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Join industry expert Jonathan Benn as he combines sharp tech analysis with thought-provoking insights on the digital landscape. From Big Tech heavyweights like Apple and Google to emerging startups, Jonathan breaks down the latest in AI, blockchain, and how regulation impacts these innovations. Tune in to stay ahead in the ever-evolving tech world. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/processingpower/support
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Two definitely-not-old millenials document their journeys to becoming internet-age trillionaires (inflation-adjusted). Enjoy yourself a fresh new episode of Ricker and Bon every Monday! Click here for video: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnZ0sJduz2x51jVX79O024w Follow on Instagram: http://instagram.com/rickerandbon Follow on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rickerandbon Join the Ricker and Bon Discord family: discord.gg/VTmZ9RF6QF Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sh ...
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Welcome to "Path To Passive: Real Estate Investing for Tech Professionals," the podcast that helps tech-savvy individuals secure their financial future through real estate. In the fast-paced world of technology, it's easy to overlook the power of real estate as a source of passive income. This podcast is here to change that. In each episode, we'll break down real estate investment strategies in plain language, tailored to tech professionals like you. We'll cover topics like how to use your t ...
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While using technology in the classroom will be a major highlight of this podcast, it will also highlight the amazing teaching that is happening in the Mill Creek Community School Corporation and how they are helping to "build" Cadets. Cadet Architects is hosted by Matt Miller, Fivestar Technology Solutions eCoach / Innovative Learning Specialist at Mill Creek Community Schools in west-central Indiana. Follow him on twitter at @dropstepdunk You can see the great teaching and learning that ha ...
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Sometimes the madness really hits. This episode's Mountains of Madness explores what it's like to be a digital hoarder when it feels like the infrastructure of the internet is crumbling a bit more each day. Also, Adobe's awful practices have led creatives (and the federal government) to take action, even if Adobe makes it as difficult as possible. …
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, we sit down with Elam King, a former member of an Amish community who transitioned into a successful real estate entrepreneur. Elam shares his unique journey, from his early life in the Amish community to his current endeavors in real estate, particularly short-term rentals. He discusses the cultural values …
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Episode 200 Podcasts are tiny time capsules, preserving moments of wisdom and insight. Every time I revisit past episodes, I am reminded of how insightful our guests have been. Certain themes consistently emerge, echoed by guests from the very beginning of the podcast to just yesterday. The cost of ignoring these insights is so high that they bear …
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Send us a Text Message. In today’s episode, we are joined by Kirill Bensonoff, the co-founder and Chief Product Officer of New Silver, a fintech startup focused on hard money lending. Together, they explore the evolution of cloud computing and its impact on businesses. They talk about the initial skepticism around cloud technology and its gradual a…
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This Week's Stories - New world’s fastest internet can download Black Ops 6 in less than a second https://www.dexerto.com/tech/new-internet-speed-record-can-download-black-ops-6-in-less-than-a-second-2804030/ In-store Vision Pro demos will see two big changes this month https://9to5mac.com/2024/07/01/in-store-vision-pro-demos-will-see-two-big-chang…
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Send us a Text Message. In this podcast episode, Stephen interviews an experienced tech professional who transitioned into the real estate industry. Michael Parks shares his mission of helping people find their path to wealth, emphasizing the importance of managing personal finances and investing wisely. He talks about his journey, starting with ha…
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This Week's Stories Surgeon General on Warning Label for Kids and Social Media (14:31) https://apple.news/AIehBHRYPTLKOyze75OPYzQ OpenAI Might Transition to For-Profit (21:31) https://www.reuters.com/technology/artificial-intelligence/openai-ceo-says-company-could-become-benefit-corporation-information-2024-06-15/ Amazon mulls $5 to $10 monthly pri…
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, we chat with Shan Barton, a seasoned real estate investor, about his journey from owning single-family rentals to managing mobile home parks. We explore the world of mobile home parks and their unique dynamics. Shan recounts his initial steps in real estate investing, starting with renting out his primary ho…
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It's the first episode of Season 4. Don't worry, you haven't missed a thing. Feel like the end of days for anyone else? No? Just us? Well, anyway that's got us feeling a little nostalgic for simpler times. Like 2016. Bill found an old phone that's now a time-capsule. Or it was, until he wiped it clean. Later, the current media landscape has us actu…
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This week's stories: Elon Musk Pay Package (6:00) - https://www.cnbc.com/2024/06/13/tesla-shareholder-elon-musk-pay-package-at-annual-meeting.html Microsoft Bonuses Tied to Cybersecurity (12:15) - https://www.cnbc.com/2024/06/13/microsoft-employees-cybersecurity-work-will-factor-into-their-pay.html Microsoft Delays Recall (17:00) - https://apnews.c…
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Steven Arita talks to George Salas, a dynamic real estate investor, who tells an inspiring story. George shares his humble beginnings, growing up in an adobe house in a small town and moving to the U.S. at 15. He reflects on his journey from working in hospitality and event promotions to losing his savings i…
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This week's stories - WWDC: Vision OS - (08:15) iOS 18 - (10:41) AirPods - (23:25) AppleTV - (23:51) Apple Watch - (24:14) iPad OS - (26:27) MacOS Sequoia - (28:25) Elon Musk Wants to Ban iPhones - https://www.reuters.com/technology/elon-musk-says-he-will-ban-apple-devices-if-it-integrates-os-with-openai-2024-06-10/ OpenAI's First CFO - https://www…
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Episode 199 Today’s topic is AI and ML, and though you may think this doesn’t concern marketing, we need to acknowledge how it’ll shift things. Up to now, marketing was done on the premise that for a given audience shown a message, some average percentage, would act on it. With AI, we’re now able to look at individual audience members and predict h…
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Send us a Text Message. This is part 2 of my conversation with Collin Taylor. In this episode, we discuss wealth-building strategies for tech professionals through commercial real estate. They continue their discussion about self-directed IRAs (SDIRAs), specifically addressing what they are and their benefits. They discuss how SDIRAs give investors…
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This Week's Stories: Vox Media and The Atlantic sign content deals with OpenAI: https://www.theverge.com/2024/5/29/24167072/openai-content-copyright-vox-media-the-atlantic Former OpenAI board member explains why they fired Sam Altman: https://www.theverge.com/2024/5/28/24166713/openai-helen-toner-explains-why-sam-altman-was-fired Microsoft CEO Saty…
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Steven breaks down the four stages of competence and how understanding these stages can help you master new skills, including investing and personal finance. He shares personal insights on the importance of consistency, the time it takes to see results, and how to stay motivated throughout the learning proce…
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Episode 198 A pretty widely held view in the world of B2B products is that sales has gotten harder, not easier. It’s not that buyers aren’t buying. By definition, buying is something they do. But in the example of software, some sales reps won’t even know they were being evaluated, let alone passed up for a rival’s product. Only the winning vendor …
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In today's episode we discuass how Tesla shareholders werre advised to vote against Elon Musk's $44 Billion bonus package, how xAI raised $6 Billion in Series B Funding, Scarlett Johansson vs. OpenAI, Netflix's views on AI and how Microsoft is spying on users with their new CoPilot+ computers. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.co…
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Send us a Text Message. Could leaving the corporate world be your ticket to financial freedom and success? Join us as Andrew Brown shares his inspirational journey from the suit-and-tie grind to a booming $6 million raise for an innovative RV park venture. He talks about the reason why he invested in an RV park, noting its advantages over other rea…
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Episode 197 Today, we are going to talk about how those of us who sell things find new buyers once we’ve exhausted our own audiences. We involve partners, and we can do this in a few ways. These partners may have high-traffic sites or be social media influencers. We are trying to use someone else's channel to reach their audience, hoping they will …
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In today's episode, we're talking Apple's new alleged partnership with OpenAI, how Scarlett Johansson is also suing the company for misuse of "her" voice, Twitter's final transition to X.com, the FDA approving Neuralink for a second patient, and the $2 billion crypto settlement against Genesis. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.c…
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, we dive into the immense benefits of attending live events for real estate investors, especially those in the tech industry. Steven shares experiences and insights on why live events are crucial for learning, networking, and personal growth. We explore how attending these events can fast-track your journey t…
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Episode 196 There’s something we take for granted these days, something that wasn’t even possible a short while ago. Let’s go back to 2008, to the first iPhone, the 3G. What you could send & receive with one, if you could afford the data plan, was restricted to voice, text & small images. That’s because at the time, the cellular networks could tran…
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Send us a Text Message. In this week’s episode, Steven is joined by Paul Bonomi, and he graciously shares his journey as a limited partner investor in multifamily properties, starting from a single investment and gradually expanding over time. He stresses the importance of networking, education, and finding reliable sponsors. Paul distinguishes bet…
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Episode 195 We all want our organization’s decisions to be driven by the numbers. Who wouldn’t want to have at their fingertips analytics that accurately show which course of action will be best. But doing this takes analysts, and that doesn’t mean hiring them, it means managing them to function well. It means creating processes for them, Outfittin…
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Send us a Text Message. Join host Steven Arita as he explores the world of self-directed IRAs (SDIRAs) with Collin Taylor, an IRA specialist at Quest Trust Company. Learn about SDIRAs, who can use them, and how they can help tech professionals build wealth through alternative assets like real estate, private lending, and more. Discover funding opti…
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Episode 194 There’s more than one way to skin a cat. Being honest, doing something differently is often neither better or worse, it’s just different. - Playing Music with an acoustic vs electric guitar - Writing with a pen on paper vs a computer. And continuing on that theme, it could be a Mac or a PC - Programming can be done in various languages …
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, host Steven Arita dives into the crucial topic of personal financial statements. Using important data like survey results and personal experiences, he emphasizes the importance of tracking net worth as a key aspect of understanding and growing wealth. Steven breaks down the components of a balance sheet, exp…
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Episode 193 Those of us in the digital economy think a lot about growing our business, but we don’t think as much about the tech that enables customers to interact with our business. When our sites don’t run smoothly or aren’t available, our customers suffer and it stops working as our sales and marketing engine. Terms for these episodes: the site …
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Eugene Gershman, founder of GIS Companies, dives into maximizing property value through land development rather than selling it outright. He emphasizes the benefits of forming partnerships with property owners to share risks and rewards, underlining the importance of transparency and flexibility in such coll…
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, host Steven Arita talks about the topic of generating passive income through real estate minus the headaches of dealing with tenants, termites, or toilets. He breaks down these three notorious aspects of real estate investing that often eat up time and pose challenges. He traces his journey from the tech wor…
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Scott Kidd shares his insights on real estate investing, focusing on multifamily properties and self-storage. He discusses the value-add strategy, tenant satisfaction, and introduces a fund of funds concept blending real estate with e-commerce for potential tax benefits. Scott also touches on his maritime ba…
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The DeadEndRoad Show celebrates 100 episodes the only way we know how: by getting really confused and then really sad. We've brought back Dating is Dead, and we already wish we didn't. We found the new way to post personal ads online, and calling them unhinged would be an understatement. Where does one find clip art of a uterus in the first place? …
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We've all heard of 1970's Apollo 13 mission that was supposed to send a 3-man crew to the moon, but once NASA became aware of an on-board explosion, it became all about rescuing the crew. Ron Howard's 1995 movie gives a glimpse of how mission control staff in Houston reacted to information about the explosion. When an alarm on the command module fl…
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Steven Arita discusses the fundamentals of real estate investing. He emphasizes the importance of a solid foundation and a thorough understanding of core principles. Steven discusses various topics, including goal setting, deal structure, return metrics, due diligence, and market analysis. He recommends seve…
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My sister-in-law Janice works at the forefront of Medical Sonography. You may know it by the name Ultrasound, where non-invasive sound waves are sent into the body, which bounce off tissue and get displayed on a monitor. It has the ability to evaluate anatomy in an increasingly wide range of structures such as abdominal organs, the heart, vasculatu…
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode with real estate developer Brent Card, we discuss his journey and the lessons learned in the industry. He shares how his passion for real estate was ignited and discusses the challenges encountered, particularly in land development and condo sales. He also shares the importance of understanding project timeli…
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Steven Arita discusses how investing is similar to any other skill that one can learn. He emphasizes the value of perseverance in the face of adversity, as well as the importance of focusing on the process rather than the outcome. Steven also discusses the internal thoughts and limiting beliefs that can stym…
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In numerous companies, the approach to content strategy appears to be nonexistent, marked by haphazard content creation and dissemination. A notable absence of a cohesive plan to align content with overarching marketing objectives is evident, leading to a disjointed and less effective approach. In light of these challenges, it becomes imperative fo…
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Send us a Text Message. In today's episode, Steven Arita talks about how to build your investment portfolio. He emphasizes the importance of setting clear criteria, considering things like market trends, and expected returns, and connecting with key players. Steven also discusses finding the right balance between steady cash flow and the potential …
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Increasingly, many Marketing teams have been forced to transform their own teams, or the Business as a whole has had to start transforming itself. But no matter how technically sophisticated they are, no matter how many consultants they have or how many Project management meetings they hold, most companies struggle through these transformations. At…
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It's episode 99, which we have decided is the arbitrary penultimate episode of the season. What does that mean? Not much, it turns out. Ian really needed to explain how Love is Blind works though. Our big story is an update and conclusion to last episode's Hugo Awards fiasco. We have answers, and they're not pleasant. Main source for this section c…
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Send us a Text Message. Join us in this episode as Dinesh Nayak, managing partner at Goldstone Capital Ventures, shares his inspiring journey from India to the US, delving into real estate investing. Learn about his insights on multifamily syndications, the importance of education, and building passive income. Dinesh emphasizes the value of giving …
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One thing that professional services and solo subject matter experts struggle with is building an audience and influencing their purchases. Creating a content marketing engine that achieves this can take agonizingly long - years even. But virtual events that are properly marketed seem able to shorten that timespan. My guest, Michael Tucker, has ref…
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, we explore the distinction between ends goals and means goals, emphasizing the dangers of prioritizing the latter. Steven will guide you through the process of transitioning to ends goals, stressing the importance of introspection and regular goal evaluation. He introduces three inspiring categories of ends …
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You could say that the marketing field is going through exciting times right now. But you shouldn’t say that everything’s rosy. Here are examples of issues we’re grappling with: The use of SaaS by Marketing may have freed us from being chained to the IT department, but after 25 years of binge buying all these point solutions, we’re saddled with loa…
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, I deep dive into the art of strategic networking. The key takeaway revolves around building and maintaining meaningful connections to foster relationships in both personal and professional spheres. The podcast emphasizes the importance of creating a robust database and treating your network as a valuable ass…
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We've got some more publishing industry drama on deck this week, where we dare to ask the question: what the hell happened at the Hugo Awards? TL;DR: stop asking questions it's all fine, and if it wasn't fine, yes it was. Suspicious votes, censorship, good old xenophobia, this story has it all. In Mountains of Madness, Bill flew too close to the ke…
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Episode 183 As a Disclaimer, note that there’s no sponsor or affiliate relationship with the vendor interviewed here. They're simply on the show to give their perspective on our topic. As trite as it sounds, the way that we look at the world affects our understanding of it. Let me tell you about a time I noticed this. When I was a kid, I would go t…
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Send us a Text Message. In this podcast episode, Steven Arita talks about the crucial role of clarity in financial goals. He stresses the importance of understanding your current financial position to make meaningful progress. He shares his own experience of focusing on skill-building and boosting income. The episode explores the concept of SMART g…
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