Best Pto Media Podcasts (2024)

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Your Lizard Brain 58:44

1h ago58:44

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Many of us will blame our most instinctual behaviors, impulses, and drives on the vestigial, reptilian parts of our brains. My lizard brain made me do it! What is the science and evolution behind this impulsive little humunculous? Recommendations Abraham: Daich Coatings (https://daichcoatings.com/shop/luxrock-solid-surface-countertop/) Shane: Dope …

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177: Consistency: The Missing Piece in Your Email Strategy 16:39

3h ago16:39

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In this episode of the Creator’s MBA Podcast, Dr. Destini Copp sat down with Melissa Seidman, founder of Not Another VA, a team of passionate email marketing virtual assistants dedicated to helping businesses achieve their full potential. Together, they dive into the essentials of email marketing, discussing common mistakes, best practices, and str…

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Celebrating the Civil Rights Act - There are Still Lessons to Learn 41:43

1h ago41:43

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Send us a Text Message. It’s July! You know that means we’re celebrating! Not only the 4th of July but also the 60th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act, signed July 2nd in 1964. In today’s episode, Chuck and John talk about the importance of this act and the work of the EEOC through the eyes of three employees of a property management company wher…

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Mini: PTO vs. Sick Leave 13:15

2h ago13:15

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Employers should consider what they are incentivizing and de-incentivizing when they put certain policies in place. One such common policy is to make employees to use their PTO when taking sick days. This can seriously backfire. Psychology to the rescue! Links: https://www.trinet.com/insights/if-an-employee-gets-sick-after-using-all-of-their-paid-t…

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176: The Newsletter Profit System: Make Money Every Time You Publish 18:10

6h ago18:10

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Hey there! Destini here, and today I want to get real with you about something I struggled with for a long time - my weekly newsletter. For years, I dreaded hitting that 'send' button. I was following all the standard advice. Promote one piece of content, add a single call-to-action, nurture your audience. But let me tell you, it wasn't delivering …

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Not So Sweet Revenge 1:10:52

3d ago1:10:52

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People often invoke our impulses by referencing the lizard part of our brains. What is this vistigial reptillian cortex that weilds so much power over our most base instincts? We'll unpack what this term is supposed to mean. Further, we explore the evolutionary, psychological, and scientific history of this idea and the "evidence" for it. Join us f…

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175: Turn Digital Products into Physical Profits With Amazon Print on Demand 21:25

3d ago21:25

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Interesting in learning how you can turn your digital products into physical books and start generating passive income through Amazon's print-on-demand service? In this episode of the Creator’s MBA prodcast, Julie Hall breaks down the process of creating and publishing books, from simple notebooks to more complex activity books and planners. Learn …

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Listener Q&A - We Answer Your Questions: Out-of-work behavior, Termination Blues, and PTO Swaps 22:46

4d ago22:46

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Send us a Text Message. Welcome to another Listener Q&A with The Team at HR Stories! Today's episode goes into these questions: Can I hold an employee responsible for behavior that they participate in outside of work, on personal time? Does it ever get easier to terminate someone? If a company schedules a meeting over a posted holiday, can you shif…

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Mini: Scientific Understanding 9:56

5d ago9:56

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We can broadly categorize our levels of confidence or purpose of scientific data based on the amount of and quality of the information we have about the phenomenon of interest. People hear these terms but don't fully understand what we mean when we call something a "theory," "law," or "hypothesis." We explain them here today. Support us at Patreon.…

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Nostalgia: Grit With Steven Hayes 1:29:55

10d ago1:29:55

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Due to some unforeseen circumstances, we needed to release another nostalgia episode this week. This was our second most popular episode ever. Dr. Steven Hayes ("Get Out of Your Mind and Into Your Life") joins us to discuss the concept of "grit" as well as share several personal anecdotes. Enjoy this rerun of a popular classic. Support us at Patreo…

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174: Turning Digital Creations into Cash on Shopify 23:21

11d ago23:21

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Are you ready to explore selling your digital products via an e-Commerce platform but feeling overwhelmed by the options? In this episode of the Creators MBA podcast, I'm joined by Shopify expert Erin Alexander, creator of Product Powerhouse. Erin shares her wealth of knowledge on building a successful online store, whether you're just starting out…

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Gender Discrimination: How to Ensure an Inclusive Workspace and Avoid a Lawsuit 48:42

11d ago48:42

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Send us a Text Message. Laws around discrimination on the basis of sex are nothing new but the conversation and nuance around it has changed. While political climates have made conversations around gender and sex a heated topic, how do you ensure your employees, management, and HR policies align with the law, not personal opinions. In today’s episo…

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Mini: Mood Rings 17:24

12d ago17:24

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Mood rings change color to inform the external world about our emotional states. How does this magical jewelry make our most private, inner experiences overtly observable? Most people know this is temperature-based reaction... and it is. But, we'll explain how and what it means, if anything. Links: https://thebannercsi.com/2020/03/22/the-science-an…

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173: The Hidden Formula to Pick the Right Sales Funnel 12:14

24d ago12:14

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In this episode of the Creators MBA podcast, I dive into the confusing world of sales funnels, specifically focusing on the differences between tripwire and evergreen funnels. In this episode, you’ll discover: How tripwire sales funnels can generate quick wins and nurture new leads. The complexities and benefits of evergreen sales funnels for highe…

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Thumbs and the Evolution of Culture 45:10

18d ago45:10

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Do pandas have thumbs? Kind of. We should periodically take the time to acknowledge and admire the significan role our biological morphology affects our psychology as a species. Aside from language, humans have a simple adaptation that wsa likely crucial to how we have evolved as a species. This is our episode all about thumbs! Recommendations Abra…

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Listener Q&A - We Answer Your Questions: Job Descriptions, Balancing Accommodation with Production, and Celebrations 22:29

19d ago22:29

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Send us a Text Message. Welcome to another Listener Q&A with The Team at HR Stories! Today's episode goes into these questions: Do you have a good step-by-step process for creating or gathering job descriptions for all roles in the company? How do you handle an employee who has slower output but claims to have a disability? Do you have any suggesti…

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Mini: Deductive vs. Inductive Reasoning 13:26

20d ago13:26

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Many people have taken a strong stance for a particular approach to reasoning: either inductive or deductive. However, we are going to try to argue that these approaches are not fundamentally different and any attempt to distinguish them is arbitrary. Did we succeed? You decide :) Support us at patreon.com/wwdwwdpodcast Become a supporter of this p…

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Black Applied Behavior Analysts Conference 58:21

1M ago58:21

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What does it take to put on a conference? We invite speical guests Jackie and Tyanna to talk about how and why they are a part of the team that organizes the Black Applied Behavior Analysts Conference (BABA). Special sale today for listeners who are interested in attending online or in-person. Learn more at https://babainfo.org/ or https://babainfo…

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Preventable Death in the Workplace 49:20

29d ago49:20

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Send us a Text Message. Summer’s here and you don’t want to get ‘burned’ by the seasonal conditions. In today’s episode, Chuck and John explore the dangers of outdoor work conditions and how they can result in the most tragic of circumstances if you are not taking the proper steps to protect your employees. In the HR News segment, the team touches …

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Mini: Does Philosophy Matter for Expertise? 17:18

1M ago17:18

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Our least scripted, most free-form discussion ever! Abraham doesn't even tell Shane the topic until after hitting record. This is the most raw, actual conversation ever recorded as an episode for this show. We discuss whether and to what extent and understanding the underlying philosophy of something is important for being a professional or expert …

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172: The Great Debate: To Trademark or Not? 22:05

1M ago22:05

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Last week, I had the chance to sit down with Braden Drake from Not Your Average Law Firm to trademark three of my brands. Honestly, I waited way too long to do this, and I wanted to bring Braden on the podcast so you can avoid the same mistake. In this episode, Braden will answer all your burning legal questions, like: When should you consider trad…

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The Seven Wonders 54:10

1M ago54:10

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Do you know all seven of the wonders? Do you know how they were chosen? As a species, we seem to be fascinated with lists and ranking things. So, let's talk about this particular list (or lists) and learn something new. If I live to see the seven wonders... As Fleetwood Mac would say. Recommendations Abraham: 7 Wonders: Architects (https://www.rpro…

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Listener Q&A - We Answer Your Questions: The Dos and Don'ts of Exempt vs Non-exempt 14:49

1M ago14:49

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Send us a Text Message. Welcome to another Listener Q&A with The Team at HR Stories! Today's episode goes into these questions: Can I, as an exempt employee, work in a non-exempt role at the same company performing a separate job? We hired someone has a salary exempt employee but after 10 months, his job description changed and reclassified him as …

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Mini: Can Stress Turn Your Hair Gray? 10:56

1M ago10:56

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The idea that stress turns our hair gray has been the punchline of many jokes. Do those of us with anxiety gray sooner? We do a quick dive into the science of graying hair and to what extent stress may be related to the accelerated pace of graying. Join us on Patreon! patreon.com/wwdwwdpodcast Links and References: https://newsinhealth.nih.gov/2020…

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Nostalgia: Social Media Addiction pt. 2 1:24:05

1M ago1:24:05

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Oh rare Friday release! This is our follow up to our nostalgia episode on Social Media addiction. Enjoy! This concludes our mult-month coverage of the topic of addiction for now. Next week, we'll be back totaly new non-addiction-related conten. Recommendations Abraham: Gattaca (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0119177/) Shane: My daughter graduated hig…

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Nostalgia: Social Media Addiction pt. 1 1:08:33

2M ago1:08:33

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Recorded in the early days of the pandemic, we are resurrecting this little gem to put a cap on our series of addiction-themed episodes. Amazing how much and how little has changed since then. The 2nd part will come out later this week and will have additional content to update the conversation on Social Media addiction. Recommendations Scott: Myst…

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171: Grow Your Sales Funnel with Strategic Podcasting 26:53

2M ago26:53

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In this episode, I chat with Caroline Hull, a podcasting expert and CEO of Wild Home Podcasting. Caroline shares why long-form content is so important for marketing and how podcasts can really help you build your brand and make more money. She gives great tips on how to fit podcasts into your marketing plan without burning out. We also cover practi…

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The Hidden Dangers of Social Media Retaliation - What Employers Need to Know 43:56

1M ago43:56

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Send us a Text Message. In today's episode, we're unraveling a case that blends social media, workplace rights, and a touch of constitutional debate. Chuck and John explore how Bevins & Son Inc. found themselves embroiled in a Department of Labor lawsuit over unpaid wages and social media retaliation. Discover how a Facebook post turned a wage disp…

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Mini: Books Bound in Human Skin 17:17

2M ago17:17

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WARNING: Contains discussion of death, murder, and mutliation which some listeners may find disturbing. Who even wants to think about this? A lot of people, it turns out. This would have been well-suited for a Halloween release. Oh well. Enjoy this weird survey of books held together by peices of people. Links: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ETDr8…

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170: Get Your Perfect Summer PTO Plan (AI Prompt Included) 23:14

2M ago23:14

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Welcome to today's episode! I'm excited to talk about an important topic for many online business owners—how to effectively manage your time and business during the summer with a well-planned PTO (paid time off) strategy. Over the past few weeks, I've chatted with a bunch of online business owners interested in my 1:1 coaching. A common theme keeps…

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How to Treat Addiction 1:18:16

2M ago1:18:16

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Wishful thinking, empty promises and empty threats, and shaming don't work to treat addiction. People have been trying to strategize ways to overcome addiction for centuries. Have we finally gotten it right? We are certainly doing a lot better now. We unpack that long history and current research around treating addiction. Recommendations Abraham: …

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From the Vault - Breaking Legal Barriers: The Part-Time Secretary Who Rewrote Harassment Laws 51:47

2M ago51:47

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Send us a Text Message. Today, we jump back into the vault to revisit one of our most popular stories from this year - Sheri Minarsky's workplace harassment fight. We'll be back next week with a new episode. ------------ Dive into a riveting episode of HR Stories Podcast, featuring the story of Sheri Minarsky's brave stand against workplace harassm…

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Mini: Catnip 11:46

2M ago11:46

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Is catnip "drugs" for your cat? Why does it affect them the way that it does? We explain what is going on in the brain and the behavior of cats when they get ahold of this werid herb, and what would happen if you gave catnip to a lion. Links: https://www.humanesociety.org/resources/crazy-catnip#:~:text=Researchers%20suspect%20that%20the%20herb,grow…

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Food Addiction 52:49

2M ago52:49

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Another example of behavioral excess of things that are biologically necessary. Again, the utility of calling this an "addiction" is questionable, and we will ask that question in this discussion. We'll dig into the history of food addiciton, the criteria for food addiction, and treatment for food addiction. Of course, we are going to bring a skept…

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It Spreads Faster Than Covid! - Watch out for this contagion in your office. 43:22

2M ago43:22

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Send us a Text Message. Your office might be susceptible to a fast-spreading and harmful contagion. You can't see it but you can feel it... and you can definitely hear it. In this week's episode, Chuck and John talk about those negative voices you experience in the office and how they can impact your team. Navigating these type of interactions and …

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169: Your Minimal Summer Vacation Marketing Plan 22:07

2M ago22:07

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Welcome back! As the school year wraps up and summer approaches, it's tempting to take our foot off the gas pedal and relax. But today, I'm here to share why it's crucial to keep your business momentum going through the summer months. In this episode, I discuss practical strategies to streamline your digital product business for the summer months, …

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Mini: Traffic Jams 21:33

2M ago21:33

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Traffic is the worst. But, why do traffic jams happen in the first place? Am I the problem? Are you the problem? Are we all the problem?! We'll unpack what you can do to help end congested traffic, what policies can help make this happen, and the science and psychology of phantom traffic! Links and References: https://commuterbenefits.com/2020/02/5…

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Gambling pt. 2 53:39

2M ago53:39

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Whereas part 1 was more about the history of gambling, casinos, and the psychology of designing gambling and gambling environments to foster addiction as much as possible, this episode actually talks about addiction and treatment. That was a long sentence. If you were here for the discussion about addiction and treatment, this is the part you've be…

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Listener Q&A - We Answer Your Questions: They're threatening to sue for wrongful termination 21:04

2M ago21:04

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Send us a Text Message. Welcome to another Listener Q&A with The Team at HR Stories! Today's episode goes into these questions: Several employees clock in early and sit around, drinking coffee and talking, prior to their shift. Are we required to pay them for this? What do you do if you start a new company and some employees do not have I-9’s or ot…

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Mini: Skin Idioms 13:12

2M ago13:12

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We did an episode on idioms a while back. During that discussion, we ended up having to cut a lot of the content we had prepared. In particular, there was a surprisingly large number of idioms just around skin! So, we decided we'd do a mini just about that! Reference https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/81624/origins-19-skin-expressions Covering jus…

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168: Why NOW is the Right Time to Up Level Your Digital Product Business 16:06

2M ago16:06

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Today, I'm diving into why summertime is the perfect time to take your digital product business to the next level. I'll talk about the reasons why the summer is your golden opportunity to supercharge your business, engage with your audience, and set the stage for a successful fall. Plus, I'll chat about how coaching can help you make the most of th…

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