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Where I've BEN!

Benjamin Green

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A Look at my life through my eyes! Everyone has a story to tell. These segments are about the many people who have touched my life and the experiences I have achieved. The stories I unveil will touch you, tease you, and encourage you to step up and share the story within you! Join me as I share with you, "WHERE I'VE BEN!" Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whereiveben-1/support
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Join hosts Phil Hawthorne and Rohan Karamandi as they explore the newest Home Assistant releases and the latest Home Automation news. Featuring guests who use or contribute to Home Assistant, the podcast aims to inspire new ways to make your home smarter.
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Even the most prominent voices in Sales were crap at Sales once. Join bestselling Author, Founder and Sales Coach Mark Ackers as he speaks with successful Sales professionals about their early Sales struggles, and how they overcame these challenges to become the people they are today.
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Join host Simi Botic for conversations about the human experience, where we'll explore the things that can’t be measured but make us who we are. Each episode focuses on a single question from a listener in the community. Through solo episodes and guest conversations, Simi explores topics like movement, food, body image, aging, self-compassion, perfectionism, motherhood, self-trust, confidence, friendship, romance, and much more.
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Learn how Benjamin is using AI integrations with Home Assistant to help organise and manage some of those mundane tasks we all have to do Timestamps: 00:00:16 - Introduction 00:01:13 - Benjamin's Journey with Home Automation 00:04:05 - Challenges and Solutions in Home Automation 00:10:55 - Dashboard Design and Usability 00:22:24 - Voice Assistants …
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In this solo episode, Simi explores: “My 43rd birthday is in a few weeks and I feel so stupid that I’m still struggling with my relationship with food. I read Intuitive Eating and some other food freedom books years ago but I’m still not over my food stuff. How do I navigate these feelings?” Tune in to hear what she shares! Grab your 7-Day Free Tri…
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Mastering Sales Leadership: Proven Strategies to Crush Limiting Beliefs and Skyrocket Sales Performance” In This episode of the "I Used To Be Crap At Sales" Podcast, our host Mark Ackers sits with Bryan Mulry, ex salesperson at Google and Salesloft. This episode will give you valuable insights into what the best sales leaders at huge companies do t…
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Grant is a South African tech enthusiast and content creator, who joins Rohan and Phil to discuss his joy of using Home Assistant in his smart home Chapters 00:01:23 - Background in Tech and Smart Homes 00:02:04 - Discussion on Home Assistant Setups 00:04:12 - Synology and NAS Performance 00:05:27 - Exploring Efficient Tech Solutions 00:11:21 - Inn…
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Simi is joined by Jess Dawson as they explore: "My boyfriend and I have a bucket list dream, to RV around the USA, but I'm terrified to make it happen. How do I overcome the fears, worries, and blocks and make it happen? I think we'll regret it if I don't go." Tune in to hear where the conversation takes them! Jess Dawson is a native Californian wh…
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In this episode 2024.10 of the Home Assistant Podcast, hosts Rohan Karamandi and Phil Hawthorne discuss many exciting updates which extend from YAML updates to Tesla Fleet and EV integration. From new Matter integration surprises to advanced dashboard customization features, this episode breaks down the key improvements you’ll want to implement in …
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In this solo episode, Simi explores: “I want to be an intuitive eater but I’m struggling to stop eating when I’m comfortably full?” Tune in to hear what she shares! Grab your 7-Day Free Trial of Unmeasured Virtual Barre Membership Subscribe to Simi’s weekly emails Learn more about Private Coaching & Mentorship with Simi Follow Simi on IG: @simiboti…
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From Scrapping Her Way Into Sales, to Scaling With Datamaran: Carly's Unconventional Path To Leadership, and Her Secrets For Building High-Performing, Winning Teams” In this episode, our host Mark Ackers dives deep into Carly’s story, which is packed with lessons for any sales leader. Carly candidly reveals how she “scrapped her way” into the sales…
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In this episode of the Home Assistant Podcast, hosts Rohan Karamandi and Phil Hawthorne are joined by Nick Dawson, a ski instructor, mountain guide, and passionate home automation enthusiast. The conversation takes a deep dive into Nick's unique approach to home automation, particularly how he integrates smart technology into his life both on and o…
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Simi is joined by Paige Schmidt & Jamie Mendell as they explore:"I moved to a new city last year and I'm really struggling. I miss my close friends I left and want to stay close long distance and I also want to make new friends here. I don't feel like I'm doing either particularly well and I feel so lonely - any advice?" Tune in to hear where the c…
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From Sales Struggles to Sales Leadership Mastery: Chris Dawson on Coaching SDRs, Escaping the Leadership Hamster Wheel and Leading Teams to Win! In this episode of the I Used To Be Crap At Sales Podcast, Chris Dawson sits with our host Mark Ackers to take sales leaders on an insightful journey through his personal experiences and lessons learned fr…
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In this episode of the Home Assistant Podcast, hosts Phil Hawthorne and Rohan Karamandi, discuss the recent appointment of Paulus on the Z-Wave Alliance board, and dive into the improvements with HACS 2.0 and energy management discrepancies. The hosts also highlight innovative use cases for technologies like LoRa and the integration of Claude LLM i…
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Debt Collection, Demotions And Finding Meaning In Life Through Death. The captivating story of how Jack Frimston transformed from Del Boy dreaming of playing the O2 arena to top performer in Sales. In this episode of I Used To Be Crap At Sales, Jack Frimston sits with Mark Ackers, leading us through his unconventional journey from boy band dreams t…
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In this solo episode, Simi explores: “I am exhausted with the mental load of perfectionism. HELP!” Tune in to hear what she shares! Grab your 7-Day Free Trial of Unmeasured Virtual Barre Membership Subscribe to Simi’s weekly emails Learn more about Private Coaching & Mentorship with Simi Follow Simi on IG: @simibotic & @movementunmeasured Submit a …
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In this episode of the Home Assistant Podcast, hosts Rohan Karamandi and Phil Hawthorne have a fascinating discussion with Nir Lavi, an enthusiast and active contributor to the home automation community. The conversation delves deep into Nir’s journey with home automation, focusing on the practical aspects and challenges of integrating advanced sma…
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From Center Stage, Scripts and SDR Struggles, to Successful Sales Leadership at Gong. The captivating story of how Sarah Brazier’s acting roots helped her to weather the storms of sales - rising from a self proclaimed ‘F Player’, to an A player who pioneered a new era with Gong. In this episode, Sarah shares her unique journey into Sales - and how …
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Simi is joined by Jessi Haggery as they explore:"I grew up non-athletic and hated “traditional” exercise (as well as just rebelling against diet culture in general). Your wonderful classes are the closest I come to formal exercise. I do enjoy them once started but STILL have to overcome a deep-seated aversion to the idea of exercise before I begin.…
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In this episode of the Home Assistant Podcast, hosts Phil Hawthorne and Rohan Karamandi provide the latest updates and features of Home Assistant version 2024.8 and more! They discuss various topics, including the discontinuation of Telstra TV and Nike's self-lacing shoes, environmental concerns related to e-waste, and notable updates in the Home A…
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Simi is joined by Kim & Evan Sauer as they explore: "I saw you share that your personal goal for your 40th birthday is to fall in love with hosting. I feel the same way. I want to learn to host and to love it! Growing up, I always saw my mom hosting but she seemed so stressed and never enjoyed herself. I want to do it but I want to like it! Any tip…
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Swapping Encyclopedias For Rolls Royces: The Transformation of Steve MyersFrom being admittedly ‘crap at sales’ and fired for nonperformance, to eventually becoming a global sales leader, working at the likes of Rolls Royce, Motorola and Sandler, Steve's story is filled with valuable lessons and insights for sales leaders. Alongside our host Mark A…
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In this episode of the Home Assistant Podcast, Rohan Karamandi and Phil Hawthorne have an engaging conversation with Jason Shearer, a long-time listener and an engineering leader in the technology industry. Jason shares his fascinating journey from experimenting with home automation in his first condo to integrating advanced technologies into his c…
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Simi is joined by Chelsea Connors as they explore: "How do you navigate heavily changing relationships (friend, otherwise) as we grow further into adulthood?" Tune in to hear where the conversation takes them! Chelsea Connors is a high performance coach, former therapist and breathwork facilitator. She blends all of those modalities to help you rec…
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From Tennis Prodigy, to Amazon Driver, to Successful Sales Leader: The Inspiring Transformation of Jack Hankey Get ready for an inspiring tale of tennis, testing times, and transformation! In this captivating episode of "The I Used to be Crap at Sales Podcast," our host Mark Ackers sits down with Jack Hankey, Head Of Sales Development at Leyton, to…
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2024.7, Year of the voice chapter 7, and an amazing ESPHome update are just some of the goodies released Rohan and Phil break down. Chapters 00:44 ESPHome Update Entities 05:16 Year of the voice chapter 7 18:49 2204.7 20:11 Home Assistant Roadmap 29:05 20247 Continued For complete show notes and more information about the topics discussed in this e…
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Simi is joined by Jennifer & Benjamin Derkin as they explore: "I really struggle to feel comfortable being in photos. Any tips for the upcoming season that are full of family photos, holiday pictures, and more? Also, I would love any support for navigating when you see a photo of yourself you don't like. Thanks!" Tune in to hear where the conversat…
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In this episode, Kaitlen Kelly shares her gritty, behind-the-scenes journey from fashion racks to sales, transforming her initial struggles into monumental triumphs. Packed with raw honesty, this conversation is a treasure trove of practical advice and inspiring anecdotes, making it a must-listen for anyone looking to excel in sales. Episode Highli…
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Florian from The Netherlands joins Rohan and Phil to break down his smart home journey, and some of the decisions made when designing his families smart home. Chapters 00:56 Getting started with Home Assistant 12:23 Design Considerations for a smart home 17:00 Protocols in the smart home 19:17 100 Devices on Zigbee 27:40 Home Assistant Hardware 29:…
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In this solo episode, Simi explores: “How do you navigate people pleasing? As a recovering people pleaser I find it still haunts me. Curious how you did this work on yourself and how you help your clients also.” Tune in to hear what she shares! Grab your 7-Day Free Trial of Unmeasured Virtual Barre Membership Subscribe to Simi’s weekly emails Learn…
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In this episode, Mark Ackers chats with Holly Allen, an account executive at Deel. Holly shares her journey from a party-loving university student to a successful sales professional, sharing insights on persistence, self-belief, and continuous learning. An open and honest conversation about the highs and lows of a career in sales. Episode Highlight…
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Simi is joined by Joslyn Villapando as they explore: "Can you talk about navigating big feelings in your kiddos without taking it personally?" Tune in to hear where the conversation takes them! Joslyn Villapando and her husband, Matt, own Woodwalk Gallery, a beloved creative venue in Door County, Wisconsin. They moved to this magical property with …
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