Best National Adoption Service Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 343: 80 /20 Rule Gets 86’d 1:11:03

1d ago1:11:03

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Just when we thought we were done dealing with the Joint Employer issue, it pulls us back in - this time it's the NLRB saying Amazon is a joint employer with a third-party delivery service. We are joined by Ed Egee, Vice President of Government Relations and Workforce Development for the National Retail Federation who will walk us through that situ…

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Karyl Fowler - From Transmute to Global Trade and the Power of Digital Identity 46:41

2h ago46:41

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In this episode, I sit down with Karyl Fowler, co-founder and CEO of Transmute, a company at the forefront of integrating modern identity technology into global trade. Before founding Transmute, Karyl's work in the semiconductor and bioelectronics industries provided her with unique insights into the complexities of global supply chains. We explore…

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Episode 16 — Do The PSAT & National Merit Matter? 1:19:38

10h ago1:19:38

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In this episode, we break down the timeline and significance of the PSAT and various National Merit awards that are associated with strong PSAT scores: PSAT for students in grades earlier than 11th (e.g. PSAT 8/9 + PSAT 10) The PSAT/NMSQT exam in 11th grade Score ranges for juniors who might be in play for National Merit awards connected to their P…

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Episode 342: Credit Card Companies Panicking Over Industry Progress At The State Level 41:53

2h ago41:53

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The credit card interchange fee issue is raging right now as the news cycle is full of stories about all-time high ATM fees, all-time high debit card fees and accordingly, all-time high bank and credit card industry profits. Yet at the same time, the banks and credit card companies are crying poor mouth and pretending that any restrictions on their…

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EP 49: Should breeders make money? Dealing with hate from social media and how to manage an exuberant mom during delivery! 11:42

3d ago11:42

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Send us a text During the shotgun mini-series this week, Jeanette covers the hot topic of whether breeders should make money or not? The difficulties of dealing with judgment and hate from social media trolls and lastly, how can we manage exuberant moms so that they do not accidentally harm a puppy during delivery? Jeanette Forrey Webinars (classes…

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Episode 15 — Should You Contact Admissions Officers? 1:21:55

5d ago1:21:55

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In this episode, we dive into the many different types of “demonstrated interest” and the particular case of contacting admissions officers: Why “demonstrated interest” is generally overrated and over-discussed compared to other candidacy-building factors for students targeting highly selective colleges “Strong” vs “weak” demonstrated interest: def…

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EP 48: Heroic Efforts, Grief in dogs when they lose a puppy and Guardian home pros and cons 13:31

14d ago13:31

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Send us a text Jeanette gives you a down-and-dirty about these 3 important topics that breeders face. The first is heroic efforts and how long do we try to keep a newborn puppy when they are not thriving? Secondly, how breeders inadvertently create "grief" in a mama dog when one of their puppies die. Lastly, let's look at a few important considerat…

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Episode 341: What Does Brian Niccol Going To Starbucks Mean For The Largest Unionization Campaign? 1:01:45

12d ago1:01:45

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We’ll talk about the economic plans released this week by both presidential candidates and discuss the prominence of the tip taxation issue in both agendas. Is the tip issue just populist rhetoric or a legitimate policy proposal? We’ll dive into that.And the Wall Street Journal published a major piece this week regarding the political program at Mc…

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Kim Hamilton Duffy - From Learning Machine to DIF and the Evolution of Decentralized Identity 42:41

15d ago42:41

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In this episode, I talk with Kim Hamilton Duffy, the Executive Director of the Decentralized Identity Foundation (DIF). Before her work at DIF, Kim served as the CTO at Learning Machine, an early pioneer in the self-sovereign identity space that was acquired in 2020. We cover a range of topics, including: - The early days at Learning Machine and ho…

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EP 47: Entitled Buyers, Working Dogs Defined, and are Puppy Evals Accurate? 15:56

17d ago15:56

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Send us a text Welcome back to the Badass Breeder podcast! In today's video, we're diving into these 3 topics 1. Entitled Buyers: We’re exploring the phenomenon of entitled buyers in the puppy market. What does it mean to be an entitled buyer, and how does it impact breeders and the quality of dogs available? We’ll discuss the expectations and dema…

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Episode 340: A Comprehensive Look at Taxation of Tips, Corporate Tax Legislation, and More 1:00:11

20d ago1:00:11

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We are joined by Sean Kennedy, Executive Vice President of Public Affairs for the National Restaurant Association to give us the latest from Washington, DC on our ongoing national conversation around taxation of tips, corporate tax legislation, the upcoming Democratic convention and more.And we do a deep dive on Tim Walz, Kamala Harris’ new running…

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Episode 339: Election Interrupted. What The New Election Environment Counld Mean For Operators 1:27:47

27d ago1:27:47

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We are joined by Colm O’Comartum, the co-founder of public affairs firm 50-State and the former head of the Democratic Governors Association to get his take on the new dynamics of the presidential election and what that means for the top of the ticket as well as Congress, Governors and state legislatures. I think you’ll enjoy his perspective.And th…

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EP 46: Should you train a leftover puppy? Why humanizing dogs is ruining them and what are drive by moms and when should we worry? 12:23

28d ago12:23

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Send us a text In this week's podcast, Jeanette covers: 1. What are the pros and cons of training a "leftover" puppy that did not sell with his/her littermates? 2. How humanizing our dogs is ruining them and how you can help your clients ensure this does not happen. Your reputation stands in how well-balanced and healthy your dogs are but often, be…

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Episode 14 — Application Red Flags To Avoid 47:00

24d ago47:00

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Admissions Masterclass Registration (8/7 via Zoom) In this episode, we cover the much more strategic attitude—versus a purely “instructions-following” mindset—students should take into the application process for each and every piece of information admissions officers will view, including components that might seem like pure “data entry.” We highli…

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Episode 13 — The Truth About Summer Programs 1:25:49

28d ago1:25:49

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Admissions Masterclass Registration (8/7 via Zoom) Think college summer programs are helping your case for admission to highly selective schools? Think again. In this episode, we pull back the curtain on the widely popular—and vastly overrated—college summer programs in which so many high school students enroll and why almost all of them fail to ac…

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EP 45: Curriculum length and time, should you vaccinate your own puppies and do you refund when a puppy us returned? 13:35

1M ago13:35

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Send us a text Jeanette covers the importance of a puppy curriculum, how long and how often it should be done, why it may be wise to have a veterinarian vaccinate your puppies, and the considerations involved when a puppy is returned. Jeanette Forrey Webinars (classes and training) Badass Breeder Badass Breeder on Facebook Badass Breeder on Instagr…

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Episode 12 — An Extraordinary Applicant? 1:07:15

1M ago1:07:15

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Admissions Masterclass Registration (8/7 via Zoom) In this episode, we dissect the candidacy of a student from the Wall Street Journal piece, "To Get Into The Ivy League, Extraordinary Isn't Always Enough These Days." The piece spotlights Kaitlyn Younger, a Texas high school senior with a 3.95/4.0 unweighted GPA in 11 AP courses, 1550/1600 SAT, top…

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Episode 338: Republican National Convention Has Strong Anti-Corporate VIbe 28:29

2M ago28:29

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The Repubican National Convention is in full swing and while there aren’t a whole lot of surprises, there has been a decidely anti-corporate feel to it. Should large companies in general, and their CEOs in particular, be worried about this. We’ll take a look.And with most Republican elected officials in Milwaukee all week, there hasn’t been much op…

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Episode 11 — “What Are My College Chances?” & Other Student Qs 1:35:46

1M ago1:35:46

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In this episode, we respond to real questions in the popular online forum Reddit from students across the country. In particular, we cover answers to the following: Which letters of recommendation do I send? How important is course rigor freshman and sophomore year? How do you come up with your college essay topic? Which GPA do colleges use? What a…

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Episode 337: RNC adopts “No Taxes on Tips” As Part Of Its Official Platform 45:33

2M ago45:33

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The national conversation on tips hit overdrive this week as former president Trump’s new cause - eliminating taxes on tipped income - has found its way into the Republican party platform at the upcoming convention. We’ll discuss what that means to the industry, as well as talk about the big win in Ohio and significant developments in Massachusetts…

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EP 44: The Importance of Chlorhexidine, how to treat coccidia and ways to confirm pregnancy 12:53

29d ago12:53

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Send us a Text Message. Today, we're focusing on three topics that are vital to us! Firstly, let's discuss the importance of chlorhexidine in the fight against Giardia. As breeders, we know how devastating Giardia can be, especially in puppies. We'll explore how chlorhexidine can be a game-changer in our kennels, from effective cleaning protocols t…

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Episode 10 – How To (Actually) Interpret Acceptance Data 1:06:31

2M ago1:06:31

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Many students and families heavily rely on the college acceptance data (GPA/test scores vs. college outcomes) of past applicants from their high school to make high-stakes decisions about their school list, selection of early decision colleges, and likely overall college outcomes. In this episode, we break down how past college acceptance data is r…

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EP 42: C-Section tips, Overuse of Calcium and teaching puppies to self soothe 13:15

2M ago13:15

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Send us a text In this episode, Jeanette tackles three crucial aspects of dog care: C-Section tips for expecting dog owners, the risks of overusing calcium supplements, and effective methods for teaching puppies to self-soothe. First, we explore the intricacies of C-Sections in dogs, providing valuable insights and practical advice for those facing…

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Episode 9 — Rejected Premed Case Study 51:23

2M ago51:23

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In this episode, we review the profile and applications of a premed student who was rejected from both of their early decision schools, roughly top-25 to top-35 national universities. This student attended a top-1% US high school, possessed a 3.9 unweighted GPA, 99th percentile test scores, took 15 AP/honors courses, and had what many would conside…

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EP: 41 Allergies, You Can Begin Again and the Importance of Body Blocking 12:24

2M ago12:24

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Send us a text Join Jeanette in this engaging podcast as she tackles three crucial topics that every dog enthusiast and breeder should know: Handling Dog Allergies: Discover effective strategies and insights on how to navigate the challenge when potential clients mention dog allergies. Jeanette shares practical tips to address concerns and ensure a…

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Episode 8 — School List Mistakes & Myths 1:05:49

2M ago1:05:49

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In this episode, we cover many factors—including costly mistakes, myths, and traps—related to students’ school selection. In particular, we address the following: School Visits Why it doesn’t make sense to visit highly selective colleges before mid-11th grade Prioritization of best and best-fit colleges for visits, especially schools that offer bin…

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EP 40: Add an admin on socials, why the adopt don't shop propaganda doesn't work and be careful with AI generated content 11:07

2M ago11:07

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Send us a text Jeanette covers why having an admin member on your social media accounts is so important, why the adopt don't shop propaganda doesn't make sense, and cautions you not to use or overuse AI content! Grad your bite-size content in this episode that covers three topics! Jeanette Forrey Webinars (classes and training) Badass Breeder Badas…

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Episode 336: Republicans Double Down on Trump’s “No Taxes on Tips” Campaign 41:47

3M ago41:47

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Last week, we discussed how the former and possibly future President of the United States, Donald Trump, suggested that if elected, he would eliminate taxes on tipped income. This week, his loyalists in the U.S. Senate followed suit introducing legislation to do just that. While the bill may ever see the light of day, the conversation itself is put…

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Episode 7 — Building An Admissions “Hook” 1:37:15

2M ago1:37:15

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In prior episodes, we’ve determined that top colleges seek not only students with excellent grades, course rigor, and test scores but also students with compelling admissions “stories” or “hooks” related to their academic/intellectual passions and how they will contribute to their future college—and hopefully, the world—in some specific, unique way…

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EP 39: Meds to keep on hand and how to stop diarrhea in puppies before it is too late! 13:44

3M ago13:44

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Send us a text Jeanette talks about 3 topics - bite size content! What medications do they keep on hand and what is her protocol to stop newborn diarrhea before it is too late? Jeanette Forrey Webinars (classes and training) Badass Breeder Badass Breeder on Facebook Badass Breeder on Instagram Empowered Breeder Software The Ultimate Badass Breeder'…

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Episode 335: Trump Tackles Taxes on Tips 29:58

3M ago29:58

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This week, the former and possibly future President of the United States, Donald Trump, suggested that if elected, he would eliminate taxes on tipped income. Two questions. Doesn’t he need a willing Congress to do that and secondly, how did tips find their way into being a presidential campaign issue? We’ll discuss.And it was an important week on t…

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Episode 6 — Rejected Valedictorian Essay Analysis 36:37

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She was the Valedictorian of her high school. Perfect GPA in over twenty advanced classes, taking Calculus BC by 10th grade and college math courses by 11th grade. All perfect or near-perfect test scores, tennis captain, multiple leadership positions, a scholarship to a prestigious math program, and state math champion. To boot, as a female applyin…

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EP 38: Client Green Flags, Customer Service and Marketing Tips! 11:51

3M ago11:51

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Send us a text Jeanette tackles three topics and puts them into bite-size clips! Today, she addresses 3 green flags from clients, 3 tips for customer service, and 2 marketing tips. Unfortunately, breeders do have to focus on customer service and marketing. Jeanette Forrey Webinars (classes and training) Badass Breeder Badass Breeder on Facebook Bad…

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Episode 334: Another Big Industry Ballot Win On Minimum Wage 39:22

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We’re joined by Justin Winslow, the President & CEO of the Michigan Restaurant & Lodging Association, who will discuss his organization’s successful legal battle before the state supreme court to remove a pending ballot measure to increase the minimum wage and eliminate the tip credit. But the issue is far from over and we talk about what’s coming …

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Special Episode - Trinsic Update 10:06

2M ago10:06

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One of the most frequent requests that we get is to record an episode about Trinsic. So this week we’re doing just that because we recently announced the launch of our identity acceptance network in partnership with CLEAR, Yoti, IDVerse, Airside, Dentity, and more than a dozen others. This episode will outline what identity acceptance is, how Trins…

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Episode 5 — The Biggest College Essay Mistake 56:32

3M ago56:32

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Summer is upon us, and many rising seniors—if they haven’t already—are turning their attention to college applications. Among the most important components they will be tackling is the Common Application “Personal Essay”, often simply called “the college essay.” For almost all students, this will be the most important essay colleges read, and for s…

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EP 37: 2 Words Not to Use When Describing a Puppy, Considerations when Raising a Singleton and Runts! 10:50

3M ago10:50

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Send us a text Jeanette talks about 2 words not to be used to describe a young puppy, 2 considerations when raising a singleton to ensure their proper development, and some tips and tricks to raise a runt that does not stay in survival mode their whole life! Jeanette Forrey Webinars (classes and training) Badass Breeder Badass Breeder on Facebook B…

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Episode 333: Union Organizing Campaigns Hitting Fine Dining Segment 55:15

3M ago55:15

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A unionization effort at a high-profile restaurant in Minneapolis could be the equivalent of the early efforts in the coffee sector in both Boston and Buffalo that led directly to Starbucks. Operators large and small in Minneapolis better buckle up and operators everywhere should be paying close attention. We’ll explain why.And we are joined by Mik…

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Episode 332: The Cemex Decision Has Found Its Way To The Restaurant Industry 45:34

3M ago45:34

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We are joined by Phil Wilson, President & General Counsel of the Labor Relations Institute to talk about the recent application of the Cemex decision in a restaurant organizing effort and forcing the operators to bargain. Is this a one-off or just the beginning as the labor community continues to focus on the industry.We’ll talk about that importan…

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Episode 4 — What Top Colleges Look For & How To Build It 45:35

3M ago45:35

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College admissions has never been more competitive: high GPAs, strong test scores, and a well-rounded resume—once sufficient for an acceptance—are now common features of most applications to highly selective colleges. In this episode, we reveal what top colleges nowadays seek: students with compelling admissions stories centered around a focused ac…

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Episode 36: The 12 temperament traits explained 46:07

3M ago46:07

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Send us a text In this episode, Jeanette breaks down the 12 temperament traits that are evaluated during a Badass Breeder puppy evaluation. This gives your puppies a voice in their placement and allows your clients to choose a puppy that is best suited for their needs and wants. Breeder Guide and Owner Guide, Webinars, and software: www.badassbreed…

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Episode 3 — Why College Outcomes Vary 26:26

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When many parents applied to college around three decades ago, college lists and outcomes assumed a fairly predictable, linear order. You had your “safeties,” schools to which you were almost certain to be admitted, your “targets,” schools to which you could reasonably expect to be admitted, and “reaches,” schools to which you would most likely not…

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Episode 331: Prison Labor Issue Part of Larger Southern Strategy To Organize Industry 46:45

4M ago46:45

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With a new union focused on organizing QSR’s in the South, and pro-union think tanks disparaging the “Southern Economic Model”, the escalation of the southern prison labor issue is not happening in a vacuum. How should the industry view what is happening down South and more importantly, how to prepare for it.And the landmark Cemex decision has barr…

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Episode 2 — Breaking Down Single-Choice & Restrictive Early Action 21:07

4M ago21:07

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You’ve probably heard of Early Action, but do you know what Single-Choice and Restrictive Early Action are? Seven of the top colleges (Stanford, Harvard, Yale, Princeton, CalTech, Georgetown, and Notre Dame) offer one of these unique sub-types of Early Action that place significant restrictions on the other colleges to which students under these pl…

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Episode 330: How Did The Industry End Up In The Middle Of It All? 46:45

4M ago46:45

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Minneapolis has successfully engineered a labor standards board for nursing home workers that will set benefit and wage levels for that sector. So far advocates have considered it a big success building momentum for the concept. Any guesses as to which industry is next on their agenda? You guessed it. We’ll discuss what’s coming down the pike for t…

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Episode 1 — One Thing Every Junior Must Do Now 40:04

4M ago40:04

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While many students and parents are caught up with AP exams, senior course selection, college visits, college essays, requesting teacher letters of recommendation, in this episode, we reveal the one thing that absolutely every high school junior must do right now if they want to ensure they are on the path to admissions success at top colleges. And…

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Episode 329: NRA’s Sean Kennedy Joins Working Lunch to Talk All Things Washington 48:59

4M ago48:59

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We are joined by Sean Kennedy, the EVP of Public Affairs for the National Restaurant Association to reflect on last week’s summiting of Capitol Hill by hundreds of restauant operators during the Assocation’s annual Public Affairs Conference. What did Members of Congress learn from us and what did we learn from them? We’ll discuss.And in the wake of…

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Adrian Field - OneID’s Approach to Driving BankID Adoption in the UK 46:55

4M ago46:55

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In this episode we talk with Adrian Field, the Director of Market Development at OneID, which is a bank-based identity verification product focused on the UK market. We cover a range of topics, including: How they apply a revenue-share model to incentivize banks to participate in their ecosystem The main use cases they’re focusing on in their go-to…

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Episode 328: Buckeye State Ballot Initiatives Could Be A Fatal Blow For Many Operators. 42:16

5M ago42:16

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There are some important restaurant states this year with minimum wage and tip credit elimination measures on the November ballot. Ohio is at the top of that list. We are joined by John Barker, CEO of the Ohio Restaurant & Hospitality Alliance as well as Tod Bowen, their head of External Affiars & Government Relations, to level set on their pending…

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Episode 327: DoorDash Portable Benefits Pilot Could Permanently Alter Delivery-App Business Model 38:42

5M ago38:42

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DoorDash is working with the state of Pennsylvania on a portable benefits pilot program that, if successful, could completely alter the dynamics of the national paid leave and benefits conversation. Is there a way for the industry to seize this opportunity and extricate itself from these reputationally-draining issues? We’ll discuss.And the media i…

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