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2 episodes with when michael
2 episodes with when michael
2 episodes with when michael
2 episodes with when michael
2 episodes with when michael
Michael McCord is a Principal and Managing Director at the MicroInsurance Centre in Milliman's Appleton, WI office. With over 25 years in the industry, Michael saw a growing demand for insurance for low-income individuals, but very few resources to support them. This market is vastly underserved because their needs are different. When thinking about how to service this demographic, the insurance industry needs to take on a complete paradigm shift. Michael explains why in this week's episode. Key Takeaways A little bit about Michael and what he does for Milliman. Very quickly, Michael realized that when low-income people did better and started moving up the ladder, a small disaster would occur, and they were right back on the breadline. When Michael, who has spent time throughout Africa, went to suggest the concept of insurance to help the people of Uganda, his idea was rejected. Michael has spoken to different types of executives in this field, the reason why so many companies target the “upper market” is because they don't know how to access this lower-margin market and help more people. How do you define microinsurance? Selling insurance to low-income people has a lot of moving pieces. This means you have to be on the ground and talking to people to really understand their unique challenges. Michael lists some of the challenges with serving this particular market segment. There are four pillars to making microinsurance successful. Michael shares a bit of back story as to why. The reality is, there isn't enough money in these policies. The margins are low, but you make up for it in volume. Is there more of an acceptance from regulators on the need for microinsurance? Michael shares an example of why a freemium model doesn't work in this space. Michael breaks down how the insurance industry has to think differently for this demographic by sharing some common challenges people are running into, and how microinsurance helps fill that gap. Michael is doing a women's risk insurance profile in Kenya. He shares some of his insights so far. Climate change is a real problem. Michael is seeing first-hand the impacts of it and the people who deeply depend on agriculture to survive. What does Michael wish he'd known about at the beginning of his career? Keep Getting Better Frm.milliman.com Michael on LinkedIn Quotes “Microinsurance is specifically designed for low-income people. This is an active piece of the insurance continuum.” “We're going to do a $500 policy for low-income people. How do we operationally do that differently? It's a paradigm shift. Low-income people need money within hours, [not days/weeks].” “We have to define microinsurance with regulators, how to distribute it, who can distribute it, what technology they can use. We need to get all four of those pieces and if we don't do a piece of that, then it will always fail.”
This week we're breaking down The Duel! When Michael tells Andy that Angela and Dwight are having an affair, Andy and Dwight challenge each other to a duel for Angela's hand! Jenna does a deep dive on duels, Office writer Ryan Koh calls in to share a behind-the-scenes racing accident, and Angela breaks down all the fakey items used to create the duel scene. There's also talk of a casting sheet filled with cat headshots! And Jenna may have worn something in real life that Meredith wore in this episode… So enjoy The Duel! And remember, always keep an eye out for a Prius slowly trying to crush you.
This week we're breaking down The Surplus! When Michael announces to the Scranton Branch that they have a surplus, the office fights over whether to use the leftover money to buy new chairs or a new copier. Meanwhile Dwight “helps” Angela and Andy plan their wedding. Angela tells us about shooting on Disney Ranch which was once known as Golden Oak Ranch, Jenna does a deep dive on Iowa State Farm's butter sculptures, and the ladies gush over one of the best Hank scenes in the entire run of The Office. But most importantly, it's Angela's work birthday! Will she actually get a cake at work this year?
This batch is all about family. When the Malty Boyz™ talk about BrewDog giving away a solid gold can of beer that's mostly brass, they're talking about family. When they drink Yellow Bus from Lost Abbey they're double clutching and granny shifting in the bus because of family. When Michael leads Alex and Stephen through a trivia game about F9? Family! What do they eat when they drink McIlhenney Brewing? A tuna sandwich because FAMILY! Sponsored by Highland Park Brewing, visit them at HBP.LA! Get the Malt Couture Officially Licensed T-shirt! TeeSpring.com/MaltCoutureOfficialShirt Head to our Patreon for weekly exclusive content! Patreon.com/DontDrinkBeer DontDrinkBeer.com Instagram.com/DontDrinkBeers Instagram.com/MaltCoutureDDB Twitter.com/DontDrinkBeer DDBquestions@gmail.com
When Michael opens the show by saying he's 'studying,' Ryan asks him which exam he crammed the most for in one night. Michael responds by relating his experience taking the bar exam, which was interrupted by semi trucks at a convention center. Also, Michael stuns Ryan by revealing that he's never seen the stage play 'Hamilton' - and isn't interested in doing so. Finally, Michael gets fired up about the Britney Spears conservatorship case and answers Ryan's challenge to represent the pop singer against her father.
Michael Ashford of the Receptionist talks about changing the company's marketing and growing amidst economic challenges triggered by Covid. Get insights from the podcast. Michael has navigated various fields before getting to where he is today. He started in the engineering field before transforming into a sports writer and plunged into project management along the way. He would then end up in the sales and marketing industry. Michael admits that his vast experience in different fields has prepared him to thrive in any field. He tells Geordie about his journey in this must-listen-to podcast. What you'll Learn Importance of working together as a team The best approach to adopt as a marketing manager Strategy Michael and his team used to identify highly valuable leads How to get a precise picture of your marketing activity Importance of reviews What to do after getting a bad review How the visitor management system works In this Episode While some organizations experienced hard times at the peak of the Covid-19 pandemic, others like The Receptionist thrived. However, it took a change of strategy to navigate through the hard times. Michael talks extensively about the concept behind The Receptionist. He gives an illustration of walking inside a company building as a guest or visitor, where you have to sign in to inform the authorities of your presence. Listen to the podcast for more details. Michael joined The Receptionist some years back to help build the marketing team. The Receptionist works with numerous businesses that deal with walk-in visitors and have no front office staff, probably because they cannot afford to pay them. How the system works is that; you are a health practitioner for example, handling a client and your next client is waiting at the front office. The system lets you know that someone is waiting in the line and eliminates the need to keep walking to and from your office to find out whether you have clients waiting. Michael describes his experience when he first joined The Receptionist, which you can only understand by listening to the podcast. Regardless of the team's efforts to boost the organization's performance, none was designed under the go-forward strategy umbrella. Michael's first task was to outline everything the company was doing and bring it under one cohesive go-forward approach. Working together as a team is critical even when you are the overall manager. According to Michael, collaborating with the entire team played a significant role in boosting the organization's performance. Acquiring traffic and leads as a new company can be a difficult task. Michael says that a big percentage of their leads and traffic was from referrals and organic traffic. He mentions that the company was already excelling from an SEO point of view, and the team needed to focus on getting paid search. Michael also discusses another area they needed to focus on building, and you can get the details from the podcast. Michael explains how to get started as a marketing manager in detail. If you want to enter the marketing world, you cannot afford to skip this part of the podcast. Breaking down data and separating valuable and non-valuable leads was a straightforward process, in Michael's words. He explains how they did it, and you can get the comprehensive details from the podcast. Data is critical when defining the direction a company is taking and what the team should do to boost performance. However, Michael admits that he did not appreciate data before he ventured into the marketing field. Still, he mentions that other factors are critical for performance enhancement. Listen to the podcast to learn some of the surprises that Michael encountered along his marketing journey. When Michael joined The Receptionist, they did not have a robust strategy to get reviews. Instead, they relied on natural and organic traffic. He highlights the company's only strategy then was the post-customer drip campaign. The Reception has since evolved and adopted an advanced traffic generation approach. He talks about this concept in detail in this podcast. To acquire reviews, Michael and his customer experience representatives had to work hard and implement a solid strategy. Listen to the podcast to learn more about it. The Receptionist team values reviews and usually incentivizes clients that leave honest reviews with an Amazon gift card. Michael talks about how they address negative reviews, and you can learn about it from the podcast. He also discusses how the company operated during the onset of the pandemic down to the peak of things. How did they navigate the challenges? Listen to the podcast to find out. Michael also explains the strategy they used to keep the business afloat in detail. It would be best to listen to this part of the podcast whether you are a startup or an established entrepreneur. Resources The Receptionist Michael Ashford LinkedIn
Today on the podcast we are joined by one of Hollywood's top script consultants Michael Hauge to discuss the five elements of film story.If you've been stuck wondering how to improve your script Michael Hauge is here to help you do that with the five elements of story. On top of teaching you the five elements of film story Michael and Jacob also discuss how to structure your screenplay.Why trust Michael to teach you how to improve your script? Because he's trusted by some of the top names in Hollywood and he was even on retainer with Will Smith's company Overbrook Entertainment! WHAT WE TALKED ABOUT1:35 - When Michael first fell in love with movies and story11:17 - Going to school and becoming a teacher19:08 - Moving to LA to make it in the movies28:39 - Starting to work in the film industry40:10 - Writing screenplays that sell1:22:05 - Wrap Up QuestionsFOLLOW MICHAELhttps://www.storymastery.com/Free EbookBuy his booksFOLLOW JACOBhttps://www.jacobkelly.ca/YouTube - Jacob KellyInstagram - @TheJacobKellyFOLLOW MY SOCIAL LIFEhttps://www.jacobkelly.ca/mysociallifeFOLLOW TRUFANhttps://www.trufan.ioInstagram - @Trufan.ioMUSICSong: Tough Love - Joakim Karudhttps://soundcloud.com/joakimkarudhttps://www.facebook.com/joakimkarudmusichttps://www.youtube.com/user/JoakimKarudMusic from SoundcloudMusic provided by RFM:https://youtu.be/jaoStyAQN4o
【句子】Well, Peterson's on cloud nine. He discovered some inside scoop on the Metro account. 【Desperate Housewives S1E20】【发音】 /wel/ /ˈpiː.tərsənz/ /ɒn/ /ɑːn/ /klaʊd/ /naɪn/ /hiː/ /dɪˈskʌv.ə(r)d/ /səm/ /ɪnˈsaɪd/ /skuːp/ /ɒn/ /ɑːn/ /ðə/ /ˈmet.rəʊ/ /əˈkaʊnt/ 【发音技巧】Peterson's on连读；cloud nine不完全爆破；discovered some不完全爆破；inside scoop不完全爆破；【翻译】Peterson可是乐坏了，他在麦德龙账户里发现了一些内幕。【适用场合】今天我们重点来学习这个短语：on cloud nine在英文当中，on cloud nine不能简单地翻译成：在第九层云上，一般当中的cloud nine用来指：a state of extreme happiness极度的幸福、开心；狂喜；所以sb. is on cloud nine就是某个人特别高兴；喜出望外；一般在口语中使用；If you say that someone is on cloud nine, you are emphasizing that they are very happy. eg: Ever since Mary got her promotion at work, she's been on cloud nine. I don't think I've ever seen her happier!自从Mary升职了以后，她一直都超高兴的。我觉得我没见过她这么高兴的样子。eg: When Michael was born I was on cloud nine.当Michael出生的时候，我乐坏了。eg: He was on cloud nine after winning the game.他在赢得那场比赛之后无比开心。eg: He's been on cloud nine ever since she agreed to marry him.自从她答应要嫁给他，他就一直特别高兴。eg: -- "Was Helen pleased about getting that job?" -- "Pleased? She was on cloud nine!"-- Helen得到那份工作高兴吗？-- 高兴？她简直开心到爆炸好吗！另外我们这边简单说一下其中的scoop什么意思，平时常见的意思是：勺子；口语中有一个相对小众的用法：the most recent information about someone or something, especially something personal or private关于某个人/某个事物的最新消息，尤其是一些私人的、隐私的消息所以inside scoop翻译成“内幕消息”也还是比较合适的。eg: Did you get the inside scoop on their divorce?他们离婚那事儿，你有内幕消息吗？【尝试翻译以下句子，并留言在文章留言区】自从得知自己被牛津大学录取的消息，Sally一直就特别高兴。
Michael Port shares the power of speaking to transform an audience and get them to take action. Discover how to skillfully and authentically impress and inspire any audience with substance and style, the best way to sell your services during a speech without actually selling, and how to connect with your audience emotionally and intellectually at the same time. Mo asks Michael Port: What's your best advice for professional services experts to get great at growing their book of business, growing their relationships, and growing their career? Stop speaking, and start performing. Most people who are trying to share their ideas tend to only share information, which doesn't generally change people's behavior. First we have to change how people feel before we can change how they think, and then how they behave. If you are working on a pitch or sales conversation, you have to think about how you want your audience to feel moment to moment, how you want them to think, and then what you want them to do afterward. Trying to stuff four hours of information into a one hour conversation is not a good way to convince someone. There are five foundational elements that exist in any type of pitch or presentation. The first element is the big idea that acts as a through line for the rest of the presentation. A big idea doesn't need to be different to make a difference, it just needs to be true, relevant, and important for the people you serve. The second is being able to articulate the way the world looks to the people in the room. Changing someone's mind takes a lot of effort and if the other person believes that you don't understand them, it gets easier for them to say no. The third element is to have a clear and definitive promise that is associated with that presentation. The fourth element is articulating the consequences of not adopting the big idea and achieving the promise. The last element is the emotional, physical, and even spiritual rewards of adopting the big idea. Most people rely on their expertise when going into a pitch or presentation. If you're not using a process for the content work and rehearsal, you will fall back onto your preparation, which in this case is minimal. Presenting is like running a marathon; you're not going to succeed without training and preparation. Communicating your own value is a vital skill to learn. Talent is overrated. The people you are seeing on the stage at the high end of your profession work on their craft. They may have some talent to start off with, but the time they spend rehearsing and practicing is the real source of their success. The ones who excel are the ones who put in the most work into the craft of speaking, not the most talented. Mo asks Michael Port: How can the audience create and close more opportunities? All sales offers should be proportionate to the amount of trust we've earned. When Michael started as an entrepreneur who wasn't very comfortable making big sales offers so he started thinking about what people responded well to. This led him to the idea of inviting people during a weekly teleconference call. He started speaking about ideas that would help people think bigger about who they were and help advance their professional goals. He found that after six months of doing those calls, they had brought in 85% of the clients he had at the time. The interesting part was that although he made no sales offers during the calls, people were raising their hands to discuss working with him as a natural extension of the process. Rather than trying to sell every time you meet somebody, think about what you can invite them to that would add value to their lives and that you can do on a regular basis. You will start to find that it will begin to create business development opportunities for you. Using speaking as a promotional tool is one of the most effective tools you can employ, because there are very few environments that immediately infer credibility. The mistake that most people make is believing that they should be selling during the presentation, so Michael focuses on helping people deliver transformational speeches. If the audience has a transformation in that period of time while you're on stage, all they need to know is that they can work with you and they will ask to work with you. If you have a truly transformational product, you don't need a lot of marketing or selling because the product will do it for you. When you are delivering a speech, you should be getting stage-side leads every single time and if you get those leads, you will get clients and referrals for additional speaking opportunities. You can mention your services but keep it a light touch. Deliver something that people want, and if they want more of it they will book you as a consultant. Speaking live allows you to affect the way the audience feels and that's the most important aspect of connection. Mo asks Michael Port: How can people use speaking to deepen relationships? It's critically important to start by demonstrating that you understand how the world looks for the people in the room. Can you fill multiple pages with their thoughts and perspectives? There is a difference between having someone tell you “you're right” versus “that's right”. Too many speakers are driven toward getting the audience to admit that they are right, but the better approach is to share an idea and get the audience to say in their head “yes, that's right!”. That's how you create an intellectual and emotional connection. It helps to find an analogy that you can use to demonstrate an idea. People are much more likely to adopt a new idea if they can contextualize it and relate it to something that they already understand. In terms of importance to communication, the most memorable things are stories, with metaphors and analogies towards the top, then data and facts at the bottom. Generally, we want to ask questions of the audience so that they can come to the answer themselves rather than us telling them what the answer is. Questions like “how would you feel if…?”, or “Would it make a difference if you were able to do X?”. Avoid leading the audience with questions that always end up in the affirmative. Research shows that people will resist answering your big idea when they feel led, but if you frame the questions in the negative you will actually increase the odds of getting a yes on your big idea. Mo asks Michael Port: How can we hack our habits to keep doing things in the long-term even when we're really busy? Michael doesn't see himself as particularly disciplined. He tends to choose really intense projects that require a high level of focus and then move on from them when he is One of the key habit changing strategies he's implemented in his business is using OKRs. Objectives and Key Results changed the way Michael and his team worked. OKRs are all about setting objectives and key results for the future in relatively short chunks of time, which gives Michael the best of both worlds. One of the most important things that Michael has discovered is that sometimes enough is enough and more is not always better. Being process-obsessed is the thing that has driven the growth of Michael's business the most. The only way to keep his service at the highest level possible is knowing how he does it every single time without variation, the same is true with employees burning out. Every single organization needs to create their own operating system. This codified system allows people to be creative artists who are focused on growth and development within the framework of the processes. The operating system needs to be designed with a growth destination in mind. Develop the system with help from the people you work with. Allow your team to create their own standard operating procedures so it feels more collaborative as a result. You also need a way of measuring key results. Michael uses OKRs and health metrics in his operating system. OKRs are the growth oriented goals and the health metrics are the bottom line numbers you need to see to ensure the business is always healthy. Mo shares his insights from the habits of Michael Port. Mo strongly recommends that you consider using speaking to grow your business. Like any skill in life, if you have the right formula, get on the right stage, and deliver the right message you will see results. Put in some practice and you can become great at it. Like driving a car, it takes time to learn but when you put in the time it becomes so ingrained that you barely even think about it. Speaking reaps big rewards. Of all the ways you can generate leads, speaking is one of the most effective and has the highest leverage. Speaking allows you to bond and connect with potentially hundreds of people all with one action. Those same stage speaking skills can now be amplified on the internet as well via webinars and online conferences. Speaking also comes with a number of secondary benefits. By getting great at speaking, you grow your skills in a number of other communication areas. Speaking is a craft, treat it like one. You need to practice and if you want to get better fast, hire someone to help you. The major components of a speech that you need to work on are your opening story, the three pieces of content that you want to cover, and the ending. If you nail the opening and really connect with people at the beginning, they are going to stick with you. Try not to put too much content into your speech so you don't overwhelm the audience. For the ending, leave them with a little inspiration. Mo is going to create a database of the three elements of his speeches so that he can easily mix and match the pieces. When you give a great talk, write down what you said so you have a blueprint for your next great speech to work from. Mentioned in this Episode: GrowBIGPlaybook.com heroicpublicspeaking.com
Michael Port shares the power of speaking to transform an audience and get them to take action. Discover how to skillfully and authentically impress and inspire any audience with substance and style, the best way to sell your services during a speech without actually selling, and how to connect with your audience emotionally and intellectually at the same time. Mo asks Michael Port: What's your best advice for professional services experts to get great at growing their book of business, growing their relationships, and growing their career? Stop speaking, and start performing. Most people who are trying to share their ideas tend to only share information, which doesn't generally change people's behavior. First we have to change how people feel before we can change how they think, and then how they behave. If you are working on a pitch or sales conversation, you have to think about how you want your audience to feel moment to moment, how you want them to think, and then what you want them to do afterward. Trying to stuff four hours of information into a one hour conversation is not a good way to convince someone. There are five foundational elements that exist in any type of pitch or presentation. The first element is the big idea that acts as a through line for the rest of the presentation. A big idea doesn't need to be different to make a difference, it just needs to be true, relevant, and important for the people you serve. The second is being able to articulate the way the world looks to the people in the room. Changing someone's mind takes a lot of effort and if the other person believes that you don't understand them, it gets easier for them to say no. The third element is to have a clear and definitive promise that is associated with that presentation. The fourth element is articulating the consequences of not adopting the big idea and achieving the promise. The last element is the emotional, physical, and even spiritual rewards of adopting the big idea. Most people rely on their expertise when going into a pitch or presentation. If you're not using a process for the content work and rehearsal, you will fall back onto your preparation, which in this case is minimal. Presenting is like running a marathon; you're not going to succeed without training and preparation. Communicating your own value is a vital skill to learn. Talent is overrated. The people you are seeing on the stage at the high end of your profession work on their craft. They may have some talent to start off with, but the time they spend rehearsing and practicing is the real source of their success. The ones who excel are the ones who put in the most work into the craft of speaking, not the most talented. Mo asks Michael Port: How can the audience create and close more opportunities? All sales offers should be proportionate to the amount of trust we've earned. When Michael started as an entrepreneur who wasn't very comfortable making big sales offers so he started thinking about what people responded well to. This led him to the idea of inviting people during a weekly teleconference call. He started speaking about ideas that would help people think bigger about who they were and help advance their professional goals. He found that after six months of doing those calls, they had brought in 85% of the clients he had at the time. The interesting part was that although he made no sales offers during the calls, people were raising their hands to discuss working with him as a natural extension of the process. Rather than trying to sell every time you meet somebody, think about what you can invite them to that would add value to their lives and that you can do on a regular basis. You will start to find that it will begin to create business development opportunities for you. Using speaking as a promotional tool is one of the most effective tools you can employ, because there are very few environments that immediately infer credibility. The mistake that most people make is believing that they should be selling during the presentation, so Michael focuses on helping people deliver transformational speeches. If the audience has a transformation in that period of time while you're on stage, all they need to know is that they can work with you and they will ask to work with you. If you have a truly transformational product, you don't need a lot of marketing or selling because the product will do it for you. When you are delivering a speech, you should be getting stage-side leads every single time and if you get those leads, you will get clients and referrals for additional speaking opportunities. You can mention your services but keep it a light touch. Deliver something that people want, and if they want more of it they will book you as a consultant. Speaking live allows you to affect the way the audience feels and that's the most important aspect of connection. Mo asks Michael Port: How can people use speaking to deepen relationships? It's critically important to start by demonstrating that you understand how the world looks for the people in the room. Can you fill multiple pages with their thoughts and perspectives? There is a difference between having someone tell you “you're right” versus “that's right”. Too many speakers are driven toward getting the audience to admit that they are right, but the better approach is to share an idea and get the audience to say in their head “yes, that's right!”. That's how you create an intellectual and emotional connection. It helps to find an analogy that you can use to demonstrate an idea. People are much more likely to adopt a new idea if they can contextualize it and relate it to something that they already understand. In terms of importance to communication, the most memorable things are stories, with metaphors and analogies towards the top, then data and facts at the bottom. Generally, we want to ask questions of the audience so that they can come to the answer themselves rather than us telling them what the answer is. Questions like “how would you feel if…?”, or “Would it make a difference if you were able to do X?”. Avoid leading the audience with questions that always end up in the affirmative. Research shows that people will resist answering your big idea when they feel led, but if you frame the questions in the negative you will actually increase the odds of getting a yes on your big idea. Mo asks Michael Port: How can we hack our habits to keep doing things in the long-term even when we're really busy? Michael doesn't see himself as particularly disciplined. He tends to choose really intense projects that require a high level of focus and then move on from them when he is One of the key habit changing strategies he's implemented in his business is using OKRs. Objectives and Key Results changed the way Michael and his team worked. OKRs are all about setting objectives and key results for the future in relatively short chunks of time, which gives Michael the best of both worlds. One of the most important things that Michael has discovered is that sometimes enough is enough and more is not always better. Being process-obsessed is the thing that has driven the growth of Michael's business the most. The only way to keep his service at the highest level possible is knowing how he does it every single time without variation, the same is true with employees burning out. Every single organization needs to create their own operating system. This codified system allows people to be creative artists who are focused on growth and development within the framework of the processes. The operating system needs to be designed with a growth destination in mind. Develop the system with help from the people you work with. Allow your team to create their own standard operating procedures so it feels more collaborative as a result. You also need a way of measuring key results. Michael uses OKRs and health metrics in his operating system. OKRs are the growth oriented goals and the health metrics are the bottom line numbers you need to see to ensure the business is always healthy. Mo shares his insights from the habits of Michael Port. Mo strongly recommends that you consider using speaking to grow your business. Like any skill in life, if you have the right formula, get on the right stage, and deliver the right message you will see results. Put in some practice and you can become great at it. Like driving a car, it takes time to learn but when you put in the time it becomes so ingrained that you barely even think about it. Speaking reaps big rewards. Of all the ways you can generate leads, speaking is one of the most effective and has the highest leverage. Speaking allows you to bond and connect with potentially hundreds of people all with one action. Those same stage speaking skills can now be amplified on the internet as well via webinars and online conferences. Speaking also comes with a number of secondary benefits. By getting great at speaking, you grow your skills in a number of other communication areas. Speaking is a craft, treat it like one. You need to practice and if you want to get better fast, hire someone to help you. The major components of a speech that you need to work on are your opening story, the three pieces of content that you want to cover, and the ending. If you nail the opening and really connect with people at the beginning, they are going to stick with you. Try not to put too much content into your speech so you don't overwhelm the audience. For the ending, leave them with a little inspiration. Mo is going to create a database of the three elements of his speeches so that he can easily mix and match the pieces. When you give a great talk, write down what you said so you have a blueprint for your next great speech to work from. Mentioned in this Episode: GrowBIGPlaybook.com heroicpublicspeaking.com
Mo asks Michael Port: How can the audience create and close more opportunities? All sales offers should be proportionate to the amount of trust we've earned. When Michael started as an entrepreneur who wasn't very comfortable making big sales offers so he started thinking about what people responded well to. This led him to the idea of inviting people during a weekly teleconference call. He started speaking about ideas that would help people think bigger about who they were and help advance their professional goals. He found that after six months of doing those calls, they had brought in 85% of the clients he had at the time. The interesting part was that although he made no sales offers during the calls, people were raising their hands to discuss working with him as a natural extension of the process. Rather than trying to sell every time you meet somebody, think about what you can invite them to that would add value to their lives and that you can do on a regular basis. You will start to find that it will begin to create business development opportunities for you. Using speaking as a promotional tool is one of the most effective tools you can employ, because there are very few environments that immediately infer credibility. The mistake that most people make is believing that they should be selling during the presentation, so Michael focuses on helping people deliver transformational speeches. If the audience has a transformation in that period of time while you're on stage, all they need to know is that they can work with you and they will ask to work with you. If you have a truly transformational product, you don't need a lot of marketing or selling because the product will do it for you. When you are delivering a speech, you should be getting stage-side leads every single time and if you get those leads, you will get clients and referrals for additional speaking opportunities. You can mention your services but keep it a light touch. Deliver something that people want, and if they want more of it they will book you as a consultant. Speaking live allows you to affect the way the audience feels and that's the most important aspect of connection. Mentioned in this Episode: GrowBIGPlaybook.com heroicpublicspeaking.com
Mo asks Michael Port: How can the audience create and close more opportunities? All sales offers should be proportionate to the amount of trust we've earned. When Michael started as an entrepreneur who wasn't very comfortable making big sales offers so he started thinking about what people responded well to. This led him to the idea of inviting people during a weekly teleconference call. He started speaking about ideas that would help people think bigger about who they were and help advance their professional goals. He found that after six months of doing those calls, they had brought in 85% of the clients he had at the time. The interesting part was that although he made no sales offers during the calls, people were raising their hands to discuss working with him as a natural extension of the process. Rather than trying to sell every time you meet somebody, think about what you can invite them to that would add value to their lives and that you can do on a regular basis. You will start to find that it will begin to create business development opportunities for you. Using speaking as a promotional tool is one of the most effective tools you can employ, because there are very few environments that immediately infer credibility. The mistake that most people make is believing that they should be selling during the presentation, so Michael focuses on helping people deliver transformational speeches. If the audience has a transformation in that period of time while you're on stage, all they need to know is that they can work with you and they will ask to work with you. If you have a truly transformational product, you don't need a lot of marketing or selling because the product will do it for you. When you are delivering a speech, you should be getting stage-side leads every single time and if you get those leads, you will get clients and referrals for additional speaking opportunities. You can mention your services but keep it a light touch. Deliver something that people want, and if they want more of it they will book you as a consultant. Speaking live allows you to affect the way the audience feels and that's the most important aspect of connection. Mentioned in this Episode: GrowBIGPlaybook.com heroicpublicspeaking.com
When Michael and Kristine Barnett adopted six-year-old Ukrainian orphan Natalia Grace in 2010, they got more than they bargained for... In a plot straight out of Hollywood, little Natalia was actually a 22-year-old woman masquerading as a helpless child... Or was she? This is a tale so full of twists and turns that it gonna have you reaching for the migraine pills! Huge thanks to SuZe at Darkside Podcast for writing this fascinating episode! Patreon: Check us out on Patreon at www.patreon.com/seeingredpoddcast Show Sponsors: www.beer52.com/red www.betterhelp.com/red Theme Music: Provided by Holly-Jane Shears - check out her amazing work at www.soundcloud.com/DeadDogInBlackBag
When Michael and Kristine Barnett adopted six-year-old Ukrainian orphan Natalia Grace in 2010, they got more than they bargained for...In a plot straight out of Hollywood, little Natalia was actually a 22-year-old woman masquerading as a helpless child... Or was she?This is a tale so full of twists and turns that it gonna have you reaching for the migraine pills!Huge thanks to SuZe at Darkside Podcast for writing this fascinating episode!Patreon:Check us out on Patreon at www.patreon.com/seeingredpoddcastShow Sponsors:www.beer52.com/redwww.betterhelp.com/redTheme Music:Provided by Holly-Jane Shears - check out her amazing work at www.soundcloud.com/DeadDogInBlackBag
Michael McLennan is the son of retired dentist, Graham McLennan, from Orange in New South Wales. When Michael went on a short term missions trip to Vanuatu, he had no idea he would meet his future wife, Rita, and end up settling there. Also, with help from his father, Michael contributed to the creation of a Christian radio station in Vanuatu. Support the show: http://realfaith.org.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jack Carr - The Devil's Hand - Good Lord! does Jack Carr write a hell of a thriller. His latest book is called the "Devil's Hand." Yes, having a former Navy SEAL turned best-selling author is cool...but, cooler than that is having Michael Broderick join us as co-host. Michael is a former Marine turned actor, he's been on lots of shows you've seen, how about Navy SEALs? at Jack's series is being made into a TV show by Chris Pratt and his Indivisible production company. When Michael heard this news, he wrote, and produced short based upon Jack's characters. Watch on Jack's YouTube channel. Do we need to say it? You will LOVE, ANY of Jack's books. For the of this episode head to Please support the Break It Down Show by doing a monthly subscription to the show All of the money you invest goes directly to supporting the show! Haiku When you want it done The answer, the devils hand Evil the question Similar episodes: - - - Join us in supporting Save the Brave as we battle PTSD. Executive Producer/Host: Pete A Turner Producer: Damjan Gjorgjiev The Break It Down Show is your favorite best, new podcast, featuring 5 episodes a week with great interviews highlighting world-class guests from a wide array of shows.
When Michael is cast as a troll in a school play, Nanny Piggins tells the children the real story of 'The Three Billy Goats Gruff'. Spoiler alert - there were no goats in it.Support the show (https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=5478&awinaffid=714853&clickref=podcast+link1&ued=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bookdepository.com%2Fauthor%2FR-A-Spratt)
This week the train stops in Connecticut and we discuss a widely unknown monster by the name of Michael Ross. Born in Connecticut to a middle-class family in the egg business, Michael's childhood was anything but normal. Starting around the age of 13 he started having sexual fantasies that would eventually turn very violent. While attending Cornell University he starting stalking women. This behavior led to attacking, raping, and murdering 8 women from 1981 to 1984In part 2 we discuss the murders of 7 young women. When Michael was arrested he had completely mentally unraveled and admitted " I wouldn't have stopped." For over 20 yrs after his arrest, Michael was in and out of the courtroom. Please join us the week as we finish our series on this monster from Connecticut.------Sources: The Man In The Monster: Inside The Mind Of A Serial Killer by Martha ElliotSerial Killers- Michael Ross- Documentary------Email the podcast: msomindpod@gmail.com------Follow MSOM on social media:https://twitter.com/Msomindpodhttp://instagram.com/msomp_od/https://www.facebook.com/msomindspod-----Thank you for listening and make sure to subscribe and review wherever possible
In Uganda air pollution is a big problem. Luckily, Michael Wanyama isn’t taking this fight sitting down. When Michael’s 6 year old son came down with asthma, he wanted it to go away. Little did Mr Wanyama realize the journey it would bring him on. Michael adopted an innovative approach: work with mechanics to give them the training needed to reduce auto pollution at its source.
Today’s episode with Michael Sherman:Michael Sherman has over 30 years of experience providing personalized tutoring “How do I maximize my life?” This is the big question everyone has. Michael talks about how to maximize life, as well as tutoring. An important part of tutoring is finding out what your student is truly interested in so as a tutor you can help them become who they want to be.One day in 1978, Michael was at a fruit stand and a Chinese mother who spoke very little english told him to tutor her son. He started tutoring the boy for $5 and hour and they recommended him to all their friends, and Michael’s tutoring business just grew from there.When Michael was a grad student, he was simultaneously tutoring and getting almost no sleep. He made the decision to quit grad school and continue to follow the path in tutoring because he loved it so much.Sometimes, as a tutor, you aren’t the absolute expert in a subject, but you find a way to learn and one of the joys Michael finds in tutoring is getting to learn new things all the time and see how they all connect and integrate.One unique thing Michael does is keep a collection of cool things he has found throughout his life that are sorted by how they may relate to different topics and subjects and he uses them to engage students and have a good time with them. Michael’s goal as a tutor is always to make them curious and eager to learn rather than frustrated (he calls it the “hmm to wahh ratio”). And he constantly evaluates the students' engagement so he can find the best tool to engage them further in their own learning.In terms of growing his business and raising his rates, Michael said it gradually happened over time and he virtually did no marketing, but the best marketing is just making your clients happy so they want to tell everyone else.Michael has so many thoughts about tutoring students and his life’s work which he is currently in the process of writing about and will be on his website once it is done!Enjoy the show? Leave us a rating and review:https://ratethispodcast.com/earnmoretutoringHelp our podcast grow! Become a patron here for perks and benefits: https://www.patreon.com/earnmoretutoringIs there something you would like to see on this podcast that you’re not seeing? Send us an email at info@earnmoretutoring.com
This week we’re breaking down Survivor Man. When Michael is excluded from Ryan’s corporate camping trip, Michael ventures out into the woods and takes on his own solo camping adventure. Meanwhile, Jim tries to consolidate the office’s birthdays. Jenna breaks down Dwight’s menagerie of weapons, the ladies talk about using tiny potatoes for bird eggs and Angela gets personal about birthday cakes. This episode is like a montage of birthday celebrations and you’re invited!
This Time Around, Melissa and Kate are discussing Roswell #308 Behind the Music. After a visit from some punk she knew way back when at band camp, Maria reflects on the sacrifices she's made since knowing the aliens. When Michael starts feeling threatened by the dude, his powers go screwy. Meanwhile, Max tries to cover his alien tracks now that his dad's digging around for information. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram Artwork - Kathryn Olivieri Music - "Adventures of the Deaf Dreamer (INSTRUMENTAL)" by Josh Woodward. Free download: http://joshwoodward.com
This week Michael and Steve welcome two exciting guests. Al Sapienza who played Mikey Palmice, and Dan Grimaldi who played both Philly and Patsy Parisi. First up Al talks about how he got his start in the business. Did you know he played Ringo in Beatlemania on Broadway? Then he shares how a relationship with Jason Alexander got him the audition for the Sopranos. For Al, Mikey Palmice was the role of a lifetime and he was devastated when he heard he was getting whacked. He tried to talk David out of it, but in the end kept a positive attitude and went on to build a brilliant career after the Sopranos. Then professor Grimaldi joins the podcast. Dan actually has a PhD in data processing and still teaches at Kingsborough Community College. When Dan originally got out of grad school he went to work for Bell Labs and absolutely hated it. After only a week on the job he decided to quit and realized acting was the life for him. When Michael was young he used to love a horror movie called “Don’t Go In the House” which starred Dan Grimaldi. Then years later when Michael landed his first role in a professional play it was Dan who ended up playing his father. Strange… Then Michael and Steve get into the episode which was a big one for Joe Pantoliano. Joe won an Emmy for this season and sent this episode to the academy for consideration. Michael was also nominated that year and talks about what it’s like to win, and lose at the Emmys. There’s a lot in Talking Sopranos episode #49 “Whoever Did This” S4 - Ep9. Make sure to subscribe the Talking Sopranos podcast wherever you get your podcasts, and go to the Talking Sopranos web site to ask questions and get official merchandise. https://www.talkingsopranos.com
Ever wondered how successful entrepreneurs and professionals manage to pivot in times of massive uncertainty? And how do they broaden their horizons and gain some enriching experiences while they are at it?On today’s show, we interview Michael Rudzki, Application Sales Manager, Oracle who shares his thoughts on entrepreneurship, grit, and persistence. He shares with us his different work experiences, and reveals some of the most important lessons that he has learnt along the way.Michael is a second-generation immigrant with Polish lineage. After moving to Canada, Michael’s father and uncles ventured into real estate and construction. And this turned out to be Michael's first exposure to business as he eagerly lent a helping hand to the family business. When Michael came across the Student Works internship, he saw it as another opportunity to build his foundational base. Particularly, Michael learnt how to research new markets and discover hidden opportunities during his internship.Michael’s Student Works experience led him to his next business – a Service Master franchise. One of three partners, Michael built an extremely profitable commercial cleaning in Waterloo over the next three years.During this period, Michael got exposed to the technology industry while working on some projects in the start up hub in Vancouver. Inspired, he decided to pivot and get his MBA in his late twenties. This was certainly not an easy decision, and Michael shares how he eventually decided to put up with the short-term pain and income loss for potential long-term gains.Upon graduation, Michael worked in start-ups like Mobify and Procurify before working in some larger, established organizations like Egencia and Oracle. While large organizations have greater resources at their disposal, Michael shares how working in the start-up space was an equally enriching experience that allowed him to greatly broaden his horizons.In November 2020, in the aftermath of the pandemic, Michael was laid off from Egencia (an Expedia company) barely three months after his marriage. Fortunately for him, an ex-colleague from Oracle reached out to him to offer the role of an Application Sales Manager.This show is loaded with some great nuggets guaranteed to inspire you forward.Enjoy!What You Will Learn In This ShowBiggest lessons learned after working in the startup spaceHow to successfully pivot in the times of massive uncertaintyWhat are some of the biggest benefits of working in larger, established organizations?How to research new market opportunitiesAnd so much more…ResourcesStudent Works Chris Thomson LinkedInChris’s Email
What does gender equality look like in a marriage? Does it mean equal division of chores? Non-traditional roles? Or what if it's not really about either of those things? When Michael and I got married, we were determined to practice gender equality in our marriage. But the more we tried to do what we THOUGHT was equal, the more frustrated we became. Is it possible that you can have equality in your marriage no matter who does the dishes? That's exactly what this episode is all about! I'm diving into the secret behind TRUE gender equality in a marriage and sharing 5 tips to dividing up roles & tasks so you feel like you're on the same team. Key Takeaways from Episode 32: + A same team mentality is the key + Get to know your partner’s default expectations + Lean into each of your strengths + Think creatively for the tasks you hate + Express appreciation daily If communication in your marriage is feeling like a struggle, I can't wait to tell you all about my new marriage communication course! 4 weeks + 4 powerful conversations to take your marriage talk from frustrating to fulfilling. Get on the waitlist here! Also, be sure to subscribe to the Family Culture podcast so you don't miss an episode! I'd love for you to take a minute to rate it and leave a review while you're there. Thank you so much! Find more simple strategies for a happy family at www.favoritefamilies.com!
Episode #46: How much courage would it take to completely challenge your belief system, be shunned from your family and ask for help because it's all too much? That is exactly what was facing Michael Gallagher when he decided to find happiness and start his personal transformation journey. Hear Michael share his story and be inspired by how simple the process really can be! If you are looking for a change and want to get better, make sure to check it out!Bio:Michael has spent a lifetime studying what causes some people to adapt and transform to match their circumstances while others struggle to find their way. In his research on transformation, Michael realized there were only a few big blocks that everyone needed to build upon to create lasting change. He is the author of Waking Up: A Guide to Transformation, and has a passion for sharing these life changing tools with others. Michael has successfully built several businesses, overcoming challenges that should have left him a statistic. When Michael is not speaking at conferences, coaching or writing, you'll most likely find him traveling with his family, learning about something new or telling one of his four daughters a Dad joke.Contact Michael:Buy his bookWebsiteLinkedIn
In this episode of OutBüro Voices featuring LGBTQ professionals, entrepreneurs, and community leaders from around the world, host Dennis Velco chats with Michael Johnson-Ellis gay dad and entrepreneur helping the LGBTQ community be informed on family building and family life. When Michael met his partner, his partner had a daughter from a previous marriage with a female. Michael had worked for some time in the fertility industry marketing to prospective parents. Early in their relationship they talked of having kids together and started their research to find information tailored to a gay couple. It became apparent that there was not much. They began documenting their journey creating a following on, Instagram and Facebook with the handle of TwoDadsUK. While attending a family planning expo they saw a transgender couple who appeared shy to approach information booths due to the unwanted attention they received. Michael warmly invited the transgender couple over and shared all the information he could with them. After that event, Michael and his husband decided that there needs to be a family planning expo specifically for the LGBTQ community that is welcoming to everyone. The Modern Family Show was born. Through his past work contacts, he began contacting businesses and speakers. The interest was strong leading to all booths and speaker spaces being booked in a short 4 months. Due to COVID, the event has been postponed and currently due to take place in September 2021. There is already interest to expand the event to the United States in 2022. The event and websites cover all family planning methods from fostering, adoption, surrogacy, and more. Websites: http://www.TwoDadsUK.com http://www.themodernfamilyshow.co.uk/ http://www.mysurrogacyjourney.com/ To connect with Michael find him on OutBüro here. https://outburo.com/profile/twodadsuk/ Join me and Michael on OutBüro, the LGBTQ professional and entrepreneur online community network for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, queer, allies and our employers who support LGBTQ welcoming workplace equality focused benefits, policies, and business practices. https://www.OutBuro.com Would you like to be featured like this? Contact the host Dennis Velco. https://outburo.com/profile/dennisvelco/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/outburo/message
Onward Podcast guest Michael Padurano says knowing yourself is the greatest gift. His core purpose is evolving humanity through knowledge and understanding. Consequently, through his deep vulnerability he inspires others to be their best selves. And, he’s on his own journey to do the same. His goal is to use his experience and knowledge to help as many people that he can. Furthermore, Michael thinks out of the box, or makes sure there is no box as he brings things together that most would never consider. Finally, Michael’s children come first in his life, as you’ll hear in this episode. Connect with Michael on LinkedIn as he’s looking to expand his network and life with like-minded people that want to leave this world a better place. Episode Highlights: First Michael talks about his abusive childhood. Fortunately, he was able to reconcile with his adopted mother before she passed away. Then he explains all the ways he acted out in his early teens and through out his adult life. Now Michael has learned acceptance. When Michael met his biological sister, he gained a better understanding of himself. Furthermore, he loves himself. Michael describes his personal transformational journey. Fortunately, 2020 was a good year for Michael as he was finally able to accept himself. Michael is the real deal. In other words, he’s authentic and vulnerable. And he encourages us all to get to know ourselves. Finally, knowing yourself is the greatest gift. Resources Mentioned: Connect with Michael on LinkedIn Connect with Annie Leib on LinkedIn - mentioned in this episode Emily Harman Soul Pajamas Onward: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | Onward Movement Facebook Group | YouTube PodcastPress
Correspondent Tom Wilmer continues his exploration of Tennessee’s rural communities where modern pioneers invest in and restore historic downtown buildings and along the way infuse new economic life and vitality in the rural communities. When Michael and Kathy Dumont relocated from Rhode Island back in 2007, more than 14 downtown commercial buildings in downtown Linden, Tennessee were abandoned and boarded up. The Dumont’s, smitten with downtown Linden’s historic architecture, purchased and restored the old Commodore Hotel . The rebirth included a street facing café and weekly live music events. Before long other real estate investors followed suit and today every downtown commercial building houses a thriving business. Come along and join correspondent Tom Wilmer at the Commodore Hotel to learn the rest of the story of Linden, Tennessee’s rebirth with the Dumonts. This show is the sixth in a multi-part series showcasing Nashville’s Big Back Yard --an economic and tourism initiative
Welcome to another episode of Action & Ambition with your host, Phillip Lanos. Today’s guest is Michael Stausholm. Michael Stausholm is the founder of Sprout. Since the company was founded in 2013, Sprout has sold more than 25 million plantable pencils in more than 80 countries from its head office in Denmark. Michael Stausholm began his career in the shipping industry, working for A.P. Møller/Mærsk, and traveled to Indonesia in 1993, where he lived for 14 years. His most significant interests are green entrepreneurship and sustainability. Between 1996 and 2006, he worked for Nike and Walmart companies, helping them establish more sustainable and responsible textile production processes. You’re going to love this episode. Let’s get to it! What has been Michael’s past experiences with podcasts? (2:32) The way Michael usually prefers a conversation over an interview. He thinks Interviews are things you can just Google, but a conversation is like an audience is a fly on the wall, and they weren’t supposed to hear the conversation. Conversations also follow a loose arc, usually starting with who are you and where were you before your business. In a conversation format, you can go into any detail you want, and it doesn’t have to be by the books like an interview. That’s why the conversational format allows for a lot more engaging podcasts for your audience. What were pivotal moments for Michael that helped him decide to start a company like Sprouts? (6:33) When Michael started working in garments and textiles back in the mid-late 90s, he was in Asia, and it was still sweatshop conditions and factories with workers. It was all about price, but then Walmart came. Along and they started questioning whether it wasn’t possible to give workers better conditions by paying them just a little bit more. They gave workers what today are considered fundamental human rights, like allowing them to go to the bathroom during working hours and access to healthcare, and so on. It made Michael realize how you can make a difference in people’s lives with small changes for the people you work with. It doesn’t have to be about the price. If you make your workers happy and give them decent working conditions, they will work more efficiently and better. What processes does Michael follow when preparing to speak? (11:22) Michael has been speaking publicly for many years. For him, it doesn’t matter if it's 20 people or 1000; he is always nervous. He finds this amusing because he knows he knows what he’s talking about even if he is not the best expert on the subject. Once he gets onto the stage or in front of a TV Camera, It’s challenging for individuals as consumers to understand what we as the human race can do about that. For Michael, it is an essential, enormous impact. That is where Sprout came from, Sprout is not going to save the world by itself, but it can help inspire people to do other small sustainable, environmentally friendly things in their everyday lives, eventually making a big difference. What allows Michael to have the distribution access that he has? (13:46) Michael states that itis the natural consequence of having a great product because it is also a great messenger. Broadcast is all about being used as a messenger, and companies are using it as an icebreaker to explain their own sustainable and green messenger. Parents are using it to explain to their kids how sustainability works. Therefore Michael thinks it is a natural consequence of the patented product. Sprout is the only company in the world that is and can make seat pencils as they do. Because Sprout focuses on sustainability, early on, they got a lot of publicity and media exposure from all over the world, which helped them get into new markets much faster than if they were selling closing products. Sprout Sprout creates unique pencils, and once your Sprout pencil is too short to write with, plant it and watch it grow into luscious flowers, fragrant herbs, fresh vegetables, or even spruce trees. The idea behind the Sprout pencil is that by taking small steps using simple, innovative solutions, positive change is possible. Resources Connect with Michael: LinkedIn Sprout: Website Connect with Phillip: LinkedIn
SHOW NOTES Today's episode is very exciting. I am interviewing Michael Bair, the 2020 National Proficiency Winner in poultry production. Michael is also the 2020 state proficiency winner from Ohio in this very same category. Michael's awards and recognition are exciting enough, but that is just the tip of the iceberg. Michael lives and works on his family's organic dairy that has been in existence for generations. They switched to organic production for better prices some years ago, but that has not made them immune from the ups and downs of milk and input prices. When Michael began in the FFA and needed a project for his supervised agricultural experience he decided to try something that was unique to him. So, he started raising and marketing pastured poultry. Over the years this business has really grown into a substantial revenue source for him and his family's farm. Michael plans on returning to and taking over the family farm in the future, and like any wise business person, he is looking for additional revenue sources to hedge against low commodity prices. Michael believes that he has discovered this in the form of pastured poultry. He plans to continue to raise and direct market pastured poultry in the future when he is managing the farm. Michael is currently studying entrepreneurship at Edison State Community College. When I asked him how he had chosen this major I saw where his wisdom came from. Michael said that his parents wanted him to go to college to learn about business. They know that he has a lot of knowledge about cattle and farming already, but the business of organic dairy farming is complex, so they want him to be prepared on that end as well. SUPERVISED AGRICULTURAL EXPERIENCE: Poultry Production HIGH SCHOOL: Miami East High School, Casstown, Ohio MASCOT: Vikings FFA ADVISOR: Marie Carity CONTACT INFORMATION FOR MACI KRITES: Click on the picture below to be taken to the Miami East High School Website: Maci's FFA Advisor's Email Address: memcarity@mdeca.org Miami East High School Telephone Number: (937) 335-7070 FFA LINKS: National FFA Organization Supervised Agricultural Experiences (SAE's) Support FFA Donate to FFA - One way that FFA students are able to start small businesses is through an FFA grant of $1,000. In 2014, 141 FFA students received these grants. With your donations, more students can get this head start - pay it forward. REASONS TO DONATE TO FFA: Only 2% of Americans grow and raise most of the food and livestock consumed by the other 98% as well as the rest of the world. FFA is providing the needed education, training and resources to Americans that will carry that torch forward and insure that America continues to have inexpensive, quality food. Rural Communities will rely on entrepreneurship in the future for population growth and job creation. The FFA is a major catalyst to that entrepreneurial growth. Farmers, ranchers and those working in agriculture give the rest of America incredible amounts of freedom because the search for food is as simple as going to the grocery store: "Because American farmers are able to provide for so many of us, they give more and more of us the freedom to pursue goals and livelihoods beyond growing the food we need to survive." U.S. Secretary of Agriculture, Tom Vilsack Where Off-Farm Income And Matt Brechwald Can Be Heard: t. Member Of The National Association Of Farm Broadcasters
This week, we look at the 1987 horror/comedy? The Lost Boys. When Michael, Sam, and their mom move to the sleepy seaside town of Santa Carla, they find out there's more to this beachside haven than comic books and concerts with sexy saxophone men. Older brother Michael starts hanging out with some leather jacket-wearing, motorcycle-riding, worm-eating teens who just might be....VAMPIRES?! Sam and his friends and Corey Feldman's disturbingly low voice have to save Michael by killing the head vampire. But which one should they stake? Will they find out before Michael bashes his head open flying uncontrollably around the room?! Find out on this week's episode of So 5 Minutes Ago!
When Michael joined Revenue Analytics as its Vice President of Marketing more than two years ago, he was a one-man team. Since then, he’s built out a small team of talented marketers, executed a complete brand refresh and solidified the company’s marketing strategy. Over time, Michael has found that rather than investing in sales and business development reps, content prevails. People don’t want to be told what their problem is; they want to discover it for themselves, and content allows them to do just that. “I like to tell our team when we’re creating something, pretend it’s for your brother-in-law or sister-in-law, someone you’re genuinely trying to help — not someone you’re trying to sell,” Michael says. On this episode of Tech Qualified, Michael talks about his trials and tribulations when building out the Revenue Analytics marketing team, and he explains what he’s learned along the way. He also shares how his team has weathered 2020 and what he’s doing to best support them (and himself) during these trying times.
When Michael went from high school teacher to Broadway producer in under two years people started to ask him how he managed it. Michael began his career as a high school English teacher before producing Off Broadway and then on Broadway. This combination of experience in the arts and entrepreneurship led to Michael starting an arts incubator program to teach more artists about building and growing their own businesses (http://smallpondenterprises.com/plae/ (PLAE)). Eventually, he decided to develop a workshop on networking which grew into a full time consulting practice and that became Small Pond Enterprises. Show Highlights As Michael speaks, he discusses how to build a business model around connecting people. Michael discusses his entry point into Broadway and his untraditional networking framework. Key Takeaways It’s not about what you do. It’s what you do for the client. Relationship retention is what makes you successful. http://www.smallpondenterprises.com/ (Small Pond Enterprises) https://www.facebook.com/mycreativedistrict/ (Follow My Creative District ) https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessepaulsmith/ (Connect with Jesse on LinkedIn) https://www.instagram.com/worldwide_dancechallenge/ (Learn More About the Worldwide Dance Challenge)
After a minimal amount of lurking about just far enough away to make Michael doubt what he's actually seeing, Kimberly enters the beach house and gets close enough to let Michael touch her and know that, yes, she's really there, and really alive; her mother just lied to him to try to get him out of Kimberly's life, but now Kimberly's all better and ready to pick back up like the past five months never happened! When Michael sheepishly confesses that, during that time, he married Sydney (though not specifically why), she orders him to get out of it, and since Kimberly's return means Sydney's blackmail material is worthless, it's pretty easy! Michael gloats about how great it is to put one over on their enemies, and maybe Kimberly would join him if she wasn't still having so many terrible headaches.... Jo's happy to be working with an adorable young model named Sarah, until Amanda shows up at the shoot and fires her on the spot. D&D NEVER works with ANYone from Sarah's agency! Only after the head of the agency calls Bruce to chew him out and demand an apology from Amanda to we find out what her problem is with Models Inc.: said agency head is Hillary Michaels, the mother who left Amanda and her father when Amanda was a child. Now that they've reconnected, Hillary desperately wants to try to have a relationship with Amanda again; Amanda's not so sure. Since Alison's parents won't be around until right before the wedding, they want to help by paying for a local wedding planner. Too bad Sheila is bossy and abrasive -- and not in the way where we'd enjoy seeing Billy (or "William," as she insists on calling him) and Alison victimized by her. Put on your headphones: twobitches are back with a podcast on "The Bitch Is Back"!VISUAL AIDSVisual Aids S02.E28DISCUSSION & SHOW NOTESDiscussion and show notes for this episode can be viewed on this episode's page on AgainWithThisPodcast.com.Heather Cocks presents "The Bitch Is Back" to the Extra Hot Great CanonSUPPORT AWT ON PATREONThank you to all our supporters! You can support the podcast directly on Patreon and get access to bonus episodes of “Again With Again With This” as a thank you from us! Check out AWT’s Patreon page today.SUPPORT AWT WITH A PERSONAL MESSAGEWish your friend a happy birthday or just call them a squeef with a AWT Personal Message. It's $50 and helps keep us going. Start on our ad page now!BUY OUR BOOK"A Very Special 90210 Book" (Abrams, $24.99) can be yours RIGHT NOW! Here’s ordering info via our publisher, Abrams or find it anywhere else books are sold! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Michael Gallagher's childhood was the antithesis of the All American Family. With a mother completely ensconced in being a Jehovah's Witness and his addicted father in and out of prison, Michael quickly learned to escape using alcohol and cocaine. In his book, Waking Up: A Guide for Transformation, Michael tells his story of how he finally woke up and began using tools that transformed his life. Join Rich as he chats with Michael and hear first hand how he came back from addiction to live a life full of love and gratitude.Michael has spent a lifetime studying what causessome people to adapt and transform to matchtheir circumstances while others struggle to findtheir way. In his research on transformation,Michael realized there were only a few big blocksthat everyone needed to build upon to createlasting change. He is the author of Waking Up: AGuide for Transformation, and has a passion forsharing these life-changing tools with others.Michael Gallagher has successfully built severalbusinesses, overcoming challenges that shouldhave left him a statistic.When Michael is not speaking at conferences, coaching or writing you ‘llmost likely find him traveling with his family, learning about something new or telling one of his four daughters a dad joke.Email- michael@michaelgallagherspeaks.comwww.wakingupthebook.comhttps://michaelgallagherspeaks.com/
It is a Saturday afternoon on January 5, 2002, when Michael Gerboc drove to the floral store he owned with his partner florist, Ed Kirby, to check up Ed and the store. When Michael arrived and called out for Ed, he didn’t get a response but soon he finds Ed. Ed Kirby, age 48, is on the ground surrounded by a pool of blood. The popular florist had been murdered. He had been shot execution-style in the back of the head so he never saw it coming. A 9-millimeter shell was located nearby. His wallet was missing and the cash register was empty. Michael was devastated. Sadly this would not be the only murder this ruthless coward would be responsible for but there was one final shock that would leave many in disbelief. Join Jen and Cam as we discuss Killer in Steel City in this episode of Our True Crime Podcast. As always, our favorite partners in crime help us in all our episodes. Edward October does our creepy listener discretion: @octoberpodVHS Check out his storytelling which will be perfect to listen to as we roll into fall. Nico from @wetalkofdreams does all our original music but, as our editor, also makes us sound good and we all know how difficult that task has to be. Sources:https://www.semissourian.com/story/62121.htmlhttps://thesouthern.com/news/local/man-gets-life-in-prison-for-sparta-murder/article_d8e63c4c-0a47-5b27-8600-9719ad6d359e.htmlhttps://www.sj-r.com/article/20110618/NEWS/306189977https://qconline.com/news/illinois/former-police-officer-admits-murder-of-granite-city-florist/article_60bf18ad-c40b-597e-95e4-dc6e4f528e6b.htmlhttp://www.prisontalk.com/forums/archive/index.php/t-2215.htmlhttps://www.bustle.com/p/where-is-ryan-parker-in-2018-the-to-catch-a-killer-finale-explores-a-complicated-murder-case-12273679 (also check out the episode!)
The father of Midwest flamenco, Michael Hauser hasn’t played much in public lately. But as things open up, he’s been able to perform, and he’s already had a show at a familiar spot for him, the Loring in Minneapolis. When Michael talked to Phil Nusbaum, Michael addressed performing again after the Covid-caused hiatus.
I want you to think back to a time early on in your life when you were a child or teenager. Think about an adult in your life who made an impact on you then, who spoke into your life and encouraged you. It could be a parent, coach, teacher, or guidance counselor. Who is an adult in your life that made a positive impact on you; the person you know helped make you who you are today? The reality is that there are children who grow up in our country and around the world who don’t have an adult who speaks into their life like that. My guest today had someone like that in his life, and his in now changing the lives of thousands of young people by paying it forward. Michael Arterberry is the executive director of Youth Voices Center, Inc. and the creator of The Power of Peace program. Michael began his tenure working with youth by obtaining a bachelor’s degree in Social Work from Iona College. In founding YVC in 2008, Michael drew heavily on his own understanding and empathy for the pressures and difficulties of the teenager years and his own experiences growing up in poverty. Michael has worked with thousands of teens in a range of settings over the past 24 years as a social worker and counselor. As a teenager, Michael himself was fortunate to receive guidance from positive adult role models who helped him over come adversities and set high expectations for his future. Michael recently released his book, “Be Encouraged!!!: 250 Days of Motivation and Encouragement and this time it’s FREE! He’s also launched his new course called “The Shake the Dirt Experience.” You can find the free book, along with the Shake the Dirt experience course information at shakethedirtexperience.com. I have to tell you: I loved my time with Michael. I was in awe of his story, his relatability, and his encouragement. You may want to listen to this one more than once. With no further ado, please enjoy my conversation with Michael! 3:36 - The Michael 101 To introduce people to his story, Michael often tells a story about a farmer and a donkey that correlates to who he is and what he does. The donkey is one of the farmer’s favorite farm animals because after working all day, he lets the donkey come back to the house to play with the farmer’s kids and then releases him back onto the farm for the night. This is the normal routine they have each night. One night after the farmer brings releases the donkey back out onto the farm after playing with the kids, the donkey wanders around at night and falls into an empty water well. The donkey is stuck and cries for help. When the farmer calls for the donkey the next morning, but he never appears, the farmer starts looking for the donkey. He finally hears the donkey’s calls and finds him in the well. The farmer brings 6 friends to help get the donkey out of the well. One of his friends suggests pulling the donkey out with a rope. They miss the donkey over and over until they throw the rope on the donkey’s hind legs and start pulling the donkey up the well. Halfway up, they realize the donkey is too heavy, so they lower him back to the bottom of the well. The farmer has to make a grim decision because he can’t feed him the food his family eats, but he’s like a pet, so he certainly can’t starve him. One of the farmer’s hot-headed friends suggests the farmer shoot the donkey. Of course, the farmer can’t do that. A more reasonable friend says “You don’t want your kids to fall into the well, so we’re going to have to bury him.” The farmer realized he’d have to sacrifice the donkey to make sure his kids were safe. The farmer and his friends all get shovels and start shoveling the dirt. Every time the dirt hit the donkey, the donkey would scream and cause the farmer distress. This continued: dirt was shoveled, the donkey would scream. Dirt was shoveled, the donkey would scream…until the screaming stopped. The next think you know, you can see half the donkey’s body, then you can see the entire donkey, then the donkey walks right out of the well. Every time the dirt would hit the donkey’s back, the donkey would shake it off and step on it. He took every scoop of dirt that was meant to kill him to to save his life. Michael is the donkey and he describes these things in his life as the “dirt”: He grew up in a home with a raging, alcoholic father. It created an environment where Michael never had a day of peace. Michael’s parents both worked full time, but his father’s money went to drinking, and his mother’s housekeeping salary went to taking care of her kids. There was a lot of love, but not much financial stability. His home was dysfunctional, but so were most of the homes in his neighborhood. Michael describes his peers raising each other, but with false systems of dysfunction instead of trying to move forward and get out of it. On top of all, there was also a lot of crime in his community. Michael was able to grow up in that environment, yet not allow any of those negative things to seep in. He refused to let it mold him into a profile of the kind of person expected to come from those experiences. 8:50 - The Master Encourager Michael wants to see people “shake their dirt” the way he was able to. God has given him an ability to make sense of the experiences of young people who are going through what Michael went through. He works on youth development with Power of Peace, his nonprofit, Youth Voices Center, and reaches adults through public speaking about his life. The turning point for Michael, when he realized he wasn’t going to let the dirt bury him really didn’t happen until he started pursing his career. When he was young, Michael’s mom tried to offset chaos in their household was to introduce Michael to sports. At 8 years old, she started him in soccer then basketball, baseball, and football. When Michael graduated from high school, he had opportunities to play any of those four sports but chose football because it was his favorite. He was able to live in the craziness happening in his home but create a traditional household from the resources he found outside of it. His coaches became father figures, his teammates like siblings, and the accolades that often come from parents came instead from the people who loved watching Michael play football. The chaos in Michael’s home became normal to him and just didn’t affect him. Once he became a Christian, and started his work, Michael really started understanding how things happen for a reason, and that God can use his life’s experiences to make positive impacts. 15:18 - Youth Voices Center Michael started Youth Voices Center in 2008. Michael went to college to study social work and mixed his academics with his life story and really started to have an impact in his career. However, he was given curriculums from agencies that wouldn’t work. He would get in trouble when the curriculums didn’t work out, so he decide to make his own curriculums. While working for a nonprofit, Michael created a curriculum called Power of Peace designed from his own ideas and experiences and programs he had studied in the past two create a two-day program for high school students. The nonprofit started paying him a salary for the program, but his boss showed him how much money was coming into the agency. It was nowhere near what little Michael was being paid. She took him to a lunch to meet a philanthropist to make a good impression to make more money. When it was Michael’s turn to talk, he had notes under the table to speak on all the accolades the program had accumulated. Right before he spoke, he tore up his notes and threw them on the restaurant floor. Instead he told the philanthropist, “Don’t worry about your money, because the person I’m most accountable to is God.” The body language reactions around the table ranged from anger to shock. The lawyer laughed hysterically. Michael just waited. Little did he know, he’d stepped out on faith in front of a devoted Christian with a lot of money. She would meet Michael for breakfast to fellowship. Each time, she’d bring well-known Christian with her as well. Finally Michael got up the gumption to ask her for money for his program, not the agency. She gave him half to talk on the road, and said she’d leave half with the agency to they would not be displeased. Michael still wanted the full amount, so he kept meeting with her secretly. She did her own research and when she realized it was his program, he sold Michael he could have the full amount. In 2008, Michael stepped out on his own and had the freedom to offer his programs to schools for FREE! FREE!!!!!! 21:13 – Fruits of Michael’s Labor Michael says the “special sauce” of his program is when he quiets his spirit and lets the Holy Spirit do the work. Sometimes he’ll be speaking and it’s almost like he’s having an out-of-body experience with the words that come out. Michael calls any kids who go through his program his surrogate kids. He has two biological children, but all the children in the program are like his own as well. One of the kids in his program came from a family where four generations never experienced a single high school graduate. Michael started working with her and became her accountability partner. There were times she wanted to give up, and it was a long road of hard work, but she became the first of four generations to earn her high school diploma. It’s what Michael wants for all his kids who come from that cycle. Tune in at 24:49 to hear a serious and powerful story about one of Michael’s kids who grew up in the foster care system and broke the cycle, going on to earn his master’s in business administration after going through Michael’s program (as a warning, the first part of this story may be difficult for some to listen to). Words are powerful. As the book of James tells us, there is life and death in the tongue. Words can build up, or they can break down. Mentors speaking positive words over someone absolutely changes lives. For Michael, it’s a mentality about creating a culture to raise oneself to a higher level to prevent circumstances from becoming our standard or our expectation. Michael’s programs create community and culture between kids that might not typically have opportunities to interact. His program creates empathy and brings kids together so that they can hear each other and understand each other, and it’s so powerful. All too often we can talk ourselves out of things that can change everything for us. For example, when attending a conference, you could strike up a new friendship on the way to the conference before you even get there, and it could change the entire course of your life. That’s why Michael says, “the change is in the show up.” 42:10 - Getting to Know Our Guest Join me as I learn some fun facts about Michael like what he would eat if he had to eat the same thing for dinner every night, who he’d choose to narrate his life, his favorite TV show to watch growing up, and a dream he’s yet to achieve. Be sure to listen to Michael’s answer to what it means to him to run a business with purpose. You can find more about Michael’s book and programs here: shakethedirtexperience.com You can find Michael’s wife, Rachel’s book “God Was Holding My Hand” here: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/6647636.Rachel_Arterberry Memorable Quotes 13:02- “It was really an earthshattering moment when I was studying in the word and it talked about how the enemy peeks into your future and when he sees what you’re about to get from God, he can’t stop it, but he can get in your path. When I look back over my story, he peeked into my future and saw the impact I was going to have on the world, and tried to take me out.” “I think survival and being resilient speaks to anybody in the world.” 19:23 “When she said she would give it (the money) to me, I was going to back out because I was afraid…the executive director looked at me and said, “What would your kids say if they ever knew that you had this opportunity and you passed it up?” 24:00 - “Poverty is not only financial, but people who grow up in poverty end up having a poverty mentality…always feeling like someone owes you something.” 25:52 – “It warmed my heart that I had spoke into this boy’s life and he felt like my words were powerful enough that he made sure he shared them with his peers.” 29:21 – “It created a culture in me of trying to raise myself to a higher level which prevented me from using my life and its situation as being a baseline.” 32:38 – “The change is in the show up.” 33:58 – “Sometimes the fear of not coming prevents them from being able to go over the hurdle. So just show up. Walk into the room.” 34:52 – “Fear is paralyzing, so if you allow fear to control your life, you never move. So move!” 41:13- “When you commune with him regularly as deep as I do, life is not easy, but I don’t have to do much to hear his voice. I’m being prompted as the day goes, so it’s not often that I get lost.” About Michael Arterberry: Michael Arterberry is the Executive Director of Youth Voices Center, Inc. and the creator of the Power of Peace Program. Michael began his tenure working with youth by obtaining a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work from Iona College. In founding YVC in 2008, Michael drew heavily on his understanding and empathy for the pressures and difficulties of the teenage years. In addition to his own experiences growing up in poverty, Michael has worked with thousands of teens in a range of settings over the past 24 years as a social worker and counselor. As a teenager, Michael was fortunate to receive guidance from positive adult role models who helped him to overcome adversities and set high expectations for his future. Grateful for the role these mentors played in his own development, Michael decided to dedicate his professional life to helping teenagers navigate the difficult adolescent years. Michael decided to form YVC while working on the Alternative to Violence Project (AVP) in Green Haven Correctional Facility. Serving as a counselor in AVP, Michael was impressed by the progress of inmates who entered the program with plenty of hesitation and resistance and left the program raving about how much it transformed their perception of themselves and others. Realizing the power of this type of experiential program, Michael founded YVC and launched the Power of Peace program to transform the lives of youth. In 2010, Michael was selected out of hundreds of nominees to receive a USA Network Characters Unite Award, given to individuals who demonstrate exceptional commitment to combating prejudice and discrimination while increasing tolerance and acceptance within their community. In 2014, he was the recipient of the 100 Men of Color Award for leadership in education, government, mentorship, entrepreneurial success and community service. And most recently, he was awarded the EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR AWARD from Y-COP, the Youth Community Outreach Program in Mt. Vernon at the First Annual Dinner Dance on September 29th, 2016. To learn more about Michael and how he encourages others, please visit his Blog and Subscribe for updates. Michael is also the subject of his wife’s first religion based, spirituality book, “God Was Holding My Hand,” in which Rachel Arterberry chronicles his journey of coming to know the Lord. Spanning from his tumultuous childhood, to a college football injury that turned into spinal cord surgery, Michael becomes self aware that God was holding his hand each step of the way. For more information on the book, please click here. www.michaelarterberry.com and www.youthvoicescenter.org
Spiffy is an online platform that creates appealing auto forms to increase revenue from your online purchases. Michael Hunter, the co-founder says the company evolved from a marketing agency they had started ten years ago. The company deals with anybody in the entrepreneurship field like authors, coaches, speakers, personal brands, and top leaders. Spiffy works for both startups and established entrepreneurs. Listen as Michael shares his journey with Geordie. What You Will Learn How Spiffy transitioned from an agency to SaaS What prompted Michael and his team to switch their business model to SaaS How Michael and his team came up with ideas regarding the running of the business The eight-step process that Michael worked with to determine what they wanted to achieve How Michael and his team build their MVP Importance of Outsourcing How Michael and his team build their MVP How Michael funded the MVP How Spiffy got their first customers Michael says that during his company’s journey, they had used a wide range of software. They later realized that many businesses were struggling with taking payments. Technology has evolved, allowing companies more options to receive payments remotely. However, many entrepreneurs do not understand how to go about it, especially with the numerous payment options available. Michael is quick to explain that there are many user-friendly payment options available, but they are limited. He says Spiffy is committed to ensuring that non-technical people can receive payments easily. According to Michael, advanced technology should not be a limiting factor when it comes to making payments online. When Michael and his co-founder started Spiffy, the company grew suddenly. They were working with some of the biggest customers in the industry, and this propelled them to the top. Success did not come easily, as Michael and his team, were working long hours to beat deadlines and satisfy customer demands. Even though the results of their hard work were visible, Michael knew they could not continue working long hours in the future. He shares the challenges they faced before changing Spiffy to a SaaS platform. Michael tells Geordie how they had numerous ideas they thought were viable for the business. Listen as he tells Geordie how they finally narrowed down their plans to come up with the right formula for the company. Michael speaks about the four-step process that they used as a guide to achieving their goals. For example, a service provider should strive to solve an existing problem. The target audience on the other hand, should understand that they have a problem that needs to be addressed. Michael discusses the remaining six steps with Geordie, and you cannot afford to miss them. Launching a company may be easy, but getting customers can be a challenge. Michael says they had a marketplace from their consulting clients because they were custom coding the order forms in the beginning. He says this move helped Spiffy carve a name for themselves, and connected with some of the big names in the industry. Even then, Michael says they managed to visit some of their clients, something which turned out to be pain-point. Michael explains that while they charged customers for their services, implementing the service took long. One day Michael suggested that they needed a strategy to productize their process. Listen to find out what happened next, and how Michael walked from booth to booth during an event to market Spiffy. Some of the people Michael spoke to then were skeptical, claiming that numerous competitors were doing the same thing. Such comments did not break Michael’s desire to build a robust platform. He mentions that they knew they would one day prove the naysayers wrong. Still, they also knew that the platform they had envisioned was not the one they had developed. To gain satisfaction and ensure that their customers were comfortable, Michael decided to transform it to make it more robust and effective. Over the years, Spiffy evolved and even shot some how-to videos in a bid to solve customer problems. With Spiffy no longer an agency, Michael and his team decided to wind it down. However, they are still working with some consulting clients. Michael shares a lengthy and detailed conversation with Geordie, where he explains how building an app for one company increased their growth. However, he admits that many of the calls they received regarding the app were from people wanting to know about the other company, and not Spiffy. Even then, the company (Spiffy) has evolved and managed to remain ahead of many competitors in the market. Resources Gospiffy.com Michael Hunter LinkedIn Spiffy Twitter Spiffy Facebook Michael R Hunter Facebook
When Michael and Jeff began season three of the podcast last August, few could have imagined the disruptions to higher ed and the country by the time this season comes to a close. In the last episode before the regular summer hiatus, Michael and Jeff look back on their favorite episodes and ahead on the … Continue reading Episode 61: The End of a Crazy Year →
When Michael and I were throwing together our very agile wedding at City Hall in New York City back in November 2018, with just a few weeks notice I asked two friends for a photographer recommendation. Both separately replied with the same person, today’s guest, which was all the serendipity I needed to say yes! That photographer is Phillip Van Nostrand, an instant friend and exactly the kind of guy you’d want on board for big events. When Phil told me how he was networking during the pandemic, and earning more revenue than ever despite so many events cancelled, I knew I needed to have him on the show. A self-described super extrovert, he’s provides a much-needed balance to my introverted curmudgeon :) We’ll also dive into his recent Medium article, How to Live an Epic Freelance Life (in the time of Covid-19), where he describes what he’s been up to for the past five weeks to help my (photo) business and how he put over $15,000 into his bank account during this time. Check out full show notes from this episode with links to resources mentioned at http://pivotmethod.com/227
On this week's episode of I’m Over It, I sat down with recording artist and Paper Magazine’s Culture editor, Michael Love Michael. When Michael isn’t writing profiles on individuals like Hayley Williams and introducing new music you need to have on your weekly playlist, they’re producing their own musical jams. Recently, Michael released their second song 6 Jaguars, which was inspired by an incredible story revealed in this week's episode. Listen to us talk about putting yourself out there, re-examining ambition, and finding inspiration in unlikely circumstances. Follow Michael at @michaelxomichael, me at @atlantabean, and I’m Over It at @imoveritpodcast
Get free copy of Prepare: What Defendants Should Know About Court, Sentencing, and Prison at PrisonProfessors.com, or email Team@PrisonProfessors.com. Call 949-205-6056 When people go into the prison system, our team encourages them to go in with their eyes wide open. When Michael began serving his sentence, back in 1987, he was 23 years old and didn’t understand a thing. As a result of not understanding what would follow, he made a series of decisions during the earliest stages that complicated his journey. Similarly, as explained in Lessons from Prison, Justin didn’t have any idea about how prisons operated or what steps he could take to grow at the start. The more we know about the system, the more we empower ourselves to make good decisions, given the resources available to us. We’d like to think that everything will proceed well. In reality, we’re entering a system where things don’t always go as we’d like. Sometimes, the atmosphere of imprisonment presents us with problems and challenges. It’s not always within our power to change the situation, but we always have the ability to decide how we’re going to adjust. Problems within the system itself may complicate a person’s life in prison. In the previous module, we offered a glance at the staff hierarchy that operates each prison. If disputes arise, staff members prefer that we try to resolve them informally at the appropriate staff level. In other words, if a person has been assigned to a job that he didn’t like, he shouldn’t go complaining to the warden. An alternative may exist, like taking the grievance to the job supervisor or to the counselor. When people cannot resolve grievances with a staff member, policy requires that they use the Administrative Remedy Process. The Administrative Remedy Process offers staff members in the BOP an opportunity to review a prisoner’s grievance. Sometimes the grievance is serious and a request for judicial relief is appropriate. But in most cases, people must exhaust their administrative remedy options before they can seek redress through the courts. People in prison do not have a right to counsel through the Administrative Remedy Process. For that reason, they should learn how to prepare the grievance. It’s a plain-English complaint, but like everything else in prison, it’s crucial to respect the process—complying with timelines and submitting the appropriate number of copies and so forth. In any prison, there will be people in the law library that would be willing to help file the grievance. Informal Resolution: The first step in the Administrative Remedy Process is called Informal Resolution. This step does not require paperwork, but it’s wise to keep a journal, or notes of every step taken. Staff members expect a person to make an attempt to resolve the matter with a simple conversation or request. If the problem persists, whatever it may be, the prisoner should then turn to his counselor for assistance. The counselor will ask for an explanation and a description of efforts to resolve the problem informally. If the matter isn’t resolved informally, the counselor should issue a BP-8 form, which is the first stage of the written procedure. All of the forms are basic. The BP-8 requests a prisoner: To state the problem, To describe the efforts made to resolve the problem, and To describe relief he seeks. The form doesn’t offer much space. Limit each request for remedy to one single issue. Keep a copy of the request because it will be necessary when filing the appeal. Once complete, pass the form to the counselor. The counselor should document attempts to resolve the matter, staff-to-staff. A person should expect a written response to his BP-8 from his counselor within a week. BP-9: If the response does not resolve the problem, and the individual wants to continue to the next stage in the process, the prisoner should request a BP-9. The BP-9 elevates the level of the grievance to the warden’s level. It would be naïve to believe that the warden will review or even consider every grievance. Ordinarily, expect the warden to designate someone on his or her staff to respond to the BP-9 complaint. The warden may sign the response and the counselor will deliver a copy to the prisoner. BP-10: A prisoner who believes the warden has denied his request for relief inappropriately may pursue the matter to the next level through a BP-10 form. The counselor will provide the form. The BP-10 is basically the same as the BP-9. It’s an intermediate appeal that a person should send to the regional director. As with any other appeal, the prisoner can only raise issues the same issues that he presented to the warden. He is appealing the warden’s decision, basically saying that the warden’s response was wrong—in violation of the prison system’s policies or in some way in violation of the prisoner’s rights. BP-10 Sensitive: If the inmate is raising a complaint of a sensitive nature, like one that may involve the warden directly, or other staff members, the prisoner may request a “Sensitive BP-10.” In this instance, the prisoner can file his request for administrative relief directly to the regional office. But the complaint must be truly sensitive to pursue this route. BP-11: Finally, if a person doesn’t receive the relief requested from the regional director, he may file a BP-11. This is the last stage of the administrative-remedy process. Prisoners should send their BP-11, with supporting documentation, to the BOP headquarters in Washington, DC. Procedures: Bureaucratic procedures require people in prison to file their grievances in a timely manner. If they miss deadlines, staff members will move to dismiss the complaints as being out of time. BP-9: Must file within 20 days following the date on which the basis for the request occurred. BP-10: Must file within 20 days following the date on which the warden returned his response. BP-11: File with the general counsel at BOP Headquarters within 30 days of the date that he received the response from the regional director. Rules permit people in prison to assist each other on all legal matters. After exhausting the administrative process, if the person continues to feel as if the prison system is violating his rights, he may file a complaint in the federal district court. We advise people to choose their battles carefully. When it comes to military strategy, a wise general willingly loses a few battles for the higher goal of winning the war. We can learn from military strategists. If a person in prison expects to experience some discomfort, he may have a higher tolerance and strong enough mindset to let some grievances slide. Discretion and Critical-Thinking: Staff members form close relationships with each other. They can easily prevail upon their relationships with colleagues to make life uncomfortable for a person in prison. People that develop reputations for filing frivolous (or not so frivolous) complaints can make a bad situation worse. They can lose access to visiting, to telephone, to email. Staff members may lock a person in Special Housing for an administrative investigation. They may transfer a person across state lines. It’s crucial to remember that when judges sentence people in federal court, they say: “I hereby sentence you to the custody of the attorney general.” At that point, from the system’s perspective, the person has become an inmate. BOP staff members have enormous discretion. They have enormous power over the life of a human being. For this reason, we advise people to go through prison as a submarine. We want them to travel beneath the surface, avoiding problems at all costs. Like a submarine, keep the periscope up to know what’s going on in the area. But be silent and safe, avoiding problems with both staff and others. Avoiding complications is the best way to get through a prison term successfully. Our team advises people to use discretion and critical-thinking skills when it comes to filing a request relief through the Administrative Remedy Process. Prison is different from the judicial system. Rights to discovery do not exist and people in prison do not have a right to cross examine accusers or witnesses during the administrative-remedy process. In some cases, it’s necessary to file administrative remedy procedures in order to advance to the federal judicial system. But more often than not, administrative-remedy is a losing proposition and it’s best to let the grievance slide. In our online course, we offer commentary and analysis of administrative remedy processes that have one wrong and that have gone right.
This Valentine's Day, The Photograph throws back to the days of Love Jones and Hav Plenty (without the side of fuckboy) to showcase Black life and real relationship dilemmas without once feeling dated. And as if that isn't enough, the thoroughly sublime score comes courtesy of Robert Glasper. Written and directed by Stella Meghie, The Photograph is 106 minutes of what really happens after the meet-cute moment in a rom-com. The pace is smooth - which is to be expected with a Glasper produced score - the cast stellar, and the story the type that needs to be normalized. These relationships, past and present, are emotionally rich without once relying on trauma or toxic dynamics to build dimension or set the mood. The Photograph is an Old Fashion Love Story...the Good Kind The Photograph weaves its story around a man searching for something more and a woman working on being herself. It invites the audience into their lives deepening character development with necessary moments with family and friends. It's a fresh take on how (not) to carry one's baggage from relationship to relationship. Love is hard even when if it's clear that the connection is one of the soul. The Photograph is romance and reality perfectly set to music. It's sexy, stirring and restrained in a way that disarms and charms despite any flaws. Tentative Love Michael Block (Lakeith Stanfield) is a veteran journalist for a New York newspaper. He's working on a profile of Issac (Rob Morgan), a Louisiana fisherman in the aftermath Katrina and an oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. Issac shows Michael pictures while talking about his Gulf experiences and life in Pointe à la Hache, Louisiana. One particular black and white photo of a woman he calls Christina leads to a discussion of "the one" that got away. Recognizing the name, Block adds a search for more Eames photos to his research once back in New York. Famed photographer Christina Eames died unexpectedly leaving her daughter Mae Morton (Issa Rae) - and husband (Courtney B. Vance) - to confront the secrets left in a safe deposit box. Mae and her mother had an uneasy relationship. Christina leaves a heartfelt letter and one of the few photographs taken of her behind with answers to unasked questions. When Michael reaches out asking if her mother had any other photos of her hometown, the pair meet at the museum where she's a curator, and Michael's immediately captivated by Mae. Issa Rae and LaKeith Stanfield star in The Photograph from Universal Pictures The onscreen energy between Stanfield and Rae simmers. It's subtle and multi-flavored; never once feeling inauthentic or forced. It's an portrayal infrequently chosen for onscreen love affairs particularly those centering dark-skinned Black people. There are moments when the couple's energy falters but even those set a more realistic tone of a new relationship. Visuals That Add to the Story There's a shifting discomfort between the pair that makes for a compelling counterbalance that keeps you from ever checking out of the story. Coupled with golden-edged visuals (Cinematographer Mark Schwartzbard) that make the most of shadow and light playing beautifully across brown skin, The Photograph is a stylish modern romance between equals. The Photograph and Legacy The Photograph is a generational story. Meghie uses a shifting narrative to guide Mae towards love and understanding; both of herself and her mother. A single photograph anchors an explanation of a mother's shortcomings. As the audience watches Mae and Michael inch ever-closer to one another, her mother's letter turns back time to the days of Christina (Chanté Adams) and Issac (Y’lan Noel) and a love that couldn't survive Christina's unwavering need to do better for herself. Y'lan Noel and Chanté Adams in Universal Pictures The Photograph The relationship between Christina and Issac touches on insecurity, ambition, and incompatible needs.
This Valentine's Day, The Photograph throws back to the days of Love Jones and Hav Plenty (without the side of fuckboy) to showcase Black life and real relationship dilemmas without once feeling dated. And as if that isn't enough, the thoroughly sublime score comes courtesy of Robert Glasper. Written and directed by Stella Meghie, The Photograph is 106 minutes of what really happens after the meet-cute moment in a rom-com. The pace is smooth - which is to be expected with a Glasper produced score - the cast stellar, and the story the type that needs to be normalized. These relationships, past and present, are emotionally rich without once relying on trauma or toxic dynamics to build dimension or set the mood. The Photograph is an Old Fashion Love Story...the Good Kind The Photograph weaves its story around a man searching for something more and a woman working on being herself. It invites the audience into their lives deepening character development with necessary moments with family and friends. It's a fresh take on how (not) to carry one's baggage from relationship to relationship. Love is hard even when if it's clear that the connection is one of the soul. The Photograph is romance and reality perfectly set to music. It's sexy, stirring and restrained in a way that disarms and charms despite any flaws. Tentative Love Michael Block (Lakeith Stanfield) is a veteran journalist for a New York newspaper. He's working on a profile of Issac (Rob Morgan), a Louisiana fisherman in the aftermath Katrina and an oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. Issac shows Michael pictures while talking about his Gulf experiences and life in Pointe à la Hache, Louisiana. One particular black and white photo of a woman he calls Christina leads to a discussion of "the one" that got away. Recognizing the name, Block adds a search for more Eames photos to his research once back in New York. Famed photographer Christina Eames died unexpectedly leaving her daughter Mae Morton (Issa Rae) - and husband (Courtney B. Vance) - to confront the secrets left in a safe deposit box. Mae and her mother had an uneasy relationship. Christina leaves a heartfelt letter and one of the few photographs taken of her behind with answers to unasked questions. When Michael reaches out asking if her mother had any other photos of her hometown, the pair meet at the museum where she's a curator, and Michael's immediately captivated by Mae. Issa Rae and LaKeith Stanfield star in The Photograph from Universal Pictures The onscreen energy between Stanfield and Rae simmers. It's subtle and multi-flavored; never once feeling inauthentic or forced. It's an portrayal infrequently chosen for onscreen love affairs particularly those centering dark-skinned Black people. There are moments when the couple's energy falters but even those set a more realistic tone of a new relationship. Visuals That Add to the Story There's a shifting discomfort between the pair that makes for a compelling counterbalance that keeps you from ever checking out of the story. Coupled with golden-edged visuals (Cinematographer Mark Schwartzbard) that make the most of shadow and light playing beautifully across brown skin, The Photograph is a stylish modern romance between equals. The Photograph and Legacy The Photograph is a generational story. Meghie uses a shifting narrative to guide Mae towards love and understanding; both of herself and her mother. A single photograph anchors an explanation of a mother's shortcomings. As the audience watches Mae and Michael inch ever-closer to one another, her mother's letter turns back time to the days of Christina (Chanté Adams) and Issac (Y’lan Noel) and a love that couldn't survive Christina's unwavering need to do better for herself. Y'lan Noel and Chanté Adams in Universal Pictures The Photograph The relationship between Christina and Issac touches on insecurity, ambition, and incompatible needs.
Smart Agency Masterclass with Jason Swenk: Podcast for Digital Marketing Agencies
Are you looking for a way to grow your agency but don't know where to start? Does it feel like your current marketing approach is failing to bring in enough referrals to help your agency grow? Referral programs and agency events are a great way to bring in new clients and engage with the ones you already have. The good news is, you don't have to be a big agency to see big growth. In today's episode we'll cover: 3 keys to rapid agency growth. 3 keys to create a successful referral program. Why even small agencies should host events. Today I got to talk to Michael Mogill, a good friend and former client. Michael is the owner of Crisp Video, a digital agency who works exclusively with law firms to help them differentiate their firm and attract high-value clients. In just a few short years, Michael took a $500 investment and turned it into a $20 million agency. Discover how big risks, radical ideas, and hard work has paid off big for him. 3 Keys to Rapid Agency Growth It's not often someone is able to create a multi-million dollar agency out of basically nothing in just a few short years. If it were that easy, everyone would be doing it. Since founding Crisp Video in 2012, Michael has been able to double the agency's size and value every single year. So just how did he do it? Michael says there are three key things that led to his agency's rapid growth. Have a clear focus: We've heard it before — discovering your niche is one of the best ways to grow your agency. When you have a clear focus and can excel at what you do, clients will begin to see you as the go-to agency in the industry. Be prepared to place big bets: Taking chances is hard, especially when you're starting out and don't have a lot of funds. But the best way to see a big payoff is to make a big investment. Don't be afraid to take chances and invest in yourself. People are more prone to invest in high-risk assets like real estate and stocks but are more hesitant when it comes to investing in something they can actually control — themselves. So what's holding you back? Hard work pays off: At the end of the day, you won't be able to grow your agency if you don't put in the work. 3 Keys to Create a Successful Referral Program Michael earned a lot of attention when he announced Crisp Video would be giving away a Tesla as part of their referral program. Sure he could have given away an Amazon gift card, but that doesn't really get people's attention. It all comes back to being prepared to make big bets. With such a big promotion, Michael learned a few things along the way. Have one person dedicated to the promotion full-time. Referral programs take a lot of work. Clients won't usually just give up their time to send you referrals, they need a little guidance. For Crisp Video, this meant reaching out to clients, drafting referral emails, and developing a comprehensive campaign. Make sure you have a big enough client base. You need to consider your client value and how many potential participants you have. You won't see a return on investment if you offer a $77,000 Tesla to 20 clients. The first time around, Michael saw a one in three participation rate. Take big chances but make smart choices. There's more investment than just the grand prize. When you consider how much you are willing to spend on a referral program, you have to think about the actual cost. The cost of the Tesla was only $77,000, but with marketing and tiered prizes, Crisp Video spent about $100,000 on the promotion. Why Even Small Agencies Should Host Events When it comes down to it, you just have to get started. When Michael hosted his first agency event, he didn't know what he would say or what he would do. He set a date and sold tickets. The rest came later. It doesn't matter if you have 500 clients or 50. If you can't get on someone else's stage build your own. Soon, you'll discover, confidence grows. The more risks you are willing to take and the more you invest in yourself, the bigger the payoff. Referral programs and agency events are a great way to meet new people and grow your agency. But if you want people to bet big on your agency, you have to be willing to bet on yourself. Are You Looking for Outsourced Copywriting for Your Agency or Clients? Verblio is a content creation solution designed specifically for agencies. Their writers can help with everything from blog posts to ebook to video scripts and more. Forget the hassle of finding and hiring your own writers. Verblio has a pool of more than 3,000 highly vetted writers who produce custom, SEO-rich content. You set the criteria for style and tone and they match you with writers that have expertise in your specific subject matter. Verblio's platform is designed specifically for agencies -- and for a limited time, they are offering my audience 50% off your first month of content. My team is using Verblio and loving it, so make sure you check them out.
On this episode of Inside Look, Bedros sits down with fellow immigrant and entrepreneur, Michael Gelfgot. Michael tells us about his upbringing in Uzbekistan and how he was able to overcome his poverty and make a killing in the fitness industry! After selling his 21 clubs, he could have easily retired. Listen to find out what he does now! “I believe that successful people need to have a set of disciplines.” “There is no such thing as I may or may not do this.” “When there is no purpose, you die.” “We all know, inherently, what we need to do.” - Michael Gelfgot Here’s what you’ll discover: 06:30 - How Michael and Bedros met 19:17 - When Michael decided he wanted to go all in on his business 22:39 - Do you have non negotiables throughout your day? 27:14 - Why Michael didn’t retire 33:29 - Michael’s journey from Uzbekistan to America 38:03 - Get leverage 39:22 - Michael’s morning routine “You must learn how to ruthlessly manage your people and your profits.” - Bedros Keuilian -- ► Follow me on Instagram: @bedroskeuilian ► Connect with Michael by shooting him an email at → mike.gelfgot@gmail.com ► Buy Man Up and get Bedros’s High Performance Leadership Course for FREE: https://manup.com/ ► Listen on iTunes and leave us a review: http://bedrosmedia.com/itunes131 ► Subscribe to My Channel for weekly videos: http://www.youtube.com/bedroskeuilian/?sub_confirmation=1 Youtube: https://youtu.be/pYiXyFtIDNw
When Michael volunteers Jane to the decorating committee for an upcoming mixer for the hospital interns, she's relieved to meet and make friends with fellow doctor's wife Liz. And what do you know -- Michael is also getting pally with Liz's husband Scott, a star pediatrician. Jane finds nothing amiss in the elaborate story Liz offers for how she got a shiner on her right eye, but is less able to explain away finger-shaped bruises on both of Liz's arms. Michael, however, refuses to entertain the idea that his new buddy is a domestic abuser, particularly since Michael is less popular than he is and unwilling to slow his own ascent at the hospital by making accusations he thinks are unfounded. The complex gets a new resident -- Jo Reynolds, an aspiring photographer who's just arrived from New York. While she's slightly vague about what has brought her to town, depending on who asks, Jo and Alison bond over a temperamental dryer in the laundry room, and Jo and Jake have an instant attraction, even before he shows up at her door in nothing but a towel. We take you all the way through "House Of God" in our latest podcast! VISUAL AIDSVisual Aids S01.E15DISCUSSION & SHOW NOTESDiscussion and show notes for this episode can be viewed on this episode's page on AgainWithThisPodcast.com.SUPPORT AWT ON PATREONThank you to all our supporters! You can support the podcast directly on Patreon and get access to bonus episodes of “Again With Again With This” as a thank you from us! Check out AWT’s Patreon page today.SUPPORT AWT WITH A PERSONAL MESSAGEWish your friend a happy birthday or just call them a squeef with a AWT Personal Message. It's $50 and helps keep us going. Start on our ad page now! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Michael Pan is the founder of Pan’s Mushroom Jerky. When Michael was traveling throughout Malaysia visiting extended family he was offered a rich, savory snack that he thought was pork-based. He discovered that it was a family recipe featuring shiitake mushrooms, and the idea for Pan’s Mushroom Jerky was born. Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn: [0:40] Jeremy welcomes his guest, Michael Pan. [2:10] What led Michael to create Mushroom Jerky? [4:00] Michael talks about the production process. [5:00] Proud moments and challenges faced. In this episode… Where do you go to get in touch with your creative side? What do you need to do to quite all the noise and just focus on your thoughts and your plans for your business? On this episode of Inspired Insider, you'll hear from entrepreneur and innovator, Michael Pan. In his conversation with Jeremy, Michael opens up about his trip to Malaysia, what led him to start his business, challenges they've faced along the way, plans for the next stage in the business's growth, and much more. Don't miss a minute of this fascinating episode featuring Michael's story! Sometimes the best ideas come when you take the time to disconnect with the digital world, and you seek to get back to what really matters - family. While on a trip to visit family in Malaysia, Michael Pan got the idea to take a delicious family recipe and bring it to the masses. Everyone's story is going to be a little bit different, but the principles are something that everyone can learn from. Don't let your hard work grind you down into nothing - take time to disconnect. You never know what could be waiting for you on the other side of a sabbatical or creative retreat. Do you have confidence that your product or service can make a real difference in the lives of men and women to become your customers? What is the story that your brand uses to help people understand what you are all about? Riding the trend of plant-based healthy snacks - Michael and his team are hard at work, bringing healthy snacks to the public. Don't let the market tell your product's story - get out there and make sure you are driving the narrative! What can you learn from Michael's story? Resources Mentioned on this episode www.mushroomjerky.com Intro Music by Kidd Russell Sponsor for this episode Rise25’s mission is to connect you with your best referral partners and customers. We connect you with strategic partnerships through our done for you podcast solution which is the best thing I have done for my business. Our Done for you Podcast service - We help your company completely run and launch your own podcast and make sure you get ROI from it. 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