Keep Customers If You Want To Get Big
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The Marketing Drive Short marketing message that you can use right now! Keep Customers If You Want To Get Big Host: Chris Doelle | Production: Fresh Media Works Key Takeaways: • The Retention Math: A business that must replace its entire customer base each year requires a marketing machine ten times its size just to run in place. Conversely, a business that retains its base grows exponentially as new sales stack on top of existing clients. • The Smart Buyer's Metric: If you ever sell your company or bring on investors, the first number they will check is customer retention, not...
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AI Assembled — Episode AIA090726
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AI Assembled 090726 Season 03, Episode 39 AI Assembled is a cutting-edge podcast where AI takes center stage. Hosted by Chris Doelle, the show features content sourced by ChatGPT, Grok, Claude, Deep Seek, Manus, and others and expertly crafted into engaging discussions through Genspark. Each episode dives into the latest developments in artificial intelligence, blending human insight with the power of machine-generated storytelling. Tune in to explore how AI is reshaping industries, all with the help of innovative AI tools working behind the scenes. What’s inside:...
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What 0-24 Taught Him About Coaching, Faith, and Resilience
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SHOW NOTES: Ty sits down with Coach Johnny Tusa for a wide-ranging conversation about a coaching career that began in the early 1970s and stretched across decades of Texas high school football. Coach Tusa shares the mentors, setbacks, and turning points that shaped his path, plus his perspective on how the game and the coaching profession have changed. He also talks about the value of football in building character, toughness, and life skills. In this episode: What first inspired Coach Johnny Tusa to pursue coaching Playing quarterback in the Wing T at just 14 years old—and taking...
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Gulf Coast Sports Show 090426
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Gulf Coast Sports Report 090426 Season 17, Episode 4 Hosts: Mike Forman and Chris Doelle Week 1 Reviews & Analysis • Cuero vs. Yoakum: Cuero won a hard-fought game despite committing 3–4 turnovers and missing two fourth-down attempts. Shiner-transfer Jarvis Williams shined for Cuero with an 80-yard touchdown catch on the first play and a kickoff return TD. Day Bonner added ~12 receptions and a touchdown. Yoakum showed strong promise for Region 4 contention despite an inexperienced offensive line. • Ganado 49, Tidehaven 6: The scoreboard suggested a blowout, but Tidehaven stayed...
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Why Great Coaches Matter More Than Talent in South Texas Football
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Show Notes: In this episode, we cover the 1963 Miller Buccaneers title run, Ingleside’s early 1960s playoff teams, Jim Slaughter’s transformation of Corpus Christi Carroll, and Ricardo Sandate’s long baseball career and Hall of Fame induction in Monterrey. The conversation also connects those old programs to recent South Texas games and the idea that legacy still matters. Key topics include: • South Texas sports memories & legends • Ricardo Sandate’s Mexican League career • 1963 Miller Buccaneers championship • Early 1960s South Texas football powerhouses •...
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A Conversation about the PAPF
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A Conversation about the PAPF Season 7 Episode 2 SHOW NOTES: The Previous Athletic Participation Form (PAPF) is an important part of the UIL eligibility process for Texas student-athletes transferring between schools. Dr. Jamie Harrison, Ray Zapeta, and Joel Nolte break down what the PAPF is, how it fits into the eligibility process, and why honesty and transparency are critical when completing the form. The conversation also explores recent changes to the PAPF, hearing procedures, timing concerns, and what first-year coaches need to know before the school year begins. TOPICS COVERED...
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Yoakum Bulldogs Athletics Show 090426
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Yoakum Bulldogs Athletics Show 090426 Season 1, Episode 2 brought to you by Chris Doelle sits down to discuss Yoakum Bulldogs Athletics with their Athletic Director, Bo Robinson. SPONSORSHIP: If you'd like to find out how to sponsor an upcoming episode, and we get you out there!
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Third Coast Gridiron 090426
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Third Coast Gridiron 090426 Season 7, Episode 2 Marc Henry gives you all the scoop - everything you need to know about Houston area high school football. Twitter: Subscribe on these great podcasting platforms: Call the fan feedback line 713-568-6361 and let us hear what you have to say!
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Calallen Football Show 090226
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Beyond the Review... Why ARC Reading Feels Like Treasure
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Last week’s episode covered the practical side of ARCs. This week, we flip the script and explore the unexpected joy of becoming an ARC reader yourself. From social-media ARC communities to discovering talented indie authors you might never have found otherwise, early reading can feel a little like treasure hunting. Not every book will be a gem—but every once in a while, you open one and think, Where has this been hiding? We’ll talk about why readers join ARC communities, the surprising books I’ve discovered along the way, and why honest early readers play such an important role in...
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Book distribution can feel like a maze once you decide to go wide — and in this episode, Ingrid Johnson maps out exactly how it works. She breaks down the two biggest distributors, IngramSpark and Draft2Digital, covering pricing, royalties, pros and cons, and the hybrid strategy most successful indie authors are using in 2026. Drawing from her own experience preparing to launch her novel Veiled Halos, Inger shares real numbers, common pitfalls, and a clear action plan to get your book into readers' hands — on every platform.
Talking Points
• What "going wide" really means for indie authors.
• Why book distribution is one of the most important publishing decisions you'll make.
• The role of aggregators and why they simplify the publishing process.
• The key differences between IngramSpark and Draft2Digital.
• How IngramSpark helps get print books into bookstores and libraries.
• Why Draft2Digital is a favorite for ebook distribution and author tools.
• Understanding royalties, wholesale discounts, and pricing before you publish.
• Common mistakes authors make when setting up distribution.
• Why you shouldn't distribute the same book format through multiple services.
• The importance of using your own ISBNs to stay in control of your book.
• Why turning off KDP Expanded Distribution can prevent pricing problems.
• Books2Read links and other free tools every indie author should be using.
• The hybrid distribution strategy many successful indie authors are using.
• Why distribution alone won't sell your book—and what still matters.
• Practical first steps you can take today to build a smarter publishing strategy.