Podcast appearances and mentions of will leonard

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to the Broncos elevating both Jim Leonard and Devis Webb. Will Leonard’s new title keep him in Denver long term? Does Vance Joseph have to worry about being replaced by Leonard after this season? 9News Broncos insider, Mike Klis joins the show to discuss what Leonard’s new title could mean for Vance Joseph, if it makes sense for the Broncos to trade for DK Metcalf, and how high of a priority it will be for the Broncos to extend Zach Allen, Courtland Sutton and Nik Bonitto. Today’s “Three Count” features a nugget from Mike Klis on the timeline of the Broncos “taking care” of one of their players and Charles Barkley beefing with Kendrick Perkins after Barkley took a shot at Perkins for “not watching basketball” and only talking about the Lakers and Warriors. Are the Nuggets entering the most important stretch of their season as they battle for seeding in the west and are featured on national television multiple times coming up?

Wednesday is Mailbag Day on IB Nation Sports Talk. Irish Breakdown answers questions from listeners about Notre Dame football and more on today's show. Some of today's questions include: * Will James "Thor" Rendell find his hammer punting this week? * How many first half passing yards do we need to see from Riley Leonard this week? * Does Kenny Minchey's skillset make him a better fit than CJ Carr for Mike Denbrock's offense? * Thoughts on Carr's future at Notre Dame.  * What are the causes of Leonard's passing struggles? * Will Leonard lead Power 4 quarterbacks in rushing touchdowns this season? * Will Sullivan Absher challenge Anthonie Knapp for the left tackle job this season? * Thoughts on Jaden Greathouse's season so far.  * Will Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa see more first half playing time this season? * Will Kennedy Urlacher's role grow? * Thoughts on Steve Angeli. * Where does the Irish defense need to improve the most? * MORE!  Shop for Irish Breakdown gear at our online store: https://ibstore.irishbreakdown.com/  Join the Irish Breakdown premium message board: https://boards.irishbreakdown.com  Stay locked into Irish Breakdown for all the latest news and analysis about Notre Dame: https://www.irishbreakdown.com​ Subscribe to the Irish Breakdown podcast on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/irish-breakdown/id1485286986 Like and follow Irish Breakdown on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/irishbreakdown Sign up for the FREE Irish Breakdown daily newsletter: https://www.subscribepage.com/irish-breakdown-newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week Grey dives into Super Bowl 58 trends!  According to Nielsen the 2024 Super Bowl was the second most watched TV program of all time only behind was the 1969 moon landing broadcast. The game was watched on CBS, Paramount+, and Nickelodeon to a whopping 123 million viewers. Joey Scarillo and Mijal Buchsbaum discuss their favorite THINGS from brands who advertised during the game, and of course Taylor Swift!  The 5 Things: Brands tapping into scarcity. Two celebrities are better than one! Brands and Fever Dreams.Mascots Never Die! The Taylor Swift of it all!Hosts: Joey Scarillo, Mijal BuchsbaumSources: Brandwatch, Adweek, Sportico & iSpot.tv, Nielsen estimates from Forbes; NumeratorSpecial Thanks: Gabrielle Marchand, Claire Heaps, Samantha Fischer, Jean Donahue, Gabriella Mercier, Shylene Radinsky, Emily Rizzo,  Montana Allen, Brianna Hunt, Will Leonard, Alix Black and Ari SantanaTo subscribe to our newsletter, click HEREEmail us: Podcasts@Grey.com

Rapid Fire topics include: * Duke defensive end RJ Oben's commitment to Notre Dame.  * Joe Alt going to the Sun Bowl to support the Irish after opting out of the bowl and declaring for the NFL Draft.  * Confidence in Notre Dame's bowl offensive line without Alt and Blake Fisher.  * The importance of Jack Kiser returning to the Irish defense for a sixth year and will Kiser or Jaiden Ausberry play more in the Sun Bowl? * Will Riley Leonard have more passing yards and touchdown passes next year than Sam Hartman had this year?  * Will Leonard or incoming freshman CJ Carr wear No. 13 next season? * Will Xavier Watts play receiver in the bowl game? * Why is the Notre Dame women's basketball team still ranked so low? * What will Leonard's WAR be?  Shop for Irish Breakdown gear at our online store: https://ibstore.irishbreakdown.com/  Join the Irish Breakdown premium message board: https://boards.irishbreakdown.com  Stay locked into Irish Breakdown for all the latest news and analysis about Notre Dame: https://www.irishbreakdown.com​ Subscribe to the Irish Breakdown podcast on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/irish-breakdown/id1485286986 Like and follow Irish Breakdown on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/irishbreakdown Sign up for the FREE Irish Breakdown daily newsletter: https://www.subscribepage.com/irish-breakdown-newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave Helman is back to preview the NFL Thanksgiving games as he got you covered with all the NFL content that YOU need! To start the show, Helman covers the firing of Matt Canada and the Colts waiving Shaquille Leonard. Will Leonard get picked up by a different NFL team? Did Mike Tomlin make the right call in firing Canada? Afterwards, Peter Schrager comes on the show, where the duo talk about the New York Jets making Tim Boyle the starter and the Buffalo Bills. Helman also makes sure to bring on Carmen Vitali to preview the game between the Detroit Lions and the Green Bay Packers. To wrap up the show, Helman looks at the Dallas Cowboys' game against the Washington Commanders and the San Francisco 49ers' game against the Seattle Seahawks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Show Notes 7-31-23 00:11 Opening Thoughts 1:54 Phil Bickford DFA'd 2:24 What to do with Michael Grove? 3:46 Waiver wire after Trade Deadline 5:24 Do you want Verlander? 11:01 Will Leonard and Bruihl clear waivers 13:38 Dodgers paving way for Lux at SS for the future 16:12 Joe Kelly & Lance Lynn 18:57 Why Lance Lynn? 21:41 Are the Rookie pitchers done? 30:08 Mailbag Question #1 Who is Rule 5 Eligible? 38:11 Mailbag Question #2 Will Ryan Pepiot help year 40:35 Mailbag Question #3 Who will the Dodgers this miss the most that they've lost via trade 45:06 Mailbag Question #4 Who should be the starting Shortstop now that they have Rosario? 47:48 Mailbag Question #5 What will the role of Emmet Sheehan be down the stretch? We would love for you to check out this video, and all of the other videos on our channel, including our weekly live show, Dodgers Dawgs. We would also love it if you followed us on all the Social Media platforms. . ✔ www.dodgersdaily.net ✔ Twitter @dodger_daily ✔ Instagram dodger.daily ✔ Facebook at dodger daily, ✔ TikTok at dodgers_daily. Also, please consider donating to Dodgers Daily. This site will always remain free to the viewers, but it takes money and time to operate, so if you would like to show your appreciation by donation, any amount would be greatly appreciated. To do so follow the link below. Link to Donate: https://gofund.me/db54a295 #dodgersprospects #dodgersDaily #dodgers #losangeles #lafans #doyers #baseball #mlb #beisbol #MiLB #rcquakes #okcdodgers #tulsadrillers #greatlakesloons #joekelly #lancelynn #justinverlander #ryanpepiot #eddysleonard #justinbruihl #lordanleasure #nickrobertson #justinhagenman #nicknastrini #amedrosario #miguelrojas #gavinlux #emmetsheehan #joseramos #landonknack #kylehurt #nickfrasso

Leonard has closeted himself away from the world, lost in his own space and mind. Desperate to avoid reality, his self-imposed isolation has become both his protection and his cage.As unexpected events drive him from the confines of his world, he is forced to confront the unknown where his fears are all too real. Faced with a choice, he must decide whether to stay sequestered and effectively trapped, or run for his life.Will Leonard overcome his own dire insecurities and flee, or will he remain trapped in a web of his own making?Cast (in order of appearance):Leonard: Graham RowatVictoria: Amber CollinsAuthor: Lee Andrew FormanScore: Nico Vettese of We Talk of DreamsSound Design: Daniel Foytik, of 9th Story Studios, LLCCover Art: Greg ShafferArt Director: Jeanette Andromeda of Jeanette CreationsA 9th Story Studios, LLC Production, All rights reserved.Support us on Patreon for ad free episodes and extra content.Get your copy of The Lift, 9 Stories of Transformation Volume One on Kindle, or in print. Visit victoriaslift.com/read to get your copy today.Listen and Subscribe: iTunes | iHeart Radio | Spotify | Google Podcasts | TuneIn | StitcherTHEMES:“The Lift Arrives, (Opening Theme Music):“Victoria's Music Box, (Victoria's Theme)”The Lift Closing Theme MusicComposed and Recorded by Nico Vettese of We Talk of Dreams www.wetalkofdreams.comFX:Sound FX: freesound.org, audioblocks.comProducer / Editor: Meg WilliamsProducer / Editor / Creator: Daniel FoytikExecutive Producers: Amber Collins, Nico VetteseVisit The Lift: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Victoria's Twitter Victoria's Lift is created by 9th Story Studios LLC: www.9thstory.comVictoria's Lift and all core characters, places, and situations are property of Daniel Foytik, 9th Story Studios, LLC and may not be used in any form without explicit written permission.Audio program ©2022 – 9th Story Studios LLC. All Rights Reserved.No reproduction or use of this content is permitted without the express written consent of 9th Story Studios LLC.

Comedian/singer/game show enthusiast Alyssa Sabo guests this week to talk "American Idol," holiday movies and whether "Ghostbusters" or "Ferris Bueller" is the ultimate '80s classic! Can Quinn keep his emotions in check? Will Leonard get too high to remember which film he selected? Listen to find out!

Today on BEAT BERNIE: Leonard from Bordentown, NJ who is now retired faces off against Bernie, just over a week before Christmas Day!  Will Leonard come out of retirement and send Bernie away, or will the Master prove why he's the best?! Tune in now. BANG!

***audio only stream*** www.mixlr.com/joey-fats https://open.spotify.com/show/5eWdHXqpOqJqhpxcK4Rrt5... Back in the driver's seat baby! We're all over Julio to the Titans, Brooks and Bryson's drama heats up before "The Match II", the Nets are beat up, but can the Freak cash in? Will Leonard get the Clippers to the place they've never been? Mac Jones is beating out Cam Newton for the day 1 starting job, Sean still hates Wentz, and much more.  All that plus your telephone calls, 774-992-8702.

NEW YORK, NY - Raise your hand if you think you know how Major League Rugby matches will turn out. Raise a brow if you know who will win and by what margin but heretofore had nobody to share your gift with. Perhaps you've been waiting... waiting to see some point spreads, have some experts offer advice, simultaneously entertain, and offer insight otherwise unavailable to you... Well, your wait is over. "What Are The Odds?!" has arrived and its name reflects the improbability of all things surrounding the COVID Comeback of #MLR2021. Full of banter, betting tips and braggadocio, tune in as WWE Legend John "Bradshaw" Layfield, his betting mentor & "Follow The Action" partner and sports gambling guru, The Philly Godfather, Giftime Rugby Network's Gift Egbelu & our Matt McCarthy offer intel on teams and players, predict outcomes vs the spreads and take shots at each other in the process. And be sure to check out this week's other segments, including: –Major League Rugby Recap/Preview with Steve, Corbs, Bryan & Matt –Global Wrap Up: Eddies Jones Out? Welsh Playing Like All Blacks? WXV, Egregious Genge –Marshall Law: Young gun Colby Marshall of Iona Rugby lore pinpoints the key play in each match. –Zack Attack’s Big Play Breakdown: Lance Zanning… Zach Lanning walks us through one scoring play that stood out. Will Leonard did NOT pay us for this. Watch... Listen/Download the Podcast version... Please share and join our weekly newsletter: http://rugbywrapup.com/weekly-updates/ All Segments: rugbywrapup.com/category/videos/ Find All Here: -Web: http://www.RugbyWrapUp.com -Twitter: https://twitter.com/RugbyWrapUp @RugbyWrapUp, @Matt_McCarthy00, @JonnyLewisFilms, @Junoir Blaber, @JWB_RWU, @Luke Bienstock, @Ronan Nelson, @MeetTheMatts, @Declan Yeats. -Face Book: https://www.facebook.com/RugbyWrapUp -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/RugbyWrapUp -YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/RugbyWrapUp -Apple PodCasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/rugby-wrap-up/id1253199236?mt=2 #USARugby #MajorLeagueRugby #RugbyWrapUp #OldGlory #RugbyATL #MLR2020 #SixNations #WorldRugby #SuperRugby #Top14 #PremiershipRugby #Pro14

NEW YORK, NY - This week's "Zack Attack" features a Big Play Breakdown; looking at One Play in One Match... Zach Lanning attacks this one and no, Will Leonard did NOT pay us off... Be sure to check out our other segments, including: –Major League Rugby Recap/Preview with Steve Lewis, Corbisiero, Bryan Ray & Matt McCarthy –Global Wrap Up: Eddies Jones Out? Welsh Playing Like All Blacks? WXV, Egregious Genge –What Are The Odds?!: #MLR sports bet show with #WWE legend John Bradshaw Layfield, The Philly Godfather, Gift Egbelu & Matt McCarthy –Marshall Law: Young gun Colby Marshall of Iona Rugby lore pinpoints the key play in each match. Watch... Listen/Download the Podcast version... Please share and join our weekly newsletter: http://rugbywrapup.com/weekly-updates/ All Segments: rugbywrapup.com/category/videos/ Find All Here: -Web: http://www.RugbyWrapUp.com -Twitter: https://twitter.com/RugbyWrapUp @RugbyWrapUp, @Matt_McCarthy00, @JonnyLewisFilms, @Junoir Blaber, @JWB_RWU, @Luke Bienstock, @Ronan Nelson, @MeetTheMatts, @Declan Yeats. -Face Book: https://www.facebook.com/RugbyWrapUp -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/RugbyWrapUp -YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/RugbyWrapUp -Apple PodCasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/rugby-wrap-up/id1253199236?mt=2 #USARugby #MajorLeagueRugby #RugbyWrapUp #OldGlory #RugbyATL #MLR2020 #SixNations #WorldRugby #SuperRugby #Top14 #PremiershipRugby #Pro14

LAS VEGAS, NV - Dan Hollinshead will go down as the trivia question answer for the player getting Major League Rugby season IV - underway. Can we call him The COVID Comback Kid? Sure. But the #MLR? is back and we're all thrilled to cover it. Here, Steve Lewis, Alex Corbisiero, Bryan Ray & Matt McCarthy analyze last weekend's matches and previews what's ahead. And be sure to check out our other segments: The other segments include: -Major League Rugby Recap/Preview with Steve, Corbs, Bryan & Matt -Global Wrap Up: Eddies Jones Out? Welsh Playing Like All Blacks? WXV, Egregious Genge -What Are The Odds?!: #MLR sports bet show with #WWE legend John Bradshaw Layfield, The Philly Godfather, Gift Egbelu & Matt McCarthy -Marshall Law: Young gun Colby Marshall of Iona Rugby lore pinpoints the key play in each match. -Zack Attack's Big Play Breakdown: Lance Zanning... Zach Lanning walks us through one scoring play that stood out. Will Leonard did NOT pay us for this. Watch... Listen/Download the Podcast version... Please share and join our weekly newsletter: http://rugbywrapup.com/weekly-updates/ All Segments: rugbywrapup.com/category/videos/ Find All Here: -Web: http://www.RugbyWrapUp.com -Twitter: https://twitter.com/RugbyWrapUp @RugbyWrapUp, @Matt_McCarthy00, @JonnyLewisFilms, @Junoir Blaber, @JWB_RWU, @Luke Bienstock, @Ronan Nelson, @MeetTheMatts, @Declan Yeats. -Face Book: https://www.facebook.com/RugbyWrapUp -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/RugbyWrapUp -YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/RugbyWrapUp -Apple PodCasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/rugby-wrap-up/id1253199236?mt=2 #USARugby #MajorLeagueRugby #RugbyWrapUp #OldGlory #RugbyATL #MLR2020 #SixNations #WorldRugby #SuperRugby #Top14 #PremiershipRugby #Pro14

NEW YORK, NY - The line of the week - in one of many - may indeed be unabashed Scotsman Steve Lewis' call of Eddie Jones' England side as "Triple Clown Winners," with good sport Alex Corbisiero smiling it off. Bryan Ray & Matt McCarthy join the pair in discussing: -Eddies Jones Opting Out -The Welsh suddenly scoring like All Blacks -Ellis Genge's assault o Jonny Sexton -WXV... Women's Rugby FINALLY getting a much-needed boost. And be sure to see/listen/download our other segments: -Major League Rugby Recap/Preview with Steve, Corbs, Bryan & Matt -What Are The Odds?!: #MLR sports bet show with #WWE legend John Bradshaw Layfield, The Philly Godfather, Gift Egbelu & Matt McCarthy -Marshall Law: Young gun Colby Marshall of Iona Rugby lore pinpoints the key play in each match. -Zack Attack's Big Play Breakdown: Lance Zanning... Zach Lanning walks us through one scoring play that stood out. Will Leonard did NOT pay us for this. Listen/Download the Podcast version... Please share and join our weekly newsletter: http://rugbywrapup.com/weekly-updates/ All Segments: rugbywrapup.com/category/videos/ Find All Here: -Web: http://www.RugbyWrapUp.com -Twitter: https://twitter.com/RugbyWrapUp @RugbyWrapUp, @Matt_McCarthy00, @JonnyLewisFilms, @Junoir Blaber, @JWB_RWU, @Luke Bienstock, @Ronan Nelson, @MeetTheMatts, @Declan Yeats. -Face Book: https://www.facebook.com/RugbyWrapUp -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/RugbyWrapUp -YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/RugbyWrapUp -Apple PodCasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/rugby-wrap-up/id1253199236?mt=2 #USARugby #MajorLeagueRugby #RugbyWrapUp #OldGlory #RugbyATL #MLR2020 #SixNations #WorldRugby #SuperRugby #Top14 #PremiershipRugby #Pro14

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Today our guest on the podcast is an old friend, Will Leonard. Will is a forester in North West Florida and will talk to us about what all his job encompasses, how timber is harvested and much more. Will is also going to touch base on the impact that hurricane Michael has had on the timber industry since it made landfall back in October of 2018. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today our guest on the podcast is an old friend, Will Leonard. Will is a forester in North West Florida and will talk to us about what all his job encompasses, how timber is harvested and much more. Will is also going to touch base on the impact that hurricane Michael has had on the timber industry since it made landfall back in October of 2018.

Fullmetal Bazinga: A show for the whole family. Listen to this episode with your kids, your pets, whomever in your house loves the Big Bang Theory.  This week: Will Leonard go through with his plan to help Penny's ex-boyfriend have a baby? Will Bernadette really get into the so-called "Vomit Comet?" Can the Assertive hold it together long enough to resist Chuck Lorre's influence? What's the deal with Greg? Is Chuck Lorre OK?  All these questions and more are discussed in episode 15: The Donation Oscillation. Keep up with the show by following us on Twitter: @FMBazinga.  As always, a huge thank you to Doug Linse for creating our intro and outro themes. You can find all his music by going to douglinse.bandcamp.com Tune in next time for episode sixteen...

Major League Rugby on Rugby Wrap Up. NEW YORK, NY - NEW YORK, NY - For those of you that prefer the podcast version of our Fantasy Sports Network show, this one is definitely more of a visual, than a listen. It's fast: In this Major League Rugby Minute, Rugby United NY Irishman Marcus Walsh answers in the 3rd Person - with a Brooklyn accent - then dukes it out with The Naked Cowboy in Time Square. That, and a visit to America's version of Twickenham Stoop (in NYC), ends up in song... and a Steve Lewis lament. Cameos by RUNY stars James Rochford, Callum Mackintosh, Derek Lipscombe and Will Leonard. *Watch or download as a Podcast. Please feel free to comment below and please share with your mates! All Segments: rugbywrapup.com/category/videos/ Find All Here: -Web: http://www.RugbyWrapUp.com -Twitter: https://twitter.com/RugbyWrapUp @RugbyWrapUp, @Matt_McCarthy00, @JonnyLewisFilms, @Junoir Blaber, @JWB_RWU, @Luke Bienstock, @Ronan Nelson, @MeetTheMatts, @Declan Yeats. -Face Book: https://www.facebook.com/RugbyWrapUp -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/RugbyWrapUp -YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/RugbyWrapUp -Google + (Yes, apparently that's still a thing): https://plus.google.com/+RugbyWrapUp -Apple PodCasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/rugby-wrap-up/id1253199236?mt=2

Special announcement: Fullmetal Bazinga will be at podcon in Seattle! (Washington, United States, Earth).  We'll be sharing a booth with our friends over at The Once and Future Nerd for both days of the conference (January 19 and 20) so come on over and talk to us about the Deep Lorre. We'd like to take this moment to say that wherever and whenever you are, we're so happy and grateful for your attention and time as we discuss all things Big Bang related. We know you're out there. We know you're listening. This week: Will Leonard have his chance to have a child? Can Raj and Anu patch things up? How can anyone be sure which show they are actually watching? Is Chuck Lorre OK?  All these questions and more are discussed in episode 12: The Propagation Proposition Keep up with the show by following us on Twitter: @FMBazinga.  As always, a huge thank you to Doug Linse for creating our intro and outro themes. You can find all his music by going to douglinse.bandcamp.com Tune in next time for episode thirteen, The Confirmation Polarization.   

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Will Leonard and his mother Victoria started the Blu Kicks brand with the simple idea of creating a better travel and vacation shoe, Inspired by the fish they encountered on a family trip to hawaii, Will and victoria began producing an ocean themed line of colourful slip ons that featured original fish artwork and cool laid back designs. The Blu Kicks collection has now grown to include loafers and chukkas that retain the casual, classic style of the original sneakers, while giving them a line of products that they can now sell year round.   I first read about Blu Kicks’ brand on the Shopify blog and I was impressed by the products, the social mission - blue kicks donate a portion of every sale to ocean related causes - and the strength of the brand they had created. The photos were great, there was a clear focus to the Blu Kicks brand and a strong narrative that immediately communicated what they were all about. Starting out with No experience in footwear.   After starting out by handpainting shoes themselves, it took will and victoria 2-3 years to figure out how to manufacture the shoe. The Blu Kicks brand launched in 2012 with 2 designs, sold mostly to friends and family - and they quickly realized they needed to make more styles if they were going to grow the brand.   Will credits those first few years figuring out the business as really helping to define the strong DNA of the brand. Also, having a small team driven by the founders has helped. They now have guidelines and core assets that guide their creative process, such as creating outsoles featuring original artwork and donating a portion to ocean charities.   Now they’ve taken their commitment to extending the brand a step further venturing into retail with a pop-up store and a studio that’s open to the public.   Work Dynamic with a Family   Will talked briefly about the challenges of working with family. It takes an adjustment period as you learn how to relate in new ways and not just default  to your long established dynamic. Once you have more structure in the business and roles get more defined it gets easier.   Key to successfully marketing the products   Treating the products with respect by Investing in good photos and content PR outreach has been the biggest driver of sales - Bloggers/online editors Newsletters Online advertising   Try to think about the marketing from the beginning of the product development process and build it into the products themselves   How to tell a big story for a small line   Use place to drive storytelling and develop a deeper narrative Use humor and be authentic about your small size to present yourself as an underdog Product Development Process   Targeted release dates are based on lead time with factory 8-10 months lead time Start broad around what could be a new story/material/artist/angle Try to envision the full line before engaging production partners 2-3 rounds of samples and refining ideas   Sales   Email outreach works now that a network has been established and more people have heard of the Blu Kicks brand Tradeshows have been successful at spreading the word Still will go door-to-door and show up in person with product   Biggest Advice and Learnings   Try to start your day with easy wins to get momentum before moving on to tougher, less tangible activities like product dev and Keep moving forward, it’s natural to encounter setbacks when you are doing something new Don’t over analyze, just stay in action. You may not see the results right away but they may show up when you least expect it There is no formula so trial and error is the only way to figure out what’s going to work At some point you’ve got to go for it, it’s a leap of faith On the other hand, you need to spend as much time as possible understanding how your industry works and defining your niche