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CTV News
11-07-2025
- CTV News
Appeals court throws out plea deal for alleged mastermind of Sept. 11 attacks
Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, the alleged Sept. 11 mastermind, is seen shortly after his capture during a raid in Pakistan, March 1, 2003, in this photo obtained by the Associated Press. (AP Photo, File)
Globe and Mail
07-07-2025
- Business
- Globe and Mail
Ross B. Williams hosts 5th Annual Modern Profits Mastermind Cruise for Entrepreneurs
Ross B. Williams, founder of Modern Profits, is hosting the 5th Annual Modern Profits Mastermind Cruise, a four-day Caribbean experience designed to elevate entrepreneurs through strategy, networking, and growth. Orlando, FL - July 7th, 2025 - Ross B. Williams, award-winning branding strategist and founder of Modern Profits, is set to host the 5th Annual Modern Profits Mastermind Cruise for Entrepreneurs. A unique four-day event designed to help coaches, consultants, and business owners elevate their brand, strategy, and network. Modern Profits Mastermind Cruise: A Transformational Experience The 2025 cruise will sail from Port Canaveral, Florida, to a private the Bahamas. The event features expert-led workshops, deep-dive strategy sessions, networking dinners, and adventure activities. Limited to 50 high-performing entrepreneurs, the cruise operates under the guiding principle: 'Your next level begins with the right people in the right place.' Why This Cruise Matters In an age of virtual events, Ross emphasizes the unmatched value of in-person connections: 'When you spend five days with the right people, in the right environment, real breakthroughs happen. You don't just exchange business cards, you create bonds and actionable strategies,' says Ross. The intimate setting ensures personal interaction, candid conversation, and immediate application. A Community Built Around Results Attendees come from diverse business backgrounds: agency owners, software developers, content creators, and brick-and-mortar business owners, and share a common goal: to grow intentional, high-impact businesses. During the cruise, they will: Refine their personal brand and messaging Create or optimize sales funnels and digital positioning Learn paid advertising strategies that work Establish long-term connections, partnerships, and referral networks Modern Profits: Distinctive Growth Methodology Under Ross's leadership, Modern Profits specializes in crafting 'brands people remember and buy from.' Clients benefit from: A cohesive digital footprint, including websites, press, and social presence Paid ad campaigns that amplify visibility and conversion Authority-based positioning that positions entrepreneurs as leaders in their niche These strategies are infused throughout the cruise agenda, ensuring attendees leave with the systems and confidence needed to implement change immediately. Ross B. Williams: The Ideal Host A former North American Salesperson of the Year, multi-hyphenate entrepreneur, and ClickFunnels Two Comma Club Award recipient, Ross is trusted for his sales pedigree and practical marketing insights. He built a $4M face-to-face sales territory and has hosted business events for 10,000+ attendees. A four-year FSU varsity cheerleader with double majors in finance and real estate, he brings enthusiasm, expertise, and empathy to every event. What Attendees Say Past participants highlight the combination of mindset and marketing: 'Every year I come away with a new idea or a new connection… I meet cool people and get the newest techniques and things that would take me hours to figure out by myself.' 'Ross curates such an insanely good group… you're implementing new things into your business right then and there.' About Modern Profits Modern Profits is a full-service agency focused on personal branding, funnels, media, and paid ads—empowering entrepreneurs to stand out and scale. Its flagship event, the Mastermind Cruise, is celebrated for its educational depth, connection-first culture, and transformation-focused outcomes. Media Contact Company Name: Modern Profits: Ross B. Williams Contact Person: Ross B. Williams Email: Send Email Phone: (321) 754-7409 City: Orlando State: FL Country: United States Website:
CNA
18-06-2025
- CNA
Indonesian police arrest 3 Australians over shooting in Bali that killed 1
Indonesian police arrested three Australian suspects on Tuesday (Jun 17) for allegedly shooting and killing a man in Bali and injuring another on Saturday (Jun 14). Both victims were also Australian. Police have yet to give a motive for the crime but added that a further suspect could be the mastermind.
Forbes
11-06-2025
- Business
- Forbes
Your Hometown Is Silently Killing Your Dreams. Here's How To Stop It.
Your environment is branding your brain. Every conversation, every room, every feed is shaping what you think is possible. Hang around people who settle and you'll start to shrink without noticing. They won't tell you your dream is too big. They'll just laugh a little too long when you say it out loud. Your algorithm won't say it can't be done. It will just keep showing you examples of people playing small. Your surroundings silently program your potential. I founded my first business, a social media agency, at age 22 and sold it for seven figures. Throughout that journey, I saw firsthand how environments either limited or expanded my vision. When I was surrounded by other agency owners who thought charging by the hour was the only option, my company stayed small. When I joined a mastermind of entrepreneurs with different business models, I doubled my prices within a week and clients still signed. Environment determines everything. Most people don't realise their motivation problems are environmental problems. They read more books, listen to more podcasts, and try to pump themselves up. Then they go right back into the same rooms with the same people who have the same limited thinking. The self-help high fades fast when no one around you believes bigger is possible. Here's why: When you see someone similar to you accomplish what you want, their success removes your excuses instantly. Your brain stops creating barriers and starts plotting paths. This is why masterminds work. This is why business conferences transform companies. This is why traveling to cities with bigger economies expands your pricing. You see what's actually possible. Without these influences in your life, there's no blueprint. There's no signal it's possible for someone like you to rise above the normal around you. The collective vision of your five closest contacts becomes your business vision. Pay attention to how these people react when you share ambitious goals. Watch their face when you mention your next move. The passive aggressive eyebrow raise tells you everything. The quick shift to another topic speaks volumes. The subtle reminder about "being realistic" reveals their ceiling, not yours. Ideas shrivel in spaces where you constantly defend them instead of developing them. If you spend more time explaining why something could work than actually building it, you're in the wrong room. Your business grows at the speed of your aspirations. If you constantly hear "impossible," "unrealistic," or "too expensive," those limitations become part of your thinking. You can only achieve what you believe is possible. Expanding what you see expands your trajctory. Here's how to upgrade your environmental influences, even if you don't actually leave your hometown. Join networks and groups, online and in real life, where your biggest accomplishment barely gets noticed. Find places where your current goals seem modest compared to what others are building. The temporary discomfort forces rapid growth. Swap the people who say it can't be done for those who already did it. Visit locations with economies that dwarf your local market. Experience business cultures where your pricing would be considered a bargain. See how entrepreneurs in major cities approach their ventures. Your hometown mindset shapes your business scale more than you realize. Change your trajectory by changing your geography. The fastest way to change your future is to stop spending time with people who are loyal to the past. Some friends and family will unconsciously keep you at their level. They don't want you to outgrow them. Their comments about "the old you" or "staying grounded" are anchors disguised as concern. Make your circle intentional or forever play small. If you can't find the right room, build it. Create a mastermind of people playing bigger than you. Host dinners with people whose businesses you admire. Start a Slack channel for ambitious founders. Begin a podcast interviewing people ten steps ahead. Your environment won't upgrade itself. Take control of who and what you allow to influence your thinking. Your business vision expands or contracts based on your surroundings. Find rooms of people who will champion your crazy ideas. Travel to places that recalibrate your sense of possible. Distance yourself from those who reinforce old limits. Build communities that pull you forward. Your potential is waiting on the other side of your current environment. Step into bigger rooms, build bigger businesses.
