Grow With Rach and Neal

Hosted by Rachael Ann and Neal Young

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Mar 2026

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Podcast: Two Real estate Businesses owners and total Strangers started a podcast from opposite coasts. The podcast is all about Real estate photography business, relationships, growth and the shit that hits the fan. 2 Years later they are still growing their business and passing along all the lessons learned through their journey, and yes, still shooting the shit while laughing their asses off. Can you believe after 2 years they still have never been in the same room together? Too funny. Rachael and Neal hope you will gain some tools to help you grow in business and some laughs to help you through the day. Enjoy!!

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March 28, 2026Episode 12346 min

Episode #122 Real Estate Video Marketing: How to Get Agents on Camera (and 403% More Listing Views

Episode #122 Real Estate Video Marketing: How to Get Agents on Camera (and 403% More Listing ViewsListings with video get 403% more views.Add a person in the first 5 seconds? That jumps 5–10x.So why are agents still avoiding camera?In this episode, we break down how to:Get agents comfortable on cameraUse AI to make scripting easyPitch video using real data (that actually convinces clients)Upgrade your content without overcomplicating your setupYour audience has already shifted to video.The only question is—are you keeping up?This week’s episode of Grow with Rach and Neal is brought to you by HDPhotoHub, the platform real estate photographer's trust.: Get 50 free credits when you sign up for HD Photo Hub. Use promo code STS. Don't forget the HDPH Marketing kit includes a slideshow video offering. It's the first step towards offering full blown video services and takes no extra work on your part!Rach and Neal are taking their business to the next level with Pixl CRM. With PixlCRM, you can automate your lead generation, follow-ups, client communication – and it even helps you get those elusive reviews and referrals! When you sign up for PixlCRM, you’ll get the Pixl Marketing Method Roadmap PDF – a step-by-step guide to building a marketing system that actually works. Plus, you’ll get your first month of PixlCRM FREE! Head over to PixlCRM.com/STS to claim your free month and get your business on trackWant to learn how to Grow your Business with Headshot photography from Rach and Neal? Check out their first online course created for real estate photographers looking to make extra income and attract new clients by mastering the art of headshot photography: https://growwithrachandneal.thrivecart.com/grow-your-business-with-headshotsIf you love the Podcast or found it helpful and would like to send some positivity out into the word/pay it forward; please consider a donation to one of Rach and Neal’s favorite charities.Charity-Ronald McDonald House: https://rmhc.org/donateSt Jude’s Children’s Hospital:https://www.stjude.org/promotion/impact-giving-pm.htmlFollow Shooting the Shit on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/grow_with_rach_and_neal/https://www.instagram.com/shooting_the_shit_rachandneal/profilecard/?igsh=MTBia295Mnkyd2RwOA== The HYN Group

March 21, 2026Episode 12240 min

Episode #122 Springing Forward? Rach has a head start/ Neal is still shoveling

Busy Season is already here for Rachael while Neal prays for no more snow. Were talkign about all the chalenges of the next busy season this episode.This week’s episode of Shooting the Shit is brought to you by HDPhotoHub, the platform real estate photographer's trust.: Get 50 free credits when you sign up for HD Photo Hub. Use promo code STS. Don't forget the HDPH Marketing kit includes a slideshow video offering. It's the first step towards offering full blown video services and takes no extra work on your part!Rach and Neal are taking their business to the next level with Pixl CRM. With PixlCRM, you can automate your lead generation, follow-ups, client communication – and it even helps you get those elusive reviews and referrals! When you sign up for PixlCRM, you’ll get the Pixl Marketing Method Roadmap PDF – a step-by-step guide to building a marketing system that actually works. Plus, you’ll get your first month of PixlCRM FREE! Head over to PixlCRM.com/STS to claim your free month and get your business on trackWant to learn how to Grow your Business with Headshot photography from Rach and Neal? Check out their first online course created for real estate photographers looking to make extra income and attract new clients by mastering the art of headshot photography: https://growwithrachandneal.thrivecart.com/grow-your-business-with-headshotsIf you love the Podcast or found it helpful and would like to send some positivity out into the word/pay it forward; please consider a donation to one of Rach and Neal’s favorite charities.Charity-Ronald McDonald House: https://rmhc.org/donateSt Jude’s Children’s Hospital:https://www.stjude.org/promotion/impact-giving-pm.htmlFollow Shooting the Shit on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/grow_with_rach_and_neal/https://www.instagram.com/shooting_the_shit_rachandneal/profilecard/?igsh=MTBia295Mnkyd2RwOA== The HYN Grouphttps://www.instagram.com/thehyngroup/profilecard/?igsh=a2k3bjZibWQ4am1hFocused Media Collectivehttps://www.instagram.com/focused_media_collective

March 13, 2026Episode 12154 min

Episode #121 The Secret to Scaling a Real Estate Media Business: Culture First with Alex Coombs

In this episode, we sit down with Alex Coombs to talk about the real secret behind scaling a successful real estate media business—team culture. Alex shares how she built a 17-person team by focusing on leadership, positive workplace culture, training, and creating an environment where people actually want to stay and grow. If you're struggling with freelancer turnover or looking to build a stronger team, this episode is packed with practical insights on building a sustainable, culture-first business. This week’s episode of Shooting the Shit is brought to you by HDPhotoHub, the platform real estate photographer's trust.: Get 50 free credits when you sign up for HD Photo Hub. Use promo code STS. Don't forget the HDPH Marketing kit includes a slideshow video offering. It's the first step towards offering full blown video services and takes no extra work on your part!Rach and Neal are taking their business to the next level with Pixl CRM. With PixlCRM, you can automate your lead generation, follow-ups, client communication – and it even helps you get those elusive reviews and referrals! When you sign up for PixlCRM, you’ll get the Pixl Marketing Method Roadmap PDF – a step-by-step guide to building a marketing system that actually works. Plus, you’ll get your first month of PixlCRM FREE! Head over to PixlCRM.com/STS to claim your free month and get your business on trackWant to learn how to Grow your Business with Headshot photography from Rach and Neal? Check out their first online course created for real estate photographers looking to make extra income and attract new clients by mastering the art of headshot photography: https://growwithrachandneal.thrivecart.com/grow-your-business-with-headshotsIf you love the Podcast or found it helpful and would like to send some positivity out into the word/pay it forward; please consider a donation to one of Rach and Neal’s favorite charities.Charity-Ronald McDonald House: https://rmhc.org/donateSt Jude’s Children’s Hospital:https://www.stjude.org/promotion/impact-giving-pm.htmlFollow Shooting the Shit on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/grow_with_rach_and_neal/https://www.instagram.com/shooting_the_shit_rachandneal/profilecard/?igsh=MTBia295Mnkyd2RwOA== The HYN Grouphttps://www.instagram.com/thehyngroup/profilecard/?igsh=a2k3bjZibWQ4am1hFocused Media Collectivehttps://www.instagram.com/focused_media_collective

January 28, 202637 min

Episode #120 Your Strengths are a shortcut (even for the stuff you hate)

Understanding your strengths isn’t just self-awareness — it’s a business advantage.In this episode, we explore how leveraging your natural strengths can make even the parts of business you hate more effective. Using CliftonStrengths and the Big Five as a framework, they share personal insights and real-world examples from building creative businesses, and explain why alignment beats brute force every time.This week’s episode of Shooting the Shit is brought to you by HDPhotoHub, the platform real estate photographer's trust.: Get 50 free credits when you sign up for HD Photo Hub. Use promo code STS. Don't forget the HDPH Marketing kit includes a slideshow video offering. It's the first step towards offering full blown video services and takes no extra work on your part!Rach and Neal are taking their business to the next level with Pixl CRM. With PixlCRM, you can automate your lead generation, follow-ups, client communication – and it even helps you get those elusive reviews and referrals! When you sign up for PixlCRM, you’ll get the Pixl Marketing Method Roadmap PDF – a step-by-step guide to building a marketing system that actually works. Plus, you’ll get your first month of PixlCRM FREE! Head over to PixlCRM.com/STS to claim your free month and get your business on trackWant to learn how to Grow your Business with Headshot photography from Rach and Neal? Check out their first online course created for real estate photographers looking to make extra income and attract new clients by mastering the art of headshot photography: https://growwithrachandneal.thrivecart.com/grow-your-business-with-headshotsIf you love the Podcast or found it helpful and would like to send some positivity out into the word/pay it forward; please consider a donation to one of Rach and Neal’s favorite charities.Charity-Ronald McDonald House: https://rmhc.org/donateSt Jude’s Children’s Hospital:https://www.stjude.org/promotion/impact-giving-pm.htmlFollow Shooting the Shit on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/grow_with_rach_and_neal/https://www.instagram.com/shooting_the_shit_rachandneal/profilecard/?igsh=MTBia295Mnkyd2RwOA== The HYN Grouphttps://www.instagram.com/thehyngroup/profilecard/?igsh=a2k3bjZibWQ4am1hFocused Media Collectivehttps://www.instagram.com/focused_media_collective

January 13, 202647 min

Episode 119 Diversify Your Business for Growth & Hiring Virtual Talent to Scale w/ Paul Chareth

Episode 119 DiversifyYour Business for Growth-and Hiring Virtual Talent to Scale w/ Paul CharethWhat happens when you stop relying on one industry for all your income?In this episode, we sit down with Paul Chareth, founder of Flylisted and now Staffify, to talk about building a more stable, scalable, and sustainable business through diversifying both your services and your clients.Paul shares his journey from real estate tech to launching Staffify—a company designed to remove the friction, risk, and frustration of hiring virtual assistants, admins, and video editors. Instead of endless interviews and crossed fingers, Staffify guarantees talent and replaces them if it’s not the right fit.This week’s episode of Shooting the Shit is brought to you by HDPhotoHub, the platform real estate photographer's trust.: Get 50 free credits when you sign up for HD Photo Hub. Use promo code STS. Don't forget the HDPH Marketing kit includes a slideshow video offering. It's the first step towards offering full blown video services and takes no extra work on your part!Rach and Neal are taking their business to the next level with Pixl CRM. With PixlCRM, you can automate your lead generation, follow-ups, client communication – and it even helps you get those elusive reviews and referrals! When you sign up for PixlCRM, you’ll get the Pixl Marketing Method Roadmap PDF – a step-by-step guide to building a marketing system that actually works. Plus, you’ll get your first month of PixlCRM FREE! Head over to PixlCRM.com/STS to claim your free month and get your business on trackWant to learn how to Grow your Business with Headshot photography from Rach and Neal? Check out their first online course created for real estate photographers looking to make extra income and attract new clients by mastering the art of headshot photography: https://growwithrachandneal.thrivecart.com/grow-your-business-with-headshotsIf you love the Podcast or found it helpful and would like to send some positivity out into the word/pay it forward; please consider a donation to one of Rach and Neal’s favorite charities.Charity-Ronald McDonald House: https://rmhc.org/donateSt Jude’s Children’s Hospital:https://www.stjude.org/promotion/impact-giving-pm.htmlFollow Shooting the Shit on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/grow_with_rach_and_neal/https://www.instagram.com/shooting_the_shit_rachandneal/profilecard/?igsh=MTBia295Mnkyd2RwOA== The HYN Grouphttps://www.instagram.com/thehyngroup/profilecard/?igsh=a2k3bjZibWQ4am1hFocused Media Collectivehttps://www.instagram.com/focused_media_collective

January 3, 202632 min

Episode #118 How to Build a Strong Website That Google Actually Understands(Schema Style)!

Episode #118: How to Build a Website Google Actually Understands (Schema Style)In this episode, we break down what schema markup is, why it matters for SEO, and how it helps Google understand your website. We cover simple ways to add schema, plus foundational website and SEO principles that make your site clearer, stronger, and easier for search engines (and humans) to navigate.Get Free Schema Generator here: https://growwithrachandneal.thrivecart.com/free-ai-website-schema-generator/This week’s episode of Shooting the Shit is brought to you by HDPhotoHub, the platform real estate photographer's trust.: Get 50 free credits when you sign up for HD Photo Hub. Use promo code STS. Don't forget the HDPH Marketing kit includes a slideshow video offering. It's the first step towards offering full blown video services and takes no extra work on your part!Rach and Neal are taking their business to the next level with Pixl CRM. With PixlCRM, you can automate your lead generation, follow-ups, client communication – and it even helps you get those elusive reviews and referrals! When you sign up for PixlCRM, you’ll get the Pixl Marketing Method Roadmap PDF – a step-by-step guide to building a marketing system that actually works. Plus, you’ll get your first month of PixlCRM FREE! Head over to PixlCRM.com/STS to claim your free month and get your business on trackWant to learn how to Grow your Business with Headshot photography from Rach and Neal? Check out their first online course created for real estate photographers looking to make extra income and attract new clients by mastering the art of headshot photography: https://growwithrachandneal.thrivecart.com/grow-your-business-with-headshotsIf you love the Podcast or found it helpful and would like to send some positivity out into the word/pay it forward; please consider a donation to one of Rach and Neal’s favorite charities.Charity-Ronald McDonald House: https://rmhc.org/donateSt Jude’s Children’s Hospital:https://www.stjude.org/promotion/impact-giving-pm.htmlFollow Shooting the Shit on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/grow_with_rach_and_neal/https://www.instagram.com/shooting_the_shit_rachandneal/profilecard/?igsh=MTBia295Mnkyd2RwOA== The HYN Grouphttps://www.instagram.com/thehyngroup/profilecard/?igsh=a2k3bjZibWQ4am1hFocused Media Collectivehttps://www.instagram.com/focused_media_collective

December 19, 2025Episode 11750 min

Episode #117 Eli Jones, Cold Calling Role Play Live. What Could Go Wrong?

Episode #117 Cold Calling Role Play Live. With Eli Jones. What Could Go Wrong? 😬📞Let’s be honest—cold calling terrifies most real estate photographers. Including us.So instead of talking about it, we did something way more uncomfortable (and way more useful): we brought on Eli Jones and put ourselves on the spot with a live cold-calling role play.If you’ve been in real estate media for more than five minutes, you already know Eli—educator, business builder, and the mind behind one of the most well-known REP programs in the industry. But what surprised us was how much his ecosystem has grown, now including video editing services, cold calling services, and even help with hiring staff.In this episode, Eli breaks down why cold calling still works, the specific method he uses to make it effective (and less painful), and then coaches us in real time as we try not to completely fall on our faces.Will we crush it? Will we panic? Will Eli save us mid-call? We were terrified to find out, but here goes!This week’s episode of Shooting the Shit is brought to you by HDPhotoHub, the platform real estate photographer's trust.: Get 50 free credits when you sign up for HD Photo Hub. Use promo code STS. Don't forget the HDPH Marketing kit includes a slideshow video offering. It's the first step towards offering full blown video services and takes no extra work on your part!Rach and Neal are taking their business to the next level with Pixl CRM. With PixlCRM, you can automate your lead generation, follow-ups, client communication – and it even helps you get those elusive reviews and referrals! When you sign up for PixlCRM, you’ll get the Pixl Marketing Method Roadmap PDF – a step-by-step guide to building a marketing system that actually works. Plus, you’ll get your first month of PixlCRM FREE! Head over to PixlCRM.com/STS to claim your free month and get your business on trackWant to learn how to Grow your Business with Headshot photography from Rach and Neal? Check out their first online course created for real estate photographers looking to make extra income and attract new clients by mastering the art of headshot photography: https://growwithrachandneal.thrivecart.com/grow-your-business-with-headshotsIf you love the Podcast or found it helpful and would like to send some positivity out into the word/pay it forward; please consider a donation to one of Rach and Neal’s favorite charities.Charity-Ronald McDonald House: https://rmhc.org/donateSt Jude’s Children’s Hospital:https://www.stjude.org/promotion/impact-giving-pm.htmlFollow Shooting the Shit on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/grow_with_rach_and_neal/https://www.instagram.com/shooting_the_shit_rachandneal/profilecard/?igsh=MTBia295Mnkyd2RwOA== The HYN Grouphttps://www.instagram.com/thehyngroup/profilecard/?igsh=a2k3bjZibWQ4am1hFocused Media Collectivehttps://www.instagram.com/focused_media_collective/p

December 16, 2025Episode 11623 min

Episode #116 This AI Team Might Replace Your To-Do list

Episode #116 This AI Team Might Replace Your To-Do listImagine having a full team working for your business—without hiring, training, or burnout. 🤖🔥Rachel shares her experience onboarding with Marblism, an AI team built to handle real business tasks. We break down how it works, what’s surprisingly powerful, and why AI assistants might be the next “hire” you make.Here is the link for Marblism: https://marblism.com/?via=rachaelUse Promo Code FOCUSED10 to save 10% off.This week’s episode of Shooting the Shit is brought to you by HDPhotoHub, the platform real estate photographer's trust.: Get 50 free credits when you sign up for HD Photo Hub. Use promo code STS. Don't forget the HDPH Marketing kit includes a slideshow video offering. It's the first step towards offering full blown video services and takes no extra work on your part!Rach and Neal are taking their business to the next level with Pixl CRM. With PixlCRM, you can automate your lead generation, follow-ups, client communication – and it even helps you get those elusive reviews and referrals! When you sign up for PixlCRM, you’ll get the Pixl Marketing Method Roadmap PDF – a step-by-step guide to building a marketing system that actually works. Plus, you’ll get your first month of PixlCRM FREE! Head over to PixlCRM.com/STS to claim your free month and get your business on trackWant to learn how to Grow your Business with Headshot photography from Rach and Neal? Check out their first online course created for real estate photographers looking to make extra income and attract new clients by mastering the art of headshot photography: https://growwithrachandneal.thrivecart.com/grow-your-business-with-headshotsIf you love the Podcast or found it helpful and would like to send some positivity out into the word/pay it forward; please consider a donation to one of Rach and Neal’s favorite charities.Charity-Ronald McDonald House: https://rmhc.org/donateSt Jude’s Children’s Hospital:https://www.stjude.org/promotion/impact-giving-pm.htmlFollow Shooting the Shit on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/grow_with_rach_and_neal/https://www.instagram.com/shooting_the_shit_rachandneal/profilecard/?igsh=MTBia295Mnkyd2RwOA== The HYN Grouphttps://www.instagram.com/thehyngroup/profilecard/?igsh=a2k3bjZibWQ4am1hFocused Media Collectivehttps://www.instagram.com/focused_media_collective/p

December 5, 2025Episode 1151 hr 38 min

Episode #115: PMRE Roundtable with Oliver Ward & Ian Ian Kautzman of HDPH

Episode #115: PMRE Roundtable: Acting, AI, Industry Shifts, Horror Stories & the Future of Real Estate MediaIn this packed roundtable episode, we sit down with two fantastic guests:🎭 Oliver Ward — real estate media business owner & business coach, sharing hilarious stories from his jump from acting into real estate, plus insights from coaching RE photographers.💻 Ian Kotzman from HDPhotoHub — offering thoughtful industry perspective and touching on a few things in the works for HDPhotoHub.Together, we unpack everything PMRE brought up for us:✨ What we hoped to get out of PMRE vs. what actually surprised us🎤 Our favorite presenters (Eli Jones, Cheyenne Crawford, Alex Coons & more) and why they stood out📈 The biggest shifts happening in the industry right now😳 The most surprising or shocking PMRE moments🧱 What is not changing in real estate media, even with rapid tech and AI advancements💵 Whether faster workflows should mean cheaper services🤖 How AI is reshaping expectations, pricing, boundaries, and the photographer–client dynamic🔮 Where we see the industry heading in the next 5–10 yearsAnd of course…😂 Horror stories from the field — These are likely to be seared into your memory forever. If you are not faint of heart hang on to the very end for a surprise, unscripted bonus horror story from Rach. This one is Extra!Here's a link to the webinar that Herb and I did that digs into what happened in the real estate and real estate photography industry in 2025: http://hdphotohub.com/2025-market-analysisThis week’s episode of Shooting the Shit is brought to you by HDPhotoHub, the platform real estate photographer's trust.: Get 50 free credits when you sign up for HD Photo Hub. Use promo code STS. Don't forget the HDPH Marketing kit includes a slideshow video offering. It's the first step towards offering full blown video services and takes no extra work on your part!Rach and Neal are taking their business to the next level with Pixl CRM. With PixlCRM, you can automate your lead generation, follow-ups, client communication – and it even helps you get those elusive reviews and referrals! When you sign up for PixlCRM, you’ll get the Pixl Marketing Method Roadmap PDF – a step-by-step guide to building a marketing system that actually works. Plus, you’ll get your first month of PixlCRM FREE! Head over to PixlCRM.com/STS to claim your free month and get your business on trackWant to learn how to Grow your Business with Headshot photography from Rach and Neal? Today Until Monday at 12 Midnight We have BLACK FRIDAY Deal. Save $150 with Promo Code BF150.Check out their first online course created for real estate photographers looking to make extra income and attract new clients by mastering the art of headshot photography: https://growwithrachandneal.thrivecart.com/grow-your-business-with-headshotsIf you love the Podcast or found it helpful and would like to send some positivity out into the word/pay it forward; please consider a donation to one of Rach and Neal’s favorite charities.Charity-Ronald McDonald House: https://rmhc.org/donateSt Jude’s Children’s Hospital:https://www.stjude.org/promotion/impact-giving-pm.htmlFollow Shooting the Shit on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/grow_with_rach_and_neal/https://www.instagram.com/shooting_the_shit_rachandneal/profilecard/?igsh=MTBia295Mnkyd2RwOA== The HYN Grouphttps://www.instagram.com/thehyngroup/profilecard/?igsh=a2k3bjZibWQ4am1hFocused Media Collectivehttps://www.instagram.com/focused_media_collective/p

November 28, 2025Episode 11438 min

Episode 114 Unpacking PMRE Las Vegas 2025

Episode 114 Unpacking PMRE Las Vegas 2025What We Expected, What We Got, and What You Should Do NextFresh off PMRE 2025, Neal and Rachel sit down to unpack everything — the good, the surprising, the overwhelming, and the “oh crap, now we have 47 new things to do” moments.In this episode, we talk about:Our initial expectations vs. what the conference actually deliveredThe biggest takeaways we’re bringing homeHow we’re tackling the massive list of “action items” without burning outHow to make sure everything you learned at PMRE doesn’t fade the minute you get homeA few horror-story-level moments from our trip (yes… those happened)How we’re prepping for our deeper-dive episodes coming nextWhat’s ahead: a PMRE roundtable episode, plus guests from the Luxury Listings WorkshopIf you went to PMRE — or plan to next year — this high-level breakdown will help you turn conference hype into real momentum for your business.This week’s episode of Shooting the Shit is brought to you by HDPhotoHub, the platform real estate photographer's trust.: Get 50 free credits when you sign up for HD Photo Hub. Use promo code STS. Don't forget the HDPH Marketing kit includes a slideshow video offering. It's the first step towards offering full blown video services and takes no extra work on your part!Rach and Neal are taking their business to the next level with Pixl CRM. With PixlCRM, you can automate your lead generation, follow-ups, client communication – and it even helps you get those elusive reviews and referrals! When you sign up for PixlCRM, you’ll get the Pixl Marketing Method Roadmap PDF – a step-by-step guide to building a marketing system that actually works. Plus, you’ll get your first month of PixlCRM FREE! Head over to PixlCRM.com/STS to claim your free month and get your business on trackWant to learn how to Grow your Business with Headshot photography from Rach and Neal? Today Until Monday at 12 Midnight We have BLACK FRIDAY Deal. Save $150 with Promo Code BF150.Check out their first online course created for real estate photographers looking to make extra income and attract new clients by mastering the art of headshot photography: https://growwithrachandneal.thrivecart.com/grow-your-business-with-headshotsIf you love the Podcast or found it helpful and would like to send some positivity out into the word/pay it forward; please consider a donation to one of Rach and Neal’s favorite charities.Charity-Ronald McDonald House: https://rmhc.org/donateSt Jude’s Children’s Hospital:https://www.stjude.org/promotion/impact-giving-pm.htmlFollow Shooting the Shit on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/grow_with_rach_and_neal/https://www.instagram.com/shooting_the_shit_rachandneal/profilecard/?igsh=MTBia295Mnkyd2RwOA== The HYN Grouphttps://www.instagram.com/thehyngroup/profilecard/?igsh=a2k3bjZibWQ4am1hFocused Media Collectivehttps://www.instagram.com/focused_media_collective/profilecard/?igsh=MTFncjVna2NkOGRzbg==If you would like to support the Podcast we would be so grateful if you could Please leave us a review on Apple!