Meet Gwen Forlizzi – AKT Foundation
Meet Gwen Forlizzi — Founder of AKT Foundation. They help turn empty spaces into safe homes. They believe no family should go without the basic household necessities that make a house feel like a home.
Meet Adam Wissink – JAAG Properties
Meet Adam Wissink — Cofounder of JAAG Properties and a driving force behind helping Canadians build credit and achieve home ownership. From rent-to-own solutions to financial literacy outreach, Adam’s mission is simple: make home ownership more accessible for everyone. Follow along as he empowers families and transforms lives, one home at a time.
Interview with Roger Germann
In this episode, William and Roger Germann have a conversation about his organization, The Florida Aquarium. Rated among the best aquariums in the US, The Florida Aquarium welcomes visitors to experience a wide variety of aquatic and terrestrial animals – including sea turtles, sharks, lemurs, otters – with the goal of building awareness and inspiring conservation action. William and Roger discuss the ecological goals and effects that the aquarium has achieved through conservation and education.
Keep an eye on your ELDs as device approvals are subject to continuous change
If your business operates a fleet that is subject to electronic logging device (ELD) usage, it’s important to keep an eye on regulatory updates and changes that may impact the solutions you’re using. To ensure you remain compliant with federal law, staying on top of all changes, or working with a third-party expert who can keep track for you, is key.
Changes to approved devices are frequent.
In September, 2025 alone, The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) removed four ELDs from its list of approved devices. Fleets were given a tight window of sixty days, during which time they were instructed to “discontinue using the revoked ELD and revert to paper logs or logging software to record required hours of service data,” and “replace the revoked ELD with a compliant ELD from the Registered Devices list.”
Sixty days may seem like a big window, but for large fleets and when approaching a busy season for many operations, this is a huge change that needs to be made quickly. Changing devices, contacting your provider, educating drivers, and potentially sorting through paper logs – these are all time-consuming feats. And that’s if you’re made aware of the device revocation right away. If you miss the memo, you might be racing to implement the necessary changes in time.
Why do devices get revoked?
The FMCSA doesn’t revoke devices to make life difficult for fleets. In September, the four devices removed – Robinhood ELD, TT ELD PT30, ELOG42 and RENAISSANCE ELD – were done so because they failed to meet technical requirements. They’re not the only devices to face this penalty. Eight other ELDs have also been revoked in 2025. The technical requirements are extensive but readily available, and all the device developers will have the opportunity to revise their ELDs to meet standards. However, that could be a time-consuming fix, and in the meantime, fleets must switch ELDs – and potentially service providers – to remain compliant.
In conclusion…
As a fleet manager, you have to be on top of current ELD regulations. Revoked devices can have a real consequence for your operations, and there may be less time than you’d like to make any changes. Working with an expert on current regulations can save a lot of headaches and buy you time when facing this sort of challenge.
Featured on “The Garlic Marketing Show” Podcast
Schooley Mitchell’s Robyn Bowles was recently featured on Ian Garlic’s podcast – The Garlic Marketing Show. Robyn and Ian sit down as she pulls back the curtain on the hidden expenses draining your profits. She also shares how to reclaim them risk-free. Robyn reveals how she helps companies uncover hidden savings in shipping, credit card processing, telecom, and more, often slashing costs by 26–30%.
From busting the “best price” myth to showing why loyalty to a vendor can cost you, Robyn shares real client stories (including shipping cost reduction and credit card processing savings) and explains her zero-risk approach to cost optimization.
Whether you’re a small business owner, entrepreneur, or marketing professional looking to free up budget, this conversation will change how you think about expenses. It will also show you how to keep more of your hard-earned revenue starting today.
Featured on “Unveiling Journeys” Podcast
Schooley Mitchell’s Robyn Bowles was recently featured on Tiffany Alexander’s podcast – Unveiling Journeys. Tiffany and Robyn discuss how she helps companies find money they didn’t even know they were losing—without sacrificing people or culture. Key points include:
• Why traditional corporate loyalty is broken
• What it really takes to walk away from a 25-year career
• The truth about business expenses most leaders overlook
• How cost-saving strategies can protect jobs and fuel growth
• Why community and purpose matter more than ever
Featured on “The Revenue Game” Podcast
Schooley Mitchell’s Robyn Bowles was recently featured on Rick McPartlin’s podcast – The Revenue Game. Many businesses try to DIY their way to success, but as Robyn explains, that approach often leads to wasted money, inefficiencies, and missed opportunities. From overpaying for services to duplicate expenses and ineffective strategies, this episode is packed with real-world insights on how to stop leaking revenue and start scaling smart.
Featured on “Pathways to Profitability” Podcast
Schooley Mitchell’s Robyn Bowles was recently featured on Cheryl Mucha’s podcast – Pathways to Profitability. Cheryl and Robyn discuss the benefits and advantages of Schooley Mitchell’s services and how she got into the franchise.
Featured on “Take the Leap” Podcast
Schooley Mitchell’s Robyn Bowles was recently featured on Meg Schmitz’s podcast – Take the Leap. They discuss Robyn’s move across the country and her journey into franchising with Schooley Mitchell.
