Niching Down Transforms Your Marketing Agency
Stephanie McGirr’s pivot to serving direct primary care (DPC) practices transformed her marketing agency, delivering scalable systems, consistent referrals, and higher margins. By focusing on the membership‑based, insurance‑free DPC model, she built repeatable workflows that align with the sector’s rapid growth. Automation via a white‑label GoHighLevel platform streamlined client operations, freeing small practices to prioritize patient care. The agency also offers fractional CMO services and a pragmatic view of AI as an efficiency tool, not a replacement for human strategy.
SERHANT Goes Big in the Golden State; C21 Circle Enters Michigan
SERHANT announced a major California rollout, opening offices in Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, Orange County and Tahoe and onboarding 16 top‑producing agents who closed over $2 billion last year. The move expands the New York‑based brokerage to 16 states and follows its No. 26...
Stop Waiting for Insights. Build the System That Produces Them
Marketing leaders often centralize customer data expecting instant insights, but they end up with clean dashboards that lack actionable guidance. The article argues that insight emerges only when data is coupled with a systematic execution engine that captures response metrics...
Best Christian Workplaces Welcomes Faith Gaines as Vice President of Consulting
Best Christian Workplaces announced Faith Gaines as its new Vice President of Consulting, adding her to the senior leadership team. Gaines arrives from Gallup, where she led global employee‑engagement, leadership development, and organizational‑health programs across six continents. The appointment coincides...
Timeshifter Recieves New Funding
Timeshifter, the creator of the world’s most‑downloaded jet‑lag app, announced a new funding round led by Skip Capital, the private fund of Atlassian co‑founder Scott Farquhar and Kim Jackson. The round attracted high‑profile strategic investors including F1 champion Nico Rosberg, astronaut...
Bronny James Debuts Nike PE Inspired By His Cardiac Arrest Recovery
Nike unveiled a player‑exclusive LeBron IX Witness PE sneaker crafted for Bronny James, directly inspired by his recovery from a July 2023 cardiac arrest. The shoe debuted during the Lakers’ 131‑107 victory over the Utah Jazz on April 13, marking...
SS&C Intralinks DealCentre AI Vs. Datasite: Which Platform Is Built for the Future of Dealmaking?
The M&A technology market is moving beyond standalone virtual data rooms toward end‑to‑end dealmaking platforms that embed AI. SS&C Intralinks’ DealCentre AI offers a unified environment with native AI assistant Link, continuous workflows, and bank‑grade security, having supported over $37 trillion...
Did ‘Disgusting’ Tattoo at Work Add up to Discrimination?
The British Columbia Human Rights Tribunal dismissed a discrimination complaint filed by a camera assistant against the International Cinematographers Guild (IATSE 669/ICG). The assistant alleged the union failed to address sexualized imagery on set and a coworker’s offensive tattoo, claiming sex‑based...
Stop & Shop Named Official Grocery Store Of Boston Legacy FC
Stop & Shop has signed a multi‑year deal to become the Official Grocery Store of Boston Legacy FC, the National Women’s Soccer League’s newest franchise. The partnership focuses on combating food insecurity in Massachusetts through the retailer’s School Food Pantry...
SAP Security Patch Day April 2026: Critical Vulnerabilities, CVSS 9.9 SQL Injection, and Authorization Risks
On April 2026 SAP released its monthly Security Patch Day, publishing 19 new security notes and an update. The most critical issue is a CVSS 9.9 SQL injection vulnerability in SAP Business Planning and Consolidation and SAP Business Warehouse that...
OpenAI Updates Its Agents SDK to Help Enterprises Build Safer, More Capable Agents
OpenAI has refreshed its Agents SDK with two major upgrades: sandboxing, which runs agents inside isolated computer environments, and an in‑distribution harness that lets agents tap frontier models while safely accessing files and approved tools. The sandbox limits an agent’s...
March 2026 Core Update Far Less Volatile Than December
I think they are smoking something over at SEL 🤣 -> March 2026 Google core update more volatile than December — here’s what changed The March 2026 core update wasn't even close to the power of the December 2025 core update....
HockeyStack Pulls in $50M Funding
HockeyStack, a San Francisco‑based enterprise revenue‑agent platform, announced a fresh $50 million financing round led by Bessemer Venture Partners, Y Combinator and Uncorrelated Ventures. The capital brings its total funding to just over $50 million and will back the rollout of its...
Trump’s Quest for More Sway Over Fed Faces Fresh Hurdles
Jerome Powell's term as Federal Reserve chair expires on May 15, but he could remain as chair pro tem if the Senate fails to confirm a successor. President Trump’s preferred candidate, former Fed governor Kevin Warsh, must clear the Senate...
New UNESCO-SembraMedia Guide for Women Journalism Entrepreneurs
UNESCO and SembraMedia have released "Media Startups and Viability: A Guide for Women Leaders," a practical handbook aimed at women journalism entrepreneurs. The guide tackles revenue diversification, audience development, team management, safety, and impact measurement to overcome structural barriers. It...
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How To Become The AI Search Authority In Your Company [Webinar] via @Sejournal, @Lorenbaker
Search Engine Journal is hosting a webinar that teaches SEO leaders how to become the authority on AI‑driven search within their organizations. The session will show how to steer cross‑functional teams—PR, product, and content—to influence the data AI models trust,...
Humans, Not AI, Drive Revenue Growth
PSA to CEOs: AI is not going to save your revenue performance. AI is not going to save your revenue performance. AI is not going to save your revenue performance. AI is not going to save your revenue performance. AI is not going to save...
Michigan Ag Budget Moves Forward in Senate with Funds for Meat Processing and Local Food Programs
The Michigan Senate Appropriations Subcommittee advanced a bipartisan agriculture budget that earmarks $4 million from the state’s Dairy and Food Safety Fund to expand locally owned meat‑processing capacity. The proposal also restores funding for livestock research through the Michigan Animal Agriculture...
Supreme Court Tariff Decision Sparks Refund Claims
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 6‑3 that the president lacks authority to impose tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, declaring the contested tariff void. The decision has triggered a wave of refund litigation as importers seek reimbursement through...
States Diverge on OBBBA, Complicating Tax Filing Season
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) is prompting a fragmented response from U.S. states, with some conforming, others decoupling, and many taking a mixed approach. This patchwork is creating a massive tracking and modeling burden for corporate tax departments,...
TSX Venture Exchange Scraps Longstanding Sponsor Requirement, Streamlines Listing Process
On March 31, 2026 the TSX Venture Exchange eliminated the long‑standing sponsor requirement for new listings, deleting Policy 2.2 and related forms from its Corporate Finance Manual. The sponsor, a member firm that previously performed due‑diligence and submitted a report, is...
Scale by Ignoring Noise, Focusing on What Matters
Most leadership teams I’ve seen spend the majority of their time reacting to noise. The companies that scale are the ones that get ruthless about what actually matters. #leadership #priorities #entrepreneur #foundertips
2026 Tax Refunds Rise, But Far Below Forecasts
NEW from me: The White House (and many economists) expected $700 to $1,000 higher refunds, on average. The reality is closer to $375. Bottom line: Yes, refunds are higher in 2026 (and likely to be the highest ever). But it's less...
PBGH Survey Finds Employers Bracing for Higher Health Premiums in 2026
The Purchaser Business Group on Health (PBGH) reports that U.S. employers anticipate a 6‑7% rise in health insurance premiums for 2026, with some individual‑market plans climbing over 20%. To counteract cost pressure, 37% of members are issuing medical requests for...
'AI Is Our Friend': Bank CEOs Weigh the Tech's Risks, Rewards
Bank CEOs across the major U.S. lenders are publicly embracing artificial intelligence while flagging cyber‑risk concerns. Morgan Stanley’s Ted Pick highlighted the use of Anthropic’s Claude Mythos beta, and Citi announced it will unveil a detailed AI roadmap at its May 7...
Using Data to Reduce Truck Turn Times
Truck turn times at distribution centers and ports are a hidden cost that can be quantified through real‑time gate data. The article highlights how ports like Oakland and San Pedro Bay track entry and exit timestamps, enabling trend analysis and incentives to...
HYFIX Announces $15M Seed Round
HYFIX Spatial Intelligence, a Santa Clara‑based semiconductor startup, announced a $15 million seed round to develop a new class of American‑made chips for high‑precision drones and autonomous robots. The financing was led by Craft Ventures and included Catapult Ventures, Multicoin Capital,...
Trump Says Iran War ‘Close to Over,’ Hints at Possible Deadline Ahead of Royal Visit
President Donald Trump told Fox News the war with Iran is "close to over" and suggested a deal could be reached before King Charles III’s April 27 White House visit. He defended the Feb. 28 joint U.S.-Israeli strikes as necessary to...
Use a Decision Tree to Confirm Fit and Move Forward
Founders: The discovery close decision tree: Confirm fit: 'Seems like something here - am I right or off base?' If YES → Concrete next step: - POC with timeline - Stakeholder meeting scheduled - Technical deep-dive booked If NO → Part as friends: 'Sounds handled. Call me if...
KBRA Assigns Preliminary Ratings to Harvest Funding PLC
Kroll Bond Rating Agency UK (KBRA) has issued preliminary ratings for seven classes of notes issued by Harvest Funding PLC. The notes are backed by a static residential mortgage‑backed securitisation (RMBS) containing roughly £2 bn (about $2.5 bn) of first‑lien UK mortgages,...
Fresh Pro Debuts Honey Watermelons Brand Refresh and New Mascot
Fresh Pro, a leading year‑round watermelon shipper, launched a refreshed Honey Watermelons brand on April 15, 2026. The refresh introduces Beezy, a farm‑inspired bee mascot, and a new consumer site, HoneyWatermelons.com, packed with videos, recipes, and interactive games. Retail‑ready tools—including an enhanced PLU...
US Senate Republicans Block Bid to Rein in Trump Iran War Powers, Voting Continues
The U.S. Senate voted 51‑47 to block a Democratic resolution that would have required congressional approval before President Donald Trump could continue military operations against Iran. The measure, championed by Democrats, aimed to curb the president’s war‑powers amid escalating tensions...
White House Denies U.S. Requested Ceasefire, Says New Talks May Happen in Pakistan
The White House refuted reports that it had asked for a cease‑fire in the Iran‑Israel conflict, emphasizing that no official request has been made. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said ongoing discussions with Tehran are "productive" and could soon move to...
Africa Trade Insurer Seeks $500 Million to Help with Iran War Cost Hike
Africa’s leading multilateral trade‑risk insurer, African Trade & Investment Development Insurance (ATIDI), is seeking roughly $500 million in new capital to raise its balance sheet from about $1 billion to $1.5 billion. The push follows the February U.S.–Israeli airstrikes on Iran, which have...
Make Your Business Case CFO‑Proof with Real Numbers
Before presenting any business case ask yourself: "Would a CFO roll their eyes at this?" CFOs see through fluffy ROI instantly. They want: • Specific numbers from YOUR data • A realistic range (not one magic number) • Someone who can commit to the outcome • Time...
Instant AI Answers Turn Traffic Into Conversions
If your website isn’t powered by AI yet, you’re leaving opportunities on the table. Visitors come with questions. If no one answers instantly, they leave. AI chatbots turn: traffic → conversations → conversions
Rising Economic Pressure on Iran, China Faces Scrutiny
Economic pressure on Iran goes up. Also pressure on China to stop supporting Iran financially and military
Policymakers Warn Markets Underestimate Iran War's Economic Impact
Markets are too blasé on the Iran war’s economic toll, policymakers warn at IMF https://t.co/UrMvBW5akU via @sdonnan @jdorosario https://t.co/X926kAVuz7
Name the Awkwardness Upfront to Ease Tough Talks
The hardest conversations don't get easier by avoiding the awkwardness. They get easier when you name it upfront. Simply saying "this might feel uncomfortable, but I think it matters" changes everything about how the conversation goes. https://t.co/7BprqxAvxp
Trump Threatens to Scrap US‑UK Deal over Iran Stance
Today, President Trump THREATENED to rip up the 2025 US-UK trade deal due to a lack of UK support for the US-Israeli war in Iran. TRUMP = CAN’T BE TRUSTED TO KEEP A DEAL. https://t.co/3FGduS3ssw
Small and Mid Caps Outpace Large Caps in Buybacks
BofA: small caps (in addition to mid caps) are now buying back more as a % of market cap than large caps https://t.co/ynbYTmLXzy
Thorndike's Power Ratio Reveals Tiny Firms' Extreme Multiples
I like Thorndike's Power Ratio: TTM revenue growth rate divided by EV/EBITDA Multiple. PE has averaged 0.75x. Search funds 2-3x. You can get some wildly high numbers in small public companies. What's the highest you've seen?
Trigger Personalized Postcards Directly From Shopify Flow
"Shopify Flow + PostPilot: PostPilot now works natively inside Shopify Flow. Trigger postcards on any customer behavior." Example: "A postcard landing when a customer hits a VIP spend milestone..." I always read @drewsanocki's newsletter for these @getpostpilot updates. https://t.co/UxEsZHNOe4
Declining NBA Viewership Sparks Fear of League Collapse
These viewership numbers for the NBA this season as well as the $76 billion media rights contract they signed has me thinking this league is going to fold next year. It's over for the NBA. https://t.co/HYZi0sIQ0c
Trump Threatens to Scrap UK Deal over Iran Stance
Seriously, what is the point of making a trade deal with the United States if the President will just pull out of it over unrelated issues or policy differences? “Trump threatens to shred UK trade deal over Starmer’s Iran war...
Saudi Funding Withdrawal Threatens LIV Golf, Paramount Deal
Well, this is good news. And really, the best chance to kill the Paramount purchase of WBD would be for the Saudis to pull their investment. So hope on another front. LIV Golf Facing Imminent Closure as Saudi Backers Weigh...
College Playoffs May Merge Football and Basketball by 2030s
Latest Hotline mailbag (icymi) examines how the college football and basketball postseasons could become two arms of the same entity in the 2030s. https://t.co/YfPviYGS7k
Sock‑puppet Trend Simulators Are Mostly Empty Hype
Is it creepy that there are companies like Chaotic Good Projects out there promising to "simulate trends" with sock puppet accounts. Yes, sure. But, in my experience, they're almost always completely full of shit. https://t.co/GD97cCghhP https://t.co/33zVwVyoVG
YC Remains Top Fintech Investor Despite Deal Decline
YC Once Again Tops Ranks Of Most Active Fintech Investors In Q1 Even As Deal Count Drops https://t.co/zmmPsTQOdx via @crunchbasenews
Prep More Than You Speak: Master Speaking Anticipation
Fripp’s Tips: One of the best ways to handle the anticipation of speaking is to make sure you are mentally prepared beforehand. Understand that there is always a lot more preparation time than speaking time. #frippvt #dailyquote #keytosuccess