Best Thunk Podcasts (2024)

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251. Safety and Risk Management 8:53

2M ago8:53

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Scaremongers drive many to search frantically for something, anything that will make them feel safe, but safety isn’t a thing you can buy - it’s a feeling you have to build for yourself. Video: http://youtu.be/ob7XTCtZn6U Show Notes: https://thunkshow.com/2024/05/13/251.-Safety-and-Risk-Management.html…

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Episode #80, Follow The 10 Commandments of Business To Get Your Business Into Heaven 27:44

2M ago27:44

27:44

Ready to shepherd your entrepreneurial venture to the land of plenty? This episode is a treasure trove of wisdom, distilled from over a thousand mentorship sessions with budding business leaders. Grab your notepad as I impart the top 10 commandments for entrepreneurial success, starting with the heavenly guidance of robust accounting systems, akin …

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250. Angkor Wat and Collapse 8:40

3M ago8:40

8:40

Angkor Wat & the thousand stone temples surrounding it are some of the most impressive structures humanity has produced - what happened to the society that built them? Video: http://youtu.be/mYu-BBoW9g8 Show Notes: https://thunkshow.com/2024/04/15/250.-Angkor-Wat-and-Collapse.htmlBy Josh Pelton

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Episode # 79- Commercial Banking, A CEO's Perspective With Ivo Tjan 30:57

3M ago30:57

30:57

Embark on an inspiring journey with Ivo Tjan, the visionary CEO behind Commerce West Bank, as he recounts his ascent from an eager 18-year-old with banking dreams to founding his very own financial institution before his 28th birthday. Ivo's remarkable tale is a beacon for the entrepreneurial flame, illuminating how regional banks like his are cruc…

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Episode # 78, Goats,Teenagers & Entrepreneurs, Who Would Have Thunk it ? 29:40

4M ago29:40

29:40

When life gave the Jimenez Family a surplus of goat milk, they didn't just make cheese—they crafted an ingenious business model that's as nourishing for the skin as it is for the soul. Tune in to hear CEO Michelle Jimenez and her daughters, Maddie and Abby, recount the transformation of their family ranch into a beacon of entrepreneurial spirit. Th…

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Episode # 77, Mastering Family Business Challenges and Strategizing Your Exit with Marty Kaufman 36:43

4M ago36:43

36:43

Unlock the secrets to navigating the complexities of family-owned businesses and discover how to craft a successful exit strategy with the wisdom of Marty Kaufman, founder of Accent Computer Solutions. Marty's entrepreneurial spark ignited a legacy, transitioning from the constraints of General Dynamics to cultivating a thriving business intertwine…

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249. Information Overload 12:37

5M ago12:37

12:37

Why is there something, rather than nothing? Video: http://youtu.be/-Z9qi41lrK0 Show Notes: https://thunkshow.com/2024/03/06/249.-Information-Overload.htmlBy Josh Pelton

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Episode #76 "Dancing In the Mud", Redefining How Food Is Done with Dr. Gina Oliver and Richard Hutchinson 35:01

5M ago35:01

35:01

When Gina Oliver and Richard Hutchinson decided to blend ancestral wisdom with modern technology, they conjured more than just crops—they sowed the seeds of change. In our heartwarming conversation, these pioneers share the story of 'From the Land,' a venture transforming the face of sustainable indoor farming with the heartbeat of community at its…

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248. Reductionism 10:47

5M ago10:47

10:47

Trying to understand something in terms of its parts is natural…but when is it justified? Video: http://youtu.be/YHkS4upFy_4 Show Notes: https://thunkshow.com/2024/02/13/248.-Reductionism.htmlBy Josh Pelton

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Episode #75 Bridging Financial Literacy and Entrepreneurship: Dr. Guadalupe Buitron's Mission to Empower Marginalized Communities 28:25

5M ago28:25

28:25

Embarking on a transformative journey with Dr. Guadalupe Buitron, we unravel the threads of social justice and business acumen that weave together the tapestry of Financially Capable LLC. As the progeny of Mexican immigrants, Lupe's narrative is one of tenacity and cultural pride, guiding her path from a bilingual mental therapist to a beacon of fi…

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Episode #74 "News Views & Clues"- Medical Workers, LA Times Best of 2023 6:30

6M ago6:30

6:30

On this segment of "News Views & Clues ", Gene offers his opinions on the minimum wage hike for medical workers and the best companies in the Inland Empire as desiginated by the LA Times. Check it out . show Link; https;bit.ly/46ezOqb Support the Show.By Gene Valdez

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Episode #73 Discover the Benefits of SBA 504 Loans for Business Real Estate 34:23

6M ago34:23

34:23

Unlock the full potential of your business's real estate strategy with insight from Jeff Sceranka CEO of Enterprise Funding. He's the guide you need through the maze of the SBA 504 loan program, revealing how a modest 10% down payment and an appealing fixed interest rate can be part of your next commercial property venture. Jeff contrasts the SBA 5…

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247. Zombie Sci-Fi Technologies 13:17

6M ago13:17

13:17

Gretchen, stop trying to make Vactrains happen! It’s not going to happen! Video: http://youtu.be/dp2r1C9LDJQ Show Notes: https://thunkshow.com/2024/01/21/247.-Zombie-Sci-Fi-Technologies.htmlBy Josh Pelton

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Episode # 72 Can The Philosophies of A Buddist Monk Make You A Better CEO? 36:46

6M ago36:46

36:46

How often do we examine the role of mental health in our professional success? Join us for a riveting discourse featuring our guest, CPA, Steve Williams, as we shed light on this less-explored avenue. With insights from a Buddhist monk in Sri Lanka, we delve into embracing realistic expectations without accepting mediocrity, and cultivating a sharp…

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246. Against Worldbuilding 12:20

7M ago12:20

12:20

“Worldbuilding” has become a necessity for authors of genre fiction, but sci-fi author M. John Harrison thinks it’s crippling both writers & their audiences. Video: http://youtu.be/QJHR2NB7Wt4 Show Notes: https://thunkshow.com/2023/12/30/246.-Against-Worldbuilding.htmlBy Josh Pelton

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New Segment, Episode 2, "News, Views, & Clues", Medical Debt, US Economy 4:46

7M ago4:46

4:46

For episode 2, Gene's shares his views on current medical debt and credit reporting agencies and the disconnect on how the current state of economy from an economist's perspective is different from the average US adult . evaldez@theloandoctor.loans 909-2300024 access all shows: www.ceo2rainmkr.com https://ceotorainmaker.buzzsprout.com apple podcast…

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Beast of Jersey 22:14

7M ago22:14

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This episode is about a horrific serial rapist who terrorized a community for over a decade. Blog: https://acunit.home.blog/2023/12/19/beast-of-jersey/

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Episode # 71 Exploring the Transformative Potential of AI for Business with Brian Kennedy Jr. 39:11

7M ago39:11

39:11

Ever thought about implementing AI into your business and felt overwhelmed by the complexity of it all? Fret not, as our distinguished guest, tech expert Brian Kennedy, dispels the mystery surrounding AI and introduces us to the exciting potential of chat GPT. As the director of the entrepreneur ecosystem at Ampac Business Capital, Brian's insights…

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Harmonist Rappites 30:08

8M ago30:08

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I found out about a little cult near where I live and did and episode about them Blog: https://acunit.home.blog/2023/12/04/harmonist-rappites/

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Confessions of An Ex-Banker 26:57

8M ago26:57

26:57

Gene candidly reveals some items he believes small business owners should know about to develop a mutually beneficial commercial banking relationship. Most of items are not always discussed in detail by bankers and most business owners don't know what they mean. This include - Business checking accounts, earnings credit rates and account analysis..…

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New Segment, Episode 1, " News, Views & Clues- Hollywood Celebrities 5:55

8M ago5:55

5:55

Gene introduces a new segment of his Podcast Show, called, "News, Views & Clues". These new segments will be funny, educational and relevant and will air once a month. This first episode centers on Gene's views toward Hollywood Celebrities and their desire to manage or create their own brands. Gene cites general business strategies that Celebrities…

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Hubble 22:36

8M ago22:36

22:36

The Hubble Telescope was named after an amazingly human person. Blog: http://acunit.home.blog/2023/11/20/hubble-and-the-universe/

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245. The STEM Shortage 13:18

8M ago13:18

13:18

The 2023 tech sector layoffs have claimed a quarter of a million jobs to date, but this hasn’t seemed to make a dent in the enthusiasm for getting more kids into STEM - what’s going on here? Video: http://youtu.be/BraS-fMgB5A Show Notes: https://thunkshow.com/2023/11/16/245.-The-STEM-Shortage.htmlBy Josh Pelton

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War Poetry 21:37

8M ago21:37

21:37

Three poems about war and the history that made them Blog: https://acunit.home.blog/2023/11/14/war-poetry/

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How To Win a 1 Million Dollar Government Contract! 24:36

8M ago24:36

24:36

Gene sits down with Karla Gonzalez, a government contracting expert and Assistant Director with the Small Business Development Center " ( SBDC"). The SBDC is a national program which is funded by various institutions, including the SBA. The SBDC provides a full spectrum of consulting services at no charge to its small business owner clients. The SB…

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Terrible Lizard 21:17

9M ago21:17

21:17

The man who discovered dinosaurs was a weird-horrible person. Blog: https://acunit.home.blog/2023/11/07/terrible-lizard/

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How A Survivor of the 2017 Las Vegas Mass Shooting Used That Experience To Elevate His Business. 25:28

9M ago25:28

25:28

Gene sits down with Ryan Miller a public speaker, business performance coach and author. Ryan and his wife were survivors of the 2017 Las Vegas Mass shooting where 59 people were killed and over 500 were injured. This event caused him to question his views toward work and his business performance coaching. This introspection led to his theory of Ho…

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Balloon Boy 17:17

9M ago17:17

17:17

Back in 2009, a family captivated the nation when they told police their 6-year-old boy floated away in a makeshift weather balloon. Blog: https://acunit.home.blog/2023/10/31/balloon-boy/

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Borderland 13:29

9M ago13:29

13:29

The true story of a serial killer who amassed a cult following in Mexico City and killed dozens. Blog: https://acunit.home.blog/2023/10/24/borderland/

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How To Become A Great Business Owner for Free! 30:06

9M ago30:06

30:06

For many owners, established or startup, their businesses are not doing as well as they like. Gene sat down with Mihai Patru to discuss tools and services that are available in California to help businesses get on the right track, stay on the right track and how to grow and expand their businesses effectively. Mihai is the Executive Director of Car…

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Strangers 25:03

9M ago25:03

25:03

The 2008 movie the Strangers kind of sucked... but the murders that inspired it were very interesting. Blog: https://acunit.home.blog/2023/10/17/strangers/

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The Blob 16:41

10M ago16:41

16:41

The movie The Blog is about an alien blob that falls from outer space and engulfs people into a horrible, gooey death... and it's based on a true story. Blog: https://acunit.home.blog/2023/10/10/the-blob/

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Simple Economics To Make You A More Skilled Business Owner 42:33

10M ago42:33

42:33

Gene sits down with Professor Manfred Keil, who teaches economics at Claremont Mckenna College, Claremont , California. Dr. Keil's specialty is economic forecasting for the US, Southern California and the Inland Empire . During the show Dr. Keil covers a variety of topics including but not limited to the price of gasoline, the 2024 presidential rac…

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Rabies 34:09

10M ago34:09

34:09

Rabies is one of the oldest, most terrifying, and most fatal diseases known to man. Which is why I chose it as a topic to kick off 2023's Who'd a Thunk It? FRIGHTFEST! Blog: https://acunit.home.blog/2023/10/03/rabies/

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244. The Meaning of Games and Flow 13:36

10M ago13:36

13:36

Many assume that, when a game’s over, there’s nothing more to reflect on besides the fun. Positive psychology’s theory of “Flow” prompts a similar stance. But what if games and Flow are both saying more than we might suppose at first glance? Video: http://youtu.be/GEl5cbzkD6M Show Notes: https://thunkshow.com/2023/10/02/244.-The-Meaning-of-Games-an…

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Preach What You Have Practiced w/Bill Donohoo 25:04

10M ago25:04

25:04

Gene sits down with Bill Donohoo who is currently a business professor who teaches at California State Universitys at San Bernardino & Long Beach . Before that he was the co-owner of the Gipson Group where he grew the company from scratch to $80 Million a year in sales, Bill , who is 81 years old shares his thoughts with young entrepreneurs on how …

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SkyWalkers 22:38

10M ago22:38

22:38

"Putting riveting tools in the Mohawks’ hands was like putting ham with eggs. They were natural-born bridgemen, said one construction company official." - Carnegie Museum of Natural History Blog: https://acunit.home.blog/2023/09/26/skywalkers/

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The Real Rain Man 21:32

10M ago21:32

21:32

Dustin Hoffman took home an Oscar award for Best Actor in a Leading Role for his portrayal of the autistic savant Raymond in the film Rain Man. Dustin Hoffman's character is based on a real person named Laurence Kim Peek. Blog: https://acunit.home.blog/2023/09/19/the-real-rain-man/

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To Win In Business You Should Know The Score w/Dale Sarver 25:48

10M ago25:48

25:48

Gene sits down with Dale Sarver, formerly the CEO of his own company and currently a business advisor of SCORE, ( Servce Corp of Retired Executives). SCORE is a program provided by the SBA. Dale explains what SCORE can do for the current or prospective business owner. The beauty of the mentoring services is that all services are free! Dale also rev…

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Stomp the Invader 22:42

11M ago22:42

22:42

The spotted lanternfly is a menace and needs to be stopped! Blog: https://acunit.home.blog/2023/09/12/stomp-the-invader/

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243. Maintenance 12:44

11M ago12:44

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Maintenance is often ignored, minimized, or portrayed as being inferior to creative/productive work, but it’s really the most fundamental activity of life itself, & it can teach us a lot about the world. Video: http://youtu.be/7pFrhsC2I7Q Show Notes: https://thunkshow.com/2023/09/07/243.-Maintenance.html…

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Caissons 12:01

11M ago12:01

12:01

Have you ever walked past a bridge or pier and thought: "how the hell did they make this?" Well the answer may shock you. Blog: https://acunit.home.blog/2023/09/05/the-caissons/

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Piss in the Wind 19:15

11M ago19:15

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He was an American Marine Corps aviator, engineer, astronaut, businessman, and politician. He was the third American in space, and the first American to orbit the Earth, circling it three times in 1962. Blog: https://acunit.home.blog/2023/08/29/piss-in-the-wind/

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Harder Than Ever To Obtain A Business Loan, Myth or Reality? W/Keith Cerwinski 27:49

11M ago27:49

27:49

Gene sits down with Banker, Keith Cerwinski, Regional Vice President for American Business Bank , in Corona, CA. Keith offers his opinion on the difficulty of getting loans approved and also his thoughts about the future direction of interest rates, business, the federal reserve and the economy in general. This is a must hear episode for those inte…

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Czechoslovak Legionnaires 42:11

11M ago42:11

42:11

This tales comes from WW1 and the Russian Civil War, but about men who weren't interested in fighting in either one of those really. Blog: https://acunit.home.blog/2023/08/22/czechoslovak-legionnaires/

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Cards 30:22

11M ago30:22

30:22

Playing cards are cool and I wanted to know about their history... and some Fun Facts! Blog: https://acunit.home.blog/2023/08/15/cards/

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No Pain No Gain !! - W/ Verious Smith 27:46

11M ago27:46

27:46

Gene sits down with Verious Smith small business owner located in Corona, CA. Verious shared his background and his entrepreneurial journey which was very painful but through sheer will he became a success. Verious also shares some best practices he learned along the way. He currently owns two successful businesses: Philoveracity- web design, brand…

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242. The 'Tragedy' of the Commons 17:57

12M ago17:57

17:57

Everyone’s heard of the infamous “Tragedy of the Commons,” but the real tragedy is that Elinor Ostrom’s work refuting it isn’t just as widely-known. Video: http://youtu.be/9h0iidPzMXE Show Notes: https://thunkshow.com/2023/08/10/242.-The-'Tragedy'-of-the-Commons.htmlBy Josh Pelton

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Soviet Strongman 15:16

12M ago15:16

15:16

At age 9 he joined the circus and by age 14 he got his first performance! Only to suffer a career ending injury. But fear not, this one has a happy ending :) Blog: https://acunit.home.blog/2023/08/08/soviet-strong-man/

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The Bush Dog 21:38

12M ago21:38

21:38

This rare species of canine was thought to be extinct until a guy name Peter saw one in a Brazilian cave. It looks and acts like no other species of canine on the planet. Blog: https://acunit.home.blog/2023/08/01/the-bush-dog/

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