Welcome to My Worst Investment Ever podcast hosted by Your Worst Podcast Host, Andrew Stotz, where you will hear stories of loss to keep you winning. In our community, we know that to win in investing you must take the risk, but to win big, you’ve got to reduce it. Your Worst Podcast Host, Andrew Stotz, Ph.D., CFA, is also the CEO of A. Stotz Investment Research and A. Stotz Academy, which helps people create, grow, measure, and protect their wealth. To find more stories like this, previous ...
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An interview style video and audio podcast where business and sporting leaders share their knowledge & experience to help create confident leaders. I also take the opportunity to offer my perspective on the guests' ideas by closing each episode with 3 key takeaways to create confident leaders based on my reflection from the interview. If you are a business owner who wants to lead with confidence so that you can maximise your performance, your team's performance and your business's performanc ...
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Each episode of the Excellent International Executive podcast will provide case studies, strategies, tactics, and examples from seasoned global leaders. The Excellent International Executive podcast is produced to support your leadership development. Subscribe today to learn about top global leaders and how they navigated the complexity of the global market. Your host is Dr. Katrina Burrus. She is the First Master Certified Coach from the International Coach Federation in Switzerland and fou ...
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ISMS 41: Larry Swedroe – Focus on Managing Risk Not Returns
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In this episode of Investment Strategy Made Simple (ISMS), Andrew gets into part two of his discussion with Larry Swedroe: Ignorance is Bliss. Today, they discuss three chapters of Larry’s book Investment Mistakes Even Smart Investors Make and How to Avoid Them. In this series, they discuss mistake number 32: Are You Subject to the Money Illusion? …
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EIL 39: Excelling in the Gambling Business with Gavin Isaacs
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Everyone wants to achieve success in their career by making strategic decisions and committing wholeheartedly. But the challenge lies in navigating cultural differences and adapting to diverse work environments, as highlighted by Gavin Isaacs' experience in international business. The key to success is to respect and understand different cultures, …
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127.The Financial Bloke: From Farm Life Lessons to Holistic Wealth Success
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Growing up amidst the hustle of cattle sales and the wisdom of a financially savvy mother, Ben Law, our Financial Bloke, knows a thing or two about life’s wealth beyond the dollar. With heartwarming candor, Ben recounts how his rural roots and a confrontational health scare steered him from the familiarity of farm life to the dynamic realm of finan…
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Chris Ball - If They’re Not 100% Right, Don’t Hire Them
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BIO: Chris Ball started his career in 2004 as a tax adviser with KPMG LLP. He then transitioned and founded Hoxton Capital Management in 2018. The group’s sole emphasis is helping HNW and UHNW clients with borderless global financial advice. Chris’ specialty is assisting individuals with their retirement planning needs. STORY: When Chris started hi…
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Vivek Raina - Nobody Can Beat You at What You’re Good At
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BIO: Vivek Raina is a seasoned veteran with over two decades of experience in the broadband industry. As the CEO and Co-Founder of Excitel, he leads the mission to connect BHARAT, propelling the company to the top three ISPs in India—a remarkable feat in just eight years. STORY: Vivek spent 10 years finding an investor to fund his business idea. He…
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William Cohan - Power Failure: The Rise and Fall of An American Icon
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BIO: William D. Cohan, a former senior Wall Street M&A investment banker for 17 years at Lazard Frères & Co., Merrill Lynch, and JPMorgan Chase, is the New York Times bestselling author of seven nonfiction narratives, including his most recent book, Power Failure: The Rise and Fall of An American Icon. STORY: William discusses lessons from his most…
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126. Embracing the Power of Mentorship: Marna Ricker's Journey
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Tax maven and mentorship advocate Marna Ricker sits with us to demystify the world of global tax and share the vibrancy of her journey from Ohio State to EY’s global vice chair of tax. A beacon of intelligence and enthusiasm, Marna encapsulates the essence of dynamic leadership, breaking down the stereotype that tax professionals lack excitement. S…
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EIL 38: The Six Biggest Mistakes in Investment: Insights from an International Financial Analyst and Expert Andrew Stotz
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Everyone wants to succeed in their investments by avoiding the pitfalls discussed in the podcast. The challenge lies in navigating the complexities of investment decisions, including conducting thorough research, assessing and managing risks, and avoiding emotional decision-making. In this episode of the Excellent International Leadership Podcast, …
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125. Mastering Leadership and Prioritization: Strategies for Efficiency and Team Success
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Unlock the full potential of your leadership skills as Agile expert Angela takes us through the essential art of prioritization. Peel away the layers of productivity myths, especially multitasking, and learn why sequencing tasks could be the secret to your team’s success. Angela’s insights on gender dynamics in task switching and the cultural varia…
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Tony Fish - Be Brave to Ask the Unsaid Questions
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BIO: Tony Fish is a neuro-minority and a leading expert on decision-making, governance, and entrepreneurship in uncertain environments. His 30-year sense-making and foresight track record means he has been ahead on several technical revolutions. STORY: In this episode, Tony talks about his newest book, Decision Making in Uncertain Times. How can we…
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EIL37: Communication: the Connective Tissue That Binds Organizations and Influences the Marketplace with William Berenson
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Leadership communication is essential for good leadership, as it is the connective tissue that binds organizations together. Both internal and external leadership rely on effective communication to influence the marketplace. However, the challenge lies in the evolving realm of communication, where leaders must navigate the digital landscape and pol…
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ISMS 40: Larry Swedroe – Market vs. Hedge Fund Managers’ Efficiency
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In this episode of Investment Strategy Made Simple (ISMS), Andrew gets into part two of his discussion with Larry Swedroe: Ignorance is Bliss. Today, they discuss two chapters of Larry’s book Investment Mistakes Even Smart Investors Make and How to Avoid Them. In this series, they discuss mistake 30: Do You Fail to Understand the Tyranny of the Eff…
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My Worst Leadership Moment: A Heart-to-Heart with Andrew Stotz
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Join me as I sit down with the remarkable Andrew Stotz, the mind behind the "My Worst Investment Ever" podcast, who not only inspired the concept for this series but also graced us as our first guest.By Brendan Rogers
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Chris Kendall - Don’t Underestimate the Funding Needed to Go Big Time
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BIO: Chris Kendall is the CEO of the Australian outsourced accounting group Aretex. Aretex helps businesses grow and scale with best-practice accounting, bookkeeping, and real-time access to accurate financial information. STORY: Chris invested in the idea of a reality TV show piloted around finding baseball players. Chris believed in his friend’s …
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124. From Battleground to Boardroom: Navigating Leadership, Discipline, and Resilience
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As a seasoned leader with a remarkable journey through the realms of football, military service, and the corporate world, our guest this week has garnered invaluable wisdom from commanding teams on the field and in the boardroom. His candid storytelling transports us from the disciplined lessons of the Marine Corps to the challenges of adapting to …
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Riggs Eckelberry - Don’t Go into Any Industry Unprepared
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BIO: Riggs Eckelberry is a nationally renowned entrepreneur who deploys his personal Break To Build™ process to help rebuild the water industry, which has reached a critical breaking point in recent years despite being essential to the planet’s survival. STORY: Riggs met this wonderful lady who asked him to sit down with her money manager. He showe…
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ISMS 39: Larry Swedroe – Don’t Choose a Fund by Its Descriptive Name
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In this episode of Investment Strategy Made Simple (ISMS), Andrew gets into part two of his discussion with Larry Swedroe: Ignorance is Bliss. Today, they discuss two chapters of Larry’s book Investment Mistakes Even Smart Investors Make and How to Avoid Them. In this series, they discuss mistake number 28: Do You Fail to Compare Your Funds to Prop…
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Lark Davis - Take Your Profits and Run Away
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BIO: Lark Davis is the Founder of the weekly crypto newsletter Wealth Mastery, which combines insider insights and in-depth market analysis to offer cryptocurrency investors the best opportunities to grow their wealth, stay ahead of the curve, and avoid costly mistakes. STORY: Lark invested in the Terra Luna cryptocurrency, which had a famous implo…
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Sam Primm - Be Intentional About What You Invest In
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BIO: Sam founded FasterFreedom to teach people like him to quit their jobs, become successful real estate investors, and achieve that same freedom and financial independence. STORY: Sam and his partner invested in a self-storage. They fixed the property a bit and built a couple more facilities. They didn’t know this space, and the investment has co…
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Marc Faber - The Value of True Diversification
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BIO: Dr. Marc Faber, renowned for his unconventional expertise in investment strategies, is a fund manager and author. He serves as the editor of the “Gloom Boom & Doom Report” and the “Monthly Market Commentary,” earning international recognition as the pessimistic stock market expert “Dr. Doom.” STORY: In the late 1990s, Marc became convinced tha…
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123. Transforming Recruitment: Aligning Accountability and Authenticity in Talent Acquisition
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Have you ever wondered what lurks behind the glossy veneer of recruitment ads and smooth-talking headhunters? Join us as Marnie Jones and I unravel the ethical conundrums of the recruitment industry, shedding light on the commission-based models that might just prioritize cash over compatibility. Marnie Jones of TalentX, is flipping the script, put…
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EIL36:Building Consensus in International Military Operations Leading in a Complex Operational Environment with Derrick Lee
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Leadership in service and working with nations with different leadership styles is a crucial aspect of international cooperation. However, the challenge lies in bridging the gap between different leadership styles and approaches. Each nation has its own cultural and organizational context, which can influence their leadership practices. To overcome…
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Coach JV - Diversify Inside and Outside the Asset Class
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BIO: Coach JV believes that what you believe in your heart and what you think in your mind will eventually become your words and reality. STORY: Coach JV was introduced to cryptocurrency and decided to invest without an exit plan. In just a year, his investment had fallen by 85%. LEARNING: Diversify inside and outside the asset class. Pull out your…
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ISMS 38: Larry Swedroe – The Self-healing Mechanism of Risk Assets
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In this episode of Investment Strategy Made Simple (ISMS), Andrew gets into part two of his discussion with Larry Swedroe: Ignorance is Bliss. Today, they discuss Larry’s recent piece, The Self-healing Mechanism of Risk Assets. LEARNING: Don’t engage in resulting because there will be periods when an investment will underperform and others when it …
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122. A Chef's Journey Beyond Engineering into the Heart of the Kitchen
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Cooking under pressure can feel like a high-wire act, but when our guest, a personal chef with a past in engineering and butchery, faced the ultimate test of feeding Harry Styles and his crew on short notice, he found his true calling. This episode unwraps the layers of leadership and authenticity in the culinary world, guided by our guest’s journe…
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Solomon Thimothy - Give Yourself Permission to Fail
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BIO: Solomon Thimothy is an entrepreneur with over 17 years of experience in marketing and sales. As the co-founder and CEO of OneIMS, a leading inbound marketing and sales agency, and Clickx, he has helped businesses double their revenue using the 10X Framework. STORY: When Solomon started his service business, he built software unique to his busi…
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Anthony Greer - Be Patient and Willing to Get Rich Slow
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BIO: Tony began a career in equity sales in varying capacities, including running sales and trading at Bank Hapoalim for three years and a team of sales traders at Dahlman Rose for five years. In November 2016, Tony launched the Morning Navigator, a macro trading newsletter distributed to over 800 professionals worldwide. STORY: Tony invested six f…
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Kevin Sutantyo - You Have to Back the Right Founders
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BIO: Kevin Sutantyo is the Partner for South East Asia investments for Sovereign’s Capital, a venture capital fund focused on early-stage, tech-driven, scalable companies. STORY: Kevin invested in a company, thinking that he had more influence over the outcome of the company than he actually did. So, he directed the company owners on what to do, ma…
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121. Spirituality, Trauma, and Power Dynamics in Leadership and Personal Growth
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Does the word ‘spirituality’ make you skeptical, especially when mentioned in the business environment? Well, our guest, Rachel Rider, is here to break those barriers. With her refreshing take on executive coaching and leadership development, Rachel intertwines the seemingly disparate realms of spirituality and leadership. Listen in as she recounts…
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Dan McClure - Understand Who You Are and What You’re About
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BIO: Dan McClure is an innovation choreographer. That’s someone whose job is to run into burning buildings, looking for opportunities to reinvent how the world works. STORY: Dan took up a senior management job because his friends and family insisted he should have a ‘real’ job. However, Dan hated the job and was terrible at it. LEARNING: Understand…
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EIL35:How to Forge Your Team To Excellence by the Geneva Opera House Chorus Director, Alan Woodbridge
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Everyone wants to know what it takes to be a good director of a choir or a coach of a football team. But the challenge lies in acquiring the necessary skills and gaining the trust and cooperation of the team members. Discover the secrets from Alan Woodbridge, the Chorus Director of the Geneva Opera House. With his exceptional musical expertise and …
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Bryan Kramer - Be Human and Build Relationships
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BIO: Bryan Kramer is a renowned business strategist, global keynote speaker, executive trainer and coach, investor, two-time bestselling author, and Forbes contributor. STORY: Bryan decided to expand his business, but the growth snowballed out of control to the point where he traveled 200 days a year and missed out on family time. Being on the road…
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Andrew Stotz - 8 Benefits of Increasing the Profits of Your Business
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Isn’t Capitalism Great!? Here are eight key benefits of increasing the profits of your business. And I challenge you to set the goal for 2024 to increase the profits of your business. Why is increasing profit so important? Because without profit any business will eventually die. Your obligation as a founder, owner, leader, or director is to ensure …
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120. The Impact of Facial Traits and Personality
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Can your face reveal deeper truths about your personality, your relationships, and your future? The answer is more fascinating than you might think. On this enlightening episode, we tackle the fascinating subject of facial profiling and how it impacts our relationships, workplace dynamics, and even our understanding of ourselves. We’re joined by a …
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BIO: A born and bred Oklahoman, Nathaniel Harding is an innovator and market maker who has founded, scaled, and sold companies. He is a successful investor in energy, biotech, and ag tech. STORY: Nathaniel’s company decided to deploy new technology to explore oil and gas fields. The venture was cash-intensive and an absolute commercial zero. LEARNI…
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EIL34: Unlocking the Potential of AI: A Game-Changer for Executive Coaches with Samiur Rahman, Heyday
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AI can enhance the coaching experience, automate mundane tasks, and provide valuable support to coaches. The challenge for coaches in incorporating AI into their practice lies in finding the right balance between leveraging technology and maintaining the human touch. While AI can automate mundane tasks and provide valuable insights, it cannot repla…
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BIO: Will Roundtree offers the world a unique lens into wealth-building strategies and examines opportunities for his communities to expound on their knowledge and have effective practices to apply it. STORY: Will invested in a small tax franchise after he bought into the owner’s lavish lifestyle. He didn’t do his due diligence, only to discover th…
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Kyle Mowery - Invest in Your Circle of Competence
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BIO: Kyle Mowery, founder and portfolio manager at GrizzlyRock Capital, has an 18-year career beginning at PAAMCO, where he honed his analytical skills. He later delved into high-yield corporate securities at T.H. Lee Senior Credit Strategies and expanded his expertise at BMO Capital Markets. STORY: Kyle invested in a business that produced sandalw…
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Gabe Marusca – Pay Extreme Attention to Your Body
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BIO: Gabe Marusca, known as The Nomad Solopreneur, is a location-independent marketing strategist who established Digital Finest as a solo founder. STORY: Gabe spent 20 hours working daily for over a year trying to make as much money as soon as he could. This caused his body to shut down, and he developed a chronic disease. LEARNING: Pay extreme at…
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119.Emotional Intelligence: A Game Changer in Leadership
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What if emotional intelligence held the key to effective leadership? What if it could be the differentiator in conversations and interactions, more significant than cognitive intelligence? Join us as we navigate these intriguing questions with our special guest, Robin Hills, a veteran in the pharmaceutical industry and the founder of EI4Change. In …
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Giuseppe Grammatico - Pick the Medium That Works for You and Stick With It
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BIO: Giuseppe Grammatico is a franchising advisor who has owned several Master Franchise licenses and has enjoyed a successful franchising career, guiding over 200 individuals through business ownership, many for the first time. STORY: Giuseppe hired a full-service marketing company that managed everything from his website to emails and social medi…
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EIL33: Maximum Content, Minimal Effort with Dr. Katrina Burrus
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Everyone wants to be an excellent international leader and coach. It's a common goal that we can all agree on. However, the challenge lies in finding effective strategies to achieve this outcome. Many leaders struggle to expand their network and reach their target audience. Additionally, the cost of podcasting can be a barrier for some. If you pond…
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Andrew Stotz - 27 Top Podcast Interviews of 2023 to Reduce Risk and Increase Return
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In 2023, I released about 160 My Worst Investment Ever podcast episodes, and this is a list of some of my and my listeners' favorites. I have also created a free “Top 27 from 2023” playlist where you can listen to and view this curated list for free. Just go to My Worst Investment Ever dot com and click the button that says, “Top 27 from 2023.” Sin…
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Johan Norberg - We Have to Fight for Capitalism
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BIO: Johan Norberg is an author, lecturer, and historian of ideas from Stockholm, Sweden. His books on economics, politics, and history have been translated into more than 30 languages. STORY: Johan talks about capitalism and why it’s important. LEARNING: We should never lose sight of the benefits of capitalism. Capitalism is about peace, trust, an…
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Steve Faktor – How to Build Your Investment Future
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BIO: Steve Faktor is a former Fortune-100 executive—turned entrepreneur, futurist author of Econovation, and podcaster. As Managing Director of IdeaFaktory Innovation, he helps tech, financial services, and consumer goods clients see and build the future. STORY: Steve joins the My Worst Investment Ever podcast again, this time sharing advice on how…
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118. Corporate Activism, Social Responsibility, and Inclusivity in the Corporate Sector
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Join us for a thought-provoking exploration of corporate social activism and how organizations respond to social events that may impact their employees’ well-being. Listen as our guest from Genesys, Eric Thomas, shares how their company navigates these often tricky waters, discussing the importance of aligning with corporate values, credibility, an…
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Eric Simonson - Not All Real Estate Investments Are Made Equal
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BIO: Eric Simonson is the Founder and CEO of Abundo, a financial planning firm that teaches and empowers people to take action and own their financial lives. STORY: In 2020, during the early days of COVID-19, Eric and his wife sold their home and bought a condo because they wanted to live downtown. They later sold the condo in 2023 and lost about 1…
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Kimberly Flynn - Don’t Put All Your Savings Into a Single Idea
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BIO: Kimberly Flynn, CFA, is a founder and Managing Director of XA Investments, responsible for all product and business development activities. STORY: Kimberly put all her $2,000 savings into a single telecom-dedicated mutual fund at the peak of telecom valuations and saw it go down to 30 cents on the dollar. LEARNING: Don’t put all your savings i…
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Peter Goldstein – Check Your Emotions at the Door
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BIO: Peter Goldstein is a seasoned entrepreneur, capital markets expert, and investor with over 35 years of diverse international business experience. STORY: He and four others put a significant amount of money into opening up this facility in Long Beach, California, where cannabis was in great demand just when it was being legalized for recreation…
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EIL 32: Breaking Stereotypes: Women Making Their Mark in the Police Department with Sasha Larkin
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Discover the essence of female leadership in a male-dominated sphere through the remarkable experiences of Sasha Larkin, Assistant Sheriff with the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department. In this episode, Dr. Katrina Burrus interviews Sasha Larkin, a trailblazer in a male-dominated police department. Sasha Larkin serves as Assistant Sheriff with …
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