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The Dental Marketer
How to Maximize Your Practice's Impact at Community Events | GMS

The Dental Marketer

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Imagine turning casual event interactions into lifelong patient relationships.In this episode of the Ground Marketing Series, we dive into a complete, actionable framework for dentists eager to expand their practices. I unpack the art of pre-event planning, setting intentional goals, and constructing an irresistible activation kit. Drawing on wisdom from marketing legend Seth Godin, we learn that storytelling lies at the heart of effective marketing. We'll cover the essential roles within an event team— the magnet, the messenger, and the connector—each playing a crucial part in generating and nurturing potential patients.We'll discuss hands-on tips for booth presentation and interaction strategy. Learn how captivating signage and engaging team activities can drive your booth traffic through the roof! This episode brings to light the importance of crafting messages that avoid clichés and resonate with potential patients. Discover key metrics to gauge your event's success and develop an adaptable, scalable marketing system that ensures no opportunity slips through the cracks.What You'll Learn in This Episode:Strategic steps for effective pre-event planning for dental practices.The pivotal roles each team member plays in a successful marketing event.Techniques for creating engaging, memorable booth experiences.Essential do's and don'ts to maximize your event's impact.The art of immediate lead follow-up and team evaluation post-event.Insights into metrics and tools for tracking and optimizing marketing efforts.Get ready to transform community events into powerful marketing victories—tune in now!‍‍Learn More About the Ground Marketing Course Here:Website: https://thedentalmarketer.lpages.co/the-ground-marketing-course-open-enrollment/‍Sponsors:CareStack: Modern, Secure, Cloud-Based Dental Software for Growing Your Practice! With state-of-the-art features including Online Appointments, Integrated Payments, Text Reminders and more. Click the link here for a special offer: thedentalmarketer.lpages.co/carestackCallRail: Call tracking + AI that turns calls into campaigns that convert, quality patients, and cost savings. Start a free trial today! Don't forget to mention The Dental Marketer sent you!) callrail.comOryx: All-In-One Cloud-Based Dental Software Created by Dentists for Dentists. Patient engagement, clinical, and practice management software that helps your dental practice grow without compromise. Click or copy and paste the link here for a special offer! thedentalmarketer.lpages.co/oryx‍Other Mentions and Links:‍People:Seth Godin‍Groups:Chamber of CommerceRotary Club‍Tools:EventbriteGoogle FormsJotformMailchimpActiveCampaignGoogle SheetsAirtableCareStackCallRailOryx‍Businesses/Brands:Invisalign‍If you want your questions answered on Monday Morning Episodes, ask me on these platforms:My Newsletter: https://thedentalmarketer.lpages.co/newsletter/The Dental Marketer Society Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2031814726927041‍Episode Transcript (Auto-Generated - Please Excuse Errors) Michael: leveraging community events for maximum impact. This is gonna be the step by step guide to making an unforgettable impression. At local events and converting it into real growth. Now, community events aren't just about handing out freebies. They're a powerful system for relationship building, trust marketing, and establishing your practice as the go-to in the neighborhood.Seth Godin said, marketing is no longer about the stuff you make, but the stories you tell. But here's the kicker. To win at these events, you need more than a table and smiles. You need smart systems, a team with purpose and follow up that drives revenue. I cannot tell you how many times I've gone to events where I'm either just an attendee or I'm a vendor.it's almost like a pet peeve of mine where I see so many things going wrong. It feels like, oh man, this, employee who's hereis the wrong employee. You're doing the wrong things. You're just not feeling it. And you can see the mistakes.You can see almost the opportunities lost in every single minute almost,not just every single interaction, every single minute that they're there. So this episode. Definitely it's gonna be a, game changer for you because you're gonna realize a lot of things that maybe you've been doing wrong or a lot of things that you could be doing better.Now this is real data why this works. 43% of patients only visit the dentist once a year. 27% go twice a year. Events help turn rare visitors into loyal patients, okay? They see you, they talk to you, they engage with you, they interact with you. They're more likely to go with you. 59% of dental practices rely on front desk staff for marketing.Your team needs training to represent you well at community events, so it's not just like, Hey, let's all go out. The whole team has to go out. They need to be trained. 77% of patients prefer online booking, but only of practices offer it. So your event setup should promote real time scheduling.Don't let it get lost in the weeds where maybe you are booking people on the spot, maybe you have a specific software right, and you're booking them on the spot, on the iPad, and then you book them. And then you notice when you get back to the office, it's triple booked double book, and it's not cohesive.Don't lose people like that because I cannot tell you how bad it will be if you have to call that lead back and say, Hey, you know, the time you booked doesn't work. Can I put you in another time? First you gotta get them on the phone, try and find them, try and reach them, right? But you most likely will.And then from that point on, gotta convince them to, to change. So no email marketing, ROI is 44000%, It's huge. Capturing emails at events is high value. If you can capture phone numbers or even text them even better, right? So here's a step-by-step guide, step one. This is crucial pre-event planning.This is the foundation phase, so choose the right events 90 days in advance if possible. Easy breezy. How to do this. You look for events where your ideal patients already gather. You look at PTA meetings you hear word of mouth where they're going, they're doing.Farmer's markets, events in the Chamber of Commerce calendar and the rotary, club calendar, school health fairs. You just ask for events, right? A lot of apartment complexes have events, community center, senior homes. You can even use platforms like Eventbrite Facebook parent groups, Facebook groups in your community.And like I said, chamber of Commerce right now, here's a pro tip. If any of these events, you decide, Hey, I really want to go to them, try to attend first as a guest. Observe the crowd flow, the booth engagement and the vibe before you commit. And then you can go. A lot of the times in the ground marketing course, I teach you how to do this and how to actually get fantastic referrals and partnerships, but new patients without ever participating in an event.Meaning like without ever being a vendor, you're just there. But if you're like, oh my gosh, the booth engagement is fantastic, we gotta be here, we gotta support. Yeah, definitely continue to pursue that. Right now you wanna set clear measurable goals. So example targets. These are examples, right? I want to collect 75 emails or 75 contact information.I wanna book 15 appointments on the spot. On site, and I wanna generate 200 plus impressions in the community. That means 200 plus people know about us, we've handed out. Something specific to them, they know about us. And then now you wanna work backward from your goals. Reverse engineer. If your team can engage 20 people per hour, plan your booth design game, call to action accordingly.Okay? You wanna design it that way? It doesn't just happen that way. For example, let's just say it's a huge event and only one person's available and they're going, they're setting up, they're doing it all. They're at the booth, they're talking. right?You're not gonna get everything that you want. You're not gonna get 200 email contacts or contact information or 200 leads because it's just one person. So you gotta, adjust accordingly. Now, you wanna design portable activation kit. The whole system for this, the actual layout, pictures and everything is in the ground marketing course.Like I'm gonna tell you right now, you don't need flash. You need systems that trigger interaction and capture data. That's it. I've never been too over the top or over fancy with it. I've seen a ton of boots like that, and that's great. That's fantastic. But in this episode, you're gonna hear what's most important and what you need to invest more in on than being off lash right now.What you're gonna want in this portable activation kit is branded tablecloth and banners. With your logo, maybe a game if you like, right? Like a spin to win or a Plinko board. IPads with intake forms, It can have Google forms or jot forms or a signup sheet. I still do the signup sheet, but it's up to you, You can have the iPads with linked to your practice management software. I know Cares Stack and orx do it fantastically. Great booking portals on there. Then obviously lead magnets, right? Pre kids, dental, emergency guides, or all the freebies you want to give out that are in there, hygiene kits, information flyers, things like that.So that's step one. Okay? The pre-event planning Phase A, you're gonna choose the right events 90 days in advance, if possible, or just in advance, right? You don't wanna go on the calendar and say, oh, snap, there's an event tomorrow, let's make it happen. No. Take time to plan ahead. B, set clear and measurable goals crucial.Have to have measurable goals. Never once did I go out and say, let's just see how many people we sign up. No, in the moment, you're gonna be like, oh, you know what? This is not that good, or whatever. You're gonna get in your head and you're gonna just sign up. Five people. You gotta have clear, measurable goals and say, okay, you know what?From here we're gonna do 75, and that means you're gonna put in the work to get those 70 fives while you're there. Right? Be set. Clear measurable goals. See design a portable activation kit, like I told you, cable tablecloth, banners, maybe a chair if you like. spin the wheel, whatever freebies you wanna give out, and something to sign up people on.Okay, step two is the booth strategy. So make it magnetic. This step is all about stopping people in their tracks. Creating a magnetizing presence and turning curiosity into conversations. Most booths are background noise. Yours should be the events gravitational center. So what you wanna have is a solve a local pain point with words that actually work.I'm gonna give you three examples of what not to say anywhere in the booth. Hey, we're accepting new patients. No. That's so long ago. Don't ever use that again. Two, come get a free toothbrush. Nope, throw that out. Three. General and cosmetic dentistry. Throw that out. These are vague, they're overused, and they don't spark emotional or practical urgency.You want to craft micro messages that solve actual local problems. For example, could be a pediatric practice. You can say. Somewhere in the booth, right? Struggling to get your kids to the dentist without a meltdown. Ask about our no tears visits. Why this works. It uses parents' pain point tantrums, and stress.It includes emotional relief. So no tears. And it's specific. It's not generic. Here's a cosmetic example. Want to boost your confidence before your next big event. Ask about our mini smile makeovers. Same pain points that attacks the next one. Busy parent example, no time for dental appointments. Ask how we get families in and out under an hour.Boom, ate and insurance neighborhood example. Confused about your insurance. We simplify it and yes, we take yours. Boom. This one right here, members have used, I got this one from members. Fantastic. I'm gonna say it again, confused about your insurance question mark. We simplify it and yes, we take yours and the exclamation point that one does fantastic.And you can have like a sandwich board in front of your booth and have that on there, right? These examples, these sayings. Now pro tip, print your core message in large text or on your banner, right? And have every team member memorize and repeat it naturally. So have these banners with these messages on there as well.But like, what I like to do is to have a sandwich board, right? Just in case it changes up. I don't have to get a new banner for every little thing. Now that was a right. A, is solve a local pain point with words that actually work. B. Grab attention within three seconds. Why? Well, The average event goer decides in under three seconds whether or not to approach your booth.So you must stack the deck in your favor with visuals. Motion, sound and simplicity. Use a high visibility game, right? Why? ' cause movement plus potential reward equals attention. Examples are spin the wheel, right? Each wedge is a prize. Maybe free whitening, something specific In one of our live ground marketing workshops that we had this past month in March, 2025. We dove deep on incentives. So if you're a member of the ground marketing course, definitely go check that out. But that is gonna be an episode for later on. In the ground marketing series.Now you can discuss the incentives with your team. See what you want to give best Plinko board, right? It's nostalgic, it's fun and easy to brand with dental punts. you can do a mini basketball hoop or ring toss. These are especially effective for family events and kid heavy areas. Now the signage above the game should read the incentive.The incentive only, Not all these instructions, not the name of your practice and everything you do. No, just win free whitening, spin and win. Everyone gets something. Play for a free gift, right? That's it. That's all it should say. Important point here is to display what prizes are available.are drawn to visible rewards. Keep them attractive, but within budget. Whitening, goody bags, water bottles, gift cards, whatever you decide as an incentive, have that out on display. Have standing team members outside of the booth avoid the mistake of sitting behind the table. Always. Instead, place the magnet.A few steps in front of your booth. Now I know what you're thinking. What is the magnet? We're gonna discuss that a little bit further down. On the roles of who they are. But the magnet is someone, it's a person you wanna put them out and about, right? Train them to use eye contact, hand gestures toward the game prizes, and an enthusiastic opener.Something like this. Hey there. Hey, grab whatever you want. It's all free. The one that works the best, the one that I always use hands down, never fails is, Hey, grab whatever you want. It's all free, and that's it. I just stay quiet after that, and then they come and then boom.The further out a person stands without blocking walkways, the more psychological welcome they create. That's a pro tip. You can use t-shirts with a hook as well. These are walking, talking billboards. Don't just put your logo, use a question or statement that invites curiosity. Here are examples that you can use to put on your t-shirts.Ask me how we make kids love the dentist. Ask me about free whitening Fridays. I can get you out of pain fast. Your smile deserves this. Those are examples, right? Or like I said, you can do the Medicaid example one. And yes, we do take yours, right kind of a thing with insurance. So assign different shirt slogans to different roles.There's gonna be three specific roles, and we'll discuss that in a little laterin this episode. Now the three second layering formula to ensure people engage with your booth within three seconds. This is it. There's a visual element, and then I'm gonna discuss the purpose. So the visual element, bold banner, purpose.Communicates core offer or pain point. Visual element. Motion game purpose creates eye catching interaction. Visual element, a friendly greeter. Purpose builds trust, initiates engagement, visual element, branded t-shirts. Purpose reinforces message and makes team approachable. Visual element giveaways displayed purpose creates curiosity and visual incentive.Now, the common mistakes to avoid is too much text on signage. Keep it short. Five to seven words max per message. That's including the sandwich board. Passive team members who wait for people to approach. Oh my goodness. This is, I had a. Dime for every time I saw this, this is a humongous mistake.Passive team members who wait for people to approach do not be that person. Do not have anybody like that on the events. Okay? Third, boring swag. Ditch the basic stuff sometimes unless it's branded and bundle it with a compelling offer, right? But remember, whenever it's at a booth, you want it all.Decompartmentalize. You don't want everything in a baggie. Convenience is not the name of the game When you're at an event, the name of the game is for them to come and chat and sign up, That's what you want them to do. You don't want them to just grab a little baggie and go and say thank you and buy.You want them to be there and shop around, talk, and then finally over cluttered tables with no clear flow. So you don't want it to be over cluttered. You want to have a system in your table. In the ground marketing course, I show you exactly how to do that with just a regular hygiene kit.I don't do anything over the top or too flashy. Now, there's been many, many great examples of this, but I'm gonna give you an example of a member of ours. It was at a local PTA carnival. It was a pediatric dental office, and they use a spin to win, no cavity club prize wheel. T-shirts said, no meltdowns, no tears.Just smiles. And a team member who shouted, You wanna win something your kids will actually love? That's all they said. Hey, win something your kids are actually gonna love. Come on in. Come on in. They collected 112 contact information, so point of contacts, 112, booked 27 appointments immediately, and had a 74% show rate over the next two weeks.All from one. Afternoon. That's just one afternoon. That's amazing. So that's what you wanna do when it comes to be right. Grab attention within three seconds. Now here's the key C rolls and flow. This is the, that you're gonna have for the events. It's your triple threat event team. So instead of calling everyone helpers, give them roles with clear purpose.The first role is The magnet. Where are they gonna be? Right outside of the booth. Right next to the booth. They're just not really standing right behind the booth the whole time. They could once in a while, but they're outside of the booth and their role. Is just to say hi to everyone in the most bubbly way.Attract and invite foot traffic, right? Their script. Get ready for this. If you can write this down, it's, Hey, grab whatever you want. It's all free. And that's it. That is their script. the work that they're gonna have to do honestly is hold themselves back from saying too much. Because that can kill the curiosity of the event goer.All you wanna say is, Hey, and then wave your hand, right? Like If you can see, if you're watching this on YouTube, you can see me wave my hand. Hey, grab whatever you want. It's all free. And then point to everything that's free at the booth that's it. Have them draw closer to be like well, what's all for you?What is all you're not gonna answer? That they're gonna answer that themselves with their eyes and when they go to the booth. So that's it. That is the script. Hey, Grab whatever you want. Come on over here. It's all free. Don't, oh, and the toothbrush is free. And then the floss is, no, don't do any of that.Just say it's all free. And then have them come over. That's it. And you get the next person. The next person. Right Now the next role, the next person. Your team is the messenger. They are inside the booth. Okay. I like to say that instead of behind, but they're inside the booth. Their role is to have these conversations, answer questions.If somebody's in there, like opening their mouth and saying, why do I have sensitivity here? Can you see? And then they're engaging, their role is signing people up. Also, the magnet could be signing people up too. Just in case it gets too busy. That's why I say they're outside of the booth sometimes.But if they see that the booth is popping and it's packed, now the magnet has to go behind the booth and sign people up while the other person is talking to everyone else, right? They're engaging with the person. So the magnet kind of has two roles. They have to have their eyes on that booth.Now the messenger, their role is to educate, answer questions and point visitors to sign up. Hey, yeah. what we're doing this month is we're signing up everyone, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, right? This month we decided to partner up with this business, and what everybody's doing is they're giving us their name and number, and I personally will give you a call.What's your name? And then you continue to sign them up. That's the messenger's role. They're behind the booth. Honestly, everybody in your team should probably never be sitting down, even, even in a lull, right? they're standing, they're engaging, they're doing things.So that's the messenger. Remember now you have the magnet. They're outside of the booth. The messenger is inside of the booth, and now you have the third team member. The connector, okay. Their role, they are walking around the event to the vendors, to the other vendors. Their role is to build relationship with the vendors, the organizers, the schools, the small business owners, every other booth there.And the people who are in charge of the event. Their role is to get their business information to sign people up on the spot. 'cause remember those people the, at the booth, the vendors at that booth, they're most likely not walking around. You have someone walking around, you have someone signing them up.You have someone collecting their business information, building rapport so that tomorrow you can go to their place of business and get the rest of the employees to sign up, maybe do a lunch and learn, maybe have some type of collaboration or program that you can do just for them. That's your role. Okay.The connector's role is to go out to the vendors and sign up the vendors. 'cause most likely they're not your patients, so they can come on it. And then you're collecting their business information so you can go to their place of business and execute more strategies, ground marketing strategies, and build great partnerships with those businesses.So there's three, right? The magnet just outside of the booth. The messenger, they're inside of the booth and the connector, they're walking around. Creating partnerships with the other vendors and the organizers. Got it. Awesome. So then step three is you're gonna offer a design from freebie to the front door.So your goal is not just to give things away, it's to trigger interest, build reciprocity, and create momentum that gets people to book, show up and become long-term patients. This step turns the booth from a passive branding tool into an active patient convergence system. So a, you want to create a compelling ethical incentive.Forget free cleanings, right? It's overdone, undervalued, and invite slow commitment window shoppers. Instead, craft layer tiered offers that feel exclusive and valuable requires something in return. And reinforce the long-term value of your practice. Now, I'm gonna give you an example. This is for adults.The offer could say, Hey free first Invisalign session and take home whitening kits, Or you can say Free smile consultation. Plus take home whitening kits. Then you can put on the bottom. It includes examine x-rays, custom smile assessment and a whitening kit must attend appointment rate and then continue why it works.Whining is seen as a cosmetic bonus, not a fix. It also positions your practice as cosmetic forward and modern, and it's easy to tie in with Invisalign or SMILE design conversations for kids. Your offer can say, join our no cavity club. The entry into your monthly, quarterly raffle prizes, could be like toys, ice cream, gift cards, electric toothbrushes, right?So that's part of the no cavity club. You always get prizes and then you also get free dental prize bags, right? Branded floss stickers and cool kids swag, all that other stuff. So your enter to win in a raffle all the time if you're part of the No cavity club, to win a huge prize. And then you're also, get, you know, like hygiene kits.But. Rebrand it, call it something different. That way it feels more exclusive and it works because parents love recognition programs for kids. It adds community and reward structure and it gets families emotionally invested, inre care and return visits. A pro tip for this is display a poster at your booth with last month's winner and a real kid photos with permission of course, that always works when you actually have proof, right? Hey, this is the last month's winner. Especially if it's a community event. People will, Hey, I know that kid goes to, he's my best friend, right? Or all these things, they'll feel more inclined or families. You can offer a smile makeover giveaway.One entry per household. One winner gets a full consult with digital smile design and bonus prizes for all entries, right? Small gift bags. Et cetera. Right? And it works because it's aspirational. People love the idea of a transformation. You collected dozens or hundreds of leads and create cross selling into whitening, ortho, and cosmetic options whenever you do a raffle.Real quick, I wanna mention something. Don't ever have just one winner. Everyone should win something, right? So always plan that you want people to come in. Not just give you a bunch of names and numbers and say, oh man, they all wanted to win, but they didn't make everybody a winner. Now with, visuals, the offer type and the suggested sign copy, this is how it should stay on your booth, right?So let's just say you're offering whitening. You should say, Hey, free whitening with your first visit. Ask us how. The no cavity club kids can win big. Join the No cavity Club today, right? Smile makeover. Want a new smile? Enter our makeover giveaway. Make these signs bold, easy to scan in under eight words, right?Don't make it too wordy. You can add scarcity and urgency. Even the best. Offer false flat without psychological triggers, scarcity and urgency. Create fomo, which drives people to act now instead of later. So you can have a whiteboard or a flip chart at the booth nine Invisalign spots remaining.13 whitening kits left today. You can even have a countdown timer on an iPad screen and say, next free whitening session giveaway is in five minutes. Right? People will, wait at your booth until they can be the first one to do it. If you do catch them waiting to be the first one to do it, make them feel like a VIP and say, Hey, you know what?You ain't even gotta wait. I got you in right now. Are you gonna be available Monday? I'll even put you on the schedule immediately. Boom. You'll make them feel special, important, and they're gonna show up no matter what. And you can also have a physical prize board, right? Cross out slots as people win or book, right?Oh, we only have 12, 10, 11, 13. And verbally, you can yell out, you know, we only have 10 whitening kids left, so grab one while they last. The smile makeover drawing closes in two hours and turn out to be included. We only block five Invisalign day specials each month. You want one right. And it works because it makes them feel exclusive. Not everyone gets this. You're one of the few. It's simple. It's super easy. It takes 30 seconds to sign up and scarcity, only a few left. Once they're gone, they're gone. And you got one. This trifecta bypasses analysis paralysis and motivates decision making on the spot, even from skeptical attendees.So that's gonna be fantastic to utilize. Now, here's the key. Mainly one thing post event follow up. This is where the ROI is made. This is one of the final steps, you wanna segment and nurture leads within 48 hours. So sort your context right from hot. Those are the ones that are booked or very interested to warm.They were curious or maybe they weren't committed and then cold. They just entered a raffle. Now tools you can use is,a lot of our members use Cares Stack or orx or their practice management software right, to see the appointment follow up. You can definitely use that. I know Cares Stack and Orxsponsor the podcast. So if you ever needed a couple months for free to utilize them, definitely go in the show notes below. It's not gonna be in the first link in the show notes below, but scroll a little bit down you can click on their deals that they have for you if you are interested in.Cloud practice management software, an all in one cloud practice management software that a lot of our members utilize that they can just put on their iPad and then they can schedule on the spot. So it's pretty fantastic. You can also use MailChimp or, an email system, like Active Campaign or anything like that.You want to use these tools to know, okay these, are booked appointments. Cool. Awesome. And then these were other people that just entered for a raffle and they're cold. Or maybe they're warm and you wanna retarget. So post event recap, right? Maybe you're saying We met 150 plus amazing families this weekend.If we missed you, our event special is still Available. Click below to book. You want to do that? Send it out to your actual cold leads and maybe even send it out to some of the patients you haven't seen in a while that you know, they're in their community because this will make them curious.See what it is, what are they doing? Oh man. What was the special that was happening at the event? Oh, cool. They're participating at the community. So now you're not just targeting, the people who were at the event. You're also targeting people who you haven't seen in a while. So definitely do that, and then you can use the same photos and text or emails so they recognize your team and so forth.Now, for hot leads, call within 48 to 72 hours. I mean, As quick as possible. Offer a warm, friendly touchpoint and a clear call to book if they haven't booked yet. So that means if they signed up, they put their name, number, and you said, I will personally give you a call to get you on the schedule this week.now's the time to call them. Be warm, friendly, and then get to the point. Just give them options. Don't say when are you available? No. Give them options one to two that they can schedule. Now, step five. Here's the big major part you wanna measure and optimize. This is gonna to be everything for you.This is the difference between a random act of marketing and a repeatable system that builds wealth. Community events are only profitable if you can measure exactly what you gain from them. Identify what's working and scale it and eliminate what's not, and save time, energy, and money. track these metrics.Every time without exception, you need to quantify both the top of funnel, that means leads and engagement, and the bottom of funnel appointments and production. Here's what to track. Okay? Leads collected. So total number of new contacts. Who gave you permission to follow up? That means emails, phones, or booked Both Total and source. So if they were booked at the event, track it. If they were warm, they gave you the info, track it. If they were only raffles, track it. Like I said, you can use Cares Stack or Orx their forms that you can use directly on iPads or if you want, you can sync Google Forms to your CRM, right?But tag the event source. So these leads are trackable in future campaigns as well. So that's number one. Leads collected, track it, two appointments booked. Number of appointments scheduled on the day and within the following seven days. So breakdown by onsite bookings, maybe let's just say it was 20 post event bookings via email or text message.And then you wanna track the show rates. Why this matters. This is your true conversion rate. Don't just measure interest. Measure action. Like I tell you before, your practice management software, they may let you segment by source and measure, show rate versus no shows and then revenue generated.Now this is within 60 days total treatment, accepted and paid from patients who came from the event. You don't want to wait six months to evaluate ROI look at hygiene visits, emergency treatment, accepted whitening, or ortho starts, and follow up family bookings. Set up event lead as a referral source in your practice management software, and then run a report after 60 days with that filter.Right now, cost per lead, the formula is total event costs, plus number of quality leads. So example is, let's just say the booth fee was $400. Materials is $300, the total 700, but leads collected was 105. Cost per leads are $6 and 67 cents.Why this matters? It helps you compare this event's efficiency against others. Other things as marketing such as ads, mailers, et cetera. Sometimes you don't have to, majority of the time, I wanna say at least like 80 something percent, you don't have to pay for a boothymaterials, you're gonna get them anyways to hygiene kit in the ground marketing course.I show you exactly how to do all of this just with hygiene kits. Your cost is super low. What I just said right now, the example the booth V $400 materials 300, that's a lot higher. That's a lot higher than I've, ever really done. But we're taking it there because I want you to see the potential.five is return on investment, right? So the formula for the ROI is revenue minus cost. Divided by cost. So the example is revenue generated is $4,000. The cost was $700, like the example we said. So 4,000 minus 700 divided by 700 equals 4.7. So 470% was the ROI. Now this matters because you'll know exactly which events to repeat, which to drop, and which to scale with confidence.Not every event is gonna be a banger. Some events are gonna be like, okay, you know what? We did get a good amount. It's good to, for us to continue that, you know, every quarter and some events are gonna say, oh my gosh, we have to do more. We have to invest more. And that, that we've gotten an incredible amount.Let's back them up. Let's see if we can create our own event with them. And then some events are absolutely fantastic, but they only host 'em once a year, right? Like employee benefits fairs or school events and things like that. But at least you know it's fantastic.The ROI is great and you're locked in for years and years to come. Tool options, right? You can collect these leads with an iPad, Google Forms or Cares Stack, right? Appointment tracking, like I said, you can use. Your practice management software, if you're looking for a new one, like I said, cares Stack and nor sponsors our podcast.So definitely check them out. You get an exclusive discount, and you can check 'em out for free too. Revenue by Source. You want to collect reports right on your practice management software, the metric ROI tracking. You wanna use custom Google Sheets or Airtable or just a way to collect the ROI and then dashboards.You wanna have insights so you can do that with. Your practice management software. I know if you have Cares Stack, I think it's smartview. And then orx is Orx Insights. But you can utilize whatever practice management software you want to utilize,something that will help fantastically with the leads collected appointments booked, the revenue generated.An easy way to track this you can use a software called CallRail. their new sponsor for the podcast. And they're fantastic at what they do. So for example, they have call tracking conversation intelligence. So they transcribe all your calls. And something I think is cool is they convert assist, so they convert leads with AI powered next steps.Coaching and follow up messages. So they'll literally highlight, okay, they were looking for this is a trend we see that all the leads want in the community. Or maybe my tone wasn't the best or what I said, I fumbled here a little bit too much. And that's what caused them to be disengaged in the conversation on the phone or whatever.Right? But primarily they track. lot of great things. So I would definitely use them when you can, not only to figure out how many leads are coming in, where they're coming in from, if they booked appointments, but at the same time see the conversation, see the trends and so forth. And then on top of that, you know, you can track everything else.So if you want, you can check them out for 14 days for free. So what I would do is on your next event that you have coming up, enroll for the 14 days for free. Then after that in your debriefing meeting, okay, let's look at the hot leads, look at all the data generated from Call rail and see where you guys are.if there's any cracks leaking, where you can glue them when it comes to answering the phones converting them, getting them in the practice and so forth. And how many leads came in. I mean, Call role makes it super easy. But definitely I'm gonna put a link in the show notes below if you wanna.Check them out. They help with everything like that, with ROI, tracking, appointment, tracking leads, collection, even improving your front office skills and phones, right? So, Yeah, I do that. Check out CallRail or if you want, you can use Google Sheets or whatever practice management software, system you have, and try to, you know, maneuver it that way.and the key is to debrief after every event. So within 24 to 48 hours of the event, gather your team for a 15 to 30 minute huddle.This is where all the magic happens. This locks in wins, identifies flops and builds your repeatable event engine. Ask these seven questions. What worked extremely well? Not what worked. What worked extremely well? Scripts, offers, games. What got the most attention? Did the magnet, the messenger, the connector shine?Who shined the most? what worked extremely well? Question number two is what flopped or fell flat? Was there a prize that wasn't exciting enough? Did anyone get confused about the offers? Three. Did people understand our messaging immediately or did we need to explain things over and over?Four? Was there any downtime? Track the busy times or slow times, right? For future booth placements, sometimes it's a popping event. Where you decided to set up is not popping. It's not that good. It's in a dead spot of the event. So that's something to keep in mind. Was there any downtime? Five. What questions came up repeatedly from attendees?This reveals content gaps you can fix with signage or handouts. Six. Did any tech or process slow us down? iPad glitches. QR codes didn't load. You know, you wanna fix that immediately. And then seven, how did each team member feel in their role? That's probably one of the most important because they're gonna be your main ones, right?For this whole thing to be successful. So they have to feel super comfortable. And then you wanna build a post event template and you can use a format. Now we do have this format in the ground marketing course. It's for all our members. So if you're remember and you're listening, definitely go check out that format.Download the post event template so you can use it, utilize it all the time. And go from there. If you're not part of the ground marketing course, definitely enroll. I'd love to see you in there. You can go in the show notes below. It's the first link in the show notes below, and you can check out everything that's inside of the course and we continue to add to it all the time.But you wanna continue to do this, track it. Do a post event huddle, repeatable growth engine. That's what this is gonna be. Once you do this three to four times, you'll have a playbook of top performing offers. You'll have a refined booth strategy and a trained team that knows how to execute without micromanagement, and most importantly, you'll have a predictable new patient system.Awesome. So if you have. Any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to me on this. But the best way to reach out to me, especially with ground marketing, is being a member of the Ground Marketing course. You can go in the show notes below, click on the first link in the show notes below to check out more, and roll into the course and see everything we have to offer you.And thank you so much for tuning in. I'm excited to see you in the course. And for the next episode. It's ground marketing at schools. What you need to know, we're gonna discuss how to approach schools and offer value to teachers and parents. Alright, thank you so much for tuning in.We'll talk to you in the next episode.

The Art of Value
Elon Buys Voters While Whining About Tesla Stock Crash

The Art of Value

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2025 21:38


The Art of Value host JJ reports on and discusses Elon Musk's current efforts to buy voters to influence the outcome of the key State Supreme Court election in Wisconsin. JJ also reacts to various political podcasters discussing Elon's particular  interest in this election.Referenced videos:He's Not Like Us (Elon Musk) | The Lincoln Project  https://youtu.be/RiOE7aA0dzA“Obsessed”: Elon Musk Pours $20 Million into Wisconsin Supreme Court Race as Voter Anger Builds | Democracy Now https://youtu.be/Xty8JS2mAVgElon Musk issues chilling warning: This could determine the 'destiny of humanity' | Fox News https://youtu.be/Nl0hJDs6AI4YIKES! Musk Holds DISASTER EVENT before KEY ELECTION | Medias Touch https://youtu.be/pSIRLZOeKIsElon Musk Can Be Defeated Right Now In Wisconsin | The Majority Report https://youtu.be/d1RCLVfpZ1kElon Musk gets mercilessly HECKLED at his OWN rally|  Brian Tyler Cohen https://youtu.be/kAqKyLUzBd0Elon Musk's Election Stunt COLLAPSES Into Chaos As Financial Scheme Unravels | The Damage Report https://youtu.be/JarO2sWjn7EDisclaimer: I am not a financial adviser and nothing in this content is financial advice. This content is for general education and entertainment purposes only. Do your own analysis and seek professional financial advice before making any investment decision.

The Art of Value
Elon Buys Voters While Whining About Tesla Stock Crash

The Art of Value

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2025 21:38


The Art of Value host JJ reports on and discusses Elon Musk's current efforts to buy voters to influence the outcome of the key State Supreme Court election in Wisconsin. JJ also reacts to various political podcasters discussing Elon's particular  interest in this election.Referenced videos:He's Not Like Us (Elon Musk) | The Lincoln Project  https://youtu.be/RiOE7aA0dzA“Obsessed”: Elon Musk Pours $20 Million into Wisconsin Supreme Court Race as Voter Anger Builds | Democracy Now https://youtu.be/Xty8JS2mAVgElon Musk issues chilling warning: This could determine the 'destiny of humanity' | Fox News https://youtu.be/Nl0hJDs6AI4YIKES! Musk Holds DISASTER EVENT before KEY ELECTION | Medias Touch https://youtu.be/pSIRLZOeKIsElon Musk Can Be Defeated Right Now In Wisconsin | The Majority Report https://youtu.be/d1RCLVfpZ1kElon Musk gets mercilessly HECKLED at his OWN rally|  Brian Tyler Cohen https://youtu.be/kAqKyLUzBd0Elon Musk's Election Stunt COLLAPSES Into Chaos As Financial Scheme Unravels | The Damage Report https://youtu.be/JarO2sWjn7EDisclaimer: I am not a financial adviser and nothing in this content is financial advice. This content is for general education and entertainment purposes only. Do your own analysis and seek professional financial advice before making any investment decision.

The Mutual Audio Network
Teknikal Diffikulties #159- Portrait of the Artist as a Whining Sack(032825)

The Mutual Audio Network

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2025 22:41


My artistic angst gets the best of me. Plus how authors deal, and how deals are authored. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Friday Follies
Teknikal Diffikulties #159- Portrait of the Artist as a Whining Sack

Friday Follies

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2025 22:41


My artistic angst gets the best of me. Plus how authors deal, and how deals are authored. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wine Talks with Paul Kalemkiarian
Sometimes The Solution Is Looking You Right In The Face. Moshe Weizman Saw The Solution.

Wine Talks with Paul Kalemkiarian

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2025 54:31 Transcription Available


Though different parts of the wine world (geographically) present their own headwinds, many of the difficulties in the wine trade are universal.  And sometimes the solution is at hand, but just not realized or acted upon. Moahe Weizman saw the issue, brainstormed a solution and has now launched his idea. And it is working. Welcome to Wine Talks with Paul K. In today's episode, I dive into the innovative world of collaborative wine selling with Moshe Weizman from Whining. Imagine transforming the way we buy wine—shifting from solo purchases to a community-driven experience. Moshe's platform connects wine buyers, turning individual bottle desires into shared case purchases, maximizing value for both consumers and wineries. While challenges like fulfillment in the U.S. remain, the potential to revolutionize the winery club model and bring people together over a bottle—or a few—is undeniable. Stay curious, and let's raise a glass to new wine experiences!   Moshe Weizman, much like his biblical counterpart, ventures into a land of untapped promise—digital wine commerce. In an episode that teases apart the layers of collaborative selling, listeners will uncover how Moshe has reimagined the wine-buying experience with a blend of tradition and modern technology. Picture this: instead of standing alone amidst a sea of virtual bottles, you find yourself part of a connected network of fellow enthusiasts, each sharing in the discovery and delight of a wine that tickles your curiosity. Paul Kalemkiarian uncorks this conversation, highlighting how the digital shift in wine sales is not merely about technology, but about crafting a new kind of storytelling through wine. Here, Moshe explains how his platform, ‘Whining,' redefines e-commerce by integrating social elements to enhance personal buying experiences—a solution that addresses the waning wine club memberships and reaches out to more elusive Gen Z consumers. From insights on different global markets to anecdotes about Israel's rapid digital adoption, you'll hear firsthand how Moshe navigates the complex web of international regulations, all while fostering a sense of community and shared passion for wine. This episode promises to color in the digital landscapes where wine becomes more than a transaction—it becomes a shared journey, linking the desires of sellers and buyers in unexpected, rewarding ways. Grab your favorite vintage and tune in to discover how ‘Whining' could well be the future of wine commerce.      

Michigan Insider
008 - Gotta love when Izzo gets praised for whining 032625

Michigan Insider

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2025 6:12


Gotta love when Izzo gets praised for whiningSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

CrabDiving Radio Podcast
CrabDiving – Wed 032025 – Conspiracy Nuts Are Whining Over The Total Dud JFK Files

CrabDiving Radio Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2025 115:18


Conspiracy nuts are whining over the total dud JFK files. Author and Senator Schumer got calls to resign from fellow Democrats. Former Infowars Czar Alex Jones called out Trump for being a "poop addict." Vapid GOP demon Tucker Carlson blathered there was only one human who could save the Repubs. Lunatic conservatives in Minnesota presented a bill that would make what they call "Trump derangement syndrome" a mental illness," and then one of the loons, GOP state senator Justin Eichorn, got arrested for soliciting a minor. The people of Serbia have come together to oust their corrupt government. Disgraced, former NSA Mike Flynn got another gig with the Trump Administration. My Pillow thought leader Mike Lindell got in trouble for running a sham charity.

Jeff Katz
JKS 3.18.25: Deportation Whining?

Jeff Katz

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2025 10:11


So the media is upset about deporting illegal criminals... hmmm that's weird!

Hoops & Brews
Hoops & Brews Ep. 299: Luka Brought Whining & Complaining to LA

Hoops & Brews

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2025 73:24


The Big Show
Under The Bus: Whining about media seating...

The Big Show

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2025 4:25


A national college basketball reporter is complaining about where media seating is at the Big 12 tournament. Plus, an unfortunate error on some ugly MLB/New Era hats...

Joni and Friends Radio
I Won't Complain

Joni and Friends Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2025 4:00


We would love to pray for you! Please send us your request here:https://joniandfriends.org/contact-us/?department=Radio --------Thank you for listening! Your support of Joni and Friends helps make this show possible. Joni and Friends envisions a world where every person with a disability finds hope, dignity, and their place in the body of Christ. Become part of the global movement today at www.joniandfriends.org. Find more encouragement on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube.

The Shotgun Start
Morikawa gets passed, DFL DJ, surging Sergio, and deluded rollback whining

The Shotgun Start

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2025 85:39


Andy and Brendan went LIVE on YouTube immediately following the finish at Bay Hill and were fired up after a packed weekend of pro golf. Off the top, they discuss Russell Henley chasing down Collin Morikawa to win the Arnold Palmer Invitational, his first win in over 850 days. Andy and Brendan chat about Henley's current place among the game's top players, his Ryder Cup candidacy, and his tournament-winning chip-in on the 16th hole that NBC missed thanks to a Rolex commercial. They then move on to Collin Morikawa and his performance at Bay Hill. Morikawa was unable to close, blowing a three-shot lead on the back nine and is still searching for his first win since 2023. Other notes on API include Keegan Bradley's record-breaking Sunday, Michael Kim's rise up the OWGR ranks, and Sepp Straka's continued strong play. Next, Andy and Brendan give some props to Karl Vilips for his win at the Puerto Rico Open, becoming the first player to win on the PGA Tour in Sun Day Red apparel. From there, the two touch on the Blue Bay LPGA and the Joburg Open before a lengthy discussion about LIV Hong Kong. Sergio Garcia won the individual title and is continuing to push for a spot on a Team Europe at Bethpage. Phil Mickelson also showed some life, finishing in third place and bringing the HyFlyers to the podium for the first time ever. After some updates from PJ on the still-ongoing Dump in the Box Cologuard Classic, Andy and Brendan close this episode with some talk about player reaction to the proposed rollback as reported this week by Adam Schupak and a shoutout to Dustin Johnson.

NewsTalk STL
8am/More whining & complaining about switch to DST on Sunday

NewsTalk STL

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2025 39:42


(8:05am) MORNING NEWS DUMP Speaker of the House Mike Johnson speaks about the vote to censure Rep. Al Green (D-Texas) after he was thrown out of President Trump's address to a joint session of Congress on Tuesday night. Story here: https://redstate.com/terichristoph/2025/03/05/hfc-takes-action-to-censure-al-green-n2186299 President Trump postpones new tariffs for a month on most goods from Canada and Mexico. Sen. John Cornyn comments on USAID spending. California AG Rob Bonta comments on federal grants. Sen. John Kennedy (R-LA) comments on pushback from the Left on spending cuts. Illinoisans vote to keep their state flag design. In spring training action, the Cardinals lost to the Washington Nationals 12-1. Up next: the Houston Astros this afternoon at 5:05pm. Blues play the Ducks in Anaheim tonight at 9pm. Also, defenseman Colton Parayko is likely out for the season due to a knee injury. (8:20am) More whining and complaining about the switch to Daylight Saving Time this weekend! Are you OK with the ritual of "Spring Forward/Fall Back," or would you like to see the nation go all-DST all the time? We discuss. (8:35am) Camellia Peterson from Americans For Prosperity joins us to discuss the Missouri GOP State Lincoln Days this Fri-Sun, March 7-9, at The Sheraton Westport Chalet Hotel. We also look at some of the priority legislative issues in the state. (https://mo.americansforprosperity.org/) (https://americansforprosperity.org/) (@RareCamellia) Download the NewsTalkSTL app from your app store and listen anytime, anywhere! NewsTalkSTL website: https://newstalkstl.com/ Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/NewsTalkSTL Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/NewstalkSTL Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NewsTalkSTL Livestream 24/7: bit.ly/NEWSTALKSTLSTREAMSSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

5 Minutes Podcast with Ricardo Vargas
Stop Complaining About Your Project: Less Whining, More Winning

5 Minutes Podcast with Ricardo Vargas

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2025 5:36


In this episode, Ricardo discusses excessive complaining in project management, explaining that it hinders progress. He highlights the need to shift from frustration to action and shares three strategies: Reverse Standups, The Two-Minute Rule, and No-Blame Hackathons. He emphasizes that projects are inherently difficult, requiring methodologies and tools, and that complaining alone accomplishes nothing. Instead, focus on solutions that lead to real progress. His main message is clear: stop complaining and take action. He concludes by encouraging listeners to adopt this mindset. Listen to the podcast to learn more!

ExplicitNovels
Cáel Leads the Amazon Empire, Book 2: Part 15

ExplicitNovels

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2025


After Romania, one night in Rome.By FinalStand. Listen to the Podcast at Explicit Novels.When our ancestor committed the first murder, was it rage, or fear that drove them to the deed?(Evening near the Metropole, Roma, Italia)"I think you've done well," Riki congratulated me as she terminated her phone call. Word had come down that her replacement was on the way. Our profile had been updated back at State and they clearly wanted to bring in the 'real professionals'. There also had been a miscommunication. I was far too stressed to be reasonable now.Some undeserving smuck was about to be at the receiving end of my wrath for no better reason than I was at my limit of accepting any further alterations to my life. In hindsight, I was being totally irrational. At that moment in time, I didn't care whose day I was ruining. Sometimes I can be a jerk and an idiot at the same time.The US State Department apparently thought I couldn't dictate who was, or wasn't, a member of 'Unit L', we now had our own designation within Javiera's expanding task-force. The government had a random name generator for this shit and we got the letter 'L'. Maybe that device didn't think we were going to last long enough to matter. Anyway, I took the phone and hit redial. Riki gave me an 'I'm puzzled' look."Who am I talking to?" I inquired."Ms, who are you?" he demanded, since my caller ID said Riki and, unless I used my high, squeaky voice, I obviously sounded like a guy."I'm Cáel Nyilas. Who is this?" I replied."I'm Bill A. Miller, Director of the U.S. Diplomatic Security Service. What seems to be the problem, Mr. Nyilas?" He was rather uptight about the call-back."Since we are working together, why don't you call me Cáel?" I politely requested. "I'll call you Willy.""My name is Bill, but you can call me Director Miller," he corrected me. "The reason for your call is?""It is Willy, or Dick; your choice," I countered. "I don't call my boss 'Director' and I worship the ground she walks on. You are not even in her league. Also, I've had bad experiences with guys named Bill which are too painful to explain right now."That was true. One was friend taking a shower and leaving me alone with his mother. The other was early on in my career when I confused a girl named Bonnie with her real name 'Bill'. I was my own personal 'The Crying Game'. I didn't handle that episode well."Besides, I didn't call to discuss name-calling. I want to know how many agents work for you.""What does that have to do with anything?" he grumbled."You are quick with the questions while painfully bereft of answers," I snorted. "Don't make me Google this too.""Over two thousand," he stopped being a total ass. "Is there anything else I can tell you that Miss Martin should have been able to tell you?" Ooops, Back to being an ass."Riki's being physically restrained from taking her phone back by some of my educationally-challenged, illegal alien, unskilled labor force of questionable loyalty," I outrageously lied. It was an odious habit of mine that I'd cultivated vigorously over the past few weeks. "Two thousand humans, thanks. Is Riki's replacement a guy, or a girl? Wait, who cares? Just send their picture and I'll let you know where to send their replacement.""Are you threatening my people?" he simmered."No. That would make me an uncooperative and nefarious nuisance," I evaded. "Of course, when a person sticks their hand into a functioning garbage disposal, you don't blame the device. You blame the moron who stuck their hand in." From the perspective of our relationship, I was the garbage disposal."That definitely sounds like a threat," he responded. He was going to stick his hand in anyway."Your inability to comprehend the nuances possible with the English language is not why I called and not something I feel I can educate you about, given my current time constraints. Just have one of your insipid flunkies send me the picture. I need to purchase duct tape and an out-of-the-way storage space," I informed him."By the way, in the spirit of legal chicanery, could you tell me how long it will take for Riki Martin's name to come back up in the rotation? Let's figure 36 hours between each hot-shot leaving DC and their eventual inability to return phone calls," I wanted to make sure he knew I was taunting his pompous self. (Me being pompous and unhelpful didn't cross my mind at that moment.)"Let me make myself clear, Mr. Nyilas," he repeated. "Not only can you not dictate terms to the US government, you are not even the team's designated leader." I wasn't? Fuck him. I had tons of useless members of the Alphabet Mafia in front of my name, all loudly proclaiming my numerous accolades.Of everyone on the team, I had the most: NOHIO (Number One House Ishara Official), HCIESI-NDI, (Havenstone Commercial Investments Executive Services' Intern -- New Directive Initiative, I didn't make that one up, I swear), MEH (Magyarorszag es Erdely Hercege) and UHAUL (Unpaid Honcho Assigned to Unit L). I liked that last one, so that was how I was going to sign off on all my reports now."First off, I AM in charge, Willy. Without me, there is no Unit L. I quit, and then what? In case you missed it, I can't be drafted or threatened by you. If you think you can replace me, please do so right now and let me get back to my life -- you know, the thing that actually puts money in my pocket.Besides, I am not refusing to take anyone you see fit to put on MY team. I'm just not going to tell you where I'm going to take them to. I suspect they are adults and can find their way home, eventually, Willy.""Mr. Nyilas, you are an unbelievably fortunate amateur and novice intellectual in a situation that demands experience and professionalism. It is time for you to step back and let the people who know what they are doing take over. Just play your part and we'll make sure you get due credit for following orders and behaving," he unleashed his fair-smelling bile."I am following your orders; your procedures dictate that a member of the State Department will be on this team," I kept my calm. "As one of the people who actually has experience with this situation, I'm letting you know how things work in the field. Every person you send will be misplaced, thus you will have to send someone else. Alerting you to the need to stay on top of your job -- sending someone else -- sounds to me like common sense advice in this circumstance.""That is not going to happen, Nyilas. If something happens, " he got out."Willy, duct tape is plentiful and cheap. Kidnapping -- thus hostage keeping -- is virtually a religion in Southern Italy. And though I am already wired into the local criminal underground, I'm just not going to be able to help you, or them. I'll make up some implausible excuses as the need arises. So now you know the score. The next move is yours," I smiled."The next words out of your mouth had better be 'I'll behave', or the State Department will revoke your passport and have stern words with the Republic of Ireland over your diplomatic status," Willy warned me."I'll behave," I fibbed. Riki snatched the phone out of my hand."Sir -- Director Miller, I want you to know I had nothing to do with Mr. Nyilas' tirade," Riki apologized. "He stole my phone.""I did." and "oww!" I hollered in the background. "She ground her heel into my instep. the fiery little minx." I was propping up her excuse because I owed her for verbally taking a dump on her boss, the ass-heap back in Romania. Riki punched me."Ms. Martin, do we need to reconsider your employment, or can we rely on you to re-organize Unit L before Ms. McCauley (her replacement) arrives?" Willy lectured."Director Miller, ""Call him Big Willy," I whispered to her. "He loves that 'Big Willy' style."This time she hit me in the thigh. My ballistic vest had gotten in the way of her first hit, but she was a quick learner."How can you know a song from 1997, yet not know that Russia invaded Georgia in 2008?" Riki put her hand over the phone and hissed at me."Ah," Pamela teased. "Somebody is a Will Smith fan." Riki looked away.I wasn't sure what to make of the Will Smith -- Ricky Martin combo forming in my mind. Will was one of my manly icons. Hey, he was a stud, scored numerous hotties in his film career and married Jada Pinkett Smith. What's not to love? Growing up, I wanted to be like Will Smith. When/if I ever finished growing up, I wanted to be like George Clooney."Director Miller," Riki tried again. "He's lying. From my personal observations and with supporting personality profiles provided by other members of the task force, I can guarantee you that Mr. Nyilas is unreliable and untrustworthy. Sir, I've watched Romani males hide their wallets and their daughters when he walks by." Okay, wasn't that last bit a lie?"that last bit a lie?es hide their wallets and their daughters when he walks by. provided by other members However, unless she has been cross-trained as a waitress at a gang-affiliated nightclub, a day-care worker for the criminally insane, plus consistently wins at Texas hold 'em, she's going to be out of her element here.""No sir, but Mr. Nyilas likes me, I'm not sure why," she glared at me. I poked her in the boob to help clarify the matter. Riki slapped my hand. Virginia punched me in the shoulder. I decided to poke Virginia in her ballistic-covered breast, hoping she was jealous for the attention. I was wrong. They both hit me again.Had this been sexual harassment, they would have hated this job and despised me. Since this was me being my painfully childish self, well, I was still annoying, but also adorable. Put it this way: if a woman could not only pepper spray a man making cat-calls at her, and was even encouraged to do so, wouldn't that de-stress the situation?"Director Miller, I don't want to stay on this assignment, yet I'd be remiss if I didn't explain some of the numerous pitfalls of working with Unit L. Every one of them is comfortable being a walking arsenal. I'm on my way to have a ballistic vest tailored for me because I'm the only one in the unit without one. I have no doubt that any of them could kill me with their bare hands in less than 5 seconds if they so desired," she explained."You would think they would want a more effective combatant with them," Miller grew icy, suspecting duplicity on Riki's part -- moron. She looked at me over the phone."Sir, I think they like me because I know I don't belong in a firefight. They can count on me to cower behind cover while the bullets are flying. That allows the rest to kill unimpeded by having to keep an eye on me," she said.Pause."One of them did show me how to recognize and start various grenades. She said if I was ever the last one alive, it would give me 'options'."Pause."Ms. Martin, don't cancel your flight back to DC yet. I'm going to give Ms. Castello a call to see what her assessment of the situation is," Willy allowed. "Good-bye.""I can't believe I talked him into making me stay with you people," Riki moaned.Our little caravan was slowing to a stop outside the Metropole Hotel. It was Hana's choice for a Roman meeting location. A restaurant and a hotel room, all in one location. Rachel and Wiesława were ahead of us, checking things out. Hana had informed us that the Illuminati had two people watching her. This was going to be my last bit of time with Rachel for a while.(Meanwhile, Back At The Ranch, )Two new members of House Ishara were on their way to Rome. They'd be joined by two members of the House Guard of Andraste from Britain. The two Isharans were the first members of the House Guard of Ishara in over a thousand years. I didn't expect them to be the martial equals of Rachel, or Charlotte. Not yet. And anyway, that didn't matter. What mattered to me was that they'd volunteered for the task and Buffy felt they were the best we had.Another nomadic pack of House Hylonome Amazons had taken in the traumatized Zola. She had to stay in Romanian until the authorities finished up her part of the investigation. A mixed group from House Živa and Ishara (led by Helena) would handle security for Professor Loma, his family and the Lovasz sisters during their trip to New York.Aliz, his wife, was officially in House Ishara's custody. That was my best play at making sure she avoided summary justice for her 'betrayal' of House Hylonome. The whole group would be handed over to House Epona as soon as the Romanians cleared them for foreign travel. It helped my case that Aliz appreciated my warnings about the danger that both families were in from House Illuyankamunus.The occult nitpicking that allowed me to leverage this maneuver was accomplished by me doing yet another rarely done feat. In the name of Alkonyka Lovasz, House Ishara was sponsoring a new Amazon house. I could testify to the existence and matronage of the Goddess SzélAnya (without her permission), which was one of the stepping stones for acceptance.Vincent was going to stay in Germany for two days, then he was off to his home and daughters in Arlington Virginia, with a long convalescence and a rumored promotion. Mona and Tiger Lily were already on their way to New York as honor guard for Charlotte's body, courtesy of the US Air Force. The Amazons needed the USAF to do it because that was the only way we could get the Romanians to release her body.The Hylonome dead, they would be buried in a private plot after all the autopsies were done. I was absolutely sure the Hylonome would steal the bodies in due time and give them a 'proper' burial. Of the Mycenaeans, Red and one of his buddies still remained at large. Of Ajax's half-brother, Teucer, and the other previously wounded Greek warrior, there was no sign. Kwen and the other POWs remained in Romania to face a laundry list of charges. Her fate was unknown to me.My bodyguard was reduced, yet no one minded. The twin reasoning was that the Black Hand in Italy would provide some protection for me. The other was that I was in the birthplace of the Condottieri. Selena's sources strongly suspected that their HQ was close to Rome itself. I could have had more security by recruiting among the 'natives'.Various sources, some inside Italy, had suggested that the Carabinieri, Italy's military police force, had 'offered' to provide some protection. That was prompted by events surrounding my visits to Budapest  and  Mindszent, Hungary and the 'action' south of Miercurea Ciuc, Romania (no one wanted to call it a battle, even though the fight involved over 1000 Romanian Land Forces troops and half a squadron of the Romanian Air Force).My refusal of the offer caused a 'disruption'. This was a polite way of saying the Italians did not want me to enter their country. I wasn't being a jerk this time. Selena and Aunt Briana were both of the opinion that the Condo's recruited heavily from European military and paramilitary units -- particularly Western Europe. And that not all their 'new hires' had left active duty either.A peculiar circumstance then developed. The pretext for denying me entry was undercut by Hungary and Romania erasing me from their official investigation. I wasn't a threat (despite the burnt landscape and tombstones sprouting up in my wake.) Romania didn't want me to stay, Hungary decided they didn't want me back -- at the moment -- and the US/UK/Ireland were telling the Italians that I was a peach, or whatever implied that in diplomatic speech.There was a compromise finally reached by Riki and shadow forces that I couldn't put names to. I could come to Italy as long as my itinerary was relayed to Carabinieri. We could keep our side arms in holsters and our big guns as long as they weren't on our persons. I could go around without a Carabinieri bodyguard as long as I ignored them floating around me at a discreet distance. A liaison officer would meet me at the hotel to maintain the illusion that I was just a paranoid tourist.Delilah had to touch base with the British again, probably for the same reasons that the US wanted to replace Riki. While both Delilah and Chaz were military and seconded to MI-6, they weren't considered Intelligence Experts by the people at the helm. For that matter, they weren't even sure how Delilah had ended up at my side, killing multi-national terrorists in three separate countries inside of one month. That was very cinematic, not realistic. The idea of governments with shadow operatives 'sanctioning' people was not something that anyone in the 'know' wanted to talk about.Whether it was before the media, a US Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, the United States House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, or a UK Parliamentary Foreign Affairs Select Committee this wasn't what these Department Heads wanted to discuss. Less anyone forget, my Congress and my President didn't, umm, get along.In my favor, I was an orphan from New Hampshire, both my US Senators were women and I'd worked on their campaigns or dated some of their volunteers. It might do me some good to call Dr. Kimberly Geisler at Bolingbrook to see what she could do politically. All that could wait.(Finishing Up)Selena Jovanović had the first of our two dark blue Alfa Romeo 159s, the one that disgorged Rachel and Wiesława. She, Saku and Odette would circle the block in case there was any trouble. Pamela had the driver's seat in my car. No one wanted me or Odette to drive because we didn't understand urban Italian street etiquette. It was Virginia, me and Riki in the backseat with Chaz up front with Pamela.Rachel gave the preliminary order to disembark. That meant the lobby was partially clear -- there were armed types about that seemed to be either Carabinieri, or understandable private security. Rome wasn't as dangerous as Mexico City (kidnap-wise), but events in London, Budapest and the Hungarian and Romanian countryside were putting people on edge. And those with enough money could buy some emotional comfort in the form of armed private contractors.Chaz took his H and K UMP-45, stock folded, out of the bag at his feet and secured it inside the right-side of his jacket. Three spare clips went inside a harness on his left. It was dreamlike as Virginia and I went through a similar, less heavily armed process. For FBI Girl, it was a 'carry-on' with flash-bang, concussion and smoke grenades, plus a few extra clips/mags for everyone.For me, it was a tomahawk, a second Gloc-22 and a bullet for everyone in the hotel, if that became necessary. As the car came to a stop in front of the main doors, I worked my way over Riki so that I would be the second person to exit the car. Chaz would be the first. Virginia got out on her side. Pamela would stay at the wheel -- Riki had an appointment with a tailor to keep.I felt it then, that sympathetic spiritual harmony I was one-third of. I looked up into the 'clear' Rome night. There she was, Bellatrix, the Amazon star in the Constellation of Orion. According to the Egyptian Rite, the Weave of Fate was nearly invisible by day, but by night, you could make out its strands in the motion of the stars. That was not something Alal had ever truly mastered. Still,I had a new phone since the charred remains of my old one were in some evidence locker in Budapest by now. That didn't mean I wanted to use it. I was getting squirrely about people I didn't want finding me, finding me. Chaz was in the lead, I was in the middle and Virginia covered my back. Rachel caught sight of us, gave a quick nod, and then she and Wiesława went for the elevators.Rachel would want to check out Hana's room before I got there -- if I got there. I called Odette."Hey Babe," Odette beamed excitement my way. She was in Rome and we had a guaranteed 24 hour layover. For a girl who thought her great adventure in life was going to end up being a high school trip to Philadelphia to see the Liberty Bell, she was in Nirvana."Hey to you too, Odette. I need a favor," I began."Sure," she chirped."In five minutes from, right now make sure Sakuniyas comes to see me and Hana in the restaurant by herself," I requested. Odette hesitated, taking in her knowledge of 'Cáel-speak'."No problemo Jeffe," she answered. She knew I was in some undefined trouble. We both knew that her body language would convey that unease to Saku, which was what I needed. See, I had a plan. I tapped Chaz, slowing him and thus allowing Virginia to bunch up with us."Do either one of you remember the movie 

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Free to Be Mindful Podcast
How to Make the Whining Stop

Free to Be Mindful Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2025 4:36


Welcome to The Consult a Counselor Series, a special segment of the Free to Be Mindful Podcast. Join therapist and host Vanessa De Jesus Guzman, LPC, NCC, as she answers real-life parenting questions to help you find your calm in the chaos of parenting, and not lose your, well… you know.TODAY'S QUESTION:"How can I handle my child constantly whining?"Whining - it's like nails on a chalkboard for parents. Whether it's the drawn-out “Moooooommm!” or the never-ending “But I don't wannaaaa…,” it can be exhausting to deal with all day long. But here's the good news: whining isn't a forever thing, and you can break the habit!In this episode, Vanessa shares practical strategies to reduce whining while teaching your child how to communicate their needs in a more effective way. She explains why kids whine, how to set boundaries without power struggles, and what to do to make sure their needs are met before the whining even starts.TUNE IN TO LEARN:Why kids whine and what they're actually trying to expressHow to respond in a way that doesn't reinforce whiningSimple phrases to teach your child so they use their regular voiceHow to check for unmet needs that could be triggering whiningWhy consistency is key in breaking the whining habitTAKEAWAY MESSAGE:Whining isn't personal, it's a learned behavior. The more we give in, the more kids will use it. But by staying consistent, modeling calm communication, and giving them the tools to express their needs, we can teach them a better way to get their message across—without the ear-piercing tones.Listen in, and remember... you're always free to be mindful!Send us a text120 COPING SKILLShttps://www.freetobemindful.com/podcast-120copingskillsCULTIVATE CALM CHALLENGEhttps://www.freetobemindful.com/podcast-cultivatingcalmchallengeSUBMIT QUESTIONS for CONSULT A COUNSELOR:https://qrco.de/consultacounselorWATCH THE PODCAST ON YOUTUBE:https://www.youtube.com/@counselorvdejesus GET THE MUSE HEADBAND AT A DISCOUNT!https://choosemuse.com/freetobemindfulUse this link to get 15% off your total when you purchase the amazing brain sensing headband that tells you when you're in a meditative state and guides you to improve your practice.STAY CONNECTED:Show Hashtag: #freetobemindfulpodcastWebsite: https://www.freetobemindful.com/podcastAll Social Channels: @counselorvdejesus DISCLAIMER:Free to Be Mindful Podcast episodes are for educational purposes only and should not be considered as or substituted for therapy or professional help from a licensed clinician.

Inside Access with Jason LaCanfora and Ken Weinman
Are we sick of the Baltimore Ravens whining about the salary cap?

Inside Access with Jason LaCanfora and Ken Weinman

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2025 11:03


Are we sick of the Baltimore Ravens whining about the salary cap? full The guys debate whether or not they think Steve Bisciotti could be more committed by paying more players on their roster. 663 Thu, 27 Feb 2025 20:19:14 +0000 laKrZrN1UStXTft4UIrtJZwJyfcFLiyM nfl,baltimore ravens,sports Inside Access with Jason LaCanfora and Ken Weinman nfl,baltimore ravens,sports Are we sick of the Baltimore Ravens whining about the salary cap? Jason La Canfora and Ken Weinman have the INSIDE ACCESS to all Baltimore sports. Both native to Baltimore, their passion for sports is unmatched. Jason, the NFL TODAY’s NFL insider, is as well connected as any sports journalist. Ken’s fiery takes are must listen to radio. Listen to Inside Access with Jason La Canfora and Ken Weinman weekdays from 2-6pm on 105.7 The Fan, on the Audacy App or on 1057thefan.com. Sports False https://player.amperwavepod

Revive Our Hearts
Hannah, Ep. 4

Revive Our Hearts

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2025


It's hard to wait. Whining kids need to be reminded to pray before a meal. And frankly, adults need to learn to pray too.

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It can be hard to wait, am I right? Whining kids need to be reminded of that right before dinner. And Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth says, adults need to learn it, too. She explains on Revive Our Hearts. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/453/29

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It can be hard to wait, am I right? Whining kids need to be reminded of that right before dinner. And Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth says, adults need to learn it, too. She explains on Revive Our Hearts. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/453/29

The Marc Cox Morning Show
Chiefs' Collapse, Trump at Daytona, & Federal Whining (Hour 1)

The Marc Cox Morning Show

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2025 35:07


Marc Cox Morning Show with Heidi Harris filling in! She and Ethan dive into the Chiefs' Super Bowl disaster, Travis Kelce's lackluster performance, and Trump's epic NASCAR lap at Daytona. Hans Von Spakovsky joins to expose out-of-control federal agencies, Jesse Jane Duff breaks down political chaos, and Tom Ackerman talks sports, from USA's hockey win to Kelce's future with the Chiefs. Plus, federal employees are whining—do they deserve sympathy?

The Triple Threat
Daww Steve Kerr Does Some Whining & DeMeco's Pressure MOUNTING

The Triple Threat

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2025 39:23


Hour 1 THE DRIVE - Friday 02-14-25

The Triple Threat
Daww Kerr Does What He's Best At-Whining Like a Baby-

The Triple Threat

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2025 5:08


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The A-Team w/ Wexler & Clanton
The A-Team: Aaron Boone and Brian Cashman Whining... A Yearly Tradition

The A-Team w/ Wexler & Clanton

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2025 3:13 Transcription Available


Last year before the World Series, Yankees general manager Brian Cashman still took the chance to whine about the 2017 Astros. This year, it's Aaron Boone starting off the season right... He's whining (again). This time, not about the Astros. But, about the Astros hated National League rivals, the World Champion Los Angeles Dodgers. Boone was upset about the Dodgers trash talk, after beating New York last year in the World Series. It's safe to say, that Adam Clanton and Adam Wexler have had it with these two from the Bronx. 

The A-Team w/ Wexler & Clanton
Rockets Final Stretch Toward Break, Still Waiting On Bregman and Yankee Whining Continues

The A-Team w/ Wexler & Clanton

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2025 171:25 Transcription Available


Adam Clanton and Adam Wexler makes his return to talk about what's going on in Houston sports and more on February 12th 2025.(OBVIOUSLY this was before the Bregman news broke. Listen to SportsTalk 790 all day tomorrow for reaction to the news.)Rockets back in action, before the All-Star break.Preview of what KD could look like as a Rocket? Congrats to Bobby Slowik on his new job. Joe Burrow is willing to be the new Tom Brady. Aaron Boone is crying again... Inappropriate Valentine's Day cards. 

R & D Football Talk
Not Whining

R & D Football Talk

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2025 26:14


Eagles flat out beat the Chiefs in all phases of the game. And a rant or two.

Jeff Katz
JKS 2.11.25: Media Whining

Jeff Katz

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2025 8:55


The media is whining about Elon and DOGE and Jeff just has to chuckle about it all.

Hebrew Nation Online
Mark Call – Parsha “B'shalach” teaching from Shabbat Shalom Mesa

Hebrew Nation Online

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2025 54:45


Parsha "B'shalach" (Exodus 13:17 - 17:16) begins with what might be the most famous miracle in the Bible, the "parting of the Red Sea" [more likely the 'Sea of Reeds'] and the related destruction of Pharaoh, and all his army and chariots. The very first verse of the parsha, as Mark Call notes in the reading, should perhaps "leap off the page" today as a warning: YHVH took the 'mixed multitude' via the Long Way Home to the Promised Land, rather than the shorter coastal route, "lest the people regret," when they see war, and decide to return right back into bondage. Could that ring true today? The Erev Shabbat Reading: https://hebrewnationonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/SSM-2-7-25-Bshalach-teaching-podcast-xx.mp3 The question has been asked. But there is something fundamental about human nature that is outlined here. Rather than being grateful for having been freed "by a Mighty Hand," from bondage, and happy to be en route to a Promised Land, why instead do people whine, and want to go back into slavery? In that context it is interesting that there is so much emphasis in this story on "testing" by YHVH. They see thirst in the wilderness. And have cause for concern when He gives them 'bread from heaven' - before it gets a name. The Sabbath is introduced. (Or - is it RE-introduced?) But Yah has good reason to ask, "How long will you refuse to keep My commandments and My Instruction?" B'shalach: Grateful? Or Whining? The Testing Is Yet to Come https://hebrewnationonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/WT-CooH-2-8-25-Bshalach-The-Testing-to-Come-Grateful-or-Whining-podcast-xx.mp3 The combined two-part teaching will be up later; HNR has server problems that prevented it from uploading.

The Jay Thomas Show
Jay Thomas Show: "Winning, Whining and Whoa, Enough" (2-3-25)

The Jay Thomas Show

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2025 127:40


The Jay Thomas Show from Monday February 3rd, 2025.   Guests include your calls and emails.

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Dear Men
346: When whining is so magical that it generates polarity! (ft. Jason & Violet Lange) [replay]

Dear Men

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2025 59:00


Is it painful for you when you feel that your woman is closed? Do you long for more ways to help her open up fully? (Not just sexually, but that is included!)Most dating and relationship advice doesn't include the concept of polarity and the three stages of relationship, but it can be nothing less than magical when worked with properly.According to polarity work (originated primarily by David Deida), there are two primary forces in dating, relationships and sex: alpha energy (what we sometimes refer to as masculine) and omega energy (aka feminine energy).The vast majority of omega partners have a deep longing to surrender to a trustable partner. They want to be able to be fully expressed and be met.Yet in many cases, they feel like they're too much. Their emotions are too much; they're too fiery; they feel like they'll never be able to fully express themselves with a partner.The lesser-known part of polarity work involves the three stages. As we grow in relationships, we have the capacity to graduate from stage 1 (rigid roles, often dictated by society), to stage 2 (we rely on talking to resolve tension), to stage three — which brings us to this episode. In polarized stage three relationships we bring in creativity, embodiment, and edgy play. We use breath, sound, and movement to move through tension or discomfort between us. Stage three is exciting, risky, and powerful. And as Jason puts it, "it tends to *wake us up* as men."If you want to lead your woman into depths of safety, red-hot sex, and surrender in ways neither of you has perhaps ever experienced ways — if you want to help her feel even more of her heart, her spirit, and her sex, listen on.Note: Credit to David Deida's work on the stages of relationship and polarity. Work with usReady to go deeper than the podcast? Jason and I are ready to work with you! We specialize in helping men break old patterns and transform their sex & love lives for good.To see if there's a fit for our flagship program Pillars of Presence, book a call here. Start anytime. (https://evolutionary.men/apply/)---Memorable quotes from this episode:"Through your direction, you can invite expression.""In stage two we just want it to end. In stage three it's like, 'Bring it all. Let's ride this wave.'""You don't have to do nearly as much as you think.""Tell me that again, but like a hippo."

The People's Car
145. Winter, Whining, and Wagons

The People's Car

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2025 79:44


We are stuck right in the middle of some winter blues, so come join us bitch about it all!

Adultish Whines
125. My Therapist and I Have the Same Vibrator

Adultish Whines

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2025 61:12


Whiners, get ready to get Open Wide with Comedian Emily Petros! P and Emily are apparently long lost souls sisters so sit back, pour up and enjoy the ride. Whining about everything from airplanes, cumming & cruises, pugs, breast feeding, and soooo much more. Follow the Pod: instagram.com/adultishwhines/Follow your Host: instagram.com/paige_crutcher/Follow Emily: instagram.com/theemilypetros/Follow Open Wide Podcast: instagram.com/openwidepod/Listen to Open Wide: Open Wide on all PlatformsProduced by Creator's Guild: instagram.com/creatorsguild.htx/Go to https://betterhelp.com/adultish for 10% off your first month of therapy with BetterHelp and get matched with a therapist who will listen and help #sponsored Use code ADULTISH at adameve.com for 50% off, free gifts and free shipping. Use code AWCLUB at kingsofneon.com for 10% off a custom neon sign.

SHOCKWAVES SKULLSESSIONS
TSWS | Leslie Mandoki on World Unity?

SHOCKWAVES SKULLSESSIONS

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2025 99:10


On this EXPLOSIVE edition of THE SETH WILLIAMS SHOW, Seth and Chris dive into the CHAOS as liberals lose their MINDS over Trump's election! This time, people aren't buying into the WHINING or NAME-CALLING! Then, we've got the weather - a little SNOW in South Carolina and the whole state SHUTS DOWN?! Meanwhile, musician Leslie Mandoki joins us, sharing his insights on UNITY at the Rock N' Roll Hall of Fame! And don't miss Tony Musachio's heart-wrenching tales about the legendary Big Chuck's passing. Buckle up for REAL TALK and CONTROVERSY! WHAT'S YOUR TAKE? Are we witnessing a shift or just more of the same political drama? Sponsor: Plush - FIND THE BEAUTIFUL: https://amzn.to/4j98lhI Hit that SUBSCRIBE button, SLAM the LIKE, and SMASH the NOTIFICATION bell to keep up with the TRUTH that's shaking the system! NOTE: Everything said here, and on every episode of all of our shows are 100% the opinions of the hosts. Nothing is stated as fact. Do your own research to see if their opinions are true or not. Please SUBSCRIBE, click the notification bell, leave a comment or a like, and share this episode!

The Seth Williams Show
Leslie Mandoki on World Unity?

The Seth Williams Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2025 99:11


On this EXPLOSIVE edition of THE SETH WILLIAMS SHOW, Seth and Chris dive into the CHAOS as liberals lose their MINDS over Trump's election! This time, people aren't buying into the WHINING or NAME-CALLING! Then, we've got the weather - a little SNOW in South Carolina and the whole state SHUTS DOWN?! Meanwhile, musician Leslie Mandoki joins us, sharing his insights on UNITY at the Rock N' Roll Hall of Fame! And don't miss Tony Musachio's heart-wrenching tales about the legendary Big Chuck's passing. Buckle up for REAL TALK and CONTROVERSY!WHAT'S YOUR TAKE? Are we witnessing a shift or just more of the same political drama?Sponsor: Plush - FIND THE BEAUTIFUL: https://amzn.to/4j98lhIHit that SUBSCRIBE button, SLAM the LIKE, and SMASH the NOTIFICATION bell to keep up with the TRUTH that's shaking the system!NOTE: Everything said here, and on every episode of all of our shows are 100% the opinions of the hosts. Nothing is stated as fact. Do your own research to see if their opinions are true or not.Please SUBSCRIBE, click the notification bell, leave a comment or a like, and share this episode!

The Drive
Whining about the Rules Cause the Chiefs Keep Winning

The Drive

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2025 44:25


Hour 1 – The Drive is tired about people begging and whining for rule changes after every year the Chiefs win.

Hebrew Nation Online
Mark Call – Daily News Update Monday

Hebrew Nation Online

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2025 24:53


News and commentary for Monday, 27 January, 2024. T-plus-One Week: Cabinet positions are being confirmed, the Invader Deportations are underway, and the Whining has just begun.

Bucs Dugout: for Pittsburgh Pirates fans
Talk the Plank 3k: HOF Voting, Pirates News, Free Agency, and Let's Be Honest...Some More Whining

Bucs Dugout: for Pittsburgh Pirates fans

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2025 79:06


Join Jonathan Rice (@PhilPhan99) and Connor Williams (@Wins_Williams) for the latest offseason episode of Talk the Plank 3k on Fans First Sports Network (@FansFirstSN). In this episode, Connor and Jonathan discuss the voting results for the Hall of Fame Class of 2025 and take a peek at newly-eligible players for 2026. After that, you'll hear some baseball news, including free agency talk and discussion of the latest massive deals the Pirates have made this week. Random bits of baseball news and some moaning about Bob Nutting and Ben Cherington are sprinkled throughout as well. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Retiring With Enough
Don't Be A Whining Dog

Retiring With Enough

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2025 18:52


Send us a text“Knowledge is knowing that a tomato is a fruit. Wisdom is knowing not to put it in a fruit salad.” – Unknown  Faced with declining abilities, many people attempt to unsuccessfully continue using Fluid Intelligence instead of embracing Crystallized Intelligence. They become the whining dog!               If you'd like to be a part of a free online retirement community, join us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/399117455706255/?ref=share

Farron Balanced Daily
House Republicans Demand $4 TRILLION Increase In Debt Limit After Whining About Spending

Farron Balanced Daily

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2025 24:33


Republicans whined about government spending during the entire four years of the Biden administration, and drove the country to the brink of a government shutdown more than half a dozen times over spending issues during the last 2 years. But now that Trump is coming back, they are suddenly demanding a $4 trillion increase in the debt limit - something they repeatedly refused to do for Biden. A farmer in Florida that voted for Donald Trump in the last election is warning that his crops will be left to rot in the fields if Trump follows through with his plans for mass deportations, according to what he told Bloomberg News. All over the country, farmers - many of whom voted for Trump - are sharing similar concerns about the man they put back into The White House, but those concerns are a day late at this point. They knew what they were voting for, they just didn't care at the time.Top Trump adviser Stephen Miller has a plan to prevent some of Trump's most disastrous and disturbing policies become the law of the land without getting much attention from his political opponents or the media. Miller says that the idea is to "flood the zone" by doing as much as humanly possible all at once, which won't give the media or critics enough time to be outraged by everything. His hope is that eventually everyone just gets tired and stops paying attention.More than a dozen of Donald Trump's cabinet picks are billionaires, and 26 of them have net worths well over $100 million, and others have spent decades working in politics. In spite of this, the corporate media continues to tell us that these people are "outsiders," when in reality, they are the elite that have ruled this country for far too long. These are not people who are going to "shake things up" or bring "change" to DC - they will consolidate power to line their pockets, as Farron explains.Text and and let us know your thoughts on today's stories!Subscribe to our YouTube channel to stay up to date on all of Farron's content: https://www.youtube.com/FarronBalancedFollow Farron on social media! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FarronBalanced Twitter: https://twitter.com/farronbalanced Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/farronbalanced TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@farronbalanced?lang=en

CCSRQ Podcast
Testing and Whining

CCSRQ Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2025


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Good Company Bad Habits
Ep: 53 - Some Religion, Politics, and Whining

Good Company Bad Habits

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2025 97:56


On this episode we're joined by Cat, Evan, and Mooch the barbers from Good Company Barbershop.

Mile High Report
Quick Hits: Bengal Backers are Whining and Early Lines for the Wild Card Game

Mile High Report

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2025 22:27


Join Jonathan Rice (@PhilPhan99) for the first ever PLAYOFF episode of Quick Hits on the Mile High Broncos Podcasts (@MHBroncosPods) via Fans First Sports Network (@FansFirstSN). In this episode, Jonathan celebrates the Broncos' earning a postseason berth for the first time since winning Super Bowl 50! As part of that celebration, you'll hear why all of the pundits and Bengal backers should pipe down with their whining about Week 18. Then, we'll take a quick peek at all of the matchups for wild card weekend before delving into the early betting lines for Broncos-Bills. All of that in about 15 minutes!!! Let's go #BRONCOS!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fox Sports Radio Weekends
Mark Willard & Ephraim Salaam Talk Michael Penix Debut In Atlanta, Jayden Daniels Proving He Is A Star, Whining In the College Football Playoffs, And Much More!!

Fox Sports Radio Weekends

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2024 119:00 Transcription Available


Mark Willard and Ephraim Salaam discuss Michael Penix starting for Atlanta with Kirk Cousins getting benched and ponder the future with Penix and why there is upside. Mark and Ephraim also talk shop on Jayden Daniels and why they believe now that the rookie has silenced all questions and shown us that he is a full blown star. Plus, the guys ponder the NFL playoffs coming up soon, discuss people whining about the College Football Playoffs, and so much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michigan Insider
007 - Michigan to face whining Bama in Tampa 120924

Michigan Insider

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2024 15:13


Michigan to face whining Bama in TampaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mock and Daisy's Common Sense Cast
Daily Dish: Menendez Brothers Update, Media Whining, McBride Wants Attention, & Politics At Thanksgiving

Mock and Daisy's Common Sense Cast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2024 68:41


Today Daisy and Chad discuss the Menendez brothers case, the latest whining from the media, what the heck is going on with Sarah McBride and Nancy Mace, and how to survive Thanksgiving!Visit https://thescreamingoatco.com for the perfect products to ensure an epic celebration, with offerings starting at just $39.99! FREE shipping and 15% off your order with code CHICKSSave 50% sitewide at https://omahasteaks.com during the Cyber Monday Sale, plus get an extra $30 off with promo code CHICKS and a $30 reward card when you shop early.Visit https://coatdefense.com Save 15% off your entire order when you use Code CHICKS at checkout.