The latest articles on DEV Community by Brett Zandes (@brett_zandes_5c560d9b6027). https://dev.to/brett_zandes_5c560d9b6027 https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=90,height=90,fit=cover,gravity=auto,format=auto/https:%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Fuser%2Fprofile_image%2F3961643%2F357c5172-a9fd-4a55-bb06-affed9c206bb.png https://dev.to/brett_zandes_5c560d9b6027 en Brett Zandes Fri, 10 Jul 2026 10:41:26 +0000 https://dev.to/brett_zandes_5c560d9b6027/managing-teams-effectively-1aab https://dev.to/brett_zandes_5c560d9b6027/managing-teams-effectively-1aab <h2> Managing Teams Effectively </h2> <p>Managing Teams Effectively · Fresh read from Infoabound · full read at the link.</p> <p><a href="https://infoabound.com/managing-teams-effectively/?sku=PPS-HOP-managingteamse" rel="noopener noreferrer">Read the full article</a></p> business selfemployed Brett Zandes Fri, 10 Jul 2026 10:41:21 +0000 https://dev.to/brett_zandes_5c560d9b6027/iul-in-plain-english-for-people-tired-of-jargon-1oc7 https://dev.to/brett_zandes_5c560d9b6027/iul-in-plain-english-for-people-tired-of-jargon-1oc7 <h2> Plain-English IUL </h2> <p>Indexed Universal Life gets explained in jargon that makes it harder to evaluate.</p> <p>Plain version:</p> <ul> <li>Life insurance policy</li> <li>Cash value grows linked to a market index (usually S&amp;P 500)</li> <li>Has a floor (no principal loss in down markets)</li> <li>Has a cap (you don't capture all upside)</li> <li>Tax-advantaged growth</li> </ul> <p>Free educational consult · I'm a licensed CA advisor (OF64148 / 0E31432).</p> <p><em>Not financial advice. Educational only.</em></p> <p><a href="https://gfisolutionsinc.com?sku=PPS-DEV-gfisolut" rel="noopener noreferrer">Learn more</a></p> finance investment beginners Brett Zandes Fri, 10 Jul 2026 06:41:03 +0000 https://dev.to/brett_zandes_5c560d9b6027/understanding-workplace-roles-4hea https://dev.to/brett_zandes_5c560d9b6027/understanding-workplace-roles-4hea <h2> Understanding Workplace Roles </h2> <p>Understanding Workplace Roles · Fresh read from Infoabound · full read at the link.</p> <p><a href="https://infoabound.com/understanding-workplace-roles/?sku=PPS-HOP-understandingw" rel="noopener noreferrer">Read the full article</a></p> business selfemployed Brett Zandes Fri, 10 Jul 2026 06:40:57 +0000 https://dev.to/brett_zandes_5c560d9b6027/becoming-your-best-self-i15 https://dev.to/brett_zandes_5c560d9b6027/becoming-your-best-self-i15 <h2> Becoming your Best Self </h2> <p>Becoming your Best Self · New on URXLENT · full read at the link.</p> <p><a href="https://urxlent.com/becoming-your-best-self/?sku=PPS-HOP-becomingyourbe" rel="noopener noreferrer">Read the full article</a></p> selfimprovement leadership Brett Zandes Fri, 10 Jul 2026 04:30:05 +0000 https://dev.to/brett_zandes_5c560d9b6027/a-prayer-over-our-work-2len https://dev.to/brett_zandes_5c560d9b6027/a-prayer-over-our-work-2len <p>A Prayer Over Our Work</p> <p>Lifting you up in prayer today — you are seen, and you are not alone. If you carry a request, we would be honored to pray over it with you. Grace and peace. <a href="https://earningenterprises.com/c.php?s=IAB-PRAYER-IABCCPrayer-DEVDIS-DV-FREE-R0&amp;d=https%3A%2F%2Fearningenterprises.com%2Flp.php%3Fp%3DIAB%26t%3Dfree" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://earningenterprises.com/c.php?s=IAB-PRAYER-IABCCPrayer-DEVDIS-DV-FREE-R0&amp;d=https%3A%2F%2Fearningenterprises.com%2Flp.php%3Fp%3DIAB%26t%3Dfree</a></p> Brett Zandes Fri, 10 Jul 2026 02:40:40 +0000 https://dev.to/brett_zandes_5c560d9b6027/moving-toward-your-best-self-3o8k https://dev.to/brett_zandes_5c560d9b6027/moving-toward-your-best-self-3o8k <h2> Moving Toward your Best Self </h2> <p>Moving Toward your Best Self · New on URXLENT · full read at the link.</p> <p><a href="https://urxlent.com/moving-toward-your-best-self/?sku=PPS-HOP-movingtowardyo" rel="noopener noreferrer">Read the full article</a></p> selfimprovement leadership Brett Zandes Fri, 10 Jul 2026 02:40:34 +0000 https://dev.to/brett_zandes_5c560d9b6027/iul-in-plain-english-for-people-tired-of-jargon-o70 https://dev.to/brett_zandes_5c560d9b6027/iul-in-plain-english-for-people-tired-of-jargon-o70 <h2> Plain-English IUL </h2> <p>Indexed Universal Life gets explained in jargon that makes it harder to evaluate.</p> <p>Plain version:</p> <ul> <li>Life insurance policy</li> <li>Cash value grows linked to a market index (usually S&amp;P 500)</li> <li>Has a floor (no principal loss in down markets)</li> <li>Has a cap (you don't capture all upside)</li> <li>Tax-advantaged growth</li> </ul> <p>Free educational consult · I'm a licensed CA advisor (OF64148 / 0E31432).</p> <p><em>Not financial advice. Educational only.</em></p> <p><a href="https://gfisolutionsinc.com?sku=PPS-DEV-gfisolut" rel="noopener noreferrer">Learn more</a></p> finance investment beginners Brett Zandes Fri, 10 Jul 2026 02:12:08 +0000 https://dev.to/brett_zandes_5c560d9b6027/a-kid-in-bakersfield-can-out-earn-a-college-grad-heres-how-1fmh https://dev.to/brett_zandes_5c560d9b6027/a-kid-in-bakersfield-can-out-earn-a-college-grad-heres-how-1fmh <p>A kid in Bakersfield can out-earn a college grad. Here's how.<br> This could be the thing that's finally yours. You're early — that's the edge. 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Just the actual playbook.</p> <p>Key themes covered:</p> <ul> <li>Personal Peeps (200-list warm contact system)</li> <li>Natural Networking</li> <li>Real-Time Referrals</li> <li>Zero paid ads</li> </ul> <p>Call 661-664-6869 to talk specifics.</p> business entrepreneurship productivity career Brett Zandes Thu, 09 Jul 2026 18:39:52 +0000 https://dev.to/brett_zandes_5c560d9b6027/asking-questions-and-seeking-other-perspectives-758 https://dev.to/brett_zandes_5c560d9b6027/asking-questions-and-seeking-other-perspectives-758 <h2> Asking Questions and Seeking Other Perspectives </h2> <p>Asking Questions and Seeking Other Perspectives · New from Entrusted Legacy · full read at the link.</p> <p><a href="https://entrustedlegacy.org/asking-questions-and-seeking-other-perspectives/?sku=PPS-HOP-askingquestion" rel="noopener noreferrer">Read the full article</a></p> family legacy Brett Zandes Thu, 09 Jul 2026 18:39:46 +0000 https://dev.to/brett_zandes_5c560d9b6027/leadership-as-service-preparing-youth-to-strengthen-communities-1j0h https://dev.to/brett_zandes_5c560d9b6027/leadership-as-service-preparing-youth-to-strengthen-communities-1j0h <h2> Leadership as Service Preparing Youth to Strengthen Communities </h2> <p>Leadership as Service Preparing Youth to Strengthen Communities · New from Child ChampionZ Hub · full read at the link.</p> <p><a href="https://childchampionzhub.com/leadership-as-service-preparing-youth-to-strengthen-communities/?sku=PPS-HOP-leadershipasse" rel="noopener noreferrer">Read the full article</a></p> kids youthdevelopment