5 Plain Questions is a podcast that proposes 5 general questions to Native American and Indigenous artists, creators, musicians, writers, movers and shakers, and culture bearers.
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"This is not a bike shop, this is a culture bomb" Plain Bicycle is a 6 part mini-series that asks the question; can bicycle culture be imported? The podcast follows a group of Canadians who travel to the Netherlands to fill a shipping container with second hand Dutch bicycles to bring home to Canada. Host Erin Riediger speaks to the Plain Bicycle Project team and Dutch cycling experts Herbert Tiemens and Modacity’s Melissa Bruntlett and Chris Bruntlett. Plain Bicycle investigates why cycling ...
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An award-winning retirement podcast dedicated to helping you lower taxes, invest smarter, and make work optional. Do you want to avoid overpaying the IRS in retirement? Or learn how to prepare for the next stock market crash? How about when to take Social Security and how to turn your investments into reliable retirement income? Hey there! I'm CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ Taylor Schulte, and I was recently named the #2 Independent Financial Advisor in the U.S. by Investopedia. Each week on t ...
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A show where the Irregular is the only constant. In this show filled with Movie and TV reviews, story ideas, and just plain madness, you will never cease to be entertained. Nico and his co-host Max get together and try to make sense of the chaos that is today's world of entertainment while simultaneously being the entertainment as well. Let the Irregularity commence!
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Insanely innovative ideas for school leadership and principals focused on people, culture, and impact. Lead Learning. Improve Schools. Check out the 3x's per week blog at https://mafost.com
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Welcome to Email After Hours by Sender Score, powered by Validity. By day, we help email senders all over the world boost their email performance. Once we’re off the clock, we interview email marketing experts to talk about email fails, spam, privacy laws, metrics that matter, content that converts—and anything else that keeps senders up at night. Nothing is off-limits. We know what works in email–and we know the road to your next great campaign is getting bumpier by the day. So, we’re makin ...
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This investigation won gold in the Serialised Podcast category as well as a bronze in the Narrative/Documentary category at the 2022 New York Festivals Radio. It's My Only Story Season 2: Back to School - a podcast and a live investigation. Join us as we travel through South African schools, hunting for predators hiding in plain sight. This season is a co-production of My Only Story and News24.
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Better: The Brand Designer Podcast, founded by Giselle Field of Wander Design Co. and Jen Davis, was founded on the belief that designers need community. We find that the branding world often feels secretive, competitive, and sometimes just plain old confusing. When we realized that our honest, soul-chat-level convos could potentially help other designers, we realized a podcast was only natural! Better: The Brand Designer Podcast was officially born. Giselle passed away during a climbing tri ...
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True crime conversations with people closest to some of Australia’s most compelling cases. From Doctors, to family members and the victims themselves, these perspectives not often heard in Australian media will amaze you. For more Crime content search the LiSTNR app.
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Email After Hours Greatest Hits: Top Email Learnings from 2024 (So Far!)
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We’ve compiled snippets from our top episodes of 2024 (so far!) in this special “greatest hits” installment of Email After Hours. Looking to improve your email accessibility? Want to boost customer loyalty? Still struggling with Gmail and Yahoo’s new bulk sender requirements? Get tips and secrets to success from email experts at Yahoo, Hickory Farm…
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5 Surprising Investing Facts That You've (Probably) Never Heard
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Today, I’m sharing FIVE surprising statistics about the economy, markets, and retirement. For example, one stat highlights a "stock market indicator" that has a 100% success rate 😳 Another emphasizes a growing insurance risk that everyone needs to protect against. Along with being entertaining, these stats bring important investing and planning top…
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S10 E3: Brand Messaging for Dummies (er, Designers!)
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Brand Messaging is just as important for a brand as the visual design... but what the heck is it?! In today's episode I explain what Brand Messaging is and isn't and how to use your messaging to attract the clients you want to work with and not those that you don't. Links Mentioned: The Hello June Brand Messaging & Copy Sprint - DM me on Instagram …
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S10 E2: You’re Invited to My Font Nerd Party (All About Typography)
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In today's episode I get super nerdy and do a deep dive into everything fonts! Links Mentioned: Parts of Typography Glossary from Canva Pizza Typefaces Nikolas Type Jen Wagner Harmonais VIsual TAN Type Typical Type PeachCreme Typia Nesia Inbox Question: "Can you be a brand designer if you only know how to use Canva?” - Shannon Lynn Connect With Us:…
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How to Future-Proof Your Email Campaigns with Deliverability Expert Al Iverson (Part 2)
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What are the rewards for implementing DMARC successfully? How will email authentication requirements continue to evolve? What role will mailbox providers, email service providers, and senders play? How will forces like AI impact an already volatile deliverability landscape? He joins Guy and Danielle to discuss all this and more! If you enjoyed this…
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Roth Conversions for Kids, Home Equity in Retirement, Pension vs. Lump-Sum (And More!)
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Are you ready to get answers to some BIG retirement questions? Questions such as: ➤ What role does the equity in my home play in my retirement plan? ➤ Why should I do Roth conversions to help mitigate taxes on my kids' inheritance? ➤ Are closed-end funds a good investment? ➤ How do I properly evaluate pension vs. lump-sum decisions? Today on the sh…
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S10 E1: Our Red Flag List (Avoid These Clients!) with Lauren Braier
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In the first episode of season 10 I bring back the guest with the most guest episodes, my close friend, and now sadly my former employee Lauren Braier! In this episode we go into our red flag list, talk about our major and more subtle red flags, and share some stories of some recent inquiries we had to let go. Guest Information: Guest Name: Lauren …
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How to Future-Proof Your Email Campaigns with Deliverability Expert Al Iverson (Part 1)
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Should we wait around for the next email bomb to drop? No! Smart senders need to be proactive about future-proofing their programs. Luckily, Al Iverson, a bona fide email deliverability expert and the creator of the highly influential website Spam Resource, is here to give us some expert tips to stay ahead of the game. In part one of this two-part …
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From the Archives | S5 E23: Using Intuition in Your Design Process with Alex McGinness
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Jen and Alex from The Arcoíris Design Co. chat all about discovering, cultivating, and making the best use of your intuition in your design business. They discuss what an “intuitive hit” is, how to recognize different types of inspiration and thoughts, and best practices for getting acquainted with your intuition and using it to provide more value …
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5 Strategies to Take Control of Your Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs)
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Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) begin at age 73 for most retirement savers. These forced withdrawals can be a burden for those who don't need (or want) the taxable income. Since they are “required,” many assume that they don't have any control over their RMDs. But that’s not necessarily the case. In fact, one of the 5 strategies I'm sharing w…
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From the Archives | S6 E13: LIVE from the Studio… it’s Brand Presentations!
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We’ve never seen this shared publicly before… we’re pulling back the curtain in today’s episode to share the audio from actual client presentations from our studios! We watched each other’s Strategy/Creative Direction videos and then reacted live to them - noting what we loved about them and making some really juicy suggestions for making them even…
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Nico and Max talk star warz and other crap
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How AI is Changing the Email Ecosystem: The Risks, Benefits, and Implications
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This week’s expert guest is Eric Stelle, an Email Deliverability Specialist at Mapp Digital. He joins Guy and Danielle to talk about the growing influence of AI in email marketing and the need for marketers to understand and adapt to this technology. If you enjoyed this episode then please either: Subscribe, rate, and review on Apple Podcasts Follo…
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From the Archives | S7 E20: How I Went From Feast/Famine to Booking 5 Months Out
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This episode was inspired by a question from one of the students in my group program for designers The Design Minimind! She wanted to know how I went from the (seemingly) never ending cycle of being overworked, followed by really slow seasons. I go through what I learned in my 1:1 marketing mentorship with Ash from The Cheetah Company, what I did o…
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From the Archives | S8 E11: Design Retainers, Privacy, & Carving Your Own Path with Olivia Herrick
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Today I’m joined by the design icon Olivia Herrick as we chat about how to create consistent revenue with retainers, maintaining personal boundaries in business, lead generation and SO much more. Guest Information: Guest Name: Olivia Herrick Guest Business Name: Olivia Herrick Design Guest Website: https://www.oliviaherrickdesign.com/ Guest Instagr…
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Season 5 Returns Wednesday, September 4th, 2024
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5 Plain Questions returns Wednesday, September 4th. New guests and old friends return.By Joe Williams
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Dividend Investing (Part 4): Answering Top Listener Questions
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In the final episode of this series, I'm answering the BEST listener questions I've received about dividend investing. Questions such as: ➤ If dividend investing is NOT a great way to create retirement income, what is? ➤ What dividend-focused funds should investors consider if they insist on investing for yield? ➤ What is the counterargument for st…
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The finale of season 9 is already here! I can't believe how quickly time goes by! As always we are answering your submitted inbox questions to wrap up this season. Connect With Us: Our Free Facebook Community Our Website Podcast Instagram Support us on Patreon Tags: designer, design, brand design, brand identity design, design studio, design busine…
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Demystifying DMARC and BIMI: The (Plain English!) Guide to Defending Your Domains
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Let’s face it: DMARC and email authentication can get super technical—and sometimes feel like alphabet soup. That’s why we’re spending 25 minutes popping the hood on DMARC (Domain-based Message Authentication, Reporting, and Conformance) and BIMI (Brand Indicators for Message Identification). Our expert guest this week is Florian Vierke, Senior Man…
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S9 E14: How to Sell Out Your Design Services with Expert Brand Positioning with Chelsea Blackwell from Honey & Co. Creative
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In today's episode I sit down with my friend Chelsea Blackwell from Honey and Co. Creative. Chelsea is an expert in brand positioning and we talk about how your brand positioning may be what's holding your business back, and how to up-level it. Links Mentioned: The Dream Design Biz Mentorship The Tune-Up Session Use Code BETTER15 for 15% off The Tu…
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The Elements of a Successful Email: It's Not Rocket Science...Or Is It?
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Lab coats on, please! In this episode of Email After Hours, we're breaking down the elements of a successful marketing email—from pre-headers down to footers. While it’s easy to neglect less visible email elements in the rush to get campaigns out the door, each element needs to work together perfectly to deliver a perfect campaign. Our guide throug…
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Dividend Investing (Part 3): A More "Flexible" Dividend Strategy
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In today's episode, I'm sharing everything you need to know about stock buybacks. Specifically, I'm sharing: ➤ Why stock buybacks are referred to as a "flexible" dividend ➤ What a stock buyback is (and how it works) ➤ How stock buybacks are more tax-friendly than traditional dividends If you want to learn more about this increasingly popular "flexi…
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Solopreneur Guide Part 1 (Bootstrapper Series)
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Welcome to the Mafost Mashup reboot - this limited series is for small business owners and dreamers who are ready to bootstrap their way to brand growth and market domination. We'll cover everything you need to know about marketing a small business or startup. ...eventually, we'll polish up our episode endings, lol - forgive me for now. ;) In this …
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S9 E13: How I’m Managing My First Trimester (I’m Pregnant!) While Working
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Hey Guys! So excited to share with you that I'm pregnant! So I thought I would let you guys know how I am managing my first trimester while also being the primary bread winner for my family. Connect With Us: Our Free Facebook Community Our Website Podcast Instagram Support us on Patreon Tags: designer, design, brand design, brand identity design, d…
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How Data Protection and Trust-Building Fuels Germany's Email Marketing Success
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Do stricter legal requirements and sending guidelines actually lead to better inbox placement? Just ask Germany! The average German sender sees an average of 97% of their marketing emails land in subscriber inboxes (12% higher than the global benchmark) while adhering to extensive data protection laws. How do they do it? In this episode of the "Ema…
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Dividend Investing (Part 2): Three Reasons Why Dividend Strategies Underperform
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Today I'm continuing our multi-part series on Dividend Investing. Specifically, in part two, I’m sharing: ➤ What the long-term performance has been for dividend-focused funds ➤ Why popular dividend investing charts can be incomplete (or misleading) ➤ The 3 primary reasons dividend strategies typically underperform If you want to learn more about di…
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S9 E12: How to Increase Sales Through Email Marketing with Emily Claire Hughes
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Today I am talking to my former NYC roommate Emily Claire Hughes! Emily is an email marketing expert who has worked all over the world! Get ready to get email curious! Guest Information: Guest Name: Emily Claire Hughes Guest Business Name: Emily Claire & Co. Guest Website: https://www.emilyclaireand.co/ Guest Instagram: @emilyinhamburg Links Mentio…
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Email Personalization in the AI Era: Nicholas Greatrex on Delivering Top-Notch Email Experiences Across Multiple Brands
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In a world of crowded inboxes and the never-ending battle for audience attention, email marketers need to find new ways to engage with their audiences effectively. Enter Nicholas Greatrex, Chief Marketing Officer for TFG Brands in London! He’s focused on one thing in his email marketing: delivering winning customer experiences that encourage lifeti…
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Dividend Investing (Part 1): Making Money While You Sleep
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Today I'm kicking off a multi-part series on Dividend Investing. While dividends are a normal occurrence in the global markets, their role in a retirement portfolio is often misunderstood. ➤ What is a dividend, and why do some companies pay them? ➤ How do they affect an investor's return? ➤ Where do dividends fit in the portfolio construction proce…
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S9 E11: How to Level-Up Your Web Services with Chris Misterek from Showit
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Today I interview Chris Misterek from Showit! As you all know I am a huge fan of Showit and we talk everything from Chris' own design journey, to the Showit design community, to creating websites that convert. Guest Information: Guest Name: Chris Misterek Guest Business Name: Showit Guest Website: showit.com Links Mentioned: Sign up for Showit Spar…
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How to Protect Yourself From Financial Scams (+ New Resources)
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Today I'm sharing a story about a couple who lost $2 million to an investment scam. I'm also sharing (new!) resources to help protect your personal data in 2024. Financial scams are getting more sophisticated and losses are skyrocketing. In fact, last year, Americans lost $10 billion to financial scams. That’s $1 billion more than 2022, and is the …
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Reading Between the Lines: The Art of Accessible Email Design and Content
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Alarming fact alert: 99.97% of emails fail basic accessibility standards. Since 1 in 4 people now live with some type of disability, keeping your emails accessible isn’t just the right thing to do—it's crucial for maximum content consumption. In this episode, Guy and Danielle sit down with Michael Knapp, Lead Email Designer, and Developer at Skipto…
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S9 E10: Entering a New Era of Brand Strategy with Marion Tan
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The industry landscape when it comes to Brand Strategy is shifting, and designer/strategist Marion Tan from Hearten and Hone and By Marion Co. joins me to talk about her unique approach to offering this signature service to her clients (hint: it doesn’t have to be as complex as you think!) Guest Information: Guest Name: Marion Tan Guest Business Na…
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From the Archives | S5 E3: Running a Successful Design Business with Neurodivergence with Lea Gucciardi
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I’m on spring break! Enjoy this favorite episode from the archives featuring my good friend Lea Gucciardi from Arq Design Studio. Connect With Us: Our Free Facebook Community Our Website Podcast Instagram Support us on Patreon Tags: designer, design, brand design, brand identity design, design studio, design business, graphic design, brand designer…
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The Best Retirement Account, Making Investment Changes, and More!
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There is no shortage of questions when it comes to navigating and planning for retirement. ➤ How much do I need to save? ➤ How do I optimize my tax bill and avoid overpaying the IRS? ➤ When do I take Social Security? ➤ What should I invest in? (And what should I avoid?!) The list goes on. And while you’ve likely read (or heard) helpful answers to m…
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From the Archives | S6 E6: Refining Your Sales & Proposal Process
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Description: I’m on spring break! Enjoy this favorite episode from the archives where Esther and I discuss how to up-level your sales and proposal process. Connect With Us: Our Free Facebook Community Our Website Podcast Instagram Support us on PatreonBy Jen Davis
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5 Stats Email Marketers Need to See in 2024
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We know the best email marketers out there are total data junkies. So, we’re doing a deep dive into data on this episode of Email After Hours! We crunched performance data from 2.5 billion inboxes worldwide and found some surprising benchmark metrics and juicy insights email senders need to know to dominate the inbox in 2024. In this quick, 25-minu…
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S9 E9: Are You Making These Design Business Mistakes?
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Another solo episode! In this one I go through some of the most common design business mistakes new and even experienced designers make. Don't make the same mistakes I did! Links Mentioned: 25% off one year of Honeybook Inbox Question: “Helpful tips to gain confidence in presenting concepts?” - Gemma de Munk Connect With Us: Our Free Facebook Commu…
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Inflation: Why Does Everything (Still) Feel So Expensive?
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Inflation hit a 40-year high of 9.1% in June 2022. Today, inflation is hovering around 3%. If inflation is back in line with long-term historical averages, why does everything still feel so expensive? When voters were asked what they would most like to see improved in our economy... ...why did 64% of them say "lower prices?" In this episode, I'm di…
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Joe is back with an update on season.By Joe Williams
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S9 E8: How to Level Up Your Onboarding & Offboarding Experiences
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Having a good on / off boarding process is the key to a positive client experience, in today’s episode I am going to do a quick deep dive on mine and show you some lesson’s learned and maybe give you a few new ideas for yours! Links Mentioned: Honeybook Discount Code Boxfox Inbox Question: “how to explain the importance of following a brand guide” …
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Booking a Ticket to Email Success with Ice Travel Group
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Pack your bags for a travel-themed episode of Email After Hours! With the spring and summer vacation season finally on the horizon, email marketers in the travel industry are pulling out all the stops to attract would-be vacationers. But winning subscriber engagement in a saturated industry is no day at the beach. To learn how travel marketers are …
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S9 E7: Business IRL: How to Maintain a Streamlined & Inspiring Office Space (At Any Size)
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Episode Description: Today I go over my desk setup and how I like to keep my office space to make sure I am both productive and in a good mood. A little lighter and on the quick side today. Inbox Question: “I’m looking for guidance for the legal side of business setup. Do most people start with a sole proprietorship or an LLC?” - Kaitlin Knust Conn…
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Roth Conversions and the 5-Year Rule (Explained!)
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Want an easy way to learn how the "Roth 5-Year Rule" affects your unique situation? Subscribe to the Stay Wealthy Retirement Newsletter. As a thank you, you'll receive my one-page flowchart (PDF) for navigating this confusing rule. 👉 Click here to join the newsletter! *** TODAY'S EPISODE: The "Trump-era tax cuts" are set to expire in 2026. In other…
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Episode 12 - Starfield again & THE BAD BATCH SEASON 3 with some book of wisdom
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In this episode, Max continues his run-through of Starfield and is still mostly loving it. Nico reads from the book of wisdom, and they discuss the first three episodes of the Bad Batch!
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S9 E6: How to Make Consistent Five Figure Months on Day Rates Alone with Sarah Masci
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I got to chat all things VIP Days (how to price them, how to run them, and how to sell them) with the OG day rate creator herself, Sarah Masci of Day Rate Mastery. Sarah’s story spans well over a decade, and it was incredible to hear how she generated tons of leads early on in her company, how she configured her work schedule, and how she shifted h…
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Navigating Yahoo and Gmail’s New Bulk Sender Rules Like a Boss
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Feeling stumped by Yahoo and Gmail’s new requirements for bulk email senders? There’s plenty of misinformation floating around about what these requirements mean and how senders should adapt. To find answers, we’re going straight to the source. In this episode, we’re talking to Marcel Becker: the Senior Director of Product Management at Yahoo. We’l…
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Episode 11 - Hazbin Hotel & Max is a Failure at watching AT. Also Starfield
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In this episode, Max continues to lie about his promises to watch Adventure Time, as well as burping into the microphone. Nico talks about Hazbin Hotel, and Max blathers on autistically about Starfield.
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S9 E5: All About Inquiries: Stats, Trends, & How to Get More
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Inspired by Abbey McGrew’s podcast episode from Unfiltered Designers! How many inquiries we got, how they found us, and who booked! In this episode Jen shares her secrets for converting those site clicks into Inquiries. Jen shares some real inquiries from real clients and talks about what exactly on her site, her social media, or her brand got thos…
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Episode 10: Rick and Morty Season 7 and that's about it
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The guys review Rick and Morty season 7 as well as getting sidetracked about 50 times. Their ADHD is on full friggin display.
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