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We serve hope to current and aspiring credit union leaders by providing solutions to your leadership challenges. If you’re a credit union leader seeking to grow your business, tune in to this podcast. ServiStar Consulting’s Mike Neill, Taylor Murray, and Scott Albrecht draw on their extensive experience of working with countless credit unions to provide valuable insights and lessons.
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The Flower Podcast

Scott Shepherd, Host and Flower Educator

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The Flower Podcast, hosted by Scott Shepherd is for the floral community to discuss flowers, trends, and business topics, including everything from flower farmer to all aspects of floristry. Each week a featured guest will share their knowledge, passion, and love of flowers. Join us for colorful chats with talented creatives, photographers, growers, entrepreneurs, authors, and so much more!! Be sure to subscribe on your listening platform of choice. Learn more at https://www.theflowerpodcast ...
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Future of Freedom

America's Talking Network

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Future of Freedom is a podcast that explores the intersection of conservatism and libertarianism in today's society. On each episode we bring together guests who hold opposing viewpoints on a specific policy or cultural issue. We tackle a range of topics, from economic policies to social issues, and from foreign affairs to constitutional law. Our guests come from different backgrounds and have different beliefs, but they all share a commitment to the principles of freedom, individualism, and ...
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Welcome to Pacific Tales, where I share the spirit of Aloha, anga ofa, and alofa. Having lived in the South Pacific for most of my life, I have gleaned an abundance of cultural and traditional insights from the islands of Tonga, American Samoa, and Hawaii. I will divulge many of my own adventures and invite special guests to share their experiences.
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The Solomon Success podcast is dedicated to the timeless wisdom of King Solomon and the Book of Proverbs in order to maximize one’s business and life. To our advantage, we can find King Solomon’s financial strategies in addition to many life philosophies documented in biblical scriptures. Focusing on these enduring fundamentals of success allows us to bypass the “get-rich-quick” schemes that cause many to stumble on their journey toward success. Our concern is not only spiritual in nature, b ...
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Lisa Mason Ziegler, cut-flower farmer, author, educator and founder of The Gardener’s Workshop is returning to The Flower Podcast. Since 1998, she has cultivated her three-acre urban farm in Southeastern Virginia, producing thousands of flower stems weekly for florists, supermarkets, farmer’s markets, and her members-only on-farm market. Lisa has a…
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On this episode of Future of Freedom, host Scot Bertram is joined by two guests with different viewpoints about the need for reform of the U.S. Supreme Court. First on the show is Robert VerBruggen, a fellow at the Manhattan Institute and writer for City Journal. Later, we hear from Adam White, Laurence H. Silberman Chair in Constitutional Governan…
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The Credit Union Leadership Podcast hears you and wants to help you. In our brand new episode format we answer questions from listeners and participants from our courses. We take what you learned from our ServiStar training courses from the classroom and into the real world. In this episode we answer questions from one of our most exciting modules,…
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My guest this week is Sarah Jo Eversole, owner of Everbloom Fields in Lancaster, TX. It might be a micro flower farm, but she produces not only exceptional quality blooms but high volume as well. She shares many of her experiences as a grower especially decisions on what to grow to be more profitable. There’s a wealth of growing and business tips i…
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I’m excited to share that Charlotte Smith is our guest again on The Flower Podcast. Charlotte teaches farmers the skills they need to make money on their farms and live calm, balanced lives through mindset coaching. Going against what most of us have been taught, Charlotte coaches in 13 countries to build successful profitable farms while also gett…
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How do we resolve conflict between two of my team members? The Credit Union Leadership Podcast hears you and wants to help. In our brand new episode format we answer questions from listeners and participants from our courses. We answer your questions of how do I apply the classroom teachings into the real world. We tie this back to our conflict res…
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Ready to talk Dahlias? This week my guest is Kristine Albrecht of Santa Cruz Dahlias. Known for her award winning dahlia hybrids and her book, Dahlia Breeding for the farmer florist and the home gardener, Kristine is sharing her flower journey along with numerous tips and insights on her hybridizing process, cover crops, soil testing and more. She …
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On this episode of Future of Freedom, host Scot Bertram is joined by two guests with different viewpoints about the need for a reindustrialization policy for America. First on the show is Stephen Miran, a fellow at the Manhattan Institute and former senior advisor for economic policy at the U.S. Department of the Treasury. Later, we hear from Scott…
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I’m in Ecuador this week so we’re replaying our episode with my guest Kimberlee Mitchell owner of Botanica Floral located in Atlanta, Ga. She has been a part of the floral community for over 20 years and has been fortunate to grow her business to include 5 star hotels and work within the film industry. Kimberlee has been working on many major films…
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If our Credit Union PhD course has got you excited, this episode teaches you how you can be apart of continuing the legacy of our movement. In this bonus episode, ServiStar CEO, Taylor Murray brings on friends from Culture Shock Podcast to share the history of International Credit Union Day and why it is important for our movement to celebrate it t…
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The Credit Union Leadership Podcast hears you and wants to help you. In our brand new episode format we answer questions from listeners and participants from our courses. We take what you learned from our ServiStar training courses from the classroom and into the real world. In this episode we answer questions from one of our most popular and influ…
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My guest this week is Natalie Geehr and her business is theflowerfarmer.com located in Fresno, California. She grows in her backyard in addition to the 1/4 acre that she leases. Her big dream has allowed her to grow into doing weddings and events. Community has been an important part of her journey with growing flowers which let her to become one o…
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On this episode of Future of Freedom, host Scot Bertram is joined by two guests with different viewpoints about a “No Tax on Tips” policy. First on the show is Andy Puzder, the chief executive officer of CKE Restaurants for more than 16 years and currently a distinguished visiting fellow at the Heritage Foundation and a senior fellow at the America…
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We’re excited to have Marryn Mathis from The Farmhouse Flower Farm on The Flower Podcast this week. She shares how she’s grown and adapted her business to work with her family schedule while maximizing her product reach. Dahlias and Sweet Peas have become two of her main crops. Today, with the launch of her new book, we’re diving into growing sweet…
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We're excited to share this NEW and second episode with Brenna Estrada!! Scroll below to connect with her page and listen to her first episode with The Flower Podcast. Home gardeners, flower farmers, and florists are always looking for flowers to help set them apart in their offerings and esthetics. My guest this week found her way to growing cut f…
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On this episode of Future of Freedom, host Scot Bertram is joined by two guests with different viewpoints about how to improve military recruitment efforts. First on the show is Mackenzie Eaglen, senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute (AEI). Later we hear from John G. Ferrari, a nonresident senior fellow at the American Enterprise Insti…
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Most clients leave our trainings feeling amped, but feelings fade quickly. How do you bring what you learned in the classroom out into the real world? In this episode we give a principles to aid you as your make the most from your ServiStar training. In this episode we cover: What to do with the 5% early adopters and 15% of fast followers. 80% of y…
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Rick Davis of Amaryllis Design in Landover, Maryland is our guest this week on The Flower Podcast. Featured in publications such as Town & Country, Southern Accents, and listed as one of the Top Wedding Florists in the nation by Martha Stewart, Rick shares his transformation story that has made Amaryllis a premiere wedding and event company. Be sur…
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During a recent visit to the Monroe Blooms Flower Show in Monroe, GA., I met Ashley Blackstone and Samantha Kramer from Wellspring Flower Farm. What stood out were their vibrant flower varieties and color palettes. In this episode, they discuss their farm's growth from a small plot on a horse farm to a flourishing 3-acre operation, with plans to ex…
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On this episode of Future of Freedom, host Scot Bertram is joined by two guests with different viewpoints about “Right to Repair” laws. First on the show is Alex Reinauer, research fellow at the Competitive Enterprise Institute. Later we hear from Greyson Gee, policy scholar at the Texas Public Policy Foundation. You can find Alex on X, formerly Tw…
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Last week when we released our episode with Henk Onings I mentioned at the end that we continued the conversation about Ranunculus, Anemones, and the Tulip bulb crop this year. So be sure to go and listen to Part 1 of our chat with Henk. So to recap, my guest this week is Henk Onings and soon after graduating school he moved to Pompeii, Italy for a…
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We are entering into a new era in our movement. In the next five years we will see a record high in credit union CEO's retiring. The challenge is that most have not raised leaders to take our place as we move forward. We bring on Former SWAT Team Leader, Navy Seal and Re/Max CEO to talk about the importance of systems to live out the legacy you wan…
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This week’s guest was born in the Netherlands into a family that started their business in 1935 and now 3 generations later, soon to be 4 generations Onings Holland is known for distributing a wide range of flower bulbs, tubers, and seeds around the world. My guest is Henk Onings and soon after graduating school he moved to Pompeii, Italy for a cou…
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On this episode of Future of Freedom, host Scot Bertram is joined by two guests with different viewpoints about the wisdom of federal pro-life legislation in the wake of the Dobbs decision. First on the show is Alexandra DeSanctis, fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center and co-author of the book Tearing Us Apart: How Abortion Harms Everythin…
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This weeks my guests are Leandra Gollob and Daniel Mench of Cocolani Gardens located on the island of Oahu, Hawaii. Both were born and raised on the windward side of Oahu, where they’ve grown up with a love for all things nature. Together with this love and gratitude, they farm one-acre of lush tropical land with over 50 varieties of ginger and hel…
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We are starting off our new season with Julia Keel, co-owner of Full Keel Farm in north central Florida. Julia brings a wealth of knowledge and passion to the table as she specializes in cultivating specialty cut flowers while navigating the unique challenges of a hot and humid climate. She’s passionate about teaching, has presented and lectured at…
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The Credit Union Movement has less than a 1% market share in treasury management. We bring on Tru Treasury to talk about the potential you can achieve with their CMP Certification. This episode is a win-win. Gain frequent larger deposits while helping our members win with money through bulking up your treasury management skills. In this episode we …
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Whether you are a leader or not, you have a part to play in the GROW model. You can contribute to creating a culture that people want to be a part of. Scott & Scott talk about practical credit union applications of the GROW model. And guess what? It's all built on trust. In this episode we cover: What is the problem we are fixing with team building…
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On this episode of Future of Freedom, host Scot Bertram is joined by two guests with different viewpoints about how to address the doctor shortage in the United States. First on the show is Jay P. Greene, PhD, a Senior Research Fellow in The Heritage Foundation’s Center for Education Policy. Later, we hear from Tanner Aliff, Policy Director for the…
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Is your performance management system stale and uninspiring? We all agree that creating a motivating environment is crucial to coaching our team to be a high performing credit union. But how do we effectively motivate our managers to coach for performance? COO of CU1 comes on and shares a highly effective tool she has created to inspire managers to…
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On this episode of Future of Freedom, host Scot Bertram is joined by two guests with different viewpoints about the recent FEC decision to ban noncompete clauses in employment agreements. First on the show is C. Jarrett Dieterle, resident senior fellow at the R Street Institute. Later, we hear from Brian Albrecht, chief economist of the Internation…
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How do we prepare for evaluations? Do we have a thought process in place that helps us boast in our accomplishments while being aware of the situation and people around us? We bring on Founder of Young Professionals Team Affinity Group at UNIFY Credit Union, Sarah Thompson to hear how we can use the refinement process to prepare for evaluations and…
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One of the most exciting trends that I believe is here to stay is flower trucks. These mobile floral shops bring fresh blooms directly to communities, markets, and special events, offering a fun and unique experience for customers. Flower trucks also present fantastic opportunities for aspiring florists and small business owners. With lower overhea…
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Welcome to The Flower Podcast, the podcast for anyone who grows or designs with flowers and even then, we talk about so much more. I'm your host, Scott Shepherd and I love chatting with guests about their stories, and uncover the beauty and challenges of working with flowers. I’m excited to share this special conversation this week. Several months …
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On this episode of Future of Freedom, host Scot Bertram is joined by two guests with different viewpoints on the future of conservatism. First on the show is John Hood, president of the John William Pope Foundation and one of the organizers of the Freedom Conservative Statement. Later, we hear from Andrew T. Walker, Associate Professor of Christian…
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My guest this week is Heather Cain, owner of Petal Pink Flower Farm. From the urban life in San Francisco to the somewhat accidental purchase of a rundown farm in Eugene, Oregon, Heather shares about the family farm life, her incredible trip to Italy and seeing how they trialing the latest in Italian ranunculus. We are also discussing one of my per…
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Our jobs are changing, our lives our changing. Change is hard. Everyone is talking about the rapidly changing technology like AI and Crypto, but are we talking about how do we mentally prepare ourselves and our team for change? We bring on Amazon bestselling author, CUNA "Credit Union Rockstar" and CU Times "Under 40 Trailblazer," James Robert Lay,…
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From planning your planting schedule based on lunar cycles to predicting weather patterns that could impact your crops, The Old Farmer’s Almanac has been a go-to guide offering invaluable insights into moon phase planting, weather prediction, and continues to evolve, meeting the needs of modern farmers and gardeners while staying true to its roots.…
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On this episode of Future of Freedom, host Scot Bertram is joined by two guests with different viewpoints on whether surrogacy is good for our culture. First on the show is Elizabeth Nolan Brown, senior editor at Reason and the author of Reason's biweekly Sex & Tech newsletter. Later, we hear from Emma Waters, a Senior Research Associate for the Ri…
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Welcome to the Solomon Success show, where we uncover timeless insights from King Solomon and the Bible for business and investing. Amidst a sea of false promises, let's refocus on enduring principles for a life of peace and prosperity. I'm Scott Florida, guest hosting for Jason Hartman. Drawing from my 30 years of pastoral and entrepreneurial expe…
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We are moving to an entirely different world. All of the financial institutions are fintech catering to growing consumer demands to get banking done in real time. We bring on futurist, Brett King, the author of Banking 4.0 to cover the epic reframing of how we must think of banking. In this episode we cover: How banking will reframe in the next 30 …
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This week we're replaying our episode with our guest Sandra Sigman, award winning floral designer, owner of Les Fleurs, and author. She launched her first book, French Blooms, last year, which is a beautiful book displaying the design principles she learned from her favorite Parisian florist. Get ready to be transported to a world of elegance and c…
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Anna Jane Kocon is the owner of Little State Flower Company. A sustainable 5 acre flower farm based in Tiverton, Rhode Island that produces cut flowers almost year round. Anna Jane has been professionally growing and selling cut flowers for 18 years by pushing the boundaries of her seasons through the use of heated greenhouses, companion planting p…
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My guest is Dundee Butcher, a florist, educator, artist, and advocate for sustainability. After training with the premier London florists of Jane Packer Flowers and McQueens, Dundee established the Russian River Flower School in California. Her journey didn't end with education; in 2016, she took a significant leap by co-founding what would become …
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There is a myth that a strong team is all about the chemistry of the people. We bust that myth with Jim Collison by talking about how the intentional decisions of the leader can build a high performing team. Collison is the CliftonStrengths Community Manager for Gallup and produce Gallup's Called to Coach and the ClifonStrengths Webcasts In this ep…
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On this episode of Future of Freedom, host Scot Bertram is joined by two guests with different viewpoints regarding possible reforms to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). First on the show is Vance Ginn, president of Ginn Economic Consulting and former chief economist at the White House Office of Management and Budget. Later, we …
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I'm thrilled to welcome my former professor, Dr. Allan Armitage, to this week's episode of the Flower Podcast. Dr. Armitage, a revered expert in cut flower production and a key figure in horticulture, has profoundly impacted the field worldwide We are discussing* his latest project, A Field Guide for Specialty Cut Flowers co-authored with Kelly Gar…
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Are you getting a case of the Mondays? Albrecht and Anderle dive into four key areas to look into when work feels like a dumpster fire and how to turn that around. In this episode we cover: What DUMP stands for Exploring what it means to find work that meshes with your brand How the Umbrella Man symbol should be lived out in our department. Working…
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Today we tackle an increasingly critical and sometimes controversial topic within the floral industry: sustainability. Amid growing concerns about environmental impacts, the conversation on how the floral industry can adapt and evolve is more relevant than ever. Leading the charge is Rita Feldmann, founder of The Sustainable Floristry Network. Rita…
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On this episode of Future of Freedom, host Scot Bertram is joined by two guests with different viewpoints regarding our approach to the broadband affordability gap. First on the show is Daniel Lyons, nonresident senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute and associate dean of academic affairs and a professor of law at Boston College Law Sch…
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