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Maximum OctaneThe Succession Shift: How Planning Now Saves Your Future and Your LegacyWhat happens when your shop's future depends on more than just hustle?In this episode of Maximum Octane, Kim Hickey and Jason Patel sit down with ATI President Ron Greenman for a masterclass on succession planning, leadership evolution, and building a sustainable future for your business.Ron shares real-life examples from his own unexpected path to leadership and how ATI’s growth exposed the cracks in traditional succession models. From the overlooked pitfalls of leadership transitions to the critical role of ongoing training, Ron breaks down what shop owners must do today to av...
2025-08-0535 min
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MMA History PodcastPete Spratt Career Deep DiveSend us a textEp 255 Pete Spratt Career Deep Dive Pete Spratt was known for having explosive power and anyone brave or foolish enough to stand and trade with him paid the price. What took place behind the scenes with Pete Spratt is actually just as interesting as what we saw in the cage. Ep 255 Pete Spratt Career Deep Dive 0:00 plugs/ promotions 0:42 Lytes out intro 1:16 interview start 1:30 beginnings in MMA3:40 training coach Saekson JanJira7:21 training with Lions Den members 9:33 Pete Spratt vs Jeremiah Oniel
2025-01-131h 25
Strong Songs"Easter Theatre" by XTCStage left! It's time for Strong Songs to talk about XTC. Stage right! Now the song is picked, analysis can begin. Stand up! If we listen close, we'll hear some lovely notes...On this episode, Kirk takes the stage alongside "Easter Theatre," the first single off of XTC's 1999 experimental symphono-pop album Apple Venus: Vol. 1. Bring on the bassoons and power up the mellotron; we've got some shapes to stack.Written by: Andy PartridgeProduced by: Haydn Bendall & Nick DaviesAlbum: Apple Venus Vol. 1, 1999 and Instruvenus, 2002Listen/Buy via Songwhip
2024-05-3157 minMMA History PodcastMike Rogers Career Deep DiveSend us a textMike Rogers Deep Dive Ep 163Mike Rogers is one of the founding fathers of the Midwest Mixed Martial Arts scene; a black belt under Rodrigo Vaghi and the owner of St Charles MMA gym.Mike Rogers takes us through his dealings within the early Mixed Martial Arts scene that includes incredible stories about promoters that are no longer with us.This is a really fun listen for those curious about the legendary No Holds Barred era of fighting.Timestamps (Completed by Andrew Mendoza)0:00 Lytes Out Intro
2023-05-251h 46
The Good Dirt: Sustainability Explained100. 100th Episode Special! Thoughts, Reflections and Highlights from Past Episodes. What Does the Good Dirt Mean to You?"What does the good dirt mean to you?" Join Mary and Emma as they celebrate this 100th episode milestone by reflecting on the two and a half years of their podcasting journey and by highlighting several of their past guests answering this question.Things Mentioned:
Our Episode with Sherri Powell
“4,000 Weeks: Time Management for Mortals” by Oliver Burkeman
Mary Oliver Poem - The Summer Day
Featured Guests
27:11 - Amy DuFault, Episode 1
27:28 - Liz Kimball, Episode 40
28:43 - Rebecca Burgess, Episode 38
29:28 - Lynn Cassells, Episode 79
30:54 - Justin West, Episode 72
31:28 - Julia Watkins, Episode 12 & 83
33:10 - Ja...
2022-07-1545 minMMA History PodcastDERRICK NOBLE - Career DEEPDIVESend us a textWelcome back to the Midwest Grind, courtesy of Derrick Noble. We are joined by the rugged Illinois native to look over his #FiftyfightClub career. Noble is one of the unsung heroes of those early days, as his list of opponents is a whose who of the era - and more than one of them went down to 'The Eraser."0:00 Podcast intro0:19 Guest intro3:07 Interview start 3:53 Undocumented fights5:32 Derrick's martial arts background8:31 Training with Bob Long and Phil Johns
2021-09-242h 16MMA History PodcastSTEVE BERGER Career #DEEPDIVE / #FiftyFightClubSend us a textMMA and UFC veteran Steve Berger joins Chris Lytle's #LytesOutPodcast for another classic "deep dive" interview.A full account of Berger's career including unsanctioned and unrecorded fights puts him at well over fifty fights. That makes for a lot of stories as Berger fought many of his era's top guns with limited sponsorship and support. Meet Steve Berger, one of the nicest guys your ever going to meet in the business - and with a personal life story that should make you like him even more.
2021-06-042h 16
Breakouts#18: 4 Engagement Tips to Destroy Zoom Fatigue : Sean SpecieIn this episode, Jason speaks with Sean Specie about how to boost attendee engagement at your virtual events. Sean provides 4 easy tips that will help you smash Zoom Fatigue once and for all at your next virtual event. || Follow Akommo: https://www.akommo.com|| Follow Jason: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jgreenman/ || Follow Sean: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-specie/
2021-05-1027 min
Breakouts#17: Tips for Choosing Safe Event Destinations in 2021 : Ashley LawsonIn this episode, Jason speaks with Ashley Lawson about how to choose a safe destination for your next event. She's traveling throughout Central and South America, speaking with venues and destinations to better understand the safety protocols being promoted // Akommo (https://www.akommo.com) // Follow Jason: https://www.instagram.com/eventdad/ // Follow Ashley: https://www.instagram.com/ashleyroseontheroad
2021-04-1054 min
Mic Drop Events017 | Event Venues with Jason GreenmanBefore the pandemic sent the event world into the virtual space, Jason Greenman spent his time locating the perfect venues for his clients across Europe. Based in Barcelona, Jason has been helping clients find the ideal destination for their events for the past 15 years. Jason is an expert in the logistics of events, working to coordinate transportation, catering, and a myriad of other event elements that have to work together seamlessly to pull off a remarkable experience.
This week's discussion goes into some of the key elements to consider when looking for an in-person destination, as well a...
2021-04-0522 min
Breakouts#16: Ashanti Bentil-Dhue - Choosing Diversity, Choosing Event TechnologyChoosing the right event technology can be a difficult endeavour. With so many virtual event platforms out there, where is the best place to start?In this episode I speak to Ashanti Bentil-Dhue, founder of Event Mind, about how to select the right online event platforms for you.Ashanti is also a thought leader on the topic of diversity in the events industry. She has some fantastic ideas about how any business, no matter how small, can begin to do a better job of promoting a diverse workplace.
2021-02-2232 minBreakouts#15: Chloe Mandell - How to Choose the Best Virtual Event PlatformThe incredibly insightful Chloe Mandell of Mandell Experiences returns on this week's episode of Breakouts.Chloe is a true virtual events expert. In this episode she continues to answer common questions like:How to begin the process of choosing the right virtual event platform?What to look for when doing an online event demo?Why now is a great time to dive into digital event experimentation?Where you can start educating yourself about online events?How are virtual event affecting the environment?Whether you're just getting started or have years of virtual event...
2021-01-1333 minBreakouts#14: Chloe Mandell - Evolving to Virtual EventsVirtual events are the literally the only game in town right now. But only a handful of event professionals have been able move their business online successfully.My guest today, Chloe Mandell, is one of these people. She is a true virtual events expert, and drops into Breakouts to educate us.Whether you're just getting started or have years of virtual event experience, this is a fantastic listen. Chloe is full of insights that for all types of event planners.This is Part 1 of a two part series with Chloe.
2020-11-2728 minBreakouts#13: Mike Duseberg - Curiosity and Anticipation to increase Engagement during Virtual EventsMike Duseberg continues his conversation about evolving his corporate magic business into a successful virtual experience. In this episode we cover:- Why Mike’s switch to virtual has been successful- How to stand out in a CROWDED virtual environment- How to leverage curiosity and anticipation to attract attendees- He has tons of valuable Zoom tips that can be applied to any stream- Why the investment into virtual will pay dividends, even once physical events are back.As a professional entertainer in the ev...
2020-11-0929 minBreakouts#12: Mike Duseberg - The Magic of EngagementMike Duseberg on how he evolved his corporate magic business into a successful virtual experience. We also speak about the power of entertainment, and how important it is to grab and maintain attention in an online world overloaded by information.As a professional entertainer in the events world, Mike is a fountain of knowledge and is absolutely full of insights that will help you produce a better event that your attendees will love and remember.
2020-10-0122 minBreakouts#11: Sabrina Meyers - How to Gain Followers and Measure ROI in Social MediaYou want more followers - but is that the right question? How can you measure your success on social media?In this final episode (part III of III), Sabrina and I aim to answer these questions.We also share which platforms we believe are best for the events industry. Event planners, #eventprofs, and more will find value here.
2020-09-2114 minBreakouts#10: Sabrina Meyers - What Event Professionals Should Publish on Social MediaYou're an event professional and you're happy with your social media profile. But what should you be publishing? What should you write? How often?In this episode, I continue my conversation with Sabrina Meyers about social media basics. We answer two simple questions today:1. What kind of content should you be publishing?2. How often should you be posting content?
2020-08-1819 minBreakouts#9: Sabrina Meyers - Why #EventProfs Need to Be On Social MediaMost of you are on social media, but I bet you're not using it enough. With the right strategy, social media can be on of the most effective ways to grow your events brand and reach your corporate clients.In this episode, I speak to Sabrina Meyers from Hot Hospitality about social media basics. We answer three simple questions today:1. Why should event professionals, hotels and destinations bother with social media?2. What social platforms do we recommend for the industry?3. How do you choose the best user name or handle?
2020-07-0321 minBreakouts#8: Mariska Kesteloo - Influencer Marketing in MICE on a BudgetInfluencer marketing is an extremely effective marketing strategy, especially in the MICE industry. It can also be surprisingly easy and cheap to implement. In this episode I speak to Mariska Kesteloo, an influencer marketing expert, about how you can start your own campaign today on a shoestring budget.
2020-06-2134 minBreakouts#7: Marco Oelschlegel - Berlin is Back! How Berlin is reopening to EventsMarco Oelschlegel - Director of Visit Berlin Convention Bureau. Berlin is leading the charge towards reopenings in Europe. As of June 02, they allow indoor events of up to 150 people. This is an exciting time for the MICE industry, and all eyes are on the German capital. I speak with Marco about how we can host events in Berlin today and what new protocols we should expect. He also tells us about the 80 person live event they hosted a few days ago.
2020-06-1214 minBreakouts#6: Steff Berger - Crisis Management for MICE and event professionalsCrisis management requires planning, thoughtful communication, speed, and leadership. Everyone has been managing the COVID crisis over the last few months (cancellations, client refunds, health issues), but very few of us had plans in place. Steff provides actionable tips on how to best manage a current or future crisis in the MICE industry.
2020-06-0845 minBreakouts#5: Sabina Medina - Wellness for Event ProfessionalsThis is an introduction to Sabina. She's an event professional, venue guru, pilates instructor and health coach. We also discuss the importance of well-being in the events industry, particularly how to take care of your body and mind through movement.She is based in Barcelona, and speaks perfect Spanish, Catalan, and English (with British accent).
2020-06-0544 min
Orange PerspectiveBrad GreenmanJason sits down with Brad Greenman to have a discussion on the past, present, and future of Orange Consulting. Brad and Jason deep dive into a long journey of leadership and how he started by serving frozen yogurt to an operations managers.
2020-06-0446 minBreakouts#4: Julie Boulanger - Corporate Social Responsibility - What is it and how can you start today
2020-05-2626 minBreakouts#3: Julie Boulanger - The state of the events industry during a pandemicJulie Boulanger has over five years of event experience as the Events and Operations Manager at Akommo. She has a strong background in NGO's and is a an expert on Corporate Social Responsibility. In this episode, we discuss Julie's background and talk about the current state of the global events industry.
2020-05-1526 minBreakouts#2: Richard Plane - Life in Barcelona, How to Sell, and Company CultureWe chat to Rich about life as an expat in Barcelona, his background growing up in the UK, his attitude towards good sales, and the company culture at Akommo. He also gives us some solid music recommendations and talks about his love for streetwear.
2020-04-0722 minBreakouts#1: Richard Plane - An Event Planner Living in Barcelona during a LockdownWe speak about life as an event planner living in Barcelona during the Coronavirus pandemic.
2020-03-2621 min
Decades of Horror | Horror News RadioThe Beast from 20,000 Fathoms (1953) “From Marquette, Canada today comes word of a second ship destroyed by an enormous beast according to her Captain, George LeMay. He really ought to stop smoking that stuff and try Virginia Golds.” Well, as you might have guessed, it wasn’t the stuff he’d been smoking. Join this episode’s Grue Crew - Chad Hunt, Whitney Collazo, Joseph Perry, and Jeff Mohr - as they leapfrog from the arctic to New York City to join the battle to stop The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms (1953)! Decades of Horror: The Classic Era Episode 69 – The Beast from 2...
2020-01-221h 10
TK with James Scott: A Writing, Reading, & Books PodcastChristian Kiefer & Christopher BoucherChristian Kiefer had great reservations about writing his beautiful new book, PHANTOMS. He tells James how he found the story, and the steps he took to tell it. They also talk about capturing bear consciousness, being haunted by one's own work, finding joy in music and writing, and those troublesome flugelhornists. And then our old friend Christopher Boucher discusses his new novel, BIG GIANT FLOATING HEAD. - Christian Kiefer: https://www.facebook.com/christian.kiefer.9/ Buy PHANTOMS: https://www.indiebound.org/book/9780871404817 Also by: THE INFINITE TIDES, THE ANIMALS, ONE DAY SOON...
2019-06-251h 35
Podcast – The Electric ChairThe Electric Chair 026: The Green ManIt’s an honor to be featuring filmmaker Jason Figgis of October Eleven Pictures on the show this week. He’s just completed an amazing post-apocalyptic horror film called Railway Children, and is a force to be reckoned with in the independent horror world.
Midnight Corey recounts his strange weekend at the Eerie Horror Film Festival, talking about the films he saw, the people he met, and the unforeseen happenings he experienced.
Another story from Ambrose Bierce is told in Tales from the Electric Chair — "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge."
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