Podcasts about wholesale

Finding and managing real estate cold callers takes more than hiring someone with a good phone voice, as outsourcing business owner Adham Aboelenein explains. He shares where he finds experienced callers and how reviewing their recordings helps turn seller conversations into better qualified leads for your wholesaling business. Before handing off your next list, learn what to look for in a caller and how to keep them on track. KEY TALKING POINTS:0:01 - Intro & Host Check-In1:24 - Slowest Year & Fewer Deals3:02 - Choosing Lifestyle Over Scaling4:11 - Meet Adam Aboelenein & His Company6:21 - Lessons Managing Cold Callers8:03 - Cold Caller KPIs8:58 - Finding & Vetting Callers11:12 - When Callers Go Wrong12:24 - Breaking Down a Cold Call Script16:37 - Advice for the Younger Generation18:29 - Where to Find Adam19:30 - Outro LINKS:Instagram: Adham Aboeleneinhttps://www.instagram.com/adhamaboelenein/ Website: Galaxy Call Centershttps://www.galaxycallcenters.com/ Instagram: David Leckohttps://www.instagram.com/dlecko Website: DealMachinehttps://www.dealmachine.com/pod Instagram: Ryan Haywoodhttps://www.instagram.com/heritage_home_investments Website: Heritage Home Investmentshttps://www.heritagehomeinvestments.com/

#1105 What if you could turn a simple hobby into a thriving business with your products on the shelves of 120 retail stores in just three months? In Part 1 of this two-part episode, Brogan Williams sits down with Andee Hart, founder of Hart Design Co. and She Sells Differently, to explore how she turned a candle-making hobby into a successful wholesale business that allowed her to leave her 17-year corporate sales career. Andee shares how she landed her first retail accounts through personalized outreach, leveraged the wholesale marketplace Faire to scale her business, and built relationships with retailers that helped her products reach customers across North America. She also breaks down the fundamentals of wholesale pricing, how to negotiate better deals with suppliers to increase profit margins, and why validating your products before investing in bulk inventory is essential for sustainable growth. Plus, discover how outsourcing everyday tasks and focusing on high-value activities can help you build a business that supports the life you actually want to live! What we discuss with Andee: + Turning a hobby into a business + Landing 120 retail accounts + Scaling through wholesale and Faire + Personalized retailer outreach + Building strong retailer relationships + Wholesale pricing and profit margins + Negotiating better supplier prices + Validating products before buying in bulk + Outsourcing to reclaim your time + Finding your ideal customer Thank you, Andee! Check out Andee Hart at AndeeHart.com. Get the free Ultimate List of Sales Tools. Follow Andee on Instagram. Get your FREE 5 Minute Business Plan at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MillionaireUniversity.com/Plan⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To get exclusive offers mentioned in this episode and to support the show, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MillionaireUniversity.com/Sponsors⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the Independent Dealer Podcast, Jeff Watson and Luke Godwin are both in full tax season prep mode — and have a lot to say about it. Luke just walked the auction lanes for the first time since July 2020, bought ten cars in one day, and came back with real observations about condition reports, the professional premium, the buy-it-now revolution, and why simulcast bidding is a fundamentally different game than standing in the lane. Jeff is buying trucks and SUVs while gas prices are high and everyone else is chasing Teslas — and making the Warren Buffett case for why going contrary to the market right now is a conviction play, not a gamble. Plus Copart bought ACV, subprime lenders are stealing BHPH market share on affordability alone, and the guys are both headed to the Buy Here Pay Here Dealer Forum in Austin November 1st through 3rd.What You'll Learn:Why Luke went back to the physical auction for the first time in five years — what he did differently this time with condition reports and a pre-built short list — and why he bought ten cars in one day without blinkingWhy the professional premium makes simulcast bidding a losing game for dealers who know what they are looking at — and why buy-it-now and make-an-offer are the strategies that actually produce arbitrageWhy Copart buying ACV for $2 billion might be the best thing that ever happened to dealers trying to liquidate red-light non-runners — and what that acquisition really means for the wholesale market long termWhy Jeff is buying trucks and SUVs while gas prices are high and everyone else is scared of them — and how tripling his money on a $200,000 buy during the Katrina gas spike is the exact playbook he is running right nowWhy subprime lenders are taking BHPH market share and it has nothing to do with credit quality — it is entirely about payment affordability and term length — and what the average PTI number from a recent 20 group reveals about where the market actually isWhy EVs are still going two grand over MMR in the lanes while trucks and diesels are going for a song — and how to think about playing both sides of that market without getting caught holding the wrong inventory when the cycle turnsWhat Luke learned moderating a 20 group about the $500 monthly payment ceiling — and why the dealers running under that number are seeing meaningfully fewer charge-offsIf you are an independent or buy here pay here dealer trying to get your inventory right, your buying strategy locked in, and your business positioned for tax season before the window closes — this is the most tactical conversation you are going to find heading into Q4.Support the businesses that support the podcast:Buckeye Risk Services - Reinsurance and wealth strategies for independent dealers.https://theindependentdealer.com/buckeye/Blytz - BHPH payment processing with fast funding and text-to-pay.https://theindependentdealer.com/blytzpay/Ituran GPS - Asset protection and customer management for BHPH and retail dealers.https://theindependentdealer.com/ituran/Follow & Connect: Website: www.theindependentdealer.com Facebook Group: @independentautogroup Luke Godwin: @lukegodwin Jeff Watson: /sendtojeffwLike, subscribe, and share this with a dealer who needs to hear it.

In OVERTIME, we talk to Jordan Barab about how Republicans are attacking worker safety. ✦ ABOUT ✦The Valley Labor Report is the only union talk radio show in Alabama, elevating struggles for justice and fairness on the job, educating folks about how they can do the same, and bringing relevant news to workers in Alabama and beyond.Our single largest source of revenue *is our listeners* so your support really matters and helps us stay on the air!Make a one time donation or become a monthly donor on our website or patreon:TVLR.FMPatreon.com/thevalleylaborreportVisit our official website for more info on the show, membership, our sponsors, merch, and more: https://www.tvlr.fmFollow TVLR on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheValleyLab...Follow TVLR on Twitter: @LaborReportersFollow Jacob on Twitter: @JacobM_ALFollow TVLR Co-Creator David Story on Twitter: @RadiclUnionist✦ CONTACT US ✦Our phone number is 844-899-TVLR (8857), call or text us live on air, or leave us a voicemail and we might play it during the show!✦ OUR ADVERTISERS KEEP US ON THE AIR! ✦Support them if you can.The attorneys at MAPLES, TUCKER, AND JACOB fight for working people. Let them represent you in your workplace injury claim. Mtandj.com; (855) 617-9333The MACHINISTS UNION represents workers in several industries including healthcare, the defense industry, woodworking, and more. iamaw44.org (256) 286-3704 / organize@iamaw44.orgDo you need good union laborers on your construction site, or do you want a union construction job? Reach out to the IRONWORKERS LOCAL 477. Ironworkers477.org  256-383-3334 (Jeb Miles) / local477@bellsouth.netThe NORTH ALABAMA DSA is looking for folks to work for a better North Alabama, fighting for liberty and justice for all. Contact / Join: DSANorthAlabama@gmail.comIBEW LOCAL 136 is a group of over 900 electricians and electrical workers providing our area with the finest workforce in the construction industry. You belong here. ibew136.org Contact: (205) 833-0909IFPTE - We are engineers, scientists, nonprofit employees, technicians, lawyers, and many other professions who have joined together to have a greater voice in our careers. With over 80,000 members spread across the U.S. and Canada, we invite you and your colleagues to consider the benefits of engaging in collective bargaining. IFPTE.org Contact: (202) 239-4880THE HUNTSVILLE INDUSTRIAL WORKERS OF THE WORLD is a union open to any and all working people. Call or email them today to begin organizing your workplace - wherever it is. On the Web: https://hsviww.org/ Contact: (256) 651-6707 / organize@hsviww.orgENERGY ALABAMA is accelerating Alabama's transition to sustainable energy. We are a nonprofit membership-based organization that has advocated for clean energy in Alabama since 2014. Our work is based on three pillars: education, advocacy, and technical assistance. Energy Alabama on the Web: https://alcse.org/ Contact: (256) 812-1431 / dtait@energyalabama.orgThe Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union represents in a wide range of industries, including but not limited to retail, grocery stores, poultry processing, dairy processing, cereal processing, soda bottlers, bakeries, health care, hotels, manufacturing, public sector workers like crossing guards, sanitation, and highway workers, warehouses, building services,  and distribution. Learn more at RWDSU.infoThe American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) is the largest federal employee union proudly representing 700,000 federal and D.C. government workers nationwide and overseas. Learn more at AFGE.orgAre you looking for a better future, a career that can have you set for life, and to be a part of something that's bigger than yourself?   Consider a skilled trades apprenticeship with the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades. Learn more at IUPAT.orgUnionly is a union-focused company created specifically to support organized labor. We believe that providing online payments should be simple, safe, and secure.  Visit https://unionly.io/ to learn more.Hometown Action envisions inclusive, revitalized, and sustainable communities built through multiracial working class organizing and leadership development at the local and state level to create opportunities for all people to thrive. Learn more at hometownaction.orgMembers of IBEW have some of the best wages and benefits in North Alabama. Find out more and join their team at ibew558.org ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

In this episode of Read Receipt, Sean sits down with Rachel Hochhauser, co-founder of Piecework Puzzles, the art-forward puzzle brand whose puzzles look more like coffee table books than anything you'd find in a toy aisle.Rachel started Piecework in 2019 with her co-founder Jena Wolfe as a creative side project while she was running her agency, Major Studio. It started with a rained-in cabin full of old jigsaw puzzles and four puzzles made with no shot list and no business plan. Then the pandemic puzzle boom hit, and Piecework had to grow up fast.She gets into what came next: bringing on a president as co-owner to run the operations side, bootstrapping through tight cash cycles, and acquiring Areaware, the iconic design house Piecework had admired and stocked for years, while keeping it its own brand. She also shares why cocktail napkins, matches, and textiles now carry real weight next to puzzles, and her two pieces of advice for any brand going into wholesale: get to the right trade show, and get on Faire.Tune in for an honest look at running two brands at once, writing a debut novel on the side, and why every small business is held together with tape and bubblegum.

Cody Miller, founder of LeadZolo, breaks down how his team delivers consistent, high‑quality wholesale real estate leads for investors nationwide. In this conversation, Cody shares the systems behind predictable deal flow, the evolution of LeadZolo's lead‑gen model, and what investors misunderstand about scaling their pipeline. A sharp, tactical episode for anyone serious about finding more opportunities in today's market

Communications Minister Solly Malatsi has withdrawn the reservation of high-demand spectrum for the Wholesale Open Access Network, paving the way for ICASA to license this spectrum to operators. The move could have significant implications for competition, investment, network capacity, and digital connectivity in South Africa. To unpack what this means for the telecommunications sector and consumers, we spoke to Nomvuyiso Batyi, Chief Executive Officer of the Association of Communications and Technology (ACT).

The Hebrew word יחד means together. This root has many useful words you should know: singular, unique, individual and more. Hear the All-Hebrew Episode on Patreon   New Words and Expressions: Yachad, be-yachad – Together – יחד Be-yachad? – Are you paying together? – ביחד Ha-yachid – The only one – היחיד Ha-yachid lelo shemen dkalim – The only one without palm oil – היחיד ללא שמן דקלים Yachid / Rabim – Singular / Plural – יחיד / רבים Ben yachid / Bat yechida – An only child – בן יחיד / בת יחידה "Hu yachid u-meyoochad me'od" – He's unique and very special – הוא יחיד ומיוחד מאוד Yechida – Unit – יחידה Yechida meyoochedet – Special unit – יחידה מיוחדת Yechidat diyoor – Housing unit – יחידת דיור Ani gar be-yechidat diyoor etsel ha-horim sheli – I live in a housing unit at my parents' house – אני גר ביחידת דיור אצל ההורים שלי Yechidim – Individuals – יחידים Ein mechira le-yechidim – No individual sales – אין מכירה ליחידים Ha-mechira be-sitona'oot bilvad – Wholesale only – המכירה בסיטונאות בלבד Heder le-yachid – Single room – חדר ליחיד Em yechidanit – Single mother – אם יחידנית Leyached – To designate, to individualize – לייחד Anachnu meyachdim et ha-heder ha-zeh le-sport – We designate this room for sports – אנחנו מייחדים את החדר הזה לספורט Yichood – Uniqueness – ייחוד Yichoodi – Unique – ייחודי Proyekt yichoodi – A unique housing project – פרוייקט ייחודי Meyoochad – Special – מיוחד Ha-Kafe ha-zeh meyoochad la-allah. Rotzeh litom? – This coffee is really special. Wanna taste it? – הקפה הזה מיוחד לאללה, רוצה לטעום   Playlist and Clips: Halav u-dvash – Yahad (lyrics) Meir Banai – Shiro shel Shafshaf (lyrics) Ha-yachid – The only one Lahakat ha-nachal – Le-ahad ha-chayalim (lyrics)  Ep. no. 122 HEB about stuff servers say

We talk to Tara Bailey about how we eliminated the sales taxes on hearing aids in Huntsville. We also play selections from our interviews with two candidates for NALC president.✦ ABOUT ✦The Valley Labor Report is the only union talk radio show in Alabama, elevating struggles for justice and fairness on the job, educating folks about how they can do the same, and bringing relevant news to workers in Alabama and beyond.Our single largest source of revenue *is our listeners* so your support really matters and helps us stay on the air!Make a one time donation or become a monthly donor on our website or patreon:TVLR.FMPatreon.com/thevalleylaborreportVisit our official website for more info on the show, membership, our sponsors, merch, and more: https://www.tvlr.fmFollow TVLR on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheValleyLab...Follow TVLR on Twitter: @LaborReportersFollow Jacob on Twitter: @JacobM_ALFollow TVLR Co-Creator David Story on Twitter: @RadiclUnionist✦ CONTACT US ✦Our phone number is 844-899-TVLR (8857), call or text us live on air, or leave us a voicemail and we might play it during the show!✦ OUR ADVERTISERS KEEP US ON THE AIR! ✦Support them if you can.The attorneys at MAPLES, TUCKER, AND JACOB fight for working people. Let them represent you in your workplace injury claim. Mtandj.com; (855) 617-9333The MACHINISTS UNION represents workers in several industries including healthcare, the defense industry, woodworking, and more. iamaw44.org (256) 286-3704 / organize@iamaw44.orgDo you need good union laborers on your construction site, or do you want a union construction job? Reach out to the IRONWORKERS LOCAL 477. Ironworkers477.org  256-383-3334 (Jeb Miles) / local477@bellsouth.netThe NORTH ALABAMA DSA is looking for folks to work for a better North Alabama, fighting for liberty and justice for all. Contact / Join: DSANorthAlabama@gmail.comIBEW LOCAL 136 is a group of over 900 electricians and electrical workers providing our area with the finest workforce in the construction industry. You belong here. ibew136.org Contact: (205) 833-0909IFPTE - We are engineers, scientists, nonprofit employees, technicians, lawyers, and many other professions who have joined together to have a greater voice in our careers. With over 80,000 members spread across the U.S. and Canada, we invite you and your colleagues to consider the benefits of engaging in collective bargaining. IFPTE.org Contact: (202) 239-4880THE HUNTSVILLE INDUSTRIAL WORKERS OF THE WORLD is a union open to any and all working people. Call or email them today to begin organizing your workplace - wherever it is. On the Web: https://hsviww.org/ Contact: (256) 651-6707 / organize@hsviww.orgENERGY ALABAMA is accelerating Alabama's transition to sustainable energy. We are a nonprofit membership-based organization that has advocated for clean energy in Alabama since 2014. Our work is based on three pillars: education, advocacy, and technical assistance. Energy Alabama on the Web: https://alcse.org/ Contact: (256) 812-1431 / dtait@energyalabama.orgThe Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union represents in a wide range of industries, including but not limited to retail, grocery stores, poultry processing, dairy processing, cereal processing, soda bottlers, bakeries, health care, hotels, manufacturing, public sector workers like crossing guards, sanitation, and highway workers, warehouses, building services,  and distribution. Learn more at RWDSU.infoThe American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) is the largest federal employee union proudly representing 700,000 federal and D.C. government workers nationwide and overseas. Learn more at AFGE.orgAre you looking for a better future, a career that can have you set for life, and to be a part of something that's bigger than yourself?   Consider a skilled trades apprenticeship with the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades. Learn more at IUPAT.orgUnionly is a union-focused company created specifically to support organized labor. We believe that providing online payments should be simple, safe, and secure.  Visit https://unionly.io/ to learn more.Hometown Action envisions inclusive, revitalized, and sustainable communities built through multiracial working class organizing and leadership development at the local and state level to create opportunities for all people to thrive. Learn more at hometownaction.orgMembers of IBEW have some of the best wages and benefits in North Alabama. Find out more and join their team at ibew558.org ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Poland's battery storage market is skipping the pilot phase, with its first projects starting at 200MW, a size it took Germany five years to reach. And because of the way Poland runs its grid, two identical batteries in different locations can earn very different amounts. With over 2GW of batteries expected on the grid by 2028, the market is about to change fast.Ed Porter is joined by Aleksandra Radwańska, Country Lead Poland at Entrix, and Jan Kłoczko at Entrix, to unpack what it takes to optimise batteries in a market scaling this fast.They cover:How two identical batteries in different parts of Poland can earn very different amounts, and why each needs its own scorecard.Why getting a new battery approved to support Poland's grid can take up to two years, while everyone is still learning the rules.How over 2GW of batteries expected by 2028, in a country that peaks at around 25GW, will change the way power is traded in Poland.What battery owners are choosing between: guaranteed-income deals that help secure loans, or betting on the market.Why Poland's single national electricity price is coming under strain as the grid gets more congested.Want to see how battery assets in Poland are performing? Ko, Modo Energy's AI analyst, is built for exactly these questions. CHAPTERS 0:00 Poland's battery storage market: straight to 200MW 1:17 Central dispatch and location-based battery revenues 4:11 Credible battery optimisers vs good pitch decks 6:46 Benchmarking optimiser performance per asset 9:08 Ancillary services prequalification in Poland 12:47 Starting with 100-200MW batteries: no sandbox 13:19 Intraday liquidity and the TSO balancing crackdown 15:27 Wholesale trading patterns and Poland's duck curve 18:44 Over 2GW of batteries by 2028 20:11 Route to market: floors, tolls and merchant 24:01 Flexible and asymmetric grid connections 27:29 Lessons from bringing large batteries online 28:48 Contrarian view: one national price, a constrained grid 30:47 Contrarian view: collaboration over complaint

Distribution's buying-group wars are heating up again. Ian Heller and Mark Brohan dig into AD's reacquisition of SupplyForce, the national-accounts platform AD spun out decades ago and is now folding back in-house — its 18th acquisition to date — and what that means for independents trying to compete with the likes of Grainger for big national contracts. From there, it's another chapter in the data-center land grab, as Rexel agrees to pay $1.4 billion for Chicago-based GCC, putting it in direct competition with Sonepar for a construction wave that may be slower to materialize than expected. We also look at Lowe's testing drone delivery straight to the job site, regional plumbing and HVAC distributor Hills Distribution's national e-commerce push with Pex Universe, and why Walmart — quietly building out Walmart for Business and automating its distribution centers — may be the most underestimated competitor in wholesale distribution. Plus, our lightning round tackles whether Walmart-level automation will force mid-market distributors to catch up or fall behind. It was a big week in distribution. We break down what matters and why.

Poland's battery storage market is skipping the pilot phase, with its first projects starting at 200MW, a size it took Germany five years to reach. And because of the way Poland runs its grid, two identical batteries in different locations can earn very different amounts. With over 2GW of batteries expected on the grid by 2028, the market is about to change fast.Ed Porter is joined by Aleksandra Radwańska, Country Lead Poland at Entrix, and Jan Kłoczko at Entrix, to unpack what it takes to optimise batteries in a market scaling this fast.They cover:How two identical batteries in different parts of Poland can earn very different amounts, and why each needs its own scorecard.Why getting a new battery approved to support Poland's grid can take up to two years, while everyone is still learning the rules.How over 2GW of batteries expected by 2028, in a country that peaks at around 25GW, will change the way power is traded in Poland.What battery owners are choosing between: guaranteed-income deals that help secure loans, or betting on the market.Why Poland's single national electricity price is coming under strain as the grid gets more congested.Want to see how battery assets in Poland are performing? Ko, Modo Energy's AI analyst, is built for exactly these questions. CHAPTERS 0:00 Poland's battery storage market: straight to 200MW 1:17 Central dispatch and location-based battery revenues 4:11 Credible battery optimisers vs good pitch decks 6:46 Benchmarking optimiser performance per asset 9:08 Ancillary services prequalification in Poland 12:47 Starting with 100-200MW batteries: no sandbox 13:19 Intraday liquidity and the TSO balancing crackdown 15:27 Wholesale trading patterns and Poland's duck curve 18:44 Over 2GW of batteries by 2028 20:11 Route to market: floors, tolls and merchant 24:01 Flexible and asymmetric grid connections 27:29 Lessons from bringing large batteries online 28:48 Contrarian view: one national price, a constrained grid 30:47 Contrarian view: collaboration over complaint

Charles Brun is a French entrepreneur who co-founded the eyewear brand IZIPIZI in Paris in 2010 alongside his longtime friends Xavier Aguera and Quentin Couturier. The three founders saw that the standard reading glasses sold at drugstores lacked style, and they set out to prove that readers could be something people actually wanted to wear. That instinct paid off. Today, IZIPIZI is known for colorful, affordable, design-driven glasses made for everyday life.In This Conversation We Discuss:[00:00] Intro[01:12] Glasses for every moment in life[01:42] An idea born from their moms' ugly readers[02:59] From incubator to the real launch in 2012[04:05] Landing Colette as the first wholesale yes[05:16] Klaviyo[07:25] How the first yes opens every other door[08:14] Building a partnership between three friends[10:10] The Friday wheel that decides who speaks first[11:06] Intelligems[12:32] When ecommerce entered the picture[13:45] Why wholesale alone wasn't enough[14:19] Wholesale partner pushback on selling online[15:15] COVID pushed online sales to 95%[16:30] eFulfillment Service[17:45] Expanding from Paris into the US[18:28] Why the US is more different than it seems[19:25] Buying back the US distributor[20:05] Hiring an American team to win the US[20:48] What Shoptalk Europe brands ask about the US[21:55] Why IZIPIZI launched on Amazon in the US[22:26] Amazon as a necessary evil for brands[23:19] Making the .com work in the States[23:41] Moving from Magento to Shopify[24:05] Virtual try-on for the first pair[24:50] Unifying customers across every channel[25:24] A customer is a customer, wherever they buy[26:05] Affordable glasses as an impulse buy[26:46] Becoming B Corp certified[27:50] Why the IZIPIZI name sticks[28:43] Where to find IZIPIZI[30:12] Final thoughtsResources:Subscribe to Honest Ecommerce on YoutubeFashion and design glasses for adult and children izipizi.com Follow Charles Brun linkedin.com/in/cbrun/ Book a demo today at intelligems.io/ Get your free demo klaviyo.com/honestLower scale costs today efulfillmentservice.com/honest If you're enjoying the show, we'd love it if you left Honest Ecommerce a review on Apple Podcasts. It makes a huge impact on the success of the podcast, and we love reading every one of your reviews!

We talk to Jane Slaughter about the UAW's internal elections.✦ ABOUT ✦The Valley Labor Report is the only union talk radio show in Alabama, elevating struggles for justice and fairness on the job, educating folks about how they can do the same, and bringing relevant news to workers in Alabama and beyond.Our single largest source of revenue *is our listeners* so your support really matters and helps us stay on the air!Make a one time donation or become a monthly donor on our website or patreon:TVLR.FMPatreon.com/thevalleylaborreportVisit our official website for more info on the show, membership, our sponsors, merch, and more: https://www.tvlr.fmFollow TVLR on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheValleyLab...Follow TVLR on Twitter: @LaborReportersFollow Jacob on Twitter: @JacobM_ALFollow TVLR Co-Creator David Story on Twitter: @RadiclUnionist✦ CONTACT US ✦Our phone number is 844-899-TVLR (8857), call or text us live on air, or leave us a voicemail and we might play it during the show!✦ OUR ADVERTISERS KEEP US ON THE AIR! ✦Support them if you can.The attorneys at MAPLES, TUCKER, AND JACOB fight for working people. Let them represent you in your workplace injury claim. Mtandj.com; (855) 617-9333The MACHINISTS UNION represents workers in several industries including healthcare, the defense industry, woodworking, and more. iamaw44.org (256) 286-3704 / organize@iamaw44.orgDo you need good union laborers on your construction site, or do you want a union construction job? Reach out to the IRONWORKERS LOCAL 477. Ironworkers477.org  256-383-3334 (Jeb Miles) / local477@bellsouth.netThe NORTH ALABAMA DSA is looking for folks to work for a better North Alabama, fighting for liberty and justice for all. Contact / Join: DSANorthAlabama@gmail.comIBEW LOCAL 136 is a group of over 900 electricians and electrical workers providing our area with the finest workforce in the construction industry. You belong here. ibew136.org Contact: (205) 833-0909IFPTE - We are engineers, scientists, nonprofit employees, technicians, lawyers, and many other professions who have joined together to have a greater voice in our careers. With over 80,000 members spread across the U.S. and Canada, we invite you and your colleagues to consider the benefits of engaging in collective bargaining. IFPTE.org Contact: (202) 239-4880THE HUNTSVILLE INDUSTRIAL WORKERS OF THE WORLD is a union open to any and all working people. Call or email them today to begin organizing your workplace - wherever it is. On the Web: https://hsviww.org/ Contact: (256) 651-6707 / organize@hsviww.orgENERGY ALABAMA is accelerating Alabama's transition to sustainable energy. We are a nonprofit membership-based organization that has advocated for clean energy in Alabama since 2014. Our work is based on three pillars: education, advocacy, and technical assistance. Energy Alabama on the Web: https://alcse.org/ Contact: (256) 812-1431 / dtait@energyalabama.orgThe Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union represents in a wide range of industries, including but not limited to retail, grocery stores, poultry processing, dairy processing, cereal processing, soda bottlers, bakeries, health care, hotels, manufacturing, public sector workers like crossing guards, sanitation, and highway workers, warehouses, building services,  and distribution. Learn more at RWDSU.infoThe American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) is the largest federal employee union proudly representing 700,000 federal and D.C. government workers nationwide and overseas. Learn more at AFGE.orgAre you looking for a better future, a career that can have you set for life, and to be a part of something that's bigger than yourself?   Consider a skilled trades apprenticeship with the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades. Learn more at IUPAT.orgUnionly is a union-focused company created specifically to support organized labor. We believe that providing online payments should be simple, safe, and secure.  Visit https://unionly.io/ to learn more.Hometown Action envisions inclusive, revitalized, and sustainable communities built through multiracial working class organizing and leadership development at the local and state level to create opportunities for all people to thrive. Learn more at hometownaction.orgMembers of IBEW have some of the best wages and benefits in North Alabama. Find out more and join their team at ibew558.org ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Brent Daniels continues his live prospecting session, calling fresh Pay-Per-Lead (PPL) and Pay-Per-Click (PPC) inbound leads to demonstrate how to navigate complex seller situations.Brent breaks down a live call with an elderly seller dealing with a botched reverse mortgage and a gutted home. He explains when to pivot away from a cash offer and details the 5-10-50 seller finance terms to use when a seller demands retail price. You will also learn the non-negotiable rules for doing business with elderly sellers, the dangers of pulling equity from a primary residence at the market's peak, and why new wholesalers should avoid commercial development. Be a part of the TTP training program now.---------Show notes:(0:00) Beginning of today's episode(2:10) Embracing repetitious boredom in cold calling(3:41) Navigating a gutted property and botched reverse mortgage(13:16) Why out-of-state landlords are highly motivated sellers(21:13) Pitching seller finance when a seller demands retail price(25:01) The 5-10-50 Rule for locking up seller finance deals(27:10) The Buy, Borrow, Die wealth-building strategy(29:30) The non-negotiable rule for negotiating with sellers over 65(34:39) Why beginners must avoid commercial real estate development(37:59) The 30-Day Action Plan for choosing your marketing strategy----------Resources:LeadZolo Wholesalinglaunch.comTo speak with Brent or one of our other expert coaches call (281) 835-4201 or schedule your free discovery call here to learn about our mentorship programs and become part of the TribeWant to know how top real estate wholesalers and investors are finding and closing deals in today's market?Join Brent Daniels, Todd Toback, Logan Fullmer, Gal Shmukler, Ryan Zolin, Brandon Jarvela and Brian North LIVE in Phoenix, October 8–9. Learn what's working now with MLS deals, novations, title deals, multifamily, raising capital, sales and negotiation.Seats are limited! Reserve yours before they're gone: https://www.wincsuperstarretreat.com/

Katelin Slifer and Chris Goode share real-world operational insights on scaling cold-press operations, expanding wholesale, and preparing for JuiceCon.Come to JuiceCon! https://goodnature.com/juiceconRunning a juice business can feel like working on an isolated island. Charlie and Ari sit down with two long-time operators: Katelin Slifer, founder of Juice Co LG in Los Gatos, California, and Chris Goode, founder of Ruby Jean's Juicery in Kansas City, Missouri.Katelin details the logistics of high-volume corporate catering, like pressing thousands of bottles for major tech events, and how she is expanding production into an additional facility across the street. Chris breaks down Ruby Jean's transition from storefront retail to wholesale distribution across more than 165 Whole Foods locations, the cash flow realities of retail versus wholesale, and outreach work done through the Ruby Jean's Foundation using the Hummingbird cold-press juicer.The group also previews what operators can expect at JuiceCon in Austin, Texas, including speaker presentations, audience panel discussions, local juice crawls, and the annual green juice recipe competition.Chapters0:00 Branding and Large Corporate Catering Events4:53 Welcome to Goodnature Radio8:21 Expanding Production and Catering at Juice Co LG10:08 Scaling Wholesale Distribution with Ruby Jean's13:22 Ruby Jean's Foundation and Community Outreach16:14 The JuiceCon Community and Past Events25:26 Sponsors and Creative Products at JuiceCon27:11 Event Schedule, Green Juice Competition, and Austin31:13 Advice for Juice Business Operators

How fast do you react when a hot inbound lead hits your CRM? In this episode, Brent Daniels takes you behind the scenes for a live prospecting session, calling fresh Pay-Per-Lead (PPL) and Pay-Per-Click (PPC) inbound leads in real time.Brent breaks down his strict rules for speed to lead, explaining why the first 30 seconds dictate whether you lock up the deal or get ghosted. You will learn the exact cadence of his aggressive 22-call-attempt follow-up system for the first 12 hours, why you should never rely on AI or call centers for inbound discovery, and how to handle motivated sellers who throw out unrealistic asking prices. Brent also walks through live calls with out-of-state landlords and veterans, demonstrating how to uncover the four pillars of motivation. Be a part of the TTP training program now.---------Show notes:(0:00) Beginning of today's episode(0:57) The golden rule of inbound leads and why speed to lead is everything (the 30-second window)(1:40) Why you must use your A-team for inbound calls instead of relying on AI or call centers(2:10) The 4 Pillars of Deep Discovery (Condition, Timeline, Motivation, and Price)(2:54) Brent's aggressive follow-up SOP and 22 call attempts in the first 12 hours(4:12) Why AI and automation should only be used as dumpster divers to revive dead leads(5:01) Why you should never discuss price too early in an inbound conversation(8:31) Calling and testing fresh PPL and PPC leads in Arizona(15:28) Speaking with an out-of-state owner selling a 2,600 sq ft home with extra buildable lots(18:16) Why you should wait until the third call before leaving a voicemail during a triple tap(26:07) The financial danger of buying properties at the peak and refinancing out equity(27:10) The wealth-building mantra (Buy, Borrow, Die), and why you should never sell assets----------Resources:LeadZolo Property Leads Wholesalinglaunch.comTo speak with Brent or one of our other expert coaches call (281) 835-4201 or schedule your free discovery call here to learn about our mentorship programs and become part of the TribeWant to know how top real estate wholesalers and investors are finding and closing deals in today's market?Join Brent Daniels, Todd Toback, Logan Fullmer, Gal Shmukler, Ryan Zolin, Brandon Jarvela and Brian North LIVE in Phoenix, October 8–9. Learn what's working now with MLS deals, novations, title deals, multifamily, raising capital, sales and negotiation.Seats are limited! Reserve yours before they're gone: https://www.wincsuperstarretreat.com/

Today's podcast is a really strong conversation with someone in a significant strategic position within the global Facultative reinsurance, Wholesale and Specialty market. That's because across 26 business lines, with platforms in the US, London and Singapore they run a business that is closing in on $4bn in Gross written premium in 2026. Jason Keen is the CEO of Global Wholesale and Specialty at Everest Insurance and given his broad viewpoint of the market this discussion gives a very accurate picture of where we find ourselves at this interesting point in the pricing cycle. What emerges is a market where the most skilful underwriters are going to be able to differentiate themselves and one where caution and a focus on margin is the order of the day in some segments, but in others there are still clear opportunities for growth. But it's after the day-to-day market questions have been dealt with that this discussion comes into its own. Jason is an advocate of the digital revolution that is transforming the globally syndicated insurance market in which his business operates and our discussion around facilitisation, fast follow and other digitally-enhanced forms of underwriting is insightful and enlightening. It is becoming clear that all business leaders now need a comprehensive strategy on how to engage with profound structural changes in the way business is being placed and Jason is eloquent and unambiguous on this theme. Our broad and frank discussion also covers other emerging big themes such as nascent AI exposures - and plenty more besides. Jason is an underwriter through and through and this makes for a fast-moving and lively exchange. I can highly recommend a listen LINKS: We thank our naming sponsor AdvantageGo, now part of Sapiens: https://www.advantagego.com

Vender en Amazon bajo el modelo de wholesale o reventa puede parecer una vía rápida para generar ingresos en el comercio electrónico, pero enfrentarse a la alta competencia, la reducción de márgenes por intermediarios y las exigencias crecientes de la plataforma requiere una estrategia estructurada. Para construir un negocio sostenible, la clave está en pasar de la intermediación tradicional a negociar directamente con los fabricantes. En este contexto, entender cómo funciona *Amazon Wholesale* sin intermediarios permite proteger la reputación del negocio y maximizar la rentabilidad. Conrado Loaldi, fundador de ConraFBA, es un especialista en comercio electrónico que inició su camino en Amazon en 2020 y logró facturar más de $500,000 USD en su primer año. Con un negocio consolidado que supera los $7 millones de dólares en ventas anuales y una empresa de distribución activa en Estados Unidos y Latinoamérica, Conrado explica la estrategia detrás del modelo Wholesale. El trayecto de Conrado comenzó en plena pandemia tras quedarse sin empleo, apostando inicialmente por la creación de marca propia (Private Label). Aunque logró una facturación inicial de $80,000 USD en un solo mes, el lanzamiento de un segundo artículo electrónico sufrió un fallo masivo de calidad que desplomó la calificación de los listados. Con dos contenedores en tránsito desde China y pérdidas de $80,000 USD tras tener que liquidar y donar la mercancía, decidió no cerrar su empresa al comprender el alcance de los millones de compradores activos en Amazon. Con solo $1,000 USD restantes en su tarjeta de crédito, reorientó su modelo hacia la reventa de productos con demanda validada en la categoría de cuidado personal. Para optimizar el modelo, Conrado dio un paso decisivo: dejó de comprar a distribuidores para trabajar bajo el concepto "Direct with Brands" o directo con fabricantes. Esta modalidad elimina los márgenes que consumen los intermediarios y proporciona facturas directas de la marca a la LLC, un requisito fundamental para cumplir con las estrictas verificaciones de cadena de suministro y de Amazon. Asimismo, aconseja a los emprendedores diferenciarse al contactar marcas aportando valor desde la primera interacción en lugar de solicitar únicamente listas de precios, además de formalizar el negocio desde el primer día con una LLC, contar con al menos $3,000 USD de capital inicial e invertir en formación especializada para evitar errores costosos. En el apartado logístico, Conrado combina una bodega propia en Florida con el uso de centros de preparación tercerizados (3PL o prep centers), lo que le permite enviar mercancía directamente desde la zona del proveedor hacia las bodegas de Amazon sin asumir traslados innecesarios ni sobrecostos por el incremento en el precio del diésel. Al comparar este modelo con un negocio físico —cuyos costos fijos pueden oscilar entre $30,000 y $45,000 USD mensuales—, destaca la oportunidad de escalar un negocio global con bases sólidas. Instagram: @conrafba

We talk to Liliana Peinder about her run for Huntsville City Council. We also catch up with UAW supporters at Mercedes about the latest.✦ ABOUT ✦The Valley Labor Report is the only union talk radio show in Alabama, elevating struggles for justice and fairness on the job, educating folks about how they can do the same, and bringing relevant news to workers in Alabama and beyond.Our single largest source of revenue *is our listeners* so your support really matters and helps us stay on the air!Make a one time donation or become a monthly donor on our website or patreon:TVLR.FMPatreon.com/thevalleylaborreportVisit our official website for more info on the show, membership, our sponsors, merch, and more: https://www.tvlr.fmFollow TVLR on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheValleyLab...Follow TVLR on Twitter: @LaborReportersFollow Jacob on Twitter: @JacobM_ALFollow TVLR Co-Creator David Story on Twitter: @RadiclUnionist✦ CONTACT US ✦Our phone number is 844-899-TVLR (8857), call or text us live on air, or leave us a voicemail and we might play it during the show!✦ OUR ADVERTISERS KEEP US ON THE AIR! ✦Support them if you can.The attorneys at MAPLES, TUCKER, AND JACOB fight for working people. Let them represent you in your workplace injury claim. Mtandj.com; (855) 617-9333The MACHINISTS UNION represents workers in several industries including healthcare, the defense industry, woodworking, and more. iamaw44.org (256) 286-3704 / organize@iamaw44.orgDo you need good union laborers on your construction site, or do you want a union construction job? Reach out to the IRONWORKERS LOCAL 477. Ironworkers477.org  256-383-3334 (Jeb Miles) / local477@bellsouth.netThe NORTH ALABAMA DSA is looking for folks to work for a better North Alabama, fighting for liberty and justice for all. Contact / Join: DSANorthAlabama@gmail.comIBEW LOCAL 136 is a group of over 900 electricians and electrical workers providing our area with the finest workforce in the construction industry. You belong here. ibew136.org Contact: (205) 833-0909IFPTE - We are engineers, scientists, nonprofit employees, technicians, lawyers, and many other professions who have joined together to have a greater voice in our careers. With over 80,000 members spread across the U.S. and Canada, we invite you and your colleagues to consider the benefits of engaging in collective bargaining. IFPTE.org Contact: (202) 239-4880THE HUNTSVILLE INDUSTRIAL WORKERS OF THE WORLD is a union open to any and all working people. Call or email them today to begin organizing your workplace - wherever it is. On the Web: https://hsviww.org/ Contact: (256) 651-6707 / organize@hsviww.orgENERGY ALABAMA is accelerating Alabama's transition to sustainable energy. We are a nonprofit membership-based organization that has advocated for clean energy in Alabama since 2014. Our work is based on three pillars: education, advocacy, and technical assistance. Energy Alabama on the Web: https://alcse.org/ Contact: (256) 812-1431 / dtait@energyalabama.orgThe Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union represents in a wide range of industries, including but not limited to retail, grocery stores, poultry processing, dairy processing, cereal processing, soda bottlers, bakeries, health care, hotels, manufacturing, public sector workers like crossing guards, sanitation, and highway workers, warehouses, building services,  and distribution. Learn more at RWDSU.infoThe American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) is the largest federal employee union proudly representing 700,000 federal and D.C. government workers nationwide and overseas. Learn more at AFGE.orgAre you looking for a better future, a career that can have you set for life, and to be a part of something that's bigger than yourself?   Consider a skilled trades apprenticeship with the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades. Learn more at IUPAT.orgUnionly is a union-focused company created specifically to support organized labor. We believe that providing online payments should be simple, safe, and secure.  Visit https://unionly.io/ to learn more.Hometown Action envisions inclusive, revitalized, and sustainable communities built through multiracial working class organizing and leadership development at the local and state level to create opportunities for all people to thrive. Learn more at hometownaction.orgMembers of IBEW have some of the best wages and benefits in North Alabama. Find out more and join their team at ibew558.org ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Hosts Ian Heller and Mark Brohan dig into a busy week in wholesale distribution and what it means for industry leaders. We start with Fastenal's quiet acquisition of Rampp.ai, an agentic AI platform the industrial distributor has never formally announced, and what it signals about building AI capability in-house rather than waiting on ERP vendors. We also break down Watsco's move to acquire The Granite Group, a $500 million Northeast plumbing and HVAC distributor, its second major deal of the year following Jackson Supply Co. Then we get into diesel prices, which hit a record $6.285 a gallon, and how Builders FirstSource, Grainger, MSC Industrial, Ferguson, Sysco, Performance Food Group and US Foods are each absorbing the hit differently. Plus, a new ransomware report shows midmarket distributors are the real targets, and Office Depot retires the ODP name nine months after Atlas Holdings took the company private. It was a big week in distribution. We break down what matters and why.

Connectivity is often treated as a commodity. But when it fails, businesses can lose access to the cloud applications, communications tools and services they rely on every day.In this UC Today interview, Christopher Carey speaks with Tom Chedham, Head of Connectivity and Wholesale at Gamma, about why partners need to rethink the role of connectivity.They discuss how connectivity underpins business continuity, why partners are seeking simpler access to multiple networks, and how Gamma is responding to feedback through its evolving connectivity roadmap.Tom also explains how FibreXchange helps partners check availability, compare options and manage connectivity through a single portal – supporting a more consultative, customer-outcome-led approach to fibre.For more Unified Communications & Collaboration Tech News visit https://www.uctoday.com/

On today's episode of the Craft Industry Alliance podcast, we're talking about wholesale with my guest Emily Kerr-Finell. Emily is a mission-driven entrepreneur and the founder at Wholesale In a Box and Making Faire Work. A seasoned wholesale strategist, she has helped 2,000+ people start and grow small businesses. Her approach to business has been featured by The Oprah Magazine, Forbes, The Makers Summit, and Entrepreneur Magazine. +++++ This episode is sponsored by Hobbs Bonded Fibers. What's the best batting for my project? That has to be the question Hobbs Bonded Fibers is asked most often, and there's so much to consider!   Our recommendation depends on the type of project you're making and how it will be used; what other materials you're using; what type of drape and dimension you desire; how light or heavy, and/or cool or warm, you want it to be; how you want the project to perform; and so much more! Reach out to Stephanie Hackney at shackney@hobbsbondedfibers.com to discuss your next project!   +++++   To get the full show notes for this episode visit Craft Industry Alliance where you can learn more about becoming a member of our supportive trade association. Strengthen your creative business, stay up to date on industry news, and build connections with forward-thinking craft professionals. Join today.

Welcome to the Wholesale Hotline Podcast Weekend Edition (Flipping Mastery Edition), where Jerry teaches how to master the art of house flipping, wholesaling, and new construction development.Show notes -- in this episode we'll cover:Straightforward, step-by-step training on making six and seven figures from real estate deals.Insider tactics for finding motivated sellers, analyzing deals, and raising private money.Learn how to flip houses virtually from anywhere—even with zero experience.Whether you're a beginner or scaling up, Jerry gives you the blueprint to build real wealth through real estate.

We're back with Semia Dunn who first joined us on the BB podcast back in Episode 35, sharing how she bought a flower shop at 22 and later launched Flowers by Semia (which was later rebranded as SEMIA) and then The Floral Reserve, a wholesale flower company (built by a florist, for florists!). In this catch-up episode, Semia returns to reflect on what's changed and what hasn't. She talks candidly about growing her team, breaking into destination weddings, building a new e-commerce system for the wholesale business, and holding onto the values that got her here. It's a grounded, honest look at what scaling a floral business actually takes, and what stays the same no matter how big things get. Join us as we chat with Semia about: Growing The Floral Reserve from 1,200 to 3,200 square feet How the pandemic accelerated shipping and shaped her wholesale business Partnering with New York Flower Group to launch a new e-commerce web shop Retaining employees long-term, including a 20+ year team member Breaking into destination weddings The logistics of traveling for weddings Growing planner relationships and what percentage of business now comes from planners Wholesale pricing, and educating florists on the true cost of flowers Confidence and mindset shifts gained through experience Current color palette and design trends in the industry Revisiting her original definition of success from our interview years ago This episode of the Botanical Brouhaha Podcast is brought to you by: Madrid Blooms You can find show notes and more episodes of The Botanical Brouhaha Podcast at botanicalbrouhaha.com, and you can find Amy on IG at either @botanicalbrouhaha or @bloomtrustco and Natalie at @hey.nataliegill or @native_poppy This episode of The Botanical Brouhaha Podcast was produced by Joel McGee. Original music by Landon McGee.  

Wholesale distributors and manufacturers are facing a complicated mix of rate pressure, tariff tension, AI noise, and technology decisions. Kevin Brown and Tom Burton break down what matters, what's overhyped, and why connected business data may become one of the clearest paths to growth.Wholesale distribution leaders are trying to plan in an economy where the signals aren't simple. Interest rates are rising, the 10-year Treasury is shaping market expectations, fuel prices remain a pressure point, U.S.-Canada tariff tension continues, and AI headlines are getting louder and scarier.In this episode of Around the Horn in Wholesale Distribution, Kevin Brown and Tom Burton discuss the Fed's latest rate increase, what the 10-year Treasury may indicate for planning, and why inflation, consumer spending, import prices, and fuel costs remain difficult to interpret. They also look at Canada's tariff conflict with the U.S., the possibility of closer Canada-EU alignment, and why reshoring is becoming a larger manufacturing conversation.The second half of the episode focuses on AI risk, regulation, Anthropic, OpenAI, open-source models, and the business incentives behind some of the latest AI safety warnings. Kevin and Tom also discuss why distributors may be tired of scattered AI point solutions and why enterprise growth platforms, CRM-ERP integration, connected data, hidden revenue detection, white space analysis, and customer intelligence may be more useful than chasing every new tool.What You'll LearnWhy the 10-year Treasury may influence distribution planning more than the Fed funds rateHow rate increases, inflation, fuel costs, and retail spending create mixed signals for business leadersWhy U.S.-Canada tariff tension matters for manufacturers and distributorsHow AI risk warnings connect to regulation, open-source models, and public-market incentivesWhy connected data and enterprise growth platforms may be more valuable than isolated AI toolsEpisode Highlights:00:00 – Kevin and Tom open Episode 205 and discuss the show's growing international reach06:30 – LeadSmart previews a major product launch and the move beyond traditional CRM12:00 – The Fed rate increase, the 10-year Treasury, and why the tail may be wagging the dog29:30 – Import prices, retail sales, and consumer behavior in a high-rate environment39:30 – Canada, tariffs, the EU, and the pressure on North American trade relationships51:30 – Reshoring, manufacturing strategy, and Northern Tool's insourcing move55:00 – AI safety warnings, Anthropic, OpenAI, and the incentives behind the headlines1:10:30 – AI point-solution fatigue and the need for connected systems of record1:18:00 – Office Depot, EB Horsman, LeadSmart launch updates, and closing thoughtsTools, Frameworks, or Strategies Mentioned:Enterprise Growth Platform: A broader technology platform designed to help distributors connect data, understand customers and teams, identify risk, and uncover growth opportunities.CRM-ERP Integration: The connection of customer-facing activity with financial and operational data to create a more complete view of the business.White Space Analysis: A way to identify untapped customer, product, or revenue opportunities.Hidden Revenue Detection: The process of finding growth opportunities that may be buried in disconnected systems or underused data.AI Model Routing: The emerging idea of directing different AI requests to different models based on cost, complexity, and performance.Closing Insight:The biggest technology advantage for distributors may not come from chasing every new AI tool. It may come from connecting the right data, asking better questions, and building a platform that helps people make better decisions faster.Leave a Review: Help us grow by sharing your thoughts on the show.Learn more about the LeadSmart AI B2B Sales Platform: https://www.leadsmarttech.com/Join the conversation each week on LinkedIn Live.Want even more insight to the stories we discuss each week? Subscribe to the Around The Horn Newsletter.You can also hear the podcast and other excellent content on our YouTube Channel.Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or TikTok.

In OVERTIME, we talk to a federal worker about recent changes to employee evaluation.✦ ABOUT ✦The Valley Labor Report is the only union talk radio show in Alabama, elevating struggles for justice and fairness on the job, educating folks about how they can do the same, and bringing relevant news to workers in Alabama and beyond.Our single largest source of revenue *is our listeners* so your support really matters and helps us stay on the air!Make a one time donation or become a monthly donor on our website or patreon:TVLR.FMPatreon.com/thevalleylaborreportVisit our official website for more info on the show, membership, our sponsors, merch, and more: https://www.tvlr.fmFollow TVLR on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheValleyLab...Follow TVLR on Twitter: @LaborReportersFollow Jacob on Twitter: @JacobM_ALFollow TVLR Co-Creator David Story on Twitter: @RadiclUnionist✦ CONTACT US ✦Our phone number is 844-899-TVLR (8857), call or text us live on air, or leave us a voicemail and we might play it during the show!✦ OUR ADVERTISERS KEEP US ON THE AIR! ✦Support them if you can.The attorneys at MAPLES, TUCKER, AND JACOB fight for working people. Let them represent you in your workplace injury claim. Mtandj.com; (855) 617-9333The MACHINISTS UNION represents workers in several industries including healthcare, the defense industry, woodworking, and more. iamaw44.org (256) 286-3704 / organize@iamaw44.orgDo you need good union laborers on your construction site, or do you want a union construction job? Reach out to the IRONWORKERS LOCAL 477. Ironworkers477.org  256-383-3334 (Jeb Miles) / local477@bellsouth.netThe NORTH ALABAMA DSA is looking for folks to work for a better North Alabama, fighting for liberty and justice for all. Contact / Join: DSANorthAlabama@gmail.comIBEW LOCAL 136 is a group of over 900 electricians and electrical workers providing our area with the finest workforce in the construction industry. You belong here. ibew136.org Contact: (205) 833-0909IFPTE - We are engineers, scientists, nonprofit employees, technicians, lawyers, and many other professions who have joined together to have a greater voice in our careers. With over 80,000 members spread across the U.S. and Canada, we invite you and your colleagues to consider the benefits of engaging in collective bargaining. IFPTE.org Contact: (202) 239-4880THE HUNTSVILLE INDUSTRIAL WORKERS OF THE WORLD is a union open to any and all working people. Call or email them today to begin organizing your workplace - wherever it is. On the Web: https://hsviww.org/ Contact: (256) 651-6707 / organize@hsviww.orgENERGY ALABAMA is accelerating Alabama's transition to sustainable energy. We are a nonprofit membership-based organization that has advocated for clean energy in Alabama since 2014. Our work is based on three pillars: education, advocacy, and technical assistance. Energy Alabama on the Web: https://alcse.org/ Contact: (256) 812-1431 / dtait@energyalabama.orgThe Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union represents in a wide range of industries, including but not limited to retail, grocery stores, poultry processing, dairy processing, cereal processing, soda bottlers, bakeries, health care, hotels, manufacturing, public sector workers like crossing guards, sanitation, and highway workers, warehouses, building services,  and distribution. Learn more at RWDSU.infoThe American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) is the largest federal employee union proudly representing 700,000 federal and D.C. government workers nationwide and overseas. Learn more at AFGE.orgAre you looking for a better future, a career that can have you set for life, and to be a part of something that's bigger than yourself?   Consider a skilled trades apprenticeship with the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades. Learn more at IUPAT.orgUnionly is a union-focused company created specifically to support organized labor. We believe that providing online payments should be simple, safe, and secure.  Visit https://unionly.io/ to learn more.Hometown Action envisions inclusive, revitalized, and sustainable communities built through multiracial working class organizing and leadership development at the local and state level to create opportunities for all people to thrive. Learn more at hometownaction.orgMembers of IBEW have some of the best wages and benefits in North Alabama. Find out more and join their team at ibew558.org ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Jeffrey Epstein's trafficking operation was not built like a traditional street-level sex-trafficking ring focused on volume and direct profit. It was a targeted exploitation network designed around access, influence, leverage, and elite protection. Epstein allegedly used vulnerable girls and young women as currency inside a world of wealthy and powerful people, where secrecy and proximity mattered more than ordinary commercial gain. Jean-Luc Brunel and MC2 mattered because the modeling industry allegedly provided the perfect cover: promises of opportunity, travel, housing, introductions, and career advancement that could be used to lure young women into Epstein's orbit while making the arrangement appear legitimate from the outside.Immigration fraud was central to that machinery because foreign girls and young women could allegedly be brought into the United States under false pretenses, then controlled through fear, dependency, paperwork, and threats tied to their legal status. Once inside the system, the promise of modeling work could turn into coercion, isolation, abuse, and silence, with immigration vulnerability functioning like an invisible leash. The larger indictment is that Epstein's operation required more than one predator; it required recruiters, facilitators, professional covers, institutional failure, and powerful people willing to look away. Epstein may be dead, and Brunel may be dead, but the machinery they used did not run on ghosts, and until the visa fraud, modeling pipeline, money trail, and protected associates are fully exposed, the coverup remains alive.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

Here is what mattered in powersports this week, and what each story means for your store.At BMW, the motorcycle side just out-earned the car side. The bikes made about 230 million euros in profit in the first half of the year. The car side saw profit fall 45%. And here is the part to chew on. Motorrad sold slightly fewer bikes and still made more money on each one. Less discounting. A richer mix. Tighter inventory. The same discipline we have heard from Harley and Polaris.That theme runs through the whole week. The best used dealers are the ones who turn fast instead of holding out for every last dollar. And the dealers who keep saying yes to buyers are the ones with a deep lender bench, because credit scores on new loans are slipping.This week's rundown:BMW Motorrad profit up 8.5% while the car side fell 45%. Why fewer units and more profit is the healthy trick, and what to tell a customer on the fence.Suzuki's first wave of 2027 bikes. The new SV7GX sport crossover at about $8,600, 40th anniversary GSX-R1000s, and refreshed RM-Z dirt bikes. Three different buyers from one announcement.Why Suzuki's reservation program is smart. It tells you which buyers are serious.Kawasaki recalls about 3,500 supercharged Teryx H2 side-by-sides. A drive part can break and throw metal. Stop riding, free fix, and a reason to get your best customers back in the service drive.Club BRP drew more than 4,100 dealers from 81 countries. The new Responsible Rider Masterclass is free safety training, and free safety training is free customer retention.Dealer of the Year went to Sheridan Powersports for Can-Am and RideNow Chandler for Sea-Doo.Honda opened its 2027 National Technician Contest. $8,000 and a shot at Team USA. Why a tech who feels seen is a tech who stays.Used prices are running about 10% higher than last year. Trade equity is real, and it is rocket fuel for a new deal.Take every trade, no matter the badge. A Honda store should still appraise the Polaris that rolls in. Wholesale what you do not want to keep.One caution on used. Inventory is still high, and if the brands pile on new unit discounts, used values can drift down later.Credit scores on new auto loans fell from 723 to 716. More buyers under 580. Why a thin lender bench is how good customers walk out.Watch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@dealershipfixitConnect with Jacob: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacob-b-berry/Follow the Fixit Online: https://linktr.ee/dealershipfixitMotoHunt for Dealers: https://dealers.motohunt.comSponsor: https://ziidms.com/fixit

We recap the Advancing Alabama's Labor History symposium. We also talk to LaborLab about a new tool to help beat the union busters.✦ ABOUT ✦The Valley Labor Report is the only union talk radio show in Alabama, elevating struggles for justice and fairness on the job, educating folks about how they can do the same, and bringing relevant news to workers in Alabama and beyond.Our single largest source of revenue *is our listeners* so your support really matters and helps us stay on the air!Make a one time donation or become a monthly donor on our website or patreon:TVLR.FMPatreon.com/thevalleylaborreportVisit our official website for more info on the show, membership, our sponsors, merch, and more: https://www.tvlr.fmFollow TVLR on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheValleyLab...Follow TVLR on Twitter: @LaborReportersFollow Jacob on Twitter: @JacobM_ALFollow TVLR Co-Creator David Story on Twitter: @RadiclUnionist✦ CONTACT US ✦Our phone number is 844-899-TVLR (8857), call or text us live on air, or leave us a voicemail and we might play it during the show!✦ OUR ADVERTISERS KEEP US ON THE AIR! ✦Support them if you can.The attorneys at MAPLES, TUCKER, AND JACOB fight for working people. Let them represent you in your workplace injury claim. Mtandj.com; (855) 617-9333The MACHINISTS UNION represents workers in several industries including healthcare, the defense industry, woodworking, and more. iamaw44.org (256) 286-3704 / organize@iamaw44.orgDo you need good union laborers on your construction site, or do you want a union construction job? Reach out to the IRONWORKERS LOCAL 477. Ironworkers477.org  256-383-3334 (Jeb Miles) / local477@bellsouth.netThe NORTH ALABAMA DSA is looking for folks to work for a better North Alabama, fighting for liberty and justice for all. Contact / Join: DSANorthAlabama@gmail.comIBEW LOCAL 136 is a group of over 900 electricians and electrical workers providing our area with the finest workforce in the construction industry. You belong here. ibew136.org Contact: (205) 833-0909IFPTE - We are engineers, scientists, nonprofit employees, technicians, lawyers, and many other professions who have joined together to have a greater voice in our careers. With over 80,000 members spread across the U.S. and Canada, we invite you and your colleagues to consider the benefits of engaging in collective bargaining. IFPTE.org Contact: (202) 239-4880THE HUNTSVILLE INDUSTRIAL WORKERS OF THE WORLD is a union open to any and all working people. Call or email them today to begin organizing your workplace - wherever it is. On the Web: https://hsviww.org/ Contact: (256) 651-6707 / organize@hsviww.orgENERGY ALABAMA is accelerating Alabama's transition to sustainable energy. We are a nonprofit membership-based organization that has advocated for clean energy in Alabama since 2014. Our work is based on three pillars: education, advocacy, and technical assistance. Energy Alabama on the Web: https://alcse.org/ Contact: (256) 812-1431 / dtait@energyalabama.orgThe Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union represents in a wide range of industries, including but not limited to retail, grocery stores, poultry processing, dairy processing, cereal processing, soda bottlers, bakeries, health care, hotels, manufacturing, public sector workers like crossing guards, sanitation, and highway workers, warehouses, building services,  and distribution. Learn more at RWDSU.infoThe American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) is the largest federal employee union proudly representing 700,000 federal and D.C. government workers nationwide and overseas. Learn more at AFGE.orgAre you looking for a better future, a career that can have you set for life, and to be a part of something that's bigger than yourself?   Consider a skilled trades apprenticeship with the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades. Learn more at IUPAT.orgUnionly is a union-focused company created specifically to support organized labor. We believe that providing online payments should be simple, safe, and secure.  Visit https://unionly.io/ to learn more.Hometown Action envisions inclusive, revitalized, and sustainable communities built through multiracial working class organizing and leadership development at the local and state level to create opportunities for all people to thrive. Learn more at hometownaction.orgMembers of IBEW have some of the best wages and benefits in North Alabama. Find out more and join their team at ibew558.org ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Distribution Strategy Group's “Wholesale Change” is back! Hosts Ian Heller and Mark Brohan are joined by Brian Hopkins to break down a busy week in wholesale distribution and what it means for industry leaders. We start with customer service in the age of AI agents, then dig into Sysco's plan to cut at least $500 million in costs by fiscal 2029 through automation and agentic AI. We also look at Genuine Parts Company's Motion and the leadership team that will take the industrial distributor forward after its planned spinoff, plus a rapid series of CEO transitions at Crescent Electric Supply Company, Air Hydro Power and ABC Supply Co. Inc. Then we get into the numbers: wholesale sales, inventory ratios, freight costs and manufacturer demand. What are they telling distributors about where the market is headed? Plus, our lightning round covers Uline, Core & Main, Franklin Electric and Continental Battery Systems. It was a big week in distribution. We break down what matters and why.

Carl Quintanilla and Jim Cramer led off the show with hotter-than-expected wholesale inflation data: The August Producer Price Index rose 5.4% from year-ago levels. WTI Crude joined Brent with prices surpassing $100 per barrel, while diesel prices extended record highs. The anchors reacted to the latest comments from former Anthropic and OpenAI researcher Jacob Coxon, after his social media post stated that "people building AI earnestly believe that it could kill us all by the end of the decade." Also in focus: Apple's new foldable "iPhone Duo" and its $1,999 price tag; What the CEOs of AT&T and CrowdStrike told David Faber at Goldman Sachs' Communacopia conference; Meta gets upgraded; What to expect from Oracle's after-the-bell earnings; President Trump pledges a $5,000 "dividend" to each adult American if the Republicans retain control of the House and Senate in November's midterm elections.Squawk on the Street Disclaimer Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In OVERTIME, we talk to International President of the IAM Brian Bryant about some of the wins that his union has seen over the last few months, and also about allegations of raiding from the Teamsters - which he disputes. ✦ ABOUT ✦The Valley Labor Report is the only union talk radio show in Alabama, elevating struggles for justice and fairness on the job, educating folks about how they can do the same, and bringing relevant news to workers in Alabama and beyond.Our single largest source of revenue *is our listeners* so your support really matters and helps us stay on the air!Make a one time donation or become a monthly donor on our website or patreon:TVLR.FMPatreon.com/thevalleylaborreportVisit our official website for more info on the show, membership, our sponsors, merch, and more: https://www.tvlr.fmFollow TVLR on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheValleyLab...Follow TVLR on Twitter: @LaborReportersFollow Jacob on Twitter: @JacobM_ALFollow TVLR Co-Creator David Story on Twitter: @RadiclUnionist✦ CONTACT US ✦Our phone number is 844-899-TVLR (8857), call or text us live on air, or leave us a voicemail and we might play it during the show!✦ OUR ADVERTISERS KEEP US ON THE AIR! ✦Support them if you can.The attorneys at MAPLES, TUCKER, AND JACOB fight for working people. Let them represent you in your workplace injury claim. Mtandj.com; (855) 617-9333The MACHINISTS UNION represents workers in several industries including healthcare, the defense industry, woodworking, and more. iamaw44.org (256) 286-3704 / organize@iamaw44.orgDo you need good union laborers on your construction site, or do you want a union construction job? Reach out to the IRONWORKERS LOCAL 477. Ironworkers477.org  256-383-3334 (Jeb Miles) / local477@bellsouth.netThe NORTH ALABAMA DSA is looking for folks to work for a better North Alabama, fighting for liberty and justice for all. Contact / Join: DSANorthAlabama@gmail.comIBEW LOCAL 136 is a group of over 900 electricians and electrical workers providing our area with the finest workforce in the construction industry. You belong here. ibew136.org Contact: (205) 833-0909IFPTE - We are engineers, scientists, nonprofit employees, technicians, lawyers, and many other professions who have joined together to have a greater voice in our careers. With over 80,000 members spread across the U.S. and Canada, we invite you and your colleagues to consider the benefits of engaging in collective bargaining. IFPTE.org Contact: (202) 239-4880THE HUNTSVILLE INDUSTRIAL WORKERS OF THE WORLD is a union open to any and all working people. Call or email them today to begin organizing your workplace - wherever it is. On the Web: https://hsviww.org/ Contact: (256) 651-6707 / organize@hsviww.orgENERGY ALABAMA is accelerating Alabama's transition to sustainable energy. We are a nonprofit membership-based organization that has advocated for clean energy in Alabama since 2014. Our work is based on three pillars: education, advocacy, and technical assistance. Energy Alabama on the Web: https://alcse.org/ Contact: (256) 812-1431 / dtait@energyalabama.orgThe Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union represents in a wide range of industries, including but not limited to retail, grocery stores, poultry processing, dairy processing, cereal processing, soda bottlers, bakeries, health care, hotels, manufacturing, public sector workers like crossing guards, sanitation, and highway workers, warehouses, building services,  and distribution. Learn more at RWDSU.infoThe American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) is the largest federal employee union proudly representing 700,000 federal and D.C. government workers nationwide and overseas. Learn more at AFGE.orgAre you looking for a better future, a career that can have you set for life, and to be a part of something that's bigger than yourself?   Consider a skilled trades apprenticeship with the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades. Learn more at IUPAT.orgUnionly is a union-focused company created specifically to support organized labor. We believe that providing online payments should be simple, safe, and secure.  Visit https://unionly.io/ to learn more.Hometown Action envisions inclusive, revitalized, and sustainable communities built through multiracial working class organizing and leadership development at the local and state level to create opportunities for all people to thrive. Learn more at hometownaction.orgMembers of IBEW have some of the best wages and benefits in North Alabama. Find out more and join their team at ibew558.org ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Another increase in wholesale prices. The AP's Mike Hempen has the latest.

What You Need To Know Before Investing in a New City How do you know whether a city is actually a good place to invest in real estate? A market can have cheap houses. It can have great-looking cash flow. Population might be increasing. Property values might be rising. And it can still be a terrible place to build a long-term rental portfolio. In today's episode of the Canadian Real Estate Investing Morning Show, Wayne and Gabby answer a question from listener Carmen: What do you look for when deciding whether to invest in a new city? Wayne breaks down five of the major factors he looks at before putting money into a new real estate market. The goal is not simply finding the city with the highest appreciation or cheapest properties. The goal is finding a market where you can buy a profitable rental business, operate it successfully, and have confidence that it can remain sustainable for the next 20 years. The Framework Comes Before the City Wayne explains that he does not start by falling in love with a city and then trying to make the numbers work. He starts with his investment framework. Then he asks: Does this market fit? If it does not fit the fundamentals, he moves on. Gabby describes it as trying to fit the correct peg into the correct hole. You do not start sanding the corners off because you really want the deal to work. The standards stay the same. The market either meets them or it does not. 1. Landlord and Tenant Laws One of Wayne's first considerations is the legal environment where the rental business will operate. A city can have: Great cash flow. Strong population growth. Excellent rents. Good appreciation potential. Low vacancy. And attractive properties. But if the landlord and tenant laws prevent you from operating the rental business effectively, that can be enough for Wayne to walk away. Wayne uses Ontario as an example. Issues such as restrictions surrounding lease termination, rent increases and lengthy dispute processes can materially change the risk profile of owning rental property. Gabby makes an important point: Managing the property properly is how you ultimately make money. You can make money when you buy. You can have great appreciation. You can have positive cash flow. But poor operations can destroy all of it. Wayne wants to know that both landlord and tenant are held accountable to the agreement they signed and that there is a reasonably efficient process when somebody does not fulfil their obligations. Before researching individual cities, understand the landlord and tenant laws of the province. 2. Cash Flow Potential Cash flow is one of the most important filters Wayne uses. If the type of property he wants to purchase cannot generate sufficient cash flow in that market, he will not buy there. Why? Because Wayne does not view rental real estate as simply purchasing an asset and hoping its value increases. He is buying an asset and operating a business from it. A business consistently spending more every month than it generates is not attractive simply because the building might eventually appreciate. Cash flow is also Wayne's primary risk mitigator. The greater the cash-flow cushion, the more room the investment has to absorb things outside the investor's control: Higher interest rates Vacancy Lower rents Increasing expenses Job losses Economic changes Unexpected repairs Wayne uses the 5% Rule™ Cash Flow Test as a minimum standard for evaluating this. Understand the Specific Neighbourhood Do not simply search: "What is the average rent in this city?" That is not enough. Different neighbourhoods attract different tenants. Different property types command different rents. One side of a city may perform very differently from another. Wayne and Gabby recommend researching the actual properties competing with the one you intend to purchase. Wayne gives an example from recent market-rent research. There were only a handful of comparable rentals available, and his property was clearly superior to the competition. Instead of simply copying the average asking rent, he decided the property could justify charging more. Market rent is not just a statistic. It is the price your property can command relative to the alternatives available to tenants. 3. Market Size Small towns can sometimes produce incredible-looking cash flow. Properties can be inexpensive. There may be almost no rental competition. Rents may appear exceptionally strong relative to purchase prices. That can be tempting. But Wayne sees a major problem: Sustainability. Everything can look fantastic while the town is booming. Then one employer closes. One construction project ends. One mine shuts down. One mill disappears. One economic event hits the dominant industry. Suddenly the rental demand that supported your investment disappears. Wayne generally prefers major cities with populations of approximately 500,000 or more. That is not a universal rule for every investor. It is his preference because larger markets generally provide more diversification and resilience. What About Smaller Cities Around Major Centres? Gabby adds an important exception. Smaller communities immediately surrounding a major metropolitan area can function as extensions of the larger city. Examples around Edmonton include: St. Albert Sherwood Park Spruce Grove Beaumont Residents may live there while still working, shopping and participating economically in the larger metropolitan area. Sometimes those communities offer lower purchase prices while maintaining similar rental demand. The important distinction is whether the smaller community has a genuinely diversified economic connection to the larger centre or exists primarily because of one local employer. 4. Industries and Employment Once Wayne identifies a potential market, he wants to understand: Why do people live there? Where are the jobs? How much do those jobs pay? Are those jobs sustainable? Are more jobs being created? Is the city dependent on one employer or industry? A market dominated by a single mill, mine, manufacturing plant or temporary infrastructure project creates more risk. If that employer disappears, the rental market can change extremely quickly. Wayne prefers markets with diversified employment and industries capable of producing good-paying, long-term jobs. Temporary Growth Can Fool Investors Imagine a small community suddenly gets thousands of workers because a major highway, mine, pipeline or infrastructure project is being built. Rental demand explodes. Vacancy disappears. Rents increase. Investors see the numbers and rush in. But what happens when construction finishes? If those workers leave and there is no permanent economic reason for people to remain, the rental demand can disappear just as quickly as it arrived. Wayne wants investments that can survive for 20 years. Not just the next construction cycle. 5. Population Growth and Migration Population growth is another major factor. More people moving into a city creates additional demand for housing. Initially, many newcomers rent. Eventually, some become homeowners. That can create pressure on both: Rental demand and Real estate values. Wayne wants to study the history of population growth and net migration. But historical numbers are not enough. He also looks forward. What projects are being announced? What employers are expanding? What new industries are arriving? What infrastructure is being built? What will cause people to move there over the next five, ten or twenty years? Follow the Jobs Wayne gives a theoretical example of a major new project creating thousands of construction jobs followed by thousands of permanent jobs. During construction, many workers may become renters. That puts pressure on rental supply. Later, some of those workers may take permanent jobs and become homebuyers. If you own the right type of property, you can potentially benefit from both phases. First, strong rental demand. Later, increased homebuyer demand for the same type of property. That is exactly the kind of long-term market dynamic Wayne looks for. Real Estate Prices Going Up Is Not Enough A city can have rapidly increasing real estate prices and still be a poor rental market. Gabby discusses communities where outside buyers drove prices higher while local residents increasingly struggled to afford either rents or homes. That creates a disconnect. Wayne repeatedly comes back to the same principle: You are not simply buying a box and hoping the box becomes more valuable. You are operating a business from the property. The market needs to support that business. The Five Filters When Wayne begins evaluating a new real estate market, five of the major things he considers are: Landlord and tenant laws Cash flow potential Market size Industries and employment Population growth and migration These five factors are only the beginning. Once a market passes those filters, deeper due diligence begins. What neighbourhoods? What asset classes? What tenant profile? What vacancy? What property values? What rents? What long-term development is happening? The purpose of the first analysis is not to prove that you should invest somewhere. It is to determine whether the market deserves further investigation. A Rare BRRRR Opportunity in Edmonton Wayne and Gabby also discuss an opportunity brought to the previous night's REI Masters coaching session. One student operating a wholesaling business found an Edmonton property that Wayne believes could potentially make an excellent BRRRR. The renovation appears relatively simple, potentially around $10,000 to $20,000 in cosmetic improvements. The strategy would be: Buy the property. Complete the renovation. Increase the value. Refinance. Recover the invested capital. Then hold the property as a cash-flowing rental. Based on the analysis discussed during the coaching session, Wayne says the property performed exceptionally well on the cash-flow test. He describes opportunities like this as increasingly rare and says Edmonton has not offered many comparable BRRRR opportunities in several years. Weekly REI Masters Coaching Wayne and Gabby also share several wins and challenges discussed during their weekly REI Masters coaching session. Students are currently working through: Condo document due diligence Off-market acquisitions Wholesale assignments Joint venture partnerships Finding deals for money partners BRRRR opportunities Financing Legal issues Market selection The coaching sessions are designed around helping students solve the actual roadblocks preventing them from reaching their next objective. REIcon – The Summit Series REIcon begins tomorrow in Edmonton. September 11–13, 2026 Wayne and Gabby will be there Friday and Saturday. On Saturday morning at 8:00 AM, the Canadian Real Estate Investing Morning Show will be recorded live on stage. Wayne and Gabby are also presenting during Saturday's sessions. Get tickets at: www.reiconference.ca Use discount code: REIMASTERS15 for 15% off. REI Masters Mentorship Work directly with Wayne and Gabby on market selection, acquisitions, financing, deal analysis, property management, joint ventures, wholesaling and building a profitable Canadian real estate portfolio. www.reimasters.ca The 5% Rule™ Learn Wayne Hillier's cash-flow framework for evaluating Canadian rental properties. Search The 5% Rule by Wayne Hillier on Amazon. Watch the Morning Show Join Wayne and Gabby every weekday morning at 7:00 AM Mountain Time on YouTube. Follow Wayne Hillier – Real Estate Investing Coach on YouTube. Questions for the show: info@reimorningshow.com Upcoming Events REIcon – The Summit Series Edmonton, Alberta September 11–13, 2026 www.reiconference.ca Discount code: REIMASTERS15 REI Masters Annual Retreat Edmonton, Alberta October 17–18, 2026 www.reimasters.ca Sponsors Calvin Realty – Edmonton Investor-Focused Realtor Team www.calvinrealty.ca Finngo Bookkeeping & Tax Specialized bookkeeping and tax services for Canadian real estate investors. www.finngo.com/rei Kirkwood & Brennan Mortgage Group Investor-focused mortgage planning for Canadian real estate investors. www.kbmortgages.ca keaton@kbmortgages.ca

Renewables have hit a record high, but the Associate Energy Minister says New Zealand still can't quit coal and gas. A new MBIE report shows renewables supplied 92% of electricity in the June quarter, with record geothermal generation and solar up 56%. Wholesale electricity prices also fell 66% compared with the same quarter last year. Shane Jones told Mike Hosking New Zealand needs coal and gas because there's not enough water in lakes or battery storage to guarantee supply. He's tired of people who think you can have these green accoutrements without a backup and won't support a model where New Zealand imports everything from overseas. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send us Fan Mail3 HATS. 1 HUSTLE. Mortgage. Real Estate. Renovations.Cat Blackmon joins Mark Jones on RealEstateAF to break down what happens when one person has actually worked across all three sides of the transaction.Cat started as a loan officer assistant, became a Realtor, moved into mortgage origination, invested in and renovated properties, and built a business around understanding how the pieces actually fit together.We get into consistency, lead generation, investing, hard money, renovation financing, managing contractors, the $40,000 mistake that can happen on a flip—and then the conversation turns to one of the industry's hottest topics: Realtors becoming licensed loan officers.We discuss where dual licensing can genuinely benefit a consumer, where compensation models become questionable, and the difference between actually originating a mortgage versus simply sending a referral.CONNECT WITH CAT BLACKMONWebsite: CatBlackmon.comLinkedIn: Cat Blackmon on LinkedInReal Estate Profile: Cat Blackmon — Texas Edge RealtyBiggerPockets: Cathleen Blackmon on BiggerPocketsMortgage: Sr. Loan Officer | LoanPeople | NMLS #884811Real Estate: REALTOR® GRI | Texas Edge Realty | License #638326-SAPhone: (210) 870-8173Mortgage Email: Cat.Blackmon@LoanPeople.comReal Estate Email: Cat@TexasEdgeRealty.comREAL ESTATE AFHosted by Mark Jones | NMLS #513437Powered by LoanBot — Smarter Mortgage MatchingCHAPTERS00:00 Getting Better Every Day00:32 Welcome to RealEstateAF01:29 Cat's Journey: LOA → Realtor → Loan Officer02:29 Three Hats: Mortgage, Real Estate & Renovations13:43 Needle-Moving Activities & Consistency18:17 Becoming a Real Estate Investor20:42 Hard Money & Flipping23:18 Renovation Lending & Today's Market29:18 Finding Deals on the MLS30:47 The 70% Rule33:58 GC vs. Managing Subcontractors36:56 Renovation Nightmares38:18 The $40,000 Mistake40:22 Flip or Wholesale?45:53 The Dual-Licensing Debate46:33 Referral Fees & Commission Splits49:25 What Real Mortgage Origination Looks Like52:17 One Point of Contact58:34 Dual Licensing From the Consumer Side1:01:17 Cat's Five-Year Vision1:02:34 Rapid Fire1:07:26 Final AdviceDISCLAIMERThis podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only and is not legal, tax, investment, real estate, mortgage, or compliance advice. Opinions are those of the individual speakers and do not necessarily represent their affiliated companies. Discussions involving licensing, compensation, referrals, RESPA, lending, or real estate regulations are general in nature; consult the appropriate broker, lender, compliance department, regulator, or legal professional regarding your specific circumstances. Loan programs, rates, terms, and eligibility are subject to applicable lender and program guidelines. Not all applicants will qualify. Nothing in this episode constitutes a commitment to lend.#RealEstateAF #Mortgage #RealEstate #RealEstateInvesting #RenovationSupport the showRealEstateAF is Powered by LoanBot.com Host: Mark Jones | Sr. Loan Officer | NMLS# 513437 If you would like to work with Mark on your next home purchase or as a partner visit iThink Mortgage.

We talk to the UAW about what a pro worker trade policy would look like.✦ ABOUT ✦The Valley Labor Report is the only union talk radio show in Alabama, elevating struggles for justice and fairness on the job, educating folks about how they can do the same, and bringing relevant news to workers in Alabama and beyond.Our single largest source of revenue *is our listeners* so your support really matters and helps us stay on the air!Make a one time donation or become a monthly donor on our website or patreon:TVLR.FMPatreon.com/thevalleylaborreportVisit our official website for more info on the show, membership, our sponsors, merch, and more: https://www.tvlr.fmFollow TVLR on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheValleyLab...Follow TVLR on Twitter: @LaborReportersFollow Jacob on Twitter: @JacobM_ALFollow TVLR Co-Creator David Story on Twitter: @RadiclUnionist✦ CONTACT US ✦Our phone number is 844-899-TVLR (8857), call or text us live on air, or leave us a voicemail and we might play it during the show!✦ OUR ADVERTISERS KEEP US ON THE AIR! ✦Support them if you can.The attorneys at MAPLES, TUCKER, AND JACOB fight for working people. Let them represent you in your workplace injury claim. Mtandj.com; (855) 617-9333The MACHINISTS UNION represents workers in several industries including healthcare, the defense industry, woodworking, and more. iamaw44.org (256) 286-3704 / organize@iamaw44.orgDo you need good union laborers on your construction site, or do you want a union construction job? Reach out to the IRONWORKERS LOCAL 477. Ironworkers477.org  256-383-3334 (Jeb Miles) / local477@bellsouth.netThe NORTH ALABAMA DSA is looking for folks to work for a better North Alabama, fighting for liberty and justice for all. Contact / Join: DSANorthAlabama@gmail.comIBEW LOCAL 136 is a group of over 900 electricians and electrical workers providing our area with the finest workforce in the construction industry. You belong here. ibew136.org Contact: (205) 833-0909IFPTE - We are engineers, scientists, nonprofit employees, technicians, lawyers, and many other professions who have joined together to have a greater voice in our careers. With over 80,000 members spread across the U.S. and Canada, we invite you and your colleagues to consider the benefits of engaging in collective bargaining. IFPTE.org Contact: (202) 239-4880THE HUNTSVILLE INDUSTRIAL WORKERS OF THE WORLD is a union open to any and all working people. Call or email them today to begin organizing your workplace - wherever it is. On the Web: https://hsviww.org/ Contact: (256) 651-6707 / organize@hsviww.orgENERGY ALABAMA is accelerating Alabama's transition to sustainable energy. We are a nonprofit membership-based organization that has advocated for clean energy in Alabama since 2014. Our work is based on three pillars: education, advocacy, and technical assistance. Energy Alabama on the Web: https://alcse.org/ Contact: (256) 812-1431 / dtait@energyalabama.orgThe Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union represents in a wide range of industries, including but not limited to retail, grocery stores, poultry processing, dairy processing, cereal processing, soda bottlers, bakeries, health care, hotels, manufacturing, public sector workers like crossing guards, sanitation, and highway workers, warehouses, building services,  and distribution. Learn more at RWDSU.infoThe American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) is the largest federal employee union proudly representing 700,000 federal and D.C. government workers nationwide and overseas. Learn more at AFGE.orgAre you looking for a better future, a career that can have you set for life, and to be a part of something that's bigger than yourself?   Consider a skilled trades apprenticeship with the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades. Learn more at IUPAT.orgUnionly is a union-focused company created specifically to support organized labor. We believe that providing online payments should be simple, safe, and secure.  Visit https://unionly.io/ to learn more.Hometown Action envisions inclusive, revitalized, and sustainable communities built through multiracial working class organizing and leadership development at the local and state level to create opportunities for all people to thrive. Learn more at hometownaction.orgMembers of IBEW have some of the best wages and benefits in North Alabama. Find out more and join their team at ibew558.org ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Distribution Strategy Group's "Wholesale Change" is back! Hosts Ian Heller and Mark Brohan dig into a busy week in wholesale distribution and what it means for industry leaders. We start with Home Depot, Lowe's and Sysco all formalizing a chief AI officer role, and ask whether that title actually matters for mid-sized distributors or is just a headline grab for the giants. We also break down what the latest manufacturing and services PMI readings are really telling distributors about inventory planning, plus Grainger's $210 million investment in automating customer site inventory management. Then we turn to M&A: Ferguson's $1.6 billion acquisition of Flowworks, Winsupply's plan to add 1.6 million square feet of capacity across Ohio, Oklahoma and Georgia, and whether private equity is playing too big a role in distribution deals. Plus, our lightning round covers Amazon's robotic-hand fulfillment tech, the Lowe's Foundation's quarter-billion-dollar trades investment, and whether Ferguson itself could become an acquisition target. It was a big week in distribution. We break down what matters and why

Where Are BESS Making Money? Gerard and Laurent had the pleasure of welcoming Ed Porter Director Europe at Modo Energy for an insightful discussion on battery profitability and the evolving economics of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS).  Modo Energy is a fast-growing data analytics and market intelligence platform helping energy professionals benchmark asset performance, forecast revenues and evaluate investments in renewable energy and grid-scale battery storage.  Ed outlines three stages in the development of a battery market:Stage 1 – Pre-saturation: Batteries can achieve attractive payback periods, sometimes as short as three years, primarily through ancillary services.Stage 2 – Wholesale market competition: As ancillary service revenues become more competitive, batteries increasingly rely on wholesale market opportunities, as seen in Australia, Texas and Great Britain.Stage 3 – Sophisticated grid services: Once wholesale markets become saturated, batteries move towards more advanced and specialised grid services (voltage, inertia...).  The technology is evolving rapidly, as is the deployment of new battery capacity. This makes future revenues increasingly difficult to predict, particularly because of the cannibalisation effect: as more batteries enter a market, they compete for the same revenue opportunities and can progressively reduce market spreads.  From Australia to PJM, ERCOT and CAISO, and across Great Britain, Spain and Germany, we explore the fundamentals driving battery profitability in different markets.   With CAPEX around $500,000/MW, a decent return might be in the region of $70,000–80,000/MW. Yet the picture varies dramatically by market. Poland can deliver around $300,000/MW, while ERCOT and Australia's NEM are currently below $30,000/MW.  These differences highlight why investors need to look beyond headline revenues and consider market structure, competition, saturation, technology and future revenue cannibalisation.  We also discuss Long Duration Energy Storage (LDES) and explore the deeper market and technological levers that can make batteries a profitable long-term investment.   A compelling conversation on where BESS is making money today—and, perhaps more importantly, where the opportunities may lie tomorrow. With the energy industry's largest proprietary dataset, world-class experts and decision-grade models, all powered by Synoptic AI, Wood Mackenzie delivers Intelligence Connected across the energy and natural resources landscape.

On this podcast Jerry will show you start to finish a house he wholesaled for $5000 (in less than an hour)Get a $250 Bonus Credit When you Sign Up For Red Panda Today!http://redpandaleads.com/flippingmasteryWith over 500,000 subscribers, this is the #1 channel on YouTube for all things wholesaling and flipping. SUBSCRIBE NOW! https://www.youtube.com/@FlippingMastery Podcast fan? Listen to your favorite Flipping Mastery TV videos on your favorite podcast platform! http://FlippingMasteryPodcast.com Jerry Norton went from digging holes for minimum wage in his mid 20's to becoming a millionaire by the age of 30. Today he's the nation's leading expert on flipping houses and has taught thousands of people how to live their dream lifestyle through real estate. **NOTE: To Download any of Jerry's FREE training, tools, or resources… Click on the link provided and enter your email. The download is automatically emailed to you. If you don't see it, check your junk/spam folder, in case your email provider put it there. If you still don't see it, contact our support at: support@flippingmastery.comGet Access to Unlimited Free Property Searches and Downloads: https://flippingmastery.com/propwireWholesaling & House Flipping Software: https://flippingmastery.com/flipsterpodMake $10,000 Finding Deals: https://flippingmastery.com/10kpodGet 100% funding for your deals: https://flippingmastery.com/fspodMentoring Program: https://flippingmastery.com/ftpodFREE 8 Week Training Program: https://flippingmastery.com/8wpodGet Paid $8700 To Find Vacant Lots For Jerry: https://flippingmastery.com/lfpodFREE 30 Day Quickstart Kit https://flippingmastery.com/qkpodFREE Virtual Wholesaling Kit: https://flippingmastery.com/vfpodFREE On-Market Deal Finder Tool: https://flippingmastery.com/dcpodFREE Wholesaler Contracts: https://flippingmastery.com/wcpodFREE Comp Tool: https://flippingmastery.com/compodFREE Funding Kit: https://flippingmastery.com/fkpodFREE Agent Offer Sheet & Scripts: https://flippingmastery.com/aspodFREE Cash Buyer Scripts: https://flippingmastery.com/cbspodFREE Best Selling Wholesaling Ebook: https://flippingmastery.com/ebookpodFREE Best Selling Fix and Flip Ebook: https://flippingmastery.com/ebpodFREE Rehab Checklist: https://flippingmastery.com/rehabpod LET'S CONNECT! FACEBOOK http://www.Facebook.com/flippingmastery INSTAGRAM http://www.instagram.com/flippingmastery

Wholesale deal flow gets easier when other wholesalers bring you the deals, and that's how Phil Cacciatore does 30 to 50 a month in Tampa Bay. He walks through how his sales team finds cash buyers by reverse searching who already bought nearby. He also covers how 21 Property Group went from six sales reps to 45 in about a year and a half. KEY TALKING POINTS:0:00 - Intro & Hosts1:15 - Ryan's Slow Market Year2:04 - Phil Cacciatore's Business Overview3:27 - The Investor Marketplace Model4:26 - Joining & Scaling the Company6:44 - Building the Dispo Process9:16 - Finding Buyers with DealMachine11:57 - Hardest Part of Scaling14:00 - Marketing & Lead Sources16:21 - Structuring 10K Partnerships17:31 - Helping New Wholesalers Analyze Deals18:53 - Motivating the Sales Team21:05 - Inventory Ups and Downs22:03 - Advice for Solo Wholesalers23:05 - Favorite Podcasts & Learning23:54 - The Implementation Process27:48 - Where to Find Phil28:04 - Outro LINKS:Instagram: Phil Cacciatorehttps://www.instagram.com/phil_cacciatore/ Website: 21 Property Grouphttps://www.21propertygroup.com/ Instagram: David Leckohttps://www.instagram.com/dlecko Website: DealMachinehttps://www.dealmachine.com/pod Instagram: Ryan Haywoodhttps://www.instagram.com/heritage_home_investments Website: Heritage Home Investmentshttps://www.heritagehomeinvestments.com/

On this podcast Jerry explains how to make wholesale offers to sellers on the fly while talking to sellers on the phone (in under 60 seconds).With over 500,000 subscribers, this is the #1 channel on YouTube for all things wholesaling and flipping. SUBSCRIBE NOW! https://www.youtube.com/@FlippingMastery Podcast fan? Listen to your favorite Flipping Mastery TV videos on your favorite podcast platform! http://FlippingMasteryPodcast.com Jerry Norton went from digging holes for minimum wage in his mid 20's to becoming a millionaire by the age of 30. Today he's the nation's leading expert on flipping houses and has taught thousands of people how to live their dream lifestyle through real estate. **NOTE: To Download any of Jerry's FREE training, tools, or resources… Click on the link provided and enter your email. The download is automatically emailed to you. If you don't see it, check your junk/spam folder, in case your email provider put it there. If you still don't see it, contact our support at: support@flippingmastery.comGet Access to Unlimited Free Property Searches and Downloads: https://flippingmastery.com/propwireWholesaling & House Flipping Software: https://flippingmastery.com/flipsterpodMake $10,000 Finding Deals: https://flippingmastery.com/10kpodGet 100% funding for your deals: https://flippingmastery.com/fspodMentoring Program: https://flippingmastery.com/ftpodFREE 8 Week Training Program: https://flippingmastery.com/8wpodGet Paid $8700 To Find Vacant Lots For Jerry: https://flippingmastery.com/lfpodFREE 30 Day Quickstart Kit https://flippingmastery.com/qkpodFREE Virtual Wholesaling Kit: https://flippingmastery.com/vfpodFREE On-Market Deal Finder Tool: https://flippingmastery.com/dcpodFREE Wholesaler Contracts: https://flippingmastery.com/wcpodFREE Comp Tool: https://flippingmastery.com/compodFREE Funding Kit: https://flippingmastery.com/fkpodFREE Agent Offer Sheet & Scripts: https://flippingmastery.com/aspodFREE Cash Buyer Scripts: https://flippingmastery.com/cbspodFREE Best Selling Wholesaling Ebook: https://flippingmastery.com/ebookpodFREE Best Selling Fix and Flip Ebook: https://flippingmastery.com/ebpodFREE Rehab Checklist: https://flippingmastery.com/rehabpod LET'S CONNECT! FACEBOOK http://www.Facebook.com/flippingmastery INSTAGRAM http://www.instagram.com/flippingmastery

Building long-term wealth through real estate is the ultimate goal, but jumping into rentals too early can actually bankrupt your wholesaling business. In this Throwback Thursday episode, Brent Daniels is joined by Evernest's Spencer Sutton to discuss the exact moment an active wholesaler should transition into a passive buy-and-hold investor. Spencer breaks down the harsh realities of property management, sharing a painful eviction story that highlights why the resident, not the house, is your true asset. You will learn the exact cash reserves you need before buying your first rental, how to accurately calculate maintenance and CapEx, and why you should never hold a property you wouldn't otherwise buy. Be a part of the TTP training program now.---------Show notes:(0:00) Beginning of today's episode(0:51) Meet Spencer Sutton and Evernest's 20,000 door operation(4:32) Transitioning from active wholesaling to passive holding(10:05) Why you must master property management yourself first(12:18) The hidden costs of rushing your tenant screening process(16:18) The resident is the asset, not the house(18:41) Brent's $300,000 cash reserve rule for new landlords(23:52) Should you buy now or wait for a market crash, mindset(25:41) Accurately estimating maintenance costs based on home age(29:05) Budgeting 10% to 15% of gross rent for upkeep and CapEx----------Resources:EvernestHomeVestorsTo speak with Brent or one of our other expert coaches call (281) 835-4201 or schedule your free discovery call here to learn about our mentorship programs and become part of the TribeGo to Wholesalingincgroup.com to become part of one of the fastest growing Facebook communities in the Wholesaling space. Get all of your burning Wholesaling questions answered, gain access to JV partnerships, and connect with other "success minded" Rhinos in the community.It's 100% free to join. The opportunities in this community  are endless, what are you waiting for?

Cody Morris, CEO of LeadZolo, has built and scaled around 300 remote sales teams, and he says most wholesale deals die in the first two minutes of the call. He walks through the opening line that keeps a seller on the phone and the frame that keeps you leading the call instead of defending it. If your leads look good on paper but your close rate does not, start here. KEY TALKING POINTS: 0:00 - Intro & Cody Morris's Background 1:17 - Cost of Leads: Time vs Money 2:55 - Ad Strategy & Distress Signals 5:46 - Speed to Lead & Opening Script 7:42 - Set an Authoritative Frame 10:52 - Use the Lead Information 13:55 - Wrap-up & LeadZolo Offerings 14:23 - Outro LINKS: Instagram: LeadZolo https://www.instagram.com/leadzolo/ Website: LeadZolo https://www.leadzolo.com/ Instagram: David Lecko https://www.instagram.com/dlecko Website: DealMachine https://www.dealmachine.com/pod Instagram: Ryan Haywood https://www.instagram.com/heritage_home_investments Website: Heritage Home Investments https://www.heritagehomeinvestments.com/

Today's conversation is about building a business that truly evolves alongside your life and also having the courage to reinvent yourself more than once along the way. I'm joined by one of my clients, Melissa Hyatt. She is an artist, a surface pattern designer, and an entrepreneur.Before launching her own product brand, Melissa spent more than 2 decades designing textiles, wallpaper, home decor, and licensed products for major brands in New York. She eventually served as the design director for Waverly Fabrics. Today, she brings all of that industry experience and knowledge into her own business where she creates stationery, watercolor art, and beautifully created watercolor kits that are helping more people reconnect with their creativity. In this episode, Melissa shares how her career evolved from the corporate design world to entrepreneurship, why she intentionally built multiple revenue streams in her business, and how one unexpected setback became kind of the catalyst for creating a business that's more resilient and also more fulfilling for her. We also dive into her wildly successful watercolor kits, the product development process behind them, and how following her curiosity has opened doors that she never really expected.I really love Melissa's perspective on experimentation, perseverance, and creating products that create a meaningful impact in people's lives. If you've ever wondered whether it's too late to pivot or launch something new or reinvent your business, I think you will find so much encouragement in today's conversation.Today's episode is brought to you by our Is Wholesale Right for You workshop. Wholesale is not the only way to make money selling your products. Selling in bulk to retail stores that order multiple times a year instead of relying on one-off direct-to-consumer sales— yes please! Whether you are brand new to wholesale or you've hit a sales plateau, this free 25-minute on-demand workshop will give you actionable steps that you can take to strengthen your wholesale sales and marketing right away. SIGN UPYou can view full show notes and more at http://prooftoproduct.com/458 Quick Links:Free Wholesale Audio SeriesFree Resources LibraryFree Email Marketing for Product MakersPTP LABSPaper CampMentioned in this episode:Take the free quiz!Map out your next 90 days here: http://prooftoproduct.com/quiz

For once the emergency isn't an English one… Aatif Nawaz joins us as Pakistan send home nine of their touring party before the third and final test at Edgbaston. Flights have been booked for seven players and two coaches, including their head coach. Aatif is here to ask the big questions… Where's the accountability? Who sacks the sackers? What about dinner with the King? Will Ghazi Ghori, gatecrasher of last week's episode, now be keeping wicket?Plus Richard Thompson, Roy Hodgson, Sir John Major and ITV top brass all have the honour of meeting Mattchin.

Are you pulling lists of distressed properties but still struggling to find motivated sellers who actually have equity? In this tactical solo episode, Brent Daniels reveals the exact five criteria you must apply to every list you pull to uncover the most profitable wholesale deals in your market. Brent explains why buying properties under 2,000 square feet attracts the highest number of cash buyers, why targeting homes built before 1990 guarantees the deferred maintenance needed for a deep discount, and why focusing on individual owners over corporations will drastically improve your conversion rates. Stop wasting time calling dead leads and start laser-focusing on the true hidden gems. Be a part of the TTP training program now.---------Show notes:(0:00) Beginning of today's episode(0:53) Why 6 to 10 percent of the U.S. housing market is always in distress(2:07) The specific tool Brent uses every day to pull and filter motivated seller data(2:37) Filter 1 (Length of Ownership) and why you must target owners who bought before 2021(3:18) Filter 2 (Size of the Property) and the 2,000-square-foot rule to guarantee a fast flip(4:21) Filter 3 (Age of the House) and why targeting homes built before 1990 ensures maximum distress(5:02) Filter 4 (Individual Owners) and why you should skip LLCs and trusts when you are starting out(5:35) Filter 5 (Single Family Homes) and why this property type provides the largest pool of end buyers(6:40) The quote that changes everything, "The deal of a lifetime comes around once a week"----------Resources:TTP DataTo speak with Brent or one of our other expert coaches call (281) 835-4201 or schedule your free discovery call here to learn about our mentorship programs and become part of the TribeGo to Wholesalingincgroup.com to become part of one of the fastest growing Facebook communities in the Wholesaling space. Get all of your burning Wholesaling questions answered, gain access to JV partnerships, and connect with other "success minded" Rhinos in the community.It's 100% free to join. The opportunities in this community  are endless, what are you waiting for?

Real estate wholesaling is facing tighter margins, regulatory shifts, and long closing cycles. Ryan Pineda sits down with Jesse Burrell (former Batch Data founder) and Devin Burr to explore why seasoned real estate flippers and tech entrepreneurs are moving into the life insurance space. Learn how 24-to-48-hour carrier payouts compare to the long, capital-intensive cycles of real estate wholesaling.