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SAM&PAM's Book Radar(2024) The Demon Of Unrest by Erik LARSON "The Demon of Unrest" by Erik Larson is a non-fiction historical book published in 2024.The book explores the events leading up to the American Civil War, focusing on the pivotal role of South Carolina and the mystery of how this state became the fulcrum for the nation's greatest tragedy.The book delves into the political and social climate of the time, examining:The existential fear of the South's planter aristocracy regarding Lincoln's presidency.The impact of events like John Brown's raid and the publication of *Uncle Tom's Cabin*.The escalating tensions surrounding Fort Sumter...2025-01-1417 min
"The Cognitive Revolution" | AI Builders, Researchers, and Live Player AnalysisThe Case for Trump and the Future of AI – Part 1, with Samuel Hammond, Senior Economist, Foundation of American InnovationIn this special episode of The Cognitive Revolution, Nathan shares his thoughts on the upcoming election and its potential impact on AI development. He explores the AI-forward case for Trump, featuring an interview with Samuel Hammond. Nathan outlines his reasons for not supporting Trump, focusing on US-China relations, leadership approach, and the need for a positive-sum mindset in the AI era. He discusses the importance of stable leadership during pivotal moments and explains why he'll be voting for Kamala Harris, despite some reservations. This thought-provoking episode offers a nuanced perspective on the intersection of politics and AI development.2024-11-012h 19
"Moment of Zen"Trump, AI, and US-China RelationsIn this episode of Moment of Zen, Erik Torenberg is joined by Samuel Hammond (@hamandcheese), a senior economist at the Foundation for American Innovation and AI Scout/ Cognitive Revolution podcast host Nathan Labenz (@labenz). From drug innovation to nuclear risk, they discuss the impact of AI on policy and governance, exploring the challenges and opportunities of a Trump vs. Harris presidency.From drug innovation to nuclear risk, they dissect the impact of AI on policy and governance, exploring the challenges and opportunities of a Trump vs. Harris presidency.--2024-08-122h 05
Small Lake CityS1,E27: Sculptor - Ben HammondEmbark on a captivating journey with Ben Hammond, a sculptor whose hands have shaped more than just clay—they've carved a life rich in artistry and mindfulness. From his humble beginnings in Blackfoot, Idaho, to the distinguished halls of the NFL Hall of Fame and the tranquil yoga studio where he teaches, Ben's tale is a masterclass in passion-driven transformation. Alongside tales of apprenticeships and critiques that honed his craft, he shares candid insights into the pivotal moments that led him from farm life to fine sculpture, crafting a narrative as textured as his works.Throughout our co...2024-03-301h 16
ST. POPAdios Hürzibaby?Hola Bundesliga?Von Überfliegen in den Sinkflug? Was hat das Hickhack um Hürzeler für Auswirkungen? Oder spielt der FCSP diese Saison auf Autopilot?Bei Gefallen: Gib uns ein Bier aus: https://steadyhq.com/de/plans/7012f1fa-f8b9-4233-a711-0150a1b2d301Short Summary:Diskussion über vergangene Konzerte, Fußballthemen, Trainerwechsel und Vereinsentwicklungen, insbesondere zu HSV und FC St. Pauli. Unterhaltung mit Trainerkandidaten, Konzerttipps, Britpop, Walking Football und St. Paulis Erfolgsaussichten.Long Summary:Wir sind...2024-02-281h 34
"The Cognitive Revolution" | AI Builders, Researchers, and Live Player AnalysisAGI and Institutional Disruption: Sam Hammond in Conversation with FLI’s Gus DockerFor the end of the year, we're going to repost a few of Nathan's favorite AI scouting episodes from other shows. Today: Samuel Hammond joins the Future of Life Institute podcast to discuss how AGI will transform economies, governments, institutions, and other power structures. If you need an ecommerce platform, check out our sponsor Shopify: https://shopify.com/cognitive for a $1/month trial period.Samuel Hammond is a Canadian-born, DC-based senior economist for the Foundation for American Innovation, a think tank focused on bridging the cultures of Silicon Valley and DC. This conversation is...2023-12-302h 22
Bump Set Chat! The place to hear from your favorite volleyball personalities!Across Continents and Courts: The Volleyball Story of Taylor Hammond
Taylor Hammond joined the Stanford staff as The Kawika and Erik Shoji Assistant Men's Volleyball Coach and Recruiting Coordinator in July 2023. He enters his first season with the Cardinal in 2024.
Hammond comes to The Farm after spending the 2023 season as an assistant at UC San Diego. Prior to his stint with the Tritons, he was the top assistant and recruiting coordinator at Orange Coast College, leading the Pirates to a state championship in 2022.
"Taylor is a great volleyball coach and has a wealth of recruiting experience. He is a very hard worker and incredibly diligent and professional," said The...2023-12-041h 05
The Good Enough Mompreneur Podcast: Confidence, Mindset & Success for Mom Entrepreneurs62. Prioritizing Happiness in Business and Motherhood: Insights with Erik and Megan Hammond, Co-Authors of "The Happy Mom Handbook: Empowering Moms to Create a Life They Love, Inside and Outside the Home"Send us a textWelcome mom entrepreneurs, Welcome to another empowering episode of the Good Enough Mompreneur Podcast! In this candid conversation, we had the privilege to sit down with the family-focused coaching duo, Erik and Megan Hammond. With their passion for helping moms take control of their lives and pursue their dreams, Erik and Megan provide invaluable insights into finding true happiness and success in both business and motherhood. We also discuss the book that they also co-authored "The Happy Mom Handbook: Empowering Moms to Create the Life They Love Inside and Outside t...2023-08-2852 min
"Upstream" with Erik TorenbergE21: Sam Hammond on AI, e/acc, and Institutional DisruptionSamuel Hammond is a Canadian-born, DC-based senior economist for the Foundation for American Innovation, a think tank focused on bridging the cultures of Silicon Valley and DC. His research focuses on innovation and the institutional impact of disruptive technologies. He is an unconventional thinker and writer (Substack: https://www.secondbest.ca/) who participates in nuanced dialogue with different thinkers across economics, tech, policy, and philosophy. In this conversation we discuss Sam’s views on AI, mental models for his worldview, polarization, and how political influence really works. We're proudly sponsored by Vanta. Get $1000 off Vanta with https://www.vanta.co...2023-08-1859 min
Bret HammondHow Long? Psalm 6Did you celebrate the great American holiday last week? I'm speaking of Prime Day, of course. I managed to snag a few deals through Amazon; a gift for my daughter's birthday, some shirts for Connor, and a replacement for a recently broken kitchen gadget (that I promise I won't break again). The deals were too good to pass up. Then I went to my order page to see how soon they would ship and found myself asking, "How Long?!?!"
Apologies to Erik, our awesome UPS guy, but what's the holdup, buddy?!?! 😉
My impatience can get the best of me at tim...2023-07-1629 minBret HammondHow Long? Psalm 6Did you celebrate the great American holiday last week? I'm speaking of Prime Day, of course. I managed to snag a few deals through Amazon; a gift for my daughter's birthday, some shirts for Connor, and a replacement for a recently broken kitchen gadget (that I promise I won't break again). The deals were too good to pass up. Then I went to my order page to see how soon they would ship and found myself asking, "How Long?!?!"
Apologies to Erik, our awesome UPS guy, but what's the holdup, buddy?!?! 😉
My impatience can get the best of me at tim...2023-07-1629 min
Do Not Go Quietly w/ Eric WilsonBuilding Championship Football Programs w/ Erik Kimrey - The Football ShowErik Kimrey is a former QB at the University of South Carolina and a legend in the SC football community. After building a dynasty at the Hammond School w/ 12 state titles, Erik went on to become an assistant coach at the University of South Carolina, and is now the Head Coach of the Baylor School is Chattanooga, TN where he brought home their 1st state title in 50 years in just his 1st season at the helm . Erik is not just a football coach. He studies the great philosophers and brings a unique perspective on how to build a cohesive group of...2023-04-221h 02
In The Past: Garage Rock PodcastSay Those Magic WordsWe should have a long talk ... about the shoulda-been-a-hit "Say Those Magic Words", written by Doc Pomus and Mort Shuman. The McCoys open the oration with a very twangy sound - there's more guitar hooks here than the Fishin' Musician! It's bubble-gummy, but also a little bit psych, what with the delay effect at the end of the chorus. The Birds (the ones from England with Ron Wood) present their rebuttal at (45:15). A cool guitar tone that sounds like a Hammond Organ and a very vampy vocal performance from Ali McKenzie makes the...2023-02-182h 13
The FOXPRO PodcastEP. 12: Daytime Calling vs Nighttime Calling - Erik HammondJon Collins and Erik Hammond discuss the differences and similarities between nighttime and daytime coyote hunting.2022-12-2044 minIn The Past: Garage Rock PodcastSo Lonely (Part 2)We return to The Hollies' 1965 tearjerker, "So Lonely" because there are so many good versions we couldn't fit in our June 19 episode! The first in part 2 is The Henchmen, who created a garage derangement of the song in 1966, with organ and cool-dude-attitude vocals (2:07) That same year, The Ashes produced a haunting folk-rock take (34:49). Sparse, subdued and Cowboy Junkies-esque, with lonesome harmonica, shaky tambourine and forlorn female vocals. The Fugue were up next in 1968: their version is really slow, really loud, with a really heavy Hammond which will put you in an un...2022-07-301h 10
We Not MeOn-Set Synergy with Erik ThomsonActor Erik Thomson is no stranger to being part of a team, whether that be on the production set of a feature film or TV series. In his conversation with Dan and Pia, Erik discusses the importance of recognising everyone's role in a production, from lighting a scene to walking the red carpet at Cannes.For Erik, building a solid working team is about breaking social barriers away from work. He emphasises the importance of clearing the eyeline so the actors can work distraction-free, and explores the role of psychological safety on set, especially when the...2021-10-2934 min
Poole PodcastBig Data Analytics with Home Depot CFO Richard McPhail, VP Erik Holbrook, and Professor Bill Rand"In God we trust. All others must bring data." - Edwards DemingWith about 500,000 employees and over 2,000 stores, at The Home Depot, data science and analytics are critically important to solving business problems and giving the customer the best experience, both in-store and online. They need to know when to have inventory available, when to have staff ready, how to allocate resources, and so much more. But leveraging data and analytics are not just for huge companies anymore. Today, Bill Rand, Erik Holbrook, and Richard McPhail talk how every tactical decision should be made with...2021-10-0849 min
Hammond ReportHammond Report June 22 2021 From Pandemic Quarantino Jon Hammond#WATCHMOVIE HERE: Hammond Report June 22 2021 From Pandemic Quarantino Jon Hammond
Hammond Report June 22 2021 From Pandemic Quarantino Jon Hammond - Daily Music and Stories from the organist and accordionist Jon Hammond, today's music story about a gig I played in Jazzkeller Hofheim with some crazy guys on the band playing my tune "Party is Forbidden Here": with Christian Muenchinger, Erik Hargrove, Tony Horowitz, Kevin Saxophone Mauder, William Tyrone Starks, Steven King, yours truly Jon Hammond and Robert Hutya - then some of my album track of same tune with Bernard Purdie drums, Alex Foster tenor, Chuggy Carter perc...2021-06-2203 min
Cinematic Sound Radio - A Soundtrack Podcast / Radio Show Since 1996Soundtrack Alley: Jurassic ParkThe seventh episode of SOUNDTRACK ALLEY here on CINEMATIC SOUND RADIO is a discussion between Erik Woods and Randy Andrews about the film and score to the 1993 Steven Spielberg groundbreaking action/adventure film, JURASSIC PARK, based on the 1990 novel of the same name by Michael Crichton. The film stars Sam Neill, Laura Dern, Jeff Goldblum, Richard Attenborough, Bob Peck, Martin Ferrero, BD Wong, Samuel L. Jackson, Wayne Knight, Joseph Mazzello and Ariana Richards
The film takes place on Isla Nublar, located off Central America's Pacific Coast near Costa Rica. There, wealthy businessman John Hammond and a team of...2021-03-121h 45
The Writers' RoomAssignment 5This penultimate episode of The Writers' Room's look at Sapphire & Steel is a bit different. Creator P.J. Hammond did not write Assignment 5, aka the one that's a murder mystery---and it shows. Instead, Kyle and Erik talk about what an S&S serial looks like interpreted through the pen of former Doctor Who scribes Don Houghton and Anthony Read. The answer: not as good.2020-11-1553 min
The Writers' RoomAssignment 4We're nearing the ending of the year and we're also starting down the road to the end of Sapphire & Steel. Assignment 4 affords Erik and Kyle opportunities to discuss poetry, spooky photography, the poetry of prose, and whether P.J. Hammond is a pessimist. Fun! 2020-10-151h 07
N'DIGO STUDIOCovid While Black - Chicago Entertainment Edition (Finale)Join your host Hermene Hartman for this special report , 5- part Zoom series, Covid While Black in partnership with Robert R. McCormick Foundation. We’ll be discussing mental health, talking to survivors of the corona virus, in addition to featuring Black doctors & nurses, Black entrepreneurs, and the much ignored last responders/deathcare workers- funeral directors.
In this finale episode your host Hermene Hartman speaks with some of Chicago's finest musicians and singers. Performances include the incomparable singer Teresa Griffin, Bassist Extraordinaire Frank Russell , The NuBlu Band , Pianist and music director Fred Nelson III, Billy Branch Blu...2020-07-2758 min
N'DIGO STUDIOCovid While Black- The Last RespondersJoin your host Hermene Hartman for this special report , 5- part Zoom series, Covid While Black in partnership with Robert R. McCormick Foundation. We'll be discussing mental health, talking to survivors of the corona virus, in addition to featuring Black doctors & nurses, Black entrepreneurs, and the much ignored last responders/deathcare workers- funeral directors.
In this episode your host Hermene Hartman speaks with Spencer Leak Jr. Vice President Leak and Sons Funeral Homes, Augustus Cage President Emeritus Cage Memorial Chapel & Cremation Services , and Lou Rago of Rago Brothers Funeral Homes.
Mr. Cage discusses th...2020-07-1758 min
The Writers' RoomSapphire & Steel - Assignment 1It's a new month, but it's also a new season! A very short new season, but a new season just the same. Erik and Kyle are looking at time fissures, ghost houses, and ambulatory alien element metal things. It's Sapphire & Steel! P.J. Hammond's landmark in weird sci-fi. We begin, sensibly, with Assignment 1.2020-07-1548 min
N'DIGO STUDIOCovid While Black - The MedicsJoin your host Hermene Hartman for this special report , 5- part Zoom series, Covid While Black in partnership with Robert R. McCormick Foundation. We'll be discussing mental health, talking to survivors of the corona virus, in addition to featuring Black doctors & nurses, Black entrepreneurs, and the much ignored last responders/deathcare workers- funeral directors.
In this episode your host Hermene Hartman speaks with Dr.Terry Mason, Peridontist Dr. Yetta McCullom, Dr.Kyra D. Barnes, D.D.S., & Nurse Practitioner Wanda Matthews.
Dr.Terry Mason details the origins of the corona virus/covid 19 and w...2020-07-1058 min
N'DIGO STUDIOCovid While Black - Small Business PivotsJoin your host Hermene Hartman for this special report , 5- part Zoom series, Covid While Black in partnership with Robert R. McCormick Foundation. We'll be discussing mental health, talking to survivors of the corona virus, in addition to featuring black doctors & nurses, black entrepreneurs, and the much ignored last responders/deathcare workers- funeral directors.
In this episode your host Hermene Hartman speaks with Fashion Designer Barbara Bates , Dionne Williams of D.Williams Public Relations and Event Management Group , Owner and Executive Chef Erick Williams at Virtue Restaurant & Bar , Noelle Diprizio VP & Co-founder of Chicago Distilling C...2020-07-0251 min
N'DIGO STUDIOCovid While Black - Survivors and the ChurchJoin your host Hermene Hartman for this special report , 5- part Zoom series, Covid While Black in partnership with Robert R. McCormick Foundation. We'll be discussing mental health, talking to survivors of the corona virus, in addition to featuring black doctors & nurses, black entrepreneurs, and the much ignored last responders/deathcare workers- funeral directors.
In this episode your host Hermene Hartman speaks with Pastor Marvin Hunter from Grace Memorial Baptist Church and Rev. Ira Acree from Greater St. John Bible Church. Both guests contracted Covid 19 and they will be describing their experience with the virus a...2020-06-2558 min
N'DIGO STUDIOCovid While Black - Mental Health
Join your host Hermene Hartman for this special report ,5- part Zoom series, Covid While Black in partnership with Robert R. McCormick Foundation. We'll be discussing mental health, talking to survivors of the corona virus, in addition to featuring black doctors & nurses, black entrepreneurs, and the much ignored last responders- funeral directors.
In this episode your host Hermene Hartman speaks with Kesha Hammond (Clinical Professional Counselor), Erika Hendrick (Author & Mental Fitness Junkie), Jerald Miller (Web Designer), and retired couple Eric and Lavetta Thomas.
We discuss and define what mental health is and how it...2020-06-1857 min
Hannah and Erik Go BirdingChampions of the Flyway CelebrationWell, the Champions of the Flyway didn't end up exactly as we expected due to COVID-19. INSTEAD Hannah's team, the Women in Steppe, decided to invite all women to join in which formed the FIRST Global Women's Big Day. Listen in to see how it went.Also, we asked several participants from other Champions of the Flyway teams and the Global Women's Big Day to send us a shout-out from their side of the globe...check it out!Show notesChampions of the FlywayRogue BrewerySchilling Cider Inaugural Glo...2020-04-091h 04
N'DIGO STUDIOChicago Urban Planning - INVEST South/West InitiativeIn this episode your host Hermene Hartman speaks with Maurice Cox, a Social Engineer who is Chicago’s Commissioner of Planning and Development. Maurice has a clear vision for urban planning in Chicago now and in the future. We discuss his various ideas and plans to build on the unique identity of Chicago’s many great neighborhoods to enhance the quality of life for Chicago residents.
Maurice explains his vision and inspiration as it relates to urban planning. Maurice is committed to building a city where families can and want to live and prosper. Peopl...2020-03-2527 min
N'DIGO STUDIOSmoke Weed Everyday - The Legalization Of CannabisIn this episode join us as we speak with Edie Moore, founding member and executive Director of Chicago Norml. Today we are discussing the legalization of Cannabis. We discuss general Cannabis knowledge, common questions and the potential business opportunities of the new industry.
Edie discusses the work she has done to educate people on the recreational and medical use of cannabis and what will happen to those who are currently incarcerated due to cannabis-related crimes in light of legalization.
Edie explains some of the health benefits of CBD, particularly fo...2020-03-1927 min
N'DIGO STUDIOChicago's Favorite Sport - POLITICS!In this episode your hosts Hermene Hartman and Shannon Peoples speak with Erick Johnson, a reporter for the Chicago Crusader, Stephanie Trussell, an unapologetic republican and radio talk show host, and Garry McCarthy, a former police Superintendent of the Chicago Police Department and candidate for Chicago mayor. In this episode we discuss the changing world of local and national politics. We touch on current political issues such as the teachers strike and the recent controversy surrounding the selection of Chicago’s new police chief. We explore various issues concerning how politics influences how things get...2020-03-1227 min
Koppen With ComicKoppen With Comic (NYC Stand-up Comedian Mia Faith Hammond)Koppen With Comic (https://twitter.com/KoppenWithComic) Comedy geek Brian Koppen sits down with NYC Stand-up Comedian Mia Faith Hammond: https://twitter.com/MiaFaithHammond https://www.instagram.com/miafaithhammond/Music by Horse (https://paulkump.bandcamp.com/track/jog-in-place) Produced at QED Astoria by Erik NyquistSupport the show2020-03-0916 min
N'DIGO STUDIOMove On Up : Chicago Soul Music And Black Cultural PowerIn this episode your host Hermene Hartman speaks with Author Aaron Cohen and music Artist Terisa Griffin. We discuss Aaron’s new book ‘Move On Up: Chicago Soul Music and Black Cultural Power’, a comprehensive historical review of the music history in Chicago and the underlying socio-political-cultural environment in which the music was produced. Aaron Cohen is a Professor of Humanities and a Music Journalist and Terisa Griffin is great Singer and active member of the modern Chicago music scene.
We discuss how the music of Chicago was intertwined with the politics of the city as...2020-03-0427 min
The Erik Hammond ShowThe Erik Hammond Podcast #55 - Lessons Learned from going LIVE for 70+ hoursLesson learned from recording nearly 70 hours of LIVE content these last 2 years.
We're putting #FBFriday on hold for a while to devote some time to other projects our team is creating. I make the announcement on the show today.
Big thanks to all the fans who have tuned in to watch all 129 episodes these last 2+ years. You've been a massive support to me.2020-02-2724 minThe Erik Hammond ShowThe Erik Hammond Podcast #54 - 4 Take Aways to have a great 2020It's always tough to get started after the new year rolls over. These 4 items will help ensure this is your best year yet. I've done them every year, and my business has never been better.2020-02-2612 min
N'DIGO STUDIOFor Colored Girls Who Have Considered PoliticsIn this episode N'DIGO Studio speaks with the authors of the best selling book ‘For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Politics'. Authors Donna Brazile, Yolanda Caraway and Minyon Moore dive into their book which tells the story of how they got into politics, became friends and went on to change, manage and shape today's democratic party. Our guests today have been at the forefront of political history and have played a significant part in shaping it through their involvement with national politics.
Our guests recount how they became involved in politics, how they rose up...2020-02-2626 minThe Erik Hammond ShowThe Erik Hammond Podcast #53 - Content Marketing Strategy: How Can I Add Variety in Content?We all seem to make creating a content way to complicated. The reason I have been creating my FBFriday show for over two years now is to show you how simple it really can be. It's just me, a green screen and my knowledge of what I do.2020-02-2420 minThe Erik Hammond ShowThe Erik Hammond Podcast #52 - Show Up Even You Don't Feel Like ItThere are many times throughout the year where I feel like giving up. Life gets hard for all of us. But when we have a clear vision of what we are here to accomplish, everything gets easier. Keep after it, my friends.2020-02-2312 minThe Erik Hammond ShowThe Erik Hammond Podcast #51 - Real Estate Accountability PartnersHaving an accountability partner is a fairly new thing for me. I have had one for a little over a year now, and it has been one of the best things I have ever done both personally and for my business. So how do you find one? The same way you find a mentor; you just ask someone. You can also put this question out there to people you know; “Do you know someone that would be a great accountability partner for me”?
This person is a little different than a mentor. They should be in the same or a simi...2020-02-2207 minThe Erik Hammond ShowThe Erik Hammond Podcast #50 - Powerful Questions To Ask During an InterviewQuestion: What's one question you ask in interviews?
Answer: How can the agent who sells your home make this process easier for you?
If you ask this question right, the homeowner will tell you how they need to be sold. It might be timing, pricing, or a specific strategy on buying a new home. Either way, they will tell you how they want to be sold.
The art of selling is not a complicated subject, you just have to know what questions to ask.
#AskBetterQuestions2020-02-2131 min
N'DIGO STUDIOThe Laquan McDonald Saga - Part 2In this episode N'DIGO Studio continues its discussion about the brutal murder of black Chicago teen Laquan McDonald and the issues this horrific incident raises. We are joined again by Rev. Gregory Seal Livingston - The Coalition For A New Chicago, and Pastor Marvin Hunter - Laquan McDonald's great uncle.
We discuss what could motivate police officers to commit such crimes against black people. We explore the inherently racist laws that exist within our legal system that allow events like Laquan’s murder and other racially motivated crimes to take place.
2020-02-2123 minThe Erik Hammond ShowThe Erik Hammond Podcast #49 - The Ultimate Guide to Real Estate Lead GenerationI think this is the biggest subject I speak about in all of my classes. How do I generate a lead online? It doesn't come from buying cold leads on Zillow. It comes from nurturing your community and educating them on the process of owning real estate.2020-02-2011 minThe Erik Hammond ShowThe Erik Hammond Podcast #48 - How Selling a House WorksSelling a house is a complicated process, no matter how good the real estate market is. Whether you’re a first-time home seller or not, you’ll probably have a bunch of questions. Do I need a real estate agent? What’s “closing”? How much paperwork am I going to have to fill out? How can I get the best price for my house? How can I sell my house and buy a new one at the same time?
In this podcast, you’ll learn the answers to all of these questions and more as we explain what “curb appeal” is and why an op...2020-02-1905 minThe Erik Hammond ShowThe Erik Hammond Podcast #47 - Isn't Working Long Hours an Old School Mindset?⏳ Isn't working long hours an old school mindset?
💺 Depending on where you are in your business, it might be. And sometimes you just have to buckle down and get the work done. Either way, you have to do the thing you're best at.
🏃♂️🏻 When it comes down to it, work only works if you don't want to be there. When you chase your passion and live your dreams, every day is just another adventure. I hope you've found your passion at this point.
#ChaseYourDreams2020-02-1826 minThe Erik Hammond ShowThe Erik Hammond Podcast #46 - Real Estate - New Agents MUST hearThis week I open up to my newer agents. All those who are still getting their feet wet and trying to figure out what the heck they should be spending their time on. I bet there are a few ideas some seasoned agents haven't tried yet too.2020-02-1723 minThe Erik Hammond ShowThe Erik Hammond Podcast #44 - This is How to Overcome Your Fear of FailureWhat do you think is the best way to get over the fear of failing?
Failing more often will get you over this fear. Anything you do over and over will become easier. Remember learning how to walk, probably not. You were terrible at it. Really Bad. But you kept falling down, crying, but getting back up and trying again.
Life is like walking. You're going to be terrible at everything when you first try it. But it's going to get easier. Keep going!
#FearOfFailing2020-02-1520 minThe Erik Hammond ShowThe Erik Hammond Podcast #45 - How to Read More With AudiobooksAudiobooks can help you meet your reading goals because you can view them as bonus reading to your established reading habits. Many people only read audiobooks (which is awesome and audiobooks totally count as reading!), but for those readers who already read a lot of print books and are hoping to up their game, audiobooks can be a great supplement.2020-02-1409 minThe Erik Hammond ShowThe Erik Hammond Podcast #43 - Real Estate Tips: Leaving a Legacy in your Career & Life (True Story)Everything you do online has the potential for long term impact. From creating a quick tweet to a 45-minute long webinar about buying your first home. How we use online marketing can impact everything or Nothing!
So many agents that I come across are driven only by money and not the impact our business has on those we meet. For the hundreds of families that you will meet in your career and the homes you will sell for them, what message are you creating? What type of content are you putting out there?
Everything we post as a brand has...2020-02-1411 minThe Erik Hammond ShowThe Erik Hammond Podcast #42 - My Steps to Planning my Home RemodelingIn this podcast, Erik talks about starting a home renovation can be overwhelming, especially if you haven’t completed one before. Whatever the project, your remodel will involve so many details it can easily become daunting.
Use these steps and tips for planning a home remodel to choose how to order, prioritize and build a detailed home project plan that will help reduce your stress level while keeping you on budget and on schedule.2020-02-1309 min
N'DIGO STUDIOThe Laquan McDonald Saga : Change. Shift. Positioning. Part 1In this episode N'DIGO Studio discusses the brutal murder of black Chicago teen Laquan McDonald by white police officer Jason Van Dyke. Our guests on this episode are Rev. Gregory Seal Livingston - The Coalition For A New Chicago, and Pastor Marvin Hunter - Laquan McDonald's great uncle.
On October 20th, 2014, officer Jason Van Dyke shot 17 year old Laquan McDonald 16 times in the back. The subsequent reaction from the local community and the media led to Chicago getting a new Police Superintendent, a new States Attorney and a new Mayor.
2020-02-1226 min
New FrontierSamuel Hammond on Welfare PolicySamuel Hammond (@hamandcheese) joins Erik Torenberg (@eriktorenberg) to discuss welfare policy and neo-medievalism.2020-02-111h 14The Erik Hammond ShowThe Erik Hammond Podcast #41 - Build an Instagram Audience (Fast!)How do you build an audience on Instagram?
Does it start with understanding who your audience is? What are they looking for, that you can provide? It's not just a new house, by the way. You need to understand the potential of #'s and how they are being used by your audience.
Growth on Instagram can come really easily if you know a few basic principals. We'll get into that and more on today's show.2020-02-1130 min
N'DIGO STUDIOBlack Women EntrepreneursIn this episode N'DIGO Studio explores the topic of black women entrepreneurs. Our guests on this episode are Chairman of Midway Broadcasting Corporation and Author Melody Spann Cooper, Interior Designer and Business owner Frantzie Bourdeau-Griffin, and Brand Strategist and Transformational Speaker Jai Slaughter. There are over 1.5 million black women owned businesses in the US. Black women are the most educated group within the US population and among the fastest growing group of entrepreneurs. This all sounds great but black women entrepreneurs and black women in business still face challenges.
We discuss Melody’s new bo...2020-02-0526 minThe Erik Hammond ShowThe Erik Hammond Podcast #40 - Laziness, is it Good or Bad?Sometimes you find yourself doing something else completely different from the thing that you're supposed to do. And maybe it's just because you don't enjoy doing some of the stuff that you're supposed to do. And easy fix for this is to just find some people who's willing to take them off of your plate and do it themselves.2019-12-1314 minThe Erik Hammond ShowThe Erik Hammond Podcast #39 - Managing Your Expectations from Your TeamIf you're already at the point where you're able to afford to get help and to delegate some of the tasks that you're doing before, then you should probably do it. Not only will it free up your time, but you're probably gonna get some people who are just better than you on doing it.2019-12-1108 minThe Erik Hammond ShowThe Erik Hammond Podcast #38 - The 3 Minute Elevator PitchYou gotta learn how to introduce yourself to other people and to make sure that you know how to sell yourself in a short amount of time, because you have a lot of the right opportunities that are waiting for you, just until you make the introduction.2019-12-1010 minThe Erik Hammond ShowThe Erik Hammond Podcast #37 - The First 100 FollowersIf you're starting out on your new social media page, the key is to just show up and provide value, because it's just a matter of time that people will start to see what you're doing and start sharing your posts, all because they love what you do.2019-12-0926 minThe Erik Hammond ShowThe Erik Hammond Podcast #36 - The Tactics of Using PinterestPinterest is one of those secret marketing tools that nobody is really paying any attention to. It's something that people actually use on a daily basis as well and it can be a very viable alternative to your marketing arsenal.2019-12-0820 minThe Erik Hammond ShowThe Erik Hammond Podcast #35 - Telling StoriesTry telling your story with the "Hero" and "Villian" elements added on to them. It's a lot more enticing for your customers to listen in to your story and actually gey engrossed in who you are or what your brand is about. And it's gonna help out a lot with them trusting you more increasing the chances of them doing business with you.2019-12-0708 minThe Erik Hammond ShowThe Erik Hammond Podcast #33 - Is it better to Improve your Employee's Base or Social Media Base?For me the only thing that matters here the most is "which of these decisions are gonna help me bring more value to my clients?" Because, in all honesty, nothing of these matters if it doesn't help you give more value to your clients.2019-12-0632 minThe Erik Hammond ShowThe Erik Hammond Podcast #34 - Two Day RuleThe two day rule basically forces you do to something that you missed doing the day before you said that you were gonna do the thing that you planned to do. It's a very simple rule that keeps you balanced and on track with the thing that you're planning on committing to.2019-12-0605 minThe Erik Hammond ShowThe Erik Hammond Podcast #32 - Following Up is the KeySometimes there are leads that don't buy right away because they are just looking around, or aren't ready to commit just yet. The key here is to just stay in touch and make sure that you're always on top of mind.2019-12-0512 minThe Erik Hammond ShowThe Erik Hammond Podcast #31 - Opportunities That You Have in 2019We're in this new age, and in this time, we have a ridiculous amount of technology that's out there to help us speed things up at an incredible rate. We should really learn how to use it to our full advantage and make sure that our every move with Technology pushes us further into developing ourselves for the better.2019-12-0422 minThe Erik Hammond ShowThe Erik Hammond Podcast #30 - Making Boring AwesomeYou might think that your own life is boring but you still wanna make content that people wanna watch. The only thing that you need to do in order to get those fans that you want to have is to show them that you truly and genuinely care.2019-12-0338 minThe Erik Hammond ShowThe Erik Hammond Podcast #29 - The Right Way to SellMany salespeople would just blurt out how life-changing their product is without a care if it's something that their prospect is even interested in or even need at all. It's a much better way to approach them and ASK them what they need and want and if their needs or wants are in line with your offer then BINGO! You have yourself a customer who's going to love you for solving their problems.2019-12-0313 minThe Erik Hammond ShowThe Erik Hammond Podcast # 28 - Business vs Personal AccountsHaving your business account separate from your personal account is just recommended. It's because if you setup something like that, you're able to make your posts more intentional to the people that you want to reach out to. And having relevant content for the certain type of people that your account is connected to is going to yield better results than if you don't separate them.2019-12-0131 minThe Erik Hammond ShowThe Erik Hammond Podcast # 26 - Remodelling our HouseJust keeping you updated with our remodeling plans :)2019-11-2111 minThe Erik Hammond ShowThe Erik Hammond Podcast # 27 - Spending Time WiselyTime is our most valuable asset in this world but it is also something that you can't ever get back. So make sure that you know what you're doing with your time and make sure that it's going to benefit you always.2019-11-2110 minThe Erik Hammond ShowThe Erik Hammond Podcast # 25 - Be Human and Help SombodyFind some groups where you think your prospective clients will be at. You don't know, you might just meet some people who'd want to try out your business right away.2019-11-2110 minThe Erik Hammond ShowThe Erik Hammond Podcast # 24 - BrandingBranding makes people invite themselves over to do what they want. It makes people wanna eat when they see a picture of a burger, it makes people wanna buy running shoes when they see an athlete using it. It makes them persuade themselves, and they didn't even have to get sold by a sleazy salesman.2019-11-2020 minThe Erik Hammond ShowThe Erik Hammond Podcast # 22 - A Team That Reads Together Grows TogetherHave your team read books that will help you with your business together, it's definitely gonna help you and your team to gather thoughts from different perspectives about the book. And unique ideas could come out and maybe be the thing that finally gets your business to the next level.2019-11-1805 minThe Erik Hammond ShowThe Erik Hammond Podcast # 21 - How to have Self ConfidenceYou have to keep putting yourself in unique situations over and over again will surely develop your skills in handling different kinds of problems and solving them, will surely enhance your self-confidence, it's not a one-time thing, an on-off button that will suddenly make you feel confident. It's a constant practice of improving yourself in all areas.2019-11-1730 minThe Erik Hammond ShowThe Erik Hammond Podcast # 20 - Being PerfectYou're never going to achieve the most perfect version of what you're trying to do. But you'll always find ways to keep improving yourself step after step.2019-11-1606 min
The Erik Hammond ShowThe Erik Hammond Podcast # 19 - Tracking Your Own ProgressIt's really important to take a step back and just take a look at where you've been al throughout the week or month in terms of your progress. It lets you see which things are working and which stuff aren't, and it lets you think about how to do things much better the next time around.2019-11-1505 min
The Erik Hammond ShowThe Erik Hammond Podcast # 18 - Getting Niched DownYou can't claim to be an expert at everything, cuz when you do, then you're an expert at nothing. Finding your own niche, and getting down to the most specific parts of it can be very beneficial to your business as it helps you get clearer on what you want to serve and who you wanna serve it to.2019-11-1411 min
The Erik Hammond ShowThe Erik Hammond Podcast # 17 - Team MeetingsStaying organized in your team and having regular communications can bring you leaps and bounds of progress in your business. It helps you get to know everyone much better and also lets you keep everyone tracked based on their progress in their work.2019-11-1310 minThe Erik Hammond ShowThe Erik Hammond Podcast # 23 - Target MarketYou have the ability to focus your content to someone who is far more interested in what you have than those who don't. And that's called "Targeting", you can use this to specify the kinds of people who you think would be interested in your content.2019-11-1211 min
The Erik Hammond ShowThe Erik Hammond Podcast # 16 - Advice For 20 Year OldsYou definitely not gonna have everything figured out in life, so take time to go figure out what you really want so that you don't end up regretting what you did. Take time to travel and do some crazy stuff along in your life, you never know what you might just find out.2019-11-1223 min
The Erik Hammond ShowThe Erik Hammond Podcast # 15 - The Skill of ListeningSometimes people just wanna be heard, they don't need someone else's opinion or advice. And if you just try and listen, wonderful things may start to happen. You never know that even though you never said anything, they may just suddenly think of you as a person of value.2019-11-1107 minThe Erik Hammond ShowThe Erik Hammond Podcast # 14 - Training your TeamHiring someone isn't a simple task. It's just not as easy as "plug and play". You still have to introduce them to how you or your company works, and all the necessary stuff to get everthing settleled in for your new hire to start. Make sure to go through it so that you can have a much easier flow with your team.2019-11-1010 min
The Erik Hammond ShowThe Erik Hammond Podcast # 13 - Repurposing Content the RIGHT WayYou don't have to post a 100 pieces of content every single day, and then use them as they are in all of the platforms that you're on. That's just not a really efficient way. Instead, you should create 1 piece of content and find out how you can break that into tons of different content pieces and post them where they're most relevant to be posted in.2019-11-0912 min
The Erik Hammond ShowThe Erik Hammond Podcast # 12 - TeamsYou're definitely not gonna find a "jack of all trades" person to take care of everything that you need to get delegated. So instead of trying to pick someone task by task, try to break it into smaller pieces and create positions out of those tasks and assign the right and talented people for those tasks. It's gonna get you a lot more results than having just one person do it themselves.2019-11-0809 min
The Erik Hammond ShowThe Erik Hammond Podcast # 11 - The "Law of Attraction"When you focus on something that you're attracted to, you tend to divert all of your attention and time into those things only. And the rest of the stuff that isn't as important to you tend to drift away. So when your focus is just locked into the thing that you're attracted to, it's going to be a lot easier to get those things that you wanted from the start.2019-11-0733 min
The Erik Hammond ShowThe Erik Hammond Podcast # 10 - What If I Still Didn't Have It Figured Out?Life is full of surprises, and nothing in life is constant. So it's pretty much okay for you to find yourself and figure out what you really want in life because you definitely don't have everything in life figured out yet. Go take some time to go discover yourself so you can be fulfilled with whatever decision you came up with.2019-11-0616 min
The Erik Hammond ShowThe Erik Hammond Podcast # 9 - Do Your Friends Know What You DoYour Friends can also be a good source of business, so go out there and make sure to get yourself known so whenever they'll need your service they'll know who to look for.2019-11-0607 minThe Erik Hammond ShowThe Erik Hammond Podcast # 8 - How to Reach Out for SupportThis age we have access to the internet which gives us the easiest way possible to connect with someone over the globe. I'm pretty sure that with whatever problem that you're having right now you're able to go out there and ask for help and for sure there's someone out there who can help you. So don't be afraid to go out and ask for help.2019-11-0410 min
The Erik Hammond ShowThe Erik Hammond Show #7 - How to Optimize your Given TalentsYou've been given talents that only you can do and no one else can do it better that you ever can. Learn how to take advantage of this special talent of yours to bring out the best in all areas of your life!2019-10-2230 min
The Erik Hammond ShowThe Erik Hammond Show #6 - How to be 10X more Productive with this Simple TrickThere's this 'one thing' that will surely make every part of your life organized and help you to do more things and stay on top of things a lot. It's something that frequently gets forgotten and it's the oldest trick in the book but it always gets looked over by everyone because it's so brain dead simple.2019-10-2127 minThe Erik Hammond ShowThe Erik Hammond Show #5 - The Opportunity to Learn New Things in an INSTANTIn today's day and age, we have an enormous amount of information that's out there for our taking, it's all going to help you out with learning something that you want to get good at quick. Learn to take advantage of all of this wealth of information.2019-10-2108 min
The Erik Hammond ShowThe Erik Hammond Show #4 - Designing your Dream LifeFinding out what matters most in your life and just brushing everything that's not helping you, away so that you can focus on doing all the things that you want and need to do in order to achieve your dream life.2019-10-2127 min
The Erik Hammond ShowThe Erik Hammond Show #3 - Working Home vs Working in an OfficeSeeing what makes more sense with your kind work lifestyle and just sticking to that can make you more effective and productive with your goals.2019-10-2110 min
The Erik Hammond ShowThe Erik Hammond Show #2 - Everyone is Using Social MediaPeople are always on Social Media, so you should always make sure that you post your content wherever your audience is in.2019-10-2116 min
The Erik Hammond ShowThe Erik Hammond Podcast # 1 - How Everything StartedThis is a short introduction to the backstory of how I got started in this business of helping local businesses attract their dream clients by building their brand, and posting more quality content online.2019-10-2120 min
Keep Your Pads Down!Inside Drill--Vol. IIEpisode Topic Index: DRILLS:EP. 3--Siddiq Haynes--Sam Houston StateEP. 9--Shaun Wynn--North Shore High SchoolEP. 7--Robert Irwin--Midlothian High SchoolEP. 22--Josh Lyons--Kilgore High SchoolEP. 16--McNeese StateEP. 18--Zack Leonard--Christianburg (VA) High SchoolEP. 28--J. Jensen--Katy Taylor High SchoolPASS RUSHEP. 11--Mike O'Guin--Texas Tech UniversityEP. 21--William Green--Jacksonville State UniversityEP. 16--Ben Olson--McNeese State UniversityTWISTING/SLANTING FRONTS AND TURNOVERSEP. 12--Brett Watson--University of the Incarnate Word2019-09-2354 min
Keep Your Pads Down!Erik Hammond--Katy High SchoolFollow Coach Hammond on Twitter! @hammondtime You can also email him at erikbhammond@katyisd.org
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Understanding Today's NarcissistThe Addiction of NarcissismOne of the hardest types of people to deal with is a narcissist in the middle their addiction. They are completely exhausting. The combined selfishness of narcissism and addictive behavior is overpowering, relentless, callous, and frequently abusive. This destructive blend of arrogant thinking in that they are always right and that they do not have a problem leads to devastating consequences. There are many parts to the addicted narcissist and their road to recovery. The point of this article is to recognize the injurious behavior so more reasonable expectations can be established during the process and for...2019-03-2613 min