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From Micro Influencer to $500K+ | Kristen Bousquet on Creator Monetization [Creator Currency Ep. 24]
You Can Follow Kristen Here:<br /><br />Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kbousq/<br />TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kbousq<br />YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/KristenBousquet<br />Website: https://www.yoursoulcialmate.com/<br />Podcast: https://www.yoursoulcialmate.com/podcast<br />Join Soulcialmate: https://www.yoursoulcialmate.com/membership<br /><br />In this episode of Influence Confidential, I sat down with Kristen Bousquet — Creator Monetization Coach, founder of Your Soulcialmate, and Contributor at Forbes — to talk about what it really takes to build a profitable, sustainable Creator business. After generating over $500,000 as a micro-influencer and selling her first business at 25, Kris...
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<p >This episode was sponsored by Cardiff & JC Property Professionals</p> <p> </p> <p >LightSpeed VT: https://www.lightspeedvt.com/</p> <p >Dropping Bombs Podcast: https://www.droppingbombs.com/</p> <p ><br /> Today's Dropping Bombs episode delivers raw blue-collar wisdom with John Seaman — the founder who turned a struggling trades business into a multi-million dollar empire, built a real estate portfolio from the profits, and now teaches other working-class entrepreneurs to do the same.</p> <p> </p> <p >John breaks down the billion-dollar opportunity hiding in plain sight, why HVAC is the most slept-on money machine in the trades, and the...
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You Can Follow Megan here:<br /><br />Website: https://grin.co/<br />LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/grin-inc- <br />Personal LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/megvas/<br /><br />Today on Influencer Confidential, I’m sitting down with Megan Vasquez from GRIN, a true OG in the creator economy who’s worked brand-side, agency-side, talent-side, and now in tech. We talk about how brands actually discover creators, what’s happening behind the scenes when brands are scrolling Instagram on desktop, and why things like consistency, your bio, and having your email visible matter more than most creators realize.<br /><br />We...
AI vs. The Human Touch: Why Sales Skills are the Ultimate Career Hack
<p>Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by Maheen Bari. In this episode, the focus is on why sales remains the foundation of entrepreneurship, especially in a 2026 landscape shaped by AI and automation.</p> <p>Our guest is Andrew Hendry, Co-founder and CEO of Ignite Connections and author of Be First: Outsell Everyone. With over a decade of high volume sales experience and a client base of more than 1,000 real estate agents across the USA, Andrew shares practical insights on authentic connection, disciplined outreach, and scaling across borders.</p> <p>Key Highlights</p> Sales as the Core Skill...
How SMEs Can Build Infrastructure for Digital Growth in the AI Era
<p>Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by Maheen Bari. As AI shifts from experimentation to execution, many Canadian businesses are discovering that their underlying networks, security, and infrastructure are not built for what is coming next.</p> <p>In this episode, Raj Juneja, President of Cisco Canada, shares why infrastructure debt is the hidden risk behind AI adoption, how leaders can close the talent and technology gap, and what it truly takes to build secure, scalable, AI-ready foundations for 2026 and beyond.</p> <p>Key Highlights</p> Infrastructure Debt Risks: Why outdated networks and weak security can derail...
14089 Steve Harper Interviews Sherri Ann Alexandrovich Owner of New Beginnings Wellness Center
<p>https://www.newbeginningswc.com/</p> <p><p>Listen to us live on mytuner-radio, onlineradiobox, fmradiofree.com and streema.com (the simpleradio app)</p><p>https://onlineradiobox.com/search?cs=us.pbnnetwork1&q=podcast%20business%20news%20network&c=us</p><p>https://mytuner-radio.com/search/?q=business+news+network</p><p>https://www.fmradiofree.com/search?q=professional+podcast+network</p><p>https://streema.com/radios/search/?q=podcast+business+news+network</p></p>
Uncomfortable Tasks to Grow My Business
<p>Sign up for my FREE newsletter 👉 https://giovanisci.com. I often share videos with screen recordings of the things I mention here. I revisited a journal entry from 2023 and the uncomfortable truth is still the same: the boring stuff is the needle mover and it's just more content.</p>
2460: The Power of Aligner Education and Letting Go of the Drill
<p>On today's episode, Dr. Mark Costes is joined by returning guest and longtime friend of the podcast, Dr. Matthew Standridge, live from the Voices of Dentistry conference. Dr. Standridge shares his incredible journey from owning multiple rural practices in Kansas to selling them and transitioning into a career focused on education and clinical mentorship. He opens up about the unique and atypical process of selling one of his practices to a nonprofit organization pursuing FQHC status, and how that created a win-win for both the community and his personal goals. </p> <p>Now living in Edmond, Oklahoma, Dr. Standridge r...
This Blue-Collar Business Prints Money (No One's Talking About It)
<p >This episode was sponsored by Cardiff & Double L Equipment</p> <p> </p> <p >LightSpeed VT: https://www.lightspeedvt.com/</p> <p >Dropping Bombs Podcast: https://www.droppingbombs.com/</p> <p ><br /> This Dropping Bombs episode delivers blue-collar fire with Hunter Leverton, the 26-year-old founder who transformed from overweight and struggling to building a thriving blue-collar empire from scratch.</p> <p> </p> <p >Starting with one truck that paid for itself in three months, Hunter bootstrapped his way to renting and building custom water trucks across America while transforming his health, relationships, and mindset. He breaks down the brutal truth ab...
From Lab to Market: How Natural Products Canada Scales Bio-Innovation
<p>Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by Kripa Anand. In this episode, the focus is on the scale and strategic importance of Canada’s bioeconomy and why natural products represent a multi trillion dollar global opportunity.</p> <p>Our guest is Shelley R. King, Founder and CEO of Natural Products Canada. With over 30 years of experience as a scientist and serial entrepreneur, leadership at NPC has built a national network of 4,000 plus members and supported early stage innovators contributing nearly $900 million to Canada’s GDP.</p> <p>Key Highlights</p> Defining the Bioeconomy: Understanding the scope and $4 tril...
Rose Genele on Building Ethical & Scalable AI for the Enterprise
<p>Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by Maheen Bari, where we explore the strategies and innovations helping businesses master the age of Artificial Intelligence. Today, we’re diving into AI Governance and Enterprise Transformation, spotlighting how organizations can deploy AI safely, ethically, and at scale.</p> <p>Our guest, Rose Genele, CEO of The Opening Door (TOD), is an award-winning AI transformationalist guiding organizations in Responsible AI strategy, governance, and human-centered automation.</p> <p>Key Highlights:</p> Enterprise AI Maturity: Rose explains how organizations can advance from curiosity to structured adoption through responsible, scalable frameworks.<br> Foundations of...
513 Why Marketing Hasn't Worked: The internal team trap
<p>Dave Mastovich exposes the Internal Team Trap, the eight reasons most in house marketing teams can’t deliver growth. From order taking roles and opinion based judgments to turf wars and endless approvals, Dave lays out how structure not people is the problem.</p><p><b>If you like what you heard, subscribe to our podcast ⬇️<br/><br/>Apple: </b><b>https://apple.co/3dMVyPR<br/></b><b>Google: </b><b>https://bit.ly/37dCIPs<br/></b><b>Podchaser: </b><b>https://bit.ly/37ojHtG<br/></b><b>Spotify: </b><b>https://spoti.fi/3f4biOQ<br/></b><b>TuneIn...
OpenSea’s Vision for a Unified Onchain Home with Adam Hollander
<p>OpenSea, CMO, Adam Hollander reveals the high-stakes roadmap to transform the world’s leading NFT marketplace into a frictionless, universal hub for the entire onchain economy.</p> <p>From flipping digital land to becoming CMO for OpenSea, Adam Hollander shares his vision for the future of digital ownership. After surviving the NFT boom and bust, OpenSea is staging a major comeback by broadening its scope to every digital asset through a complete platform rebuild. He outlines a roadmap to transform OpenSea from a simple marketplace into a universal interface for the entire on-chain economy, abstracting away backend complexity to se...
The Highest Paying Blue-Collar Trade Nobody Talks About (And How to Scale It)
<p >This episode was sponsored by Cardiff & Tectum Roofing</p> <p> </p> <p >LightSpeed VT: https://www.lightspeedvt.com/</p> <p >Dropping Bombs Podcast: https://www.droppingbombs.com/</p> <p ><br /> This powerful Dropping Bombs episode features Sean Moriarty, a former gang member who rebuilt his life from rock bottom into an eight-figure commercial roofing empire, and now runs three companies simultaneously across construction, education, and technology.</p> <p> </p> <p >Sean gets raw about the dark years: the streets, the addiction, the betrayal, and the moments he almost lost everything. He breaks down how discipline and systems pulled him ba...
2026 Restaurant Trends Round Table | Special Series
Join Paul Barron and Cherryh Cansler as they sit down with industry expert Suzy Badaracco from Culinary Tides to forecast the biggest restaurant trends for 2026. This year-end episode explores how Gen Z is reshaping dining expectations, the AI versus hospitality debate, why comfort food isn't making a comeback despite economic pressures, and the rise of mood-based menus and subscription dining services. Discover insights on anti-viral marketing, the importance of "vibe" over speed, and why off-premise dining is becoming more experiential than ever.<br /><br />#RestaurantTrends #FastCasual #FoodIndustry<br /><br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com...
14081 Steve Harper Interviews Becky Ringler Owner and Founder of Simple Kona Beach Weddings
<p>https://www.simplekonabeachweddings.com</p> <p><p>Listen to us live on mytuner-radio, onlineradiobox, fmradiofree.com and streema.com (the simpleradio app)</p><p>https://onlineradiobox.com/search?cs=us.pbnnetwork1&q=podcast%20business%20news%20network&c=us</p><p>https://mytuner-radio.com/search/?q=business+news+network</p><p>https://www.fmradiofree.com/search?q=professional+podcast+network</p><p>https://streema.com/radios/search/?q=podcast+business+news+network</p></p>
Building a Content Marketing Plan From Scratch
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14082 Jill Nicolini Interviews Dr. Grant Venerable Author, Artist, Teacher and Chemical Scientist at ArtMolecular Concepts, LLC
<p>http://www.grantdvenerablephd.com/</p> <p><p>Listen to us live on mytuner-radio, onlineradiobox, fmradiofree.com and streema.com (the simpleradio app)</p><p>https://onlineradiobox.com/search?cs=us.pbnnetwork1&q=podcast%20business%20news%20network&c=us</p><p>https://mytuner-radio.com/search/?q=business+news+network</p><p>https://www.fmradiofree.com/search?q=professional+podcast+network</p><p>https://streema.com/radios/search/?q=podcast+business+news+network</p></p>
511 One Year In: Lessons From Launching a No Bullshit Bestseller
<p>Reflect on the one-year anniversary of the No Bullshit Marketing book launch. Dave shares the emotions and gratitude tied to hitting this milestone, the collaborative process behind writing, and the unexpected ripple effects the book created. He also breaks down key lessons on action vs. inaction, storytelling, discipline, and the power of collective effort.</p><p>If you like what you heard, subscribe to our podcast ⬇️<br/><br/>Apple: https://apple.co/3dMVyPR<br/>Google: https://bit.ly/37dCIPs<br/>Podchaser: https://bit.ly/37ojHtG<br/>Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3f4biOQ<br/>TuneIn: https://bit.ly/3dWws1b<br/>...
Robinhood's Blueprint for a New Financial System
<p>Johann Kerbrat, SVP and GM of Crypto at Robinhood, shares the company's vision for democratizing finance by prioritizing customer access and education.</p> <p><br></p> <p>In this episode of Gen C, Johann Kerbrat, SVP and GM of Crypto at Robinhood, discusses how the platform approaches the digital asset space, prioritizing access and education over institutional control. Robinhood’s investment in stablecoins, tokenization, and Layer 2 technology represents a clear bet on the next generation of decentralized financial infrastructure.</p> <p><br></p> <p>- Links mentioned from the podcast: </p> Johann's Twitter Robinhood Website <p>- Follow us on...
14086 Steve Harper Interviews Susan Engel Psychotherapist, Social Worker and Certified EMDR Clinician
<p>https://susanengel-lcsw.com/</p> <p><p>Listen to us live on mytuner-radio, onlineradiobox, fmradiofree.com and streema.com (the simpleradio app)</p><p>https://onlineradiobox.com/search?cs=us.pbnnetwork1&q=podcast%20business%20news%20network&c=us</p><p>https://mytuner-radio.com/search/?q=business+news+network</p><p>https://www.fmradiofree.com/search?q=professional+podcast+network</p><p>https://streema.com/radios/search/?q=podcast+business+news+network</p></p>
2458: The Truth About Dental Consolidation and Practice Worth
<p>On today's episode, we're sharing a special DSN webinar featuring Dr. Mark Costes and Kyle Francis, founder of Professional Transition Strategies, titled Mastering Your Practice Valuation: What Today's Buyers Are Actually Looking For. With over 600 dental transitions and 25 practices owned, Kyle brings unmatched insight into how valuations really work in today's changing landscape.</p> <p>Together, Mark and Kyle explore why the old method of valuing practices based on collections is outdated, and how modern buyers—especially DSOs and private equity groups—assess value through profitability, scalability, and risk. They break down the differences between doctor-to-doctor sales and private equi...
Circle's Vision for Programmable Money with Tim Queenan
<p>Circle's SVP of Marketing, Tim Queenan, shares why stablecoins and the new Arc blockchain are creating the ‘Economic OS for the internet.</p> <p>Tim Queenan, SVP of Marketing, Circle, joins Gen C this week to share that stablecoins and programmable money represent a foundational shift in the global financial system, similar to the early internet. He discusses how Circle is spearheading this transformation with USDC and its new blockchain Arc, creating the ‘Economic OS for the internet</p> <p>- Links mentioned from the podcast: </p> <p>Tim's Twitter </p> <p>Circle's Twitter</p> <p>Circle Website</p> <p>- F...
507 Align to Grow: Why Marketing & Sales Must Be Treated as Separate, Strategic Disciplines
<p><b>In this episode of </b><b>The No Bullsh!t Marketing Show</b><b>, Dave Mastovich breaks down one of the biggest growth opportunities for small and mid-sized businesses: separating—but strategically aligning—marketing and sales. Too often, companies treat them as one function, leading to confusion, complexity for buyers, and stalled revenue growth.</b></p><p><b>Dave challenges the outdated notion of a "VP of Sales and Marketing" and lays out a clear, actionable framework for aligning these two critical disciplines. From defining your six right-fit target markets to using voice of the customer research to info...
509 Instinct Got You Here. Insight Takes You Further
<p>Dave Mastovich exposes the hidden costs of relying on gut instinct and quick opinions for marketing decisions. Discover how his 4-5-6 Segmentation Model helps leaders replace assumptions with real insights and drive growth that sticks.</p><p><b>Key Takeaways:</b></p><p>1:00 - Gut Feelings Trump Insights</p><p>3:00 - The 4-5-6 Segmentation Model</p><p>7:00 - Six Right-fit Target Marketing You're ignoring</p><p>11:00 - Gather Customer Data</p><p>14:00 - Real World Impact </p><p><br/></p><p>If you like what you heard, subscribe to our podcast ⬇️<br/><br/>Apple: https://apple.co/3dMVyP...
Winning Strategies for 2026 in Fast Casual
Join hosts Paul Barron and Cherryh Cansler as they kick off 2026 with CAVA Co-Founder and CEO Brett Schulman for an in-depth conversation about navigating today's challenging restaurant landscape. Schulman reveals why CAVA eliminated digital tipping while paying workers top wages, how the brand has achieved 20% traffic growth while competitors struggle, and their strategy of keeping menu prices 50% lower than industry averages. Learn about CAVA's ambitious expansion plans for 2026, their human-centered approach to AI and automation, and why Mediterranean cuisine is perfectly positioned at the intersection of health, wellness, and bold flavors. This episode is packed with actionable insights for restaurant...
A Big Pivot
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I’m Struggling
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Material Scientist Career Guide: Scope, Salary, Skills & Future Opportunities in India and Abroad
<p>Send a text</p><p> Material Scientist Career Guide: Scope, Salary, Skills & Future Opportunities in India and Abroad</p><p>Have you ever wondered who designs the materials that make smartphones smarter, aircraft lighter, batteries more powerful, and medical implants safer?</p><p>Welcome to <b>The Kapeel Gupta Career PodShow</b>, where we decode powerful yet underrated careers that quietly shape the future.</p><p>In this episode, we explore the world of <b>Material Scientists</b> — the innovators who decide what the modern world is made of. If engineers build products, material scientists make those products possible.</p><...
Roham Gharegozlou on Flow and Dapper Labs' Mission to Take DeFi Mainstream
<p>Dapper Labs Co-Founder & CEO, Roham Gharegozlou discusses the expansion of the Flow ecosystem into DeFi and how programmable assets and Agentic AI will power the next generation of tokenized creator economies.</p> <p>Dapper Labs Co-Founder & CEO Roham Gharegozlou joins Gen C to discuss the evolution of digital collectibles and the next major wave of crypto adoption. He shares the strategy behind building the Flow blockchain, from NBA Top Shot’s success to onboarding millions of consumers, emphasizing economic alignment through their pivot to DeFi with Peak Money. He sees the future powered by stablecoins and Agentic AI, where ev...
AI Engineer Career Guide: Scope, Salary, Skills & Future Opportunities in India and Abroad
<p>Send a text</p><p>AI Engineer Career Guide: Scope, Salary, Skills & Future Opportunities in India and Abroad</p><p>Artificial Intelligence is no longer the future — it is the present.</p><p>From Netflix recommendations and fraud detection to medical diagnosis and self-driving cars, AI Engineers are quietly building the intelligent systems shaping our world. But what does it really take to become an AI Engineer? Is it only for IIT toppers, or can any focused student build a career in this powerful field?</p><p>In this episode of <b>The Kapeel Gupta Career PodShow</b>, we de...
Influencer Taxes Explained in 2026 | CPA Laura Grajales Answers Creator Questions [Creator Currency Ep. 23]
You Can Follow Laura Here:<br /><br />Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ganacomobookkeeper/?hl=en LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-grajales-51b226152/ Website: https://www.paragonacct.com/ Portal del Cliente & Acceso a Recursos: https://www.paragonacct.com/recursos Client Portal & Access to Resources: https://www.paragonacct.com/en/recursos Tools Mentioned: Influencer Taxes 101 Masterclass: https://sidewalkerdaily.com/influencer-taxes-101/ Gusto: https://gusto.pxf.io/55XYOn Monarch Money: https://monarchmoney.sjv.io/DyjnDy QuickBooks: https://quickbooks.partnerlinks.io/poygo9t2u82p<br /><br />In today’s episode of Influencer Confidential, we did things a little differently.<br />I invited my CP...
2026 Fast Casual Brands To Watch
Discover the rising stars of fast casual dining as hosts Paul Barron and Cherryh Cansler interview three breakout brands from FastCasual.com's 2026 list of 25 emerging brands to watch. Jeff Pereira of Jeff's Bagel Run shares how a home kitchen experiment turned into a 26-unit bagel empire with vertical integration and proprietary tech. Brian Simowitz reveals Houston TX Hot Chicken's blueprint for scaling to 300+ locations through racing-inspired energy and loyalty innovation. Matt Morrison discusses Agapé Mediterranean's growth strategy in the fast-expanding Mediterranean category, dubbed "the new Mexican." Learn how these founders are redefining hospitality, leveraging social media, navigating price pressures, and b...
Dil Se Dard Tak: How Emotions Damage Your Health & How Handwriting Can Help You Heal
<p>Send a text</p><p>Did you know your handwriting can reveal emotional wounds you may never talk about?</p><p>In this powerful episode of <b>The Kapeel Gupta Career PodShow</b>, we explore the deep connection between <b>emotions, mental health, physical health, and handwriting</b>. <br/><br/>Stress, anger, loneliness, anxiety, and suppressed emotions are silently affecting millions of people — especially students and young professionals under constant pressure. These emotions don’t just stay in your mind; they impact your nervous system, immune system, heart health, and overall wellbeing.</p><p>But here’s the surprising insight...
My Favorite Actionable Business Books of All Time
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Let’s Go!
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Stop Buying Hype:Is Your Business Actually AI-Ready?
<p>Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by Maheen Bari, where we break down how Canadian mid-market businesses can turn AI from an expensive experiment into a real commercial advantage. In 2026, the challenge is no longer access to AI tools, but avoiding feature bloat and choosing solutions that actually eliminate manual bottlenecks.</p> <p>In this episode, Adam Pawliwec, Head of Product Innovation and Strategy at Pipemind Technologies, shares a practical framework for adopting AI with intent. The conversation explores buy versus build decisions, designing AI as a long-term asset, real-world automation wins, and how intelligent triage is...
2453: Why Most "Good Goals" Slowly Fail
<p>On today's episode, Dr. Summer Kassmel shares why even well-intentioned goals can slowly fall apart. She dives into common traps like borrowing clarity from others, focusing only on outcomes, underestimating CEO time, and tying success to comparison. </p> <p>Dr. Kassmel explains how aligning goals with personal values, integrity, and authentic leadership creates stronger teams, healthier cultures, and sustainable growth. Instead of chasing numbers alone, she challenges listeners to build value-based behaviors that naturally drive results—and a practice they actually love walking into.</p> <p>Be sure to check out the full episode from the Dentalpreneur Podcast!</p> <p>E...
2026 AI & Tech Trends | Special Series
Join Paul Barron and Cherryh Cansler on Fast Casual Nation as they dive deep into AI's transformation of the restaurant industry with Kerry Leo, VP of Technology at Shipley Donuts, and restaurant tech consultant Paul Molinari. Discover how Shipley achieved 24% higher average order values through AI-powered ordering, learn why traditional Google search is becoming obsolete, and understand how data unification is creating the "single pane of glass" operators need. From voice ordering in mobile apps to agentic AI solving integration challenges, this episode reveals practical strategies for implementing AI in your restaurant operations. Whether you're just starting your AI journey...
14085 Jill Nicolini Interviews Randy Swaim Marshall Goldsmith Certified Executive Coach & Founder of Coaching for Relevance, LLC
<p>https://www.coachingforrelevance.com/</p> <p>https://www.amazon.com/Bring-Freedom-Potential-Overcoming-Soaring-ebook/dp/B0D3BVD1GY/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3TGTLR44A8JNT&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.-tS4GlU7CqiCwISeIYoHV_Y1sqCG5MioC8ZbYLo38kAM8A2JPTUFRLp0iE4NntW0HsVqZEHupeHX2wieWWjUPbxo39Cw3mao9Hiv4MHq03zLyylIvKZWDVc9SulEwcwXh1mAiMAHexLsWrS2wJnVjgxLpv0wOi4JQIVoWW4h4aYYk509fMxo880flRWiHCF3ldphFkuTU5Ym8NNNjosdDsuoj04Mr3mU8L-niN4409w.v9J0csZcatbaAlDEgPY0pVS3lXV2XahICl8-gkpNayU&dib_tag=se&keywords=randy+swaim&qid=1715269499&sprefix=randy+swai%2Caps%2C312&sr=8-1</p> <p><p>Listen to us live on mytuner-radio, onlineradiobox, fmradiofree.com and streema.com (the simpleradio app)<...
514 Why Marketing Fails: The External Partner Problem
<p>Why does marketing “not work” for so many companies? <b>Dave Mastovich</b> breaks down the External Partner Problem why agencies get treated like vendors, why execution often beats insight, and how that disconnect fuels stalled growth. You’ll learn why clarity, insight, and true partnership matter more than tactics, and how the right external partner should actually slow you down before accelerating results.</p><p><b>If you like what you heard, subscribe to our podcast ⬇️<br/><br/>Apple: </b><b>https://apple.co/3dMVyPR<br/></b><b>Google: </b><b>https://bit.ly/37dCIPs<br/></b><b>Podchaser...
Why Indian Students Are Choosing New Zealand: A Global Conversation with Dr Erik Lithandar, DVC of the University of Auckland
<p>Send a text</p><p>Why Indian Students Are Choosing New Zealand: A Global Conversation with the Deputy Vice-Chancellor of the University of Auckland</p><p>When Indian students and parents think about studying abroad, the biggest question is simple:</p><p>👉 <b>Which country and university will truly shape my future?</b></p><p>In this special and high-impact episode of <b>The Kapeel Gupta Career PodShow</b>, we bring you an exclusive global conversation with <b> Dr Erik Lithander</b>, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Strategy) at the <b>University of Auckland</b>, New Zealand’s leading global university.</p><p>As I...
IOTA’s Karen O'Brien on The $35 Trillion Bet on Industrial Blockchain
<p>IOTA CMO, Karen O’Brien reveals the high-stakes roadmap to transform the $35 trillion global trade industry from archaic paper systems into a frictionless, blockchain-powered infrastructure.</p> <p>Karen O’Brien, CMO of IOTA, breaks down why the industry is finally hitting a much-needed trust reset, trading short-term hype for the work of fixing global trade. O’Brien touches on how she’s helping solve the $35 trillion "paper and email" bottleneck to create an invisible backbone for global supply chains—a true blockchain for machines.</p> <p>- Links mentioned from the podcast: </p> <p>Karen's Twitter </p> <p>IOTA Website</p> ...
$60K Employee Bought a $4M Company - Here's How
<p >This episode was sponsored by Cardiff as well as Duggins Welding & Weswy Beard Co</p> <p> </p> <p >LightSpeed VT: https://www.lightspeedvt.com/</p> <p >Dropping Bombs Podcast: https://www.droppingbombs.com/</p> <p ><br /> This Dropping Bombs episode delivers bootstrapped fire with Zach Burick, the CEO who went from food stamps and moving 25+ times as a kid to buying his boss's $4M steel company on a $60K salary.</p> <p> </p> <p >Zach breaks down the SBA loan playbook, leveraging everything to triple revenue to $12M+, and why getting uncomfortable in rooms you don't belong in changes ev...
14083 Steve Harper Interviews Sherri Ann Alexandrovich Owner of New Beginnings Wellness Center
<p>https://www.newbeginningswc.com/</p> <p><p>Listen to us live on mytuner-radio, onlineradiobox, fmradiofree.com and streema.com (the simpleradio app)</p><p>https://onlineradiobox.com/search?cs=us.pbnnetwork1&q=podcast%20business%20news%20network&c=us</p><p>https://mytuner-radio.com/search/?q=business+news+network</p><p>https://www.fmradiofree.com/search?q=professional+podcast+network</p><p>https://streema.com/radios/search/?q=podcast+business+news+network</p></p>
The Salty Truth About Modern Women, Money & Marriage (Men Need to Hear This)
<p >This episode was sponsored by Cardiff & The Salty Truth Podcast</p> <p> </p> <p >LightSpeed VT: https://www.lightspeedvt.com/</p> <p >Dropping Bombs Podcast: https://www.droppingbombs.com/</p> <p ><br /> Today's Dropping Bombs episode features Lindsay K. Foren, the Salt Lake City powerhouse who turned a rough start into a luxury real estate career and a growing media brand.</p> <p> </p> <p >From teenage motherhood to closing $15 million in her first year of real estate, Lindsay refused to play victim—she built the life she wanted on her own terms. Now she's moving luxury properties, scaling an H...
How to Find Top Talent in a Crowded Digital Market?
<p>Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by Maheen Bari. In today’s competitive labor market, recruitment is no longer just about posting jobs; it is about marketing opportunity with strategy and intention.</p> <p>Our guest is Chloé Lassagne, Digital Marketing Specialist at Emplois Compétences. From Paris to Quebec, Chloé has combined brand development and consumer psychology to help organizations attract and secure the right talent in a crowded hiring landscape.</p> <p>Key Highlights</p> France vs Quebec Work Culture: Key differences in expectations, communication, and workplace dynamics.<br> Marketing Meets Recruitment: How employer branding drives...
Building Autonomous Health Systems in the Age of AI with Bryan Johnson
<p>From building Braintree to launching Blueprint, Bryan Johnson reveals how the systems architecture of FinTech and the philosophy of crypto are powering a new, autonomous roadmap to reverse human aging and operationalize immortality.</p> <p>Founder and CEO of Blueprint and Don’t Die, Bryan Johnson, joins Gen C to discuss why the philosophy of crypto has the same mindset required to solve human aging. Bryan reveals how he is applying FinTech systems-thinking to the human body through "Autonomous Health" and bio-algorithms. We explore his journey to reverse his biological age and why the tech community is the primary dr...
Is Travel Blogging Still Profitable in 2026? Jessie Festa Spills the Truth [Creator Currency Ep. 22]
You Can Follow Jessie Here:<br /><br />YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@makemoneytravelblogging<br /><br />Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessieonajourney<br /><br />Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jessieonajourney/<br /><br />Threads: https://www.threads.com/@jessieonajourney<br /><br />TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jessieonajourney<br /><br />Twitter/X: https://x.com/JessonaJourney<br /><br />Website: https://jessieonajourney.com/<br /><br />Free Blogger Resource Library: 75+ Cheat Sheets, Templates & Tutorials To Grow Your Traffic, Email List & Income: https://jessieonajourney.com/free-blogging-printables/<br /><br />The Profitable Travel Blogger Podcast: https://jessieonajourney.com/podcast-for-bloggers/<br /><br />Travel Creator Community Facebook Group: https://www...
Why Preventive Health is the Ultimate ROI for Business
<p>Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by Maheen Bari. In this episode, we explore the future of healthcare, focusing on how early detection and advanced biomarkers can help prevent diseases before they start.</p> <p>Our guest is Dr. Zia Poonja, Co-Founder and CMO of MyHealthspan. With a deep commitment to prevention, Dr. Poonja shares how his platform empowers Canadians to monitor health risks and improve outcomes before it's too late.</p> <p>Key Highlights</p> Addressing Healthcare Gaps: How MyHealthspan bridges the gap in preventative healthcare for everyday Canadians.<br> Beyond Standard Blood Tests: What makes M...
Ana Valle Rivera on Play, Purpose & Overcoming Self-Limiting Beliefs
<p>Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by Maheen Bari. In this episode, we explore how a passion for play and overcoming self-doubt can lead to global impact in the early childhood education (ECE) sector.</p> <p>Our guest is Ana Valle Rivera, Founder of Early Years Thriving. Ana, a mother of three and accomplished educator, shares her journey from being labeled a "slow learner" to empowering thousands of educators worldwide through professional development and transformative leadership.</p> <p>Key Highlights</p> From Self-Doubt to TEDx: How overcoming fear and joining a female mastermind group led to Ana’s...
Yorke Rhodes on Why Credible Neutrality is the Safety Net
<p>Yorke Rhodes III, Co-Founder, Blockchain at Microsoft, reveals how Credible Neutrality and the convergence of AI agents and stablecoins are powering the next, decentralized wave of technological innovation.</p> <p>Drawing on lessons from the early internet, Yorke Rhodes III, Co-Founder, Blockchain at Microsoft, explains why credible neutrality is vital to prevent the centralization of Web2 and emphasizes the urgent need for digital provenance in the age of synthetic media. He details how the convergence of AI agents and stablecoins creates instant liquidity and accelerates enterprise value, urging the industry to think bigger for the next generation.</p> <p>...
Where Did All The Crypto Super Bowl Ads Go?
<p>Sam Ewen breaks down the absence of crypto from the 2026 Super Bowl, comparing today’s silence to the frenzy of 2022.</p> <p>Sam Ewen asks the question: where are all the 2026 Super Bowl ads? He explores the mystery of why crypto’s biggest players are sitting on the sidelines of the world's largest advertising event, even as "AI hyperscalers" and consumer staples take over the broadcast. </p> <p>NOTE: Recorded prior to the Super Bowl airing and yes, Coinbase did run a Super Bowl.</p> <p>- Follow us on Twitter: </p> <p>Sam Ewen, CoinDesk</p> <p>-</p> <p>"Gen C...
What's Really Slowing The Business Down?
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Five Things Creators Do That DESTROY Their Chances of Getting Paid Brand Deals #285
After years on the brand side managing influencer budgets (and plenty of honest conversations with friends who still run campaigns today), I’m sharing five things creators do that quietly destroy their chances of getting a paid partnership - often without even realizing it.<br /><br />We’re talking about the small habits, wording, and positioning choices that can either build trust with brands… or quietly hurt your credibility.<br /><br />If you’re trying to land more paid opportunities this year, this episode is a helpful reset and a reminder that a few small tweaks can completely change how you’re p...
