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Best podcasts about Viability

Latest podcast episodes about Viability

The Business Of Coaching
Commercial Viability v Coach Passion (Both Matter)

The Business Of Coaching

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2026 8:55


In this solo episode, Sarah breaks down the critical distinction between having a passion project and building a commercially viable business. She addresses a common trap: confusing a coaching problem you love to work with with an actual, findable market niche.The Headline Trap: Why Your "What" Is Not EnoughSarah highlights a quick search she conducted on LinkedIn regarding coach headlines—the text right beneath a profile name. She found common phrases like: "I work with people who are overwhelmed.""I help people navigate transitions.""I offer space to think.""I help leaders build emotional intelligence."While these sound like niches and feel specific when typing them out, they only identify a "What" (the emotional symptom or general problem). To be commercially viable, you absolutely must couple that with a Who. The What: A problem that a potential client struggles with. The Who: The searchable, findable, and distinct community of people who experience that specific problem in a particular context. "When you say you help people with overwhelm and anxiety, you've described something that almost everyone experiences... and you've given yourself no way to find them."Shouting into the Void: The Reality of the LinkedIn AlgorithmA major misconception among coaches is how visibility works online. Many assume that if they solve a real problem, clients will naturally find them, but broadcasting general content about "anxiety" or "leadership" into a general feed rarely works. Fractional Reach: The LinkedIn algorithm does not broadcast your content to everyone, nor even to all of your connections. It shows your posts to a small fraction based on predicted engagement. No Data for the Algorithm: If your network is not mindfully curated around a specific professional audience, the algorithm has nothing to work with. It cannot reliably guess who your potential clients are, leaving you effectively posting into an empty void. Commercial Viability Requires SpecificityCommercial viability isn't solely about whether coaching can resolve a problem brilliantly; it is about whether you can deliberately curate, search for, and consistently locate an audience of people who share that challenge. A real problem without a searchable population is just a passion project. The Power of a Searchable IdentitySarah shares an example of true commercial positioning:Instead of marketing broadly to a symptom like "imposter syndrome" or "stress," a commercially viable coach might target newly promoted associates in city law firms navigating their first leadership responsibilities. Because this profile has a clear professional identity, it becomes instantly searchable and practical: You can filter LinkedIn by law firm and seniority. You can identify the industry publications they read and the conferences they attend. You can speak their industry's language instead of using vague "coach jargon." (Note: Sarah adds an important caveat—never position yourself as an expert in a specific professional context if you don't actually understand it!)Shift Your Business Thinking TodayTo challenge these deep-seated beliefs and begin the reframing process from passion project to findable community, check out Sarah's latest book, The Intersection (published February 2026). It won't spoon-feed you generic answers; instead, it provides a coached journey of precise questions to fundamentally shift your commercial perspective. Get your copy today: The Intersection is available right now on Amazon in both paperback and Kindle formats: ⁠⁠https://amzn.eu/d/09RnZBTn ⁠⁠ Have you enjoyed this episode? Find out more and take the FREE quiz at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thecoachingrevolution.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the FREE Facebook group at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/buildacoachingbusiness⁠⁠⁠⁠

Pathfinder
A Firefly Future, with Jason Kim (CEO of Firefly Aerospace)

Pathfinder

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2026 73:53


On this week's episode of Valley of Depth, our first recorded in person, we sit down with Jason Kim, CEO of Firefly Aerospace, in the company's historic Blue Ghost mission control room in Cedar Park, Texas — the same room where 60 engineers watched their lander touch down at one meter per second last year.    From there, the conversation opens into how Jason actually thinks: about the Moon, about scale, and about being a "mission CEO" rather than a hardware or software one. Firefly went public in 2025, acquired defense software company SciTec within months, and now sits inside Golden Dome. Jason argues the market still prices the company as a pure launch player while he's building an end-to-end stack he puts in the same conversation as Anduril and Palantir. We cover: The last 30 seconds of the Blue Ghost Mission 1 landing, from inside the room where it happened Why Blue Ghost Mission 2 is harder: a three-spacecraft stack and the first US far-side landing Whether small launch makes money, and why Alpha is both a profit center and a strategic asset The Eclipse medium-lift bet, the Northrop partnership, and why Starship doesn't make everyone else obsolete Why the Moon matters, and how big the commercial lunar economy actually gets Why a hardware CEO bought a software company The valuation gap with Rocket Lab and what he believes the market hasn't priced in His honest read on SpaceX, China, the new-launch shakeout, and the path to a $100 billion company   • Chapters • 00:00 - Trailer 00:53 – Blue Ghost Mission 1 04:41 – The bar for success for Blue Ghost Mission 1 07:16 – What is the new objective in Blue Ghost Mission 2? 11:49 – Jason coming into Firefly leadership 16:35 – Day 1 as Firefly CEO 18:53 – AE Industrial and how private equity informs Jason's mindset 21:02 – Product stack 22:34 – Demand signal from responsive launch 24:21 – Alpha and small launch economics 26:20 – Firefly's Eclipse 28:09 – How Starship will impact the launch market 29:41 – Viability of commercial launches 32:15 – Blue Ghost x Eclipse? 33:51 – Why does the Moon matter? 36:02 – Jason's commercial lunar economy predictions 38:02 – The future of Blue Ghost's missions 39:52 – Why Jason acquired Sitec 44:30 – Sitec in the Space Force's Golden Dome contracts 47:16 – Why shift Firefly to being a public company? 49:04 – How does Jason address stock price fluctuation internally? 50:49 – Do the public markets understand the space economy? 52:57 – Is Firefly just a launch company? 55:25 – What part of Firefly has the market not priced in yet? 56:50 – Firefly's strategy in a world where lift becomes effectively free 58:49 – Which launch companies will survive? 59:56 – The China question 1:00:33 – Is there a company out there that doesn't get enough attention? 1:01:53 – How Firefly is thinking about M&As 1:04:25 – The path to Firefly hitting a $100B valuation 1:05:25 – Jason Kim, the person 1:07:07 – Who does Jason call for advice? 1:07:57 – What Jason would tell 25-year-old Jason 1:11:58 – What Jason does for fun when not working on space   • Show notes • Firefly's' website — https://fireflyspace.com/ Jason's' socials — https://x.com/Jason_Lil_Kim/ Mo's socials — https://x.com/itsmoislam Payload's socials — https://x.com/payloadspace / https://www.linkedin.com/company/payloadspace Ignition's socials — https://x.com/ignitionnuclear / https://www.linkedin.com/company/ignition-nuclear/ Tectonic's socials — https://x.com/tectonicdefense / https://www.linkedin.com/company/tectonicdefense/ Valley of Depth archive — Listen: https://pod.payloadspace.com/   • About us • Valley of Depth is a podcast about the technologies that matter — and the people building them. Brought to you by Arkaea Media, the team behind Payload (space), Ignition (nuclear energy), Decoding Bio (biotech) and Tectonic (defense tech), this show goes beyond headlines and hype. We talk to founders, investors, government officials, and military leaders shaping the future of national security and deep tech. From breakthrough science to strategic policy, we dive into the high-stakes decisions behind the world's hardest technologies. Payload: www.payloadspace.com Tectonic: www.tectonicdefense.com Ignition: www.ignition-news.com Decoding Bio: www.decodingbio.com

Libservative
TRUMP's WAR Is More Important Than Your Livelihood

Libservative

Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2026 105:56


Trump Says He Doesn't Care About Your Wallet, AOC Hates Billionaires, and the Massie Smear Machine Goes Brrrr Dan Griffin and Corey Walsh open the Libservative show urging Kentucky listeners to vote for Thomas Massie ahead of the May 19 primary, claiming young voters can offset heavy outside money and calling the anti-Massie smear effort desperate. They react to a Supreme Court decision allowing abortion pills by mail during ongoing legal challenges and argue the government shouldn't control personal bodily decisions. The hosts mock AOC's claim that “you can't earn a billion dollars,” arguing the language is arbitrary and blaming inflation, lobbying, and big-government protectionism for billionaire power. They play a clip of Trump saying Americans' financial situations don't matter in Iran talks and accuse JD Vance of gaslighting by denying it. They criticize Vance's anti-fraud messaging versus Pentagon audit failures, mention Trump Mobile preorder allegations, describe Trump's China meeting as begging over the Strait of Hormuz, and slam Netanyahu for blaming bot farms for declining U.S. support. They return to Massie, alleging the smear involves misleading claims about NDAs and his dating after his wife's death, and close with plugs and jokes. 00:00 Welcome and Kentucky Primary 01:49 Corey Graduates and Banter 04:21 Abortion Pill Ruling 06:44 Viability and Body Autonomy 11:02 AOC Billionaire Clip 15:18 Inflation and Billionaires 21:17 Lobbying and Corruption 38:19 Trump Iran Comment 40:47 JD Vance Gaslighting 48:31 Fraud Talk and Trump Scams 53:34 Boomers and Xi Meeting Tease 54:45 Trump Chinese Food Claim 55:39 Subway Highway Strategy 57:52 Ribs Marrow Depression Talk 01:01:00 Trump Xi Strait Drama 01:05:27 Surveillance And Tech Debate 01:13:55 Massie Primary Stakes 01:21:15 Smear Campaign Breakdown 01:30:16 Netanyahu Blames Social Media 01:40:57 Wild Tangents And Signoff  

Holistic Dentistry Show with Dr. Sanda
Unlocking the Power of Dental Stem Cells: The Future of Regenerative Dentistry with Dr. Randy Garland

Holistic Dentistry Show with Dr. Sanda

Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2026 36:36


In this episode, Dr. Sanda Moldovan welcomes Dr. Randy Garland to discuss the revolutionary potential of dental pulp stem cells, their preservation, and applications in regenerative medicine. Learn how stem cell banking could transform dental and medical treatments, and discover new possibilities for patient care and tissue regeneration. Early collection of primary teeth, wisdom teeth, and even erupted teeth can provide high-quality stem cells that might be vital for future regenerative therapies. Educate your patients about the benefits of stem cell banking to unlock the full potential of regenerative medicine. Want to see more of The Holistic Dentistry Show? Watch our episodes on YouTube! Do you have a mouth- or body-related question for Dr. Sanda? Send her a message on Instagram! Remember, you're not healthy until your mouth is healthy. So take care of it in the most natural way.  Key Takeaways: (03:03) The Journey of Dr. Randy Garland (05:42) Understanding the Structure of Teeth (08:53) The Tooth Bank: Saving Stem Cells (11:59) Viability and Longevity of Stem Cells (14:52) Applications of Dental-Pulp Stem Cells (17:42) Future Research and Potential Studies (21:51) The Process of Tooth Extraction and Stem Cell Viability (28:54) The Importance of Healthy Teeth for Stem Cell Collection (33:57) The Future of Regenerative Medicine (37:57) Developments in Exosome Products and Their Applications Special Offer: Use code "Wellness" when you are checking out at Toothbank.com. for a $100 discount on stem cell banking services. Connect With Dr. Garland: Website: Toothbank.com Instagram: ToothbankUSA Facebook: Toothbank Connect With Us:  AskDrSanda | YouTube BeverlyHillsDentalHealth.com | Instagram  DrSandaMoldovan.com | Instagram  Orasana.com | Instagram

In A Vacuum (A Peter Overzet Pod)
☕ Drafting In The Dark Before The NFL Schedule Drops

In A Vacuum (A Peter Overzet Pod)

Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2026 239:23


In a few short days, Week 17 will be the only thing that matters. Until then, Best Ball Breakfast continues on with a vibes-based solo draft and three drafts with Adam Levitan, Sam Sherman, and Pat Kerrane. Pete continues to contemplate (or lament) his heavy exposures to the Jets and Browns. ⁠Watch the cast of SYTCT get announced here⁠.

Punto Bernal
Ep. 154: Conspiración lunar

Punto Bernal

Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2026 73:08


¿Realmente pisó el ser humano la Luna o fue todo el mayor montaje de la historia? ¿Por qué las sondas modernas logran fotografiar los sitios exactos de alunizaje, evidenciando los rastros y equipos que dejaron los astronautas? ¿Qué nos revela la curiosa anécdota de la roca lunar con una supuesta marca de "cinturón de seguridad"? ¿Y sabías que hasta el mismísimo líder soviético Nikita Jrushchov felicitó a sus rivales por la hazaña en plena Guerra Fría? En este episodio nos sumergimos de lleno en la famosa conspiración lunar para desarmar las teorías que niegan este gran hito. Dejando a un lado los debates de siempre, exploramos las pruebas físicas, históricas y geológicas menos comunes para aprender a contraargumentar las falacias espaciales con datos contundentes y mucha ciencia pura.Realizado y presentado por: Antonio Bernal (Observatorio Fabra, Barcelona) y Jorge I. Zuluaga (Universidad de Antioquia, Medellín-Colombia)Producido por: Jorge I. Zuluaga (Universidad de Antioquia)Lista de episodios organizados por tema: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://tinyurl.com/y58xkvcn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Lista de reproducción temática: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://tinyurl.com/89s2fpm8⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Enlaces de interés: Foto del sitio de alunizaje del Apollo 11 desde la nave Chandrayaan. Episodio completo del programa Mythbusters de Discovery channel sobre la conspiración lunar (en inglés). Artículo con modelo estadístico sobre el tiempo que duran los secretos de una conspiración "On the Viability of Conspiratorial Beliefs". Libro "Un Pequeño Paso Para [Un] Hombre" de Rafael Clemente

Nightly Business Report
OpenAI's Viability, UAE to Exit OPEC, and Climbing Consumer Costs 4/28/26

Nightly Business Report

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2026 43:52


Renewed concerns over OpenAI's massive spending following a Wall Street Journal report, but journalist and author Sebastian Mallaby raised that issue back in January. He lays out the four problems he sees facing the company. OPEC set to lose one of its members after nearly 60 years. Plus, with gas prices hitting 2022 levels, a look at where else costs could climb as the Iran war continues.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Pure Dog Talk
734 — Semen Viability & “Semen Math”: Maximize Success with Fresh, Chilled & Frozen

Pure Dog Talk

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2026 40:51


Semen Viability & “Semen Math”: Maximize Success with Fresh, Chilled & FrozenDr. Marty Greer returns to break down semen viability, the six parameters of semen analysis, practical “semen math,” and strategies for maximizing success with fresh-chilled and frozen semen.Marty joins Laura to demystify semen viability and the practical realities of breeding with fresh, chilled and frozen semen. Whether you're a first-time breeder or seasoned pro, this conversation delivers veterinary-backed guidance on how to assess semen quality, plan collections and protect valuable genetic material.Key topics covered:Semen Math: Dr. Greer walks through the core formula: ejaculate volume × sperm concentration × percent motile × percent morphologically normal (× post-thaw survival for frozen samples) to determine total usable sperm and number of breeding units. Use this to decide when to freeze, how many straws/pellets equal a true breeding unit, and when to be conservative with limited inventory.Six parameters of semen analysis: ejaculate volume, gross appearance, sperm count, morphology, motility (directional swimming vs. circular or backward movement), and longevity. Why each matters and what incomplete reports (e.g., “plenty here”) really mean.Fresh vs. frozen considerations: why you shouldn't “clean out” a male the night before collection; why freezing early (when the dog is young and virile) is critical; how older dogs and fragile semen tolerate freeze-thaw poorly; and breed- and individual-level variability in freeze tolerance.Practical troubleshooting for failed frozen breedings: confirm historic fertility, review original collection age/count/post-thaw stats, check packaging (straws vs. pellets) and breeding-unit definition, and discuss TCI vs. surgical options with your repro clinic.iSperm and accessibility: overview of affordable, tablet-based semen analyzers as a community tool for clinics and breeders to get reliable counts.Small, actionable tips: warming slides for motility checks, thermal risks to sperm, timing for clean-out collections, and using anti-inflammatory protocols that some clinics employ with compromised breedings.

Smart Biotech Scientist | Bioprocess CMC Development, Biologics Manufacturing & Scale-up for Busy Scientists
242: DMSO in Cell Therapy: Why Viability Scores Hide the Real Toxicity with Steve Oh - Part 2

Smart Biotech Scientist | Bioprocess CMC Development, Biologics Manufacturing & Scale-up for Busy Scientists

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2026 17:46


What if the solution to cell therapy's biggest cold-chain challenge comes from the biology of Arctic fish?This conversation features Steve Oh, a leader in advanced bioprocessing, whose career has placed him at the intersection of stem cell biology, process engineering, and clinical translation. Steve Oh joins David Brühlmann to share how XT Thrive®—a next-generation cryopreservation solution drawing from nature's antifreeze proteins—lets cells survive, thrive, and simplify manufacturing from the bench to the clinic.Episode highlights:Biological insights from Arctic fish and their translation into synthetic peptide chemistry for cell preservation (00:23)The effect of ice crystal formation on cellular damage, and how XT Thrive® minimizes this compared to DMSO (05:32)Simplified logistics: reduced risk of contamination, elimination of post-thaw wash steps, and implications for therapy delivery to remote locations (07:23)Applicability beyond single cells—preserving organoids and potential implications for tissue engineering (09:50)The ease of transitioning from DMSO to the new solution in established lab protocols (10:49)Broader industry challenges: maintaining purity, process optimization, and reducing cost of goods in cell therapy manufacturing (12:03)Promising innovations in rapid cell type differentiation and barriers to scaling transformative biotech (12:50)The importance of supporting innovative therapies beyond short-term ROI (14:17)Smart insight:Next-generation cryopreservation solutions address more than just viability—they simplify transport, reduce costs, lower hands-on time, and help ensure therapy reaches patients in remote locations in optimal condition. As Steve Oh observes, these advances are critical for reducing the cost of goods, improving consistency, and enabling truly scalable cell therapy manufacturing.If you're interested in this topic, check out these episodes, where we explore how Minnesota's frozen forests inspired a new wave of biotech innovation—transforming how life-saving cells are frozen, stored, and shipped.Episodes 161 - 162: How to Achieve 85%+ Cell Recovery Without DMSO's Toxic Side Effects with Jeffrey AllenThis is Steve's second appearance on the podcast. You can also catch his earlier conversation with David, where they explored the challenges and opportunities of cell and gene therapy.Episodes 11 - 12: From Lab to Patient: Steve Oh's Guide to Mastering Cell Therapy Process Development.Connect with Steve Oh:Email: skwohso@gmail.comLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/steve-oh-4946261/Support the show

The Personal Computer Radio Show
The Personal Computer Radio Show - 4-8-26

The Personal Computer Radio Show

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2026 55:00


In the News Robots on the Moon Microsoft's Windows Secure Boot Upgrade Deadline— RAM Prices Are Threatening the Viability of the Raspberry Pi FBI warns iPhone, Android Users Against Installing Certain Apps Crypto Investment Scams in 2025 of 3,000 Complaints per Day The Problems with OpenClaw   ITPro Series with Benjamin Rockwell Why Your Office Needs a Clean Desk Tech Policy, Even at Home From the Tech Corner Retro Photography: Why Old Cameras Feel New Again The Tech Labor Shift Old Smart TV Running Slow? The Hidden Heat of AI Data Centers Technology Chatter with Benjamin Rockwell and Marty Winston Lightbar Series of Headlamps

Smart Biotech Scientist | Bioprocess CMC Development, Biologics Manufacturing & Scale-up for Busy Scientists
241: DMSO in Cell Therapy: Why Viability Scores Hide the Real Toxicity with Steve Oh - Part 1

Smart Biotech Scientist | Bioprocess CMC Development, Biologics Manufacturing & Scale-up for Busy Scientists

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2026 20:26


Arctic fish survive in waters that would freeze most life solid. Not because they tolerate ice, but because their biology prevents crystals from forming in the first place. That same principle, translated into synthetic peptide chemistry, is now showing performance data that DMSO cannot match. Part 2 is where the science becomes practical.Steve Oh spent 22 years at Singapore's A*STAR accumulating 43 patents across stem cell bioprocessing, microcarrier technologies, and serum-free media. He now advises XTherma, where he has been stress-testing their DMSO-free cryopreservation solution across T cells, MSCs, organoids, and beyond. In Part 2, he brings the data.Key topics discussed:How antifreeze protein-inspired peptide chemistry reduces ice crystal size and protects cells during freezing and thawing (00:23)T cell and MSC performance data comparing XT Thrive to DMSO and CryoStor CS10, including a 2.5-fold increase in cell yield on microcarriers post-thaw (02:23-05:00)Why ice crystal formation causes more damage during thawing than freezing, and how XT Thrive addresses this (05:32)Elimination of the post-thaw wash step and what that means for contamination risk and manufacturing simplicity (07:00)Hold time extended to 24 hours and storage performance across 4°C, -80°C, and -196°C (08:01)Applicability beyond single cells: organoids, islets, and potential implications for organ preservation (09:50)How to transition from DMSO to XT Thrive: GMP grade, Drug Master File, same concentration, no protocol overhaul required (10:49)Broader cell therapy challenges: differentiation time, cell population consistency, and cost of goods (12:03)Smart insight:The transition away from DMSO is more accessible than most scientists assume. XT Thrive is GMP-grade, carries a Drug Master File, and is used at the same 5-10% concentration as DMSO, making it a plug-and-play substitution for most cell types. The manufacturing implications go further: no wash step, extended hold times, and storage stability across all standard temperature ranges simplify both production workflows and cold-chain logistics to remote treatment sites.If you're interested in this topic, check out these episodes, where we explore how Minnesota's frozen forests inspired a new wave of biotech innovation, transforming how life-saving cells are frozen, stored, and shipped.Episodes 161 - 162: How to Achieve 85%+ Cell Recovery Without DMSO's Toxic Side Effects with Jeffrey AllenThis is Steve's second appearance on the podcast. You can also catch his earlier conversation with David, where they explored the challenges and opportunities of cell and gene therapy.Episodes 11 - 12: From Lab to Patient: Steve Oh's Guide to Mastering Cell Therapy Process Development.Connect with Steve Oh:Email: skwohso@gmail.comLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/steve-oh-4946261/Support the show

Permaculture Voices
Financial Viability: Control Your Costs

Permaculture Voices

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2026 9:21


In this episode, farmer and educator Jodi Roebuck of Roebuck Farm in NZ talks about how a farm can achieve financial viability by paying close attention to how much it costs to run the operation.  Subscribe for more content on sustainable farming, market farming tips, and business insights!   Get market farming tools, seeds, and supplies at Modern Grower. Follow Modern Grower:  Instagram  Instagram Listen to other podcasts on the Modern Grower Podcast Network:  Carrot Cashflow  Farm Small Farm Smart  Farm Small Farm Smart Daily  The Growing Microgreens Podcast  The Urban Farmer Podcast  The Rookie Farmer Podcast  In Search of Soil Podcast Check out Diego's books:  Sell Everything You Grow on Amazon   Ready Farmer One on Amazon **** Modern Grower and Diego Footer participate in the Amazon Services LLC. Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.

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Marketplace Tech
Bytes: Week in Review — Gecko's $71M contract with U.S. Navy, BuzzFeed doubts its business viability, and Amazon offers faster delivery

Marketplace Tech

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2026 12:04


This week, Amazon speeds up delivery even more. Plus, will BuzzFeed stay in business?But first, Gecko, a robotics startup, landed a $71 million contract with the U.S. Navy. The 13-year-old Pittsburgh-based company says it'll be using its drones and wall-climbing robots to help find defects on ships. Then, it will use artificial intelligence to model current and future structural issues.Marketplace's Stephanie Hughes spoke with Anita Ramaswamy, financial analysis columnist at The Information, about all these headlines for this week's “Tech Bytes: Week in Review.”

Marketplace All-in-One
Bytes: Week in Review — Gecko's $71M contract with U.S. Navy, BuzzFeed doubts its business viability, and Amazon offers faster delivery

Marketplace All-in-One

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2026 12:04


This week, Amazon speeds up delivery even more. Plus, will BuzzFeed stay in business?But first, Gecko, a robotics startup, landed a $71 million contract with the U.S. Navy. The 13-year-old Pittsburgh-based company says it'll be using its drones and wall-climbing robots to help find defects on ships. Then, it will use artificial intelligence to model current and future structural issues.Marketplace's Stephanie Hughes spoke with Anita Ramaswamy, financial analysis columnist at The Information, about all these headlines for this week's “Tech Bytes: Week in Review.”

The Chuck ToddCast: Meet the Press
Chuck's Commentary - Money Is Destroying American Politics + Illinois Primary Was Ground Zero For Dark Money

The Chuck ToddCast: Meet the Press

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2026 62:48 Transcription Available


Chuck Todd digs into the wreckage of the Illinois primary — where more than $50 million in outside money from crypto, AI, and AIPAC-linked groups flooded Democratic races — and asks what it means for the future of American democracy when PACs and outside groups are far outspending the actual campaigns they're trying to influence. He credits Stratton for being able to overcome the massive crypto onslaught — a rare and significant defeat for an industry that has been buying influence across both parties — but warns that her victory required a billionaire governor's financial backing to counteract billionaire-funded opposition, which only underscores the problem. He traces the rot back to McCain-Feingold, arguing that the landmark campaign finance law inadvertently weakened the parties by decentralizing money, which in turn decentralized accountability — and that the Supreme Court's subsequent decisions let the situation spiral completely out of control. He calls out Chuck Schumer directly for caving to crypto money and pressuring his caucus to go along, notes that campaign finance reform feels like an unwinnable issue because the people who benefit from the current system are the ones who'd have to change it, He closes with a broader observation: with money deciding which candidates are viable before voters even weigh in, and with the country having produced three consecutive one-term presidents, American politics is likely to remain deeply unstable for years to come. Finally, he answers listeners’ questions in the “Ask Chuck” segment. Take your personal data back with Incogni! Use code CHUCKTODDCAST at the link below and get 60% off an annual plan: https://incogni.com/chucktoddcast Refresh your wardrobe with Quince. Go to https://Quince.com/chuck for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Protect your family with life insurance from Ethos. Get up to $3 million in coverage in as little as 10 minutes at https://ethos.com/chuck. Application times may vary. Rates may vary. Timeline: (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements) 00:00: Chuck Todd’s introduction 02:15: AI & Pac money dominates the Illinois Primary 05:30: Campaign finance reform feels like an “unwinnable issue” 08:30 McCain-Feingold weakened the parties 11:00 Chuck Schumer caves to huge crypto money 12:30 Illinois primary became Ground Zero for Donor-Centered Politics 15:15 Juliana Stratton was able to overcome massive crypto donors. 16:45: Decentralizing money decentralized accountability 18:15 Money decides which candidates are viable 21:45 Should Democrats find their own billionaire? 26:30 U.S. politics likely to remain unstable, with multiple 1 term presidents 33:00 Ask Chuck 33:15 Would National Press Club membership be good for young journalists? 37:15 When did America actually become a country? 40:30 Is it worth contacting reps who already agree with you? 44:30 Thoughts on Mississippi as a potential Democratic opportunity? 48:45 Viability of the National Popular Vote Compact? 55:30 Will congress ever address daylight savings time? 58:45 NCAA tournament picksSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Craic with Petesy Carroll
Conor McGregor comeback, major UFC fight announcements, MVP MMA viability

The Craic with Petesy Carroll

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2026 85:46


The Craic returns with its regular trio: Petesy Carroll, Chuck Mindenhall, and Ben Fowlkes. The boys get straight into the recent wave of fight announcements, including Khamzat Chimaev vs. Sean Strickland for the UFC middleweight title (02:45). At the press conference for the Netflix superfight between Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano, Rousey weighed in on the state of the UFC and its matchmaking. The lads share their thoughts on her comments (19:40). Another superstar potentially nearing a comeback is Conor McGregor, raising the question of whether recent fan discontent has pushed the UFC to move on his return (31:27). With the UFC's White House card approaching, concerns have begun to surface over the stability and security of the event amid the current political climate, giving the guys plenty to unpack (44:45). That leads to another question: which event looms larger, UFC's White House card or Netflix's Rousey vs. Carano? The lads make their cases (49:21). To round things out, Chuck shares details from his recent conversation with UFC Apex headliner Kevin Vallejos ahead of his fight this weekend (1:07:00), before the boys answer your Super Chats (1:14:21).

EG Property Podcasts
Real Estate 360: Sentiment, viability & the tech opportunity in 2026

EG Property Podcasts

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2026 25:09


Speakers: Stacy Eden, head of real estate, RSM   Kelly Boorman, partner – head of construction, RSM Chair: Akanksha Soni, news editor, Estates Gazette Real estate may be regaining confidence, but the fundamentals are shifting. We're joined by RSM to unpack the findings of its latest Real Estate 360 survey and explore what's really driving market sentiment in 2026. With 64% optimistic about the year ahead, funding conditions easing and living sectors still leading allocations, is the recovery story finally gaining traction or are viability pressures and tax constraints still holding the sector back? From planning delays and rising development costs to the policy levers government can, and can't, pull, this conversation will examine the mechanics of delivery in a higher-for-longer environment. We'll then pivot to technology. With one-third of firms implementing AI this year and smart buildings topping the innovation agenda, how are data, automation and cyber resilience reshaping risk management and occupier experience? If you want to understand where capital, construction and technology intersect in 2026, this is the conversation you won't want to miss.

Illumination by Modern Campus
Phil Hill (On EdTech Newsletter) on When Program Viability Becomes Measurable

Illumination by Modern Campus

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2026 22:33


On today's episode of the Illumination by Modern Campus podcast, podcast host Shauna Cox was joined by Phil Hill to discuss the demographic cliff and new federal ROI regulations driving earnings-based program evaluation, and the leadership, data infrastructure and change management needed to respond effectively.

Risky or Not?
899. Wine From Grapes Grazed by Goats

Risky or Not?

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2026 11:18


Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from drinking wine from grapes grazed by goats. Dr. Don - not risky

Buck Reising on 104-5 The Zone
The Buck Reising Show Hr 2 - Mock Draft Monday, NFL Headlines & Viability of the Combine

Buck Reising on 104-5 The Zone

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2026 38:53


The Buck Reising Show Hr 2 - Mock Draft Monday, NFL Headlines & Viability of the CombineSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Zone Podcasts
The Buck Reising Show Hr 2 - Mock Draft Monday, NFL Headlines & Viability of the Combine

Zone Podcasts

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2026 38:53


The Buck Reising Show Hr 2 - Mock Draft Monday, NFL Headlines & Viability of the CombineSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thoughtful Money with Adam Taggart
SPECIAL REPORT: US & Israel Now At War With Iran - What Will The Implications Be? | Ryan Bohl, RANE

Thoughtful Money with Adam Taggart

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2026 67:34


Yesterday the US & Israel conducted joint strikes on Iran's leadership and critical infrastructure.We are now at war.What will the likeliest implications be?To address, RANE's Mideast analyst Ryan Bohl just joined me for a livestream this morning where he provided his latest assessment of the situation and his best forecast of what lies ahead.WORRIED ABOUT THE MARKET? SCHEDULE YOUR FREE PORTFOLIO REVIEW with Thoughtful Money's endorsed financial advisors at https://www.thoughtfulmoney.com#iran #middleeast #war 00:00 - Introduction and Welcome01:25 - Details of the Joint US-Israeli Strikes on Iran03:34 - Iran's Retaliation Across the Gulf Region05:06 - Confirmation of US Casualties05:59 - Extent of Decapitation in Iranian Leadership06:57 - Structure and Resiliency of Iran's Government09:36 - Information on New Interim Leaders10:29 - Continued Iranian Command and Control10:44 - US and Israeli Strike Plans and Air Superiority11:52 - Odds of Achieving Total Air Superiority13:55 - Assessment of Iran's Response Strength16:28 - US and Israeli Intelligence Capabilities in Iran19:52 - Breakdown of US-Iran Talks20:03 - Iran's Strikes on Regional Neighbors21:07 - Potential Uniting of the Region Against Iran24:26 - Neighbors' Preferences for Stable Regime or Change26:56 - Factors Leading to the Current Escalation28:45 - Nuclear Program as the Breaking Point29:02 - Timing of the Decision to Strike Now31:12 - Striking Iran as an 80/20 Global Issue33:56 - Domestic and International Support Dynamics35:53 - Viability of Regime Influence Strategy in Iran37:23 - Likelihood of Carrot-and-Stick Approach Succeeding39:44 - Odds of Domestic Uprising Removing the Regime44:26 - Implications of Cheering Footage and Expat Reactions47:03 - Prospects for the Shah's Son Returning49:20 - Worst-Case Scenario Outcomes52:41 - Best-Case Scenario for Iran54:35 - Potential for a Better World if Conflicts Resolve57:04 - Geopolitical Competition Persisting Globally58:20 - Implications for Global Markets and Commodities59:31 - Counsel for Those Fearing World War III_____________________________________________Thoughtful Money LLC is a Registered Investment Advisor Promoter.We produce educational content geared for the individual investor. It's important to note that this content is NOT investment advice, individual or otherwise, nor should be construed as such.We recommend that most investors, especially if inexperienced, should consider benefiting from the direction and guidance of a qualified financial advisor registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) or state securities regulators who can develop & implement a personalized financial plan based on a customer's unique goals, needs & risk tolerance.IMPORTANT NOTE: There are risks associated with investing in securities.Investing in stocks, bonds, exchange traded funds, mutual funds, money market funds, and other types of securities involve risk of loss. Loss of principal is possible. Some high risk investments may use leverage, which will accentuate gains & losses. Foreign investing involves special risks, including a greater volatility and political, economic and currency risks and differences in accounting methods.A security's or a firm's past investment performance is not a guarantee or predictor of future investment performance.Thoughtful Money and the Thoughtful Money logo are trademarks of Thoughtful Money LLC.Copyright © 2026 Thoughtful Money LLC. All rights reserved.

Henry Lake
The Champion of the Nerds, Bite of the Night, Kirk Cousin's Viability, and Headlines

Henry Lake

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2026 40:06


Henry takes a few moments to discuss the passing of actor Robert Carradine. In the Bite of the Night segment, we hear from a whistleblower about the concerns of new training techniques for ICE agents. Should the Vikings even bat an eye toward a potential Kirk Cousins reunion?

The Manila Times Podcasts
SPORTS: Cone prefers Kai Sotto's ‘long-term viability' for Gilas | Feb 23, 2026

The Manila Times Podcasts

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2026 2:36


SPORTS: Cone prefers Kai Sotto's ‘long-term viability' for Gilas | Feb 23, 2026Subscribe to The Manila Times Channel - https://tmt.ph/YTSubscribe Visit our website at https://www.manilatimes.net Follow us: Facebook - https://tmt.ph/facebook Instagram - https://tmt.ph/instagram Twitter - https://tmt.ph/twitter DailyMotion - https://tmt.ph/dailymotion Subscribe to our Digital Edition - https://tmt.ph/digital Check out our Podcasts: Spotify - https://tmt.ph/spotify Apple Podcasts - https://tmt.ph/applepodcasts Amazon Music - https://tmt.ph/amazonmusic Deezer: https://tmt.ph/deezer Stitcher: https://tmt.ph/stitcher Tune In: https://tmt.ph/tunein #TheManilaTimes #KeepUpWithTheTimes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

3AW Breakfast with Ross and John
Transurban faces questions over viability of the West Gate Tunnel

3AW Breakfast with Ross and John

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2026 5:42


Group Executive of Operations at Transurban, Dave Clements, joined Ross and Russ.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doug Casey's Take
What Happens To Gold Stocks In A Crisis?

Doug Casey's Take

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2026 75:03


Get an education on mining stocks: https://expertsroundtable.substack.com/p/rua-gold-corp-doug-caseys-experts Free newsletter on critical minerals: https://statespeculator.substack.com/ Subscribe to CrisisInvesting.com In this episode, Doug discusses a range of topics from Bitcoin's long-term viability and real estate opportunities in Argentina, to strategic investments in gold and specific mining stocks. He also addresses listener questions on fractional reserve banking, the state of the Japanese stock market, and the impact of financialization on various assets. Additionally, Doug gives his insights on a new Hollywood movie, the difference between commodity prices in the East and West, and strategies for investing in small and medium enterprises. 00:00 Introduction and Subscriber Questions 00:21 Bitcoin's Viability as a Currency 05:18 Bitcoin's Financialization and Market Dynamics 12:44 Real Estate Opportunities in Argentina 19:01 Investing in Small and Medium Enterprises 21:18 Gold Mining Stocks and Market Analysis 28:18 Christianity's Influence on Western Civilization 40:29 Doug's Take on Ari's Strategic Mining 43:40 Review of DiCaprio's New Film 47:34 Gold as a Tier One Asset and Tax Implications 49:51 Investing in the Japanese Stock Market 54:36 Silver Market Dynamics and Arbitrage 59:12 Fractional Reserve Banking and Usury 01:04:53 Stock Market Crash and Precious Metals 01:11:42 Stop-Loss Strategies in Mining Stocks

Thrive Today
Cultural Viability: What Catalyst Leaders Know with Colleen Rouse

Thrive Today

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2026 26:24


In this milestone 100th episode of the Thrive Today Podcast, host Natalie Born welcomes Thrive founder Colleen Rouse for a powerful conversation on one of the most defining—and often misunderstood—elements of leadership: culture. Together, they unpack how culture is formed, why it determines whether people stay or leave, and how leaders can intentionally create environments marked by value, belonging, vision, and honor. Drawing from decades of leadership experience, Colleen reveals why resilience begins with humility, how identity shapes leadership presence, and why vision must move from the wall to the heart. From cultivating a culture of honor to retaining top talent and creating stability in uncertain times, this episode offers both timeless wisdom and practical tools for leaders who want their impact to outlive their title. [00:00 – 03:30] Celebrating 100 Episodes & Why Culture Matters Reflecting on 100 conversations of coaching, challenging, and championing leaders Why culture is something you feel before you can define it The global impact of Thrive's mission and message [03:31 – 07:30] Leadership, Resilience, and Humility Why high-tension leadership environments drain people Replacing uncertainty with clarity and confidence How humility becomes the foundation of healthy culture [07:31 – 11:30] Identity, Purpose, and Leading from a Place of Security Why leaders must know who they are and why they're at the table The difference between leading to give vs. leading to get “I have nothing to prove; I have everything to give.” [11:31 – 15:30] Retaining Talent Through Value and Belonging The two main reasons people leave organizations (according to McKinsey) Why compensation alone doesn't create loyalty How culture directly impacts retention and reputation [15:31 – 21:00] Culture of Honor: What It Is—and What It Isn't Why leaders are carriers, but not the only carriers, of culture The danger of honoring up but not peer-to-peer or down How dishonor creates toxic undercurrents that drive leaders away [21:01 – 26:30] Honor as a Leadership Lifestyle Honoring people because you are a person of honor Why honoring others requires humility How sowing honor changes environments and outcomes [26:31 – 32:30] Vision: From the Wall to the Heart Why vision must be felt—not just stated How vision ignites internal motivation, not just external compliance Helping people see themselves and their value in the vision [32:31 – 38:00] Vision, Mission, and Values as Cultural Anchors How values define acceptable behavior and accountability Hiring and releasing based on values, not just performance Why shared vision reduces the need for micromanagement [38:01 – 43:30] Stability in Uncertain Times Treating every team member like a leader Investing in people beyond their job description How development, belonging, and belief create long-term commitment [43:31 – End] The Future of Thrive & Invitation to Community Why leaders are craving community over crowds The heart behind Thrive coaching calls and membership An invitation to help shape what's next through feedback and connection Quotes “Culture is created by what you promote, what you permit, and what you ignore.” – Colleen Rouse “I don't honor positionally - I honor because I'm a person of honor.” – Colleen Rouse “Vision doesn't light a fire under people; it lights a fire within them.” – Colleen Rouse About Colleen Rouse Colleen Rouse is the founder of Thrive Today and a respected leadership voice with decades of experience developing leaders, organizations, and cultures rooted in purpose, honor, and vision. Known for her wisdom, humility, and practical insight, Colleen equips leaders to build environments where people feel valued, connected, and empowered to grow. Her passion lies in helping leaders create legacies that outlast their roles and positively impact generations to come.

The Real Investment Show Podcast
1-26-26 Bitcoin: Diversifier or Distraction - The Parker White Interview

The Real Investment Show Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2026 48:04


Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies are once again at the center of investor debate—but for very different reasons than past cycles. Lance Roberts and special guest, DeFi Development Corp's COO, Parker White, examine what's been happening beneath the surface of the crypto market, including the growing divide between older and younger Bitcoin cohorts and the increasing fractionalization of crypto ownership. Is Bitcoin's volatility evolving in a way that allows it to function as a portfolio diversifier, especially when compared to traditional hedges, like gold? What is its potential role in an all-weather portfolio? With 2026 shaping up as a potential "catch-up trade" year, we also address why altcoins continue to lag—and whether they still have a place in diversified portfolios. The discussion then turns to regulation and transparency. Would clearer rules improve market stability and adoption? We break down recent U.S. legislative efforts focused on stablecoins, crypto market structure, and blockchain innovation—while offering a critical assessment of their strengths and limitations. We also examine real-world blockchain use cases, including foreign remittances, stablecoin payments, and the tension between volatility and utility in global adoption. Lance and Parker address the practical side: how investors think about accessing and storing digital assets—and why protecting software developers and open-source innovation remains a foundational issue for the future of blockchain technology. This episode is designed to move beyond hype and headlines and focus on where cryptocurrency may—or may not—fit within a disciplined investment framework. 0:00 - INTRO 0:50 - Meet Parker White 2:06 - What's been going on lately with Bitcoin? 4:50 - Older & Younger Bitcoin Cohorts 6:37 - Is the cryptocurrency market becoming fractionalized; how does this affect volatility? 12:12 - Can Crypto become a diversifier in volatility? 13:13 - Why investors shy away from Bitcoin/Cryptocurrency 14:01 - Comparisons with Gold 15:34 - Bitcoin in All-Weather Portfolio 17:04 - 2026: The Year of the Catch-up Trade 19:53 - The relative poor performance of altcoins: What's their place in a portfolio? 22:12 - Would the Cryptocurrency market do better with more regulation? Better transparency 25:46 - How to buy & store cryptocurrencies 29:40 - The Viability of the Blockchain - volatility vs utility & global adoption 31:30 - Blockchains & Foreign Remittances 33:11 - Paying bills w Stablecoin 40:59 - The Genius Act & Stablecoin - Dollars still the dominant trading asset 43:42 - The Clarity Act - provides regulatory guidelines for the crypto industry Critiquing the Acts 44:51 - The One Thing - making sure software developers have 1st Amendment protection Hosted by RIA Advisors Chief Investment Strategist, Lance Roberts, CIO, w Parker White, COO/CIO, DeFi Development Corp Produced by Brent Clanton, Executive Producer ------- Watch Today's Full Video on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D4roSFzE3Ww&list=PLVT8LcWPeAugpcGzM8hHyEP11lE87RYPe&index=1 ------- Watch our previous show, "The Hardest Part of Legacy Planning - Starting the Conversation" here: https://www.youtube.com/live/Loe7qu06Ack -------- The latest installment of our new feature, Before the Bell, "Markets Stall at Resistance - Volatility Ahead?" is here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8EviI_k5gb8&list=PLwNgo56zE4RAbkqxgdj-8GOvjZTp9_Zlz&index=1 ------- Get more info & commentary: https://realinvestm entadvice.com/newsletter/ -------- SUBSCRIBE to The Real Investment Show here: http://www.youtube.com/c/TheRealInvestmentShow -------- Visit our Site: https://www.realinvestmentadvice.com Contact Us: 1-855-RIA-PLAN -------- Subscribe to SimpleVisor: https://www.simplevisor.com/register-new -------- Connect with us on social: https://twitter.com/RealInvAdvice https://twitter.com/LanceRoberts https://www.facebook.com/RealInvestmentAdvice/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/realinvestmentadvice/ #Bitcoin #Cryptocurrency #CryptoRegulation #PortfolioDiversification #DigitalAssets #ParkerWhite

Physics World Weekly Podcast
Laser fusion: Focused Energy charts a course to commercial viability

Physics World Weekly Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2026 32:35 Transcription Available


This episode of the Physics World Weekly podcast features a conversation with the plasma physicist Debbie Callahan who is chief strategy officer at Focused Energy – a California and Germany based fusion-energy startup. Prior to that she spent 35 years working at the National Ignition Facility (NIF) at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in the US. Focused Energy is developing a commercial system for generating energy from the laser-driven fusion of hydrogen isotopes. Callahan describes LightHouse, which is the company's design for a laser-fusion power plant, and Pearl, which is the firm's deuterium–tritium fuel capsule. Callahan talks about the challenges and rewards of working in the fusion industry and also calls on early-career physicists to consider careers in this burgeoning sector.

The Jon Sanchez Show
Airbnb Real Estate: Financing, Cash Flow, and Smart Strategy

The Jon Sanchez Show

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2025 34:35


In this episode of the Jon Sanchez Show, Jon Sanchez, Dwight Millard and Cory Edge discuss the current state of the Airbnb market, exploring its viability as an investment opportunity. They delve into the challenges and regulations surrounding short-term rentals, the importance of understanding local laws, and the financial aspects of managing such properties. The conversation also touches on the stock and commodity markets, providing insights into current trends and performance. The hosts emphasize the need for careful planning and management in the Airbnb business, highlighting common pitfalls and the necessity of budgeting for expenses.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Holiday Cheer02:41 Exploring the Airbnb Market05:13 Personal Experiences with Airbnb07:56 Stock Market Overview10:57 Interest Rates and Economic Insights11:33 Real Estate and Mortgage Trends12:34 Future Predictions for Interest Rates15:11 Wrap-Up and Key Takeaways20:45 The Viability of Airbnb in 202428:55 Navigating Local Regulations and Financing29:58 Management Strategies for Airbnb Success33:39 Disclaimer

Permaculture Voices
Financial Viability: A Big Enough Customer Base

Permaculture Voices

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2025 10:38


In this episode, farmer and educator Jodi Roebuck and content creator Diego Footer discuss one tenet of a business' financial viability: customer base.   Subscribe for more content on sustainable farming, market farming tips, and business insights!   Get market farming tools, seeds, and supplies at Modern Grower. Follow Modern Grower:  Instagram  Instagram Listen to other podcasts on the Modern Grower Podcast Network:  Carrot Cashflow  Farm Small Farm Smart  Farm Small Farm Smart Daily  The Growing Microgreens Podcast  The Urban Farmer Podcast  The Rookie Farmer Podcast  In Search of Soil Podcast Check out Diego's books:  Sell Everything You Grow on Amazon   Ready Farmer One on Amazon **** Modern Grower and Diego Footer participate in the Amazon Services LLC. Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.

Celtics Reddit Podcast
NBA Cup, Potential Knicks playoff matcup, Minott full time center viability

Celtics Reddit Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2025 33:50


Jake and Spooney recap the NBA Cup, discuss how the Knicks might feel about encountering the scrappy Celtics in the playoffs, and discuss the broader NBA Landscape. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Category Visionaries
How Aurelius Systems proved Viability through nationwide field demonstrations in extreme conditions | Michael LaFramboise

Category Visionaries

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2025 24:29


Aurelius Systems is tackling one of defense's most critical challenges: cost-effective counter-drone warfare. The company builds lightweight, edge-deployed laser weapon systems with 10-million-x marginal cost advantages over traditional interceptors—shooting down drones for approximately 10 cents versus $2 million per Sea Sparrow missile. With systems priced in hundreds of thousands rather than tens of millions of dollars, Aurelius is proving that commercial manufacturing principles can revolutionize defense technology. In this episode of BUILDERS, I sat down with Michael LaFramboise, CEO and Co-Founder of Aurelius Systems, to unpack how his background spanning automotive manufacturing at Chrysler, R&D at Coherent (the largest U.S. laser manufacturer), and defense sales positioned him to build what he calls "the F150 of directed energy systems." Topics Discussed: Why Michael's unusual combination of heavy industrial manufacturing, high-power laser R&D, and directed energy sales made him one of "probably like five people under 70 in the country" positioned to build this company Aurelius's contrarian R&D thesis: build everything from commercial off-the-shelf components first, only upgrading to bespoke when field tests fail The tactical fundraising progression: first prototype to pre-seed, DIU grant in February 2025, Singapore Defense Force joint challenge, Army X-Tech competition wins Government relations as infrastructure: why Aurelius retained a lobbyist six months post-pre-seed and how Congressional support addresses 1-3 year sales cycles Navigating the DOD acquisitions reorg: 100+ technology acceleration organizations consolidating to 10-20 under new PAE structure, with goals of 90-day turnarounds replacing multi-year cycles The demonstration strategy that changed everything: earning signed memorandums from high-ranking officers after shooting down drones in Hawaii and Austin under adversarial conditions (heavy rain, 99% humidity, heat warping, night operations) Founder-led marketing ROI: why acquisitions officers, funders, and engineering talent all follow different channels (LinkedIn vs. X) and require different voices The three-stakeholder sales complexity: when your end user (warfighter), purchaser (acquisitions), and budget authorizer (Congress) are separate entities who don't communicate GTM Lessons For B2B Founders: Follow proven playbooks in specialized markets, then execute obsessively: Michael explicitly followed Anduril's early-stage defense playbook, particularly around government relations: "I think it's like following the Anduril playbook for how you do an early stage defense company is probably a very appropriate thing to do." In highly specialized B2B markets (defense, healthcare, financial services), pattern-match to companies that have successfully navigated regulatory and procurement complexity rather than inventing process from scratch. The differentiation comes from execution and technology, not from reinventing go-to-market structure. Treat specialized expertise as infrastructure, not overhead: Aurelius hired a lobbyist six months after their pre-seed—before significant revenue—because defense sales involve three disconnected stakeholders. Michael explained: "your purchaser, your end user, and your authorizer for funds are all separate people that don't know each other... whenever you have these different points, it doesn't expand linearly the difficulty or the complexity of the sales cycle. It expands exponentially." B2B founders should map stakeholder complexity early and staff accordingly. If your buyer doesn't control budget, your user doesn't make purchase decisions, or your champion needs internal air cover, these aren't edge cases—they're your sales model. Demonstration beats documentation when overcoming category skepticism: After decades of directed energy failures, Aurelius spent 2024 conducting nationwide field demonstrations, culminating in adversarial drone shoot-downs in heavy rain, 99% humidity, and night conditions. Michael noted they needed to "clean up the mess that a lot of these other companies have created" with signed memorandums from high-ranking officers. When your category has a failure history, customer education isn't about better pitch decks—it's about systematic proof that eliminates objections through witnessed performance. Plan for demonstration costs and timeline in your first-year budget. Build your R&D thesis around manufacturing reality, not engineering perfection: Aurelius's core principle: build everything from commercial off-the-shelf components, upgrading only when field tests fail. Michael's insight from automotive and laser manufacturing: "you can get 80-90% physics perfection on a system for 2% of the cost" versus traditional directed energy's approach of "400 ARL and AFRL PhDs all coming together to make the most super bespoke, hyper perfect thing ever." They use material processing lasers (identical output at 1/10th the cost of directed energy lasers) and commercial components from automotive supply chains. B2B founders should define their "good enough" threshold explicitly and build cost structure around it—perfection is often the enemy of scalability and margin. Attack market dislocations where wrong-fit solutions reveal unmet needs: Aurelius doesn't compete with Sea Sparrow missiles for shooting down aircraft at 9 miles—they target the dislocation where $2M missiles designed for large ordinance are being misused against $500 drones with 30% effectiveness. Michael identified that "there isn't anything in the market that's been developed for counter drone at any significant distance." The opportunity isn't better missiles; it's purpose-built solutions for Group 1 and Group 2 drones (FPV quadcopters and small planes) where no appropriate system exists. Map where customers are forced to use expensive, inappropriate solutions—that's where new categories emerge. //  Sponsors: Front Lines — We help B2B tech companies launch, manage, and grow podcasts that drive demand, awareness, and thought leadership. www.FrontLines.io The Global Talent Co. — We help tech startups find, vet, hire, pay, and retain amazing marketing talent that costs 50-70% less than the US & Europe. www.GlobalTalent.co // Don't Miss: New Podcast Series — How I Hire Senior GTM leaders share the tactical hiring frameworks they use to build winning revenue teams. Hosted by Andy Mowat, who scaled 4 unicorns from $10M to $100M+ ARR and launched Whispered to help executives find their next role.  Subscribe here: https://open.spotify.com/show/53yCHlPfLSMFimtv0riPyM

Create The Next From ProCFO Partners
From Volatility to Viability: What Endures When Everything Changes

Create The Next From ProCFO Partners

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2025 18:43


Volatility has a way of stripping a business back to its fundamentals. When markets shift, costs rise, and uncertainty becomes the norm, we often stop thinking about what worked before and start asking what will hold up next. In this episode, ProCFO Partners CEO Nelson Tepfer joins us to look back at a year of constant change and shares what he's seen endure inside companies that stayed viable through that change rather than reacting to every disruption.Nelson walks through the patterns that separate resilient businesses from those constantly playing defense. We talk about where leaders tend to overcorrect, which inputs to trust when circumstances change quickly, and why steady decision-making often outperforms bold moves made under pressure. Our conversation focuses less on predicting what's coming and more on building operating discipline that works across cycles.We also explore the financial behaviors that hold up over time. Cash awareness, realistic planning, fewer but better metrics, and leadership teams that stay aligned when conditions tighten. Nelson explains how strong CFO leadership helps organizations stay grounded, even when external factors are anything but stable.For business owners and executives, this episode is a practical look at what endures when everything changes, and how to move from volatility to viability with intention rather than reaction.Create The Next is delivered to you from ProCFO Partners. Every week, we explore strategies and ideas for financial management and growth to help today's businesses put their financial picture in context. ProCFO Partners are expert financial officers networked across industries, verticals, specializations and situations. Fulfilling the role of a part-time CFO with all-time commitment, ProCFO Partners utilizes the innovative and exclusive FGC Financial Flywheel as a framework that creates momentum to drive your financial functions for sustainable success. Visit procfopartners.com to explore how we can implement a systematic and scalable financial system to help you achieve your goal.

The John Batchelor Show
S8 Ep188: SHOW 12-9-25 CBS EYE ON THE WORLD WITH JOHN BATCHELOR THE SHOW BEGINS IN THE DOUBTS ABOUT THE HUBBLE CONSTANT. FIRST HOUR 9-915 Baltic Defenses and NATO's Uncertain Resolve: Colleague Blaine Holt discusses the Baltics preparing defensive

The John Batchelor Show

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2025 5:53


SHOW 12-9-25 CBS EYE ON THE WORLD WITH JOHN BATCHELOR 1916 MONTENEGRO THE SHOW BEGINS IN THE DOUBTS ABOUT THE HUBBLE CONSTANT. FIRST HOUR 9-915 Baltic Defenses and NATO's Uncertain Resolve: Colleague Blaine Holt discusses the Baltics preparing defensive "Mino lines" and bunkers fearing a potential Russian attack, noting Baltic citizens feel trapped between NATO bureaucracy and Russian hybrid warfare while doubting NATO's resolve to intervene, arguing diplomatic solutions are necessary as Europe lacks resources for a cohesive defense. 915-930 NATO's Viability and Europe's Demographic Shifts: Colleague Blaine Holt questions NATO's viability through 2050, citing rising US sentiment to withdraw and Europe's demographic shifts due to mass migration, warning that diverging values and economic instability could lead to civil unrest or new geopolitical alignments between Russia, China, and the US. 930-945 European Leaders Meet Zelenskyy Amid Strategic Dilemmas: Colleague Judy Dempsey discusses the "Big Three" European leaders meeting Zelenskyy, questioning their ability to resolve the war without wider coalitions, noting the EU is bypassing unanimity rules to seize Russian assets but struggles with the dilemma of offering Ukraine EU membership while demanding territorial concessions. 945-1000 Europe's Lack of Self-Confidence Facing Global Challenges: Colleague Judy Dempsey criticizes Europe's lack of self-confidence and ambition when facing Trump's transactional administration and Chinese aggression, arguing European leaders complain about US criticism rather than leveraging their own economic power, noting they are "sleepwalking" regarding the auto industry and dependencies on China. SECOND HOUR 10-1015 The National Security Strategy and the First Island Chain: Colleague Steve Yates analyzes the National Security Strategy's focus on the "first island chain" and deterrence against China's bullying of Japan and the Philippines, noting the CCP's obsession with WWII-era Japan for propaganda fails to resonate regionally as neighbors face modern Chinese aggression and grey zone tactics. 1015-1030 Nvidia Chip Sales to China Raise National Security Concerns: Colleague Brandon Weichert reports on the Trump administration approving Nvidia H200 chip sales to China while taking a 25% cut, warning this transactional approach compromises national security by aiding China's military AI, signaling a shift from hawkish policies to favoring business interests like soybeans. 1030-1045 SpaceX Dominance and the Golden Dome Defense Project: Colleague Bob Zimmerman highlights SpaceX's dominance with record-breaking booster reuse and launch frequency compared to rivals, discussing the secretive "Golden Dome" defense project, defects on the Orion capsule's hatch threatening the Artemis mission, and Airbus surprisingly choosing a Chinese satellite constellation for in-flight internet. 1045-1100 Cosmological Crises and Mars Rover Progress: Colleague Bob Zimmerman details cosmological crises including the "Hubble tension" where expansion rates conflict and a baffling 7-hour gamma-ray burst, reporting on Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS images confirming it is a comet rather than a spacecraft, and the Perseverance rover moving toward promising mining terrain on Mars.           THIRD HOUR 1100-1115 The 1605 Gunpowder Plot and Catholic Desperation: Colleague Claire Jackson explains the 1605 Gunpowder Plot as a desperate attempt by Catholics, frustrated by James I's retention of penal laws and peace with Spain, to destroy the Protestant establishment, with the plotters aiming to kill the king and install a puppet Catholic monarch amidst the ensuing chaos. 1115-1130 The Mirror of Great Britain and James I's Violent Childhood: Colleague Claire Jackson explains the "Mirror of Great Britain" jewel symbolizing James I's union plans, though it was destroyed during the Civil Wars, detailing his violent childhood in Scotland, his father Darnley's murder, and his separation from his mother Mary Queen of Scots, which shaped his intellectual upbringing. 1130-1145 The Hampton Court Conference and the King James Bible: Colleague Claire Jackson describes how James I convened the Hampton Court Conference to resolve religious differences, resulting in the King James Bible, highlighting his unique role as an author of works like Basilikon Doron, using print to converse with subjects and establish the divine right of kings. 1145-1200 James I as Ecumenicist Amid Confessional Complexity: Colleague Claire Jackson portrays James I as an ecumenicist seeking accommodation, provided Catholics recognized his temporal authority via an Oath of Allegiance, noting he faced a "confessional complexity" ruling Protestant Scotland and England alongside Catholic Ireland, aiming to isolate radical Jesuits from the loyal majority. FOURTH HOUR 12-1215 Commodities Update from France: Colleague Simon Constable reports from France on unseasonably warm weather and rising copper prices driven by tech demand, noting cocoa prices dropped while coffee remains expensive, discussing farmers' effective non-violent protests in Europe and contrasting European energy shortages with the electricity needs of AI development. 1215-1230 UK Labour's Struggles and the Workers' Rights Bill: Colleague Simon Constable analyzes the UK Labour Party's struggles despite a large majority, citing Keir Starmer's low approval, warning that the return of "Red Rayner" and a new workers' rights bill preventing easy firing could stifle economic growth and deter foreign investment, worsening Britain's debt. 1230-1245 The National Security Strategy as Transatlantic "Divorce Papers": Colleague Blaine Holt argues the National Security Strategy resembles "divorce papers" for a perilous transatlantic relationship, contending Europe, having de-industrialized, refuses Trump's diplomatic efforts to end the Ukraine war, fearing the aftermath of a conflict they cannot sustain against a re-industrialized Russia. 1245-100 AM Penang's Boom Contrasts with China's Decline: Colleague Charles Ortel contrasts Penang's economic boom and diverse hardworking culture with China's decline, discussing China's suppressed financial data and property crisis with Gordon Chang, arguing Western elites were "bought off" by Beijing while investors should demand transparency regarding assets trapped in ChiNA.

The John Batchelor Show
S8 Ep185: NATO's Viability and Europe's Demographic Shifts: Colleague Blaine Holt questions NATO's viability through 2050, citing rising US sentiment to withdraw and Europe's demographic shifts due to mass migration, warning that diverging values and

The John Batchelor Show

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2025 4:29


NATO's Viability and Europe's Demographic Shifts: Colleague Blaine Holt questions NATO's viability through 2050, citing rising US sentiment to withdraw and Europe's demographic shifts due to mass migration, warning that diverging values and economic instability could lead to civil unrest or new geopolitical alignments between Russia, China, and the US. 1922

Nothing Major
128: Tennis Feuds, Fan Questions & Interview with Karue Sell |EP 128

Nothing Major

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2025 51:28


The guys kick things off by diving into some of the sport's most unforgettable tennis feuds, breaking down which clashes stand out, their personal favorites, and even a few locker-room dust-ups they witnessed firsthand. Then they jump into a round of fan questions, tackling some of tennis's biggest “what ifs”. From there, it's a full deep-dive with top tennis YouTuber Karue Sell, who walks through his journey from UCLA to the pro tour to becoming one of the game's leading creators. Karue also opens up about the realities behind running one of tennis's biggest YouTube channels and what keeps him pushing forward. 00:00 Intro 00:53 Favorite Tennis Feuds 04:12 Memorable Tennis Rivalries 06:58 Disliked Players on Tour 11:45 Fan Questions: Biggest What-Ifs in Tennis 16:22 Interview with Karue Sell 21:52 Reflecting on College Tennis Memories 24:41 The Viability of College Tennis as a Career Path 28:00 Journey into YouTube Tennis Content Creation 33:19 Balancing Professional Tennis and Content Creation 35:24 Challenges and Insights in YouTube Content Creation 40:31 Rapid Fire Questions and Personal Insights 49:59 Closing remarks and goodbye! Exclusive: $35 off Carver Mat at https://on.auraframes.com/NOTHINGMAJOR. Promo Code NOTHINGMAJOR

The EdUp Experience
Half of America's Colleges Are Coin Tosses, Here's How to Beat the Odds - with Gary Stocker, Founder, College Viability

The EdUp Experience

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2025 36:53


It's YOUR time to #EdUp In this episode, part of our EdUp Extra series (because who doesn't love a little extra goodness in their life), & sponsored by the 2026 InsightsEDU Conference in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, February 17-19,YOUR guest is Gary Stocker, Founder, College ViabilityYOUR host is ⁠⁠Elvin FreytesHow does a guy helping a friend prepare for a college presidency discover in 2015 that there was zero merger partner data available & end up founding College Viability in 2018 to create financial comparison apps for 3,000 colleges?What happens when you discover that not even half of American 4 year colleges graduate at least 50% of their students in 4 years & create tools to help parents check financial health before majors or campus tours?How does tracking the CapEx to depreciation ratio & 8 year enrollment trends reveal which of the hundreds of colleges in financial distress will face closure versus merger decisions driven by economic survival?Listen in to #EdUpThank YOU so much for tuning in. Join us on the next episode for YOUR time to EdUp!Connect with YOUR EdUp Team - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Elvin Freytes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Dr. Joe Sallustio⁠⁠⁠⁠● Join YOUR EdUp community at The EdUp ExperienceWe make education YOUR business!P.S. Want to get early, ad-free access & exclusive leadership content to help support the show? Then ⁠​subscribe today​⁠ to lock in YOUR $5.99/m lifetime supporters rate! This offer ends December 31, 2025!

Destination Devy Podcast
Destination Dynasty — #AnyQBOn2Deep Viability & All-32 Team Breakdown

Destination Devy Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2025 72:33


Scott Connor (@CharlesChillFFB) is back after week 13 of the 2025 season with Destination Dynasty! In Episode 121, Scott provides a breakdown of the #AnyQBOnA2Deep strategy for the 2025 season thus far and goes through each QB situation for the 2026 season! Thank you for checking out the Podcast, be sure to follow and comment if you have any questions, we are always happy to answer any. For Access to our Premium Tools (Trinity, WAR & More) & Discord Community https://ddfantasyfootball.com/subscriptions/ Subscribe to the Youtube Channel DDFFB https://www.youtube.com/@DDFFB Subscribe to Ray's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@RayGQue Check out All of Ray's Articles at Yahoo!: https://sports.yahoo.com/author/ray-garvin/ Follow Ray on Bleacher Report: https://br.app.link/7ExIDsWfHVb Follow us on Twitter: https://x.com/destinationdevy Become a Member on Youtube for access to the Dynasty Deal Show Live, Destination Chill and other member benefits, like priority reply to comments and unique badges and emojis: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCV84gHvtBMXxzN9ZPI9XHfg/join Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Drivetime with DeRusha
Monday Hour 2: Should Dems be concerned about Walz's viability as a candidate? And are you ready to harvest a Christmas tree>

Drivetime with DeRusha

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2025 32:36


Monday 4pm Hour: Jason talks with listeners and Blois Olson about some Democratic lawmakers who signaled concerns that Tim Walz may be beatable next year. Are Democratic voters also concerned? Then he talks with John Krueger from Krueger's Christmas Trees in Lake Elmo as their season hits high gear. Plus... why Jason thinks the idea of a silent book club is WEIRD!

Self Improvement Daily
Weekend Recap 11/17 - 11/21

Self Improvement Daily

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2025 2:56


This Week's Episodes:Desirability, Viability, Feasibility Desensitization Over Time Why Do Challenges Work? A Never-Ending Cycle Of Awareness And Action Learn, Burn, ReturnNew To The Podcastl? If so then you need to check out the 7 Fundamentals Of Self Improvement which features short summaries of the most popular and impactful episodes from the past 7 years.Takes only 5 minutes to read through them today but it'll help you avoid years of making things so much harder than they need to be. Plus, I bet you'll be surprised to learn what they are...

Permaculture Voices
Financial Viability - Consistent Quality Product

Permaculture Voices

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2025 10:23


In this episode, farmer and educator Jodi Roebuck talks about securing a financially viable farm business by consistently delivering good quality produce.   Subscribe for more content on sustainable farming, market farming tips, and business insights!   Get market farming tools, seeds, and supplies at Modern Grower. Follow Modern Grower:  Instagram  Instagram Listen to other podcasts on the Modern Grower Podcast Network:  Carrot Cashflow  Farm Small Farm Smart  Farm Small Farm Smart Daily  The Growing Microgreens Podcast  The Urban Farmer Podcast  The Rookie Farmer Podcast  In Search of Soil Podcast Check out Diego's books:  Sell Everything You Grow on Amazon   Ready Farmer One on Amazon **** Modern Grower and Diego Footer participate in the Amazon Services LLC. Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.

The John Batchelor Show
103: CONTINED Gregory Copley analyzes the symbolic rail sabotage in Poland questioning Russian involvement, and addresses the declining viability of NATO's Article 5 and

The John Batchelor Show

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2025 13:55


CONTINED Gregory Copley analyzes the symbolic rail sabotage in Poland questioning Russian involvement, and addresses the declining viability of NATO's Article 5 and

Planet MicroCap Podcast | MicroCap Investing Strategies
Crypto at a Crossroads: Institutional Viability and Remaining Risks with Jacob Stephan, Senior Research Analyst at Lake Street Capital Markets

Planet MicroCap Podcast | MicroCap Investing Strategies

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2025 57:22


My guest on the show today is Jacob Stephan, Senior Research Analyst at Lake Street Capital Markets. He recently authored a “Crypto Industry” white paper, and I invited him on to break it down. In this episode, Jacob lays out why digital assets have crossed into institutional viability—a “normalization phase” driven by clearer regulation, enterprise-grade infrastructure, and real corporate adoption. We discuss the internet-style adoption curve (crypto at ~7% global penetration), why regulation is the cornerstone of investability (FIT 21 progress, the new FASB fair-value accounting, and pending clarity in the U.S.), and how stablecoins—“dollars with an API”—are emerging as the killer app with multi-trillion settlement volumes. Jacob walks through concrete examples from Visa, Mastercard, and JPMorgan moving beyond pilots to on-chain settlement, and contrasts stablecoins' payment utility with Bitcoin's treasury/“digital gold” role. We also cover the nuanced risks: centralization at the access layer (custody, cloud, compliance), state-by-state regulatory differences, speculative micro-cap “crypto treasury” raises, and why bipartisan momentum reduces—but doesn't eliminate—policy risk. Finally, Jacob shares the “picks and shovels” angle—cloud, fintech/payments, and semiconductors—as scalable ways to participate in the build-out without direct token exposure, and why even low single-digit institutional allocations could materially move the asset class. We discussed a number of crypto currencies in today's episode. Jacob owns SOL, SUI and BTC, and for full disclosure, I also own BTC. For more information about Lake Street Capital Markets, please visit: https://www.lakestreetcapitalmarkets.com/ Planet MicroCap Podcast is on YouTube! All archived episodes and each new episode will be posted on the Planet MicroCap YouTube channel. I've provided the link in the description if you'd like to subscribe. You'll also get the chance to watch all our Video Interviews with management teams, educational panels from the conference, as well as expert commentary from some familiar guests on the podcast. Subscribe here: http://bit.ly/1Q5Yfym Click here to rate and review the Planet MicroCap Podcast The Planet MicroCap Podcast is brought to you by SNN Incorporated, The Official MicroCap News Source, and the Planet MicroCap Review Magazine, the leading magazine in the MicroCap market. You can Follow the Planet MicroCap Podcast on Twitter @BobbyKKraft

Social Proof Podcast
From $4M in Debt to 86 Companies Worth $1B. How He Did It

Social Proof Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2025 56:35


Eddie Wilson, entrepreneur, investor, and creator of the Empire Operating System, sits down with Social Proof to break down the blueprint behind scaling, buying, and exiting companies at the highest level.In this episode, he reveals:• How he sold 76 companies in a single year• The Empire Operating System phases: Startup, Perseverance, Viability, Scale, Succession• How he identifies distressed vs. high-opportunity companies• The “Brick” KPI that grows every business• Why the Aspire Tour “loses money” on purpose• How he built a $400M portfolio in under 3 years• How he balances fatherhood and entrepreneurship• Why most founders fail at leadership• His mission to fund orphanages, clean water projects & global educationIf you're building a business, trying to scale your first million, or want to understand how real private equity plays work — this is required watching.

Self Improvement Daily
Desirability, Viability, Feasibility

Self Improvement Daily

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2025 2:55


Most people jump to what something looks like in practice (to assess viability and feasibility), but the first test to pass relates to desirability.Was this helpful? If so then you need to check out the 7 Fundamentals Of Self Improvement which features short summaries of the most popular and impactful episodes from the past 7 years.Takes only 5 minutes to read through them today but it'll help you avoid years of making things so much harder than they need to be. Plus, I bet you'll be surprised to learn what they are...

Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast
From Requirements Documents to Customer Obsession—Redefining the PO Role | Karim Harbott

Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2025 13:17


Karim Harbott: From Requirements Documents to Customer Obsession—Redefining the PO Role Read the full Show Notes and search through the world's largest audio library on Agile and Scrum directly on the Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast website: http://bit.ly/SMTP_ShowNotes. The Great Product Owner: Strategic, Customer-Obsessed, and Vision-Driven   "The PO role in the team is strategic. These POs focus on the customer, outcomes, and strategy. They're customer-obsessed and focus on the purpose and the why of the product." - Karim Harbott   Karim believes the industry fundamentally misunderstands what a Product Owner should be. The great Product Owners he's seen are strategic thinkers who are obsessed with the customer. They don't just manage a backlog—they paint a vision for the product and help the entire team become customer-obsessed alongside them.  These POs focus relentlessly on outcomes rather than outputs, asking "why are we building this?" before diving into "what should we build?" They understand the purpose of the product and communicate it compellingly.  Karim references Amazon's "working backwards" approach, where Product Owners start with the customer experience they want to create and work backwards to figure out what needs to be built. Great POs also embrace the framework of Desirability (what customers want), Viability (what makes business sense), Feasibility (what's technically possible), and Usability (what's easy to use). While the PO owns desirability and viability, they collaborate closely with designers on usability and technical teams on feasibility.  This is critical: software is a team sport, and great POs recognize that multiple roles share responsibility for delivery. Like David Marquet teaches, they empower the team to own decisions rather than dictating every detail. The result? Teams that understand the "why" and can innovate toward it autonomously.   Self-reflection Question: Does your Product Owner paint a compelling vision that inspires the team, or do they primarily manage a list of tasks? The Bad Product Owner: The User Story Writer "The user story writer PO thinks it's their job to write full, long requirements documents, put it in JIRA, and assign it to the team. This is far away from what the PO role should be." - Karim Harbott   The anti-pattern Karim sees most often is the "User Story Writer" Product Owner. These POs believe their job is to write detailed requirements documents, load them into JIRA, and assign them to the team. It's essentially waterfall disguised as Agile—treating user stories like mini-specifications rather than conversation starters. This approach completely misses the collaborative nature of product development.  Instead of engaging the team in understanding customer needs and co-creating solutions, these POs hand down fully-formed requirements and expect the team to execute without question. The problem is that this removes the team's ownership and creativity. When POs act as the sole source of product knowledge, they become bottlenecks.  The team can't make smart tradeoffs or innovate because they don't understand the underlying customer problems or business context. Using the Desirability-Viability-Feasibility-Usability framework, bad POs try to own all four dimensions themselves instead of recognizing that designers, developers, and other roles bring essential perspectives. The result is disengaged teams, slow delivery, and products that miss the mark because they were built to specifications rather than shaped by collaborative discovery. Software is a team sport—but the User Story Writer PO forgets to put the team on the field.   Self-reflection Question: Is your Product Owner engaging the team in collaborative discovery, or just handing down requirements to be implemented?   [The Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast Recommends]

KNBR Podcast
10-13 Dirty Work Hour 2: The guys discuss the viability of a successful season for the 49ers after the season-ending injury to Fred Warner, as well as where the team can look for production without its captain anchoring the defense.

KNBR Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2025 42:52


Dirty Work Hour 2: The guys discuss the viability of a successful season for the 49ers after the season-ending injury to Fred Warner, as well as where the team can look for production without its captain anchoring the defense.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

PBS NewsHour - Segments
Mideast experts analyze viability of Gaza peace proposal

PBS NewsHour - Segments

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2025 7:47


To discuss President Trump's and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's proposal to end the war in Gaza, Amna Nawaz spoke with David Makovsky of the Washington Institute for Near East Policy and Hussein Ibish of the Arab Gulf States Institute in Washington. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Stuff You Missed in History Class
William Firth Wells and Mildred Weeks Wells

Stuff You Missed in History Class

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2025 46:09 Transcription Available


Husband-and-wife team William Firth Wells and Mildred Weeks Wells conducted research that had the potential to make a big difference in the safety of indoor air. But it didn’t really have a significant impact on public health. Research: Associated Press. “Super-Oyster Is On its Way to Dinner Table Bigger and Better Bivalve Sports Pedigree.” 3/13/1927. https://www.loc.gov/resource/sn84020064/1927-03-13/ed-1/?sp=14 “Brought Back to Texas.” The Houston Semi-Weekly Post. 12/26/1889. https://www.newspapers.com/image/1196039760/ Decatur Daily Review. “Scientists Fight Flu Germs with Violet Ray.” 7/30/1936. https://www.newspapers.com/image/94335504/ Evening Star. “Scientific Trap-shooter.” 6/26/1937. https://www.loc.gov/resource/sn83045462/1937-06-26/ed-1/?sp=7&q=William+Firth+Wells&r=0.668,0.557,0.438,0.158,0 Fair, Gordon M. and William Weeks Wells. “Method and Apparatus for Preventing Infection.” U.S. Patent 2,198,867. https://ppubs.uspto.gov/api/pdf/downloadPdf/2198867 Hall, Dominic. “New Center for the History of Medicine Artifact - Wells Air Centrifuge.” Harvard Countway Library. https://countway.harvard.edu/news/new-center-history-medicine-artifact-wells-air-centrifuge “Incubator Is Now Oyster Nurse.” Washington Times. 10/1/1925. https://www.loc.gov/resource/sn84026749/1925-10-01/ed-1/?sp=12 Lewis, Carol Sutton. “Mildred Weeks Wells’s Work on Airborne Transmission Could Have Saved Many Lives—If the Scientific Establishment Listened.” Lost Women of Science Podcast. Scientific American. 5/22/2025. https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/a-public-health-researcher-and-her-engineer-husband-found-how-diseases-can/ Library and Archives Team. “William Firth Wells and Mildred Weeks Wells.” Washington College. https://www.washcoll.edu/people_departments/offices/miller-library/archives-special-collections/archives-blog/Wells%20papers.php Molenti, Megan. “The 60-Year-Old Scientific Screwup That Helped Covid Kill.” Wired. 5/13/2021. https://www.wired.com/story/the-teeny-tiny-scientific-screwup-that-helped-covid-kill/ Perkins JE, Bahlke AM, Silverman HF. Effect of Ultra-violet Irradiation of Classrooms on Spread of Measles in Large Rural Central Schools Preliminary Report. Am J Public Health Nations Health. 1947 May;37(5):529-37. PMID: 18016521; PMCID: PMC1623610. Randall, Katherine and Ewing, E. Thomas and Marr, Linsey and Jimenez, Jose and Bourouiba, Lydia, How Did We Get Here: What Are Droplets and Aerosols and How Far Do They Go? A Historical Perspective on the Transmission of Respiratory Infectious Diseases (April 15, 2021). Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=3829873 Riley, Richard L. “What Nobody Needs to Know About Airborne Infection.” American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine. Volume 163, Issue 1. https://www.atsjournals.org/doi/10.1164/ajrccm.163.1.hh11-00 Simon, Clea. “Did a socially awkward scientist set back airborne disease control?” The Harvard Gazette. 3/7/2025. https://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2025/03/did-a-socially-awkward-scientist-set-back-airborne-disease-control/ “Texas State News.” McKinney Weekly Democrat-Gazette. 4/17/1890. https://www.newspapers.com/image/65385350/ WELLS MW, HOLLA WA. VENTILATION IN THE FLOW OF MEASLES AND CHICKENPOX THROUGH A COMMUNITY: Progress Report, Jan. 1, 1946 to June 15, 1949, Airborne Infection Study, Westchester County Department of Health. JAMA. 1950;142(17):1337–1344. doi:10.1001/jama.1950.02910350007004 WELLS MW. VENTILATION IN THE SPREAD OF CHICKENPOX AND MEASLES WITHIN SCHOOL ROOMS. JAMA. 1945;129(3):197–200. doi:10.1001/jama.1945.02860370019006 WELLS WF, WELLS MW. AIR-BORNE INFECTION. JAMA. 1936;107(21):1698–1703. doi:10.1001/jama.1936.02770470016004 WELLS WF, WELLS MW. AIR-BORNE INFECTION: SANITARY CONTROL. JAMA. 1936;107(22):1805–1809. doi:10.1001/jama.1936.02770480037010 Wells, W F, and M W Wells. “Measurement of Sanitary Ventilation.” American journal of public health and the nation's health vol. 28,3 (1938): 343-50. doi:10.2105/ajph.28.3.343 Wells, William Firth and Gordon Maskew Fair. Viability of B. coli Exposed to Ultra-Violet Radiation in Air.Science82,280-281(1935).DOI:10.1126/science.82.2125.280.b Wells, William Firth and Mildred Weeks Wells. Measurement of Sanitary Ventilation American Journal of Public Health and the Nations Health 28, 343_350, https://doi.org/10.2105/AJPH.28.3.343 Zimmer, Carl. “Air-Borne: The Hidden History of the Life We Breathe.” Dutton. 2025. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.