Room to Grow is the math podcast that brings you discussions on trending topics in math education in short segments. We’re not here to talk at people. We’re here to think and learn with others — because when it comes to mathematics there’s always room to grow!
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Dive deep into the wedding industry and learn actionable tips from host Brandee Gaar and guest wedding pro CEOs that will enable you take your wedding business to new heights! Uncover the proven strategies, insights, and stories of successful wedding professionals who have built thriving businesses in this dynamic and competitive market. Each week, Brandee Gaar, a seasoned wedding industry expert and CEO of Blush by Brandee Gaar, brings you exclusive interviews with top wedding industry pros ...
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How does modern day Korea compare to America? Join co-hosts Daniel and Jun every week as they explore a topic and discuss it from both the American and Korean perspective. If you're looking to learn more about Korean society and culture, are a part of the Korean diaspora and curious how Korea has changed since you, your parents, or your grandparents left, or are simply interested in broadening your personal worldview and perspective, then we hope you'll listen in and join us on this journey! ...
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Developing Mathematical Reasoning with Pam Harris
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1:04:22This episode of Room to Grow, Curtis and Joanie speak with Pam Harris. Pam is well known and loved for her website, podcast, books, and conference sessions all based on her core belief that “Math is FigureOutAble.” Today’s discussion centers on Pam’s newest publication, Developing Mathematical Reasoning: Avoiding the Traps of Algorithms. Pam starts…
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308. What NOT to Do in Your Wedding Business This Engagement Season
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10:38ou didn’t start your business to stay stuck. If you're ready to finally hit 6 or 7 figures WITHOUT burning out — book a call with our team → https://weddingproceo.com/application Hey wedding pro—listen up! Engagement season is NOT the time to hide behind a website refresh or a shiny new logo. In this episode, I am laying down the 5 things you absol…
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Episode 107: On Moving to Korea For A Mid-Life Gap Year (ft. Raychel)
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1:45:50This week, Daniel and Jun sit down with Raychel McKelvy, a Black American teacher and aspiring actor who just moved to Korea from Chicago less than a month ago. Raychel shares her unique journey from living across multiple U.S. cities to taking a "midlife gap year" in Seoul to study Korean at Yonsei University's language institute. They discuss her…
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307. Top 5 Beginner Mistakes Wedding Pros Keep Repeating
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9:23You didn’t start your business to stay stuck. If you're ready to finally hit 6 or 7 figures WITHOUT burning out — book a call with our team → https://weddingproceo.com/application Are you accidentally holding your business back without even realizing it? In this episode, I’m breaking down the Top 5 Mistakes that keep wedding professionals overwhelm…
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306. Most Wedding Pros Skip the Budget Talk (and It's Costing You Money)
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Episode 106: Cilantro Sundae, Political Polarization, Violence in Media
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1:41:46This week Jun and Daniel discuss the evolution of acquired tastes in food, turbulent political news from America, controversial tech updates, and a thought-provoking listener perspective on violence in Western vs. East Asian culture. Daniel shares his milestone of finally accepting sundae (Korean blood sausage) after years of trying, prompting a br…
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305. The Dirty Truth About Courses No One Tells You
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11:36You didn’t start your business to stay stuck. If you're ready to finally hit 6 or 7 figures WITHOUT burning out — book a call with our team → https://weddingproceo.com/application So many wedding pros get stuck buying course after course, hoping for a magic fix — but the truth is, no program can care about your business more than you do. In this ep…
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304. The Math That's Bankrupting the Wedding Industry
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19:01You didn’t start your business to stay stuck. If you're ready to finally hit 6 or 7 figures WITHOUT burning out — book a call with our team → https://weddingproceo.com/application Too many wedding pros are bringing in high revenue but still living paycheck to paycheck. In this episode, I’m walking you through the real numbers behind your burnout—wh…
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Episode 105: Summer Recaps, August News and Trends, and Podcast Updates
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1:16:41This week Jun and Daniel return after a two-and-a-half-month break with updates on the future of their podcast and stories from their summer European travels. They announce changes to their recording schedule required to maintain a predictable and sustainable release cadence. The hosts explore their different European experiences, comparing notes o…
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This episode of Room to Grow brings together our 2025 series on the Mathematics Teaching Practices from Principles to Actions, an NCTM publication. After discussing each of the eight practices in isolation over the last several months, this month tackles the ideas and challenges in actually making substantive change to classroom practice. Our hosts…
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303. 3 "Sales Tips" That Kept My Wedding Business Broke
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11:43You didn’t start your business to stay stuck. If you're ready to finally hit 6 or 7 figures WITHOUT burning out — book a call with our team → https://weddingproceo.com/application Too many wedding pros are stuck using sales strategies that don’t work anymore—like sending a proposal after the consult or overwhelming clients with choices. In this epi…
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302. Unlock Passive Revenue with Engine Room Blocks w/Renee Epstein-Ross
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26:59You didn’t start your business to stay stuck. If you're ready to finally hit 6 or 7 figures WITHOUT burning out — book a call with our team → https://weddingproceo.com/application Adding passive income to your wedding business is easier than you think. In this episode, you’ll learn how to simplify a major pain point for your couples while creating …
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Episode 104: K-Pop Demon Hunters Review (Media)
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1:27:14We’re back! This week Jun and Daniel finally tackle the highly anticipated media review of "K-Pop Demon Hunters" (or "케데헌" in Korea). After discussing the massive global success of the Netflix animated film—which became the number one Netflix original movie of all time—they dive deep into various aspects of the production. From analyzing what defin…
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301. No One Talks About This Part of Building a 6-Figure Wedding Biz
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10:33You didn’t start your business to stay stuck. If you're ready to finally hit 6 or 7 figures WITHOUT burning out — book a call with our team → https://weddingproceo.com/application Building a wedding business isn’t supposed to feel easy—it’s supposed to stretch you. The truth is, hard seasons don’t mean your business is broken; they mean you’re grow…
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You didn’t start your business to stay stuck. If you're ready to finally hit 6 or 7 figures WITHOUT burning out — book a call with our team → https://weddingproceo.com/application Tired of clunky software that makes your job harder? In this episode, I share how my team moved away from an “all-in-one” CRM and paired Dubsado with Timeline Genius to s…
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Supporting Productive Struggle in Learning Mathematics
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43:12This episode of Room to Grow wraps up Joanie and Curtis’ season 5 series on the Mathematics Teaching Practices from NCTM’s Principles to Actions. The final practice in the series is “Support productive struggle in learning mathematics.” This is defined as follows: Effective teaching of mathematics consistently provides students, individually and co…
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You didn’t start your business to stay stuck. If you're ready to finally hit 6 or 7 figures WITHOUT burning out — book a call with our team → https://weddingproceo.com/application After years of sticking with an "all-in-one" platform, I finally faced the hard truth—it wasn’t doing everything well, and it was costing my team time, efficiency, and cl…
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298. I Closed a $12k Contract to Prove it's Not Luck
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22:16You didn’t start your business to stay stuck. If you're ready to finally hit 6 or 7 figures WITHOUT burning out — book a call with our team → https://weddingproceo.com/application If you've ever felt unsure about how to confidently lead a consultation without sounding salesy, this episode is your blueprint. I'm walking you through exactly how I clo…
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297. This is Why 99% of Wedding Pros Don't Make a Profit
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11:07You didn’t start your business to stay stuck. If you're ready to finally hit 6 or 7 figures WITHOUT burning out — book a call with our team → https://weddingproceo.com/application If you’re booked solid but still wondering where the profit is… this one’s for you. In this episode, I’m breaking down the three real reasons 99% of wedding pros never tu…
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Episode 103: Korean Etymology, Language Purification, and Hidden Origins ft. Byeong (Language)
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1:38:37⚠️Disclaimer⚠️ This episode was recorded in early May while Daniel was traveling, as an experiment during their regular recording schedule. Some references may feel slightly dated as it's being released during their summer break. This week Jun and Byeong explore the fascinating evolution and cultural layers of language, particularly focusing on Kor…
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The #1 Belief Holding Back 6-Figure Growth
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36:35Grab Your Seat to the 2026 WPCEO Summit Here and link to the summit page www.weddingproceo.com/summit In this popular episode of the Wedding Pro CEO podcast, I share my opening keynote from the 2024 Wedding Pro CEO Summit, focusing on the theme "If you wanted to, you would." We tackle how to overcome industry challenges like stress and undervaluing…
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Build Procedural Fluency from Conceptual Understanding
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44:22In this episode of Room to Grow, Joanie and Curtis continue the season 5 series on the Mathematics Teaching Practices from NCTM’s Principles to Actions, celebrating it’s 10th anniversary. This month’s practice is “Build procedural fluency from conceptual understanding.” This is defined as follows: Effective teaching of mathematics builds fluency wi…
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Jump on the waitlist to save your spot for the 2026 Wedding Pro CEO Summit: www.weddingproceo.com/summit Subscribe to the SHIFT a daily 1 minute email designed to grow your profit and buy back your time: www.weddingproceo.com/theshift Are you ready to break free from the cycle of endless consultations that lead nowhere? In this episode of the Weddi…
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Become Better Than 99% of Other Wedding Pros
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28:23Grab your spot for the Wedding Pro CEO Summit: www.weddingproceo.com/summit Subscribe to the SHIFT a daily 1 minute email designed to grow your profit and buy back your time: www.weddingproceo.com/theshift Want to excel beyond 99% of other wedding pros? In this episode, I share five essential strategies to help you adapt to economic challenges, mak…
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How We Took Her Pricing from $400 to $14,000!
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41:16Grab your spot for the Wedding Pro CEO Summit: www.weddingproceo.com/summit Subscribe to the SHIFT a daily 1 minute email designed to grow your profit and buy back your time: www.weddingproceo.com/theshift Imagine transforming your business from DIY-focused messaging that attracts budget-conscious clients to a premium brand that commands top dollar…
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You didn’t start your business to stay stuck. If you're ready to finally hit 6 or 7 figures WITHOUT burning out — book a call with our team → https://weddingproceo.com/application Let’s talk about investing big to scale fast. In this short bonus episode, I’m sharing why I chose to spend $35,000 to join a mastermind with Alex Hormozi’s team at Acqui…
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In this episode of Room to Grow, Joanie and Curtis continue the season 5 series on the Mathematics Teaching Practices from NCTM’s Principles to Actions, celebrating it’s 10th anniversary. This month’s practice is “Pose Purposeful Questions.” This is defined as follows: Effective teaching of mathematics uses purposeful questions to assess and advanc…
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296. Why Your Wedding Business is Stuck at $100K (2025 Summit Keynote)
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37:48You didn’t start your business to stay stuck. If you're ready to finally hit 6 or 7 figures WITHOUT burning out — book a call with our team → https://weddingproceo.com/application Ever feel like no matter how hard you hustle, you just can’t break past that $100K mark? Working every weekend, buried in client work, and still stuck? Wedding Pro, it’s …
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Episode 102: 100 Weeks of Korean. American. Podcast pt.3 (Podcast)
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2:09:23This week Jun and Daniel conclude their three-part series commemorating their 100th episode milestone by reflecting on episodes 67-99 of their podcast journey. They explore the evolution of their show from deep cultural discussions to more structured formats including regular news episodes, listener comment segments, and media reviews. The hosts di…
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295. (AMA) How Do I Get on Venue Preferred Lists?
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19:48You didn’t start your business to stay stuck. If you're ready to finally hit 6 or 7 figures WITHOUT burning out — book a call with our team → https://weddingproceo.com/application Getting ghosted by venues when you ask to be on their preferred list? It’s not you—it’s your approach. In this episode, I’m sharing my real strategy behind becoming a go-…
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Episode 101: 100 Weeks of Korean. American. Podcast pt.2 (Podcast)
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2:06:25This week Jun and Daniel continue their milestone celebration by tackling episodes 34-66 in the second part of their three-part series honoring 100 episodes. From exploring the N-Po Generation's societal pressures to diving deep into Korean concepts like jeong and han, our hosts reflect on their middle third of episodes that covered some of their m…
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294. Wanna Make $100K? Here’s Exactly How Many Leads You Need
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14:50You didn’t start your business to stay stuck. If you're ready to finally hit 6 or 7 figures WITHOUT burning out — book a call with our team → https://weddingproceo.com/application Feeling stuck trying to hit $100K in your wedding business? You don’t need more hustle—you need better math. In this episode, I’m breaking down the exact formula to rever…
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Episode 100: 100 Weeks of Korean. American. Podcast pt.1 (Podcast)
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2:02:32This week Jun and Daniel celebrate reaching their 100th episode milestone by embarking on a comprehensive journey through their podcast's first 33 episodes. From their humble pilot episode recorded with a single microphone to exploring major cultural topics like food, healthcare, education, and social relationships, our hosts reflect on their evolu…
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293. Give Me 9 Minutes and I'll Increase Your Bookings by 200%
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11:25You didn’t start your business to stay stuck. If you're ready to finally hit 6 or 7 figures WITHOUT burning out — book a call with our team → https://weddingproceo.com/application If you're only following up once with new inquiries, you're ghosting your leads—and it's killing your bookings. In this episode of the Wedding Pro CEO podcast, I walk you…
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Episode 99: The Match Review (Media)
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1:59:00This week Jun and Daniel review the popular Korean film "The Match" (승부), which tells the story of two legendary Go players in Korea during the late 1980s and early 1990s. Our hosts explore the cultural significance of Go in Korean society, discussing how it was once one of the four major activities Korean children would pursue alongside math acade…
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292. (ALERT) How Tariffs are Affecting the Wedding Industry.
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15:02You didn’t start your business to stay stuck. If you're ready to finally hit 6 or 7 figures WITHOUT burning out — book a call with our team → https://weddingproceo.com/application The economy might be uncertain, but your business doesn’t have to be. In this episode, I’m breaking down how tariffs, inflation, and shifting booking patterns are affecti…
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Episode 98: Listener Grab Bag ft. Credit Cards, Board Games, Climate Change & Libraries (Media)
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1:36:38This week Jun and Daniel dedicate an episode to answering questions from their listeners via Patreon, Instagram, and email. From credit card rewards systems and loyalty points to board game culture and public libraries, our hosts tackle a variety of topics that don't quite warrant full episodes but deserve thoughtful responses. They explore how Kor…
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Establish Mathematics Goals to Focus Learning
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34:04In this episode of Room to Grow, Joanie and Curtis continue the season 5 series on the Mathematics Teaching Practices from NCTM’s Principles to Actions, celebrating its 10th anniversary. This month’s practice is “Establish Mathematics Goals to Focus Learning.” This is defined as follows: Effective teaching of mathematics establishes clear goals for…
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291. Legal Landmines Wedding Pros are Stumbling Over in 2025 w/ Paige Griffith
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44:47You didn’t start your business to stay stuck. If you're ready to finally hit 6 or 7 figures WITHOUT burning out — book a call with our team → https://weddingproceo.com/application How are Tariffs impacting the Wedding Industry?—Wedding pros are getting hit from every angle this year and there is much more than world trade deals to be aware of. In t…
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Episode 97: College Part 2 (Education)
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2:04:15This week Jun and Daniel dive deeper into college education, comparing American and Korean university systems. Following their more personal discussion in part one, they examine the structural differences between college admissions, costs, and cultural impacts across both countries. From holistic application processes in the US versus test-score-fo…
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290. How to Build a $100K Wedding Business This Year
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9:40You didn’t start your business to stay stuck. If you're ready to finally hit 6 or 7 figures WITHOUT burning out — book a call with our team → https://weddingproceo.com/application 👉 Wedding pros—you’re crazy talented, but let’s be real: talent alone isn’t getting you to six figures. In this episode, I’m sharing the exact strategy I’d use in 2025 if…
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Episode 96: College Part 1 (Education)
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1:54:12This week Jun and Daniel explore the social aspects of college life in Korea versus America during the mid-2000s. From orientation experiences and drinking culture to roommate dynamics and networking, our hosts walk down memory lane sharing their vastly different undergraduate experiences. What is "OT" in Korea and how does it differ from American …
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289. Inside My 7-Figure Calendar (Daily Breakdown)
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30:32You didn’t start your business to stay stuck. If you're ready to finally hit 6 or 7 figures WITHOUT burning out — book a call with our team → https://weddingproceo.com/application Wedding Pro, If you’re feeling stretched thin between client work, family life, and trying to grow your business, this episode is for you. I’m sharing my real weekly sche…
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Episode 95: Korean Math, Busan Taxis, and Making New Friends (Daily Life)
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2:06:56This week, Daniel and Jun reflect on the small routines and habits that shape daily life—and how those ordinary moments reveal cultural contrasts between Korea and America. From elevator etiquette to bike-riding, math education to parenting styles, they explore how values like speed, structure, and success show up in the simplest of places. They al…
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288. Why You Feel Broke—Even If You're Fully Booked
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13:41You didn’t start your business to stay stuck. If you're ready to finally hit 6 or 7 figures WITHOUT burning out — book a call with our team → https://weddingproceo.com/application If you’ve ever had a fully booked calendar but still felt broke at the end of the month, this episode is for you. I’m breaking down the difference between sales (booked c…
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Episode 94: News Headlines - Feb ~ Apr 2025 (News)
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1:44:53This week, Daniel and Jun recap significant news events from February to mid-April 2025. They discuss several major stories including the impeachment of the Korean president and upcoming emergency elections, the worst wildfires in Korean history and how Indonesian foreign workers heroically helped with rescue efforts, controversial allegations surr…
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287. Reaction: What's REALLY going on in the Wedding Industry in 2025
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15:34The (FREE!)ASSUME Sales Training: 2x your wedding bookings in 30 days—step by step. Thousands of wedding pros have already used it to land more clients immediately! http://weddingproceo.com/freetrainingorg The 2025 Knot Vendor Report just dropped, and lemme tell you—it’s got a lot of data. But before you go making big changes to your business, let’…
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Episode 93: No Room For Seoulmates (Culture)
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1:42:06This week Jun and Daniel explore the differences in roommate culture between Korea and America. They discuss why having roommates is more common in the US compared to Korea, where most unmarried adults either live alone or with their parents. From college dorm experiences to adult living arrangements, our hosts examine how factors like geography, f…
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Elicit and Use Evidence of Student Thinking
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42:19In this episode of Room to Grow, Joanie and Curtis continue the season 5 series on the Mathematics Teaching Practices from NCTM’s Principles to Actions, celebrating it’s 10th anniversary. This month’s practice is “Elicit and Use Evidence of Student Thinking.” In Principles to Actions, NCTM describes this teaching practice in this way: Effective tea…
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Gen Z is already in your sales funnel—even if you haven’t noticed yet—and their buying habits are nothing like what worked with Millennials. In this spicy episode, I’m breaking down why ignoring this generation could be costing you thousands and how to adjust your sales strategy to keep up with who’s actually booking weddings in 2025. Here is the t…
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