Wondering if now’s the right time to modernize your dental workflows? Here’s how to decide AND rally your staff behind tech upgrades for the office.Step inside a family-owned prosthodontic office in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, where Ashley Whinery, the dedicated practice manager, shares her journey of navigating demanding clinical work, an experienced (and older) staff, and a major technology overhaul. From handling intricate dental cases to reversing negative patient experiences, Ashley opens up about

Work life balance. Is it a recipe for long term success, or a surefire way to fail? In the Tough Things First podcast, Ray Zinn counters the case made by some enormously successful CEOs. (Watch Now on YouTube) Ray Zinn: Hello, Rob. Good to be with you today. Rob Artigo: Well, Ray, this is a special edition of the Tough […]

Katie P. Russell, J.D., partner at Brown Immigration Law in Cleveland, Ohio, joins the show to explain what physicians and practice managers should do if Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) comes knocking at their practice door. She discusses how to identify valid warrants, protect patient information under HIPAA, and prepare staff with clear response plans. Russell also shares how practices that employ international medical graduates can stay compliant and avoid costly mistakes. Music

AI company Anthropic used thousands of authors’ books—maybe even yours—to train its model, Claude. Now, a $1.5 billion settlement in Bartz v. Anthropic could change everything for creators. In this episode, we unpack what it means for authors, how to file a claim, and why IP theft is skyrocketing in the age of AI. Listen now to learn how to protect your work and your rights. PROTECT your first idea FREE ► https://instantip.app/

Kelly welcomes Richard Thaler, the 2017 recipient of the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences, to the podcast along with his co-author, Professor Alex Imas, to talk about their updated version of Thaler’s seminal book “The Winner’s Curse.” “Rationality is an assumption in economics, not a demonstrated fact.”  “People are not thinking enough about what […]

Welcome to episode #1006 of Thinking With Mitch Joel (formerly Six Pixels of Separation). Disruption isn’t always loud. It’s often

BLACK ENTERPRISE to Present its Highest Honor in Recognition of “The Best of Who We Are” at the XCEL Summit for Men, hosted by FedEx, in Orlando.  BLACK ENTERPRISE, the nation’s premiere Black digital media brand, presented its highest honor in recognition of the achievements of Black men when it presents the XCEL Awards at the 2025 […]The post JOHN HOPE BRYANT, FOUNDER, CHAIRMAN AND CEO OF OPERATION HOPE, NAMED AMONG 2025 XCEL AWARD HONOREES BY BLACK ENTERPRISE appeared

Legendary NY Yankee Yogi Berra said it best:“It’s tough to make predictions, especially about the future.” He’s right, you know. But there’s one important exception, and I don’t blame Yogi because, as talented a player and a coach as he was, Yogi wasn’t a copywriter. So he didn’t know about the important exception we’ll talk about today: showing your prospect a compelling future. Not every copywriter does this, but if you don’t, you’re missing out… on conversions. And even if you do, we’re

In this broadcast, I'm sharing what to say when offering assistance to close the high ticket sale. This, along with a specific script to use, perfect for those offering services. This is all about the right mindset psychology so you can learn how to sell more effectively using these business tips. These sales techniques are simple, yet effective. #consulting #coaching #highticket #sales #businessgrowth  🚀 Book 1:1 Coaching & Get a Free Business Audit: 👉 https://bit.ly/joncoach ✅ 3 THINGS I LEARNED

If you treat (or plan to treat) Medicare beneficiaries in a Cash-Based model, this week’s short but crucial podcast episode is for you. There’s a lot of confusion about  about the topic as a whole, and even more confusion when it comes to allowing or not allowing self-claims in the scenarios of:  “Medicare as a secondary”  Medicare as primary, but having a private insurance as a secondary”  and “Medicare Advantage plans”  In this episode, I walk through real-world scenarios and answer the

Deidre Sirianni's BIO:  Deidre Sirianni is an International Best Selling Author, TEDx Speaker, and Founder of Radically Aligned Life Academy where Impact Driven Entrepreneurs, Visionaries, and Leaders come to master their inner world and make a bigger impact in the world with their gifts. She helps people who are ready to step into higher levels of leadership and impact the world, release self-sabotage, heal trauma, and go all in on their vision and purpose without compromising when it comes to

Kelly welcomes the always provocative Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic back to the podcast to talk about his new book: “Don’t Be Yourself: Why Authenticity is Overrated (and What to Do Instead).” “By all means, keep it real – just don’t make everyone else suffer for it.” “Everybody loves change until they have to do it themselves.”  “Most of us […]

Ever wondered how to protect your ideas without getting lost in legal jargon? Kary takes you behind the scenes of his own IP journey, where he identifies infringement, develops a protection strategy, and leverages trademarks, copyrights, and smart contracts. With insights from IP expert Katie Rubino, they show you how to monitor, defend, and leverage your unique work in today’s fast-moving market. Learn practical, actionable steps to safeguard your ideas and make sure others take them seriously

Michael Bosstick, founder and CEO of Dear Media, breaks down the mechanics of audience growth and what smart creators do after they’ve built one. He shares his proven blueprint for turning attention into impact. This conversation will change how you think about the audience as an asset, not just a metric.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You think your lawn is nice? Bet it’s not as nice as the Grassman’s.Trey Rogers is a professor and researcher in Michigan State University’s internationally renowned Turfgrass Management Program, and just like he did in 1994, he’s helping grow, move and place the playing fields for the World Cup happening across North America next summer. How do you grow beautiful, healthy grass soccer fields and put them in football stadiums with cement floors, some of them indoors? How do you make sure the

My guest today is Sondra Shannon!  She is CEO of Gatemaster.  We had a great talk about strategy, data, success, and relationships...among other things.  Sondra shared how the annual data review that Gatemaster does leads to celebrating client wins.  We talked about making sure you understand your partners at the start so that you can set each other up for success.  We talked about the philosophy that guides Gatemasters' service and much more!  Check out the 'Talking Tickets' newsletter at