Limpert Tech "SullyCast" on ALT 105.7 and iHeartRadio 5/1/21 - 'Flavour With Benefits: France' and Champagne, Cathy Connally

A big welcome to food innovator Cathy Connally and her book, “Flavour With Benefits: France” — the first in a series. The eBook launches in March 2021, and the hardcover edition will be released in April.

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“Flavour With Benefits” is a new book series by Cathy Connally and coauthor Charley Best. Each book takes the reader on a journey to a different country or region and shares the stories of strong women, breathtaking sights, and food and flavours that reimagine “I’ll Have What She’s Having.”

“With this series of books,” says Cathy, “we are offering women an escape to visit exciting places, draw inspiration from women who changed the world, and enjoy food that doesn’t compromise on taste and health.”

They talk Cathy's passion for travel, the book and some of the history of Champagne.

Limpert Tech "SullyCast" on ALT 105.7 and iHeartRadio 4/24/21 - Rick and Axel's Picks for Mother's Day

Rick and Axel give some great picks for Mother's Day!

The always important Mother's Day holiday is approaching and Rick and Axel have some great tech ideas for Mom.

Picks:

1. Samsung's A- Series Smartphones

Samsung’s latest devices, the Galaxy A-Series, are hitting AT&T and Cricket Wireless April 9. AT&T is continuing to bring its best deals to everyone with additional savings for these already affordable smartphones – here’s a breakdown:


Samsung Galaxy A52 5G – AT&T Only

AT&T: For a limited time, new and existing AT&T customers can get the Galaxy A52 5G for as low as $5/mo. on a 30-month installment payment plan with an AT&T unlimited plan. That’s $150 total / 70% off the retail price!
Key Features:
Can access our nationwide AT&T 5G network. All of our consumer unlimited plans include 5G access at no additional charge.
First A-series device that is dust and water-resistant thanks to its IP67 rating.
Boasts the strongest camera in an A-Series smartphone.
Includes a super vivid 6.5” screen with FHD+ technology.
 
Samsung Galaxy A32 5G – Cricket Only

Cricket Wireless: The Galaxy A32 5G will be available for $279.99.
Key Features: This 5G smartphone features 6.5” Infinity-V display, multi-lens camera system, octa-core processing, 5,000 mAh fast charging battery and 64GB of storage.
 
Samsung Galaxy A12 – AT&T and Cricket

AT&T: For a limited time, new and existing AT&T customers can get the Galaxy A12 for as low as $1/mo. on a 30-month installment payment plan with an AT&T unlimited plan. That’s $30 total / more than 80% off the retail price!
Cricket Wireless: Cricket customers can grab the Galaxy A12 for $179.99.
Key Features: This LTE smartphone features an immersive 6.5” display, multi-lens camera system, quad-core processing and a powerful 5,000 mAh fast charging battery.
 


2. CYRx MD

https://cyrmdskincare.com/collections/anti-aging-plus-sun-damage
Protecting your skin from the sun is crucial, and CYRx MD is here to help protect and aid in reducing the look of sun and age spots.

CYRx MD skincare in medical-grade, scientifically derived products formulated for the wide spectrum of skin disorders. Their revolutionary Melasma/Sun Damage System includes products designed for rapid and significant improvement in skin’s appearance users have seen results in just a few weeks. These products help stimulate cellular regeneration resulting in brighter, firmer skin.
 


3. Fluidstance Lift

Laptop Riser with Integrated Whiteboard

Meet Lift™, our two-in-one personal whiteboard and laptop riser that improves the ergonomics of your workspace—and your comfort—by raising your laptop to the ideal height for viewing as a primary or secondary monitor.

With its integrated whiteboard, Lift helps increase your productivity by giving you a premium, billboard-like surface to jot down notes in real-time. The reusable whiteboard surface eliminates the need for paper notes, removing clutter and reducing your eco-footprint.
Perfect for any office, Lift also works great in non-traditional work environments like your kitchen, garage, or backyard. Reference your laptop for instructions, recipes, how-to videos, or even your favorite shows, all while taking notes.

4. eufy RoboVac 11S Max

A great deal if you think mom needs a robot vacuum.

For around $200

    All-New RoboVac: Re-engineered to boast our strongest ever suction power (2000Pa Max) while maintaining quiet operation and a super-slim design (2.85”).
    BoostIQ Technology: Automatically increases suction power within 1.5 seconds when extra vacuuming strength is needed to get the best clean.
    A Quiet Clean: Vacuums for up to 100 minutes** on hardwood floors with consistent, powerful suction at a volume no louder than a microwave.
    Premium Features: Anti-scratch tempered glass-top cover for protection, infrared-sensor for evading obstacles, and drop-sensing tech to avoid falls. Automatically recharges so it’s always ready to clean. Unibody filter makes for easier cleaning and less maintenance.
    What You Get: RoboVac 11S MAX, remote control (2 AAA batteries included), charging base, AC power adapter, cleaning tool, extra set of unibody filter, 4 side brushes, 5 cable ties, welcome guide, and our worry-free 12-month warranty.

Limpert Tech "SullyCast" on ALT 105.7 and iHeartRadio 4/17/21 - Brandon Steiner, Sports Collecting Expert, Athlete Direct

Rick is joined by a legend in the sports collecting universe this week, Brandon Steiner.

Sports Memorabilia Expert Brandon Steiner and 'Athlete Direct,' an innovation on his CollectibleXchange.com site which will allow fans to purchase memorabilia of all kinds directly from players and coaches. 

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** Skyrocketing price of trading  cards vs value? Danger of investment? See this article by Hal Bock
https://www.nysportsday.com/2021/02/27/bocks-score-protect-to-collect/
** Covid and Sports, one year laterState of Collectibles industry
** Latest items on CollectibleXchange visit https://collectiblexchange.com/
***Value of collectibles

Brandon Steiner, who revolutionized the sports memorabilia and collectibles industry during 32 years as founder of Steiner Sports, is transforming the industry once again with the innovative CollecibleXchange.com.  The dynamic sports marketplace is set to launch “Athlete Direct” with enormous sports figures as Mark Messier, Walt Frazier, Sue Bird, Tom Coughlin, Aaron Boone andLou Holtz leading the way. "Athlete Direct" gives the players and coaches a “one-stop-shop” to sell memorabilia – autographed, game-used and commemorative items – directly to their fans. In addition, collector's will be able to have their own photos, jerseys, balls and the like  personally signed autographed by the athletes. And that's not to mention fan experiences for zoom one-on-ones to such video greetings as birthday messages

 “This was always the big picture I had in my mind,” says Steiner. “I found that over the years, there was too much of the same thing, hundreds, thousands of balls and jerseys signed by the same player. People bring collections to us, and are disappointed in their value because players just signed so much. Now we are away from the volume and give propriety to high end exclusive stuff; those ‘hard to get,’ cool, pieces. We’re trying to work on not only collectibles but also private items – from exercise machines to skin care products to healthy snacks.” 

Limpert Tech "SullyCast" on ALT 105.7 and iHeartRadio 4/10/21 - Drew Bulter, Icon Source, College Student Athlete Branding

Rick is joined by Drew Butler this week.

Butler spent four years as a punter for the University of Georgia from 2007-2011, before playing professionally with both the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Arizona Cardinals. He now runs his own consulting business, called 4th Down Consulting and hosts two college football shows, the Punt & Pass Podcast and CampusLore Live. His career has always been focused on the intersection between media and sports, and his unique perspective will position Icon Source as the major contender in the college space.

He is now part of the team at Icon Source.

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College student athletes in Georgia would start receiving financial compensation under legislation the General Assembly passed last Wednesday.

The measure, House Bill 617, would begin to allow students to earn money, and it prohibits schools from canceling their scholarships for doing so.

Drew was recently added to the team at Icon Source, which is a digital marketplace that connects brands with professional and college athletes.

Icon Source, a digital marketplace that connects brands with professional and college athletes, has tapped former college and professional football player Drew Butler to head its collegiate division. This expansion comes after Icon Source’s announcement to open its secure on-demand platform to college athletes in response to the NCAA decision to allow players to profit from their name, image and likeness (NIL), as early as July 1, 2021.

A longtime advocate for college compensation laws, Butler brings a passion to empower college players on how to build their personal brand, putting the individual athletes above institutions or outside parties looking for a way to profit.

“Current NIL laws leave the heavy lifting up to the student athletes to promote themselves and find opportunities to capitalize on their likeness,” shares Butler. “While there are a number of companies focused on helping college athletes boost their social media presence, Icon Source is the only platform to directly connect them with brands, both national and hyper-local, while maintaining the transparency compliance officers and universities will require. ”

College athletes on the Icon Source platform have the ability to build out profiles based on division, conference, school and sport, in addition to the metrics like social stats, location and personal interests. Companies can perform organic searches for athletes or utilize Icon Source’s AI technology to be paired with an athlete based on social audience demographics. Tracking and reporting capabilities are also already integrated into the platform, allowing the monitoring of opportunities by coaches, school compliance officers and the NCAA, ensuring the protection of young athletes. 

Icon Source is a digital marketplace that brings agents, athletes and brands together. The Denver-based startup is the only platform that provides brands of all sizes direct communication with agents, eliminating unnecessary intermediate steps to engage with a professional athlete. Its proprietary AI technology pairs athletes and brands based on social audience demographics. For additional information and to create a free account, visit www.iconsource.com.

Limpert Tech "SullyCast" on ALT 105.7 and iHeartRadio 4/3/21 - Danica Tormohlen, Covering the Trade Show Industry

Great to be joined this week, by one of the best follows on Twitter when it comes to the Trade Show industry. Danica Tormohlen (@DanicaTormohlen).

Danica and Rick have a lively chat about events, conventions and trade shows returning.

Danica has been a respected professional in the exhibition industry ever since she joined EXPO in 1994 as an assistant editor and moved up the ladder to the publisher’s office. Her career has included a Folio: Eddie Award for Editorial Excellence in the travel and hospitality category, and an award for best web site redesign from min’s btob.

Tormohlen, who will be based in the Kansas City area, has also spoken at industry events and has served on various committees for the International Association of Exhibitions and Events including education and public relations.

She is a fountain of information and she shares some of it this week with Rick.