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Watch the YouTube version of this episode HEREWhat if your law firm's 401(k) is quietly costing you tens of thousands of dollars each year?In this episode, Tyson talks with Paul Sippil, also known as the 401(k) Vigilante, about the hidden fees and confusing payment structures built into many retirement plans.Paul explains how he reviews publicly available Form 5500 filings to determine what firms are paying for recordkeeping, administration, custodial services, and financial advice. He also shares why two firms with the same number of employees can pay drastically different fees simply because one plan has accumulated more assets.In this episode, we dive into:Why many firm owners do not know who their 401(k) advisor is, or what that advisor actually doesHow asset-based fees can cause a successful firm to pay more without receiving additional serviceWhy Paul believes every retirement-plan provider should send a clear invoiceWhich 401(k) fees may be negotiable or eliminatedHow excessive fees can affect both law firm partners and employeesWhat attorneys should know about the ABA retirement programThe shocking story of a company that paid nearly $49,000 in commissions while its listed advisor had been dead since 2014Paul also shares practical questions law firm owners can ask their providers to better understand their plans, uncover unnecessary costs, and determine whether they are actually receiving the services they are paying for.Timestamps01:14 — What a forensic 401(k) consultant does 04:34 — Why many owners do not know who their advisor is 09:28 — Why every provider should send an invoice 12:19 — The problem with asset-based fees 13:38 — Why nearly every 401(k) fee is negotiable 15:31 — How small law firms can pay up to $50,000 a year in fees 19:09 — The ABA retirement-plan option for law firms 24:11 — Making hidden participant fees visible 31:43 — Could AI disrupt the retirement-plan industry? 34:06 — The company paying an advisor who had been dead since 2014 41:45 — Alternative approaches to health insurance and employee benefitsIf you own a law firm and have not reviewed your retirement-plan fees recently, this episode will help you understand what to look for, what questions to ask, and where your firm may be overpaying.Connect with PaulLinkedInWebsite
Creating a strong future STEM workforce starts with helping young people see what is possible. Host David Pembroke is joined by Dr Melanie Bagg, CEO of the National Youth Science Forum (NYSF), to talk about how NYSF connects students with real STEM people, workplaces and pathways they cannot always access at school. They discuss what changed through Covid, how a small team works with a large volunteer network, and how NYSF tailors communications across channels while keeping the “human” experience at the centre. Melanie also shares what their long-term evaluation reveals about confidence, belonging and career direction, plus practical lessons for government communicators on testing, listening and staying audience-led.KEY POINTS- Make STEM real, not abstract: Young people respond when they meet real people in real workplaces and can see multiple pathways into careers.- Design for inclusion, not ‘elite' performance: A friendly, youth-led approach can reduce imposter syndrome and widen participation, particularly for young women and regional and remote students.- Use data to prove impact and shape programs: NYSF surveys students on day one, day nine, one year and five years to track shifts in confidence and options, and to inform new offerings.- Match channels to audiences: NYSF adjusts tone and content by platform (eg Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn) and uses feedback loops to keep learning.- Adopt AI carefully and ethically: AI can speed up external-facing work, but sensitive information needs clear boundaries, checks and governance.Links mentioned in the podcast:● National Youth Science Forum (NYSF): Youth-led STEM programs including the Year 12 Program https://www.nysf.edu.au/ ● National Youth STEM Summit: NYSF's program for early-tertiary/VET and early-career STEM participants https://www.nysf.edu.au/programs/national-youth-stem-summit/ ● Rotary International: NYSF's founding partner mentioned in the episode https://www.rotary.org/ ● Science & Technology Australia: Professional membership organisation mentioned as part of the STEM ecosystem https://www.scienceandtechnologyaustralia.org.au/ ● Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering (ATSE): Learned academy mentioned https://www.atse.org.au/ ● Australian Academy of Science: Learned academy mentioned (and Melanie's previous organisation) https://www.science.org.au/ If you enjoyed this podcast then please:● Follow, rate, and review on Apple Podcasts● Follow and rate on Spotify● Watch our videos on the GovComms YouTube page● Connect with us on Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram!The GovComms Institute podcast is produced by contentgroup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Watch the YouTube version of this episode HEREWhat does stepping away from a jiu-jitsu gym have to do with building a better law firm?More than you might think.In this episode of Maximum Lawyer Live, Tyson Mutrux shares an unexpected lesson from taking time away from jiu-jitsu and how the sense of community, belonging, and genuine human connection he experienced applies directly to client relationships.Tyson explores why clients don't stay because of legal skill alone, they stay because of how your firm makes them feel. He breaks down practical ways law firm owners can create deeper trust, build authentic client connections, and transform their firm from a transactional service into a community people genuinely want to be part of.If you're looking for ways to improve client experience, increase referrals, and build a firm people can't stop talking about, this episode is full of actionable ideas you can implement immediately.What You'll LearnWhy legal skill alone isn't enough to build lifelong clients.The difference between client loyalty and client belonging.How to create stronger emotional connections with clients.Simple systems that make clients feel seen, remembered, and cared for.Why small commitments build massive trust over time.How to engineer authentic connection without being manipulative.Ways to turn your law firm into a community instead of just a service.Highlights00:00 – Why stepping away from jiu-jitsu sparked a new perspective on law firms03:15 – The psychology behind belonging and why community matters08:45 – Why clients stay because of how your firm makes them feel, not just your legal skills13:20 – Loyalty vs. belonging: the mindset shift every law firm owner should make17:45 – Practical ways to create deeper client relationships through shared experiences22:10 – Small systems that build trust and keep clients engaged throughout their case27:30 – How to create a law firm that feels more like a community than a service
Och vet vi tillräckligt för att göra genomtänkta val? Filosofen Folke Tersman och idéhistorikerna Jenny Andersson och Svante Nordin svarar på lyssnarnas frågor. Lyssna på alla avsnitt i Sveriges Radios app. Leif menar att valresultatet den 13 september sannolikt kommer att ha stor betydelse för Sveriges utveckling. Han frågar: Vet de som ska rösta tillräckligt mycket för att kunna göra genomtänkta val? Gerd Cruse Sondén är kritisk till marknadsekonomi och kapitalism. Hon har en vän som säger att demokrati och marknadsekonomi är ett äkta par som aldrig kommer att separera och frågar: Är det så?Bengt Gustafsson tycker att politiken är för kortsiktig, till exempel när det gäller klimatfrågan. Han undrar om man skulle kunna ordna så att politiken blir mer långsiktig. Är systemet med korta valperioder otjänligt? Skulle man kunna ha en nämnd som hade i uppdrag att tillvarata kommande generationer, frågar han.Lisa Donnerdal har funderingar kring hur människor väljer parti, utifrån egenintresse eller allmänintresse. Hur ser man på detta inom politisk teori?Medverkande: Filosofen Folke Tersman och idéhistorikerna Jenny Andersson och Svante NordinProgramledare: Cecilia Strömberg WallinProducent: Marie Liljedahl
SA free-range poultry producers advised to house their hens as H5 bird flu cases continue to spread, rural veterinarians receive training for handling and caring for wildlife sick with H5 bird flu, and changes to the rules around how grain is transported on South Australian roads.
You'll be sure to leave this episode more knowledgeable than you started in the ins and outs of veterinary medicine. Dr. Matt Callahan answers callers' questions about their pups and kitties. Call the Ipswich Animal Hospital at 978-948-8189 to get ahold of Dr. Matt the Vet during the day.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Vet ni varför kyrkor ofta har en tupp som vindflöjel? Har ni hört talas om Hallontomater & Lökisch? Vi pratar om dansbandet Jigs & Den där lille gubben med blå kläder...John Blund! Nytt avsnitt ute nu!
Protect your dog from toxic blue-green algae (cyanobacteria) this summer. Pete the Vet explains symptoms, immediate action steps, and how to spot toxic water.
Watch the YouTube version of this episode HEREGoogle isn't disappearing, but it's no longer the only place potential clients are looking for lawyers.In this episode of the Maximum Lawyer Podcast, Tyson Mutrux sits down with Vaidas Cikotas and Steve Williams of Rise Up Media to unpack one of the biggest shifts happening in legal marketing: the rise of AI-powered search. As more consumers turn to ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and other large language models for recommendations instead of traditional Google searches, law firms need to rethink how they build online authority.Rather than chasing the latest AI buzzwords, Vaidas and Steve explain what actually matters. They break down the difference between SEO and Generative Engine Optimization (GEO), why consistency across every online platform is becoming essential, and how law firms can improve their chances of being recommended by AI tools. The conversation also includes a live experiment comparing results across ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini, revealing just how differently each platform evaluates the same question.If your firm is relying on the same marketing strategy it used a few years ago, this episode will help you understand what's changing and what you should do next.What You'll LearnWhy AI search is changing how prospective clients find law firmsThe difference between SEO, GEO, and why both matterWhy consistency across your website, directories, and online profiles is now criticalHow attorney credentials, reviews, and case results influence AI recommendationsWhat law firms should update today to improve AI visibilityWhy no marketing agency has completely "figured out" AI search yetHow to avoid expensive AI marketing gimmicks and focus on what actually worksHighlights00:00 – Why law firms are behind on the shift from Google search to AI search05:15 – What Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) actually is and why content still matters11:20 – The key differences between traditional SEO and optimizing for AI platforms18:55 – The most common mistakes law firms make with their websites and online presence25:30 – Live comparison: ChatGPT vs. Claude vs. Gemini recommendations for lawyers37:20 – The seven-point GEO audit checklist every law firm should complete43:35 – How to evaluate AI marketing companies and avoid buying into empty promisesConnect with Vaidas Cikotas and Steve WilliamsVaidas Cell - 704-953-7051Steve Cell - 412-713-2764
Show SummaryOn today's episode, we're having a conversation with Dr Debbie Bradbard, Military and Veteran Spouse and the inaugural director of the Boeing Center for Veteran Transition and Military Families at the Virginia Tech in Alexandria, VA. The center's goal is to harness the potential of service members, veterans and their families to thrive in tomorrow's workforce—through skills, mentorship, research, entrepreneurial support, and resources that build future-ready careers and drive economic opportunityEpisode Partner: This episode is sponsored by CareLinx by Sharecare, connecting Veterans, Service Members, and military Families with trusted home care and caregiver support. Provide Support: Take a moment to turn your gratitude into action. For just $15, you can help provide military culture training to one person who supports veterans and their families, equipping them to respond with greater understanding, confidence, and care. GIVE HERE through our giving page at psycharmor.org. Provide FeedbackAs a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you. If you PsychArmor has helped you learn, grow, and support those who've served and those who care for them, we would appreciate hearing your story. Please follow this link to share how PsychArmor has helped you in your service journey Share PsychArmor StoriesAbout Today's GuestDeborah Bradbard is the inaugural director of the Boeing Center for Veteran Transition and Military Families at the Virginia Tech in Alexandria, VA. As a Senior Researcher at Syracuse University's, D'Aniello Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF), Bradbard spent nearly a decade publishing signature publications and shaping policy and best practices for veterans and military families. Her work on military spouse and veteran employment have been cited by the White House, members of Congress, CNN, the Center for Deployment Psychology and utilized by national professional organizations including The American Psychological Association (APA) and The Society for Human Resource Management Foundation (SHRM) where her work has been downloaded by over 20,000 human resource professionals nationwide. As Director of Research and Policy at Blue Star Families (BSF), she directed implementation of their national survey whose results have had an enduring influence on military family policy on spouse employment, childcare, and financial readiness. In the private sector at Booz Allen Hamilton, she developed clinical support tools that have been utilized by providers across the entire military health system of over 3 million users. A frequent speaker for national conferences, Bradbard educates policy makers, elected officials, and employers about the evolving needs of the military community. A psychologist by training, Dr. Bradbard received her Ph.D. from Auburn University and her MPA from Syracuse University.Links Mentioned During the EpisodeBoeing Center for Veteran Transition and Military FamiliesVirginia Tech in DC on LinkedInDr. Bradbard on LinkedInPsychArmor Resource of the WeekThis week's PsychArmor Resource of the Week is the PsychArmor Course Understanding and Utilizing Your Educational Benefits. provides service members, Veterans and their families with a comprehensive overview of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs educational benefits program. You can find the resource here: https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/Understanding-and-Utilizing-Your-Educational-Benefits Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media Email PsychArmorPsychArmor on XPsychArmor on FacebookPsychArmor on YouTubePsychArmor on LinkedInPsychArmor on InstagramTheme MusicOur theme music Don't Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families. You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com
Veel boosheid over het inschrijfproces bij IM 70.3 Westfriesland, waar atleten binnen een paar minuten honderden euro's meer moesten betalen. Maar ondertussen was de wedstrijd wel binnen vijf uur uitverkocht. Hoeveel zouden wij eigenlijk voor een Ironman of andere wedstrijd betalen? Wat is schappelijk en wat is over het toelaatbare? Verder bespreken we onder andere de World Triathlon Tour aankondiging in London, een sterke Hanne de Vet bij Ironman 70.3 Boise en natuurlijk de Cave Triathlon.
If you've ever wondered whether your TAE is still current, whether you need to complete another Certificate IV, or what "industry currency" actually means, this episode is for you. Stephen Anderson is joined by Sarah Pavy, Head of Education at ReadCloudVET, to unpack some of the biggest misconceptions surrounding VET teaching in Australian schools. Sarah explains the recent changes to Australia's VET credential policy, clarifies which TAE qualifications remain valid, and discusses the difference between vocational competency, industry currency and VET currency. She also explains why maintaining current workplace knowledge is becoming increasingly important for teachers delivering vocational education. The conversation then shifts to ReadCloudVET's approach to supporting schools through tailored VET programs designed around local industries, employment opportunities and student interests, rather than relying on one-size-fits-all packages. Sarah explains how flexible assessment design, teacher support and responsive program development help schools deliver meaningful vocational pathways for students. Whether you're an experienced VET teacher, returning to the classroom, or considering delivering VET qualifications for the first time, this episode provides practical advice and valuable clarification on the latest requirements.
Episode 181 features Army Special Forces veteran, Alex Dekker, debut author of Desert Heist, a high-adventure thriller in the vein of Indiana Jones and National Treasure. Desert Heist smashes a lot of things together in a really fun way that feels both familiar and fresh because Alex spent twenty years in special operations, including time in the Middle East, and he brings that experience to the page. But Desert Heist isn't just a military thriller. It's a high-adventure story about a former Green Beret named Nate Wilde — a skeptic by nature and by training — who gets pulled into the mystery of the Lost City of Ubar also known as the Atlantis of the Sands. Alex and I talk about the power of fiction, how stories shape us when we're young, what it's like to take real experiences and put them into a fictional world, and why sometimes the best thing a writer can do is tell the kind of story we already love — and tell it really, really well. Topics include: The power of fiction and why the stories we love as kids stay with us Writing a fictional adventure story from real special operations experience The Lost City of Ubar and the hidden-history rabbit holes behind Desert Heist Nate Wilde as a skeptical Green Beret who wants to believe — but needs proof Why the book feels like a throwback in the best possible way Building a team dynamic that feels real to veterans and non-veterans alike Transitioning out of the military and into a completely new creative world The author community, ThrillerFest, blurbs, publishing, and learning a new industry Why former operators reconnecting can feel like finding home again What it means to tell the kind of story we already love — and tell it really, really well Episode Sponsors: VM Merch Go Pills -- use "VM15" at checkout for 15% off your order. BUBS Naturals -- use "veteranmade" at checkout for 20% off your order. True Made Foods -- use "VET" at checkout for 15% off your order. Ruck Sox -- use "VETERANMADE15" at checkout for 15% off your order. Bravo Actual -- use "Veteran Made" at checkout for 15% off your order. Intro Song composed and produced by Cleod9. SOCIALS: https://www.instagram.com/veteranmade.ck/ https://www.instagram.com/alxdekker/
Watch the YouTube version of this episode HERETen years. More than a thousand conversations. Countless law firm owners. In this special 10-year anniversary episode of Maximum Lawyer, Tyson Mutrux reflects on the seven biggest lessons he's learned from a decade of building a law firm, hosting the Maximum Lawyer Podcast, and getting a behind-the-scenes look at what actually makes firms succeed.Rather than looking back at the podcast's history, Tyson shares the principles that have stood the test of time, from why comparison quietly destroys happiness to the reality that there is no universal blueprint for building a successful law firm. He discusses the importance of surrounding yourself with good people, embracing the hard work that success requires, learning from unexpected detours, and protecting the one asset that makes everything else possible: your health.Whether you're just starting your firm or scaling toward your next chapter, this episode is a reminder that sustainable success isn't about chasing someone else's path, it's about building the business and life that's right for you.What You'll LearnWhy comparison is one of the fastest ways to lose joy as a law firm ownerHow surrounding yourself with good, successful people accelerates your own growthWhy running a law firm is supposed to be hard—and why that's actually a good thingThe truth about "gurus," snake oil salespeople, and why there is no one-size-fits-all strategyWhy hard work still matters, even in the age of AI and automationHow setbacks, failed partnerships, and unexpected challenges often become your greatest teachersWhy prioritizing your health may be the highest ROI investment you'll ever makeHighlights 00:00 – Celebrating 10 years of Maximum Lawyer and introducing the "Lucky Seven" lessons01:30 – Why comparison is the thief of joy and the danger of measuring your success against other firms05:00 – The importance of surrounding yourself with good, successful people and protecting your environment08:30 – Why running a law firm is hard—and why there is no universal formula for success12:30 – Avoiding "one-size-fits-all" business advice and building a firm that fits your goals16:00 – Why hard work still matters, even with AI making business ownership easier19:00 – Embracing setbacks, failed plans, and unexpected detours as part of the journey21:30 – Why your health is your greatest asset and the lesson Tyson wishes he'd learned earlier
Thinking of getting a dog? Pete the Vet explains why summer is the best season for puppy training, the benefits of rescue adoption, and how to spot puppy farm red flags.
What costs are involved in pet ownership? Shawn's late wife promised their son that they would buy a dog if he earned straight A's in school. That happened in the last quarter of the 2025-2026 school year, so the Yesner Family welcomed Luka to the pack on the fourth of July. That came with some large and some small expenses, including: Vet bills Pet Insurance Training Toys, Food / Treats, and Supplies And others What expenses or costs are there that a new pet owner might not expect? And how can you deal with the cost increase if you decide to get a new pet? That's the discussion in this week's podcast episode! Let us know if you enjoy this episode and, if so, please share it with your friends! Or, you can support the show by visiting our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/crushingDebt To contact George Curbelo, you can email him at GCFinancialCoach21@gmail.com or follow his Tiktok channel - https://www.tiktok.com/@curbelofinancialcoach To contact Shawn Yesner, you can email him at Shawn@Yesnerlaw.com or visit www.YesnerLaw.com.
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Leo Young is the founder and managing partner of Cornell Communities, a private equity real estate firm revitalizing manufactured housing communities across eight states. He studied finance in college, then moved into sales at Tesla to build the communication skills he knew he was missing, working his way up to top regional salesperson before leaving to pursue real estate full time. After earning his real estate license, working in brokerage, and investing passively in apartments, Leo launched his own firm. Cornell Communities acquires and operates middle market mobile home parks, expanding access to affordable housing while delivering risk managed returns to accredited investors. Make sure to download our free guide, 7 Questions Every Passive Investor Should Ask, here. Key Takeaways Stack skills deliberately, since finance, sales, and operations compound over a career Vet the operator harder than the pro forma, because execution drives returns Buy in the middle market where institutions with cheaper capital are not competing Underwrite infrastructure first, since older parks carry hidden CapEx risk Create value through expense discipline and rent normalization, not unit renovations Topics From Finance to Tesla Sales Leo studied finance but could not hold a presentation or speak in front of a room He joined Tesla to fix that weakness and became the top regional salesperson Why He Left a Dream Job for Real Estate Sales income required constant output and did not build lasting wealth A first passive apartment investment and distribution check convinced him to go all in Manufactured Homes vs. Mobile Homes Manufactured housing is the legal term tied to federal HUD construction standards Roughly 20 million Americans live in these communities, across a wide quality range Buying in the Middle Market Institutions and REITs with cheaper capital absorb the top quality assets Leo targets workable properties where his team can execute a clear value add What He Underwrites First Infrastructure leads: water, sewer lines, and roads on parks 50 to 70 years old Purchase price, location, and regulations follow, then his own team bandwidth How He Vets Sponsors as a Limited Partner Most decks oversell the property and undersell the team He asks for case studies and how the sponsor responds when a deal goes wrong Why the Economics Work Residents own their homes, which lowers the operating expense ratio and lifts NOI Heavy land improvement creates more depreciable value in a cost segregation study Lot rents sit at the low end of the housing market, so demand stays strong The Two Main Value Levers Expenses: rebuild vendor contracts and move home and utility costs to residents Rent: normalize lot rents toward market while keeping the value proposition intact Site improvements like roads, fencing, signage, and lighting support resident relations Why Homes Rarely Move Relocating a home can cost $7,000 to $10,000 and risks damage in transit Most residents sell in place and cash in the equity they built Community and Retention Turnover runs near 5%, compared with roughly 50% in apartments Private yards and driveways make the setting closer to a subdivision than a building
Watch the YouTube version of this episode HEREYou don't know where you'll be next Tuesday and that's exactly the point. In this episode of Maximum Lawyer, Tyson Mutrux sits down with trademark attorney and educator Sonia Lakhany, who has turned her entire life into a delegation and systems experiment by putting everything she owns in storage and becoming a “fancy homeless” digital nomad. Sonia shares how she runs two thriving companies while living out of a single bag and cycling through hotels around the world, using extreme efficiency, SOPs, and intentional lifestyle design to strip away errands, household chores, and decision fatigue so she can focus on deep work, creativity, and enjoying the freedom she built.From departure checklists and dopamine menus to virtual mailboxes and hotel‑based “done‑for‑you” living, Sonia walks Tyson through the operational choices that make her nomad life possible and the business lessons law firm owners can steal even if they never leave their hometown. She talks candidly about solo travel, loneliness, and choosing not to have kids, how ADHD and a craving for “whimsy” drove her away from traditional employment, and why she now sees trademarks as the ultimate lifestyle practice area for lawyers who want flexibility, global reach, and lean, high‑margin firms. They also dig into her 4L Education platform and flagship “Two Weeks to Trademarks” course, including why hundreds of alumni keep coming back for live reteaches, how she leverages AI to systematize her own law firm, and what it really looks like to build a business that funds your bucket‑list life instead of competing with it.What You'll LearnHow Sonia designed a “digital nomad” life that eliminates errands, chores, and home maintenance through radical delegationWhy running two companies from hotel rooms forced her to systematize everything from travel checklists to client workHow solo travel, white space, and pattern interrupts supercharge her creativity and strategic thinkingWhy she believes permanency (houses, kids, routines) isn't for everyone and how that shapes her business choicesWhat makes trademark law a lifestyle‑friendly, globally scalable practice area for lawyersHow her 4L Education and “Two Weeks to Trademarks” course help attorneys escape burnout and build flexible practicesWhy alumni keep re‑attending her live reteaches and how AI is changing the way she teaches and practices trademarksHighlights 00:00 – Why Sonia doesn't know where she'll be next Tuesday and her “fancy homeless” origin story05:00 – Delegating life: hotels, virtual mailboxes, and stripping away errands and chores10:00 – Departure checklists, extreme efficiency, and SOPs for travel and business20:00 – Solo travel, loneliness, and designing a life without partners, pets, or kids30:00 – ADHD, whimsy, and why Sonia was never built to be a traditional employee40:00 – Building lean teams, avoiding management bloat, and redefining success beyond headcount50:00 – Inside 4L Education and “Two Weeks to Trademarks,” lifestyle lawyering, and global trademark opportunities55:00 – Live reteaches, CLE, unreasonable hospitality, and using AI to future‑proof your practiceConnect with Sonia:Instagram YouTube Linkedin
Show SummaryOn today's episode, we're having a conversation with Veteran family member Chris Weedon, Founder and Executive Director of the Mentally Shredded Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to preventing burnout and strengthening mental resilience through movement, reflection, conversation, and community.Episode Partner: This episode is sponsored by CareLinx by Sharecare, connecting Veterans, Service Members, and military Families with trusted home care and caregiver support. Provide Support: Take a moment to turn your gratitude into action. For just $15, you can help provide military culture training to one person who supports veterans and their families, equipping them to respond with greater understanding, confidence, and care. GIVE HERE through our giving page at psycharmor.org. Provide FeedbackAs a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you. If you PsychArmor has helped you learn, grow, and support those who've served and those who care for them, we would appreciate hearing your story. Please follow this link to share how PsychArmor has helped you in your service journey Share PsychArmor StoriesAbout Today's GuestChristopher D. Weedon, MBA, is the Founder and Executive Director of the Mentally Shredded Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to preventing burnout and strengthening mental resilience through movement, reflection, conversation, and community. A former collegiate soccer captain who also competed at the semi-professional level, and a former strength and conditioning coach, Christopher created the Mentally Shredded 3-in-1 Method after navigating his own mental health challenges and recognizing the need for proactive, accessible wellness experiences. Since 2022, the organization has served more than 2,000 participants through live programs and reached more than 10,000 people through educational content and The Mentally Shredded Show podcast. Christopher is building a scalable model that equips organizations and communities to make mental wellness a regular practice rather than a crisis response.Links Mentioned During the EpisodeMentally Shredded WebsiteChris Weedon on InstagramMentally Shredded on InstagramChris Weedon on LinkedInPsychArmor Resource of the WeekThis week's PsychArmor Resource of the Week is the PsychArmor Course Bolstering Resilience, part of the Brain Health and Wellness Learning Series. This mini-course series on resilience, sponsored by Wounded Warrior Project, spotlights five supporting factors proven to bolster resilience among service members, veterans, their families, and caregivers: SMART goals, mental health, nutrition, sleep, and exercise. Each element builds upon a foundation of service and increases the ability to successfully cope with high levels of stress and pressure. You'll learn why these supporting pillars are so important to overall well-being, their application in daily life, and how it's never too late to make a lasting change. You can find the resource here: https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/WWP-BHW-bolstering-resilience Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media Email PsychArmorPsychArmor on XPsychArmor on FacebookPsychArmor on YouTubePsychArmor on LinkedInPsychArmor on InstagramTheme MusicOur theme music Don't Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families. You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com
In this episode Dr. Oord engages with the new little book from Ian Todd entitled Veridical-Experiential Theology (VET): Christianity that takes 'extraordinary' evidence seriously.In the book, author Ian Todd explores three areas of evidence are considered: near-death experiences (including out-of-body experiences), reincarnation and miraculous healings. The result is that VET is neither theologically conservative/fundamental nor ultra-liberal but is compatible with progressive theologies such as Open and Relational Theology.
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Jonathan just launched a permanent lighting business. He has one client, a deposit in the bank, and 90 days to hit three installs a week.In this Business Breakthrough episode, Tanner Mullen coaches Jonathan through the launch of Epic Light, a permanent LED lighting company with 50 to 70 percent margins in a category almost nobody has figured out how to market.The problem: permanent lights are 90 percent want and 10 percent need. Nobody is searching "permanent light installer near me." And every prospect is thinking the same thing you are about to hear Jonathan struggle to answer on camera: why would I pay you $5,000 when I can just buy the lights and put them up myself?Tanner breaks down why the winner in this category will not be the best installer. It will be the best marketer.What you'll learn:- Why whoever spends the most money to get the customer gets the customer- How to anchor every campaign to an event instead of selling the product- The cabinet refinishing trick that turns a want into a need- Why you should stop planning for the busy season you do not have yet- How to stack value on a luxury item so the price stops mattering- Why you need a proprietary offer and how to build one- The objection that will kill your business if you cannot answer it in one sentence- Why Google is a trap for new categories and Facebook is the opportunityThis one applies whether you sell lights, paint, epoxy, cabinets, or anything else people want but do not need.Chapters:00:00 - Cold open01:25 - Meet Jonathan Mann and Epic Light02:07 - How the partnership started and why the margins got them excited03:00 - The 90 day goal: three installs a week, $7,500 to $15,000 in revenue04:13 - Meta ads or guerrilla marketing? Where do you start?05:13 - The neighborhood domino effect and why you cannot control timing07:11 - Whoever spends the most money to get the customer gets the customer08:33 - How do you position a service nobody is searching for?09:15 - Everything is an angle: anchoring to the 4th of July and Christmas10:19 - The cabinet refinishing lesson: turning a want into a need10:58 - Systems, fulfillment, and surviving the holiday rush11:24 - Do not plan for the problem you do not have yet13:17 -Virtual quoting and vetting leads before you drive out14:00 - Vet by income and zip code, then close in person15:07 - What else can you offer to secure the business?16:00 - Value stacking: roof checks, house washing, tutorials, decorators17:11 - Warranty and how the install actually works18:28 - Building a year round value proposition19:13 - You are a marketing company that markets lights20:49 - "Why would I pay you when I can just do it myself?"22:16 - Building a proprietary offer your competitors cannot copy23:29 - Speed to lead and anchoring the sale to an event24:00 - The $30,000 painting job that took 18 months and a Halloween party to close25:32 - Why Google search terms are murky for a brand new category27:19 - The education gap and why you need a brochure27:58 - Final advice: document everything and go winCoaching Session Signup: https://calendly.com/dripjobs/breakthroughPurchase the 31 Days of Value and build an EMPIRE: https://www.amazon.com/31-Days-Value-home-service-businesses/dp/B0FQSH32X7Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2v0D0SNSBofqJJE6zApEE1DripJobs Demo: https://calendly.com/dripjobsteam/dripjobsdemoGusto: https://gusto.com/i/tanner269OpenPhone: https://openph.one/referral/8Kc17aqFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/173750747824373/?ref=shareFollow me on Instagram: http://Instagram.com/officialtannermullen#roofing #roofingbusiness #contractormarketing #localseo #roofingcontractor #homeservices #businessgrowth
For nearly half of Irish people, health insurance is considered indispensable, but why do we overlook pet insurance? What can start off as something small may leave you with thousands of euros in vet bills, so how do you ensure you get the best cover for your pets?Joining Ciara to discuss is Richard Ryan, Vet at Archerfield Clinic in Kilkenny City.
Watch the YouTube version of this episode HERETired of feeling like every decision in your firm has to run through you, and that “delegating tasks” never actually gets real weight off your plate? In this episode of Maximum Lawyer Live, Tyson Mutrux breaks down why your firm will stay fragile and founder‑dependent until you stop hoarding authority and start intentionally pushing it down through your team. Drawing on research from a 1974 Sioux City grocery store experiment and U.S. Army “mission command” doctrine in the 1970s, he shows that the most effective leaders are not the ones doing the most work, but the ones who decide who gets to decide, and who build systems that let others act decisively without waiting for permission.Tyson then introduces his “three bands” model for law firm owners, explaining how to design layers of protection around yourself so that front‑line team members own fully delegated decisions, mid‑level leaders handle issues with clear guardrails, and only truly strategic, irreversible calls ever make it to your desk. Using real examples from his own firm's negotiation process, he walks through what gets decided at the pod level, when issues escalate to attorneys, and the rare scenarios that reach him personally, while hammering home why you must get comfortable letting your people make small and medium mistakes if you want to scale, protect your time, and ultimately build a founder‑optional firm.What You'll LearnWhy research in grocery stores and the U.S. Army shows that pushing authority down beats “hero” leadershipThe key difference between delegating tasks and truly transferring decision‑making powerHow Tyson's “three bands” model creates layers of protection around the ownerWhat fully delegated decisions look like at the outer band, with zero escalationWhen and how issues should escalate to a mid‑band leader under clear guardrailsWhich rare, high‑stakes decisions should actually reach the law firm ownerHow Tyson's team handles settlement negotiations and bad‑faith issues without everything landing on his deskWhy allowing small and medium mistakes is essential to growth and owner freedomHighlights00:00 – Why every decision keeps landing on the owner01:40 – World Cup, leadership, and a new way to think about authority03:10 – Sioux City grocery store experiment and effective managers04:30 – U.S. Army “mission command” and distributed decision‑making06:00 – Waiting for permission vs. acting with intent07:30 – Rumsfeld's “snowflakes” and the limits of delegation09:00 – Handing marketing to “Tommy” and real authority10:30 – Tyson's three bands model for law firm decisions11:45 – Outer band: fully delegated, no escalation13:00 – Middle band: guardrails and clear escalation triggers14:15 – Inner band: rare, strategic owner‑level decisions15:30 – How negotiation authority and bad‑faith calls work in Tyson's firm17:10 – Letting your team make mistakes to gain owner freedom
Ear cytology gives us information that a visual examination—or even sniff test—simply cannot, yet we too often forgo this essential diagnostic step. In this episode of the Partner Podcast, Dr. Beth talks with Liz Layne, DVM, DACVD, and Christi Belew, DVM, about the role of cytology in otitis externa management. They share practical tips for interpreting samples and explore how emerging analyzer technology is bringing a new level of consistency and accuracy to in-clinic results. Sponsored by IDEXX Resource: https://www.idexx.com/en/veterinary/analyzers/invue-dx-analyzer/test-types/ear-cytology/ Contact us: Podcast@instinct.vet Where to find us: Website: CliniciansBrief.com/Podcasts YouTube: Youtube.com/@clinicians_brief Facebook: Facebook.com/CliniciansBrief LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/showcase/CliniciansBrief/ X: @cliniciansbrief Instagram: @clinicians.brief The Team: Beth Molleson, DVM - Host Taylor Argo- Producer, Sound Editing, & Project Manager, Brief Studio
The Transformation Ground Control podcast covers a number of topics important to digital and business transformation. This episode covers the following topics and interviews: Transformation Is Like Gardening From CIO to AI Champion (Veteran Tech Leader Chris Clark) Get the Receipts — How to Vet a System Integrator We also cover a number of other relevant topics related to digital and business transformation throughout the show.
Caring for a pet at the end of their life is one of the hardest parts of loving a them. In this episode of Ask the Vet, Dr. Ann Hohenhaus welcomes Dr. Wendy McCulloch, veterinarian and founder of Pet Requiem, to discuss quality of life, difficult decisions, and how to find compassionate support.Topics include:What seeing a pet in their home environment may reveal in contrast to seeing them in a traditional clinic settingWhat Pet Requiem does and how the practice came to beWhat palliative care for pets looks like and how it can help pets and their families make the most of their time togetherTips to assess a pet's quality of lifeHow to approach and navigate discussions about euthanasiaWhat a peaceful in-home euthanasia experience looks like and how to prepare for itNavigating grief and the role of rituals, keepsakes, and memorials in providing comfortAlso on this month's show:Trending animal story about Romeow, a stray orange tabby cat who made an unexpected appearance during an outdoor performance of “Romeo and Juliet”Animal news, including the story of how a new study challenges the common assumption that cat ownership automatically worsens asthma in childrenPet Health Listener Q&A: What sudden movements during deep sleep may mean; why cats may drool while kneading surfaces; and what to do if your pet gets sprayed by a skunkDo you have a pe t health question for Dr. Hohenhaus? Email AskTheVet@amcny.org to have your question answered on Ask the Vet.
If this resonated with you, here are additional resources:⭐ APPLY TO SHIFT: https://sidehustlepro.co/shiftIn this episode, I sat down with longtime friends and business partners Cynthia Bailey and Dana Hill-Robinson to talk about how a friendship that started in a New York hair salon in the 1990s turned into a skincare brand thirty years later. Cynthia shares her path from an eighteen year old model moving to New York to a reality television mainstay, while Dana walks us through her years at Vogue and Harper's Bazaar and building the beauty subscription box Cocotique.We dig into how they finally partnered on Glowissima, why they chose to launch with only two hero products, and how they source ingredients like manuka honey and kiwi seed oil from New Zealand. Cynthia also opens up about the businesses she has closed in the past and what those experiences taught her about knowing when to walk away.Cynthia and Dana get candid about profitability timelines, the current shift in consumer spending, and why a huge social following does not automatically translate into sales. They close out with practical advice for women who want to start a business but are worried about money and failure.Main TakeawaysLaunch lean: start with one or two hero products instead of a full line so you can prove the concept before scaling.Know when to fold: it is a business skill, not a failure, to walk away from a venture once it stops making financial sense.Vet every partnership: joint ventures work best when both sides have a track record and clearly defined roles from the start.Followers are not buyers: a large social following does not guarantee sales, so keep testing your messaging and your audience.Highlights Include(00:19) How Cynthia and Dana met at a New York hair salon in the 1990s(02:37) Cynthia's move from Alabama to New York at eighteen to model(04:08) The Essence cover that became Cynthia's big break(05:24) The move from modeling into reality television(10:26) Lessons from closing the Bailey Wine Cellar and the Bailey Room(14:44) Dana on pivoting Cocotique into a health and wellness hub(17:56) The formulation story and meaning behind the name Glowissima(19:14) Turning a thirty-year friendship into a business partnership(27:01) Sourcing manuka honey and kiwi seed oil from New Zealand(38:57) Digging deeper on marketing when the economy shiftsWatch & ListenWatch this episode on YouTube and listen on all podcast platforms:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/side-hustle-pro/id1126021323Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/13qDj08lBR4ymzGhXIKy8tYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/sidehustleproAnnouncementsApplications are now open for Shift, my 12-week coaching program designed to help experienced professionals package their expertise into a profitable offer, identify their first clients, and confidently launch their next chapter.Learn more and apply at: https://sidehustlepro.co/shiftSocial MediaCynthia Bailey: Instagram @CynthiaBaileyDana Hill-Robinson: Instagram @DanaHillRobinsonGlowissima: Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok @GlowissimaCocotique: Facebook @CocoTique, TikTok @CocoTiqueBeautyBox Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Watch the YouTube version of this episode HERETired of the billable hour, overlearning, and feeling like your tech stack still owns you? In this episode, Tyson Mutrux sits down with subscription‑based attorney and Practi co‑founder Mathew Kerbis to break down exactly how AI tools like Perplexity, WhisperFlow, Paxton, Gemini, and agentic workflows are reshaping how modern law firms are built and run. You'll hear how Mathew went from insurance defense litigator to “AI‑native” transactional lawyer, why he believes the billable hour is bad for both clients and lawyers, and how subscription models and recurring revenue can unlock more freedom, better margins, and a saner life.They dig into real‑world examples: using AI dictation and desktop agents to draft and format complex contracts, running redlines across multiple tools, replacing parts of traditional case management, and orchestrating systems so that actual legal work keeps happening while Mathew is teaching a CLE or recording a podcast. Tyson and Mathew also wrestle with big‑picture trends, MSOs and private equity in law, BigLaw's addiction to the billable hour, and how bar regulators and ethics rules might respond to the AI wave. If you're a law firm owner wondering how to actually use AI to save time, make more money, and serve clients better (instead of just “playing” with tools), this one is packed with practical insights.What You'll LearnWhy the billable hour breaks incentives and how subscription/flat fees create better results for lawyers and clientsHow Mathew's AI stack (Perplexity, WhisperFlow, Paxton, Gemini, Google Workspace) powers his daily legal workWhat agentic workflows look like in practice for reviewing, redlining, and improving complex contractsHow WhisperFlow lets him talk instead of type across apps and replace traditional dictationWhy he runs his practice on Google Docs, NotebookLM, and AI search instead of case management softwareHow standardized templates plus AI speed up NDAs, MSAs, and other routine documentsThe core business model behind Practi and how it helps firms launch subscription legal servicesWhy solos and small firms may be better positioned than BigLaw in an AI‑driven legal marketHighlights00:00 – Challenging the status quo and taking aim at the billable hour06:10 – Lawyers as “professional students” and the trap of endless overlearning09:01 – Why many women and lawyers of color leave BigLaw to start their own firms12:10 – Perplexity, WhisperFlow, and Paxton as Mathew's core AI tools15:01 – Using WhisperFlow for OS‑level dictation, prompts, and text expansion27:43 – Orchestrating AI tools to clean up, analyze, and redline contracts at scale31:00 – Running a subscription practice on Google Workspace and NotebookLM45:15 – MSOs, private equity, and why Practi is being built as an alternative path49:08 – How subscriptions and recurring revenue unlock growth beyond hourly billing56:59 – Letting AI run recurring tasks so work continues while you're offlineAccess Agentic Browser Redlines Demo HereConnect with Mathew KebrisLinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/kerbisverse/
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Did you like the episode? Send me a text and let me know!!No Money, No Problem: The Step-by-Step Framework for Finding a Technical Co-Founder Using ValidationEpisode Summary: You have the idea. You have the drive. You have absolutely zero cash for salaries. So how do you find the brilliant technical partner who can actually build the thing — and convince them to join you? In this episode of Business Conversations with Pi and Piette 2.0, PI and Piette tackle one of the most dangerous and high-stakes challenges in entrepreneurship, driven by a real listener question from tuepodcast.net/askpi.Drawing from Harvard Business School research, Y Combinator strategy, Mike Moyer's Slicing Pie model, Dan Martell's co-founder playbook, and startup employment law, this episode delivers the exact blueprint for building a technical team when cash isn't an option — and reveals why that constraint might actually be your greatest advantage.What You'll Learn:Why 65% of startups die because founders hate each other — not because they ran out of moneyWhy you probably don't need a developer yet — and the no-code trap most founders fall intoHow to build leverage before you pitch anyone using no-code validation toolsWhere to find technical co-founders beyond your immediate networkThe 90-day rule that forces a decision and prevents analysis paralysisHow to vet a developer when you don't know a single line of codeDan Martell's "10-hour weekend test" and what friction response revealsWhy a 50/50 equity split on day one is called the "quick handshake penalty" — and how it kills valuationsHow Mike Moyer's Slicing Pie dynamic equity model works with multipliersThe employment law trap that can destroy your company before it startsWhat a four-year vesting schedule and one-year cliff actually mean — and why they protect everyoneTimestamps:[00:00:00] – Introduction & The Listener Question[00:01:00] – The Harvard Study: 65% of Startups Die Because Founders Hate Each Other[00:02:30] – Why Co-Founded Startups See 163% More Valuation Growth[00:03:30] – Do You Actually Need a Developer Right Now?[00:04:00] – No-Code First: Webflow, Airtable, Bubble — Validate Before You Build[00:04:30] – Dan Martell's Filter: Why Top Developers Ignore Idea Guys[00:05:30] – How to Show Up With Leverage, Not a Pitch[00:06:00] – Where to Find Technical Co-Founders: Start Closer Than You Think[00:06:30] – Michael Seibel's Strategy: Make a Real Offer, Not a Favor[00:07:00] – Friends vs. Strangers: The Surprising Data on Who Makes Better Co-Founders[00:08:30] – Co-Founder Matching Platforms: YC Cofounder Match & Start2Pitch Explained[00:09:30] – The 90-Day Rule: Set a Hard Deadline or Fall Into Analysis Paralysis[00:10:30] – How to Pitch Vision When You Have No Cash[00:11:30] – How to Vet a Developer When You Can't Code[00:12:30] – Dan Martell's 10-Hour Weekend Test & the Friction Response Framework[00:13:30] – The Equity Conversation: Why 50/50 Is a Trap[00:14:30] – Noam Wasserman's Quick Handshake Penalty & Investor Red Flags[00:15:30] – Mike Moyer's Slicing Pie: Dynamic Equity With 1X and 2X Multipliers[00:17:30] – The Employment Law Trap: Can You Legally Pay People Only in Equity?[00:19:00] – Contractors vs. Employees: The Classification That Could Destroy Your Company[00:19:30] – Vesting Schedules & the One-Year Cliff Explained[00:21:00] – The Full Playbook Summary[00:22:00] – The Mind-Bending Final Question: Do You Even Need VC Money?[00:23:00] – Submit Your Question & Wrap-UpPlatforms & Resources Mentioned:
Show SummaryOn today's episode, we're having a conversation with Marine Corps Veteran Chris Gonzalez, Co-Founder of A-G Associates, an organization that provides insight, expert guidance, and lived experience to strengthen public health and safety systems, advance military and veteran wellbeing, and help mission-driven organizations achieve measurable impact. We talk about their partnership with PsychArmor to support MCON Health, and their recently announced Fall In initiative. Episode Partner: This episode is sponsored by CareLinx by Sharecare, connecting Veterans, Service Members, and military Families with trusted home care and caregiver support. Provide Support: Take a moment to turn your gratitude into action. For just $15, you can help provide military culture training to one person who supports veterans and their families, equipping them to respond with greater understanding, confidence, and care. GIVE HERE through our giving page at psycharmor.org. Provide FeedbackAs a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you. If you PsychArmor has helped you learn, grow, and support those who've served and those who care for them, we would appreciate hearing your story. Please follow this link to share how PsychArmor has helped you in your service journey Share PsychArmor StoriesAbout Today's GuestChris Gonzalez is President and Co-Founder of A-G Associates (A-G). Chris' accolades range from entrepreneurial awards on the Inc, 5000 (Inc. Magazine) Vet100 (Institute for Veteran and Military Families) and Young Alumni Achievement Award (Frostburg State university) to Bridging the Gap Achievement Award by the Greater Baltimore Committee for philanthropic efforts. Under Chris' leadership, A-G has grown into one of the fastest growing companies in the country, placing in the top 15% of the Inc. 5000 list (#592). A-G has made a significant contribution to the fields of mental health and substance use for military personnel, military families, veterans, behavioral health clinicians, peer support specialists and others. These events have led to the development of policy, resources and grant programs. A U.S. Marine and combat veteran with tours in Iraq and Afghanistan, Chris drives organizational and program transformation initiatives across the public, private, and non-profit sectors. Chris is the Associate Producer of Bastards' Road, a full-length film about a Marine Corps Veteran who conquers post-traumatic stress by walking across the country. He has also coached several fitness programs and served on the Board of Directors for the Maryland Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Health Care Access Maryland, Mentoring Mentors and American Warrior Festival/Strength in Numbers. Chris has been a keynote speaker at the Center for Naval Analyses, Mental Health America, Frostburg State University's Sloop Leadership Institute, and the Project Management Institute. He is a certified Facilitator/ Trainer through the Marine Corps, WholeScale Change™ facilitator and Project Management Professional (PMP). He is a graduate from Operation Hand Salute, an Executive Development program through John F. Kennedy University and AT&T. He received his BS in Social Science from Frostburg State University in 2001, and his Master of Arts in Education from Towson University.Links Mentioned During the EpisodeLinks Mentioned During the EpisodeA-G AssociatesMCON HealthThe Fall In InitiativePsychArmor Resource of the WeekThis week's PsychArmor Resource of the Week is the Behind the Mission podcast episode 223 of the Behind the Mission Podcast highlighting MCON. In this episode, we have a conversation with Marine Corps veteran Waco Hoover, an entrepreneur and investor with over 20 years of experience in venture capital, M&A, entertainment, media and live events. We talk about MCON, an annual event that celebrates military culture and includes MCON Health conducted in partnership with PsychArmor. You can find the resource here: https://psycharmor.org/podcast/waco-hoover-mconContact Us and Join Us on Social Media Email PsychArmorPsychArmor on XPsychArmor on FacebookPsychArmor on YouTubePsychArmor on LinkedInPsychArmor on InstagramTheme MusicOur theme music Don't Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families. You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com
Robin's in a pickle, the Riddler is targeting him and him alone with his crime clues? But why?!? (Don't worry, Dr. Husband spoils it early in the episode). THEN The Elongated Man meets a sensational new addition to the Legion of Super-Pets! It's all right here in Detective Comics #362! Chapters (00:00:00) - Oh, My!(00:00:17) - Detective Comics 362(00:04:04) - Butler the Vet's Birthday Bash(00:08:17) - Richard Gere in Pacific Princes(00:09:48) - The Little Mermaid(00:10:35) - The Batman Story in Detective Comics(00:11:51) - The Riddler's Conundrum Challenge(00:13:36) - Batmobiles Race for Free tuition(00:15:37) - The Riddler Returns to Gotham(00:18:28) - The Riddler: A Crossword Puzzle(00:20:21) - Batman and Robin: The Gotham City Map(00:23:17) - "It's none of our business"(00:24:08) - Dauphin's Ship(00:24:55) - Batman and Robin in The Dark Knight Returns(00:27:08) - The Home Used for the Batman's Wayne Manor(00:28:26) - Batman and Robin: The Riddle(00:31:48) - How to Sell a Baja Lounge(00:32:13) - Pebble Beach Amusement Park(00:33:30) - The Dark Knight vs The Riddler(00:37:58) - The Batman vs The Riddler(00:40:42) - What city can always feed its people? Well, the answer is(00:43:10) - The Dark Knight vs The Riddler(00:46:09) - The Riddler Discloses That Trap That Batman and Robin Esc(00:48:43) - The Stupid Part of The Batman Story(00:51:24) - Super Elongated Man(00:53:19) - In the Elevator With Rich Women(00:54:01) - Police Horse Detective(00:58:32) - Horse Detective(01:02:49) - Horse vs. Policeman(01:05:58) - Jimmy Olsen Travels Through Time To Krypton
Watch the YouTube version of this episode HEREIn this solo Maximum Lawyer Live episode, Tyson pulls a powerful story he cut from his upcoming book, Founder Optional, to explain why “gravitational debt”, all the unseen weight concentrated on the owner, eventually breaks even the best‑intentioned firms.Using the infamous Tacoma Narrows Bridge failure as a metaphor, Tyson walks through how subtle ripples in your practice become waves, then fractures, and finally burnout or firm‑level collapse. He breaks down why being the most competent person in the room traps you in every role, how invisible stress compounds over time, and why real scaling requires dispersing gravity away from the founder instead of just “working harder.”You'll hear how health scares, missed family milestones, key team departures, and economic downturns expose the load owners are secretly carrying, plus why quiet, systems‑driven firms pull ahead while “heroic” founders burn out. If you're tired of feeling like the bridge that everything runs across, and worried about when it finally gives way, this episode gives you a visual, memorable framework for rebuilding your firm so it can grow without you carrying all the weight.What you'll learn– Why Tyson uses the Tacoma Narrows Bridge story to explain how small, “manageable” issues in your firm turn into catastrophic failures over time.– How the competence trap keeps the most capable person in the firm doing everything and quietly concentrates all gravity on the founder.– What “gravitational debt” is, why it never shows up on a balance sheet, and how it builds through tiny over‑extensions like one extra call or a missed T‑ball game.– How external shocks, health scares, key employee exits, or economic downturns, reveal just how much unseen load law firm owners are carrying.– Why growth amplifies existing fractures in your systems and leadership, turning early cracks into chasms as you try to scale.– Practical mindset shifts to move from being the indispensable stabilizer to building a firm where gravity is intentionally dispersed across people and systems.Highlights00:01 – Tyson's return to Facebook Live, why he shelved one massive book, and how Founder Optional came out of that process.02:00 – Introducing the Tacoma Narrows Bridge story and why “Galloping Gertie” is the perfect metaphor for law firm gravity.04:30 – How subtle ripples in a system become waves, fractures, and finally collapse when all the weight sits on one structure.07:00 – The competence trap: why the most capable person in the firm slowly becomes the bottleneck for every decision and problem.09:30 – Gravitational debt explained: the unseen build‑up of tasks, stress, missed moments, and responsibility on the founder.12:00 – External shocks, health scares, missed family milestones, key team departures, and economic downturns, that expose how overloaded owners really are.14:30 – How growth amplifies tiny cracks into chasms and why dispersing gravity is the only way to scale without collapse.16:00 – Tyson's closing challenge and invitations to plug into community, MaxLawCon, and The Association so you don't build your firm alone.
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In this episode, Travis is joined in studio by producer Eric for a candid conversation about financial transparency, nonprofit accountability, and the responsibilities that come with managing donated money. Using viral social media clips and recent church finance controversies as a starting point, they discuss why donors should ask questions, how organizations can build trust through transparency, and why stewardship matters whether you're running a business, charity, or church. On this episode we talk about: Why financial transparency matters when donating to churches and nonprofits The debate over whether donors have a right to see how their contributions are spent Church finances, PPP loans, and the importance of organizational accountability How poor financial management can stem from both misconduct and incompetence Why asking questions is a healthy part of evaluating any organization before giving Top 3 Takeaways Transparency builds trust. If an organization relies on donations, it should be willing to provide reasonable accountability for how those funds are used. Stewardship requires competence. Financial mismanagement isn't always malicious—sometimes it's the result of leaders lacking the business and accounting skills needed to oversee an organization. Vet organizations before you give. Whether it's a church, nonprofit, or charity, understand how your money will be used before making ongoing financial commitments. Notable Quotes "If there's no transparency, how do you determine whether or not something's fishy?" "Customers of a business buy a product. Donors deserve to know where their money is going." "If you're giving money to some sort of nonprofit, regardless of whether it's a religious institution or otherwise, you should have some transparency into where the money's going." Connect with Travis Chappell: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/travischappell/ X: https://x.com/travischappell Website: https://travischappell.com/ A Word from Our Sponsors: - Visit DrinkAG1.com/TMM to get a free AG1 Travel Case with 7 free AG1Travel Packs in your Welcome Kit with your first AG1 subscription order while supplieslast. - Go to Leesa.com for 30% OFF select mattresses (through July 12, 2026) PLUS get an extra $50 off with promo code TMM, exclusive for my listeners - To learn more about Mode Mobile and its investor community, go to https://invest.modemobile.com/travismakesmoney -Travis Makes Money is made possible by High Level – the All-In-One Sales & Marketing Platform built for agencies, by an agency.Capture leads, nurture them, and close more deals—all from one powerful platform.Get an extended free trial at gohighlevel.com/travis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Chrissy Pasquale-Urso owns five bars and restaurants (all within one block of each other) in Binghamton, New York. She shares her origin story of buying a university bar at age 21 through seller financing after bartending there for two years, then growing into a portfolio that includes a sushi restaurant, a pizzeria, and more, eventually buying the building itself. Now splitting her time between Soho, Montauk, and Binghamton while raising two young kids with her husband and business partner Andrew, Chrissy offers candid insight into the modern challenges facing operators: declining alcohol consumption among Gen Z, the impact of GLP-1 drugs and cannabis on check sizes, the constant need to reinvent offerings for a social-media-driven audience, post-COVID staffing struggles, ghosting job applicants, and rising costs. Throughout, she emphasizes the value of owning real estate, staying creative, developing talent from within, and the intangible "it" factor that entrepreneurs in hospitality need to survive and thrive.Key TakeawaysSeller financing can open doors for young operators. Chrissy bought her first bar at 21 with no lump sum. The previous owner financed the purchase over five years and stayed on for two years to ensure a smooth transition.Owning your building is a major long-term advantage. By purchasing the property housing her bar and developing multiple concepts within it, Chrissy insulated herself from the lease negotiations and rent hikes that force even successful restaurants to close.Consumer behavior has shifted, and menus must adapt constantly. Declining alcohol consumption, GLP-1 drugs prompting customers to split dishes and skip that third cocktail, and legal cannabis are all shrinking checks. Specials that once ran for a decade now fizzle within a year.Social media has reshaped how people go out. Younger customers save up for a photogenic experience, whether an espresso martini or a nice meal worth posting. Watch parties, extravagant birthdays, and "Instagrammable" moments now drive traffic more than old standbys like trivia.Creativity is largely an owner's job. Chrissy finds it hard to hire managers who can both manage people and consistently generate fresh ideas, so the burden of reinvention tends to fall on ownership.Post-COVID staffing is a persistent struggle. Kitchen and server retention is harder than ever as workers opt for the benefits, steady hours, and 9-to-5 schedules of employers like Amazon. Ghosting interviews and quitting without notice have become common.Talent is often found from within. Chrissy watches for servers or even customers with a special spark, promoting people who didn't realize they wanted a hospitality career, which helps combat costly turnover.Vet new tech carefully and favor low-commitment trials. Bombarded daily by tech vendors, Chrissy chose owner.com because it was month-to-month with minimal downside risk. She values local, service-oriented vendors like SpotOn who can show up in person.Rising costs demand consistency and hospitality. As dining out gets expensive, customers become more selective, returning to places that deliver reliable food and service that makes them feel genuinely welcome.Hospitality entrepreneurship requires a certain DNA. Chrissy never questions whether a concept is a good idea. She just executes. Being a good home cook isn't enough. Success requires assembling experts across food, staff, and marketing, managing people, and being okay with disappointment.
Show SummaryOn today's episode, we're having a conversation with Navy Veteran Steve Kappes, the 2026 board chair for the San Diego Military Advisory Council and one of the leaders of the San Diego Wounded Warrior Tennis Program, a program that uses tennis as a means of rehabilitation for service members and veterans who've become wounded, ill, or injured.Episode Partner: This episode is sponsored by CareLinx by Sharecare, connecting Veterans, Service Members, and military Families with trusted home care and caregiver support. Provide Support Take a moment to turn your gratitude into action. For just $15, you can help provide military culture training to one person who supports veterans and their families, equipping them to respond with greater understanding, confidence, and care. GIVE HERE through our giving page at psycharmor.org. Provide FeedbackAs a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you. If you PsychArmor has helped you learn, grow, and support those who've served and those who care for them, we would appreciate hearing your story. Please follow this link to share how PsychArmor has helped you in your service journey Share PsychArmor StoriesAbout Today's GuestCaptain Steve Kappes, USN, Ret. served on active duty for 24 years and has volunteered in support of military members, veterans, and their families for more than 20 years. As a cofounder and the Director of the San Diego Wounded Warrior Tennis Program, he and his team have improved the quality of life for more than 1,500 wounded, ill, and injured service members and veterans through free weekly tennis clinics and annual tennis camps. Run in collaboration with Naval Medical Center San Diego and VA Medical Center San Diego, this program has been recognized by members of Congress, the Department of the Defense, and the U.S. Tennis Association for its excellence and impact and serves as a national model. Steve is also a Certified Nonprofit Professional, committed to supporting the community through military advocacy and health and wellness programs. He has served in leadership roles on eight nonprofit boards including the San Diego Military Advisory Council where is the current Board Chair. Links Mentioned During the EpisodeSan Diego Military Advisory CouncilCBS8 Zevely Zone - San Diego Wounded Warrior Tennis Program San Diego Wounded Warrior Tennis Program Website PsychArmor Resource of the WeekThis week's PsychArmor Resource of the Week is the Behind the Mission podcast episode with SDMC CEO Rear Admiral (Retired) David Boone. During the conversation, we dive deeper into SDMAC, a nonprofit that advocates on behalf of the service members, veterans, and their families in the greater San Diego region. You can find the resource here: https://psycharmor.org/podcast/btm243-david-boone-san-diego-military-advisory-council Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media Email PsychArmorPsychArmor on XPsychArmor on FacebookPsychArmor on YouTubePsychArmor on LinkedInPsychArmor on InstagramTheme MusicOur theme music Don't Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families. You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com
As Chief Investment Strategist at Hightower Advisors, Stephanie Link spends her days researching the market's winners. Today, she's breaking it all down for us. Stephanie explains why the economy keeps defying the doom-and-gloom headlines, which stocks she thinks will champion the next decade, and why she believes we're only in the third inning of the AI revolution. Nicole and Stephanie get tactical fast: the difference between the Mag 7 and the "S&P 493," which stocks are not worth the hype, and Stephanie's thesis that cybersecurity stocks will end up being bigger than AI. She names her favorite tickers across cybersecurity, data centers, robotics, and quantum computing, and explains whether it's too late to buy NVIDIA. Stephanie also gets real about the so-called "AI bubble," the circular spending debate freaking out investors, and why she bought SpaceX but capped it at just 2% of her portfolio. Plus: what her 19-year-old daughter is investing in, why "FAANG" just got a 2026 update, and the one boring, unsexy ETF Stephanie says every new investor should consider. Check out Nicole's financial literacy course The Money School Find a Financial Advisor or Financial Coach from Nicole's company Private Wealth Collective Watch video clips from the pod on Money Rehab's Instagram and Nicole Lapin's Instagram Read more about Stephanie's work Here's what Nicole covers with Stephanie: 00:00 Are You Ready for Some Money Rehab? 01:12 Stephanie Link Joins Money Rehab 01:41 Why the Market Keeps Defying the Doom and Gloom 04:07 CapEx, Decoded 06:58 The K-Shaped Economy: Why the Vibes Don't Match the Numbers 09:49 Inflation, Oil Prices, and the War's Ripple Effect 11:41 Mag 7 vs. the S&P 493: Which ETF Should You Buy? 16:16 Why Stephanie Says No to Leveraged ETFs 17:32 Cybersecurity Will Be Bigger Than AI 20:16 The Best Cybersecurity Stocks on Stephanie's List 23:15 How to Vet a CEO Before You Buy the Stock 25:16 Investing Lessons from Stephanie's 19-Year-Old Daughter 28:23 What Stephanie Won't Buy: Crypto, Staples, and Energy 32:20 Inside the AI "Food Chain": Powering the Data Center Boom 35:43 Robotics and Quantum Computing: The Next Big Themes 41:00 MicroStrategy vs. Palo Alto: What "On Sale" Really Means 43:07 FAANG Is Dead, Long Live MANGOES 43:47 Why Stephanie Bought SpaceX (and Kept It to 2%) 55:40 Is It Too Late to Buy NVIDIA? 59:06 Grading the Innings: AI, Cybersecurity, and Robotics 59:50 Hot Stocks: Micron, SanDisk, and the Chips Everyone's Chasing 1:02:27 Is There an AI Bubble? 1:03:16 The Circular Spending Debate 1:08:08 Stephanie Link's Tip You Can Take Straight to the Bank All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment, or legal advice. Always do your own research and consult a licensed financial advisor before making any financial decisions or investments. Disclosures: Hightower invests in companies including Boeing Company, Dover Corp, General Electric, Quanta Services, Rockwell Automation, Union Pacific Corporation, Broadcom, International Business Machines Corporation, Marvell Technology Inc, ServiceNow Inc, Palo Alto Networks Inc, Snowflake Inc, Synopsys Inc, Bank of America, Capital One, Coinbase, Morgan Stanley, Truist Financial Corp, Amazon.com Inc, Meta, SpaceX, Alcoa Corp, Antofagasta PLC, Natera Inc, UnitedHealth Group Inc, iShares MSCI Brazil ETF, SLB Limited
How do we inspire the next generation to explore diverse career pathways and discover the massive opportunities within Vocational Education and Training (VET)? Today we speak with Cassie Sanki, Project Officer for Training Services at the NSW Department of Education, to find out how VET is shaping the future of STEM, science, and industry! We dive into how real-world success stories are changing perceptions around vocational pathways, how VET connects students directly to emerging technologies, and how schools and communities can engage with passionate industry ambassadors.Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education About Cassie SankiCassie is a dedicated Project Officer within Training Services at the NSW Department of Education. Passionate about expanding student horizons, Cassie works at the heart of the VET Ambassador program, helping to connect skilled industry professionals with schools, parents, and employers. Through her work, she plays a vital role in showcasing VET as a premium, high-tech, and incredibly rewarding pathway for modern learners. About Training Services VET AmbassadorsTraining Services VET Ambassadors are passionate, skilled individuals from various industries throughout New South Wales. By sharing their own diverse personal and professional journeys, these ambassadors bring vital awareness to VET options and their benefits. They serve as real-world examples of success, providing relatable information and mentoring to students, parents, employers, training providers, and educators alike. The Power of VET in STEM and ScienceVET is no longer just about traditional trades—it is a critical launchpad for cutting-edge careers. VET Ambassadors help spark vital conversations about the sheer breadth of modern industries and technologies available to students. The program highlights how vocational pathways offer: Direct Pathways to STEM Hands-on training in rapidly evolving technical sectors, including science, advanced manufacturing, and digital technologies. Industry Connections Bridging the gap between school and the workforce by learning directly from professionals embedded in the field. Flexible Success Empowering students to further their education and achieve long-term success in future-focused careers. Invite an Ambassador to Your Next EventVET Ambassadors support a wide variety of engagement activities to promote local opportunities and inspire communities. Whether you are hosting a school career day, an industry night, or a community workshop, you can engage with the program to bring a real-world success story to your audience. Email the program RTS.VETAmbassadors@det.nsw.edu.au Learn more onlineVisit the official NSW Department of Education page to see the ambassadors in action and explore the NSW Training Awards.https://education.nsw.gov.au/skills-nsw/nsw-training-awards/training-services-vet-ambassadors Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education With interviews with leading science educators and STEM thought leaders, this science education podcast is about highlighting different ways of teaching kids within and beyond the classroom. It's not just about educational practice & pedagogy, it's about inspiring new ideas & challenging conventions of how students can learn about their world! https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/ Know an educator who'd love this STEM podcast episode? Share it!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Watch the YouTube version of this episode HEREIn this Maximum Lawyer episode, Tyson Mutrux recaps the Chicago YouTube Accelerator and breaks down the three big shifts law firm owners need to make if they want their videos to actually get watched. The conversation starts with a room full of owners recording, thumbnailing, and publishing their own videos on the spot, then zooms into why guessing at what works is a waste of time when you can simply borrow proven topics, titles, and packaging from channels already pulling views in your niche.Tyson shares how Jeff Hampton and Ryan Weber built a workshop that was “the best money I've spent in a long time,” packed with worksheets, live recording, and real‑time optimization instead of theory. You'll hear why “the title and thumbnail are the product,” how simple rules like color, clarity, and curiosity can double your click‑through, and why changing old titles and thumbnails on Maximum Lawyer videos led to noticeably better performance without touching the content itself.From there, Tyson digs into the idea of building a YouTube flywheel, where every video sets up the next one so viewers naturally move deeper into your funnel instead of hitting dead ends. He uses examples from PI content and Jeff's and Tiffany's channels to show how to connect videos with smart end‑screen prompts, script planning, and call‑outs that anticipate the viewer's “what's next?” question. Along the way, you'll also hear about the Claude skill Ryan built to automate YouTube research, and how Tyson is already using new workflows inside his own firm.What you'll learn:Why borrowing proven YouTube topics and packaging is a shortcut, not cheating.How to treat your title and thumbnail as “the product” that earns clicks.Simple thumbnail rules that make your videos instantly understandable.How to build a YouTube flywheel so every video leads naturally to the next.Why re‑packaging old videos can boost performance without new edits.How to use tools like Ryan's Claude skill to speed up YouTube research and scripting.Highlights00:01 – Why the Chicago YouTube Accelerator was “one of the best events we've put on”01:45 – How a room full of law firm owners recorded, thumbnailed, and published in two days03:20 – “Best money I've spent” feedback and why workshops must be content‑rich and actionable04:40 – Stop guessing: borrowing proven topics and thumbnails from other PI and niche channels06:05 – The Tiffany channel example and why “steal what Tiff does” is a repeatable strategy07:30 – Law school plagiarism vs. real‑world malpractice: why copying good templates is smart09:00 – “The title and thumbnail are the product” and the three Cs: color, clarity, curiosity10:25 – One to three words on thumbnails and why thinking = scrolling past11:40 – How changing old Maximum Lawyer titles and thumbnails boosted performance overnight13:00 – Building a video flywheel so every clip feeds the next step in your funnel14:20 – PI crash video example: connecting “don't give a statement” to “what to do if you already did”15:35 – Why procrastinators struggle with the flywheel and how to batch scripts to beat it16:20 – Inside the Claude skill and YouTube workflows Tyson is now running at his firm17:15 – How to start: basic videos first, then bigger pieces that point back into your library
Dinette Neuteboom, founder of HorseGrooms, joins us to discuss the realities of the professional grooming industry and the importance of supporting the daily caregivers who act as the backbone of our barns. We also start a new segment called “Horse of the Week”, have a winner for the Box of Crap and some Realli BAd Adz.HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 3988 – Show Notes and Links:Hosts: Jamie Jennings of Flyover Farm and Glenn the GeekJamie and Glenn's Amazon StoreTitle Sponsor: Kentucky Performance ProductsPic Credit: Jamie's babiesGuest: Dinette Neuteboom from HorseGrooms Spalding Labs Fly Predators Coupon: HRN10 for 10% off your first order. Additional support for this podcast provided by: My New Horse, Equine Network and Listeners Like YouTime Stamps: 01:27 - Colorado wildfires discussion03:26 - New “Friday Horse of the Week” segment06:46 - Daily Whinnies08:36 - Vet call, nurse mare foals & baby horse temptation15:41 - Itchy Boots in Mongolia & wild horses21:16 - Introducing Dannette from HorseGrooms23:26 - Groom welfare, burnout & HorseGrooms mission33:54 - This Day in Equine History38:08 - Really Bad Ads intro & prize winner
Dinette Neuteboom, founder of HorseGrooms, joins us to discuss the realities of the professional grooming industry and the importance of supporting the daily caregivers who act as the backbone of our barns. We also start a new segment called “Horse of the Week”, have a winner for the Box of Crap and some Realli BAd Adz.HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 3988 – Show Notes and Links:Hosts: Jamie Jennings of Flyover Farm and Glenn the GeekJamie and Glenn's Amazon StoreTitle Sponsor: Kentucky Performance ProductsPic Credit: Jamie's babiesGuest: Dinette Neuteboom from HorseGrooms Spalding Labs Fly Predators Coupon: HRN10 for 10% off your first order. Additional support for this podcast provided by: My New Horse, Equine Network and Listeners Like YouTime Stamps: 01:27 - Colorado wildfires discussion03:26 - New “Friday Horse of the Week” segment06:46 - Daily Whinnies08:36 - Vet call, nurse mare foals & baby horse temptation15:41 - Itchy Boots in Mongolia & wild horses21:16 - Introducing Dannette from HorseGrooms23:26 - Groom welfare, burnout & HorseGrooms mission33:54 - This Day in Equine History38:08 - Really Bad Ads intro & prize winner
Send us Fan MailA veterinary surgeon who also builds houses, runs companies, and hosts a podcast sounds like the definition of “always on,” but Jason Balara flips that story. He's obsessed with being home for dinner, being there at bedtime, and building a family culture his kids can actually feel. If you've ever wondered whether work-life balance is real or just something people say online, this conversation gives you a grounded, honest look at what it takes.We get into Jason's path from growing up with a single mom and moving almost every year to creating the stable home he always wanted his kids to have. He breaks down how an uncle and a few key mentors shaped his work ethic, why getting paid “by the day” taught him to focus on outcomes, and how that same mindset carries into entrepreneurship and parenting. Along the way, we talk about belief as a parenting skill: protecting your kids' curiosity, refusing to let “I can't” become their identity, and modeling confidence without turning life into pressure.We also go deep on patience and emotional control. Jason shares how he tries not to let outside stress spill over onto his kids, why kindness is a competitive advantage that no AI can replace, and the values he hopes his children will be known for when they're grown. We wrap with a fun lightning round and ways to connect with Jason and his work.If this hit home, subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a dad who's trying to show up better this week.Support the showPlease don't forget to leave us a review wherever you consume your podcasts! Please help us get more dads to listen weekly and become the ultimate leader of their homes!
Watch the YouTube version of this episode HEREIn this Maximum Lawyer episode, Tyson Mutrux sits down with longtime friend of the show, automation and AI expert Kelsey Bratcher of Hired Gun Solutions to talk about the future of intake, phone answering, and legal tech. The conversation starts from a simple Facebook post about hiring an AI answering service and turns into a brutally honest breakdown of why most voice AI products are expensive, over‑engineered, and still not better than a well‑built DIY solution.Kelsey explains how tools like Retell let law firm owners build their own AI receptionist for a fraction of the cost of vendor setups, using the same documentation they already give Smith, Ruby, or Lex Reception. You'll hear practical guidance on scope, latency, and call flow, why “simple beats fancy,” and how to use AI plus APIs to replace low‑value data‑entry work while protecting the human parts of client communication. Tyson and Kelsey also zoom out to the bigger picture: migrations between case management systems, why legal tech pricing is broken, and how AI will reshape non‑lawyer roles inside law firms.What you'll learn:Why most AI answering services are overpriced and still average at intake.How to use Retell to build your own AI receptionist with your existing scripts.The importance of keeping scope narrow and latency low so calls feel natural.When AI can replace virtual receptionists and when you still need a human.Smart call‑flow tweaks (using caller ID, fewer confirmations) that boost conversion.Where outbound AI is risky and when it works for expected, simple calls.How Kelsey uses AI to build one‑off tools and migrations in hours, not days.Why legal tech pricing is broken and which non‑lawyer roles are most exposed.Highlights00:01 – How a Facebook post on AI receptionists sparked this episode.01:28 – Kelsey's “build your own on Retell” philosophy and cost breakdown.04:27 – Retell explained: connect language models and voice APIs without coding.06:34 – Do AI receptionists lose leads? Why scope and consistency matter.10:34 – Latency: the real make‑or‑break factor for voice AI.12:45 – Fixing annoying call flows: stop over‑confirming names and emails.14:12 – Why Kelsey avoids outbound AI for provider calls and sensitive data.17:18 – Using AI to build tools that talk to APIs instead of “agents clicking around.”22:25 – Five‑minute Codex app that fixed a multi‑hour data‑entry mistake.26:07 – Inside a multiplaintiff lawsuit tool tied into major CRMs.29:19 – Faster, cheaper case‑management migrations using AI‑built scripts.31:33 – Moving away from Zapier/Make in favor of AI‑built micro‑apps.33:32 – “Legal tech is going to get rock and rolled” and why.36:29 – The flat‑fee AI trap and token consumption.39:18 – Which non‑lawyer roles AI eats first and which survive.44:37 – First 30‑day steps to test voice AI in your firm.Connect with KelseyWebsite InstagramFacebook
Forget the selectors. We've picked the teams. Nicole is joined by Sam Watson, Annie Bishop and Spike the Vet to take on one of the toughest jobs in eventing, selecting the combinations they'd send to Aachen. There are easy picks. Then there are the horses keeping everyone awake at night. Who has done enough this season? Does five-star form still carry the most weight? Which riders are impossible to leave at home? And which nation has the strongest hand heading into the World Championships? Expect plenty of debate, a few disagreements and some very difficult decisions as the panel works through the leading contenders from Great Britain, Ireland, the USA, Germany, Australia and New Zealand. Then, with the teams almost settled, everyone puts their reputation on the line with their first World Championship medal predictions. Highlights: Our World Championship teams The biggest selection dilemmas Five-star form versus four-star results Who's in, who's out and who's on the bubble Which nation has the strongest squad Early medal predictions Guests: Sam Watson – EquiRatings Co-Founder Annie Bishop – Co-host of the US Equestrian Open Podcast Spike the Vet – Equine veterinarian and regular Eventing Podcast panellist
Christian Brunetti joins Carey Kight for a deep-dive conversation on military realism, Hollywood stunts, veteran storytelling, and the hard transition from special operations into the film industry. Known for his work on Army Wives, A24's Civil War, Marvel's Falcon and the Winter Soldier, and The Terminal List universe, including Dark Wolf and True Believer, Brunetti breaks down how his Army and special operations background shaped his path as a military technical advisor, stunt performer, filmmaker, and storyteller. He explains why tactical realism on screen is about far more than weapons handling, room clearing, and gear accuracy — it is about character, psychology, stakes, and helping actors understand the “why” behind the movements. Carey and Christian discuss the relationship between military advisors, stunt teams, actors, directors, and production crews, and how the best on-screen action comes from trust, humility, preparation, and collaboration. Brunetti also shares what he learned transitioning from the Army into Hollywood, how he found his way onto Army Wives almost by accident, and why relationships, adaptability, and service-minded leadership matter just as much on a film set as they do in uniform. The conversation also turns deeply personal as Christian opens up about PTSD, veteran suicide, failure, fear, creative risk, and the short film he is writing, directing, acting in, and producing to show what PTSD can actually feel like from the inside. He discusses Brothers Keepers Veteran Foundation, the legacy of his friend Chris Cathers, and why he believes veterans and creatives have a responsibility to tell real stories with honesty, courage, and humanity. This episode is for veterans, filmmakers, actors, stunt performers, military technical advisors, fans of The Terminal List, and anyone interested in how authentic warfighter experience can shape better storytelling on screen. Topics include: Christian Brunetti's transition from the Army into film and television Working as a military technical advisor on Army Wives and The Terminal List Dark Wolf, True Believer, and the world of Jack Carr adaptations The difference between tactical accuracy and true military realism How actors prepare for military and special operations roles What stunt teams and military advisors each bring to action scenes Why elite actors and elite operators share similar traits PTSD, veteran suicide, and the unseen weight many veterans carry Brothers Keepers Veteran Foundation and the legacy of Chris Cathers Making independent films without waiting for permission Why failure, selection, and creative risk can become a path forward Episode Sponsors: VM Merch Go Pills -- use "VM15" at checkout for 15% off your order. BUBS Naturals -- use "veteranmade" at checkout for 20% off your order. True Made Foods -- use "VET" at checkout for 15% off your order. Ruck Sox -- use "VETERANMADE15" at checkout for 15% off your order. Bravo Actual -- use "Veteran Made" at checkout for 15% off your order. Intro Song composed and produced by Cleod9. SOCIALS: https://www.instagram.com/veteranmade.ck/ https://www.instagram.com/cbrunettifilm/ https://www.instagram.com/ghostsinthedaylightfilm/
Watch the YouTube version of this episode HERETyson breaks down the simple four-part “habit loop” that quietly runs your life, your law firm, and your results, cue, craving, response, reward, and shows why discipline isn't really the problem for most lawyers. After revisiting James Clear's Atomic Habits and seeing how this framework applies to everything from checking your phone to handling trial stress, Tyson knew Maximum Lawyer listeners needed to see how powerful tiny habit tweaks can be.You will learn:The four steps of the habit loop (cue, craving, response, reward) and why “the craving is the emotional fuel behind the behavior.”Why you don't actually crave email, social media, or money, you crave certainty, stimulation, relief, freedom, and options.How stress as a cue can lead to doom‑scrolling or to healthier responses like planning, problem solving, or delegation.Why outcomes are just lagging indicators and habits are the leading indicators that really matter in your firm.How identity-based habits (“I am a leader”) reshape your actions more than goal statements (“I want to be a better leader”).A simple 10‑minute “habit audit” to change one helpful and one harmful loop in your life and practice.Highlights0:01 – Why nearly everything in your life and law firm comes down to habits2:00 – Rediscovering the habit loop through Deepstash and Atomic Habits4:15 – The four-step habit loop: cue, craving, response, reward (C‑C‑R‑R)6:10 – Why you don't crave email, social media, or money,but the feelings they give you9:00 – How rewards train your brain to repeat (or break) habits10:10 – Stress → scrolling: the social media habit loop, and why the phone isn't the real problem12:00 – How high performers design better habit loops instead of relying on discipline13:30 – Outcomes as the scoreboard, habits as the game14:15 – Shifting from “I want to…” to “I am…” in your leadership identity16:00 – A simple habit audit: one helpful habit, one harmful habit, and mapping the loop19:20 – Keeping the same cue and reward but changing the response20:00 – Why your future business, health, and relationships live in today's habitsTyson shares real examples, from fighting his sweet tooth to using weekly “Relish Time” as a built‑in reward, to show how successful owners design better habit loops instead of relying on raw willpower. He closes by challenging you to map your own cues, cravings, responses, and rewards and reminding you that your future firm isn't hiding in some big opportunity next year, it's in the small loops you're repeating today.
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Watch the YouTube version of this episode HERETyson sits down with Darren Wurz to unpack what actually works when it comes to employee pay, bonuses, raises, and profitability inside a growing law firm. After appearing on Darren's Lawyer Millionaire podcast, Tyson knew this conversation needed to get in front of Maximum Lawyer listeners, especially the owners wrestling with labor costs as their biggest expense. He shares the stories, numbers, and mindset shifts that moved his firm from emotional, one‑off raises and complex bonus schemes to a simpler, more intentional compensation strategy that serves both people and profit.You will learn:How Tyson handled an 80% raise demand during COVID.Why automatic annual raises can backfire.How he replaced complex bonuses with higher salaries.How KPIs and job scorecards drive who earns more.How “non‑billable” roles are still tied to profit.The labor % Tyson targets to avoid bloat.Why he avoids full salary transparency in the firm.How AI is reshaping roles and headcount decisions.How an AI‑driven case management system boosted profit and morale.Tyson breaks down how his firm now uses job scorecards with a simple funnel of questions, starting with the purpose of the role, the top competencies, the key outcomes, and finally the numbers that prove success, to set clear KPIs for every seat. He explains why he prefers a lean team of A‑players, why labor savings from AI often get reinvested into higher salaries for remaining team members, and how he wrestles with the tension between not wanting to “replace people with AI” and making the right call for the business. He and Darren also get candid about raise requests that end in resignations, employees comparing salaries, and why your firm culture and compensation philosophy have to be aligned if you want to avoid long‑term resentment.If you are a law firm owner who wants to pay your people fairly, protect your margins, and make smart decisions about AI and staffing, Tyson's approach will help you move from guessing and reacting to using simple frameworks and numbers to drive compensation.Highlights0:23 – Tyson's background, PI firm, and “profit on purpose” theme for the year3:40 – The first raise request from an early employee and what he learned from it6:20 – The COVID‑era 80% raise demand and why he refused it12:10 – Scrapping a complex bonus system and moving to higher base salaries16:45 – Using job scorecards and KPIs to decide who actually earns more21:05 – Rethinking “billable vs. non‑billable” and tying every role to profit24:30 – Targeting ~38% labor costs and avoiding overstaffed, low‑profit firms29:15 – Why Tyson doesn't share everyone's salaries internally and the resentment risk34:20 – How AI is shrinking parts of multiple roles and the hard calls that follow47:10 – Increasing salaries when headcount drops and keeping A‑players happy52:30 – Why fewer KPIs are better and how to pick the ones that matter56:40 – What Tyson is reading now and how it shapes his leadership lensIf this episode helps you think differently about pay, raises, and AI in your firm, hit subscribe for more practical conversations on building a profitable, people‑first law practice, and share it with another lawyer who is tired of guessing on compensation.
Tyson sits down with Ryan Webber to unpack the custom “YouTube research skill” he built in Claude that has transformed his law firm's YouTube channel. Ryan shares how he took fifteen thousand dollars' worth of training from top YouTube strategists plus six years of experience, loaded it into Claude, and created a skill that now does the research those strategists used to do for him.You will learn:Why YouTube is a click‑first platform and why titles, topics, and thumbnails are eighty percent of successHow Ryan's skill scans niche and adjacent channels, pulls outlier videos, and turns them into ten prioritized title and thumbnail ideas with data to back them upThe shift from “YouTube for local clients only” to broader topics that took their channel to one hundred thousand subscribers and over one million views per monthHow Tiffany records just two hours a month, uses teleprompter scripts built in Claude, and still generates 1.5 million monthly viewsHow they turned seventy‑eight hundred dollars in monthly AdSense into roughly seventy thousand dollars in revenue by reinvesting into high‑ROI ads and funnelsRyan breaks down exactly how he uses cowork to trigger the skill, how it checks oneof10.com trackers and YouTube analytics, and why he now invests about eighty percent of his effort into research, titles, and thumbnails before ever worrying about video polish. He also shares what still requires a human touch, from injecting real client stories into scripts to tailoring the skill to each individual channel and its goals.If you are a law firm owner who wants YouTube to both bring in five to fifteen calls a week and build a much larger audience, Ryan's approach shows you how to stop guessing and start using AI to make smarter marketing decisions.Highlights0:00 – Why Tyson twisted Ryan's arm to share his YouTube skill0:26 – Turning $15K of strategist training into a Claude skill1:16 – How the skill researches channels, topics, and outlier videos4:10 – Hitting 100K subscribers and shifting the YouTube strategy6:02 – Why titles, topics, and thumbnails are 80% of success6:56 – Using AI to script videos that still sound like the lawyer8:20 – 1.5M views a month and $7,800 in AdSense9:48 – Turning YouTube into “free” local advertising10:28 – What it would take to offer this skill to other law firms11:22 – How much money Ryan is saving on strategists nowIf this episode helps you think differently about YouTube, hit subscribe for more practical conversations on building a business‑driving law firm channel, and share this with another lawyer who is tired of guessing on titles and thumbnails.
Watch the YouTube version of this episode HERETyson and Becca reveal the first-ever MaxLawCon Awards, the 10 categories, and how to nominate the law firm owners, leaders, brands, and vendors who actually make this industry better.This year in Atlanta, we're doing something we've talked about for years: the first-ever MaxLawCon Awards. These awards are all about recognizing the law firm owners, leaders, brands, vendors, and community members who are actually building better firms and a better legal industry – not just chasing ego numbers.In this episode, Tyson Mutrux and Becca walk through:Why we finally launched the MaxLawCon Awards in 2026The 10 award categories and what each one is really aboutHow the nomination process works (and why these are not “pay-to-win” awards)What they're most excited about heading into MaxLawCon Atlanta this OctoberNominations are open from June 16–30 at maximumlawyer.com/awardsAnyone can nominate – including nominating yourself – and you can submit as many nominations as you'd like.Finalists will be announced before MaxLawCon, and winners will be revealed live on stage in Atlanta on October 8–9.Highlights00:00 – Why Tyson and Becca finally launched the first-ever MaxLawCon Awards02:53 – Redefining success beyond revenue: leadership, culture, resilience, and impact04:13 – How nominations work and why these aren't pay‑to‑play postcard awards05:57 – Key details: June 16–30 nomination window, anyone can nominate, unlimited entries08:04 – Marketer of the Year, Trailblazer, and Rising Star: what these awards recognize11:38 – Culture & Leadership and Maximum Lawyer of the Year: the “five‑tool” firm owner15:15 – The Comeback and Community Impact Awards: resilience and quiet generosity19:08 – Golden Mic and Law Firm Champion (by BeccasList): standout guests and vendors25:13 – Brand of the Year: distinctive, consistent law firm branding that actually works27:45 – Live awards at MaxLawCon Atlanta (Oct 8–9) and where to submit nominations