:23:24) - The evolution of Alternatives within Private Real Estate (00:25:26) - Investing strategies (00:32:42) - Milestones from the last 2 decades (00:34:46) - Failures (00:37:35) - What best-in-class operating partners look like (00:42:43) - Vertically integrated vs. allocator models (00:44:30) - Pivoting into infrastructure (00:48:19) - Making an ownership shift (00:52:16) - The intersection of innovation and Real Estate

Send us a textYou can grow more food without needing more space. In this episode, we're exploring how vertical gardening can help you maximize your garden's potential, even in a small area. From trellises to arches and cages, I'll walk you through simple tools and techniques to grow crops like tomatoes, cucumbers, beans, melons, and more - up instead of out. You'll also discover why growing vertically isn't just about saving space; there are some surprising benefits that can make your garden healthier and more productive too. Plus, I'll share a few clever ways to use vertical gardening to extend your growing season and create helpful microclimates.Transcript: Grow More Food in Less Space with Vertical Gardening(OR copy/paste: https://www.oakhillhomestead.com/2025/06/verticalgardening.html )Related post:Easy Ways to Trellis Tomato Plants(OR copy/paste: https://www.oakhillhomestead.com/2017/06/diy-easy-garden-trellis.html )Keep in touch!Oak Hill Homestead, the blogFacebookInstagramPinterest 

On today's podcast episode, Rachel talks about something that can totally change your garden — growing vertically! Whether you have a tiny backyard, a small deck, or just a balcony, vertical gardening is a fun way to grow more food and flowers without needing tons of space.Find the full show notes and links mentioned at https://redemptionpermaculture.com/how-to-garden-vertically/

Tab Commerce is pioneering the first corporate card built specifically for restaurants, tackling the complex back-office operations of a traditionally low-margin industry. With $4 million in funding, Tab is creating a comprehensive spend management platform that addresses the unique challenges restaurant operators face. In this episode of Category Visionaries, I spoke with Ty Wilson, CEO and Co-Founder of Tab Commerce, to learn how his family restaurant background and pandemic-era insights led to building a fintech company that's transforming restaurant profitability through better spend management. Topics Discussed: Tab Commerce's evolution from supply chain solution to specialized corporate card for restaurants The complex, fragmented nature of restaurant back-office operations and purchasing How Tab is growing through strategic industry association partnerships The challenges of distribution and relationship-building in the restaurant technology space Tab's vision to become the standard commerce layer for the $1.5 trillion restaurant supply chain   GTM Lessons For B2B Founders: Study success relentlessly: Ty shared he constantly goes deep on companies he admires, calling it "one of the best uses of my time." He studies everything from their podcasts to press materials, which directly inspired Tab's corporate card product after researching Ramp. B2B founders should identify "company crushes" and systematically analyze their business models, marketing strategies, and product innovations for applicable insights. Vertically-focused products win over horizontal solutions: Tab recognized that generic spend management tools don't work for restaurants' unique workflows. "Every vertical will have their own spend management platform because every vertical has their own workflows and needs and go-to-market strategies," Ty explained. B2B founders should embrace deep vertical specialization rather than building generic solutions, as vertical focus builds immediate trust with customers who want industry-specific solutions. Strategic industry associations can solve distribution challenges: Unlike conventional digital marketing tactics which failed ("LinkedIn ads... doesn't work at all"), Tab found success by partnering with restaurant industry associations. Ty relocated his office to be five minutes from the Texas Restaurant Association and co-branded a card with them. For B2B founders targeting fragmented industries, leveraging established industry groups can provide credibility, access to engaged audiences, and cost-effective distribution channels. Relationship-based sales beats transactional approaches: In an era of increasingly transactional software sales, Tab deliberately built a relationship-focused sales organization. "Software sales has become super transactional. And I think that's hurt industries like restaurants and other brick and mortar businesses because they're very relationship based," Ty noted. B2B founders should consider whether their target market responds better to high-touch, relationship-driven sales approaches rather than modern, low-touch methods. Discover "landmines" through persistent market testing: Ty revealed it took over two and a half years to gain meaningful traction, during which they encountered numerous "landmines" – seemingly intuitive product ideas that actually failed in practice. For example, they initially tried to digitize chef-supplier ordering before realizing the existing phone/text workflow was actually more efficient. B2B founders should rigorously test assumptions and be prepared to pivot from apparently obvious solutions that the market rejects.   //   Sponsors: Front Lines — We help B2B tech companies launch, manage, and grow podcasts that drive demand, awareness, and thought leadership. www.FrontLines.io The Global Talent Co. — We help tech startups find, vet, hire, pay, and retain amazing marketing talent that costs 50-70% less than the US & Europe.  www.GlobalTalent.co

Hour 2 - Jacob & Tommy are joined in this segment by Chiefs insider Felix Johnson from Arrowhead Addict & Field Vision who drops in to talk more on the Chiefs off season thus far.

Once Full Now Empty, If We Aren't Staying Vertically Focused We Can Feel That Way Lamentations 1:1 1How deserted lies the city, once so full of people! How like a widow is she, who once was great among the nations! She who was queen among the provinces has now become a slave.

Discover how Lame Kinikini went from owning nothing to 200 rentals in under 3 years. Learn the power of mindset, sales skills, and creative financing that fueled his meteoric rise in real estate. How to go From 0 to 200 Rentals in Under 3 Years | Video Replay https://youtu.be/I6urQYk6kd4 To Close More Sales Faster: closemoresales.com/salesmasterclass The Collective Genius Connect with the top Real Estate Operators in the Country and Get Access to Capital for your deals. Visit: www.100PercentMoney.com MOTIVATED LEADS Get a $300 Credit When You Mention STEVE TRANG when you contact us. https://www.motivatedleads.com/ Objection Proof Selling Sell As Your Authentic Self https://objectionproofselling.com/ How to go From 0 to 200 Rentals in Under 3 Years Lame Kinikini | The Fearless Investors https://thefearlessinvestors.co/ https://www.instagram.com/lame.kinikini Lamé Kinikini is a dynamic real estate investor, entrepreneur, and educator specializing in creative financing and short-term rental investments. His expertise lies in acquiring properties using other people's resources, which allowed him to develop over 40 short-term rentals within just eight months. Beyond his investment success, Lamé is passionate about teaching others how to build wealth through tax-saving strategies, creative financing, and real estate scaling. He shares his insights through social media, YouTube, and speaking engagements, helping aspiring investors grow their portfolios without significant upfront capital. Before his real estate career, Lamé played as a linebacker for Snow College's football team, showcasing his discipline and competitive spirit early on. Today, he continues to apply that same drive to the real estate world, inspiring others to achieve financial freedom. Follow Lamé Kinikini on Instagram @lame.kinikini and YouTube @hailamek to learn more about his journey and real estate strategies. How to go From 0 to 200 Rentals in Under 3 Years | Takeaways 1. Mindset is the foundation – Lame emphasizes that money is a mindset game, and developing the right mindset is crucial for success. 2. Leverage sales skills – Lame's background in door-to-door sales taught him invaluable communication and persuasion skills that translated directly to real estate. 3. Embrace creative financing – Lame shares how he leveraged seller financing, sub-2 deals, and other creative strategies to scale his portfolio without traditional bank financing. 4. Vertically integrate operations – Lame built an ecosystem of in-house services like cleaning and handyman work to increase margins and control costs in his short-term rental business. 5. Commit fully to your path – Lame stresses the importance of eliminating a “plan B” and going all-in on your primary business to achieve breakthrough success. Get 10% OFF on InvestorLift. Use promo code DISRUPTORS. Earn MORE in wholesaling—FAST! https://get.investorlift.com/disruptors/ Share this with someone who would value this information.

What does it mean to be a R.E.A.L. man? In this episode, Dave Wilson breaks down the four pillars of manhood that will challenge and change you. Plus, you'll hear practical tips on prayer, fasting, and leaving a good legacy. Tune in and get inspired to be the husband, father, and protector you were created to be.   Key Takeaways   Courage is contagious, but so is passivity.  Real men reject passivity, engage with God, accept responsibility, and lead courageously. True life is only found vertically. Do what is right, even if no one is cheering for you.  The next time you feel afraid, step up, lead boldly, and trust God with the outcome.   Dave Wilson   Dave Wilson and his wife, Ann, are hosts of FamilyLife Today® and authors of two books. They have been married for more than 38 years and have spent the last 33 years teaching and mentoring couples and parents across the country. Dave and Ann have three grown sons, as well as three daughters-in-law and seven grandchildren.   Key Quotes   10:36 - "One of the big things I've tried to pass on is don't be passive, be a man who sees a need and acts, be a man who sees his wife needing him to be sensitive in that moment, be sensitive and gentle. Or maybe she needs him to be firm in that moment, be firm. I think passivity in us men is rampant and that's contagious." 12:49 - "Scripture says the sins of the father visit down the third and fourth generation. That's a promise. It's going to happen unless you intentionally stop it. And a lot of people don't know, in that same verse in Exodus 20, God says yes, but the Father who is righteous, I will bless his legacy to a thousand generations. So, there's this promise on both sides. You better be very careful how you live because it's going into your legacy, good or bad. To watch that is pretty powerful."   Links from Today's Conversation   Send a Voice Message to DadAwesome Apply to join the next DadAwesome Accelerator Cohort: Email awesome@dadawesome.org   Subscribe to DadAwesome Messages: Text the word “Dad” to (651) 370-8618 FamilyLife® Vertical Marriage: The One Secret That Will Change Your Marriage by Dave & Ann Wilson No Perfect Parents: Ditch Expectations, Embrace Reality, and Discover the One Secret That Will Change Your Parenting by Dave & Ann Wilson  Raising a Modern-Day Knight: A Father's Role in Guiding His Son to Authentic Manhood by Robert Lewis How to Speak Life to Your Husband: When All You Want to Do Is Yell at Him by Ann Wilson Dan Orlovsky takes a moment to pray for Damar Hamlin | ESPN   Connect with dadAWESOME   Make a Donation to dadAWESOME Join the dadAWESOME Prayer Team Receive weekly encouragement by texting "dad" to 651-370-8618

Send us a textSteven Pope shares his unconventional strategies for scaling agencies in the Amazon space. From embracing digital operations to prioritizing education, learn how these methods are changing the game.#AmazonGrowth #AgencyStrategies #EcommerceTipsGet our free guide to optimize your ads and save money while driving more sales https://bit.ly/4gwtOziWatch these on YouTube:Build a successful agency https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vFYwDxFelcc&list=PLDkvNlz8yl_bgXySsAXtDdy2BLfbQNCmwWe solve Amazon Seller's biggest problem https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oIRrkQblBBI&list=PLDkvNlz8yl_bgXySsAXtDdy2BLfbQNCmw&index=4-------------------------------------------------------Curious about how your ASINs are performing? Get a free video review of your ASIN from My Amazon Guy http://bit.ly/3ZrUVp6Book a call with our Amazon experts and grow your sales now! http://bit.ly/49dCWGsTimestamps00:00 - The Growth of Agencies in Amazon00:19 - The Start of a Digital Agency Journey00:36 - Why Steven Avoids Physical Conferences01:02 - Early Challenges of Running an Agency from Home01:25 - The Importance of Embracing Digital Business Models01:41 - Using Education as a Growth Strategy02:10 - Addressing Competitors and Mimics03:00 - Sharing Trade Secrets for Ecosystem Growth03:56 - Misconceptions About Agency Competition04:15 - Scaling Horizontally and Vertically in the Market-------------------------------------------------------Follow Us:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/28605816/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stevenpopemag/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/myamazonguys/Twitter: https://twitter.com/myamazonguySubscribe to the My Amazon Guy podcast: https://podcast.myamazonguy.comApple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/my-amazon-guy/id1501974229Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4A5ASHGGfr6s4wWNQIqyVwSupport the show

Rob Garmaise, VP of AI research at Info-tech Research Group, is at the forefront of Info-tech research, helping clients identify best practices across their IT operations. They conduct extensive primary and secondary research, speaking with industry experts and other clients to understand the drivers of value and proof that a given practice leads to better results. AI Vendors, Verticals, and Research Taxonomy Rob explains that the firm has a vast research taxonomy, with AI being an important part of it. They have a team in place to connect with thought-leading vendors and their leading adopter clients to gather insights on various functions, rules, verticals, and sub-segments where AI is taking root. The strength in the marketplace currently lies in the horizontal focus on functions and roles across organizations rather than the various verticals or lines of business. Most AI vendors aim to maximize their total addressable market which is difficult to do when focusing on just one vertical. The Market and Vertically-orientated Competitors Rob predicts that the mix of vertically-oriented competitors will change as the market evolves. Currently, the strength is 80% on functions and roles, 20% on verticals. This approach allows AI vendors to maximize their total addressable market and stay competitive in the market. In this discussion, Rob discusses the implementation of AI solutions in various functions and roles within companies, including IT. He highlights the strengths in CO generation, data and analytics, service management, HR, sales, and marketing. AI in HR, Sales and Marketing, and Operations In HR, AI is being used to improve employee experience by indexing content and interacting with users. Talent acquisition recruiting uses AI on both sides of the recruiting equation, with AI being  used in talent assessment, helping to cut through biases and improve diverse hiring. Sales enablement and sales automation tools are the top lead and revenue-driving categories, while customer experience is the top cost-saving category. Operations are also being explored, with AI parsing information captured from video cameras for various applications such as shop floor settings, retail environments, and restaurants. Natural language conversations with equipment can lead to predictive maintenance, allowing organizations to strategize and optimize operations. Robert goes on to explain more about the improvements made using AI in HR, IT, and sales and management. AI-based Solutions in the Retail and Insurance Industry The conversation turns to the use of AI in various industries, including retail, and insurance. In the retail industry, AI-based solutions have impressed with their ability to scan store shelves with smartphones and receive critical metrics like stock availability, pricing, promotion, and competitor positioning. Smart Digital Signage solutions can also be used to adapt to demographics and reactions of customers. In the insurance industry, AI-based solutions include smart digital signage that can adapt to demographics and react to customer reactions. In the insurance industry, AI-based solutions include smart digital signage that can adapt to different demographics and respond to customer needs. Companies are exploring AI solutions to improve employee experience, sales, and marketing, while also focusing on cost-saving and predictive maintenance strategies. Robert discusses the potential benefits of AI in retail, such as real-time reactions to client information, and automated stock out detection. AI in the Legal and Financial Sectors In the legal sector, AI is being used for various purposes, including legal research, contract review, and contract management. This is particularly important for law firms and organizations with understaffed legal teams. In manufacturing, AI is being used to offer real-time instructions to machine line operators. Rob talks about disappointments in areas like financial services, healthcare, and government. In financial services, AI is being used for fraud detection, digital trust, and remote inspections. In insurance, AI can parse frequent documents into well-constructed spreadsheets or databases, and can conduct remote inspections. Rob also points out areas of disappointment.  Advice on Adopting AI  The conversation turns to the trend of AI being bought rather than built, particularly in the context of AI models. AI should be bought unless a build is absolutely necessary. The build side involves more uncertain investment levels and lead times, as it can lead to app sprawl and uncertainty in the market. Companies are advised to be deliberate about their build decisions, especially when it comes to AI models. On the talent side, companies are hiring new types of Chief AI officers or existing employees, such as Chief Digital Officers, Chief Technology Officers, and Chief Information Officers. These individuals are often left in charge of driving AI forward, but they may not have the necessary skills for building a new and unique model. On the build side, companies may need additional data scientists and data modelers, which can be challenging to achieve. On the consulting side, there is a growing trend of companies using top strategy firms on multiple AI projects. While most clients are still trying to orient themselves, consulting firms can help direct them towards buy-side scenarios where a POC or two can be done without a large implementation. Rob also touches on the importance of understanding the market and the potential benefits of AI solutions. Timestamps: 03:40: AI Market Insights and Research Methodology  05:28: Practical AI Applications in IT and Service Management 06:53: AI in HR and Talent Management  08:11: AI in Sales and Marketing  09:43: AI in Operations and Predictive Maintenance  11:31: AI in Retail and Supply Chain  14:49: AI in Legal and Manufacturing  17:55: Trends in AI Adoption and Talent Management 22:30: Consulting and AI Marketplace Links: Website: https://www.infotech.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@InfoTechRG Unleashed is produced by Umbrex, which has a mission of connecting independent management consultants with one another, creating opportunities for members to meet, build relationships, and share lessons learned. Learn more at www.umbrex.com.      

Revolutionary tech is transforming home construction! Discover how FrameTech's innovative system cuts framing time by 75%, reducing waste and addressing the housing crisis. Damian Lupo shares insights on this game-changing approach to building homes faster and more efficiently.Key highlights:• Automated manufacturing process for walls, trusses, and floors• 99% less waste compared to traditional framing methods• 4x faster framing with 10x better quality• Vertically integrated system from design to on-site assembly• AI-powered technology for continuous improvementFrameTech's solution is tackling the 6-10 million housing unit shortage in America, offering builders predictability, speed, and top-quality results at competitive prices. Learn how this revolutionary approach is set to transform the construction industry and create more affordable housing options.Connect with Damian and explore FrameTech's innovative framing technology at frametech.comSubscribe to our channel for more cutting-edge real estate and construction insights!Remember: "The only time you're going to quit is when you're dead. If it's really truly something that's baked into you." - Damian Lupo on perseverance in pursuing your dreams.#digitalconstruction #constructionindustry #eco-friendlybuildingmaterials #energyefficiency #affordablehousingCHAPTERS:00:00 - Intro00:38 - What is Frame Tech02:27 - How Frame Tech Works06:14 - Operating Frame Tech Plants08:30 - Journey to Frame Tech10:29 - Building Frame Tech13:59 - Focus Strategies of Frame Tech15:23 - Frame Tech Cost Comparison17:27 - Frame Tech Project Sizes18:25 - AI Utilization in Frame Tech20:03 - Future Plans for Frame Tech22:10 - Lessons from Marvin24:03 - Societal Missed Opportunities25:15 - Real Estate Investor Myths25:40 - Advice to Younger Self25:58 - Recommended Reading27:00 - Impact on Success27:11 - Time-Saving Strategies27:43 - OutroRealDealCRM.comRealDealCRM is your Real Estate Investing Virtual Assistant. A Real Estate Investing CRM for Real Estate Investors created by Real Estate Investors. SMS, Stealth Voicemails, Phone, Voicemail, Funnels, and AUTOMATION in a single platform! Check out more details at RealDealCRM.comLIKE • SHARE • JOIN • REVIEWWebsiteJoin the REI Mastermind Network on Locals!Apple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsYouTubeSpotifyStitcherDeezerFacebook

This is segment II from a 6-hour sound capture we took earlier this year at Kielder Forest in Northumberland. Recorded in spring, the environment is rich with birdsong, mainly willow warblers whose song is a short and very cheerful descending scale. We'd been walking along one of the rough paths that thread through the forest below the Kielder Observatory and had found exactly what we'd travelled up to this specific area to record. The hushing sound of wind in tall fir trees.  Of course these are no ordinary trees. They are Grandis Firs. Vertically vast. Each the size of a 15 storey tower block, with huge drooping boughs draped in billions of tiny pine needles. Every needle catches in the wind and converts the energy into audible sound. Individually it's hard to imagine one could hear anything produced from one needle at all, but heard altogether, the sound is powerful. Deeply moving. Akin even to a spiritual experience. After finding a suitable tree to rest the Lento box against, we left it behind in the forest to record the scene alone, hoping the wind would not die down.  The wind continued to blow in slow undulating waves. And the willow warblers continued to sing their lovely droopy songs, no doubt perched on the droopy boughs of the giant firs. But the trees and the birds were not the only aural presences in this part of the forest. There's a rushing stream, flowing from left to right of scene. It issues its own fresh bright sound to the interior space of the forest, as it rushes down into the valley to join the city-sized reservoir below.  * At 18 minutes into this segment a plane flies over, but don't worry, it's relatively soft and gentle, flying high up above the clouds. It may initially be hard to tell whether the white noise is from the stream or wind in the firs in this recording. Over time, and as your ears adjust to the aural environment, the distinct qualities of the stream and the wind in the firs may resolve out. Both are highly spatial and texturally different. They often blend into one another, then part, like vails woven from different fabrics, billowing together in currents of air. ** Follow us on Bluesky or Ko-fi to keep up with Lento news. We recently celebrated a big Lento milestone!

Aiming at a target is challenging if every element isn't fully aligned. You can hold the bow steady, but if your elbow isn't positioned right, you'll miss the mark. This is similar to education today—many districts are striving to achieve top-level goals, but they're missing the impact of vertically aligned goals that could elevate district-wide success.In this episode, Dr. Jennifer Chevalier, Director of Funding at FranklinCovey Education, and Kim Yaris, M.Ed., Content Creator and Researcher at FranklinCovey Education, dive into the power of vertically aligned goal-setting. Kim and Jennifer unpack the meaning of vertical alignment and explain how it can transform your district's approach to success. Jennifer even provides a step-by-step process for implementing this in your district, along with key insights to ensure a smooth journey. Don't miss this valuable discussion!Access the Vertical Alignment Tool below!Don't forget to like and subscribe, and turn on those bell notifications so you don't miss our next episode!Starring: Kim Yaris, M.Ed, Associate Director of Research at FranklinCovey Education Dr. Jennifer Chevalier, Director of Funding at FranklinCovey EducationTime stamps: (00:00 - 00:16) Introduction(00:17 - 02:50) Looking at the Research(02:51 - 04:18) Vertically-Aligned Goal Setting(04:19 - 09:08) Everyone Has Ownership(09:09 - 10:28) Becoming Laser Focused(10:29 - 16:31) Engaging All Stakeholders(16:32 - 16:55) Closing

Aiming at a target is challenging if every element isn't fully aligned. You can hold the bow steady, but if your elbow isn't positioned right, you'll miss the mark. This is similar to education today—many districts are striving to achieve top-level goals, but they're missing the impact of vertically aligned goals that could elevate district-wide success.In this episode, Dr. Jennifer Chevalier, Director of Funding at FranklinCovey Education, and Kim Yaris, M.Ed., Content Creator and Researcher at FranklinCovey Education, dive into the power of vertically aligned goal-setting. Kim and Jennifer unpack the meaning of vertical alignment and explain how it can transform your district's approach to success. Jennifer even provides a step-by-step process for implementing this in your district, along with key insights to ensure a smooth journey. Don't miss this valuable discussion!Access the Vertical Alignment Tool below!Don't forget to like and subscribe, and turn on those bell notifications so you don't miss our next episode!Starring: Kim Yaris, M.Ed, Associate Director of Research at FranklinCovey Education Dr. Jennifer Chevalier, Director of Funding at FranklinCovey EducationTime stamps: (00:00 - 00:16) Introduction(00:17 - 02:50) Looking at the Research(02:51 - 04:18) Vertically-Aligned Goal Setting(04:19 - 09:08) Everyone Has Ownership(09:09 - 10:28) Becoming Laser Focused(10:29 - 16:31) Engaging All Stakeholders(16:32 - 16:55) Closing

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Send us a textThis video explains how optimizing images vertically can make your products look bigger and more appealing to customers.How to Optimize a Main Image to 3x CTR & Traffic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sl6OuEJ696E&list=PLDkvNlz8yl_bJFHwDexEcnnEZ8f98kdZH&index=14#AmazonCTR #AmazonSellers #MobileOptimization #VerticalImages #AmazonSalesWatch these videos next:Main Image Optimization Hacks To Help You Increase Your CTR https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XFjmTEprIIA&list=PLDkvNlz8yl_bJFHwDexEcnnEZ8f98kdZH&index=8The Amazon Trick That's Making People RICH https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lLuhFgrmZic&list=PLDkvNlz8yl_bJFHwDexEcnnEZ8f98kdZH&index=6Amazon Listings EXPERTS Won't Tell You This ONE Thing About Numbers https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nKSmw-bPwL0&list=PLDkvNlz8yl_bJFHwDexEcnnEZ8f98kdZH&index=5Timestamps:00:00 - How to Optimize Amazon Product Images for Mobile00:22 - Why Vertical Images Look Bigger on Mobile Devices00:49 - Comparing Two Products: Vertical Image vs Horizontal Image01:09 - The Impact of Vertical Images on Clickthrough Rate (CTR)01:27 - Key Tips for Optimizing Images on Amazon Mobile Listings------------------------------------------------------------Follow us:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/28605816/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stevenpopemag/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/myamazonguys/Twitter: https://twitter.com/myamazonguySubscribe to the My Amazon Guy podcast: https://podcast.myamazonguy.comApple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/my-amazon-guy/id1501974229Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4A5ASHGGfr6s4wWNQIqyVwSupport the show

Is the most challenging part of running a business knowing when—and how—to let it go? Laurie Barkman, a business transition expert, helps entrepreneurs tackle the challenges of preparing their businesses for exit. She reveals why most businesses fail to sell and what owners can do to avoid this fate. Laurie and Jerome discuss the emotional and practical sides of exiting, offering actionable steps to ensure your business thrives without you. Ready to find out how to exit on your terms? Listen now to discover how you can prepare for a smooth, successful transition. [00:00 - 04:08] Welcome to the Sherpa Journey Jerome introduces Laurie Barkman as a "business Sherpa" Laurie defines what a "business Sherpa" does for entrepreneurs [04:09 - 09:36] The Hard Truth About Business Exits Most business owners need to prepare for exit Only 2 out of 10 businesses that intend to sell do [09:37 - 14:48] Increase Business Value While You Still Run It Laurie compares improving a business to renovating a house Owners should focus on creating value while still in control [14:49 - 20:32] Overcoming Emotional Attachments Laurie shares stories of owners who resist selling Emotional ties to businesses often prevent logical decisions [20:33 - 25:44] When Is a Business Truly Exit-Ready? Preparing for an exit can take up to a year or more Exit readiness requires financial, legal, and operational planning [25:45 - 31:36] The Power of Planning: It's a Marathon Exiting is a marathon, not a sprint Predictability and stability make businesses more attractive to buyers Key Quotes: "Exit shouldn't be a dirty word. It's a transition – a movement from one stage to another." – Laurie Barkman "Predictability and stability lead to the best valuations when it's time to sell a business." – Jerome Myers Connect with Laurie! Website: https://thebusinesstransitionsherpa.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauriebarkman/ LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who wants to expand their business growth by sharing this episode or listening to our previous episodes. Dreamcatchers is a welcoming group focused on personal growth rather than fitting into a specific demographic. It attracts a diverse crowd from various backgrounds and ages, united by the desire to achieve more. Learn more at https://exittoexcellence.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join hosts Bill Elliff and Kyle Reno as they wrap up the Living Vertically Series. They discuss how setting the Lord continually before our eyes can transform our relationships and perspectives. Learn how prioritizing God's presence can change everything about our horizontal lives, and discover practical ways to keep your focus on Him throughout the day. Join the OneCry movement as we pray for revival and spiritual awakening among the nations! You can begin your own personal revival journey at https://www.onecry.com/

Join hosts Bill Elliff and Kyle Reno as they continue the Living Vertically Series. In this episode, they highlight the power of God's love, care, and the promise of His return, encouraging listeners to focus on a vertical relationship with God amidst the distractions of the world. Learn practical steps to maintain a vertical posture and experience the freedom and empowerment that come from being deeply loved by God. Join the OneCry movement as we pray for revival and spiritual awakening among the nations! You can begin your own personal revival journey at https://www.onecry.com/  

Join Hosts Bill Elliff and Kyle Reno as they discuss the significance of setting our eyes on God to navigate life's challenges. Through engaging dialogue, they explore how focusing on God's attributes—His role as Creator, His control over all things, and His holiness—can transform our daily lives and spiritual walk. Join the OneCry movement as we pray for revival and spiritual awakening among the nations! You can begin your own personal revival journey at https://www.onecry.com/

In Episode 46 of The Kershner Files, Dave provides the standard updates for PMs, Survival Realty, and state specific gun shows. After that, he provides two videos pertaining to harvesting onion seeds and tying up you summer squash to grow vertically. From there, Dave reviews an article by Michael Snyder detailing the fifty things you should stockpile before the chaos of the election, WWIII, CWII, etc. Articles/topics discussed: Spot Prices for Gold (Au) and Silver (Ag) - from the davidjkershner.com website Survival Realty - featured properties and new listings State-by-State Gun Shows - from the davidjkershner.com  website Seed & Bulk Food Suppliers - from the davidjkershner.com website The American Chestnut Foundation 50 Things That Everyone Should Be Stockpiling to Prepare for Election Chaos, World War III, Natural Disasters and the Next Global Pandemic by Michael Snyder republished with permission on The Late Prepper Support Dave by visiting his Etsy shop at DesignsbyDandTStore Available for Purchase - Fiction: When Rome Stumbles | Hannibal is at the Gates | By the Dawn's Early Light | Colder Weather | A Time for Reckoning (paperback versions) | Fiction Series (paperback) | Fiction Series (audio) Available for Purchase - Non-Fiction: Preparing to Prepare (electronic/paperback) | Home Remedies (electronic/paperback) | Just a Small Gathering (paperback) | Just a Small Gathering (electronic)

Industrial Talk is onsite at Xcelerate 24 and talking to Lee Morgan, Sr. Global Product Marketing Manager with Fluke Reliability about "Vertically integrated asset management solution that leverages vibration AI". Scott MacKenzie and Lee Morgan discussed the potential of advanced predictive maintenance solutions for industrial assets, highlighting the importance of real-time data and the ability to provide predictive maintenance. Speaker 3 provided insights into Fluke's role in providing solutions for asset management, reliability, and vibration monitoring, emphasizing the scalability and flexibility of the new X5 platform. Action Items [ ] Connect existing Fluke Reliability customers to Azima services. [ ] Customers interested in Azima should contact Lee Morgan via LinkedIn. [ ] Promote the Xcelerate 2025 user conference for asset management and reliability professionals. Outline Fluke Reliability's Azima platform and its capabilities in providing vibration monitoring insights. Lee Morgan, is a senior global product marketing manager at Fluke Reliability. He oversees the Fluke reliability portfolio, including Azima and Proof Technic, and email asset management software. Lee explains that x5 is more scalable and flexible than x4, with added insight from Zima platform. Azima platform provides trillions of data points, making vibration analysts 3-5 times more efficient than others. Predictive maintenance platform for industrial machinery, highlighting its capabilities and potential applications. Lee explains how the platform provides peace of mind by predicting failures months in advance and offering real-time data insights. The platform's wireless sensors operate on a self-healing mesh network, ensuring reliable data collection even in challenging environments. Lee: "We've got trillions of data points and over 50 machine types in our library." Lee: "We've enabled software transfer from MTC to Azima for Azima watchman services." Predictive maintenance platform for asset management. Fluke's Azima system provides predictive maintenance for customers. Lee discusses global maintenance, reliability, and asset management solutions. If interested in being on the Industrial Talk show, simply contact us and let's have a quick conversation. Finally, get your exclusive free access to the Industrial Academy and a series on “Marketing Process Course” for Greater Success in 2024. All links designed for keeping you current in this rapidly changing Industrial Market. Learn! Grow! Enjoy! LEE MORGAN'S CONTACT INFORMATION: Personal LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lee-morgan-fluke/

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Cole Mannix, President and Founder of Old Salt Co-op, chats with Dr. Anthony Gustin about creating a vertically integrated pasture-to-plate ecosystem.   Cole's meat company brings together ranchers to support land stewardship, fix the local food system in Montana, and make regenerative more sustainable.    They've integrated everything from processing, sourcing, distribution, and marketing to running their own farm-to-table restaurants.   Though his family's been ranching in Montana's Blackfoot Valley since the 1880s, Cole holds degrees in biology, philosophy, and theology and worked in wildlife and natural resource conservation.    His unique perspective makes for an interesting conversation. Tune in to hear Cole and Dr. Gustin discuss: What inspired Cole to tackle this challenge How the co-op works and whether it can be replicated International food policies that harm US farmers and ranchers Why it's impossible to industrialize sustainable food production The “impact” of cattle emissions on climate change How solely plant-based farming devastates ecosystems  Why international meat costs less than domestic Creating the seed oil-free Old Salt Outpost, a burger joint sending out tallow-cooked french fries The Old Salt Festival, Outside magazine's #2 ranked climate-forward festival   Resources mentioned in this episode: Cole Mannix's company: Old Salt Co-op  Outside magazine's article: “9 Best Climate Forward Festivals in 2024“ Wendell Berry's book: The Unsettling of America: Culture & Agriculture E. F. Schumacher's book: Small Is Beautiful: Economics as if People Mattered Visit HVMN.com/AG to get 30% off your first subscription order of Ketone-IQTM