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In this episode of the IT Business podcast, Uncle Marv discusses cash flow management with Heather Zeitzwolfe, a CPA and profit strategist. They delve into the importance of understanding the difference between profit and cash flow, emphasizing the significance of tracking business finances effectively.

Heather highlights the distinction between profit and cash flow, stressing that profit is what remains after expenses are deducted, while cash flow refers to the movement of money in and out of a business. She emphasizes the need for business owners to track their finances diligently to avoid confusion between profit and available cash.

Moreover, Heather suggests using tools like QuickBooks to visualize cash flow effectively, enabling business owners to monitor money coming in and going out. By understanding the timing of cash flows and maintaining reserves, businesses can navigate uncertainties and ensure financial stability.

Heather's approach blends her analytical skills with creativity to help clients interpret financial data and strategize for the future. Her unique focus on working with vegan clients showcases her commitment to ethical alignment in her business partnerships.

=== Time Stamped Highlights: 

• 02:29 - Introduction of Heather Zeitzwolfe, a CPA specializing in virtual CFO services.
• 03:27 - Discussion on the difference between profit and cash flow.
• 05:28 - Importance of tracking business finances effectively.
• 09:19 - Tips for understanding cash flow early in business operations.
• 31:24 - Blending analytical skills with creativity in financial services.
• 37:40 - Ethical considerations in client partnerships for a vegan CPA.

=== Links from the show

Website: Zeitzwolfe Accounting

Navigating Taxes for Solopreneurs Workbook: https://tinyurl.com/43kt4nu3

Florida Man Tapworm Update: https://tinyurl.com/2rdjv7yj

Florida Man extorted over $80k from wife: https://tinyurl.com/3cynwbm4

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One of the most notorious cartel leaders and the slipperiest! come along as we chat about El Chapo!

The phrase "drug cartel" often evokes images of distant violence and illicit trade, chiefly tied to Mexico. But the truth is, the influence of these formidable Mexican drug organizations reaches deep into the heartland of America in ways that might astonish you. A recent year-long operation by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration has unearthed stark ties between these cartels and numerous American communities.

At the helm of the Omaha Division, Special Agent in Charge Justin King has pinpointed 26 investigations over the last year that tie back to two primary drug cartels. As the investigations progress, more links are anticipated. However, with over twenty years on the front lines, King contends that neither sealing the border nor zeroing in on the cartels alone will be enough to halt America's surging opioid dilemma.

Join us in this installment of Grieving Out Loud, where we delve into the current observations of Agent King amidst America's most lethal drug crisis to date. Discover his insights on the required shifts in strategy and why America is trapped in this devastating epidemic.

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Bridget, Caitlin, and Hilda wrap up their coverage of Laura Thalassa's Four Horsemen series with book 4, "Death." Since Death is just like his 3 brothers, you can easily guess how this book goes ... but that doesn't mean this episode is predictable, and there's plenty of unhinged content for your listening pleasure. 

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Bridget, Caitlin, and Hilda return to their coverage of Laura Thalassa's Four Horsemen series with "Famine." While they weren't exactly thirsty (or hungry) for Famine's looks, he's snarky and arrogant enough to pique some interest. But as always, the best part of the episode are the unhinged tangents, which include ideas for a sentient object book title and random outbursts of "Genovia."

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While the southern border gets all the attention, there are interesting things happening all the time on our border with Canada, eh. Peter Ostrovsky is the owner of Haulover Consulting and formerly worked for Homeland Security. In that role he was stationed in Washington state and monitored traffic moving back and forth across the line. We talk about the guns he carried and the very porous border.
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In this gripping story break episode, the hosts embark on an enthralling exploration of an original story idea about a power struggle between a menacing drug cartel and an international terrorist organization. Come immerse yourself in a world teetering on the brink of chaos, intricate plot threads, multifaceted characters, and heart-stopping action. With their vivid imaginations and collaborative energy, the hosts offer listeners a thrilling glimpse into the high-stakes conflict that lies at the heart of their compelling story. And when that's all over, you can fix the premise, characters, and plot and rescue the hosts from the mess they created. Please.

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Blow. The Big C. Snow. Nose Candy. Cocaine. It makes the world go round. And, it's somehow more useful than its close cousin, powdered sugar. 

This week, Colin tells the story of Colombian drug lord and narcoterrorist Pablo Escobar while Sierra tries to figure out if there's dead bodies under a U.S. highway. Join us as we discuss the mechanics of bullfighting, drug smuggling 101, and whether or not you need a bike shop to have a career in crime.

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In this episode of the “Border City” podcast from our sister paper, the San Diego Union-Tribune, longtime U.S.-Mexico border reporter Sandra Dibble brings us to an awful time for Tijuana: the three-year window from 2008 to 2010. Cartels ramped up violence to horrifying levels, targeting cops and doctors. Police tried to purge traitors from their ranks — and went too far. But through it all, the spirit of Tijuana stayed alive. In the darkness, there were still sparkles of music and art and joy.

Read the full transcript here.

Host: Sandra Dibble

More reading:

Must Reads: Meth and murder: A new kind of drug war has made Tijuana one of the deadliest cities on Earth

Images from the front lines of Tijuana’s deadly drug war

Reporter’s Notebook: Behind the story: How The Times reported on Tijuana’s massive rise in homicides

Peter “Chappy” Meyerhoff sits down with Megan Racer. As Megan tells her story, she paints a picture of a girl, barely an adult, who relied on others—particularly the men she dated—for validation and a sense of identity. She entered relationships for the type of lifestyle they could afford her, not for the love she could share with her partner.

Finally unable to keep up appearances, Megan quit her job and, with no options left, jumped on an opportunity offered by her dope dealer, which involved her driving to and from Mexico to do odd jobs for the cartel—with her two kids in the backseat on each and every single trip.

It was a short-lived gig. Megan was finally arrested at the border with 89 pounds of methamphetamine in the back of her truck, and she was separated from her children. She was able to sign a plea and took a lesser charge of distribution.

Megan spent 14 months in prison—living out those months on the same grounds she toured when she was in college—and spent the next year in a drug program, where she was completely determined to change for the better.

Today, Megan works in recovery, and she loves every second of it. Megan closes the conversation this way:

Topics Discussed:

• [01:38] Megan’s backstory and when she began experimenting with drugs
• [11:40] Living with addiction while pregnant
• [15:35] Becoming sober and having her second child with the same man
• [19:35] Quitting her job amid her renewed drug addiction
• [25:27] Working with the cartel
• [30:35] Getting arrested at the border
• [37:27] The days leading up to prison
• [51:29] Life in prison
• [1:00:48] Working in recovery after prison
• [1:06:35] Megan’s words of hope for those in prison today

Connect with Megan Racer:

• LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/megan-racer-a82720224
• Instagram -

Connect with Peter Meyerhoff:

• Website: https://petermeyerhoff.com/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peter_meyerhoff/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Peter-Meyerhoff/100008245219126/
• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theoriginalchappy?lang=en
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpa6ABvtPcSSwM2LJvuLv0w

Key Quotes:

• My relationships were always about getting the lifestyle I want. It was never, “What kind of love can this person give me?” It was more about, “What empty feelings could I fulfill?”
• After they interrogated me, put me back in the cell and closed the door, I never felt more free in my life. Seriously. It was done. The madness—the chaos—was done.
• We have such an advantage. We know the depths of hell, and we know the peaks of what it could look like. There’s nothing we have not seen. There’s nothing we cannot go through. We’ve already experienced something we didn’t think we could go through and made it out as better people.
• Can you go through the worst situation of your life and become a better person? If you can, you’ll find the most success in the world, and it might not be monetary, but it will be internal, and you will spread it to other people. I 100% believe that.

In Chapter 3 of “Border City,” a podcast from the San Diego Union Tribune and L.A. Times, Sandra Dibble continues her story about living and working as a journalist in Tijuana. It’s both sides of Tijuana that eventually make Sandra feel like she’s not just passing through anymore, but like she’s finally found her place and purpose.

From drug cartels, a kidnapping and an attempted murder of a journalist, to building real friendships, a surprise birthday party, tennis lessons, aerobics and intimate concerts in Tijuas, Sandra’s real-life experiences bring the border town’s sharp contrasts into focus — the bitter and the sweet.

Host: Sandra Dibble

More reading:

Jesus Blancornelas, 70; writer exposed actions of drug cartels

Here’s something you didn’t know about Tijuana: It’s a great weekend escape for food lovers

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