Going wide with your book isn’t just about uploading to multiple platforms — it’s about creating a publishing plan that lasts. In this episode, we look at the long game: setting realistic expectations, serving bookstores and readers well, and protecting your profit margin so you can keep publishing for years to come.You’ll learn:Why wide distribution is about planting seeds, not instant results;How to make your book bookstore-friendly without losing your shirt;Why serving readers well builds

Unlocking Success in Fitness Coaching with Troy Sutton In this episode, Troy Sutton shares his journey from personal trainer to fitness coach mentor, emphasizing the importance of content creation, specialization, and effective marketing strategies for aspiring online coaches. He discusses the challenges of transitioning to online coaching, the significance of creating engaging content, and the value of mentorship and support in the fitness industry. Troy also provides actionable advice for b...

In this podcast episode, Danielle interviews Dave Corringham, founder of Lifetime Fitness, who shares his journey from a troubled youth to a successful personal trainer and coach. Dave discusses the importance of sports in shaping his character, the challenges he faced when returning to fitness after a break, and how he built a sustainable fitness business focused on mental health and community engagement. He also shares insights on marketing strategies, the significance of reflection in pers...

Send us a text This week we will be talking about some of the myths surrounding the Building Safety Act and how the new regime affects Design & Build contracts. This episode content meets PC3 - Legal Framework & Processes of the Part 3 Criteria. Resources from today's episode: Websites: https://www.architecture.com/knowledge-and-resources/knowledge-landing-page/what-are-the-most-common-myths-for-architects-about-the-principal-designer-role?utm_campaign=Member Update 100425&utm_co...

The Gucci name is a global symbol of luxury, elegance, and Italian craftsmanship. But behind the iconic double-G logo lies a dark family history of greed, betrayal, and, ultimately, murder. This episode tells the sensational story of how the Gucci family built a fashion empire and then tore itself apart in a Shakespearian saga of jealousy and ambition. We chronicle the company’s rise from a single leather goods shop in Florence to a global status symbol under the leadership of Aldo Gucci. We then

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This episode follows the money. We dive deep into the Kochs' vast and secretive network of political non-profits and dark money groups, a sprawling web designed to obscure the source of hundreds of millions of dollars in political spending. We expose how groups like Americans for Prosperity and the Cato Institute were used to fuel the rise of the Tea Party movement, fight against the Affordable Care Act, and systematically install conservative judges at every level of the judiciary. We investigate

The Mars family is the dynasty behind some of the world's most iconic brands—M&Ms, Snickers, and Milky Way—yet they are arguably the most secretive family in America. This episode penetrates the thick veil of privacy surrounding the clan that controls the largest candy company on Earth. We trace the family's history back to its founder, Frank Mars, and his often-strained relationship with his son, Forrest Sr., the tyrannical and brilliant visionary who built the company into a global

For decades, Charles and David Koch operated in the shadows, building a political machine more powerful and influential than almost any in American history. This episode uncovers the origins of the Koch brothers' crusade, beginning with their father, Fred Koch, a founding member of the far-right John Birch Society who made his early fortune building refineries for Joseph Stalin. We trace how his sons inherited both his immense wealth and his fervent anti-government, libertarian ideology. We explore

The name Guggenheim is now synonymous with modern art, but the fortune that built its iconic museums came from deep within the earth. This episode traces the Guggenheim dynasty's journey from the rugged mining camps of the American West to the elegant art galleries of New York and Venice. We begin with Meyer Guggenheim and his seven sons, who built a global empire by dominating the mining and smelting of silver, copper, and lead. They were industrialists on a global scale, operating with a cutthroat

Sam Walton, a folksy, pickup-driving man from Arkansas, crafted an image as a down-to-earth champion of the common person. This episode delves into the origin story of Walton and his creation, Walmart, the largest retailer and largest private employer in the world. We explore his simple yet revolutionary vision: to bring big-city discounts to rural America through a relentless focus on logistics, efficiency, and, above all, the lowest possible prices. We analyze the core principles that drove

"Everyday low prices" come at a cost. This episode goes behind the scenes of the Walmart empire to expose the controversial business practices that have made the Walton family the richest dynasty in America. We investigate the company’s famously anti-union stance, documenting the sophisticated tactics it has used for decades to prevent its workforce from organizing. From manager training on "union avoidance" to the immediate shutdown of stores that successfully vote to unionize, the message is

While the Rockefellers pursued public influence, the Ford dynasty remained a closed, private, and often dysfunctional kingdom. This episode delves into the tumultuous history of the Ford family after its patriarch, exploring the bitter conflicts, power struggles, and personal tragedies that nearly destroyed the company. At the center of the drama is the tragic relationship between Henry Ford and his only son, Edsel. Edsel, a man of refined taste and forward-thinking design, was constantly undermined

The Kennedy family represents the pinnacle of dynastic ambition: the transformation of a fortune into the ultimate prize, the American presidency. This episode uncovers the story of the dynasty’s patriarch, Joseph P. Kennedy Sr., a ruthless businessman who amassed a fortune and then dedicated it to a singular goal: placing his sons in the White House. We investigate the controversial origins of his wealth, from rumored bootlegging during Prohibition to shrewd stock market manipulation and Hollywood

J.P. Morgan didn't just finance industries; he forged them. His true genius was not in invention but in consolidation, a process he called "Morganization." This episode delves into his strategy of eliminating what he despised most—chaotic competition—by merging countless small companies into massive, efficient, and profitable trusts that he controlled. We investigate his two greatest creations: General Electric, formed from the warring companies of Thomas Edison and his rivals, and U.S. Steel,

Henry Ford did not invent the automobile, but he put the world on wheels. This episode explores the revolutionary genius of a man who transformed the car from a luxury toy for the rich into an essential tool for the masses with the creation of the Model T. We dissect the innovation that made it all possible: the moving assembly line. This wasn't just a manufacturing breakthrough; it was a fundamental reorganization of labor, time, and production. We chart the rise of the Ford Motor Company and the

The same mind that revolutionized industry also harbored dark and hateful ideologies. This episode pulls back the curtain on the other Henry Ford: the tyrant, the union-buster, and one of America’s most prominent antisemites. We reveal the oppressive reality of life inside his factories, where the assembly line’s crushing monotony was matched by a corporate police force known as the "Service Department" that spied on and intimidated workers. His famous "$5 day" came with a catch: employees had to

How does a family whose name was once synonymous with corporate evil transform itself into a symbol of public service and philanthropy? This episode follows the Rockefeller dynasty into the 20th century, focusing on John D. Rockefeller Jr., the son tasked with rehabilitating the family’s tarnished name. We explore how Junior shifted the family’s focus from profit to philanthropy, institutionalizing the giving his father began and creating a powerful public relations machine. The goal was to erase

Behind the grand libraries and concert halls lies the blood and fire of Homestead, Pennsylvania. In 1892, the celebrated philanthropist Andrew Carnegie and his ruthless chairman, Henry Clay Frick, decided to break the steelworkers' union at their flagship mill. This episode is an unflinching look at the Homestead Strike, a violent and pivotal conflict that exposed the brutal hypocrisy at the heart of Carnegie's empire. It was a war waged against the very people whose labor had built his

Before the Federal Reserve, there was one man who held the fate of the American economy in his hands: J.P. Morgan. This episode explores the unprecedented power of the world’s most dominant banker, a figure so influential he could halt financial panics and personally bail out the U.S. government. We examine the Panic of 1907, a severe financial crisis that saw the stock market collapse and banks fail across the country. With no central bank to stop the contagion, Wall Street and Washington turned to