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Sexual interest in or practice of spying on people engaged in intimate behaviors

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Audio Porn Stories
Velvet Voices: Lose Yourself In An Erotic Story

Audio Porn Stories

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2024 33:41


You can enjoy exclusive and intense erotic audio by grabbing your copy of the Wylde Erotic App on the Apple Store, or downloading the very unofficial and unapproved Android version from WyldeInBed.com Are you ready to be captivated by a tale of passion and self-discovery?Alice's life has become an unending curtain of grey. Every day feels like a repetition of the last, leaving her yearning for excitement, pleasure, and a spark to ignite the fire within her. Little does she know, her life is about to take an unexpected turn.One fateful evening, while wandering through the city streets, Alice encounters a mysterious stranger. His presence is magnetic, drawing her in with an intensity she has never felt before. The air between them crackles with unspoken desire, and both are irresistibly drawn to one another.This chance meeting marks the beginning of Alice's sensual awakening. In the privacy of her own home, she indulges in self-pleasure, her thoughts consumed by the stranger she can't get out of her mind. Each touch sends waves of pleasure through her body, as she imagines his hands on her skin, his breath against her neck.Voyeuristic fantasies begin to flood her mind. She envisions being discovered in the act, her passionate encounters witnessed by unseen eyes. The thrill of being watched heightens her arousal, pushing her to explore her deepest desires.Alice's encounters with the stranger continue to fuel her erotic imagination. Their stolen glances and fleeting touches leave her breathless, driving her to new heights of self-pleasure. She is no longer the same woman she once was; she is transformed, awakened to a world of sensations she never knew existed.In this audio story, you will be taken on a journey of raw emotion and intense passion. Immerse yourself in Alice's world as she discovers the electrifying thrill of self-exploration and the intoxicating power of being desired. Feel the tension build with every whispered word and moan of pleasure, as Alice's fantasies come to life.Don't miss out on this tantalizing tale of erotic discovery. Surrender to the story and allow yourself to be swept away by the passion and intensity of Alice's awakening. Ready to take the plunge?Indulge in this sensual audio experience and uncover the thrilling world of self-pleasure and voyeuristic fantasies. Listen now and experience the erotic adventure you've been craving.

Sex Stories with TorontoUnicorn
39-I went to Bukkake theme night at Oasis Aqualounge sex club and this is what I saw (voyeuristic perspective)

Sex Stories with TorontoUnicorn

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2024 7:48


Wanna watch the video version of this sex story and ALL the other episodes? Look into my eyes, watch my expressive facial reactions and peek at my cute outfits. Join my premium video podcast page for only $3 on your first month OnlyFans.com/torontounicornpodcasts --- NEW Spotify playlist called music I wanna suck dick to: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4wq70XOuHhI9ppAKFuxbzx?si=BDZMPl6_RdSEDIZQ818tsw&pi=u-z_Ig_wH-QTqs TONS of exclusive and UNCENSORED content available on my explicit fan page: OnlyFans.com/TorontoUnicorn --- More swinger and sex positive content on TorontoUnicorn.com --- ALL social media links: https://campsite.bio/torontounicorn ---

Win Today with Christopher Cook
406: Hannah Brencher on Why You Can't Manage What You Can't Measure, Why We've Swapped Availability for Accessibility, How to Break-Up Well, Mono-tasking Not Multitasking, Why We Are Voyeuristic, and Why the Issues of Our Hearts Aren't Pieces of Conte

Win Today with Christopher Cook

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2024 108:13


This week, I'm excited to welcome back one of my closest friends, Hannah Brencher, to discuss why you can't manage what you can't measure and why we've swapped personal availability for being accessible all the time. We're also going to unpack the tactical side of breaking up well, why multitasking is inefficient, and why the private issues of our hearts are not pieces of content that must be published widely. This is, by far, not only the longest episode I've ever recorded, but I'd also like to suggest, one of the most vulnerable and thoughtful episodes. Hannah is a gift to all who know her, and if you're unfamiliar with her, I trust today's conversation will be a great introduction to an incredible person you're going to want to follow and learn from. Episode Links Show Notes Buy my NEW BOOK "Healing What You Can't Erase" here! Invite me to speak at your church or event. Connect with me @WINTODAYChris on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube.  

Sex Stories with TorontoUnicorn
36-What I saw on the third floor at Oasis Aqualounge sex club on a busy couples night (voyeuristic perspective)

Sex Stories with TorontoUnicorn

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2024 12:19


Wanna watch the video version of this sex story and ALL the other episodes? Look into my eyes, watch my expressive facial reactions and peek at my cute outfits. Join my premium video podcast page for only $3 on your first month OnlyFans.com/torontounicornpodcasts --- TONS of exclusive and UNCENSORED content available on my explicit fan page: OnlyFans.com/TorontoUnicorn --- More swinger and sex positive content on TorontoUnicorn.com --- ALL social media links: https://campsite.bio/torontounicorn ---

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YUTORAH: R' Moshe Taragin -- Recent Shiurim
10 Minute Rashi for Korach: The Art of Discretion; Voyeuristic Joy Over Other People's Conflicts; A Banner For Chasidim; Moshe Balancing Inclusion and Principles

YUTORAH: R' Moshe Taragin -- Recent Shiurim

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2024 22:40


Audio Porn Stories
Alice's Sensual Awakening

Audio Porn Stories

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2024 30:56


This story was originally published on the Wylde In Bed Erotic Stories podcast, you can enjoy the most intense erotic stories just by clicking this link. Are you ready to be captivated by a tale of passion and self-discovery?Alice's life has become an unending curtain of grey. Every day feels like a repetition of the last, leaving her yearning for excitement, pleasure, and a spark to ignite the fire within her. Little does she know, her life is about to take an unexpected turn.One fateful evening, while wandering through the city streets, Alice encounters a mysterious stranger. His presence is magnetic, drawing her in with an intensity she has never felt before.The air between them crackles with unspoken desire, and both are irresistibly drawn to one another.This chance meeting marks the beginning of Alice's sensual awakening. In the privacy of her own home, she indulges in self-pleasure, her thoughts consumed by the stranger she can't get out of her mind. Each touch sends waves of pleasure through her body, as she imagines his hands on her skin, his breath against her neck.Voyeuristic fantasies begin to flood her mind. She envisions being discovered in the act, her passionate encounters witnessed by unseen eyes. The thrill of being watched heightens her arousal, pushing her to explore her deepest desires.Alice's encounters with the stranger continue to fuel her erotic imagination.Their stolen glances and fleeting touches leave her breathless, driving her to new heights of self-pleasure. She is no longer the same woman she once was; she is transformed, awakened to a world of sensations she never knew existed.In this audio story, you will be taken on a journey of raw emotion and intense passion. Immerse yourself in Alice's world as she discovers the electrifying thrill of self-exploration and the intoxicating power of being desired.Feel the tension build with every whispered word and moan of pleasure, as Alice's fantasies come to life.Don't miss out on this tantalizing tale of erotic discovery. Surrender to the story and allow yourself to be swept away by the passion and intensity of Alice's awakening. Ready to take the plunge?Indulge in this sensual audio experience and uncover the thrilling world of self-pleasure and voyeuristic fantasies. Listen now and experience the erotic adventure you've been craving.

Audio Porn Stories
Whispers In The Night - A Listeners FF Voyeuristic Fantasy

Audio Porn Stories

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2024 25:00


This story was originally published on the Wylde In Bed Erotic Stories podcast, you can enjoy hundreds of erotic stories just by clicking this link.  Vicky explores her bi-sexual fantasies in this sexy erotic storyShe had always kept her darkest desires hidden.Always a secret.For weeks she has been indulging her private desires at a distance,secret and clandestine her passions remain hidden.But when a freak accident exposes her desires,will she run or grab the chance to explore her darkest fantasy."Her breath caught as their eyes met, electricity crackling in the silence between them. 'I've wanted this for so long,' she whispered, her voice trembling with anticipation."Dive into a world where sensuality and desire meet head-on, unraveling the deepest corners of the human heart. Whispers in the Moonlight is not just a tale of romance; it's an exploration of passionate love that defies boundaries and taboos.Meet Vicky, a fiercely independent artist who has always kept her vulnerability hidden behind strokes of paint and a devil-may-care attitude. Yet there is a woman, one that occupies her desires, her thoughts, her private fantasies.As their paths intertwine, every encounter ignites a spark that fans into a roaring flame of erotic tension. In a secluded cottage by the sea, under the glow of a midnight moon, their passions finally collide. The air thickens with the intoxicating mix of saltwater and intense yearning, as they surrender to the moment that changes everything.Their connection isn't just physical; it's a profound emotional awakening that reveals layers of their souls they never knew existed.Set against the backdrop of picturesque landscapes and intimate settings, Whispers in the Moonlight takes readers on an unforgettable journey through lush descriptions and vividly portrayed emotions. Every page leaves you breathless, as the characters' raw and powerful love story unfolds.Don't miss out on this spellbinding narrative that will stay with you long after the last page is turned. Experience the allure of a romance that's both tender and torrid, and let yourself be swept away by the passion that only true love can ignite.Listen now to Whispers in the Moonlight today and lose yourself in a tale of irresistible desire and unforgettable romance.

All Of It
The Voyeuristic Aliens Of 'Landscape with Invisible Hand'

All Of It

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2024 17:03


[REBROADCAST FROM August 23, 2023] An alien invasion reshapes the United States economy in a new science fiction comedy-drama, "Landscape with Invisible Hand." Director Cory Finley joins us to talk about the film which is based on M. T. Anderson's 2017 novel of the same name. "Landscape with Invisible Hand" is streaming on Prime Video.This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar.  

Birder? I Barely Know Her!
043: Voyeuristic Owl (Feat. Jesse Sawyerr)

Birder? I Barely Know Her!

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2024 56:22


It's Valentines Day, folks! Jesse Sawyerr flies on in to help us celebrate by discussing birds with wild courtship rituals! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/birder-barely-knowher/support

The Slowdown
[encore] 936: Voyeuristic Intentions

The Slowdown

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2023 6:34


Today's poem is Voyeuristic Intentions by Adele Elise Williams. This episode was originally released on August 4, 2023. The Slowdown is your daily poetry ritual. In this episode, Major writes… “If the Yoruba proverb, character is beauty, is true, then, given the hostilities in the world and mass indifference, a bright spirit, full of warmth and compassion, is likely forged over time out of suffering. Such a soul exudes empathy and light. And thus, we acknowledge and survive off each other's radiance, a moral beauty, as the ancient Greeks believed, that equated to goodness.” Celebrate the power of poems with a gift to The Slowdown today. Every donation makes a difference: https://tinyurl.com/rjm4synp

An Artist's Perspective
Exhibits featuring personal collections are somewhat voyeuristic... and great fun

An Artist's Perspective

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2023 1:33


Commentator Curt Clonts fondly recalls exhibits about art that is *chosen*.

The Slowdown
936: Voyeuristic Intentions

The Slowdown

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2023 6:34


Today's poem is Voyeuristic Intentions by Adele Elise Williams.The Slowdown is your daily poetry ritual. In this episode, Major writes… “If the Yoruba proverb, character is beauty, is true, then, given the hostilities in the world and mass indifference, a bright spirit, full of warmth and compassion, is likely forged over time out of suffering. Such a soul exudes empathy and light. And thus, we acknowledge and survive off each other's radiance, a moral beauty, as the ancient Greeks believed, that equated to goodness. ” Celebrate the power of poems with a gift to The Slowdown today. Every donation makes a difference: https://tinyurl.com/rjm4synp

Audio Erotica 🌹 Sensual Stories for Intimate Exploration

Listen to the full story: https://audiodesires.com/story/alone-time You and your girlfriend have gone camping for the weekend and your constant teasing has driven her to the limit. While she gives you an incredible time, your neighbour in the campsite can't help but get excited by the scene you're putting on. Please be aware that this explicit erotic story is intended for mature audiences. Listener discretion is advised.

Soul A:M ft Master J Podcast
SOUL A:M RECORDS Pres MONTH OF MASTER MIXES

Soul A:M ft Master J Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2023 92:42


After last weeks Voyeuristic excursion where I invited you to flirt once more! Through our memories so pure which depicted our tribulations & encounters endured from our hay-days before the introduction of the digital delay! And the beginning of the dilution of real music. Introducing you to my own Soul-Unique Mixing style curated from my very passion to be an Innovator and never a Replicator! Always striving forever forward into a present world where most things have been done at least twice before the last. A Mere days off the back of some super sweet feedback received in the past days of the last week mainly focused around the slick Advertisement for the Upcoming Velvet Soul-boxes Launch night rapidly approaching July 14, But also the Master Mix flavour of the mixes very reminiscent of My Club Sets from My life in music worlds past, I thought it would be best to continue in this vein throughout the whole month of June... Let me know in the comments where i should go! in future episodes. Prepare for more truly unorthodox Mixes and hits from our clubland's past that will bode well towards dusting off the cobwebs of not only the tracks! But off of Myself in preparation to return after a few years in retirement from playing out live due to societal and recreational changes to the club scene I witnessed that un-prioritised the Music, Transferring the Groove to the airwaves from the turf I once frequented for decades always with the soul-intension to be Unique and always to rock da house!! Welcome to a Month of Master Mixes this weeks edition of Soul A:M Records Vinyl Uncut, Enjoy.

Cinematic Doctrine
Fireproof - Weirdly Voyeuristic, Strangely Intriguing, Awkward

Cinematic Doctrine

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2023 79:26


PATREON PARTY PLEASER: This movie was selected by our Patreon Supporters over at the Cinematic Doctrine Patreon. Support as little as $3 a month and have your voice heard!  Melanie and Melvin travel back to 2008's big Christian-Marketed Movie release, Fireproof, a Kirk Cameron led Kendrick Brothers production! From occasional filmmaking flubs and functionally-okay narrative decisions, the two figure out if Fireproof is a Party Pleaser or a Party Pooper! Or, maybe something in between? Find out now! Topics: (PATREON EXCLUSIVE) 33-minutes discussing the Christian-Marketed Movie Complex (CMMC, as coined by Melvin Benson) and positive ways in which it could be improved, rather than dogging on it as people are prone to do. (PATREON EXCLUSIVE)The verdict of a Party Pleaser can be for any reason, but Melvin thought it would be interesting to think about whether Fireproof would be edifying to watch with friends or not. You know, because it's a Christian-Marketed film.Melanie and Melvin agree: the movie starts very poorly. It's not much of a tone-setter for the rest of the film, and they each propose alternative ways for the film to open.Fireproof doesn't have successful comedy, and it's drama is oddly voyeuristic which makes for a very awkward film.Fireproof is just shy of 2 hours. To make it more palatable, it could have easily been trimmed.Occasionally Fireproof has some semi-well constructed sequences. They're very much in the "almost there" category.The first half of Fireproof showcases the result of marital dysfunction in Caleb, and the second half labors to show that equal-yet-opposite result in Kathryn.Upon reflection, Fireproof seems structurally sound, but the execution leaves itself wanting.Recommendations: Women of the Word: How to Study the Bible with Both Our Hearts and Our Minds by Jen Wilkin (Book)Abbott & Costello's Who's On First? (Radio Comedy Sketch)Support the showSupport on Patreon for Unique Perks! Early access to uncut episodes Vote on a movie/show we review Social Links: Twitter Website Facebook Group

Highlights from Lunchtime Live
Channel 4 show Naked Education ‘a tad voyeuristic' - Amanda Brunker

Highlights from Lunchtime Live

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2023 28:44


A new Channel 4 “body positive” show which aims to “normalise all body types, champion people's differences and break down stereotypes” has received nearly 1,000 complaints to Ofcom. In parts of the show, adults pose nude in front of teenagers in order to teach them about the human body. Do you think this is a good way for children to learn about the human body? Or is it too much? Andrea was joined by Writer Amanda Brunker, Kate from the Irish Naturist Association and many more listeners to discuss… Image: Channel 4

Haunted Attraction Network
Within Our Walls: A New Voyeuristic Horror Experience in Glendale

Haunted Attraction Network

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2022 7:35


Within Our Walls mixes voyeuristic horror theatre with haunted house-style sets and effects to create a new experience in Glendale. Created by Sam Kellman, a young home haunter, the experience is open through July 30th, 2022. Today we'll learn about the show's design and creation. Get your tickets online ( https://www.withinourwalls.show/ ). Our book “Follow The Story: The Foundation of Every Great Attraction” is available on Amazon ( https://amzn.to/3PNjB3H ), and you can Subscribe to all our offerings here: https://linktr.ee/hauntedattractionnetwork

CannaBlogger's Corner
Nickey Huntsman's Tumbler Bongs, Comic-Con, and a Voyeuristic Turkey

CannaBlogger's Corner

Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2022 36:29


Adult Industry Superstar, Cosplayer, and all-around Renaissance Woman, the incomparable Nickey Huntsman joins me in the corner to talk about her unique custom tumbler bongs available from Passion with a Twist. While we were at it, we got super nerdy and talked about Comic-Con, celebrity encounters, and her voyeuristic turkey, Buck. DM Nickey on Instagram to order your custom tumbler bong from Passion with a Twist. CannaBlogger's Corner is sponsored by: Better Homes with Cannabis. Yani Amaya, the Hazey Lioness, has taken her cannabis photography to another level by using it in a stylish home décor design that would look fabulous in any home. This isn't a Marley poster in your dorm room; Better Homes with Cannabis is tasteful home décor with a cannabis theme. Look for them at betterhomeswithcannabis.com. The Canna Mom Gang is an all-inclusive, mom-exclusive group of women who choose cannabis over alcohol for their cul-de-sac club. If you're a mom or know one who's looking for other moms to chill and smoke with, you can find them on Instagram at CannaMomGang. The only thing they'll try to sell you is inclusion. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cannabloggers-corner/message

CannaBlogger's Corner
Nickey Huntsman's Tumbler Bongs, Comic-Con, and a Voyeuristic Turkey

CannaBlogger's Corner

Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2022 36:29


Adult Industry Superstar, Cosplayer, and all-around Renaissance Woman, the incomparable Nickey Huntsman joins me in the corner to talk about her unique custom tumbler bongs available from Passion with a Twist. While we were at it, we got super nerdy and talked about Comic-Con, celebrity encounters, and her voyeuristic turkey, Buck. DM Nickey on Instagram to order your custom tumbler bong from Passion with a Twist. CannaBlogger's Corner is sponsored by: Better Homes with Cannabis. Yani Amaya, the Hazey Lioness, has taken her cannabis photography to another level by using it in a stylish home décor design that would look fabulous in any home. This isn't a Marley poster in your dorm room; Better Homes with Cannabis is tasteful home décor with a cannabis theme. Look for them at betterhomeswithcannabis.com. The Canna Mom Gang is an all-inclusive, mom-exclusive group of women who choose cannabis over alcohol for their cul-de-sac club. If you're a mom or know one who's looking for other moms to chill and smoke with, you can find them on Instagram at CannaMomGang. The only thing they'll try to sell you is inclusion. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cannabloggers-corner/message

KFI Featured Segments
@HomewithDean - Homily 4/17

KFI Featured Segments

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2022 5:08


I hope no one ever gets the wrong idea about what I'm constantly pushing forward during our time together. I don't want your home to consume you. I want it to serve you. I don't care if it lives up to some arbitrary ever-changing standard. I want it to live up to your standards and I want to give you permission to raise those standards until they are worthy of who you really are when you are being your best self. I'm well aware of how the home improvement world presents itself in media these days. It's rather silly really. Voyeuristic, unrealistic, clearly vapidly entertaining on some level, but in the end, largely unhelpful. And equally sad, I know how the design world—with its air of posh sophistication and insatiable lust for the next new thing—is constantly calling you to never be satisfied, and always consume more and more, all in the name of living someone else's rich and famous life instead of encouraging you to find contentment by discovering YOUR own best life. Your best life … THAT is what I'm all about. So I'm here every week to address real issues in real homes without taking ourselves too seriously and without all the trumped up drama. And I'm here to promote design. Really really good design. Design is an act of intention, and I want you being intentional with your life. Yes, all sorts of things happen to us that are outside of our control, but in my mind that only underscores the importance of making the most of what we can. And even in those things beyond our control, things tend to work out best for those of us who make the best of the way things work out.So every week I encourage you to act with intention toward your home, to design your home as one step in the larger journey of becoming intentional at designing your life. To find your True North and set sail with your hand at the wheel. I'll share with you one of my all time favorite quotes. One that so deeply resonates with me and has been a compass point in my own life. The great Robert Thurman once said, “Don't ask what the world needs. Ask what makes you come alive, and go do it. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive.”I don't care whether or not you have a luxury home. My dream is for everyone to have a passionately designed custom home to go along with their passionately designed custom life.So, I'm not here to encourage you to go get more. Honestly, if you're a middle class American you could get by just fine with far less … but better. Quality over quantity. You deserve better, whether we're talking about door hinges or sofas or food or relationships. They don't have to be fancier, just better made, deeper, longer lasting, more meaningful, and more you. That's what I mean by a custom life.And you wouldn't need a custom life if you weren't such a uniquely individualized person. Maybe you've never seen yourself that way. Maybe you've never been encouraged to think of yourself that way. But you are. You may not think it and you may not act it but you are one of a kind and what a shame it would be if the world never got to see the real you.Who cares what the world needs. Ask what makes you come alive, and go do it. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive. People like you, who have decided to be intentional with themselves. People who've come alive and are ready to get out there and build themselves a truly custom and very beautiful life.

Animorphing Time
Book 47 — Lincoln's Wildest Dreams ft Lauren

Animorphing Time

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2022 151:47


Who's ready to talk about race? Lauren (@laurenfraz) joins the Morphy Boys to talk about the most problematic and insensitive Animorphs book. Tyler got it ALL out. It's all out. Lauren teaches us about Water Ice. Nate posits that The Sunken Place is the most alluring part of Get Out. Hot Thomas Kincaid takes in this one. This book is icky. Racially. It's a shame too because this book starts with a strong voice from Jake, and we finally give that Jake some kudos. Lauren needs to see The Crow. Lauren doesn't need to watch Glory. This book is basically Glory. Lauren is Lincoln's Wildest Dream. Voyeuristic language about slave whipping? Ewwww. This is a horribly racist book and we try to tackle that. Either way, go out there and play Lauren's VR MMO Zenith.

Strange & Unusual
Ep 90: Roofied by Voyeuristic Aliens - Alien Abductions

Strange & Unusual

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2021 54:50


Hope you all have your katanas ready! By the popular demand of no one, in this episode we're talking about humans and the aliens that abduct them. Casey covers Barney and Betty Hill, not Rubble, and their traumatic experience with their abduction. Roya talks about two things: The Abduction of Travis Walton and Stardust Ranch. Email us at: Strangeunusualpodcast@gmail.com Patreon: Patreon.com/strangeunusual Follow the pod at: @strange_unusual_podcast Follow Casey: @calamitycasey / Twitch.tv/calamitycasey Follow Roya:@royarampage / Twitch.tv/royarampage Twitter: @_strangeunsual Facebook: The Strange and Unusual Podcast 'Elevator' music: Private Hell Productions Theme song: rap2h

Scratchd
153 - I'll Be Seeing You

Scratchd

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2021 69:28


Trampled Underfoot Podcast – 153 – I'll Be Seeing YouIn a more serious episode of the Trampled Underfoot Podcast: Eloy Escagedo and Mark Lindsay discuss our voyeuristic tendencies when it comes to our entertainment choices. The hosts share their insights and thoughts on the topic of we, the viewer, and our emotional attachment to certain online celebrities, families, and personalities. Are we content to just be entertained by the content being presented, or do we absolutely have to know everything about everybody we're watching? Even if the content includes children? Are we being too voyeuristic in our entertainment choices?It's an extremely complex issue, and not one that can be solved within a single podcast episode – if there's anything that indeed needs to be solved. Let us know what you think!We record LIVE every Tuesday evening at 9:30 pm Eastern, 6:30 pm Pacific time. Subscribe to our YouTube channel, click that notification bell, then come join us! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPYO...Follow us on Facebook, and leave us a comment or suggest a topic! https://www.facebook.com/pg/TrampledU...We have a website and there is a Contact Us section there. If you have show ideas or think we got something wrong, send us a message.Contact Us - https://trampledunderfootpodcast.com/TrampledUnderfootPodcast.com is sponsored by Harneal Media - Web design and hosting for Makers and the Maker Community. For more information, visit their website at: https://harnealmedia.com/Show Info:"Two guys from different decades, backgrounds, and opposite sides of the continent discuss life, the universe, and everything. What's the show about? About an hour…"The views expressed in this podcast do not reflect the views of our sponsors - so there.

Wylde In Bed: Erotic Audio Stories at Bedtime
A Voyeuristic Fantasy in Public Sex. Bedtime Erotic Stories & Listener Fantasies.

Wylde In Bed: Erotic Audio Stories at Bedtime

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2021 23:21


Ella was alone at the campsite when she decided to walk out into the forest. It must have been the air that made her passions rise and that need for pleasure overcome her.   Surrendering to her desire, she sinks in to the chilly waters of the river to satisfy her lust.  But she realises she is being watched, and he is enjoying it as much as she is.  But when he vanishes without a word, how can she find him again?  For even more pleasure and truly satisfying audios why not join my premium channel and experience every sensation as if it were really happening by visiting https://wyldeafterdark.supercast.tech/

So To Speak w/ Jared Howe
S o T o S p e a k | Ep. 687 | Fanning the Balls of Zionists

So To Speak w/ Jared Howe

Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2021 86:02


For those on the right, taking a side in the so-called Israeli-Arab conflict is a huge tactical mistake. If you side with the Palestinians, you horizontally enforce anti-colonial narratives based in Critical Race Theory that undermine the rightful claims whites have to western countries like the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. You will also alienate yourself from Christians and right-wingers in your own local community that don't particularly care for Muslims.  If you side with the Israelis, you horizontally enforce Neocon narratives based in the assumption that we should be selling our own children into transgenerational debt slavery for the geopolitical benefit of people who would never reciprocate, and who view Christians as heretical sinners doomed to boil eternally in human excrement for worshiping Christ. You will also necessarily have to look the other way while Israelis lobby for erasing your borders and sexually traffick your children through Mossad agents like Jeffrey Epstein who film sex crimes against them to be used as blackmail material against your politicians and influencers. Voyeuristic support for either side tends to result in more political power for both Zionists in Israel and Critical Race Theorists in the Jewish diaspora. This is the real Kosher sandwich. Political prisoner Christopher Cantwell joins me to discuss the topic. This is EPISODE 687 of So to Speak w/ Jared Howe!

Echoes Down the Road
Voyeuristic Symphony

Echoes Down the Road

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2021 102:21


The boys return to talk about about Voyeuristic Symphony, the final song from Cresendo of Silence! At almost 60 tracks and including a string section, the only thing more epic than the song is the conversation about it. The stems flow aplenty for this one, including the previously unheard (and rightfully so) choral section. And that's nothing compared to the moment when Tommy finally calls Lance out...

Neue Encounter
A Voyeuristic Halloween

Neue Encounter

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2020 59:06


A special Halloween episode about none other than Halloween (1978)! We dissect this classic slasher movie with all its voyeurism and discuss how slashers have evolved leading up to the reboot-sequel, Halloween (2018). Want more Neue Encounter? Join the pea brain club by becoming a patron and get early access to episodes and even more content! www.patreon.com/neueencounter You can find us as @neueencounter on Instagram and Twitter! Business inquiries: hello@neueencounter.com

KinkyCast
#350 - Just Rob & Just Karen

KinkyCast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2020 34:13


JustRob (He/Him) and JustKaren (She/Her) are from Jacksonville, FL. They have been together and active in the BDSM and Leather communities since 2008. He identifies as a reaction junkie dominant and She identifies as a voyeuristic bisexual switch. They are Leatherfolk, educators, advocates, community organizers, leaders and just all round fun to chat with. https://www.kinkycast.com/archive/2020-archive/350---just-rob--just-karen.html

Weekend Watch
Voyeuristic Slashers, Wacky Doctors, and Overprotective Androids

Weekend Watch

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2020 54:00


Welcome everyone to the 15th episode of Weekend Watch! What a milestone this is. Join us this week as we have a special guest, our friend Jonathan, on to discuss what you should be watching this weekend on your favorite streaming service! Check us out on Discord, Twitter, Facebook, and at our website, 3guys1up.com, where you can also find a list of past recommendations sorted by episode. A heartfelt thank you to all our listeners;, and happy streaming!

Spoiler Filled Film Conversation, Hooray!
286: *batteries not included [1987] Movie Review

Spoiler Filled Film Conversation, Hooray!

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2020


This week we watched everyone’s favourate (and possibly the only) film about old people and alien robots: *batteries not included. Everyone in the world has seen this on a Sunday afternoon on TV at sometime in their lives and we are here to discuss why that is exactly where it belongs. Voyeuristic robot sex, tangents … Continue reading "286: *batteries not included [1987] Movie Review"

Spoiler Filled Film Conversation, Hooray!
286: *batteries not included [1987] Movie Review

Spoiler Filled Film Conversation, Hooray!

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2020


This week we watched everyone’s favourate (and possibly the only) film about old people and alien robots: *batteries not included. Everyone in the world has seen this on a Sunday afternoon on TV at sometime in their lives and we are here to discuss why that is exactly where it belongs. Voyeuristic robot sex, tangents … Continue reading "286: *batteries not included [1987] Movie Review"

Ray Taylor Show
The Night Clerk || Ray Taylor Show

Ray Taylor Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2020 10:10


The Night Clerk || Ray Taylor ShowSubscribe: InspiredDisorder.com/rtsBinge Ad Free: InspiredDisorder.com/PatreonShow topic: Voyeuristic hotel clerk becomes the subject of a murder investigation.Director: Michael CristoferSponsored By:StationHouseCoffee.com and @StationHouseCoffee on Instagram for premium small batch, single source coffee.InspiredDisorder.com/Audible Try Audible and get 2 FREE books. Discover stories that speak to you.*1 Book per month*Audible Originals*Guided Wellness Programs*NewsFollow me:Twitter.com/RayTaylorInstagram.com/RayTaylorShow

SunsetCast - eMovies
The Night Clerk

SunsetCast - eMovies

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2020


The Night Clerk (2020) Voyeuristic hotel clerk becomes the subject of a murder investigation.

Nobody's Listening
#53 - Voyeuristic Pleasure - Nobody's Listening

Nobody's Listening

Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2020 65:39


You ever peep in a window and watch a guy cook tacos for 11 minutes?

Pop Culture Persephone
The Voyeuristic Thrills of the One World Concert

Pop Culture Persephone

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2020 48:40


On this mini-sode, Persephone discusses a variety of performances from Lady Gaga’s One World At Home concert with the likes of Kesha, JLo, Celine Dion, Jennifer Hudson, and more. We discuss the FX 70s era ERA series Mrs America starring Cate Blanchett and Rose Byrne. Lastly, Persephone discusses the brilliant new album by Fiona Apple, pop music’s favorite recluse. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theresa-pedone/message

Miserable Retail Slave
S07E20. Voyeuristic Sponge

Miserable Retail Slave

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2020 20:31


Fake Facebook profiles/ Miserable Retail Short (2:50)/ the dots above my I (5:53)/ a lady walks into a quilt store (6:31)/ grandmas gone wild (7:45)/ the death smell of horse (8:30)/ burying a dead horse (9:25)/ a perfect time for revenge (10:02)/ pour one out for your fallen horsey (10:50)/ stink worries (11:30)/ the story of the worst cut down I’ve ever heard (11:59)/ our own personal Pig Pen (14:30)/ Livestream for the Cure 4/ what is the worst smell you’ve ever dealt with (18:25)   (Episode 248) Visit the Patreon page at Patreon.com/MiserableRetailSlave and get access to exclusive content! Call The Miserable Hotline!!! (810) 328-3826 Check out our new comedy and movie podcast. We look at b-movies and forgotten cinematic treasures…check out Someone’s Favorite Movie! https://someonesfavoritemovie.podbean.com "LIKE" us on the Facebook, would ya? Even better, come join our closed Facebook crew and enjoy the insanity. Just search “Miserable Retail Slave” on the Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/groups/832006570279942/ Leave us a 5-star, positive iTunes review...that would be so kind of you!   Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/miserableretailslavepodcast   Follow Randy on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mretailslave Intro: “Hard Times” by Dan “D-Boy” Amboy Check out his music: https://soundcloud.com/dan-amboy You should most definitely subscribe to the show if you dig what you hear: If you like that Apple Podcasts, point your Internet right here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/miserable-retail-slave/id527775275?mt=2 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/miserable-retail-slave If you enjoy grabbing your pods using something else: http://miserableretailslave.libsyn.com/rss Meet the voices behind all of the idiocy. Randy juggles two jobs and is the miserable retail slave of the two. He lives outside beautiful Flint, MI, USA and struggles with being a lazy, yet overworked dreamer and a struggling, but barely trying writer. Tommy also lives outside Flint, MI with The Beloved and his two step daughters. He's a stand up comedian and a man of questionable common sense. Check out his stand up dates and plan a trip to throw tomatoes at http://tomethompson.com

Citations Needed
Episode 99: The Cruel, Voyeuristic Quackery of Rehab TV Shows

Citations Needed

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2020 64:53


Over the last 20 years, the topics of substance use and treatment have become the stuff of televised entertainment: heart-wrenching stories of desperation and redemption, of suffering and survival. Shows like A&E’s Intervention and VH1’s Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew, which depict people with substance use disorders and their experiences navigating recovery in rehab, have gone a long way to shape our common narratives about what addiction is and how it should be addressed.    The central conceit of these shows is that anyone struggling with addiction must follow the same road to recovery: stay at a for-profit treatment facility for approximately one to three months, requiring, among other things, complete abstinence from drugs and/or alcohol, no matter how excruciating or dangerous. While these methods are effective for some, they’re profoundly harmful for others.    In promoting this one-size-fits-all approach to treatment—which can be accompanied by punitive and often humiliating experiences—these shows reinforce techniques and philosophies that are not only scientifically debunked, but also have the potential to endanger people’s lives. Meanwhile, they serve as an advertising platform for these for-profit rehab centers themselves, many of which have been shown to be prohibitively expensive, ineffective, and, in some cases, deadly.    On this episode, we examine the pseudoscience, myths, and fundamentally quasi-christian self-help ideology promulgated by this genre of television; the ways in which these shows exploit addiction for the sake of story; and the relationship between rehab television and the multibillion-dollar for-profit treatment industry.  Our guest is journalist and author Maia Szalavitz.

Jaldi 5
26: Hill Station, Sensation

Jaldi 5

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2019 9:17


This time we’re talking Voyeuristic apps, hill-station dilemmas, an 84-year-old Insta-sensation and more

Anti-wave Podcast
Episode 129: Domino and Top 5 Voyeuristic Movies

Anti-wave Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2019 93:55


Peeping Tom alert! This week's show is all about those who enjoy a good lookin' while someone else is cookin' (if you know what I mean). Join Robert and Ira as they discuss DOMINO, and share their top five voyeurism movies. Listen for free through iTunes, Stitcher, Podbean, or GooglePlay. So, if you've ever wanted to hear about terrorism, blackmail, ISIS, hostages, the CIA, bloody massacres, illicit affairs, and drones ... then this pod's for you!

Anti-wave Podcast
Episode 129: Domino and Top 5 Voyeuristic Movies

Anti-wave Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2019 93:55


Peeping Tom alert! This week’s show is all about those who enjoy a good lookin’ while someone else is cookin’ (if you know what I mean). Join Robert and Ira as they discuss DOMINO, and share their top five voyeurism movies. Listen for free through iTunes, Stitcher, Podbean, or GooglePlay. So, if you’ve ever wanted to hear about terrorism, blackmail, ISIS, hostages, the CIA, bloody massacres, illicit affairs, and drones ... then this pod’s for you!

Roast Mortem Cast
79 - Andy Warhol: Voyeuristic, Commercial Meme Lord

Roast Mortem Cast

Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2019 123:19


Did Andy Warhol singlehandedly destroy art or just invent the Meme? This frail little albino boy had a propensity for watching eccentrics slowly kill themselves at his Blade-style night club (- techno, vampires & cybergoths) The Factory.

Anonymous Literature Podcast Series
Who Wants to Be A Sick Voyeuristic Pervert?

Anonymous Literature Podcast Series

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2019 2:21


Who Wants to Be A Sick Voyeuristic Pervert is a Spanish language book where it mainly views voyeurism as bad. To understand what voyeurism is that we need to be aware of voyeurism.

Parsing Science: The unpublished stories behind the world’s most compelling science, as told by the researchers themselves.

Could birds' courting behaviors change when they're being watched? In episode 42, Masayo Soma from Hokkaido University discusses her research into monogamous songbirds which intensify their singing and dancing during courtship rituals – but only while in the presence of an audience of other birds.

Your London Legacy
Award Winning Edo Zollo Is London’s At Night ‘Voyeuristic’ Photographer

Your London Legacy

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2018 36:00


Edo Zollo has over 24,000 raving fans on Instagram. Why? Well, he is different—and we like different here in London. Born in Sardinia, Edo settled in London many years ago. It’s the home he loves, so much so, that when you and I are tucked up in bed in the small hours of the morning, Edo is out walking the streets taking discreet candid raw  photographs of Londoners around our wonderful city. “London at Night” is Edo’s current project which has received great acclaim and been the subject of a short Time Out feature video. Edo has worked on other successful projects, including a focus on HIV sufferers, and Beauty in Older Women, featured on Channel 4’s ‘’Love and Sex when we are over 60’’. Seeing Edo’s work is to see London through fresh eyes. “I believe that as a photographer, my role is to invite people to view things we take for granted in a different light.” [3:26] It can be said that Edo’s work came to prominence through his photo series that focused on people with HIV. At the time, the public thought HIV only impacted an incredibly small part of the population, the gay community. Edo took it upon himself to expose this myth by photographing the whole range of sufferers of HIV, which were people of all races, ages, and sex. You can live a very long, perfectly normal life with HIV which was something he clearly focused on in this series in order to break down the stigma surrounding HIV. “We’re trying to move more and more away from labeling people, and try to see people more as an identity. [10:38] Edo’s Beauty in Older Women series came from a friendship with Carol, and 81 year old woman. Through this friendship Edo came to understand that many older women feel invisible in public. The pressure of acceptance for how you look is clearly something that persists into old age, and Edo set out to highlight this beauty and make it visible to the public. These women were so full of energy and life and made the perfect subjects for Edo’s project. “Beautiful London allows us to be free to talk outside the box.” [24:05] London at Night was simply born because Edo has trouble getting to sleep at night. When he got tired of staying in every night, he decided to hit the streets with his camera. He started hitting the streets to get out some energy and take some shots to help him get to sleep. It was something he was just doing for himself. He would describe himself as a ‘voyeuristic photographer’ slightly spying on people. Edo keeps his distance and discreetly takes pictures of others, following them around for a bit. His photos keep their identity private and capture slices of moments of other people’s lives. You can follow Edo’s late night photography at @EdoZollo (https://www.instagram.com/edozollo/) on Instagram and also at EdLondonPhotography.co.uk (http://www.edlondonphotography.co.uk/) .       Support this podcast

Emails From Infinity
Interlude - Pay Attention: Your Life Depends On It

Emails From Infinity

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2018 6:15


Voyeuristic or not, here’s your chance to sneak a peek into a stranger’s emails and glimpse at the annals of infinity! Mike Correll, director of 'Chet Zar: I Like to Paint Monsters', brings you an auditory experience like no other: Emails from Infinity. Special support from Patrons: Andrew & Deborah Hawkins, Ronnie Demetrio, Erin Antak, Brad Brandmeyer, Apryl Dickerson, Chet Zar, and Thomas McGilvray! Written, recorded, scored and produced by Mike Correll, with special scoring by Zack H. Carey. Support 'Emails from Infinity’: www.patreon.com/EmailsFromInfinity iTunes: apple.co/2qQqc1Y SoundCloud: @EmailsFromInfinity Stitcher: www.stitcher.com/s?fid=138506&refid=stpr

Emails From Infinity
14 Beyond the Line - Part 6

Emails From Infinity

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2018 33:10


Voyeuristic or not, here’s your chance to sneak a peek into a stranger’s emails and glimpse at the annals of infinity! Mike Correll, director of 'Chet Zar: I Like to Paint Monsters', brings you an auditory experience like no other: Emails from Infinity. Special support from Patrons: Andrew & Deborah Hawkins, Alaxander Robertsson, Ronnie Demetrio, Erin Antak, Brad Brandmeyer, Apryl Dickerson, Chet Zar, and Thomas McGilvray! Written, recorded, scored and produced by Mike Correll. Special scoring by Zack H. Carey with a sneak peek of the song "HUSK" by Bryan Kilgore’s project band Næutilus, from their upcoming album ‘Infernalis'. Support 'Emails from Infinity’: www.patreon.com/EmailsFromInfinity iTunes: apple.co/2qQqc1Y SoundCloud: @EmailsFromInfinity Stitcher: www.stitcher.com/s?fid=138506&refid=stpr

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LAN Party
Episode 104 – Voyeuristic Podcasting

LAN Party

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2018 78:09


Join Antonio (@_tonezone_), Will (@scotch_man), and Tristan (@trondood) as they chat about what they’ve been playing and go over some gaming news in the Recap.... The post Episode 104 – Voyeuristic Podcasting appeared first on antonioworrall | games • gadgets • geek life.

Emails From Infinity
Interlude - Arena

Emails From Infinity

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2018 11:56


Voyeuristic or not, here’s your chance to sneak a peek into a stranger’s emails and glimpse at the annals of infinity! Mike Correll, director of 'Chet Zar: I Like to Paint Monsters', brings you an auditory experience like no other: Emails from Infinity. Special support from Patrons: Andrew & Deborah Hawkins, Alaxander Robertsson, Ronnie Demetrio, Erin Antak, Brad Brandmeyer, Apryl Dickerson, Chet Zar, Thomas McGilvray and John Pollard! Written, recorded, scored and produced by Mike Correll. Support 'Emails from Infinity’: http://www.patreon.com/EmailsFromInfinity iTunes: apple.co/2qQqc1Y SoundCloud: @EmailsFromInfinity Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=138506&refid=stpr

Emails From Infinity
13 Beyond the Line - Part 5

Emails From Infinity

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2018 40:10


Voyeuristic or not, here’s your chance to sneak a peek into a stranger’s emails and glimpse at the annals of infinity! Mike Correll, director of 'Chet Zar: I Like to Paint Monsters', brings you an auditory experience like no other: Emails from Infinity. Special support from Patrons: Andrew & Deborah Hawkins, Alaxander Robertsson, Ronnie Demetrio, Erin Antak, Brad Brandmeyer, Apryl Dickerson, Chet Zar, Thomas McGilvray and John Pollard! Written, recorded, scored and produced by Mike Correll. Special scoring by Zack H. Carey at timecodes: 03:49 & 26:35; Bryan Kilgore’s project band Næutilus provided a sneak peek of their song “HUSK”, from their upcoming album ‘Infernalis' at timecodes: 00:26 & 37:47 Support 'Emails from Infinity’: www.patreon.com/EmailsFromInfinity iTunes: apple.co/2qQqc1Y SoundCloud: @EmailsFromInfinity Stitcher: www.stitcher.com/s?fid=138506&refid=stpr

Emails From Infinity
Interlude - The Street Kid

Emails From Infinity

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2018 5:21


Voyeuristic or not, here’s your chance to sneak a peek into a stranger’s emails and glimpse at the annals of infinity! Mike Correll, director of 'Chet Zar: I Like to Paint Monsters', brings you an auditory experience like no other: Emails from Infinity. Special support from Patrons: Andrew & Deborah Hawkins, Alaxander Robertsson, Ronnie Demetrio, Erin Antak, Brad Brandmeyer, and Apryl Dickerson! Written, recorded, scored and produced by Mike Correll. Support 'Emails from Infinity’: http://www.patreon.com/EmailsFromInfinity iTunes: http://apple.co/2qQqc1Y SoundCloud: @EmailsFromInfinity Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=138506&refid=stpr

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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Minute
Minute 88 – Teenage Voyeuristic Turtles

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Minute

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2017 29:20


It’s the LAST minute before the credits, and we have a lot to say about it! Why are the turtles just turning into peeping toms? Is there a “Tinder” for pizza? Did Raph just swear at us!? Tune in and … Continue reading →

Dark Art Society Podcast
Emails from Infinity - Interruption - 01

Dark Art Society Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2017 8:38


Mike Correll, director of ‘Chet Zar: I Like to Paint Monsters’, brings you a teaser of his book ‘Emails from Infinity’ in this soon to be released podcast! Voyeuristic or not, here’s your chance to sneak a peek into a stranger’s emails and glimpse at the annals of infinity! Emails from Infinity is a bi-weekly podcast exploring the often invisible gap between waking and dreaming, between possible and impossible...between life and death. Combining autobiographical vignettes with archival email communications for an inspirational experience like no other! Follow us now: http://www.soundcloud.com/emailsfrominfinity Written, Directed and Produced by Mike Correll, hosted by NRG Creations, Inc. - use the sidebar links on the Dark Art Society Podcast in SoundCloud to locate them. Mixing and Mastering by Bryan Kilgore of Kilgore Sound; find him on Instagram and Twitter @kilgoresound, or his website www.kilgoresound.com

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A Altas Horas
A Altas Horas 5x12 - Colours in the Street, Bokka, Run River North y más...

A Altas Horas

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2015 85:37


Bienvenidos a una nueva edición de A Altas Horas, con el mejor indie nacional e internacional... o el que más nos gusta. Somos la alternativa del indie, y hoy te traemos a: Victories at Sea - Swim; Colours in the street - Birds; Bokka - So Empty 2; El Imperio del Perro - Buitres; Le Parody - Por el camino largo; Belize - Stab My Heart; Run River North - Tun or Hide; Constant Supply - She's Voyeuristic; Cage The Elephant - Mess Around; Two Cartoons - Males; Antonio James - Midnight Mirror; Telepopmusik - Ghost Girl; The rapture - I need your love (Clásico de la semana)

A Altas Horas
A Altas Horas 5x12 - Colours in the Street, Bokka, Run River North y más...

A Altas Horas

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2015 85:37


Bienvenidos a una nueva edición de A Altas Horas, con el mejor indie nacional e internacional... o el que más nos gusta. Somos la alternativa del indie, y hoy te traemos a: Victories at Sea - Swim; Colours in the street - Birds; Bokka - So Empty 2; El Imperio del Perro - Buitres; Le Parody - Por el camino largo; Belize - Stab My Heart; Run River North - Tun or Hide; Constant Supply - She's Voyeuristic; Cage The Elephant - Mess Around; Two Cartoons - Males; Antonio James - Midnight Mirror; Telepopmusik - Ghost Girl; The rapture - I need your love (Clásico de la semana)

Feature Complete Alpha Podcast
Episode 70: Voyeuristic Intentions (Live at Geekfest)

Feature Complete Alpha Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2014 35:00


Wes and Paul sit down with the cast of Queerios, Austin’s Rocky Horror Picture Show Cast, at Geekfest in Killeen, TX. Featuring William Prewitt (Band: Burn Ban), Adam Frazier, Ethan Wissman (Band: Trauma Concept), and Britt LeDe.

Cloud Stories | Cloud Accounting Apps | Accounting Ecosystem
Ep.3 Gayle Buchanan – Number Nurses

Cloud Stories | Cloud Accounting Apps | Accounting Ecosystem

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2014 45:28


  Highlights of my conversation with Gayle Buchanan Running a virtual Xero bookkeeping, support and training business Managing learning new solutions from the Xero eco-system Licensing a bookkeeping business Cloud solutions for Eel fishermen Essential advice for bookkeepers; networking, resources, support and conferences Using referrals and conferences to grow your business Subscribe to Episode 2 of Cloud Stories on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/cloud-stories-heather-smith/id908333807 Transcript Heather:        Hello Gayle. Gayle:             Hello Heather. Heather:        Thank you so much Gayle for being on our show this morning. I’m really looking forward to talking to you about your business and what you generally do within the cloud. From what I understand Gayle, you founded a business called Number Nurses, can you describe what your business does? Gayle:             Sure Heather, pleasure to be here by the way. The business was started very … I didn’t really know what to do so it was kind of neat to go back to what I loved which is numbers, and I’ve always helped my husband in his business. What we do is we actually go and do call outs to people which are virtual so it’s done via Skype and TeamViewer. It’s very similar to a Plunket nurse who turns up at your door when you had a new baby and you don’t know quite what to expect and you just need some help with your Xero setup and any add-ons for Xero. It’s kind of neat, we’re the Number Nurses basically, and the bridge between the business owner and the accountant which a lot of people … the service seems to be … a lot of people want that type of thing. It kind of started as a help and now it’s starting to grow into, hopefully in the next 12 months, be licensing it. Heather:        Excellent, so you’re looking at about 12 months’ time to be licensing that. Will you be licensing Number Nurses in New Zealand or beyond New Zealand? Gayle:             It will be in New Zealand initially. All the great books I’ve read have said, “Hey, make sure you get it done at home first and it works as a model in your own country first before you go overseas.” But there are a few people overseas that want to have a look at the model as well so that’s quite exciting. Heather:        That is very exciting and what I’m seeing with people working in this Xero space is that they seem to expand very quickly, once I think they’ve got all the automation in place, which is something that sort of you’ll be on top of. Gayle:             Yes. You describe yourself as a chief Number Nurse. As a Chief Number Nurse, what does your day involve? Gayle:             I have a virtual assistant which is really great and they help me with the appointments and the training. So, half of the week is spent training which are 45 minute sessions, with a wee break in between, which is kind of neat. Heather:        Within the 45 minutes? Gayle:             Within the 45 minutes … each training is 45 minutes so have a 15 minute break in between each of them just to prep you. So I guess the day kind of starts the day before. That’s all set up a week in advance so I know what I’m doing in advance. It’s really very much training and down time bookkeeping which is my other love because you kind of need to keep that skill up in order to train better. Heather:        Yes, absolutely. I completely agree with that, in that you need to actually be doing it to train it. It always worries me when people train something that they’re actually not doing. As you know I am a writer, when people write about stuff they’re actually not doing, it’s like how can you be writing about it if you don’t do it but anyway. So yes, I think that’s really important and your clients must really benefit from your knowledge there in that you know it and then you’re training on it. Gayle:             I mean constantly the space is changing. Xero and all the add-ons are updating, so you have to keep on top of absolutely everything. But be human about it because we all can’t be 100% perfect and there are areas and markets that will use different parts of Xero. So don’t be afraid to kind of find your niche and do it well in that part of Xero, and knowing the whole lot all of the time, it is a full time job. Heather:        Absolutely. That jumps ahead to another question that I was going to ask you. I’ll jump ahead and ask you while you’ve raised that. It does take a lot of time to learn a new solution, so if someone was coming to Xero and trying to learn that or they were going into the Xero eco system where we’ve now got about currently 300 add-on solutions, trying to pick up and learn one of those solutions. What advice would you have for a business consultant going, “Okay, I want to learn something in the Xero eco system,” where should they start? Gayle:             The quickest way I learned I think was I spent nine months bashing about and trying to grab anybody and everybody in any market before stepping back. So it was sort of like I didn’t get my toes wet I just jumped straight in. After that nine months of just working, it’s a bit of a slog, just stop and take a minute and think, “Which industry or which sector do I love the most?” And go there. I went to the New Zealand Stat’s Department and went through all of the industries that were there, picked out the top five that I liked and then came back and saw what add-ons in Xero were attached to those industries. That knocked another three off, so I actually brought it down to two industries in the end. It did take about six weeks to work out which one that was. Then having had previous experience with my parent’s businesses, I knew what industries not to go into. It was kind of neat. So pick what you love first, then find the add-on, and then go learn that add-on, be a partner with that add-on as you’re learning Xero as well because it is a learning curve and thinking you know everything about it within sort of a couple of weeks, you’re deadly wrong. I speak to a lot of accounting firms they train their staff with and said, “Look, until you’ve got that 20,000 transactions under your belt and you’re feeling really confident about the industry you’re in with Xero, then you can start talking about being an expert and until then just do your time.” Heather:        Absolutely, goodness I can completely agree with that as well. A lot of people seem to call themselves an expert in something and you’re like going, “Really, when did you do that? That was extremely quickly.” That’s kind of like I rarely call myself an expert in something even though I spend 100 hours learning it. I love the fact that you spent six weeks researching that to identifying your niche area and what to actually focus in on. That’s excellent advice for people. You do, there are so many out there. You think this person’s really nice and they keep ringing me up and sending me letters, I should learn that product but standing back and working on what you’re actually going to be the best fit for is going to put you in a better position to give your client’s better advice. Gayle:             That’s half the equation, the other half is applying it, and that’s a whole different story. Heather:        Yeah, absolutely. I’ll jump back so we’ve covered sort of what your business is doing. When did you start your business, Number Nurses? Gayle:             Back in 2011 actually, it was the 4th of July interestingly enough. Heather:        Lovely, 4th of July 2011. So Number Nurses is based in Drury, is that correct? Gayle:             Yup. Heather:        I had a look on the map to find it and that’s New Zealand’s north island just south of Auckland. So what’s the internet connection like for you in Drury? Gayle:             Okay, Drury, the whole area is kind of cool. I’m more at the Bombay end so we are right on the top of a hill, 330 meters above sea level. The internet line, we’re the last house on the line, so for about 45 minutes in each day it just stops because all the school kids get home. That’s cool, it’s fine after that but you can run it off a mobile and I’ve bought some broadband machinery that helps you get … Heather:        Like a booster. Gayle:             Yeah, a little wee booster and you can run off that. But to tell you the truth, the only time I’ve gone down is when the power’s gone down and there’s been a storm, so it’s pretty cool. Heather:        It’s something that when we become more reliant on the cloud we need to be aware of, and understanding that time slot that the kids all come home from school and how it affects you, definitely. I know for me, if we get heavy, heavy, heavy rains, about three days later that’s when my internet goes down. So obviously it soaks through. Gayle:             Yes, the water in the lines. Heather:        Yeah, exactly, and sort of being aware of that. For me, I kind of have alternative arrangements which I can sort out. Gayle:             Actually my family is quite happy when that happens because I actually move. Heather:        Oh, you go and visit them do you? Gayle:             Yes, I have time to go visit people. Heather:        Sensational. Gayle:             Yes. Heather:        And I guess that’s the flexibility of actually working in the cloud. I know that I do a lot of travel and being able to just travel, be somewhere else and actually working in the cloud is sensational. So the fact that your client actually has no idea that you’re not on top of that hill when you’re giving him that training, and they don’t know about that. Gayle:             It’s great. When I’m training I just go right through that and get them all hooked up and then talk about it later. They’re like, “Oh, where are you by the way?” It usually happens when there’s a chicken that walks straight past my dog in the background and they go, “There’s a chicken standing behind you. Where do you live?” It’s kind of cool. I quite like that. Heather:        It is sensational that you can live wherever you want and develop a niche/expertise and then provide that knowledge kind of worldwide. It’s sensational. You do work with a number of solutions in the Xero add-on ecosystem and I see from your profile you are partner with a few of them. What I’d appreciate is if you could share with your listeners what these solutions do. If we can start with WorkflowMax, if that’s okay? If you can let listeners know what that product does. Gayle:             Cool, WorkflowMax in my niche for builders or some creatives is that it does force them to process, and it’s the part I love about it. If you go into a business right now who are working on pen and paper or they’re working on Excel spreadsheets or tiny bits of software, WorkflowMax can pull together the operational part of your business which is really the meat in the middle, and brings all the staff in, all your tasks and chores and all your milestones, and sets it all there really simply for people to track and work through. That particular add-on is great because you can have the job and the tasks listed and it doesn’t matter if anyone’s sick. If your employees are sick or if you’re sick, you can actually hand the job over and everything is there as a checklist. So operationally very, very good and easy, forces you to processes which a lot of businesses I come across don’t do that at all, so it’s great. Heather:        And putting in the automation of the forced process actually, again, allows them to grow their business because they’ve got a basis to grow it from. Gayle:             Absolutely. Yeah, it then becomes a nice wee asset for them too, so that’s great. Heather:        Sensational, that’s very interesting. WorkflowMax, you’re using it for builders and creatives, a lot of accountant’s use it is that correct? Gayle:             Yes, they do. Same thing, it’s fabulous. In New Zealand, it attaches to the tax department which is great. You can do your GST returns through there as well and it automates straight into Xero too which is brilliant and work papers of course which the accountants need. Heather:        Sensational, okay. Thank you very much for that. Another program that you’re a partner with is Job Sheet? Can you share with our listeners what Job Sheet does?  Gayle:             Job Sheet is actually moving into a mobile app which is great. It’s putting a job card for tradies onto a piece of software that they can carry around on their phone or on their iPad which is great. Again, it also helps with process, so if you’ve got a job card that you’d give to an employee or to yourself with addresses, delivery addressers, who you bill to, all the parts; it connects to local suppliers like the likes of electrical suppliers or plumbing suppliers. It can actually do a quote on the run which is excellent for the smaller tradies or going up to about five employees. They can do their invoicing in the driveway as they leave which means they can actually go home and they don’t take their paperwork home which I find a lot of them to keep them balanced is, “Hey, stop in the driveway, finish the job off and then don’t take anything home.” I said, “Your wife will love you for it.” I guess marriage counselling comes a little bit into our software as well which is cool. Heather:        People have told me that after having something installed that they were actually on the verge of divorce and the installation has removed that layer of frustration for them. I completely hear you there as well. That’s an interesting thing. And building that, here it is, quote; don’t leave the property before you leave the property really brings in. You raised a really good point there in terms of when we go into a business and say, “Have a look at these cloud solutions,” in reality most people are bringing their own device to work. Most people have some sort of mobile phone whether it be an iPhone or a Galaxy or something like that. So it’s very easy to overlay and just say, “Here’s a solution, upload it into your phone and use it.” And for the business owner, the infrastructure is not particularly expensive because most of them already have that. Gayle:             Yes, it’s something that doesn’t sort of go far from their pocket which is kind of handy. Heather:        Yeah, absolutely. So another solution that you deal with is Receipt Bank. Can you share with our listeners what Receipt Bank does? Gayle:             Okay, Receipt Bank would be my all-time favourite to date. Every business can use it and I think what happens is … because my husband is real estate agent and then I’ve got my brother is an eel fisherman and neither one of them … I keep my receipts all squashed up. They have the ability, like everyone’s got a phone, is to take a photograph of the receipt and it goes straight to Receipt Bank where I can code it automatically and then it comes straight down into Xero with the receipt attached both up there in the cloud with both of them: one copy’s in Receipt Bank and the other copy comes down into Xero. So you’ve got two places for that which is great back up. Then it’s already processed so I don’t have to punch it, scan the receipt and get their books done for them each month. Every client I come across that has a shoebox, I will get them to buy Receipt Bank and have that as part of their suite of software. It just saves so much time. It’s a no brainer, everyone gets it. It’s like, “Nope, you’re having it.” Heather:        Yeah, absolutely. So in terms of selling it to the client, you just tell them that they’re getting it? I’ve found it difficult to push it to encourage clients to use it. Even though I think it’s a really good solution, I’ve found it really hard to sell it to clients. How do you go through that process of saying you’ve got to use it? Gayle:             Yeah, it comes as … it’s part of the package. The reason being is the first thing everyone sees is oh, I quite like the idea of my receipts coming off the Eftpos machine, they actually fade over time. I say, “Look, as an obligation, this is part of the obligations of being a director of the company in this country is that you must keep these receipts.” I say, “If you can take a flick and get a photo up there and we’ve got two copies in two places,” and unfortunately last year the tax department here agreed to hold documents outside of New Zealand so that was fantastic, that takes away that resistance to come in and have it held in the cloud which is cool. So for them I say, “Look, this is what you’re going to be doing,” and I walk it through them and get them to … I will load it on their phone for them or get someone close to them to do it for them which is normally the case. Then once I’ve done it, I show them the difference and how long it takes, with them on Skype next to me, how long it takes for me to do it for them and how long it would take if they would just take one photo. Then straightaway they look at it from now it’s an hourly rate, not the fact that it’s only $20 a month. Heather:        Absolutely. No, definitely. Gayle:             So I just say for $20 a month you can do this or you can have me for $150, which would you prefer? Heather:        Yeah, absolutely. That’s great. For someone going back and investigating what’s happened into the business, it’s so much easier just to have that receipt attached to the transaction so you can go and refer back to it rather than the time involved in searching through paperwork. Even if they have been properly filed, it is just a no brainer. Gayle:             Yes, it can be a nightmare. Heather:        Absolutely, so we encourage everyone to sign up to a solution like Receipt Bank. You said something that I’ve never heard before. I didn’t know you had such a thing as an eel fisherman. Gayle:             Yes, there is. There are many of them. Heather:        Really? Gayle:             Yeah, they are. They’re doing some investigations at the moment with a lake nearby that’s starting to turn red. It looks like a rusty colour so the eels in there are obviously starving of food. Yeah, and I mean we export, New Zealand exports around the world. Heather:        Eels? Gayle:             Mmm, smoked eels , yum-o. Heather:        So is it a full time job? Gayle:             It is and it has been for him for nearly 40 years now. Heather:        Oh my goodness, well there you go. He’s a legend. An eel fisherman using Xero. Gayle:             An eel fisherman, yes, and Receipt Bank. Heather:        I frequently watch this very late show that appears on TV here in Australia and it’s really late at night. It’s shot in New Zealand and it’s your New Zealand Police Department and the New Zealand police are catching people who are going and getting something out of the water. I think it’s like a shell, a paua shell or something like that. Gayle:             Paua. Heather:        And they’re only allowed so many kilos but then they go in and wrap it around their engines so they can sneak it. Gayle:             I know. Heather:        It’s just like the craziest thing. Gayle:             They’re naughty. They’re just naughty. Heather:        But again, I’ve never eaten one of those either. Gayle:             Well they are lovely, especially if they’re cooked properly. You just need to make sure they get cooked properly. Heather:        Oh, do you? Okay, well, promoting eels and pap … how do we say it? Gayle:             Paua. Heather:        Paua, eels and paua, very good. New Zealand delicacies. Now, on the side as well as running your business, one of the things I first discovered you on is that you actively facilitate a group on LinkedIn and the group’s name is Xero Bookkeepers (International). You actively facilitate the LinkedIn group called Xero Bookkeepers (International), what does this bring to you? How does this fit in with your business? Gayle:             In that first year or two, part of the social media part to grow not only my name and then start growing the company name, is that I have been taught that it’s always grow your name first and then start growing your company. So part of that was LinkedIn is what I consider the professional group for the social media marketing. I went, “Right, I’m going to start this group and what I’m going to do is start helping other bookkeepers that are coming in on board on Xero and let’s start sharing ideas and let’s just start bringing all the bookkeepers together.” Because it can be kind of a lonely place and getting up and going in and networking sometimes we sort of get to put your head down and get immersed inside all the numbers. I thought if we start this group it means that we can collectively get together around the world and I’m sure bookkeeping is the same everywhere. So I started invite … I just invited absolutely everybody that had Xero next to their name in LinkedIn or anyone that I ever met and brought them all together. What it did was it just helped me feel not so alone as I was building my business. I thought hold on a minute, everyone else has got to be feeling the same way I am. I wanted to give as much as I could because it had taken me nine months to just get started. I thought well if I could help people get past that nine months really quickly and help them just get to where they wanted to go, it’s just good karma. I like it. I like to give them … Heather:        Absolutely. I think that’s the place probably I first discovered you, so if you are listening to this podcast and are interested in learning more about the Xero ecosystem and you’re working as a bookkeeper or sort of the numbers assistant in the business, go and have a look on LinkedIn for the Xero Bookkeepers (International) Group. I find it an excellent resource to actually go and ask perhaps an in depth question and get some resources back. I know like … Gayle, you know that I go in there and ask a few questions when … it is isolating. You know how to generally do something but then you find something that you’re pondering over and perhaps to my discredit some of the things I sometimes work on are a few things that are bespoke in that it’s like the first time I’ve come across them. It’s like how do I resolve this? How do I get through this? I work as a freelance so there’s no one in the office to … around the water cooler to discuss that with. You kind of want to be private about it but you still want to have some good resources out there, so I really benefit, I really find working in that group, all going in and discussing in that group beneficial. As you said, I think it’s also really important to really give back to the group and to answer other people’s questions. I never really understand people who don’t go in and say, “I know the answer, call me.” Gayle:             Yes, I know. I’ve gone through it a couple of times and tried to weed out some people that aren’t contributing or sitting there and they come around personally and say, “Please, please can I stay? I just haven’t brought myself to say anything.” What I’ve found and learned about bookkeepers since I’ve been working as one is that they’re very shy. They’re incredibly shy and ... Heather:        Voyeuristic maybe. Gayle:             Amazingly talented woman and then when you give them this platform they just come alive. That’s what I like about that group. Now, there are a heap of Xero staff in there and a lot of accountants. It was all about, “Look guys, we’re the bookkeeping, you’re the accountant, we’re here to bridge the gap and help each other. This isn’t a war. That’s what we’re here for. These are our roles. Some of us cross the line and others don’t but that’s okay. We understand that but come out and just help each other.” We can’t take on … for me it was all about I can’t take on the world and help every business but I can help someone else help 100. Heather:        Absolutely. Gayle:             So there are about 800 of us in there now, so you know I’m hoping that group is helping at least 8,000 businesses grow. That’s kind of neat. Heather:        I always think it’s about helping the small business owner and if you can help the small business owner, that feeds on into their lifestyle, into their children being able to go to ballet class, into the freedom and flexibility to go down to the beach on a Monday when they want to go down rather than have to kind of stick to the 9-5 grind perhaps. That’s what I like to be able to do. So, essentially, if we can do that and give them that freedom through assisting them in that way, we’re sort of moving the whole world forward. Gayle:             Aren’t we, yes. Heather:        Superhero. So what activities do you do Gayle to grow your business? Gayle:             Mine is very much referral based. My growth is ensuring I go to Xerocon each year in Australia and in New Zealand, and then also attend the Accountant’s Republic workshops and there Republic Day which is they mentor accounting firms and ultimately … really accountants are my clients and their clients are who I train and help. Because my niche was to niche down and help accountants because they have got … most of them have got a couple hundred clients each. I did try for nine months to try and talk to those couple hundred clients but I found that they were all in different niches and I couldn’t get them to see the niches I wanted to work with which was very much that creative and the construction site, which include the tradies inside of it. So I found the accountants that had the tradies and went along and helped them. Heather:        Ah okay. So you go through the accountants, do you go and like do training at the accounting firms or do you just … they just facilitate that? Gayle:             It’s all virtual. Heather:        I should know that, sorry. Gayle:             It’s okay. But sometimes, some people want you to hold their hand, so if I’ve got accountants down the South Island and they’ve got … and I train all of the South Island clients obviously. Heather:        Yes. Gayle:             If I can get to them in the North Island when they need a hand hold, I’ll go and do that. That’s okay but they just have to understand that time does get cut down for the services we offer. Sometimes it can work out really well to move some of them forward because … I mean they’ve even got clients who want to bring their accountants to the training. I mean we haven’t heard that before? I mean that’s very cool. Heather:        No, that is very cool. It is an interesting evolution in that there’s a solution out there and we see a lot of business owners pushing to move to Xero. However, their accountant still hasn’t heard about it or they’re actually bringing the accountant along for the ride. So you’re getting this accountant ringing up saying, “What do I do now?” And saying that, rather than worry listeners out there, I have accountants who had never used Xero before and I said, “Look, I will come in and do whatever training you need so you know it.” But they picked it up and they said … picked it up really quickly. “I could see exactly what I was supposed to do and I worked through it that way so that was fine.” They didn’t feel that was        … but then I’ll get other accountants who want to learn more but on a high level they’ve found it very easy to pick up. I guess that’s a good thing to know. Now you mentioned Accountant’s Republic. What’s Accountant’s Republic? Gayle:             Accountant’s Republic is run by and owned by a woman called Viv Brownrigg. She grew her accounting firm up to over a million dollars and a global company called CCH actually bought it for its processes and systems and the library that she’d built. Now she’s a mentor to accounting firms in New Zealand and Australia. Each year there is like a Republic Day and I work closely with them because we both agree that our ultimate is to get bookkeeping out of accounting firms. I’m like going, “I’m here with all the bookkeepers. I’ll take all the bookkeeping.” It’s kind of neat. Sorry, aside thing, just going to a side issue for the moment is that because we’ve now got this national list of bookkeepers in New Zealand through the Bookkeeper’s Association and the group, LinkedIn group, it means that any leads coming in from her accountants through the country that I can’t get to, I can pass on to like a Bookkeepers. So being a part of that group has helped that network and we all share leads as such that we can’t get to. That’s what I promote is if you can’t get to them someone else can so pass it on, and that’s what Viv does. We are out there helping … I’m out there helping those accountants with the bookkeeping side and the Xero side. She’s out there actively promoting the fact that you shouldn’t be doing bookkeeping, you’re an advisor, go off and do that. It’s way too expensive for you to be training people on Xero and Receipt Bank, and any of the add-ons. It’s not your core business. Move us … outsource it and use Number Nurses. So it’s been great. We’ve worked together on that quite solidly for a couple of years now. It’s working really well. Heather:        That’s really interesting. It’s really useful to make those relationships with people that you … sort of those trusted relationships with people and grow and evolve in a sort of a complementary fashion. That sounds really interesting. So does she hold session days in New Zealand or days in New Zealand and Australia? Gayle:             Day in New Zealand and is moving … has a rather large library of workshops now which is great. Heather:        Fantastic. Excellent, I’ll put that in the show notes for listeners, a link to Accountant’s Republic. Thank you for that. Now Xerocon is … just for people who don’t know, Xerocon is the main country’s Xero conference that’s held … I think currently it’s held … there’s one in New Zealand, one in Australia, one in England and one in San Francisco or sorry, I should say America. I’m not sure if they’re held anywhere else but I know our Australian one’s coming up, is it September Gayle? Gayle:             August. Heather:        August, okay sorry. So the Australian one is coming up in August and I think the New Zealand one is in February, is that correct? Gayle:             Yes. Heather:        Okay, so if people are interested, again, I’ll put those in the show notes. Now you say that you grow your business and your customer base from attending Xerocons, so how does that work? Gayle:             Those are the accountants that I’ve met virtually. I’ll meet them, they’ll come up to Xerocon, I’ll actually encourage them to come up because of the atmosphere that the conference provides, you know, you’ve got between 800 and 1,000 people in a room over a couple of days. It’s awesome for them and their staff to come up. As they come up, I’m sort of the link between the bookkeepers there to here and introduce them to those bookkeepers and those accountants. When the accountants can actually see that there’s a bookkeeper actively promoting relationships between the firms nationally, it’s trust, you know, you build your trust there. The referrals will come a lot thicker that way than they will doing it any other way. I mean you’ve got a captive audience within a room and from day one I’ve always sat in the front row because I’m a bit of a geek because I don’t like anyone standing in front of me and blocking my view because I need to see everything. I’m so excited. It’s been great for the last few Xerocons, encouraging all the other bookkeepers to come up and sit at the front. We’re sort of the rowdy guys in the front row which is kind of cool. Heather:        And Xerocon, for people who are considering attending, it’s a huge amount of information but it’s a really positive … it’s just a positive fun atmosphere. It’s kind of like Disneyland for bookkeepers and accountants. It’s just so much fun to go there and meet so many people. So much of what we do is virtual, to actually touch base and actually meet people there and have the opportunity to have some longer in depth conversation with them is sensational. One of the things that really impressed me when I met you Gayle is you had a little nurse’s cap on. Gayle:             Yes, it is a chance to market yourself. Heather:        Branding, sensational branding. Gayle:             There’s a lot of accountants that still turn up in suits so we try to encourage them to bring weird branded t-shirts have some fun while you’re there. Heather:        Yeah, absolutely. Gayle:             You can see who’s been there two or three times. They’re the ones having the most fun I think. Heather:        Yeah, and one thing that really surprised me about Xerocon is whenever you go to conference they typically give you something. So Xerocon on the first day gave us t-shirts. I thought t-shirts, people are going to wear t-shirts so people are going to have to wear t-shirts. I remember getting up the next morning and I thought well it’s a nice t-shirt, what can I wear? So I put the t-shirt on and I’m not the kind of girl who’s actually built for a t-shirt but I put it on and it looked okay, it was actually a really nice quality, nice material t-shirt, and I put it on and I thought oh my, what if I’m the only person wearing a t-shirt. I got down there and everyone had their Xerocon t-shirt on and I was so happy. Yeah, it was very cool. I thought am I going to cope with this, am I going to cope with this? Everyone is going to see me wearing a t-shirt but no it was very exciting. I know that everyone I spoke to who it was their first one, so I’ve been to a few now, was just blown away by how exciting it was. I talk about a conference dance card, in that as well as being casual about attending the conference you really have to be structured and say, “Contact people beforehand. Either encourage them to go or say, “Hi I know you’re going. I really would like to spend some time talking with you. Can we do that?”” I know, for instance, I wanted to spend some time with you Gayle, so we actually walked to the conference … from the hotel room to the conference. Doing those things with people like jumping into a taxi with people, going to the evening events, actually don’t sit there and talk about sport, get out what you need to because this is your opportunity. So really work that conference hard. Gayle:             Yes, I mean it is very open to all of that. I just like the way that it all opens up with Rod Drury standing up in his jeans and his t-shirts and his sneakers, you know? That’s what it’s like and if anyone starts getting too corporate here, you’re fired, you know. It’s just so cool and I love that line. Heather:        Absolutely. What is very exciting, like you brought up Rod Drury who’s the CEO at Xero, is that he and so many other staff are available to talk to you. I know that I’ve been to accounting conferences of other providers in the past and trying to speak to anyone of a senior level, I was banging my head against a wall. As a writer I need to speak to … maybe not everyone needs to speak to people in that level but I need to speak to them to understand timelines, what’s coming out and what direction they’re going into. I’ve just found everyone so available and just sitting there talking to you. I know that, for instance, there was a little coffee area and Rod Drury just like sat in the coffee are and just like, “Come and talk to me if you need to talk to me.” As well as running around and doing everything that he was doing, it was like so accessible which I was really impressed about. Yeah, so that’s another good reason to come to the conference this year. You can actually touch base with so many of the staff members of Xero if you need to. Gayle:             And they’re all very real. Everyone is very real that you meet and it’s lovely. I have not come across anybody that I’ve gone and thought you were absolutely nothing like I thought you would be, you know, so it’s really neat. Heather:        Yes, I just had a funny situation in that I’ve had a virtual relationship with a gentleman I’ve done business with for about a decade. I always kind of had this impression that he was perhaps sort of a geeky, just a spotty, geeky, sitting on his backside doing spotty geeky things. He uploaded a photo of himself and he looks like Ryan Gosling. Gayle:             Oh my gawd. Heather:        I was like, “Oh wow.” Gayle:             Gorgeous. Heather:        Yeah, so it is funny that when you actually do meet someone in real life it’s very exciting. Gayle:             The other thing too is I always say to everyone, “Try and keep your LinkedIn photos as current as possible please.” Heather:        Oh absolutely. Gayle:             “So when we go to Xerocon, at least we can see what you look like.” Heather:        Yeah, absolutely. People come up and they launch into this conversation with you and you’re like, “Who are you? Who are you? Remind me who you are.” Gayle:             You’re smiling trying to look at their nametag. You don’t want to be rude or anything. It’s like “Oh okay, you had black hair in your photo and you’ve got red hair now.” Heather:        Yeah, you’re absolutely right. Update your LinkedIn photo, very important. What advice do you have for our listeners? Gayle:             I’ve got a couple of things here. Heather:        Okay, what would you like to share with our listeners Gayle? Gayle:             Okay the biggest thing I found is just remember it’s okay if people don’t like you. That’s one of the … it does break your heart when you’re with a client and they just don’t like you. Heather:        Yes. Gayle:             So just understand that they won’t and I went to a course, a Skillpath course once and the lady stood up and spoke about project managers. She said, “Just remember us. For every 60% of the people that you are going to meet in your lifetime won’t like you.” So if you work along those odds, it’s great, because you just keep going and saying, “Hello, hello, hello,” and it doesn’t matter. Six out of ten are not going to like you but it’s not because of you. So just remember that. That’s okay. Look for the 40% because they’re the cream that you want anyway. Heather:        And pass them on to someone. Just like if it doesn’t work just say, “Look, this isn’t working. We’re not communicating well for some reason. Would you like me to find someone else to work with you?” Gayle:             Absolutely. Heather:        Or just say, “Look, I think you need to maybe go have a talk with ...” I know that I have a network of people around myself who I will just pass clients on to. It’s simply boundaries, you know, they might not like the way you speak, whatever. So I completely agree with you there. Gayle:             Yeah, just find someone for them. Then always be transparent and honest. It’s easy to repeat the truth. Heather:        Yeah, absolutely. Gayle:             I mean especially in the industry we’re in now. It’s very global. If you drop in … like I’m very active on the Xero blog or in any of the groups and just out there helping as many people as I possibly can. I’m really consistent because I’m just honest and transparent. That is the part that a lot of people are going to gravitate to as well is that 40% that you want, they’re going to come and ask you. It isn’t rocket science but I find a lot of people aren’t kind of doing that. So when you start doing that then all of a sudden things just start happening for you. Heather:        Absolutely. Gayle:             Yeah, and then always make … I’ve always said to myself, “Make sure you make as many mistakes as you possibly can and laugh at yourself like you wouldn’t believe.” Heather:        Yes. Gayle:             Then get a group … what we’ve got is a group of chicks together we call the #smokinghotbookkeepers, and we just have fun. It’s okay that we’ve made a mistake. It’s great because they all come together and they say, “Oh, I’ve only done that four times this year. Oh no, I’ve done that six times this year,” and it’s good because I’ve only just done that once you know. Heather:        Yeah, absolutely. Gayle:             Laugh. It certainly helps you physically as well as mentality. Heather:        Yeah, and get that strong network around you. You did mention one thing there that I’d just like to just explore a little bit. You make yourself transparent, you’re active on social media, you actively facilitate the LinkedIn group. One of the things I’ve found with having a profile as a writer is that sometimes when people see you doing all of this they think that they can then directly come to you and seek free extended consultation with you. Gayle:             Absolutely. Heather:        You hear me? Gayle:             Yes. Heather:        So I probably never have a problem answering someone on social media about a question but when they do come … from my perspective when they do come to you for extended consultation, you’re moving into consultation, you’re moving into an area that I need to be insured for. Sort of you’re moving into an investment that you need to consider. People need to protect themselves from ... I think it’s really good to give out free and transparent advice and comment on LinkedIn areas and on social media but that’s sort of one of the … you have to have some sort of … do you agree that you have to have some sort of boundary there? Gayle:             I do and I learned that the hard way too. That was one of my blood noses. When I couldn’t get my workload out because I was giving away way too much time to other people and helping them, I then came across another add-on from Xero called Timely and it’s fantastic. It’s an appointment add-on which I use now. What I found is I spoke to a couple of friends in Australia and the States that were going through the same kind of thing and I says, “Look, it’s easy enough to say I’m really sorry. If we’re going to get into this, you do understand that I’m going to have to charge for this consultation.” I had a lot of accountants giving me these lines and stuff and they didn’t resonate with me, so I just went, “Hold on a minute.” I got into Timely and it was great because I book all of my training sessions through that. Then I found this wee button and you can put the button on your email address and if anyone emailed you I just email back and said, “Hi, just book me below, click the button.” Heather:        Yes. Gayle:             When they click the button, they’ve got to choose how much time they’re going to have me and how much it’s going to cost them. You know what? No one even came back. I had one person and it worked a treat because I let them down … they knew straight away and that’s the power of software. Love it. Heather:        Yeah, automation software. That’s fantastic. So that’s another Xero add-on called Timely that people can have a look at and that you can actually incorporate into your email. That’s another sensational, fabulous suggestion there from you Gayle. Thank you very much for agreeing to be on the show here with me Gayle. I’ve just got one more question for you before you leave. What advice do you have for you 17 year old self? Gayle:             My 17 year old self. Never be afraid to be you. Heather:        Cool, very good advice there Gayle. Thank you so much for giving up your morning and sharing so many useful tips and hints with everyone. I really appreciate it Gayle. Gayle:             A pleasure Heather, it’s lovely to spend time with you. Heather:        Thank you. Gayle:             You’re welcome. 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