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Marketing with Russ... aka #RussSelfieMarketing with Russ...aka #RussSelfie, Ep. 534, with Kim MerrittLearning should be Engaging and Fun! When learning is lively, it becomes a journey filled with discovery rather than just an obligation. Let's embrace creativity in education! 🌟Please join us next week for Marketing with Russ…aka #RussSelfie, Episode 534July 17, Thursday, 8am PacificFeaturing Kim Merritt Meet Kim, Founder of The URL Dr., helping clients developentertaining and engaging e-learning courses, animation, video, LMS systems, and e-commerce platforms to teach, train, and sell online courses, for more than 16 years. She focuses on engaging learners and providin...2025-07-2131 min
Daily Music HeadlinesDaily Music Headlines June 18, 2025Kim Gordon drops “BYE BYE 25!”, reworking her 2024 song with banned terms like “climate change” and “diversity.” Proceeds go to Noise for Now. bit.ly/kimgordon25Kneecap’s Mo Chara faces terror charges for allegedly promoting Hamas/Hezbollah at a gig. Trial set for Aug 20. bit.ly/kneecaptrialSuge Knight calls out silence around Diddy’s trial on Aubrey O’Day’s pod, denies Ray J’s assault claims. bit.ly/sugepodcastSabrina Carpenter’s “Man’s Best Friend” cover draws comparisons to Spinal Tap, fuels media debate on pop provocation. bit.ly/sabrinacoverLinkin Park’s Emily Armst...2025-06-1805 min
Daily Music HeadlinesDaily Music Headlines May 30, 2025Miley Drops ‘Easy Lover’ VideoMiley Cyrus released a new video for “Easy Lover,” from her album Something Beautiful. Directed by Cyrus with Jacob Bixenman and Brendan Walter, the video is set backstage as she preps for a show. The album features themes of healing and collaborations with Naomi Campbell and Brittany Howard.Lisa, Elvis, Oasis, and More Get Doc TreatmentsSony Music Vision’s first showcase revealed new music docs, including a Baz Luhrmann Elvis film and features on Barbra Streisand, Oasis, and BLACKPINK’s Lisa. Lisa’s documentary, directed by Sue Kim, will...2025-05-3004 min
Daily Tech News ShowMicrosoft Unleashes its AI Agents - DTNSB 5022Plus, Nvidia and Intel have new chip announcements at Computex, and Ina Kim shares tech to teach languages online.Starring Tom Merritt, Robb Dunewood, and Ina Kim.Show notes can be found here.2025-05-1931 minDaily Music HeadlinesDaily Music Headlines May 6, 2025André 3000 Releases Piano Collection André 3000 has dropped 7 Piano Sketches, a seven-track instrumental follow-up to his Grammy-nominated New Blue Sun. Inspired by a trip to Texas, much of the music predates that album. Originally titled The Best Worst Rap Album in History, André called it “the free-est emotionally” he’s felt. Full storyKim Thayil on Unreleased Soundgarden RecordingsSoundgarden guitarist Kim Thayil says he believes Chris Cornell’s final recordings with the band will eventually be released. Read moreJames to Play Laid on TourBritish band James will perform the...2025-05-0607 min
Direct Sales: the Other 99% PodcastE65: What’s Your Number? Let’s Talk Enneagram!Join Lisa and Susan as they sit down with special guest Kim Merritt to answer the question: What’s your number?In this episode of The Other 99%, we’re diving into the world of the Enneagram. Kim breaks down how understanding your Enneagram type—and the types of those around you—can completely transform how you show up in your business.Whether you’re a Type 2 Helper, a Type 8 Challenger, or somewhere in between, you’ll walk away with “aha” moments that make your work and relationships flow with way more ease.Find Kim on soci...2025-04-1536 min
SoundBits podcastAuthenticity, Creativity, and the Power of Letting Go with Dr. Dennis Merritt JonesIntroduction: Welcome to Soundbitz, a podcast exploring the unsaid and misunderstood. Kim Groshek introduces guest Dennis Merritt Jones.Transparency and Integrity: A candid discussion about living authentically, avoiding gossip, and the importance of integrity in everyday life.High Involvement, Low Attachment: Dennis shares his theory on engaging deeply in the creative process while releasing attachment to outcomes.Music and Creativity: Both Kim and Dennis reflect on their musical journeys, from piano lessons to choir competitions, and the joy of creating with others.Artistic Expression: Kim discusses her love for painting, writing, and breaking traditional expectations in her creative pursuits.Closing...2025-04-1006 min
The Work of WarriorsWhat Makes You Different, Is Your Gift to the World, w/Author Jonathan MerrittIn this conversation, Kim Rapach and Jonathan Merritt explore the profound impact of literature, particularly children's books, on personal healing and identity formation. They discuss the complexities of family dynamics, mental health, and spirituality, emphasizing the importance of community and acceptance in navigating these challenges. Merritt shares his journey of reconciling his faith with his identity as a gay man, the role of grief in healing, and the significance of maintaining relationships despite disagreements. The conversation highlights the necessity of curiosity, compassion, and understanding in fostering meaningful connections and personal growth.2025-02-281h 27
SoundBits podcastThe Power of Pause and Mindful Breathing with Dennis Merritt JonesIntroduction: Kim Groshek welcomes Dennis Merritt Jones, highlighting his journey in music, mindfulness, and teaching.Musical Roots: Dennis shares stories of performing vocal arrangements, his love for harmonies, and musical inspirations like Peter, Paul, and Mary.Mindfulness in Practice: Dennis talks about his Sanskrit tattoo symbolizing "breathe" and its connection to his mindfulness teachings.The Power of Pause: Kim and Dennis discuss how pausing and intentional breathing can anchor us in the present, allowing us to tap into life’s gifts.Mindfulness for Leaders: Dennis shares his experiences working with C-suite executives and large audiences, emphasizing how mindfulness is no lo...2025-01-2703 min
rabbitHOLE ImprovCharlie Chaplin | Fabric Power Rankings | Mascot Abuse | The Great Muppet CaperIn rabbitHOLE's eighth episode, the BIT CREW heads down some interesting holes, including: Charlie Chaplin Fabric Power Rankings Mascot Abuse The Great Muppet Caper Luke starts us off with a twisty tale beginning with the 1089 albums you must listen to before you die, (Anyone else a fan of Ogden Nuts Gone Flake? What about Stanley Unwin? Nope? Maybe?) a visit to the GOON SHOW, and then some forgotten facts about the Little Tramp. We also learned that Jason may or may not have a fabric fetish. Multiple cast members suffered physical abuse from mean kids when wearing...2024-12-1326 min
Podcast Town ImprovStockton Heath, England | GinWelcome to Stockton Heath in jolly old England. Stockton Heath boasts the most gin distilleries per capita in the UK. Its second claim to fame is having the largest number of podcasts per capita in the tri-county area. The upcoming "Spring Barrel Fling" creates a palpable atmosphere of excitement, trepidation, and competitiveness as the townsfolk prepare their bodies and barrels for this annual spectacle. The Fling consists of inserting oneself (or two selves) into a spent gin barrel and hurling it down the hill, over a ramp, and into the landing zone. The fastest time i...2024-11-2732 min
Biggest Network Marketing MistakesDeveloping Leaders is DEAD with Kim MerrittGrab our daily recruiting system here: www.onehourworkdaychecklist.com. It's the exact framework to tripling your recruiting using social media with as little as one hour a day.We hope you loved the show and got massive value. And if you did, leave a review on the podcast, it means the world to us! Help network marketers around the world prevent more mistakes like this by sharing this podcast with a friend or team member.Follow Kim Merritt on her social media platforms:Facebook: Kimberly MerrittInstagram: @TheEnneagramEnthusiast2024-11-251h 03
rabbitHOLE ImprovFreddie Mercury’s Diet | Skinny Jeans | CA Dancing RaisinsIn rabbitHOLE's seventh episode, the BIT CREW heads down some interesting holes, including: Freddie Mercury + Queen Skinny Jeans Dancing Raisins Recitals Katya explains how she grew up in a pop culture void and only recently educated herself on the band Queen and its frontman. The troupe has a lively discussion on who should and should NOT wear skinny jeans. (I was today years old when I learned that women's pockets are smaller than men's pockets.) Amber relives a minor childhood trauma of performing in a dance recital at a county fair dressed as a raisin - except...2024-11-1328 min
The Devoted Dreamers Podcast320 || God’s Hand in Healing Childhood Trauma via Equine Therapy || Kim TschirretSend us a textFind the show notes here: https://www.merrittonsa.com/podcast/320 ✨ Dream Believers ~ a virtual community for Christian women with big dreams. Join the waitlist for exclusive early-bird access. Sign up here: https://www.merrittonsa.com/dreamco ✨ Could God use the pain of your past to grow a dream in your heart? Kim Tschirret grew up in what appeared to be a normal home, but the hidden truth of her father’s alcoholism and abuse was a source of deep pain and secrecy. The only safe place she knew as...2024-11-0630 min
Podcast Town ImprovPompei, Indiana - A SpookTober TaleWelcome to Pompei, Indiana As the first anniversary of a life-changing event in Pompei quickly approaches, our town folks are adjusting and carrying on their daily lives as best they can. One constant in their changing world is their passion for podcasts. Three of Pompei's many podcast offerings are featured in episode five of Podcast Town: Pompei Film Corner: Hosted by Kyle Dean and Andrew Zimmerman Pearls of Pompei (A Knitting Show): Hosted by Katya & Dean THE JUICE (Pompei's Community Affairs show that also overs town gossip): Hosted by Amber (Pompei's Vice-Mayor) and Flannery, CGO (Chief...2024-10-2834 min
rabbitHOLE ImprovHaunted by Crowley | Laundromat Rap | Dead Animal FurnitureThis is a BONUS Spooky Season episode of rabbitHOLE. It's only fitting to start with a cast member's haunting story*. Of course, in proper rabbitHOLE form, the BIT CREW A-Zs it to dead animal furniture. In episode six, you'll hear about hauntings, signs from beyond the grave, random appearances in rap videos, ironic award show categories, daytime dance clubs, over-caffeinated dates, New Ikea, talking furniture, and approval seeking. TLDR Version: Always confirm muffin ingredients. IYKYK As always, rabbitHOLE is unscripted and inspired by the CREW's real-life rabbit hole adventures. ...2024-10-2626 min
rabbitHOLE ImprovGooglie Wooglie | Mc Dojo | Grammar Police In rabbitHOLE's fifth episode, the BIT CREW educates listeners about some critical issues, including: Googlie Wooglie Mc Dojo Grammar Police Konrad takes a deep dive into the origins of the term GOOGOL (a one with a hundred zeroes) and starts the BIT CREW off on an improv adventure of surf lingo, organized crime involving unsuspecting UK co-eds, “re-imagining” history, and mispronouncing words. Episode five has our favorite ending so far…we all just lost it – we hope you laugh so much your sides will ache, and your heart goes pitter-pat. As always, rabbitHOLE is unscripted and inspi...2024-10-1325 min
Podcast Town ImprovCatoosa, OK (Smiling Blue Whale) Welcome to Catoosa, Oklahoma – Home of the Big Blue Whale Catoosans love their podcasts and shared three gems with us this month: I Wish I Was Still in Jersey: Hosted by Richie Purcell and Lisa-Lisa Peterson The Catoosa Daily: Hosted by Mike Barbell and Janice Leeds Fundraising Corner: Hosted by Marcie Blue with professional fundraiser Hill Kane Catoosa Podcast Network Sponsors Include Katya’s Waterless Irrigation Solutions, Trevor’s Snail Emporium, Big Willie’s Whale Watching Tours, Jersey Tires, Burt Gunnar’s Bowling, Eddie’s BBQ’s grilled escargot, Kit’s Whale Tales historical podcast, and Dan Jones, E...2024-09-1427 min
rabbitHOLE ImprovPriest Holes | Violent Childhood Games | The Castle in Bishop, CO | Wikipedia In rabbitHOLE's fourth episode, the BIT CREW educates listeners about some critical issues, including: Priest Holes Violent Childhood Games A Colorado Castle built by a crazy man, and Wikipedia If you have ever wondered about the year the U.S. had eight presidents, Baller Priest Hunters, or the pitfalls of capitalism and nepotism…you have come to the right podcast. As always, rabbitHOLE is unscripted and inspired by the CREW's real-life rabbit hole adventures. If you enjoy rabbitHOLE, follow, rate, and share rabbitHOLE with your friends! APOLOGIES: Priests and rabbis, Jesus, Organ...2024-09-1329 min
rabbitHOLE ImprovGetting Ducked | European Vacation | Yard Sale-ing In rabbitHOLE's third episode, the BIT CREW reminisces about their first duck, the forced vacation policy in Scandinavian countries (we admit it, we're envious), no one noticing when you leave work to take classes, and selling everything you own after experiencing minimalist culture (even the clothes on your child's back). This episode was quite an educational trip… we hope you remember your first duck! As always, rabbitHOLE is unscripted and inspired by the CREW's real-life rabbit hole adventures. Please take a moment to follow, rate, and share rabbitHOLE with your...2024-08-1325 min
rabbitHOLE ImprovAs Seen on T.V. | Surströmming | Cool SmokersIn rabbitHOLE's sophmore episode, the BIT CREW delves into fermented herring, cigarette smoking/quitting/weapons, unsafe kitchen gadgets, and other things that aren't "that bad" for you. As always, rabbitHOLE is unscripted and inspired by the cast's real-life rabbit hole adventures. If you enjoy rabbitHOLE, please follow, rate, and share rabbitHOLE with your friends! APOLOGIES: Emergency Rooms, RONCO, strawberries, pet pigs (RIP Sunflower), HIPPA Laws, Vegemite and other pungent culinary delicacies, Baby Oil, Lucille Ball, Pacoima, Support Groups, durian, IKEA, horny parents, Luther Vandross, and post-coital cigarette drags. DIRECTOR/CR...2024-08-0926 min
Podcast Town ImprovTurkeys in Worthington (MN)Welcome to Worthington, Minnesota - Known for Turkeys! Worthington citizens produce some interesting podcasts: Worthington History (Worthington's Historical Reenactment Podcast) The Poultry Preparation Pod Keeping Track with Jack (and Jill) The advertisers tell you everything you need to know about Worthington and include Bonnie's Best Things, Jenny Jones (Oracle, Medium, Psychic, etc.), Lonely Hank's Bowling, Cal Worthington as his dog Spot, Dr. Dean, and more. See you all at the town's weekly potluck! Please enjoy, rate, follow, and share! DIRECTOR/CREATOR: Billy Merritt CAST: Sabr...2024-08-0942 min
Podcast Town ImprovRochester, Texas (Garlic Pickle Capital of the World)Welcome to Rochester, Texas - The garlic pickle capital of the world!! The BIT Comedy Network troupe transports you to a small Texas town often (and annoyingly) confused with a better-known upstate New York town with the same name. Rochester townies produce some pretty quirky podcasts: • We Had a Weird Dream • No, It Does Not Snow Here, and • I Sure Hope So The advertisers on the Rochester Podcast Network of South Texas are even zanier than the programming. What is a SnowCone Delight-atorium anyway? Listen and find out! Please enjoy, rate, follow, and share! DIRECTOR/CREATOR: Billy Merritt CAST: • Sabrina Kim Banes • Ryan Casey • Janine Dan...2024-06-1932 min
rabbitHOLE ImprovEx Presidents | Couch Surfing | Spontaneous PoetryJoin The BIT Comedy Network's rabbitHOLE cast as they explore scope-creeping projects, couch surfing with Craig's List, and the politics of grade school popularity. rabbitHOLE is unscripted and inspired by the cast's real-life rabbit hole adventures. If you enjoy our debut episode, follow, rate, and share rabbitHOLE with your friends! APOLOGIES: Jason Voorhees and Fred Krueger, actual ex-presidents of ex-countries, Taco Bell, football coaches, clove cigarettes, hypochondriacs, Craig's List, Satan, small appliances, Bill from the post office, Edgar Allen Poe, band kids, and D&D. Credits + Legal Notices: ...2024-06-1926 min
The Impostor Syndrome FilesWalk Through the Doors That OpenIn this episode of the Impostor Syndrome Files, we talk about setting yourself up for success in your job search. Whether you’re actively in a job search or just starting to think about making a change, this episode is for you. My guest this week, Michelle Merritt, is the Chief Strategy Officer at D&S Executive Career Management. Here we explore how to maximize your resume, including how to use ChatGPT. We also discuss how to talk about negative job situations when you’re interviewing, how to have the dreaded salary conversation and how to navigate mult...2024-06-1147 min
The SpillChrishell Stause, Kim Kardashian And A Controversial Plot TwistFormer Selling Sunset star Chrishell Stause will soon be appearing on Neighbours, but there’s much more to this announcement than just a bit of stunt casting.Plus, Kim Kardashian has been added to a prestigious acting event and people are not happy about it, potentially including a fellow A-List actor in the series who she has publicly feuded with before. THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia Listen to more episodes of The Spill here. And find us on Instagram here. Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a v...2024-05-3018 min
Turn It Up!Empowerment through the Enneagram with Kimberly MerrittSend us a textWhat is the enneagram and how can we use it to unlock our highest potential? Our POWERHOUSE Guest, Kimberly Merritt, an enneagram enthusiast and Certified Enneagram Coach, shares with us how we can use the Enneagram tool to live a life of alignment.Kim, a military spouse, homeschooling mom, and an inspiring figure of resilience, shares how the Enneagram has shaped her life and relationships. Her enlightening journey with this tool reveals how core aspects can bring clarity, breakthrough limiting stories, and even guide us through challenging situations. It's not only...2023-10-1248 min
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Daily Tech News ShowTV vs Mobile, Video vs Shorts - DTNS 4392Microsoft might be testing the idea of placing ads in the Windows 11 Start Menu. YouTube Shorts– YouTube’s TikTok-like feature– had 1.5 billion users a month who watched 30 billion videos a month as of the beginning of the year according to YouTube product manager Todd Sherman in a Verge story. Is this the future for YouTube? And Wired posted a story “TikTok’s Greatest Asset Isn’t Its Algorithm—It’s Your Phone” by Leo Kim. Is he right? Is this smartphone medium really TikTok’s secret sauce?Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Lamarr Wilson, Roger Chang, Joe.Link...2022-11-0830 min
Grit Daily Startup ShowSole Strategies' Amani Wells-Onyioha Speaks About The Importance of New Businesses Taking a Political Stand - Amani Wells - Sole StrategiesAmani Wells-Onyioha is a political expert, civil rights advocate, and thought leader. Born and raised in Dallas, Texas, Amani found her passion for politics during her time at the University of North Texas. After completing her Master's in Journalism, Amani worked for the Democratic Party in Dallas, a Texas state representative race, Dallas district attorney races, and for the coordinated campaign of Texas Democrats including Beto O’ Rourke’s race. After the murder of Trayvon Martin, Amani understood stopping something like that from happening again would require systematic and institutional change, so she committed herself to make an impact on h...2022-09-2914 min
DiscologistIn Conversation with Kim Ware PLUS! Music We Love From Bitchin Bajas, Jon Camp, And More!For over a decade, singer/songwriter/Southerner Kim Ware has been crafting indie-folk songs full of heart and twang with her project Kim Ware and the Good Graces. On her latest album Ready, she’s digging deeper inside then ever before. The result is an album overflowing with brutal honesty, (often hilarious) youthful angst, and an emotional core that could melt even the most hardened of hearts. Join us as we sit down with Ware to discuss the new album, making music in isolation, working with producer Jerry Kee (Superchunk, Polvo, Tift Merritt), and much, much more. PLU...2022-09-171h 20
Really Specific StoriesGeoff KimGeoff tells the story of a podcast that came from conversation with his workmates; he then elaborates on technological experimentation with his co-host and ponders what the future of the medium will be.
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Daily Tech News Show (DTNS)
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Maxwell's KitchenMK67 - Bryan Kim & Zave Forster - Social & housing justice for the homeless communityBryan Kim is a 34-year-old Yellow American revolutionary from Shingle Springs, CA. He is the co-founder and Financial Director of the People's Housing Project, a grassroots organization that provides emergency shelters and support services like trash/needle pickup and toilets to houseless camps in Portland. He also serves as the Political Director for Decriminalize Nature Portland, an organization dedicated to decriminalizing the cultivation and personal ceremonial use of psychedelic plants and fungi for mental health and spiritual growth. Since his start with climate justice at Greenpeace in 2011, Bryan has been a leader and organizer f...2022-04-061h 19
God, Goats, and GovernmentEpisode 29Week 11 | With Sine Die on the horizon, Sen. Jackson takes time to close out Women's History Month by having a conversation with Sen. Nikki Merritt from District 9. As freshman legislators and women of color, Jackson and Merritt process their unique experiences under the Gold Dome--highlighting the importance of teamwork, the consequences of speaking one's truth, and what keeps them grounded while doing this good and vital work.2022-03-3036 min
PEOPLE Every DayKim and Kanye’s Divide Deepens, plus The Awkwafina "Blaccent" DebateQueen Elizabeth promotes a future queen. Kylie Jenner and Travis Scott welcome a baby boy! Kanye West claims Kim Kardashian accused him of “putting a hit out on her” and PEOPLE’S Marissa Charles sits down to break down the ongoing saga. We go PEOPLE watching with Laura Marano. Awkwafina issues an apology for performing with a "blaccent” and author Tyler Merritt and Entertainment Weekly’s Lacey Vorrasi-Banis join to discuss the intersection of race and cultural appropriation in the entertainment landscape. For these stories and more, head to PEOPLE.com.Follow on Instagram:2022-02-0825 min
𝕏Tesla FSD Beta 10Discussing the latest version of FSD after 5 days of testing w/ FSD Beta testers: John, K10, Earl, Kim, Eli, Brandon, Chuck, Raj, and Rafael.
Download the Callin app for iOS and Android to listen to this podcast live, call in, and more! Also available at callin.com2021-09-171h 13
Second ServingSitting down with Kim Bobo of VA Interfaith Center for Public PolicyToday we welcome one of our community friends here at Second Pres, Kim Bobo. Kim is an American religious and workers' rights activist, and current executive director of the Virginia Interfaith Center for Public Policy (VICPP), a non-partisan advocacy coalition of members of all faiths based in Richmond, Virginia. Bobo is a nationally known promoter of social justice who leads VICPP’s advocacy, outreach, and development work. She literally wrote the book on faith-based organizing (Lives Matter: A Handbook for Christian Organizing).Bobo moved to Virginia from Chicago...2021-07-0133 min
321 Lift OffMerritt Island National Wildlife Refuge With Kim King-Wrenn.The 321 Lift Off crew will talk with the Visitor Services Manager Kim King-Wrenn. She works on permitting for eco-tour guides and her team
hosts over 1.5 million visitors to the Center each year. They provide tours and lectures for visitors from around
the world and environmental learning experiences for local schoolchildren.2021-06-1147 min
The Freelance EconomyHow to Have an Accessible Website for EveryoneWhen your website is designed to be accessible to all people, you will reach more customers, reduce liability, and increase conversion rates. Amber Hinds joins Kim to discuss how not to get sued over ADA compliancy issues and how to create a great website experience for your visitors. Learn about accessibility requirements and how to protect yourself with Equalize Digital's free Accessibility Checker. A free WordPress plugin is available to help web developers and content mangers stay in compliance. Website accessibility affects every freelancer and small business owner that has a website. Don't miss this episode! Visit https://equalizedigital...2021-03-0831 minThe Freelance EconomyTales of a Freelancing NewbieWhen Lexie Robles lost her job during the pandemic, things could have gotten dire. Instead, she turned it into an opportunity to start her own business and start freelancing. If you've ever thought of freelancing as a part or full-time job, you're going to want to listen to this episode of "The Freelance Economy." Kim and Lexie talk about her experiences as a "freelancing newbie" and what her list of to-do's were when she was just starting out. Kim discusses initial marketing ideas and social media networks to promote your freelancing activities on. Freelancing has really worked for Lexie...2021-01-2534 minThe Freelance EconomyThe Challenges of Freelancing As A ParentTiffany Jones began freelancing after she had a baby and realized that she needed much more freedom and flexibility in her schedule. When she realized how freelancing positively impacted her life and her family's, she decided to teach other parents how to make the transition from traditional employment. Tiffany cofounded The Kenza Collective, a platform designed to inspire, empower, and educate parents who work for themselves. Kim and Tiffany discuss the challenges in 2021, freelancing from home as a parent. Having children in your work space brings a whole new set of challenges to freelancing. They talk about setting boundaries...2021-01-1832 minThe Freelance EconomyReimagining Yourself With PurposeKim welcomes her self-confessed soul sister, Gila Kurtz, co-founder and President of Dog Is Good, to the podcast to discuss reimagining yourself and your business in times of chaos. Kim and Gila have together spent more than fifty years in the retail industry, and currently both have retail businesses in the pet space. With newly imagined lifestyles and changed consumer buying habits due to COVID-19, the retail industry has faced challenges. Hear how Kurtz has pivoted her company to create new revenue streams and ways of doing business, while maintaining a zest for life and a super positive attitude...2020-12-0200 minThe Freelance EconomyHow to Bring Your Goals to FruitionIf you feel overwhelmed with work and the isolation of working alone has got you crawling the walls, join Kim as she talks to organization and project strategy expert, Sarah Duran, CEO of Fruition Initiatives. Sarah is a certified Disruption Advisor Coach and works with educators, entrepreneurs, and leaders to help them turn their ideas into action. She specializes in helping people who work remotely get more organized and productive. Kim and Sarah discuss how to take control of work/life balance using time management, email management, automation, and utilizing freelancers. Sarah talks about some of her favorite productivity...2020-11-2400 minThe Freelance EconomyFemale Freelancers Over 50Are you a woman over 50 who would love to start her own business or side hustle? Today's podcast is for you. Kim talks to Susan Tormollen, a marketer with decades of experience working in corporate America, who took the plunge recently to start her own businesses. Kim and Susan discuss how the pandemic and other factors are contributing to workers over 50 losing their mainstream jobs and being forced into early retirement. Freelancing and starting a side hustle is about financial freedom and empowering women (and men) to take control of their future. Learn the benefits of being over 50 and...2020-11-1700 min
Directly DifferentMilitary Spouse Series, Episode #2: Rocking Your Holiday Selling Season with Kimberly MerrittThanksgiving is just two weeks away, meaning the holiday selling season is HERE! Kim shares some great tips on making it the best one yet:Stay connected and intentionalFocus on the funConnect your products to your experiences She also shares about her successful pre-order strategy that will keep customers coming back for more! You'll also hear how she works her business during the month of December to keep her sales high, even while taking time to make holiday memories!****************Find us both in the Directly Different Collaborative on Facebook! Facebook.com/directlydifferentConnect with me o...2020-11-1247 minThe Freelance EconomyTurn Your Existing Knowledge & Skills Into a Lucrative Digital Business ModelKyle Dammann has propelled several brands to become industry leaders and has produced over $10M in direct sales for his clients. His Growth Factor Network is helping small business and freelancers build successful brand recognition and digital marketing companies. He discusses with Kim what a new or established business needs to build a bigger presence online. 90% of digital growth rests in the brand story, narrative and content/offer sequence. Learn the five steps you need to have in place to grow a digital business model quickly and successfully. Kyle and Kim discuss content sequences, landing pages, video and the...2020-11-0900 minThe Freelance EconomyMarketing Magic To Get Your Business Found OnlineCameron Hemphill had built and sold several multi-million dollar companies by the time he was 35. With an extensive background in technology and marketing, Cameron currently heads up Growth99, a leader in the online marketing space, specializing in Medical Spas. Cameron and Kim discuss all things online marketing related like how to get found on Google, the importance of reputation management and online reviews, social media and the rise of Instagram, and the remaining importance of websites and email. They also delve into routines and what Cameron calls the Million Dollar Morning Routine that is part of his new online...2020-11-0200 minThe Freelance EconomyHow Lawyers & Professionals Can Use Freelancing PlatformsAn interesting conversation with Kim's divorce attorney, Kelsey Lewis, Esq, MSW, who is a fulltime freelancer on Upwork. When Kim was sued for divorce she wanted to represent herself, but she had no idea where to start. So she went to Upwork and found Kelsey Lewis, a fulltime freelancing attorney who had given up the traditional lawyer lifestyle to practice on her terms. She had a rocky start, but now two years in, she makes more than double her past income working for a firm. Kim talks to Kelsey about how she started as a freelancer and what advice...2020-10-2600 minThe Freelance EconomyDiversifying Your IncomeKim is joined by Jason McCullough, National Marketing Leader of the Freelancers Union and the Atlanta chapter of SPARK, to discuss how to diversify your income as a freelancer. You can make more money with services you're already offering when you highlight those items and use them to reel in new clientele. Jason discusses strategies for smart diversification and how to grow your freelancing business. He also talks about his journey from employee to self-employed and the struggles with scheduling, routine and goal setting that he learned along the way. Kim and Jason also discuss the Freelancers Union, the...2020-10-1900 minThe Freelance EconomyWhen You Don't Know What to Expect NextWhat do you do when the unexpected happens? A market disappears. A new competitor shows up and takes your business away. A pandemic happens and your sales dry up. It's time to pivot and pivot quick. Today's episode features Kim x 2 with guest Kim Sherman-Labrum of the Boise Idaho SBDC. Kim has been helping small business pivot and build new markets as an SBDC counselor for more than a decade. Get ideas on how to thrive during difficult times and grow your business instead of losing it. Kim shares different methods of selling products and services online to increase...2020-10-0500 minThe Freelance EconomyProfit First Financial Management for Freelancers and Small BusinessBill Litster, founder of Better Biz Info, and a Master Level Certified Profit First professional talks to Kim about the biggest problems small business and freelancers have with money management. The Profit First system, created by Mike Michalowicz, combines a unique process of paying out profit to the business owner first and dividing remaining cash into multiple bank accounts to pay bills and save money for tax time, similar to the envelope system your grandmother used to run her household. Bill talks about the danger in using bank balance accounting to get a pulse on a business...2020-10-0500 minThe Freelance EconomyHow the SBDC Can Help FreelancersKim welcomes Beth Gantz, Certified Business Advisor with the Lorain CCC SBDC in Ohio to discuss America's best kept small business secret, Small Business Development Centers (SBDC). SBDCs can be found in every state in the US, with more than 900 service locations, many attached to colleges, universities and economic development corporations. They offer free programs and counseling to the small business and freelance communities. Beth talks about how SBDCs work with freelancers and the free counseling sessions available to SBDC clients. She discusses the three main questions her office hears from freelancers and what type...2020-09-2800 minThe Freelance EconomyHow to Rebound from the Chaos, Without Burning OutAudie Cashion, licensed One Thing Trainer, and founder of The World Peace Center, joins Kim Merritt, The URL Dr., in a lively discussion about achieving extraordinary results and work/life balance in stressful and chaotic times through coaching. As a One Thing Trainer, Cashion specializes in helping the dental community implement new ways of thinking to successfully grow their practices and restore peace and purpose in their lives. He shares the basics of Gary Keller's One Thing philosophy and how freelancers and solopreneurs can use this methodology to grow. Kim and Audie discuss...2020-09-2300 minThe Freelance EconomyPremiere Episode of The Freelance EconomyIn the premiere episode, Kim Merritt, The URL Dr., shares the premise of The Freelance Economy podcast and her background as a serial entrepreneur since the age of eleven. Her success on freelancing platform Upwork, led her to start speaking at national conferences three years ago on how freelancers and small business owners could grow their businesses using the online freelance sites. In this episode she discusses how she'll be sharing proven secrets to success for growing freelancing activities and small businesses.Kim also shares her fascinating entrepreneurial journey starting with the founding of her first company...2020-09-2300 minThe Freelance EconomyThe Freelance Economy Landscape57.3 million people in the United States freelanced in 2019, according to the "Freelancing in America" study conducted by Upwork and The Freelancer's Union. That's 36% of the US workforce. Kim Merritt, The URL Dr., and Top Rated Plus Upwork freelancer, explains the gig economy landscape in the US, who is participating in it and how it is impacting the way we work. A fascinating look at the work from home movement and how more educated professionals are choosing to strike out on their own as a 1099 contractor. Kim also shares updated information from the Payoneer survey in May...2020-09-2300 min
BOLD Black GirlsPeople, Political, and Economic Power: Reimagining Policing w/Attorney S. Lee Merritt, EsqThis month we continue our theme of "Still Rise" with our special guest , S. Lee Merritt, Esq! He's an influential voice in the Black Community, known as "the people's lawyer" fighting for Social Justice as a Civil Right’s attorney and activist. In this episode, we discuss the importance of people, political and economic power. While most of the world should be enjoying their summer, the Black community continues to fight off two viruses, COVID-19 and racism! Call to Action: Educate yourself about history and the systems Actively participate and engage in your local city council Vote in al...2020-07-151h 06
Good Dog NationDog Etiquette In Public & At Home w/ Drayton Michaels, CTCDo you have a dog that jumps on visitors, freaks out when the doorbell rings, and doesn't behave when you leave the house? Join Drayton and Kim as they discuss dog etiquette. The secret is dog etiquette isn't all about the dog, it's about people. Dog owners, dog lovers and anyone who encounters a dog all play a role in how a dog is going to behave, in addition to the environment that interaction takes place in. Drayton goes through simple, quick, and easy ways to manage your dog at home and eliminate issues with guests, doorbells, and special...2020-05-0535 minGood Dog NationDog Play for Adolescent & Adult Dogs w/ Drayton Michaels, CTCWhat is dog play and why is it important? In a followup to his article, "Dog Play & Prediction Error," Drayton Michaels, CTC, talks about shaping dog play and the need for getting your dog into regular, supervised play with doggie friends. It's not just us humans that need friends and benefit from the social interaction, so do dogs. Dog play is often misunderstood, by dog owners and professionals, alike. Drayton discusses combating fearful and stressed out dogs with behavior problems with dog play. But supervision is key, and tips are given for refereeing and how to avoid dog fights...2020-04-2931 minGood Dog NationLittle Dogs with the Little Dog Guru, Drayton Michaels, CTCLittle dogs have special needs and are more prone to fear, stress and reactivity. Take a deep dive into all things small this week with Drayton Michaels, CTC, as he discusses the needs of little dogs. From the proper ways to approach and pick up a small dog to how to counter condition using a dog carrier like a doggie Bjorn, we talk about setting up environments that promote positive associations for our tiny four legged friends. Drayton talks about how to set up little dogs for success, how to find appropriate dog play mates, how to deal with...2020-04-2134 minGood Dog NationUnderstanding How Behavior Works w/ Drayton Michaels, CTCBehavior is something all humans do and all humans require from dogs in order for us to live with less stress. Delve into understanding behavior from the dog's perspective, as well as from the human side of the equation with Drayton Michaels, CTC. This episode discusses associative learning and consequence learning with dogs. Drayton explains the application of behavior change and understanding reinforcements, both positive and negative. He and Kim discuss consent for dogs and how to achieve the goal of a sound dog.Support the show2020-04-1431 minGood Dog NationGeneral Impulse Control & Stress Reduction for All Dogs w/ Drayton Michaels, CTCDo you have a stress reduction plan for your dog? In this episode of Good Dog Pro, Drayton and Kim discuss how to make every day less stressful for you and your dog. Learn why your dog should be on a schedule, how to use chewing and food dispensing toys as stress busters, the role of counter conditioning and exercise in reducing stress.Support the show2020-04-0731 min
Sobriety CorpsEpisode 13: Meet Merritt.Kim is joined by Merritt O'Boyle. Enjoy Merritt's infectious laughter and the honesty with which she shares her story of recovery. 2020-02-0231 minGood Dog NationA Sound Beginning - Using Music Therapy with Shelter & Rescue DogsA Sound Beginning is a fourteen day program designed to make it easy for anyone to prevent mistakes and create a positive start from the first day you bring your new dog home. This unique program reduces and eliminates the stress that is part of transition period for an adopted dog to acclimate to it's new home. Based on the book of the same name, A Sound Beginning Program is used in shelters and rescues around Chicago to help abandoned dogs get positioned for a healthy, happy, long-term adoption. Julie and Steve discuss their program and the successes they've...2019-11-1934 minGood Dog NationPuppies, Puppies, Puppies!Puppies are cute and cuddly, but they're a lot of work. Puppy expert, Gila Kurtz, talks to Kim about how to get ready for a puppy and what to do in the first week to help your new furry family member acclimate to its new home. From how to pick a puppy to what to have in your house before you bring your puppy home, you'll get critical information that can help you and your puppy get off on the right puppy paw. Gila and Kim discuss "Puppy 101," the new online course launched by Good Dog in a Box...2019-11-1234 min
Full Audiobook That Come to Life, AnywhereTireless: Key Principles that Drive Success Beyond Business School Audiobook by Kim LorenzListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 420995
Title: Tireless: Key Principles that Drive Success Beyond Business School
Author: Kim Lorenz
Narrator: Kim Lorenz
Format: Unabridged
Length: 10:20:10
Language: English
Release date: 11-12-19
Publisher: Blackstone Audiobooks
Genres: Business & Economics, Business Development
Summary:
What is it that makes someone a success in business? What drives an individual to create success? Is it being hit by a lucky stick or is it something else?
Lorenz started from nothing, a common theme, but founded two companies, ran them successfully and sold them to Fortune 500s. Through thought-provoking, insightful and...2019-11-1210h 20Good Dog NationTails From Alaska: Canine nose work, shelter dogs, and building a successful reward based dog training businessMetis Riley, CPDT-KA, discusses her personal growth from a dog walker to a reward based dog trainer in Alaska. She talks about the success of partnering with a local vet and a veterinary behaviorist, when to use these resources, and what it has done for her business. Reactivity is her focus, working not only with clients but also with dogs in shelters, helping them to get adopted. Metis created a unique program that uses canine nose work in shelter dogs to help them de-stress and use their natural scent abilities to modify behavior. She talks about nose work and...2019-11-0528 minGood Dog NationAgility For All Dogs, Including Ones With Behavior ProblemsHeather Adams, KPA CTP, CBATI, talks about the sport of agility and how it can help dogs learn to focus, as well as gain self-control and confidence, while providing a fun outlet for dog/owner teams. Whether you use agility for fun or join the competitive side of the sport, it offers huge benefits that go beyond having a good time running around the ring. Heather discusses how she incorporates agility training with clients' dogs that have certain behavior issues, as a means for long term positive change. She talks about getting started in the sport, what to look...2019-10-2936 minGood Dog NationWhen to Use a Veterinary Behaviorist, The "Psychiatrist" of the Dog WorldDr. Amy Pike, DVM, DACVB, IAABC-CABC, Boarded Veterinary Behaviorist talks about the role a vet behaviorist plays in dealing with aggression and extreme fear in dogs. One of only 84 vet behaviorists in North America, Dr. Pike is a specialist in behavior medicine, who is essentially the "psychiatrist" of the veterinary world. She discusses her field and how she works with dog owners, dog trainers, behavior consultants and other veterinarians. Dr. Pike discusses the importance of reward based dog training, early warning signs of fear and aggression in puppies, when you should consider contacting a vet behaviorist, the importance of...2019-10-2232 min