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The guys recap their Weekends in Fun, Dave has something to say about kid friendly restaurants, Dillon discovers a new Gen Z phrase, and Run it Back. Support us on Patreon and receive weekly episodes for as low $5 per month: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.patreon.com/circlingbackpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Watch all of our full episodes on YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.youtube.com/washedmedia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Shop Washed Merch: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.washedmedia.shop⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • (0:00) Fun & Easy Banter • (14:35) Recapping TWIF & Football • (42:00) Kid Friendly Restaurants • (54:00) We Getting Sendy? • (1:03:25) Run it Back Support This Episode's Sponsors: Fabletics: Go to https://fabletics.com/steam and sign up as a VIP and get eighty percent off everything. Squarespace: Check out ⁠https://squarespace.com/steam⁠ for a free trial, and when you're ready to launch, use OFFER CODE: STEAM to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain. Poncho: Go to ⁠https://ponchooutdoors.com/STEAM⁠ for $10 off your first order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Weekend Reset Ritual (Small, Repeatable, Real)Journal prompt: “Today, leaning into self-care looks like…”Weekends can feel loud or empty. Today we keep a tiny ritual that steadies you without stealing your energy.A Flicker (Hope) — A repeatable calm spot The same mug, the same chair, the same two minutes of quiet. Familiar can be soothing—let it be.To Rebuild (Healing) — Three-part reset (≤10 minutes)Clear a square: Tidy one small surface (nightstand, counter corner).Add a comfort: Warm drink, soft blanket, favorite song (60 seconds).Mark the moment: Light a candle or open a window; take one slow exhale.Take a Step (Becoming) — Name your ritual Give it a simple name—“Morning Patch,” “Porch Pause,” “Candle Minute.” Put it on your calendar for next Saturday/Sunday.Choose-your-energy menu:Hollow (low): Sit in your calm spot for 2 minutes. Breathe out longer than you breathe in.Healing (medium): Do the three-part reset once today.Becoming (higher): Schedule this ritual for both weekend days for the next month.Food for Thought Today: Rituals are bricks, not magic. The point isn't special—it's steady. Repeating one small kindness for your nervous system teaches your body where to find you when the day tilts.Exhale. Keep what serves you; leave the rest. I'll be here again tomorrow.

The guys recap their Weekends in Fun, Dillon talks about the downfall of his Longhorns, Mark Sanchez stabbed and charged in Indy, RIP skillet queso, and Run it Back. Support us on Patreon and receive weekly episodes for as low $5 per month: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.patreon.com/circlingbackpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Watch all of our full episodes on YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.youtube.com/washedmedia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Shop Washed Merch: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.washedmedia.shop⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • (0:00) Fun & Easy Banter • (12:45) Recapping This Weekend in Fun • (36:45) Dillon's Assessment of his Longhorns • (46:30) Mark Sanchez Knifed and Charged • (56:20) RIP Skillet Queso • (1:03:45) Run it Back Support This Episode's Sponsors: Leesa: Go to https://www.leesa.com/ for 20% off PLUS get an extra $50 off with promo code STEAM, exclusive for our listeners. Squarespace: Check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://squarespace.com/steam⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for a free trial, and when you're ready to launch, use OFFER CODE: STEAM to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain. Rocket Money: Cancel your unwanted subscriptions and reach your financial goals faster with Rocket Money. Go to ⁠https://rocketmoney.com/circling⁠ today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dillon played golf for the first time in two years as the boys recap their Weekends in Fun, a lady charging 30 grand to name babies, Ryder Cup talk, ball talk, and Run it Back.  Support us on Patreon and receive weekly episodes for as low $5 per month: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.patreon.com/circlingbackpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Watch all of our full episodes on YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.youtube.com/washedmedia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Shop Washed Merch: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.washedmedia.shop⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • (0:00) Fun & Easy Banter • (10:15) Recapping This Weekend in Fun • (30:35) Charity Golf Tourney • (37:50) Baby Name Lady • (46:40) Ryder Cup • (1:05:40) Weekend Ball • (1:15:10) Run it Back Support This Episode's Sponsors: Fitbod: Get 25% off your subscription or try the app FREE for seven days at ⁠https://fitbod.me/steam⁠ Squarespace: Check out ⁠⁠⁠https://squarespace.com/steam⁠⁠⁠ for a free trial, and when you're ready to launch, use OFFER CODE: STEAM to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain. Rocket Money: Cancel your unwanted subscriptions and reach your financial goals faster with Rocket Money. Go to ⁠https://rocketmoney.com/circling⁠ today. Underdog Fantasy: Download the app today and sign up with promo code STEAM to score FIFTY DOLLARS in Bonus Funds when you play your first FIVE dollars – that's promo code STEAM Must be 18+ (19+ in Alabama & Nebraska; 19+ in Colorado for some games; 21+ in Arizona, Massachusetts & Virginia) and present in a state where Underdog Fantasy operates. Terms apply. See assets.underdogfantasy.com/web/PlayandGetTerms_DFS_.html for details. Offer not valid in Maryland, Michigan, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. Concerned with your play? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit www.ncpgambling.org. In New York, call the 24/7 HOPEline at 1-877-8-HOPENY or Text HOPENY (467369) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nugg visits an escape room, Heather sees the movie "Him" and Joey Deejays a Wedding. Then we read texts from the listeners about the Best Part of their Weekends. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim Haynes joins Luke Grant for the Great Australian Radio Show. Weekends with Luke Grant - Saturday & Sunday from 9am on 2GB & 4BC.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Missed the show? Catch up on the full show with Luke Grant. Weekends with Luke Grant - Saturday & Sunday from 9am on 2GB & 4BC.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Missed the show? Catch up on the full show with Luke Grant. Weekends with Luke Grant - Saturday & Sunday from 9am on 2GB & 4BC.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Missed the show? Catch up on the full show with Luke Grant. Weekends with Luke Grant - Saturday & Sunday from 9am on 2GB & 4BC.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Missed the show? Catch up on the full show with Luke Grant. Weekends with Luke Grant - Saturday & Sunday from 9am on 2GB & 4BC.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SummaryIn this episode, Chase and Chris dive into calorie cycling—what it is, how it works, and who it's best for. They explain how adjusting your calorie intake across the week can help with fat loss, improve flexibility, and reduce diet fatigue. They also talk about when it might not be a good fit, especially for those with a history of binge eating or food obsession. You'll hear examples, practical ways to set this up, and how to know if it's the right tool for you.They keep it real and simple, breaking everything down in an easy-to-understand way, including funny moments, personal stories, and tips that work in real life.Chapters(00:00) What is Calorie Cycling?(01:50) Does Your Body Care About Daily vs Weekly Calories?(03:40) Training vs Rest Days: Why You Might Eat Differently(05:05) Holidays, Events & Strategic High Days(06:46) Diet Fatigue & Low-Calorie Solutions(07:50) Permission vs Binge Mentality(09:49) Personalized Plans & Real Life Examples(12:00) The Risk of Binge-Restrict Cycles(13:20) Tracking is Key: Flexibility Requires Structure(16:24) Don't Use This as a Way to Binge on Weekends(17:57) Structured Flexibility, Not Punishment(20:00) Body Comp Changes, Not Just Scale Weight(21:01) How to Set Up Calorie Cycling(23:10) Scale Spikes After High Days(24:37) Fat Loss vs Weight Loss: Know the Difference(25:14) Protein Consistency & Adjusting Carbs/Fats(26:23) Long-Term Lifestyle or Short-Term Tool?(27:14) When Calorie Cycling Is NOT a Good Fit(27:57) Final Thoughts & How to Get StartedSUBMIT YOUR QUESTIONS to be answered on the show: https://forms.gle/B6bpTBDYnDcbUkeD7How to Connect with Us:Chase's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/changing_chase/Chris' Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/conquer_fitness2021/Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/665770984678334/Interested in 1:1 Coaching: https://conquerfitnessandnutrition.com/1on1-coachingJoin The Fit Fam Collective: https://conquerfitnessandnutrition.com/fit-fam-collective

Kingsley Kuchel from the Sunraysia Drag Racing Association with details on this Weekends 2025 Junior National Drags at the Sunset Strip starting Friday...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nugg does Halloween, Heather goes to Tulsa to see a Comedian, Joey works all Weekend and we read texts from the listeners about the Best Part of their Weekends. The Hollywood Buzz and The States That Have the Worst Roads in America.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Chris Labos, cardiologist with a degree in epidemiology and a regular contributor on CJAD 800 - you can catch him every Sunday on Weekends with Joanne Vrakas at 7:20AM Image: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld

Missed the show? Catch up on the full show with Luke Grant. Weekends with Luke Grant - Saturday & Sunday from 9am on 2GB & 4BC.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Missed the show? Catch up on the full show with Luke Grant. Weekends with Luke Grant - Saturday & Sunday from 9am on 2GB & 4BC.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Missed the show? Catch up on the full show with Luke Grant. Weekends with Luke Grant - Saturday & Sunday from 9am on 2GB & 4BC.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Missed the show? Catch up on the full show with Luke Grant. Weekends with Luke Grant - Saturday & Sunday from 9am on 2GB & 4BC.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

George Stroumboulopoulos, Canadian media personality, and television host Dr. Joe Schwarcz, Host of the Dr. Joe Show, Sundays at 3 PM on CJAD 800 & director of the McGill Office for Science & Society Dr. Chris Labos, cardiologist with a degree in epidemiology and a regular contributor on CJAD 800 - you can catch him every Sunday on Weekends with Joanne Vrakas at 7:20AM Dr. Stella Volpe, Professor of exercise and nutrition at Virginia Tech and former president of the American College of Sports Medicine Chris Dimakos, CJAD 800 legal contributor Chris Dimakos is a lawyer and managing partner at Dimakos Law Group. He can be heard regularly on Montreal Now with Aaron Rand.

Dillon is back and recaps his trip to Cooperstown and Boston, talks about what it's like traveling with a Boomer, the Starkville strip club scene, a little ball, and their Weekends in Fun.  Support us on Patreon and receive weekly episodes for as low $5 per month: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.patreon.com/circlingbackpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Watch all of our full episodes on YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.youtube.com/washedmedia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Shop Washed Merch: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.washedmedia.shop⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • (0:00) Fun & Easy Banter • (28:40) Cooperstown and Boston • (19:00) Small Business September • (39:15) Traveling with a Boomer • (46:45) Starkville Strips Clubs & Ball • (57:20) This Weekend in Fun Support This Episode's Sponsors: Rhoback: Get 20% off at ⁠⁠https://rhoback.com/⁠⁠ with promo code WASHED20. Squarespace: Check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://squarespace.com/steam⁠⁠⁠⁠ for a free trial, and when you're ready to launch, use OFFER CODE: STEAM to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain. Underdog Fantasy: Download the app today and sign up with promo code STEAM to score FIFTY DOLLARS in Bonus Funds when you play your first FIVE dollars – that's promo code STEAM Must be 18+ (19+ in Alabama & Nebraska; 19+ in Colorado for some games; 21+ in Arizona, Massachusetts & Virginia) and present in a state where Underdog Fantasy operates. Terms apply. See assets.underdogfantasy.com/web/PlayandGetTerms_DFS_.html for details. Offer not valid in Maryland, Michigan, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. Concerned with your play? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit www.ncpgambling.org. In New York, call the 24/7 HOPEline at 1-877-8-HOPENY or Text HOPENY (467369) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kingsley Kuchel from the Sunraysia Drag Racing Association with details on the Weekends 2025 Sunset Nationals at the Atlantic Oils Sunset Strip both Saturday & Sunday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Chris Labos, cardiologist with a degree in epidemiology and a regular contributor on CJAD 800 - you can catch him every Sunday on Weekends with Joanne Vrakas at 7:20AM

Dan Regester is a guest on the show as the boys discuss some ball, the wutter in Philly, and their Weekends in Fun.  Support us on Patreon and receive weekly episodes for as low $5 per month: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.patreon.com/circlingbackpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Watch all of our full episodes on YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.youtube.com/washedmedia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Shop Washed Merch: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.washedmedia.shop⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • (0:00) Fun & Easy Banter • (13:15) Heavy Ball • (50:35) This Weekend in Fun • (1:07:50) Run it Back Support This Episode's Sponsors: Poncho: Go to ⁠https://ponchooutdoors.com/STEAM⁠ for $10 off your first order. Tecovas: Right now get 10% off at ⁠⁠https://tecovas.com/crclbk⁠⁠ when you sign up for email and texts. Underdog Fantasy: Download the app today and sign up with promo code STEAM to score FIFTY DOLLARS in Bonus Funds when you play your first FIVE dollars – that's promo code STEAM Must be 18+ (19+ in Alabama & Nebraska; 19+ in Colorado for some games; 21+ in Arizona, Massachusetts & Virginia) and present in a state where Underdog Fantasy operates. Terms apply. See assets.underdogfantasy.com/web/PlayandGetTerms_DFS_.html for details. Offer not valid in Maryland, Michigan, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. Concerned with your play? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit www.ncpgambling.org. In New York, call the 24/7 HOPEline at 1-877-8-HOPENY or Text HOPENY (467369) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Just two wheels this week, as we discussing Charlie's quirky food preferences, and Big Al's unplanned naps. Things get even more interesting as Al prepares for a guys' trip to Broken Bow, complete with a shopping list fit for a feast. But the highlight? Zada's unforgettable colonoscopy experience, including surprise tattoos and Rick's unforgettable reactions. Subscribe now for laughs, life lessons, and the unexpected! 00:00 Introduction and Hosts 00:52 Morning Wake-Up Stories 01:23 Charlie's Departure 02:07 Meatloaf vs. Hamburgers 02:52 Food Preferences and Quirks 04:57 Planning a Guys' Trip 10:06 Girls' Weekends vs. Guys' Trips 11:09 Planning the Cabin Trip 11:14 Slip and Slide Adventure 12:30 Discussing Broken Bow 13:22 Colonoscopy Experience 15:12 Tattoo Revelation 19:24 Encouraging Health Checkups 22:24 Podcast Wrap-Up Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alexis deBoschnek is a cookbook author, recipe developer, and writer based in the Catskills in upstate New York. Her latest book, Nights and Weekends, is extremely cool, and we talk about how she brings her deep recipe writing chops to help people cook better and faster. We also discuss her upstate life and some of the memorable recipes from the book. Also on the show, Aliza talks with Miyoko Schinner, the trailblazing plant-based chef, cookbook author, and founder of the vegan cheese brand Miyoko's Creamery. Her seventh cookbook, The Vegan Creamery, shares everything you need to make milk, cheese, yogurt, ice cream, and more without dairy. We also talk about big shifts in the plant-based eating world. Subscribe to This Is TASTE: ⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠, ⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2025 has been a breakthrough year for AI video. In this episode of the MAD Podcast, Matt Turck sits down with Cristóbal Valenzuela, CEO & Co-Founder of Runway, to explore how AI is reshaping the future of filmmaking, advertising, and storytelling - faster, cheaper, and in ways that were unimaginable even a year ago.Cris and Matt discuss:* How AI went from memes and spaghetti clips to IMAX film festivals.* Why Gen-4 and Aleph are game-changing models for professionals.* How Hollywood, advertisers, and creators are adopting AI video at scale.* The future of storytelling: what happens to human taste, craft, and creativity when anyone can conjure movies on demand?* Runway's journey from 2018 skeptics to today's cutting-edge research lab.If you want to understand the future of filmmaking, media, and creativity in the AI age, this is the episode. RunwayWebsite - https://runwayml.comX/Twitter - https://x.com/runwaymlCristóbal ValenzuelaLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/cvalenzuelabX/Twitter - https://x.com/c_valenzuelab FIRSTMARKWebsite - https://firstmark.comX/Twitter - https://twitter.com/FirstMarkCapMatt Turck (Managing Director)LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/turck/X/Twitter - https://twitter.com/mattturck(00:00) Intro – AI Video's Wild Year (01:48) Runway's AI Film Festival Goes from Chinatown to IMAX (04:02) Hollywood's Shift: From Ignoring AI to Adopting It at Scale (06:38) How Runway Saves VFX Artists' Weekends of Work (07:31) Inside Gen-4 and Aleph: Why These Models Are Game-Changers (08:21) From Editing Tools to a "New Kind of Camera" (10:00) Beyond Film: Gaming, Architecture, E-Commerce & Robotics Use Cases (10:55) Why Advertising Is Adopting AI Video Faster Than Anyone Else (11:38) How Creatives Adapt When Iteration Becomes Real-Time (14:12) What Makes Someone Great at AI Video (Hint: No Preconceptions) (15:28) The Early Days: Building Runway Before Generative AI Was "Real" (20:27) Finding Early Product-Market Fit (21:51) Balancing Research and Product Inside Runway (24:23) Comparing Aleph vs. Gen-4, and the Future of Generalist Models (30:36) New Input Modalities: Editing with Video + Annotations, Not Just Text (33:46) Managing Expectations: Twitter Demos vs. Real Creative Work (47:09) The Future: Real-Time AI Video and Fully Explorable 3D Worlds (52:02) Runway's Business Model: From Indie Creators to Disney & Lionsgate (57:26) Competing with the Big Labs (Sora, Google, etc.) (59:58) Hyper-Personalized Content? Why It May Not Replace Film (01:01:13) Advice to Founders: Treat Your Company Like a Model — Always Learning (01:03:06) The Next 5 Years of Runway: Changing Creativity Forever

Weekends are supposed to feel exciting. But when you're fresh out of a breakup, they can feel like extra days of torture. Everyone else seems busy, happy, and coupled up - and you're stuck fighting the urge to reach out to your ex. This episode is your reminder of why that's the worst idea you could have right now… and what to do instead.  LISTEN NOW. Then, check out my book "Don't Be DESPERATE: Get Over Your Breakup with CLARITY & DIGNITY" on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3R2EHiz AND, let's take this a step further... (1) ORDER EMAIL or PHONE coaching at breakupBOOST.com (2) Call Trina direct on The Breakup Hotline ANYTIME! (see website for details: https://www.breakupboost.com/live-coaching-trina-breakup-boost) (3) Check out Trina's BREAKUP AND DATING MERCH: blockandshop.com (4) SUBSCRIBE to Trina's YouTube - search "breakup BOOST" (5) Follow Trina TIKTOK @breakupBOOST (6) Follow Trina's relationship podcast: Help Us Couples Coaching

This week's book guest is Evenings and Weekends by Oisín McKenna.Sara and Cariad are joined by our Weirdos listener recommended Oisín McKenna.In this episode they discuss whales, London being the best, feral summer evenings and day jobs.Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!Evenings and Weekends by Oisín McKenna is available to buy here.Tickets for Sara's tour show I Am A Strange Gloop are available to buy from sarapascoe.co.ukCariad's children's book Where Did She Go? is available to buy now.Follow Sara & Cariad's Weirdos Book Club on Instagram @saraandcariadsweirdosbookclub and Twitter @weirdosbookclub Recorded by Ben Williams and edited by Naomi Parnell for Plosive.Artwork by Welcome Studio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're back this week to recap our Weekends in Fun, talk Spartan shampoo for men, Dillon almost getting his ass kicked in a Tex-Mex parking lot, Tommy Fleetwood's son who stepped up, and Run it Back. Support us on Patreon and receive weekly episodes for as low $5 per month: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.patreon.com/circlingbackpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Watch all of our full episodes on YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.youtube.com/washedmedia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Shop Washed Merch: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.washedmedia.shop⁠ • (0:00) Fun & Easy Banter • (12:40) Recapping this Weekend in Fun • (27:05) Dillon's Parking Lot Altercation • (53:15) Run it Back Support This Episode's Sponsors: • Squarespace: Check out squarespace.com/STEAM for a free trial, and when you're ready to launch, use OFFER CODE: STEAM to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain. • Rhoback: Use promo code WASHED20 for 20% off at Rhoback.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nugg has a bad movie night at his house, Heather closes on two houses, Joey has a family dinner, and we read texts from the listeners on the Best Part of their Weekends. We also talk about the new Foods coming to the Fair this year and the Hollywood BuzzSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You know what you'll like... weekends!  Except, whoops... it's over. 

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Show Notes: Gregory Mose, an English major, currently lives in Aix-en-Provence where he is the director of international relations and professor of International Law at a small American University program called the American College of the Mediterranean.  When he graduated, his parents wanted him to go to Law School, but Greg wanted to travel. He was offered a teaching fellow position at Athens College in Greece, and he fell in love with the place and the experience. He returned to the US and law school at Duke where he met his wife.   Working for United Nations Greg's interest in international public international law led him to work for the UN during Yugoslavia's war crimes tribunal research project. He secured a two-year contract with the UN High Commissioner for Refugees in Conakry, Guinea, which was a paranoid, isolated place. He worked with refugees there for two years, traveling through Mali, Timbuktu, Dakar, Freetown, Abidjan, and upcountry Guinea. During this time, he helped resettle some people to the United States. Greg's experience in Conakry was both powerful and passionate. He helped resettle some people to the United States who wouldn't be able to be resettled today. However, he returned home underweight and suffering from malaria and PTSD. A Career Changes: Director of International Relations - Stay-at-home Dad Greg joined his fiance in London. After a period of recovery, Greg secured a job in corporate law at an international firm in London. He worked on IPOs and was hired as a young US lawyer in securities practices. After three years, he moved to a London-based firm, Freshfields, Brookhouse, Deringer.  Greg and his wife had their son in 2002 and decided to raise their son themselves rather than handing him over to a nanny. He decided to leave his job to write a novel and raise their son while his wife worked at the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development. They considered downsizing and moving to the English countryside or getting more remote to facilitate a change in lifestyle. However, after spending time in the South West of France, they decided to do something radical and bought a medieval farmhouse and land in the South West of France, near a village called Montcabrier.  Village Life in Wine Country Greg describes their experience living in a wine region called the Lot, near the Dordogne, in the southwest. The village had about 30 full-time residents, but most people  lived in farmhouses outside the village. The village had a two-room schoolhouse, a bakery, and a mayor's office. Greg and his family rented out renovated three holiday cottages in summers to families with small children. They built a playground, swimming pool, and a beautiful field on their property. Greg also shares his experiences with their neighbors. He also learned how to use a chainsaw and finished his novel, Stunt Road. However, as their son grew older, they decided they needed a bigger centre with more activities and schools. They moved to Aix-en-Provence. Working in Education Greg didn't know what he was going to do there, but they enrolled their son in the International School where he was hired to teach a critical thinking course called Theory of Knowledge at the International Baccalaureate program. He became a high school teacher for 10 years and realized his love for teaching, and eventually wanted to teach at university. He decided to pursue a PhD program at French universities, which were affordable. The tuition for a PhD was about $500 a year.  Greg mentions the benefits of social programs in France. He eventually became a full-time professor at the American College in Aix and runs a master's program in international relations. Integration with French Culture Greg's life is different from what people think it is like living in Southern France. He finds it challenging to integrate into the country. In the rural areas, French culture is radically different, with people being warm but also private. Weekends are spent with family, and they do not easily invite people into their homes. However, he finds warmth in the greetings and the respect shown to others. This reinforces a tradition of treating each other as equals and respect. He also talks about how his students from abroad adjust to French culture.  Back to London and Recovery Greg thinks back to 1998 when he  arrived in North London with his fiance and was unemployed. He had been working at UNHCR, which provided decent pay. However, he was always physically cold and underweight due to his previous experiences with malaria and the constant heat in the tropical climate. He was exhausted from the work and the influx of refugees during the renewed violence in Freetown. One of his bouts of malaria occurred while doing a refugee census in the forest region. He spent three days in a room full of bugs and had limited access to food. He talks about how he broke down and found it was cathartic for him. He talks about a particularly difficult time, and how he teaches a course on armed conflict, linking it to genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes, and refugees. Large glass He often shares anecdotes from his time there, but admits that sometimes he struggles to get through them. Influential Harvard Professors and Courses Greg mentions his first year English course with Helen Vendler. He recalls a kind act of kindness from her. He also mentions professor Burriss Young, who was the Associate Dean of freshmen at the time and lived in Mass Hall. Burriss was an archeologist, and he invited students to tea in his apartment filled with archeological artifacts. This made his first year at Harvard a magical experience. Greg, coming from LA, idealized Harvard. He had a wonderful time in Cabot House, and Greg believes that these experiences will be a lasting memory for him.  Timestamps: 04:44: Early Career and UN Experience 09:31: Transition to Corporate Law and Family Life  22:55: Return to Education and Teaching Career  30:10: Life in Southern France and Cultural Adjustments  40:37: Personal Reflections and Professional Growth  45:02: Memorable Experiences and Influences from Harvard    Links: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregorymose/ Stunt Road, by Gregory Mose: https://amzn.to/46Orq4X The American College of the Mediterranean: https://www.acmfrance.org/ Greg's Blog: https://quercychronicles.wordpress.com/ Featured Non-profit: The featured non-profit of this week's episode is recommended by Keith Quinn who reports: “Hi. This is Keith Quinn, class of 1992 the featured non-profit of this episode of The 92 Report is water.org. Water.org. Is a global NGO working to bring water and sanitation to the world. The water crisis is a global crisis where 2.2 billion people lack access to safe water, and 3.5 billion people lack access to a safe toilet. I've served on the board of water.org for over 15 years, doing rewarding work, along with two other class of 1992 alums, my fellow board member, Larry Tans, and water.org co-founder, Matt Damon, and I'm proud to say that to date, water.org has changed 76 million lives with water and sanitation. You can learn more about their work@water.org and now here's Will Bachman with this week's episode.”   To learn more about their work, visit: water.org.   

Weekends are for football and we were back on the grass for practice No. 8 today. Travis breaks down a physical practice and how the Dolphins can change their stripes this season. Plus, we'll discuss the corners, hear from Coach and Tyreek, and rattle off all the notes from a hot, tough practice.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Every few months, I pause to reflect on the conversations that left a mark—ones I keep thinking about long after the recording stops. This episode is a curated collection of those moments from Spring 2025.You'll hear stories that go beyond performance. These are reflections on resilience, identity, aging, and the human drive to keep exploring what's possible—physically and emotionally.In this episode:Sarah Thomas reflects on childhood, potential, and joy after record-breaking swims and cancer survival. 

Weekends booked but weekdays empty? You're leaving money on the table. In this quick episode, John shares the exact pricing tweaks he made to fill weekday gaps on his Airbnb listings. From adjusting base rates to smart use of dynamic pricing tools and embracing short stays—these small shifts can make a big impact. Tune in and learn how to turn those slow weekdays into steady cash flow.(PS Apologies for the sound quality- recording on the go! )

It's time to get your sh*t TOGETHERRRR as a content creator!! Today we're unpacking 8 of the biggest mindsets & habits that I've learned over my entire career on social media that have changed my life grown my following & income and helped me actually enjoy the journey along the way!

Life After the Leap – What Really Changes When You Become an Entrepreneur On this episode of Join Up Dots, we're diving deep into something a lot of people think about but rarely get honest answers to—what really happens to your life when you stop working for someone else and go all-in on your own business? Is it all freedom, money, and passive income... or are there unexpected challenges that no one tells you about? David Ralph, host of Join Up Dots, opens up in response to real listener questions from around the world—questions that get right to the heart of the entrepreneurial experience. These aren't sugar-coated, surface-level topics. These are the things you wonder when you're lying awake at night, debating whether it's finally time to hand in your notice and bet on yourself. Listeners from the UK to Australia, Ghana to Canada, and everywhere in between sent in curious, heartfelt, and sometimes funny questions about what life really looks like once you take control of your career and step into the world of entrepreneurship. And in true Join Up Dots style, David doesn't dodge any of them. You'll hear how his daily routine has transformed—not just the hours, but the mindset. Gone are the rigid Monday morning meetings and soul-draining commutes. In their place? Freedom. But that freedom comes with its own set of challenges that nobody warns you about—like being solely responsible for creating your own momentum when no one's watching over your shoulder. David shares how he balances the desire for flexibility with the discipline needed to keep his businesses thriving. One of the most fascinating parts of this episode is how David talks about time—not in terms of productivity hacks, but how his relationship with time has evolved since becoming his own boss. Weekends feel different. Mornings feel different. Life has a new rhythm now that he calls the shots. But it's not all sunshine. He's open about moments of burnout, of wondering whether it was all worth it, and of nearly throwing in the towel. Money also plays a huge role in the discussion. Listeners asked some tough questions about finances. Has David made more money since leaving his job? How does he deal with inconsistent income? Is it easier or harder to manage money when you don't have a salary landing on the same day each month? His answers are real, grounded, and sometimes surprising. Because let's face it—when your income depends on your own ideas, consistency becomes a skill you have to develop fast. Relationships also come up—because when you change your life, your connections with others often shift too. David reflects on how his friendships, family dynamics, and even his sense of identity have evolved since leaving traditional employment. It's not always smooth sailing. Not everyone cheers you on. But entrepreneurship often teaches you who's really in your corner—and who isn't. There's also a brilliant moment where David describes what he misses from the old days. Yes, there are things he actually misses. Having a team around. Casual banter. Someone else worrying about tech problems or tax codes. But then he counters that with the small, quiet wins of his new life—the coffee on a slow morning, walking the dog at midday, the simple joy of choosing how every hour is spent. If you've ever thought, “What would my life really look like if I didn't work for someone else anymore?”—this episode is for you. You'll get an honest look into the gains, the losses, the triumphs, and the trade-offs that come with the entrepreneurial path. And what's refreshing is that it's not a highlight reel. It's a human story of transformation, choice, and growth. By the end of the episode, you'll feel more equipped than ever to answer your own questions about whether entrepreneurship is right for you. It's not about convincing you either way—it's about giving you real insight, so you can make a decision that matches your own values and lifestyle goals. And remember—if this episode sparks a thought, makes you laugh, challenges your thinking, or pushes you one step closer to your next big leap, then share it. That's how we grow this amazing community of dreamers, doers, and action-takers around the world. Tag us and use the hashtags #JoinUpDots #EntrepreneurLife #LeaveThe9to5 #FreedomLifestyle #RealTalkBusiness so others can find their way to the answers too. Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast and leave a review. Your feedback helps us reach more people and continue bringing you valuable content. See you in the next episode!

Three words that can make any parent's wallet flinch: “Back to school.” But there's a silver lining—especially if your state has a tax-free weekend.For families gearing up for a new school year, those tax holidays can make a real difference. Today, Crystal Paine shares smart, practical ways to get prepared and save money along the way.Crystal Paine is the founder of MoneySavingMom.com and the author of The Money Saving Mom's Budget: Slash Your Spending, Pay Down Your Debt, Streamline Your Life, and Save Thousands a Year. Does Your State Participate?Not every state offers a tax-free weekend, and the rules vary widely from state to state. Crystal recommends checking your state's Department of Revenue or the Federation of Tax Administrators for up-to-date information.Understand what qualifies, as in some states, clothing must be under $100, and online purchases often count—if ordered and paid for within the specified window. Even if you're not shopping for back-to-school items, this can still be a good time to purchase other qualifying necessities.Don't treat the tax-free weekend like a shopping spree. Instead, we suggest that you:Make a list of what your family actually needs.Set a budget—especially if your kids are old enough to be involved (around age 8–10).Know the limits so you don't go over a price cap and lose the exemption.Stack your savings by searching for coupons or shopping through cashback sites like RetailMeNot.Simply search for the site name and ‘coupon code' before making a purchase.What About Online Shopping?A common misconception to keep in mind is that if you order and pay during the holiday window, and the item qualifies, it's usually tax-exempt, even if it ships later. Please ensure it ships to an in-state address.One important caveat to remember is that Amazon may not always participate, and shipping costs may be included in item price caps in some states. Therefore, read the fine print and always check your confirmation receipt to ensure that tax wasn't accidentally charged.Stewardship Over SavingsThe ultimate goal isn't just saving money—it's honoring God. Sometimes we think we're saving when we're really just spending less wastefully. But that's still spending. Ask yourself: Am I buying this because it's a wise investment, or is it just because it's on sale?Make prayerful purchases—asking God for wisdom, guidance, and even provision when looking for specific items. God is faithful to lead us when we invite Him into our financial decisions.Good stewardship is about more than just saving money. It's about aligning our spending with God's purposes. To learn more and find additional resources, visit MoneySavingMom.com.On Today's Program, Rob Answers Listener Questions:I'm 63 and still plan to work for a couple more years. My employer has just started offering a Roth 403(b), and I'm wondering—if I'm at my age, does it make sense to contribute?I'm 46 and considering selling my townhome, but I'm unsure if now is the right time. If I do sell, what's the best way to invest the equity?I took out a home improvement loan in my name to help a friend. Could I qualify for debt forgiveness on that loan?I recently started investing in goldbacks and noticed more states are adopting them. What are your thoughts, and do you think it's a good time to invest in them?Resources Mentioned:Faithful Steward: FaithFi's New Quarterly Magazine (Become a FaithFi Partner)The Money Saving Mom's Budget: Slash Your Spending, Pay Down Your Debt, Streamline Your Life, and Save Thousands a Year by Crystal PaineMoneySavingMom.comWisdom Over Wealth: 12 Lessons from Ecclesiastes on MoneyLook At The Sparrows: A 21-Day Devotional on Financial Fear and AnxietyRich Toward God: A Study on the Parable of the Rich FoolFind a Certified Kingdom Advisor (CKA) or Certified Christian Financial Counselor (CertCFC)FaithFi App Remember, you can call in to ask your questions most days at (800) 525-7000. Faith & Finance is also available on the Moody Radio Network and American Family Radio. Visit our website at FaithFi.com where you can join the FaithFi Community and give as we expand our outreach.

6-30 Murph & FP Santangelo Hour 1: The guys recap another series loss against the Chicago White Sox and Round up the Weekends very own Hums & BumsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Would you like access to our advanced agency training for FREE? https://www.agencymastery360.com/training Ever wonder what separates a $1M agency from a $30M agency? It's not just better SEO or more employees. It's how you run the business behind the scenes. We sat down with today's featured guest to dig into what's powered his insane growth from barely crossing seven figures back when we first met… to now staring down $35–$40 million in pure service revenue. He's sharing some great advice on the evolution of his role as CEO, his new-found love for podcasting, and all kinds of golden nuggets for agency currently in the “no man's land”. Chris Dreyer is the CEO of Rankings.io, a law firm marketing services agency that delivers exceptional results for attorneys without compromising on customer service. He'll discuss his agency's substantial growth from under a million to over $30 million in revenue, his reliance on data and key performance indicators (KPIs), the transformative role of AI in various aspects of his operations, the importance of in-person client meetings for building relationships, and much more. If you're still guessing your numbers or putting off tracking your team's time — you'll want to pay attention. In this episode, we'll discuss: The CEO's true job. Hidden agency growing pains. The key to client happiness. In-person hustle and outbound sales. Subscribe Apple | Spotify | iHeart Radio Sponsors and Resources This episode is brought to you by Wix Studio: If you're leveling up your team and your client experience, your site builder should keep up too. That's why successful agencies use Wix Studio — built to adapt the way your agency does: AI-powered site mapping, responsive design, flexible workflows, and scalable CMS tools so you spend less on plugins and more on growth. Ready to design faster and smarter? Go to wix.com/studio to get started. Why Data Became Like a Religion Back when Chris and I first locked ourselves in a tiny Atlanta room for a workshop, Rankings.io was barely peeking over the $1M mark. He was still deciding who to serve and how. Fast forward about 8-9 years to today, and he says there's no bigger reason for his success than his top-to-bottom data obsession. Most agency owners track just enough to feel busy: a few pipeline numbers, maybe close rates if they're fancy. But Chris tracks everything. He knows the lifetime value of a client paying $5K a month versus $10K a month. He knows exactly how each account manager's retention rate impacts revenue. He even scores sales reps like a fantasy football league. And it's not just vanity metrics. If an account manager is great at keeping clients but terrible at preserving the original retainer size, they fix it. If time tracking shows poor utilization? They fix it. It's relentless. The big unlock for him was getting a real CFO to build this machine — and shifting from QuickBooks to more robust systems like Sage. No more flying blind or hoping for the best. If you don't know your LTV, churn, win rates, and retention by the exact dollar, you're leaving growth up to luck. How AI Became His Secret Weapon (and Why You Should Care) Most agency owners dabble in AI: a blog here, a few prompts there. Chris has gone full cyborg. Every single month, his team uploads their entire reporting package into ChatGPT. They don't just glance at dashboards — they get an AI board of advisors that points out trends, flags issues, and even suggests campaigns based on sales funnel leaks. If they have clients applying but not booking, the AI says: launch a re-engagement sequence. If they're not sure why the expense spike looks off, the AI will cross-check it with your event calendar. Chris used to hate looking at financials — now AI does the heavy lifting. When it comes to AI agents, they're not doing as much and prefer to use AI assistants for content, link building, and optimization. He even has an AI board of advisers with different personalities. This isn't replacing people. It's leveling them up. It's like strapping a rocket to every role — so you can do more without burning out your team. If you're not leaning on AI for context and next steps, you're probably making slower (and worse) decisions than your competitors. The CEO's True Job: Gotta Catch ‘em All Now that he's running an agency pushing $40M in service revenue (not pass-through, real revenue) Chris defines his role as: “Playing people Pokemon. Gotta catch ‘em all. I get the clients, and my president keeps them.” He sets the vision, runs point on marketing and sales, hosts the podcast, and stays the face of Rankings.io. Meanwhile, his right-hand man, Stephen, owns retention and delivery. This split lets Chris hunt big opportunities without getting bogged down in fulfillment fires. It's the perfect example of how an owner's role must evolve. If you're still stuck in the weeds, wearing every hat, and calling that “leadership” — you're capping your agency's growth. The goal isn't to do everything. It's to build a team that does everything better than you ever could alone. And Chris's story is living proof. The Hidden Growing Pains Nobody Warns You About Ever heard of the dreaded “no man's land” for agencies? For Chris, it began after he crossed the $8M to $10M mark and things got painfully awkward fast. In this stage, you're forced to hire the roles that don't directly bring in revenue: HR, finance, middle managers. Suddenly, your once-scrappy margins start leaking everywhere. It feels counterintuitive, all these new salaries, and yet no extra billables. But here's the catch: this is the awkward but necessary step that'll set you up with the infrastructure to move from $10M to $15M, $20M or beyond. This is generally the zone where you feel like an imposter CEO — one foot in the hustle, one foot in the corporate world you swore you'd never build. The truth is, every growing agency owner faces this inflection point. And if you get it right, you build a structure that can handle scale. If you get it wrong, you risk staying stuck at the same revenue ceiling year after year. You Can't Turn It Off — And Maybe That's Okay Most founders agree they find it difficult to turn their business brain off, and honestly, they don't want to. Business is the hobby. While their kids are at soccer practice, their brain is rewriting the service agreement or tweaking a proposal. Sure, there's a cost. Vacations come with podcast episodes in the car. Weekends sometimes mean scanning P&L spreadsheets. But, as Jason and Chris admit: the key to staying sane isn't to “balance it perfectly” — it's to have the right partner who gets the obsession. Because when you're building a business that supports dozens, even hundreds of families, switching it off just isn't realistic. So you find the support system that lets you go all in and come home for dinner. Why Core Values Actually Matter Early on, you might roll your eyes at “company core values.” Chris admits he did and saw it as just a lot of fluff. But once you're managing 50, 100, or more people, vague values don't cut it — you need a shared language to protect the culture. His agency now runs on three non-negotiables: Excellence (do great work, always) Execution (don't just talk, get it done) Grit (stick with hard things for the long haul) While he used to rely on platitudes like “team player” — he sees now that the wrong person will be weeded out fast as long as the core values are clear. He also bails at the mention of “work-life balance” in an interview. Because for this team, the culture is built for people who like working hard. The Surprising Key to Client Happiness Think your killer case studies will keep clients happy forever? Think again. Client happiness is very subjective and your biggest churn risk isn't bad work — it's bad relationships. Sure, you can track Net Promoter Scores all day. But real retention comes from catching early warning signs, which Chris calls “saves”. A client going quiet, missing calls, or hinting they're not vibing with an account manager should be signs to take action, if you start tracking them, as he has. And here's the overlooked move more agencies need to revive: visit your clients in person. Everyone's got Zoom fatigue. Booking a flight and breaking bread goes a long way toward making you not just a vendor, but a trusted partner. How In-Person Hustle and Outbound Hunting Keep You on Top Even with all the fancy dashboards, AI copilots, and mega forecasting tools, Chris and his president still jump on planes to shake hands with clients. They even budget for it. When you're running a high-ticket service where each client can be worth $125,000 or more over their lifetime, dropping a couple grand to show up in person is a no-brainer. It's how you show you care more than the next guy who's sending templated emails and hiding behind Slack. Chris's take is simple: Want to stand out? Do what you say you're going to do. Show up. Make your clients look like heroes. When a big-name CEO flies out to see you — even if you didn't sell them the deal — you remember that. Big relationships should get the handshake treatment. Using AI for Confidence in an Agency Acquisition Chris didn't buy another agency until he was already pushing $30 million, while most owners pull that trigger way earlier to leapfrog plateaus. Why wait? According to Chris, he didn't have the confidence to do it. Until AI changed that. He used ChatGPT to run diligence questions, draft the LOI, check for financial holes, and sanity-check the entire earnout structure. Sure, he has a great CFO — but that AI second brain made the whole thing faster and way less intimidating. Now that he's got the first deal under his belt, he's hungry for more. That's how scale works: get clarity, take the shot, rinse and repeat. Pro tip: If you're scared to buy, partner, or hire, dump your numbers into AI. Ask it what it would worry about if it were buying you. It'll show you every skeleton in the closet — so you can fix them now. Why Outbound Sales is Your Insurance Policy Chris used to be very resistant to doing outbound but now it is saving him from the Google rollercoaster. Inbound is sexy when it works. But we all know it can be feast or famine. Algorithms change. Referrals dry up. And you're stuck hoping this month's pipeline looks like last month's. After getting tired of hoping, Chris built an outbound team that's now about 30 people deep. He's got BDRs making 50 high-quality calls a day, sending out handwritten notes with books, running multi-channel outreach, and gifting prospects to cut through the noise. Each practice area has its own sales enablement rep feeding lists, building sequences, and arming the closers with context. It's consistent and it means Rankings.io can hunt, not just fish. Big lesson: if you don't control at least three lead sources (inbound, outbound, and strategic partners), your agency's growth is on borrowed time. Don't put all your eggs in Google's basket. Outbound is insurance. Do You Want to Transform Your Agency from a Liability to an Asset? Looking to dig deeper into your agency's potential? Check out our Agency Blueprint. Designed for agency owners like you, our Agency Blueprint helps you uncover growth opportunities, tackle obstacles, and craft a customized blueprint for your agency's success.

Happy Monday!  This Connections Episodes is all about Routines. Energy is a word that keeps surfacing in these questions and conversations within the community. We are busy ladies! So how do we establish and stick to these routines? It's important to regularly evaluate your routines and determine if they are still serving you and your house for the phase of life you are in. Energy for routines and sticking to them regarding family  Right out of the gate Mary asked about sticking to routines now that her children are out of school for the summer. We all do better with schedules/routines. You don't have to rush out the door anymore but you can still have a schedule. This way you and your family can have expectations for the day. The best part about being an adult, is that you can make the schedule anything you want.  It's ok to have a few non productive days and enjoy the time with your kids. Most importantly enjoy your summer.  “I'm so busy doing everything for my family I feel like I never get to do what I want to do.” OR “I feel guilty being lazy when it's so beautiful outside.” I say choose a day that you will what you want to do. For example, in the summer Greg golfs on Wednesdays so, I “project” on Wednesday. If it rains or golf is cancelled for some reason, I still “project.” OR you can say these are the projects I will do on rainy days. So go out and enjoy the sunshine but when you can't,  pull out those projects you have been wanting to tackle. You could also designate times or nights when you, say, watch tv with your spouse. It's important to nurture important relationships and it's important to fill your cup too.  Sticking to your routines for you Another question was about having a plan for the week but not having the right energy for planned tasks. I had to throw out a little tough love. I want you to ask yourself “How bad do you want it?” I want my PhD badly so I have sacrificed time with my family and I have done the work even when I didn't want to. If you want your home organized, do 15 minutes a day even when you don't want to.  If you find yourself waning in energy in general, look at your diet and physical activity. I have always been an energetic person but I noticed by cleaning up my diet and increasing my daily movement, I have more energy. I explained how making environmental changes can help you in making dietary changes. And I talked about the 24 hour rule. I delay projects and I delay decision making until Sundays. Basically I don't buy anything unless I know I can start it within 24 hours. Anna and I laughed about me learning about the Orgnaize 365® staff and their addiction with the “Save for Later” feature on Amazon. I said a lot more about it so please go listen to the full episode.  Rapid Fire Q & A “Lisa, What do you do with all of the completed puzzles?” “I donate them.” “What is a typical work day for you Lisa?” “What is a typical home day for you Lisa?” Listen to episodes 471- 474 I take you through each day! I explain my rationalization for what I do.  “Do you have a routine with Amazon ordering?” Back in the day I had to watch all our pennies. And I explained how I would delegate our money in combination with processing my Sunday Basket®. You may get a better idea for how to set up an Amazon routine for yourself by listening to those episodes.  Regular Review It is so important to establish routines so you have capacity for other aspects of life. Planning Day gives you a great opportunity to evaluate what you are currently doing, are your routines still serving you, are there things that have fallen off that you want to add back in or try in a different way? Every planning day you decide what you want you day to look like for the next 120 days. Planning day provides the opportunity to stop, review, change, and move forward.  EPISODE RESOURCES: Ep. 196 The 24 Hour Rule Ep. 469-479 A Day in the Life of (Weekends, Home, and Work) Ep. 521-525 How Lisa went from No Sunday Basket® to Sunday Basket® retailer  Sign Up for the Organize 365® Newsletter Did you enjoy this episode? Please leave a rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Share this episode with a friend and be sure to tag Organize 365® when you share on social media.

The boys recap their Weekends in Fun, Randy went to the Sphere, "The Putt" controversy, the Karen Read trial, the Joplin doc, Florida man scheming, and Run it Back. Support us on Patreon and receive weekly episodes for as low $5 per month: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.patreon.com/circlingbackpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Watch all of our full episodes on YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.youtube.com/washedmedia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Shop Washed Merch: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.washedmedia.shop • (0:00) Fun & Easy Banter • (13:10) Recapping This Weekend in Fun • (27:30) Randy at the Sphere • (37:03) "The Putt" Controversy • (44:00) Karen Read Trial • (58:10) Joplin Tornado Doc • (1:00:50) Florida Man • (1:06:07) Run it Back Support This Episode's Sponsors: • Lucy: Go to https://lucy.co/steam and use promo code (STEAM) to get 20% off your first order. • Squarespace: Go to https://squarespace.com/steam for a free trial, and when you're ready to launch, use OFFER CODE: STEAM to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain. • Betterhelp: Visit https://betterhelp.com/circling to get 10% off your first month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The boys recap their Weekends in Fun, new Austin douche alert, Trump and Elon's public breakup, Ozempic hogs, and Run it Back. Support us on Patreon and receive weekly episodes for as low $5 per month: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.patreon.com/circlingbackpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Watch all of our full episodes on YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.youtube.com/washedmedia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Shop Washed Merch: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.washedmedia.shop • (0:00) Fun & Easy Banter • (10:10) Recapping This Weekend in Fun • (41:25) Fist Bump Guy • (48:40) Trump and Elon's Breakup • (58:07) Ozempic Hogs • (1:05:15) Run it Back Support This Episode's Sponsors: • Lucy: Go to https://lucy.co/steam and use promo code (STEAM) to get 20% off your first order. • Squarespace: Go to https://squarespace.com/steam for a free trial, and when you're ready to launch, use OFFER CODE: STEAM to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain. • Tecovas: Right now get 10% off at https://tecovas.com/crclbk when you sign up for email and texts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The boys recap their Weekends in Fun, discuss Tinder's new height filter, Bryan Johnson's insane daily routine, chess match drama, and Run it Back. Support us on Patreon and receive weekly episodes for as low $5 per month: www.patreon.com/circlingbackpodcast Watch all of our full episodes on YouTube: www.youtube.com/washedmedia Shop Washed Merch: www.washedmedia.shop • (0:00) Fun & Easy Banter • (14:15) Recapping This Weekend in Fun • (32:20) Tinder's Height Filter • (44:15) Bryan Johnson's Routine • (57:00) Chess Drama • (1:01:17) Run it Back Support This Episode's Sponsors: • Lucy: Go to Lucy.co/STEAM and use promo code (STEAM) to get 20% off your first order. • Squarespace: Go to squarespace.com/STEAM for a free trial, and when you're ready to launch, use OFFER CODE: STEAM to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain. • Factor Meals: Get started at factormeals DOT com slash backer50off and use code backer50off to get 50 percent off plus FREE shipping on your first box. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The boys recap their Weekends in Fun, discuss the escaped inmates in Louisiana, their official BBQ moves in Austin, what Joe Exotic and his lover are up to, Dillon's peepee minute, and Run it Back. Support us on Patreon and receive weekly episodes for as low $5 per month: ⁠www.patreon.com/circlingbackpodcast⁠ Watch all of our full episodes on YouTube: ⁠www.youtube.com/washedmedia⁠ Shop Washed Merch: ⁠www.washedmedia.shop • (0:00) Fun & Easy Banter • (6:30) Recapping This Weekend in Fun • (30:25) Escaped Inmates • (38:00) BBQ Moves in Austin • (45:10) What Joe Exotic is Up To • (53:05) Dillon's Peepee Minute • (58:15) Run it Back Support This Episode's Sponsors: • Lucy: Go to https://lucy.co/steam and use promo code (STEAM) to get 20% off your first order. • BetterHelp: Visit https://betterhelp.com/circling to get 10% off your first month. • Squarespace: Go to https://sqarespace.com/steam for a free trial, and when you're ready to launch, use OFFER CODE: STEAM to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The boys recap their Weekends in Fun, Dave is back in on basketball, Trump's overweight friend who takes the "fat drug," Shrink the Game: Frat Edition, and NYT Zyn quitting column.  Support us on Patreon and receive weekly episodes for as low $5 per month: www.patreon.com/circlingbackpodcast Watch all of our full episodes on YouTube: www.youtube.com/washedmedia Shop Washed Merch: www.washedmedia.shop •    (0:00) Fun & Easy Banter     •    (17:05) Recapping TWIF    •    (39:35) Dave is Back in on Basketball    •    (48:25) Trump's Overweight Friend    •    (58:50) Shrink the Game: Frat Edition    •    (1:14:05) NYT Quitting Zyn Column Support This Episode's Sponsors:    •    Lucy: Go to https://lucy.co/steam and use promo code (STEAM) to get 20% off your first order.    •    Cremo: Head to Target or https://www.target.com/ to find Cremo's new line of antiperspirants and deodorants in the Italian Bergamont and Palo Santo scents.    •    Bilt Rewards: Start paying rent through Bilt and take advantage of your Neighborhood Benefits™ by going to https://joinbilt.com/steam That's J-O-I-N-B-I-L-T dot com slash steam.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices