My goal is to help you Build a Better Restaurant by focusing on Eight Basic Fundamentals that lead to a better life and financial freedom. Each week I will share valuable ideas and insights that'll help you grow as a business person and a leader.
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Biographical series in which guests choose someone who has inspired their lives.
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The official podcast for SoundStage!, featuring host Jorden Guth for seasons 2 and 3, plus hosts Brent Butterworth and Dennis Burger for season 1
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David Edmonds (Uehiro Centre, Oxford University) and Nigel Warburton (freelance philosopher/writer) interview top philosophers on a wide range of topics. Two books based on the series have been published by Oxford University Press. We are currently self-funding - donations very welcome via our website http://www.philosophybites.com
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Do you want to advocate for a happier, healthier life for your pet? Then you're in the right place! Join host Judy Morgan DVM, CVA, CVCP, CVFT, world renowned author, speaker, and holistic veterinarian for an exciting show where you will discover healthy options for raising your pets in a more holistic manner. Find out the answers to all of your questions as Dr. Judy interviews other top experts and showcases the latest products that will help your pets stay naturally healthy. Interested in ...
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Welcome to Retail Therapy – the podcast that unpacks the trends, challenges, and innovations shaping the future of retail. Brought to you by the Australian Retailers Association (ARA), Retail Therapy goes beyond the shopfront to explore the forces driving Australia’s $420 billion retail sector - our largest private employer with over 1.4 million workers. Join us as we sit down with industry leaders, experts, and change-makers to discuss everything from economic shifts and AI advancements to ...
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Have you ever had a great idea… or made an important decision…And decided 100% that you are going to do it – THIS TIME…And that you will start first thing tomorrow..?And then tomorrow comes and something happens Life throws a wrench into your plans… Maybe you are tired, or sick, or one of your people call in sick, or you have car trouble, or you fo…
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We don't even know if Ned Ludd was real, but perhaps that was the point. "You could say he was everyone and no one - and that's what made him so terrifying for the authorities." Leader of the Luddites, who often signed letters and proclamations Ned Ludd, he is shown in one engraving wearing mismatched shoes and a blue polka dot dress, suggesting a …
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Built in the Netherlands: The Heart of Siltech, Crystal Cable, HMS, and Sphinx
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50:38This week, SoundStage! Audiophile Podcast host Jorden Guth is sits down for a one-on-one with Gabi Rynveld, PR and brand ambassador for International Audio Holding, to discuss the history of Siltech and Crystal cable, the importance of manufacturing in the Netherlands, how distinct companies maintain their personality and brand identity under the u…
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EP 56: Do Holistic Dog Rescues Actually Exist?! with Amanda Jo
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27:35Dr. Judy Morgan discusses holistic dog rescues with Amanda Jo, who rescues dogs primarily from China and South Korea. Such an amazing story! Amanda's organization, Bunnys Buddies, has saved over 700 dogs in six years, focusing on quality over quantity. They face challenges like air pollution, poor water quality, and the prevalence of fake kibble in…
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Richey Edwards of The Manic Street Preachers
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27:40Richey was, beautiful says Cummins, a natural icon and a gift to photograph. He also believes his writing has been overshadowed by the fact of his disappearance in 1995. "I think nobody has looked beyond that for quite a long time.” Manic Street Preachers biographer, Simon Price, also knew Richey Edwards and says he was "the most intelligent rock s…
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A WISE MAN ONCE SAID… A man who lacks purpose will distract himself with pleasure.And – Sit me at the table where they are talking about self-improvement, and achieving exciting goals— NOT gossiping about other people.By Peter Harman
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Biography show in which the guest picks someone they admire. Benny Hill is a thorny choice but playwright Jonathan Maitland is determined that - despite accusations of sexism and racism later in his career - Britain's most successful comedian deserves a second look. Benny was fired by Thames TV in 1989. "The show was past its sell-by date," was the…
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We are in the service business – we are here to serve others, BUT the coolest thing is…When we give our best – we get more in return… than we give out.Hospitality is a type of Love – when we give it out by the slice It comes back by the loaf… This week I had a revelation – a breakthrough –And I am really excited to share it with you……
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The Science and Precision Behind KEF’s Speaker Production
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31:43This week, SoundStage! Audiophile Podcast host Jorden Guth is joined by Jack Oclee-Brown, VP of Technology at KEF, to discuss the decisions that go into what products are made where, and the intricate relationship between measurements and manufacturing. Sources: “KEF’s Jack Oclee-Brown” on the SoundStage! Audiophile Podcast: https://www.soundstage.…
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EP 55: A Common Sense Approach to Natural Equine Nutrition with Dr. Joyce Harman
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28:41Dr. Judy hosts Dr. Joyce Harman to discuss equine nutrition. Dr. Harman, a holistic veterinarian with 34 years of experience, emphasizes the importance of whole food-based diets over processed feeds. She criticizes commercial feeds for their reliance on genetically modified ingredients like corn and soybean, which compromise nutritional quality. Dr…
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Maggi Hambling picks muse and lover Henrietta Moraes
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27:35“Henrietta's eyes looked into one's soul at the same time exposing her own. She posed for me most Mondays for the last seven months until two days before she died.” In a raw and very funny opener to the new series of Great Lives, painter and sculptor Maggi Hambling chooses someone she knew extremely well - her lover Henrietta Moraes. Born in India,…
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Every Restaurant has a Life Cycle… Restaurants start out with a big splash… like a new baby coming into the worldEveryone LOVES – The NEW Thing… It’s Exciting. Then, it goes through the toddler stage and the rebellious teen age period… There is lots of strife between the young and the elders. The Good & Great Restaurants make it through the strife …
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The legendary opera star Maria Callas was lauded for her magnetic stage presence and extraordinary vocal range. Born in New York in 1923 to Greek immigrant parents, she moved with her mother and sister to Greece aged 13. In 1939 she attended the Athens Conservatoire where she embarked on a rigorous vocal training in the Italian "bel canto" traditio…
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The restaurant business like a giant oak tree…With large branches growing off of a big solid trunk And smaller branches growing off the big branches and still other branches growing off those branchesAnd – we even have new branches that grow off the trunk from time to time…When we look BACK at our industry – it is a labyrinth of interwoven parts - …
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Dutch Decibels: The Netherlands-Built Sound of Dutch & Dutch
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30:07This week, host Jorden Guth joins Martijn Mensink of Dutch & Dutch to discuss what aspects of the company’s beloved 8c speakers are made where, how the decision is made to craft some things in-house and outsource other elements, why driver manufacturing and DSP development are very different enterprises, and what the future holds for the design and…
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People ask me all the time – What should my labor cost be..?That is a great question… And that is what we are going to talk about today…By Peter Harman
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EP 54: The Intersection of Pet Health and Regenerative Agriculture with Zach Bush, MD
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34:45Dr. Zach Bush, a renowned physician and regenerative farming advocate, discusses the importance of soil health on human and pet health. He explains that 97% of global soils are depleted, leading to nutrient-poor crops and chronic diseases. He emphasizes regenerative farming practices that focus on biodiversity and soil health, which can restore soi…
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Does Socrates still have something to teach us? Agnes Callard thinks he has. Here she discusses the great Athenian and his continuing relevance with David Edmonds.
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It is always BEST to start any endeavor with a GOAL… For the purposes of today’s pep talk we will set A THREE PART goal Part One – A Professional Restaurant P&L StatementPart Two – Accurate Information - The day after the end of the month, quarter or year.Part Three – A 10% Profit ate the end of each quarter... and year…
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Made-in-Germany Hi-Fi and Playback-Control Software from T+A
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29:02In this week’s episode, host Jorden Guth chats with T+A elektroakustik COO Conradin Amft to learn more about the value proposition of where components are manufactured, why German manufacturing still has value in and of itself irrespective of the financial considerations, and why the choice fo where to manufacture is different for products with and…
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Born in Illinois in 1941, Dana Meadows studied Chemistry and Molecular Biology, before turning her back on a post doc position at Harvard, to pursue environmentalism. She joined her husband Dennis Meadows as part of the team working on Professor Jay Forester's World3 computer model of the world economy at MIT and wrote the report on the results of …
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Today’s podcast is part one of a two part series… This week I am going to explain – WHAT THE P&L STATEMENTS IS and The various components of your P&L. The Goal is to help you understand exactly what your P&L is trying to tell you… Next week in part 2 we will make a deeper dive - I will show you how to IMPROVE your P&L so you can achieve the GOLD ST…
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EP 53: The Strength of the Invisible: How rebalancing the oral microbiome can help dental and systemic health in dogs and cats
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30:37Dr. Emily Stein joins Dr. Judy in discussing the importance of the oral microbiome health in dogs and cats, emphasizing that a diverse microbiome is ideal, but often diminishes due to diet and antibiotic exposure. By age three, many pets have gum disease pathogens, with some having 60% of their oral cavities affected. Chlorhexidine-based dental pro…
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As a society – we humans have mixed feelings about the future… Some think it will be better than the past. Some think it will be worse.And some others - think it will be Armageddon… Personally I believe THIS is the BEST time in the history of the world to be alive and the OVERALL future of AMERICA is going to be AMAZING… The question of the day is …
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Dynaudio's Otto Jørgensen: Made in Denmark and Elsewhere
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34:45This week, host Jorden Guth chats with Dynaudio’s Otto Jørgensen about the company’s manufacturing processes, its massive Jupiter speaker-measuring room and how it compares to anechoic chambers, and why some things must still be made locally from a practical perspective. They also dig into why you can’t look at the “Made in X” label on a component …
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Alex Staley on tackling customer aggression
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21:29Customer aggression is an issue no retailer wants to face, yet it's becoming an increasing challenge across the industry. From verbal abuse to physical threats, frontline staff are dealing with alarming incidents that impact their safety and wellbeing. Joining us on Retail Therapy is Alex Staley, Chief Corporate Affairs and Sustainability Officer a…
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Tackling retail crime in the digital age with Andy White
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34:10Tune in to this insightful episode of Retail Therapy as Andy White, CEO of AusPayNet, discusses the growing challenge of online fraud and digital scams. With over 25 years of international experience, Andy dives deep into the state of retail crime in the digital realm, sharing valuable insights on how retailers, from large to small, can protect the…
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Tackling retail crime - Helen Dickinson’s roadmap for change
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19:11Retail crime is on the rise, impacting businesses, employees, and communities—but what can be done to combat it? Joining the conversation is Helen Dickinson, CEO of the British Retail Consortium, who has been at the forefront of advocating for safer retail environments. With a deep understanding of policy, regulation, and industry challenges, Helen…
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Keeping Australia moving - Dr Hermione Parsons on supply chain strategy
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32:46Supply chains keep Australia moving - but how can businesses navigate ongoing disruptions and prepare for the future? Joining us today is Dr Hermione Parsons, CEO & Managing Director of the Australian Logistics Council, an expert in end-to-end supply chain strategy, multimodal logistics, and industry-government collaboration. With over 25 years of …
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Beyond Blue’s impact - Georgie Harman on mental health in retail
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40:11Mental health is more important than ever - so how can businesses support their employees and create a healthier workplace? Joining us today is Georgie Harman, CEO of Beyond Blue, one of Australia’s leading voices in mental health advocacy. Under her leadership, Beyond Blue has expanded its services in suicide prevention, digital mental health supp…
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Most restaurant owners are busy people… They have a 1,000 balls up in the air at any given time.There are always - more things to do - than there is time or money to get them done… So we try to go faster – we push harder on the gas pedal to get more and more done… The BIGGEST PROBLEM I see – is MOST restaurant owners have their right foot on the ga…
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Tackling retail crime – insights from Crime Stoppers CEO Peter Price AM
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18:08Retail crime is on the rise, but what can be done to stop it? In this episode of the Retail Therapy Podcast, we hear from Peter Price AM, CEO of Crime Stoppers, about the latest crime trends and strategies for prevention. With decades of experience in crime prevention, including working with INTERPOL and the White House on cybersecurity, Peter shar…
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Ian Bailey on purpose, innovation & growth
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25:33Joining us today on Retail Therapy is Ian Bailey, Managing Director of the Kmart Group. Ian has been leading Kmart, Target, and Catch since 2018, driving innovation and growth across these iconic Australian brands. In this episode, Ian shares insights into: The evolving Australian customer – what they want and how retail is adapting Kmart’s transfo…
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The power of AI - how retailers can thrive in a digital age with Dr Kellie Nuttall
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20:39Artificial Intelligence is transforming the retail landscape, but how can businesses truly harness its potential? In this episode of the Retail Therapy Podcast we speak with Dr Kellie Nuttall, Deloitte’s Strategy and Business Design Leader - and a passionate AI advocate. With a background in consumer decision-making and years of experience helping …
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EP 52: Hormone Replacement Therapy in Neutered and Spayed Dogs with Dr. Peter Dobias
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35:36Dr. Peter Dobias, DVM, HMC and Dr. Judy discuss the impact of spaying and neutering on dogs' health, highlighting the rise in aggression and chronic injuries in neutered dogs. Dr. Peter shares his personal experience with his Border Collie, Pax, who showed significant behavioral and physical improvements after undergoing hormone replacement therapy…
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We are all ego driven… We all have visions of grandeur…Most of us think we are better and stronger and more important than we really are.AND – at the same time – Most of us SETTLE for a life that are FAR BELOW – what we are actually capable of. The vast amount of Americans are bored out of their minds - living lives – far below their potential… Lik…
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The World's Greatest Speakerman? Sandy Gross: From Polk to Definitive to GoldenEar and Beyond
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58:40This week, host Jorden Guth is joined by industry legend Sandy Gross to discuss his passion for hi-fi and his insider perspective on the three brands he co-founded and remains mostly closely associated with: Polk Audio, Definitive Technology, and GoldenEar Technology. Sources: “The 2024 SoundStage! Network Awards for Outstanding Achievements and Pr…
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Navigating retail’s future with Chris Richardson
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27:56As we kick off Series 8 of the Retail Therapy Podcast, we’re diving deep into one of the most critical topics facing the retail sector today: Retail Resilience. In our first episode, host Fleur Brown, ARA Chief Industry Affairs Officer, is joined by Chris Richardson, one of Australia’s leading economists, to explore how retailers can weather ongoin…
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Henri Bergson was once one of the most living famous philosophers. Now he is less well known. Emily Herring, his biographer, discusses this and some of his key ideas in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast. Nigel Warburton is the interviewer.
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Everyone has a story… A story that we tell ourselves… And we have a story that we tell to others…The question of the day is – HOW IS YOUR STORY WORKING FOR YOUIs your story making you stronger or weaker.By Peter Harman
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EP 51: Is there a Pet Nutrition Emergency? with Dr. Barbara Royal
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32:03Dr. Barbara Royal, an integrative veterinarian and founder of the Royal Treatment Veterinary Centers, discusses with Dr. Judy the concept of a "pet nutrition emergency" and the importance of recognizing that common sense and proactive measures can improve pet health. She shares insights from the “I might be wrong” method of veterinary care and how …
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George Harrison was a musician, singer and songwriter who became one of the most famous people in the world as one quarter of the Beatles. That alone would merit a place in the Great Lives pantheon, but his work in the decades after the band broke up indicates a man of diverse and arguably underestimated talents. Erupting onto the pop music scene i…
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John Gay, eighteenth-century satirist and author of The Beggar's Opera, is nominated by the writer Jake Arnott - whose novels, including The Long Firm and He Kills Coppers, are also set in London's criminal underworld. Editor of Private Eye, Ian Hislop, is the presenter, and Dr Rebecca Bullard of the University of Oxford is on hand to help uncover …
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I’ve discovered that there are seven Phases of restaurant ownership…That we all must go through IF we want to make it to the top… And that is what we are going to talk about today…By Peter Harman
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Dr. Sean Olive on the Harman Target and Its Myriad Alternatives
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41:16This week, host Jorden Guth is joined once again by Dr. Sean Olive, senior fellow at Harman International, to dive deeper into the development of the Harman target curve for headphones, the reason why so many alternative target headphone curves have cropped up in recent years, and what it all means for music fans. Sources: “Sound Researcher Dr. Sea…
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One dubbed "the biggest, loudest and indisputably the rudest mouth on the battleground", Florynce Kennedy was a force to be reckoned with. She was a lawyer, a vocal figure in the American civil rights and feminist movements of the 1960s and '70s, and a champion of numerous other causes besides; from legalising abortion to campaigning for sex-worker…
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July 14th 1789 was a bad day for Chefs & Cooks… This day is called Bastille Day… The beginning of the French Revolution… Not only was this a political revolution but it also started a Culinary Revolution when all these chefs woke up the next day and realized – they were suddenly unemployed…OUT of WORK because their bosses had been arrested or decap…
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EP 50: The Importance of an Integrative Approach to Veterinary Rehabilitation with Dr. Michele Broadhurst
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30:03Tune in as Dr. Judy Morgan interviews Dr. Michele Broadhurst, a chiropractic sports physician and acupuncturist specializing in animal rehabilitation. Dr. Broadhurst discusses her transition from human to animal chiropractic, emphasizing the importance of addressing myofascial pain in animals, which is often overlooked in veterinary medicine. She h…
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