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A real conversation goes a long way. We’re not talking about performance reviews or team meetings. We’re talking about frank, one-on-one dialogues with each member of your team. They work wonders!  That’s why we do them in our business. But how often is often enough? It’s Q&A Wednesday, and we’re helping one listener get closer […] The post MBA1760 Q&A Wednesday: How often should I do 1:1’s with my employees? appeared first on The $100 MBA.

It’s SEO 101! Search Engine Optimization can be intimidating. It seems complex, and it can be. But it doesn’t have to be! Anyone can take the basic steps that make a huge difference in brand visibility, expert or not. Today, we focus on what you absolutely can do, right now. It’s Q&A Wednesday, and we’re […] The post MBA1750 Q&A Wednesday: How do I get started with SEO? appeared first on The $100 MBA.

The Sower and the SoilsLuke 8:1-21The only way to weather life's threats and storms is to be deeply rooted in God's word.1 The Dangers Seeds Face (vv. 1-7, 12-14) A. The Sower (vv. 1, 4-5, 9) B. The Path (vv. 5, 12) The Rocks (vv. 6, 13) C. The Thorns (vv. 7, 14)2. Fertile Soil (vv. 1-21) A. Can Anyone Survive? (vv. 9-10) B. The Sower in the Seeds (vv. 2-8, 10, 19-21; Genesis 26:12) C The Royal Family (vv. 2-3, 8, 15-18) D. The Seeds and You (vv. 2-3, 8, 15-18) E. The Sower’s PortraitDiscussion StartersMonday—What is the danger of loving Jesus, but not being deeply rooted in God’s word?Tuesday—What struggles / temptations do you deal with the most? The lies of the enemy, lack of depth, or the cares and concerns of this life? How can you bring these to Jesus?Wednesday—How can being deeply rooted in God’s word help you see past the enemy’s lies, endure the seasons of testing, and not be choked by the concerns of this life?Thursday—Why is it important to remember that you are part of Jesus’ family? How is this meant to be a comfort to you during the hard journey of life?Friday—What are some things you can do to be better rooted in God’s word? What does it mean to receive it with honesty? Why is patience so important?

The Sower and the SoilsLuke 8:1-21The only way to weather life's threats and storms is to be deeply rooted in God's word.1 The Dangers Seeds Face (vv. 1-7, 12-14) A. The Sower (vv. 1, 4-5, 9) B. The Path (vv. 5, 12) The Rocks (vv. 6, 13) C. The Thorns (vv. 7, 14)2. Fertile Soil (vv. 1-21) A. Can Anyone Survive? (vv. 9-10) B. The Sower in the Seeds (vv. 2-8, 10, 19-21; Genesis 26:12) C The Royal Family (vv. 2-3, 8, 15-18) D. The Seeds and You (vv. 2-3, 8, 15-18) E. The Sower’s PortraitDiscussion StartersMonday—What is the danger of loving Jesus, but not being deeply rooted in God’s word?Tuesday—What struggles / temptations do you deal with the most? The lies of the enemy, lack of depth, or the cares and concerns of this life? How can you bring these to Jesus?Wednesday—How can being deeply rooted in God’s word help you see past the enemy’s lies, endure the seasons of testing, and not be choked by the concerns of this life?Thursday—Why is it important to remember that you are part of Jesus’ family? How is this meant to be a comfort to you during the hard journey of life?Friday—What are some things you can do to be better rooted in God’s word? What does it mean to receive it with honesty? Why is patience so important?

Selling courses isn’t about salesperson-ship. It’s about systems.  By building the right systems, you generate consistent results. It’s Q&A Wednesday, and we’re helping an online music teacher figure out how to best package, market, and sell lessons month over month, year over year. It’s all about the bigger picture. By taking a broad view of […] The post MBA1720 Q&A Wednesday: How do I sell more of my online courses? appeared first on The $100 MBA.

Believe it or not, offline businesses still exist. I know, right? Crazy. But it’s Q&A Wednesday, and we’re helping one listener get some marketing traction for a local clinic. The good doctor knows his trade, but there weren’t many marketing classes in med school.  Fortunately, he came to the right podcast. Today, we’ll discuss how […] The post MBA1705 Q&A Wednesday: How do I market a local healthcare clinic? appeared first on The $100 MBA.

A woman was killed in the capitol hill takeover yesterday, a message from a law enforcement officer, contributing factors to the riots in D.C., impossible that ANTIFA was not present // More contributing factors to the awful events of Wednesday // How should we view Trump after all of this? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You can’t keep charging the same amount forever. It’s Q&A Wednesday, and we’ve got a listener with a small but successful web development company. Business is booming, and it’s clearly time prices reflect that.  But how can you suddenly charge people more without…ticking them off? More importantly, when should you do it? You’ll never scale […] The post MBA1685 Q&A Wednesday: How often should I increase my rates? appeared first on The $100 MBA.

When it comes to motivation, money only goes so far. That might sound a little precious, but it’s true.  It’s Q&A Wednesday, and we’ve got a listener with a great team — and a tight budget. Fortunately, study after study has confirmed that after a certain salary point, employees are far more motivated by things […] The post MBA1675 Q&A Wednesday: How do I motivate my employees without spending money? appeared first on The $100 MBA.

WEDNESDAY - How many trees? Amazing technology in Christmas lights. Russ not putting up lights this year. Are you turning on the heat? Dressing for the cold in Florida. RRR - Most streamed song on Spotify. Russ and Savannah dig this movie. Oh look the monolith is back somewhere, meanwhile fireballs over Japan!! K.O.D. - History. Det. Barb from Crimeline checks in. Monster Sports - NFL, NBA. HipHop U. We learn the finer points between orgies and swinging. Chess.

When you personally provide a paid service, how can you scale up? And can you do it without sacrificing quality? Unless they finally invent cloning, a solopreneur can only do so much. Which means that every service-based business has a ceiling — once you reach a certain number of clients…that’s it. Or is it? It’s […] The post MBA1660 Q&A Wednesday: How do I grow my cleaning service business? appeared first on The $100 MBA.

From stranger, to customer — how does your website get people there? It’s all about effective funnels. “Funnels” are pretty much anything that moves people from never having heard of your brand, to being interested, to considering a purchase, to making one. Many have tried to perfect a system for this. But all you really […] The post MBA1650 Q&A Wednesday: How do I build a sales funnel on WordPress? appeared first on The $100 MBA.

Wanna show your team some love…on a budget? It’s Q&A Wednesday, and we’ve got a listener who wants nothing more than to show the team just how appreciated they are. Unfortunately, it’s not possible to show it in their paychecks. But it’s still possible. Today, we explore a few ways to reward your team with […] The post MBA1645 Q&A Wednesday: How can I provide some company perks on the cheap? Any advice? appeared first on The $100 MBA.

Ready for an executive assistant?  It’s Q&A Wednesday, and we’ve got a listener who wants an EA, but isn’t sure what to spend. An EA is our top recommendation for a first hire, and they can quickly become invaluable. …but how much should “invaluable” actually cost? Today, we’ll discuss what the options are, what the […] The post MBA1635 Q&A Wednesday: How much do I need to pay my EA? appeared first on The $100 MBA.

YouTube: if you think your business can ignore it, think again. It’s Q&A Wednesday, and we’ve got a listener looking for some YouTips, if you will.  Because YouTube is so much more than a place to watch cat videos. It’s a social platform, an ad-revenue generating machine, and…a powerful search engine. In other words, treat […] The post MBA1625 Q&A Wednesday: How long should my YouTube videos be? appeared first on The $100 MBA.

Got more clients than you can handle? Ready to take the next step? It’s Q&A Wednesday, and we’ve got a listener with an awesome problem: too many customers. He’s the only one who works at his own web services company, and it’s time to grow beyond solopreneurship. But how can he handle the quantity without […] The post MBA1610 Q&A Wednesday: How do I scale my service-based business? appeared first on The $100 MBA.

They say not to rush important decisions. But you can’t drag your feet, either. It’s Q&A Wednesday, and we’ve got a listener who takes weeks or months to make a call. Worst of all, the time he takes doesn’t necessarily result in better decisions — it just delays everything that comes next. So how can […] The post MBA1600 Q&A Wednesday: How do I make important decisions faster? appeared first on The $100 MBA.

Facebook ads can be incredibly effective. But if you’re not careful, you can end up losing money. It’s Q&A Wednesday, and we’ve got one listener who’s been running Facebook ads for 6 months, and can’t seem to get one crucial metric to move in the right direction: the cost per lead.  If you’re spending too […] The post MBA1595 Q&A Wednesday: How do I lower my FB ads cost per lead? appeared first on The $100 MBA.

It has been a rollercoaster ride of a series as the Oilers stormed back with a much better effort in Game 2 to even up the series. Which Oilers team will show up on Wednesday? How will the Blackhawks respond in Game 3? Should the Oilers feel confident about their game right now? Tom Gazzola is joined by Locked On Blackhawks host Jack Bushman to get us set for a pivotal Game 3. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You’ve gotta do what’s best for your business. But you also have to do what’s best for the customers — especially the ones who supported you early on.. What happens when those two principles conflict? It’s Q&A Wednesday, and we’ve got a listener who wants to niche down their coaching business — which would mean […] The post MBA1585 Q&A Wednesday: How do I pivot my business without upsetting current customers? appeared first on The $100 MBA.

Entrepreneurs are different. We don’t work the same. We don’t live the same. And we face challenges that the conventionally employed just don’t. For example, it can be incredibly tough to “leave work at work” when we’re solely responsible for our businesses. Our brains are full of hamsters, spinning away on wheels that never stop. […] The post MBA1565 Q&A Wednesday: How do I shut off my brain so I can recharge? appeared first on The $100 MBA.

Producing content is exhausting. If you’re doing it wrong, that is. It’s Q&A Wednesday, and one listener wants to know how in the heck we manage to produce 5 podcast episodes every single week. It’s not easy, but it’s also not that stressful — because we have a system to support consistent production. And you […] The post MBA1560 Q&A Wednesday: How do you consistently publish content? Any tips? appeared first on The $100 MBA.

Framing is a way of understanding and communicating about a particular issue. As registrars, we operate in a highly complex world of varying demands. Organizational frameworks can assist us in understanding our various challenges, and organizing our thoughts and approaches to develop plans of action and solutions. Casey Bullock, Ph.D., Executive Director and University Registrar at Weber State joins the podcast to discuss the four main organizational frames and about how expanding our knowledge of different theories and frameworks makes us better registrars and better leaders. Key Takeaways: Bolman and Deal posit four key organizational frames: Structural, Human Resources, Political, and Symbolic; these frames can assist us in understanding organizational issues and help us to develop appropriate solutions.Each of us probably already incorporate these frames into the way we approach a problem, but a more intentional approach that encompasses aspects of each frame would be beneficial; using a worksheet to practice addressing each frame is a good way to get started. Leadership styles are linked to the frames, and should be adjusted appropriately.The greater the number of theories and perspectives that can be brought to bear on a situation, the greater specificity in the contours (see also: if you mush your face into one pin it won’t look like your face, but if you mush your face into a bunch of pins it looks more like your face).References and Additional Reading:Bolman, L. G., & Deal, T. E. (2017). Reframing organizations: Artistry, choice, and leadership (6th edition). Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley and Sons. Collins, J. C. (2001). Good to great: Why some companies make the leap ... and others don't. New York, NY: HarperBusiness.Cowen, S., with Seifter, B. (2018). Winnebagos on Wednesday: How visionary leadership can transform higher education. Princeton, NJ: Princeton University Press.Gladwell, M. (2006). Blink: The power of thinking without thinking.Rivera, J.(Producer), & Docter, P. (Director). (2015). Inside Out [Motion Picture]. United States: Walt Disney Pictures; Pixar.Miller (1979) The Practical Art of Using Theory Weick (1978) The Spines of Leaders_Leadership Where else can we goRelated AACRAO Core CompetenciesLeadership & ManagementHolistic & Systemic Thinking

Price doesn’t matter. Value does. When it comes to sales, the only thing that a high price changes is the amount of trust you have to build in order to convey the real value of the product. It might take more time or effort, but if the value is there, the sale makes sense. That’s […] The post MBA1500 Q&A Wednesday: How do I sell a $10,000 program on a webinar? appeared first on The $100 MBA.

Let’s tackle the most FAQ about business in the COVID-19 era. It’s Q&A Wednesday, and one of our listeners (actually, make that a ton of our listeners) is suddenly forced to run a team remotely. How the heck do you manage people who are nowhere near you? We definitely have this one covered. Our company […] The post MBA1495 Q&A Wednesday: How do I shift my team to remote work? appeared first on The $100 MBA.

WEDNESDAY - How do we handle the changes with the broadcasting. Coronavirus impact. Ryan - Joke generator. RRR - The Dwarf House. David Martin - Fox 35 calls the show. Dwight Bain calls the show. Monster Sports. Nerdy News with Jeff Kaufman. David Martin -FOx 35. To The Top with Carlos - News you don't need. K.O.D. - Inspiring?

Nothing is guaranteed. But that doesn’t mean we can’t evaluate the viability of a business idea in advance, and give ourselves the best chance of success. But how? It’s like poker: while there are elements you can’t control, knowing the odds and acting strategically are what separates the winners from the rest – all luck […] The post MBA1485 Q&A Wednesday: How do I know if my business will succeed? appeared first on The $100 MBA.

Lifetime memberships can be tricky, especially as your business grows. When something changes, how can you honor your long-standing arrangements without losing money? How can you change the terms of your service without ticking off your earliest supporters? It’s Q&A Wednesday, and we’ve got a coach who’s ready to add significantly more value to their […] The post MBA1480 Q&A Wednesday: How do I tell my lifetime members I need to charge them? appeared first on The $100 MBA.

Always, always test the MVP – no matter what you’re selling. If you don’t know, the MVP (Minimum Viable Product) is the first iteration of a product you can sell. It’s the barest-bones, cheapest-to-produce version of something you can still sell at a profit, to test the market potential of your idea in the real […] The post MBA1475 Q&A Wednesday: How do I create an MVP for my physical product? appeared first on The $100 MBA.

Did you forget to raise your rates again? You’re not the only one. It’s Q&A Wednesday, and we’ve got a business coach who hasn’t raised prices in years. Whether you’re a coach, a freelancer, or selling a product, keeping prices flat for that long is slow suicide!  Unless you run a dollar store, of course. […] The post MBA1465 Q&A Wednesday: How often should I raise my rates? appeared first on The $100 MBA.

Online bullying: it isn’t just for middle schoolers. Every business will eventually have a customer who turns rabid, threatening to blast your company all over the Internet if you don’t cave to their (often unreasonable) demands.  Here’s what to do next. It’s Q&A Wednesday, and one of our listeners has a disgruntled customer who wants […] The post MBA1455 Q&A Wednesday: How do I deal with a customer that threatens me? appeared first on The $100 MBA.

Prepare for launch! Actually, scratch that. We need to start even further ahead, with a pre-launch strategy. It’s Q&A Wednesday, and one listener is wondering how to maximize their launch by marketing well in advance. This doesn’t just apply to the debut of your whole business; product launches, updates, and other milestones all require the […] The post MBA1435 Q&A Wednesday: How can I successfully pre-launch an online business? appeared first on The $100 MBA.

The first sign that you’re really serious about moving your business forward? You’re ready to hire a coach. A successful entrepreneur is two things: brave enough to try on their own, and smart enough to know their limits. The ones who make it know when to get help, when to invest in the experience and […] The post MBA1415 Q&A Wednesday: How do I find a great business coach? appeared first on The $100 MBA.

We’ve all had the sensation: Inbox Dread. The knowledge that you’re so behind on emails, the list of black, bolded “unreads” will just be too much to bear.  How can you dig out of email overwhelm, and still get things done? It’s Q&A Wednesday, and we’re helping a listener who’s got 10 pounds of To-Dos […] The post MBA1410 Q&A Wednesday: How do I stay on top of my email with everything else I need to do? appeared first on The $100 MBA.

Entrepreneurs are in a tough spot.  We take on tremendous responsibility to improve our lives, but sometimes it comes at the expense of our lives. We know that a happy, healthy entrepreneur is more successful than an overworked one, but business doesn’t care when you need a break. We want freedom, but we chain ourselves […] The post MBA1405 Q&A Wednesday: How do I get a better work/life balance? appeared first on The $100 MBA.

In this episode, I speak with Gerry Duffy about Goal Setting. We discuss the importance of writing down your goals, being in control of your own future, getting clear on why you want to achieve your goals (start with why!), contracting in advance to avoid setbacks, being specific. What you do every day is more important than what you do once in a while. What does success look like to you? Try a “check-in Wednesday” How to stay motivated after the routine of the everyday has kicked in. The importance of setting smaller goals. Change your language around goal setting. Gerry Duffy is a professional speaker in the areas of Leadership, Goal Setting and Public Speaking. With a CV that has seen him work with over 800 companies and organisations since 2010 and a personal passion that has seen him complete many extreme sporting challenges (including running 32 marathons in 32 consecutive days) Gerry brings a mixture of corporate insights as well as personal success to his inspirational keynotes, workshops and corporate leadership programmes. Clients include Facebook, Google, Aldi, SAP, Boston Scientific, Hewlett Packard and British Gas. He has also authored three books including THE GOAL GETTER- ‘35 Different Ways to Reach Your Goals.’

Enough already! When you’re new to business, it can feel impossible to turn anything, or anyone, down. But if you’re not careful, you can “yes” yourself into a total productivity breakdown — leaving your business worse off than if you’d simply had the courage to say “no.” It’s Q&A Wednesday, and we’re helping a classic […] The post MBA1355 Q&A Wednesday: How do I learn to say no? appeared first on The $100 MBA.

It’s gonna happen. If you make even a modest name for yourself in business or media, your inbox will become a very crowded place.  Potential investors, partners, and guest writers and speakers will find your email address and fire away. We all want to network, but networking strategically is tough when you have a thousand […] The post MBA1350 Q&A Wednesday: How do you deal with cold email pitches? appeared first on The $100 MBA.

Refund requests happen. They’re unavoidable. But how you respond can make all the difference in the success of your business. It’s Q&A Wednesday, and we’re helping one listener learn how to turn those refund requests into opportunities — to keep the sale, to keep the customer, or to improve your company’s reputation in the long […] The post MBA1340 Q&A Wednesday: How can I convince a customer they don’t need a refund? appeared first on The $100 MBA.

Entrepreneurship is challenging. But the biggest challenge is the mental challenge to leave guaranteed outcomes behind, and strike out on your own. It’s Q&A Wednesday, and we’ve got a risk-averse listener who’s terrified of failing in business. He needs to know how to bridge the emotional gap between a comfortable day job and the wild […] The post MBA1330 Q&A Wednesday: How do I get ready to take the leap into business? appeared first on The $100 MBA.

Social proof is a marketing must. So how do you get it? It’s Q&A Wednesday, and one listener needs reviews and testimonials for their website. Whether it’s for your homepage, or just to get your credibility going on review-heavy sites like Yelp or Amazon, you need evangelists. Otherwise, it’s just your word against the competition’s. […] The post MBA1285 Q&A Wednesday: How do I get reviews and testimonials for my product? appeared first on The $100 MBA.

Our humble little business has been mentioned (positively) by some of the biggest dogs in business media. Forbes, HuffPo, and the like have kind words for us, and we’re proud. So how the heck did that happen? It’s Q&A Wednesday, and one listener wants to know how to replicate that positive attention. The obvious boost […] The post MBA1275 Q&A Wednesday: How do you get mentions and write ups on popular websites? appeared first on The $100 MBA.

You’ve used free webinars to build your audience and establish yourself as a trusted source of information. Now, you’re ready to take it to the next level and start charging. It’s Q&A Wednesday, and one listener wants to know what a paid webinar should cost. Charging for webinars is a huge step forward, creating opportunities […] The post MBA1270 Q&A Wednesday: How much do I charge for my paid webinars? appeared first on The $100 MBA.

You know webinars work to convert subscribers to customers. You have the tools and knowledge to conduct webinars. You’re almost ready. You just don’t know what your first one will be about. It’s a super-common question, and one we’re answering for today’s Q&A Wednesday. Hooking your audience with a topic that’ll pique serious interest is […] The post MBA1260 Q&A Wednesday: How do I come up with a topic for my first webinar? appeared first on The $100 MBA.

In online marketing, customer relationships are everything. That’s why an entire industry devoted to Customer Relationship Management (CRM) has evolved. But with so many options, which CRM service is right for your business? It’s Q&A Wednesday, and one listener is overwhelmed by the options. From the simple and inexpensive to the wildly complex and pricey, […] The post MBA1255 Q&A Wednesday: How do I choose the right CRM platform? appeared first on The $100 MBA.

A business by any other name — is the profit just as sweet? It’s Q&A Wednesday! We’ve got a listener who’s ready to start a business, but is wondering how much time and effort to put into the business’s name. What kind of impact does it really have? Does it really matter what you call […] The post MBA1250 Q&A Wednesday: How important is the name of my business? appeared first on The $100 MBA.

Few things are more satisfying than rewarding your team with a retreat. It’s a chance to bond, an opportunity to gel professionally, and a statement of how far you business has come. Most of all, it demonstrates how much you value the team that’s helped you get this far. It’s Q&A Wednesday, and one listener […] The post MBA1245 Q&A Wednesday: How do I choose a location for my team retreat? appeared first on The $100 MBA.

You’ve got a great podcast, but you want great guests. How in the world do you get them? It’s Q&A Wednesday, and we’ve got a question from a fellow podcaster who’s looking to bring fresh voices to his audience. Knowing how to find quality guests — and convincing them to record — takes some finesse, […] The post MBA1240 Q&A Wednesday: How do you find guest teachers for your show? appeared first on The $100 MBA.

SurrenderEcclesiastes 8:1-17Knowing that God will address all evils in time allows you to rest in him and enjoy what is good.I. God Does Not Expect You to Fix Everything (vv. 1-7)A. Seeing Atlas in the MirrorB. There Are Things You Can’t ControlII. God Will Not Allow Evil to go Unjudged Forever (vv. 8-13)A. Patience is not Indifference (v. 11; 2 Peter 3:8-9)B. Patience is Temporary (vv. 8-13)C. Patience has a Purpose (2 Peter 3:8-9; cf. Romans 2:4)III. Learning to Rest in God (vv. 14-17)A. The (only) One Who can Right all Wrongs (vv. 14, 16-17)B. Don’t Worry About Tomorrow (vv. 1, 7, 15)C. Learning the Discipline of Rest (v. 15)Discussion Starters1. Monday—Do you ever feel overwhelmed—like things just keep getting worse? Do you worry about the future of our country?2. Tuesday—What are some of the way that you try to fix everything? Is it exhausting? Does it work?3. Wednesday—How does the image of a king who cannot be challenged reflect your reality? What does it mean that there are some things that are simply outside your control?4. Thursday—What does it mean that patience is not indifference? Why is God patient with those who are rebellious?5. Friday—What does it mean that we are to learn to rest in the midst of all the problems in the world? What does stopping to rest communicate? Are you good at resting?

SurrenderEcclesiastes 8:1-17Knowing that God will address all evils in time allows you to rest in him and enjoy what is good.I. God Does Not Expect You to Fix Everything (vv. 1-7)A. Seeing Atlas in the MirrorB. There Are Things You Can’t ControlII. God Will Not Allow Evil to go Unjudged Forever (vv. 8-13)A. Patience is not Indifference (v. 11; 2 Peter 3:8-9)B. Patience is Temporary (vv. 8-13)C. Patience has a Purpose (2 Peter 3:8-9; cf. Romans 2:4)III. Learning to Rest in God (vv. 14-17)A. The (only) One Who can Right all Wrongs (vv. 14, 16-17)B. Don’t Worry About Tomorrow (vv. 1, 7, 15)C. Learning the Discipline of Rest (v. 15)Discussion Starters1. Monday—Do you ever feel overwhelmed—like things just keep getting worse? Do you worry about the future of our country?2. Tuesday—What are some of the way that you try to fix everything? Is it exhausting? Does it work?3. Wednesday—How does the image of a king who cannot be challenged reflect your reality? What does it mean that there are some things that are simply outside your control?4. Thursday—What does it mean that patience is not indifference? Why is God patient with those who are rebellious?5. Friday—What does it mean that we are to learn to rest in the midst of all the problems in the world? What does stopping to rest communicate? Are you good at resting?

Better ThingsEcclesiastes 7:1-14You must be aware of and fight the temptation to self-deception through entertainment and distractions.I. What is Better? (vv. 1-3, 8, 11-12)A. Wisdom’s CharacterB. Wisdom’s Judgments (vv. 1-3, 8)C. Wisdom’s Reason (vv. 11-12)II. The Better God (vv. 1, 8)A. The Cross in the RoadB. The Reward Earned (vv. 1, 8)C. The Reward SharedIII. Wisdom for an Age of FoolishnessA. Prefer a Rebuke (Over Praise) (vv. 4-7)B. Be Patient (Not Proud) (vv. 8-9)C. Enjoy the Good (and Learn from the Hard) (vv. 13-14)D. Keep Death Close (with a Feast) (vv. 2, 4, 10)Discussion Starters1. Monday—What is the difference between how a child and a mature adult judges something to be better? Does God want us to think like children in this area?2. Tuesday—How does Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection teach us that there are more important things than pleasure and that God can use hard times for our good?3. Wednesday—How do we deceive ourselves if we are only around people who praise us? Why is it important to have people in your life who will correct you?4. Thursday—What does it mean that no-one can make straight what God has made crooked? How does God want you to understand good and bad days?5. Friday—Why do you think our society insulates itself from death? Is this good for us? What are something you can do to keep death close?

Better ThingsEcclesiastes 7:1-14You must be aware of and fight the temptation to self-deception through entertainment and distractions.I. What is Better? (vv. 1-3, 8, 11-12)A. Wisdom’s CharacterB. Wisdom’s Judgments (vv. 1-3, 8)C. Wisdom’s Reason (vv. 11-12)II. The Better God (vv. 1, 8)A. The Cross in the RoadB. The Reward Earned (vv. 1, 8)C. The Reward SharedIII. Wisdom for an Age of FoolishnessA. Prefer a Rebuke (Over Praise) (vv. 4-7)B. Be Patient (Not Proud) (vv. 8-9)C. Enjoy the Good (and Learn from the Hard) (vv. 13-14)D. Keep Death Close (with a Feast) (vv. 2, 4, 10)Discussion Starters1. Monday—What is the difference between how a child and a mature adult judges something to be better? Does God want us to think like children in this area?2. Tuesday—How does Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection teach us that there are more important things than pleasure and that God can use hard times for our good?3. Wednesday—How do we deceive ourselves if we are only around people who praise us? Why is it important to have people in your life who will correct you?4. Thursday—What does it mean that no-one can make straight what God has made crooked? How does God want you to understand good and bad days?5. Friday—Why do you think our society insulates itself from death? Is this good for us? What are something you can do to keep death close?

Reading: it may be the smartest investment an entrepreneur can make. The ROI of a good book is hard to exaggerate. For less than the cost of a sandwich, you can completely alter your perspective, grow professionally, and find inspiration you never had. Every second you spend reading adds value to you as a business […] The post MBA1215 Q&A Wednesday: How do you read so many books while running a business? appeared first on The $100 MBA.

For entrepreneurs, ideas come easy. Often, it’s the next step we stumble on. Transitioning from idea to initial product can be a doozy, especially if your idea is a tech or software product. If you’re not an engineer, and you don’t have any handy, how in the heck do you move forward? Is your idea […] The post MBA1210 Q&A Wednesday: How do you get started when you have the ideas but need engineers? appeared first on The $100 MBA.

Are you in a position to transition? Many of us entrepreneurs started out side-hustling, building our little businesses while holding down a 9-to-5. But at some point, you have to decide if and when it’s time to ditch the day job and invest fully into your independent creation. It’s Q&A Wednesday, and one listener wonders […] The post MBA1205 Q&A Wednesday: How long should I be side hustling? appeared first on The $100 MBA.

In business, public speaking is a must, even if it’s only occasionally. Communication is everything. It’s Q&A Wednesday, and one listener is ready to make a conscious effort to become a better public speaker. As it turns out, our host Omar wasn’t always the comfortable, confident maestro of the mic he is today. In fact, […] The post MBA1200 Q&A Wednesday: How do I improve my public speaking skills? appeared first on The $100 MBA.

The toughest part about content marketing? All that content doesn’t create itself. To keep your audience engaged, you have to produce consistent, quality content. And if you’re truly committed to producing podcasts, blogs, pics, and videos week after week, you can run out of ideas fast. Every content marketer needs a system to keep the […] The post MBA1190 Q&A Wednesday: How do you come up with all your content ideas? appeared first on The $100 MBA.

Can you do this? Are you entrepreneur material? You’re not the only one asking. In fact, it’s the “Q” in this week’s Q&A! It’s a big, scary question mark for those who want to break out on their own, but haven’t taken the leap just yet. So what makes someone suited for the entrepreneurial life? […] The post MBA1180 Q&A Wednesday: How do I know I have what it takes to start a business? appeared first on The $100 MBA.

Unmet ExpectationsEcclesiastes 1:1-11If you think you can achieve immortality and lasting change through your hard work, you will be disappointed.I. Unmet Expectations (vv. 2-3, 8-11)A. The Quest for Immortality (vv. 2, 11)B. The Quest for Something New (vv. 3, 10)C. The Quest for Satisfaction and Meaning(v. 8)II. Lessons from Nature (vv. 5-10)A. Repetition is Normal and Good (vv. 5-7)B. You Are a Breath (vv. 5-7)C. You Will Not be the One to Make Things New (vv. 7, 9-10)III. The New Son of David in Jerusalem (v. 1)A. Jesus is Making All Things New (Revelation 21:5; Matthew 19:28)B. The Eternal Became Temporary (Psalm 8)C. Learning to Enjoy RepetitionDiscussion Starters1. Monday—Why is it significant that Solomon wrote Ecclesiastes late in life?2. Tuesday—What is the quest for immortality? What are the different ways people seek it? What are your temptations?3. Wednesday—How do people try achieve immortality through their careers or callings? Why is this wrong?4. Thursday—What are some lessons you can learn from the sun, the winds, and the rivers (vv. 5-7)? Is repetition bad?5. Friday—Who is the only one who can truly do something new? What did he need to do in order to accomplish this? How can that help you deal with the short and fleeting nature of life?

Unmet ExpectationsEcclesiastes 1:1-11If you think you can achieve immortality and lasting change through your hard work, you will be disappointed.I. Unmet Expectations (vv. 2-3, 8-11)A. The Quest for Immortality (vv. 2, 11)B. The Quest for Something New (vv. 3, 10)C. The Quest for Satisfaction and Meaning(v. 8)II. Lessons from Nature (vv. 5-10)A. Repetition is Normal and Good (vv. 5-7)B. You Are a Breath (vv. 5-7)C. You Will Not be the One to Make Things New (vv. 7, 9-10)III. The New Son of David in Jerusalem (v. 1)A. Jesus is Making All Things New (Revelation 21:5; Matthew 19:28)B. The Eternal Became Temporary (Psalm 8)C. Learning to Enjoy RepetitionDiscussion Starters1. Monday—Why is it significant that Solomon wrote Ecclesiastes late in life?2. Tuesday—What is the quest for immortality? What are the different ways people seek it? What are your temptations?3. Wednesday—How do people try achieve immortality through their careers or callings? Why is this wrong?4. Thursday—What are some lessons you can learn from the sun, the winds, and the rivers (vv. 5-7)? Is repetition bad?5. Friday—Who is the only one who can truly do something new? What did he need to do in order to accomplish this? How can that help you deal with the short and fleeting nature of life?

Facebook advertising works, but only if you do it right. It’s Q&A Wednesday, and we’ve got a listener who’s ready to advertise, but not sure how to design ads that convert — and more importantly, don’t waste the advertising budget. Fortunately, you don’t need to hire an expensive pro to design effective Facebook ads. There […] The post MBA1130 Q&A Wednesday: How do I create Facebook ad images without a designer? appeared first on The $100 MBA.

WHEN GOD QUIETS THE STORMJONAH 1:11-17MATTHEW 12:38-40The LORD stills the chaos for those who trust and obey him.I. SEARCHING (1:11-12)A. More Questions (1:11)B. An Honest Answer (1:12; cf. Leviticus 19:18, John 15:12-13)II. STRAINING (1:13-14)A. Human Attempt (1:13; cf. Jonah 1:6)B. Invoking YHWH (1:4; cf. Deuteronomy 21:8-9)III. SURRENDERING (1:15-17)A. Surrendering Jonah (1:15)B. Big Fear (1:16; cf. Romans 12:1, Hebrews 13:15-16)C. Big Fish (1:17; cf. Matthew 12:38-40)D. A Table in the StormDISCUSSION STARTERS1. Monday—What do you tend to do when life feels like a storm that’s getting worse and worse? What’s your relationship with God like in those moments?2. Tuesday—What do the sailors ask Jonah? Discuss what this says about their characters. How does Jonah answer and how does it differ from his previous answer?3. Wednesday—How do the sailors respond to Jonah’s solution? What do they do? Talk about the sailors’ response, how does it reflect your own self-effort to attempt to calm the storm(s) in your life? Do you find yourself trying to fix your problems on your own?4. Thursday—After the sailors failed effort, what do they do? What signifies that the sailors have turned to the God of Israel?5. Friday—Discuss the sailors response to the LORD quieting the storm. Should you also make sacrifice and vows? Talk about Jonah being in the belly of the fish and Jesus’ death?

WHEN GOD QUIETS THE STORMJONAH 1:11-17MATTHEW 12:38-40The LORD stills the chaos for those who trust and obey him.I. SEARCHING (1:11-12)A. More Questions (1:11)B. An Honest Answer (1:12; cf. Leviticus 19:18, John 15:12-13)II. STRAINING (1:13-14)A. Human Attempt (1:13; cf. Jonah 1:6)B. Invoking YHWH (1:4; cf. Deuteronomy 21:8-9)III. SURRENDERING (1:15-17)A. Surrendering Jonah (1:15)B. Big Fear (1:16; cf. Romans 12:1, Hebrews 13:15-16)C. Big Fish (1:17; cf. Matthew 12:38-40)D. A Table in the StormDISCUSSION STARTERS1. Monday—What do you tend to do when life feels like a storm that’s getting worse and worse? What’s your relationship with God like in those moments?2. Tuesday—What do the sailors ask Jonah? Discuss what this says about their characters. How does Jonah answer and how does it differ from his previous answer?3. Wednesday—How do the sailors respond to Jonah’s solution? What do they do? Talk about the sailors’ response, how does it reflect your own self-effort to attempt to calm the storm(s) in your life? Do you find yourself trying to fix your problems on your own?4. Thursday—After the sailors failed effort, what do they do? What signifies that the sailors have turned to the God of Israel?5. Friday—Discuss the sailors response to the LORD quieting the storm. Should you also make sacrifice and vows? Talk about Jonah being in the belly of the fish and Jesus’ death?

As your team grows, it’s important to set the terms of employment. Otherwise, you and your business can be left vulnerable, legally speaking. Crafting solid employee contracts doesn’t require a law degree (though you should have someone with a law degree look your contracts over). It does, however, require some knowledge and resources. Today, we […] The post MBA1110 Q&A Wednesday: How do I write employee contracts? appeared first on The $100 MBA.

The subscription box: it’s all the rage, as enthusiasts of all kinds sign up to get a fresh collection of hobby-specific goodies each month. But how specific can you get? How niche is too niche to sustain a profitable box-driven business? It’s Q&A Wednesday, and we’ve got a listener with a very targeted, extremely niche […] The post MBA1105 Q&A Wednesday: How do I validate an idea for a niche subscription box business? appeared first on The $100 MBA.

It’s a question every growing business has to face once they scale: can I trust new team members with sensitive information? It’s Q&A Wednesday, and one listener is in exactly that pickle. Support staff in particular need to have access to banking details and other info you’d like to keep in-house. Is it a security […] The post MBA1100 Q&A Wednesday: How do I know I can trust my customer support team with my company’s financials? appeared first on The $100 MBA.

Even for entrepreneurs, business is a team sport. So how can you keep your best players loyal to the squad? How do you inspire commitment over months and years? How do you create motivation beyond your employees’ paychecks, so they want to give their best? How do you keep them around? Employee loyalty can be […] The post MBA1090 Q&A Wednesday: How do I make my employees stay committed to my team? appeared first on The $100 MBA.

We love podcasting. But we didn’t get into it just for kicks. The $100 MBA show has a purpose: to build an audience, and demonstrate our credibility to those who may eventually choose to do business with us. It’s our way of offering something to people as a way to start a conversation and build […] The post MBA1070 Q&A Wednesday: How much has your podcast helped grow your businesses? appeared first on The $100 MBA.

Your website is everything to your business. And like your business, it can’t afford to stagnate. It’s got to change, grow, and evolve in order to stay effective. It’s Q&A Wednesday, and we’ve got a listener who wants to know exactly how often a business website needs updating. The answer, of course, is complicated. It […] The post MBA1055 Q&A Wednesday: How often do you update your website? appeared first on The $100 MBA.

Sale prices can draw customers — but they can also send a bad message. It’s Q&A Wednesday, and one listener wants to know how to cut prices without harming the product’s real and perceived value. Whenever you lower the price of your product, even temporarily, you have more drawbacks to consider than just decreased revenue. […] The post MBA1035 Q&A Wednesday: How do I run a promotion without devaluing my product? appeared first on The $100 MBA.

Got something to teach? Something to share? Ready to make a business out of it? It’s time to start your first online course. But if you’re like today’s Q&A listener, you’ve got one problem: a tiny budget. Not to worry! WIth low-to-no-cost tools available today, anyone can establish a decent online course and get the […] The post MBA1020 Q&A Wednesday: How do I create an online course on a budget? appeared first on The $100 MBA.

Content: there’s plenty of it out there. Much of it can help you grow as an entrepreneur. With the wealth of online educational resources available today, you could spend your whole day learning about business and your own industry. Without setting foot in a business school, you can learn more from your laptop than many […] The post MBA1015 Q&A Wednesday: How much time should I spend consuming content? appeared first on The $100 MBA.

Payment processing fees are part of the cost of doing business. But does the cost have to be so high? Nope. It doesn’t. Depending on your business, you may be able to finagle more preferable transaction charges, lowering the percentage of revenue you lose to payment processing. There are ways to save, without comprising service […] The post MBA1010 Q&A Wednesday: How can I save money with my payment processor? appeared first on The $100 MBA.

Goodbyes are tough. When you’re closing your doors, how should you address it with your customers? That’s what one listener asked us for this week’s Q&A Wednesday. There are perfectly good reasons to close a business, from a lack of profitability to plain old retirement. But when you do so, you take something away from […] The post MBA1005 Q&A Wednesday: How do I close my business for good without upsetting my customers? appeared first on The $100 MBA.

Every business needs a logo. A smart, eye-catching symbol that encapsulates your brand and mission can do wonders for your reach. It can generate interest, create associations, and bring your company to mind when potential customers are looking for solutions. It’s Q&A Wednesday, and one of our listeners wants to know how much a good […] The post MBA995 Q&A Wednesday: How much should I spend on my logo? appeared first on The $100 MBA.

Ideas: we all have them. Some of them are even good. But is your idea good enough to sustain a business? You don’t have to guess. If you have an idea for a great product or service, you can find out — in the real world — whether it can actually sell. You can take […] The post MBA980 Q&A Wednesday: How do I know my business idea is a good one? appeared first on The $100 MBA.

Entrepreneurship: how long should you look before you leap? It’s Q&A Wednesday, and we’ve got a great question for everyone on the verge of leaving their day job behind: how do you know when it’s time? Our host Omar was an educator for many years before he finally decided to trade in all that security […] The post MBA955 Q&A Wednesday: How did you know it was time to quit your job? appeared first on The $100 MBA.

Got a case of the Mondays...and it's Wednesday? How will you respond to it? Will you let it get you down or will you look to persevere? Join Kim Meyer today as she lays out seven mantras for manifesting motivation for yourself.

You’ve got a great business idea, but you’re keeping it to yourself. If you let your million-dollar cat out of the bag too soon, surely someone will come along and beat you to market with it, right? Not exactly. Today, we address a frequently asked question about protecting business ideas from would-be thieves. Long story […] The post MBA925 Q&A Wednesday: How do I prevent someone from stealing my idea? appeared first on The $100 MBA.

Online group coaching is one of the best ways to monetize your expertise in a given field. Whether it’s fitness, life coaching, or professional skills, this business model is most coaches’ best opportunity at building a client base. But how many clients should you take on in each class? How many is too many? That’s […] The post MBA920 Q&A Wednesday: How many people is too many for a group coaching program? appeared first on The $100 MBA.

100 episodes of the Geekly Download, and what a ride it's been so far! And yes, we know that this show may feel a bit wonky. After all, we've got MMO, tech and entertainment news on a Wednesday? How weird! Yes, but with this entire month feeling wonky overall with holidays, scheduling issues and plan changes, we weren't about to let good news go to waste. So here we are, without further adieu, talking about 'Elder Scrolls Online'. Mixed Feelings With Update In 'Elder Scrolls Online' We love to give you fresh info on all the roll-outs, updates and changes. This story on 'Elder Scrolls Online' is no exception. But some folks have concerns about content in this latest update, and worry about what could happen to the game. Find out the scoop in this episode! Another Amazon Add-On It kind of seems that Amazon likes playing favorites with their Amazon Prime members, and who can stop them? There are definitely some kickbacks to being Prime. Now, a new announcement shows that Amazon is offering access to two networks in addition to their streaming service. Find out which ones! Build-A-Bear Team-Up For a limited time, Build-A-Bear is taking on a special theme to help celebrate a very important gaming anniversary! Find out just how much cuter (and retro) your Bear can get! 'Sons Of Anarchy' Spinoff Is Happening If you loved 'Sons Of Anarchy' get ready to buckle up becaue the spin-off has now reached the pilot stage! Get the latest on this new project today! Vin Diesel Talks About Groot And Rocket Raccoon Exactly what's in store for Groot and Rocket Raccoon? Vin Diesel is weighing in! 'Guardians Of The Galaxy' was a huge success, so you won't want to miss Vin's speculation about what a new Groot and R.R. project might look like! A Voluntary Exit? Whether you're a faithful die-hard or a fan losing interest, 'The Walking Dead' has a core group of orginal cast members that viewers have followed since the beginning. Hearing that one of them might be voluntarily leaving the show might surprise you. Find out who and why in this episode!   In addition to these great stories, hear about the new date for 'Star Citizen' Alpha 2.6, closed beta info for 'Life Is Feudal: MMO', the newest release date for 'Aquaman', an exciting 'Escape From New York' project and more in this episode! Thanks for listening to Geekly Download! 100 great episodes!                

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The Last Hammer’s Blow for Mark Aspery Welcome to Blacksmither Radio, it’s Episode number 47 and today I have a very special guest to mark a change in the Hammer’s Blow editorship. If you are unfamiliar with what the Hammer’s Blow is, it’s a quarterly publication of technical blacksmith projects offered by the non-profit org ABANA.  And today I have Mark Aspery here to talk about the end of his time being editor of the Hammer’s Blow.  What we talk about: Mark talks about what it takes to put together one issue. He has asked the submitters to send him their forged example pieces for him to photograph because he already has the equipment and set-up.  Then there is a discussion around the wording or text for the article.  Mark creates a press ready pdf document in a specific software for editing and producing a magazine. Within each issue, Mark likes to have at around 4 to 5 different articles published. The goal for Mark has been to include beginner, intermediate and expert level forging projects. The Hammer’s Blow editor before Mark Aspery was Brian Gilbert. Brian included a useful tool section, some shop tours, Mark changed the structure a little by focusing on just the smithing. One of the things Mark has learned over the past 5 years is when anyone writes anything down about a specific technique, by the time they are finished writing, they will know more about that subject than they did at the start, it’s an educational process. What’s next for Mark? Two books are on the horizon: one all about locks, latches and hinges, and the second book will be a coffee table book about the ironwork in the Cathedral of Learning building on the campus of University of Pittsburg. Some of the ironwork includes pieces from Samuel Yellin. This winter Mark will have surgery on both of his hands, one at a time, due to a condition called “Viking Hand” (scarring of tissue). We talk about the upcoming ABANA conference in Salt Lake, Utah, July 13 – 16, 2016. The benefits of going to the conference include the social interaction, the demonstrations, the hands-on teaching tents, the tailgate sales and the competitions. The teaching tents will be split into two Each with about ten forging stations, with a mix of coal and propane forges. There will be six half-day teaching sessions and will be staffed by Darryl Nelson, John McClellan, Gerald Boggs, Gerald Franklin and Mark Aspery. Mark is pulling together some lunch time slots in the teaching tent for beginning demonstrators to “cut their teeth” and have a turn at teaching. Each competition will be divided into three levels: Novice – beginning or novice smith, Intermediate/Amateur smith and Open/Professional or strong Chain Making competition on Wednesday - How many links can you forge weld together to make a chain in a 20 minutes? Hints from Mark: Forge welds don’t have to be pretty, if it’s stuck, then it’s good Make a single link, and then make another single link and make the third “middle” link to chain them together. Then repeat that again - so you have two lengths of three links, then make another single link to connect two lengths together. The novice level will probably make 4 to 5 links, the intermediate level will make 6 to links and the open should make around 8 links. Try using the pritchel hole to make the “u” shape and in your shop (ahead of time) figure out how much of the round stock to put down the hole. Thursday’s Competition – Animal Heads with Darryl Nelson who will demonstrate a bear head just before the competition starts. Novice level – Create a two-dimensional animal head, tooling and 1 ¼ x ¼ flat bar provided Intermediate level – Create a three-dimensional animal head from 1-inch square stock, tooling provided. Open mouth optional. Open level – Create a three-dimensional animal head from 1 ½” square stock. Provide your own Friday's Competition – Tong making with John McClellan Novice level – Create simple twist Jaw tongs from 3/8” by 3/4” flat bar. Tongs should be able to hold ¼” flat bar.  Tooling and material provided punched rivet hole and factory rivet. Intermediate level – Create scrolling tongs forged from 1” by 3/8” flat bar. Punched rivet hole and factory rivet. Open level – Create flat or open jaw tongs to hold ¼” flat bar. ¾” stock will be provided with a ½’” round bar for forge welding on reins, extra points for this! Punched rivet hole, factory rivet or handmade rivet from 3/8” bar. Mark’s tip on bringing punches for punching the rivet hole is to bring two punches. Buff the working ends so they are shiny, then drop the punch into a 3/8 inch hole to produce a ring of color on your punch.  This will be the indicator of when your punched hole reaches the 3/8’s dimension. Another tip is to dress the outside top part of the reigns first with your hammer, so when you dress the inside part of the reign, the outside is then being flattened by the face of the anvil. Advice on making your own rivet for the tongs, bring a ½” nut to place under the tongs while forging the top of the rivet head. The length of the rivet should be ½” above the boss, ¾” for the width of the boss and another ½” below the boss. I’m going to start scoping and I have a plan to scope from the conference and competitions!  So What is scoping?  It’s called Periscope and it’s a free app for your mobile device (Android or iOS devices) that allows me to broadcast a live stream from anywhere and interact with the people watching you through our mobile devices – and it’s for free! I will be live streaming from blacksmithing events and from some of my podcast interviews.   It’s super easy to use too!  I’ll have instructions on how to get the app and set up a free account on the blacksmither website, in the blog section, I’ll also include it in my email newsletters too, so be sure you are signed up to receive my weekly emails.  You can sign up by clicking the subscribe box on the About page of Blacksmither.com.  Once you start to follow me or my handle @blacksmithervic the Periscope app will notify you when I will start a live broadcast.  And if you miss the live broadcast, don’t worry, the replays are available on Periscope for 24 hours after the broadcast goes live.  If you watch any of my live scopes in the future, know that you can interact with me through a comments field and with others that are watching.  

Aprender ingles gratis con La Mansion del Ingles. Un podcast para mejorar la gramatica, el vocabulario y la pronunciacion del ingles. Una leccion del ingles con ejemplos y ejercicios. Learn English free with podcasts from La Mansion del Ingles. Improve your grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation. This English lesson contains examples and exercises. Hello again to all of you and welcome to Mansión Inglés podcast number 43, recorded for November 2011. Taking your English to the next level. En el nivel básico este mes hemos practicado los verbos en el presente. Vamos a comprobar el significado de los verbos. ¿Cómo se dice fumar en inglés? – to smoke. Do you smoke? Repite: Do you smoke? I smoke, she smokes, he…smokes. He smokes 2 packs a day. – 2 paquetes al día. Repite: He smokes 2 packs a day. ¿Cómo se dice trabajar? – to work. I work, you work, he….works, she?....works. She works hard –trabaja duro – Repite: She works hard - she works in a café – Repite: - she works in a café - she works at home. ¿Qué es el verbo beber en ingles? – to drink – He drinks a lot of beer. Repite: He drinks a lot of beer. I don’t drink wine – I don’t drink tea or coffee – Do you drink tea?  ¿Cómo se dice “Ir al cine” en ingles?: go to the cinema. Go to – go to - go to work – Repite:  go to work - go to school – go to university – El pasado de go es…. went – I went to New York - I went to New York last year - Repite:   I went to New York last year – We went to Paris on Holiday. Where did you go last weekend? – Last weekend – go last weekend - Where did you go last weekend?  Escuchar en ingles es: to listen. No olvides que normalmente listen lleva la preposición ‘to’. I listen to music every day. Repite:  I listen to music every day.  Do you listen to the BBC? You should listen to your mum. – Un significado del verbo tener es have. – I have - I have a new car. El uso de ‘got' - `I've got a new car' está mucho más extendido en el inglés británico que en el inglés americano. Los americanos prefieren la forma `I have’. Entonces,  “I’ve got” en el ingles británico, “I have” en el ingles americano. Repite: I have a new car' – I have, you have, we have, he….has, she….has, it…..has, they….have. They have five children – Repite: They have five children or They’ve got five children. Repite: They’ve got five children. - They’ve got five children. El verbo To watch es mirar o ver – Watch me! – mirame – repite: Watch me! - My mum watches TV in the morning. Fichate en la pronunciación de la tercera persona he watches, she watches - Repite: he watches – he watches TV - she watches - she watches - she watches TV in the morning. ¿Cómo se dice leer en ingles? – to read – I read photography magazines. Repite: I read photography magazines. – magazines = revistas - I can’t read French. Repite: I can’t read French. - Do you read newspapers? Repite: Do you read newspapers? El verbo vivir es to live. Where do you live? Repite: Where do you live?  - I live in Valencia. My family lives in Spain. Very good! - ¡Muy bién! También hemos practicado him, her, it and them. Listen and repeat - Escucha y repite: Do you like Swimming?   Yes, I love it. What do you think of Lady Gaga?  I don’t like her Do I like chocolate cookies? Yes I love them What do I think about golf? I hate it Monday mornings?  I hate them Do you like shopping for clothes? Yes, I love it Do you like Colin Farrell? Yes, I really like him What’s your opinion of classical music? I don’t really like it What do you think about cats? I don’t like them Do I like getting up early? I don’t mind it Do you like horror films? No, I hate them Jennifer Lopez? I love her Escucha de nuevo y contesta las preguntas usando him, her, it o them. Do you like Swimming?   What do you think of Lady Gaga?  Do you like chocolate cookies? What do you think about golf? Do you like Monday mornings?  Do you like shopping for clothes? Do you like Colin Farrell? What’s your opinion of classical music? What do you think about cats? Do you like getting up early? Do you like horror films? Do you like Jennifer Lopez? Great! – Now, moving on to our intermediate section this month we looked at Comparatives and Superlatives But before that I want to talk to you about our PACK COMPLETO. The Mansion Ingles Pack ahorro complete. It’s a special offer of ALL of our cds at a great price. All 9 Mansion Ingles cds. There’s a business English cd, a cd for the Cambridge FCE exam. There’s Mansion Travel and many more. 9 cds for only 99 Euros. You save 112 Euros, and we pay the postage wherever you are in the world. Now that’s a good deal. Es una oferta muy buena. For more details, and to order the cds, just click the cd icon on the right side of the home page at mansioningles.com. Ok, back to the English and comparatives and superlatives. Superlatives have the definite article the in front of them. For example: The fastest – lo más rápido - The fastest - the oldest, the smallest, the most expensive. If the word is quite long, say 3 syllables or more, use most and least (most=más y least= menos). The most expensive, the least attractive. If the word is short, add –est: The smallest, the nicest, the ugliest etc. Listen and repeat: I like you the most. – This is the worst coffee I’ve ever tasted – My phone was cheaper than yours. – Which is the best Beatles song? – Where’s the nearest supermarket? – This jacket is much warmer – He’s the most intelligent person I know. – He’s funnier than you – iPhones are more expensive than Nokia phones. – Of all the cities in the UK, I like Birmingham the least. – I’m better at art than science. Great! – Ok, now let’s look at some confusing vocabulary. First the differerence between to meet and to know because in Spanish it’s the same verb – conocer – Como se dice “Me algro a conocerte” en inglés – Nice to meet you. Repeat: Nice to meet you. – Use the verb to meet when it’s the first time you meet someone. – la primera vez – the first time. After the first time, after the introduction, you know the person.- Lo conoces – you know them -  Here are two examples: I met Maria last July – I’ve known her for 4 months. Repeat: When did you meet her? How long have you known her? Another confusing pair of words is to lend and to borrow. You lend TO someone and borrow FROM someone. So, the bank lends you money. You borrow money from the bank. Repeat: Can I borrow your pen? - Can you lend me your pen? David lent me his camera. – I borrowed this camera from David. Next are the two verbs to listen and to hear. As I said at the beginning of the podcast, listen is often followed by to. Repeat: listen to music – listen to the news – Listen to this! Listening describes an intentional activity. Lo haces a propósito -  When you are listening, you are actively trying to hear something. But hearing is something that happens without any special effort. You can hear something even when you don't want to hear it and don't try to hear it. Listen: - I listened outside the door, but I couldn't hear what they were saying inside.”   “His story was so long and boring that I stopped listening, until suddenly I heard my name.” The verbs to earn and to win can also be confusing because they can both be translated as ganar in Spanish. Ha ganado la lotería – Repeat: He’s won the lottery – Él gana más que yo – Repeat: He earns more than me. - Do you earn a good living? - ¿Ganas mucho? - Do you earn a good living? To look like means to resemble physically – parecerse a – Repeat: I look like my dad – My sister looks like my mum - Who do you look like? He looks a bit like Tom Cruise. The verbs to wear and to dress can be confusing also. To wear translates as llevar. Repeat: What are you wearing tonight? – He always wears that old brown jacket. – That’s a nice ring you’re wearing. Dress, as a noun, means vestido and to get dressed is vestirse. The phrasal verb to dress up means to dress smartly – ponerse elegante – Repeat: Are you dressing up for the party tomorrow? Do I have to dress up? – fancy dress es un disfraz.   In the advanced section this month we looked at some words that we can use to describe anger. To go berserk means ponerse como un loco. Listen and repeat: I went berserk when I found out. – Why are you going berserk? What happened? Heated and argument like to collocate. If an argument is heated, there are some strong opinions and feelings involved. Repeat: We had a heated argument about politics. Cross C-R-O-S-S means angry, enfadado, enojado. To get cross is enfadarse, enojarse. Repeat. Why are you cross with me? Don’t do that or you’ll make me cross – It makes me so cross – me da rabía – It makes me so cross. How do you say furio en inglés? Rage – R-A-G-E. Rage is violent anger and the expression to fly into a rage means to become very angry. Repeat: My dad flew into a rage. – montó en cólera – He flew into a rage. Why are you in such a rage? – Blind rage is extreme anger – ira ciega - If something is all the rage it’s popular at the moment. Es el ultimo grito – Lady Gaga is all the rage at the moment. If someone blows their top, they lose their temper. To blow one’s top is an informal way of saying to get angry or lose one’s temper. Repeat: He blew his top when he found out.   Ok, let’s see if you remember the idioms from this month’s cuaderno selection. I’ll say an idiom in Spanish and you say the equivalent idiom in English before I do. Then you should repeat the idiom in English to practice pronunciation. Ok, ready? So, “Quien la hace, la paga.” - “What goes around comes around.” “Yo tengo una tía que toca la guitarra.” - “What does that have to do with the price of tea in China?” “Mas de un cocinero, se echa a perder el quiso” - “Too many cooks spoil the broth." “La ausencia es al amor lo que el aire al fuego”, o “Apaga el pequeño y aviva el grande" - “Absence makes the heart grow fonder.” “Con un cambio de actividad se renuevan las energias.” - “A change is as good as a rest.” “A los tontos no les dura el dinero.” - “A fool and his money are soon parted.”  “Las palabras se las lleva el viento.” - “Actions speak louder than words.” “Mucho ruido y pocas nueces.” - “All mouth and no trousers.” (I’m sorry about my bad Spanish pronunciation!)   In the Business English section this month we looked at ways of changing arrangements and appointments. Listen and repeat the expressions. I’m sorry, I can’t make it. – Can you make it tomorrow? Does Thursday afternoon work for you? Does it suit you? Yes it works for me – Si, esto esta bien - Yes it works for me - Yes, that works. I afraid I’m completely snowed under at the moment. – to be snowed under – I can’t make it I’m sorry. I’m really snowed under. – I’m too busy – I’m snowed under. I’ll get back in touch next week. – Can we get back in touch soon? – Let’s stay in touch – Don’t lose touch, will you? Let’s leave it open for now – Can we leave it open? I think we should leave it open until next month. How about – How about discussing it at lunch? – How about meeting next Wednesday? – How about having lunch tomorrow? – How about going for a drink after work? Something’s come up - I’m really sorry, but something’s come up – to come up – sugir – something came up during the meeting – Has something come up? To put it off - Can we put it off until Tuesday? The phrasal verb to put off means postpone or delay – aplazar – They’ve put off launching the new product. - Han aplazado el lanzamiento del nuevo producto. Repeat: Can we put off the meeting? – Can we put the meeting off? – Do you mind putting off the meeting until next week? Well, that’s it for this month. Thanks to all of you for listening. And, if you want to contact us you can find us on Facebook. Just search Facebook for La Mansión del Inglés and join our growing community of fans. Or send an email to: mansionteachers@yahoo.es. You can also follow us on Twitter. Our Twitter name is MansionTwit. Until next month then, take care, keep practising and taking your English to the next level! Bye! Puedes ver el cuaderno mensual de noviemre 2010 aquí: http://www.cuadernodeingles.com/cuaderno_mes/versionweb_mesesanteriores/cuaderno_11_nov.htm Puedes ver todos los cuadernos anteriores aquí. http://www.cuadernodeingles.com/  Puedes recibir gratis nuestro Cuaderno mensual de Inglés aquí. http://www.mansioningles.net/formulario/altacuaderno.asp   The music in this month’s podcast was by Revolution Void, the album was The Politics of Desire and the track was Outer Orbit.