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Will AI Replace Pet Sitters? My Honest Answer After 4 Years All-In Will AI replace pet sitters? No. People come to you for you, and AI can't replace that. But here's the part nobody wants to hear: it will replace the pet sitters who refuse to use it. In this very personal episode, Bella shares the 4-year evolution that took her from losing the love for her business to working all day because she's excited to. Timestamps [0:00] — Why this episode, and why Bella is talking heart to heart [1:11] — Self-led growth vs. things happening to you [3:35] — The 2022 “crack” — ChatGPT comes online [4:48] — Bringing AI into the Mastermind and getting in the sandbox [6:23] — Why “Better Marketing with Bella” stopped feeling aligned [9:14] — Going all-in: AI in everything, and firing most clients [11:03] — Training on demand and the empowerment shift [16:11] — AI slop vs. strategy, and the “leaky boat” website [20:30] — “Then what good am I?” — the identity crisis [22:22] — People come to you for you — double down on what's yours [25:36] — You can clone yourself now: voice, writing, video [28:09] — Working with businesses outside the pet industry [30:27] — The bigger why: AI literacy for kids and the underprivileged [31:45] — Get the audit, book a call, and please leave a review In This Episode You'll Discover The 2022 “crack” that changed everything, and why Bella went all-in on AI Her honest answer to “if anyone can ask ChatGPT what Bella would say, then what good am I?” Why most pet business websites are “leaky boats” quietly costing them clients The difference between actually using AI and putting out “AI slop” Bella's bigger mission: teaching AI literacy to children and the underprivileged About This Episode In this episode, Bella gets personal about the evolution she's been hinting at for the past couple ofQuestions? Ask Bella before you guess. | Bella in Your Business | jumpconsulting.net | Keep jumping! years. She walks through the moment in 2022 when ChatGPT came online, the identity questions that came with it, and the decision to rebuild her Mastermind and her marketing entirely around AI. She answers the question every expert is about to face, makes the case for why anyone teaching you who isn't using AI is doing you a disservice, and shares the bigger vision that's now driving her work. This is Bella sharing her heart, so you understand exactly where she is and where she's going. Resources Mentioned Free Website Audit See where your website stacks up for SEO and AI search. Free for now. Talk With Bella (20 min)  Get on Bella's calendar and ask her anything. AI For The Busy Human + 43 Prompts Bella's daily podcast solving one busy-human problem with AI. Frequently Asked Questions Q: Will AI replace pet sitters? A: No. AI can't replace the trust, judgment, and relationships a pet sitter builds with clients and their pets. People hire a pet sitter for the human behind the business. What changes is that pet sitters who refuse to use AI will fall behind the ones who do, because AI now handles the marketing, content, and admin work faster. The work in the field stays human. The work behind the scenes is what gets transformed. Q: Will AI replace dog walkers? A: No. Dog walking is a hands-on, in-person service that AI simply cannot perform. What AI changes is the business side: scheduling, client communication, and marketing. Dog walkers who adopt AI get time back and reach more clients, while the actual walking stays exactly what it has always been. Q: Do I need AI in my pet business? A: Yes, as a tool. Bella compares ignoring AI in 2026 to refusing to use a computer or a cell phone in your business. It's no longer optional if you want to stay competitive. You don't have to automate everything overnight, but you do need basic AI literacy and a willingness to get in the sandbox and play. Q: What is “AI slop” and why is it bad for my business? A: AI slop is generic, lifeless content that looks obviously machine-made: stock-looking graphics, copy with none of your keywords, and posts that could belong to any business in any town. It's bad because it doesn't carry your unique value, it doesn't help your SEO, and it can actually put potential clients off. Good AI use takes your secret sauce, your tone, and your words, and makes them sharper, not generic. Q: How can a pet business owner start using AI? A: Start small and get curious. Pick one repetitive task, like writing a press release or building anQuestions? Ask Bella before you guess. | Bella in Your Business | jumpconsulting.net | Keep jumping! SOP, and use AI to do the first draft. The goal early on is not perfection, it's playing in the sandbox and learning what's possible. From there, build AI into your content, your hiring, and your website so it works for you in the background. Connect with Bella Website Sessions with Bella The Jumpers Mastermind Subscribe to Bella in Your Business Bella's Website Find Bella on Instagram and Facebook Full Episode Transcript Bella (00:03.284) Last episode I teased that I was gonna tell you what I've been going through the past couple of years. And I've done a lot of thinking about it. I have done writing about it, I have outlined it. I've even recorded this actual podcast twice already and decided to just like throw it all away. So right now it's I'm just gonna talk to you. I do have a little bit of an outline, and I Do not apologize ahead of time if I go off into tangents, because this is gonna be one of those episodes like when I was on my road trip and I talked to you and it's just gonna be me and you. I even thought about like moving my whole rig out to my living room and sitting on the couch with my big furry blanket because it just kind of felt like that was the feeling I wanted to come across with. But I digress. Hi, this is Bella with Bella in your business, the 270th episode. I'm sorry, not 270, 470th episode. What? I think it's a good place to start because I have had a lot of evolution as I hope that you have two in your life. And I hope that your evolution has or I want to encourage your evolution, your future evolution to be self-led instead of things are happening to me. I believe that we can make things happen for ourselves, but that we have to have a conscious mind. in order to do it and not be stuck in groundhog day every single day doing the same thing over and over. Cause that's just the way that we do it, right? Like I believe that we all need to think about our reactions and and our responses. And that there's Rumi said that there's power between what happens and our response. There's that that little window there. And the more we can create that, we have more of an opportunity to think. And that's a really great way to set up everything I'm about to tell you today. Bella (02:07.602) back in 2022, I'm gonna go all the way back there. I feel like I was like four different versions of myself. But I was I maybe I should start 2018. I started the mastermind and I started better marketing with Bella. Okay. And what we did is in the mastermind, it was the first mastermind ever and in our industry. And the way it was set was that what it was back then is not what it is today. and it's by design because we've evolved and things have changed. And I don't believe in teaching the same thing over and over and over again. I believe in evolving with the world and how people buy and how people receive information and just everything. Marketing with Bella has been evolving. It first started where we only had six people and we would create things for them that we don't necessarily we didn't create years later because Social media changed. And so we started providing videos and we started doing all this other stuff. And then social media keeps changing. And so the program kept changing. and so all of this change is necessary a necessity because things that worked a couple of years ago aren't gonna work now, and that's even more so. It's like how agile, like how much can you bend and ebb and flow to things? But you have to be seeing that this stuff is happening. So back in 2022, the crack happened. My team was already secretly using what we called Jarvis, which it was to help us write some blogs and scripts and things. and by the end of 2022, the November 2022, the last week, it was like Thanksgiving-ish. Chat GPT came online. And I was one of the first million people to join. At the recording of June 8th today, they announced last week that there's now one billion with a B. Beef or boy, people using Chat GPT. And it is historically the fastest growing app software ever. And it has taken on like a firestorm. As you probably know, you probably have a login for it. and so that happened, and it was like, ooh, what's this nice new shiny thing? You know, there's so many people making predictions, and but the predictions were still, you know, the predictions are the predictions, but the timeline. Bella (04:32.29) was the hard part to nail in. And I'm listening to all these amazing thought leaders. And that was when I started listening to podcasts and following people way smarter than me and following these tech companies and paying attention to their announcements and the commentary that comes from it. And in 2023 in the mastermind, I had Dustin who created Magi. I knew Dustin from all of my social media marketing days and speaking on stages around the world because he too Was a marketer who would start like lots of different companies. And finally, you know, Magi comes together fast forward to today in 2026. It's wildly amazing and helps tons of people. what Magi does is it takes all the LLMs, put it under one roof. So you only have one login, one password, and one price. Instead of paying $20 for like five different things, it's one. and I had him come into the mastermind to talk to us about AI because he was engulfed

In this episode, Gillian Perkins breaks down her real-world experience trying over a dozen different online business models—sharing what worked, what didn't, and which ones are actually worth your time today.From affiliate marketing and dropshipping to courses, memberships, and YouTube, she walks through the pros, cons, and earning potential of each model based on years of hands-on experience—including multiple seven-figure successes and a few costly failures.As you listen, you'll gain clarity on which business models are best for beginners, which ones scale, and how to choose the right path based on your strengths, goals, and personality.Ready to finally turn your business idea into real sales? Our 8-week accelerator program Validate helps students launch and earn their first revenue, and we're gearing up to run it again this spring! Put your name on the waitlist to be the first to know when enrollment opens: https://gillianperkins.com/validateFREE Resources to Grow Your Online Business:The $100K Method Podcast Series: https://www.gillianperkins.com/the-100k-methodGrab our free course, Small Business 101: https://www.gillianperkins.com/101Write a Profit Plan for Your Business : http://gillianperkins.com/free-profit-plan Want to quit your job in the next 6-18 months with passive income from selling digital products online? Check out Startup Society.Have you already started your business, but it isn't generating consistent income? Schedule a free, 30-minute strategy session with our team to get unstuck!Work with Gillian Perkins:Apply for $100K Mastermind: https://gillianperkins.com/100k-mastermind Get your online biz started with Startup Society: https://startupsociety.com Learn more about Gillian: https://gillianperkins.com Instagram: @GillianZPerkinsTimestamps:00:00 Introduction: Businesses I've Tried (Wins & Failures)01:27 Affiliate Marketing (Pros, Cons, Earnings)04:01 Coaching (High Income, Low Scalability)06:40 Etsy (Creative but Competitive)07:56 Dropshipping (Time-Intensive & Risky)09:02 Courses (Scalable & Highly Profitable)10:50 Memberships (Recurring Revenue Model)13:17 Validate Program Mention16:02 Print on Demand (Flexible but Quality Matters)18:19 Freelancing (Hard to Differentiate)20:02 Agencies (Scalable but Not for Everyone)21:37 Shopify Stores (Powerful but Requires Marketing)23:31 Blogging (SEO-Driven & Competitive)26:02 YouTube (Best Growth & Revenue Driver)27:53 Podcasting (Indirect Monetization)29:18 Which Online Business Should You Start? 

If you've been told your labs look fine and something still feels off — this episode is going to explain why. And what you can actually do about it. Board-Certified Holistic Nutritionist and FDN Practitioner Katie Hardie joins the Game On Girlfriend® podcast to break down why conventional lab ranges were never designed to tell you whether you're performing optimally. They were designed to catch problems once things have already gone wrong. For women entrepreneurs who have been managing everything, pushing hard, and wondering why the afternoon crashes, the midsection weight, and the middle of the night wake-ups aren't going anywhere — this conversation is for you. Katie and I talk about what chronic stress is actually doing inside your body while you're still crushing it on the outside, why layering more exercise and restriction on a stressed body tends to backfire, and what a functional approach to your health actually looks like in practice. If you feel like crap, good luck running a successful business. This one's for the woman who's done waiting to take her health seriously.     WHAT YOU'LL LEARN Why "normal" lab results don't mean your body is functioning optimally — and what those ranges are actually based on What happens inside your body when you've been in fight-or-flight mode for years — and why it can feel like energy until it doesn't Why eating less and working out more can make things worse for a stressed body, not better How gut health connects directly to mood, sleep, focus, and anxiety — and why the root cause is often upstream from the symptoms The first step to take when your labs look fine but you still don't feel fine     RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Fast Like a Girl by Dr. Mindy Pelz — https://amzn.to/3OE5p2b Good Energy by Casey Means — https://amzn.to/4u1AHz2     KATIE'S FREE GIFT FOR GAME ON GIRLFRIEND® LISTENERS Katie is offering a complimentary 45-minute consultation for anyone trying to figure out their next step. If you've been told you're fine but don't feel fine, this is a good place to start. Head to the episode page to book your session: https://sarahwalton.com/holistic-health-women-entrepreneurs/ Additional resources from Katie: Webinar Replay: How to Boost Energy and Melt Belly Fat Without Deprivation — Watch the free replay here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=il3fP5VVJlA Spring Cleanse Challenge — A meals-based and nervous system regulation reset. Register here: https://wnd144.infusionsoft.app/app/orderForms/8b9a066d-fc2c-439b-851b-4bae1c304836?cookieUUID=11b8a7ec-1019-45e3-8002-b861b58d6488 ($149)     CONNECT WITH KATIE HARDIE  Website: https://www.mypeak365.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mypeak365/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hardiepeakperformance/     ABOUT KATIE HARDIE Katie Hardie, Board Certified Holistic Nutritionist and FDN Practitioner, is a comprehensive provider for holistic health and performance programming! Her company, My PEAK, helps performance-minded individuals who value high output wake up ready to tackle the day, have amazing poops, and find the right foods for their bodies to skip the energy dips. If these things aren't happening, you're missing out on peak physical, mental, and emotional peak potential. Just a few of many normalized symptoms of untapped output include waking up in the middle of the night, increased body fat, especially around the mid-section, and burnout.     RELATED GAME ON GIRLFRIEND® EPISODES YOU'LL LOVE Episode 93: How to Biohack Your Business Success — with Tanessa Shears — https://sarahwalton.com/tanessa/ Episode 138: What's Life REALLY Like After Menopause — with Dr. Cari Schaefer — https://sarahwalton.com/cari/ Episode 30: The Most Overlooked Resource in Your Business — with Allison — https://sarahwalton.com/sarahwalton-com-allison/     READY TO TALK ABOUT YOUR HEALTH AND YOUR BUSINESS? Everything in this conversation connects directly to how you're showing up in your business. As my free gift to Girlfriends, I offer a 30-minute discovery call. We'll talk about where you are right now and whether working together makes sense as a next step. Book here: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=13047670&appointmentType=2244195     FREE GIFT FROM SARAH Get Sarah's Freedom Calculator and discover how much your business needs to make to finally be free. Download at https://sarahwalton.com/freedom     LEARN FROM SARAH Online Courses: https://sarahwalton.com/online-courses Free Resources: https://sarahwalton.com/free-resources     CONNECT WITH SARAH   Website: https://sarahwalton.com/podcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheSarahWalton Instagram: https://instagram.com/thesarahwalton     ABOUT SARAH WALTON Sarah Walton is a wealth consciousness coach, strategic advisor, podcast host, and mentor who helps women entrepreneurs build businesses they love. Her mission is simple: to put more money in the hands of more women. She's the creator of the Abundance Academy, The Art of Receiving, and the Game On Girlfriend® podcast. Sarah teaches authentic, heart-centered business strategies because when women have more financial power, they don't just keep it — they use it to take care of their families, support their communities, and build something bigger than themselves.     LOVE THE SHOW? LEAVE US A REVIEW! Thank you so much for listening. I'm honored that you're here, and I'd be grateful if you could leave a quick review on Apple Podcasts by clicking here, scrolling to the bottom, and clicking "Write a review." Your reviews help other women entrepreneurs find the show and get the support they need to build businesses they love. Thank you for being part of the Game On Girlfriend® community! (If you're not sure how to leave a review, you can watch this quick tutorial.)  

Amy King hosts your Tuesday Wake Up Call. ABC News correspondent Jordana Miller joins the show live from Jerusalem to discuss the latest news out of the Middle East regarding Israel and Hezbollah. We ‘Get in Your Business’ with Bloomberg’s Denise Pellegini who sheds light on what is making the markets move today. The show closes with Amy talking with the Voice Coach of the Stars Roger Love about his news documentary ‘Find Your Voice’ premiering June 24 at the iconic TCL Chinese Theatre in Los Angeles, CA.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What does it actually take to build a responsible company? Mot just a company with a sustainability department, but one where corporate citizenship is woven into strategy, operations, and culture? That's the question Dave Stangis and Katherine Valvoda Smith set out to answer nearly a decade ago, and it's the question at the heart of this conversation.Dave and Katherine join Marcy for the first episode of Table Stakes' "Read Responsibly" book series to talk about 21st Century Corporate Citizenship: A Practical Guide to Delivering Value to Society and Your Business — what inspired it, how it's held up across a decade of political and cultural turbulence, and what they'd add if they wrote it today. They also dig into the war over ESG terminology, the quiet disappearance of the word "ethics" from corporate vocabulary, and why the money in publishing a book is never actually in the book.

Send us Fan MailWhat if the beliefs driving your sales career are built on a foundation of lies?In this solo episode, Bill Caskey breaks down seven deeply normalized lies about achievement, income, and sales success — the kind that quietly run your life if you let them. From "hustle harder to earn more" to "the best closer wins," these aren't fringe ideas. They're mainstream beliefs that keep good salespeople permanently busy, permanently stuck, and wondering why the results never match the effort.Bill challenges you to audit which of these lies you're living — and gives you a framework for getting out from under them.The 7 Lies:Your performance determines your well-beingThe prospect holds your future in their handsIncome is determined by work ethicMore activity equals more resultsThe best closer winsThere's a scarcity of opportunityIf you're good enough, they'll find youThe Insider program is open for enrollment. To check out our small learning group, go to http://advancedsellingpodcast.com/insiderIf you haven't already, join 14,000+ other sales professionals in our LinkedIn group at advancedsellingpodcast.com/linkedinIs it time to make a BOLD move in your business? If so, download our brand new book, "12 Bold Moves - Insider Secrets to Reinventing Yourself and Your Business." http://12boldmoves.com

In this episode of the GaryVee Audio Experience, I talk about why the current business landscape is broken and how you can fix your strategy by playing the long game. I encourage you to stop taking money out of your business for short-term luxuries and instead reinvest every dollar to build a healthy, long-term empire. I also discuss my personal journey of living in an apartment until I was 34 to save the cash I needed to go on the offense.You'll learn about:The Power of Extreme PatienceHow to Reinvest in Your Business for Maximum GrowthWhy Lifestyle Creep is Your Biggest EnemyThe Importance of Financial Discipline in Your 20sHow to Define Winning Through Control and Happiness

Discover why managing human dynamics and transaction timelines is just as critical as the legal paperwork when you sell your company. Learn how an experienced lead advisor protects your purchase price from collapsing when technical gridlocks, net working capital adjustments, or due diligence delays threaten your exit. This episode delivers the actionable strategies you need to keep your advisory team aligned and secure the maximum value for your business. View the complete show notes for this episode. Want To Learn More?  Net Working Capital (NWC) for M&A – A Complete Guide M&A Due Diligence Preparation The Role of M&A Lawyers When Selling Your Business Additional Resources: Selling your business? Schedule a free consultation today. Sign up for an Assessment and Valuation of Your Business. Courses: The Art & Science of Selling a Business Download The Art of The Exit: The Complete Guide to Selling Your Business Download Acquired: The Art of Selling a Business With $10 Million to $100 Million in Revenue If you have any topic or guest suggestions, please email them to podcast@morganandwestfield.com.  

Amy King hosts your Friday Wake Up Call. The show opens with ABC News correspondent Jordana Miller live from Jerusalem to talk about Netanyahu saying Isreal aims to control 70% of Gaza Strup. We ‘Get in Your Business’ with Bloomberg’s Denise Pellegrini who speaks on what the markets are looking like as the week comes to a close. The show closes with ABC News reporter Mason Leath talking about Americans and their savings accounts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy King hosts your Thursday Wake Up Call. ABC News crime and terrorism analyst Grad Garrett opens the show talking about South American gangs being linked to high-tech robberies in Los Angeles and other cities. ABC News correspondent Jordana Miller joins the show live from Jerusalem to talk about Israel’s military telling residents across Southern Lebanon to leave as fighting with Hezbollah intensifies. We ‘Get in Your Business’ with Bloomberg’s Denise Pellegrini discussing how the markets are looking today. The show closes with Amy talking with ABC News national reporter Jim Ryan speaking on NASA charting an ambitious moon mission.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the inaugural episode of Lodestar - the monthly long-form forecast where the sky becomes your business operating system. This is THE ANCHOR: your complete guide to June 2026. Before you can expand, you have to know what you're anchoring into. June is the last month of the first half of 2026, and whatever you build now is what you carry into the second half of the year. In this episode, I walk you through: The four major transits shaping the month (the New Moon in Gemini, Chiron's move into Taurus, the Full Moon in Capricorn, and Jupiter's entry into Leo) A week-by-week operational map with real homework for each week The two business pillars the sky is lighting up this month The single-sign Cancer Mercury Retrograde bridging June into July Plus elemental department briefings so you know exactly what your chart is being asked to do. This isn't fortune-telling. It's chart-based business architecture - the practice of using astrology to build a business that holds steady through hard seasons, with peace, predictability, and sustainable growth. If you've ever felt like your business keeps wobbling at the same points every year, this episode gives you the language and the structure to understand why - and what to do about it. Free workshop, Your Business, Rewired: Wednesday 17th June, 12pm UK time. Save your spot: https://hollybray.com/rewired/  Timestamps and the full June homework are in the episode. Grab a brew, a notebook, and settle in!

Google just stood on stage at I/O 2026 and named pet care by name. Starting this summer, Google's AI agent will call your business on a client's behalf to check availability and pricing — and the businesses it can't read won't make the list. This episode breaks down what changed, the 7.22-word stat that just broke traditional SEO, the six-rule blog structure AI actually cites, the four places your reviews need to live, and the four things every pet business owner needs to do this week before the rollout hits. Timestamps [0:00] — Welcome + the CC story from February (the strainer in action) [3:00] — Why AI literacy is the new business literacy [4:30] — Google I/O: the biggest change to Search in 25 years [6:00] — The 7.22-word stat that just broke traditional SEO [8:30] — AI Mode hits one billion users — what that means for your visibility [10:30] — The new game: ranking vs. being citable [13:30] — The first 100 words rule + the brochure problem [16:00] — The 6-rule blog structure AI will actually cite [20:00] — Why Google Analytics is lying to you (and where to look instead) [22:30] — The Google quote: pet care named by name [25:30] — What it looks like when Google's AI agent calls your business [27:30] — Daily Brief + Gemini Spark for pet business owners [30:30] — Four things you can do this week (with the 4-place reviews framework) [33:30] — Close + Keep jumping In This Episode You'll Discover Why Google named pet care — by name, on stage — at I/O 2026, and what's actually rolling out this summer The 7.22-word AI search stat (and what your clients are actually typing into Google now) The 6-rule blog structure that gets your pet business cited by ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Google AI Mode The 4 places your reviews need to live — and why having them only on Google looks suspicious to AI Why Google Analytics is hiding your AI traffic — and where the real fingerprints live Four things every pet business owner needs to do this week before the summer rollout About This Episode Bella Vasta — founder of Jump Consulting and host of Bella in Your Business — sits down to break down everything Google announced at I/O 2026, the biggest developer event of the year. Bella translates the keynote into pet-business plain English: what changed in Search, why the average AI Mode query is now 7.22 words instead of 4, the six-rule blog structure that AI engines actually cite, the four places your reviews need to live for AI to trust you, what it means that Google named pet care by name as one of the first categories its AI agent will call on behalf of clients, and exactly what business owners need to do this summer to stay in the conversation. She also closes the loop on a Google Labs experiment she flagged for The Jumpers community back in February — and now lives on the keynote stage. Resources Mentioned in This Episode Ep 428: ChatGPT Is Not Google Ep 433: 13 AI Pet Sitting Business Mindset Shifts Ep 421: Why AI Will Save Your Pet Business The AI Brain: The One File That Makes Every AI Sound Like You Google I/O 2026 keynote recap (Google blog) Book a website + AI visibility session with Bella Connect with Bella Website Sessions with Bella The Jumpers Mastermind Subscribe to Bella in Your Business Bella's Website Find Bella on Instagram + Facebook ? search Bella Vasta Frequently Asked Questions Q1: Is Google's AI really going to call my pet business? Yes. At Google I/O on May 19, 2026, Google announced that AI Mode will start performing tasks on behalf of users — including making reservations, booking appointments, and getting quotes. They named three industries to start: home services, beauty, and pet care. The agent will call businesses, check availability and pricing, and bring the results back to the searcher. Rollout begins in the United States this summer. Q2: What is the difference between SEO and AIO (AI Optimization)? SEO is about ranking — getting your page to the top of the blue-link results so a human clicks. AIO is about being citable — making sure an AI engine like ChatGPT, Perplexity, or Google AI Mode can read your website, understand what you do, and confidently recommend you when someone asks. Old SEO chased the click. AIO is about being in the answer itself. Both still matter, but AIO is now the gate. Q3: Why is my pet care business invisible on Google AI Mode? Most pet care websites read like a brochure — vague phrases like 'passionate care for your beloved pets' or 'tailored services for your pet's unique needs.' AI engines cannot cite that language because it does not answer a specific question. To show up in AI Mode, your pages need specific facts in the first 100 words: city, zip codes, services, prices, availability, and what kind of pets you specialize in. Specific. Real. Answerable. Q4: Why doesn't my Google Analytics show AI traffic? Google Analytics runs on JavaScript. The crawlers from ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Google AI Mode do not execute JavaScript, so they never trigger your Analytics tracking. That means even when AI bots visit your site every single day, your Analytics dashboard shows nothing. The only place AI bot visits show up is in your server logs. Ask your web host or developer for access to your raw server logs — that is where the AI fingerprints live. Q5: How long is the average AI Mode search now? According to Google's own one-year AI Mode data published in May 2026, the average AI Mode query is 7.22 words — almost double the average traditional Google search at 4 words. The top words used to begin an AI Mode search are What, How, I, Is, and Can. The top action words inside the search are find, information, identify, explain, and summarize. Pet care clients are no longer typing 'pet sitter Phoenix' — they are typing full conversational questions, which is why brochure-style websites built around three-word keywords are losing visibility fast. Q6: How do I structure a pet care blog so AI will cite it? Six rules. One — make your headline a question a real client would type. Two — answer that question in the first 100 words with a specific number, city, or service. Three — make every H2 heading a question too. Four — add an FAQ block with six to ten real Q&As and FAQ schema markup. Five — internally link to one other blog on your site and link back from it. Six — include an author bio with credentials, photo, years in business, and service area. That signals E-E-A-T (experience, expertise, authoritativeness, trust) — what AI engines look for when deciding what to cite. Q7: Where should I put my pet business reviews so AI can find them? Four places. Place one — your Google Business Profile (the floor). Place two — embedded on your website as real text (not screenshots), on a dedicated Reviews page AND on every service page, with schema markup. Place three — woven into your FAQ answers so reviews function as proof inside your actual responses. Place four — cross-platform on Yelp, Nextdoor, Facebook, and Bark, because AI engines look for citation consistency. A pet business with 300 reviews on Google and zero anywhere else looks suspicious to AI. The one with reviews distributed across four platforms looks like a real business. Q8: What are the four things every pet business owner needs to do this week? First, be your own client — open ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Google AI Mode and search 'best pet sitter in [your city].' See whether you appear. Second, read your homepage like an AI would and audit the first 100 words for specifics: city, services, prices, availability. Third, lock down your Google Business Profile — hours, phone number, services, service area, photos. Fourth, distribute your reviews across the four places listed above so AI sees you consistently cited as a real business. Full Episode Transcript You guys, on February 26th, I was inside my mastermind with the jumpers and I was talking about this tiny little what they call Google Labs, right? It's an experiment that they were doing. It's called CC. And CC was this email feature that it was so cool because every morning it would read your Gmail and your calendar and then hand you a prioritized summary of your day. What was urgent, what was next, all in one place with links to go to it. So now you're not having to read through your emails and your ? appointments and requests and things that had deadlines and not know it it just it was amazing. I was fired up and I told all my jumpers that like they all needed to be on it right now. And the response was also excitement, and other people signed up for it too. Some people had to get on the wait list because There was a wait list for it, but it was a really cool thing. And since February, I personally have been doing it. Now let's fast forward to May 19th, which you're gonna hear a lot about today. Google stood on a stage at their biggest developer conference of the year and announced it to the world. It was a new name. It was built into their Gemini app on the keynote stage in front of a billion people. And guys, this is exactly what I do. I take this stuff. That is out there, that is overwhelming, that is just like there's so much that you become paralyzed. And I put it through a strainer. I decide what is actually gonna be important to you, the small business owner. I distill it and I give it straight to you. That's exactly what I did. Okay. And I filter out the noise. I bring you the things that actually matter before they matter, before the headlines, before everyone else gets on top of it. That's what I've been doing since 2023, okay? And today's no different because AI literacy is the new business literacy. And if you're listening to this, you are one of the special people in the small business world that wants to learn and wants to know. You're not one of the ones that are sticking your head in the sand or paralyzed by fear. Do you have fear? Probably.

What if the metrics making you feel the best about your business are actually the ones you should be most concerned about? In this episode you'll discover the three specific metrics most established solopreneurs are watching closely that are actually masking serious gaps in their business growth. If your engagement looks healthy but your revenue doesn't match, this episode is going to give you the clearest explanation you've ever heard for why.

Thanks to our Partners, NAPA Auto Care and NAPA TRACS Watch Full Video Episode Recorded live at the 2026 TST Big Event, Carm Capriotto sits down with automotive trainer Ken Zanders to discuss the importance of ongoing technical education, building efficient diagnostic processes, and adapting to rapidly evolving vehicle technology. Ken explains why too many shops still rely on a chaotic “grocery list” approach to repairs and how a structured diagnostic strategy can dramatically improve technician efficiency, profitability, and customer trust. What You'll Learn Why inefficient diagnostic habits directly reduce technician productivity, shop profitability, and overall earning potential.The importance of following a structured diagnostic workflow instead of guessing and replacing parts.How electronic relative compression testing with a lab scope and amperage probe can reduce diagnostic time from hours to minutes.How modern vehicle technologies like GM's Vehicle Intelligence Platform (VIP) and Over-The-Air (OTA) updates are changing diagnostics and repair procedures.Why continuous education is no longer optional for automotive professionals working on today's advanced vehicle systems. The biggest takeaway from this episode is that repair shops cannot afford to operate in constant chaos and guesswork. A reactive “grocery list” approach to diagnostics leads to wasted time, unnecessary parts replacement, lower profits, and poor customer outcomes. To succeed in today's increasingly complex automotive industry, shop owners must create a year-round training strategy that helps technicians diagnose efficiently, think critically, and continuously improve their skills. Structured processes, modern testing methods, and ongoing education are no longer advantages; they are necessities for survival and growth. TST Big Event: https://tstseminars.org/ Ken Zanders, Dorman Training Don't Base Your Success On Probability – Ken Zanders [RR 822]: https://remarkableresults.biz/remarkable-results-radio-podcast/e822/ Thanks to our Partners, NAPA Auto Care and NAPA TRACS Learn more about NAPA Auto Care and the benefits of being part of the NAPA family by visiting https://www.napaonline.com/en/auto-care NAPA TRACS will move your shop into the SMS fast lane with onsite training and six days a week of support and local representation. Find NAPA TRACS on the Web at http://napatracs.com/ Connect with the Podcast: Visit the Website: https://remarkableresults.biz/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/carmcapriotto Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RemarkableResultsRadioPodcast/ Follow on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carmcapriotto/ Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/remarkableresultsradiopodcast/ Join Our Virtual Toastmasters Club: https://remarkableresults.biz/toastmasters Join Our Private Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1734687266778976 Join our Insider List: https://remarkableresults.biz/insider All books mentioned on our podcasts: https://remarkableresults.biz/books Our Classroom page for personal or team learning: https://remarkableresults.biz/classroom Special episode collections: https://remarkableresults.biz/collections Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/carm The Automotive Repair Podcast Network: https://automotiverepairpodcastnetwork.com/ Remarkable Results Radio Podcast with Carm Capriotto: Advancing the Aftermarket by Facilitating Wisdom Through Story Telling and Open Discussion. https://remarkableresults.biz/ Diagnosing the Aftermarket A to Z with Matt Fanslow: From Diagnostics to Metallica and Mental Health, Matt Fanslow is Lifting the Hood on Life. https://mattfanslow.captivate.fm/ Business by the Numbers with Hunt Demarest: Understand the Numbers of Your Business with CPA Hunt Demarest. https://huntdemarest.captivate.fm/ The Auto Repair Marketing Podcast with Kim and Brian Walker: Marketing Experts Brian & Kim Walker Work with Shop Owners to Take it to the Next Level. https://autorepairmarketing.captivate.fm/ The Weekly Blitz with Chris Cotton: Weekly Inspiration with Business Coach Chris Cotton from AutoFix - Auto Shop Coaching. https://chriscotton.captivate.fm/ Speak Up! Effective Communication with Craig O'Neill: Develop Interpersonal and Professional Communication Skills when Speaking to Audiences of Any Size. https://craigoneill.captivate.fm

What does it actually take to build a luxury wedding and event planning company where your name is literally the brand promise? In Episode 196, I'm sitting down with Elle Becerra, founder of Events by Elle, a luxury wedding and event planning company based in Miami that has grown from a childhood bedroom business into a full creative and production studio with a specialized team, a consulting arm, and a reputation for flawless, deeply personalized celebrations. But this conversation goes far beyond the beautiful portfolio. Elle pulls back the curtain on what it really means to build a business in your own name, navigate the growing pains of leadership, set boundaries in an industry that never sleeps, and lead a team with intention and trust. In this episode, you'll hear: How Elle started her business at 21, straight out of college, with her dad as her biggest champion The evolution from solo coordinator to a full creative studio offering design, production, and consulting How she launched a consulting arm during COVID and why it took off far beyond what she expected The systems she built from scratch and why customizing them to your brain is the key to real consistency The slow, unglamorous realization that she wasn't just a wedding planner anymore, she was a CEO The pressure that comes with having your personal name on the door and what she does to handle it Her honest take on what a hard week really looks like and the three people who hold her steady Setting boundaries around time availability and why it actually strengthened her client relationships The leadership mindset shift she had to make to build a team she truly trusts The biggest misconception people still have about the wedding and events industry Two unforgettable wedding day moments including one that stopped her in her tracks and had nothing to do with the couple Connect with Elle: Website: www.eventsbyelle.com Instagram: @eventsby_elle TikTok: @eventsbyelle Pinterest: www.pinterest.com/eventsbyelleinc Your Resources How Founder-Dependent is Your Business? Take the Quiz

In this episode, we explore this question: Why do so many people stay stuck in relationships that are clearly hurting them? In this deeply honest and emotionally charged episode, we unpack one of the most painful dynamics in marriage: the exhausting cycle of trying to change a partner who has no intention of changing. Using the powerful story of “Annie,” we explore how addiction in marriage doesn't only show up through alcohol, gambling, or pornography—but also through the desperate hope that love, patience, reasoning, or sacrifice will eventually make someone become the partner we need them to be. This episode dives into the emotional toll of living in chronic disappointment, the hidden cost of abandoning yourself to keep a relationship intact, and the uncomfortable truth many people already know deep down: sometimes the suffering continues because we refuse to accept reality. We also discuss the concept of “relational addictions,” including the addiction to fixing, managing, rescuing, and emotionally controlling a spouse in order to preserve peace or avoid loss. Drawing from Byron Katie's framework of “My Business, Your Business, and God's Business,” this conversation offers listeners a transformative lens for understanding boundaries, emotional responsibility, self-abandonment, and personal power. If you've ever found yourself pleading with a partner to stop drinking, stop lying, stop watching porn, stop gambling, stop shutting down emotionally—or simply become the version of themselves you know they could be—this episode will hit hard. But more importantly, it may help you finally shift the focus away from controlling them and back toward reclaiming yourself. This episode is for anyone navigating marriage problems, emotional exhaustion, codependency, toxic relationship cycles, addiction recovery dynamics, or the painful realization that love alone cannot force transformation. Expect honest insights, hard truths, compassionate perspective, and practical reflection questions that challenge you to examine what you're tolerating, why you're tolerating it, and what it's costing you. Whether you're struggling in your marriage, questioning your relationship, or trying to understand why you keep holding on despite the pain, this conversation will help you get clearer on what's actually happening—and what healing might truly require. Key Takeaways Why trying to change your spouse often keeps you trapped in suffering The hidden “relational addictions” many people develop in unhealthy marriages Why high-achieving, driven people often stay stuck in toxic relationship dynamics How self-abandonment slowly becomes normalized in long-term relationships Why clarity is often more powerful than hope How to stop managing your partner's emotions and start reconnecting with yourself

“I'm not a writer, but you don't have to be a writer to create a really wonderful book.” – Christine Blosdale Today's featured international bestselling bookcaster is award-winning media personality and sought-after expert authority coach, Christine Blosdale. Christine and I had a fun on a bun chat about her books, conquering her imposter syndrome, the power of a small start, and more!!Key Things You'll Learn:What sparked Christine's early love for recording and broadcastingHow she helps clients overcome their fear of writingWhy it's easier than you think to produce an audiobookThree major lessons learned from starting, growing, and running her podcastsChristine's Site: https://www.christineblosdale.com/Christine's Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B088C19Y6K/allbooksChristine's Podcasts: https://www.christineblosdale.com/mypodcastsThe opening track is titled, “Unknown From M.E. | Sonic Adventure 2 ~ City Pop Remix” by Iridium Beats. To listen to and download the full track, click the following link. https://www.patreon.com/posts/sonic-adventure-136084016 Please support today's podcast to keep this content coming! CashApp: $DomBrightmonDonate on PayPal: @DBrightmonBuy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dombrightmonGet Going North T-Shirts, Stickers, and More: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/dom-brightmonThe Going North Advancement Compass: https://a.co/d/bA9awotYou May Also Like…699 – “From His Brothers Basement to Hall of Fame Podcaster” with Dave Jackson (@DaveJackson): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-699-from-his-brothers-basement-to-hall-of-fame-podcaster-with-dave-jackson-davejackson/583 – “How to Be the Face of Your Business” with Tonya Eberhart (@brandfacestar): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-583-how-to-be-the-face-of-your-business-with-tonya-eberhart-brandfacestar/488.5 – “Create, Innovate & Dominate” with Tracy Hazzard (@hazzdesign): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-4885-create-innovate-dominate-with-tracy-hazzard-hazzdesign/681 – “Make Someone's Moment Through Podcasting” with Kelly Smith: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-681-make-someones-moment-through-podcasting-with-kelly-smith/232 – “Podcast Power” with Heneka Watkis-Porter (@TheEntrepYou): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/232-podcast-power-with-heneka-watkis-porter-theentrepyou/400 – “How to Become a Multimillionaire, but Not Act Like It” with Tom Antion (@TomAntion): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-400-how-to-become-a/#Host2Host Bonus Ep. - “Innuendo City” with Michelle Nedelec (@michellenedelec): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/host2host-bonus-ep-innuendo-city-with-michelle-nedelec-michellenedelec/333 – “How to Grow Your Social Media Influence” with Catherine Saykaly-Stevens (@CatherineNetWeb): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-333-how-to-grow-your-social-media-influence-with-catherine-saykaly-stevens-catherinenetweb/86 - "Stepping Into the Spotlight" with Tsufit (@Tsufit): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/86-stepping-into-the-spotlight-with-tsufit-tsufit/384 – “Steal Your Skills From Corporate” with Katrina Roddy (@KRoddy65): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-384-steal-your/277 – “Entrepreneurs Rocket Fuel” with Kimberly Hobscheid (@EntrepreneursR4): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/277-entrepreneurs-rocket-fuel-with-kimberly-hobscheid-entrepreneursr4/348 – “Bring Inner Greatness Out” with Dr. Mansur Hasib, CISSP, PMP, CPHIMS (@mhasib): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-348-bring-inner-greatness-out-with-dr-mansur-hasib-cissp-pmp-cphims-mhasib/387 – “How to Demolish Imposter Syndrome & Create an Online Course” with Mark Kumar (@mark2kumar): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-387-how-to/

Discover how the massive influx of retiring owners is shifting the market and why a new wave of highly sophisticated, funded buyers wants to acquire your business. Learn how to spot the perfect buyer who will preserve your legacy, protect your team, and pay top dollar for your company. View the complete show notes for this episode. Want To Learn More?  Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition: Insights from Harvard Business School Experts M&A Guide | The 4 Types of Buyers of Businesses Should I Use SDE or EBITDA to Value My Business for Sale? Additional Resources: Selling your business? Schedule a free consultation today. Sign up for an Assessment and Valuation of Your Business. Courses: The Art & Science of Selling a Business Download The Art of The Exit: The Complete Guide to Selling Your Business Download Acquired: The Art of Selling a Business With $10 Million to $100 Million in Revenue If you have any topic or guest suggestions, please email them to podcast@morganandwestfield.com.

Amy King hosts your Friday Wake Up Call. The show opens with ABC News correspondent Juhi Doshi opens the show talking about Democrats’ 2024 election autopsy blame Biden campaign for fialing to set up Harris. Host of ‘Home’ on KFI Dean Sharp joins the show to talk about what you can do outside your home to protect yourself from fires and easy steps for an overall upgraded look. We ‘Get in Your Business’ with Bloomberg’s Denise Pellegrini who speaks on what the markets are looking like as the week comes to a close. The show closes with ABC News entertainment reporter Will Ganss talking about Keke Palmer on the big screen, Martin Short, and a short lil green guy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thanks to our partners Promotive, WickedFile, Maverick Shop Owners, and OverdryveIs your advertising budget working for you, or quietly draining you? Are you paying a credit card processing premium you didn't even know existed? When did insurance stop being a routine expense and start becoming one of your biggest threats? And is that rent number on your P&L actually telling you the truth?In this solo episode, Hunt Demarest, CPA at Paar Melis & Associates, breaks down the four overhead categories that show up most often in his firm's annual benchmark report — and the ones where shop owners are most likely throwing money away without realizing it. From the 3% advertising rule to why the cheapest insurance policy might be the most expensive decision you ever make, Hunt walks through real numbers, real client stories, and a framework for getting your overhead under control without kneejerk cost-cutting that tanks your business.Whether you're a two-bay shop trying to understand your first P&L or a multi-location owner wondering why your margins keep shrinking despite steady revenue — this episode is essential listening.What You'll Learn...(02:45) The overhead mindset reset — why cutting costs isn't always the answer when profit is down(04:38) How to benchmark without lying to yourself — why comparing the wrong shop misleads you(05:52) The 3% advertising benchmark — what it means and when it actually matters(08:40) The one overhead expense where spending more makes it relatively cheaper(11:34) Credit card fees decoded — the 2.5% benchmark and why your card mix matters more than your rate(13:53) When paying more for integrated processing is the right call — and when it isn't(20:25) Why insurance is a relationship, not a commodity — and the two-shop fire story every owner needs to hear(24:09) The 6–9% rent rule — and why renting from yourself is distorting your numbers before you sellIf you're ready to stop confusing "reviewing overhead" with "cutting overhead," understand why a cheaper insurance policy could put you out of business faster than any slow month, and finally know what your rent is actually costing you before you try to sell — this episode is essential listening.Thanks to our partner, PromotivePromotive has over 40 years of recruiting and automotive experience. If you need qualified technicians and service advisors and want to offload the heavy lifting, visit https://gopromotive.com/Thanks to our partner, WickedFileTurn chaos into clarity with WickedFile, the AI for auto repair shops. Transform invoices into insights, protect cash flow, and stop losing parts, cores, or credits to maximize your bottom line. visit https://info.wickedfile.com/Thanks to our partner, Maverick Shop OwnersYou're working on growing a more profitable shop - that's critical. That's exactly what the 24-video Blueprint course by Maverick Shop Owners addresses - customers, sales, profit, people, systems, and freedom. Get free access for our listeners only at https://maverickshopowners.com/blueprintThanks to our partner, OverdryveOverdryve is your AI-powered marketing operating system. It predicts slow weeks before they happen, automatically launches revenue-driving campaigns, tracks ROI down to the dollar, and optimizes performance in real time. Visit https://overdryvemarketing.com/Paar Melis and Associates – Accountants Specializing in Automotive RepairVisit us Online: www.paarmelis.comEmail Hunt: podcast@paarmelis.comText Paar Melis @ 301-307-5413Download a Copy of My Books Here:Beyond the Bays: A Financial Playbook for Auto Repair Shop OwnersWrenches to Write-OffsYour Perfect Shop The Automotive Repair Podcast Network: https://automotiverepairpodcastnetwork.com/Remarkable Results Radio Podcast with Carm Capriotto: Advancing the Aftermarket by Facilitating Wisdom Through Story Telling and Open DiscussionDiagnosing the Aftermarket A to Z with Matt Fanslow: From Diagnostics to Metallica and Mental Health, Matt Fanslow is Lifting the Hood on Life.The Weekly Blitz with Chris Cotton: Weekly Inspiration with Business Coach Chris Cotton from AutoFix - Auto Shop Coaching.Speak Up! Effective Communication with Craig O'Neill: Develop Interpersonal and Professional Communication Skills when Speaking to Audiences of Any Size.Business by the Numbers with Hunt Demarest: Understand the Numbers of Your Business with CPA Hunt Demarest.The Auto Repair Marketing Podcast with Kim and Brian Walker: Marketing Experts Brian & Kim Walker Work with Shop Owners to Take it to the Next Level.

Amy King hosts your Thursday Wake Up Call. ABC News national correspondent Jim Ryan opens the show talking about traveling this Memorial Day weekend. ABC News national reporter Steven Portnoy talks about the White House ballroom and funding in jeopardy of being stripped. We ‘Get in Your Business’ with Bloomberg’s Monica Rix discussing how the markets are looking today. The show closes with Amy talking with The Chief Marketing and Corporate Planning Officer for the Reagan Foundation Melissa Giller about America 250 at the Reagan Library.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

85% of the established female founders I've read for this year sat across from me telling me their business felt misaligned with how they're actually designed to work. Not how they wish they worked. Not how they thought they should. How they were genuinely built to work - at the level of their nervous system, their wiring, their chart. This episode is the diagnostic underneath that pattern. I bumped what I'd planned because of a recent client call. She came on frazzled, head all over the place, naming herself as "all-or-nothing" - and what she was describing wasn't all-or-nothing at all. It was enthusiasm-led, energy-led, chart-coherent work she'd been doing for years without having the words for it. She'd been operating beautifully and telling herself a harsh story about it. She's not the exception. She's the pattern. In this episode I'm naming the distinction most founders miss - the difference between working against yourself (the day-to-day execution being wrong for your wiring - wrong pace, wrong content cadence, wrong rhythm) and building against yourself (the structural choices being wrong for your wiring - wrong offers, wrong pricing, wrong business model, wrong positioning). Most founders do both. The patterns compound. And the cost isn't failure - it's the energy tax you've been paying for years without knowing you were paying it. I'm walking through three client cases - completely different charts, completely different leaks, same underlying diagnostic. The depth-wired founder who built a high-volume business. The public-teaching founder stuck in 1:1 bespoke work. The Capricorn-anchored founder launching something new every six weeks. None of them are failing. All of them are paying an energy tax the structure was never matched for. Then I'm showing you what chart-based business architecture actually looks like in practice. Not "Cancer Moon means you're sensitive." Specific operational decisions about how YOUR business has to be built, pillar by pillar, placement by placement. I share what shifted when I rebuilt my own weekly operating system from my Pisces Rising 27° - six weeks of the first weekly structure I've actually maintained in years, and the Sunday-night dread that completely stopped showing up. This is the diagnostic episode before Chapter 6, THE ANCHOR, opens next Thursday. June 2026 is the last month before Jupiter moves into Leo and cracks open thirteen months of expansion. The podcast is shifting shape, walking monthly chapters anchored in what the sky is actually doing. Same surfaces. New architecture underneath. If you've been calling yourself inconsistent, scattered, undisciplined, or "the problem" in your own business - listen to this one.

NEW SERIES for the ladies...Kingdom CEOs!Episode 1 delivers both the Overview and Topic #1.1. How To Operate Like a Kingdom CEO: Evaluate, take inventory, have the courage to find the leaks and fix them. Get the Leak Finder.Following Weeks:Episode 2. Kingdom CEO Mindset BlueprintEpisode 3. AI Conversation Prompt for Kingdom CEOEpisode 4. Social Media Story & Build a Content LibraryEpisode 5. How & Why: Hire a VA FastEpisode 6. Why & Steps to Upgrade Your FB Profile These simple steps can get you back on the path of operating. your business like a Kingdom CEO. Partnered with God. Hearing the Holy Spirit's direction daily. And loving life and business.And the first tangible is... How To:-Finding the Leakage in Your Business.-Gail will walk you through the Lead Leak Finder.-10 questions.-Total maximum score 100.What's your score?Gift!Subscribe or give a review and then message Gail that you did it. She will send you the tool of the week during this series. Want your own copy of the Lead Leak Finder so you can use it again and again? gail@gailroot.com

Thanks to our Partners, Pico Technology and AutelWatch Full Video EpisodeIn this episode, Matt Fanslow uses Game of Thrones, specifically the arc of Daenerys Targaryen, as a metaphor for what can happen when a mechanical or technical specialist moves from employee to shop owner. The comparison is not that former technicians suddenly “burn everything to the ground,” but that people can start with strong ideals, endure pressure, accumulate responsibility, and slowly rationalize decisions they once hated from the other side of the counter.Matt draws a parallel between Daenerys' journey, from abused and powerless exile to powerful ruler, and the path of a technician who opens a shop after years of saying, “If I were in charge, I'd do things differently.” At first, that new owner may try to build the kind of workplace they always wanted: better pay, better equipment, better treatment, and fewer manipulative incentive structures. But then reality intrudes. Bills come due. Tooling, software, subscriptions, payroll, benefits, facility costs, and client pressure pile up. What once looked like greed from the employee side may start to look like survival from the owner side.A major thread in the episode is the difference between explaining behavior and excusing it. Matt is careful not to justify poor management, bad pay plans, or unfair treatment. Instead, he looks at how stress, fear, frustration, and financial pressure can slowly change a person's beliefs. The former employee who despised production-based pay may eventually install a production-based pay plan. The shop owner who wanted to buy the best equipment may eventually stop doing that when employees fail to care for it. The person who promised to never become “that owner” may wake up, or perhaps never wake up, having become very close to the thing they once opposed.The episode also touches on incentive design. Matt discusses how incentive-based pay plans can increase production, but only if the surrounding system is fair. When a mechanical or technical specialist is paid based on production, but too many external forces affect their ability to produce, the pay plan can feel like punishment. Dispatch, workflow, parts delays, bad information, poor estimating, broken processes, and uneven support can all take money out of the worker's hands. In that environment, the game feels unfair, even if the pay plan itself is not inherently unethical.Matt argues that pay plans should not be used as a substitute for management. A compensation structure cannot do the work of leadership, communication, process improvement, fairness, and accountability. Straight hourly can work. Flat rate can work. Hybrid incentive plans can work. But none of them work automatically, and none of them remove the need for honest management and honest self-assessment.The larger point is that people rarely change all at once. They shift slowly. The language changes first. Then the justifications. Then the policies. Then the culture. Like Daenerys, the fall is not simply about one bad decision at the end. It is the accumulated effect of pressure, loss, betrayal, fear, and power.Matt closes by reflecting on Game of Thrones itself, noting that the show was among the best when it was at its peak, even if the ending remains debated. He suggests that Daenerys' storyline may be worth revisiting not just as fantasy, but as a study in how ideals can erode when pressure, power, and isolation build over time.Key TopicsThe former technician turned shop owner: The episode examines what happens when someone who once criticized shop ownership suddenly has to carry the risk, payroll, bills, tooling costs, subscriptions, client demands, and employee issues themselves.Daenerys Targaryen as a shop-owner metaphor: Daenerys begins with a desire to break abusive systems, but eventually becomes capable of the very behavior she once opposed. Matt uses that arc to frame how former employees can become the kind of owners they used to resent.Explaining versus excusing: A central distinction in the episode is that understanding why owners behave a certain way does not automatically make those behaviors right.Incentive pay and production pressure: Production-based pay plans can produce measurable gains, but they also create resentment when employees are held accountable for factors outside their control.The danger of using pay plans as management: Matt argues that compensation systems cannot replace leadership, process design, accountability, and honest communication.Stress, fear, and rationalization: The episode explores how frustration, anxiety, financial pressure, and disappointment can slowly alter a person's beliefs and management style.The slow drift into becoming what you opposed: The episode's core warning is that becoming “that owner” usually does not happen in one dramatic moment. It happens one rationalization at a time.Quotes“When enough people make false promises, words stop meaning anything. Then there are no more answers, only better and better lies.”“We have to be able to explain things without excusing them.”“The pay plan cannot be the manager.”“You can have a straight hourly shop where production is good. You can have a flat-rate shop where people are happy. But neither one happens by accident.”“A production incentive becomes punishment when too many things outside the employee's control take money out of their hands.”“A lot of people do not become bad owners all at once. It is slow, and then all at once.”“The danger is not just power. It is pressure, fear, frustration, and then the story we tell ourselves afterward.”Thanks to our Partner, Pico TechnologyAre you chasing elusive automotive problems? Pico Technology empowers you to see what's really happening. Their PicoScope oscilloscopes transform your diagnostic capabilities. Visit PicoAuto.comThanks to our Partner, AutelFrom drivability diagnostics and TPMS service to ADAS and advanced safety systems, Autel helps technicians follow OEM procedures and repair with confidence. Learn more at Autel.comContact InformationEmail Matt: mattfanslowpodcast@gmail.comDiagnosing the Aftermarket A - Z YouTube ChannelThe Automotive Repair Podcast Network: https://automotiverepairpodcastnetwork.com/Remarkable Results Radio Podcast with Carm Capriotto: Advancing the Aftermarket by Facilitating Wisdom Through Story Telling and Open Discussion. https://remarkableresults.biz/Business by the Numbers with Hunt Demarest: Understand the Numbers of Your Business with CPA Hunt Demarest. https://huntdemarest.captivate.fm/The Auto Repair Marketing Podcast with Kim and Brian Walker: Marketing Experts Brian & Kim Walker Work with Shop Owners to Take it to the Next Level. https://autorepairmarketing.captivate.fm/The Weekly Blitz with Chris Cotton: Weekly Inspiration with Business Coach Chris Cotton from AutoFix - Auto Shop Coaching. https://chriscotton.captivate.fm/Speak Up! Effective Communication with Craig O'Neill: Develop Interpersonal and Professional Communication Skills when Speaking to Audiences of Any Size. https://craigoneill.captivate.fm/

Thanks to our Partners, Shop Boss and AppFueledAI is no longer something that's “coming.” It's already changing the way auto repair shops get discovered, build trust, and attract high-value clients. In this conversation, Brian Walker sits down with Doug DeLucca and Chris Luoma to talk about what happens when an auto repair shop embraces an AI-first SEO strategy and starts creating the kind of content AI platforms actually want to recommend.From ChatGPT and Claude to Grok and Gemini, both shop owners share real stories of customers finding their businesses through AI searches, arriving more educated, more trusting, and more ready to buy than the average lead. They also break down how content marketing, thought leadership, blogs, FAQs, and branding are helping their shops stand out in a rapidly changing digital landscape.You'll hear how one AI-generated referral turned into a $4,500 brake repair job, another became a $17,000 truck repair ticket, and why the future of marketing auto repair shops may look very different from traditional Google search.If you want to understand where SEO, AI, and shop marketing are headed and how to position your shop ahead of the curve, this is an episode you don't want to miss. Listen now.Show Notes with TimestampsIntroduction to AI-First SEO (00:00:09) Host Brian Walker introduces guests Doug DeLucca and Chris Luoma to discuss the results of their AI-first SEO strategy.Sponsors: Shop Boss & App Fueled (00:00:31) A brief thank you to the episode's sponsors, Shop Boss management software and App Fueled custom loyalty apps.Business Growth Over the Last 12-18 Months (00:01:21) Doug and Chris share their significant growth in revenue, gross profit, and car count over the past year.First Customer from an AI Recommendation (00:02:51) Both shop owners recall the first time a customer mentioned finding their business through an AI tool like ChatGPT.Which AI Platforms Are Recommending Shops? (00:04:51) The guests discuss the various AI platforms, like ChatGPT, Grok, and Claude, that customers are using to find them.How AI-Referred Clients Differ from Google Clients (00:05:37) AI-referred customers are more educated about the shop and their vehicle's issue, arriving with a higher intent to buy.Building a Relationship with AI (00:07:40) The conversation explores how users build a trusted relationship with AI, making its recommendations feel like a personal referral.The Impact of Upgrading to Level Two SEO (00:09:17) Doug and Chris explain how upgrading their SEO strategy led to higher quality clients and increased online appointment bookings.Targeting College Students with SEO (00:11:32) Both owners discuss successfully using dedicated web pages and blogs to attract college students and their out-of-state parents.Big Ticket Jobs from AI Referrals (00:13:14) Doug shares a story of a $4,500 brake job from a customer who used Grok to troubleshoot his car.Sponsors: Shop Boss & App Fueled (Mid-roll) (00:14:51) A mid-episode break highlighting the features and benefits of Shop Boss shop management software and App Fueled loyalty apps.A $17,000 Job from an AI Lead (00:17:03) Chris recounts how a new customer, who researched the shop extensively via AI, came in for a $17,000 engine replacement.Organic vs. Paid Growth Strategies (00:19:19) Doug discusses his organic, content-focused growth strategy, which has lowered marketing spend while increasing business by over 30%.A Mixed Marketing Approach (00:22:23) Chris explains his strategy of combining paid ads on Google and social media with a strong focus on content creation.The Future of Paid Ads in AI (00:23:38) The group speculates on how paid advertising within AI platforms might change the marketing landscape for auto repair shops.What Shop Owners Don't Understand About Marketing (00:26:44) The guests emphasize that content is king and that shops need to be different, using video and social media.Using Video and Social Media for Engagement (00:29:39) Doug and Chris discuss their use of video and frequent social media posting to build brand awareness and engagement.Final Thoughts: Lean into Content (00:31:11) The guests conclude that creating consistent, quality content is the best way to win in the new era of AI.How To Get In TouchJoin The Auto Repair Marketing Mastermind Group on FacebookMeet The ProsFollow SMP on FacebookFollow SMP on InstagramGet The Ultimate Guide to Auto Repair Shop Marketing BookEmail Us Podcast Questions or Topics Lagniappe (Books, Links, Other Podcasts, etc)Endless Customers by Marcus SheridanThey Ask, You Answer by Marcus SheridanBusiness Network International (BNI)Thanks to our Partners, Shop Boss and AppFueledThis episode is sponsored by Shop Boss. You know, other shop management software makes you work, but Shop Boss works for you.AppFueled at appfueled.com. “Are you ready to convert clients to members? AppFueled™ specializes in creating custom apps tailored specifically for auto repair businesses. Build your first app like a pro.”The Automotive Repair Podcast Network: https://automotiverepairpodcastnetwork.com/Remarkable Results Radio Podcast with Carm Capriotto: Advancing the Aftermarket by Facilitating Wisdom Through Story Telling and Open Discussion. https://remarkableresults.biz/Diagnosing the Aftermarket A to Z with Matt Fanslow: From Diagnostics to Metallica and Mental Health, Matt Fanslow is Lifting the Hood on Life. https://mattfanslow.captivate.fm/Business by the Numbers with Hunt Demarest: Understand the Numbers of Your Business with CPA Hunt Demarest. https://huntdemarest.captivate.fm/The Auto Repair Marketing Podcast with Kim and Brian Walker: Marketing Experts Brian & Kim Walker Work with Shop Owners to Take it to the Next Level. https://autorepairmarketing.captivate.fm/The Weekly Blitz with Chris Cotton: Weekly Inspiration with Business Coach Chris Cotton from AutoFix - Auto Shop Coaching. https://chriscotton.captivate.fm/Speak Up! 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In this episode, Gillian Perkins highlights the transformative effects of professional photography on branding. Sharing her own journey, she discusses how quality images boosted her confidence and improved her brand perception.Gillian offers essential tips for planning a shoot and addresses budget concerns, emphasizing the value of hiring experienced photographers. She encourages entrepreneurs to invest in professional imagery and underscores the critical role of photography in business success.Chapters:0:00 The Power of Professional Photography1:27 My First Photo Shoot Experience4:46 The Cost of a Business Photo Shoot5:38 Why Not Use a Friend?7:28 The Value of Professional Photography10:07 Planning Your Photo Shoot11:48 Finding the Right Photographer16:26 Final Thoughts on Professional Photography17:13 Turning Ideas into Profitable BusinessesGet access to some of my videos EARLY, before they're released on YouTube, right here:https://gillianperkins.com/early-accessFREE Resources to Grow Your Online Business:The $100K Method Podcast Series: https://www.gillianperkins.com/the-100k-methodGrab our free course, Small Business 101: https://www.gillianperkins.com/small-business-101-free-opt-inWrite a Profit Plan for Your Business : http://gillianperkins.com/free-profit-plan Want to quit your job in the next 6-18 months with passive income from selling digital products online? Check out Startup Society.Have you already started your business, but it isn't generating consistent income? Schedule a free, 30-minute strategy session with our team to get unstuck!Work with Gillian Perkins:Apply for $100K Mastermind: https://gillianperkins.com/100k-mastermind Get your online biz started with Startup Society: https://startupsociety.com Learn more about Gillian: https://gillianperkins.com Instagram: @GillianZPerkins

Send us Fan MailHow do you become the vendor your customers never even think to replace? In Part 1 of this short series, Bill and Bryan break down what it actually takes to become the obvious choice — not through last-minute discounts or closing tactics, but by building that clarity from the very first interaction.They cover three foundational moves: filtering your pipeline through the right lens (are they an obvious fit for you?), getting pristine on your message including who you're not for, and articulating a clear payoff — not just ROI, but the tangible transformation clients can expect at different stages of the relationship. Plus, they discuss the power of multi-threading — bringing multiple people into the conversation on both sides — and why the obvious choice is often the one that does the most work before the final decision is ever made.If you're tired of scrambling at the close, this episode is your reset.The Insider program is open for enrollment. To check out our small learning group, go to http://advancedsellingpodcast.com/insiderIf you haven't already, join 14,000+ other sales professionals in our LinkedIn group at advancedsellingpodcast.com/linkedinIs it time to make a BOLD move in your business? If so, download our brand new book, "12 Bold Moves - Insider Secrets to Reinventing Yourself and Your Business." http://12boldmoves.com

Thanks to our Partners, NAPA Auto Care and NAPA TRACS Watch Full Video Episode In this forward-looking conversation, Carm Capriotto and Chris Cloutier, CEO of AutoFlow and owner of three Golden Rule Auto Care locations, explore how artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming the automotive repair industry; not as a replacement for people, but as a powerful tool that helps shop owners lead smarter, communicate better, and operate more professionally. Chris shares firsthand experiences using AI inside both his software company and his repair shops, revealing how the technology can dramatically reduce time spent on leadership and administrative tasks while improving workflow efficiency and customer communication. From refining technician notes to helping build business plans and expansion strategies, AI is becoming what Chris describes as a 'thought partner' for today's shop owner. What You'll Learn: Why AI should be viewed as a strategic business partner, not a threat to the automotive repair professionHow effective prompting and providing context can dramatically improve AI-generated resultsWays AI can streamline major business tasks such as SBA loan preparation, SWOT analyses, and growth planningHow AI-powered technician note rewrites improve customer communication and strengthen professionalismWhy clear, polished communication acts as a “curtain of professionalism” that builds customer trustHow AI can help bridge language barriers by translating repair orders and inspection resultsThe risks and humor of “AI versus AI” hiring practices, where both employers and applicants rely heavily on artificial intelligenceWhy Chris believes today is the least expensive AI will ever be, and why shop owners should begin learning it now The biggest takeaway from this episode is simple: AI will not replace highly skilled automotive professionals, but it will absolutely enhance the shops that learn how to use it effectively. From improving efficiency and communication to elevating the image of professionalism, AI offers tremendous advantages for modern repair businesses. However, Carm and Chris emphasize one critical principle throughout the conversation: trust, but verify. Just like quality control in the service bays, AI-generated information should always be reviewed carefully before being shared with customers or used to make important business decisions. Chris Cloutier, Golden Rule Auto Care, and CEO of Autoflow. Listen to Chris' other episodes HERE Thanks to our Partners, NAPA Auto Care and NAPA TRACS Learn more about NAPA Auto Care and the benefits of being part of the NAPA family by visiting https://www.napaonline.com/en/auto-care NAPA TRACS will move your shop into the SMS fast lane with onsite training and six days a week of support and local representation. Find NAPA TRACS on the Web at http://napatracs.com/ Connect with the Podcast: Visit the Website: https://remarkableresults.biz/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/carmcapriotto Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RemarkableResultsRadioPodcast/ Follow on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carmcapriotto/ Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/remarkableresultsradiopodcast/ Join Our Virtual Toastmasters Club: https://remarkableresults.biz/toastmasters Join Our Private Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1734687266778976 Join our Insider List: https://remarkableresults.biz/insider All books mentioned on our podcasts: https://remarkableresults.biz/books Our Classroom page for personal or team learning: https://remarkableresults.biz/classroom Special episode collections: https://remarkableresults.biz/collections Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/carm The Automotive Repair Podcast Network: https://automotiverepairpodcastnetwork.com/ Remarkable Results Radio Podcast with Carm Capriotto: Advancing the Aftermarket by Facilitating Wisdom Through Story Telling and Open Discussion. https://remarkableresults.biz/ Diagnosing the Aftermarket A to Z with Matt Fanslow: From Diagnostics to Metallica and Mental Health, Matt Fanslow is Lifting the Hood on Life. https://mattfanslow.captivate.fm/ Business by the Numbers with Hunt Demarest: Understand the Numbers of Your Business with CPA Hunt Demarest. https://huntdemarest.captivate.fm/ The Auto Repair Marketing Podcast with Kim and Brian Walker: Marketing Experts Brian & Kim Walker Work with Shop Owners to Take it to the Next Level. https://autorepairmarketing.captivate.fm/ The Weekly Blitz with Chris Cotton: Weekly Inspiration with Business Coach Chris Cotton from AutoFix - Auto Shop Coaching. https://chriscotton.captivate.fm/ Speak Up! Effective Communication with Craig O'Neill: Develop Interpersonal and Professional Communication Skills when Speaking to Audiences of Any Size.

EPISODE SUMMARY:Most Christian entrepreneurs don't struggle because they lack passion or purpose… They struggle because their audience doesn't understand the path. In this episode, Dr. Chonta Haynes breaks down why so many faith-based coaches feel uncomfortable selling and reveals the biblical foundation behind customer journeys, strategy, and sustainable Kingdom business growth. Through the powerful ABIDE Framework — Awareness, Belief, Intention, Decision, and Experience — you'll learn how to guide clients with clarity, integrity, and stewardship instead of pressure or manipulation. This episode will help you:✔ Build trust with your audience✔ Create a customer journey that converts✔ Stop over-giving without strategy✔ Understand why marketing can be ministry✔ Build a business rooted in service and sustainability If you've ever wondered why people consume your content but never buy, this conversation will shift your perspective. SCRIPTURES MENTIONED:• Matthew 10:8• Luke 14:28• Proverbs 29:18• Proverbs 3:5• Ecclesiastes 3:1• Joshua 24:15• John 10:10• Proverbs 21:5• Romans 1:20• John 16:13 Connect with Dr. Chonta Haynes Book a call https://chontahaynes.com/destiny YouTube: https://youtube.com/@ChontaHaynes Instagram: https://Instagram.com/ctahaynes LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/chonta-haynes Support the Mission Heart 2 Heart Truth Foundation Donate: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=UZG5B9KX59U4S PODCAST TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Why Coaches Struggle to Sell00:31 Why Selling Feels Manipulative01:33 The Biblical Foundation for Strategy02:27 Why Customer Journeys Matter03:00 The ABIDE Framework Explained03:08 Awareness Stage04:18 Belief Stage05:15 Intention Stage06:13 Decision Stage07:05 Experience Stage07:42 The Hidden Reason Your Journey Is Broken08:13 Why Charging Isn't Unspiritual09:30 Mapping Your Customer Journey12:39 The Gospel as a Customer Journey14:52 3 Mistakes Christian Coaches Make16:01 Your Business as Ministry16:15 Your Action Steps

Gas prices go up… so should your prices go up too? This is a question many small business owners are asking, and the answer is not always simple. Today, we break down the pros and cons of passing along higher gas costs to your customers. You will learn when it makes sense to raise prices, when it might hurt your business, and how to think through the decision using your numbers. Pricing should never be based on emotion or panic. It should be based on understanding your costs, your margins, and your overall profitability. If you want to protect your profits and make smart pricing decisions, this is a conversation you need to have. -----------------------------   DIVE IN DEEPER & LEARN MORE ABOUT YOUR NUMBERS

Richard Gearhart and Elizabeth Gearhart, co-hosts of the Passage to Profit Show interview Dr. Patrick Porter from BrainTap Technologies Dr. Patrick K. Porter, Sherill Mosee from MinkeeBlue and Lynn Rogoff from Amerikids Productions What if burnout, brain fog, poor sleep, and low energy aren't caused by overwork alone — but by a dysregulated brain? In this eye-opening episode, clinical psychologist and BrainTap inventor Dr. Patrick K. Porter reveals why many common beliefs about brain optimization are wrong and explains how entrepreneurs can improve focus, productivity, sleep, and recovery using neuroscience-backed techniques. From the surprising truth about afternoon fatigue and stress to morning routines, breathing techniques, brain fitness, and the role of light, sound, and vibration in performance, Dr. Porter shares practical strategies designed to help high achievers think clearer, recover faster, and avoid burnout before it derails their business and life. Read more at: https://drpatrickporter.com/ and at: https://braintap.com/ What happens when an entrepreneur spots an everyday problem that nobody else is solving? In this episode, Sherrill Mosee, founder of MinkeeBlue, shares how she transformed the frustration of carrying multiple bags into a patented product line that went viral online. She opens up about navigating manufacturing in China, surviving expensive early mistakes, protecting her intellectual property, and using patents to fight knockoffs on Amazon. This conversation is packed with practical insights for inventors, product entrepreneurs, and anyone building a consumer brand from scratch. Read more at: https://minkeeblue.com/ Lynn Rogoff, founder of AmeriKids Productions, shares how she transformed a long-forgotten screenplay about Sacagawea into an award-winning AI-powered cinematic experience. In this fascinating conversation, Lynn explains how artificial intelligence, prompt engineering, interactive AI characters, and human creativity are reshaping filmmaking, education, and storytelling. Discover how her team used AI video generation, real actors, and innovative production workflows to create a groundbreaking historical adventure that's now streaming online and winning film festivals around the world. Read more at: https://www.amerikids.com/ Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur, startup founder, inventor, or small business owner, the Passage to Profit Show is a leading podcast for insights on entrepreneurship, innovation, intellectual property and business strategy. Hosted by Richard Gearhart and Elizabeth Gearhart, the show features industry leaders, investors, and founders who share real-world lessons on scaling companies, protecting ideas, building generational wealth, and navigating today's evolving business landscape. Visit https://passagetoprofitshow.com/ for the latest episodes, expert interviews, and resources designed to help you grow, protect, and profit from your ideas. Chapters (00:00:00) - Passing to Profit: Working Harder(00:00:26) - Seeking Your Brain in the Elevator(00:01:30) - The One Decision That Changed the Direction of My Business(00:03:08) - What Was the One Decision That Changed the Direction of Your Business(00:04:13) - One Decision That Changed the Direction of My Business(00:08:20) - Dr. Porter on How to Improve Brain Function(00:14:22) - The Role of Sleep in Your Brain(00:19:25) - How to Rest Your Brain(00:23:01) - Better health insurance for you and your family(00:24:01) - Brain Fitness The Blueprint(00:29:01) - Vitamin D deficiency(00:29:48) - Dr. Patrick Porter(00:31:00) - The Different Ways Business Owners Are Using AI(00:32:56) - Richard Gearhart on the Rise of AI-Created Films(00:34:47) - Real AI Use Cases Business Owners Roundtable(00:36:50) - Divorce Debt Relief Hotline(00:39:21) - Has Taylor Swift Really Tradued Her Voice?(00:43:02) - Minky Blue: The Bag Designer's Advice(00:45:41) - What's Been the Challenge of Manufacturing Your Own Goods?(00:48:34) - This entrepreneur's patent on a travel bag(00:53:13) - Mid Journey: The Story of Sacagawea(00:57:04) - How To Make a Full-Length Film(00:58:23) - How AI Is Affecting Film(01:01:16) - Inventing the Future of AI(01:04:40) - AI in Cinematic Filmmaking(01:06:36) - Car Shield(01:08:04) - Secret to Success: Dr. Patrick Porter(01:09:20) - Lynn Rogoff and Richard Gearhart

Objective: Elevate the conversation beyond the topic.Questions (open discussion):“What does this season teach us about leadership?”“How does going through something like this change how you lead your team?”“What would you say to shop owners who are currently struggling in silence?”Core Message:Leadership isn't tested when things are easyEmotional intelligence is a performance multiplierStrong businesses are built by leaders who can adapt under pressure​​Have a real conversation with your spouse—ask, don't assumeIdentify 1–2 pressure points in your communicationClarify roles inside the shop to reduce frictionTrack KPIs weekly to remove emotional decision-makingBuild margin into your schedule—everything doesn't need to be urgentFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/AutoFixAutoShopCoachingYouTube: https://bit.ly/3ClX0aeEmail Chris: chris@autofixsos.comThe Automotive Repair Podcast Network: https://automotiverepairpodcastnetwork.com/Remarkable Results Radio Podcast with Carm Capriotto: Advancing the Aftermarket by Facilitating Wisdom Through Story Telling and Open DiscussionDiagnosing the Aftermarket A to Z with Matt Fanslow: From Diagnostics to Metallica and Mental Health, Matt Fanslow is Lifting the Hood on Life.The Auto Repair Marketing Podcast with Kim and Brian Walker: Marketing Experts Brian & Kim Walker Work with Shop Owners to Take it to the Next Level.The Weekly Blitz with Chris Cotton: Weekly Inspiration with Business Coach Chris Cotton from AutoFix - Auto Shop Coaching.Business by the Numbers with Hunt Demarest: Understand the Numbers of Your Business with CPA Hunt Demarest.Speak Up! Effective Communication with Craig O'Neill: Develop Interpersonal and Professional Communication Skills when Speaking to Audiences of Any Size.

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Amy King hosts your Friday Wake Up Call. The show opens with ABC News journalist Mason Leath talking about the Blue Dot Fever. Host of ‘Home’ on KFI, the House Whisperer, Dean Sharp joins the show to discuss how to upgrade your outside. We ‘Get in Your Business’ with Bloomberg’s Erica Herskowitz who speaks on what the markets are looking like as the week comes to a close.The show closes with KFI White House correspondent Jon Decker recapping his trip to China for talks between President Trump and President Xi.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do you feel like you are doing all the right things in your business… praying, planning, showing up, working hard… yet nothing seems to be moving forward? Maybe you have started wondering if God forgot about the dream He placed on your heart. Or maybe you are quietly asking yourself why the business strategy you're pouring so much time into still isn't producing the success you desire. In today's episode, I am sharing a truth that completely changed the way I approach business. Because sometimes the reason your business feels overwhelming, exhausting, and frustrating is not that you are failing. It may be because God never asked you to build it that way in the first place. You cannot hustle your way into God's blessing. This conversation will help you release the pressure to strive harder and instead invite God back into the center of your business decisions. We are talking about surrender, obedience, alignment, and how to discern whether the strategy you are chasing is actually the one God has called you to pursue. If you have been feeling tired, discouraged, confused, or stuck despite working harder than ever, this episode is going to feel like freedom. I pray this episode reminds you that you do not have to force what God has not called you to carry. His plans for you will never require you to abandon your peace, your priorities, or your dependence on Him. Ready to build your business with God instead of just for God? I think this answer is going to set you free. I pray this blesses you! If this episode hit close to home, I have something for you… but you need to act fast. For just a little while longer, you can grab the Profitable Podcast Bootcamp for only $7. This is the 5-day training that gives you the God-led blueprint for building your calling into something real: your niche, your offer, your content strategy, and a plan to grow without social media. This is the strategy God can actually bless. Use code WORKSHOPMAY26 at checkout. Offer expires May 15th at 11:59 PM MST.

Unprepared business owners leave millions on the table or watch their deals collapse at the finish line during buyer due diligence. Discover how a proactive financial review shields your profits, forces buyers to take your asking price seriously, and protects your hard-earned wealth post-closing. View the complete show notes for this episode. Want To Learn More?  Quality of Earnings in M&A – The Ultimate Guide M&A Due Diligence Preparation Preparing Financial Statements When Selling a Business Additional Resources: Selling your business? Schedule a free consultation today. Sign up for an Assessment and Valuation of Your Business. Courses: The Art & Science of Selling a Business Download The Art of The Exit: The Complete Guide to Selling Your Business Download Acquired: The Art of Selling a Business With $10 Million to $100 Million in Revenue If you have any topic or guest suggestions, please email them to podcast@morganandwestfield.com.

Amy King hosts your Thursday Wake Up Call. ABC News international correspondent Patrick Reevell opens the show talking about Putin insinuating the Ukraine-Russian war could be coming to an end. Amy talks with Space Force Brigadier General Nick Hague about his thoughts on the Artemis II mission and the latest surrounding space travel. We ‘Get in Your Business’ with Bloomberg’s Erica Herskowitz discussing how the markets are looking today. The show closes with Amy taking us ‘Out and About’ to the Samuel Oshin Air and Space Center at the California Science Center and talks with California Science Center President and CEO Jeff Rudolph.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

? You switched from ChatGPT to Claude and nothing changed. You built a Custom GPT and it still sounds like a robot. You are not bad at AI. You just have not built your AI Brain yet. This is the episode that answers how to make AI sound like you. The fix is not a smarter tool or a cleverer prompt. The fix is one master file you build once and use everywhere. Timestamps: [00:00] — The Marco Polo that started this episode [01:30] — What 'how to make AI sound like you' actually means [03:00] — The four building blocks every AI platform gives you [07:00] — Why projects, styles, instructions, and memory sit empty [08:30] — What an AI Brain actually is [10:30] — Magai mention (30% off link in resources) [11:30] — The warning before you build — garbage in, garbage out [13:00] — Six steps to build your AI Brain [17:30] — The read-out-loud test [18:30] — Why your AI Brain is a living document [19:30] — One thing to do this week + Jumpers CTA In This Episode You'll Discover How to make AI sound like you in any platform — Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini, or whatever drops next The four building blocks every AI tool gives you to load YOU into (and why three of them sit empty in most accounts) What an AI Brain is, what goes inside it, and why it is the single most important asset you will build this year The six-step process to build your AI Brain from the content you have already created The simple read-out-loud test that tells you if your AI Brain is actually working About This Episode This is the episode that answers the most-asked question Bella gets right now — how to make AI sound like you. Spoiler: it has nothing to do with the tool, the prompt, or the project. It has to do with the one master file every small business owner needs to build before anything else. Bella Vasta has been helping pet business owners and small business owners scale their operations for over a decade, and she now teaches AI fluency to the same audience that built Jump Consulting into a leading voice in the pet industry. Resources Mentioned in This Episode Magai — 30% off all major AI tools in one place     Free 20-minute call with Bella   The Jumpers Mastermind  George B. Thomas master prompt: It's more than just grammar and your voice. It is deeper. Here is an example…. You are going to act as my personal interviewer and reflection coach. Your goal is to help me identify and define my 7 Core Values, 7 Core Mindsets, and 7 Core Beliefs that can guide the building of my digital clone.Please follow these steps carefully:1. Ask me one reflective question at a time. Do not move to the next question until I've answered.2. After each answer, ask a short follow-up to go deeper or clarify.3. Keep my answers simple, conversational, and human. No jargon.4. At the end of the full interview, create three separate draft lists:• Top 7 Core Values (what I stand for and won't compromise on)• Top 7 Core Mindsets (how I approach life, business, and challenges)• Top 7 Core Beliefs (what I teach, repeat, and want others to carry with them)5. Use my exact phrasing when possible so the lists feel authentic to me.Interview FlowStep 1: Core ValuesStart with: “Let's explore your core values. What principles do you try to live by, no matter what?”Then ask 5–7 follow-ups like:• What would make you walk away from a client, even if it cost you money?• When do you feel most proud of yourself or your work?• What do you want humans to always experience when they work with you?Step 2: Core MindsetsTransition with: “Now let's uncover your core mindsets. How do you naturally think about challenges and opportunities?”Ask 5–7 follow-ups like:• What's your first thought when something goes wrong?• How do you keep moving forward when things feel overwhelming?• How do you think about growth—personally and in business?Step 3: Core BeliefsTransition with: “Finally, let's capture your beliefs. These are the truths you share again and again.”Ask 5–7 follow-ups like:• What lessons do you repeat so often your friends or clients could quote you?• If you could leave one message behind for your community, what would it be?• What do you believe about humans, business, or life that guides every decision you make?Wrap UpOnce I've answered all the questions, create my draft lists of 7 Core Values, 7 Core Mindsets, and 7 Core Beliefs.Label them clearly. Keep the language simple and human, like I'd actually say it.I hope that gives you something to think about and I hope I explained it enough  Bella's blog on setting up Claude properly   RELATED EPISODES Episode 433 Episode 435 Episode 444 Episode 464 Connect with Bella Website Sessions with Bella   The Jumpers Mastermind   Subscribe to Bella in Your Business   Bella's Website   Find Bella on Instagram and Facebook — search Bella Vasta   Frequently Asked Questions Q: How do I make AI sound like me? A: You build an AI Brain — a single master file containing your voice, beliefs, vocabulary, stories, and stances. You upload that file into Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini, or any AI tool, and the output instantly sounds like you. Switching platforms without an AI Brain does not change the output, because the new tool is just another empty container. Q: What is an AI Brain? A: An AI Brain is a portable markdown file that holds your full voice and identity. It includes your pillars, beliefs, vocabulary, forbidden words, stories, and registers — how you talk to clients, how you talk to peers, and how you talk on stage. You drop it into any AI platform and that platform instantly knows who you are. It lives in your Google Drive or Dropbox so you can use it everywhere. Q: Should I use Claude, ChatGPT, or Gemini to make AI sound like me? A: The platform matters less than what is loaded inside it. Bella recommends Claude for written content because it is the strongest writer, but the AI Brain strategy works in ChatGPT (Custom GPTs), Gemini (Gems), and Magai equally well. If you want to test all four without paying four subscriptions, Magai gives you one login for all of them. Q: Why does my Custom GPT still sound like a robot? A: Because the project is empty. A Custom GPT, Claude Project, or Gemini Gem is just a container. Without an AI Brain loaded inside it, the AI has nothing to draw on except generic training data. You did not load YOU in. You loaded a business card. Build the Brain first, then build the project on top of it. Q: What are the four building blocks of any AI platform? A: Projects (Claude Projects, Custom GPTs, Gemini Gems), Styles (Claude Styles, ChatGPT Custom Instructions, Gemini Gem instructions), Project Instructions (the rules inside a single project), and Memory (universal memory across the platform plus project memory inside one workspace). Most small business owners only use one of these. Filling all four is the difference between AI that sounds generic and AI that sounds like you. Full Episode Transcript I got this DM last week and this pet sitter was so excited because she was like, I finally switched to Claude. She's been hearing me talk all about how Claude is so much superior in terms of writing and thinking to ChatGPT. She couldn't wait to finally tell me that she's done all this stuff, that she uploaded her website, she's created her projects. She did everything that I basically had talked about in my last blog. where I explained the whole difference of it. And then she's even in the mastermind where I went into a whole hour of like specific things of tips and tricks for Claude, okay? So she was on fire, she was totally excited, but I felt bad because I had to kind of slow her down. she wasn't like, she wasn't using AI, she was really just. changing apartments and stay with me here. It was like she was coming from ChatGPT and just mooch like changing the address on an empty apartment. Empty. OK. Like same four walls, same bare floors, brand new logo. Like but if you've ever built a custom GPT and it still sounds like a robot or if you've ever switched platforms like. three times or you're trying to go between all of them and you feel like they just all don't know about you. This is the episode for you today. I'm going to go through all of it and make sure that you understand that when you put something into AI how it should literally sound like you and not AI. People should be like, how are you working so much? Like how are you doing so much? Because they don't even know that it's AI that they're getting from you. All right. In today's episode, I'm literally gonna talk all about your AI brain. My name's Bella Vasta, and this is Bella in your business. Let's get into it. Today, I'm gonna give you a name for a thing that's been missing from your AI setup. I've taught you the technicalities of it, and I've given you the overview of it, right? But today, we're gonna talk about your AI brain. And as far as I'm concerned, I think I'm the only one that's coined this term. It is one file. It contains you. All right. It travels with you across every platform. I'm talking Gemini. I'm talking Claude. I'm talking ChatGPT, Perplexity. And it is the single biggest reason why your AI is going to start sounding like you. Or it's going to keep sounding like garbage, which hopefully you're a jumper that's not going to happen for you because you got me and you got a year and a half worth of podcast episodes at the very least or almost 40 trainings inside of the mastermind. So let's get into it. All right. Because the next 20 minutes, you're going to understand what your AI brain is and why three out of four AI features you're paying for are simply empty, probably. And exactly how you need to build yours. Now, let me just tell you one thing. If you are getting value from this show, please hit subscribe, please, and please give us a rating. I would love that so much. It would really help me.

Thanks to our Partners, Pico Technology, Autel, and Independent Wrench JobsWatch Full Video EpisodeMatt Fanslow revisits the Challenger disaster, not just as a historical tragedy, but as a case study in how standards, tolerances, and risk perception can shift over time. The common simplified story is that management ignored engineers, pushed the launch forward, and disaster followed. While that is part of the story, Matt looks at the deeper concept sociologist Diane Vaughan identified: normalization of deviance.The Challenger disaster happened 73 seconds after launch in 1986, killing all seven astronauts onboard. The failure was traced to O-rings in the solid rocket boosters that lost sealing ability in unusually cold conditions. But the broader lesson is not simply that one part failed. It is that warning signs had appeared before, yet each successful mission expanded the boundary of what NASA considered acceptable. What would have once been treated as outside tolerance gradually became normal.Matt connects this idea to the phrase, “slowly, then all at once,” often used to describe the collapse of relationships, marriages, systems, and businesses. The visible failure may seem sudden, but the conditions that made it possible usually developed over a long period of tolerated drift.From there, the discussion moves into automotive repair. Shops can experience the same pattern with ADAS calibrations, wheel torque procedures, tire repairs, safety glasses, uniforms, training expectations, and other operating standards. A procedure gets missed once. Nothing bad happens. It gets missed again. Still nothing bad happens. Eventually, the shop no longer treats the original standard as the standard at all. The absence of immediate consequences becomes false evidence that the deviation is safe.Matt uses ADAS calibration as a major example. A shop may begin by following OEM procedures after alignments or repairs, but over time, scheduling problems, delays, cost pressure, or customer pushback can lead to skipped calibrations. If no warning lights appear and no customer complains, the skipped step starts to feel acceptable. But that does not mean the risk disappeared. It may simply mean the failure has not happened yet.The episode also references tire repair liability and the John Eagle collision repair case as examples of what can happen when accepted industry habits conflict with OEM procedure. The lesson is not that every shop owner or technical specialist who drifts from procedure is malicious. The more uncomfortable lesson is that drift is natural. That is exactly why it has to be recognized and managed.Matt closes by encouraging listeners to look around their own shops and ask where tolerance has expanded without conscious approval. Are torque procedures still being followed? Are retorques still being performed? Are safety practices still enforced? Is training still treated as essential? Are customer-facing and liability-related procedures being maintained, or have they quietly become optional?Key ThemesNormalization of deviance: The gradual process where unacceptable practices become accepted because nothing bad happens immediately.Challenger as a system failure: The O-ring failed physically, but the larger failure involved shifting standards, repeated warning signs, and expanded tolerance.“Slowly, then all at once” Major failures often appear sudden, but the underlying drift usually develops over time.Automotive examples: ADAS calibrations, tire repairs, torque sticks, wheel retorques, safety glasses, uniforms, training, and shop SOPs can all become vulnerable to tolerance drift.OEM procedures and liability: The episode reinforces the importance of following documented procedures, especially where safety, liability, and driver-assistance systems are involved.Not always malicious: Deviance can become normalized without anyone consciously deciding to take a major risk.Memorable Ideas“What would have failed in 1981 passes in 1986.”“The tolerance for acceptability expanded.”“It happened slowly and then all at once.”“It's not a problem until it is, and then it's a big problem.”“The absence of consequences is not the same thing as proof of safety.”Listener TakeawayEvery shop has standards that were created for a reason. Some protect quality. Some protect the customer. Some protect the business. Some protect people's lives. The danger is that those standards can erode so gradually that no one notices until the failure is already public, expensive, or irreversible.Thanks to our Partner, Pico TechnologyAre you chasing elusive automotive problems? Pico Technology empowers you to see what's really happening. Their PicoScope oscilloscopes transform your diagnostic capabilities. Visit PicoAuto.comThanks to our Partner, AutelFrom drivability diagnostics and TPMS service to ADAS and advanced safety systems, Autel helps technicians follow OEM procedures and repair with confidence. Learn more at Autel.comThanks to our Partner, Independent Wrench JobsIndependent Wrench Jobs is a new, tech-only community to help you find better independent shops—fair dispatch, steady work, real leadership. No games.Built by Technician Find—serving the industry since 2017. Join free at IndependentWrenchJobs.comContact InformationEmail Matt: mattfanslowpodcast@gmail.comDiagnosing the Aftermarket A - Z YouTube ChannelThe Automotive Repair Podcast Network: https://automotiverepairpodcastnetwork.com/Remarkable Results Radio Podcast with Carm Capriotto: Advancing the Aftermarket by Facilitating Wisdom Through Story Telling and Open Discussion. https://remarkableresults.biz/Business by the Numbers with Hunt Demarest: Understand the Numbers of Your Business with CPA Hunt Demarest. https://huntdemarest.captivate.fm/The Auto Repair Marketing Podcast with Kim and Brian Walker: Marketing Experts Brian & Kim Walker Work with Shop Owners to Take it to the Next Level. https://autorepairmarketing.captivate.fm/The Weekly Blitz with Chris Cotton: Weekly Inspiration with Business Coach Chris Cotton from AutoFix - Auto Shop Coaching. https://chriscotton.captivate.fm/Speak Up! Effective Communication with Craig O'Neill: Develop Interpersonal and Professional Communication Skills when Speaking to Audiences of Any Size. https://craigoneill.captivate.fm/

Thanks to our Partners, NAPA Auto Care and NAPA TRACS Watch Full Video Episode In this fast-paced episode, shop owner and founder of the Automotive Management Network, Tom Ham, breaks down 15 major industry headlines in just 30 minutes, offering insight into the rapid changes reshaping automotive service, technology, and consumer behavior. From artificial intelligence and electric vehicles to rising car ownership costs and the exploding demand for automotive repair, this conversation connects today's news with what it means for shop owners, technicians, and the future of the industry. Along the way, Ham also shares several quirky and entertaining stories making waves across the automotive world. What You'll Learn Why major tech companies are investing heavily in AI and what that could mean for jobs, pricing, and the future workforceHow rising vehicle prices and soaring monthly payments are changing consumer behaviorWhy maintaining and repairing existing vehicles is becoming a smarter financial decision for driversHow the average age of vehicles on the road is creating unprecedented growth opportunities for auto repair shopsWhy automotive specialists and skilled trades are becoming some of the most valuable careers in the economyWhat slowing EV sales mean for automakers and the growing demand for EV-trained techniciansHow repair shops can benefit from changing economic trends, including larger tax refunds and deferred maintenanceFun and unusual industry stories, including remote-controlled vehicle heaters, backup camera cleaning devices, and vintage vehicle restoration programs The automotive industry is entering one of the most profitable and transformative periods in its history. While technology, AI, and shifting consumer habits continue to disrupt traditional industries, the need for skilled automotive professionals is only increasing. As vehicles stay on the road longer and repair demand rises, shops that adapt, invest in training, and embrace emerging opportunities will be positioned for long-term success. Tom Ham, Automotive Management Network. Tom's previous episodes HERE. Running a shop is a never-ending cycle of preventing problems and looking for solutions. Automotive Management Network is a 15,000+ member Website full of high-value documents, resources, and tips. Being a member gives you quick access to all the information you need to run a smooth, profitable shop. https://www.automotivemanagementnetwork.com/ https://laborratetracker.com/ Thanks to our Partners, NAPA Auto Care and NAPA TRACS Learn more about NAPA Auto Care and the benefits of being part of the NAPA family by visiting https://www.napaonline.com/en/auto-care NAPA TRACS will move your shop into the SMS fast lane with onsite training and six days a week of support and local representation. Find NAPA TRACS on the Web at http://napatracs.com/ Connect with the Podcast: Visit the Website:https://remarkableresults.biz/Subscribe on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/carmcapriottoFollow on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/RemarkableResultsRadioPodcast/Follow on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/carmcapriotto/Follow on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/remarkableresultsradiopodcast/Join Our Virtual Toastmasters Club:https://remarkableresults.biz/toastmastersJoin Our Private Facebook Community:https://www.facebook.com/groups/1734687266778976Join our Insider List:https://remarkableresults.biz/insiderAll books mentioned on our podcasts:https://remarkableresults.biz/booksOur Classroom page for personal or team learning:https://remarkableresults.biz/classroomBuy Me a Coffee:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/carmSpecial episode collections:https://remarkableresults.biz/collections The Automotive Repair Podcast Network: https://automotiverepairpodcastnetwork.com/ Remarkable Results Radio Podcastwith Carm Capriotto: Advancing the Aftermarket by Facilitating Wisdom Through Story Telling and Open Discussion.https://remarkableresults.biz/Diagnosing the Aftermarket A to Zwith Matt Fanslow: From Diagnostics to Metallica and Mental Health, Matt Fanslow is Lifting the Hood on Life.https://mattfanslow.captivate.fm/Business by the Numberswith Hunt Demarest: Understand the Numbers of Your Business with CPA Hunt Demarest.https://huntdemarest.captivate.fm/The Auto Repair Marketing Podcastwith Kim and Brian Walker: Marketing Experts Brian & Kim Walker Work with Shop Owners to Take it to the Next Level.https://autorepairmarketing.captivate.fm/The Weekly Blitzwith Chris Cotton: Weekly Inspiration with Business Coach Chris Cotton from AutoFix - Auto Shop Coaching.https://chriscotton.captivate.fm/Speak Up! Effective Communicationwith Craig O'Neill: Develop Interpersonal and Professional Communication Skills when Speaking to Audiences of Any Size.https://craigoneill.captivate.fm ...

Send us Fan MailFear shows up at every stage of a sales career — first calls, big promotions, major presentations, and yes, posting on LinkedIn. In this episode, Bill and Bryan dig into how fear works, why your brain treats a LinkedIn post like a saber-toothed tiger, and how to reframe anxiety into something useful. Plus: what beekeeping taught Bryan about walking into uncomfortable situations, and why the doom-and-gloom crowd is almost always wrong about new technology.The Insider program is open for enrollment. To check out our small learning group, go to http://advancedsellingpodcast.com/insiderIf you haven't already, join 14,000+ other sales professionals in our LinkedIn group at advancedsellingpodcast.com/linkedinIs it time to make a BOLD move in your business? If so, download our brand new book, "12 Bold Moves - Insider Secrets to Reinventing Yourself and Your Business." http://12boldmoves.com

Sometimes, even when we're on our best behavior and doing all the things right to stay in our own lane the other person still doesn't do things the way we want them to, and that can be so frustrating and annoying. And, as a human they get to do it that way. Our job at that point is to learn how to honor and respect their agency to make the choice they want to and figure out how to love more cleanly and unconditionally. It's a challenge to be sure, and it's part of the challenge and anticipated growth in our Heavenly Parent's Plan of Salvation for us. Figuring this out brings us more peace and fulfilment in life than we previously thought possible. Thanks for listening!  Want to learn more about this concept?  Check out these podcasts: #38 Love is Minding Your Own Business on Apple on Spotify #99 Parenting Adult Children on Apple on Spotify #118 100% Responsibility  on Apple  on Spotify #153 The Manual on Apple on Spotify #164 How Being in Control is Destroying Your Life on Apple on Spotify #180 Better Relationships With Our Adult Children on Apple on Spotify #191 Why We Seek to Control Others on Apple on Spotify #223 It Really Is All About You on Apple on Spotify #236 None of Your Business on Apple on Spotify #239 How to Own Your Own on Apple on Spotify #257 Other People's Agency on Apple on Spotify #277 Your Spouse Is Not Your Responsibility on Apple on Spotify #304 Personalities, Preferences, and Perspectives on Apple on Spotify #321 Clean Love and Relationships on Apple on Spotify #341 Choosing to Be All In on Apple on Spotify #384 Relational Living on Apple on Spotify #389 The Partnership of Marriage on Apple on Spotify #390 You Can't Fill Their Bucket on Apple on Spotify #395 You Can't Make Them Love You on Apple on Spotify #410 What Staying in Your Own Lane Looks Like on Apple on Spotify Are you curious about what it would be like to work with me? Here are three options: Group coaching classes are available at tanyahale.com/groupcoaching Talk with Tanya is a free monthly webinar where you can ask me anything and we can have a great discussion.  You can sign up for that at tanyahale.com/groupcoaching Interested in one-on-one coaching and a free 90-minute coaching/consult with me?  Access my calendar at: https://tanyahalecalendar.as.me/

Send us Fan MailThe Hot Takes Wheel is spinning again! This time Kay Sargent from HOK joins Sid to discuss what is breaking, what is evolving, and what needs to get simpler in the contract interiors world. They dig into dealers, talent, consolidation, and AI, then discuss their favorite questions to ask clients.References:Designing Neuroinclusive Workplaces: Advancing Sensory Processing and Cognitive Well-Being in the Built Environment by Kay Sargent - https://www.amazon.com/Designing-Neuroinclusive-Workplaces-Processing-Environment/dp/1394309333The AI-Driven Leader: Harnessing AI to Make Faster, Smarter Decisions by Geoff Woods - https://www.amazon.com/AI-Driven-Leader-Harnessing-Smarter-Decisions/dp/B0DB8QL3ZKTheTrend Report Ep 173 - The AI Basics You Need in Your Business with Hunter Jensen - https://www.sidmeadows.com/episode173Connect with Kay:HOK - https://www.hok.com/Email - Kay.Sargent@HOK.comLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kay-sargent-53b2431/The Trend Report is your inside look at the people, products and ideas shaping the future of workplace design.  We explore the evolving world of contract interiors, office furniture, and workplace design. From the interior design industry to commercial furniture and the future of work, we share insights, trends, and strategies that keep the office furniture industry and the interior design community informed and inspired.Connect with Sid:Home Page: www.sidmeadows.comPodcast Website:  https://www.sidmeadows.com/podcast Sid on LinkedInSid on InstagramSid on YouTubeThe Trend Report introduction music is provided by Werq by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4616-werq License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Richard Gearhart and Elizabeth Gearhart, co-hosts of the Passage to Profit Show interview etiquette expert Thomas P. Farley, aka "Mr. Manners", executive coach and advisor for lawyers Lauren Paxton and master organic esthetician, Eva Kerschbaumer. What do your everyday habits say about your professionalism, leadership, and personal brand? In this fascinating episode, etiquette expert and media personality Thomas P. Farley—better known as “Mr. Manners”—shares how small social behaviors can quietly sabotage careers, business relationships, networking opportunities, and workplace success. From first impressions and sales meetings to digital etiquette, difficult coworkers, and the decline of face-to-face communication, Thomas reveals practical, modern etiquette strategies that help entrepreneurs and professionals stand out in today's fast-paced world. Learn how better manners can improve networking, leadership, career growth, dating, family relationships, and even your confidence in business. Read more at: https://mister-manners.com/ What keeps smart, successful professionals from becoming confident leaders and entrepreneurs? Executive coach and former federal prosecutor Lauren Paxton explains how neuroscience-based coaching helps professionals overcome limiting beliefs, build authentic personal brands, develop leadership skills, and transition from high-performing employees into business-minded leaders. From social media visibility and networking to executive presence and finding your “why,” Lauren shares practical strategies for entrepreneurs, lawyers, and ambitious professionals who want to grow their influence, confidence, and long-term success. Read more at: https://www.laurenpaxton.com/ What if the secret to healthier, younger-looking skin isn't more products—but less? In this eye-opening episode, Master Organic Esthetician and ESSpa Inc & eDryBar Founder & CEO Eva Kerschbaumer challenges modern skincare myths and reveals why over-cleansing, toxic ingredients, Botox culture, and social media beauty standards may actually be harming your skin and confidence. Eva shares practical skincare advice on nutrition, hydration, facial massage, supplements, SPF, aging naturally, and building a sustainable skincare routine that works from the inside out. From holistic beauty and gut health to anti-aging truths and confidence at every age, this conversation is packed with powerful insights for anyone looking to improve their skin naturally. Read more at: http://www.esspa.net/ and at: https://www.edrybar.com/ Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur, startup founder, inventor, or small business owner, the Passage to Profit Show is a leading podcast for insights on entrepreneurship, innovation, intellectual property and business strategy. Hosted by Richard Gearhart and Elizabeth Gearhart, the show features industry leaders, investors, and founders who share real-world lessons on scaling companies, protecting ideas, building generational wealth, and navigating today's evolving business landscape. Visit https://passagetoprofitshow.com/ for the latest episodes, expert interviews, and resources designed to help you grow, protect, and profit from your ideas. 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Feeling overwhelmed in your business? You might be trying to fix too much at once. Let's focus small and get big results! Today, we break down the 80/20 rule and how it applies directly to your business. The idea is simple. A small portion of what you do is responsible for the majority of your results. That means 20% of your products likely drive 80% of your sales. 20% of your processes may be causing 80% of your problems. And 20% of what is on your Profit & Loss could be driving most of your profit issues. Instead of spreading yourself thin, you need to narrow your focus. Find the few things that matter most and work on those first. When you do, you can create bigger results with less effort and finally start moving your business forward. -----------------------------   DIVE IN DEEPER & LEARN MORE ABOUT YOUR NUMBERS

Learn how to keep more of your hard-earned money by outperforming traditional private equity timelines. This episode reveals how to compress your exit strategy from years into months while maximizing your final payout. View the complete show notes for this episode. Want To Learn More?  Selling a Business: A High-Level Overview  How Long Does it Take to Sell a Business? EBITDA | Definition, Formula & Example – A Complete Guide Additional Resources: Selling your business? Schedule a free consultation today. Sign up for an Assessment and Valuation of Your Business. Courses: The Art & Science of Selling a Business Download The Art of The Exit: The Complete Guide to Selling Your Business Download Acquired: The Art of Selling a Business With $10 Million to $100 Million in Revenue If you have any topic or guest suggestions, please email them to podcast@morganandwestfield.com.

This week is National Small Business Week — and before we get into strategy, David takes a moment to do something he thinks doesn't happen nearly enough: genuinely honor the people who build and run small businesses in America. Because it's hard. Really hard. And the numbers tell a story that most press releases never will.Then, in true Weekly Wealth fashion, he makes the turn: Small Business Week celebrates the business. But nobody's talking about the owner's financial future. This episode fixes that.

Why should a customer choose you over your competition? If you cannot answer that clearly, you are making it harder than it needs to be to grow your business. In this video, we talk about what it really takes to stand out. Whether it is choosing a niche, delivering exceptional customer service, or solving a specific problem better than anyone else, your goal is to become the obvious choice. We also talk about how your competition is not the enemy. It is actually one of your best teachers. Study what they do well, not just what they do wrong, and use those insights to improve your own business. At the end of the day, standing out is not about being louder. It is about understanding what your customers truly want and becoming the business that delivers it best. -----------------------------   DIVE IN DEEPER & LEARN MORE ABOUT YOUR NUMBERS

Send us Fan MailAre you walking into sales calls without getting clear on the actual problem you're solving? In this episode, Bill and Bryan dig into one of the most overlooked fundamentals in B2B sales: defining the real problem before pitching solutions. They explore how process focus beats outcome obsession, why accountability starts with you (not the market or the prospect), and how knowing when not to move forward is sometimes the most powerful sales move you can make.The Insider program is open for enrollment. To check out our small learning group, go to http://advancedsellingpodcast.com/insiderIf you haven't already, join 14,000+ other sales professionals in our LinkedIn group at advancedsellingpodcast.com/linkedinIs it time to make a BOLD move in your business? If so, download our brand new book, "12 Bold Moves - Insider Secrets to Reinventing Yourself and Your Business." http://12boldmoves.com