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Meet Coach Alejandro, the newest member of our Risely Health coaching team! His journey with type 1 diabetes is deeply personal, from being the first in his family diagnosed to later supporting his young daughter through her own diagnosis. Instead of letting diabetes define their story, Alejandro turned it into his purpose, becoming a health coach and diabetes educator to help others find more freedom and confidence in their own journeys. We also share a special announcement: Risely is now offering coaching in Spanish, and Alejandro is leading the way in expanding our mission to support even more people living with T1D around the world. Please share this episode to help us spread the word! Quick Takeaways:Alejandro's Personal Journey with T1D: “Diabetes became like a shared language in our family across three generations.”Life-Changing Experience Before Receiving His T1D diagnosis Finding Purpose Through His Diagnosis: “I realized why I had been diagnosed…”From Lived Experience to Coaching Others: “With the right mindset and support, life with diabetes can be not just manageable, but deeply meaningful.”Advice for Handling Tough Blood Sugar Days (as a T1D & T1D parent) What to do now:

We're hosting a Virtual Baby Shower for all of our Eat Your Spanish amigos! The virtual baby shower will be hosted on Zoom, and will be held this coming Sunday, October 26th, at 1:30 pm EST USA. If you would like an invitation, please email us at EvanandVanessa@gmail.com or reach out to us through our website at www.EatYourSpanish.com/say-hello.We hope to see you all there!

5. Alex Station, the Virtual War on Al-Qaeda, and the Struggle for Presidential Attention Liza Mundy Book: The Sisterhood: The Secret History of Women at the CIA Following the 1993 World Trade Center attack and the fatal shooting of two CIA officers, the Counterterrorism Center created "Alec Station" (named after a CIA officer's son). Alec Station was a "virtual station" created during a period of CIA resource loss ("peace dividend"). It represented a novel collaboration of analysts and clandestine operatives working in the headquarters basement to track and understand Osama bin Laden's network. Women analysts, including Cindy Storer and Barbara Sude, developed new skills in "manhunting" and targeting, sometimes directing field operatives. Cindy Storer recognized that al-Qaeda was a meticulous worldwide organization, not a mere confederation. However, the group's key struggle was gaining traction: they faced resistance from senior leaders (like those on the Soviet desk who feared losing funding) and could not consistently persuade editors to include their warnings about bin Laden in the President's Daily Brief (PDB).

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At the midway point of the season, Purdue desperately needs a win. Host Jordan Jones looks ahead to Saturday's contest against Northwestern. Are the Wildcats as good as their 4-2 record indicates? What does Purdue need to do to leave victorious? Jordan previews the matchup in full after rewatching the crushing loss at Minnesota. Plus, what does the craziness in the coaching world mean for Purdue, and Boilermaker basketball opens the season No. 1 in the AP Poll.If you enjoyed this week's episode, give us a five-star review and tell a friend! Give the show a follow on Twitter @BoilersBeyond and send me your feedback on this week's episode. Let me know your thoughts! You can also email the show at boilersandbeyondpod@gmail.com. New episodes are released weekly, so be sure to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

This week on Power House, Diego sits down with Leo Pareja, CEO of eXp Realty, the world's fastest-growing, cloud-based brokerage with over 83,000 agents across 27 countries. Leo discusses his transition to CEO during the NAR settlement announcement and how eXp has evolved from a bootstrapped startup to a major industry player.  He shares how eXp built a distributed workforce and why transparency in real estate data benefits everyone. Leo explains eXp's strategy of attracting entrepreneurial agents who build their own brand and how their virtual-first approach creates competitive advantages in today's hyper-localized market. Here's what you'll learn: How eXp scaled from just a startup to a global brokerage without physical offices Why 2026 will be a hyper-localized real estate market and what that means for agents The importance of transparency sharing versus private listing strategies How eXp's distributed workforce model creates operational advantages over traditional brokerages Why sellers think it's 2021, buyers think it's 2008, and the reality is neither Leo's approach to innovation and staying curious about AI and emerging technologies Related to this episode:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ eXp Realty ​​​​Leo Pareja / LinkedIn eXp Realty | RealTrends Verified eXp Realty | HousingWire ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HousingWire | YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Enjoy the episode! The Power House podcast brings the biggest names in housing to answer hard-hitting questions about industry trends, operational and growth strategy, and leadership. Join HousingWire president Diego Sanchez every Thursday morning for candid conversations with industry leaders to learn how they're differentiating themselves from the competition. Hosted and produced by the HousingWire Content Studio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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In this episode my guest is Vermont broker-owner Blair Knowles about how AI is reshaping daily real estate work. From using Whisper Flow dictation for faster communication to Google's Nano Banana for twilight photos and virtual staging, Blair shares practical tools that save time and money. The discussion also covers custom GPTs for CMA prep, optimizing bios to rank in ChatGPT searches, and why now is the moment for agents and brokerages to adopt AI. Resources Mentioned Whisper Flow Bio Visibility Optimizer GPT - https://chatgpt.com/g/g-687e4fde4ac48191aa71be5a671951b5-agent-bio-visibility-optimizer  AI 2027 article - https://ai-2027.com  Bigger Pockets podcast RAIN: Real Estate's AI Network | Free Facebook Group AEO/GEO - How to Show Up on ChatGPT | Free Guide Books/Influences Rich Dad Poor Dad – Robert Kiyosaki How to Win Friends and Influence People – Dale Carnegie The Defining Decade – Meg Jay Guest: Blair Knowles About Blair - https://www.yourvermonthomesearch.com/agents/blair/   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ridgelinerealestateco  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blairknowles/   Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ridgelinerealestate/     Host: Rajeev Sajja Rajeev Sajja on Facebook Rajeev Sajja on Instagram Rajeev Sajja on LinkedIn Rajeev Sajja on YouTube   Resources:  Real Estate AI Flash Podcast Site AI Playbook Join the Instagram Real Estate AI Insiders Channel Join the Real Estate AI Academy waitlist Subscribe to the Real Estate AI Flash Newsletter  

Zillow just kicked in ChatGPT's front door, NAR's CEO says a full reset is coming, and AI is rewriting how listings look and how consumers search. Sellers are testing the market, buyers are still cautious, the Senate just advanced major housing legislation, and a surprising trend puts vinyl back on top over stucco. Welcome to tWiRE—real talk for agents, buyers, and investors who want the truth without the drama. Join us LIVE and jump into the chat: • Zillow x ChatGPT: Search wars, IDX/compliance questions, and what portal AI means for your lead flow, conversion, and brand positioning. • NAR's next chapter: What a real transparency-and-culture reboot could change for everyday business. • AI vs. Trust: Consumers are turning to AI for housing info, but they still trust great agents. How to be the pro they believe—while using AI as a force multiplier. • Agent adoption gap: Nearly half of agents say they aren't using AI. Is that your edge… or your blind spot? • AI listing “glow-ups”: Virtual enhancements, staging ethics, clear disclosures, and how to keep credibility with buyers and appraisers. • Market standoff: More new listings, but rate-fatigued buyers are picky. Pricing, concessions, and prep that actually move the needle. • Policy watch: Senate-passed housing measures—what they target (supply, affordability, resilience) and what to watch next in the House. • Build/design shift: Vinyl vs. stucco—cost, regional preferences, maintenance, curb appeal, and resale impact. Subscribe & set reminder so you don't miss it. Weekly housing intel, zero fluff—just strategies, signals, and straight talk.

If you wouldn't do it at a live event, don't do this at a virtual event. Learn how to get in the conference mindset without being physically there. #ThePitch #INICIVOX #VirtualMentorship

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Mowbray and Cherina Rowand.

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Mowbray and Cherina Rowand.

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Mowbray and Cherina Rowand.

Everyone Is Protecting My Password, But Who Is Protecting My Toilet Paper? - Interview with Amberley Brady | AISA CyberCon Melbourne 2025 Coverage | On Location with Sean Martin and Marco CiappelliAISA CyberCon Melbourne | October 15-17, 2025Empty shelves trigger something primal in us now. We've lived through the panic, the uncertainty, the realization that our food supply isn't as secure as we thought. Amberley Brady hasn't forgotten that feeling, and she's turned it into action.Speaking with her from Florence to Sydney ahead of AISA CyberCon in Melbourne, I discovered someone who came to cybersecurity through an unexpected path—studying law, working in policy, but driven by a singular passion for food security. When COVID-19 hit Australia in 2019 and grocery store shelves emptied, Amberley couldn't shake the question: what happens if this keeps happening?Her answer was to build realfoodprice.com.au, a platform tracking food pricing transparency across Australia's supply chain. It's based on the Hungarian model, which within three months saved consumers 50 million euros simply by making prices visible from farmer to wholesaler to consumer. The markup disappeared almost overnight when transparency arrived."Once you demonstrate transparency along the supply chain, you see where the markup is," Amberley explained. She gave me an example that hit home: watermelon farmers were getting paid 40 cents per kilo while their production costs ran between $1.00 to $1.50. Meanwhile, consumers paid $2.50 to $2.99 year-round. Someone in the middle was profiting while farmers lost money on every harvest.But this isn't just about fair pricing—it's about critical infrastructure that nobody's protecting. Australia produces food for 70 million people, far more than its own population needs. That food moves through systems, across borders, through supply chains that depend entirely on technology most farmers never think about in cybersecurity terms.The new autonomous tractors collecting soil data? That information goes somewhere. The sensors monitoring crop conditions? Those connect to systems someone else controls. China recognized this vulnerability years ago—with 20% of the world's population but only 7% of arable land, they understood that food security is national security.At CyberCon, Amberley is presenting two sessions that challenge the cybersecurity community to expand their thinking. "Don't Outsource Your Thinking" tackles what she calls "complacency creep"—our growing trust in AI that makes us stop questioning, stop analyzing with our gut instinct. She argues for an Essential Nine in Australia's cybersecurity framework, adding the human firewall to the technical Essential Eight.Her second talk, cheekily titled "Everyone is Protecting My Password, But No One's Protecting My Toilet Paper," addresses food security directly. It's provocative, but that's the point. We saw what happened in Japan recently with the rice crisis—the same panic buying, the same distrust, the same empty shelves that COVID taught us to fear."We will run to the store," Amberley said. "That's going to be human behavior because we've lived through that time." And here's the cybersecurity angle: those panics can be manufactured. A fake image of empty shelves, an AI-generated video, strategic disinformation—all it takes is triggering that collective memory.Amberley describes herself as an early disruptor in the agritech cybersecurity space, and she's right. Most cybersecurity professionals think about hospitals, utilities, financial systems. They don't think about the autonomous vehicles in fields, the sensor networks in soil, the supply chain software moving food across continents.But she's starting the conversation, and CyberCon's audience—increasingly diverse, including people from HR, risk management, and policy—is ready for it. Because at the end of the day, everyone has to eat. And if we don't start thinking about the cyber vulnerabilities in how we grow, move, and price food, we're leaving our most basic need unprotected.AISA CyberCon Melbourne runs October 15-17, 2025 Virtual coverage provided by ITSPmagazineGUEST:Amberley Brady, Food Security & Cybersecurity Advocate, Founder of realfoodprice.com.au | On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amberley-b-a62022353/HOSTS:Sean Martin, Co-Founder, ITSPmagazine and Studio C60 | Website: https://www.seanmartin.comMarco Ciappelli, Co-Founder, ITSPmagazine and Studio C60 | Website: https://www.marcociappelli.comCatch all of our event coverage: https://www.itspmagazine.com/technology-and-cybersecurity-conference-coverageWant to share an Event Briefing as part of our event coverage? Learn More

This week, Ivy Slater, host of Her Success Story, chats with her guest, Amy Power. The two talk about how Amy's entrepreneurial spirit was influenced by her grandmother's small business, including the challenges and rewards of growing a company from freelance work to owning office space, and her innovative way of empowering her team and encouraging future businesswomen. In this episode, we discuss: How the company grew from a solo freelance operation to a team with its own Dallas office space, eventually owning its building. What surprised Amy most about leadership especially the significance of relinquishing total control and empowering her team to step up and lead from their own strengths. When Amy found the courage to pivot from employment to entrepreneurship. Why embracing failure as a valuable teacher, rather than fearing mistakes, is a core value for Amy and her organization. The impact of mentoring and developing other businesswomen within her company, and seeing their journeys both within and beyond her organization. Amy Power, CEO of The Power Group With a passion for PR and crisis management for nearly three decades, Amy remains steadfast in her belief that every challenge brings a unique opportunity. Her ability to see the positive and provide strategic counsel are two of her superpowers.    Amy has worked for emerging to nationally recognized brands across a range of industries including sports, healthcare, luxury automotive, technology, energy, restaurants, CPG, retail, museums and nonprofits, to name a few.    A hands-on leader and entrepreneur, Amy celebrated 25 years in business last fall. The Dallas Business Journal named her one of Dallas' “Most Admired CEOs” of 2018 and has been recognized as a Top 25 Women in Business honoree. Last year, D CEO named her one of the 500 most influential executives in the city. She is most proud of the outstanding PR practitioners she has mentored, developed, and grown throughout her career. She previously served as president of the Dallas chapter of the worldwide Entrepreneurs' Organization in 2023.  Social Media Handles: The Power Group Instagram - @thepowergroup The Power Group LinkedIn Amy's LinkedIn        

In this empowering episode of Keeping Abreast, Dr. Jenn Simmons welcomes bestselling author and women's-hormone expert Dr. Mariza Snyder for a candid conversation about perimenopause—the most misunderstood phase in women's health. Drawing on 17 years in practice and her own journey through postpartum, Hashimoto's, and perimenopause, Dr. Snyder unpacks what really happens when estrogen and progesterone begin to decline—and why this “zone of opportunity” is every woman's call to action.Together, she and Dr. Jenn break down the cultural myths, medical gaslighting, and scientific blind spots that leave millions of women unheard. They discuss brain fog, mood shifts, metabolic changes, and why bioidentical hormone therapy—when properly prescribed—can protect the brain, heart, and bones. It's an honest, hopeful roadmap for women to reclaim their vitality, advocate for better care, and navigate midlife with confidence and clarity.✨ Don't miss Dr. Mariza Snyder's new book, The Perimenopause Revolution, available now for pre-order at drmariza.com/book and officially releasing October 21, 2025.

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Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Virtual Lanterns Ignite an Unbreakable Mid-Autumn Bond Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-10-13-07-38-20-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 秋天的一个晚上，月亮高高挂在天空，En: One autumn evening, the moon hung high in the sky.Zh: 繁忙的聊天室里，“叮咚”声不断。En: In a busy chat room, the "ding" sounds were incessant.Zh: 屏幕上，闪烁的文字和表情符号让人眼花缭乱。En: On the screen, the flashing text and emojis were dazzling.Zh: 在这个热闹的虚拟空间里，久未联系的朋友梁和欣怡终于相聚。En: In this lively virtual space, Liang and Xinyi, friends who hadn't spoken in a while, finally reunited.Zh: 梁是个爱计划的人，但总是突发奇想。En: Liang is someone who loves planning but is always full of sudden ideas.Zh: 当他想到即将到来的中秋节，一股怀旧感涌上心头。En: When he thought of the upcoming Mid-Autumn Festival, a feeling of nostalgia surged in his heart.Zh: 他很想和欣怡分享这个节日的传统，即便相隔千里。En: He wanted to share the traditions of this festival with Xinyi, even though they were thousands of miles apart.Zh: 与此同时，生活有些单调的欣怡，总是担心自己会被人遗忘。En: At the same time, Xinyi, whose life was somewhat monotonous, was always worried about being forgotten.Zh: 她渴望维持深厚的友情。En: She longed to maintain a deep friendship.Zh: 时差和技术问题让两人很难找到同步的时间进行视频聊天。En: Time differences and technical issues made it difficult for them to find a synchronized time for video chatting.Zh: 一灯如豆，梁决定在网络摄像头前制作一场自制灯笼展示，给欣怡一个惊喜。En: With a light no brighter than a bean, Liang decided to create a homemade lantern display in front of the webcam to surprise Xinyi.Zh: 而欣怡犹豫着，要不要坦诚面对自己内心的孤独感。En: Meanwhile, Xinyi hesitated, wondering whether to face her feelings of loneliness honestly.Zh: 摄像头另一端，欣怡看到梁的脸上露出期盼的笑容，心里有了些温暖。En: On the other end of the webcam, Xinyi saw the expectant smile on Liang's face, which brought some warmth to her heart.Zh: 灯笼的微光透过像素，扇子型、莲花型的灯笼缓缓亮起，温馨又雅致。En: The faint light of the lanterns, in the shape of fans and lotus flowers, gently lit up, warm and elegant.Zh: 终于，欣怡深吸了一口气，“梁，有时候我的确觉得很孤单。”En: Finally, Xinyi took a deep breath and said, 'Liang, sometimes I do feel very lonely.'Zh: 突然间，她觉得轻松了很多。En: Suddenly, she felt much lighter.Zh: 梁点亮最后一个灯笼，说道：“这灯是给我们友谊的，希望总在灯火中。”En: Liang lit the last lantern and said, 'This lantern is for our friendship, a hope always in the light.'Zh: 那一刻，房间不再只是闪烁的文字和表情符号，而是融合了温暖的光和真诚的心。En: At that moment, the room was no longer just flashing text and emojis but a blend of warm light and sincere hearts.Zh: 两人都感受到了深深的情谊，快乐地聊着彼此的生活，愿意去包容面临的挑战。En: Both of them felt a deep friendship, happily chatting about each other's lives, willing to embrace the challenges ahead.Zh: 到了告别的时刻，梁和欣怡郑重地约定，每个月至少一次的视频聊天，将中秋节的温情延续。En: When it was time to say goodbye, Liang and Xinyi solemnly agreed to have a video chat at least once a month, extending the warmth of the Mid-Autumn Festival.Zh: 对梁来说，他明白除了家庭传统，口头上的关心也是一种重要的联系。En: For Liang, he realized that besides family traditions, verbal concern is also an important connection.Zh: 欣怡在这个过程里学到了一个重要的道理：表达情感并不是软弱，而是一种力量，尤其是在坚固的友谊面前。En: Xinyi learned an important lesson in the process: expressing emotions is not weakness, but a strength, especially in the face of strong friendship.Zh: 就这样，这个秋天，属于他们的中秋庆典在虚拟的光影中圆满落幕，而友情如同龙灯般炫目而温暖。En: And so, this autumn, their Mid-Autumn celebration concluded perfectly in the virtual light and shadows, and their friendship was as dazzling and warm as a dragon lantern. Vocabulary Words:nostalgia: 怀旧感surged: 涌上monotonous: 单调synchronized: 同步的hesitated: 犹豫expectant: 期盼elegant: 雅致solemnly: 郑重地verbal: 口头上的concern: 关心illuminate: 点亮embrace: 包容declaration: 表示incessant: 不断dazzling: 眼花缭乱virtual: 虚拟reunited: 相聚lantern: 灯笼maintain: 维持challenges: 挑战fragility: 脆弱deep: 深厚process: 过程lesson: 道理constellation: 星座faint: 微光concluded: 落幕display: 展示traditional: 传统strength: 力量

En este episodio de #TheWayPodcast, conversamos con Ana María Sánchez, actriz colombiana con una sólida trayectoria en teatro, cine y televisión, que decidió reinventar la enseñanza del arte dramático al fundar Ana Ma Studio, una escuela de actuación virtual que democratiza el acceso a la formación actoral en toda Hispanoamérica.Hablamos sobre su recorrido por escenarios nacionales e internacionales, su experiencia en producciones como La primera noche, Paraíso Travel y Pálpito, y cómo su plataforma digital está abriendo un nuevo capítulo para la educación artística en línea.Una charla inspiradora sobre vocación, reinvención y el poder del arte para adaptarse sin perder su esencia.

Beyond Blame: Navigating the Digital World with Our KidsAISA CyberCon Melbourne | October 15-17, 2025There's something fundamentally broken in how we approach online safety for young people. We're quick to point fingers—at tech companies, at schools, at kids themselves—but Jacqueline Jayne (JJ) wants to change that conversation entirely.Speaking with her from Florence while she prepared for her session at AISA CyberCon Melbourne this week, it became clear that JJ understands what many in the cybersecurity world miss: this isn't a technical problem that needs a technical solution. It's a human problem that requires us to look in the mirror."The online world reflects what we've built for them," JJ told me, referring to our generation. "Now we need to step up and help fix it."Her session, "Beyond Blame: Keeping Our Kids Safe Online," tackles something most cybersecurity professionals avoid—the uncomfortable truth that being an IT expert doesn't automatically make you equipped to protect the young people in your life. Last year's presentation at Cyber Con drew a full house, with nearly every hand raised when she asked who came because of a kid in their world.That's the fascinating contradiction JJ exposes: rooms full of cybersecurity professionals who secure networks and defend against sophisticated attacks, yet find themselves lost when their own children navigate TikTok, Roblox, or encrypted messaging apps.The timing couldn't be more relevant. With Australia implementing a social media ban for anyone under 16 starting December 10, 2025, and similar restrictions appearing globally, parents and carers face unprecedented challenges. But as JJ points out, banning isn't understanding, and restriction isn't education.One revelation from our conversation particularly struck me—the hidden language of emojis. What seems innocent to adults carries entirely different meanings across demographics, from teenage subcultures to, disturbingly, predatory networks online. An explosion emoji doesn't just mean "boom" anymore. Context matters, and most adults are speaking a different digital dialect than their kids.JJ, who successfully guided her now 19-year-old son through the gaming and social media years, isn't offering simple solutions because there aren't any. What she provides instead are conversation starters, resources tailored to different age groups, and even AI prompts that parents can customize for their specific situations.The session reflects a broader shift happening at events like Cyber Con. It's no longer just IT professionals in the room. HR representatives, risk managers, educators, and parents are showing up because they've realized that digital safety doesn't respect departmental boundaries or professional expertise."We were analog brains in a digital world," JJ said, capturing our generational position perfectly. But today's kids? They're born into this interconnectedness, and COVID accelerated everything to a point where taking it away isn't an option.The real question isn't who to blame. It's what role each of us plays in creating a safer digital environment. And that's a conversation worth having—whether you're at the Convention and Exhibition Center in Melbourne this week or joining virtually from anywhere else.AISA CyberCon Melbourne runs October 15-17, 2025 Virtual coverage provided by ITSPmagazine___________GUEST:Jacqueline (JJ) Jayne, Reducing human error in cyber and teaching 1 million people online safety. On Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacquelinejayne/HOSTS:Sean Martin, Co-Founder, ITSPmagazine and Studio C60 | Website: https://www.seanmartin.comMarco Ciappelli, Co-Founder, ITSPmagazine and Studio C60 | Website: https://www.marcociappelli.comCatch all of our event coverage: https://www.itspmagazine.com/technology-and-cybersecurity-conference-coverageWant to share an Event Briefing as part of our event coverage? Learn More

In this episode of Cybersecurity Today, Jim hosts Craig Taylor, a seasoned virtual Chief Information Security Officer (vCISO) with over 25 years of experience. They discuss the evolution and significance of the vCISO role, Taylor's career path, and the founding of his company, Cyber Hoot, which provides cybersecurity education and vCISO services. Taylor shares insights into why companies, especially SMBs, opt for vCISO services due to budget constraints and the scarcity of cybersecurity professionals. He also talks about the common challenges faced by vCISOs, such as managing burnout and ensuring client adherence to security recommendations. The conversation delves into the importance of cybersecurity culture, the need for effective education, and the integration of cybersecurity in business practices. Taylor offers practical advice on hiring the right vCISO and highlights the benefits his company provides. The episode concludes with a discussion on the psychology behind successful cybersecurity practices and Taylor's thoughts on the future of the industry. 00:00 Introduction to Cybersecurity Today 00:04 Meet Craig Taylor: The Virtual CISO 00:47 The Early Days of Virtual CISOs 02:15 Building a Cybersecurity Company 03:40 The Rise of Virtual CISO Services 05:01 Challenges and Realities of Cybersecurity 06:42 The Importance of Cyber Literacy 20:38 Managing Cybersecurity Risks 28:05 Understanding Administrative Risks in Onboarding and Offboarding 28:39 Challenges with MSPs and Cybersecurity 29:27 The Importance of Basic Security Measures 31:52 Dealing with Technology Debt 32:52 Balancing Budget and Security Needs 35:13 Real-Life Cybersecurity Incidents 40:17 The Role of Education in Cybersecurity 46:12 Hiring the Right VCISO 51:33 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

What would change if you stopped chasing one off flips and rebuilt a real business that runs without you? In this episode of the Real Estate Excellence Podcast, Tracy Hayes sits down with Tiffany High. Tiffany lays out how she left a demanding corporate path to be present for family, stumbled into flipping, then scaled from 40 flips in year one to a virtual operation closing 20 plus deals a month. The turning point was tearing everything down in 90 days and rebuilding with systems, training, and leadership so the company could run without constant firefighting. She explains why newbies should start with wholesaling, how to use licensed inspections plus a GC to scope work, and why leverage and team building beat solo grind. The theme is simple. Real estate is copy and paste when you install infrastructure and remove limiting beliefs. If you are ready to replace hustle with a system, check out the four week Real Estate Business Accelerator and grab a seat at the Columbus workshop. Start implementing one channel, one closer, one scorecard today.   Highlights: 00:00 - 09:59 Origin story and first flips ·        Leaving corporate to support family ·        Discovering flipping and investing in education ·        First 40 flips as a one person show ·        Early mistakes without CRM or lists ·        Why wholesaling should have come first 10:00 - 19:59 From grind to systems ·        Hiring a GC before subs ·        Virtual acquisitions and scope of work flow ·        Inspector plus GC on site together ·        Cosmetic rehabs over gut jobs ·        Median price focus for multiple exits 20:00 - 29:59 Rebuilding the business ·        Year two crash and 90 days reset ·        Installing onboarding training tracking ·        Each closer worth eight deals a month ·        Leadership and removing limiting beliefs ·        Option freedom through leverage 30:00 - 39:59 Marketing and deal flow ·        Diversified channels inbound and outbound ·        Partnering with a realtor team for listings ·        San Diego success case million-dollar month ·        Define success then reverse engineer 40:00 - 49:59 Money and risk management ·        Private lenders and double-digit returns ·        Deals versus business capital ·        Why real estate beats stocks for control ·        Lender package inspections comps photos ·        Only funding deals you would take over 50:00 - 01:00:53 Wholesaling first and next steps ·        What wholesaling is and why to begin there ·        Contract timelines 30 day close 21-day inspection ·        Dispo in under three weeks with buyers list ·        Workshops plus four-week accelerator outline ·        Tactical podcast for ongoing execution   Quotes: “Flipping a house is not a unique thing. It is a copy and paste system.” – Tiffany High “We rebuilt every aspect in less than 90 days and did 300 deals after that.” – Tiffany High “We lock everything up virtually over the phone through an acquisitions process.” – Tiffany High “Success is you define it. Our job is to get you to where you want to go.” – Tiffany High   To contact Tiffany High, learn more about her business, and make her a part of your network, make sure to follow her on her Website, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn, and Podcast.   Connect with Tiffany High! Website: https://resultsdrivenrei.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tiffanyhighofficial/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/officialtiffanyhigh  YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@resultsdriven-rei Podcast: https://www.theresultsdrivenpodcast.com/   Connect with me! Website: toprealtorjacksonville.com   Website: toprealtorstaugustine.com    SUBSCRIBE & LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW as we discuss real estate excellence with the best of the best.   #RealEstateExcellence #TiffanyHigh #RealEstateInvesting #WholesalingHouses #HouseFlipping #VirtualFlipping #Acquisitions #Dispositions #PrivateLending #RealEstateSystems #KPI #CRM #DealFlow #MarketingChannels #GC #HomeInspection #MindsetShift #Leadership #OptionFreedom #ResultsDriven #ColumbusRealEstate #SanDiegoRealEstate

Dr. Rajesh Rao discusses the risk factors for epiretinal membrane formation in patients with diabetes mellitus with Dr. Shinji Kakihara, first author of the Ophthalmology Science article, “Epiretinal Membrane Is Associated with Diabetic Retinopathy Severity and Cumulative Anti-VEGF Injections.” Epiretinal Membrane Is Associated with Diabetic Retinopathy Severity and Cumulative Anti-VEGF Injections. Kakihara, Shinji et al. Ophthalmology Science, Volume 5, Issue 3. If you are unable to travel to AAO 2025, you can still enjoy the unparalleled program by registering for AAO 2025 Virtual. Get access to the annual meeting course and sessions recorded in Orlando, on-demand-only content specifically for the online platform, videos and posters, and CME credits. Learn more and register at aao.org/RegNow. Ophthalmology journal events at AAO 2025: ·        Peer Review Masterclass: A Practical Workshop for Journal Authors and Reviewers: Become a peer reviewer for the Academy's Ophthalmology journal, the leading journal in the field, and its companion journals, Ophthalmology Retina, Ophthalmology Glaucoma, and Ophthalmology Science. Dr. Emily Schehlein and Dr. Aaki Shukla, highly experienced reviewers and authors for various journals, will lead this free interactive workshop. Sponsored by Elsevier. ·        The Year in Literature: Editor's Choice Highlights From the Ophthalmology Journal Family: Join Ophthalmology's Editor-in-Chief, Dr. Russell Van Gelder, as he presents the top Ophthalmology articles on Sunday October 19 at 9:45am. Search “SYM31” in the Mobile Meeting Guide for more information. ·        Meet the Editor: Join us for an intimate conversation with Ophthalmology Editor-in-Chief, Dr. Russ Van Gelder, during the American Academy of Ophthalmology Annual Meeting. This special meet and greet offers ophthalmologists, residents, and researchers a unique chance to connect directly with one of our field's most influential editorial voices. Sunday, October 19, 3:30-4:30 pm, Academy Hub at the exhibit hall.

Bozoma “Boz” Saint John chatted with “Virtual Reali-Tea” co-host Evan Real while promoting her partnership with Violife. During our interview with the “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” star, she gave some fun updates on how wedding planning is going with fiancé Keely Watson — and even teased the role her bestie Dorit Kemsley might play in the big day. Boz also shared the latest on her friendship with Kyle Richards after a rocky start last season. Plus, the marketing maven dished on her dynamic with good pal and “On Brand” co-host Jimmy Fallon. Check out the full unedited interview! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mowbray and Cherina Rowand.

Mowbray and Cherina Rowand.

Mowbray and Cherina Rowand.

Tired of “Home for the Holidays” on repeat? In this episode we share 20+ proven, low-lift holiday ideas you can roll out fast—from tasteful model-home décor and seasonal website swaps to HOA-friendly gatherings, realtor tailgates, and UGC contests that fuel word-of-mouth and Q4 sales.Download the Holiday Marketing Guide to follow along! You'll learn how to:Refresh branding (seasonal logos, signatures) without a full rebrandMake models feel magical on a budget (wrapped boxes, greenery, scent & sound)Add simple virtual décor to renderings/videos for social, email, and plan pagesHost community + HOA events (Story Time with Santa, cookie swaps, decorating classes)Win with realtors (tailgate broker opens, Santa photo ops, “12 Days” prize runs)Give calorie-free gifts that stick around (mini pumpkins, plants with branded picks)Spark UGC with “Pictures for Pie,” porch-decor contests, & Elf-on-the-Shelf photo opsPublish local holiday guides (pumpkin patches, Santa pics, tree farms, best light displays)Who it's for: New-home marketers, OSCs, sales leaders, and on-site teams who want festive campaigns that convert—without burning the December candle at both ends.Chapters: 00:00 Welcome & why holiday differentiation matters 03:00 Model-home décor (indoor/outdoor) on a budget 06:00 Virtual décor for renderings & short videos 08:00 Community/HOA experiences that drive referrals 10:00 Realtor plays: tailgates, Santa photos, 12-day giveaways 13:00 Sticky gifts (not sweets!) 15:00 UGC contests that explode reach 18:00 Local guides for SEO + goodwill 20:00 Wrap-up & next steps

Over the past decade, “griefbots” and deepfake avatars have become commonplace, allowing the bereaved to chat with simulations of their dead loved ones. Virtual reality revives not only the deceased's image, voice, or way of conversing, but a virtual simulation of their physical selves. Now, some researchers believe the technology could also help treat prolonged grief disorder, a diagnosis that has been applied to individuals whose grief severely interferes with their daily life for at least a year. Would this artificial form of psychotherapy eradicate the notion of grief? Is our destiny to become one where we will no longer have emotions organically? Could this be evidence that the digital world is overtaking the spiritual world? Listen to Ground Zero with Clyde Lewis M-F from 7-10 pm, pacific time on groundzeroplus.com. Call in to the LIVE show at 503-225-0860. #groundzeroplus #clydelewis #griefbots #virtualreality #counseling

Jim Dew, Founder of Dew Wealth Management,  joins Ben Fraser and Jim Maffuccio, to dive into the concepts of building a Virtual Family Office. After spending years studying the ultra-wealthy, Jim Dew realized Family Offices generally had staff, resources and strategies built around preserving and growing their family's wealth. Jim decided to replicate their approach, but make it more accessible for the entrepreneur. Tune into today's show to hear about Jim's story and how he's built his unique wealth management approach.Dew Wealth Management ⁠https://www.dewwealth.com/⁠Connect with Jim Dew on LinkedIn ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/jim-dew-0ab03a5/⁠Find out more about the Invest Like A Billionaire community at https://investlikeabillionaire.org/

Some might think that the metaverse has been a passing technology fad, but rumors of its demise are greatly exaggerated. While the language may have shifted to things like spatial computing and augmented reality, the technologies and use cases have been flourishing. Analysts Neil Barbour and Ian Hughes return to discuss recent study results and industrial metaverse progress with host Eric Hanselman. Companies are working to build a digital thread that runs through their organizations, linking the physical and virtual worlds. They're leveraging digital twins to simulate operations and putting AI to work creating and populating the virtual environments in which they run. When gaming companies shift to building virtual large world models in partnership with defense contractors, the metaverse has clearly shifted gears. Virtual environments are being used for training as well as strategic planning. Smart phones are being integrated into retail space planning and assessment and emergency teams are playing Tetris to secure helicopter landing sites. The metaverse is alive and well and making some large steps forward. More S&P Global Content: 451 Digital Industries Insider Metaverse Survey: Nearly half of consumers interested in buying smart glasses Metaverse Digest: A look at Augmented World Expo, Snap updates Lens Studio As the Esports World Cup Wraps, Kagan Looks at the Growing Potential of Competitive Gaming For S&P Global Subscribers: Industrial metaverse adoption grows – Highlights from Metaverse B2B survey Metaverse Digest: Generative AI interactive world-building accelerates More consumers piling into virtual worlds – Highlights from Metaverse Consumer survey The dawn of industrial AI Credits: Host/Author: Eric Hanselman Guests: Neil Barbour, Ian Hughes Producer/Editor: Feranmi Adeoshun Published With Assistance From: Sophie Carr, Kyra Smith

Start Name Artist Album Year Comments   Old Comrades March Jonas Nordwall ATOS 1999 Regional Wichita 1999 3-21 Allen, Orpheum Theatre, Wichita, KS; September 5, 1999 2:52 Our Waltz Dwight Beacham YouTube Tracks 2013 3-25 Allen Quantum Custom, Beacham Residence 6:50 Toy Town Trumpeters Iain McGlinchey Paramount 450 2012 Paramount 450 VTPO; www.paramountorganworks.com 10:31 The Winner Takes It All Brett Valliant Voulez Vous 2007 Walker Digital RTO 3-35; Residence of Bucky Reddish and James Thrower, Atlanta, GA 14:10 The Lady Is A Tramp Barry Brinson More Than You Know 2002 Highly modified and expanded Rodgers 360, Ron Pearcy Residence, Napier, New Zealand 17:49 When I Fall In Love Ben Forsthoffer Private VTPO 2025 Allen R-311, Forsthoffer Residence 22:24 Let's Misbehave Bill Tandy Concert: Steinway of Chicago, Allen Organ Room 2010-04-18 2010 4m George Wright Allen, Organ Room, Steinway of Chicago, Lombard, IL 27:01 Lover Man (Oh Where Can You Be?) Don Springer Philharmonic VTPO     30:17 Minnie's Yoo-Hoo Rob Richards Pipe Organ Extravaganza 8 - American Classics 2004 5-104 Walker Digital Organ, Rialto Square Theatre, Joliet, IL 32:49 Sunday Bob Heil Bob Heil At Home [HSL Productions 324] 2007 3-24 Lyn Larsen Allen 36:14 I Don't Know Enough About You Tony Thomas Private Paramount 320 2023 Paramount 320 40:10 Of Moor and Fen Christian Elliott Paramount 450 2013 Paramount 450 44:42 Beethoven: Turkish March from Ruins of Athens Carlo Curley Concert Favorites 1998 4 manual, R-450 Allen Renaissance, Basilica Parish of Mission Dolores, San Francisco, CA 47:60 I Didn't Know What Time It Was Jean Martyn Renaissance [Grosvenor CDGRS 1319] 2000 GW-4 Allen Renaissance, Ray Springthorpe Residence 51:43 Paddlin' Madelin' Home David Gray Paramount 341 2015 Paramount 341 VTPO 55:16 Without A Song Clark Wilson Concert: Graif residence, Carrollton, VA 2025-04-06 2025 Allen GW4, Joseph and Susan Graif residence, Carrollton, VA 59:37 Macapa Michael Wooldridge Virtualoso [Merlin Productions CD] 2011 Paramount 332

Technology can either slow you down or unlock massive growth in your business. Too often, software in the trades is built by engineers who've never worked in the field leaving owners frustrated and teams overwhelmed. In this episode of Can't Stop the Growth, Chad Peterman sits down with James Hatfield, CRO of LiveSwitch and former home services entrepreneur, to discuss how technology should actually work for HVAC, plumbing, and trades leaders. James shares hard-earned lessons from running his own business, the pitfalls of over-engineered software, and how LiveSwitch is revolutionizing the industry with practical video tools that enhance efficiency, speed, and customer satisfaction. If you've ever been burned by clunky tech or struggled to get your team on the same page, this conversation will help you rethink how technology integrates into your operations. Don't forget to use code GROWTH10 when booking a call with James. Additional Resources: Connect with James Hatfield Set a meeting with James  Learn more about LiveSwitch LiveSwitch Pricing Join The ARENA - a CSTG Community (powered by our media partner, PeopleForward Network) Chad on LinkedIn Chad Peterman | CEO | Author Peterman Brothers Website Follow PeopleForward Network on LinkedIn Learn more about PeopleForward Network Key Takeaways: Software should solve real problems: Too many tools are over-engineered. The best tech comes from people who've lived the trades. Pace your growth initiatives: Don't burn out your team by trying to fix everything at once. Focus on the highest-value areas first. Use video to bridge gaps: From SOPs to customer education, short videos can effectively connect teams and enhance the customer experience. Speed is everything in sales: Virtual advisors and real-time video tools enable companies to close deals faster and serve customers more effectively. Integration matters: The best tech seamlessly integrates into existing systems, such as ServiceTitan, without adding complexity. Customer experience wins: Every decision, whether technical or process-related, should make life easier for both your team and your customers.

Celebrate Dudipalooza on Episode 174 of The Bulletproof Podcast! Chris the Brain, Ryan Campbell, and "The Toyman" Chris DePetrillo are joined by the Direct to Video Connoisseur himself, Matt Poirier, to discuss 1995's Virtual Assassin (aka Cyberjack) starring the man of the hour, Michael Dudikoff! VR Belly Dancing, Brion James and his colorful cast of minions, the Scooby Doo like chase, crappy police work, the horny Kenji, and The Neptunes are among the talking points! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Getting passed over on new projects or promotions? Learn the value of over-communicating when working remotely. #ThePitch #INICIVOX #VirtualMentorship

Sponsored By ClickFunnels Live - Las Vegas Date: October 22nd I will be speaking and teaching this material live on stage with exclusive bonuses for attendees. Virtual seats available. Join me In this episode, Sean breaks down the single most important element of your marketing: the hook. Learn why the first seven words you write can literally determine whether your content gets ignored or generates sales. This is the foundation episode of Season 7's 16-episode roadmap to building a growth engine that pays for itself every 30 days. Key Takeaways What Is a Hook? A hook is whatever people see, read, or hear first. It's the opening line of your video, the first words in your headline, your email subject line, or the visual that pops up before you speak. Without a killer hook, nothing else in your marketing matters. The Two Types of Hooks Verbal Hooks: Labels that call out your audience Sharp questions Conditional statements ("If you're struggling with X...") Commands Bold statements Lists Mini stories Provocative statements Nonverbal Hooks: Pattern interrupt visuals Unusual props Surprising camera cuts Distinctive sounds Pro tip: Combine verbal + nonverbal for "multimodal" hooks that hit attention from multiple angles. The 70-20-10 Rule 70% - More of what's already working (your proven winners) 20% - Winner-adjacent content (variations on proven hooks) 10% - Big, crazy, new experiments The Hook Tracker System Create a simple spreadsheet with: Hook name Actual hook copy Outcome/results Link to where you used it Always test at least 2 hooks per campaign - never just pick one and hope. Resources Mentioned Free Tools (Available in Show Notes): Hook Tracker Template - Simple spreadsheet to track what's working AI Hook Generator Prompt - Generates 55+ world-class hooks in under 2 minutes across 11 categories including: Pattern break hooks Open loop hooks Identity ping hooks Status and safety hooks Reward preview hooks Proof hooks Pricing hooks Fast cash/lightning hooks Closing hooks Branding hooks The 30-Day Payback Engine Connection Strong hooks = Better attention = Cheaper clicks = Better show-up rates = Faster upsells The Goal: Make your gross profit in the first 30 days cover your customer acquisition costs, so your growth pays for itself. Hook Examples by Business Model SaaS Companies: "Launch fully configured in 4 hours, or we pay your first month" Course Creators: "One module in 7 days that fixes your most urgent pain—and you keep it forever" Service Providers: "Strategy session booked in 60 seconds + $197 credit if we can't help" Weekly Hook Creation Rhythm Monday: Research - Collect 10-20 outlier hooks from your niche Tuesday: Write 50 hooks total (35 from winners, 10 winner-adjacent, 5 moonshots) Wednesday: Record 10 hook variations per content package Thursday: Edit - Pair hooks with content sections and CTAs (assembly line style) Friday: Ship across platforms and update your hook tracker Weekly: Keep top 10%, kill bottom 10%, repeat Critical Hook Rules ✅ For email subject lines: 7 words or less ✅ For social: You have 0.007 seconds to stop the scroll ✅ Clear beats clever - Every. Single. Time. ✅ Shorter is stronger - If you can cut words and keep impact, do it ✅ Split test everything - Use A/B testing (10% one hook, 10% another, winner gets 80%) Common Hook Mistakes to Avoid Vague hooks - If your audience can't self-identify instantly, it's too broad Fancy words over simple promises - Don't get cute All verbal, no visuals - Make it multimodal when possible Guessing instead of tracking - Log everything Starving the 70% - Stop reinventing weekly; repeat what works 100x more than you think This Week's Homework Write These Hooks (Manually or Using AI Tool): 3 identity hooks ("If you're a [blank]...") 3 question hooks ("What if you could [blank]?") 3 conditional hooks ("When you finally [blank]...") 3 command hooks ("Stop doing X and start...") 3 strong statements ("Here's the truth nobody's telling you...") 3 list/step hooks ("The 5 ways to...") 2 nonverbal ideas (weird prop, unusual sound, visual element) Deploy This Week: Pick your top 5 hooks Read them out loud Tighten each one (cut every unnecessary word) Add to your hook tracker Test at least 5 hooks this week DM Sean your top 3 and tell him which one you think will win What's Next Next Episode: Building Your Content Factory Learn how to take 50 hooks + 5 content sections + 3 CTAs and create 150+ content variations per week without burning out. Season 7 Roadmap Preview Lead System Series (4 episodes): Hooks that make people stop Building your content factory Branding that creates instant trust Turning customers into your marketing team Sales Series: Closing without feeling sleazy Building undeniable proof Delivery Series: Making each customer worth more Retention strategies Profit Series: Lightning offer plays Premium pricing strategies Simple margin improvements Final Episodes: Offer stacks and architecture Proof systems that scale Complete 90-day game plan Connect with Sean DM your top hooks and results at https://www.instagram.com/thinkingbigcoaching Remember: Everything you create needs a HOOK.

“Special Forces: World's Toughest Test” star Mark Estes stopped by the Page Six studio to chat with “Virtual Reali-Tea” co-hosts Evan Real and Danny Murphy to unpack his experience on the grueling Fox reality show. The Montana Boyz influencer also gushed over his romance with girlfriend Sommer Ray. Check out the full unedited interview! “Special Forces” airs Thursdays at 9 p.m. ET on Fox. Follow us on Instagram! Sign up for our newsletter! Check us out on YouTube! Head to our show page for more tea! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wow — what a day! Today's virtual Better Events Conference was filled with connection, inspiration, and a whole lot of “aha” moments. From DJ Heat's opening beats to our Executive Powerhouse Panel and lightning-fast workshops, you brought the energy and made this community truly shine.Now, we're taking everything we started online and bringing it in person. Join us in Seattle on December 18th for a full day of hands-on workshops, small-group sessions, and the kind of magic that only happens when event pros gather IRL.If you already have a ticket to the virtual day but want to add the in-person day, send us an email at bettereventspod@gmail.com. You can also continue to watch the session replays and Brain Bites on the Swapcard platform until June 30th, 2026.If you haven't (yet) bought a ticket to the conference but want to join us in-person, purchase the In-Person Only ticket here (and you retroactively get access to the recordings from the virtual day), buy here: https://app.swapcard.com/login/event/2025-better-events-conference/registrationIf you have any questions, send us an email at bettereventspod@gmail.com, and we'll get back to you as soon as we can!

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News and Updates: Pope Leo XIV rejected a proposal to create an AI-powered “virtual pope,” calling the idea of a digital clone horrifying. He warned that deepfakes, automation, and artificial substitutes erode trust, strip dignity from work, and risk turning life into “an empty, cold shell.” His stance echoes concerns as layoffs at Microsoft and Salesforce mount amid AI adoption. OpenAI released its first major study on ChatGPT usage, showing that over 70% of queries are non-work-related, with people mainly seeking tutoring, how-to guidance, brainstorming, and writing help. Only 4% of consumer queries involve coding, with writing far more dominant. Work-related use centers on information gathering and decision-making. Adoption is now global, especially in low- and middle-income countries, with 10% of adults worldwide estimated to use ChatGPT. A preliminary deal to keep TikTok in the U.S. has been reached: existing investors and new U.S. backers, including Oracle and Silver Lake, will control about 80%. ByteDance's stake drops below 20% to comply with U.S. law. Oracle will safeguard U.S. user data, while the recommendation algorithm will be licensed, retrained under U.S. oversight, and cut off from Beijing's influence. The U.S. government is also set to receive a multibillion-dollar facilitation fee. The European Commission is considering scrapping the cookie consent banner requirement, part of the 2009 e-Privacy Directive. Alternatives include setting preferences once at the browser level or exempting “technically necessary” cookies. Any change would fold into GDPR, but privacy advocates are likely to resist. Samsung has begun testing ads on its Family Hub smart refrigerators in the U.S. Despite previously denying plans, a software update now pushes “promotions and curated ads” to fridge screens when idle. Samsung calls it a pilot to “strengthen value,” but users blasted the move as another step in the company's “screens everywhere” strategy.

On October 8, we're teaming up with Luke Hansen and two high-performance contractors to show you how to fix your communication problems (with clients, subs, staff and more). Register for our Contractor Communications Roundtable here: https://trybta.com/CE-COM-OC2025Take our 5 minute quiz and get a personalized Contractor Growth Plan here: https://trybta.com/DL239Join us at Build Show Live! Use promo code BTA25 for 25% off your registration. Register here.To learn more about Breakthrough Academy, click here: https://trybta.com/EP239 The modern buyer doesn't want to wait. They expect instant answers, real-time communication, and a seamless experience from first click to final payment. Today, Liveswitch CRO James Hatfield is on the show to talk about how create a seamless and speedy experience for customers using virtual --quoting.--Here's a hard reality:The modern buyer doesn't want to wait. They expect instant answers, real-time communication, and a seamless experience from first click to final payment.But most trades businesses struggle to make that a reality for their customers.Today, I'm joined by James Hatfield, CRO at LiveSwitch, to unpack a faster, smarter way to sell—without losing the human connection.We'll cover how expectations have shifted, where contractors are still falling short, and how to blend speed with authenticity in every step of the sales journey.If you want to win the “race to the face” and elevate your customer experience, this one's for you.00:00 - Intro02:03 - History of Liveswitch04:15 - Balancing race to face vs. personalization07:46 - What does the modern buyer expect from a sales process?11:02 - What does the virtual quoting experience look like for customers?16:37 - Benefits of tech-enabled sales24:19 - Creating a tech-enabled review/referral process27:04 - Claiming the property with QR codes32:16 - Does EVERY customer really prefer tech-enabled sales?34:20 - Other tech to add to your stack39:08 - Final thoughts and wrap up

I did an interview with prolific Horizon world builder Paige Dansinger at Meta Connect about the latest Meta Horizon news including the new Meta Horizon Studio as well as Meta Horizon Engine. She also was wearing some custom, hand-made pants that were inspired by virtual pants that she designed for her MetaversePaige avatar. See more context in the rough transcript below. This is a listener-supported podcast through the Voices of VR Patreon. Music: Fatality

Today's guest is a dear friend of mine who I've shared many meals with, a few stages before, Kyle Banks. In the middle of living out his dreams, performing on Broadway and working with some of the biggest names in the music industry, a type 1 diabetes diagnosis changed everything. In this episode, Kyle shares his journey from the bright lights of Broadway to starting up Kyler Cares and how that work has grown from helping a few families in his network with diabetes to serving over 2000 students with T1D in the New York City public school system. We'll talk about the problems these kids and families are facing, how Kyle secured a major grant to tackle them, and why this work has the potential to scale nationwide. This conversation is going to be inspiring, eye-opening, and one that you're going to want to hear all the way through. Quick Takeaways:Kyle's story Addressing the needs of T1D families and getting them the support they need The biggest problem kids with Type 1 Diabetes are facing in public schools right now Project 31 ‼️ Our annual event Rising Above T1D is BACK!

#EP310Power grids across America face mounting challenges from extreme weather, aging infrastructure, and rising costs. But a revolution is underway. Jeff St. John, Chief Reporter at Canary Media, reveals how battery storage and microgrids are reshaping energy infrastructure from California to Texas.In this episode, we explore how state-level policies and utility strategies are shaping the future of clean energy deployment. We dig into Minnesota's groundbreaking distributed capacity procurement plan, a model that could influence national policy. Jeff explains how utilities are weighing grid buildout versus distributed battery investments, and why solar developers and community advocates are pushing for different approaches.We also discuss:How distributed batteries can reduce grid costs while meeting new demandThe push and pull between utilities, regulators, and developersWhy state-level legislation often leads the way for national energy policyThe risks and opportunities in scaling renewable integrationThis episode explores the rapid deployment of distributed energy resources that now comprise 93% of all new grid additions. You'll learn about the economics driving this transformation, policy frameworks accelerating adoption, and why distributed resources are becoming "federal policy proof." If you want to understand where the U.S. clean energy transition is headed, especially the role of batteries in reshaping the grid, this conversation is for you.Connect with Jeff St John, Canary Media Jeff St John LinkedInCanary Media Support the showConnect with Tim Clean Power Hour Clean Power Hour on YouTubeTim on TwitterTim on LinkedIn Email tim@cleanpowerhour.com Review Clean Power Hour on Apple PodcastsThe Clean Power Hour is produced by the Clean Power Consulting Group and created by Tim Montague. Contact us by email: CleanPowerHour@gmail.com Corporate sponsors who share our mission to speed the energy transition are invited to check out https://www.cleanpowerhour.com/support/The Clean Power Hour is brought to you by CPS America, maker of North America's number one 3-phase string inverter, with over 6GW shipped in the US. With a focus on commercial and utility-scale solar and energy storage, the company partners with customers to provide unparalleled performance and service. The CPS America product lineup includes 3-phase string inverters from 25kW to 275kW, exceptional data communication and controls, and energy storage solutions designed for seamless integration with CPS America systems. Learn more at www.chintpowersystems.com

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In this episode, Brad shares his firsthand experience with virtual fencing on the University of Minnesota's Morris dairy herd. After a long grazing season, he dives into the reasons he began experimenting with NoFence collars, the training process for heifers, and what he learned about costs, labor savings, and animal behavior.Brad walks listeners through the setup, the challenges of training, and the variation he saw among animals in how quickly they adapted. He highlights both the advantages—like labor efficiency and flexibility—and the limitations, such as collar costs, GPS accuracy, and the need for careful management when mixing groups.Looking ahead, Brad plans to extend the trial to lactating cows next grazing season, a new frontier for virtual fencing in dairy. He also points to upcoming field days and funding opportunities for farmers curious about adopting the technology.Virtual fencing, he concludes, may be the future of grazing management—helping reduce labor while improving flexibility on farms. Questions, comments, scathing rebuttals? -> themoosroom@umn.edu or call 612-624-3610 and leave us a message!Linkedin -> The Moos RoomTwitter -> @UMNmoosroom and @UMNFarmSafetyFacebook -> @UMNDairyYouTube -> UMN Beef and Dairy and UMN Farm Safety and HealthInstagram -> @UMNWCROCDairyExtension WebsiteAgriAmerica Podcast Directory 

Send me a DM "GROW" on IG ⁠instagram.com/jenniferjadealvarez⁠ to get your FREE copy of The Ultimate Salon Growth Blueprint: Systems, Sales, and Scaling for SuccessMYA- Lead Generation Quiz https://joinmya.com/meetings/hannah-kipp/mya-virtual-tour-jennifer-alvarez Use code JA2FREE for 2 months free Ready to work with a VA? https://keap.page/tjb048/elevate-strategic-partnership.htmlJoin the free Facebook group to join like minded beauty pros! ⁠www.Facebook.com/groups/salonandsuitebusiness⁠Need A Bookkeeper?TRUEPROFITSALONSFREEBIEhttps://docs.google.com/document/d/1fztruO7F9_UtcCb4zJ15R-MXoR5Wahb5u-UvKkNHzS4/edit?tab=t.0#heading=h.741ye9yw2erhHeather Harrisheather@sparkproglobal.comwww.sparkproglobal.comKeywordsbeauty industry, salon ownership, virtual assistants, business growth, delegation, salon culture, leadership, salon management, Spark Pro Global, hairdressingTakeawaysHeather's early exposure to hairdressing shaped her passion for the industry.Transitioning from stylist to salon owner involves significant challenges.Cultural shifts in a salon can be difficult but necessary for growth.Adapting business models is crucial in a changing market.Retiring from behind the chair allows for new opportunities in leadership.The creation of Spark Pro Global stemmed from a need for better time management.Delegating tasks can free up valuable time for creative pursuits.Virtual assistants can handle repetitive tasks, improving efficiency.Identifying tasks that can be delegated is key to business success.Investing in help can lead to greater overall productivity.SummaryIn this episode of the Beauty Business Game Changer podcast, Heather Harris shares her inspiring journey from a young girl fascinated by hairdressing to becoming a successful salon owner and entrepreneur. She discusses the challenges of transitioning from stylist to owner, the importance of maintaining a strong salon culture, and the necessity of adapting business models in a changing market. Heather emphasizes the power of delegation and how virtual assistants can help salon owners maximize their time and efficiency. She also shares insights on identifying tasks to delegate and the impact of asking for help on personal and professional growth.Chapters00:00 Heather's Journey into the Beauty Industry02:45 Transitioning from Stylist to Salon Owner05:41 Navigating Change and Resistance in Leadership09:03 Adapting Business Models in a Competitive Market11:51 The Decision to Step Back from the Chair14:40 The Birth of a New Business Venture17:48 The Role of Virtual Assistants in Business Growth23:30 Delegating Tasks to Virtual Assistants26:20 Building a Business Model Around Delegation28:02 Identifying Time-Wasting Tasks35:34 Top Areas to Delegate for Salon Owners43:28 Leveraging Support for Business Growth

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