From main street to your street, the HR{preneur} podcast by ADP is centered around helping small businesses like yours gain the knowledge you seek — from HR, payroll and hiring, to time, taxes, benefits and insurance. We’ll bring the experts to you, answer your questions and help you think beyond today — so you can discover more success tomorrow.
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For agency owners serious about the Insurance Trifecta—Faster Growth, Higher Margins, and Peak Valuation. Hosted by Michael Jans—founder of Agency Revolution and architect of the longest-running mastermind in the industry —The Insura-Preneur Podcast delivers the real-world systems, strategies, and shortcuts used by the most successful independent agencies and insurtechs across North America. Each episode arms you with practical tools and elite insights so you can: - Accelerate organic growth ...
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Two friends in the wedding photography industry who should be editing, but feel compelled to talk, and make others listen.
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Business fuel, ideas, support for the female and work at home mom.
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Join Zuryna on "Operations Unfiltered" as she takes you behind the scenes of influencer, talent, and sports management. Each week, she shares her invaluable insights and interviews industry professionals, from solo-preneur talent managers to directors at top talent agencies. Expect deep dives into the operational side of content creation, candid conversations, and practical advice on succeeding behind the scenes. Whether you're an aspiring manager or just curious about the industry, this pod ...
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A refreshing look at the good, the bad… and the crazy challenges business owners face while building a profitable business and a beautiful life. Real estate investing power-preneur Ron Phillips pulls back the curtain, cuts through the hype – and helps you Get Real about success.
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Launched in 2024, Income Talk Podcast is your practical, no-fluff guide to building, protecting, and growing money—whether you’re a new side-preneur, a seasoned small-business owner, or someone trying to take control of personal finances. Each episode delivers clear, usable advice from accountants, entrepreneurs, financial planners, and industry insiders. We break down complex topics into steps you can implement right away—no jargon, no pressure, just real-world guidance to improve your inco ...
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At Forge Contractor Alliance (FCA), we know firsthand what it is like to be in the trenches—solving every problem, wearing every hat, and wondering if this whole thing is working. Whether you’re a solo-preneur or leading a team, your business should inspire pride, purpose, and prosperity—for you, your clients, and everyone connected to the work. Forge Contractor Alliance exists to help you develop perspective, lead with intention, and grow with purpose. Through community, mentorship, and pra ...
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Our mindsets determine the way we see the world, as well as, the way we behave and who we are as people. It’s very easy and normal to stay stuck in fixed mindsets - limiting beliefs about our abilities and skills that prevents us to learn new things. We can intentionally cultivate a growth mindset that allows to stretch our mind and amplify the realm of possibilities of what we do, and who we are. Amplifying our mindsets is one of the secrets of success, from most entrepreneurs, freelancers ...
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Where we discuss our personal Single Mom + Preneur journeys, relationships + dating, business, traveling, and more...for those that are single moms or were in another lifetime and want to share their jewels. 💎 Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thesinglemompreneurs/support
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The Boss Hijabi Preneur Podcast Hosted by Halimah DeOliveira aims to provide tools/resources for current and aspiring Professional Muslim Women and Entrepreneurs. To empower them to not only embrace their religious but their covered identity in the workplace and beyond; Helping them to see that its ok to show up as "Who You Are." The podcast features guests from all across the globe who share their views, experiences and even share tips on how to slay your goals in hijab all while keeping "F ...
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Global stories of passion and the small business owners behind them! For past, present, and FUTURE entrepreneurs. Get inspired, connect, change the world! With host, Meg McGuire.
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Lifestyle Curator & Fashion-Preneur Meme Gee mettles in businesses, relationships, and lifestyles.
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Dreaming of leaving the 9-5 life behind and chasing after your product-based biz dreams? You’ve officially found your people. Join Product-based biz whisperer and seven-figure brand owner Stacie Jones on a journey to create lifelong connections in the lonely business of being your own product-based boss. Whoever said that being a solo entrepreneur has to be an isolating experience has clearly never done it like this before. The Nourished Product-Preneur Podcast is an ongoing and open convers ...
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All Trades Affluent MAGNATE Moves is hosted by the Ultimate All-Trades-preneurship Checkmate Authority & Multimedia Chess MAGNATE MAJESTY-preneur, AliNICOLE WOW! She is cross-trained in over 200 areas, published more than 300 works on Amazon, and is the creator of 1000-plus online platforms. There are opportunities to do ON-AIR-Workspace sessions with her. This platform will provide an archive of content that's designed to inspire, empower and help prepare entrepreneurs to powerfully and pro ...
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WELCOME to Season #2 of the Inner-Landscape Podacast for female coaches & soul-preneurs! Brenda Sheila the Host welcomes you and explains how for anyone that is struggling in business, career or relationships must do the Inner-Landscape work first in order to be successful, and she explains what it entitles to do meaningful work that aligns with purpose to create impact, influence and contribution.
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Author and serial entrepreneur Pete Williams and Digital Media Producer Dom Goucher discuss Entrepreneurship, Business, Internet Marketing and Productivity (with a fair smattering of Software and Gadgets too). Hosted by Pete Williams and Dom Goucher.
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Join couple-preneur Ruth and Brian Steinmetz as they share their expertise in real estate, design and social activism. As co-founders of “Steinmetz”, a real estate brokerage and interior design firm serving mainly Chittenden County, Vermont, they explore the intersection of wellness and the art of conscious dwelling through what they call dwellness. They’ll cover topics like equity- in all its forms, environmental and social justice, conscious consumption, mental and community health and so ...
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Noun. preneur: taker; one who takes. Welcome to PreneurCast, where we talk to some of the most influential entrePreneurs around the world. The goal of this podcast is to extract the best tips, strategies and advice for new and experienced entrePreneurs to advance as individuals and business owners. We like to keep it real, some explicit content warning! Turn us on, turn us up, in the car, at home, or at the gym, we aim to bring you the easiest listening content on marketing, entrePreneurship ...
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Mature Preneurs Talk Podcasts connects near or over 50's, 60's, 70's guests, who've created a new enterprise with an audience who are keen to do the same. The guests are a dynamic group of inspirational people with extremely diverse ventures. During the 22 minute interview, host Diana Todd-Banks shines the spotlight on this cavalcade of entrepreneurs who chat how they changed their life by starting a new venture, much needed community group or business; they also discuss how they did it, the ...
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Welcome to Astrid Mueller TALKS - a show where you can get inspired to grow your dream business, claim your power, and create quantum possibility. Astrid Mueller, soul-preneur of "sparkle, play, and possibility," transforms women's lives around the world with soulful transformation coaching, into inner power, flow, a fulfilled live, and possibility. If you want to re-connect with your soul as you expand your business dream, tune in, and listen to how you too can turn challenges to possibilit ...
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In the modern yoga landscape, what does it take to stand out? Join me as I sit down with teachers and studio owners in Seattle and beyond to find out. I’m Camille, I’m a yoga-preneur, which means that I make my living from all things yoga. We’ll talk about everything from the business of yoga, to health & well-being, as well as breaking down the cliches & misconceptions about being in the yoga world. I want to dive deep to find out what makes someone dedicate their life to sharing yoga with ...
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8 Minute Millionaire: Learn the Secrets of Millionaire Entrepreneurs
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Want to learn how to make a million dollars? 8 Minute Millionaire is all about developing the mindset of a millionaire, breaking through limiting beliefs and behaviors that hold you back, and learning how to take action to reach your first $1,000,000! Whether you're an entrepreneur, side-preneur, small business owner, or you want to break free from the 9 to 5, tune in to the 8 Minute Millionaire podcast on your commute, during your workout, or wherever you are for powerful tips and advice to ...
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Introducing BlackCEO, the podcast that empowers and inspires Black entrepreneurs to launch, grow, and dominate in their industries. Join us as we dive into the minds of the world’s most successful Black CEOs, uncovering the secrets, strategies, and mindsets that have propelled them to the top of their game. Each episode is a masterclass in entrepreneurship, delivering unapologetic, no-holds-barred insights and advice from those who have walked the path from solo-preneur to BlackCEO. Our feat ...
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With a unique 'twist' on the usual business podcast, Beyond The Hustle was created by Carolina Millan, Lifestyle Entrepreneur from Chile, where she talks to some of the most successful Entrepreneurs. Gary Vaynerchuk, Lewis Howes, Tom Bilyeu, Seth Godin, Donald Miller, Dean Graziosi, Russell Brunson, Grant Cardone, John Lee Dumas, are just a few amazing people Carolina has interviewed. Wanting to know the people behind the successful brands and businesses, Carolina interviews successful minds ...
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Full-Time YouTuber is the podcast for entrepreneurial creators who are ready to build a thriving, profitable business through YouTube—without burning out, chasing vanity metrics, or selling their souls to the algorithm. Whether you’re just getting started or already have a channel with momentum, this show is here to help you unlock YouTube’s full potential as a real source of income, impact, and freedom. I’m Ben, your resident YouTube-preneur, digital strategy sidekick, and business geek. Wi ...
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Being an Entrepreneur is the new wave & in 2019 we are going to take the world by storm TOGETHER!! Subscribe now & let’s Start our journey! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/author-takara-james/support
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Hi! my name is Leticia Campbell and I am your Sales Success Strategies. I help you dominate your sales online, by teaching you how to magnetically attract customers...so that you can design the life you want. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dominationtribe/support
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A show that explores refreshing people, entrepreneurs, and ideas that are pushing propelling innovation.
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Mama’s in many perspectives, Chit-chat about parenting, lifestyle, love life, hobbies, and many more with hot Mama's @dinntum and @rhererianti featuring many special guests.. -- contact us by email [email protected] Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hi-mama/support
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Your baby won't stop crying. Your baby won't sleep. Your baby has reflux. Your baby has colic. Whatever your issue, Paediatric Osteopath and Naturopath Coby Langford is here to hold your hand and get you answers.
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Amazing stories of people who are using their law degrees in unusual ways. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Discover ways to "Get Your Cash Flow Up!" Every week, the MissCFO team shares opportunities for women to get their money up. Through interviews and deep conversations, we cover it all in order to get you to financial freedom. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gycfu/support
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Start-up, grow and succeed in your own home-based business. Thrive working from home. Interviews with top experts in the home business industry. Entrepreneur profiles and business spotlights. Sponsored by Home Business Magazine. Richard "Capt'n" Henderson, Publisher.
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The Framing Podcast 🎙️ Interesting people. Bold choices. A life by design — not by default. We go beyond the surface. The Framing Podcast is where creative minds, parents, and entrepreneurs talk money, meaning, and building a life that works. In Season 2, we’re pulling back the curtain on the finances behind creativity, business, and family life. From how entrepreneurs fund bold ideas to how modern parents protect their future — we explore the psychology of earning, spending, investing, and ...
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THE LUKE PODCAST: If you want to start a business but don’t know how to begin
Arthur Luke: Blogger, Branding Expert and Entrepreneur
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Serial entrepreneur, branding expert and blogger with over 35 years experience in helping some or the worlds biggest brands as well as smallest startups to find success. Arthur Luke shares his incredible knowledge and experience so you can avoid those costly mistakes that can so easily kill off your dream of starting your own business before it even begins. Arthur shares real world actionable insights, tips and startup strategies as well as step-by-step tutorials on how to make your idea for ...
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The End of Policy Renewal Sticker Shock? Inside Eventual’s 3-Year Premium Lock
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Homeowners insurance is no longer “inflation + a little.” In many states it’s become volatile, uneven, and emotionally exhausting for consumers—and operationally painful for agents trying to retain clients through renewal shocks. In this episode, Michael sits down with Dylan DiMarchi, CEO of Eventual (the company behind Premium Lock), to unpack a s…
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The Need for Speed – Streamlining Holiday Sales
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This episode will spotlight how businesses can thrive during the holiday rush by streamlining both POS systems and payroll operations. We’ll highlight why speed is essential during peak sales periods, identify common friction points, and share practical strategies for fast, seamless checkouts—while ensuring seasonal staff are paid accurately and on…
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The Future of Trades: Accountability in a Season of Change - Forge Contractor Podcast
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In this episode of the Forge Contractor Podcast, the conversation becomes a year-end reflection centered on one defining idea: real growth comes from pruning, not piling on. What begins as a thought about revisiting the AGM quickly shifts into a deeper discussion about 2025 as a season of cutting back so the right things can grow. Josh and Kenton t…
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Mindful Minute with Raven Anderson LCSW-C (Full)
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Full episode of Mindful Minutes with Raven Anderson LCSW-C (Founder of Clear Minds).By Zuryna | Live More Agency
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Are You Ready For An Organized Mindset and Calmer Life?
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Send us a text A clear mind leads to a clear home, and the decision to be organized begins before any drawer gets sorted. We rethink clutter, calendars, confidence, and sleep, and share simple steps that lower stress and build lasting routines. • reframing organization as a solution, not a chore • deciding and committing before taking action • decl…
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Design A Financial Routine That Frees Your Time
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Send us a text We show how to turn messy money tasks into a clean, weekly flow using bill bins, simple filing, and smart automation. We dig into card management, overdraft traps, and automatic savings you barely feel but always see. • creating a bill landing zone and four-bin weekly system • building a 13-pocket archive for statements and taxes • p…
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Faith: Why We Build The Way Do - Forge Contractor Alliance Podcast
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In this episode of the Forge Contractor Podcast, the conversation turns toward success, trust, and the deeper motivations that shape how leaders show up at work and in life. Josh and Kenton reflect on what it actually means to build something meaningful, not just profitable, and how trust inside a team can either fuel momentum or quietly erode it. …
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Every Tuesday this December join Zuryna Livermore and Raven Anderson LCSW-C for a weekly mental reset. These short mantras are meant to help you release and reset for an intentional week ahead. Connect with Raven Anderson and Clear Minds Consulting and Counseling hereBy Zuryna | Live More Agency
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Being nice used to be natural. Now it’s a KPI. In this episode of Operations Unfiltered, I break down how retailers are turning kindness into a business strategy this holiday season—from scripted smiles to Target’s “10-4 Rule.” With staffing shortages, inflation stress, and declining foot traffic, brands are operationalizing friendliness to drive e…
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Decisions Are Made in the Room: Annual General Meeting - Forge Contractor Alliance Podcast
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In this episode of the Forge Contractor Podcast, the conversation takes an honest, unfiltered look at leadership, governance, and the real work behind running a meaningful Annual General Meeting as a growing contractor-led company. With Ridgeline’s AGM only days away, the discussion opens with the tension many founders feel when stepping into a mor…
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Mindful Minute - Staying Inspired This Holiday Season
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Every Tuesday this December join Zuryna Livermore and Raven Anderson LCSW-C for a weekly mental reset. These short mantras are meant to help you release and reset for an intentional week ahead. Connect with Raven Anderson and Clear Minds Consulting and Counseling hereBy Zuryna | Live More Agency
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#357 The 50-Year Mortgage: Fix or Failure for Housing Affordability?
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With affordability at record lows, new mortgage ideas are surfacing to "fix" the housing market, but not all solutions make sense. In this solo episode, Ron Phillips breaks down the proposed 40- and 50-year mortgage options and explains how they might impact buyers, investors, and the broader economy. He compares payment savings versus long-term co…
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Harnessing Human Potential in the Age of AI – Elan Gelfand interviews Dr. Ana Melikian
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AI is going to change everything. And the best way to make sure that potential is leveraged for a better future for us all—including the planet—is by first tapping into our human potential. – Dr. Ana Melikian In this episode, Ana Melikian brings us a compelling conversation that explores the evolving landscape of Artificial Intelligence… Continue …
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The Wild Growth Story of a Tiny Oregon Agency Dominating 20+ States
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How do you turn a tiny, rural, PC-10 agency into a multi-niche growth machine that closes six-figure accounts without traditional producers? In this episode, Michael Jans sits down with Cheri Martinen, Managing Partner of Bancorp Insurance, to unpack how her family’s small Oregon agency has grown 6–7x while being surrounded by national forest on th…
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The Missing Piece in Leadership & How Honor Rebuilds Teams - Forge Contractor Alliance Podcast
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In this episode of the Forge Contractor Alliance, Josh and Kenton open round two with a conversation about a leadership principle that is rarely talked about but deeply shapes teams, families, and culture: honor. Not the vague, ceremonial version most people imagine, but the real, practical posture of how we treat those above us, beside us, and und…
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AI Isn’t Tomorrow—It Was Yesterday: Proof from Klarna, Netflix, Aviva & More
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In this episode, Michael pulls back the curtain on what AI actually did in 2025—far away from the hype, and deep in the real numbers. While most of the insurance world is still “thinking about AI,” other industries are already cashing in: A global fintech using AI to replace the work of ~700 people in 35 languages A major carrier cutting claim cycl…
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Every Tuesday this December join Zuryna Livermore and Raven Anderson LCSW-C for a weekly mental reset. These short mantras are meant to help you release and reset for an intentional week ahead. Connect with Raven Anderson and Clear Minds Consulting and Counseling hereBy Zuryna | Live More Agency
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#356 The Real Affordability Crisis: Why First-Time Buyers Can't Compete
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Is the housing market broken, or just misunderstood? Ron Phillips cuts through the noise to explain why affordability is collapsing for first-time buyers and why interest rates aren't the real culprit. Dive in as he breaks down the true barriers, rising costs, debt loads, and all-cash competition, and shares clear strategies for investors to buy sm…
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Send us a text We challenge growth by spam and show how authenticity, clear values, and permission-based marketing create real community. From better DMs to smarter email, we share scripts, cadences, and metrics that prioritize trust over noise. • authentic content rooted in values and boundaries • story-led messaging with clear, human voice • enga…
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In this week’s episode of Baltimore County Unfiltered, Zuryna is breaking down the latest county chaos — with clarity, calm, and a few receipts. 📚 The library was… not library-ing this week. Fourteen part-time librarians were laid off and then rehired two days later. Staff called it confusing, the union called it dehumanizing, and the HR director s…
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A Practical Guide To Side Hustles, Bill Cuts, And Year-End Tax Prep
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Send us a text Money momentum doesn’t come from a lottery ticket or a 70-hour grind. It starts with one focused skill, a cleaner bill stack, and a system that moves cash to savings and investments before you can spend it. We walk through a practical path to boost income, slash recurring costs, and lock in progress with automation, then pivot into a…
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Business Partnership vs Going Solo How Entrepreneurs Decide - Forge Contractor Alliance Podcast
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In this episode of the Forge Contractor Alliance, Josh and Joel sit down for a deep dive into one of the most difficult and defining topics for any business leader: partnership. Not the surface-level talk about revenue projections or financial models, but the real heart of partnership, people, values, alignment, and the long-term consequences of sa…
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How Gaya’s “Super Copy/Paste” AI Slashes Quote Time for Insurance Agencies
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Still retyping the same client data into five different carrier portals? In this episode of The AI for IA Podcast, Michael talks with Carl, founder of Gaya, the browser-based tool built specifically for insurance agencies. Gaya sits on top of the systems you already use and turns painful, repetitive data entry into a few clicks. Instead of spending…
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[Moms Unfiltered] If Your Journal Could Speak (with Raven Anderson, LCSW-C)
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In this Moms Unfiltered edition of Operations Unfiltered, Zuryna sits down with licensed clinical social worker and owner of Clear Minds Consulting & Counseling, Raven Anderson — a mom, a new wife, and a woman on a mission to help others find clarity in the middle of life’s chaos. Together, they dive into the real conversations we don’t always get …
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The Real Barrier to AI Progress: Human Leadership, Not Technology with Kate Lowry
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If you treat AI models like a valued thought partner and true collaborator, you can create something much more enduring—which is genuine innovation.” – Kate Lowry In this episode, Ana Melikian welcomes Kate Lowry, CEO, coach, and author of “Unbreakable,” to delve into the powerful impact of leadership styles on innovation—especially in the era of……
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The Life Insurance Advantage: How Trae White Built a Retention Engine Inside His P&C Agency
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Most P&C agencies want stronger retention, deeper client loyalty, and higher revenue per client — but overlook the one conversation that delivers all three. In this episode, Michael Jans talks with Trae White, multi-acquisition P&C agency principal whose agency was recognized as Top 10 nationally in life insurance performance, to break down the sim…
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Leaving Corporate Success: A Life That Actually Works - Forge Contractor Alliance Podcast
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Welcome to the Foraged Contractor Podcast — real talk for builders, tradesmen, and business owners shaping a life that matters as much as the work they do. We’re not just chasing growth; we’re redefining success through purpose, integrity, and the relationships that last longer than any project. In this episode of the Foraged Contractor Podcast, we…
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AI Reality Check: What Independent Agencies Must Do Now
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Featuring Dale Steinke, Director at Agent for the Future Advisors, Liberty Mutual Insurance AI isn’t coming to independent agencies—it’s already inside them. In this fast, high-signal conversation, Michael Jans sits down with longtime industry friend Dale Steinke of Liberty to break down what agency owners are really feeling about AI today: the exc…
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The Insurance Industry’s Quiet Shake-Up: 6 Trends Smart Agencies Can’t Ignore
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In this rapid-fire 7-minute briefing, we break down the six industry trends reshaping the independent insurance agency landscape. You’ll discover why nearly 75% of Q3 insurtech funding went to AI-centric firms, what the softening market means for your organic growth strategy, and how smart agencies are using bolt-on technology to deepen client rela…
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Responsible AI and Human-Centered Tech: Bridging Gaps with Brenda Darden Wilkerson
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People come in all shapes, sizes, experiences, ages, dialects, et cetera. And as we move more into an automated world, communication still is key.” – Brenda Darden Wilkerson In this episode, Ana Melikian is joined by Brenda Darden Wilkerson, President and CEO of AnitaB.org, to examine the human side of technology and the importance of… Continue re…
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From Zero to 5,700 Households: How One Agent Built a Relentless Marketing Machine
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In this episode, Michael Jans sits down with South Florida agency owner Matt Livings, who grew his agency from absolutely nothing to more than 5,700 households—in one of the toughest, most volatile markets in the country. Matt reveals the simple but powerful systems he’s used for two decades, including: His 24,000-postcards-a-month direct mail engi…
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Believing the Best: Joyful Leadership in the Trades - Forge Contractor Alliance Podcast
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Welcome to the Foraged Contractor Podcast — real talk for builders, tradesmen, and business owners shaping a life that matters as much as the work they do. We’re not just chasing growth; we’re redefining success through purpose, integrity, and the relationships that last longer than any project. In this episode of The Foraged Contractor Alliance, J…
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The Agency Divide Has Already Begun: Chris Paradiso on AI, Efficiency, and the Future of the Independent Agency
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Independent agencies survived the internet. They adapted to websites, email marketing, and social media. But AI is different. It changes the structure of work, speed of response, and expectations of clients—and it’s moving exponentially faster than any prior wave of technology. In this episode, agency owner & industry thought leader, Chris Paradiso…
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Social media practices employers should avoid
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The popularity of social media continues to bring potential compliance issues for employers trying to navigate the hiring process as well as when managing employee conduct. Join us as we discuss the social media practices that employers should avoid. Listen in as we cover: [00:58] Finding and using off-limits information [01:45] Failing to vet job-…
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The real estate industry is changing faster than ever, and technology is leading the charge. In this solo episode, Ron Phillips breaks down Rocket Companies' latest acquisitions of Mr. Cooper Group and Redfin, and what this means for the future of real estate. By combining the nation's largest loan originator, mortgage servicer, and home search pla…
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[Moms Unfiltered] Queen of the Slashes (with Shadraila James-Ray)
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In this special Mom’s Unfiltered edition, I sit down with the ultimate multitasker, Shadraila “Shay” James-Ray — mom, wife, cheer coach, braider, shirt designer, Mary Kay consultant, and PTC president. Shay shares what it’s really like to juggle all the hats, manage her family’s busy schedule, and pursue her creative passions. We talk sports mom li…
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The playing field is constantly changing. So when new technologies come in, you need to reimagine your game because the playing field is changing and the new technology brings in new capabilities that you can use to play better.” – Sangeet Choudary In this episode, Ana Melikian welcomes Sangeet Paul Choudary—global keynote speaker, best-selling au…
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The 7-Minute Insurance Industry Intelligence Briefing (6 Trends Every Agency Owner Must Know Now)
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In this fast, insight-packed 7-minute briefing, Michael Jans breaks down six forces reshaping the independent insurance agency world right now — from AI acceleration to PE consolidation, social inflation, compliance pressure, ENS growth, and the widening growth gap between digital agencies and everyone else. In this episode you’ll discover: ✅ Why I…
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The Agencies That Will Thrive, Survive, or Dive in the Age of AI
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Artificial Intelligence isn’t another wave—it’s a tsunami. In this episode, Michael Jans breaks down how AI will separate the winners from the walking dead in the independent agency world. From the Niche Master who dominates their vertical… to the Complexity Specialist who thrives on sophisticated risks… to the Platform Powerhouse scaling like Geic…
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Living Intentionally: Jeff Burkinshaw on Family & Freedom - Forge Contractor Alliance Podcast
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Welcome to the Foraged Contractor Podcast — real talk for builders, tradesmen, and business owners shaping a life that matters as much as the work they do. We’re not just chasing growth; we’re redefining success through purpose, integrity, and the relationships that last longer than any project. In this episode, Kenton sits down with longtime frien…
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20% More Policies in 4 Weeks: AI Agents for Agencies
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🎙️ How AI Agents Are Revolutionizing Insurance with Terry Walby of Open Dialog In this episode, Michael sits down with Terry Walby, co-founder and CEO of Open Dialog, to explore how AI agents are transforming the insurance industry—far beyond the limitations of chatbots. Terry breaks down the real-world impact of AI agents on improving quote conver…
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From Corporate to Creative (with Mariah Phillips)
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This week on Operations Unfiltered, I’m joined by Mariah Phillips, a corporate professional turned founder of Brainiac Beauty Events. I actually met Mariah years ago at a Baltimore Creators Accelerator, which makes this full-circle moment even sweeter. We talk about career pivots, the beauty of community, and how her corporate background helped her…
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Paid sick leave: What employers need to know
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Paid sick leave laws are evolving rapidly across the United States. Each year, states and local jurisdictions are creating new requirements, amending existing laws, or, in limited cases, revoking requirements. This makes it crucial for employers to stay informed. We break down where paid sick leave is currently required, best practices to help with…
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#354 Who Really Owns America's Rentals? Inside the 2025 Investor Report
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Think Wall Street dominates the real estate market? Think again. In this solo episode, Ron Phillips breaks down key insights from Batch Data's Q2 2025 Investor Pulse Report, revealing the real story behind who owns America's homes. Over 90% of rental properties are owned by small and mid-sized investors, not mega hedge funds. Ron explains how these…
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6 Industry Shifts Every Insurance Agency Leader Must Track in 2025
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The independent agency channel is changing fast—and the firms that see the shifts early will take the lead. In this episode, Michael Jans breaks down six critical developments reshaping growth, profitability, risk, client expectations, and agency valuation in the next 6–18 months. You’ll hear what the data actually says about AI adoption, why cyber…
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Harnessing the PID System: Preparation, Intentionality, and Differentiation in the Age of AI with Rutherford Pascal
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One of the biggest things with leadership is you got to have the right people on the right bus, in the right seat on the bus, and if that happens, you're pulling one rope in the same direction. If that happens, that bus is gonna go fast. That bus is gonna be efficient.” – Rutherford… Continue reading Harnessing the PID System: Preparation, Intentio…
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