october 2023

This episode of BIC Talks is an excerpt from a live discussion at the BIC premises presented by DAKSH in late October 2023. The panelists in this discussion were Justice Suraj Govindraj, Judge, Karnataka High Court; Sarayu Natarajan, Founder, Aapti Institute; Prof. Nomesh Boliya, Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, IIT Delhi and moderated by Surya Prakash BS, Programme Director at DAKSH.

The panel discusses Daksh’s newest publication - Technology and Analytics for Law and Justice - a unique volume that examines the evolution of technology in the law and justice system in India. It delves into the challenges and opportunities presented by technology, current thinking on the subject, and what the future may hold for this rapidly developing field.

From tracing the historical journey of law and technology in India to the rise of ‘justice makers,’ the impact of cutting-edge forensic technology, the world of smart contracts, and the realm of surveillance, this book offers a comprehensive and thought-provoking look at the ever -changing landscape of law and technology.

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In the aftermath of ChatGPT fueled AI hype, there’s an equally charged conversation on how the public and governments should respond to present (and future) harms related to these technologies. It’s a crowded space – with AI industry voices and existential risk (x-risk) doomers trying to shape the narrative on regulation alongside civil society advocates and government agencies. 

With many combined decades of experience critiquing and working within the tech industry, Meredith Whittaker, Amba Kak & Udbhav Tiwari share their insights and perspectives on the current AI hype wave and the related policy landscape, with a particular focus on the threats this poses to privacy, and the ways that the dominant narratives are getting AI wrong.

This episode of BIC Talks is adapted from an in-person event that took place in early October 2023, in collaboration with Signal and Hasgeek.

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It's time for our monthly check in where we review our goals from last month and see what's coming up for the next.

Do you set yourself monthly goals and if so, how many do you set? Juan and I on the first week of every month go over our progress from the previous month and where we are heading for the next. Emphasis as always is on the shortcomings; what we didn't achieve in the previous monthly goals and how we will fix that for the month that comes. We hope you get some value from this series, showcasing our own methodology. What do you do differently and why?

Timeline:
(0:00) - Intro
(0:48) - Juan's October 2023
(2:43) - Kyrin's October 2023
(5:39) - Monthly Support
(9:26) - Juan's November 2023
(18:25) - Kyrin's November 2023
(24:36) - Fitness
(28:47) - V4V: Incentives


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They thought they had a sure thing with a Halloween show that would bring in hundreds of people. They soon found out that luck was not on their side. Listen to a funny tale of a time when things didn't turn out the way they expected. Guest Joe Givan of Theater of Dreams in Castle Rock Colorado tells the Story

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Hosted by Bruce Kalver, Backstage S.A.M. is a production of The Society of American Magicians.

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214 - I screwed up. 

You guys, I'm human and I'm not (too) embarrassed to admit that I made a mistake. And I'm baring it all in this week's episode of The Hair of the Dog podcast.

Here's the gist:

I made some pretty serious assumptions about a client I booked last Christmas. I sold him a gift certificate as a gift for his  girlfriend. 

I assumed -- because he is an acquaintance, not a cold sale -- that I didn't have to go through my entire process with him, that I knew what his giftee's budget was and that she would go above and beyond in sales what the gift certificate was worth.

Nuts.

I was staring down a potential $,5000 sale for wall art and an album … and it went over like a fart in church.

Self-doubt hit me hard, and our good friend Heather Lahtinen of Flourish Academy walks me through my thought process and out of my negative space.

What to listen for

• How I dropped the ball on communicating my process
• When self-doubt and worry started to creep in
• The initial thought that snowballed into anxiety
• How to handle a difficult money situation with a client
• The difference between a $500 photographer and a $10K photographer

I share these moments to help you think through not only your communication processes with your client but also the way our thoughts and emotions can lead us to get stuck in unnecessary worry and anxiety.

What's keeping you stuck? Hit reply or comment on the 'Gram and let me know.

JOIN THE PARTY:

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• Explore valuable pet photography resources here
• Discover effective pricing and sales strategies for all portrait photographers.
• Ready to grow your business? Elevate helps you do just that.
• Check out our recommended gear and favorite books.

Show Notes

Previous episodes: AllTheLeads.com/probate-mastermind

Episode Topics:
00:00:00 Probate Cash Promotion & Benefits
00:10:26 Mortgage Dynamics & Solutions
00:16:40 Advanced Real Estate Financial Strategies
00:26:30 Debt Management & Hard Money Loans
00:33:02 Client-Centric Real Estate Solutions
00:37:42 Digital Outreach & Marketing
00:51:51 Probate Real Estate Resources & Networking

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213 - Do you know what some of my favorite moments are?

When my clients cry.

I realize that makes me sound cold-hearted — but they’re crying because they’re so happy!

Inevitably, they point at photos that roll across my slideshow, happy tears well up in their eyes and they gasp, "OHMIGOSH, THAT IS SO BENNY."

That is always the moment I know when I've done my job.

Because, my friend, I am not just selling photos that spit out of my Canon R5. I am selling emotions, connections and memories.

And so are you.

I'm flying solo this week on the Hair of the Dog podcast and I am dropping some serious truth bombs about how we create value in our pet photography businesses.

What to listen for 
3:43 Why it's OK to price yourself low when you're starting out
8:28 The five levels of marketing sophistication
10:41 What your unique selling proposition can do for you
18:35 How to identify your ideal client
22:59 Craft your messaging to attract your ideal client

You can position yourself in your market by understanding and appealing to the unique characteristics and values of your ideal client! Listen to this episode and learn how to really resonate with your audience.

Do you think you're appealing to your ideal client? Comment on the 'Gram and let me know if this episode has changed you and your business. 

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Show Notes

Previous episodes: AllTheLeads.com/probate-mastermind

Episode Topics:
00:00:00 Introductions
00:04:01 Analyzing and Learning from Past Deals
00:15:01  Engaging with Attorneys and Personal Representatives
00:23:06 Empathy and Trust in Probate
00:39:25 Attorney Referrals and Real Estate Strategies
00:52:53  Supporting Out-of-Area Stakeholders
00:57:49 Effective Communication and Follow-Up
01:03:07 Probate Marketing and Branding

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212 - To fear is human.

Heather Lahtinen fears snakes (and I am never going to stop reminding her).

For me, it's tech. I fear learning new tech and it has kept me from moving forward with this new thingie I bought, the Atomos Ninja. It's an external screen that lets me see what I'm shooting as I'm shooting.

It sounds awesome, doesn't it? But there it sits in a box unopened and unused.
WHY?!?!?

Maybe I fear the time it takes me to learn something new, distracting me away from the tasks I enjoy doing. But then I'm procrastinating on learning this new device I want to use in my pet photography business.

AAARRRGGH!

It's a conundrum I know you face sometimes too.

Like the fear of putting yourself out there with marketing. Or the fear of going to a networking event and -- OMG -- talking to people.

The fear stops us from taking action, and that's what Heather and I are talking about on this week's episode of the Hair of the Dog podcast.

What to listen for
4:58 How fear helps us build up our negative self-talk
7:26 What happens when challenge our own thoughts
13:08 Why we must recognize our own value and share our passion with others
15:51 The common fears and doubts we face
21:24 How to find the opportunity on the other side of fear

Acknowledging and understanding our fears is vital in overcoming them. Once we know what our fears are, we can conquer them and take our pet photography businesses to new heights.

What fears are stopping you from moving forward? Hit reply on this email or comment on the 'Gram and let me know if this episode has changed you and your business.

JOIN THE PARTY:

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• Explore valuable pet photography resources here
• Discover effective pricing and sales strategies for all portrait photographers.
• Ready to grow your business? Elevate helps you do just that.
• Check out our recommended gear and favorite books.

Show Notes

Previous episodes: AllTheLeads.com/probate-mastermind

Episode Topics:
00:00:00 Introductions
00:03:37 Addressing Potential Listing Loss
00:14:00  Understanding Commission Structures in Probate
00:29:02 Probate Surplus, Claims, and Investor Opportunities
00:39:55 Tapping into Pre-Probate Leads & Investor Relations
00:42:45 Building Rapport and Positioning in Probate Real Estate
00:54:07 Challenges and Disputes in Probate Transactions

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211 - I can't believe we are at the end of this journey.

Has it been six months of The Coaching Journals already? Good grief, where has the year gone?

For the last six months, Heather Lahtinen, our head guru at Elevate and Flourish Academy, has been sharing her coaching sessions with two Elevate students on the Hair of the Dog podcast. This week's episode is the final episode and Part 6 takes us into the wrap-up stage.

Christi and Monica aren't just ready to fly … they're already flying!

Shortly after Christi of Christi Baker Photography in Atlanta started this journey with Heather, our head guru at Elevate and Flourish Academy, she learned she was – drum roll if you haven't been following –  PREGNANT! And Heather has been guiding her through the process of simplifying and streamlining her pet photography business so she can take maternity leave.

Meanwhile, Monica at Pup and Me Photo in Phoenix has been disappointed in her bookings lately and struggling with her self-confidence. In this final episode, Heather helps Monica explore her thoughts related to clients saying no and not perceiving the value of her services.

With Heather's guidance, Monica leaves The Coaching Journals on a happy note, understanding the importance of guarding one's heart and mind and celebrating her healthy decisions and boundaries.

What to listen for

5:09 What Christi has been up to in her third trimester

7:39 How she's planning ahead for 2024

22:59 The changes Christi made to reframe her perspective

26:20 The challenges Monica has been facing

33:45 How rejection helps build character

46:48 Why it's OK to say "no" to a client

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• Check out our recommended gear and favorite books.

You taste that ....... it tastes like it's goal time.

Do you set yourself monthly goals and if so, how many do you set? Juan and I on the first week of every month go over our progress from the previous month and where we are heading for the next. Emphasis as always is on the shortcomings; what we didn't achieve in the previous monthly goals and how we will fix that for the month that comes. We hope you get some value from this series, showcasing our own methodology. What do you do differently and why?

Timeline:
(0:00) - Intro
(1:03) - Kyrin's September 2023 goals
(4:04) - Juan's September 2023 goals
(7:25) - Updates
(9:30) - Kyrin's October 2023 goals
(18:03) - Juan's October 2023 goals
(25:03) - Story time
(30:56) - V4V: Boost to get a shirt


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