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Whether you're an established brand or a growing business, prepaid subscriptions could be the missing piece in your growth puzzle. 

In this episode, Jordan West, Shanda Hurst and Nikita Richard of Ordergroove discuss the game-changing impact of prepaid subscriptions. This underexplored topic sheds light on how prepaid subscriptions can revolutionize the way business owners think about cash conversion cycles and customer retention. The conversation dives deep into the nuances of prepaid subscriptions and how they offer an inventive way to elevate customer experience and drive revenue growth. 

Listen and learn in this episode!

Key takeaways from this episode:

• The commitment aspect of prepaid subscriptions can be an effective marketing tool where creating a value experience for the customer is crucial.
• From a financial perspective, prepaid subscriptions can help improve the cash flow cycle for ecommerce brands.
• When considering implementing prepaid, it's important to carefully structure the incentive offers, potentially offering tiered discounts for different prepay periods.
• Prepaid subscriptions can also offer an opportunity to provide a VIP experience for customers and introduce new products or services.

Recommended Apps/Tool:

Ordergroove: https://www.ordergroove.com/

Strava: https://www.strava.com/

Going.io: https://www.gong.io/

Fireflies: https://app.fireflies.ai/

Today’s Guest:

Nikita Richard, is an expert in the world of subscription-based businesses. With her knowledge and experience, Nikita continues to be a leading voice in the subscription industry, helping businesses navigate the complexities of this popular business model.

Shanda Hurst, is passionate about crafting and implementing ecommerce strategies. She brings a proven track record of driving results through meticulous data analysis, qualitative research, and impactful AB testing. 

Connect and learn more about Shanda, Nikita and Ordergroove:

LinkedIn: 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/shanda-hurst/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikitarichard/

Website: https://www.ordergroove.com/

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Texas State University alumnus Ben Pfeiffer, founder of Firefly Conservation & Research, joins the Big Ideas TXST podcast to discuss the fascinating insects known as fireflies and the threats and pressures that threaten their existence.

A recognized firefly researcher and Texas-certified master naturalist, Pfeiffer founded the nonprofit Firefly Conservation & Research in 2009. 

“It was maybe 2008 when I noticed the fireflies in South Texas were disappearing,” Pfeiffer said. “There weren’t as many as I remembered when I was a kid. And then I heard a report on firefly decline on NPR Radio that confirmed it.”

Pfeiffer was uniquely suited to tackle this problem. He is a 6th generation Texan who grew up exploring the hills of the Texas Hill Country and brush country of South Texas where he developed a deep understanding of the state’s unique ecology. Pfeiffer is also a beekeeper and certified-naturalist with Texas Parks & Wildlife. He attended Texas State University in San Marcos where he earned a bachelor of science degree in biology. He combined that with a background in marketing, web development and SEO to build a website and foundation that would help him and others take action.

FURTHER READING:

Shedding Light on Fireflies

Night Sky Tourist  

The Flight of the Texas Fireflies

This week we're talking about the luminous, glowy, adorable, romantic firefly! Listen to learn more about this beetle, its larvae, how it glows, and more!

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In this episode of Building with AI, host Haroon Choudery sits with Jon Noronha, one of the founders of Gamma — an AI-powered medium for presenting ideas. The episode explores the evolution of Gamma and its success in using AI to automate the tedious aspects of presenting ideas.

During the conversation, they discuss: 

• How the Gamma team identified presentation creation as a market opportunity,
• Gamma's transformation to an "AI-first" business,
• The importance of prototyping and user feedback for AI products,
• The use of confirmation steps to keep unpredictable AI on track,
• Jon's optimistic outlook on AI as a powerful tool for product teams,
• Gamma's expansion to websites,
• And much more!

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In this episode of Building with AI, host Haroon Choudery is joined by Krish Ramineni, the co-founder and CEO of Fireflies. Introducing Fireflies, an AI assistant for meetings, Krish dives into the founding story of the platform, discussing its development from a Chrome extension to an AI-powered note-taking and meetings assistant. 

During the conversation, they discuss: 

• Why having a well-defined data strategy is imperative,
• The importance of identifying a clear target market,
• Focusing on problem-solving vs. "building something cool,"
• Determining when and where LLMs are appropriate,
• The use of guardrails to improve AI-generated responses,
• Upcoming developments at Fireflies.ai,
• And much more!

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Brought to you by Autoblocks (https://www.autoblocks.ai)—how product teams build better AI experiences. 

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Where to find Krish Ramineni: 

• Linkedln: https://www.linkedin.com/in/krishramineni/
• X: https://x.com/krishramineni

Where to find Haroon Choudery: 

• Linkedln: https://www.linkedin.com/in/haroonchoudery/
• X: https://x.com/haroonchoudery

Learn more about Fireflies: 

• Website: https://fireflies.ai
• X: https://x.com/firefliesai

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Season 2, Episode 24:  From tales of catching lightning bugs and fireflies to serving as the unofficial "bug man" saving his family from creepy-crawly critters, this episode delves into the many ways that insect friends have intersected with our lives -- including the story of a pest control brochure written for an Ohio ad agency.  As always, names have been changed to protect the innocent.  In this podcast series, Tom Nielson tells stories, shares memories, and concocts whimsical, light-hearted tales inspired by his life adventures, channeling the style of Jean Shepherd, Garrison Keillor, Mark Twain, Jerry Seinfeld, and other famous storytellers.  

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We begin this episode with county commissioners in Manatee County favoring sprawl over wetlands.

Our guest is University of Florida professor of insect systematics and taxonomy and firefly researcher Marc Branham who tells us all about these fascinating insects.

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Production and Sound Design by Kevin Seaman

Production and Sound Design by Kevin Seaman

This week on Krewe of Japan... The Krewe talks with former JET Program participant Rachel of Travel Bug Art to discuss how she taps into her surroundings in Kyoto, Japan for limitless inspiration for her art. Rachel specializes in sketching and watercolor of Japan’s historical and natural landscapes. As an artist and instructor, she shares tips that every aspiring artist (or anyone with interest in art) should hear, from approaches to art in Japan & the tools available to seeking inspiration in your surroundings (Japan or elsewhere)! 

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Join Ellen & special guest, biology professor and researcher Sarah Lower, for a review of nature’s very own glimmering fairy lights: fireflies! We discuss how to do the beetle dance, tips for packing a bioluminescent picnic, and the shockingly diabolical world of fireflies - from friendly fire to catfishing, thievery, and snailshakes.

Links:

• The Lower Lab website 
• Dr. Lower's Twitter 
• Mass Audubon's Firefly Watch Community Science Project 
• iNaturalist 
• The Xerces Society's Firefly Atlas 
• Follow Just the Zoo of Us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & Discord!
• Follow Ellen on TikTok!

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Hope you dig it :)

Tracklist:

01. Bjorn Salvador & Middle-Aged Dad - Reboot
(Jakhira's Off & On Again Remix) [Nordic Voyage]
02. Florian Gasperini - Por Encima De Las Nubes (Original Mix)
[The Purr]
03. About : River - Together (Rigooni Remix)
[Where The Shadow Ends]
04. Federico Monachesi - Sea Trees (Kyotto Hydro Remix)
[Soundteller Records]
05. Ruben Karapetyan - Carpe Diem (Original Mix)
[The Soundgarden]
06. HAUMS ft.Elenora - Losing Myself (Jiminy Hop Remix)
[Quantum Feels]
07. Monojoke - Fireflies (Mass Digital Remix) [For Senses Records]
08. Roald Velden & Morrison Kiers - 9 Pounds of Cloud
(Nils Karr Remix) [Minded Music]
09. Heard Right & Meeting Molly - Several Times (Original Mix)
[Monstercat] {Outro}

Season 1 of the Last of Us went came and went and left us with a whirlwind of emotions. We talk about what we thought of it, possibilities for season two, and so much more. Listen in and find out. 

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Seth Decker
Jesse Fresco
Hope Wyatt
 

When you care so much about someone that your decisions are made from selfish love vs. the greater good; is it ok, to doom others, if you remain happy?  Listen to us discuss the last episode on all podcast platforms and at DAMopinion.com.

The DAMN Opinion Podcast. Where the Big, the Bold and the Bald offer entertainment on the latest society news, strange topics, human behavior, interesting facts, social dilemmas and entertaining conversation. Listen to us discuss, and debate, what's hot and what's not on all podcast platforms and at DAMNopinion.com.

Schedule: Weekly
Website: www.DAMNopinion.com
Email: info@damopinion.com
Hosts: Mark Montgomery, James Smith and William Craig

"Smarter Entertainment for a Distracted Audience"

Mike, Jesse, and Seth discuss the amazing and amazingly flawed The Last of Us Part 2. 

Produced by 
Seth Decker
Jesse Fresco
Hope Wyatt
 

When someone is pushed too far and you have no other option but fight or flight, which option do you choose?  When you need help, where do you turn.  Ellie and Joel are tested to their limit.  Listen to us on all platforms and at DAMNopinion.com.

The DAMN Opinion Podcast. Where the Big, the Bold and the Bald offer entertainment on the latest society news, strange topics, human behavior, interesting facts, social dilemmas and entertaining conversation. Listen to us discuss, and debate, what's hot and what's not on all podcast platforms and at DAMNopinion.com.

Schedule: Weekly
Website: www.DAMNopinion.com
Email: info@damopinion.com
Hosts: Mark Montgomery, James Smith and William Craig

"Smarter Entertainment for a Distracted Audience"

Escaping to the mall, spending time with your friends, playing video games, eating at the food court, laughing and having fun, not a care in the world, except for fungus!  Listen to us discuss episode 7 on all podcast platforms and at DAMNopinion.com.

The DAMN Opinion Podcast. Where the Big, the Bold and the Bald offer entertainment on the latest society news, strange topics, human behavior, interesting facts, social dilemmas and entertaining conversation. Listen to us discuss, and debate, what's hot and what's not on all podcast platforms and at DAMNopinion.com.

Schedule: Weekly
Website: www.DAMNopinion.com
Email: info@damopinion.com
Hosts: Mark Montgomery, James Smith and William Craig

"Smarter Entertainment for a Distracted Audience"

When the person you rely on most decides that you're not worth the trouble.  What do you do when everyone leaves you and there's no where to turn?  Listen to us on all podcast platforms and at DAMNopinion.com.

The DAMN Opinion Podcast. Where the Big, the Bold and the Bald offer entertainment on the latest society news, strange topics, human behavior, interesting facts, social dilemmas and entertaining conversation. Listen to us discuss, and debate, what's hot and what's not on all podcast platforms and at DAMNopinion.com.

Schedule: Weekly
Website: www.DAMNopinion.com
Email: info@damopinion.com
Hosts: Mark Montgomery, James Smith and William Craig

"Smarter Entertainment for a Distracted Audience"

In this episode of The Last of Us, titled "Kin," Joel and Ellie come across a secure and peaceful community in Jackson, Wyoming, where Joel's brother Tommy has found a new home with friends and family. Joel is visibly happy and relieved to find his brother safe and sound, but his own grief resurfaces as he learns that Maria, Tommy's partner, is expecting a baby. Meanwhile, Ellie learns more about Joel's past and grapples with the realization that the people she's grown to care about may not be able to stay with her forever. The episode ends with Joel being impaled by a shard of a baseball bat, and Ellie desperately tending to his wound.

This week we take a break from Joel and Ellie’s journey, as we get out of the bunker and witness a heartfelt and harrowing story of love after the world has ended. Featuring outstanding performances from Nick Offerman and Murray Bartlett.

HBO’s The Last of Us is streaming now on CraveTV in Canada and on HBOMax in the U.S

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