38. Why Only 1% Win on LinkedIn — The Strategy That Actually Works | Katie Lopus
Only <b>1% of people on LinkedIn are posting</b> — and your competitive advantage is simply to share your thoughts with your network.<br /><br />Today on the <b>B-Student Podcast</b>, we sit down with <b>Katie Lopus</b>, founder of Klo Marketing, former Fortune 100 social media leader for <b>Marriott Hotels, Sheraton Hotels, Universal Studios, and St. Regis Doha</b>, to unpack the real strategy behind building a powerful personal brand on LinkedIn and beyond.<br /><br />From being born in England and raised in Orlando to leading global hospitality brands in Qatar, Katie shares how being a global citize...
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Inflation Cools, Markets Climb, and Why Investors Still Don’t Believe the Rally | Money Moves
<p>In this episode of Money Moves, Matty A. and Ryan Breedwell unpack the latest inflation data, shifting interest rate expectations, and why markets continue climbing a wall of worry.</p><p>With CPI cooling and economic data coming in steadier than expected, the guys break down what this means for the Fed’s next move — and why rate cuts may be closer than investors think. They also explore the strange dynamic where “good news” creates hesitation in markets that have been conditioned for volatility.</p><p>The conversation dives into crypto’s renewed momentum, stock market resilience, and how institutio...
Building a Career You Love In the New Year
<p>Affinity Federal Credit Union presents the Wellbeing and Your Wallet podcast! In this episode, hosts Grant Gallagher and Shawn Lubitz are joined by Tammy Latif, Human Resources Generalist at Affinity. They discuss how to build a career plan, develop key skills, and find fulfillment in your professional life.</p><p>Following the main discussion, the team addresses a question from the member mailbag. Grant pulls the following submission: Last year, I moved to a new state, and I started a new job after ten years at my last one. How do I show my skills, get to know my...
#306 - Saving Historic Buildings and Creating Value Through Smart Redevelopment - Kevin Kreger
<p >Joining us for today's episode of Living Off Rentals is someone who specializes in historic preservation projects that many investors overlook, but can be transformed into high-performing rental assets.</p> <p >Kevin Kreger is Kirby Atwell's longtime friend and a construction expert. He is the founder of On Point Construction and Fiddle Leaf Development. He breaks down how he transitioned into design-build work and eventually into restoring historic downtown buildings with serious cash-flow potential.</p> <p >Listen as they dive deep into why historic properties aren't as intimidating as they seem, how to uncover hidden square footage, and why...
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SBJ Morning Buzzcast: February 18, 2026
Start your morning with Buzzcast with Abe Madkour: MLBPA Executive Director Tony Clark resigns; US Soccer’s big budget as World Cup looms; Milan Cortina Olympics viewership and Tim Harris leaving LA Lakers. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
The AI-Powered Biohub: Why Mark Zuckerberg & Priscilla Chan are Investing in Data, from Latent.Space
<p>This crossover episode from the Latent Space podcast features Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan on the 10-year anniversary of the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative and their expanded Biohub vision. They discuss how a “Frontier Biology Lab” working in sync with a “Frontier AI Lab” could enable breakthroughs like a Virtual Cell and true N-of-1 precision medicine. The conversation covers the acquisition of Evolutionary Scale and ESM3, new biological data collection at scale, and how AI-powered biology might transform drug discovery and disease prevention.</p> <p>Sponsors:</p> <p>Blitzy: </p> <p>Blitzy is the autonomous code generation platform that ingests millions...
Holiday Hangover: Bouncing Back
<p>Affinity Federal Credit Union presents the Wellbeing and Your Wallet podcast! In this episode, hosts Grant Gallagher and Shawn Lubitz discuss the financial strain that the holidays can bring, and how to bounce back in the first few months of the year. Key topics include assessing spending habits, conducting a budget reset, and getting back on track after overspending.</p><p>Following the main discussion, the team addresses a question from the member mailbag. Grant pulls the following submission: My partner and I have multiple weddings and family events over the next few months that are quickly adding up...
The True Cost of Homeownership
<p>Affinity Federal Credit Union presents the Wellbeing and Your Wallet podcast! In this episode, hosts Grant Gallagher and Shawn Lubitz are joined by Roger Tashjian, Affinity’s Board Chairman and Co-Founder of Bergen Realty Team, to talk about leadership, community, and what today’s homebuyers really need to know.</p><p>Key discussion topics include Roger’s path from member to board chair, what’s happening in the local housing market, the real challenges buyers face, and what it takes to prepare for homeownership in a competitive and changing environment.</p><p>Following the main discussion, the team discusses a questi...
Buy Now, Pay Later: Convenience or Debt Trap?
<p>Affinity Federal Credit Union presents the Wellbeing and Your Wallet podcast! In this episode, hosts Grant Gallagher and Shawn Lubitz discuss the ins and outs of BNPL payments.</p><p>Key discussion topics include the hidden downsides of BNPL, including the mental burden of carrying many small debts. The hosts discuss financial resources and tools that are less risky than BNPL, plus tips for how to establish strong financial footing in daily life through the core skills of budgeting and saving.</p><p>Following the main discussion, the team discusses a question from the member mailbag. Grant pulls the...
#312 - Turning Vacant Retail Buildings Into High Cash-Flow Self-Storage - David Pelusio Sr.
<p >Joining us in this episode of Living Off Rentals is a seasoned real estate developer with more than five decades of hands-on experience across residential, commercial, and industrial properties.</p> <p >David Pelusio Sr. has spent over 55 years building, owning, and operating assets ranging from warehouses and shopping centers to large-scale self-storage facilities. Today, his focus is on converting vacant big-box retail buildings into climate-controlled self-storage.</p> <p >Listen as David breaks down why self-storage has remained resilient through economic cycles, how buying properties at the right price creates massive upside, and why underutilized retail spaces present one of...
280: Learning to Serve From Overflow.
<p>In Episode 278, we talked about clearing our plates—letting God remove what we were never meant to carry. But once things come off, a new question rises:</p> <p>What do I say yes to now?</p> <p>In this episode, Learning to Serve From Overflow, we talk about how to choose the right yeses without filling our calendars right back up or draining our hearts in the process.</p> <p>We explore:</p> <p>Why “time management” is a myth and what actually needs managing</p> <p>The difference between managing your yeses and protecting your noes</p> <p>How...
Why Recipes for Publishing Success Don't Work—and What to Do Instead, with Joe Solari
<p>On the Self-Publishing with ALLi podcast, Joe Solari explores why publishing success formulas so often fail. Drawing on a landmark study of cultural markets, he explains how randomness and social feedback loops mean that even books of similar quality can have wildly different outcomes. The good news? The market isn't locked—new winners emerge constantly. Rather than chasing guaranteed recipes, Solari argues authors should focus on building durable advantages and staying in the game long enough for luck to find them.</p> <p>Find more author advice, tips, and tools at our Self-publishing Author Advice Center, with a huge arc...
YGT 460: New Things I'm Trying in 2026
<p>Mentioned in this episode:</p>the walking pad I purchasedthe streaks appthe breathwrk appthe bend appthe scrivener appmy skincare kitInsight Timer app physical habit calendar appNetgalley<p>Engage in more of my content:</p>read my personal blog postswatch workflow channel videoswatch my monthly videos on books and readingread blog posts on project management topicsconnect with me on LinkedInsign up for my monthly newsletter<p>Learn more about my products and services:</p>explore my 1:1 coaching practicelearn more about my coach training programcheck out my PM by Design training programlearn more about my Slow Hustle business building mastermindjoin Prolific, m...
Navigating Nervous Energy and Intuition in Decision Making
<p>Key Takeaways:</p> Managing Emotions Matters: Successful investing starts with emotional control. When you calm nervous energy, you can think more clearly and make better decisions. Know the Difference Between Fear and Intuition: Fear and anxiety create urgency and confusion. Intuition feels calm and steady, and it helps guide thoughtful, informed actions. Emotional Stability Starts at Home: Spending quality time and being present with family helps regulate emotions. This stability carries over into better, more mature financial choices. Volatility Can Be an Advantage: Market ups and downs don’t have to be scary. When understood and respected, volatility can op...
SBJ Morning Buzzcast: February 16, 2026
<p>Sale talks begin for Wasserman; NASCAR and NBA get results they can build on and the NFLPA rethinks "report card" approach.</p><p> </p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>
How Indie Authors Market Literary Fiction, with Orna Ross
<p>Many literary fiction authors feel caught in the middle, shut out of a traditional literary establishment that foregrounds their genre, but also out of indie advice urging marketing methods that feel misaligned. Orna Ross explores the psychology of literary writers who feel uneasy about selling their work, shares her own marketing shifts as a literary novelist and poet, and explains why literary fiction is not a special case—simply another genre with its own reader psychology and buying behavior.</p> <p >Sponsor</p> <p >This podcast is proudly sponsored by Bookfunnel. Do you have reader magnets, ARCs, and direct dig...
YGT 461: Giving Yourself Permission
<p>Mentioned in this episode:</p>my cozy sweatshirtsmy pajama pantsmy gluten-free ramenmy favorite decaf english breakfast teaa blog post about my anticipation stationschedule a probono coaching session with me<p>Engage in more of my content:</p>read my personal blog postswatch workflow channel videoswatch my monthly videos on books and readingread blog posts on project management topicsconnect with me on LinkedInsign up for my monthly newsletter<p>Learn more about my products and services:</p>explore my 1:1 coaching practicelearn more about my coach training programcheck out my PM by Design training programlearn more about my Slow Hustle business...
30. From Refugee to Congress: Stephanie Murphy on Belonging, Leadership, and America’s Future
In this episode of The B-Student Podcast, host Betsy Gardner, president of the Winter Park Chamber of Commerce, sits down with former U.S. Representative Stephanie Murphy for a powerful conversation on belonging, bipartisanship, and the future of American communities.<br /><br /><br />Stephanie shares her remarkable journey from escaping communist Vietnam as a six-month-old baby on a boat, to being rescued by the U.S. Navy, growing up in rural Virginia, working at the Department of Defense after 9/11, and eventually representing Central Florida in Congress. She reflects on how that immigrant experience shaped her deep sense of gratitude, service, and...
Approaching the AI Event Horizon? Part 1, w/ James Zou, Sam Hammond, Shoshannah Tekofsky, @8teAPi
<p>Part 1 of this live special dives into AI for Science, U.S. AI policy, and the behavior of AI agents in open-ended environments. James Zou explains how interpretability and virtual labs of AI agents can accelerate scientific discovery. Sam Hammond assesses the Biden administration’s AI policy, U.S.–Gulf AI deals, and the odds current AIs are conscious. Shoshannah Tekofsky shares insights from studying agent performance and emergent behavior in the AI Village.</p> <p>Use the Granola Recipe Nathan relies on to identify blind spots across conversations, AI research, and decisions: https://bit.ly/granolablindspot</p> <p><br><...
Business Principles: Stability Comes Before Growth
<p>Key Takeaways:</p> Cash Flow Comes First: A strong business focuses on steady cash flow and healthy profit margins, not just growing sales numbers. Keep a Safety Buffer: Having at least six months of expenses set aside helps a business survive slow periods and unexpected challenges. Grow Without Losing Profit: Growth should never hurt profitability. The goal is to expand in a way that keeps the business financially healthy. Think Long Term: The best businesses are built to last. Quick growth that isn’t sustainable often leads to problems down the road. Choose Strong Assets: Investing in assets that ho...
Stocks Surge, Housing Slumps, and Crypto Crashes - Something Isn't Adding Up in the Economy Right Now | Money Moves
<p>In this episode of Money Moves, Matty A. and Ryan Breedwell break down one of the most confusing economic environments in recent memory. Stocks are pushing higher, housing activity is slowing, and crypto is experiencing major volatility — all at the same time. So what’s really happening beneath the surface?</p><p>They unpack the disconnect between asset classes, what the data is signaling about liquidity and risk appetite, and whether markets are pricing in a soft landing… or ignoring deeper structural cracks forming in the economy.</p><p>If you’ve been wondering why markets feel strong while economic...
Clean the House Before You Build the Future
<p>Key Takeaways:</p> Organize Financial Documents Digitally: Storing receipts and records in boxes or piles leads to lost information. Using digital tools keeps documents safe, organized, and easy to access when needed. Keep Essential Financial Reports: Every business should regularly track profit and loss statements, balance sheets, and bank or credit card statements. These reports support smart decisions and accurate tax filings. Bookkeeping Should Be Ongoing: Waiting until tax season creates stress and mistakes. Reviewing your numbers regularly helps your business grow and keeps surprises to a minimum. Build the Right Support Team: Hiring professional bookkeeping or accounting help...
272: This Curriculum Is Not the Boss of You
<p>Feeling behind? Burnt out? Like the stack of curriculum you bought is staring you down with judgmental eyes?</p> <p>Been there, mama. 🙋🏽♀️</p> <p>In this episode of Dreams, Dirt & Grace, we’re talking about the moment when your beautiful, color-coded homeschool plan falls apart—and what to do next. I’m sharing real stories, honest struggles, and what I’ve learned about making curriculum serve us, not the other way around.</p> <p>You’ll walk away with encouragement, practical mindset shifts, and a whole lot of grace for those "we're behind again!" days.</p> <p>✨ Because curriculum is a tool—not...
AGI-Pilled Cyber Defense: Automating Digital Forensics w/ Asymmetric Security CEO Alexis Carlier
<p>Alexis Carlier, founder of Asymmetric Security, explains how assuming AGI-level intelligent labor should transform cybersecurity from reactive triage to proactive, continuous digital forensics. He breaks down today’s threat landscape—from “spray and pray” cybercrime to nation-state IP theft and North Korean “remote workers.” The conversation explores Asymmetric’s AI agents for deep investigations, their services-first approach to business email compromise, and how specialized digital forensics may differentially accelerate defensive AI capabilities.</p> <p>Use the Granola Recipe Nathan relies on to identify blind spots across conversations, AI research, and decisions: https://bit.ly/granolablindspot</p> <p>Sponsors:</p> <p>GovAI: </p> ...
News: Selfies Awards Go Global, New Survey Probes Book Prizes, and Libro.fm Adds Annual Plan
<p > On this episode of the Self-Publishing with ALLi podcast, Dan Holloway reports on the Selfies Awards opening to indie authors worldwide, marking a major shift for one of the most respected indie-only prizes. He also highlights a new Publishing Perspectives survey asking authors, readers, and publishers what they really want from book prizes, looks at Libro.fm's new annual audiobook subscription model supporting indie bookstores, and notes developments in artist basic income schemes and fresh details emerging from the Anthropic lawsuit.</p> <p>Sponsor</p> <p>Self-Publishing News is proudly sponsored by PublishMe—helping indie authors succeed globally with exp...
32. Why Most Professionals Struggle to Get Noticed (And How to Fix It)
Season Two of the B-Student Podcast is officially here — and this episode marks a major milestone.<br /><br /><br />In this powerful and reflective conversation, Betsy is joined by Addison Cursey, longtime collaborator, former Chief Marketing Officer of the Winter Park Chamber, and now the podcast’s resident correspondent on the mindset of young professionals in today’s workplace.<br /><br />Together, they unpack why the B-Student Podcast has resonated so deeply with listeners and viewers, what it means to deliver mentorship at scale, and how presence, judgment, and trust have emerged as the defining themes shaping careers in a rapidly c...
SBJ Morning Buzzcast: February 17, 2026
Start your morning with Buzzcast with Abe Madkour: LSU inks comprehensive jersey patch deal; the business of baseball and the success of the Milan Cortina Olympic Games. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
35. Luxury Isn't Expensive - It's Intentional with Guest Emily Williams
What is luxury really — and who gets to participate in it? In this episode of the B Student Podcast, we sit down with Emily Williams, entrepreneur, tastemaker, and owner of Be on Park and co-owner of Z Properties to explore a modern, more human definition of luxury — one rooted in belonging, craftsmanship, meaning, and personal milestones.<br /><br />Emily has built an extraordinary career spanning fine jewelry, interior design, and women’s apparel. Her work has been featured in national publications and admired far beyond Winter Park, yet her philosophy remains grounded: luxury isn’t about price tags — it’s about intent...
SBJ Morning Buzzcast: February 10, 2026
Start your morning with Buzzcast with Abe Madkour: A key eligibility ruling; are college presidents helping college sports and the early storylines around the Winter Games. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Interview: The Creative Process Through an Editor's Eyes with Matty Dalrymple and Brenna Bailey-Davies
<p >In this episode of the Self-Publishing with ALLi podcast, Matty Dalrymple talks with Brenna Bailey-Davies about seeing self-publishing from both sides of the page, how editorial work shapes the writing process, and how to balance client work with creative work. They also discuss practical lessons authors can take from professional editing, how to handle editorial feedback with confidence, and what it means to understand the publishing process from draft to proofread.</p> <p >About the Host</p> <p >Matty Dalrymple podcasts, writes, speaks, and consults on the writing craft and the publishing voyage as The Indy Author. She has...
279-The Date that Steadies Our Marriage with Special Guest, My Hubby
<p>What started as a goal-setting meeting eventually became one of the most grounding rhythms in our marriage.</p> <p>In this episode, my husband and I sit down together to share the end-of-year date we’ve been returning to for over a decade—not because we’re disciplined or perfect, but because life moves fast and marriage needs tending.</p> <p>We talk honestly about:</p> <p>Why this tradition didn’t start as a spiritual practice</p> <p>How chasing goals and achievement left us misaligned</p> <p>What shifted when we invited God not just into our plans, b...
Markets at a Crossroads: Rate Cuts, Housing Pressure, and Where Smart Money Is Moving | Money Moves
<p>In this episode of Money Moves, Matty A. and Ryan Breedwell break down a market that’s sitting at a critical inflection point. With investors digesting the latest economic data, shifting rate expectations, and mounting pressure across housing and consumer balance sheets, the guys separate real signals from media-driven noise.</p><p>They discuss why recent market volatility doesn’t necessarily signal weakness, how investors should be interpreting rate cut expectations, and why capital continues flowing into risk assets despite bearish headlines. The conversation expands into real estate, where affordability challenges, insurance costs, and taxes are forcing cracks in the...
Interview: Using Indie Platforms to Publish First Nations' Stories with Anna Featherstone and Anna Borzi AM
<p >ALLi nonfiction adviser Anna Featherstone speaks with Anna Borzi AM, chair of the First Nations Writers Festival and its publishing imprint, First Nations Publishers. They discuss how the volunteer-led charity has grown from a literary festival into a global publishing and distribution platform for Pacific writers, often where no other option exists. The conversation covers publishing in an authentic voice, professional production on a lean model, print-on-demand and direct sales, and a strategic move away from costly festivals toward sustainable social media marketing.</p> <p >Find more author advice, tips, and tools at our Self-Publishing Author Advice Center, with...
News: Bookshop.org Expands Into E-Books, Audio, and Print with Major New Partnerships
<p>On this episode of the Self-Publishing with ALLi podcast, Dan Holloway focuses on a wave of developments around Bookshop.org, including its new partnership with Draft2Digital that makes it far easier for indie authors to sell e-books through the platform. He also looks at expanded audiobook options via Libro.fm's new annual subscription model and a major new partnership with Spotify that connects audiobooks, physical books, and indie bookstores through seamless format switching.</p> <p>Sponsor</p> <p>Self-Publishing News is proudly sponsored by PublishMe—helping indie authors succeed globally with expert translation, tailored marketing, and publishing support. Fro...
273: What We Learned Outside the Lesson Plan
Spoiler alert: Some of the best lessons don’t come from a textbook.<br> In this episode, we’re talking about the learning that happens off the page—in the dirt, in the backyard, in the chicken coop, on the trail, at the playground, and in all those beautifully unplanned moments that make homeschool feel alive. From incubating quail eggs to building bike ramps, from visiting small local businesses to crafting DIY Halloween costumes, we discovered that “school” doesn’t always come from a workbook. Sometimes the most meaningful lessons happen when life interrupts the plan. If you’ve ever felt guilty be...
Breaking the Cycle: Understanding and Addressing Food Insecurity
<p>Affinity Federal Credit Union presents the Wellbeing and Your Wallet podcast! In this episode, hosts Grant Gallagher and Shawn Lubitz are joined by Kelly Watts, Executive Director of the Affinity Foundation, to talk about the impact of food insecurity and how communities can help.</p><p>Key discussion topics include the rising cost of groceries, barriers that prevent people from seeking support, how credit unions and local organizations are making a difference, and ways individuals can offer meaningful support to those in need.</p><p>Following the main discussion, the team discusses a question from the member mailbag. Grant...
SBJ Morning Buzzcast: February 12, 2026
Start your morning with Buzzcast with Abe Madkour: LA28 Board backs Wasserman; Big 12 unlocks next big revenue idea; NASCAR's focus as Daytona nears Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Precious Metals Explode, Powell’s Last Stand, and What Comes Next for Markets & Crypto | Money Moves
<p>In this episode of Money Moves, Matty A. and Ryan Breedwell unpack a historic week across financial markets, with explosive moves in precious metals, shifting crypto momentum, and major implications from the latest Federal Reserve meeting.</p><p>The conversation opens with gold, silver, and copper posting eye-opening gains, raising questions about whether this move is driven by fear, inflation hedging, or simple under-allocation from institutional investors. Matty and Ryan break down why metals often surge quietly before becoming headline news—and why silver’s volatility is not for the faint of heart.</p><p>They dive into the post...
277: When God Stripped It Away (2025 as a Pruning Season)
<p>This isn’t a teaching episode.</p> <p>This is a testimony.</p> <p>2025 was the year God stripped it away.</p> <p>Not gently.<br> Not quietly.<br> Not one thing at a time.</p> <p>But layer by layer… identity by identity.</p> <p>And for the first time in my entire adult life, I was left standing without the things that told me who I was.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p>If you want to learn how to embrace the Dirt on your journey, come join me over on Substack at kawailani.substack.com</p>
33. How Strategic Partnerships Create Exponential Impact with Jill Vaughan
Collaboration isn’t a soft skill. It’s a growth strategy.<br /><br /><br />In this episode of the B-Student Podcast, Betsy sits down with Jill Vaughan, President & CEO of the Downtown Orlando Partnership, for a powerful conversation about partnership, leadership, and why choosing collaboration over competition changes everything.<br /><br />What begins as a discussion about working across organizations becomes a masterclass in playing the long game, building trust, and creating exponential impact without duplicating effort. Jill shares how intentional partnerships helped fuel the revitalization of Downtown Orlando and why saying “yes and” instead of guarding territory leads to stronger bu...
#314 - Why Buying a Second Home First Can Be a Smarter Path to Wealth - Katie Cline
<p >Joining us in this episode of Living Off Rentals is an award-winning publicist, hospitality veteran, and short-term rental expert who has built a profitable portfolio by thinking differently about how and where to invest.</p> <p >Katie Cline is the host of the Second Home First podcast and Suite Success: Masters of Hospitality. She has worked behind the scenes with global luxury hotel brands including Ritz-Carlton, St. Regis, and W Hotels, and now applies those hospitality principles to her own short-term rental properties across upstate New York.</p> <p >Listen as Katie shares how buying her second home first...
SBJ Morning Buzzcast: February 13, 2026
<p>Start your morning with Buzzcast with Joe Lemire: Epic sports weekend ahead! Team USA medals, Olympic controversy, MLB updates, NFL’s flag football push, and big stadium moves in Baltimore—all in today’s Morning Buzzcast.</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>
All-Time Highs, Falling Rates, and Why Betting Against America Keeps Failing | Money Moves
<p>U.S. markets are hitting new all-time highs—again—and investors who stayed on the sidelines are once more left wondering what they missed.</p><p>In this episode of Money Moves, Matty A. and Ryan Breedwell break down falling interest rates, renewed momentum in housing, and why media-driven narratives continue to mislead investors. They explore why certainty is dangerous in investing, how flexibility creates an edge, and why betting against the U.S. consumer has historically been a losing strategy.</p><p>The conversation also covers mortgage rate relief, energy prices, geopolitical noise, tax reform debates, and crypto’s stro...
Business Principles: Truth Compounds, Distortion Collapses
<p>Key Takeaways:</p> Integrity Always Wins: In business, truth builds over time, while shortcuts and distortions eventually fall apart. Operating with honesty creates stronger and more lasting results. Get Reliable Tax Advice: Taxes are complex. It’s better to rely on qualified professionals than social media tips that can be incomplete or misleading. Know Your Numbers: Regularly reviewing your finances and being transparent about performance helps you spot problems early and grow with confidence. Plan Based on Reality: Strong businesses are built on clear facts, not wishful thinking. Making decisions grounded in reality leads to steady progress. Build for th...
Markets, Metals, and Money: Why Discipline Beats Fear Heading Into 2026 | Money Moves
<p>In the final episode of Money Moves for 2025, Matty A. and Ryan Breedwell take a wide-angle look at markets, money, and mindset as investors head into a new year filled with opportunity—and noise.</p><p>They open with year-end reflections on market performance, Fed policy, and thin holiday liquidity before diving deep into one of the biggest surprises of 2025: the explosive run in precious metals. With silver up over 170% and gold posting one of its strongest years in decades, the guys break down what’s real, what’s speculative, and why narratives around “financial system resets” should be approached...
#313 - How an Air Force Veteran Turned Remote Duplexes Into a STR Freedom Plan - Stephanie Bacue
<p >Joining us on this episode of Living Off Rentals is someone who built confidence, systems, and time freedom by learning real estate from the ground up.</p> <p >Stephanie Bacue is a U.S. Air Force veteran, short-term rental investor, and founder of Simply Welcome Stays. After transitioning from military service to corporate consulting, she began learning real estate as a complete beginner and went on to build a remote portfolio of short-term rental duplexes in Greenville, South Carolina.</p> <p >Listen as she shares how she bought her first duplex remotely, why she chose Greenville as her market...
Rate Cuts, Real Estate Reset, and Why the U.S. Consumer Still Wins | Money Moves
<p>In this episode of Money Moves, Matty A. and Ryan Breedwell break down the Fed’s latest rate cut, what it signals for markets heading into 2026, and why fear-driven headlines continue to mislead investors.</p><p>They unpack the impact of monetary policy on inflation, stocks, and real estate, explore where foreclosures and commercial resets may create opportunity, and explain why the U.S. consumer remains more resilient than most people realize. The conversation also covers tariffs, asset ownership as a hedge against currency devaluation, and why disciplined investors are positioned to benefit as capital markets reopen.</p><p>If...
Business Principles: Time Is the Real Asset
<p>Key Takeaways:</p> Time Is a Valuable Asset: Time is just as important as money. How you use it affects your focus, energy, and overall productivity at work and in life. Plan and Build Systems: Clear planning and simple systems help businesses run smoothly and keep personal finances healthier and more organized. Grow Skills That Compound: Learning skills that build on each other creates long-term benefits. Over time, these skills save time, increase income, and open new opportunities. Use Technology Wisely: Tools like AI and digital assets can improve efficiency and create long-term value when used with purpose and...
#307 - Building a W-2 Exit Plan with Short-Term Rentals - Stephen Arnaud
<p >In this episode of Living Off Rentals, host Kirby Atwell sits down with Stephen Arnaud, an engineer, W-2 employee, and father of three, who's intentionally building his path out of the 9-to-5 through short-term rentals.</p> <p >Stephen shares why, even though he enjoys his career, the demands of a W-2 job started to conflict with family life and long-term freedom. Like many high-performing professionals, he realized that traditional investing alone wasn't going to give him the flexibility he wanted anytime soon. That realization led him to short-term rentals.</p> <p >If you are still working a 9-to-5 but...
31. We Hit 1 Million Views in Under a Year — The Power of Podcasting & Partnership
In this special year-end episode of the B-Student Podcast, Betsy sits down with the producers behind the show, Carlos and Carolina Flores, founders of Hi Hello Labs, to unpack the power of podcasting, branding, and clear messaging in a noisy digital world.<br /><br />2025 has been the “year of millions” for the B-Student Podcast. Together, the team crossed a huge milestone of 1 million YouTube views in under a year. In this conversation, they go behind the scenes on how the show launched, why they shifted from monthly to weekly distribution, and how data, AI, and intentional branding turned a simple idea in...
275- More Than a Feeling: Learning to Hear God in Your Decisions
<p>Have you ever said “yes” to something just because it felt good? Same here. I used to make big life decisions based on that warm, peaceful feeling and call it confirmation. But over time, I learned that following God isn’t always about the feelings—it’s about faith, obedience, and listening for His voice in deeper ways.</p> <p>In this episode, I share a personal story about how I almost said yes to an opportunity that looked perfect on paper—but instead, God took me on a journey of prayer, discernment, surrender, and clarity. I walk you through the...
Pioneering PAI: How Daniel Miessler's Personal AI Infrastructure Activates Human Agency & Creativity
<p>Daniel Miessler shares his Personal AI Infrastructure (PAI) framework and vision for a future where single human owners are supported by armies of AI agents. He explains his TELOS system for defining purpose and goals, multi-layered memory design, and orchestration of multiple models and sub-agents. The conversation dives into cybersecurity impacts, from AI-accelerated testing to inevitable personalized spear-phishing and always-on defensive monitoring. Listeners will learn how scaffolding can turn frontier models into true digital assistants and even help reshape their own working habits.</p> <p>LINKS:</p> PAI principles on GitHub README Daniel Miessler about page How Miessler's projects...
36. The Details That Separate Good Trips From Great Ones | Katie Bean Travels | B Student Podcast
Luxury travel, leadership, and culture collide in a powerful conversation with Katie Bean, founder of Katie Bean Travels, on the B Student Podcast.<br /><br />Born and raised in England and now leading a boutique luxury travel agency in the U.S., Katie shares how cultural differences around work, rest, and travel shaped her belief that luxury is the absence of worry. This conversation explores why true luxury isn’t excess or extravagance, but thoughtful planning, presence, and the freedom to disconnect from daily demands.<br /><br />Betsy and Katie unpack what separates good from great in both business and ser...
Markets, Tariffs, and Volatility: Why Long-Term Investors Keep Winning | Money Moves
<p>In this episode of Money Moves, Matty A. and Ryan Breedwell break down the growing volatility hitting markets early in the year and why short-term fear continues to trap undisciplined investors.</p><p>They open with a look at bearish sentiment across stocks, crypto, and bonds, explaining why early-year pullbacks are both normal and healthy. The guys reinforce why long-term investors should view red weeks as opportunity—not danger—and why history consistently rewards patience over prediction.</p><p>The conversation then expands into geopolitics and policy, including tariffs, U.S.–EU trade tensions, Greenland, and how political posturing create...
Approaching the AI Event Horizon? Part 2, w/ Abhi Mahajan, Helen Toner, Jeremie Harris, @8teAPi
<p>Abhi Mahajan (@owlposting) explains how AI is reshaping biology and medicine, including foundation models to predict cancer treatment response and why he’s both skeptical and optimistic about current results. Helen Toner unpacks CSET’s “When AI Builds AI” report and why automated AI R&D is a major source of strategic surprise. Jeremie Harris then explores our lack of control over superhuman AI systems, fragile US–China coordination, and how to maintain situational awareness in a rapidly shifting landscape.</p> <p>Use the Granola Recipe Nathan relies on to identify blind spots across conversations, AI research, and decisions: https://bi...
Mathematical Superintelligence: Harmonic's Vlad & Tudor on IMO Gold & Theories of Everything
<p>Vlad Tenev and Tudor Achim from Harmonic explain how they built Aristotle, an AI system that reaches International Mathematical Olympiad gold-medal performance using formally verified Lean proofs. They unpack the architecture behind mathematical superintelligence, including Monte Carlo Tree Search, lemma guessing, and specialized geometry modules. The conversation explores how verifiable reasoning could harden mission-critical software, reshape mathematical practice, and lead to trustworthy superintelligent systems by 2030.</p> <br><br><p>Use the Granola Recipe Nathan relies on to identify blind spots across conversations, AI research, and decisions: https://bit.ly/granolablindspot</p><br><br><p>Sponsors:</p> <p>Claude: </p><...
SBJ Morning Buzzcast: February 11, 2026
Start your morning with Buzzcast with Abe Madkour: Breaking down Super Bowl viewership; A Bay Area resurgence and a scripted and unscripted success in Wrexham Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ebooks on Bookshop.org: What Does It Mean for Indie Authors?
<p>In 2020, Bookshop.org disrupted the bookselling space with a mission to support independent bookstores while enabling readers to buy print books online. That mission has now expanded to ebooks, with titles distributed through Draft2Digital. In this conversation, Orna Ross is joined by Kris Austin of Draft2Digital and Nick Hunt of Bookshop.org to examine what this shift means for authors. Indie authorship is not the same as indie bookselling. Where do those interests overlap, and where do they diverge? And how can self-publishers make the most of this opportunity?</p>
Broken Money, Broken Society – Venezuela as a Warning Sign
<p>Key Takeaways:</p> <p> </p> When Money Breaks, Systems Suffer: When a money system no longer reflects real value and work, it creates serious problems. This can lead to economic breakdown and social harm, as seen in places like Venezuela. Staying Grounded Matters: A calm and regulated nervous system helps people think clearly, adapt to fast change, and use new technology in healthy and effective ways. Bad Incentives Create Chaos: Broken money systems reward the wrong behaviors. These incentives increase instability and make real economic growth harder to achieve. Bitcoin as a New Foundation: Bitcoin offers a different kind o...
#311 - Why Building Income Matters More Than Building Wealth - Dustin Heiner
<p >Joining us in this episode of Living Off Rentals is returning guest Dustin Heiner, real estate investor, coach, and founder of Master Passive Income.</p> <p >Dustin has been on the show more times than any other guest, and for good reason. </p> <p >After getting laid off from his government job, he began buying rental properties with a clear focus on cash flow. By his late 30s, his rental income had replaced his W-2, giving him full control over his time.</p> <p >In this conversation, Dustin shares why income, not net worth, is the real path to f...
Protect Your Mental Health this Holiday Season
<p>Affinity Federal Credit Union presents the Wellbeing and Your Wallet podcast! In this episode, hosts Grant Gallagher and Shawn Lubitz are joined by Jen Shortelle, Strategic Clinical Advisor at Spring Health. They discuss maintaining balance and mental wellness during the holiday season, when many people face loss, family conflict, and changes in routine.</p><p>Key topics include starting open communication with loved ones, practicing mindfulness tips to keep you grounded, and setting realistic expectations for the holiday season.</p><p>Following the main discussion, the team addresses a question from the member mailbag. Grant pulls the following submission...
YGT 465: This App Might Change Your Life
<p>Mentioned in this episode:</p>the progress appmy 2026 annual goals list<p>Engage in more of my content:</p>read my personal blog postswatch workflow channel videoswatch my monthly videos on books and readingread blog posts on project management topicsconnect with me on LinkedInsign up for my monthly newsletter<p>Learn more about my products and services:</p>explore my 1:1 coaching practicelearn more about my coach training programcheck out my PM by Design training programlearn more about my Slow Hustle business building mastermindjoin Prolific, my online community devoted to meaningful productivitylearn more about the Blend by Design online coursecheck...
Spot the Scam: Protecting Your Money in a Digital World
<p>Affinity Federal Credit Union presents the Wellbeing and Your Wallet podcast! In this episode, hosts Grant Gallagher and Shawn Lubitz are joined by Bryan Watkinson, Vice President of Risk Operations at Affinity, to break down how cyber threats are becoming one of the biggest risks to your financial security.</p><p>Key discussion topics include the rise of phishing scams and AI-generated fraud, where consumers are most vulnerable, what protections are available if you're impacted, and the everyday habits that can help you stay safe online.</p><p>Following the main discussion, the team discusses a question from the...
Markets at All-Time Highs, A Weaker Dollar, and Where Smart Money Is Rotating Next | Money Moves
<p>In this episode of Money Moves, Matty A. and Ryan Breedwell break down a pivotal week for markets as the S&P 500 flirts with the 7,000 level, earnings season kicks off, and investors digest key macro catalysts.</p><p>They discuss why round-number milestones matter psychologically, how earnings guidance—not headlines—drives long-term market direction, and why a Fed rate hold combined with future cuts could reignite housing activity.</p><p>The conversation shifts into the U.S. dollar’s decline, putting recent headlines into historical context and explaining why a weaker dollar isn’t necessarily a crisis—but does impact glo...
YGT 458: My Final 2025 Annual Side Quests Check-In
<p>Mentioned in this episode:</p>my workflow YouTube channelconnect with me on LinkedInjoin my 2025 AMA seriesProlific, my online community devoted to meaningful productivitymy Higher Ed and Coaching edited collectionDeeply Rooted retreat websitepurchase the retreatpurchase the retreat and a coaching sessionmy original YouTube channel on books and readingsign up for a probono coaching session<p>Learn more about my products and services:</p>explore my 1:1 coaching practicelearn more about my coach training programcheck out my PM by Design training programjoin my 2025 AMA seriesjoin Prolific, my online community devoted to meaningful productivitylearn more about the Blend by Design online coursecheck out...
The Big Money Communities of the World
<p>Key Takeaways:</p> Simplifying Financial Language: Complex financial terms often create confusion and fear. Breaking them down into simple, relatable ideas helps people understand money in a more natural and intuitive way. Money as Communities: Money isn’t just a machine or a system. It can be viewed as different communities or “villages,” each with its own rules, strengths, and purpose. Different Money Villages: Each form of money offers something unique. Dollars are easy to use, real estate provides stability, gold offers security, and Bitcoin represents digital independence. Connecting Nature and Finance: Financial systems work best when they follow natura...
Inspirational Indie Author Interview #202: Jacqx Melilli Preserves Australian Showbiz History Through Fiction and Memoir
<p>My guest this episode is Jacqx Melilli. She is an Australian author, playwright, and writing coach. Her work grows out of a long connection to performance and storytelling. Her novel, When the Glitter Fades, explores Australian entertainment history through fiction. That same interest led her to create memoir-writing workshops.</p> <p>Find more author advice, tips, and tools at our Self-publishing Author Advice Center, with a huge archive of 2,000+ blog posts, and a handy search box to find key info on the topic you need.</p> <p>We invite you to join our organization and become a self-publishing ally.</p...
Holiday Spending Hacks: Budgeting Tips for a Joyful Season
<p>Affinity Federal Credit Union presents the Wellbeing and Your Wallet podcast! In this episode, hosts Grant Gallagher and Shawn Lubitz discuss budgeting for a holiday season that feels festive without breaking the bank. Main discussion topics include managing financial anxiety, making mindful choices to save, and planning ahead to shop holiday deals.</p><p>Following the main discussion, the team addresses a question from the member mailbag. Grant pulls the following submission: It always feels like January lasts three months and my paycheck doesn’t. Between higher bills, leftover holiday expenses, and trying to get back on track, I fe...
37. Why Curiosity Is a Career Advantage | Sustainable Business, Coffee & Purpose
Dr. Keith Whittingham joins Betsy Gardner for a masterclass on sharpening your curiosity muscle, building a life of learning, and leading with purpose. Keith is an Associate Professor at the Rollins College Crummer Graduate School of Business, the owner of Artifx Cafe, and the 2026 Chair of the Winter Park Chamber of Commerce Board. In this conversation, he shares how his work in corporate sustainability and social responsibility led to a specialty coffee company designed to uplift coffee growers and their communities, and why shortening the distance between producer and consumer matters more than most people realize.<br /><br />You’ll he...
AMA Part 2: Is Fine-Tuning Dead? How Am I Preparing for AGI? Are We Headed for UBI? & More!
<p>In this AMA-style episode, Nathan takes on listener questions about whether fine-tuning is really on the way out, what emergent misalignment and weird generalization results tell us, and how to think about continual learning. He talks candidly about how he’s personally preparing for AGI—from career choices and investing to what resilience steps he has and hasn’t taken. The discussion also covers timelines for job disruption, whether UBI becomes inevitable, how to talk to kids and “normal people” about AI, and which safety approaches are most neglected.</p> <p>Sponsors:</p> <p>Blitzy: </p> <p>Blitzy is the autono...
Inspirational Indie Author Interview #203: Mike Carden Turns Humorous Cycling Trips into a Writing Career in Midlife
<p>My guest this episode is Mike Carden. He's an author from England who came to writing in midlife. He has independently published six books. Many of them are humorous cycling travelogues. They mix history, conversation, and self-deprecating humor. Readers connect with his warmth and honesty.</p> <p>Find more author advice, tips, and tools at our Self-publishing Author Advice Center, with a huge archive of 2,000+ blog posts, and a handy search box to find key info on the topic you need.</p> <p>We invite you to join our organization and become a self-publishing ally.</p> <p>About the H...
#305 - Building $50K/Month in Passive Income Without Wall Street - Joey Mure
<p >Joining us on this episode of Living Off Rentals is someone who teaches people how to build income streams on their own terms.</p> <p >Joey Mure is the co-founder of Wealth Without Wall Street, a platform dedicated to helping people rethink traditional money advice and create passive income that gives people more control over their lives. </p> <p >Once a high-earning corporate professional who felt constantly pulled away from his family, Joey now generates over $50,000 a month in passive income and guides others through the system for building passive income streams that helped him reclaim his time.</p> <p...
AI & The Law: Changing Practice, Claude Constitution, & New Rights, w/ Kevin & Alan of Scaling Laws
<p>Kevin Frazier and Alan Rozenshtein explore how AI is reshaping the legal profession, from “secret cyborg” lawyers using tools like Harvey to the uncertain future of junior associates and access to legal services. They discuss maximalist legal services, AI-written “complete contingent contracts,” and where AI should fall between strict formalism and legal realism, including Claude’s virtue-ethics-inspired constitution. The conversation then turns to AI’s role in legislation and governance, including outcome-oriented law, the “Unitary Artificial Executive,” and new rights like the Right to Compute and the Right to Share personal data. They close by examining limits on government surveillance and...
How to Spot Scam Book Marketing Services: Member Q&A with Michael La Ronn and Sacha Black
<p > In this episode of the Self-Publishing with ALLi Member Q&A podcast, hosts Michael La Ronn and Sacha Black discuss how to evaluate the legitimacy of marketing companies approaching authors, particularly those claiming to feature books in book clubs for a fee.</p> <p > Other questions include:</p> Can Amazon print author copies in Australia for local book tours, or must they be shipped from the US How can authors get their print-on-demand books into independent bookshops when distributors list them as "firm purchase" Where can authors find reliable ratings for contests and awards to determine which are reputable...
276: When God Clears the Garden So New Growth Can Come
<p>I'm kicking off the new year of 2026 with a Season of episodes called When God Clears the Garden So New Growth Can Come</p> <p>Every episode fits under one gentle truth:<br> God has been stripping, simplifying, strengthening, and re-ordering.</p> <p>This season isn’t about doing more.<br> It’s about seeing clearly.</p> <p> </p> <p>Make sure you Subscribe to the show so you get notified when the next episode is released.</p> <p> </p> <p>If you want to learn how to embrace the Dirt on your journey, come join me over on Substac...
When Technology Learns the Rhythm of Nature
<p>Key Takeaways:</p> Lessons From Old Currencies: History shows how controlling the supply of money can change entire economies. The example of bead currency in Europe teaches how manipulation of money can disrupt stability and trust. Inflation Is Built Into the System: Rising prices didn’t happen by accident. Many modern systems are designed in ways that slowly increase costs, often making long-term growth harder to sustain. A More Deflationary Future: AI and automation can lower the cost of making goods and building infrastructure. This shift could lead to an economy where things become cheaper and more efficient over ti...
YGT 457: What I Learned About Myself in 2025
<p>Mentioned in this episode:</p>my workflow YouTube channel<p>Learn more about my products and services:</p>explore my 1:1 coaching practicelearn more about my coach training programcheck out my PM by Design training programjoin my 2025 AMA seriesjoin Prolific, my online community devoted to meaningful productivitylearn more about the Blend by Design online coursecheck out my SoTL by Design online course<p>Please offer your feedback about the show or ideas for future episodes and topics by emailing me. You can also come find me on Instagram!</p><p>If you listen to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, please...
YGT 464: Designing 2-Week Sprints
<p>Mentioned in this episode:</p>the 12-week year bookthe 12-week year for writers<p>Engage in more of my content:</p>read my personal blog postswatch workflow channel videoswatch my monthly videos on books and readingread blog posts on project management topicsconnect with me on LinkedInsign up for my monthly newsletter<p>Learn more about my products and services:</p>explore my 1:1 coaching practicelearn more about my coach training programcheck out my PM by Design training programlearn more about my Slow Hustle business building mastermindjoin Prolific, my online community devoted to meaningful productivitylearn more about the Blend by Design...
278: Mama, Your Plate Is Too Full (And God Didn’t Ask You to Carry All of This)
<p>In this episode we’ll talk about…</p> Good things can still crowd out God things<br> <br> Discernment over people-pleasing<br> <br> Choosing what’s mine to carry and what isn’t<br> <br> <p>This is for the overwhelmed mamas who feel stretched thin and quietly resentful (like me when I crowded my calendar with toooo much).</p> <p> </p> <p>If you want to learn how to embrace the Dirt on your journey, come join me over on Substack at kawailani.substack.com</p>
Built to Hold Pressure
<p>Key Takeaways:</p> Volatility Builds Strength: Ups and downs are part of life and markets. Learning to handle tension and uncertainty helps build financial strength and long-term wealth. Upgrade Your Inner Skills: As the world changes faster, people need to update how they think, respond, and manage stress—just like updating software. A Calm Nervous System Matters: Practices like meditation, yoga, and mindful movement help strengthen the nervous system, leading to clearer thinking and better financial decisions. Think in Systems, Not Shortcuts: Using basic ideas from physics and systems thinking helps identify which financial strategies are stable and which ar...
#309 - Building Financial Freedom Through 20+ Real Estate Deals While Serving in the Military - Stu Grazier
<p >Joining us in this episode of Living Off Rentals is a Naval Academy graduate, retired Navy pilot, and lifelong entrepreneur who quietly built real estate wealth while serving 20 years in the military.</p> <p >Stu Grazier's journey started long before real estate podcasts were mainstream. From flipping raw land and house hacking in San Diego before the term even existed, to private lending during deployments, he shares how he built wealth by taking action, learning through failure, and staying disciplined while others partied away their paychecks.</p> <p >This episode is packed with real-world perspective and hard-won wisdom. Listen...
Infinite Code Context: AI Coding at Enterprise Scale w/ Blitzy CEO Brian Elliott & CTO Sid Pardeshi
<p>Blitzy founders Brian and Sid break down how their “infinite code context” system lets AI autonomously complete over 80% of major enterprise software projects in days. They dive into their dynamic agent architecture, how they choose and cross-check different models, and why they prioritize advances in AI memory over fine-tuning. The conversation also covers their 20¢/line pricing model, the path to 99%+ autonomous project completion, and what this all means for the future software engineering job market.</p> <p>Sponsors:</p> <p>Blitzy: </p> <p>Blitzy is the autonomous code generation platform that ingests millions of lines of code to accelerate enter...
YGT 459: My 2026 Goals (and Word of the Year)
<p>Mentioned in this episode:</p>Yoga RenewCommunesign up for a probono coaching hourTBR card deckBetter Every Day journal10-year planning kit<p>Engage in more of my content:</p>read my personal blog postswatch workflow channel videoswatch my monthly videos on books and readingread blog posts on project management topicsconnect with me on LinkedInsign up for my monthly newsletter<p>Learn more about my products and services:</p>explore my 1:1 coaching practicelearn more about my coach training programcheck out my PM by Design training programlearn more about my Slow Hustle business building mastermindjoin Prolific, my online community devoted to...
The Internet Computer: Caffeine.ai CEO Dominic Williams on Unstoppable, Self-Writing Software
<p>Dominic Williams, President & Chief Scientist of the DFINITY Foundation and CEO of Caffeine AI, explains the Internet Computer and his vision of a “sovereign cloud where AI builds the web.” He breaks down core innovations like the Network Nervous System, Motoko, and orthogonal persistence, and how AI coding could remove adoption barriers. The conversation explores unstoppable applications, real-world case studies like OpenChat, and the tension between control, security, and decentralization in AI governance.</p> <p>LINKS:</p> Anthropic article on smart contracts Caffeine AI official website Internet Computer network dashboard Liquid Reign book website <p>Sponsors:</p> <p>Blitzy: </p> <...
YGT 462: Gifting Your Brain a Staycation
<p>Mentioned in this episode:</p>The Crescent City series by Sarah J. Maas<p>Engage in more of my content:</p>read my personal blog postswatch workflow channel videoswatch my monthly videos on books and readingread blog posts on project management topicsconnect with me on LinkedInsign up for my monthly newsletter<p>Learn more about my products and services:</p>explore my 1:1 coaching practicelearn more about my coach training programcheck out my PM by Design training programlearn more about my Slow Hustle business building mastermindjoin Prolific, my online community devoted to meaningful productivitylearn more about the Blend by Design...
Business Principles: Energy Flows Toward Efficiency
<p>Key Takeaways:</p> Work With the Flow: Businesses run best when work moves easily instead of getting stuck. Like water flowing downhill, clear processes help resources move where they are needed without friction. Build Systems Early: Creating systems takes effort at first, but they save time and reduce problems later. Strong systems prevent bottlenecks and make daily operations smoother. How AI Helps Businesses: AI can handle routine tasks like managing clients, tracking cash flow, and organizing work. This reduces stress and helps owners make better decisions faster. Clients Are Your Foundation: Current clients are one of the most valuable...
#308 - From Academia to Airbnb: Turning Data into Dollars with Short-Term Rentals - Drew Ivey
<p >What happens when a former cancer researcher and college professor applies a data-driven mindset to short-term rentals?</p> <p >Joining us in this episode of Living Off Rentals is someone who spent 12 years teaching college biology and advising future doctors and pre-med students. Today, he's a short-term rental investor focused on building cash flow and flexibility through data-driven decisions.</p> <p >Drew Ivey shares his journey from academia into real estate investing, and how one well-researched short-term rental deal reshaped his financial future. He breaks down how data, patience, and intentional design helped him land a high-performing duplex in...
Markets Ignore the Headlines: Inflation, Tariffs, Crypto, and the New Investor Playbook | Money Moves
<p>In this episode of Money Moves, Matty A and Brian break down why a “nothing burger” CPI print might actually be more important than it looks, what falling core inflation really means for rate cuts in 2026, and why ignoring the headlines may be the smartest investing move right now.</p><p><br></p><p>They dig into the rise of gamification in markets, the impact of crypto as a real-time sentiment gauge, and why today’s investors behave nothing like those from previous decades. From tariffs and Supreme Court rulings to silver’s parabolic run and renewed strength in housing...
YGT 463: Knowing When to Quit
<p>Engage in more of my content:</p>read my personal blog postswatch workflow channel videoswatch my monthly videos on books and readingread blog posts on project management topicsconnect with me on LinkedInsign up for my monthly newsletter<p>Learn more about my products and services:</p>explore my 1:1 coaching practicelearn more about my coach training programcheck out my PM by Design training programlearn more about my Slow Hustle business building mastermindjoin Prolific, my online community devoted to meaningful productivitylearn more about the Blend by Design online coursecheck out my SoTL by Design online course<p>Please offer your feedback...
#310 - Just Buy a House Already Using Subject-To Deals - William Tingle
<p >Joining us on this episode of Living Off Rentals is William Tingle, a creative real estate investor, coach, and author of the new book, Just Buy a House Already. William first appeared on the show in 2023, and our conversation picks up right where his story leaves off.</p> <p >After leaving a demanding career in the restaurant industry, William built his business around subject-to and seller-financed deals that generate cash flow without tenants, heavy rehabs, or traditional rentals.</p> <p >Listen as he shares how subject-to deals really work, why clear communication and transparency with sellers matters, and how...
271- Homeschooling in the Wild: How to Keep It Joyful, Simple & Rooted in What Matters
<p>In this episode, we’re diving into the real-life mess and magic of homeschooling. Whether you're knee-deep in lesson plans, wondering if you're "doing it right," or just trying to survive another day without someone crying over math (and it might be you), this one’s for you.</p> <p>We’ll talk about:</p> How to simplify your homeschool rhythm<br> <br> What to do when you feel burnt out<br> <br> Why joy and curiosity matter more than a perfect curriculum<br> <br> How to invite God into your homeschool planning (without needing a seminary degree)<br> <br> A...
29. How to Build Trust in a World That Moves Fast — with Laura Walda
Loyalty might sound old-fashioned, but in an AI-enabled world, it’s quickly becoming one of the most powerful “unautomatable” skills you can have. In this episode of the B-Student Podcast, we sit down with attorney and community leader Laura Walda, shareholder at Lowndes, to explore what loyalty really looks like in law, leadership, friendship, and civic life.<br /><br /><br />Laura shares her journey from growing up in Indiana and working in state government to becoming a law partner, board chair, mom, and deeply engaged community advocate in Orlando. Together, we unpack how loyalty shows up in real client relationships, how to...
34. The Long Game of Entrepreneurship: Loyalty, Ethics, and Sustainable Growth
Welcome back to the B-Student Podcast, where we sit down with Arnaldo Oliveras, CEO of 180 Commercial Real Estate Advisors, to unpack the real superpower behind sustainable success in business: relationships, family, and playing the long game. Recognized by the U.S. Congress as a distinguished leader during Hispanic Heritage Month, Arnaldo shares how loyalty, ethics, and service-first thinking turn clients into lifelong partners and referral-driven growth into the norm, not the exception.<br /><br /><br />From his entrepreneurial roots in Puerto Rico to building a bicultural, multinational advisory practice across Central Florida, Puerto Rico, Mexico City, and Madrid, Arnaldo explains...
SBJ Morning Buzzcast: February 6, 2026
Start your morning with Buzzcast with Josh Carpenter: Setting the scene in Santa Clara and what to expect around the Opening Ceremony Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
274: Mama Systems That Actually Work (For Us)
<p>Real-life rhythms, chore strategies, and sanity-saving systems from a homeschooling mama of 5.</p> <p> </p> <p>Let’s be real—keeping a household running, homeschooling the kids, and keeping everyone fed (without losing your mind) requires more than just a good planner. In this episode, I’m opening up our real-life mama systems: the chore rhythms, life skills training, tech boundaries, and daily routines that have actually helped our family thrive—not just survive.</p> <p>You’ll hear how we’ve:</p> Taught our kids independence (yes, they can do laundry and cook!)<br> <br> Shifted from reward systems to re...
SBJ Morning Buzzcast: February 9, 2026
Start your morning with Buzzcast with Abe Madkour: Takeaways from the Bay Area's Super Bowl and the early days from Milan Cortina Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Affinity's Wellbeing Awards: Honoree Spotlight
<p>Affinity Federal Credit Union presents the Wellbeing and Your Wallet podcast! In this episode, hosts Grant Gallagher and Shawn Lubitz are joined by Bola Sokunbi, founder of Clever Girl Finance and Wellbeing Awards honoree.</p><p>The hosts explain the process behind each year’s Wellbeing Awards, including the three awards categories. They highlight the amazing group of 2025 honorees and interview Bola about how her organization boosts wellbeing through financial empowerment.</p><p>Following the main discussion, the team discusses a question from the member mailbag. Grant pulls the following submission: During the holiday season, my family usually donates mo...
YGT 466: Conducting a Calendar Audit
<p>Engage in more of my content:</p>read my personal blog postswatch workflow channel videoswatch my monthly videos on books and readingread blog posts on project management topicsconnect with me on LinkedInsign up for my monthly newsletter<p>Learn more about my products and services:</p>explore my 1:1 coaching practicelearn more about my coach training programcheck out my PM by Design training programlearn more about my Slow Hustle business building mastermindjoin Prolific, my online community devoted to meaningful productivitylearn more about the Blend by Design online coursecheck out my SoTL by Design online course<p>Please offer your feedback...
SBJ Morning Buzzcast: February 5, 2026
<p>Start your morning with Buzzcast with Joe Lemire: Winter Olympics schedule change?; AI from the IOC and OBS; NFL media deal value; new PGA boss</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>
Ask Us Anything! (Part Two)
<p>Affinity Federal Credit Union presents the Wellbeing and Your Wallet podcast! In this episode, hosts Grant Gallagher and Shawn Lubitz answer your burning questions about Affinity. They discuss the credit union difference and share tips to improve member financial wellbeing.</p><p>Following the main discussion, the team addresses a final question from the member mailbag. Grant pulls the following submission: Since switching over from a bank to Affinity, I have finally gotten control over my finances. By working with a Wellbeing Coach, I’ve learned the fundamentals of budgeting, and have even started saving for retirement. My brother is...
