Andrew Hutchison is the president and head baker at Madison Sourdough. What starts as a story about bread becomes one about craft, resilience, and legacy.Andrew shares how a fine arts degree – and even getting fired from his first bakery shift – led him to discover the discipline and patience behind great bread and great leadership. He and Bill explore how fermentation, teamwork, and time shape not only dough but culture and business.If you believe success is built through consistency, not

In this episode, we discuss the FOMC meeting in great detail and touch on equities as well as OpenAI's planned trillion-dollar IPO.(0:00) Intro(01:46) Phunky on Bittensor(06:06) [SPONSORED] Beezie partnership (07:00) Crypto and NFT Headlines(10:45) Web3 Headline Roundup(14:24) Consensys IPO and what it means for Metamask(20:42) Breaking down the FOMC meeting yesterday(29:50) Update on Trump's deal with China(31:43) Meta and Alphabet earnings(37:11) Phunky on Tesla and robotics(41:02) OpenAI eyes

Stack Overflow has been the home for developers for over a decade — but the rise of AI is changing everything. In this episode, we talk to Prashanth Chandrasekhar, CEO of Stack Overflow, about how he’s reinventing the company from an ad-based community platform to an enterprise SaaS and data licensing business at the center of the AI ecosystem.We discuss:How Stack Overflow’s data powers models from OpenAI and GoogleWhat it takes to lead a “people transformation” during industry disruptionThe future

Step inside three unforgettable days of creativity, community, and inspiration at the Vintage Soul Creative Retreat 2025! From October 2nd–4th, six amazing creatives gathered at the 10th Frame in Appleton, Wisconsin — and together, we created, laughed, and connected through paint, paper, and passion. In this video, I’m taking you behind the scenes for a full recap of every project, every teacher, and every magical moment that made this year’s retreat so special. Featuring: Sally from Iron ...

The hosts break down Recess' $30 million raise, pound shots of olive oil, and wonder if Ben Stiller's nostalgic soda brand can make it in middle America. Oh, and someone bottled a hot sauce wrapped in a real $100 bill.  Show notes: 0:25: Take Your Best Shot. Deadlines, People. Pivot & Win. A Benny With Every Bottle. Ben's Beer. – The show opens with a sampling of Kosterina's new high-phenolic extra virgin olive oil shot, which has a spicier kick that some of the hosts realize. Ray reminds listeners

Listeners tuning in this week have seen a wave of new and creative ways to make money, especially if you want to work from home or launch a side business. The biggest trend lately is leveraging digital skills for remote work, with companies like First Advantage and Liveops actively hiring for entry-level billing, bookkeeping, and customer service roles that require little experience and offer flexible schedules. Spots like Virtual Vocations and Indeed show a steady demand for data researchers,

Have you ever created this amazing schedule for yourself to follow, started your day, and then realized that you lazed around during two of your key periods and didn’t get everything done? This is the exact problem a client came to me with at the end of our work together, and here’s what I told her. Because I don’t think you’re actually skipping out on work. You’ve got this! Alyssa Love your daily life as a work-at-home mom: https://yourunbusylife.com/ Subscribe to your weekly Mompreneu...

We often feel pressured to achieve certain milestones by a specific age, comparing ourselves to peers and experiencing stress. In this episode, Maurice helps us discover how letting go of control and external validation can bring peace and help us embrace our journey of growth.In This Episode:00:00 Journey Unfolds, No Map03:17 Progress is Trusting the Next Step06:03 Document Your Growth & Celebrate08:18 Peace in Releasing ControlKey Takeaways:Challenge the urge to compare your journey to others’

Hey Community family, today is a joint episode with Janette from the Anxiously Ambitious podcast. Kristina and Janette recently attended the Seven Figure Founder Retreat with Create & Cultivate and they are still reeling in the best way. This podcast episode is a full debrief; the speakers, lessons and the takeaways from women who’ve hit seven figures. They’re talking about: Why being in the room will change your business forever.The ripple effect of just one powerful introduction.W...

Send us a text Cut The Tie Podcast with Karl Maier What happens when you realize your “stable” career is actually the biggest risk of all? In this episode of Cut The Tie, host Thomas Helfrich sits down with Karl Maier, a Houston-based fractional CFO who helps companies raise capital, manage cash, and scale without crashing. After years in corporate finance, Karl faced a pivotal choice: stay tied to a steady paycheck under someone else’s rules, or bet on his own expertise and freedom. He chose...

Tired of hearing:“Customize your resume for every job.” “Make sure your cover letter shows your personality.” “It’s all about timing and luck.” Yeah… no. In this episode, I dive headfirst into why recruiting advice online has turned into a parody of itself. From 350+ “AI tools” that recruiters don’t fully understand, to job descriptions that read like broken fortune cookies, to the endless cycle of “we get thousands of resumes” sympathy posts — it’s all become noise. This isn’t about hating

Ken Stanley – AI researcher and author of "Why Greatness Cannot Be Planned" – joins me to explore why ambitious objectives can blind us to the stepping stones that make breakthroughs possible. Ken is the inventor of the novelty search algorithm and co-creator of Picbreeder, a crowdsourced evolutionary art experiment that has led to important insights about our objective-obsessed culture. This conversation covers everything from why vacuum tubes had to come before computers, how the path you take to

Oriserve Co-founder Anurag Jain discusses how enterprises are redefining AI adoption by prioritizing trust, compliance, and real-world impact over hype.

This week, Scott explores the intersection of science and artistry in the world of flower breeding. Dr. Keith Hammett, New Zealand's leading ornamental plant breeder, shares his passion for developing Dahlias, Sweet Peas, and Clivias that blend genetics, color, and creativity. Together, they discuss the delicate balance between science and art, the importance of scent in breeding, the joy of discovery, and how breeders quietly shape the world of floristry through their vision and dedication. This

Shamba Chowdhury got his first computer at an early age. He was the kid that explored every button and every setting, trying to figure out how it all worked. His curiosity exploded when he was 15 and the internet came around. Post that, his first foray into programming came from his love of playing video games. Outside of tech, he loves to read, in particular crime thrillers. He noted that his favorite is A Minute to Midnight by David Baldacci.Shamba and his co-founder have participated in many

Stephanie Smith, co-founder of New Light Financial Solutions, a CFO advisory business that helps entrepreneurs run their companies with clarity, confidence, and control.Through their unique process, The One Clear Path, Stephanie and her husband guide business owners to simplify their numbers, understand what’s really driving profit, and make strategic decisions like true CEOs.Now, Stephanie’s journey from corporate professional to full-time business owner, while raising kids and building a company

Send us a text In this throwback episode, we're going back to episode 7 where Ron and Kristin discuss qualities of great leaders and how you can apply them to your own life. Co-hosts: Ron Ward and Kristin Sokoloff Sponsor: 4Ward Operations Producer: Stephen Ridley Facebook Group Administrator: Cassy Roop Where leadership meets entertainment! This weekly podcast takes both a humorous and intense look at leadership through impactful stories, answers to listener questions, and breakdowns of dir...

Episode Overview In this inspiring episode of The John Kitchens Coach Podcast, John Kitchens sits down with Connie Alexander, a powerhouse real estate leader who built a luxury brand from humble beginnings. From growing up in Section 8 housing to closing multimillion-dollar homes, Connie's journey is a masterclass in perseverance, mindset, and standards. Connie opens up about her early struggles, how she turned survival into success, and why luxury isn't about price—it's about process, presentation,

In this conversation from a16z’s Runtime conference, Gavin Baker, Managing Partner and CIO of Atreides Management, joins David George, General Partner at a16z, to unpack the macro view of AI: the trillion-dollar data center buildout, the new economics of GPUs, and what this boom means for investors, founders, and the global economy. Resources:Follow Gavin on X: https://x.com/GavinSBakerFollow Atreides Management on X: https://x.com/atreidesmgmtFollow David on X: https://x.com/DavidGeorge83 Stay

In this episode of The Level Up Podcast w/ Paul Alex, we uncover why most entrepreneurs don’t fail because of bad ideas—they fail because they waste time.Paul shares how working 80–100-hour weeks in law enforcement taught him that being busy doesn’t mean being productive. True success isn’t about doing more—it’s about doing what matters most. 🔑 Key takeaways: Busyness isn’t progress—intentional action is. You’ll never “find” time; you must make it. Master your hours before you