491: 9 Side Hustles You Can Start Today That Could Replace Your 9-5
<p>Are you ready to finally take the leap and start your side hustle, but don’t know where to start? This week we are outlining nine high-potential side hustles that can realistically scale to replace or significantly supplement your full-time income. </p><br><p>Now these are not quick-fix ideas, these are long-term businesses that can bring you recurring revenue by leveraging automation tools (especially AI), and refining your marketing so clients find and trust you. Take it from someone who has built an entire brand on side hustling! </p><br><p>In this episode I share:</p>Nine uniq...
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2025 December 4
10 contrarian leadership truths every leader needs to hear | Matt MacInnis (Rippling)
<p>Matt MacInnis is the chief product officer and former longtime COO at Rippling, a unified workforce management platform valued at over $16 billion.</p><p></p><p>We discuss:</p><p>1. Why “extraordinary results demand extraordinary efforts”</p><p>2. Why you should deliberately understaff projects, and how to know when you’ve gone too far</p><p>3. Matt’s transition from COO to CPO and what surprised him about leading product</p><p>4. The “high alpha, low beta” framework for evaluating people, processes, and products</p><p>5. When founders should quit their startups (hint: much earlier than VCs want you to)</p><p>6...
News Block: Maduro Captured—Oil, Minerals, and a U.S. Power Play, NYC's "Warm Collectivism" Myth
<p >In this week's episode of the Coin Stories News Block powered exclusively by Ledn, we cover these major headlines related to Bitcoin, macroeconomics, and global finance:</p> Venezuelan leader Maduro captured, SDNY charges unsealed Trump says U.S. will "run Venezuela" Is this about oil, the petrodollar, or rare earth minerals? Pentagon responding to three adversaries converging in Venezuela The myth of New York mayor Mamdani's "warm" collectivism Bitcoin Turns 17 <p >----</p> <p >The News Block is powered exclusively by Ledn – the global leader in Bitcoin-backed loans, issuing over $9 billion in loans since 2018, and they were the first to...
Tracy Shuchart: The Real Energy War - Venezuela "Oil Theater," AI's Power Grab, Surging Debt, and Why Bitcoin & Hard Assets Outperform
<p>Natalie Brunell and Tracy Shuchart (NinjaTrader Live and Hilltower Resource Advisors) expose the truth behind the U.S. intervention in Venezuela, and how it was never really about oil. Topics include:</p> How China, Russia, and Iran quietly took control of Venezuela's resources Did the Pentagon advise moving in on Venezuela? Why gold is being hoarded by central banks Why the petrodollar narrative is misunderstood How Bitcoin is being used by sanctioned governments Why AI and data centers are creating a massive commodity super-cycle Why owning hard assets is critical, including Bitcoin <p>Tracy Shuchart "The Venezuelan Oil Narrative...
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Bitcoin’s Cautious Green Start to 2026
<p>Bitcoin is off to a quietly strong start to the year, notching its longest green streak in months and pushing back toward key resistance levels, but conviction remains conditional as traders debate whether this is the start of a new leg higher or just another trap. Today’s episode looks at the mix of narratives behind the move, from options market shifts and ETF inflows to geopolitical uncertainty and simple new-year portfolio resets. It also digs into Coinbase’s renewed push to become an everything financial app, the intensifying rivalry with Robinhood, Washington’s increasingly uncertain path toward crypto market...
The 2025 Bitcoin Year in Review
<p>The final episode of the year looks back at the forces that actually mattered for Bitcoin and crypto in 2025, and it’s not price. The conversation unpacks how institutional adoption turned Bitcoin into a normalized asset class across TradFi, how the regulatory environment shifted from crackdown to clarity through guidance, enforcement reversals, and stablecoin legislation, and how Trump-era crypto politics shaped the narrative without fully derailing the agenda. Then the focus turns forward to the three themes most likely to define 2026: tokenization and stablecoin implementation battles, the return of quantum risk as a real investor-facing question, and a macro se...
496: The 12-Week Sprint Approach That Changed My Side Hustle Results
<p>In this solo episode, I’m sharing the exact 12 week sprint system that completely changed how I set and complete my goals.</p><br><p>Instead of giving myself an entire year to “figure it out,” I learned that shrinking the timeline created clarity, urgency, and momentum. I walk you through how I choose my goals, break them down into manageable weekly actions, and build in a recalculation rule that allows for real life instead of an idealized version of it.</p><p>If you have ever started the year motivated only to feel your goals quietly drift away by Feb...
Severe Weather Predictions: Insights into Current Conditions
<p>Today, we elucidate the prevailing weather conditions across the United States, with particular emphasis on the inclement circumstances in Alaska, where blizzard warnings have been issued for the Bering Strait Coast, St. Lawrence Island, and Shishmaref, effective from this afternoon through Saturday. This episode meticulously details the winter storm warnings and advisories that have expanded throughout various regions, including the Brooks Range and Yukon Kuskokwim areas, which may restrict travel to emergencies only. Furthermore, we address the repercussions of a recent magnitude 4.4 earthquake in Southern California, along with the localized winter weather advisories affecting several states from Michigan to...
2420: The Entrepreneur Who Made Going to the Dentist Feel Like Disneyland
<p>On today's episode, Dr. Mark Costes sits down with Dr. Kami Hoss—orthodontist, author, and founder of The Super Dentists and Supermouth—for an incredible conversation that blends clinical excellence with world-class innovation. Recorded in the new DSI studio, Dr. Hoss shares how he and his wife turned a single pediatric and ortho office in Chula Vista into a multi-location, 24% market-share powerhouse in San Diego, complete with superheroes, slides, movie theaters, and their own ice cream truck-driving villain. But that's just the beginning. </p> <p>Dr. Hoss also details the creation of Supermouth, a revolutionary oral care company with over...
We replaced our sales team with 20 AI agents—here’s what happened | Jason Lemkin (SaaStr)
<p>Jason Lemkin is the founder of SaaStr, the world’s largest community for software founders, and a veteran SaaS investor who has deployed over $200 million into B2B startups. After his last salesperson quit, Jason made a radical decision: replace his entire go-to-market team with AI agents. What started as an experiment has transformed into a new operating model, where 20 AI agents managed by just 1.2 humans now do the work previously handled by a team of 10 SDRs and AEs. In this conversation, Jason shares his hands-on experience implementing AI to run his sales org, including what works, what doesn’t, a...
Coast Guard Operations: Enhancing Navigation in the Pacific
<p>Today, I provide a comprehensive overview of significant meteorological phenomena affecting various regions. The episode elucidates the incursion of Arctic air, which is precipitating lake effect snow across the Great Lakes, accompanied by dangerously low wind chills that may plummet to single digits or below zero in certain locales. We also note the absence of severe thunderstorms as the Storm Prediction Center reports minimal probabilities for such events today. Additionally, we discuss the restoration of buoy tender capacity by the Coast Guard in Oceania, enhancing navigational support in the Western Pacific. Furthermore, a magnitude 4.4 earthquake near Willits, California, has...
488: The Power in the Pivot: How Keewa Nurullah Is Rebuilding After Closing Her Dream Business
<p>This week in the guest chair we have Keewa Nurullah, artist, entrepreneur, and small-business strategist you may remember as the founder of Kido, the beloved South Loop children’s boutique that brought color, culture, and community to families across Chicago.</p><p>After six powerful years in business, and national recognition that included a shout-out from President Barack Obama, Keewa made the bold decision to close her brick-and-mortar store and start over.</p><br><p>In this episode, Keewa opens up about what it truly looks like to evolve as an entrepreneur, navigating economic shifts, changing customer behavior, and th...
Critical Alerts for Multiple States
<p>The principal focus of this morning’s briefing is the severe weather conditions impacting various regions across the United States, including blizzard warnings in Alaska and flood watches in Alabama and Mississippi. I commence by outlining the alarming forecasts, which predict whiteout conditions and gusts of wind reaching up to 65 miles per hour in parts of Alaska, while Western New York is bracing for similar high wind warnings. Furthermore, central Alabama and southwest Mississippi are under flood watches due to anticipated heavy rainfall, with projections of up to four inches, potentially leading to flash flooding. Additionally, I address the po...
How an Engineer Built Wisconsin’s First Craft Distillery
<p>Guy Rehorst is the founder and CEO of Great Lakes Distillery, Wisconsin’s original post-Prohibition distillery. From hobbyist homebrewer to pioneering entrepreneur, discover how curiosity, experimentation, and an engineer’s perspective led him to transform the Wisconsin’s spirits landscape.</p><p>Find out about the challenges of building a craft distillery from the ground up, from navigating regulatory hurdles to sourcing local ingredients and championing sustainability. This episode also delivers invaluable lessons for entrepreneurs – including the hard realities of sales, market volatility, and the power of adaptability in an ever-evolving industry.</p><p>In this episode, we explore: </p><p>(00...
Why LinkedIn is turning PMs into AI-powered "full stack builders” | Tomer Cohen (LinkedIn CPO)
<p>Tomer Cohen is the longtime chief product officer at LinkedIn, where he’s pioneering the Full Stack Builder program, a radical new approach to product development that fully embraces what AI makes possible. Under his leadership, LinkedIn has scrapped its traditional Associate Product Manager program and replaced it with an Associate Product Builder program that teaches coding, design, and PM skills together. He’s also introduced a formal “Full Stack Builder” title and career ladder, enabling anyone from any function to take products from idea to launch. In this conversation, Tomer explains why product development has become too complex at most...
Andrew Kang: Why Strategy Won't Stop Buying Bitcoin
<p>In this episode of Coin Stories, Natalie Brunell speaks with Andrew Kang, CFO of Strategy, about Bitcoin's price drop, institutional adoption, and why Strategy has no plans to stop buying Bitcoin or issuing innovative products backed by Bitcoin. We discuss:</p> Why Bitcoin volatility intensified despite strong fundamentals Coming bank adoption of Bitcoin in 2026 Strategy's preferred offerings and dividend structure Index inclusion, credit ratings, and market skepticism The future of bitcoin adoption and capital markets innovation <p>Follow Andrew Kang on X at https://x.com/Strategy </p> <p>Order Natalie's new book "Bitcoin is For Everyone," a simple...
The 100-person AI lab that became Anthropic and Google's secret weapon | Edwin Chen (Surge AI)
<p>Edwin Chen is the founder and CEO of Surge AI, the company that teaches AI what’s good vs. what’s bad, powering frontier labs with elite data, environments, and evaluations. Surge surpassed $1 billion in revenue with under 100 employees last year, completely bootstrapped—the fastest company in history to reach this milestone. Before founding Surge, Edwin was a research scientist at Google, Facebook, and Twitter and studied mathematics, computer science, and linguistics at MIT.</p><p></p><p>We discuss:</p><p>1. How Surge reached over $1 billion in revenue with fewer than 100 people by obsessing over quality</p><p>2. The st...
Why 2026 Could Make or BREAK Your XRP Retirement Dreams
Paul Barron and Jake Claver deliver an essential guide for XRP holders looking to secure their financial future in this comprehensive discussion on cryptocurrency retirement strategies. The duo examines how XRP fits into long-term wealth building amid evolving legislative frameworks and economic shifts, offering practical insights on portfolio structuring, asset protection through LLCs and trusts, and tax-optimization strategies like charitable remainder trusts. With predictions of significant market volatility heading into 2026 and analysis of generational shifts in retirement planning, Barron and Claver make a compelling case for why XRP investors need to be proactive and strategic now. <br /><br /><b>FEATURED P...
Bitcoin Starts 2026 in Uncharted Territory
<p>Bitcoin enters 2026 in a strange and unfamiliar place, coming off a flat year, a post-halving cycle that never caught fire, and a market defined more by boredom than euphoria or panic. This episode catches up on everything that happened over the holiday break, from Bitcoin’s muted price action and crushed altcoins to ETF flows, institutional positioning, and the growing sense that the four-year cycle may be fading.</p> <p><br></p> <p>Enjoying this content?</p> SUBSCRIBE to the Podcast: https://pod.link/1438693620 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBreakdownBW Subscribe to the newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/thebreakdown Join the discussion: https://discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8 Follow on Twitter:
Innovating Family Travel – Water Parks, Staycations and the Future of Lodging
<p>Host Bill Mitchell sits down with Eric Lund, CEO of S&L Hospitality and a driving force behind Great Wolf Resorts, the brand that reinvented family vacations with the indoor water park.</p><p>Eric shares how Great Wolf grew from a clever idea into a nationwide phenomenon, the hurdles of financing a brand-new resort model, and why a people-first culture still drives success. He also looks ahead at the future of hospitality: tech, personalization and keeping family experiences at the core.</p><p>In this episode, we explore: </p><p>(00:00) Birth of Great Wolf Lodge</p><p>(04:53) First i...
The Institutional XRP Takeover Has Begun
Paul Barron sits down with Dom and Phil Kwok of Easya.io to explore why XRP and the XRP Ledger are positioned at the forefront of blockchain innovation. From Ripple's groundbreaking XRP Ledger V3 update and upcoming developer hackathons to multi-chain expansion strategies and cutting-edge AI integration, this conversation reveals how XRP is building the infrastructure for the next generation of decentralized finance. The discussion dives deep into institutional adoption with XRP ETFs on the horizon, Ripple's potential to dominate the 2026 IPO season, and how market structure regulation will finally unleash Ripple's full innovation potential. <br />https://www.easya.io<b...
Seismic Activity Update and FEMA Fraud Alerts
<p>This podcast episode elucidates the significant meteorological events currently affecting various regions of the United States, with particular emphasis on the hazardous winter conditions prevailing in the Pacific Northwest and the upper Midwest. The discussion highlights the imminent heavy snowfall, with accumulations reaching up to several feet in the Cascades and northern Blues, thereby necessitating caution for travel through these regions. Additionally, the episode addresses the presence of dense fog along the Texas coast, which is impairing visibility and posing risks for commuters. Furthermore, it underscores the importance of vigilance against fraudulent activities targeting storm survivors, as advised by...
How a Brewer Turned Passion into Profit and Built Wisconsin’s Most Creative Craft Brand
<p>Grant Pauly, founder of 3 Sheeps Brewing, shares a story that starts in his family’s concrete business and takes a bold turn into beer – after a handshake deal at a local brewpub launched what’s now a thriving, award-winning brewery known for creativity and craftsmanship. </p><p>He built 3 Sheeps Brewing from the ground up, balancing passion with practicality, and along the way learned how to build a brand that stands out in a crowded market, manage supplier relationships the right way, let customer demand drive innovation, and keep cash flow king while staying creative. He calls this creative twist...
Porter 5 Forces
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Tomorrow Needs You: Lessons in Employee Wellbeing & Engagement
<p>Meredith Baciak, Wellness Coordinator at Miron Construction, joins the show to share how meeting people where they are – whether on bustling job sites or in quiet one-on-ones - is reshaping mental health in a traditionally tough industry. Meredith explains why wellness at Miron goes far beyond tracking steps or reducing insurance costs. </p><p>It’s about human connection, fostering a culture where it’s okay not to be okay, and making sure every worker hears the same message: tomorrow needs you.</p><p>In this episode, we explore: </p><p>(00:00) Holistic workplace wellness approach</p><p>(04:24) Redefining strength in con...
The Silent Failure Mode: When Nothing Happens
<p></p><p>Episode Title</p><p>The Silent Failure Mode: When Nothing Happens</p><p>Episode Description</p><p>In emergency management, success is often defined by what doesn’t happen. No disasters. No major incidents. No headlines. And for a while, that quiet feels like validation.</p><p>But over time, silence can become dangerous.</p><p>In this episode, we explore the silent failure mode—the slow erosion of preparedness that occurs during long periods without crisis. When nothing happens, budgets shrink, plans gather dust, institutional memory fades, and readiness quietly degrades. The system does not fail loud...
Ep330: Using Curtailed Power for Data Centers
John Belizaire, CEO of Soluna Holdings, discusses how the company develops data centers co‑located with renewable power plants to use curtailed energy, the role of “renewable computing” and how flexible data center operations can help manage growing AI‑driven electricity demand.
The coming AI security crisis (and what to do about it) | Sander Schulhoff
<p>Sander Schulhoff is an AI researcher specializing in AI security, prompt injection, and red teaming. He wrote the first comprehensive guide on prompt engineering and ran the first-ever prompt injection competition, working with top AI labs and companies. His dataset is now used by Fortune 500 companies to benchmark their AI systems security, he’s spent more time than anyone alive studying how attackers break AI systems, and what he’s found isn’t reassuring: the guardrails companies are buying don’t actually work, and we’ve been lucky we haven’t seen more harm so far, only because AI agents aren’...
Discipline, Dough, and Doing the Work: The Madison Sourdough Story
<p>Andrew Hutchison is the president and head baker at Madison Sourdough. What starts as a story about bread becomes one about craft, resilience, and legacy.</p><p>Andrew shares how a fine arts degree – and even getting fired from his first bakery shift – led him to discover the discipline and patience behind great bread and great leadership. He and Bill explore how fermentation, teamwork, and time shape not only dough but culture and business.</p><p>If you believe success is built through consistency, not shortcuts, this one’s for you.</p><p>In this episode, we explore: </p><p>(00:0...
Blending Family, Hospitality, and Innovation at Riverbend Winery & Distillery in Chippewa Falls
<p>Sara Antonson is co-owner of Riverbend Winery & Distillery in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. She joins ConversActions to share how her family transformed Riverbend into a welcoming community hub after taking ownership in 2022, blending family values, hospitality, and innovation. From navigating supply chain hurdles to leveraging social media, she offers candid insights into the challenges and rewards of running a family-owned winery. You will also hear practical lessons on teamwork, customer experience, and staying true to your market.</p><p>In this episode, we explore: </p><p>(02:01) The origin story of Riverbend Winery</p><p>(05:13) The family dynamics with two generations i...
Vendor Methodologies Suck
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The high-growth handbook: Molly Graham’s frameworks for leading through chaos, change, and scale
<p>Molly Graham has worked for some of tech’s most effective leaders, including Mark Zuckerberg, Sheryl Sandberg, Chamath Palihapitiya, and Bret Taylor. Today she leads Glue Club, a community for leaders navigating rapid scale, growth, and change. She’s best known for her “Give away your Legos” framework and her collection of practical mental models for leading through hypergrowth.</p><p></p><p>We discuss:</p><p>1. “Give away your Legos”: a framework for scaling yourself as a leader</p><p>2. “J-curves vs. stairs”: the two paths of career growth, and why you should pick the scarier path</p><p>3. “The waterl...
News Block: Inflation Cools, Rate-Cut Bets Surge, Strategy Loads Up on Nearly $1B BTC, Senator Lummis Retirement
<p >In this week's episode of the Coin Stories News Block powered exclusively by Ledn, we cover these major headlines related to Bitcoin, macroeconomics, and global finance:</p> Cooler CPI print lifts January rate cut odds Fed updates bank rules for digital asset custody Senator Lummis won't seek re-election Strategy adds nearly $1 billion more in Bitcoin <p >----</p> <p >The News Block is powered exclusively by Ledn – the global leader in Bitcoin-backed loans, issuing over $9 billion in loans since 2018, and they were the first to offer proof of reserves. With Ledn, you get custody loans, no credit checks, no mo...
495: Breaking My Own Glass Ceiling
<p>This week we’re changing it up and I’m sitting in the guest chair. In this special “podcast swap” episode of Side Hustle Pro, I’m sharing an interview from the podcast To Tell You The Truth with host and Podcast Moguls student Brittany Sharpton. We dive into the concept of self-imposed barriers and how they can prevent entrepreneurs, especially Black women, from realizing their full potential. </p><br><p>In this episode I share:</p>My journey to reclaiming my power in spaces where Black women aren’t usually empowered- and why I’m constantly reminding myself that I’m that g...
493: How To Make Content For Your Business In Less Than 1 Hour A Week
<p>As an entrepreneur, content creation has become a huge part of expanding a business. So this week I’m sharing 4 tips that have helped me take the pressure off creating awesome content while running a business. </p><br><p>In this episode I’m sharing:</p>How to optimize your recording sessions to get content done quickerMy favorite content creation tech and tools, and much more!<br><p>Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube</p><br><p>Links mentioned in this episode</p>Free Side Hustle Guide: https://www.sidehustlepro.co/startyourhustle/Register for m...
FEMA Reopens Assistance Hub to Unveiling the Aurora
<p>The primary focus of today’s briefing is the impending G1 geomagnetic storm watch issued by NOAA, which may grant observers in the northern United States the opportunity to witness the Northern Lights. As we delve into the meteorological landscape, we will address the winter hazards currently affecting the central Rockies and southern High Plains, with specific attention to a winter storm warning in effect for the Colorado Front Range, predicting significant snowfall and adverse conditions. Additionally, we will highlight accumulating snow chances in the northwest Texas Panhandle and the subsequent colder, breezy weather anticipated across various regions. Furthermore, up...
490: She Left Corporate and Built a 7-Figure Business
<p>This week in the guest chair, Dr. Lakila Bowden shares her powerful journey from leading thousands inside Fortune 500 companies to co-founding ISee Technologies, a Black sister-owned, disability-led consulting firm now earning seven figures.</p><br><p>After leaving corporate in 2019, Lakila teamed up with her sister, Camille, to build a company trusted by brands like Disney, Kraft Heinz, and the EPA for high-impact training, inclusion, and workforce wellness programs. What makes her work different is how she blends corporate strategy, healing, and public speaking to help organizations and people thrive without burnout.</p><br><p>In this episode, Lakila...
Bitcoin Wakes Up
<p>Bitcoin finally delivered a jolt of life, surging to $96,000 in its biggest move of 2026 and breaking a long stretch of boredom for crypto markets. The episode unpacks why this rally may matter less for its specific catalysts and more for what it signals about liquidity, positioning, and market psychology, with reactions ranging from technical optimism to deep skepticism. It also digs into new data from Wintermute and Bitwise that suggest crypto’s market structure is maturing, liquidity is concentrating in the majors, and financial advisors are more committed than ever, even after volatility. Whether this move has legs or fi...
XRP's Institutional Tsunami Could Dethrone Ethereum in 24 Months
Paul Barron and Abs dive deep into one of the most provocative questions in cryptocurrency: could XRP actually flip Ethereum's market cap by 2026? The discussion centers on XRP's distinct advantages in the current market environment, particularly its regulatory clarity following Ripple's partial legal victory and its established utility in cross-border payments and institutional adoption. While Ethereum continues to face scalability challenges, high gas fees, and increasing competition from Layer 2 solutions and alternative smart contract platforms, XRP's streamlined focus on payment infrastructure and growing partnerships with financial institutions position it uniquely for potential growth.<br /><br /><b>FEATURED PARTNER:</b><br />► Up...
2417: The Future of Global Dental Care with Henry Schein Leadership
<p>On today's episode, Dr. Mark Costes is joined by Prashant Ohri, President of Henry Schein Canada and Americas, for a wide-ranging and insightful conversation. Prashant shares his professional journey—from the beverage industry to rising through the ranks at Henry Schein—and offers a behind-the-scenes look at the company's operations in Canada, Brazil, and beyond. </p> <p>They dive into the differences between dental markets across North and South America, the evolving role of the GP, consolidation trends, and how Henry Schein's preventative service model and vertically integrated solutions are supporting practices in a rapidly changing landscape. This is a mus...
Why humans are AI’s biggest bottleneck (and what’s coming in 2026) | Alexander Embiricos (OpenAI Codex Product Lead)
<p>Alexander Embiricos leads product on Codex, OpenAI’s powerful coding agent, which has grown 20x since August and now serves trillions of tokens weekly. Before joining OpenAI, Alexander spent five years building a pair programming product for engineers. He now works at the frontier of AI-led software development, building what he describes as a software engineering teammate—an AI agent designed to participate across the entire development lifecycle.</p><p></p><p>We discuss:</p><p>1. Why Codex has grown 20x since launch and what product decisions unlocked this growth</p><p>2. How OpenAI built the Sora Android app in j...
The Heart of the Harvest: Resilience, Patience and Sustainable Cranberry Farming
<p>Mary Brazeau Brown is the president of Glacial Lake Cranberries and the fourth generation of her family’s farm. She joins ConversActions to explore the traditions, stories, and sustainable practices behind Wisconsin’s iconic fruit. </p><p>From the fascinating origin of Glacial Lake Cranberries to the year-round work of growing and harvesting, Mary shares wisdom passed down through generations and lessons in patience, resilience, and gratitude - a wonderful fit for our Thanksgiving episode!</p><p>In this episode, we explore: </p><p>(03:57) Spring frost protection and pollination</p><p>(07:31) Harvest: tradition and progress</p><p>(11:17) Farming: a lesso...
Blame the CIO
<p>🔗 Explore Our Latest Resources:</p> <p>ORDER MY NEW BOOK: Welcome to the Jungle: https://a.co/d/hAFI7cN</p> <p>2026 Digital Transformation Report, pre-register: https://resource.thirdstage-consulting.com/2026-digital-transformation-report</p> <p>2025 Digital Transformation Report: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/reports/2025-digital-transformation-report/<br> 20 Lessons from 1,000 Digital Transformations: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/reports/ebook-20-lessons-from-1000-erp-implementations/</p> <p>2025 Guide to AI Strategy & Implementation: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/reports/guide-to-ai-strategy/</p> <p>Executive Guide to Digital Strategy and Implementation: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/reports/executives-guide-to-digital-transformation/</p> <p>Business Transformation Playbook: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/reports/transformation-playbook/</p> <p>Software Buyer's Guide: https...
Entrepreneurship, Resilience, and Community-driven Growth Engines
<p>Today we meet Steve Glynn, the founder and Chief Milwaukee Officer of Experience Milwaukee, and the force behind Milwaukee's Walkers Point Innovation District.</p><p>Steve’s entrepreneurial journey includes the start-up Sprinklr, a creative agency built by empowering college students. After selling the business, Steve shifted to connecting people, ideas and opportunity.</p><p>In this episode, Steve shares his origin story, the resilience needed to build without an inherited network, and why community is the real growth engine. From margarita-fueled tech meetups to developing the Walker’s Point Innovation District, this conversation explores entrepreneurship, innovation, leadership, and comm...
Ripple’s IPO Masterplan: How XRP Is Positioning to Become the Backbone of Global Finance
This episode goes beyond surface-level analysis, revealing the masterstroke behind Ripple’s calculated IPO strategy and its massive implications for global liquidity. From navigating complex geopolitical chessboards to spearheading the convergence of Artificial Intelligence and tokenization, the conversation illuminates how the XRP Ledger is architected to handle the world's value. While other networks grapple with mining centralization and security bottlenecks, Ripple is aggressively building the resilient, decentralized infrastructure required for true institutional adoption—proving that through strategic alliances and cutting-edge innovation, XRP is not just participating in the financial revolution, it is leading it.<br /><br /><b>FEATURED PARTNER:</b><br...
494: Owning Manhattan’s Tricia Lee: From Beauty Mogul to Real Estate Titan
<p>This week in the guest chair we have Tricia Lee, powerhouse real estate broker, star of Netflix’s Owning Manhattan, and founder and leader of the highly talented Tricia Lee Team at Serhant. </p><br><p>Tricia sold over $200M in her solo career before joining Serhant and simultaneously joining forces with her partner, Jeffrey St. Arromand. Through the power of partnership, authenticity, and personal branding, Tricia has become a household name in real estate and media.</p><br><p>In this episode, Tricia shares:</p>How she successfully managed the pivot from beauty to real estate and television Why...
Ep325: New Rules for Private Power in Mexico
Raquel Bierzwinsky, Norton Rose Fulbright partner, discusses the latest reforms to Mexico’s power sector, highlighting how new regulations are creating opportunities for private investment and project development after years of stagnation.
Venezuela Shockwaves and the New Geopolitics of Markets
<p>The capture of Venezuela’s president marks one of the most aggressive geopolitical moves in years, and markets are racing to figure out what it actually means. This episode unpacks why oil barely moved despite Venezuela’s enormous headline reserves, why those reserves may be far less economically meaningful than advertised, and how the real strategic target may be China rather than energy prices. It also looks at why gold and silver surged, why Bitcoin barely flinched, and how a more openly transactional US approach to statecraft could reshape global risk pricing in the months ahead.</p> <p>Enjoying this...
Ripple Drops IPO Plans? XRP & The Global Economy
In this episode, Paul Barron and Evan Aldo dive deep into the shifting landscape of the crypto market, headlined by Ripple’s major decision to forgo an IPO. What does this mean for XRP holders and institutional interest moving forward?<br /><br />Beyond XRP, the duo analyzes the current investment thesis for Ethereum vs. Solana, exploring which ecosystem is positioned for dominance in the current cycle. They also zoom out to look at the macro picture, discussing how labor market trends, global real estate opportunities, and the explosive dynamics of the AI trade are reshaping portfolios.<br /><br />Whether you ar...
2421: What It Takes to Run a Mission-Driven, Systemized Practice
<p>On today's episode, it's time for another Ask Me Anything with Dr. Mark Costes. Mark tackles a range of listener-submitted questions—from navigating burnout and prioritizing systems, to selling your practice to a DSO and balancing clinical work with business ownership. He shares his honest take on creating a mission-driven culture through local outreach and global service, and how those efforts have shaped his personal fulfillment. </p> <p>You'll also hear practical strategies for systemization using the Elite Practice Blueprint, tips for managing energy with structure (and coffee), and how to incorporate free dental days without leaving your office. It...
Ep327: Market Dynamics in Tax Credit Insurance
Dan Berger, managing director at Lockton Companies, discusses recent trends, challenges and developments in the tax credit insurance market.
Top ERP Failures of 2025
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Grayscale Just Revealed XRP Trends for 2026
Paul Barron and Grayscale's Zach Pandl outline why XRP stands poised to outlast competing crypto ETFs in the evolving institutional landscape. With regulatory clarity finally emerging in 2026, XRP's utility as a bridge currency for cross-border payments positions it uniquely among digital assets seeking adoption by Fortune 500 treasuries. Pandl emphasized that institutional capital flowing into DeFi will gravitate toward assets with proven real-world use cases and regulatory compliance, areas where XRP excels. As quantum computing concerns loom over blockchain security, XRP's adaptable ledger technology and established partnerships with financial institutions provide resilience that purely speculative tokens lack. <br /><br /><b>FEATURED P...
Ep324: Evolving Community Solar and Storage
Stefano Ratti, CEO of Chaberton Energy, shares how his team is evolving from solar-only development to integrating storage and navigating shifting market dynamics, tariffs and policy changes. <br /><br />
XRP ETF & The Institutional Takeover? The Trillion-Dollar Signal You Can’t Ignore!
In this explosive episode, Paul Barron sits down with Bradley Kimes (Digital Perspectives) to unpack the critical convergence of geopolitics, legislation, and digital asset adoption. As they gear up for the highly anticipated XRP Las Vegas event, the duo dives deep into the shifting dynamics of global superpowers and the potential for a US dollar backed by a multi-asset basket. From the inevitability of XRP ETFs and institutional interest to the future of self-custody and DeFi, this conversation connects macroeconomic indicators to the next evolution of the financial system. Tune in to understand how legislative changes are reshaping the crypto...
Ep321: Financing the Next Wave of Nuclear
Jake Jurewicz, CEO of Blue Energy, shares how modular, prefabricated nuclear power plants could dramatically reduce costs and timelines and unlock new opportunities for commercial financing and grid-scale deployment. <br />
How to show up in any room with a low heart rate: Silicon Valley’s missing etiquette playbook | Sam Lessin
<p>Sam Lessin is a partner at Slow Ventures, a former VP of Product at Facebook, and a two-time founder who’s now teaching etiquette to Silicon Valley’s founders. In this unconventional episode, Sam explains why proper etiquette has become a vital skill for founders in 2026—especially as technology becomes more central to society and trust becomes harder to build. His etiquette book and courses have become surprisingly popular, teaching founders how to “show up in a room with a low heart rate” and quickly build trust.</p><p></p><p>We discuss:</p><p>1. Why etiquette matters</p><p>2. Sam’s...
Ep328: Optimizing Distributed Generation Assets
Barrett Bilotta, CEO of Agilitas Energy, discusses the company's integrated approach to renewable energy development and recent trends in distributed generation and energy storage.<br />
2424: What Every Dentist Must Know About Business Before It's Too Late Pt. 1
<p>On today's episode, we bring you part one of Dr. Mark Costes' powerful presentation from the Music City SCALE 2025 event. With decades of experience as a multi-practice owner and founder of the Dental Success Institute, Dr. Costes shares why most dentists hit a wall when trying to "produce their way out" of business problems. </p> <p>He explores the foundational importance of fixing broken infrastructure—like poor systems, leadership gaps, and toxic culture—before chasing growth through production or marketing. You'll also hear how his coaching organization has helped hundreds of practices increase profitability, reduce overhead, and give owners the f...
Why most AI products fail: Lessons from 50+ AI deployments at OpenAI, Google & Amazon
<p>Aishwarya Naresh Reganti and Kiriti Badam have helped build and launch more than 50 enterprise AI products across companies like OpenAI, Google, Amazon, and Databricks. Based on these experiences, they’ve developed a small set of best practices for building and scaling successful AI products. The goal of this conversation is to save you and your team a lot of pain and suffering.</p><p></p><p>We discuss:</p><p>1. Two key ways AI products differ from traditional software, and why that fundamentally changes how they should be built</p><p>2. Common patterns and anti-patterns in companies that build st...
All Creatures Great & Small
<p>Team-Driven Veterinary Success</p><p>Listen in as Dr. Kara Nelsen, founder of Allied Emergency Veterinary Services shares her journey from emergency vet to building a five-location clinic network. Discover how her commitment to harmony and empowering her team fuels resilience in a competitive industry. </p><p>3 Key Takeaways</p><p>Team Focus Drives Quality Care</p><p>Through an ‘administration-light’ structure Kara makes sure the teams are directly involved in decision-making. Allied maintains a strong culture where teams feel heard and are invested in quality care. </p><p>Privately Owned</p><p>Kara experienced the limitations of corporate vete...
Ep329: Building and Scaling Renewable Projects in a Shifting Policy Environment
David Lillefloren and Tyler Hall of SunRaycer discuss launching and scaling a renewable energy development platform, from team-building and capital strategy to executing projects amid changing federal policy, supply‑chain constraints and rising power demand.<br /><br />
News Block: Trump Targets Credit Cards & Housing Affordability, Morgan Stanley Enters Bitcoin, MSCI's DAT Update
<p >In this week's episode of the Coin Stories News Block powered exclusively by Ledn, we cover these major headlines related to Bitcoin, macroeconomics, and global finance:</p> Trump proposes a 10% cap on credit card interest rates Trump targets Wall Street firms buying single-family homes Government plan to buy a large amount of mortgage bonds to push mortgage rates down Defense budget could jump to $1.5 trillion MSCI keeps Bitcoin-holding companies in its indexes (for now) Morgan Stanley moves into Bitcoin: ETF, trading and wallet plans <p >----</p> <p >The News Block is powered exclusively by Ledn – the global leader in...
XRP Hidden Feature in the Clarity Act That Banks Don’t Want You to Know!
This episode of the XRP Podcast with Paul Barron and Stephen McClurg is a must-listen for anyone bullish on the future of digital assets, offering a compelling look at how the Clarity Act could be the game-changer XRP holders have been waiting for. By addressing the regulatory hurdles that have long stifled innovation, the discussion highlights how this legislation could unlock significant potential for XRP, particularly in yield generation and the expansion of decentralized finance (DeFi). The conversation doesn't stop there; it paints a vibrant picture of a maturing market where traditional finance is increasingly embracing crypto, evidenced by the...
Powell Under Prosecution and the End of Fed Independence
<p>A seismic escalation in the clash between the White House and the Federal Reserve as reports emerge that Fed Chair Jerome Powell is under criminal investigation, raising unprecedented questions about central bank independence, the credibility of US institutions, and the future of the dollar. This episode breaks down what the investigation is actually about, why Powell is framing it as political retaliation, how lawmakers and markets are reacting, and what a direct assault on Fed autonomy could mean for equities, bonds, gold, Bitcoin, and America’s position at the center of the global financial system.</p> <p>Enjoying this co...
News Block: Bitcoin Falls Behind as Gold and Silver Rally, Journalist Uncovers Massive Minnesota Fraud
<p >In this week's episode of the Coin Stories News Block powered exclusively by Ledn, we cover these major headlines related to Bitcoin, macroeconomics, and global finance:</p> Bitcoin Down -7% on the Year Gold, Silver, Stocks Enjoy Santa Rally Silver's Surge Explained YouTube Journalist Exposes Wide-Scale Fraud in Minnesota Why Money Printing Empowers Fraud and Bitcoin Prevents It <p >----</p> <p >The News Block is powered exclusively by Ledn – the global leader in Bitcoin-backed loans, issuing over $9 billion in loans since 2018, and they were the first to offer proof of reserves. With Ledn, you get custody loans, no cr...
Navigating Hazardous Conditions: Today's Weather Insights
<p>The salient point of this morning’s briefing is the significant winter weather and river flooding affecting various regions across the United States. As we delve into the current meteorological conditions, we note that the National Weather Service has issued warnings for heavy snow in interior Maine, while the Skokomish River in Washington faces a flood warning due to moderate flooding. It is imperative for individuals traversing the impacted corridors to remain vigilant for sudden whiteouts and to heed local wind advisories, particularly in areas prone to hazardous driving conditions. Additionally, we observe that coastal systems are gradually moving ou...
Why XRP Could Become the Foundation of the Digital Bretton Woods System | Ft. Apex Crypto Insights
Join Paul Barron in conversation with Apex Crypto Consulting for a deep dive into how Ripple and XRP are positioning themselves to fundamentally reshape global finance. This wide-ranging discussion explores XRP's potential role as the "internet of value," examining how the token could facilitate institutional settlement, enable rapid on-chain liquidity, and serve as infrastructure for a global stablecoin system. <br /><br /><b>FEATURED PARTNER:</b><br />► Uphold Debit Card - Get Up to 6% in XRP with Every Purchase for 3 Months! Plus more XRP Bonuses Available ➜ https://bit.ly/UpholdXRPCard<br /><br />Intro - 0:00<br />2:00 - How Ripple will reset the finan...
2415: A Heartfelt Send-Off to 2025 and a Grounded Start to 2026
<p>On today's episode, we wrap up the year with a heartfelt message from Prescott HQ focused on gratitude, reflection, and intentionality. Before diving into goals or metrics for the new year, we explore the power of recognizing what truly worked in 2025—no matter how small—and the importance of acknowledging progress without perfection. You'll be encouraged to assess what didn't work as well, not through shame, but through the lens of learning and growth. We also revisit the concept of the Four Futures, highlighting how high performers often stumble by neglecting balance, not from lack of effort. Finally, the mess...
The new AI growth playbook for 2026: How Lovable hit $200M ARR in one year | Elena Verna (Head of Growth)
<p>Elena Verna is the head of growth at Lovable, the leading AI-powered app builder that hit $200 million in annual recurring revenue in under a year with just 100 employees. In this record fourth appearance on the podcast, Elena shares how the traditional growth playbook has been completely rewritten for AI companies. She explains why Lovable focuses on innovation over optimization, how they’ve shifted from activation to building new features, and why giving away their product for free has become their most powerful growth strategy.</p><p></p><p>We discuss:</p><p>1. Why 60% to 70% of traditional growth tactics no lo...
Phong Le: Inside Strategy's 2026 Roadmap, USD Reserve, MSCI Inclusion and STRC's 10.75% for Everyday Savers
<p>In this episode of Coin Stories, Natalie Brunell and Strategy CEO Phong Le discuss why Bitcoin adoption is accelerating, even as market sentiment turns cautious.</p> <p>Phong explains how Strategy thinks about long-term fundamentals, stable yield above inflation, and why access to sound money should be available to everyone. Topics include:</p> Strategy's "USD reserve" and addressing the FUD around dividend payments Why Bitcoin fundamentals matter more than short-term price action STRC: A 10.75% yielding "bank account" product: what it is and who it's for Banks coming into Bitcoin: custody, services, and why legacy finance is moving in now...
Ep322: Data centers: Construction, contracts and debt
Luke Edney in Austin, Christy Rivera in New York, and Shelley Eichenlaub in Houston discuss with industry expert Lyndi Stone, principal corporate counsel, Microsoft, how data center construction teams are addressing complex stakeholder requirements and adapting to rapid technological shifts to ensure the data centers on which they are working will be financeable.
What Every CFO Needs to Know About Digital Transformation
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Crypto Market Structure Slips to 2026
<p>Congress has officially kicked the crypto market structure bill into 2026, a move that surprises no one but still carries real risk as negotiations drag into an election year shaped by shutdown fights, midterms, and deep partisan disagreements over ethics, DeFi compliance, and stablecoin yields. Despite the delay, momentum hasn’t fully died, with ongoing talks, a draft still to come, and the possibility that industry lobbying dynamics could shift the calculus next year. Meanwhile, regulators aren’t waiting: the FDIC is moving quickly on rules that would allow banks to issue stablecoins under a clear framework, Tether is backing a bi...
2422: The Truth About Dental Loans and What Banks Really Want
<p>On today's episode, Dr. Mark Costes is joined by Steve Steinbrunner of Provide, powered by Fifth Third Bank, for a deep dive into the current state of dental lending. Despite economic uncertainty and mixed signals from the broader market, Steve shares why Provide is seeing record-breaking activity in financing dental startups, acquisitions, ground-up builds, and real estate purchases. They discuss how interest rate trends are actually opening new doors for practice owners, what separates successful borrowers from risky ones, and why bringing in the right advisors is more critical than ever. </p> <p>Steve also offers key insights for d...
Coinbase Comes for All of Finance
<p>Coinbase closes the year with its biggest product overhaul ever, launching commission-free stock trading alongside prediction markets, on-chain Solana trading, custom stablecoins, simplified derivatives, and an AI-powered advisor—signaling a clear ambition to become an everything exchange and a vertically integrated financial institution. The episode unpacks why the crypto-native backlash misses the larger transformation underway, and why this move looks less like a retreat from crypto and more like crypto dissolving into mainstream finance.</p> <p>Enjoying this content?</p> SUBSCRIBE to the Podcast: https://pod.link/1438693620 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBreakdownBW Subscribe to the newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/thebreakdown Join the discussion: https://discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8
Phase Two of Institutional Bitcoin Adoption
<p>Bitcoin has spent the opening weeks of 2026 trading sideways, but beneath the surface a second phase of institutional adoption is taking shape. This episode unpacks why Morgan Stanley’s move toward a Bitcoin ETF matters, how this “round two” differs from the first era of arm’s-length distribution via ETFs, and why structured products signal deeper strategic intent from Wall Street. The conversation then turns to the fragile state of U.S. market structure legislation, the fight over stablecoin yield, and why regulatory clarity is now the gating factor for the next wave of adoption. Finally, the episode explores the grow...
2419: How to Legally Pay Less in Taxes Using Real Estate and R&D
On today's episode, Dr. Mark Costes welcomes back tax and accounting experts Brent Sonnier and Chris Sands from ProFi 2020 and Phase 1 Financial to tackle some of dentistry's most advanced and impactful tax strategies. Whether you're preparing for a major liquidity event, trying to reduce your W-2 tax liability, or just looking to be more strategic with your investments, this episode is packed with high-level insights. The trio covers bonus depreciation, the mechanics and timing of cost segregation, oil and gas investments, R&D tax credits, and the true pros and cons of short-term rentals. Mark also shares some personal experiences—bot...
Cascades in Crisis to Oklahoma's Stormy Outlook
<p>The primary focus of this podcast episode is the severe winter weather conditions affecting various regions across the United States, particularly highlighting heavy mountain snow in the Washington and Oregon Cascades and blizzard warnings in Alaska’s Pribilof Islands. As articulated, winter storm warnings are in effect, predicting snowfall accumulation of one to two feet at pass level. Additionally, blizzard conditions are anticipated in parts of Alaska, with wind gusts nearing 60 mph creating hazardous visibility. The episode further discusses the ongoing winter weather advisories in states such as New York, Pennsylvania, and Maine, emphasizing the need for caution due to...
AI Trends in 2026
<p>🔗 Explore Our Latest Resources:</p> <p>ORDER MY NEW BOOK: Welcome to the Jungle: https://a.co/d/hAFI7cN</p> <p>2026 Digital Transformation Report, pre-register: https://resource.thirdstage-consulting.com/2026-digital-transformation-report</p> <p>2025 Digital Transformation Report: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/reports/2025-digital-transformation-report/<br> 20 Lessons from 1,000 Digital Transformations: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/reports/ebook-20-lessons-from-1000-erp-implementations/</p> <p>2025 Guide to AI Strategy & Implementation: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/reports/guide-to-ai-strategy/</p> <p>Executive Guide to Digital Strategy and Implementation: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/reports/executives-guide-to-digital-transformation/</p> <p>Business Transformation Playbook: https://www.thirdstage-consulting.com/reports/transformation-playbook/</p> <p>Software Buyer's Guide: https...
2423: DSOs, Doctor Buyers, and the Truth About Dental Transitions
<p>On today's episode, Dr. Mark Costes welcomes Dan Van Eps, Senior Director at Henry Schein Dental Practice Transitions, for an in-depth look at the world of dental practice sales, valuations, and the often misunderstood role of brokers. With nearly three decades of experience in the dental space—including founding a dental IT company and helping scale Carr Healthcare Realty—Dan brings a rare, well-rounded perspective to what makes practices valuable and how dentists can successfully navigate a sale. </p> <p>From breaking down DSO vs. doctor-to-doctor transactions, to why a $2 million practice isn't always worth what you think, this conve...
2418: Solving Dentistry's Biggest Headache with On-Demand Service
<p>On today's episode, Dr. Mark Costes welcomes Eric Payne, founder and CEO of Tekagogo, a groundbreaking platform that's redefining how dental practices access equipment service. With 21 years at Henry Schein and deep roots in the dental industry, Eric saw firsthand the challenges of service delays, limited tech availability, and logistical headaches. That led to the creation of Tekagogo—an on-demand, Uber-style solution connecting dental offices directly with service technicians, cutting out unnecessary wait times and inefficiencies. </p> <p>The two dive into the evolving dental landscape, the growing shortage in skilled trades, and how practices can embrace technology to ope...
Ep323: Data center financings: Part II
Four industry experts discuss about the latest trends, challenges and opportunities in data center financings. The four are Claus Hertel, managing director, Rabobank, Melih Ileri, chief investment officer, DC BLOX, Mike Johnson, director, Société Générale, and Tim McGuire, vice president, capital markets, Rowan Digital Infrastructure. The moderators are Christine Brozynski and Christy Rivera in New York.
Col. Douglas Macgregor: Why I Sold Bitcoin — Coming Crash, Gold Reserve Status, and China's Grip on our Military
<p>Natalie Brunell sits down with her #1 guest, retired U.S. Army Colonel Douglas Macgregor, to unpack an uncomfortable reality: America's national security depends on supply chains tied to China. Decades of money printing and financialization helped create billionaires and politically connected elites while hollowing out the industrial base we'd need in a real crisis. Topics: </p> Is GOLD the new reserve currency instead of the U.S. Dollar? How reliant the U.S. military and defense industry is on China The reason the U.S. went into Venezuela Why Macgregor sold his bitcoin and thinks he'll be able to...
497: 7 Side Hustles That Can Make Real Money
<p>In this episode of Side Hustle Pro, I break down seven side hustles you can start this month that have real income potential. This episode is all about building leverage through problem-solving businesses that can grow from side hustle to full-time income.</p><br><p>In This Episode, I Share:</p>Why your side hustle should be treated as leverage and a real business, not a hobby or just extra moneyThe two rules I want you to follow before choosing a side hustle: don’t try everything at once, and focus on solving real problemsSeven proven, service-based side hustle id...
A Comprehensive Overview of Current Weather Conditions and Wildfire Updates
<p>This podcast episode provides a comprehensive overview of current weather conditions and natural events affecting various regions of the United States. The salient point of discussion centers on the notable warmth in the western states juxtaposed with a winter storm impacting the Upper Midwest and Great Lakes. Additionally, the episode addresses ongoing freezing spray hazards in the Bering Sea and the current status of wildfire incidents, which remain low but are nearing containment in Kentucky, Texas, and Missouri. Other significant updates include new flood maps released by FEMA for Pima County, Arizona, and winter weather advisories for Northern Michigan...
Ep326: How Linear Generators Empower Businesses
Shannon Miller, CEO of Mainspring Energy, describes the company’s modular linear generator technology and discusses its potential uses and cost considerations for various energy customers.<br /><br />
Joe Carlasare: New Bitcoin ATH in 2026 as Economy Runs Hot
<p>Natalie Brunell is joined by Joe Carlasare, commercial litigator, long-time Bitcoiner, and macro analyst, for a discussion on the economy running hot in 2026 and why Bitcoin's traditional four-year cycle may be over. Topics: </p> Why Bitcoin's 4-year cycle is breaking down Why OG selling at $100K changed the price action Gold vs Bitcoin and capital rotation Why political instability is the real systemic risk Predictions for 2026 <p>Follow Joe Carlasare on X at https://x.com/JoeCarlasare</p> <p>----</p> <p>Order Natalie's new book "Bitcoin is For Everyone," a simple introduction to Bitcoin and what's broken in...
Forget Speculation? The Trillion-Dollar Shift to XRP Treasuries Starts NOW!
XRP’s Institutional Moment is Here: Inside Evernorth’s Billion-Dollar Strategy. Is the era of speculative crypto finally dead? Paul Barron sits down with Evernorth CEO Asheesh Birla to explore why the "smart money" is shifting from passive holding strategies to active management. Birla reveals Evernorth’s game-changing blueprint to build the world’s largest public XRP treasury, moving beyond the ETF model to actually use the XRP Ledger for corporate liquidity and yield. They break down how recent regulatory clarity has opened the floodgates for TradFi, why the XRP ecosystem is the only viable choice for global enterprise, and how Ever...
SAP vs Oracle vs Microsoft
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Building a Resilient Specialty Paper Business in a World of Tariffs and Change
<p>Sometimes the most essential innovations are the ones you never see. In this episode, Cindy White, President and CEO of Channeled Resources Group, takes us inside the surprising world of release liners – the unsung heroes behind labels, bandages, and packaging.</p><p>Cindy shares how the company evolved from traditional recycling to innovative manufacturing, all while championing sustainability and navigating the challenges of tariffs and global trade. You’ll also hear insights on leading a multi-generational family business, adapting to supply chain turbulence, and building a culture of continuous learning. </p><p>And if you’ve ever received a package...
492: Rebuilding My Business After Burnout
<p>Rebuilding my business after burnout wasn’t one big breakthrough. It was a series of small, honest shifts that finally brought me back to myself.</p><br><p>Rest. Prioritization. Time boundaries. Financial honesty. And the self-care I kept putting off because I felt guilty investing in myself.</p><br><p>In today’s episode of The Expansion Era, I’m sharing what this rebuilding season has really looked like for me as a mom of two, a wife, and a founder trying to get her mojo back. This chapter isn’t about going back to who I was. It’s abo...
489: How to Start a Side Hustle with AI (feat. Nadeen Matthews Blair)
<p>This week in the guest chair, we have someone very special, my sister, Nadeen Matthews Blair and her pivot story is going to speak directly to anyone who’s ever felt called to reinvent themselves.</p><br><p>After 20 years in banking, management consulting, and C-suite leadership, Nadeen hit a point where the titles, the pressure, and the nonstop demands were no longer aligned with the life she wanted for herself and her family. So she did what so many high-achieving women fear doing: she stepped back, listened to the whisper, and chose a new path.</p><br><p>Th...
SAP Review
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Leaders Shape the Environment, Their People Do the Rest.
<p>Show Notes</p><p>Based on the article: Leaders Don’t Fix People. Leaders Fix the Environment</p><p></p><p></p><p>In this episode of the Emergency Management Network Podcast, we explore a simple idea that carries profound implications for leadership in emergency management and beyond: Leaders don’t fix people. Leaders fix the environment.</p><p>Inspired by the work and insights of L. David Marquet, this conversation challenges the instinct many leaders have to correct, manage, or “repair” individuals. Instead, we focus on how great leaders shape the conditions in which people can succeed. Culture, trust, c...
Review of D365
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Morgan Stanley Goes All In on Crypto
<p>Morgan Stanley makes a major bet on crypto adoption by filing for in-house Bitcoin and Solana ETFs, a sharp reversal that signals real demand inside its massive wealth management network and another step toward crypto becoming table stakes for traditional finance. The episode also covers MSCI’s decision to keep MicroStrategy in its indexes, the resulting rebound across crypto treasury companies and miners, and why index inclusion still matters so much for price action. Finally, there’s an update from Washington, where a crypto market structure bill heads toward a contentious committee vote, with stablecoin yield, AML provisions, and bank...
Kingfisher
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Jeff Booth: Why Prices Rise But Quality Gets Worse | The "Free Market" and Deflation Myth
<p>In this episode of Coin Stories, Natalie Brunell is joined by Jeff Booth, author of The Price of Tomorrow, for a deep conversation about why what we call "capitalism" has never truly existed. We discuss:</p> The truth behind rising prices & declining quality Myths of the free market and deflation How Bitcoin could reshape economic incentives The difference between capitalism and crony capitalism The impact of government regulation: does it really protect us? Why monopolies are incompatible with a truly free market <p>Watch our first masterclass on inflation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7tQIGuCyOHQ </p> <p>Order...
2416: Mastering the Art of High-Dollar Case Acceptance
<p>On today's episode, Dr. Mark Costes is joined by Dr. Taher Dhoon and Dr. Dan Briskie of the Colorado Surgical Institute, along with special guest Kate Richards, for a deep dive into the strategies that drive high case acceptance for large treatment plans. They unpack the systems and philosophies that help doctors present complex, high-dollar procedures like full-arch cases, implants, and veneers with confidence and clarity. </p> <p>From pre-consultation prep and lead grading to in-room communication, rapport-building, and tech that wows—this conversation is loaded with pearls. Whether you're a seasoned surgeon or just getting into larger cases, you...
