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The Building with Metal Podcast – Presented by McElroy MetalEpisode 47 - Turning Challenges into Trust: The Castlebrook Barns StoryIn Episode 47 of The Building with Metal Podcast, I sit down with Spencer Graffam, President of CastleBrook Barns, to discuss the importance of turning challenges into opportunities for trust and loyalty. We delve into the story of a project for The Shea Center, where a misunderstanding led to a critical learning moment for CastleBrook. Spencer shares how they transformed a potential setback into a chance for improvement, emphasizing the value of proactive customer service and open communication. Listeners will gain insights into the significance of building relationships and adapting business practices to enhance customer satisfaction in the construction industry. Tune...
2025-11-1233 min
Building With MetalEpisode 47 - Turning Challenges into Trust: The Castlebrook Barns StoryIn Episode 47 of The Building with Metal Podcast, I sit down with Spencer Graffam, President of CastleBrook Barns, to discuss the importance of turning challenges into opportunities for trust and loyalty. We delve into the story of a project for The Shea Center, where a misunderstanding led to a critical learning moment for CastleBrook. Spencer shares how they transformed a potential setback into a chance for improvement, emphasizing the value of proactive customer service and open communication. Listeners will gain insights into the significance of building relationships and adapting business practices to enhance customer satisfaction in the construction industry. Tune...
2025-11-1233 min
PsychChatEpisode 055 - Why the Best Leaders Know When to Crack a Joke (and When Not To)In this conversation, Dr Austin Tay explores the significance of humour in leadership and its impact on workplace dynamics. He discusses the different styles of humour, the strategic use of humour to foster team cohesion, and how humour can serve as a diagnostic tool for understanding organisational challenges. The conversation emphasises the importance of context, trust, and appropriateness in using humour effectively, ultimately highlighting how leaders who leverage humour can create a more engaging and resilient workplace culture.TakeawaysHumour can unveil deeper organisational problems. Positive humour boosts team performance and cohesion. Understanding humour styles is vi...
2025-10-2421 min
Retained TrustJD Graffam on Building, Buying & Balancing Agencies and SaaSIn this episode of Retained Trust, host Karl Hughes talks with JD Graffam, founder of Simple Focus and operator of a portfolio of SaaS companies. JD shares how he grew from a small-town agency owner to running multiple businesses, balancing a love of craft (and nail guns) with a sharp eye for buying SaaS that makes sense. They examine today’s small acquisition market, agency mergers, culture fit, staying competitive, and the lessons JD’s learned managing teams, clients, and his own entrepreneurial itch. Tune in for an honest look at what it really takes to build, run, and hold...
2025-07-0846 min
Harbour ChurchCome Holy Spirit: ProphecyThis message is a special panel discussion where Pastor Jordan is joined by Than and Megan Graffam from Hope Project International to discuss the spiritual gift of prophecy.
2025-07-0744 min
IndieRailsJD Graffam - See If They Hug You BackA few episodes ago, Garrett Dimon shared the story of how he sold his SaaS product Sifter. In this episode, we complete the story arc by catching up with JD Graffam, the buyer and current owner of Sifter. JD is an agency owner who started buying SaaS product companies in 2012. We talk about how his background, how he got started buying businesses, and his approach to making deals and finding the right people to work with.Relevant LinksJD's websiteJD's TwitterSimple FocusAudience OpsSifterBallparkMetalab
2025-05-1358 min
Harbour ChurchGuest Speaker: Than GraffamThan Graffam from Hope Project International reminds us that what we do to “the least of these” is done unto the Lord.
2025-01-2739 min
Tomaten auf der FantasieSpezial - "Das heilige Kind muss Frieden finden"geschrieben von Sophie v. Stockhausen, gelesen von Marianne Graffam
Die Kurzgeschichte hat Sophie v. Stockhausen 2023 geschrieben.
Sie wird gelesen von Marianne Graffam.
Euch allen schöne Feiertage und kommt gut ins neue Jahr!
Sophie & Carsten
2024-12-2409 min
2024-12-0837 minHarbour ChurchHabakkuk - A Conversation In The Chaos.Guest Speaker Than Graffam preaches on the book of Habakuk.
2024-12-0236 min
Harbour ChurchChange the World // Than GraffamIn week three of our Invited to Change series, Than Graffam of Hope Project International talks about how we change the world.
2024-09-0232 min
Harbour ChurchAsk, Seek, Knock // Than GraffamIn this message, Than Graffam from Hope Project International discusses the transformative power of prayer. As followers of a God who listens and responds to our prayers, we have the privilege of approaching Him with confidence and persistence. Than encourages us to embrace the promise of Luke 11:9-10, where Jesus invites us to ask, seek, and knock, trusting in the Lord's faithfulness to answer and provide."
2024-07-0141 min
Discover A Riveting Full Audiobook On Your Commute.[German] - Die Löwenbande, Der Überraschungsgeburtstag by Florian FickelPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/787547to listen full audiobooks.
Title: [German] - Die Löwenbande, Der Überraschungsgeburtstag
Author: Florian Fickel
Narrator: Leo Knižka, Roman Knižka, Marianne Graffam, Florian Hoffmann, Cathlen Gawlich, Claudio Maniscalco, Karlo Hackenberger, Ulrike Stürzbecher, Jürgen Kluckert
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 0 hours 51 minutes
Release date: May 31, 2024
Genres: Relationships & Intimacy
Publisher's Summary:
Die Tiere haben auf ihrem Hof ein schönes Leben. Und zu einem schönen Leben gehört gemeinsam singen. Aber heute hat das weiche Schaf Geburtstag und alle haben ihn vergessen. Traurig macht sich das Schaf zu einem Spaziergang auf. Während es i...
2024-05-3151 minListen to Best Full Audiobooks in Health & Wellness, Relationships & Intimacy[German] - Die Löwenbande, Der Überraschungsgeburtstag by Florian FickelPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/787547to listen full audiobooks.
Title: [German] - Die Löwenbande, Der Überraschungsgeburtstag
Author: Florian Fickel
Narrator: Leo Knižka, Roman Knižka, Marianne Graffam, Florian Hoffmann, Cathlen Gawlich, Claudio Maniscalco, Karlo Hackenberger, Ulrike Stürzbecher, Jürgen Kluckert
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 0 hours 51 minutes
Release date: May 31, 2024
Genres: Relationships & Intimacy
Publisher's Summary:
Die Tiere haben auf ihrem Hof ein schönes Leben. Und zu einem schönen Leben gehört gemeinsam singen. Aber heute hat das weiche Schaf Geburtstag und alle haben ihn vergessen. Traurig macht sich das Schaf zu einem Spaziergang auf. Während es i...
2024-05-3151 min
Harbour ChurchWith Friends: Than & Megan GraffamOn this episode of With Friends, Pastor Jordan sits down with friends and founders of Hope Project International, Than and Megan Graffam.
2024-03-2640 min
UI Breakfast: UI/UX Design and Product StrategyBDTP. Running a Portfolio of Products with Tim SchumacherToday we have another episode of Better Done Than Perfect. Listen in as we talk to Tim Schumacher, co-founder and CEO of saas.group. You'll learn how they developed their acquisition model, the importance of setting up central teams for operative tasks, why founders need to think about successors, and more.Please head over to the episode page for the detailed recap and key takeaways.Show notessaas.group — Tim’s companyUI Breakfast Episode 135: Multi-Product Portfolio Model for SaaS with JD GraffamPrerender, Pipeline CRM, Rewardful — some companies acquired by saas.groupTinySeedSend Tim an emailFollow Tim on...
2024-02-2334 min
Better Done Than PerfectRunning a Portfolio of Products with Tim SchumacherHow do you run and manage a multi-product portfolio? In this episode, we talk to Tim Schumacher, co-founder and CEO of saas.group. You'll learn how they developed their acquisition model, the importance of setting up central teams for operative tasks, why founders need to think about successors, and more.Visit our website for the detailed episode recap with key learnings.saas.group — Tim’s companyUI Breakfast Episode 135: Multi-Product Portfolio Model for SaaS with JD GraffamPrerender, Pipeline CRM, Rewardful — some companies acquired by saas.groupTinySeedSend Tim an emailFollow Tim on LinkedInFollow Dirk Sahlmer on LinkedInThanks...
2024-02-2334 minHarbour ChurchGlory To Glory // Than GraffamThan Graffam of Hope Project International speaks about the peaks and valleys of following Jesus.
2024-01-2927 min
Deep DokuJosephine Baker – Sex-Ikone, Spionin, Schwarze AktivistinSie war der erste Schwarze Weltstar. Die meistfotografierte Frau ihrer Zeit: Josephine Baker. Das Bild, auf dem sie nur mit einem Bananenröckchen bekleidet den Charleston tanzt, wurde zur Ikone.
Weitaus weniger bekannt ist ihre Tätigkeit als Spionin für den französischen Geheimdienst gegen Nazi-Deutschland. Die Star-Sängerin reist durch ganz Europa, trifft Diplomaten und Politiker und spielt dabei den Alliierten geheime, kriegsentscheidende Dokumente über Stellungen deutscher Militärtruppen zu.
Und auch nach dem Zweiten Weltkrieg führt sie ihren Kampf gegen gesellschaftliche Ungerechtigkeit fort – vor allem in den USA. Leidenschaftlich engagiert sie sich dort...
2024-01-2437 min
Mein Gott, warum Kirche?!Offen auf Menschen zugehen - mit Propst Philip Graffam"Kirche ist für mich immer ein Stück Heimat gewesen!", sagt Philip Graffam. Der 60-jährige Pastor ist seit 2022 Propst (Leiter) im Kirchenkreis Lübeck-Lauenburg. "Kirche ist da gefragt, wo wir nah dran sind am Menschen. Wo wir es schaffen, Lebenssituationen, Kontexte von Menschen wahrzunehmen, ernst zu nehmen und offen drauf zuzugehen", davon ist Graffam überzeugt und begründet das in der zweiten Folge von "Mein Gott, warum Kirche?!" auch mit seiner ganz persönlichen Nachfolge Jesu.
Brauchen wir "die Kirche", um zu glauben? Wozu braucht die Gesellschaft die Kirchen? Und wie müsste Kirche sein, damit wi...
2024-01-0132 min
Travel with PurposeS11 E1 - Caring for Colombia with Robert GraffamRobert Graffam, a Board member with Caring for Colombia, shares his experiences supporting numerous Colombian foundations. Caring for Colombia is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that creates connections and mobilizes resources between donors and the needs of the foundations. They empower vulnerable communities through providing health and educational services. Additionally, they invest in leadership training, community and professional development, environmental sustainability, new technology frontiers, and internet access. Listen to their impact and ways you may get involved.
3 Pillars – Art, Educ, Health https://www.caringforcolombia.org/
Arts are a powerful tool to forge community and...
2023-12-0312 min
Get Best Full Audiobooks in Kids, Fairy Tales & Folklore[German] - Die Wichtelmänner (Die neuen Abenteuer von Yoyo und Doc Croc) by Jan Lepold, Manuel Schmitt, David WiesnerPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/722237to listen full audiobooks.
Title: [German] - Die Wichtelmänner (Die neuen Abenteuer von Yoyo und Doc Croc)
Author: Jan Lepold, Manuel Schmitt, David Wiesner
Narrator: Pat Zwingmann, Hanns-Jörg Krumpholz, Marianne Graffam, Jörg Stuttmann, Oliver Kube, Sebastian Fitzner, Hubertus Von Lerchenfeld
Format: Abridged Audiobook
Length: 0 hours 26 minutes
Release date: November 17, 2023
Genres: Fairy Tales & Folklore
Publisher's Summary:
In der fantasievollen und magischen Welt von Simsala, dort, wo Wunder Wirklichkeit werden, wartet die nächste spannende Geschichte auf die beiden gewitzten Helden und Abenteurer Yoyo und Doc Croc. Es ist aber auch wie verflixt und...
2023-11-1726 minHarbour ChurchMission Sunday // Than GraffamThan Graffam of Hope Project International shares six lessons from the life of Nehemiah.
2023-11-0629 min
Get Lost In An Sensational Full Audiobook And Elevate Your Mindset.[German] - Das verwunschene Schloss (Die neuen Abenteuer von Yoyo und Doc Croc) by Jan Lepold, Manuel Schmitt, David WiesnerPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/716928to listen full audiobooks.
Title: [German] - Das verwunschene Schloss (Die neuen Abenteuer von Yoyo und Doc Croc)
Author: Jan Lepold, Manuel Schmitt, David Wiesner
Narrator: Pat Zwingmann, Hanns-Jörg Krumpholz, Marianne Graffam, Jörg Stuttmann, Jonas Hartmann, Oliver Kube, Hubertus Von Lerchenfeld
Format: Abridged Audiobook
Length: 0 hours 26 minutes
Release date: October 20, 2023
Genres: Fairy Tales & Folklore
Publisher's Summary:
Die nächste aufregende Reise durch die magische Welt von Simsala wartet auf die wagemutigen Helden und zugleich besten Freunde, Yoyo und Doc Croc. Das verzauberte Märchenbuch navigiert die beiden Protagonisten zum talentierten Musikus und Flöt...
2023-10-2026 minGet Best Full Audiobooks in Kids, Fairy Tales & Folklore[German] - Das verwunschene Schloss (Die neuen Abenteuer von Yoyo und Doc Croc) by Jan Lepold, Manuel Schmitt, David WiesnerPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/716928to listen full audiobooks.
Title: [German] - Das verwunschene Schloss (Die neuen Abenteuer von Yoyo und Doc Croc)
Author: Jan Lepold, Manuel Schmitt, David Wiesner
Narrator: Pat Zwingmann, Hanns-Jörg Krumpholz, Marianne Graffam, Jörg Stuttmann, Jonas Hartmann, Oliver Kube, Hubertus Von Lerchenfeld
Format: Abridged Audiobook
Length: 0 hours 26 minutes
Release date: October 20, 2023
Genres: Fairy Tales & Folklore
Publisher's Summary:
Die nächste aufregende Reise durch die magische Welt von Simsala wartet auf die wagemutigen Helden und zugleich besten Freunde, Yoyo und Doc Croc. Das verzauberte Märchenbuch navigiert die beiden Protagonisten zum talentierten Musikus und Flöt...
2023-10-2026 min
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2023-08-1100 min
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2023-08-1100 minHarbour ChurchBiblical Missions // Than GraffamThan Graffam speaks on biblical missions according to the early church and the great commission.
2023-07-1038 min
Life Pointe PodcastSunday with Hope Project International | Than GraffamHope Project helps kids in the areas of nutrition, education, shelter, and spiritual development. Through long-term partnerships with pastors and missionaries, this organization acts as the bridge between the people who want to help and the children who so desperately need it.
Hope Project was founded in 2013 by Than and Megan Graffam. Previous to Hope Project, Than and Megan had been kids pastors in the local church for 10 years. They played with the question, “What if we had unlimited resources?” Though far from their reality, they knew that if they had unlimited resources they would find pastors and...
2023-05-2236 minHarbour ChurchShowing UpThan Graffam shares why today matters. Let's stay committed to showing up for one another while it is still today.
2023-04-1730 min
Decoding SeafoodGoing Behind the Scenes of the Seafood Industry at Seafood Expo North America (SENA)It’s a hidden world that most of us won’t think about, but it has a huge impact on the seafood that makes it to our plate. Inside the seafood industry, is a vast network of producers, suppliers, manufacturers, and distributors, who truly hail from every corner of the globe. How they conduct business, the trends that drive their industry, the technological innovations, the knowledge and push for sustainability, and more - can make all the difference between whether or not we, across America, get access to the very best, freshest seafood… or not....
2023-03-2913 min
Creative Agency Success ShowBootstrapping and Building a Portfolio of Agencies with JD Graffam“If I’ve learned anything in my agency journey, it’s to figure out your numbers. It took us probably two years to dial in the formulas and figure out what we wanted to see when we looked at theoretical revenue generated. And now we know what works for the business, and we check our metrics once a month.” – JD Graffam The finer details of this episode:Benefits and risks of agency lifeImportance of understanding your business’s financials and metrics Resources:Summit CPA website – summitcpa.netEmail us with questions – vcfo@summitcpa.netSimple F...
2023-03-2732 min
Current PlaysCurrent Plays - E12 - Lost Ruins of ArnakIn this episode of the Current Plays Podcast our electrifying hosts, Jordan and Thomas, discuss the board game Lost Ruins of Arnak, by Min and Elwen and published by CGE. In our Other Plays segment, Thomas has the flu but Jordan get's in a play of Go Nuts for Donuts which prompts a discussion about the publisher Gamewright. We then transition into miniature games with the Warhammer 40k points update and our miniature piles of shame. Thomas discusses his interest in Dave Graffam paper terrain and his plans for his building project. Finally, last weeks episode chat about Myst...
2023-03-192h 13
Forgotten Victims: The Forensic InterviewEpisode 20 / Becoming a Forensic Interviewer featuring Julie Kenniston In this episode, Staci and Senior Consultant, Kate Homan MS are joined by Julie Kenniston, MSW to discuss her experience as a forensic interviewer and trainer. Julie talks about what she observes during trainings that would be helpful for interviewers and investigators as we think about the multi-disciplinary approach.Julie Kenniston, MSW, LISW is a Program Manager for the National Criminal Justice Training Center of Fox Valley Technical College. Julie has worked 15 years in child protection in two different counties in Ohio. She began as a caseworker on the Sexual Abuse Investigation Team, conducting forensic interviews for...
2023-02-0232 minHarbour ChurchBeautiful ExchangesThan Graffam unpacks what happens when we use our lives to build God's house.
2023-01-3029 minHarbour ChurchMission Sunday: Than GraffamThan Graffam from Hope Project International reminds us that when we see a need, we must move from pity to empathy and compassion which ultimately require action.
2022-11-0724 minHarbour ChurchMissions Spotlight: Hope Project InternationalPastor Jordan talks with Hope Project International founders Than and Megan Graffam about our 2023 trip to Nicaragua and a special initiative in that community.
2022-11-0719 min
Fishing StoriesWhat not to do while permit fishing with Josh GraffamCo-hosts Garrison and Corinne Doctor are joined by Josh Graffam of Umpqua Feather Merchants who shares his hard-learned lessons with a rental car from a trip to Mexico while on a quest for permit.
Fishing stories is brought to you by RepYourWater and Locke + Co Whiskey.
2022-08-0940 min
Permit To ThinkJosh Graffam - Fly Fishing GuruIn this episode I sit down with Josh Graffam. Josh is currently the National Sales Manager for Umpqua Feather Merchants in Louisville, CO. and has worked with the company for over 8 years. Prior to that Josh spent 4 years as the Activities Manager at Brush Creek Ranch. I first met Josh here in JH when he was guiding for Jack Dennis Sports which he did so for 7 plus years. Josh started competing for Team USA Fly Fishing in 2009 and was the national champion in 2014. Josh competed in 7 world championships and his best finish was 6th in Tasmania and as a Team...
2022-04-221h 39
SuperIdols! RPGEpisode 29: Camp Grand Star, Pt. 4Today on SuperIdols! RPG, we return to a punching in progress. And then maybe start training with powers stuff? Who can say at this rate?Cast:Dana Lexa (she/her, @AuthorX) as Valerie Pearce / Violence VioletTea (they/them) as Angie Blake / Bane RavenDrak (he/they, @Drakoniques) as Jaiden Lott / ElementumLuca (he/they, @QueenBe15160871) as Allen Micucci / Queen BeeLiv Chavez (she/they, @livinaday) as Lucia Moore / TrixieErynCerise (she/her, @eryncerise) as The GMDialogue and Cleanup Editing:Kathleen Childs (from the Sword of Symphonies podcast): https://www.peachgardengames.com/Links re: the stuff in...
2022-02-061h 45
Elev8.ChurchBeing Salt Today we hear from Than Graffam, founder of Hope Project. He will share God's Word and inspire us with accounts of what God is doing around the world through Hope Project, which is a non-profit organization Elev8.Church is proud to partner with in spreading the Gospel and making a difference in the world.
2021-10-171h 03
Bootstrapped WebAudience Ops Changes HandsSome news! Brian has sold his business, Audience Ops, to JD Graffam! And what better way to announce this transition than to bring JD on the show!
Jordan leads the way as Brian and JD talk through how this deal came together, the process from each of their perspectives, and the successful close and transition that’s now underway.
If you’re thinking about pursuing an exit from your business or thinking about acquiring one, we hope you’ll find some of our real-world experience from this deal helpful.
You can read Brian’s blog post th...
2021-09-2356 min
Enjoy The Full Audiobook That Keeps Thriller Fans Hooked.[German] - Die Weltretterbande - Polli und das Plastik (glückskind-Edition) by Rudolf K. WernickePlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/547821to listen full audiobooks.
Title: [German] - Die Weltretterbande - Polli und das Plastik (glückskind-Edition)
Author: Rudolf K. Wernicke
Narrator: Lilly Graffam, Hanns-Jörg Krumpholz, Kerstin Landsmann, Marianne Graffam, Bodo Henkel, Peter Flechtner, Omid-Paul Eftekhari, Hannes Maurer, Santiago Ziesmer
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 0 hours 33 minutes
Release date: July 2, 2021
Genres: Animals & Nature
Publisher's Summary:
Was für ein Wiedersehen! Lotta und ihr Onkel, der Klimaforscher Professor Erik Sonnenschein, sind wieder auf großer Klimamission. Die Untersuchungen von Mikroplastik in der Arktis und die Reise zum größten Plastikstrudel im Nordpazifik sind Teil des neuen Forsch...
2021-07-0233 min
Agencies That BuildThe Art of Managing Time - JD Graffam - Agencies That Build #018JD Graffam is the Founder and CEO at Simple Focus, a UX-focused digital product, and interaction design agency. They help their clients grow by increasing conversion rates, reducing friction, and telling stories. JD Graffam is a recognized user experience expert, author, speaker, and writer. A Serial entrepreneur, he also owns 10+ profitable businesses besides Simple Focus.
Takeaways
As a business owner, you have to prioritize and manage time. Delegate more and make time by managing your commitments in advance. Hire a professional to help better plan your day/week and manage your time more efficiently.
“If you tak...
2021-05-2831 min
DISRUPT with Ravi Ravindran#100 - Gray Graffam // The HubAffecting radical change.
Innovation is never planned, it is discovered, and never with just a whimper of insight, but with a profound revealing that leads to a passion of commitment. When leading an innovation centre like The Hub at UTSC, it is about constant, shifting discovery and rapid movement to seize the moment, applying the best talent available to meet a range of hurdles and dynamic challenges.
2021-04-202h 28
Talking Time with Lukas and AliciaTalking Time with Joe GraffamLukas and Alicia talk time with Joe Graffam. Joe is the past Deputy Vice-Chancellor Research at Deakin University. Prior to his appointment to that position, he held several senior positions in the University including Pro Vice-Chancellor (Academic) and Chair of the Academic Board. His research in the criminal justice field has included a focus on post-release employment, community reintegration, sex offender treatment and management, and mental health issues. For the past 16 years, he has convened the Reintegration Puzzle conference. His chat with us is thought provoking and engaging.
Talking Time is a place where uncomfortable conversations about...
2021-03-2424 min
The Ten Demandments: How to improve employment services for people with disabilityMulti-skilled, Expert, Well-supported and Caring StaffAccording to Joe Graffam from Deakin University, staff turnover in the disability employment field runs at 50 percent. This doesn't happen if the service provider respects the role, conducts relevant and timely training, and generally provides support where staff need it. Effective employment service staff need to care deeply about their clients. In turn, staff need to feel cared for.
Links:
www.novaemployment.com.au
www.facebook.com/novaemployment
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2021-02-1010 min
Monsters Behind the MasksVenice wasn't built in a day!Hello my friends! Episode 5 is available to listen. In this episode I'll cover news, as usual (but tastier than ever!), hobby and.... terrain building as main topic. This is the last episode for 2020, and i hope your are going to spend great holidays with the people who you love. Take care, stay safe. DURI I BANCHI!
Here some handy links to find the resources mentioned in the show. Enjoy!
3rd floor wars Podcast interviews Lewis Clarke: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2tqXewLAwYNfSirrljXSdW?si=aC36_RYoT6GFLJPbBlrjKw
TTcombat Streets of Venice MDF range: https://ttc...
2020-12-1458 min
Monsters Behind the MasksVenice wasn't built in a day!Hello my friends! Episode 5 is available to listen. In this episode I'll cover news, as usual (but tastier than ever!), hobby and.... terrain building as main topic. This is the last episode for 2020, and i hope your are going to spend great holidays with the people who you love. Take care, stay safe. DURI I BANCHI! Here some handy links to find the resources mentioned in the show. Enjoy!3rd floor wars Podcast interviews Lewis Clarke: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2tqXewLAwYNfSirrljXSdW?si=aC36_RYoT6GFLJPbBlrjKwTTcombat Streets of Venice MDF range: https://ttcombat.com/collections/streets-of-venice
2020-12-1458 minUI Breakfast: UI/UX Design and Product StrategyEpisode 198: Desktop Apps vs Web Apps with Steve McLeodWhat are the main differences between running desktop apps versus web apps? And which of the two comes with less hassle and problems down the line? Our guest today is Steve McLeod, the founder of Feature Upvote and acquirer of Saber Feedback. You’ll hear Steve’s opinion on switching from desktop to web-based apps, the various maintenance and support issues that may arise, the “boring” aspects of running complex software, and how to prevent the stress that often comes with SaaS.Podcast feed: subscribe to https://feeds.simplecast.com/4MvgQ73R in your favorite podcast app, and foll...
2020-12-0431 min
The Elite Entrepreneurs PodcastUnderstanding Your Cash Flow With JD GraffamJD Graffam founded Simple Focus, a user experience digital agency based in Memphis, Tenn., in 2009. A few years into business, like many fast-growing company owners, he experienced an acute need to forecast cash flow. Graffam discovered Pulse Cash Flow Software in 2012 and found it so helpful that he decided to reinvest Simple Focus profits into buying the SaaS tool.The Simple Focus Software portfolio was born. He continues to operate both Simple Focus and Simple Focus Software (now seven B2B SaaS companies), providing business owners with a variety of growth-centric solutions.
2020-08-1248 min
Eagle Brook Church Leadership PodcastWho Moved My Cheeseballs?About This Episode
We all want to grow—we want to expand our business, increase our revenue, sell more coffee, or if you’re a church leader, reach more people for Christ. Remaining efficient is vitally important as we grow. In this episode, John and Don talk about organizational growth and efficiency. And why cheeseballs can help everyone understand the role they play.
Show Notes
View Don Graffam's presentation slides at the link below.
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Dante Alighieri - Göttliche KomödieDante Alighieri - Göttliche KomödieJeden Tag um 18 Uhr veröffentlichen wir zwei Gesänge aus Dante Alighieris "Göttliche Komödie". Heute gesprochen von Marianne Graffam. Mit dieser Aktion rufen wir zu Spenden für einen Solidaritätsfond für Sprecherinnen und Sprecher auf, die aufgrund der Covid-19-Pandemie in eine akute Notlage geraten sind. Denn: Solidarität stimmt! Hier spenden: bit.ly/solidaritaet-stimmt
2020-04-0913 minEagle Brook Church Leadership Podcast10 Leadership LessonsAbout This Episode
Great leadership doesn’t happen overnight, and you can’t just stumble into it. It takes time, tenacity, and a good dose of humility. Don reflects on the leadership lessons he’s learned while working with Bob Merritt—who is retiring after 28 years as the senior pastor of Eagle Brook.
Show Notes
View Don Graffam's leadership lessons at the link below.
10 Leadership Lessons
2020-02-2200 min
2 Cent Dad PodcastJD GraffamWhere to find JD:TwitterInstagramLinkedInWebsiteSimple FocusShownotes(Content is summarized and paraphrased. Timestamps are approximate.)00:20JD Graffam:- One of my boys doesn’t pee a lot- One kid who’s really physical, and doesn’t want junk food. He wants salad and grilled chicken.- The other kid only wants club crackers.- The healthier kid pees like a racehorseMike SudykYou are a father of three, and a father to a ton of different companies. Tell me about yourself and Simple...
2019-07-0343 min
UI Breakfast: UI/UX Design and Product StrategyEpisode 135: Multi-Product Portfolio Model for SaaS with JD GraffamAcquiring more products as a growth strategy isn't new under the sun, but seems unusual for our SaaS ecosystem. Our guest today is JD Graffam, the owner of two agencies and a portfolio of SaaS businesses. We talk about his unconventional background story, how he handles multiple products, and the strategy behind new acquisitions.
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Show Notes
Simple Focus, Clear Function — JD's agencies
Pulse, Ballpark, Temper, Sifter, Curated — some of JD's prod...
2019-04-0544 min
Fly Fish Food Shop Talk PodcastFly Fish Food Shop Talk Ep. 3We have Josh Graffam, from Umpqua Feather Merchants, in the shop to chat about new Umpqua products, competition fly fishing stories and a little bit of horsing around.
2018-09-071h 12
The Productize Podcast[60] Learning to Code (And Buy) Your Own Businesses w/ Ryan KulpToday you'll hear my conversation with Ryan Kulp. I stumbled upon his stuff while I was googling as I'm trying to learn to code this year. He wrote a great article that caught my attention and once I started reading that, I started digging into everything he's been working on. Ryan is the co-founder of Fomo, a social proof app growing rapidly this year, among many other interesting side projects. We cover how he figured out coding on his own and how he gets into all this random projects and businesses ideas. Enjoy! Episode Notes [6:40] Getting into c...
2018-05-1658 min
Onward NationAnxiety is negative prediction, with J.D. GraffamOur special encore guest today is J.D. Graffam. He is a user experience expert and business leader. He founded his first business, Simple Focus, a digital experience company, in 2009. Today, his holding company, Graffam Companies, manages three digital agencies and six product businesses, all of which are bootstrapped and profitable. In his industry, he co-founded “CSS Off”, the world’s first philanthropic CSS contest, speaks nationally about creative leadership, user experience, and business, and is the author of the book “CSS for Print Designers.” Now...you may remember J.D. and the wisdom he shared during Episode 354. If you haven’...
2018-04-0500 min
UI Breakfast: UI/UX Design and Product StrategyEpisode 99: Running a Product Agnostic Team with Natalie NageleWhat comes first, the product or the team? Without any doubt, the team is #1 priority for Natalie Nagele, co-founder and CEO of Wildbit. We discuss their strategy around multiple SaaS products, how they became a product agnostic team, and how they juggle resources while staying focused and productive.
Podcast feed: subscribe to http://simplecast.fm/podcasts/1441/rss in your favorite podcast app, and follow us on iTunes, Stitcher, or Google Play Music.
Show Notes
Wildbit — Natalie's company
Beanstalk, Postmark, Conveyor, Deploybot (acquired) — Wildbit's products
JD Graffam, Serial Acquirer of SaaS Apps — an interview with JD Gra...
2018-03-1642 min
The Productize Podcast[40] Acquiring a Portfolio of SaaS Products w/ JD GraffamJD Graffam is the founder Simple Focus, but has experience buying other products, services and agencies.
Simple Focus, his primary agency, is a design UX shop along with a development arm and whole line of SaaS applications. JD’s been able to acquire most of his SaaS products from others, take on them, and bring in to his operation.
It is fascinating how JD built his agency and made a turn to expand his portfolio combining both agency work and SaaS products. Listen to grab JD’s mindset when analyzing a potential acquisition, bringing it unde...
2017-11-0846 min
The SaaS Podcast: Build, Launch & Scale Your SaaS147: How To Grow Your SaaS Recurring Revenue Without Marketing - With JD GraffamJD Graffam is the founder of SimpleFocus, a design agency that helps create user interfaces and digital products. The company's clients include Starbucks, Oracle, and the U.S. Air Force.The Show Notes
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Sifter
Ballpark
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2017-08-111h 07
The Bureau BriefingEpisode 033: Up From The Ashes with JD GraffamIf you run a business, you've probably faced it. The fear of looking at the bank account when you know it's not going to be pretty. You blame yourself. You don't see any way out. But you know you'll make it. You have to. There is simply no other option. JD Graffam has been there. With a mere $67 in the company coffers, he fought back. Listen to his story and advice in this Bureau Briefing. Spoiler Alert! You're going to have to get innovative.
2017-03-1928 min
Starting & SustainingJD Graffam, Serial Acquirer of SaaS AppsJD and I talk about buying and selling SaaS applications and share some details from the process of selling and transferring Sifter. JD shares what it's like juggling multiple businesses and how he makes it work, and he dives into the attributes and insights he uses to decide whether a SaaS application is a good opportunity or not and how he does business a bit differently. This is an episode that's near and dear because I feel like it shares some of the less-often seen aspects of transactions like selling businesses. I really hope you enjoy it....
2016-12-2950 min
UI Breakfast: UI/UX Design and Product StrategyEpisode 44: Finding Your Voice in Social Media with Mojca MarsSocial media these days resembles a war of bots. However, it's still a powerful tool — if you do it right. Today's guest, Mojca Mars of Super Spicy Media, helps people find their voice and become successful in social media marketing. You'll learn what formats and visuals work best, what you should write about, how to approach advertising, and how to do genuine, helpful outreach.
Podcast feed: subscribe to http://simplecast.fm/podcasts/1441/rss in your favorite podcast app, and follow us on iTunes or Stitcher.
Show Notes
Super Spicy Media — Mojca's social media consultancy
Jab...
2016-12-2243 min
Founder ChatsJD Graffam (SimpleFocus)This week, I chat with JD Graffam, founder of SimpleFocus and serial buyer of small SaaS companies.
In this episode we talk about building an agency and transitioning in to buying up smaller SaaS products and turning them in to money making machines!
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2016-12-0848 minOnward NationEpisode 354: Flip the switch, with J.D. Graffam.J.D. Graffam is a user experience expert and business leader. He founded his first business, Simple Focus, a digital experience company, in 2009. Today, his holding company, Graffam Companies, manages three digital agencies and six product businesses, all of which are bootstrapped and profitable. In his industry, he co-founded “CSS Off”, the world’s first philanthropic CSS contest, speaks nationally about creative leadership, user experience, and business, and is the author of the book “CSS for Print Designers.” Secret – timesaving technique J.D. has three rules for processing information -- and it begins with putting personal com...
2016-10-2800 min
Bootstrapped#77: "... is somebody being bombed?"Our guest in this episode is JD Graffam, owner of two agencies, Clear Function and Simple Focus, and several SaaS products, including Sifter, Pulse, and Ballpark.
2016-09-2154 min
Rocketship.fm - Business ExploredA Different Approach to Scaling a Product BusinessJD Graffam, Founder of Simple Focus, an agency which also acquires SaaS products like Ballpark and Pulse App, talked with us about his product acquisition process. From financing, to improving product, to managing risk, JD gives you everything you need to replicate his strategy.
2015-08-1840 min
Rocketship.fmInterview: JD Graffam of Simple Focus on A Different Approach to Scaling a Product BusinessJD Graffam, Founder of Simple Focus, an agency which also acquires SaaS products like Ballpark and Pulse App, talked with us about his product acquisition process. ***This show is a part of the Podglomerate network, a company that produces, distributes, and monetizes podcasts. We encourage you to visit the website and sign up for our newsletter for more information about our shows, launches, and events. For more information on how The Podglomerate treats data, please see our Privacy Policy. Since you're listening to Rocketship, we'd like to suggest you also try...
2015-08-1844 min
Explore A Full Audiobook That Is Simply Soul-Stirring.Through the Looking-Glass by Lewis CarrollPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/480129to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Through the Looking-Glass
Author: Lewis Carroll
Narrator: Marianne Graffam, Gordon Griffin
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 3 hours 4 minutes
Release date: January 3, 2013
Genres: Literary Fiction
Publisher's Summary:
The little Alice has new adventures. This time she climbs behind a mirror, where the world is like a big chessboard. There she meets talking flowers, singing walrus and the grumpy Humpty Dumpty. But is everything just a dream? 'Through the Looking Glass' is the sequel to 'Alice´s Adventures in Wonderland'. Die kleine Alice erlebt neue Abenteuer. Diesmal klettert sie hinter einen Spiegel, w...
2013-01-033h 04Grab the Top Full Audiobooks in Literature, Literary FictionThrough the Looking-Glass by Lewis CarrollPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/480129to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Through the Looking-Glass
Author: Lewis Carroll
Narrator: Marianne Graffam, Gordon Griffin
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 3 hours 4 minutes
Release date: January 3, 2013
Genres: Literary Fiction
Publisher's Summary:
The little Alice has new adventures. This time she climbs behind a mirror, where the world is like a big chessboard. There she meets talking flowers, singing walrus and the grumpy Humpty Dumpty. But is everything just a dream? 'Through the Looking Glass' is the sequel to 'Alice´s Adventures in Wonderland'. Die kleine Alice erlebt neue Abenteuer. Diesmal klettert sie hinter einen Spiegel, w...
2013-01-033h 04
Elev8.ChurchHope Project When Jesus shows up—anything is possible. 🌍In this powerful and faith-building message, missionary and Hope Project founder Than Graffam shares stories of miracles from around the world—from kids in America raising hundreds of thousands for children overseas, to women in Ethiopia praying a school into existence, to a baby in Nicaragua sent home to die… who lives because Jesus showed up.Drawing from the Gospels, Than reminds us that the same Jesus who performed miracles in Scripture is still moving today. Whether He’s healing bodies, multiplying resources, or strengthening faith in the midst of un...
1970-01-0140 min