In this episode, Paul Bennett unravels the complexities of risk and return in commercial real estate investing. He breaks down how context, asset class, deal structure, and market conditions drive performance across sectors like self-storage, multifamily, and office. Paul offers practical tools and candid advice for evaluating deals, sharing his expertise on avoiding pitfalls and building intentional, resilient investment portfolios. Whether you're an experienced investor or exploring new opportunities, this episode delivers clear strategies to help you make smarter decisions in any real estate cycle. Get our free CRE Sector Reference Guide here Ready to talk about your investment strategy? Reach out at https://www.aaastorageinvestments.com/contact New episodes every two weeks. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts, and send this to an investor in your network who needs to hear it. Chapters (00:00) Contextual Risk and Sector Performance (05:00) Risk Across Asset Classes (12:00) Deal Structure and Market Dynamics (19:00) Sector Evaluation Framework (26:00) Building an Intentional Portfolio Follow and Connect with Us • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/aaa-storage-investments/ • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aaastorageinvestments/ • X: https://x.com/investments_aaa • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/AAA-Storage-Investments-LLC/61575027573292/ Download our free guides to take your investing to the next level: 10 Due Diligence Questions to Vet Any Real Estate Sponsor: https://www.aaastorageinvestments.com/info/10-due-diligence-questions-to-vet-any-real-estate-sponsor First-Time Real Estate Syndication Investor Checklist: https://www.aaastorageinvestments.com/info/first-time-real-estate-syndication-investor-checklist

In this episode of "In the Interim…", Dr. Scott Berry and Dr. Elizabeth Lorenzi systematically examine the analytic pitfalls in recent acute ischemic stroke trials, especially the implications of violating the proportional odds assumption on the modified Rankin Scale. The discussion draws on the DISCOUNT, INSTANT, ESCAPE-MeVo, and ORIENTAL-MeVo trials, spotlighting frequent reactive shifts to proportional odds violations. Scott and Liz detail how such approaches obscure clinically relevant heterogeneity and react by creating analysis methods that obscure the clinical relevance of a violation of proportional odds. The episode underscores the necessity for trial designs that explicitly address heterogeneity of treatment effect. Listeners gain an unvarnished critique of prevailing reporting practices and an actionable vision for future stroke trial designs. Key HighlightsDISCOUNT trial’s interim analysis and futility stopping.Issues with endpoint dichotomization after proportional odds violations.Comparison across multiple recent stroke trials with inconsistent endpoint definitions.Obscuring of proportional odds violations, which may be the most important result of the trial.Adaptive strategies in STEP platform.For more, visit us at https://www.berryconsultants.com/

In this episode, Justin Dyer and Mena Hanna set the stage for an in-depth conversation with former Federal Reserve Vice Chairman Roger W. Ferguson Jr. The duo unpacks why inflation is at the heart of investing and how the Fed’s decisions ripple through every family’s financial playbook. With global stories, personal experience, and a closer look at Roger Ferguson’s unique journey in both markets and family legacy, this episode delivers expert insight for anyone looking to build and protect generational wealth. Tune in to discover how understanding the Fed and mastering purchasing power can shape your path as a 100-year family. Chapters (00:00) Introducing the Fed and Upcoming Interview (01:00) Why Inflation Drives Everything (02:37) Preserving Purchasing Power (04:19) Global Examples of Inflation’s Impact (05:24) The Fed’s Dual Mandate (07:00) Roger Ferguson’s Unique Perspective (08:00) Building the 100-Year Family Connect with Us • Call or text us: 626-862-0355 • Website: https://www.athletefamilyoffice.com/ • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCc1NxpK21N1vKWEExC45YEA • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/awmcapital/ • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/awmcapital/ • X: https://twitter.com/awmcapital • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/awmcapital/

Part two of Adam's conversation with Norm Smallwood, co-founder of The RBL Group, picking up where Episode 12 left off. Norm and Adam move into stage four, otherwise known as "power", of Norm's four-stage leadership model. They then work through what it costs a family business when people are operating below the stage their role requires, why self-diagnosis of your own stage almost never works, and what it looks like to build a great career and a great company without ever needing to become stage four yourself. 21C linksWebsite: https://www.21clear.com?utm_source=twenty-one-clear&utm_medium=website&utm_campaign=ep-13-four-stages-of-leadership-part-2&utm_content=show-notesAdam on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamhatcher?utm_source=twenty-one-clear&utm_medium=website&utm_campaign=ep-13-four-stages-of-leadership-part-2&utm_content=show-notesNewsletter: https://21clear.substack.com/?utm_source=twenty-one-clear&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=ep-13-four-stages-of-leadership-part-2&utm_content=show-notesThe RBL Group (Norm Smallwood): https://www.rbl.net/?utm_source=twenty-one-clear&utm_medium=website&utm_campaign=ep-13-four-stages-of-leadership-part-2&utm_content=show-notesEpisode 12, Part 1: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-twenty-one-clear-podcast/id1811403547Ask Adam for Norm's Four Stages assessment. Email: adam.hatcher@21clear.comBumper music: "Still Hot" by Nic D, Connor Price © Lossless, 2023 Episode produced by: https://snapmarket.co Chapters [00:00] Welcome and Recap [03:09] Naming Stage Four [06:23] When Stage Fours Collide [08:53] You Can't See Your Own Stage [13:12] The Real Cost Isn't Bob's [16:15] Succeeding at Every Stage but One [17:32] What Makes a "Sue" [20:45] What Buyers Are Actually Buying [23:28] Quality of Leadership as a Line Item [25:22] Willie G. Davidson and "Sounded Like a Harley" [26:00] Julian Van Winkle and Making It "Taste Like Pappy" [28:35] You Don't Have to Be Stage Four to Win [29:45] Where to find Norm's four-stages assessment and how to reach Adam

In this episode of Travel Buddy, Rachel Satow and Ian Andersen unpack what it takes for everyday brands to build meaningful, lifestyle-driven loyalty beyond points and discounts. Through real-world examples ranging from luxury apparel to grocery stores, the team reveals how brands can foster authentic, long-term connections by aligning with customer values and daily routines. Discover strategies, challenges, and inspiring ideas for turning even the most routine purchases into emotionally resonant brand experiences. Whether you’re a marketer, loyalty leader, or brand builder, you’ll gain fresh perspective on creating loyalty that truly lasts. Chapters (00:00) Aspirational Loyalty Beyond Discounts (04:00) Lifestyle Messaging and Brand Alignment (07:00) Short-Term Discounts Versus Long-Term Relationships (10:00) Everyday Brands and Emotional Connections (14:00) Redefining Loyalty in Common Goods (17:00) Cross-Industry Partnerships and Value Expansion (25:00) Practical Strategies for Implementing Lifestyle Loyalty Connect with Switchfly Website: https://www.switchfly.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/switchfly/ X: https://twitter.com/switchfly YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SwitchflyOfficial