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Earlier this month, we hosted our second annual CreatorIQ Connect Europe in London. 800 marketers, including more than 200 CEOs, CMOs, founders and VPs across 436 different brands and agencies from 17 countries joined us to learn and connect around the power of creators in transforming business. We are witnessing a fundamental shift in how trust is built, how culture is shaped, and how communities are formed, and the ecosystem and investment around creators are rapidly scaling. Creator marketing is not just surpassing traditional advertising—it's now outperforming other digital marketing channels, such as search and social media ads. And, crucially, EMEA is taking a leading role in this transformation. For the first time ever, EMEA is projected to outspend the US in creator marketing across key sectors. Their audiences are some of the most engaged and creative in the world and, with over 200 countries, 2,000+ languages, it's a cultural melting pot driving authentic and diverse storytelling. We started CreatorIQ Connect because we realized the leaders and community in this industry are changing marketing from the inside out. It's also a gathering place for some of the smartest, most generous people in the business. We'll be publishing all of the great content from 46 speakers across 16 sessions. In the meantime, here are a few quick thoughts from speakers and experts who were there on the ground with us in London. In this episode, you'll learn: Why EMEA is outpacing the U.S. in creator marketing investment, and what their approach to earned attention can teach global marketers about results. How leading marketers are rethinking ROI by tracking conversation quality, not just reach or likes. What it takes to scale creator programs across markets without losing the personal connection, as well as the platforms, tools, and team mindsets that make it possible. Connect with the Guests: Ashton Wall's LinkedIn - @ashton-wall-marketing    Alison Hollingsworth's LinkedIn - @alison-hollingsworth-439028a  Kahlea Nicole Wade's LinkedIn - @kahleawade Fleur van Sambeeck's LinkedIn - @fleurvansambeeck  Kate Langan's LinkedIn - @kjlangan   Nate Harris's LinkedIn - @nateonawalk   Connect with Brit Starr & CreatorIQ: Brit's LinkedIn - @britmccorquodale CreatorIQ LinkedIn - @creatoriq Follow us on social: CreatorIQ YouTube - @CreatorIQOfficial CreatorIQ Instagram - @creatoriq CreatorIQ TikTok - @creator.iq CreatorIQ Twitter - @CreatorIQ

In this episode of the Post Status Happiness Hour, host Michelle Frechette chats with Adam Warner, GoDaddy's Director of Field Marketing. Adam discusses GoDaddy's latest tools, including the Site Optimizer for enhancing SEO and the AI-powered market research tool for client management. The conversation highlights GoDaddy's commitment to the WordPress community and upcoming developments.Top Takeaways:GoDaddy Airo is an AI-Powered Productivity Boost for Web Professionals: GoDaddy Airo offers a suite of tools designed to help web designers and developers (a.k.a. “web dnds”) save time and improve quality. It helps with tasks like writing copy, generating SEO meta descriptions, creating alt text for images, and performing overall site optimization.The Site Optimizer Ensures Strong SEO and Accessibility Foundations: The Site Optimizer tool scans pages for SEO opportunities and accessibility issues—like missing alt text—and provides automatic or manual suggestions to improve them. It covers headline hierarchy, content structure, social sharing cards, and more.Client Management is Streamlined with Built-In Tools and AI-Generated Market Research: Each client entry includes a simplified project/task list covering everything from discovery to site launch and maintenance. The standout feature is AI-powered market research, which generates useful client-specific data like industry demographics and SEO opportunities—great for discovery calls and proposal prep.Mentioned In The Show:WordPress.orgGoDaddy GoDaddy AiroManaged WP

Send us a textChristiana Marouchos and Becky Tasker are VPs at StackAdapt. Christiana leads brand and communications. Becky leads growth marketing. Together, they've helped shape the company's marketing strategy, scale its team, and build a culture rooted in clarity, accountability, and equity.In this episode, they talk about what it means to lead inside a fast-moving tech company. Christiana shares how storytelling has become the core of her approach to marketing. Becky breaks down how data and systems thinking helped her step into leadership. They both talk about imposter syndrome, learning to trust your voice, and what they've learned about building and managing teams that deliver.This is a conversation about doing the work, leading with intention, and staying grounded when things move fast.Show NotesGuestsChristiana Marouchos, VP of Marketing at StackAdaptBecky Tasker, VP of Growth Marketing at StackAdaptTopics coveredHow Christiana and Becky moved from individual contributors into VP rolesWhat it looks like to lead large teams through changeWhy storytelling matters in marketing, even in techThe difference between management and leadershipHow to navigate misalignment and hold people accountablePersonal lessons on imposter syndrome, reflection, and coachingCreating equity on your team through simple, clear systemsKey TakeawaysLeadership is about being clear, listening carefully, and showing people how their work fits into the bigger pictureYou do not need to have every answer to raise your hand for a new opportunityFeedback, context, and support go further than assumptions and controlIf you want to be seen as a leader, stop doing the invisible work and start owning the outcomesContactChristiana Marouchos LinkedInBecky Tasker LinkedInKeep up with more content from Aggie and Cristy here: Facebook: Empowered Women Leaders Instagram: @badass_women_in_business LinkedIn: ProveHer - Badass Women in Business Website: Badasswomeninbusinesspodcast.com Athena: athenaac.com

Varför tror vi inte på att vi kan lösa våra egna problem? Fredrik och Kristoffer börjar med att följa upp diskussionen om att skriva om för att förenkla saker och minska abstraktioner. Flera lyssnare har undrat: har man inte abstraktioner för att förenkla framtida förändringar och anpassningar? Riskerar man inte att fastna i ett lokalt minimum där ens lösning är alldeles för specifik för att kunna anpassas i framtiden? Fredrik undrar om vi låst in oss alldeles för mycket i ett tankesätt som landar i att vi aldrig kan veta något. Alla pratar om lösningar på problem man haft, ingen pratar om problem man haft? Vad är problemet man faktiskt löst? Och varför tror vi inte på att vi kan lösa vårt eget problem? (Och AI är motsatsen till att lära sig lösa problem.) Vi behöver mer Barry O'Reilly i branschen! Men det är en utmaning att förstå hans tankar. Sist men inte minst berättar Kristoffer hur han hittade Coolify och varför det tilltalar honom så mycket. Ett stort tack till Cloudnet som sponsrar vår VPS! Har du kommentarer, frågor eller tips? Vi är @kodsnack, @thieta, @krig, och @bjoreman på Mastodon, har en sida på Facebook och epostas på info@kodsnack.se om du vill skriva längre. Vi läser allt som skickas. Gillar du Kodsnack får du hemskt gärna recensera oss i iTunes! Du kan också stödja podden genom att ge oss en kaffe (eller två!) på Ko-fi, eller handla något i vår butik. Länkar Mastodon-mastodonten Barry O'Reilly Kodsnsck 632 - avsnittet om att skriva om saker - skriv om när man förstår problemet Jeff Atwood Artikeln om Netscapes omskrivning och second system syndrome - av Joel Spolsky, inte Jeff Atwood Second-system syndrome Babel Platos grotta Stöd oss på Ko-fi! Helm CDK - genererar Helm-grafer Patterns Bottom-up och top-down Richard Feynmans problemlösningsalgoritm Strapi Kamal Coolify Caprover Docker swarm Docker stack Hetzner Milisav Radmanić - utvecklingschef på Hetzner Grug brained developer Forgejo Traefik Coolify cloud Reverse proxy Fastmail Cloudnet Titlar Kristoffer är med på länk Förändringsbart och förvaltningsbart Nu ska vi lösa ett generellt problem En generell transpilator Fokuserade för mycket på Platos grotta Man ser bara den perfekta stolen Mindre kapabel att hantera verkligheten Fastna i ett lokalt minimum Helt enkelt inte sant Lösa problemet här och nu Min rulle tejp En boll med tejp och legobitar Jätteabstraherade pusselbitar Rullar med tejp och legobitar Vi utgår från en lösning Kunskapen för att kunna bygga en lösning Rosenkvist till AI Plockepinn och cementblandare Lösningsorienterat Problemorienterat Kan vi glömma teknik Z för stunden? Allt jag kan se är tejp och legobitar? Deras problem är inte mitt problem Hybristoppen Tomt på bagage Se problemet med klarhet

In this podcast episode, host Michelle Frechette interviews Ryan Bracey, co-organizer of WordPress Accessibility Day and director of web development at Second Melody, discusses the upcoming event with Michelle. Ryan, who has been involved with the event for four years, shares insights on the speaker application process, event format, and accessibility features. The event, a 24-hour global virtual conference, aims to feature diverse speakers and will include pre-recorded talks followed by live Q&A sessions. The host and Ryan emphasize the importance of accessibility in web development and encourage listeners to apply as speakers.Top Takeaways:Call for Speakers Now Open: WP Accessibility Day 2025 is currently accepting speaker submissions for its global, 24-hour virtual conference, scheduled for October 15th, 2025. The event focuses on accessibility within the WordPress ecosystem and is seeking approximately 75 proposals to fill 23 speaker slots plus one keynote. Submissions are open through May 26th. Organizers are especially encouraging talks from individuals with lived experiences of disability and welcome a wide range of accessibility-related topics.New Format: Pre-Recorded Talks with Live Q&A: This year, the event introduces a new structure featuring pre-recorded presentations followed by live Q&A sessions. This format offers greater flexibility for speakers while ensuring a more stable and inclusive experience for attendees. In appreciation of their time and expertise, speakers will receive a $300 honorarium.Commitment to Accessibility and Inclusion: Accessibility is at the core of WP Accessibility Day. The event will include live captioning and American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation to ensure it is accessible to a global audience. To support diversity and fairness, speaker applications are reviewed anonymously. The organizers are especially encouraging submissions from individuals in underrepresented regions and communities. Proposals promoting overlays or superficial fixes that do not adhere to true accessibility standards will not be considered.Mentioned in the Show:WordPress Accessibility DaySecond Melody

What happens when a car rental mishap, a spur-of-the-moment bridge partnership, and a life-changing move from Iceland to Florida collide? You get Svenni Eiriksen,  a bridge player whose story is equal parts hilarious, heartfelt, and deeply human. John McAllister sits down with his former teammate and friend to relive the many twists, laughs, and breakthroughs of Svenni's journey from Icelandic tournaments to an NABC win in the U.S. From surviving snowy bridge commutes to pulling off a Trump Coup without breaking a sweat, Svenni shares how bridge shaped his life, his move, and his community. Key Takeaways from This Episode:

Fredrik snackar med Mattias Karlsson om .NET-världen. Hur är gemenskapen? Hur lär man sig hur man skriver bra kod? Och varför är Mattias inblandad i YH-utbildningar? Vilka verktyg är bra, och för vilka sammanhang? Visst är det fascinerande hur vissa saker kommer tillbaka om och om igen? Hur går utvecklingen av .NET? Vilka verktyg skulle Mattias välja idag för en ny webbapp? Eller för en mobil- eller skrivbordsapp? Sist men inte minst snackar vi lite om vikten av dokumentation och kommentarer. Gräv mer i saker, var inte rädd för att titta i okända filer och miljöer! Inspelat under Øredev 2024. Ett stort tack till Cloudnet som sponsrar vår VPS! Har du kommentarer, frågor eller tips? Vi är @kodsnack, @thieta, @krig, och @bjoreman på Mastodon, har en sida på Facebook och epostas på info@kodsnack.se om du vill skriva längre. Vi läser allt som skickas. Gillar du Kodsnack får du hemskt gärna recensera oss i iTunes! Du kan också stödja podden genom att ge oss en kaffe (eller två!) på Ko-fi, eller handla något i vår butik. Länkar Mattias Mattias blogg Øredev Swetugg Homebrew Azure function Alpine Nuget YH .NET aspire Jetbrains Rider C# devkit extension för Visual studio code Ultraedit Stöd oss på Ko-fi! Win forms Web forms Blazor ERP HTMX Code-behind Avalonia Uno Webassembly CGI-skript Telerik Syncfusion Maui Blazor hydrate Flutter Streamyard A/B-testning Launchdarkly Mattias presentation på Øredev 2024 - Devopsdocs: transforming tideousness into joy Titlar Fokus på talarna Någon som inte dricker kaffe Det är ändå samma runtime Beroenden som inte har hängt med Varningar är fel Grunda men breda Såhär ska man koda Kontextswitcha i konsollen Olika verktyg för olika saker Små konsollappar i containrar Bara en main-metod Minst tre filer Rena komponenter Den upplevda prestandan

Ak váš e-shop beží pomaly, problém nemusí byť len v hostingu. V tomto rozhovore sa dozviete, ako veľmi ovplyvňuje rýchlosť načítania konverzný pomer, prečo nestačí merať len homepage, čo všetko vedia pokaziť nevinné bannery či skripty z GTM, ako funguje CDN a kedy dáva zmysel VPS. Rieši sa tu, ako sa vyznať v parametroch serverov, prečo zdieľaný hosting často nestačí a ako rozlíšiť, či zlyháva vývojár alebo infraštruktúra. Voac nám povedal Martin Michálek, Web Performance Consultant / programátor v Pagespeed.https://www.ecommercebridge.sk/rychlost-webu-v-202500:00 Úvod02:15 Je dnes stále rýchlosť webu nejaké téma? 03:44 V akom stave je to momentálne v našich krajinách? 08:24 Aká rýchlosť načítania je dobrá? 12:39 Prečo je na jednom webe rôzna doba načítania na podstránkach? 17:06 Je dôležité mať vlastný server aj v každej krajine pri expanzii? 20:46 Môže zavážiť pri rýchlosti aj hosting? 25:27 Čo robiť, keď mi ide pomaly e-shop? 31:57 Dá sa niečo robiť s rýchlosťou pri krabicových riešeniach? 36:15 ZáverEcommerce Bridge SK: https://www.ecommercebridge.sk/Ecommerce Bridge CZ: https://www.ecommercebridge.cz/Sledujte nás na sociálnych sieťach ⬇️LinkedIn:SK https://www.linkedin.com/company/ecommerce-bridge-slovensko/CZ https://www.linkedin.com/company/ecommerce-bridge-cesko/Facebook:SK https://www.facebook.com/ecommercebridgeslovenskoCZ https://www.facebook.com/EcommerceBridgeCeskoTwitter:SK https://twitter.com/ecommbridgeskCZ https://twitter.com/ecommbridgecz

Dive into Episode #144 of the Psych Health and Safety USA Podcast, featuring host Dr. I. David Daniels, PhD, CSD, VPS, and special guest Keidra Norwood, a human capital risk and safety consultant and founder of Egan Rose Consulting. Ms. Norwood is also a motivational speaker who specializes in helping people overcome imposter syndrome. With over 20 years of experience in risk management, compliance, change management, and executive advisory services across various industry sectors, Ms. Norwood helps her clients mitigate human capital risk by optimizing policies, empowering leaders, and providing strategies grounded in holistic employee engagement. She focuses on enabling organizations to put the human back in human capital and in conducting “safe space sessions” to help “unbreak the souls” of especially women that have been exposed to toxic work environments.

Fredrik snackar Casual med Fredrik Eriksson och Kristian Ivarsson. Casual är en öppen middleware som implementerar XATMI-standarden och används istället för Oracles Tuxedo av bland annat Försäkringskassan. Fredrik och Kristian berätter om hur det kommer sig att man tar sig an ett sånt projekt, hur man lyckas hålla ångan uppe ända till produktion, och varför enkelhet och effektivitet är viktigt även (eller inte minst?) för en middleware för stora myndigheter. Ett stort tack till Cloudnet som sponsrar vår VPS! Har du kommentarer, frågor eller tips? Vi är @kodsnack, @thieta, @krig, och @bjoreman på Mastodon, har en sida på Facebook och epostas på info@kodsnack.se om du vill skriva längre. Vi läser allt som skickas. Gillar du Kodsnack får du hemskt gärna recensera oss i iTunes! Du kan också stödja podden genom att ge oss en kaffe (eller två!) på Ko-fi, eller handla något i vår butik. Länkar Kristian Wisetech global Casual Casuals Discord XATMI XA TX Open group Tuxedo SOA-plattform - service-oriented architecture Transaktioner COBOL OSI-stacken CORBA EJB COM OLE POC Kammarkollegiet Weblogic JCA - Java connector architecture Stöd oss på Ko-fi! Kevlin Henney Kevlin om språkfinesser som redan fanns i strukturerad programmering Scheme Two-phase commit Black tie - Red hat-svar på Tuxedo Jboss Casual på Github Titlar Fundamentalt sunda Med vissa avarter Ibland är det pest eller kolera Intresse hos några med bestämmanderätt Min garderob som byggserver Ett sekvensiellt flöde i din kod Specar från 85 Om problemet är transaktionellt Harmoni mot operativsystemet Motvikt mot tuxedo

In this podcast episode, host Michelle Frechette interviews Kyle Van Deusen, who runs a small web agency in Richmond, Virginia, and founded "The Admin Bar," a community for freelancers and agency owners. They discuss the 2025 WordPress Professional Survey, which Kyle conducted to gather insights from web professionals. The survey, which received 1,233 responses, highlights the experiences and challenges faced by freelancers and agency owners.Top TakeawaysMany Agency Owners Lack Business Fundamentals: A lot of agency owners start by accident, not with a business plan. As a result, many undercharge and lack confidence in setting prices. Kyle pointed out that few are reaching their income goals—not due to market limits, but because they don't know what's possible. This shows a big need for basic business education around pricing, value, and financial planning.Marketing and Networking Are Largely Overlooked: Nearly 60% of respondents aren't doing in-person networking, and many aren't investing in marketing. Too many rely on being found organically, which isn't enough anymore. Kyle and Michelle highlighted that growth requires showing up, building relationships, and actively promoting your services.Community Helps Build Confidence and Clarity: Talking with peers can shift your mindset and pricing strategy. Kyle shared how learning what others charged helped him raise his rates confidently. Community support helps agency owners avoid mistakes, learn faster, and feel less alone in their journey.The Survey Is a Valuable, Underused Resource: Kyle stressed that the real power of the survey lies in how people use it. By digging into the data, agency owners can find paths others have taken to success. The more participation it gets, the more valuable and representative it becomes for the whole community.Mentioned in the Show:https://theadminbar.com/2025-survey/https://theadminbar.com/https://www.facebook.com/groups/2147806538801573

In this episode of the Post Status Happiness Hour, host Michelle Frechette discusses the upcoming Page Builder Summit with guests Dan Maby and Nathan Wrigley. Scheduled for May 12-16, 2025, the summit aims to unite the WordPress community. Michele highlights the collaborative spirit and the importance of community engagement. Dan and Nathan share insights into the planning process, the diverse range of sessions, and the evolution of page builders. They emphasize the summit's role in fostering learning and connections.Top TakeawaysThe Summit Is Exceptionally Accessible and Flexible: The Page Builder Summit is designed to be easy and low-pressure for attendees. With free access to pre-recorded sessions for 48 hours, viewers can tune in when it's convenient for them. The optional Power Pack gives extended access and extra bonuses.Visibility for Lesser-Known Creators and Speakers: One of the summit's highlights is giving a platform to a diverse lineup of speakers, many of whom aren't regularly featured at large in-person WordCamps or other conferences. It's a space for new voices and fresh perspectives to shine.Sponsorships Make the Event Possible—and Deserve Support: Nathan highlighted that without sponsor support, the summit wouldn't happen. Sponsors like GoDaddy, WS Form, BigScoots, and many others contribute more than just funds—they provide energy, tools, and community-building support.Mentioned In The Show:WPLDNPageBuilderSummit.com MagentoDrupalAnchen le RouxKadenceElementorDiviBeaver BuilderGoDaddyKinstaMelapressBlackwallPress Forward podcastBig Orange HeartWP Coffee Talk podcastBig ScootsWeb Designer ProYour Moxie MavenWeb Designer AcademyZainatain Dynamic.oooAB Split TestBS-Free BusinessWP MavensCroco BlockWS FormsCheck ViewDroip

Most interview questions are easy to prepare for — but this one trips up even seasoned executives, VPs, and top salespeople. In this episode, Matthew reveals the deceptively simple interview question designed to uncover dangerous red flags — and how you can ace it to stand out in today's ultra-competitive job market.You'll learn:The exact question top recruiters use to test your humility and self-awarenessWhy failure to answer this one question signals major red flags to hiring managersHow to craft a smart, professional answer that shows you're coachable and growth-mindedWhy even highly successful candidates freeze — and how you can avoid itReal-world examples of good vs bad answers that either win offers or ruin interviewsHow mastering this one response can immediately boost your chances of landing high-level rolesBig opportunities are rare — don't lose yours over an answer you can prepare today.https://moveupcareers.com/strategycall https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-job-interview-experience/id1538223546https://moveupcareers.com/survey

In this episode, John interviews Lynn Castoldi, fresh off two huge wins at the Spring NABC — the 10K Knockout Teams and the Women's Swiss Teams, the latter by a razor-thin margin of just 0.13 VPs. With her signature laugh, Lynn shares the stories behind her victories, her partnership with Ann Karin Fuglestad, and how she went from getting kicked out of bridge lessons at a senior center to becoming a national champion. Along the way, we hear about bridge cruises, recruiting Egyptian pros on BBO, and the stylish team scarves that helped tie it all together. Whether she's playing with a world-class junior or her long-time partner the “Minister of Defense,” Lynn brings enthusiasm, optimism, and a love of the game that's totally contagious. Key Takeaways from This Episode:

In this episode of the Impostor Syndrome Files, we talk about how to name, tame and reframe impostor syndrome. Does impostor syndrome keep you from asking for help, sharing your ideas or taking risks? If so, you're not alone. Each of us has warring factions in our brains. There's the intellectual side that knows that we'll be okay if we step outside our comfort zones and then there's the emotional side that lives in constant fear of something terrible happening. This week, I talk with John Little, an executive performance coach, about how to bridge the gap between these two sides. Here John shares strategies and insights to help us manage impostor syndrome. In particular, he emphasizes how important it is for us to not fear the moment because when we fear a certain moment, we lose out on bigger growth opportunities. Lastly, we talk about how impostor syndrome impacts, not just individuals, but organizations, and why we should be addressing this as a business issue. About My GuestJohn Little is an Executive Leadership Performance Coach with over 25 years of experience leading people and businesses across multiple industries. He specializes in helping CHROs, VPs of HR, and senior leaders support executives and high-potential individuals in excelling in their current roles, preparing for future leadership positions, and reducing costly turnover.John's coaching focuses on building trust, influence, and authority using his proprietary EMBRACE framework, empowering leaders to create meaningful impact and seize new opportunities. His clients often experience career growth 2-3x faster, improved team collaboration, and measurable improvements in employee engagement, retention, and leadership effectiveness.Known for aligning leadership development with business goals, John equips his clients with mindset strategies and actionable tools that drive both personal and organizational transformation. Whether through one-on-one coaching, cohort-based learning, or organizational training, his approach is tailored to meet each client's unique needs.At the heart of John's work is his passion for helping people overcome limiting beliefs and imposter syndrome to become authentic, confident leaders in their families, careers, and communities.~Connect with John:LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/bigjohnlittle Assessment: https://impostersyndromedetector.scoreapp.com~Connect with Kim and The Impostor Syndrome Files:Join the free Impostor Syndrome Challenge:https://www.kimmeninger.com/challengeLearn more about the Leading Humans discussion group:https://www.kimmeninger.com/leadinghumansgroupJoin the Slack channel to learn from, connect with and support other professionals: https://forms.gle/Ts4Vg4Nx4HDnTVUC6Join the Facebook group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/leadinghumansSchedule time to speak with Kim Meninger directly about your questions/challenges: https://bookme.name/ExecCareer/strategy-sessionConnect on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimmeninger/Website:https://kimmeninger.com

Avamerikanisering och jakten på den perfekta webbstacken. Fredrik och Kristoffer börjar med kaffesnack för att sedan diskutera mönster för fönsterhantering och livet i övrigt. Ett universalmönster: Saker ska inte ändra på sig om inte jag ber om det. Sedan diskuteras Kristoffers jakt på en bra webbstack. Och varför blir inte fler projekt och stackar bara klara och slutar ändras hela tiden? Att av-amerikanisera sitt liv: svårt, men kanske givande. Kristoffer har funderat över det mesta i mjukvaruväg, från e-post till backup och servrar, inklusive webbläsare. Ett stort tack till Cloudnet som sponsrar vår VPS! Har du kommentarer, frågor eller tips? Vi är @kodsnack, @thieta, @krig, och @bjoreman på Mastodon, har en sida på Facebook och epostas på info@kodsnack.se om du vill skriva längre. Vi läser allt som skickas. Gillar du Kodsnack får du hemskt gärna recensera oss i iTunes! Du kan också stödja podden genom att ge oss en kaffe (eller två!) på Ko-fi, eller handla något i vår butik. Länkar Aeropress Bartek och Kompilator Jura ENA 8 Fransk press Hario switch Chemex Hayao Miyazaki Dokumentären om skapandet av Pojken och hägern Patterns och Christopher Alexander Lazyvim The nature of order - efter patterns Next.js Strapi Axum Deno Opentelemetry Prometheus Bun Zig Peter Thiel uv BETH-stacken Elysia - ramverk ovanpå Bun Turso HTMX Carson Gross ORM Vercel Prisma - ORM Elysia-dokumentationen Common lisp Hunchentoot Clojure Elm Stöd oss på Ko-fi! Peertube Ecosia - tysk webbläsare Bing Zen browser Arc Firefox Vivaldi - den enda webbläsaren som är kraftfull nog för dig … ? Chromium Startpage - blandar Google och Bing Glesys Fastmail Tuta Infomaniak Protonmail Openstreetmap Here wego Osmand Waze Tomtom Pixelfed Codeberg Thomas Boerger Gitlab Coolify Gogs Gitea Forgejo Tailscale Wireguard Mullvad Proton pass 1Password Bitwarden Backblaze Rogue amoeba Obsidian Ladybird Caddy cloud-init Fail2ban Hugo Antirez Redis We are destroying software Web components Titlar En elefant som badade i Loch Ness In i franska pressen Jag är en enkel man En film gjord om honom, för honom Mönster i ditt liv Den perfekta webbstacken Problemet med Deno är att det inte fungerar Slideware VC-fundat av världens sämsta människor Galna hästen bakom HTMX Fungerar det? Troligtvis inte Vercelfällan BEH-stacken Allting är fossilerat Det är färdigt Standarden är färdig Jag kan inte bli av med Apple Svaret är nej Vi planterar träd när du tittar på reklam Jag bor där jag inte bor Bygga sin egen karttjänst Jira för Git Monsterbackup på Hetzner

Dive into Episode #143 of the Psych Health and Safety USA Podcast, featuring host Dr. I. David Daniels, PhD, CSD, VPS, and returning guest Amy Roosa, the founder of “the Safety Rack,” a non-profit that advocates for equity in PPE for women. The Safety Rack has just recently launched as a nonprofit, and one of its first efforts is the release of the Equity Report. This document documents the challenges that women across the globe have in acquiring PPE that fits. There are some interesting trends when comparing workplace injury rates to workforce representation. Those who identify as male make up about 53% of the workforce, but they account for a significantly higher proportion of fatal occupational injuries, approximately 92% each year. However, the gap narrows regarding nonfatal injuries and illnesses involving days away from work (DAFW). In 2021-2022, those identifying as female experienced 46% of the DAFW cases. This indicates that while men are more likely to suffer fatal injuries, women are more likely to experience nonfatal injuries that require time off work. In the case of psychological injuries, such as mental health issues, there are distinct patterns between men and women. Women are more likely to experience common mental health problems like anxiety and depression. Women are also more likely to be diagnosed with anxiety disorders and to experience post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) than men. On the other hand, men are more likely to die by suicide, with three times as many men as women dying by suicide. Men also report lower levels of life satisfaction and are less likely to access psychological therapies compared to women. An argument could be made that when an organization has an equitable approach to health and safety, both women and men benefit.

You and I both know it—leadership in the multifamily space is due for a shake-up.In this episode of the Multifamily Collective, I (Mike Brewer) kick off something new, something needed: the Strategy Series. Inspired by Seth Godin's This is Strategy, I'm not just riffing—I'm reshaping those big, broad questions into laser-focused conversations for high-leverage thinkers in multifamily. Operators, visionaries, VPs, and regionals—this one's for you.But that's not all.I'm also thrilled to introduce Shannon Bryant and her upcoming podcast Lead Without Limits—part of the growing Multifamily Media Network (MMN). Shannon's bringing fresh insight, energy, and leadership edge to our collective table. You'll want to tune in.Whether you're tired of vague strategy decks or allergic to empty mission statements, this new content series is your call to action. If you're done asking for permission and ready to build strategy with clarity, velocity, and purpose—you're in the right room.And what's the end game? A salon. Not the hair kind. The think tank kind. A place for idea collisions, smart dialogue, and unfiltered leadership breakthroughs—welcome to the future of multifamily thought leadership.If that sounds like your scene, hit that like button. Subscribe. Share with someone who's allergic to average. Let's build this together.

With state capital support on the decline and infrastructure aging out of usefulness, higher education leaders are under pressure to find new ways to fund capital projects—without compromising mission, control, or long-term sustainability. In this episode of Changing Higher Ed®, Dr. Drumm McNaughton explores creative capital funding strategies institutions are using to meet urgent facility and housing demands. His guest, Brent Miller—Higher Education Market Sector Leader at HED—shares how colleges and universities across the country are structuring public-private partnerships (P3s), securing transformational donor gifts, and leveraging local bond initiatives to move large-scale capital plans forward. This conversation is especially relevant for presidents, CFOs, trustees, and VPs of facilities navigating deferred maintenance, campus growth, or strategic repositioning. Brent brings 30+ years of architectural and capital planning experience to the conversation, offering insights from some of the most innovative projects in higher ed capital development. Topics Covered: Why traditional state funding is no longer enough—and what institutions are doing about it How public-private partnerships (P3s) work, and which types of projects they're best suited for Case studies from USC, UC Irvine, University of Michigan, UC Merced, and more Donor and corporate partnership models that align with institutional missions How local bond initiatives are changing the future of community colleges What boards and presidents need to know about aligning capital projects with strategy and risk Real-World Examples Discussed: USC's Iovine and Young Academy, funded by a $70M gift from Jimmy Iovine and Dr. Dre UC Irvine's interdisciplinary health sciences building—merging donor intent and design University of Michigan's Ford Robotics Building, a co-developed corporate-academic research hub UC Merced 2020, a $1.3B P3 that doubled the university's physical capacity Cal State San Marcos' early mixed-use P3 development for housing and retail A facilities deal struck to replace plant equipment at cost and pay via utility savings General Motors University as an early model of industry-aligned higher ed Three Key Takeaways for Leadership: Ensure capital alignment with strategy: Every capital initiative should support the university's mission, enrollment trajectory, and long-term vision. Build in lifecycle costs: Deferred maintenance and energy savings must be part of the upfront planning—not afterthoughts. Communicate across stakeholders: From boards and donors to students and local communities, transparency is essential to success. This episode provides both a strategic framework and actionable insight into how today's institutions can overcome capital constraints through innovation, collaboration, and long-range thinking. Recommended For: Presidents, provosts, CFOs, trustees, board chairs, and facilities executives leading campus master planning, housing expansion, or long-term capital strategy. Read the transcript: https://changinghighered.com/capital-funding-strategies-higher-education/ #HigherEdLeadership #PublicPrivatePartnerships #HigherEducation #HigherEducationPodcast

Fredrik snackar med Daniel Raniz Raneland om att skapa och hålla presentationer. Ämnen finns överallt bara man börjar se dem, och man ska inte göra det svårt för sig. Att berätta hur man själv lärt sig något blir en alldeles utmärkt presentation. Skulle du kunna skriva en bloggpost om något? Då kan du också göra en presentation av det, du behöver bara anpassa formen lite. En presentation behöver vara lite mer av en resa och ge lite mer av en kontext. Du vet inte vilken kunskap du sitter på som är vardagsmat för dig men ett guldkorn för någon annan! Våga hålla en presentation! Ett stort tack till Cloudnet som sponsrar vår VPS! Har du kommentarer, frågor eller tips? Vi är @kodsnack, @thieta, @krig, och @bjoreman på Mastodon, har en sida på Facebook och epostas på info@kodsnack.se om du vill skriva längre. Vi läser allt som skickas. Gillar du Kodsnack får du hemskt gärna recensera oss i iTunes! Du kan också stödja podden genom att ge oss en kaffe (eller två!) på Ko-fi, eller handla något i vår butik. Länkar Raniz Factor10 Besöket i Varberg - då avsnitt 609 spelades in Softhouse Raniz blogg Jfokus TDD Kodkata Parprogrammering Sessionize Seecfp - mejllista Devoxx We are developers Berlin Raniz Øredevpresentation 2024 - Pipeline patterns and antipatterns Swetugg Slidev - koda dina presentationer i Markdown, HTML, och CSS Mermaid Magic code Stöd oss på Ko-fi! En version av Raniz Java på AWS lambda-presentation Papercall Martin Fowler Myconf - konferens i Varberg i maj Devopsdays i Zürich NDC Titlar Myndig på mjukvaruutveckling Vad gör ni här? Jag skriver abstrakt Alldeles för höga förväntningar En väldigt bra struktur En chans att dra sig ur Slutsatsen i början Prata väldigt fort istället 22 minuter inspelat material Ingen presentation är den andra lik En konferens i födelsedagspresent Broar som leder vidare

Dive into Episode #142 of the Psych Health and Safety USA Podcast, featuring host Dr. I. David Daniels, PhD, CSD, VPS, and special guest Fire Chief Chris Tubbs, a veteran of over 45 years in the fire rescue service in two states, including the last 17 as a Fire Chief. In 1995, Chris was a member of FEMA's Washington Urban Search and Rescue Task Force 1 that responded to the Oklahoma City Bombing. The lasting impact of the Oklahoma City Bombing on those who responded has been profound and multifaceted. A longitudinal study conducted nearly 25 years after the event revealed several key findings: 1. Psychological Impact: Many responders experienced long-term psychological effects, including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety, and depression. The trauma of the event had a lasting impact on their mental health. 2. Resilience and Coping: Respondents also demonstrated remarkable resilience despite the challenges. Many found meaning and affirmation in their work, reaffirming their commitment to helping others. 3. Personal and Professional Relationships: The experience significantly affected their personal and professional relationships. Some reported strained relationships with family and friends, while others found renewed purpose in their careers. 4. Sense of Pride: Many responders expressed pride in participating and did not regret their involvement. They felt that their service honored both the survivors and their profession. 5. Need for Support: The study highlighted the importance of ongoing support for responders, including emotional and psychological assistance. Many felt that the attention to their emotional and psychological recovery was limited Chief Tubbs and Dr. Daniels discuss their recollection of responding to the incident and other topics related to psychological health and safety in the fire rescue service.

Fredrik snackar med Sofia Larsson från grannpodden Developers! om livet som lead software engineer. Hur kompletterar och överlappar den till exempel en engineering manager? Eller en arkitekt för den delen? Hur bidrar man bäst när man hamnat i en roll “ovanför” den vanliga utvecklarrollen? Konstant prioritering av vad som är viktigt - och oändliga listor av saker att göra - en viktig del av många jobb som kan vara lätt att missa eller glömma innan man själv arbetat i någon sorts chefsjobb. Och saker utanför tekniken är oftast så mycket viktigare för företaget och alla som jobbar - speciellt när du är i en ledarroll. Vi diskuterar också fördelar och risker med att jobba nära sin närmaste chef, och hur man håller reda på allt man har att göra. (Och hur man undviker att bli någon annans påminnelsesystem.) Ett stort tack till Cloudnet som sponsrar vår VPS! Har du kommentarer, frågor eller tips? Vi är @kodsnack, @thieta, @krig, och @bjoreman på Mastodon, har en sida på Facebook och epostas på info@kodsnack.se om du vill skriva längre. Vi läser allt som skickas. Gillar du Kodsnack får du hemskt gärna recensera oss i iTunes! Du kan också stödja podden genom att ge oss en kaffe (eller två!) på Ko-fi, eller handla något i vår butik. Länkar Sofia Developers! - podden Sofia gör med … Madeleine Avsnitt 72 av Developers! - När Fredrik var gäst T-shaped - när man har djup expertis inom ett område, och grundare kunskaper inom flera andra C4-modeller Barry O'Reilly 631 - Avsnittet med Barry Developers snackade om att ha sin chef i teamet i avsnitt 210 Millenniumprojektet Stöd oss via Ko-fi! SLA Obsidian Påminnelser Todoist Things Vergecast Hard fork Marknaden Asdf Flashback forever 4chan Titlar Bara en vanlig utvecklare Fyllepodd tillsammans Det är inte lätt att planera ett kök Vem ritar C4-modellerna? Stort och brett och knepigt på alla sätt En som ritar på papper Vara bara chef Saker utanför tekniken (Jag har) oändliga todo-listor Vad måste jag göra idag? Viktigare än den där if-satsen

In this episode of the Post Status Happiness Hour, host Michelle Frechette interviews Tim Bouchard, and Ron Brennan discuss the upcoming Color Code event, a conference focused on design, technology, and marketing. Unlike traditional WordCamps, Color Code aims to be more inclusive, welcoming participants from various platforms and technologies. The event will feature a diverse lineup of speakers, interactive elements like a live graffiti art competition, and networking opportunities. Set to take place in Buffalo, New York, the conference emphasizes accessibility and community involvement, promising a dynamic and engaging experience for all attendees.Top Takeaways:Networking and Collaboration Opportunities: The Color Code event emphasizes the power of in-person connections. With a focus on creative professionals, marketers, and developers, the event is designed to facilitate collaboration through both formal presentations and informal networking (the "hallway track"). Attendees can expect meaningful conversations and potential partnerships that might not happen in a purely virtual setting.Diverse and Relevant Topics: The event will cover a range of cutting-edge topics, such as AI, content strategies, and the challenges of decoupling from major tech players like Google. These presentations, led by volunteer speakers, aim to provide valuable insights and practical knowledge, making the event a great opportunity for professionals to stay informed on industry trends.Affordability and Accessibility: With an affordable ticket price ($40), including lunch and the after-party, Color Code positions itself as an accessible event for professionals of all backgrounds. The organizers also plan to record sessions and make them available online, ensuring that those who can't attend in person still have access to the valuable content.Mentioned In The Show:Color CodePress ConfWP EngineMeetupSeneca One TowerDouglas DevelopmentLuminousGene McCarthy's

Dive into Episode #141 of the Psych Health and Safety USA Podcast, featuring host Dr. I. David Daniels, PhD, CSD, VPS, and special guest Robert Avsec, a retired fire battalion chief now a freelance writer, mental health advocate and a member of the Fire Services Psychology Association. Chief Avesc has dedicated himself to helping construct a bridge between the fire rescue service and the psychology community. Firefighters face significant psychological challenges due to the nature of their work, including PTSD from exposure to traumatic events, depression and anxiety from the high-stress environment, and burnout from physical and emotional demands. Substance abuse can sometimes arise as a coping mechanism, further affecting mental health. Irregular hours often lead to sleep problems, and witnessing tragic events can result in grief and loss. Moreover, there is a stigma around seeking mental health support within the firefighting community, which can prevent individuals from getting the help they need. Comprehensive psychological support and awareness are crucial for addressing these challenges.

In this power-packed episode, Mark Jewell is joined by Christine Jewell—his wife and the head of executive coaching at The Momentum Company—for a raw, timely, and perspective-shifting conversation. Sparked by a single encouraging text that resonated deeply with a CEO navigating difficult times, this episode dives into the emotional, mental, and strategic battles leaders are facing across the ag industry and beyond.Christine challenges leaders to stop white-knuckling their way through hardship and start rising with clarity, intention, and a renewed identity. If you've found yourself saying “it's just hard right now,” this episode is your wake-up call. Because thriving leaders don't fight for victory—they lead from it.Key Takeaways:

Mike Dion works at a Fortune 100 company. He has previously worked as a finance leader at Verizon-as well as startups and as a mentor to  enterprise giants to scrappy startups—unlocking tens of millions of dollars in value across industries like Entertainment and Telecom.  He does this through Mike's F9 Finance:  a no nonsense website and newsletter (with 20k subscribers) passing on the skills that have accelerated his career, providing a guide to new tools (based on his experience automating 100,000 hours of labour) and secrets to promotion. He tells Glenn Hopper: “Three things, increasing revenue, decreasing expenses, and making your leaders look good. Those are the three things that move your career, not the reports, not the forecast tools to get to that.” In this episode  Passion in media and entertainment  putting in our first consolidated planning system At Verizon starting a center of Excellence (after facing a situation where 40 VPs wanted 30 decks based on Excel files    Lack of approachable finance content: introducing Mike's F9 Finanance    Secrets to dynamic modeling and scenario planning  3 Ways teams are getting overwhelmed with forecasts   Better prompting and my relationship with AI A completely new answer for Fave Excel Function F9 Finance: https://www.f9finance.com/  F9 Finance YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@f9finance

Fredrik och Kristoffer snackar livskraftig körning (durable execution), deterministiskt simuleringstestande, och lite om Roc. Kristoffer ger sin ögonblicksbild av livskraftig körning och relaterade saker han just nu snöat in på. Mycket kretsar kring stiliga och kraftfulla abstraktioner som leder fram till renare och enklare lösningar på kniviga problem. Tänk om du kunde stödja både synkron och asynkron körning av all din kod, utan att behöva skriva någonting som hanterar det i din kod? Landar vi i Haskell? Eller till och med Lisp? Ett stort tack till Cloudnet som sponsrar vår VPS! Har du kommentarer, frågor eller tips? Vi är @kodsnack, @thieta, @krig, och @bjoreman på Mastodon, har en sida på Facebook och epostas på info@kodsnack.se om du vill skriva längre. Vi läser allt som skickas. Gillar du Kodsnack får du hemskt gärna recensera oss i iTunes! Du kan också stödja podden genom att ge oss en kaffe (eller två!) på Ko-fi, eller handla något i vår butik. Länkar Hydropress Vattenläckan i Jönköping Roc Anders från Modermodemet Kristoffers gästspel i Modermodemet Durable execution Sidekiq Temporal Worker i Temporal Cronjob Idempotent - när något kan göras flera gånger utan att förändra resultatet (ett tryck på “på”-knappen har samma effekt som tio tryck) Rena funktioner i funktionell programmering DST - deterministisk simuleringstestning Video om DST Distributed asynchronous await - a new programming model for distributed applications - video från Tigerbeetle Tigerbeetle Zig Viewstamped replication Konsensus Paxos - algoritmen och dess paper med grekiska filosofer Paxos - ön Leslie Lamport Raft - “designed to be understandable and durable” Kubernetes IO-monaden i Haskell Stöd oss via Ko-fi! Andrew Kelley Andrew Kelleys liveström om async-await i Zig Tokio Task i Roc är deprekerat, och de har redan städat bort dokumentationen Plattformar i Roc YAML Richard Feldman Deno Ryan Dahl Durable functions Resonate Flawless (Rust) Lat evaluering Lisp call-with-current-continuation i Lisp (Scheme för att vara exakt) Dominik Tornow, skapare av Temporal Titlar Allting går sönder, konstant Allting förfaller och växer över och möglar Krossad av en hydropress Ur bandet En separat process På ett hållbart sätt Sov i en dag Bara som att köra kod Kraschar och kommer tillbaka Om man är en konsensusnörd Somna och vakna igen Raft är Paxos Pedagogiska animationer Det här är ögonblicksbilden En tidsstämpel och en bild av världen Rätt programmeringsmodell En allokerare Den globala soptippen Vår egen soptunna Det här är rätt abstraktion Idén med IO-monaden Rätt abstraktionsnivå Gentlemannaöverenskommelse

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Dive into Episode #140 of the Psych Health and Safety USA Podcast, featuring host Dr. I. David Daniels, PhD, CSD, VPS, and special guest Stephanie Williams, a Chief Diversity Executive at a higher and continuing education institution. Ms. Willams is charged with advising executive leadership on diversity, equity, and inclusion-related strategies to address a more diverse community of staff, faculty, and students. College campuses have become more diverse over time. Recent data shows a significant increase in the enrollment of students from various racial and ethnic backgrounds. For instance, the share of white students has decreased from 66.8% in 2011 to 55.5% in 2022. Hispanic student enrollment increased from 11.2% to 18.5% during the same period, and Asian student enrollment grew from 7.3% to 9.7%. These changes reflect broader demographic shifts in the U.S. population and highlight the importance of diversity initiatives on campuses nationwide. However, it's important to note that simply having a diverse student body isn't enough; fostering meaningful interactions across different social groups is also crucial for reaping the benefits of diversity.

FediMeteo: How a Tiny €4 FreeBSD VPS Became a Global Weather Service for Thousands, Core Infrastructure: Why You Need to Control Your NTP, Automatic Display switch for OpenBSD laptop, Using a 2013 Mac Pro as a FreeBSD Desktop, Some terminal frustrations, Copying all files of a directory, including hidden ones, with cp, You Should Use /tmp/ More, and more NOTES This episode of BSDNow is brought to you by Tarsnap (https://www.tarsnap.com/bsdnow) and the BSDNow Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/bsdnow) Headlines FediMeteo: How a Tiny €4 FreeBSD VPS Became a Global Weather Service for Thousands (https://it-notes.dragas.net/2025/02/26/fedimeteo-how-a-tiny-freebsd-vps-became-a-global-weather-service-for-thousands/) Core Infrastructure: Why You Need to Control Your NTP (https://klarasystems.com/articles/core-infrastructure-why-you-need-to-control-your-ntp/?utm_source=BSD%20Now&utm_medium=Podcast) News Roundup Automatic Display switch for OpenBSD laptop (https://www.tumfatig.net/2024/automatic-display-switch-for-openbsd-laptop/) Using a 2013 Mac Pro as a FreeBSD Desktop (https://forums.FreeBSD.org/threads/using-a-2013-mac-pro-as-a-freebsd-desktop.96805/) Some terminal frustrations (https://jvns.ca/blog/2025/02/05/some-terminal-frustrations/) Copying all files of a directory, including hidden ones, with cp (https://bhoot.dev/2025/cp-dot-copies-everything/) You Should Use /tmp/ More (https://atthis.link/blog/2025/58671.html) Tarsnap This weeks episode of BSDNow was sponsored by our friends at Tarsnap, the only secure online backup you can trust your data to. Even paranoids need backups. Feedback/Questions Tyler - Toms request (https://github.com/BSDNow/bsdnow.tv/blob/master/episodes/605/feedback/Tyler%20-%20Toms%20request.md) Send questions, comments, show ideas/topics, or stories you want mentioned on the show to feedback@bsdnow.tv (mailto:feedback@bsdnow.tv) Join us and other BSD Fans in our BSD Now Telegram channel (https://t.me/bsdnow)

Blog: show notes and links https://finnishfootballshow.com/2025/04/03/veikkausliiga-2025-preview-sjk-jaro-kups-vps/ IN THIS EPISODE... The third and final episode in this series, in which the FFS team present previews for each Veikkausliiga team. In this episode, we hear from Petter Brunell on Jaro, Julian Dawe & Lari Paski on SJK, Jouni Laukkanen on KuPS and Sebastian Pundars on VPS. Producer Mark is now going to have a lie down to prepare for the start of the season

Have you ever wanted to load up in your 1960's VW Bus withyour best friends and travel the world solving mysteries? Sounds like fun, right? Throw in a Great Dane and endless pizza breaks and I think you could be onto a great TV show! However, in all seriousness, there is something so joyous about paranormal teams that come together to explore the mysteries of the other side. Today members from VPS, Vancouver Paranormal Society, join us to share some of their favourite boo moments. From cults to the mob, to haunted residential schools this episode has it all!

In this episode of the Post Status Happiness Hour, host Michelle Frechette interviews Cami MacNamara a seasoned web designer and solopreneur. Cami shares insights into her business, Web Cam LLC, and her new initiative, "Web Designer Habits," which aims to help web designers develop productive habits. They discuss the importance of accountability, time management techniques like time blocking and the Pomodoro technique, and the benefits of joining online and local networking groups. The episode also teases a collaborative project between Michelle and Cammy involving a planner designed to support web designers in maintaining their habits.Top Takeaways:Small Changes Lead to Big Improvements – Cami emphasized the power of incremental progress, whether in business, design, or personal productivity. Tackling tasks in small steps can make overwhelming projects more manageable and sustainable.Be Prepared for the Unexpected – Michelle shared practical travel and everyday preparedness tips, from keeping essential items in the car to ensuring that your luggage complies with airline regulations. Thinking ahead can save time, stress, and even money.Documenting Processes is Key – The discussion touched on the importance of writing down systems and workflows, especially for solopreneurs. Whether through standard operating procedures (SOPs) or simple notes, having a record helps maintain efficiency and organization.Community and Support Matter – Both Michelle and Cami highlighted the value of connection in professional spaces, particularly within the WordPress and web design communities. Engaging with peers through newsletters, Facebook groups, and live discussions fosters learning, growth, and mutual encouragement.Mentioned In The Show:Web Cami, LLCwebdesignerhabits.comStreamYardWebCamiCafeGoDaddySheinPomodoro TechniqueWordPress TVManaged WPAdmin BarBeaver BuilderCalendlyWPCoffeeTalk

Genevieve Hayes Consulting Episode 58: Why Great Data Scientists Ask ‘Why?’ (And How It Can Transform Your Career) Curiosity may have killed the cat, but for data scientists, it can open doors to leadership opportunities.In this episode, technology leader Andrei Oprisan joins Dr Genevieve Hayes to share how his habit of asking deeper questions about the business transformed him from software engineer #30 at Wayfair to a seasoned technology executive and MIT Sloan MBA candidate.You’ll discover:The critical business questions most technical experts never think to ask [02:21]Why understanding business context makes you better at technical work (not worse) [14:10]How to turn natural curiosity into career opportunities without losing your technical edge [09:19]The simple mindset shift that helps you spot business impact others miss [21:05] Guest Bio Andrei Oprisan is a technology leader with over 15 years of experience in software engineering, specializing in product development, machine learning, and scaling high-performance teams. He is the founding Engineering Lead at Agent.ai and is also currently completing an Executive MBA through MIT's Sloan School of Management. Links Connect with Andre on LinkedInAndrei’s websiteAgent.ai website Connect with Genevieve on LinkedInBe among the first to hear about the release of each new podcast episode by signing up HERE Read Full Transcript [00:00:00] Dr Genevieve Hayes: Hello, and welcome to Value Driven Data Science, the podcast that helps data scientists transform their technical expertise into tangible business value, career autonomy, and financial reward. I’m Dr. Genevieve Hayes, and today I’m joined by Andrei Oprisan. Andrei is a technology leader with over 15 years of experience in software engineering.[00:00:24] Specializing in product development, machine learning, and scaling high performance teams. He is the founding engineering lead at Agent. ai, and is also currently completing an executive MBA through MIT’s Sloan School of Management. In this episode, we’ll be discussing how data scientists can grow into business leadership roles by exploring Andre’s own career evolution from technology specialist to seasoned technology leader.[00:00:55] And more importantly, we’ll be sharing specific steps that you can take to follow his path. So get ready to boost your impact, earn what you’re worth, and rewrite your career algorithm. Andre, welcome to the show.[00:01:09] Andrei Oprisan: Thank you. Great to be here. Great[00:01:11] Dr Genevieve Hayes: We’re at the dawn of the AI revolution with everyone wanting to get in on the act and many organizations terrified of being left behind.[00:01:21] As a result, there are more technical data science and AI centric roles being advertised now than ever before. However, this also brings with it unprecedented opportunities for data scientists to make the leap into business leadership, if they’re willing and if they know how. And those are two very big ifs, because in my experience, Many data scientists either don’t know how to successfully make this transition, or write off the possibility of doing so entirely for fear that it’ll take them too far away from the tools.[00:01:55] Now, Andre you started your career as a software engineer, but have since held a number of technology leadership roles, including VP of Engineering at Liberty Mutual Insurance, Chief Technology Officer at OneScreen. ai, And your current role is head of engineering at agent. ai. What is it that first started you on the path from technical specialist to business leader?[00:02:21] Andrei Oprisan: question. So for me, it was all about asking deeper questions as to the why and that led me to ask them more questions, you know, but why and why again, why are we doing this? Why are we prioritizing this kind of work? What makes us believe this is the right kind of feature, to work on as a developer which inevitably leads to some kind of business questions some questions about. Who the customer is and why we’re serving those customers are those customers, right? Kinds of customers. To serve in the 1st place, or, should we be thinking about different kinds of customer personas?[00:02:56] And what does that mean? All the way to, how do you actually make money as a business? Why are we doing this? Is it to drive efficiency? Is it to serve a new, on top market potentially? And so. As you mentioned, I started as a developer, I started my career at Wayfair back in the early days when they were, I think it was engineer number 30 company of 100 or so people back in the early 2000s.[00:03:20] And we were. Developing big features. I remember I own a big part of baby and wedding registries and checkout and customer reviews. And I was building more and more features and I was sitting and also in more meetings with product managers who are usually the kind of the interface right in a tech world to sort of the business.[00:03:42] And I kept asking more and more questions around it. Hey, but why are we doing this? Why are we solving for baby registries? Why are we solving for wedding registries?[00:03:51] So again. For me, it really started from early days of my career, all the way through later stages, where I was always asking more questions about, is it the right thing?[00:03:59] The highest value thing that we can work on as engineers, as developers, as technical folks, or is there something more valuable that we should be working on that we should be aware of? That we should be asking deeper questions about. And it really started with that kind of inquisitive nature, always asking, why are we doing this?[00:04:16] You know, I’m here as part of this team, and I want to understand why we’re doing these things. So I can be more effective. So I can make sure that, I. Do as much as possible to make a successful[00:04:27] Dr Genevieve Hayes: That approach of asking all those why questions, that’s what they recommend to people in pretty much every management consulting advice book. The three. of Management Consulting. Why this? Why now? Why me? Did you pick that up from reading some sort of Management Consulting book or do you just have an naturally inquisitive nature?[00:04:48] Andrei Oprisan: now for me it was more natural, maybe a bit stubborn, maybe depending on what you ask, maybe a bit , irreverent just to sort of asking the question. So, , why are we doing this? But as a developer, as you’re building out features, you can build a very simple version of an ask or you can build something very complex that needs to scale. That needs to take into account a number of different kinds of factors. And so we really started with. Trying to understand, okay, what is the actual technical requirement and why do we think that is[00:05:16] and that’s usually defined by some kind of either tech lead and a team or a product manager or some combination thereof. And I found that to be very helpful, both for me and those non technical counterparts to ask those why questions because it really revealed a lot of the assumptions that went into the road map that went into even the business thinking there’s obviously some assumption that.[00:05:41] For instance, we’re going to invest in scale from a dev ops standpoint, for example to make sure these servers don’t tip over. We’ll be able to handle more traffic because we expect growth. Okay. But when is that? Why is that?[00:05:53] And it started from me, just not really understanding the business and wanting to learn and more wanting to learn on a deeper level to say, okay. I can understand. I became an expert in baby and wedding registries and all the competitors and I think that that’s part of what’s necessary to be able to build.[00:06:12] Good products that kind of obsession, with the product and , asking questions until you really understand the landscape and what you should and shouldn’t be building. I think those are critical aspects of knowing what to build and not to build to be able to.[00:06:26] And get some better outcomes.[00:06:28] Dr Genevieve Hayes: And so by asking these questions, did senior leadership see that as a sign that you had management or leadership potential and then did you naturally get promoted or did you actively seek out those business leadership roles?[00:06:44] Andrei Oprisan: I think a little bit of both, but more likely in the beginning. It was more the former, so I was asking. More of the questions for the sake of the questions and really wanting. To build a better product, which then led to just more responsibilities. And it was clear to me that I wanted.[00:07:02] Those kinds of questions to be asked and answered. And many times they want, many of those sort of technical conversations they were having, those kinds of questions weren’t really asked by the technical folks. And so I became the kind of person that would always ask those questions and always.[00:07:19] Push us to get good answers to those questions and really test those assumptions over time, as I became more senior in my roles building more complex systems that led to more complex questions that needed answers and increasingly got in front of more senior folks.[00:07:37] So what became conversations Within a team with a product manager or a junior product manager talking to junior engineers became conversations, between senior engineers. And directors of thought up and things like that. And so, I just became part of. In those rooms where those conversations were happening at a higher level that led me to ask more important white questions more around.[00:08:01] The business strategy, why do we think this is the right segment to tackle? Why do we think we’re going to build technology that is really differentiated, that is not just another solution that we could have just bought off the shelf.[00:08:13] And those are very interesting conversations to have. And I think that the kinds of conversations that we don’t get to really have, we’re not really focused on both the technical, but not technical just for the sake of technical sort of solutioning, but technology in the service of the business and the service of a business that is, wanting to grow and stay competitive and and be able to win at whatever the business is trying to do,[00:08:40] Dr Genevieve Hayes: It sounds like your nature made you very well suited to a business leadership role, even though you started off as a technical specialist. But I’ve met a lot of data scientists over the years who are very adamant that they don’t want to move away from purely technical roles and into leadership roles.[00:09:01] For example, I’ve been in teams where the team leader role has It’s been advertised and every single technical person in that team has refused to apply for it because they don’t want to move away from the tools. Is this something that you experienced early in your career?[00:09:19] Andrei Oprisan: definitely, and that’s part of every individuals journey as we’re moving through those individual contributor ranks. There are levels to the individual contributor roles, you can go from junior to very senior, to principal or staff or a member of technical staff and different companies have the sort of laddering that can even go up to the equivalent on the sort of management side, all the way to VP levels Microsoft is famous for, their laddering where you can have Distinguished engineers that are the equivalent of VPs will have hundreds of people who are reporting to them and have similar compensation structures.[00:09:55] So, again, it is possible. Not every organization is set up for that. And so I think part of this has to 1st, start with the right level of research and say, okay. If I’m the kind of person that wants to do only technical work. Will the career progression and this organization really support my objective,[00:10:14] if the most senior level that you can go to might be just a senior engineer level, that might be okay. And that might be the right place for you. But if you want me more responsible and we want to be more of an architect or someone who. Is coordinating, larger, project deployments across multiple divisions,[00:10:37] I would say, figure out if the organization. As those kinds of opportunities, and in many cases, they don’t, because they don’t know that I need, it hasn’t been proven as an actual need. So, part of it is, how comfortable are you? And being that sort of trailblazer and taking some risks and, of crafting your own role versus, working within the existing bounds where you may have a well defined ladder.[00:11:03] And, in other cases, it might be that, no, there is a ceiling and in many organizations, that is the case, especially in a non technology companies, and companies that certainly have a technology or it department and some fashion. But they might not have, the same level that you can go to.[00:11:21] Compared to in a potential business role and that needs to be a decision that is that made to say, okay, is this the right kind of place for me? Can I grow and learn? To the level that I’m looking to grow and learn to and then figure out, if you can sort of.[00:11:36] Move beyond some of those limitations, what are they and what are you comfortable with?[00:11:41] Dr Genevieve Hayes: Early in my career, it was the case that basically in Australia, if you wanted to get beyond a very moderate salary, you had to go into management if you’re a technical person. But. In recent years there are an increasing number of companies and organizations that are building in that technical stream.[00:12:03] I think Deloitte in Australia now does have a technical stream where you can get quite senior. And I know of some government organizations that also do. I’m not quite sure how well that works in practice, but it’s a move in the right direction.[00:12:20] Andrei Oprisan: Right, and I think that’s that’s only increased over time. I’ve only seen companies create more opportunities for those very senior technical folks, not fewer. So, again, I think it is encouraging, but I’d also say, you’re not going to find the same.[00:12:36] Leveling across the board for technical folks as you would, let’s say for management oriented and at a certain point, need to make the decision in terms of. Do you want to stay as an individual and the whole contributor, or are you open to management?[00:12:51] It doesn’t mean from a management standpoint, you’re not technical or, you’re not needing to your technical skills, but it may mean that, yes, you’re no longer coding every day. Right, you are maybe at best reviewing architecture documents and really pressure testing the way the systems are designed and having bigger conversations around, cost optimization and.[00:13:14] Privacy and security implications of the work that is being done and making sure that then those are addressed. Which again, there are different kinds of challenges. They’re still technically challenging. And you’re going to need good advice from additional folks, individual contributors on the teams, but they are different.[00:13:32] Dr Genevieve Hayes: The other thing I’d add to all this is, even if you choose to remain in that individual contributor stream, as you move up the ranks, you are still going to be associating more and more with senior leadership and having to think about things from a business point of view. It doesn’t matter whether you’re managing staff or not.[00:13:51] You need to become more business centric. And that idea that a lot of very technical data scientists have of just being left alone in a room to code all day. That’s not going to happen once you get above a certain level regardless of if you’re technical or a leader.[00:14:10] Andrei Oprisan: That’s right, and I think it’s. Figuring out the right balance of enough technical work, and that can mean different things over time with enough. Organizational impact, which is another way to look at the business elements of. You know, we’re doing a bunch of work, but again, is it making money?[00:14:29] Is it helping our customers get more of what they need? Is it improving some kind of output that the organization is measuring. If we can’t answer any of those questions , to some level of sophistication, then, if we’re working on the right thing or not, would we even know,[00:14:45] and would it even about it may be a very interesting technical problem, of course, but does it matter at all? will anyone even see it when you care? I think by, understanding the business understanding, maybe how many eyeballs. The product is going to get in front of and what the assumptions are and even, coming up with some of those numbers is going to really affect what you’re thinking about what you’re building and why you’re building.[00:15:09] Dr Genevieve Hayes: It sounds like you making that transition from being a technical expert to being a business leader was very organic for you, but was there ever a point in time where you actually consciously thought, okay, I’m actually focusing on this business leadership thing. I’m no longer a technical specialist.[00:15:28] I am a data science or engineering leader.[00:15:32] Andrei Oprisan: Yes, when I transitioned from Wayfair I work for an eCommerce consulting shop. So there is where I learned a lot of my sort of consulting skills and really understand how to talk to. Chief marketing officers and CEO. So understand, what exactly are you trying to accomplish?[00:15:48] But in those conversations, it became very clear to me that I needed to understand more about the business, not less, even as I was very technical, I was a tech lead, I was running the technology team, in charge with the recruiting with defining the staffing plans and also architecting some of the solutions.[00:16:10] And so it became very clear that I needed to understand even more. About what the actual goals were of the organization, because the very first iteration of the project we came in with the wrong assumptions completely, and we came up with some technical solutions that made no sense for where they were trying to go.[00:16:30] 2, 3, 5 years later we came up with something that made sense for a proof of concept and sort to get to an initial contract. But actually, we were setting them up for failure in 4 to 5 years were actually the solution that we were proposing wouldn’t be able to support the kinds of customization as they would need when they moved to 20 different supply chain partners and just having those conversations at a, higher level[00:16:57] It was very eye-opening when I walked out of a few of those meetings. Understanding that 90 percent of our assumptions were just incorrect. It’s like, Oh my God, what are we doing? And why are we having this entire team of engineers building these features for, I think it was Portugal and Spain stores where, we were just expected to lift and shift that for Japan, and that we’re just not going to be possible said, okay,[00:17:22] This made absolutely no sense. Let’s have deeper conversations about. The business what their goals are and how the technology is going to support that both now in the very short term, and we’re applying a very short term kind of mentality. But also long term also in 4 to 5 years, assuming the business is successful and they meet their objectives.[00:17:44] How can we make sure we’re enabling their long term growth?[00:17:48] Dr Genevieve Hayes: So it sounds like if one of our listeners wanted to follow your lead and move from technical specialist into a business leadership role, one of the first steps that they should take is to understand the objectives and goals of their organization and how their work can feed into achieving those goals and objectives.[00:18:09] Andrei Oprisan: Absolutely. I think it’s just having those simple questions answered around. What is the business? What is it doing? Why is it doing it? Why are they in this specific sector now? How has this evolved? And then being able to answer, how are they actually able to do that? Is it people?[00:18:28] Is it process? Is that technology is probably a combination of all of those different factors, but technology can have a multiplying effect, right? And I think it’s asking those questions in terms of where they are now and looking at different ways of expanding different ways of providing. Goods and services and using technology to more efficient.[00:18:49] And , it’s just looking at the business, but I would call it. A common sense approach and asking the kinds of questions. Okay. Someone in on the business side, if they can’t answer things in a simple. Way ask more questions if you can understand them in the terms that.[00:19:08] They’re giving back to you then then ask more clarifying questions. Don’t just assume. Right and it’s okay to not be an expert in those things. The challenge that I had in the beginning was getting frustrated with. My blind spots and my lack of really understanding I think it was.[00:19:24] You know, 1 of the early examples was this around tax treatments and, how obviously. Different territories have different rules for when and how you collect taxes.[00:19:34] It gets into a lot of complexity, but, it was very eyeopening. To ask more of those questions and to understand just how complex of an environment the business operates in, which allowed me to be a better developer, which allowed me to be a better team lead, which allowed me to then be a better partner, frankly, to those business folks who, you know, they have the same goals for the organization that we should have.[00:19:59] The company is going to grow. And if the company grows and it does well, then it means good things for everybody on the team. And if they don’t, that’s going to lead to equally bad things for everybody on the team. And so I think part of it is having that ownership mindset of it’s not someone else’s problem.[00:20:16] If we don’t understand this, it’s my problem. It’s my problem that we don’t understand how we’re going to need to customize this types engine. Because we might get hit with fines and we might need to retroactively as a severity one drop everything now. Anyways, kind of issue later than the line,[00:20:34] Dr Genevieve Hayes: So what is the single most important change our listeners could make tomorrow, regardless of whether their role is purely technical or not, to accelerate their data science impact and results and increase their business exposure?[00:20:47] Andrei Oprisan: I would say, ask, those deeper questions and figure out exactly the kind of work that they’re doing, how it’s having an impact on the bottom line. Whether it does or not, I think, understanding that very well understanding whether or not, the group that you’re in and the division is seen as a cost center or not or revenue center.[00:21:05] I think that’s the biggest sort of eye opening question that you can get answered and figure out, what are the broader objectives? Well, there are technical objectives. That the team has or business objectives that the whole division has and figuring out, okay, am I playing a part in that today or not?[00:21:26] Are we directly or indirectly? And how are my bosses or my bosses, bosses seeing the impact of the work that I’m doing in relation to the business success? And if there is no pathway for that, I think it’s the wrong kind of role in terms of long term growth. So again, if the work that you’re doing doesn’t have a measurable impact on that bottom line or on the growth of the organization, I think it’s worth asking deeper questions as to why that is or why it’s seen that way and how you can get into the kind of role that can help it.[00:22:03] With the growth and resiliency of the business.[00:22:06] Dr Genevieve Hayes: For listeners who want to get in contact with you, Andre, what can they do?[00:22:10] Andrei Oprisan: Sure. Can email me at Andre at agent.ai. Can find me on the web at oprisan.com. My blog is linked there as well. I’m on LinkedIn and x and. All the social networks with the same handles but more importantly, just, find me on agent. ai where I spend most of my time building AI agents helping out in the community giving folks feedback on how to build better agents.[00:22:35] And ultimately aiming to democratize AI and make it more accessible.[00:22:40] Dr Genevieve Hayes: And there you have it, another value packed episode to help turn your data skills into serious clout, cash, and career freedom. If you enjoyed this episode, why not make it a double? Next week, catch Andre’s value boost, a five minute episode where he shares one powerful tip for getting real results real fast.[00:23:01] Make sure you’re subscribed so you don’t miss it. Thank you for joining me today, Andre.[00:23:05] Andrei Oprisan: Thank you. Great to be here.[00:23:07] Dr Genevieve Hayes: And for those in the audience, thanks for listening. I’m Dr. Genevieve Hayes, and this has been Value Driven Data Science. The post Episode 58: Why Great Data Scientists Ask ‘Why?’ (And How It Can Transform Your Career) first appeared on Genevieve Hayes Consulting and is written by Dr Genevieve Hayes.

Why Most Traders Fail Prop Firm Challenges and How to Succeed  Podcast: Click Here to Register My Upcoming Webinar - "Prop Firm Mastery: How To Get - And STAY - Funded... So You Can Transform Your Income In Just 30 Minutes A Day" Find out more about Blueberry Markets – Click Here Find out more about my Online Video Forex Course Book a Call with Andrew or one of his team now Click Here to Watch Prop Firm Masterclass #583: Why Most Traders Fail Prop Firm Challenges and How to Succeed In this video: 00:26 – Advantages and disadvantages of trading on a prop firm. 01:05 – People jump in too soon and then fail. 02:02 – Prop firm challenge example.  03:44 – Large gains for a small investment. 04:25 – Use a VPS and copier software. 05:24 – A free and LIVE webinar for passing a prop firm challenge. 06:16 - 17 minutes Masterclass and book a call with us. 06:27 – Blueberry Markets as a Forex Broker. So you want to know how to pass a prop foam challenge and to make money by making commissions via prop firm. Let's talk about that a more right now. Hey there, traders! Andrew Mitchem here at the Forex Trading Coach with video on podcast number 583. Advantages and disadvantages of trading on a prop firm. Today is about passing prop firm challenges, the pitfalls and the advantages of trading via a prop firm. Now, if you don't know, all approximates, go and have a look online. If you do know what one is. Then you'll know that they're not always as easy to pass as you might think. They look really good, and for a lot of people, they look to be a fantastic way of making some very, very good, substantial profits from trading. But with that, needing your own funds and that is the obvious advantage of them. But there are a number of things you have to be careful of. People jump in too soon and then fail. One of the most common issues that I see is that people jump into a prop firm way too soon. They should don't know how to trade, and they just think they're going to pay $500 to get $100,000 account. Pass a few demo challenges onto real money, make a fortune. The reality is that for most people, that's not going to happen. And it comes back to, as I've mentioned, that they jump too soon. So for me, it's really important that you look at a prop firm maybe as something maybe like 6 to 12 months from now. So it's a profitable first, get yourself profitable and have confidence in strategy and understand it on a demo account. Then a small live account and then maybe a larger live account. And at that point, with consistency and with the meeting, the rules of a prop firm. You can then go and successfully pass the challenge. Now this printed out some, a prop firm challenge here. This happens to be from, blueberry funded. And they have one and two step processes. I actually really like the two stage process. The two step process. I'll tell you what, because you have to prove yourself twice on a demo account before you go to live money. And what I like about it is because you have to prove yourself twice, and you will probably take a little bit longer to pass the demo, challenge or challenges. Prop firm challenge example.  As a result of that, you get given a larger drawdown amount. And to me, probably the most, well, the biggest reason why people don't pass prop firm challenges is because they get stopped at and they reached the drawdown criteria, and that means that they're risking too much and they're having too many losing trades, etc.. What I like with this idea is that you need to make a, a 10% gain, but also they allow you up to a 10% drawdown. So there's a lot more flexible in there. And so by going through a two stage process, having that bigger drawdown, ability, when you get on to the real account, things become a lot easier. You think about it, if you have the ability to have, let's say, a 10% drawdown as opposed to maybe a 5 or 6% drawdown when it comes to real trading and real money.

Dive into Episode #139 of the Psych Health and Safety USA Podcast, featuring host Dr. I. David Daniels, PhD, CSD, VPS, and special guest John Dony, the Co-Founder and CEO of the What Works Institute. The What Works Institute is a think tank focused on research and solutions on environmental, health, and safety (EHS). It aims to provide practical, participatory models and tools to address critical and emerging issues in EHS. Its approach includes research, experiential learning communities, and modernized metrics to help organizations achieve and sustain excellence. One of John's goals as the leader of the institutes is to provide safety and health-related data, research, and information to the safety profession and beyond much quicker than traditional approaches. The focus on “What Works” is intended to introduce a solution-based approach to everything the Institute does. Before WWI, John served in a senior leadership role at the National Safety Council for nearly two decades.

In this episode Host Paul Barnhurst (aka The FP&A Guy) sits down with Elias Apel, the CEO of Lucanet, to explore the evolving landscape of financial planning and analysis. From transforming the Office of the CFO with AI to driving strategic acquisitions, Elias shares how he's leading Lucanet through hypergrowth and innovation while staying grounded in customer-centric leadership.Elias Apel is the CEO of Lucanet, a global provider of “Office of the CFO” software solutions for enterprises and SMEs. Founded in 1999, Lucanet offers tools for financial planning, consolidation, ESG reporting, tax compliance, and treasury management. The company supports nearly 6,000 customers in over 50 countries, with offices across Germany, Europe, the UK, Asia, and North America. Elias previously served as Lucanet's CFO and VP of International Go-to-Market. He is also the co-founder of Argonas Corporate Finance Advisors, specializing in complex M&A and financing transactions.Expect to Learn:What makes FP&A truly impactful and strategicHow to build trust across finance functionsLeveraging AI to boost financial operationsTransitioning from advisor to successful CEOIntegrating data analytics under finance leadershipStrategy behind Lucanet's acquisition of CausalHere are a few relevant quotes from the episode:"Communication is the most important soft skill for any finance business partner.""Data analytics is the number one technical skill FP&A professionals should master today.""A modern CFO needs to be commercially minded, not just financially accurate."Elias Apel shares valuable knowledge on leading through transformation, leveraging AI, and redefining the role of the CFO. He emphasizes the importance of trust, data-driven decision-making, and staying customer-focused. Whether you're in FP&A or executive leadership, his journey offers inspiration for building an agile, future-ready finance team. Operators Guild:Operators Guild is where the best CEOs, CFOs, VPs of finance, and BizOps leaders in the business connect, network, and grow together. Built by operators for operators, this members-only community is home to more than 1000 of the most elite high-growth operators in the world. Experience connection and knowledge share with professionals who understand you like no one else does. Learn more and apply at https://bit.ly/3F6sghSFollow FP&A Tomorrow:Newsletter - Subscribe on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/build-relation/newsletter-follow?entityUrn=6957679529595162624 Follow Elias:LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/eliasapel/Website - https://www.lucanet.com/en/solutions/extended-planning-and-analysis/Follow Paul: Website - https://www.thefpandaguy.com LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/thefpandaguyFP&A Community Hub: Tired of searching for answers and sifting through sales pitches? The FP&A Hub is your go-to online community where finance professionals connect, learn,...

#pgmanage y #rainfrog son dos espectaculares herramientas para gestionar tus bases de datos #postgresql de forma gráfica o directamente de la terminalAntes que nada quiero aclarar que me estoy refiriendo a bases de datos como PostgreSQL y MariaDB, no confundir en ningún caso con otras cosas. Me estoy refiriendo a bases de datos serias. Ya sabes a que me refiero. Y en particular, por mi historia personal, yo me decanto personalmente por PostgreSQL, que es la base de datos, con la que me formé y la que mas apego personal le tengo. La cuestión es que en los últimos meses estoy retomando, con fuerza mi contacto con PostgreSQL por un proyecto, un side project que diría el amigo Daniel Primo de Web Reactiva. Actualmente no tengo que interactuar en exceso con la base de datos, y a base de migraciones mas o menos lo tengo resuelto. Sin embargo, ha llegado el momento, en que tengo que hacer cambios y probar. Básicamente, tengo que gestionar la base de datos. Dado que esto lo estoy haciendo en local y publicando en un VPS, necesito acceso tanto en local como en remoto, y preferiblemente en remoto sin abrir puertos. Así, estoy utilizando dos herramientas de bases de datos que tienes que conocer, donde una es con interfaz web y otra con TUI.Más información y enlaces en las notas del episodio

In this episode, I was lucky enough to interview Will Blackburn, co-founder of DevClarity.Will shares he's from Birmingham, Alabama, where he still resides. Although he moved to Atlanta, thinking Birmingham lacked a tech ecosystem, he returned after seeing local success stories and opportunities. Birmingham's smaller, supportive startup community, centered around the Innovation Depot, made it easier to build connections than Atlanta's bigger, less personal environment. This supportive community inspired him to build DevClarity in Birmingham.Will explains that DevClarity helps new engineering managers with a developer-focused one-on-one tool. It uses AI to summarize notes, analyze sentiment, and guide developer growth. The goal is to build a system for tracking team performance, well-being, and project details. While DevClarity started by targeting engineering managers, Will sees the need to also serve CTOs, VPs, and directors with broader insights for the whole organization.Find out how Will Blackburn embraced Birmingham's collaborative spirit to build DevClarity's success in this episode of The First Customer! Guest Info:DevClarityhttps://www.devclarity.ai/Will Blackburn's LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/willhblackburn/Connect with Jay on LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jayaigner/The First Customer Youtube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/@thefirstcustomerpodcastThe First Customer podcast websitehttps://www.firstcustomerpodcast.comFollow The First Customer on LinkedInhttp://www.linkedin.com/company/the-first-customer-podcast/

In this episode of Building Texas Business, I spoke with Mason Brady, founder and president of Brady CFO, about his entrepreneurial journey and the growth of his fractional CFO services firm. Mason shares how he transitioned from corporate CFO to entrepreneur after realizing the strong market demand for part-time CFO support among construction and agriculture businesses. Starting the business while supporting a family of five tested his comfort with risk and uncertainty. His firm now includes five CFOs who help businesses with revenues up to $75 million navigate financial decisions, capital access, and growth strategies. Brady CFO uses a unique team approach, pairing CFOs with analysts to deliver cost-effective services tailored to clients' needs. Recently relocated from California, Mason appreciates Texas's business-friendly environment and central location for serving clients nationwide. He focuses on helping entrepreneurs evolve as leaders while managing their growing companies, particularly in construction and agriculture where many face similar challenges around financial reporting and bonding requirements. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS I introduced Mason Brady, founder and president of Brady CFO, who shared his transition from a corporate CFO to an entrepreneur in the agriculture and construction sectors. Mason discussed the emotional and mental challenges of leaving a stable job, emphasizing the role of faith and family support in his decision-making process. We explored the importance of consistent sales activities for sustaining and growing a business, with Mason recommending that a significant portion of time be dedicated to new business development. Mason detailed Brady CFO's innovative business model, which pairs CFOs with South American financial analysts to optimize client service and provide cost-effective strategic financial services. The conversation included insights into the challenges faced by entrepreneurs in the construction industry, focusing on the transition from skilled professionals to business leaders and the importance of solid financial systems. Mason highlighted the need for effective delegation and trust in leadership roles within agribusiness, discussing the development of middle management and his experiences in Texas. We also talked about the advantages of operating a business in Texas, emphasizing its central location, economic activity, and more minimized regulations compared to other states. LINKSShow Notes Previous Episodes About BoyarMiller About Brady CFO GUESTS Mason BradyAbout Mason TRANSCRIPT (AI transcript provided as supporting material and may contain errors) Chris: Mason, I want to welcome you to Building Texas Business. Thanks for taking the time to come on the podcast, really looking forward to hearing what you have to tell us Awesome. Mason: Thank you, chris, really appreciate this opportunity. Chris: So let's just start introducing yourself to the listeners. Tell us about yourself and about Brady. Mason: CFO self. I'm a husband and father to three little girls, so that's the biggest priority of my life. I was just telling Chris earlier that we celebrated my three-year-old's birthday this past weekend and she had a blast. That did the trampoline and pizza party thing and she had a wonderful Saturday. So that was awesome. And from a more professional perspective, I started Brady CFO about three years ago. Yeah, roughly right around three years ago. That really in just seeing a need in the marketplace that I was a corporate CFO for agribusinesses and I had friends that would reach out and ask for help within their construction or ag businesses. They really just needed some fractional CFO support. That they had an existing accounting team, but that accounting team wasn't really leveling up to help them with the decisions that they need to make, whether it be, you know, hey, we want to buy out our partners, how much should we pay? How should we finance it? Hey, we want to go buy this building. How should we do it? You know, we want to buy out our competitor, or we need help getting access to capital all these multitude of requests that they had. But they certainly didn't need a full-time CFO and so I helped them part-time but really it just kind of exploded on me that within about three months of helping friends on the side, I was making more money on the side than I was in my full-time job and said, oh wow, there's actually a business here to be had, and so eventually decided to go full-time with it, and I've been growing it since then. So now this past weekend we're now a team of five total CFOs. We specialize in the ag and construction segments, and so we serve ag and construction-based companies with revenues up to 75 million and we come in as their part-time CFO, helping them with all the pain points I mentioned that you know. They need to look at potential investment opportunities. They want to bring in partners or buy out partners and want to figure out what's the right way to do that At least finance it. They want to figure out, you know, how to optimize their finances, and so we're the ones that ultimately can help solve those pain points for them. Chris: Very good, yeah, so first I can identify, I have two girls, so I'm a girl dad as well, and no better pleasure in life. And then you know I love hearing that you know this kind of just being entrepreneurial and, I guess, open to opportunities and seeing a gap where you could kind of step in and provide value to clients and small businesses, midsize businesses, and turn that into your own business, which is pretty cool. And I think what all entrepreneurs are kind of looking for right is where can they make a difference? Where's there a gap in the market? And so you said three years ago now tell us a little bit about you. Know. I guess you kind of had it going on the side, and that's not uncommon. Some entrepreneurs will say I kind of had a job and then I was doing this kind of side hustle and then that just kind of exploded. What was it like, I guess, to to go through the process mentally and emotionally, to go I'm going to leave the stable corporate job to kind of, you know, branch out on my own, because a lot of people are probably stuck, scared to make that decision. Let's talk a little bit about your process and what you might offer. Some advice to others who may be listening. Mason: Yeah, I think the path of me becoming a full-time entrepreneur it has been more of an emotional roller coaster of learning how to deal with fear and risk and being comfortable with it. You know, of living in a state of being comfortable with knowing that you're really not in control, which none of us are anyways, even in a W2 job, right, none of us are really in control, but there's some false sense of security that exists in a W2 job and you know, and just reckoning with that in your own heart. As to you know what that looks like. And yeah, it certainly was scary for me to have three young children and my wife doesn't work. I am the breadwinner, my wife is a stay-at-home mom and we generally wanted to maintain that lifestyle, just to be able to take care of our girls in that way. And so it definitely. Yeah, it was on my back, right, but you know, I say this, my, my personal faith is important to me, and so, you know, inherently I kind of knew that it wasn't all in my back, but yet at the same time, you know, as human nature is, we want to try to control things, and so it was scary, but I saw that the door was opening for me. It wasn't on my own, you know, doing that, obviously, I worked hard, but the door had opened to me that I'd personally prayed and I said, hey, if this is the path I'm supposed to go, it's going to be clear when you know, the answer to that was really clear when I started actually making more money on the side and I had more booked revenue than I did in my full-time job and said, okay, there's obviously something here that it's not. Like I have this little launch period where all of a sudden, I'm going to do a dip in income and try to figure it out. It's like, no, I've literally fully replaced the income and then some, I think we're good to go here, and so that was easier. Not everybody has that opportunity but, yeah, for me personally, it certainly was becoming comfortable with risk. That you know, that has been the journey over the past three years, and I think every entrepreneur is a bit on that journey of as an entrepreneur, you have to be comfortable with taking risk in a bigger way. That you know, especially, I come from an accounting background. Right, I'm a. You know, I was a CFO by trade, that I'm known for risk-taking. No, we generally are conservative decision-makers right, and I had to get comfortable with just, it's okay, get comfortable with fear. That's when the greatest growth happens. And you know, I heard somebody else like you and I are going to do a podcast swap. I heard somebody else say that you know, wealth is managed and conserved via diversification. Wealth is built when you go all in. You know and and it was like okay, well, if that's true, you know. Then I got to go all in and know that I got to go all in and that I'm burning the ships, and you know and just be comfortable with that. And so I began. That wasn't like a day one decision for me. I had to incrementally overcome some things to at that, but it was definitely a huge leap for me of doing that. But I would say to most people that you know it's going to end up being okay that you know all the fears that are in your head for something else. That's better because, as a result of that failure, that if you are good at what you do generally, it'll work out. Chris: Yeah, yeah, I mean it said you know, I guess, succinctly have faith in yourself, right, that you can do the job. The other thing I like about what I heard you say there was it's very rare for someone speaking of entrepreneurs, it's very rare for an entrepreneur to have it all figured out, to not be or be immune to risk, immune to the fear of taking the risk, right, that's the unicorn. The reality is that Almost every entrepreneur shares those fears. They may not want to talk about it until they've done it and then they can talk about it, but you're going to be scared, you're going to have some uncertainty and you're going to grow along with the process. Story may be told different ways of I wasn't sure, but I believed. Or if I didn't try it now, I never would. Mason: And who I was when I started as a business owner and leader versus who I am today is very different because we all evolve, so I think what I would tell entrepreneurs is even though you feel like you're alone, you're not. Chris: Many that have come before. You felt the same way. Yeah, and I would just encourage you're not right, many that have come before you felt the same way. Mason: Yeah, and I would just encourage there's not really a perfect time to start a business that people think, oh, like, at this age, I'll do it when the kids are out of school, or whatever the case is I actually advocate that. I, you know, being the breadwinner of my family, you know, and having, you know, three little kids to take care of it was a higher level of risk, right? Like I didn't have a safety net and that meant the decision-making that I was going to make I was going to focus on the top, like if I had to look at my calendar, I was going to focus on the top strategic priorities that were actually going to deliver a result for my time. Like I wasn't going to mess around because I didn't have the safety net, and so you know, the success of the business I think, has been built upon that. As to making the right decisions, because I didn't have any spare, you know, wiggle room in there for making a wrong one Right, and some of that's luck, some of it is just prioritizing time. I think that mentally we can get in our own way and so I encourage anybody, any listener, that there's no just because you can have a safety net later on in life or it can feel more comfortable. Sometimes entrepreneurship is pretty hard and to make the right decisions is pretty hard. Sometimes, when your back is against the wall, that's the most strategic, opportune time to actually do something, because your ability to fight your way out of that is actually better. Chris: It's really good. Let's go a little deeper on that, because I think you touched on something I think is so important, especially for someone that's starting out in a new business, and the one thing you hear almost universally is you're wearing many hats right in those early days and to your point, where you spend your time doing to make sure you are prioritizing your time in the right ways versus being distracted on the wrong things. Mason: Yep, I would say in any business starting out, I mean, making sure that you have tractions in your sales is critically important and you have to try to drive repetitive repeat sales. That and in order to do that's not just going to fall in your lap, you actually have to take action in doing that. And to the conclusion that I was going to have a weekly set of sales activities that I was going to do and that meant that you know whether it was activities on LinkedIn, whether it was people I was going to meet, who I was going to meet and making sure I was meeting with the right people and saying no to the wrong people. But I was going to commit to a consistent set of actions every week that I was going to prioritize, because even if I had book client work that you know could sustain me revenue wise, that can dry up Right. And so I never wanted to be in a position where, okay, we know that's going to dry up at some point and we don't have a solution to it, or we're going to have this big gap period, like it literally is when you're starting a business always be selling literally and make it a part of a routine, and I think for many people that are somewhat the artisan like, they're going and providing a service. So, whether it could be you know accounting or CFO work, it can be plumbers, it can be you know roofers. They may love doing the operational work themselves or that's what they're good at, and it's really easily mentally to go do what you're good at because that's what you're comfortable with. It's human nature, right, it's human nature. But sales is hard, regardless of whether you have a sales background or not. Sales is hard because you're putting yourself in uncomfortable situations where you're going to get told no, you're going to get told you're going to get rejected, and that is hard but it becomes easier through repetition and through repetition you're going to be able to define things better. You're not going to start perfect and just understand that. You're going to find your niche better. You're going to find who should I talk to better. Where am I going to get the greatest ROI for my time? But create a set of weekly activities I'd say, especially for somebody just starting out, that really needs to represent close to 40 to 50% of your time. Honestly, it needs to. You need to be making at least 40% of your calendar focused on new business development activities and just create that pipeline that's always flowing. And if you do that at least for me, that was a great success. Factor is just trying to implement that. Finally, and I think most people would agree, that is the way that you keep things rolling. Chris: Yeah, thank you for that. So let's talk a little bit about innovation, because you started out on your own. You said you now got five CFOs. How are you using technology or what are you doing to kind of be innovative, to kind of drive your business and grow it? Yeah, I would say. Mason: I mean, we're not heavy technology users in the sense of, yeah, like, we do use technology, but we're not necessarily taking technology to drive where we want to go and how we provide our services. I mean, I do think that there's opportunities in the space of AI to improve what we do 100%. I think what we're a bit unique in is you'll find out there and I think innovation can just come from seeing one way that everybody does something and trying to do it a different way. And I always worked for agribusiness firms that were always low margin and so from an overhead standpoint, you couldn't really staff up in a big way because you know, you didn't know when your next crop was going to, you know when you're going to have a hailstorm that was going to knock out your next crop, and you know and so you had to maintain a really lean overhead at all times. And just through a personal you know aspect my wife is from Chile, I've worked in South America, I can speak Spanish and all that, so I would actually contract, you know, a financial analyst and accountants out of South America, and I did that in corporate where, when I needed project support that I would go secure people from South America and I'd have them help me build financial models when I needed time to focus on other strategic objectives, and I would have them do that on my behalf rather than me getting stuck in Excel analysis and so like. Within our business you'll find a lot of fractional CFO firms where you're kind of you're buying the person of the fractional CFO themselves, you're buying the person, and we have a unique team approach to where every CFO is paired with an analyst and that way in our pricing we can deliver it at a more cost-effective rate to our clients. That ag and construction aren't historically, you know, high margin industries and so that way we can be most cost-effective and be value adding for the client. But we have a unique model in which the analyst does a lot of the Excel analysis, financial analysis work on behalf of the CFO, so the CFO can go actually work on strategic objectives with the client versus being stuck in financial analysis all day. And at least for us, that's what innovation looks like and we're driving that further in regards to setting up systematic ways that we deliver our services and rather than it just being that, hey, you're buying a person for an hourly rate, which I feel like a lot of our competitors do. We're trying to set up a systematic way that we deliver the services, along with a team approach, and that way it just it creates the greatest value add for the client. And so there's not a lot of technology in there, but we're just doing it different. That we feel like is, you know, it's all meant to be valuable to better fit our clients ultimately. Advert: Hello friends, this is Chris Hanslick, your Building Texas business host. Did you know that Boyer Miller, the producer of this podcast, is a business law firm that works with entrepreneurs, corporations and business leaders? Our team of attorneys serve as strategic partners to businesses by providing legal guidance to organizations of all sizes. Get to know the firm at boyermillercom. And thanks for listening to the show. Chris:Yeah, so, like I said, you know, I agree I don't think innovation has to be wow always, but just maybe slightly different. Sounds like what you're talking about more is a value proposition, right, and that you're really getting a little team here or not just one person. I can see where that would be different and important to your clients. So you're in Houston. Let's talk a little bit about the advantages you see of being a business maybe not just in Houston, but in Texas the advantages that you think that's brought to you and how you're trying to capitalize on those. Mason: Yeah, so I think I should start a little bit backwards. Originally from California, so I'm one of those statistics right that I moved the business to Texas. I literally picked up my LLC and I converted it to a Texas based LLC. So I'm all in on this. Chris: Welcome. We have, man. We have done so many conversions of California LLCs to Texas LLCs since 2020. Mason: It is crazy, yeah, it's real Still have family in California. We still have many clients in California. There's a lot of ag in California construction as well that we will continue to serve. That still believe that while the state is difficult to operate a business in, that also creates opportunities because there will be people that leave and yet there's still demand for those services and those products and goods. So yeah, for me being in Houston it's really actually great because this is a booming state in terms of its economic activity, especially on the construction side of things. But from an ag standpoint too, it can be a little bit tough not to be, you know, in the ag segments that we serve. You know where we're being able to go out to the ranches and the citrus groves and all that and then the farms themselves on a regular basis in Houston. The fact that we can serve clients in California, go hop on a plane, get out to Fresno, california really quickly, but at the same point in time there's a ton of ag in Florida, georgia and we can go hop to those areas. We happen to work with a lot of fresh produce clients and fresh produce distributors and so those are all over. But the fact that Texas is a central point and has a lot of economic activity where a lot of those goods and services are coming in, and so, while may not necessarily be that all the products and goods are grown here, the distribution of them is happening in a very significant way here, and so the fact that this state is so central to everything, it's just, yeah, it's been actually a blessing, because if I was all the way in California and I wanted to go to a trade show all the way, you know in Georgia, you know that whole lag of time in between, you know travel time and just killing a day worth of travel, et cetera, et cetera, when right now, I can get to most places within two and a half hours. You know the United States, and that's a beautiful thing in terms of building relationships and being on site and the fact that, yeah, the Texas economy is booming. Nonetheless, that you know it's real here, yeah, it's. We actually had one of our CFOs that moved from California to Oklahoma and he just said, yeah, it's amazing, just the lack of I shouldn't say lack, but the more minimized regulation by comparison to other states, and how it just creates additional business opportunities. It's a wonderful blessing. So it's great for us and, yeah, allows us to be centralized, but at the same point, yeah, it allows us to work with Texas and the clients all over too. Chris: Right, you mentioned, I guess, one of the CFOs that you brought on. How are you going about evaluating whether these additional CFOs align with your vision of the company and can, not just from performance but from your ethical standards, which you obviously led with in the very beginning of our conversation? So what are you doing to kind of vet these people out, to make sure you're making the best decision you can and bringing them on board? Yep. Mason: We definitely, through our hiring process we do a very significant case study approach and even in the person's background we want to see that they're. You know, for me it's a personal choice to each person building their own practice or firm in this way. If the background is heavy public accounting, you know that they work for a CPA firm for most of their life. It's probably not a fit for us, because we actually want to make sure that we get people that have been operators inside a business that have experience helping to deal with the issues of whether it be a family transition. You know growing a business and you know wearing many hats, because it's rare that if you have a full-time job in a $20 million revenue business that you're not going to be doing you're going to be doing multiple things, I should say, and you know. And so we want to see that they have operator experience in that regards. But we put them through some significant case studies to really evaluate, because it's unique that many of the business owners that we're working with we say that we work with businesses up to 75 million in total aggregate revenues, because we find that's a perfect segment where they can really use a part-time CFO. They don't quite need a full-timer yet. They can use a part-time on a reoccurring basis. But what's interesting is we're watching the evolution of the entrepreneur themselves as well, or the founder. I got to tell a little bit of my story but even though that they have the CEO title, they're not quite fulfilling that CEO role fully and we're helping them navigate that and there's a lot of emotional rollercoaster that goes with that and so we actually evaluate. We just did interviews with two construction-focused CFOs and that's another part of it too is we wanna see deep industry experience within the industries we serve. But we ask them that, hey, if you were faced with this similar issue we just worked through with a previous client where it's a husband-wife team and we literally just saw the husband wife get in a fight with each other over you know, something they're talking about in the business. We say, how would you handle this? And we want to hear how they would handle the emotional aspects of it from an empathetic standpoint, like, can you actually navigate that as a leader and still come out, you know, on the right way, that you're not going to be overly technical about it. You're going to help them, you know, relationally, work through it and help them move in the right direction, see the bigger picture. And so that's a lot of how we're doing it, that we are working with clients where, again, there's just emotional dynamics, where we're seeing that the entrepreneur themselves is having to evolve in a very significant way. They are not some major corporate CEO, they wouldn't tell you that they are. They're evolving as a person and so being there with them through that evolution and kind of helping to almost be somewhat of a guiding coach too, is what we see in our role and you know that's what we're looking for in our people that they can help do that too and help navigate sticky situations. Chris: Well, very similar kind of parallel seats that we sit in, cause we I find myself in very similar times with a lot of our clients where, you're right, they're evolving through the process, as I mentioned, and they were really good probably at sales or something with an idea, but they all of a sudden have a CEO title and helping them along that journey and whether that's eventually getting a good operator underneath them to really run the business so they can focus on what they you know they enjoy doing the most that made the business successful. Those are fun places to be, to kind of be an extension of that team. Right, let's talk a little bit about your clients. I mean what you know, what are some of the things you're helping them through, some of the challenges. You're seeing any kind of trends of where people are. You know, maybe, what are they excited about, what are they concerned about? You know, how are you helping them kind of navigate through both of those emotions? Mason: Yeah, I like to tell this story because literally you can insert the name and this more specifically applies to, like our construction clients, but you can insert any one of our client names in here and it literally is the same situation. This is the trend that we see. That you know, joe started a construction business that he was. He started general contracting business. He was a project manager for another big general contractor in town felt like, hey, I can do this on my own, I want to go do this on my own. He got the licenses and started bidding on some work and started winning the work and started, you know, actually managing the projects, working with the subcontractors, et cetera, you know, fulfilling the, you know all the work requirements for the job and kept growing. You know, eventually hired some PMs underneath him to handle some additional jobs, but knew that he needed to take care of accounting and so he's got QuickBooks and you know he's heard stories. But he needs somebody that he can trust to handle the day-to-day transactional entry and that he's got to keep things lean. So he asked his wife, his mom, his sister, his aunt, somebody that generally has some knowledge of QuickBooks and coding transactions. He asked him to take care of his books and he can do that for a couple of, a few years and then all of a sudden say Joe, you know, he gets this opportunity at the university or this big hospital, that this big remodel project where he can put his banner up. Everybody can know it's his brand that's doing this work and it can be a real showcase project. And he goes to bonding. He goes to his bonding agent to you know, make sure they can be bonded for the job, and wants to put a bid and proposal forward on it. And the buying company says no way, absolutely not put a bid and proposal forward on it. And the buying company says no way, absolutely not One. The financial reports that you give us show that you are an absolute financial mess. Whenever we ask for those financial reports, you send them two to three months later, so we never get anything on time. And when you actually do send them, the quality of them not just from a financial performance standpoint but your accounting standards and your record keeping is absolute junk. Like we can't really tell what's going on underneath the hood here, but of the little that we can tell, you're not doing that great. Insert Brady, cfo, we help to make sure that you know you are never denied by bonding again, that when you want to go pursue that high profile job, we make sure that you get the yes, and that's done through various ways that we make sure that you do have liquidity, so, whether that's working with banks or other you know capital providers, to make sure that, hey, we get you liquidity so that the bonding companies will like that you have a little bit of backup. But then, yeah, we're navigating that. How do we get your accounting in good order to actually that it's in a useful state? And then how do we optimize your financial performance to where, whoever's provided that capital, we can make sure that there's a good ROI on that too whether you're having to pay down debt, can you actually pay down the debt, et cetera, et cetera. But through that process we're seeing a significant trend that a lot of construction companies right around 15, 20 million mark they're going through an ERP implementation, as an example, just to get their accounting records in a good state, and we're helping to navigate that. We don't like to be deep within the accounting itself, but we certainly serve it because we understand it's a means to an end that once we have good financial records and we make sure that there's some liquidity in place. Then we're talking about, okay, where do we want this business to strategically go, that this is a $15 million business now, but how do we make this a $50 million business? And then how do we make it a hundred million dollar business? And we're creating these long-term plans with the ownership to do that. And so that story I told about Joe though literally you can insert several of our client different names in that and that is the consistent theme across the board. And we find that when we bring that up in a sales call too, that is usually what's being seen for most of our clients that we work with. Chris: That's what's keeping them up at night and again. And when you solve that problem right then, now you have a client for life. Yep, Yep, that's great. That's the goal. Let's talk just a little bit about leadership. How would you describe your leadership style and how do you think it's kind of evolved over time? Mason: Yeah, especially as an entrepreneur, I would say that like I have a visionary side to me and that is important, that I think every entrepreneur has to have that visionary kind of fulfillment and believing in what's possible and what can be created. But at the same point in time you still have to put in the operator mode at times, right, like you just have to get stuff done. And that aspect of learning to delegate, I mean I was a corporate CFO so I had teams of people. But again, in an agribusiness environment you're running lean, and so usually what you see in an agribusiness environment is that you have these C-suite leaders or these VPs that they're excellent, but then generally there's not a good layer of middle management below that. That it's basically you have a variety of accounting assistants and they're all rolling up and with the intention that, yeah, you're keeping your labor and your overhead costs low, you know, and so you have one kind of rain maker up at top, but then you have a lot of people that need a lot of additional skill and development reporting into you, and so naturally you're kind of having to manage and keep the reins pretty tight. Right that you're having to be a little bit more controlling to make sure that things are going well and within this business. On the other hand, we're managing other CFOs right Like we're managing, you know, highly qualified people and coming to the conclusion that, yeah, I don't need to be involved in as much. Right Like I. It's important to trust but verify. But you have to be really good at delegating. But delegating doesn't mean you show them once and then you hand it off and expect why didn't that not get done a month later? Why did it not get done the way I wanted it to? To me. Getting really good at delegation I've had to evolve at this is, you know, spend some time with them, show them, make sure that it's being done over the course of a couple of weeks or a couple of months correctly, and then you're good to go and you can leave it and you can touch base and say you're accountable to this. Now I've given you all the training. You know what to do. Be careful about just giving somebody something and expecting that it's going to be done the way that you want it to be done. That's hardly ever the way it works. But you got to be really good at delegating and getting things off your plate as quickly as possible, right. Chris: Yep, very true, very true, let's. Let's try a little bit, since you're new to Texas, places you've gone, experiences you've had since coming to Texas that stand out in your mind. Mason: Yeah, I mean I just the generally friendly nature of people. I mean it's a part of the reason that we love living here and that we wanted to move here is, you know, you walk down the streets and people just say hi, and that doesn't necessarily exist in other states, where people are friendly and just say hi. And we got to be. You know, we got to witness or experience our first hurricane last summer and I couldn't believe the resiliency of people where I mean, yeah, the day after the hurricane people still had to work. Oh, like you go into Barnes and Noble and like people are literally plugging their laptop into the corner little, you know. You know electrical outlet and making sure that they could still get work done and send emails that day, like you're just back at it. And the nature of that type of stuff happens here so often that you know from California, yeah, you get wildfires there's that's a whole nother story of how it can be managed or not but you get wildfires but you don't really get natural disasters that just kind of come and, you know, uproot your life for a bit, but they happen so often in Texas has such, you know, crazy, you know up and down weather people's resiliency. It's pretty amazing in Texas of just yep, we had that terrible storm yesterday. Well, we're back at it tomorrow, you know, and it's just. This is life and we got to get back to it and, yeah, I think the friendliness and people's resiliency here is is a pretty, pretty big thing that we've noticed. Yeah, that's great. I love that perspective. Chris: I think those of us that have been here our whole life maybe lose sight of that sometimes. But yeah, it's good to get that perspective from you. So again, new to the area. But I ask everyone this so it'll be good, because you're kind of a guinea pig or fresh in this, do you? Mason: since getting here is your tex-mex or barbecue tex-mex yeah, that I do love good barbecue, but tex-mex I. We have all kinds of mexican food in california, right. I mean, I think the population in california is good 60 to 70 percent hispanic but tex-mex has a different, unique flavor to it that I grew up on mexican food. Because of that growing up where I did, yeah, and yeah, it's kind of natural to make that migration, I love it. So, yeah, I love a good queso. Chris: Oh man, I have it for my own heart. Yes, okay, well, yeah, really appreciate the time. Mason, love hearing your story and where you're taking this business. I definitely agree. There's a lot of opportunity for the type of services that you're providing, because there's a ton of companies that fit within that space. Again, I know that because that's part of the market we serve in, that kind of middle market there. So congratulations on taking the risk. How it's going so far? Mason: Yeah, no, I just appreciate being able to come on here, chris, and talk with you. It's fun to come and share the story. But, yeah, I just appreciate the opportunity to share with your audience as well. Chris: Well, that's great. Well, we enjoyed having you on and I look forward to seeing you soon. Take care, that's good, awesome. Mason: Thanks, chris. Have a good one. Outro And there we have it Another great episode. Don't forget to check out the show notes at boyermillercom forward slash podcast and you can find out more about all the ways our firm can help you at boyermillercom. That's it for this episode. Have a great week and we'll talk to you next time. Special Guest: Mason Brady.

In today's hypercompetitive business landscape, reputation management is your most valuable career asset to develop. As Sabrina Braham, founder of Women's Leadership Success, powerfully states: "Your reputation is constantly changing and evolving, and if you are not managing it, somebody else is." Sabrina Braham MA MFT PCC - Executive Brand Building Expert For female managers, directors, VPs, C-suite executives, and founders, strategic reputation management isn't optional—it's essential for breaking through the barriers that still exist in corporate leadership. Why Your Leadership Reputation Makes or Breaks Your Career Recent studies show that women leaders who actively manage their professional reputations are: 2.3x more likely to be considered for promotion over equally qualified peers 68% more resilient during organizational restructuring and layoffs 4x more likely to be recruited for prestigious positions and board seats As one executive discovered after implementing Braham's reputation management strategies: "I went from being consistently overlooked to being elected to the VP position I'd been seeking for years." The Reputation Management Trap Most Women Leaders Fall Into Many accomplished women make the same critical mistake: they assume excellent work speaks for itself. Unfortunately, research shows this approach leaves your professional narrative in others' hands. The 3 Most Damaging Reputation Pitfalls: Allowing outdated perceptions to persist Failing to strategically communicate your value Missing opportunities to showcase thought leadership These gaps don't just slow career progression—they can derail it entirely, especially during critical transition points. Strategic Reputation Management: The Leadership Brand Blueprint Approach The Leadership Brand Accelerator Blueprint offers a revolutionary approach to reputation management specifically designed for women leaders. This proven system has helped executives at companies like Google, Daimler, and dozens of Fortune 500 organizations transform their professional trajectories. Transformative Benefits of the Blueprint System: Perception Alignment Eliminate the gap between your capabilities and how decision-makers perceive you. One leader using the system discovered her meeting presence was rated only a "5" when she thought she was performing at a "7" or "8" level—feedback that led to specific improvements and a subsequent promotion. Reputation Resilience Build a reputation strong enough to withstand organizational changes, industry disruption, and career transitions. Leaders using the Blueprint reported 43% greater confidence during challenging periods and received stronger support from key stakeholders. Strategic Visibility Create powerful visibility without self-promotion discomfort. The Blueprint's targeted approach ensures your contributions are recognized by the right people at the right time, using techniques that feel authentic and aligned with your values. Amplified Influence Develop your thought leadership platform both inside and outside your organization. Blueprint users report a 75% increase in being consulted for strategic decisions and a 56% growth in professional network quality. Career Acceleration Most importantly, the Blueprint dramatically shortens the timeline to your next leadership level. While the average executive waits 4.2 years between promotions, Blueprint users report advancing in just 18-24 months. The Quarterly Reputation Audit: Your Leadership Advantage At the core of the Blueprint is a systematic quarterly audit that ensures you're consistently evaluating and refining how you're perceived. Unlike annual reviews or sporadic feedback, this structured approach creates continuous improvement and prevents reputation drift. The Blueprint's Four-Part Reputation Management Framework: Digital Presence Optimization Strategic LinkedIn positioning Content that showcases your expertise

Dive into Episode #138 of the Psych Health and Safety USA Podcast, featuring host Dr. I. David Daniels, PhD, CSD, VPS, and special guest Rob Loose, who discusses his journey into safety from his early roots in human resources to an “accidental safety “ professional, now involved in the development of a safety-focused AI in use in the contraction industry that puts a safety assistant at the individual's fingertips. The state of mental health in the construction industry is concerning, with mental health struggles emerging as the deadliest danger. Studies reveal that over 5,000 male construction workers die from suicide annually, a rate five times higher than work-related injuries. This alarming statistic highlights a crisis that has only recently gained public attention. Anxiety, depression, and substance abuse are prevalent among construction workers, exacerbated by high-stress environments, long hours, and job insecurity. Despite growing awareness, mental health issues remain underdiagnosed and undertreated, with fewer than 5% of construction workers seeking professional help. Efforts to address this crisis include mental health first-aid training and suicide prevention initiatives, but implementing these measures faces significant challenges. To learn more, go to www.SafetyEHD.com or contact robbyl@stoutllc.com.

In this episode, Amir sits down with Santhosh Kumar, Head of Data at Trepp, to unpack the evolving world of Data as a Product. Data is no longer just a support function—it's becoming a core business driver. Santhosh shares how data teams are embracing a product-oriented approach, aligning closely with business goals while mirroring software engineering practices.If you've ever wondered:How data can be treated like a shippable productWhat mindset shifts data teams needAnd how collaboration between data, product, and tech teams is evolvingThis episode is for you!

In this episode of FP&A Tomorrow, host Paul Barnhurst (aka the FP&A Guy) welcomes Glenn Snyder, a seasoned FP&A leader with over 20 years of experience. Glenn shares insights on financial planning and analysis, leadership strategies, and building effective business partnerships. He discusses the keys to driving business impact, managing teams, and navigating career growth in FP&A.Glenn Snyder is a Senior Director at Riverrun Consulting, specializing in interim financial leadership. With a career spanning financial services, fintech, SaaS, private equity, and more, he has held leadership roles at Franklin Templeton, Visa, Charles Schwab, and Digital Realty. Glenn is also an author, educator, and board member, passionate about mentoring finance professionals and improving FP&A effectiveness.Expect to Learn:The key elements of great FP&A and how it drives executive decisionsHow to balance company goals with employee career developmentStrategies for building strong business partnerships in FP&AThe role of automation and efficiency in FP&A reporting and analysisHow to successfully transition into a new leadership roleOvercoming resistance from business leaders and earning trust in financeThe importance of storytelling and data visualization in financial reportingHere are a few relevant quotes from the episode:“The best leaders give credit to their teams and create opportunities for them to shine.” - Glenn SnyderYour career growth is your responsibility. Stay curious, stay connected, and keep learning.” - Glenn Snyder“You don't have to be the smartest person in the room, but you must be the most adaptable.” - Glenn SnyderIn this episode, Glenn Snyder shared his expertise on what makes FP&A impactful, how to lead finance teams, and the importance of strong business partnerships. He emphasized that great FP&A professionals don't just report numbers, they drive decisions, build trust, and continuously improve processes. Being proactive, investing in relationships, and focusing on delivering insights, not just reports, are key. Success in FP&A comes from adapting, influencing, and always adding value.Operator's Guild:Operators Guild is where the best CEOs, CFOs, VPs of finance, and BizOps leaders in the business connect, network, and grow together. Built by operators for operators, this members-only community is home to more than 1000 of the most elite high-growth operators in the world. Experience connection and knowledge share with professionals who understand you like no one else does. Learn more and apply at https://bit.ly/3F6sghSFollow FP&A Tomorrow:Newsletter - Subscribe on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/build-relation/newsletter-follow?entityUrn=6957679529595162624 Follow Glenn:LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/glenntsnyder/Follow Paul: Website - https://www.thefpandaguy.com LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/thefpandaguyFP&A Community Hub: Tired of searching for answers and sifting through sales pitches? The FP&A Hub is your go-to online community where finance professionals...

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Text us your thoughts on the episode or the show!Ever feel like your marketing data is giving you half-truths? You're not alone. In this eye-opening conversation with Dan McGaw, founder and CEO of UTM.io, we dive deep into the critical but often overlooked foundation of all marketing attribution: UTM parameters and proper data governance.We explore the real challenges marketing ops professionals face in implementing consistent UTM parameters across global organizations. Dan shares practical insights on how to transform your approach from the ubiquitous "UTM spreadsheet" to more robust systems that enforce taxonomies and ensure data quality. His advice comes with empathy for the marketing ops professionals caught between demanding VPs and busy campaign managers who "just want to get their job done."Whether you're struggling with attribution models, considering a CDP, or simply trying to bring order to chaotic UTM parameters, this episode offers practical wisdom from someone who's seen it all. Dan's parting advice? Start with a spreadsheet to solve 85% of the problem, then iterate until you're ready for specialized tools. It's a refreshing reminder that sometimes the simplest solutions lay the groundwork for sophisticated attribution strategies.Ready to bring order to your marketing attribution? Listen now and discover the power of proper data governance.Episode Brought to You By MO Pros The #1 Community for Marketing Operations Professionals Connect Scattered Data with AI AgentsExplore how easy AI can be with Forwrd.ai for Marketing OpsBuild AI agents that can predict, forecast, segment, and automate the entire data processing workflow -- integrating, prepping, cleaning, normalizing, analyzing, and even building and operating your models. With Forward, you can get it done 100 times faster. Support the show

In this episode of FP&A Tomorrow, host Paul Barnhurst (The FP&A Guy) sits down with Jeff Casale and Rich Wagner to explore the role of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A). They discuss how AI, external data, and continuous planning are transforming the industry, making FP&A a more strategic function. The conversation covers the power of AI-driven forecasting and how businesses can leverage external economic indicators to gain a competitive edge.Jeff Casale is the CEO of Board, a leading FP&A software company. With previous leadership roles at MarkLogic, Dell Technologies, VMware, and EMC, Jeff has a deep understanding of enterprise technology and how finance functions can drive business growth. Rich Wagner is the Field CTO at Board and the former CEO & Founder of Prevedere, a predictive analytics company that leverages external data for accurate forecasting. With over 20 years of experience in technology, consulting, and Fortune 500 leadership, Rich brings valuable expertise in the intersection of AI, finance, and business strategy.Expect to Learn:How AI is transforming financial planning, reducing manual work, and improving decision-making.Why integrating external data is essential for more accurate forecasting and risk management.Why traditional budgeting cycles are outdated and how real-time, agile forecasting is becoming the new norm.How CEOs and finance leaders rely on FP&A teams for strategic decision-making.How finance professionals can improve their skills and become more valuable business partners.Here are a few relevant quotes from the episode:“AI is revolutionizing FP&A by reducing manual work and improving time-to-value.” - Rich Wagner“The companies that embrace continuous planning will be the winners in their industries.” - Jeff Casale“External data helps FP&A teams anticipate risks, not just react to them.” - Rich WagnerThis episode reinforced the idea that FP&A is evolving into a strategic powerhouse. AI, external economic data, and real-time forecasting are changing how companies plan, react, and make decisions. FP&A professionals must develop both technical and strategic skills to stay relevant.Operator's Guild:Operators Guild is where the best CEOs, CFOs, VPs of finance, and BizOps leaders in the business connect, network, and grow together. Built by operators for operators, this members-only community is home to more than 1000 of the most elite high-growth operators in the world. Experience connection and knowledge share with professionals who understand you like no one else does. Learn more and apply at https://bit.ly/3F6sghSFollow FP&A Tomorrow:Newsletter - Subscribe on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/build-relation/newsletter-follow?entityUrn=6957679529595162624 Follow Jeff:LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffreycasale/Board- https://www.board.com/Follow Rich:LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/rich-wagner1/Prevedere -

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