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

Ralf Miculcy is an Associate at WL Gore. But what does that actually mean? At WL Gore—a global materials science company known for its innovative products like GORE-TEX—every employee, from entry-level to the CEO, is called an Associate. This is just one example of its distinctive, non-hierarchical culture. In today’s episode, we dive into Ralf’s journey across Operations, Projects, and General Management at WL Gore. We explore how this unique culture functions in practice and what makes it so effective through: Ralf’s cross-functional career Gore’s Multi-category business A unique non-hierarchical culture How a company can scale while staying true to its founding values Career progression in a flat hierarchy More Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fmcgguys/  Audio Mixing by Rodrigo Chávez Voice Acting by Jason Martorell Parsekian

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

Sally Penni MBE is Talking Law with The Rt Hon Victoria Prentis.   Victoria has served as Attorney General for England and Wales since 2022.  She is also a Government Minister, and the MP for Banbury.  Sally and Victoria discuss the day to day role of Attorney General and what that entails.  Victoria also shares insights into how the crossover between law and politics in her career came about.  They discuss the importance of increasing diversity when it comes to government legal careers; what’s been achieved so far and what more needs to be done. Presented by Sally Penni MBE, barrister at law at Kenworthy’s Chambers Manchester and founder and chair of Women in the Law UK. Follow Sally on Twitter @SallyPenni1 and Instagram @sjsallypenni