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I’m a husband, father, and long-time worker of the customer service industry. This is a comedy/rant podcast dedicated to the people that get to speak to the worst of humanity. I’ll be sharing my own experiences, reading family, friend, and listener stories, maybe dive into paranormal with crazy stories about stores/restaurants. There’s a lot we can do and I plan on creating a community. I look forward to sharing my stories hearing/sharing yours!
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Anna Brewin from Amanya IP and Amanya Design is joined by guests to talk about Intellectual Property (IP) in everyday life. IP can be a boring subject until it becomes personal. Anna is joined by her guests to talk about IP in areas of creativity, business and entrepreneurship, hearing from legal professionals as well as hearing people's stories that involve IP. #ip2life
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Welcome to Guilty by Association, your podcast for all things in the community association management industry with discussions ranging from HOA horror stories to how technology is changing the CAM landscape. Hosted by the Vantaca team, this podcast will dive into the emerging trends and news in community association management, as well as chatting with CAM industry leaders, banking and tech partners, and association managers from around the country. Regardless of their CAM connection, all g ...
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Welcome to the #BIEStmode podcast where you'll laugh, cry and hopefully find the inspiration to become the person you are destined to be. The world is waiting for you! Join the Human Design conversation by texting, "Podcast" to (702)903-3096! I can't wait to chat with you privately! Join my Human Design Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/952210165540182 Check out all that I have to offer at bit.ly/BIEStmode Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/biestm ...
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Send us a Text Message. Anna is joined by Nigel Greenwood from Bubul. Nigel has been on a journey from being a Customer Service Consultant to launching software to help Start Ups, SMEs and SME advisers help their businesses grow and succeed. Hear his story here and how IP had a part to play in the adventure... This is the second part of the convers…
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Send us a Text Message. Anna is joined by Nigel Greenwood from Bubul. Nigel has been on a journey from being a Customer Service Consultant to launching software to help Start Ups, SMEs and SME advisers help their businesses grow and succeed. Hear his story here and how IP had a part to play in the adventure... Please excuse the gremlins in the audi…
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Send us a Text Message. In this short episode, find out more about the courses that Amanya IP have available for you to learn how to be #ipsmart. www.amanyaipcourses.com Do you want to know more about IP? Check out www.amanyaipcourses.com where you'll be able to discover more about how to become #ipsmart. All the content is checked by legal profess…
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Send us a Text Message. Listen to this short podcast where Anna explains what Intellectual Property is. www.amanyaipcourses.com Do you want to know more about IP? Check out www.amanyaipcourses.com where you'll be able to discover more about how to become #ipsmart. All the content is checked by legal professionals, but written in everyday language. …
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Send us a Text Message. Anna is joined by Charlotte from acou.space to talk about her journey from textile design to the very unusual space of sound design and how she has navigated this space whilst learning how to protect her work through Intellectual Property. She was Anna's first student in the course she had written 'A Beginner's Guide to Inte…
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Send us a Text Message. In this behind the scenes part of the show, Anna chats with Charlotte as she shares her personal faith journey, emphasizing the importance of gratitude and seeking guidance from God. They discuss how trusting and listening to God has helped her navigate life's challenges, and the value of prioritizing self-care and finding p…
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Send us a Text Message. This second show is the second part of the conversation were I, Anna Brewin, from Amanya IP and Amanya Design was joined by a solicitor, Jiri Svorc, where we talked about best practice in IP and he shared some horror stories where things have gone terribly wrong… www.amanyaipcourses.com 0.00 Introduction 0.52 Snippet of toda…
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Send us a Text Message. Welcome to the show where we bring Intellectual Property to life! This show is about making intellectual property relevant and understandable in everyday life. In the first show, I, Anna Brewin, from Amanya IP and Amanya Design am joined by a solicitor, Jiri Svorc, where we talk about best practice in IP and he shares some h…
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Send us a Text Message. Welcome to the show where we bring Intellectual Property to life! This show is about making intellectual property relevant and understandable in everyday life. www.amanyaipcourses.com Do you want to know more about IP? Check out www.amanyaipcourses.com where you'll be able to discover more about how to become #ipsmart. All t…
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Hey guys! It's been a while! I sat down with Jenn today, a self proclaimed serial MLMer, that finally left her last MLM for good. She is a Mom, a Chronic Illness Warrior and she has so much to say! It was a great convo and I hope it helps you guys too! Connect with Jenn: Instagram Facebook YouTube Tik Tok MLM Horror Story submissions, merch, social…
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After experiencing the difficulties of hiring and retaining qualified staff while running a community association management organization, Rob Buffington of Gordian Staffing became his own first customer when he deciding to scale his business using remote team members. Now, five years and 300 employees later his company is focused on helping other …
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This week I am sharing an anonymous MLM Horror story from someone that was in Monat and then joined Q Sciences. It's a cringy one so brace yourselves! Monat Income Disclosure MLM Horror Story submissions, merch, social media links can all be found here! Are you in a cult? Check out Steven Hassan's Bite Model here! Report income claims and fraud to …
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In a change of trajectory, Vantaca CEO Ben Currin went from serving as a nuclear engineer on an attack sub in the U.S. Navy to piloting the rocket ship to the moon that is Vantaca. Guilty By Association Co-Hosts Shelly DeAntonio and B.D. Snow spend time with Currin chatting about his time in the military, the transition to civilian life, and what a…
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This week I sat down with Susan Wierzbicki. She is a CPT that reached out to me about Amare because one of her clients was using it. We had a candid convo and my hope is that it will help you with your health and wellness journey without using MLM products! Connect with Susan here: Facebook Facebook Group Susan's Website MLM Horror Story submission…
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Balancing the Old with the New How do you balance processes that have worked in the past with new emerging technologies that help a community run more efficiently? Ricky Zilem, VP of Business Development with PS Property Management in Austin, Texas, stops by the Guilty By Association studio to chat about the questions community management associati…
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This week, I wanted to do something a little different and share a horror story from a corporate employee at an MLM company. I think these are people that often are not talked about and in my opinion, I'm sure they have experienced some really horrible things as well. So grab a drink and enjoy. If you were a corporate employee at one of these compa…
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Vantaca Customer Success Manager Stacey Kruse joins Guilty by Association: The Vantaca Podcast to chat with co hosts Shelly DeAntonio and BD Snow about her experience with Vantaca both as a customer and an employee. Having personally experienced the implementation process for Vantaca while working at a community association management company, Krus…
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Customer service can mean many things to many people. To Chris Morales, Director of Workflow at Heritage Property Management Services in Atlanta, Georgia, customer service is of the utmost importance when working in the community association management industry. Guilty by Association cohosts Shelly DeAntonio and BD Snow sit down with Chris to chat …
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This week is a little bit different of an episode. I say down and hit the record button so it's just me and this mic! I am all over the place so please be patient with me but I've been wanting to have this conversation with you guys for so long! Trigger Warning! I talk about restrictive eating, binging and some other reckless behaviors around food.…
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This week I sat down with Erin and she shared her story about World Ventures, Xyngular and her 15 years of experience with them! Connect with Erin Listen to Erin's Podcast MLM Horror Story submissions, merch, social media links can all be found here! Are you in a cult? Check out Steven Hassan's Bite Model here! Report income claims and fraud to the…
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On this episode of Guilty by Association, cohosts Shelly DeAntonio and BD Snow are joined by James Bradley, Director of Business Development Strategy with Association Prime. Having spent time in many sectors of the community association management industry, banker Bradley provides his unique look at the trends and insights around the relationship b…
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This week I sat down with Brittany and she shared her story about Pure Romance and her experience with them! Connect with Brittany MLM Horror Story submissions, merch, social media links can all be found here! Are you in a cult? Check out Steven Hassan's Bite Model here! Report income claims and fraud to the FTC by clicking here! --- Support this p…
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Anyone who has spent time around a Vantaca employee will tell you -- we're big on company culture. Vantaca Director of People and Culture, Graham Elmore, stops by the Guilty by Association studio to chat with hosts Shelly DeAntonio and BD Snow about the lengths to which the Vantaca team has gone to build that winning company culture and the importa…
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I sat down this week with my friend, Kareenah. She is a fellow AntiMLM content creator that has watched her family join many MLM companies over and over again. Connect with Kareenah: Instagram YouTube MLM Horror Story submissions, merch, social media links can all be found here! Are you in a cult? Check out Steven Hassan's Bite Model here! Report i…
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This week I sat down with Carrie and she shared her story about Arbonne and her experience with them! Connect with Carrie MLM Horror Story submissions, merch, social media links can all be found here! Are you in a cult? Check out Steven Hassan's Bite Model here! Report income claims and fraud to the FTC by clicking here! --- Support this podcast: h…
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Guilty By Association and host Shelly DeAntonio have a special guest on this week — Vantaca co-founder Dave Sweyer. In addition to being the co-founder of Vantaca, Dave is also the co-owner of CAMS, an industry leader in community association management since 1991. CAMS is headquartered in Wilmington, NC, with locations across the Carolinas. An eng…
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I sat down this week with Gabby. She's an ex-Mormon, part of the LGBTQ+ community and her Mom has been a part of many MLMs. Join us in this really important conversation that is not often represented within the Anti- MLM movement. Connect with Gabby on IG! MLM Horror Story submissions, merch, social media links can all be found here! Are you in a c…
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How did Vantaca come to exist? What deficiencies were there in the community association management industry that led our founders to build a better solution? Two of Vantaca’s original employees—Greg Rohde, Chief Growth Officer, and Lauren Godwin, Chief Customer Officer—talk about the early days of Vantaca, the impetus to create the software, and t…
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So excited about this week's interview! I sat down with Amber Ny and we talked about all things related to toxic diet culture and her experience with Beachbody! I hope you guys LOVE it! Connect with Amber: Instagram YouTube TikTok MLM Horror Story submissions, merch, social media links can all be found here! Are you in a cult? Check out Steven Hass…
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How can your previous career in a different industry help you become successful in a different industry? Scott Wolf, owner of Brigs in the Greater Boston Area, has a rich history in the hospitality industry that has molded himself and his company's core values. From learning customer service standards from one of the leading hospitality chains in t…
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This week I sat down with a former teammate from the Empire. She shares all the ins and outs of her experience in multiple companies! I hope you guys enjoy and make sure to go follow her on Instagram! MLM Horror Story submissions, merch, social media links can all be found here! Are you in a cult? Check out Steven Hassan's Bite Model here! Report i…
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Evelyn Dufford with Association Services of Washington joins BD Snow and Shelly DeAntonio to chat about how the pandemic affected our industry, board education, areas of focus, and the infamous “Book of Komatsu.” Learn how the Association Services of Washington pivoted during and after the pandemic with their employees and their clients. How has th…
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What is it like to be the first client on new software in the industry? Lisa Turner with Silver Leaf Management Company in Loganville, Georgia sits down with BD Snow and Shelly DeAntonio to peel back the layers of the transition and evolution of Vantaca. Lisa takes us through Silver Leaf’s 5-year journey with Vantaca and how it has impacted her com…
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This week I sat down with Kat! She is a small business owner that was a part of Premier Jewelry and Thirty One Gifts. Make sure you follow her on sicial media and check out her website! Kat's Instagram Kat's website MLM Horror Story submissions, merch, social media links can all be found here! Are you in a cult? Check out Steven Hassan's Bite Model…
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This week I sat down with Kristin who was a consultant with Lovewinx. We cover a lot of ground with this one and even go over the income disclosure statement. Buckle up! Shop Kristin's website here! Lovewinx Income Disclosure Statement MLM Horror Story submissions, merch, social media links can all be found here! Are you in a cult? Check out Steven…
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From IT to property manager, to Executive of PRM Chicago; Niall Dempsey taps into the importance of technology in the Community Management industry. Technology has allowed PRM Chicago to have an employee work-life balance, efficient training, analyzing data, and recruiting. Vantaca’s software has allowed Niall and PRM Chicago to customize workflows…
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This week I sat down with DeeCee! She was a part of the Mary Kay and Young Living! She shared her experience, her emotions and how she realized it was time for her to move on and out of MLM. FTC Proposed Rule on Earnings Claims: www.MLMchange.org www.regulations.gov Young Living Income Disclosure MLM Horror Story submissions, merch, social media li…
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This week I sat down with Avery Jo! She was a part of the the Motor Club of America and ItWorks! She shared her experience, her emotions and how she realized it was time for her to move on and out of MLM. FTC Proposed Rule on Earnings Claims: www.MLMchange.org www.regulations.gov MCA website ItWorks Income Disclosure Statement MLM Horror Story subm…
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This week I sat down with Andrea! She was a part of the Empire and helped with a lot of behind the scene things for Jessie Lee. She shared her experience, her emotions and how she realized it was time for her to move on and out of MLM. Hang on tight y'all! This one is pretty juicy! Connect with Andrea here! FTC Proposed Rule on Earnings Claims: www…
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This week I sat down with "K." She is a medical professional that was a part of Tranont and this is her story! For you science and details people, you are going to love this discussion. Here are the studies she mentioned in the show:https://www.nccih.nih.gov/health/probiotics-what-you-need-to-knowhttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6682904…
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This week I sat down with Emilie! She is a massage therapist that experienced 3 different MLMs as a customer and a distributor. It was such a powerful conversation because she is someone that keeps all her receipts! So, hang on tight as we dive into the numbers and the manipulation that these commercial cults use, in my opinion. Connect with Emilie…
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We had to record another episode together!!!! We are talking about all the things so grab a drink and get ready! MLM Horror Story submissions, merch, social media links can all be found here! Are you in a cult? Check out Steven Hassan's Bite Model here! Report income claims and fraud to the FTC by clicking here! Grab your Ex-Empire Merch here or he…
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On this weeks episode, I sat down with Roberta Blevins and talked about fair gaming in the MLM space. We see it. We've experienced and many fear it that are still in an MLM and are questioning do they want to stay or go. I hope you guys enjoy! It was a really cool convo that I hope helps others! MLM Horror Story submissions, merch, social media lin…
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In this episode we meet Julie! She is an incredible human that joined Monat and was in the company for 5 years. Listen to her journey and how she came to terms with being in a commercial cult and HOW she left! Warning..... we laugh A LOT! MLM Horror Story submissions, merch, social media links and Human Design reports can all be found here! Are you…
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