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In today's episode, we chat with AJ Bishop, CEO and Founder of My Wealth Conscious Coach. As a wealth-conscious coach, AJ believes that NOW is the time for women to claim their confidence and feel empowered with their money, their financial decisions, and command their true worth.  Although AJ got into the conscious investor by accident, she chooses to stay there.  She was a financial advisor who led an active yogi life.  When she started meditating, she saw how she was generating her wealth was not in alignment with who she was at her core.  Through her practice in yoga, her values of integrity are transferred to her clients. She says if she won't do it herself, then she'll not tell her clients to do it.  What AJ helps her clients focus on is changing their mindset. Eradicating the scarcity mindset and replacing it with a mindset of worthiness.   Wealth Consciousness is also about this idea of leadership and becoming more aware, of how money or how wealth was, or was not available to you when growing up or in your past and breaking through any barriers that you have with it. AJ teaches people the 3T Framework of wealth creation:   Time -- how much energy you put into something Talent -- how you use yours  Treasure -- putting your dollars and your money into a place that adds meaning to you.  She says, "A big part of the work that I do with women clients is to ensure they get really clear on their values. I teach them that wealth is actually within us and it's also outside of us. And so we want all things to be in alignment." AJ Instagram@ https://www.instagram.com/mywealthconsciouscoach/ (mywealthconsciouscoach) AJ Bishop website: https://mywealthconsciouscoach.com/ (mywealthconscoiuscoach.com) AJ's vision is to bring a whole new way of wealth building in a conscious light, that will impact 1million people, and cause a ripple effect.

#meetmico The modern in spirit, crafted with respect to the legacy of world-class tequila. This family business can be boiled down to three primary components...  Subir's father, Ajendra “AJ” Singh - the production powerhouse (responsible for scaling Patron), Karina - master distiller, and Subir - Strategy, Sales, and Brand Building.  When going against the grain just one year into launch, the Mico team has continued to scale by pop-and-swapping their entire strategy due to Covid's closures. This hit very close to home, especially w/ California being a role model for closures and curfew. What Aj did next was develop an entire strategy around what they were faced with which included new retail opportunities, product line, and more! Leave Some Feedback: Who should we have on the show next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy the episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us: TheHowtoEntrepreneur.com Instagram Twitter LinkedIn Today's Sponsors: JavaPresse Coffee Company - #1 Rated Coffee Grinder on Amazon (Free Grinder in Link) SANESolution - Harvard Medical endorsed body & mind health framework American Dream U -  Transitioning veteran professionals 

This week on She Sells Radio, Elyse is sitting down with her good friend and mentor, Rory Vaden. Rory is a NYT bestselling author, has been inducted into the Speaker Hall of Fame, and is the co-founder of Brand Builders Group. Today, he is breaking down how to sell with honesty and integrity, how to hit your first six figures in sales, how to master your mindset with sales, and how to overcome any fear in selling. Elyse and Rory will touch on masculine v.s. feminine approaches to sales and much, much more.    To kick off this episode, Rory talks a bit about what he’s learned from his wife, AJ (check out episode 86 of Instant Impact!). One of the slogans at Brand Builders Groups is “reputation precedes revenue.” That is, in no small part, inspired by AJ. She built her career on the idea that she would do whatever her clients needed, regardless of if she was going to be paid for it. When you do that, eventually you are paid very well for it. You are always paid for how hard you work, either now or later. The biggest mistake people make is being self-centered followed closely by thinking in the short term. What AJ does, is constantly thinking about what is in her client’s best interest in the long term.    Rory has had the life squeezed out of him and treated like it didn’t matter in a professional sales situation. The point is, your reputation follows you even after you leave. It’s not worth ruining your reputation as a salesperson for a place that isn’t giving you the compensation you deserve. People don’t care where you work when they trust you. This doesn’t mean don’t close the sale, it means that you should work hard enough to find enough people who need your product right now. Being service-centered isn’t permission to be a weenie, it’s permission to help people make the decision that is best for them. Sometimes it’s yes, sometimes it’s no. Never is it maybe, and never is it ‘buy because I need you to.’    Rory’s message to people trying to break that six-figure mark: you need to work harder. The question is, are you looking for an excuse to justify why you’re not there? The reality is, you just need to talk to more people. The reputation formula is: results x reach = reputation. It’s not that you have a bad product or are a bad salesperson, it’s that you’re not getting in front of enough people. Do what you need to do to get there. You’re not losing because you don’t know how to write an email, you’re losing because you’re not sending enough emails! 99% of the time, you need to get the word out there. If you have confidence in your ability to talk to 100 people, you should have the confidence that you’ll create a space of abundance. You have to have faith that you will create what you need and not worry about your survival. When you can do that, you allow yourself to sell without trying to use manipulation.  From there, you can free yourself from material need and come from a genuine place of care and intention. When there’s money in the bank, you can stand in selfless service. When you’re afraid of where your next sale will come from or how you’ll pay the bill, you are tempted to do whatever it takes to get the money. If you’re not afraid to go backward, you can bounce back quickly without being attached to things. From Elyse’s perspective, the grind for a woman can lead to burnout and over-exertion. Sometimes, it’s about finding what works best for you. Tap in, and start to feel when it gets too heavy and take a break--even if it’s for two minutes. Know when to pause and reenergize so you can show up as a genuine you.    Tune in to hear what Rory learned from his mom, and how that impacts him today. LINKS   Roryvadenblog.com   Request a free call: freebrandcall.com/ea 

How does your mindset change when life throws you a massive curveball? Two weeks ago, I introduced Gregg Garfield on this podcast. He is known as patient zero, the gentleman who almost passed away from COVID-19. It was an incredible story of just inspiration, believing, and truly understanding that we can survive anything in this world. So today, I have on his fiancée, Anneliese "AJ" Johnson; she is a brilliant, beautiful woman, the partner of Gregg Garfield, and the woman who stood by his side throughout all of his recovery. I decided to bring her on because it's just as important to hear a partner's story as the actual person going through the experience. I would love you to grab your journal and listen to her words; it is so inspiring. It's time to really curl up and ground yourself outside during this conversation. So, tune in as AJ dives deep into the story behind Gregg's recovery and what she learned about herself while facing adversity. Plus, AJ chats about the importance of mindset on a life-changing and challenging journey. In This Episode: All about Anneliese “AJ” Johnson [ 5:10 ] How AJ heard the news of Gregg’s diagnosis [ 9:45 ] Why animals are the most incredible source of love [ 22:30 ] The importance of living to learn more about yourself [ 26:20 ] What AJ had to understand when Gregg was in the hospital [ 29:30 ] Through adversity, it’s up to you how it will change your life [ 43:40 ] The importance of a strong foundation for a healthy relationship [ 50:40 ] AJ gives her advice for handling these challenging times [ 55:10 ]   Quotes: “Animals are the most incredible source of love outside of our own children and our parents.” “I thrive, and I live to grow.” “I thrive, and I live to learn more about myself.” “Look at the universe and say: show me what you can do.” “We're not perfect; this is not an easy road that we're on.” “We definitely find the time to be totally annoying to each other.” Links Mentioned:  Download 5 Free Meditations Walk Through This Join My Retreats Sara’s Facebook Live Boldly Follow AJ on Instagram  

Today's guest on the show is relationship expert AJ Harbinger and co-host of the highly popular podcast, The Art of Charm which has over 200 million downloads and has featured guests such as myself, Tim Ferriss, Jay Shetty, and Kobe Bryant, and many others.    AJ has helped thousands of men and women from all around the world to overcome social anxiety, master conversation, develop social capital and build genuine relationships of the highest quality, as well as breakthrough large personal and professional mental blocks.   Like many, success did not come easy for AJ. Identifying as an introvert and Growing up without a Mother, this all quickly ignited some insecurities, pain, and anxiety, and struggled socially in school. As you can imagine, he felt a bit lost as a young adult and took a sabbatical after his undergrad for some self-discovery.   Encouraged by his father to get a job to stay motivated, he decided to take a job at a research lab and after having a research project go sideways unexpectedly, he was forced to make a decision.   He could either continue down this path of consistent disappointment or take a chance on himself to do something that would help him and others find fulfillment long term. On a mission to develop and cultivate true social skills and confidence, he co-founded the Art of Charm almost 15 years ago.   This of course didn't come without challenges as his Father passed away shortly after, whom he was incredibly close to and his Father also doubted his ability to make it in the podcast world.   He shares his incredible story of overcoming all of these hardships that came along before and after starting the podcast and of course chat about social skills.   Let's face it...developing confidence, emotional intelligence, and relationships are tough and take hard work. But, it can be done and there is an art in doing this. Today, you are going to learn tactical skills that you can apply right now to ensure that you are doing everything you can to improve your self-worth, build deep connections, and of course charm.    Topics discussed:   AJ's upbringing growing up with a single parent   How AJ's childhood affected his mental health   How AJ pivoted that adversity into something positive to help so many people   AJ's insight about being authentic, being real, and being yourself   AJ's advice for somebody who's thinking about doing something for the wrong reason   Struggles AJ faced without having his mom around   The types of things AJ started doing to cultivate confidence within himself when he started the show, The Art of Charm   What are the things that AJ does every single day that are non-negotiable for him to get himself feeling good   What AJ and his co-host do when the ratings of their program is not as high as they expected   What are a couple of non-negotiable things that people can do to be able to cultivate a deep, meaningful, in-person relationship with someone in 2000, as we're entering 2021?   AJ's advice for people when approaching someone at an event, at a seminar, or asking a guy or a girl out   What are some things people should say or not say, to get the other person to be more engaged with them   The top lessons AJ learned from someone: Who was it and what was the lesson? Takeaways:   “Look at any venture that you start and ask yourself, “How am I going to feel about this 10 days from now? How am I gonna feel about this 10 months from now? How am I gonna feel about this 10 years from now?” And if the answer is yes, excited, pumped. 10 months or 10 years later, then you've hit a goldmine. You've hit something that you're gonna have the passion, the motivation, and the drive to fulfill.” - AJ Harbinger   “We really made it a focal point to celebrate all the small victories along the way.” - AJ Harbinger   Your confidence is like a skyscraper.   Start out with a positive view of the day, and end your day with gratitude.   The difference between success and lack of success is between your ears.   You are constantly training your mind to focus on things whether you like them or not.   “If you're feeling like, ‘Wow. You know, I've had so many setbacks.' I would challenge you to pick up the phone and reach out to the people in your life that you care about.” - AJ Harbinger   Appreciation is actually telling people what you love about them, why you love having them in your life, why you really enjoy that relationship that person has brought to your life. And acceptance is actually inviting them to participate in your life.   The key ingredient in this formula is curiosity -- genuine curiosity.   The simplest way is to approach with gratitude and appreciation, and share with them.   “Who you surround yourself with, and the intentionality of your habits, your lifestyle, is what unlocks these extraordinary levels of success that we look up to.” - AJ Harbinger Connect with AJ Harbinger:   Website: https://theartofcharm.com/   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theartofcharm/    Twitter: https://twitter.com/theartofcharm   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCS2wqxYdqjnHkkfc90g169g   Connect with Doug   Instagram: www.instagram.com/dougbopst   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dougbopst   Website: www.dougbopst.com/   Private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/690686891674188

The Resurgence of a Watch (Trend)* Looping back to the Analog Explorer pod; “chances are you probably aren’t wearing a watch...” * AE 00: Trailer (https://www.spreaker.com/user/bellinghampodcast/bhampodcast-analog-ex-promo) * AE 01: @DanC21cy (https://www.spreaker.com/user/bellinghampodcast/danc21cy-hq) (now @Timely_Moments (http://instagram.com/timely_moments/)) * AE 02: @ToxicNatos (https://www.spreaker.com/user/bellinghampodcast/toxic-natos-192) (now @UTEWatchCo (https://www.instagram.com/utewatchco/)) * AE 03: @EA8 (https://www.spreaker.com/user/bellinghampodcast/ea8-ae03) * AE 04: @_a_diaz_ (https://www.spreaker.com/user/bellinghampodcast/a-diaz-ae04) (now @alenagracediaz) * AE 05: @buyingontime (https://www.spreaker.com/user/bellinghampodcast/bot-3-22-19-12-54-pm) * AE 06: @zulualphastraps (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ae-06-zulualphastraps-watchfam/id1458078042?i=1000469817535) * The Analog Explorer Mini-Series on Anchor.FM (https://anchor.fm/theanalogexplorer)* Buy The Analog Explorer - Volume One (https://www.blurb.com/b/9010009-the-analog-explorer)Timepieces in the News * Times (pun intended) are changing; Shout out to Trevor at Toyota- Squale * Watch Podcasts get listed in NYT : https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/01/style/watches-podcasts-hodinkee.html * UNESCO: Craftsmanship of Mechanical Watchmaking and Art Mechanics gets UNESCO Heritage Status https://monochrome-watches.com/news-art-of-mechanical-watchmaking-gets-unesco-heritage-status/ * “*This is now official, Swiss and French mechanical watchmaking practised for centuries in the Jura mountain region has been inscribed on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity which celebrates well-known traditions, art forms and practices.” * * From huge sundial watch trend to now mortal sized watches; and non gender specific watch/watch sizes (throwback to Alena on Analog Explorer https://www.spreaker.com/episode/17187527?utm_medium=widget&utm_term=episode_title&utm_source=user%3A4545269) * “Skin Divers” of the 50/60s https://wornandwound.com/love-skin-youre-lightweight-skin-diver/ * Smart Watches: Apple killed the watch, just to bring it back a decade and a half later in their image * Millennial/GenZ (maybe through nostalgia?) looking for that ‘first real watch’...or to get away from a screen? * Ever wonder what that watch was in that one movie? https://www.watch-id.com/ *What AJ sees in the watch sphere* * Nostalgia, not just a thowback for sales; but just solid design * The growing smaller “Independent” resurgence [admittedly AJ’s picks are more adventure focused] * Baltic: https://baltic-watches.com/en/ * Farer: https://farer.com/ * Orion Watches: https://orionwatch.com/ * ARES: https://www.areswatches.com/ *What Chris see in the watch sphere** Unfortunately, more emulation of the Apple Watch - square faces, “invisible integration” with your mobile device* limited edition runs * Everyone wants to stand out, soon mainstream “influencers” will be flashing a unique timepiece on their wrists, and followers will gush about it in the SoMe commentstream* A distancing from the mindset that, “all I need is a $20 watch from a department store.” There will be a realization that people are dropping $700-800 on a phone, and will apply that to their wrist.Quality Assurance*Chris ** LIV Rebel-DDC “The Orange” (https://www.livwatches.com/collections/rebel-ddc/products/liv-rebel-ddc-swiss-day-date-chronograph-orange-dial-2010-49-16) w/suede strap - 41mm width, swiss Ronda Caliber Z60, Sapphire Crystal, Super-LumiNova BGW9 lume 100m water resistant...all on a sesame seed bun.* AJ ** RSM Straps : the dapper Walrus https://www.rsmwatchstrap.com/ * “We started off with the Herringbone Twill Strap. It was inspired from the historical M1941 HBT uniform issued to soldiers during WWI“* Elliot Brown: Heritage Strap; cheers @Timely_Moments * *How Elliot Brown reinvented the NATO webbing watch strap* (https://vimeo.com/402196855) * Woven in Derbyshire, Uk; Bowmer Bond est 1795 * Victorian Shuttle Loom and 200 wrap threads with anti- bactierial * https://elliotbrownwatches.com/collections/straps

For this episode, I am excited to welcome AJ Osborne to the Just Start Real Estate Podcast. AJ is an entrepreneur, investor, author, speaker, and popular podcast host of Cashflow 2 Freedom and Self Storage Income. He also owns and manages his self-storage portfolio of $100 million in assets and specializes in acquiring and turning around underperforming facilities with a value-add strategy. AJ loves to show other entrepreneurs and investors on how to focus on technology and automation in order to grow their businesses.    AJ starts out by providing some background on how he got into real estate investing. He starts off by telling us that he was an insurance nerd, and even though it is thought of as a boring occupation, it taught him so much because of the lessons it provided him. He was selling group insurance policies, which were very technical, had a long sales cycle, and a very high failure rate. He learned so many great lessons from working in this field but started to see that it was not something he could scale and he wasn’t really working for himself.   As AJ began to see that earning a high wage wasn’t necessarily making him wealthy or financially free, he decided to buy brokerages in order to consistently have clients. He had a terrible experience with one of these deals and this changed his entire work strategy. He decided he needed to actually own assets that paid him consistently and predictably. AJ and his dad, working as partners, ended up buying several self storage complexes mostly because they thought they would be easy real estate investments because they didn’t have toilets. What AJ found was that they were more like businesses rather than real estate assets.   AJ said that the way they began approaching these self storage investments was to look at the potential for building revenue only. I asked him to explain what he meant by revenue management other than occupancy because this type of investing seems a lot like multi-family properties to me, which hinges on occupancy. AJ gave us some great analogies to explain his philosophy towards creating wealth with this unique wealth-building tool.   AJ shares a lot about the lessons he learned in building his business and he found that very few people understand the intricacies of self storage investing so he decided to share all of this information through podcasting and writing a book, titled The Investor’s Guide to Growing Wealth in Self Storage. He said they just starting uploading all of this information and it caught on like wildfire because there are no other resources for this type of investing. AJ mentioned how they get a lot of deals this way because sharing these investment strategies built people’s trust in their business.   AJ mentioned he had just started a private equity company, so I asked him to explain what that meant to our listeners. He said that they just take on private investor’s money to give them equity in a deal. He explains to us how he started in this arm of the business and give us some specific examples of deals he has taken on private money. He also shared how doing business this way reinvigorated him because he is a people-person and loves brainstorming with others.   I asked AJ to explain the new technology company he is involved with. He said they are partners with Tenant Inc, a property management program whose technology is superior, yet simple and helps to centralize and streamline your self storage business. Some of its functionality includes ways to easily integrate third-party technology, manage your managers, and bolster your profits, equity, and market position.   We also talked about networking, how you go about finding and closing self storage deals, how to grow your businesses and still be personally productive, and so much more! You have GOT to listen to this information-packed episode of Just Start Real Estate! AJ is involved in so many different projects and aspects of the industry, you do not want to miss all of the fantastic value he shares! Notable Quotes:   “I followed in my father’s footsteps as a salesman because that was what I thought life was.” - AJ Osborne   “I learned very quickly, and early, there were some things I was good at and I had to stick with that because there was nothing else.” - AJ Osborne   “I liked sales - it made me fail all the time!” - AJ Osborne   “Sales experience will serve you forever. Sales is such a valuable background to have.” - Mike Simmons   “That was the culture of my family… no one cares if you are hurting, you just work.” - AJ Osborne   “I was rich, but I was not wealthy. Those two things are completely different.” - AJ Osborne   “I was on the biggest treadmill ever, and the moment that it stopped, I was screwed.” - AJ Osborne   “We own a lot of different companies and in most, we are partners. We have an incredible relationship.” - AJ Osborne, about his father    “That’s what we real estate investors do - we get into it and realize what it takes to actually be profitable.” - Mike Simmons   “What operational aspects can I change to increase the revenue to make it worth my time?” - AJ Osborne   “We focus on understanding our tenants.” - AJ Osborne   “We are cash-flow guys.” - AJ Osborne   “I want to be the best - I’m just a little competitive.” - AJ Osborne   “People don’t understand this asset class and they need to, so I started the podcast and wrote the book.” - AJ Osborne   “I figured if we could partner with other people, we could grow so much bigger and faster.” - AJ Osborne   “I like other people participating in success.” - AJ Osborne   “You build a relationship and the relationship turns into deals.” - AJ Osborne Links: The Investors Guide to Growing Wealth in Self Storage: The Step-By-Step Playbook for Turning a Real Estate Asset Into a Thriving Self Storage Business Cashflow 2 Freedom Podcast Self Storage Income Podcast Tenant Inc Self Storage Income AJ on Facebook AJ on Instagram Cashflow2Freedom on Instagram Return on Investments Just Start Real Estate JSRE on Facebook Mike on Facebook Mike on Instagram Mike on LinkedIn Mike on Twitter Level Jumping: How I Grew My Business to Over $1 Million in Profits in 12 Months

Crucial Conversations with AJ FrazierAJ is one of those other awesome people that has helped me a lot with living the YIELD live mindset and concepts. Apologies we kind of just shot the breeze for the first little bit of this interview.Time Stamps: 2:00 – Thoughts from Door to Door Sales3:00 – Crucial Conversations Intro14:00 – Having Crucial Conversations With Yourself21:25 – AJ’s thought on his mission and crucial conversations26:00 -What AJ is doing with Crucial Conversations moving forwardMemorable Quotes 18:50 – What’s important is that you notice those Oh No moments and then it turns into an Oh Yes20:10 – Even if you tried it and it wasn’t pretty you tried it! That’s so commendable! - AJ

The Office of the National Coordinator (ONC) has published a final version of the 21st Century Cures Act regarding interoperability in information blocking. It includes parameters of compliance for health information technology. The ONC is also looking for provider transparency to stimulate innovation in healthcare and thus establish and enable interoperability in a much bigger fashion.  The result? Unprecedented access to data. In this episode of NetSmart, AJ Peterson, vice president and general manager of NetSmart Technologies, talks with Dr. Joe Parks, medical director for The National Council for Behavioral Health and distinguished research professor of science at Missouri Institute of Mental Health with the University of Missouri, St. Louis. What AJ and Joe discussed: How providers will manage the higher volume of data to make it meaningful The risks of patients gaining greater access to data How access to data supports the acceleration of reimbursement models How the standard of practice will change as a result of interoperability initiatives and greater access to data

We’re very happy to welcome AJ Keirans, the Vice-President of Business Development at Disqo, as our guest for today! AJ started at Disqo three months ago. Joining them was a logical decision for him because of where he is currently at in his career, and he is very proud of the unique and special work that they are doing. Why Disqo is different The business and events industry is changing and there has been a lot of consolidation taking place within the industry recently. At Disqo, there are only a few areas of focus. They don’t utilize any exchanges as they prefer to use partners or river traffic. Also, the company remains its own asset and they don’t try to productize everything. The majority of Disqo’s panel-asset is made up of US consumers, and all their discussions are transparent. And because the relationship that Disqo has with its panelists is focused on validating who the panelists are, and on quality and simplicity, it has been a very easy sell for AJ. What AJ likes about Disqo, and what makes him proud, is the way that the company has returned to focusing on quality and propriety. The panelists that join Disqo The panelists that join Disqo do so because they want to be there. And AJ believes that Disqo is a unique and scalable asset for them to have. Focusing on one panel-asset  At Disqo, they have only one panel-asset, and that’s where their focus lies. Having only one panel-asset allows them to have a uniform strategy for how they engage with their panelists, and for how their panelists are rewarded. Low threshold Disqo has a very low threshold. That is part of their validation and quality process, and it allows for a win-win situation for everyone involved. Respect Nobody is likely to get rich from taking surveys. However, when people feel that their time and their money are being respected, they tend to be more eager to participate, and they do so more actively. What Disqo is doing with passive metering and with the tracking of consumer behavior What Disqo has been doing with passive metering, and with the tracking of consumer behavior, has been a point of differentiation for AJ. He explains that their approach to passive metering, and the use of rich data, is a new way of thinking. It is also a first-party, and it is scalable. Passive metering allows Disqo to track the behavior of consumers online, to see behind their walled gardens, to see the ads they are exposed to, and it enables them to be privy to consumers’ purchase behavior. Passive metering can be done on a desktop as well as on mobile devices and it allows for a truly rich understanding of the consumer. This is very significant right now, with the way that consumer behavior is changing due to the coronavirus pandemic. Transparency is key The way that Disqo tracks consumer data is done transparently, and their passive metering software is installed without any cookies. Consumers choose to participate, so they can opt-in if they want to, and they are rewarded for doing so. Consumers need to trust a brand to allow it to track their behavior, so transparency is the key here. Allowing consumers to control what is happening with their data, and engaging them in an opt-in, is ethical, and it is also very important in maintaining their trust. Doing something unique The way that Disqo is going about doing its passive metering is truly unique. Everything it does is above board, honest, and transparent. This is very important because people tend to question the validity of the data. Covid reports  For quite some time now, the Disqo team has been asking questions and using surveys, and digital behavior, to create Covid reports. They started tracking people’s behavior as early as February, and the reports are now available on the Disqo website. Positioned for success AJ is convinced that Disqo is perfectly positioned for success going forward because he knows that what they do,

When is the right time to scale and how the heck do I do it? Have you ever seen a company that is scaling rapidly? It looks like they are killin' it, nothing can stop them, and then all of a sudden they go out of business… It makes me wonder, were they growing too fast? Did they try to go to market too early, or too late? Did they not push fast and hard enough to get over the hump? To help me shed some light on the practice and pitfalls of scaling companies,  I reached out to two gentlemen from TeleMed2U, a Sacramento med-tech company poised for rapid growth. Javeed, the co-founder and Chief Medical Officer, has been in the trenches for 9 years building the company's foundation. AJ Patel, the new CEO, was recently recruited because of his success in scaling Walgreens.  In this episode we will learn what it took to build a foundation that can sustain rapid growth, the most important lessons learned from building that foundation, what makes them ready to scale, and how they are going to do it.  Before throwing fuel on the fire, make sure you have built a foundation that will support rapid growth. Don't be one of those companies that shines bright and burns out quickly.  What you will learn in this episode:Javeed shares the problem that they are solving at TeleMed2U and how that specific problem has helped them build a strong foundation. (3:59)AJ shares the foundational components needed in order to scale rapidly the right way. (8:02)Javeed shares the lessons they learned from 9 years of building a foundation to rapidly scale. (13:05)Why TeleMed2U is ready to scale rapidly and how they are going to do it. (17:05)AJ explains that by having their foundational cost structure set, every opportunity that provides incremental margin won't require more costs. (19:32)AJ shares how TeleMed2U will scale, when they will build and when they will buy. (24:47)What AJ did as the CEO in order to prepare himself and his team to start scaling. (33:17)The sales culture that it took to build the foundation that the sales culture that will need to be implemented in order to scaling up a business rapidly. (38:19)AJ shares what the most important thing to TeleMed2U is when they start scaling. (40:44)Please SHARE, REVIEW, COMMENT and REPOST to help more entrepreneurs overcome the obstacles in their way and unleash their full potential.

AJ Jacobs (@ajjacobs) is an author, journalist, lecturer and human guinea pig and Editor-At-Large at Esquire. He has written four New York Times bestsellers, including Thanks a Thousand–the secret to happiness through gratitude; The Year of Living Biblically–where he followed the Bible word-for-word; Drop Dead Healthy–his overly extreme attempt to become the healthiest human, ever; It’s All Relative–the world’s most entertaining family tree…among others. He has appeared on Oprah, The Today Show, The Ferriss Show, Good Morning America, CNN, The Dr. Oz Show, Conan and The Colbert Report, given several TED talks and is a periodic commentator on NPR’s Weekend Edition Saturday.In today’s episode we discuss:- How AJ met Tim Ferriss and helped him write a bestseller- The pros and cons of genetic testing and ancestry- Is religion net positive or negative on the world- The secret of happiness- How to go about fixing media and fake news- Why AJ’s worried about data privacy and surveillance- How to deal with existential risk- Why we need clean meat now- What AJ learned from following conventional health advice- The state of the publishing industry today- What to do when good advice backfires- How to choose projects to work on- The reason biology is such a scary medium to manipulate- Unintended consequences of 23andme

On this week's episode the mandem talk about the start of the new 19/20 season. New transfers, best and the worst and predict our top 6 for the end of the season. We speak on AJ vs Ruiz 2 in Saudi Arabia. What AJ needs to do to win and if he can regain his belts. We touch on the Top 50 US rappers list and give our opinion on our best and if the UK has a best top 50 list. Bring ins: Les: Scorcher - 9 [Music] Rich: Daniel Cesar - Frontal Lobe Muzik [Music] Mike P: Rick Ross - Rich Nigga Lifestyle [Music] Dan: Khelani - Feels [Music] Don't forget to like, share and subcribe and follow us on social media! Twitter: @Onlythemandem Instagram: @Onlythemandem

This week on the I Love Data Centers podcast: The Montreal Data Center Market is so Hot Right Now, I interview the President and CEO of Root Data Center, AJ Byers. Although Episode 6 with Philbert Shih touched on the topic, I have heard numerous times about major deployments going down in and around Montreal, Canada over the past few months and wanted to explore the topic further. To get the full story on how the Canadian data center market has evolved over the past 20 years, there was no better person to interview than AJ Byers. His bio tells the story of an engineering minded entrepreneur learning the business from the ground up, witnessing first hand the Canadian data center marketplace evolve over 20 years. I truly enjoyed our conversation and was able to geek out on a variety of topics related to cooling, finance and the demand side of the equation. Show Notes: 1:12 Episode starts 2:02 What AJ does and his involvement in Root 4:27 AJ’s backstory and how he got involved in tech 6:57 AJ’s entrepreneurial background 8:27 What it was like to survive the bubble bursting 14:53 What AJ learned throughout the 2000s decade 16:53 How did the US market downturn in 2008 affect the Canadian market? 19:43 Why has Root stayed within the Montreal market? 21:47 Why did Root decide to take outside capital? 26:04 How have you seen the marketplace evolve? 27:56 What is the catalyst that’s begun to bring American business to the Canadian marketplace? 32:42 Why is power so much less expensive in Montreal than the rest of the world? 34:09 AJ’s experience with working with Lipid 36:45 What is Keanu Cooling? 44:07 What is it like to be the president of a data center with an engineering background? 47:16 Where do you see the industry continuing to evolve? 49:51 Has there been an uptick in demand for crypto mining companies? 51:12 How has Canada gone about addressing Cloud IX? 57:02 What are some misconceptions about your marketplace? 59:46 What are 3 things that US companies looking to deploy infrastructure in Canada should know? 1:03:20 What is something you learned recently that blew your mind? 1:05:04 Are you seeing some Canadian based hosting companies affected by the growth of companies like Google? Contact info: Abyers@rootdatacenter.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ajbyers/ I Love Data Centers Episode 006: https://openspectruminc.com/evolution-of-data-center-and-cloud/

Hi friend, I hope you are having a most awesome day. Today I want to share a special story with you. My guest on this podcast is AJ Miller. She is a Boot Camp Challenge® (BCC) trainer and BCC Master Trainer. She is also the daughter of a Vietnam veteran who passed last year. What AJ did not know was her father had left behind a journal, a memoir.  After trying several times to read the memoir, and failing, she decided to return to Vietnam and retrace her father’s footsteps. Her purpose is to unveil her fathers’ story and share his memoirs right where they happened.  She has only been able to make it through one entry so far but it was a big one. In it he talked about flying his chopper, thoughts of suicide, how he felt he never really came home and what his job was in the US Army during the war – he was a Scout. And, according to him, a killer. It was the last line that caused AJ to freeze.  Not just physically, but mentally and emotionally. She’ll explain in the podcast what happened next, and let’s just say, shocked is an understatement. As AJ continues traveling across this country and visiting places her father stayed, she is trying to understand her father.  How did he live with such cruel and unimaginable memories? How did he appear to function in society after the war?  How did he manage his undiagnosed Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)? AJ also shares the following: - Her FIRST reaction when learning her father was a killer. - Meeting a Viet Cong soldier who fought against her father in a coffee shop. - Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) – what it really looks like. - How she compares Vietnam and fitness. AJ also shares some stories about war that may be difficult for you to hear. If this topic is a trigger or draws you to a place of darkness, best you skip this podcast and we will catch you in a few weeks when our next one drops. We get quite emotional and the language, quite real. In fact, it may be offensive to some.   Please take all of this into consideration before listening.  There are lots of components of the wellness wheel.  While we usually focus on the fitness and nutrition components, today, we focus on the emotional.   In AJ’S word’s, this was boot camp for the soul. Smiles,Lorixoxo

AJ and Chris take a deeper dive into the PNW State of Mind series. This episode looks at our mindset and habbits, a Journey to the Center of the Mind! Mindfulness, sleep, meditation, and the mentally behind hitting the jackpot on social media.AJ* Follow up from last week. * Mentioned but ran out of time to talk about tried/using Zero fasting app: * https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/zero-fasting-tracker/id1168348542?mt=8 * Tried Soylent : https://soylent.com/ * Out of geek/biohacker culture...and now going main stream: Walmart * https://www.theverge.com/2018/4/11/17226868/soylent-walmart-meal-substituteMindfulness? Mediation? Sleep? Chris * Sleep * How to leverage our internal circadian rhythm to get better sleep * No screens (or bright light) at night * No caffeine, alcohol, or sleeping pills * Colder temps * Stay on schedule * Wakeup routines, tech to help wake up or track sleep.What AJ is trying:* Social media- what's that? * “You're All Caught Up” https://techcrunch.com/2018/07/02/instagram-do-not-disturb/ * Rethink “social media” as Forums- NOT as what it once was promising. * Kids with a little too much screen time issue? * iOS hack for parents: Guided Access Mode (under accessibility) * This has been a round for a LONG time (iOS 6), but surprised that more parents with retired iPads and kids don't know it exists * http://osxdaily.com/2012/09/25/enable-guided-access-ios/* Oak (https://www.oakmeditation.com/) - Meditation and breathing app from Kevin RoseWhat Chris is trying:* Headspace for iOS (https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/headspace-meditation/id493145008?mt=8&ign-mpt=uo%3D4) and Android (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.getsomeheadspace.android) - Freemium app, co-founded by a former Buddhist monkBooks & Media:*Netflix: *Books:* Why we Sleep (https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_1?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=why+we+sleep) - Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams by Matthew WalkerPodcast: * Classical Stuff You Should Know: https://www.classicalstuff.net/ * Art of Manliness: The Adventure of Silence: https://pca.st/67Qj * Sleep with me: https://www.sleepwithmepodcast.com (http://castbox.fm/u/5673246)AppsHabit building?* Streaks by Crunchy Bagel https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/streaks/id963034692?mt=8* Productive app for iOS - http://productiveapp.io (http://productiveapp.io/)#DisciplineConnect*AJ*: patreon.com/ajbarse (http://patreon.com/ajbarse) or follow on Instagram (http://instagram.com/ajbarse) @ajbarse AND an all new www.ajbarse.com (http://www.ajbarse.com/)*Chris*: mnmltek.micro.blog (https://mnmltek.micro.blog/) or chrispowell.co (http://www.chrispowell.co/)*Twitter Hashtags*: #bhampodcastListenIf you're in the Bellingham area, be sure to listen to our show on KMRE 102.3 FM (http://www.kmre.org/bellingham-podcast-media-tech/) Thursdays @ 9:00 am and Saturdays @ 1:30 pm.TalkGot a question about technology or anything else about life in Bellingham? Call 201-731-8324 (tel:2017318324) (TECH) and leave us a voicemail, and ask us nicely! We may include it in one of our future shows.SubscribeiTunes, Google Play Store, Soundcloud, Spreaker, TuneIn, or wherever else you podcast. And check out our website at bellinghampodcast.com (http://bellinghampodcast.com/)

AJ and Chris take a deeper dive into the PNW State of Mind series. This episode looks at our mindset and habbits, a Journey to the Center of the Mind! Mindfulness, sleep, meditation, and the mentally behind hitting the jackpot on social media.AJ* Follow up from last week. * Mentioned but ran out of time to talk about tried/using Zero fasting app: * https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/zero-fasting-tracker/id1168348542?mt=8 * Tried Soylent : https://soylent.com/ * Out of geek/biohacker culture...and now going main stream: Walmart * https://www.theverge.com/2018/4/11/17226868/soylent-walmart-meal-substituteMindfulness? Mediation? Sleep? Chris * Sleep * How to leverage our internal circadian rhythm to get better sleep * No screens (or bright light) at night * No caffeine, alcohol, or sleeping pills * Colder temps * Stay on schedule * Wakeup routines, tech to help wake up or track sleep.What AJ is trying:* Social media- what's that? * “You're All Caught Up” https://techcrunch.com/2018/07/02/instagram-do-not-disturb/ * Rethink “social media” as Forums- NOT as what it once was promising. * Kids with a little too much screen time issue? * iOS hack for parents: Guided Access Mode (under accessibility) * This has been a round for a LONG time (iOS 6), but surprised that more parents with retired iPads and kids don't know it exists * http://osxdaily.com/2012/09/25/enable-guided-access-ios/* Oak (https://www.oakmeditation.com/) - Meditation and breathing app from Kevin RoseWhat Chris is trying:* Headspace for iOS (https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/headspace-meditation/id493145008?mt=8&ign-mpt=uo%3D4) and Android (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.getsomeheadspace.android) - Freemium app, co-founded by a former Buddhist monkBooks & Media:*Netflix: *Books:* Why we Sleep (https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_1?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=why+we+sleep) - Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams by Matthew WalkerPodcast: * Classical Stuff You Should Know: https://www.classicalstuff.net/ * Art of Manliness: The Adventure of Silence: https://pca.st/67Qj * Sleep with me: https://www.sleepwithmepodcast.com (http://castbox.fm/u/5673246)AppsHabit building?* Streaks by Crunchy Bagel https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/streaks/id963034692?mt=8* Productive app for iOS - http://productiveapp.io (http://productiveapp.io/)#DisciplineConnect*AJ*: patreon.com/ajbarse (http://patreon.com/ajbarse) or follow on Instagram (http://instagram.com/ajbarse) @ajbarse AND an all new www.ajbarse.com (http://www.ajbarse.com/)*Chris*: mnmltek.micro.blog (https://mnmltek.micro.blog/) or chrispowell.co (http://www.chrispowell.co/)*Twitter Hashtags*: #bhampodcastListenIf you're in the Bellingham area, be sure to listen to our show on KMRE 102.3 FM (http://www.kmre.org/bellingham-podcast-media-tech/) Thursdays @ 9:00 am and Saturdays @ 1:30 pm.TalkGot a question about technology or anything else about life in Bellingham? Call 201-731-8324 (tel:2017318324) (TECH) and leave us a voicemail, and ask us nicely! We may include it in one of our future shows.SubscribeiTunes, Google Play Store, Soundcloud, Spreaker, TuneIn, or wherever else you podcast. And check out our website at bellinghampodcast.com (http://bellinghampodcast.com/)

AJ and Chris dive in to an all new mini-series called the PNW State of Mind Series. Taking a bird's eye view of something often neglected, but highly critical to our well-being: Our health! The duo talk Chris * Wrapping up the hiking season, and changing my mindset in approaching food* Requiem for a personal newsletterPrimer: Published Aug 8: NYT OP.Ed.*The Toll of America’s Obesity *Beyond the human suffering, diet-related diseases impose massive economic costs.By David S. Ludwig and Kenneth S. RogoffDr. Ludwig is a pediatrician. and Dr. Rogoff is an economist. https://www.nytimes.com/2018/08/09/opinion/cost-diabetes-obesity-budget.htmlDiet discourse, views and opinions * Whole30 * Ketogenic* Paleo* Slow carb diet* Intermittent Fasting.* Slow Food- Carlo Petrini (Italy) * “Slow Food was started by Carlo Petrini and a group of activists in the 1980s with the initial aim to defend regional traditions, good food, gastronomic pleasure and a slow pace of life. In over two decades of history, the movement has evolved to embrace a comprehensive approach to food that recognizes the strong connections between plate, planet, people, politics and culture. * Our approach is based on a concept of food that is defined by three interconnected principles: *good, clean and fair.* * *GOOD:* quality, flavorsome and healthy food * *CLEAN:* production that does not harm the environment * *FAIR:* accessible prices for consumers and fair conditions and pay for producers.What AJ is trying:* Eating healthy- not as a diet. * Eating “Culturally and Traditionally” * Son with allergy issues, means some things can't be in the house or used in cooking; adapting what goes on the family plate. * RECALIBRATE that sweet tooth.* Have tried/using Zero fasting app: * https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/zero-fasting-tracker/id1168348542?mt=8* See books + Argus app + Netflix as reference. * Yes weight-loss as a result for the last month, but went into this for the mindset of better wholistic diet health; not as a diet. * Observations from traveling abroad, and borrowing from Japan; BENTOBooks & Media:* Mindless Eating: https://www.amazon.com/Mindless-Eating-More-Than-Think/dp/0345526880 * “This book will literally change the way you think about your next meal. Food psychologist Brian Wansink revolutionizes our awareness of how much, what, and why we’re eating—often without realizing it. His findings will astound you.”* Omnivores Delima - https://www.amazon.com/Omnivores-Dilemma-Natural-History-Meals/dp/0143038583/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1534452217&sr=1-1&keywords=omnivores+delimma * *Michael Pollan- “ *What should we have for dinner? Ten years ago, Michael Pollan confronted us with this seemingly simple question and, with The Omnivore’s Dilemma, his brilliant and eye-opening exploration of our food choices, demonstrated that how we answer it today may determine not only our health but our survival as a species. In the years since, Pollan’s revolutionary examination has changed the way Americans think about food.”* ** In Defense of Food - https://www.amazon.com/Defense-Food-Eaters-Manifesto/dp/0143114964/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1534452286&sr=1-1&keywords=In+Defense+of+Food * Because in the so-called Western diet, food has been replaced by nutrients, and common sense by confusion--most of what we’re consuming today is longer the product of nature but of food science. The result is what Michael Pollan calls the American Paradox: The more we worry about nutrition, the less healthy we see to become. With In Defense of Food, Pollan proposes a new (and very old) answer to the question of what we should eat that comes down to seven simple but liberating words: *"Eat food. Not too much. Mostly plants." **Netflix: BBC Food Delicious Science* https://www.netflix.com/title/80204401 2017: 3 episodes* “ TV presenter Michael Mosley and botanist James Wong explore the physics, chemistry and biology inside every bite of food we eat.”Apps:* Want an analog option? Try a food journal* Argus: Calorie Counter & Steps by Azumio Inc. http://www.azumio.com/s/argus/index.html (iOS and Android) Meal PrepBlue Apron (https://www.blueapron.com/) - monthly subscription-based delivered-to-your-door whole meal kitDandelion Organic (https://www.dandelionorganic.com/) - Healthy produce brought to your door for a budget-friendly price, right here in Whatcom CountyShopping the outside perimeter of a grocery store#DisciplineConnect*AJ*: patreon.com/ajbarse (http://patreon.com/ajbarse) or follow on Instagram (http://instagram.com/ajbarse) @ajbarse AND an all new www.ajbarse.com (http://www.ajbarse.com/)*Chris*: mnmltek.micro.blog (https://mnmltek.micro.blog/) or chrispowell.co (http://www.chrispowell.co/)*Twitter Hashtags*: #bhampodcastListenIf you're in the Bellingham area, be sure to listen to our show on KMRE 102.3 FM (http://www.kmre.org/bellingham-podcast-media-tech/) Thursdays @ 9:00 am and Saturdays @ 1:30 pm.TalkGot a question about technology or anything else about life in Bellingham? Call 201-731-8324 (tel:2017318324) (TECH) and leave us a voicemail, and ask us nicely! We may include it in one of our future shows.SubscribeiTunes, Google Play Store, Soundcloud, Spreaker, TuneIn, or wherever else you podcast. And check out our website at bellinghampodcast.com (http://bellinghampodcast.com/)

AJ and Chris dive in to an all new mini-series called the PNW State of Mind Series. Taking a bird's eye view of something often neglected, but highly critical to our well-being: Our health! The duo talk Chris * Wrapping up the hiking season, and changing my mindset in approaching food* Requiem for a personal newsletterPrimer: Published Aug 8: NYT OP.Ed.*The Toll of America’s Obesity *Beyond the human suffering, diet-related diseases impose massive economic costs.By David S. Ludwig and Kenneth S. RogoffDr. Ludwig is a pediatrician. and Dr. Rogoff is an economist. https://www.nytimes.com/2018/08/09/opinion/cost-diabetes-obesity-budget.htmlDiet discourse, views and opinions * Whole30 * Ketogenic* Paleo* Slow carb diet* Intermittent Fasting.* Slow Food- Carlo Petrini (Italy) * “Slow Food was started by Carlo Petrini and a group of activists in the 1980s with the initial aim to defend regional traditions, good food, gastronomic pleasure and a slow pace of life. In over two decades of history, the movement has evolved to embrace a comprehensive approach to food that recognizes the strong connections between plate, planet, people, politics and culture. * Our approach is based on a concept of food that is defined by three interconnected principles: *good, clean and fair.* * *GOOD:* quality, flavorsome and healthy food * *CLEAN:* production that does not harm the environment * *FAIR:* accessible prices for consumers and fair conditions and pay for producers.What AJ is trying:* Eating healthy- not as a diet. * Eating “Culturally and Traditionally” * Son with allergy issues, means some things can't be in the house or used in cooking; adapting what goes on the family plate. * RECALIBRATE that sweet tooth.* Have tried/using Zero fasting app: * https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/zero-fasting-tracker/id1168348542?mt=8* See books + Argus app + Netflix as reference. * Yes weight-loss as a result for the last month, but went into this for the mindset of better wholistic diet health; not as a diet. * Observations from traveling abroad, and borrowing from Japan; BENTOBooks & Media:* Mindless Eating: https://www.amazon.com/Mindless-Eating-More-Than-Think/dp/0345526880 * “This book will literally change the way you think about your next meal. Food psychologist Brian Wansink revolutionizes our awareness of how much, what, and why we’re eating—often without realizing it. His findings will astound you.”* Omnivores Delima - https://www.amazon.com/Omnivores-Dilemma-Natural-History-Meals/dp/0143038583/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1534452217&sr=1-1&keywords=omnivores+delimma * *Michael Pollan- “ *What should we have for dinner? Ten years ago, Michael Pollan confronted us with this seemingly simple question and, with The Omnivore’s Dilemma, his brilliant and eye-opening exploration of our food choices, demonstrated that how we answer it today may determine not only our health but our survival as a species. In the years since, Pollan’s revolutionary examination has changed the way Americans think about food.”* ** In Defense of Food - https://www.amazon.com/Defense-Food-Eaters-Manifesto/dp/0143114964/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1534452286&sr=1-1&keywords=In+Defense+of+Food * Because in the so-called Western diet, food has been replaced by nutrients, and common sense by confusion--most of what we’re consuming today is longer the product of nature but of food science. The result is what Michael Pollan calls the American Paradox: The more we worry about nutrition, the less healthy we see to become. With In Defense of Food, Pollan proposes a new (and very old) answer to the question of what we should eat that comes down to seven simple but liberating words: *"Eat food. Not too much. Mostly plants." **Netflix: BBC Food Delicious Science* https://www.netflix.com/title/80204401 2017: 3 episodes* “ TV presenter Michael Mosley and botanist James Wong explore the physics, chemistry and biology inside every bite of food we eat.”Apps:* Want an analog option? Try a food journal* Argus: Calorie Counter & Steps by Azumio Inc. http://www.azumio.com/s/argus/index.html (iOS and Android) Meal PrepBlue Apron (https://www.blueapron.com/) - monthly subscription-based delivered-to-your-door whole meal kitDandelion Organic (https://www.dandelionorganic.com/) - Healthy produce brought to your door for a budget-friendly price, right here in Whatcom CountyShopping the outside perimeter of a grocery store#DisciplineConnect*AJ*: patreon.com/ajbarse (http://patreon.com/ajbarse) or follow on Instagram (http://instagram.com/ajbarse) @ajbarse AND an all new www.ajbarse.com (http://www.ajbarse.com/)*Chris*: mnmltek.micro.blog (https://mnmltek.micro.blog/) or chrispowell.co (http://www.chrispowell.co/)*Twitter Hashtags*: #bhampodcastListenIf you're in the Bellingham area, be sure to listen to our show on KMRE 102.3 FM (http://www.kmre.org/bellingham-podcast-media-tech/) Thursdays @ 9:00 am and Saturdays @ 1:30 pm.TalkGot a question about technology or anything else about life in Bellingham? Call 201-731-8324 (tel:2017318324) (TECH) and leave us a voicemail, and ask us nicely! We may include it in one of our future shows.SubscribeiTunes, Google Play Store, Soundcloud, Spreaker, TuneIn, or wherever else you podcast. And check out our website at bellinghampodcast.com (http://bellinghampodcast.com/)

What is going on Avination?! Welcome back to the Pilot to Pilot podcast episode #39! I can't believe it has been 39 episodes already, time flies when you are having fun. Today's episode is a big one, I talk with TMT pilot AJ Ramsey. Yes, TMT as in Floyd Money Mayweather's pilot. I mean talk about one of the best jobs in aviation. You truly never know where you can wind up in this crazy industry.  In this episode, AJ and I talk about. Why AJ wanted to become a pilot. How he held a job during his training. How AJ and I had the same first job. What AJ’s training was like. AJ talks about how you decide between a part 61 or part 141 flight school. How you are still going to end up being a good pilot no matter what flight school you choose. It all comes down to the type of person you are. It's not a one size fits all type of business. How you build the foundation of the type of pilot you will be when are a CFI or building your hours. The importance of learning how to adapt to other flying personalities. Why AJ became a CFI. How there is no norm in aviation. Now is the time to get into aviation. AJ and I talk about pilotless airplanes and the future of aviation. Would a plane flying on automation be able to make the same choices as Sully did? What did AJ love about being a CFI. Most memorable experience as a flight instructor. AJ talks about students trying to kill him. What is one thing students struggle with on check rides? Why I didn’t become a flight instructor. AJ is a testament to why it is important to stay in touch with your flight instructors. Don’t let aviation become a job. Make sure you keep the passion. What it is like to fly a Gulfstream. Why you need to look at more than salary when choosing a job. How a lot of times a job pays more for a reason. Why AJ believes we have a lot in common with the medical field. How Aviation is all about delayed gratification. AJ talks about why it is important to enjoy each stage of the process. What it is like to fly for Floyd Money Mayweather. Rapid Fire questions with AJ How to get a job flying Floyd Mayweather. Avination, thank you for listening to today's episode. If you enjoyed it, please let me know! Email me at pilottopilothq@gmail.com or reach out to me on Instagram @pilottopilot. Also, make sure to check out the Pilot to Pilot patreon page. Happy Flying, Justin

For the last couple episodes we've been talking about spring cleaning and minimalism. Now, AJ & Chris talk about what gear they are eyeing, or have been using lately, to fill a little bit of the newly freed up space. It is the annual spring-cleaning gear episode of the Bellingham Podcast. Podcast Logistical Housekeeping: New tagging at the end of each episode title in the podcast feed.Voicemail by Rising Sun Sailor: Dan https://www.instagram.com/rising_sun_sailor/Bose+Hush https://hush.technology/ Chris; TrafficCamhttps://traffickcam.com/aboutWhat Chris is eye'n: The Life of OneOne phone (iPhone 6s+), one computer (iPad Pro 12.9), one notebook, one pen, one LED light, one multitool, one pocket knife, etc.AJ Gear* Peak Design field pouch https://www.peakdesign.com/product/bags/field-pouch/ * Uniden iWitness (accident cam) https://www.uniden.com/shop/automotive/1080p-25fps-dash-camera-with-g-sensor-viewing/ * Get organized! Epson LW-300 https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00M88B3AI/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 * Save coin on tape with Label Queen https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B073PCZJ16/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 * Carson optics- LumiLoupe Plus 11.5x https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00PDPFZT8/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 * Carson LumiLoupe Plus specs https://carson.com/products/lumiloupe-plus-lo-10/ Light Table- A4 Ultra-thin Portable LED Light Box Tracer USB Power Cable Dimmable Brightness LED Artcraft Tracing Light Pad for Artists Drawing Sketching Animation Stencilling X-rayViewing : https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01M26S3VY/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1 What AJ is eye'n* The James Brand: Elko or Country: https://thejamesbrand.com/productsConnect*AJ*: patreon.com/ajbarse (http://patreon.com/ajbarse) or follow on Instagram (http://instagram.com/ajbarse) @ajbarse AND an all new www.ajbarse.com (http://www.ajbarse.com/)*Chris*: mnmltek.micro.blog (https://mnmltek.micro.blog/) or chrispowell.co (http://www.chrispowell.co/)*Twitter Hashtags*: #bhampodcast and #quietconversationListenIf you're in the Bellingham area, be sure to listen to our show on KMRE 102.3 FM (http://www.kmre.org/bellingham-podcast-media-tech/) Thursdays @ 9:00 am and Saturdays @ 1:30 pm.TalkGot a question about technology or anything else about life in Bellingham? Call 201-731-8324 (tel:2017318324) (TECH) and leave us a voicemail, and ask us nicely! We may include it in one of our future shows.SubscribeiTunes, Google Play Store, Soundcloud, Spreaker, TuneIn, or wherever else you podcast. And check out our website at bellinghampodcast.com (http://bellinghampodcast.com/)

For the last couple episodes we've been talking about spring cleaning and minimalism. Now, AJ & Chris talk about what gear they are eyeing, or have been using lately, to fill a little bit of the newly freed up space. It is the annual spring-cleaning gear episode of the Bellingham Podcast. Podcast Logistical Housekeeping: New tagging at the end of each episode title in the podcast feed.Voicemail by Rising Sun Sailor: Dan https://www.instagram.com/rising_sun_sailor/Bose+Hush https://hush.technology/ Chris; TrafficCamhttps://traffickcam.com/aboutWhat Chris is eye'n: The Life of OneOne phone (iPhone 6s+), one computer (iPad Pro 12.9), one notebook, one pen, one LED light, one multitool, one pocket knife, etc.AJ Gear* Peak Design field pouch https://www.peakdesign.com/product/bags/field-pouch/ * Uniden iWitness (accident cam) https://www.uniden.com/shop/automotive/1080p-25fps-dash-camera-with-g-sensor-viewing/ * Get organized! Epson LW-300 https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00M88B3AI/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 * Save coin on tape with Label Queen https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B073PCZJ16/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 * Carson optics- LumiLoupe Plus 11.5x https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00PDPFZT8/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 * Carson LumiLoupe Plus specs https://carson.com/products/lumiloupe-plus-lo-10/ Light Table- A4 Ultra-thin Portable LED Light Box Tracer USB Power Cable Dimmable Brightness LED Artcraft Tracing Light Pad for Artists Drawing Sketching Animation Stencilling X-rayViewing : https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01M26S3VY/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1 What AJ is eye'n* The James Brand: Elko or Country: https://thejamesbrand.com/productsConnect*AJ*: patreon.com/ajbarse (http://patreon.com/ajbarse) or follow on Instagram (http://instagram.com/ajbarse) @ajbarse AND an all new www.ajbarse.com (http://www.ajbarse.com/)*Chris*: mnmltek.micro.blog (https://mnmltek.micro.blog/) or chrispowell.co (http://www.chrispowell.co/)*Twitter Hashtags*: #bhampodcast and #quietconversationListenIf you're in the Bellingham area, be sure to listen to our show on KMRE 102.3 FM (http://www.kmre.org/bellingham-podcast-media-tech/) Thursdays @ 9:00 am and Saturdays @ 1:30 pm.TalkGot a question about technology or anything else about life in Bellingham? Call 201-731-8324 (tel:2017318324) (TECH) and leave us a voicemail, and ask us nicely! We may include it in one of our future shows.SubscribeiTunes, Google Play Store, Soundcloud, Spreaker, TuneIn, or wherever else you podcast. And check out our website at bellinghampodcast.com (http://bellinghampodcast.com/)

Breaking news! We are now available on TuneIN Radio! AJ and I have some public service announcements for the better of society. Also, AJ discovers a beautiful needle in the watch world haystack...from overseas! And I wax nostalgically about a long-lost customer service technique that simply doesn't exist today.NOTE: WE WILL BE OFF THE PODCAST FEED/OFF THE AIR UNTIL NOVEMBER 12 TuneIn Link: https://tunein.com/radio/The-Bellingham-Podcast-p1055694/ * * *Op-Ed SoapBoxA PSA to Photographers : Avoid updates to any ANY software while in the middle of production. Even if it LOOKS like it is a harmless patch- just don't update EVER when you have stuff on the line. * AJ's **1hr long horror story** with Adobe support, and what the future of Lightroom means to those who (once) had perpetual license vs mandatory Creative Cloud. * If I wasn't a tech...this could have ended really poorly. * What AJ's looking forward to (more on this to come on his Patreon.com/ajbarse (http://patreon.com/ajbarse)) ; * Skylum (Formerly Macphun) Luminar 2018 * https://macphun.com/blog/macphun-is-becoming-skylum * https://skylum.com/ * Phase One's Capture One Pro Public Service Announcement to Everyone using their mobile phones in public - A Primer for Technology Etiquette * If you are at a restaurant or a coffee shop with someone, and simply must have your phone on the table, show the person you’re with that you actually have a slight bit of interest in being with them. Set your phone to vibrate and face down on the table.* If you are talking on your mobile phone while the checkout clerk is ringing up your food items at the grocery store, you are automatically despised by the aforementioned clerk, as well as everyone else in line behind you.* If you choose to take a call in a public place, and slouch down lower in your chair to “have a more private” conversation, your efforts will be futile; we can still hear your conversation, because we’re still two. feet. away. from. you. Get up and move to a place where people can’t hear you.* The longer it takes you to swipe through the thousands of photos on your mobile phone to find the picture you want to show us, the less we are interested in seeing this photo.* If you decide to take a selfie in public and make a pouty fish-face with your lips, or flip your hair around and strike that pose you’ve seen from those beautiful people you follow on Instagram, you waive your right to not be gawked at or laughed at by everyone around you. Zoolander called, he wants his “ridiculously good looking” photo poses back.* * *TopicsChris' - Counting ChangeYour total is $12.22. You give the clerk a $20 bill. The clerk looks at the change due on the digital register screen, and says like a parrot, “Seven dollars and 78 cents is your change.”It USED to be, at least when I was in a job that required me to give change back to customers, that I would count the money back to them. The customer owes $12.22, they give me a $20 bill, and I hand them their change, then dollars, saying, “78 cents makes thirteen, fourteen, fifteen, and Twenty.” *sigh** * *Purpose Built History: MN StrapMonochrome has an article on the back history: https://monochrome-watches.com/strap-review-cool-marine-nationale-strap-erikasoriginals-perfect-dive-watches/* “ The relation between French Navy “Marine Nationale” *[ and the 'nageur de combat” - special forces?) *and Tudor can be traced down to the late 1950s.”* “...when delivering the French Navy, Tudor was sending only “heads” and not entire watches, so without the strap. Frogmen and members of the Marine Nationale usually found their own way to create straps...” * “In the 1960's the parachute elastics had a red centerline, in the 1970's they had a yellow centerline” * “...be aware that the Snowflake hands were a specific request of the French navy, for an improved legibility. Finally came the blue snowflake dial Tudor Marine Nationale, with blue dial and bezel – ref. 9401 and 94010.” * Tudor's own history page regarding the MN Snowflake https://www.tudorwatch.com/magazine/article/tudor-history-submariners-military-watches * “Marine nationale divers were known to have used parachute belts to make watch straps...The elasticity of this material made the watch comfortable to wear and allowed easy adjustment over a diving suit.”* ENTER **Marine Nationale Strap** (Erika's Origional MN™strap) * Vintage MN™Straps € 60,- (redline) * (€ 75,- with Black DLC coated hardware • € 85,- with solid Bronze hardware). * Original MN™Straps € 50,- * (€ 65,- with Black DLC coated hardware • € 75,- with solid Bronze hardware). * https://www.erikasoriginals.com/history-of-the-mn-strap.html * **The Marine Nationale** * “The French navy - the Marine Nationale - has been long known for the outstanding watches they issued to their combat- and on board divers. Among these are divers watches from Tudor, Doxa”... etc * **Comfort and fit **The MN™strap is made from Latex braided with Nylon. Nylon (designed as artificial silk by DuPont in the 1930's) All MN™straps are 100% hand stitched with French Linen thread. * The tech angle: “A picture of the Doxa with the prototype of the strap ended up on Instagram and immediately afterwards I received requests from New York, Paris, Stockholm and Singapore.” * **NOS webbing **Erika has contacts with the TAP, French Airforce, and gets her hands on rolls of new old stock Marine Nationale parachute braid in 21 and, very rare, 22mm “Never used but stored for over 40 years.” * * *The Watch that broke the internet...and records * The Paul Newman : Record $17.8-million (https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/paul-newman-worlds-most-expensive-wristwatch) * Rolex Daytona Ref. 6239, known as the "Paul Newman" owned by legendary actor Paul Newman sold for $15.5-million, plus buyer's premium of 12.5%, for a final price of * $17,752,500 at a Phillips in association with Bacs & Russo auction* * *Connect with us* **AJ**: patreon.com/ajbarse (http://patreon.com/ajbarse) or follow on Twitter (https://twitter.com/ajbarse)/Instagram (http://instagram.com/ajbarse) @ajbarse.* **Chris**: bit.ly/quietchris (http://bit.ly/quietchris) or follow on Twitter (https://twitter.com/mnmltek)/Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/mnmltek/) @mnmltek.* **Twitter Hashtags**: #bhampodcast and #quietconversationsListen to us* If you're in the Bellingham area, be sure to listen to our show on KMRE 102.3 FM (http://www.kmre.org/bellingham-podcast-media-tech/)! Thursdays @ 9:00 am and Saturdays @ 1:30 pm.Talk to us* Got a question about technology or anything else about life in Bellingham? Call 201-731-8324 (tel:2017318324) (TECH) and leave us a voicemail, and ask us nicely! We may include it in one of our future shows.Subscribe to us* iTunes, Google Play Store, Soundcloud, Spreaker, or wherever else you podcast. And check out our website at bellinghampodcast.com (http://bellinghampodcast.com/) ###

Breaking news! We are now available on TuneIN Radio! AJ and I have some public service announcements for the better of society. Also, AJ discovers a beautiful needle in the watch world haystack...from overseas! And I wax nostalgically about a long-lost customer service technique that simply doesn't exist today.NOTE: WE WILL BE OFF THE PODCAST FEED/OFF THE AIR UNTIL NOVEMBER 12 TuneIn Link: https://tunein.com/radio/The-Bellingham-Podcast-p1055694/ * * *Op-Ed SoapBoxA PSA to Photographers : Avoid updates to any ANY software while in the middle of production. Even if it LOOKS like it is a harmless patch- just don't update EVER when you have stuff on the line. * AJ's **1hr long horror story** with Adobe support, and what the future of Lightroom means to those who (once) had perpetual license vs mandatory Creative Cloud. * If I wasn't a tech...this could have ended really poorly. * What AJ's looking forward to (more on this to come on his Patreon.com/ajbarse (http://patreon.com/ajbarse)) ; * Skylum (Formerly Macphun) Luminar 2018 * https://macphun.com/blog/macphun-is-becoming-skylum * https://skylum.com/ * Phase One's Capture One Pro Public Service Announcement to Everyone using their mobile phones in public - A Primer for Technology Etiquette * If you are at a restaurant or a coffee shop with someone, and simply must have your phone on the table, show the person you’re with that you actually have a slight bit of interest in being with them. Set your phone to vibrate and face down on the table.* If you are talking on your mobile phone while the checkout clerk is ringing up your food items at the grocery store, you are automatically despised by the aforementioned clerk, as well as everyone else in line behind you.* If you choose to take a call in a public place, and slouch down lower in your chair to “have a more private” conversation, your efforts will be futile; we can still hear your conversation, because we’re still two. feet. away. from. you. Get up and move to a place where people can’t hear you.* The longer it takes you to swipe through the thousands of photos on your mobile phone to find the picture you want to show us, the less we are interested in seeing this photo.* If you decide to take a selfie in public and make a pouty fish-face with your lips, or flip your hair around and strike that pose you’ve seen from those beautiful people you follow on Instagram, you waive your right to not be gawked at or laughed at by everyone around you. Zoolander called, he wants his “ridiculously good looking” photo poses back.* * *TopicsChris' - Counting ChangeYour total is $12.22. You give the clerk a $20 bill. The clerk looks at the change due on the digital register screen, and says like a parrot, “Seven dollars and 78 cents is your change.”It USED to be, at least when I was in a job that required me to give change back to customers, that I would count the money back to them. The customer owes $12.22, they give me a $20 bill, and I hand them their change, then dollars, saying, “78 cents makes thirteen, fourteen, fifteen, and Twenty.” *sigh** * *Purpose Built History: MN StrapMonochrome has an article on the back history: https://monochrome-watches.com/strap-review-cool-marine-nationale-strap-erikasoriginals-perfect-dive-watches/* “ The relation between French Navy “Marine Nationale” *[ and the 'nageur de combat” - special forces?) *and Tudor can be traced down to the late 1950s.”* “...when delivering the French Navy, Tudor was sending only “heads” and not entire watches, so without the strap. Frogmen and members of the Marine Nationale usually found their own way to create straps...” * “In the 1960's the parachute elastics had a red centerline, in the 1970's they had a yellow centerline” * “...be aware that the Snowflake hands were a specific request of the French navy, for an improved legibility. Finally came the blue snowflake dial Tudor Marine Nationale, with blue dial and bezel – ref. 9401 and 94010.” * Tudor's own history page regarding the MN Snowflake https://www.tudorwatch.com/magazine/article/tudor-history-submariners-military-watches * “Marine nationale divers were known to have used parachute belts to make watch straps...The elasticity of this material made the watch comfortable to wear and allowed easy adjustment over a diving suit.”* ENTER **Marine Nationale Strap** (Erika's Origional MN™strap) * Vintage MN™Straps € 60,- (redline) * (€ 75,- with Black DLC coated hardware • € 85,- with solid Bronze hardware). * Original MN™Straps € 50,- * (€ 65,- with Black DLC coated hardware • € 75,- with solid Bronze hardware). * https://www.erikasoriginals.com/history-of-the-mn-strap.html * **The Marine Nationale** * “The French navy - the Marine Nationale - has been long known for the outstanding watches they issued to their combat- and on board divers. Among these are divers watches from Tudor, Doxa”... etc * **Comfort and fit **The MN™strap is made from Latex braided with Nylon. Nylon (designed as artificial silk by DuPont in the 1930's) All MN™straps are 100% hand stitched with French Linen thread. * The tech angle: “A picture of the Doxa with the prototype of the strap ended up on Instagram and immediately afterwards I received requests from New York, Paris, Stockholm and Singapore.” * **NOS webbing **Erika has contacts with the TAP, French Airforce, and gets her hands on rolls of new old stock Marine Nationale parachute braid in 21 and, very rare, 22mm “Never used but stored for over 40 years.” * * *The Watch that broke the internet...and records * The Paul Newman : Record $17.8-million (https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/paul-newman-worlds-most-expensive-wristwatch) * Rolex Daytona Ref. 6239, known as the "Paul Newman" owned by legendary actor Paul Newman sold for $15.5-million, plus buyer's premium of 12.5%, for a final price of * $17,752,500 at a Phillips in association with Bacs & Russo auction* * *Connect with us* **AJ**: patreon.com/ajbarse (http://patreon.com/ajbarse) or follow on Twitter (https://twitter.com/ajbarse)/Instagram (http://instagram.com/ajbarse) @ajbarse.* **Chris**: bit.ly/quietchris (http://bit.ly/quietchris) or follow on Twitter (https://twitter.com/mnmltek)/Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/mnmltek/) @mnmltek.* **Twitter Hashtags**: #bhampodcast and #quietconversationsListen to us* If you're in the Bellingham area, be sure to listen to our show on KMRE 102.3 FM (http://www.kmre.org/bellingham-podcast-media-tech/)! Thursdays @ 9:00 am and Saturdays @ 1:30 pm.Talk to us* Got a question about technology or anything else about life in Bellingham? Call 201-731-8324 (tel:2017318324) (TECH) and leave us a voicemail, and ask us nicely! We may include it in one of our future shows.Subscribe to us* iTunes, Google Play Store, Soundcloud, Spreaker, or wherever else you podcast. And check out our website at bellinghampodcast.com (http://bellinghampodcast.com/) ###