CLNS Media’s Taylor Kyles and SI’s Mike Kadlick welcome “Check The Mic” pod’s Steve Palazzolo to the show for a look at the Patriots’ acquisitions over the first wave of free agency, and where they could potentially turn next. 0:00 - Guest introduction 2:15 - Patriots' improvements 3:50 - Free agency strategies 5:27 - Favorite signing 10:29 - Luck and quarterback 12:00 - Rookie QB flexibility 14:06 - Patriots' offensive spending 15:55 - Comparing receiver situations 17:28 - DK Metcalf trade 19:11 - Patriots' receiver options 23:00 - Concerns with older receivers 24:42 - Tackles in the draft 26:22 - Player transition risks 28:02 - Patriots breakout candidates 30:01 - Defensive breakout potential 33:39 - Best case scenario Join Patriots Press Pass' channel membership to get access to our BONUS content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqX7G3pEDTseNxtoDU27PEg/join 🔥 LIKE & SUBSCRIBE for the latest Patriots updates! #Patriots #NFLFreeAgency #NFL #PatriotsNews ************************************************ Patriots Daily Brought to you by.... 💰 Prize Picks - https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS Download the app today and use Code CLNS at PrizePicks.com/CLNS & Get $50 instantly when you play $5! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever wondered how some creators gain massive followings seemingly overnight? If you're growing your podcast or content creation journey, this is an episode you don't want to miss!In this latest episode of Podcasting Tech: We're chatting with David Griffiths, the president and CEO of Content Creating Academy. Widely known as David The Digital Creator, he is a seasoned faith-based influencer, coach, and content creator with over 30 years of experience in training and mentoring. With a captivating presence on social media platforms and deep insights into personal content growth strategies, David has empowered numerous creators to fine-tune their approach. In addition to his digital expertise, David is also the host of the Change podcast, where he interviews experts in various fields to provide insights on how to create meaningful change in areas such as health, wealth, and relationships. His podcast has become a valuable resource for listeners seeking practical advice and inspiration to transform their lives.David's journey in the digital realm is fueled by his passion for storytelling and helping others leverage social media to share their message effectively. He is the founder of the Content Creating Academy, where he offers a variety of programs, including the Quick Wins Challenge and Reels Made Easy, aimed at empowering individuals to master the art of content creation.As a trusted adviser and faith-based creator, David has amassed over 1.5 million followers across his platforms. He shares fascinating insights into his journey from gospel recording artist to social media influencer and how his faith-based inspirational content has struck a chord with millions.IN THIS EPISODE, WE COVER:David's start in content creation: Transitioning from gospel recording artist to a successful social media influencer during the pandemic. (00:01:07)TikTok strategy insights: The strategic use of TikTok for organic growth and why other platforms matter. David breaks down

Host Brandon Contes interviews two-time Daytona 500 winning crew chief and NASCAR on Fox analyst, Larry McReynolds. In the lead up to the Daytona 500 (Sunday, February 16 at 1:30 PM ET on Fox), Brandon and Larry discuss a wide range of topics including how Larry became a crew chief, winning the Daytona 500 with Dale Earnhardt, remembering Earnhardt's death and the way Mike Joy led the broadcast, and more.-:49: Jalen Hurts winning Super Bowl-1:32: Chiefs fatigue-1:57: Kendrick Lamar Halftime Show reaction-4:17: Super Bowl and Daytona 500-6:25: 25 years at NASCAR on Fox-7:09: Larry’s current position on broadcast-8:41: Studio role compared to booth role-10:51: Instant chemistry with Mike Joy and Darrell Waltrip-12:15: Media aspirations?-14:55: Workload between being a crew chief and being a broadcaster-16:20: Comfort of speaking to camera-17:50: Being “America’s Crew Chief”-18:35: Larry’s racing origin story-25:12: Becoming a crew chief-30:53: Was Larry’s career trending to be a crew chief?-31:29: Qualities needed to be a successful crew chief?-32:43: Most meaningful win of Larry’s career as a crew chief?-34:18: Becoming Dale Earnhardt’s crew chief-37:24: Were changes made to get Dale over the hump to get 1998 Daytona 500 win?-39:25: How much did Daytona 500 win mean to Earnhardt?-40:36: Entering that 1998 race knowing Earnhardt had a great chance to win?-42:16: How much can you celebrate winning Daytona with a race next week?-43:38: Calling 2001 Daytona 500/Dale Earnhardt’s death-47:48: Finding out Earnhardt died-49:32: Kevin Harvick winning weeks after-50:24: Dale Earnhardt Jr. winning at Daytona the first time back-52:28: Best driver in NASCAR right now?-53:48: Hélio Castroneves making his NASCAR debut in the Daytona 500-54:47: NASCAR going international with a Cup points race in Mexico-57:00: Relationship between Michael Jordan and NASCAR amid lawsuit-59:54: Is NASCAR “missing out” on embracing Jordan due to the lawsuit?-1:01:12: Larry’s Daytona 500 pickDownload t

Click here to view the episode transcriptABOUT SEAN O’DOWDSean is the General Partner for Scholastic Capital. Scholastic Capital buys single-family homes in high-end public school districts and rents them to families on long-term leases. He started his career as a consultant with Boston Consulting Group (BCG). He graduated with Honors from The Wharton School of Business. Most importantly, Sean is married with two kids and a third on the way!    THIS TOPIC IN A NUTSHELL: Sean’s career before real estateFirst few investmentsWhat they do at Scholastic CapitalAbout the Deal in IllinoisWhat we like about this assetTheir criteria and How to Identify their target assetLeasing & Identifying Target Rents Underwriting process and challengesKPIs and rent increasesTypical Expense ratio of their portfolioFinancing and hold time for this assetAbout the Evergreen Fund modelWhy do you think this model is working amidst the price surge?Investor returns and distributionsCurrent project and Target acquisitions Connect with Sean  KEY QUOTE:  On Investing in Single-family homes in Elite School Districts:“This model works because of accessibility. If you're looking to move into one of these good school districts for 4-6 years for multiple kids, renting makes more sense than buying a house. “  SUMMARY OF BUSINESS: At Scholastic Capital, we create the opportunity for investors to partner with us through our laser focused strategy of buying single family homes in elite school districts and renting them to families on 3+ year leases. Our investors love our planned monthly distributions, equity growth, depreciation pass through, minimal use of leverage, and the multi-year leases to tenants.  Scholastic Capital is a rolling, evergreen fund that continuously admits new capital. New investors will have an immediate interest in the underlying portfolio of single-family homes in high end school districts.    ABOUT THE WESTSIDE INVESTORS NETWORK   The Westside Investors Network is your communit