# mear (audio feeds) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 3 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover mear. Page: Feed: --- ## [Why AI Is Making Your Marketing Easier But Not Better with Gee Ranasinha](https://gritdaily.libsyn.com/why-ai-is-making-your-marketing-easier-but-not-better-with-gee-ranasinha) _2026-08-21 · Small Business Stories_ S6:E71 AI has raised the floor. But has it raised the ceiling? Gee Ranasinha doesn't think so. AI has democratized content production, giving small businesses access to capabilities once reserved for larger organizations. But Gee argues that we're simultaneously creating what he calls a greater "preponderance of mediocrity" meaning more acceptable content, more quickly, from more companies,… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/gritdaily/PODCAST_Small_Biz_Stories_Gee_Ranasinha_21aug2026.mp3?dest-id=1269659) ## [How to Stop Trying to Be Everything to Everyone with Christine Blosdale](https://gritdaily.libsyn.com/how-to-stop-trying-to-be-everything-to-everyone-with-christine-blosdale) _2026-08-18 · Small Business Stories_ S6:E70 Stop Trying to Be Everything to Everyone with Christine Blosdale You can be extraordinarily talented and still make yourself almost impossible to hire. Christine Blosdale sees it constantly: entrepreneurs with multiple skills, multiple offers, multiple audiences and multiple platforms trying desperately not to leave any opportunity on the table. The result? People don't know what to hire… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/gritdaily/PODCAST_Small_Biz_Stories_Christine_Blosdale_18aug2026.mp3?dest-id=1269659) ## [Why Good Products Fail After Launch with Lon Riley](https://gritdaily.libsyn.com/why-good-products-fail-after-launch-with-lon-riley) _2026-08-17 · Small Business Stories_ S6:E69 When a Better Product Isn't Enough with Lon Riley This is stronger for streaming than a generic "Lessons from a Product Launch." It captures the central contradiction of his experience and makes Lon's hard-earned lesson the authority proposition. "Everybody loves your idea until it's time to separate them from their cash." That line from Lon Riley could probably hang above the desk of every… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/gritdaily/PODCAST_Small_Biz_Stories_Lon_Riley_17aug2026.mp3?dest-id=1269659) ## [How to Build Confidence When You're Afraid to Put Yourself Out There with Patty Aubery](https://gritdaily.libsyn.com/how-to-build-confidence-when-youre-afraid-to-put-yourself-out-there-with-patty-aubery) _2026-08-13 · Small Business Stories_ S6:E68 Sometimes you meet someone whose work you've known for years and then discover that the story behind the success is even better than you expected. This was one of those conversations. Dr. LL openly admits to a little fangirling (okay - a lot - I cannot even tell you what an honor and privilege it was to have her on my show!) as she welcomes Patty Aubery, longtime business partner of Jack… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/gritdaily/PODCAST_Small_Biz_Stories_Patty_Aubery_11aug2026.mp3?dest-id=1269659) ## [How Bad Credit Can Limit Your Business Funding Options with Daniel McDavid](https://gritdaily.libsyn.com/how-bad-credit-can-limit-your-business-funding-options-with-daniel-mcdavid) _2026-08-11 · Small Business Stories_ S6:E67 The worst time to discover you have a credit problem may be when your business desperately needs money. An unexpected expense hits. Cash flow tightens. Payroll is coming. Suddenly, the entrepreneur isn't shopping for the best financing; he or she is searching for any financing. Queue up this episode of Small Business Stories as Dr. LL talks with Daniel McDavid, founder of Move Mountains… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/gritdaily/PODCAST_Small_Biz_Stories_Daniel_McDavid_10aug2026.mp3?dest-id=1269659) ## [How to Scale Your Business Without Growing Too Fast with Bryan Clayton](https://gritdaily.libsyn.com/how-to-scale-your-business-without-growing-too-fast-with-bryan-clayton) _2026-08-08 · Small Business Stories_ S6:E66 The Real Story About Scaling & Selling a Business with Bryan Clayton Bryan has actually done the thing entrepreneurs dream about: built a traditional business to $10M, sold it, then built again in an entirely different arena. Nobody wants to buy your basket of problems. That's Bryan Clayton's wonderfully direct description of one of entrepreneurship's great misconceptions: owners often… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/gritdaily/PODCAST_Small_Biz_Stories_Bryan_Clayton_8aug2026.mp3?dest-id=1269659) ## [Why Entrepreneurs Struggle to Get Approved for a Mortgage with David Ostrowsky](https://gritdaily.libsyn.com/why-entrepreneurs-struggle-to-get-approved-for-a-mortgage-with-david-ostrowsky) _2026-08-05 · Small Business Stories_ S6:E65 Buying a home as an entrepreneur often feels like playing by a different set of rules. In this episode, Dr. LL speaks with mortgage specialist David Ostrowsky about what self-employed professionals need to understand in today's housing market. Together they discuss lending, affordability, market psychology, interest rates, and why perception frequently outweighs reality. If people make… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/gritdaily/PODCAST_Small_Biz_Stories_David_Ostrowsky_5aug2026.mp3?dest-id=1269659) ## [with Matt Putra](https://gritdaily.libsyn.com/with-matt-putra) _2026-08-04 · Small Business Stories_ S6:E64 Every entrepreneur has numbers. Not every entrepreneur knows how to listen to them. In this episode, Dr. LL sits down with fractional CFO Matt Putra to discuss how financial data becomes a decision-making system rather than simply an accounting exercise. Together they explore profitability, funnel analysis, constraints, ROI, and why the best businesses don't just measure performance; they… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/gritdaily/PODCAST_Small_Biz_Stories_Matt_Putra_4aug2026.mp3?dest-id=1269659) ## [with Matt Putra](https://gritdaily.libsyn.com/with-matt-putra) _2026-08-04 · Small Business Stories_ S6:E64 Every entrepreneur has numbers. Not every entrepreneur knows how to listen to them. In this episode, Dr. LL sits down with fractional CFO Matt Putra to discuss how financial data becomes a decision-making system rather than simply an accounting exercise. Together they explore profitability, funnel analysis, constraints, ROI, and why the best businesses don't just measure performance; they… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/gritdaily/PODCAST_Small_Biz_Stories_Matt_Putra_4aug2026.mp3?dest-id=1269659) ## [How to Use AI Agents Without Replacing Your Team with Kenneth Corrêa](https://gritdaily.libsyn.com/how-to-use-ai-agents-without-replacing-your-team-with-kenneth-corra) _2026-07-28 · Small Business Stories_ S6:E63 An optional title for this episode is, "Agentic AI, Human Judgment & Cognitive Organizations with Kenneth Corrêa." AI is moving faster than most organizations can absorb it. The temptation is to automate whatever already exists. But Kenneth Corrêa argues that this misses the deeper transformation: businesses must redesign their products, services, workflows, and organizational structures… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/gritdaily/PODCAST_Small_Biz_Stories_Kenneth_Correa_28jul2026.mp3?dest-id=1269659) ## [Marketplace for AI-Powered Professionals (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/upCfJd7n6tyz) _2026-07-28 · **Sponsored**_ Find professionals who use ChatGPT, Copilot, and Claude to deliver work faster. ## [Why Working Harder Isn't Fixing Your Business with Leadership Coach Michelle Pollack](https://gritdaily.libsyn.com/why-working-harder-isnt-fixing-your-business-with-leadership-coach-michelle-pollack) _2026-07-27 · Small Business Stories_ S6:E62 Success becomes surprisingly heavy when you're carrying someone else's expectations. In this conversation, Dr. LL sits down with leadership coach Michelle Pollack to explore why entrepreneurs become exhausted by constantly chasing external definitions of success instead of intentionally building businesses aligned with their own values and strengths. If people don't trust themselves, they… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/gritdaily/PODCAST_Small_Biz_Stories_Michelle_Pollack_27jul2026.mp3?dest-id=1269659) ## [How to Create Multiple Income Streams Without Burning Out with Kelvin Abrams](https://gritdaily.libsyn.com/how-to-create-multiple-income-streams-without-burning-out-with-kelvin-abrams) _2026-07-24 · Small Business Stories_ S6:E61 Building a business is difficult. Building several businesses at the same time requires a different way of thinking. In this conversation, Dr. LL sits down with entrepreneur Kelvin Abrams to discuss multiple revenue streams, planning for seasonality, learning through discomfort, and building businesses designed to weather uncertainty. If people don't trust your ability to adapt, they… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/gritdaily/PODCAST_Small_Biz_Stories_Kelvin_Abrams_24jul2026.mp3?dest-id=1269659) ## [Episode #64: July 2026 – Your Voice in Pharmacy Regulation](https://ipa.podbean.com/e/episode-64-july-2026-%e2%80%93-your-voice-in-pharmacy-regulation/) _2026-07-23 · What, Why & How_ On this episode of IPA’s What, Why & How podcast, IPA’s Vice President of Professional Affairs, Brian Wall, sits down with Iowa Board of Pharmacy Chair Erik Maki and Vice Chair Connie Connolly to discuss public service, meaningful engagement in the regulatory process, and key takeaways from the Board’s July meeting. Listeners will gain a clearer understanding of how the Board, state lawmakers,… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/9vr6drjjxqkg8bg9/2026_WWH_July8tbqt.mp3) ## [Episode #63: June 2026 – Updates from the Iowa Board of Pharmacy](https://ipa.podbean.com/e/episode-63-june-2026-%e2%80%93-updates-from-the-iowa-board-of-pharmacy/) _2026-06-09 · What, Why & How_ On this episode of IPA’s What, Why & How podcast, IPA’s Vice President of Professional Affairs, Brian Wall, welcomes Anne Schlepphorst and Craig Ford to share insights from the May 5-6, 2026, Iowa Board of Pharmacy meeting, as well as advice for those interested in association or regulatory leadership roles. Anne Schlepphorst serves as the Executive Director of the Iowa Board of Pharmacy and… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/hvdnnnqhkdyb6jjv/2026_June_WWH7xl2a.mp3) ## [Episode #62: March 2026 – Uniform MPJE: Iowa’s Next Big Licensure Shift](https://ipa.podbean.com/e/episode-62-march-2026-%e2%80%93-uniform-mpje-iowa-s-next-big-licensure-shift/) _2026-03-18 · What, Why & How_ On this episode of IPA’s What, Why & How podcast, IPA’s Vice President of Professional Affairs, Brian Wall, welcomes Jasmina Bjegovic, PharmD, and Andrew Funk, PharmD, from the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP) to discuss the transition from the Iowa MPJE to the Uniform MPJE. Tune in to learn what stayed the same, what has changed, and how learners can best prepare for this new law… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/s5ee8rpzxep29u3w/2026_WWW_March_NABP6tcci.mp3) ## [Episode #61: December 2025 – Compounding, MedSpas, and Policies & Procedures](https://ipa.podbean.com/e/episode-61-december-2025-%e2%80%93-compounding-medspas-and-policies-procedures/) _2025-12-22 · What, Why & How_ On this episode of IPA’s What, Why & How podcast, IPA CEO Matt Pitlick welcomes Anne Schlepphorst, Bureau Chief of Monitoring and Executive Director of the Iowa Board of Pharmacy, as well as Jillian (Jill) Kremmin, PharmD, BCPS, a compliance officer for northwest and western Iowa. Anne and Jill provide an update from the latest Board of Pharmacy meeting, specifically related to compounding.… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/kekj6qss7m3ck4nh/2025_Dec_WWH_Episode7hkn9.mp3) ## [Episode #60: October 2025 – An Update from the Iowa Prescription Monitoring Program (PMP)](https://ipa.podbean.com/e/episode-60-october-2025-%e2%80%93-an-update-from-the-iowa-prescription-monitoring-program-pmp/) _2025-10-23 · What, Why & How_ On this episode of IPA’s What, Why & How podcast, IPA’s Vice President of Professional Affairs, Brian Wall, welcomes Maggie Phelps, Program Administrator at the Iowa Prescription Monitoring Program (PMP), to discuss her work with the Board, recent enhancements to the PMP, as well as tips, tricks and resources for pharmacies using the PMP. Maggie Phelps, PharmD, is a licensed pharmacist with over… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/pskyb86d7smu7u4x/WWH_Maggie_Phelps729ni.mp3) ## [Episode #59: September 2025 – Standard of Care, Immunizations & Updates from the Board](https://ipa.podbean.com/e/episode-59-september-2025-%e2%80%93-standard-of-care-immunizations-updates-from-the-board/) _2025-09-25 · What, Why & How_ On this episode of IPA’s What, Why & How podcast, IPA CEO Matt Pitlick welcomes Anne Schlepphorst, Bureau Chief of Monitoring and Executive Director of the Iowa Board of Pharmacy, for an update from the Board, covering standard of care, immunizations, and more. Anne Schlepphorst serves as the Executive Director of the Iowa Board of Pharmacy, Interim Executive Director of the Iowa Board of Nursing,… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/rc2i8ftdnn5y2ci4/2025_Sept_WWH_Anne_Savzvy.mp3) ## [Episode #58: July 2025 – Legislative Session Recap: The Road to PBM Reform](https://ipa.podbean.com/e/episode-58-%e2%80%93-2025-legislative-session-recap-the-road-to-pbm-reform/) _2025-08-14 · What, Why & How_ On this episode of IPA’s What, Why & How podcast, Kate Gainer welcomes IPA lobbyist Kate Walton to recap the 2025 Iowa Legislative Session and the steps that led to the passage of IPA’s PBM reform bill, SF 383, which was signed into law by Governor Kim Reynolds on June 11, 2025. \*\*A lawsuit was filed in federal court against SF 383 on June 23, 2025. A federal judge granted a preliminary… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/qc9ip4m9hgbfg95h/Leg_Recap_2025_-_WWHb1dmf.mp3) ## [Episode #57: April 2025 – NABP: The UPJE and Future of License Portability](https://ipa.podbean.com/e/episode-57-april-2025-%e2%80%93-nabp-the-upje-and-future-of-license-portability/) _2025-04-21 · What, Why & How_ On this episode of IPA’s What, Why & How podcast, Kate Gainer welcomes Andrew Funk, PharmD, Director of Member Relations and Government Affairs at the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP). Kate and Andrew discuss what the Uniform Multistate Pharmacy Jurisprudence Exam (UPJE) looks like, why NABP deemed it valuable, and how it will impact pharmacy practice. In his current role, Andrew… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/8bw2txgc29uj7c2i/2025_WWH_Andrew_Funk921s6.mp3) ## [AI QA That Opens Fix PRs (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/L9FAdkfoVSBJ) _2025-04-21 · **Sponsored**_ Runs browser QA, files issues with repro evidence, and opens fix PRs. ## [Episode #56: March 2025 – PBM Whack-A-Mole](https://ipa.podbean.com/e/episode-56-march-2025-%e2%80%93-pbm-whack-a-mole/) _2025-04-07 · What, Why & How_ On this episode of IPA’s What, Why & How podcast, Kate Gainer welcomes Scott Pace, PharmD, JD, a pharmacy owner and partner at Impact Management Group (IMG), a government relations, public affairs, and consulting firm based in Little Rock, Arkansas. Kate and Scott discuss PBM reform, the role of the courts, PSAOs and more! Scott Pace joined IMG after more than twelve years with the Arkansas… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/ffpbwcizncewa87q/Scott_Pace_2025_WWHbk2u5.mp3) ## [Episode #55: February 2025 – Pharmacists in Elected Office](https://ipa.podbean.com/e/episode-55-february-2025-%e2%80%93-pharmacists-in-elected-office/) _2025-02-14 · What, Why & How_ On this episode of IPA’s What, Why & How podcast, Kate Gainer welcomes Iowa pharmacist and State Representative Brett Barker , PharmD, to discuss his public service leading up to the Iowa Legislature, why it’s important for pharmacists to serve in elected office, and how pharmacy professionals can get involved at the local, state or national level. Representative Brett Barker serves the people of… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/3ykgtqw3kr5nvydz/Brett_Barker_Feb_WWHb4f06.mp3)