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Introducing 180. $10,000/Month Selling Ice Cream! Growing a Mobile Dessert Business From the Ground Up With Katherine O'Brien from Millionaire University.

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Would you have guessed that an ice cream sandwich could make you $10k per month? In this episode, host Brien Gearin dives into the entrepreneurial journey of Katherine O'Brien, owner of Cream Cruiser, a mobile dessert bike business in Baltimore, Maryland. Katherine shares how her creative side hustle turned into a full-time business, even after a major pandemic setback. She discusses the origins of her unique dessert bike concept, her transition from a day job to full-time entrepreneurship, and how her passion for catering events, especially weddings, helped her pivot and scale beyond what she ever thought possible. Katherine also talks about Bike Business University, where she now teaches aspiring entrepreneurs how to start their own bike-based businesses. Tune in to hear about the challenges, successes, and key lessons from Katherine’s decade-long journey, and learn how this unique business model can be both a fun and profitable venture!

+ Turning a dessert bike idea into Cream Cruiser

+ Transitioning from side hustle to full-time business

+ Pivoting during the pandemic and shifting focus to catering

+ Building strong local community relationships

+ Acquiring a dessert manufacturing company for better margins

+ Offering a unique experience for events and weddings

+ Operating with 75% profit margins and low startup costs

+ Launching Bike Business University to teach others

+ Focusing on core products like ice cream sandwiches and push pops

+ Staying focused, trusting the process, and leveraging social media

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Introducing Breaking: Assad Regime Falls from Pod Save the World.

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Tommy and Ben discuss the breaking news that Bashar al-Assad has fled Syria after rebel factions took over Damascus in a stunning sweep after 13 years of Civil War. They talk about the speed with which it all happened, what could come next as Syrians decide their own fate after decades of dictatorship, and how the events will affect US policy. 

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Introducing Education in the Age of AI from Smart Talks with IBM.

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The role of AI in the classroom is evolving rapidly. When students and teachers embrace this technology, it has the ability to democratize access to education through programs like IBM SkillsBuild. In this episode of Smart Talks with IBM, Dr. Laurie Santos, host of Pushkin’s The Happiness Lab podcast, spoke with two innovators in the space. Justina Nixon-Saintil is Vice President and Chief Impact Officer, IBM Corporate Social Responsibility, and April Dawson is an Associate Dean of Technology and Innovation and a professor of law. They discuss the importance of lifelong learning, upskilling, and the ethical implications of AI in education. 

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Introducing Maricia’s Story: On finding purpose and joy post-menopause from Women's Health: menopause: unmuted.

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In this episode, Maricia offers a candid look at her menopause journey, which has unfolded over decades. Despite dealing with hot flashes in her seventies, Maricia continues to approach this stage of life with positivity, showing women that aging can be a time of empowerment and reinvention.

With warmth and humor, she discusses her approach to thriving in this stage of life—staying engaged with her passions, celebrating her role as a grandmother, and encouraging women to embrace aging with confidence. Her story serves as a powerful reminder that life after menopause can be full of purpose and joy.

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Introducing How AI Can Accelerate Cybersecurity from Smart Talks with IBM.

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In this episode of Smart Talks with IBM, Malcolm Gladwell speaks with Jason Kelley, GM, Strategic Partners and Ecosystems at IBM, and Kristy Friedrichs, SVP and Chief Partnership Officer at Palo Alto Networks. They discuss the challenges and opportunities that the rapid development of AI brings to the cybersecurity space. Jason and Kristy also underscore how implementing a zero trust strategy can help enterprises enhance cyber resiliency and simplify operations. Together, IBM and Palo Alto Networks are delivering fully integrated, open, end-to-end security solutions to enterprises.

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Introducing “Get These Incels to Work” (feat. Hasan Piker) from Pod Save America.

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Lovett sits down with Hasan Piker, the massively popular progressive streamer, to talk through (and argue about) the hard questions about where the Democratic Party needs to go from here, the liberal media landscape, what the Harris campaign told us about why they lost, and yes, a jobs program for incels. Then, Jon talks to Massachusetts Congressman Seth Moulton about the fight for the House, why blue states like his swung right, and the controversy he kicked up with his comments about trans athletes.

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Introducing Transform Your Law Firm by Mastering Culture and Process with Scott Beebe from Grow Your Law Firm.

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• Start by addressing the Four Pain Points in Your Law Firm: Purpose, People, Process, and Profit  
• Focusing on these core areas is essential to improve your firm’s foundation and overall performance and are the backbound of any successful business. 

• Create a multi-page Vision Story and establish Core Values that guide the firm.
• Craft a powerful, concise Mission Statement to align the team with the firm’s Purpose.

• RPM (Repetition, Predictability, Meaning): Use RPM principles to bring stability and consistency to team workflows.
• Develop documented processes for Marketing, Sales, Operations, and Administration.

• It’s important to separate funds for operating expenses, taxes, and profits.
• By doing this you can keep track of cash flow and have a better sense of the Law Firms true P&L's (Profit and Loss)

• Start with the Basecamp phase by establishing a foundation around Purpose, People, Process, and Profit. Deploy these concepts within your team, leveraging support from an advisory board.

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Introducing Cambridge Crossing: Where Urban Life Meets Nature’s Blueprint from Built: Commercial Real Estate's Leading Voices.

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Cambridge Crossing transforms a former industrial site into a vibrant green neighborhood where nature and urban life intertwine. Designer Kishore Varanasi reveals the choices behind this eco-forward development, from repurposed historic granite to a stormwater park that adapts to climate needs.

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Introducing Ep 024: Navigating Conflict: Turning Disputes into Opportunities from Navigating H.O.P.E..

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Ever feel like conflict is an unmovable wall in your personal or professional life? This episode offers a roadmap to turn those walls into doors.

In this episode of Navigating H.O.P.E., Dr. Jaime Hope sits down with Kimberly Best, a conflict resolution expert, mediator, and author of How to Live Forever: A Guide to Writing the Final Chapter of Your Life Story. Together, they explore the art of conflict resolution, sharing valuable insights and practical strategies to navigate even the most challenging situations. Kimberly draws from her extensive background in healthcare and mediation to discuss managing conflict with grace and empathy, offering actionable advice for families, professionals, and anyone facing difficult conversations. This episode is a must-listen for those looking to transform conflict into collaboration and build stronger, healthier relationships.

Key Takeaways:

🛠️ Managing Conflict as a Skill: Learn why conflict isn’t something to fear but to approach with the right tools.

💡 The Anger Iceberg: Discover the hidden emotions behind anger and how to address them effectively.

🎯 People vs. Problems: Understand the importance of separating individuals from the issues to foster collaboration.

🌱 Proactive Problem-Solving: Explore strategies to address conflict before it escalates.

🤝 Prioritizing Relationships: Find out how to shift your mindset from winning arguments to strengthening connections.

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🔗 Conflict isn’t something to fear—it’s something to manage. Kimberly’s insights can help you approach conflicts with empathy and build stronger connections, whether in the workplace, with family, or in everyday life. Connect with Kimberly Best and learn more at BestConflictSolutions.com.

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Introducing South Carolina Upset, Unrivaled Updates, Paige to Dallas?!?, Plus Ty Marsh on Coaching Angel Reese and Chicago Sky   from In Case You Missed It with Khristina Williams.

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Khristina is joined by women’s basketball analyst and co-host of the “Levels to This” podcast Terrika Foster-Brasby to talk about South Carolina getting their 43-game winning streak snapped by UCLA, and how Notre Dame took down JuJu Watkins and USC. Plus the Unrivaled coaches and teams are being announced, but still no sign of Caitlin Clark, and with Dallas winning the WNBA Draft Lottery will Paige Bueckers really be playing for the Wings next season…

Then Khristina welcomes in the new Head Coach of the Chicago Sky, Tyler Marsh to discuss his difficult decision to leave the Las Vegas Aces, how his connections to Becky Hammon and Jackie Young have changed his coaching style, what he plans to do to build around Angel Reese and Kamilla Cardoso, and the responsibility of being the only African-American male coach in the WNBA.

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CREDITS

Executive Producers:

Nikki Ettore

Jessie Katz

Tyler Klang

Jonathan Strickland

Supervising Producer:

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Producer & Editor:

Tari Harrison

Host:

Khristina Williams

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