Best Bad Decisions With Jim Banks Podcasts (2024)

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26 - Frederick Vallaeys - From Google to Optmyzr Navigating the Complex World of Ad Tech 53:24

29d ago53:24

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For full show notes, links to the resources discussed in this episode head to http://www.bdwjb.com/26 In this episode of Bad Decisions with Jim Banks, we sit down with Fred Vallaeys, CEO of Optmyzr to explore the evolution of the advertising industry and the role of AI in shaping the future. Join us as we delve into Fred's fascinating journey and i…

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24 - Unveiling Google's Ad Secrets - Revealing the truth with Boris Beceric 44:43

1M ago44:43

44:43

In this episode of Bad Decisions with Jim Banks, Boris Beceric, a PPC consultant specialising in Google Ads, joins Jim to discuss the challenges and insights of Google Ads advertising strategies. We discuss the : - Subjectivity of "cheap" in marketing - The impact of AI in Google Ads - The challenges in data tracking and understanding the value of …

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22 - Exploring Bad Business Choices and SEO Insights with Ash Nallawalla 53:29

2M ago53:29

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Today, we have an incredible story that traverses continents, careers, and the evolving digital age. Joining me is Ash Nallawalla, an SEO consultant with an extraordinary journey. From his humble beginnings in Bombay, India, to his unexpected career shifts in Australia and New Zealand, Ash has navigated the turbulent waters of technology, marketing…

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171: The Solomon Success Blueprint: Building Wealth with Timeless Wisdom with Scott Florida 14:10

2M ago14:10

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Welcome to the Solomon Success show, where we uncover timeless insights from King Solomon and the Bible for business and investing. Amidst a sea of false promises, let's refocus on enduring principles for a life of peace and prosperity. I'm Scott Florida, guest hosting for Jason Hartman. Drawing from my 30 years of pastoral and entrepreneurial expe…

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20 - Emanuel Cinca - How One Huge Gamble on a Newsletter Ignited a Digital Empire 36:36

2M ago36:36

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Today's guest, Emanuel Cinca, also known as Manu, joins us to share his unique journey from a struggling university student to a professional poker player, and finally to a successful digital marketing publisher. Manu pioneered Stacked Marketer, a newsletter that now commands an impressive audience of over 100,000 subscribers. We dive deep into the…

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18 - Anton Shulke From War to Web - A Journey of Survival and Influence 37:42

2M ago37:42

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Anton Shulke is an inspiration. He is from Ukraine and when the war started everyone in the search community rushed to Facebook looking for the video that Anton posted of himself drinking a coffee. Since then he has moved on to many countries. He is also fantastic at creating influencer communities. So enjoy this discussion with Anton on Bad Decisi…

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16 - Purna Virji Reveals Digital Marketing Missteps that Made Her a Star 37:03

2M ago37:03

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Today, we're in for a special treat as we're joined by Purna Virji, a renowned PPC expert, author, consultant, and all-around guru in digital marketing. In today's episode, we're diving deep into the labyrinth of explaining digital marketing to the uninitiated, tackling the misconceptions and complexities with Purna's incisive clarity. We'll get a …

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14 - From SEO Missteps to PPC Triumphs - Navah Hopkins Unveils Her Bad Decisions 48:55

3M ago48:55

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In this episode we dive into conversation with my guest, the PPC evangelist from Optmyzr, Navah Hopkins. Navah shares her wisdom on the industry’s pressing need for diversity, her own challenges on the speaking circuit, and the pivotal role brands have in creating an ecosystem that embraces underrepresented voices, especially women. We unpack the i…

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13 - Unlucky For Some 6:33

3M ago6:33

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A soul searching episode with a back story to the early 90's, some really bad decisions and how tossing a coin can help you arrive at the right decision. Short episode with some profound and personal content for you to listen to, hop you enjoy it and learn. One small ask - would you please subscribe to the show and leave me a rating - it goes a lon…

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12 - Mistakes in Marketing Ashley Segura Confesses Biggest Content Marketing Blunders 38:53

3M ago38:53

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This week's guest is Ashley Segura, the co-founder of Content Yum. We take a deep dive into content marketing, SEO, and the evolving role AI is playing today. Listen as we explore Ashley's new venture, Content Yum, and its human-centric approach to content creation. We discuss the competition posed by AI-generated content and its impact on SEO and …

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11 - Not My First Rodeo 7:18

3M ago7:18

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It's been a tough few months since I launched the podcast. Partly because I was travelling and hadn't worked out how to keep the cadence of publishing going and also because just having podcast guests puts pressure on schedules. Solo episodes, like this one, are much easier to make. I can talk directly to you and share my thoughts and feelings, as …

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10 - Dave Roth - Confessions of Digital Marketing Missteps 44:49

3M ago44:49

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In episode 10 Jim delves into the twists and turns of agency life, working in-house with 20 year digital marketing veteran Dave Roth and his bumpy journey as a digital marketer. Discover the high-stakes world of managing campaigns with an insider's perspective from his time at Yahoo and realtor.com Learn about Dave's early involvement in "that sear…

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9 - Leaving Money On The Table 4:37

3M ago4:37

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Thought I would jazz things up a bit and add in an extra "episode" with a short aha moment or tip while we work on pulling together the guest interviews for Wednesdays. This particular aha moment is about the Amazon Associates program and how members of the program can stop leaving money on the table when they post their content on YouTube, Instagr…

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8 - Steve Krull - How Missteps in SEO Catapulted His Career to New Heights 44:06

4M ago44:06

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Today we're diving into the intersection of bad decisions, digital marketing, and the power of connections with the CEO of Be Found Online, Steve Krull. Steve's journey from exploiting a business's website weaknesses to becoming an SEO expert unfolds a tale of liberation and the birth of his agency Be Found Online (or BFO as it is better known). We…

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7 - Jim Banks - Reflections of a Podcaster 6 Episodes In 27:16

4M ago27:16

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So, having interviewed 6 people and being away from my studio I thought I would try something different for this weeks episode of Bad Decisions with Jim Banks. I thought it would be good to walk and talk, so listen to me walk around the 5.5 kilometer (3 miles) of the Yas Marina Abu Dhabi Grand Prix track and share with you my thoughts on setting up…

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6 - Unlock Success: Tim Ash Reveals the Biggest Blunders in Digital Strategy 41:13

4M ago41:13

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This is episode number 6, and joining me today is my old friend and insightful thinker, Tim Ash. Tim is well-known for his pioneering work in digital marketing, particularly in conversion rate optimization. But lately, he's turned his expertise towards a broader horizon, focusing his energy on the intersections of leadership, public speaking, and t…

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5 - Alita Harvey-Rodriguez - Mistakes to Millions: Alita's Guide to Transforming Marketing Mishaps into Major Wins 34:08

5M ago34:08

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Welcome back to another episode of "Bad Decisions with Jim Banks" – the podcast where we delve into the minds of digital marketing leaders making waves and learn from their experiences and, occasionally, their bad decisions. Today, in Episode 5, we're joined by Alita Harvey-Rodriguez, founder and managing director of MI Academy. Alita is a powerhou…

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4- Nathan Huppatz - Surviving the E-Commerce Rollercoaster: Tales from the Costume Business 30:38

5M ago30:38

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In this episode, we have a lively discussion with Nathan Huppatz, an experienced professional in the digital marketing and e-commerce space. Join us as we delve into Nathan's journey, from his early fascination with the Internet in the 90s to his ventures in e-commerce, including creating a successful costume business. Stay tuned to hear about the …

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3 - Vin McCauley - From Avocado Overload to Legal Blender Battles: The Perishable Puzzles of a DTC Maverick 49:10

6M ago49:10

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Today, we're going to unpack a whole spectrum of topics with Vin. Brace yourselves for insights on new ventures, chat about the weighty role of high-quality content in marketing, and touch upon the use of AI tools, like ContentX powered by Chat GPT, to generate SEO-friendly content. We'll also dip into the story of our near-miss trip to Boston righ…

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2 - Jason Barnard - How a Billion-Pageview Dream Survived Digital Marketing Disasters 45:21

6M ago45:21

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Welcome back to another episode of "Bad Decisions with Jim Banks". Today, in episode two, we have an exceptional guest, Jason Barnard, also known as the Brand SERPs Guy and easily recognizable in his signature red shirt. I'm your host, Jim Banks, and together we'll dive into the intricacies of written processes, the crucial balance of freedom and s…

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1 - Jon Loomer - Unleashed Potential: How Getting Laid Off Catapulted Him to Marketing Stardom 46:58

6M ago46:58

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Welcome to the first episode of "Bad Decisions with Jim Banks," where we dive into the serendipitous journeys of brilliant minds in business and marketing, and learn from the good, the bad, and the sometimes lucky twists of fate that propel us forward. Today, I'm joined by the one and only Jon Loomer, the man who turned an accidental detour into a …

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Welcome to Bad Decisions with Jim Banks 1:33

7M ago1:33

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166: A Christmas Story & Mortgage Planning with “A Tale of Two Brothers” 37:01

7M ago37:01

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Jason Hartman welcomes Ronald Reagan to the show to share a moving Christmas story. Next, some mortgage financial planning illustrated by "A Tale of Two Brothers" by Ric Edelman who has educated his clients for years on the benefits of integrating their mortgage into their overall financial plan. #SolomonSuccess #WisdomForSuccess #BiblicalPrinciple…

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164: The Solomon Portfolio with Robert Katz 41:04

9M ago41:04

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Jason Hartman talks with Robert (Bob) Katz, author of The Solomon Portfolio. Robert W. Katz has been a partner in a New Orleans-based certified public accounting firm for the last 30 years. His areas of specialty include personal financial planning, tax and estate planning and health care consulting. #SolomonSuccess #WisdomForSuccess #BiblicalPrinc…

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163: Work Hard & Become A Leader; Be Lazy & Become A Slave. – Proverbs 12:24 38:40

10M ago38:40

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Jason Hartman talks with Jim Collins, a Pastor, Motivational Speaker, Businessman and Author, he is the Founder of Beyond Positive Thinking Ministries and the Pastor of Victory in Christ International in Jupiter, Florida. Ten leadership success principles with you that will help you both in your personal life and in your business life. #SolomonSucc…

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162: The Solomon Secret: Seven Principles of Financial Success from King Solomon, History’s Wealthiest Man 28:30

11M ago28:30

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Welcome to the Solomon Success Show! Listen in as Jason and Bruce Fleet talk about The Solomon Secret: Seven Principles of Financial Success from King Solomon, History’s Wealthiest Man. Using Solomon's life and teachings as a foundation, Bruce Fleet offers today's readers a unique, well-grounded, proven method of wise investing. Solomon was more th…

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161: The Ten Commandments of Successful Investing 27:32

12M ago27:32

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Welcome to the Solomon Success Show! Listen in as Jason talks about the Ten Commandments of Successful Investing. Follow Jason on TWITTER, INSTAGRAM & LINKEDIN Twitter.com/JasonHartmanROI Instagram.com/jasonhartman1/ Linkedin.com/in/jasonhartmaninvestor/ Call our Investment Counselors at: 1-800-HARTMAN (US) or visit: https://www.jasonhartman.com/ F…

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160: Russia’s War on Ukraine: Peter Zeihan & Russian New World Order, NATO, Economic & Agricultural Fallout 27:55

2+ y ago27:55

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Today, Jason welcomes geopolitical expert Peter Zeihan to the show today to discuss the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine. Peter discusses Putin’s motivations, Russia’s demographics and energy exports and if the response from the West will be enough to stop this conflict. What are the short and long term economic and agricultural implications …

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159: Dr. Peter McCullough, Mandates, Misinformation, Censorship & The Thought Police 38:13

2+ y ago38:13

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Join Jason today as he welcomes Dr. Peter McCullough, MD. Dr. McCullough has over 50 peer-reviewed papers and is an extremely credible person in the medical field. You can also watch the video NOT on YouTube (having been censored) but on Jason’s other video sites: JasonHartman.com/Rumble JasonHartman.com/Bitchute JasonHartman.com/Odysee After recei…

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158: Mark Victor Hansen, Ask! The Bridge From Your Dreams to Reality, Jason Hartman University Live Event 29:50

2+ y ago29:50

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Don't forget to register for the Jason Hartman Live virtual event on April 1 & 2! Learn how to optimize your portfolio, evaluate investments like a pro and so much more! Go to JasonHartman.com now! And today, Jason welcomes the legendary Mark Victor Hansen, best selling author, real estate investor and entrepreneur! He talks today about his new boo…

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156: 2021 SMART Goals! 5-Year Investment Plan 29:56

3+ y ago29:56

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New Year, New Goals, Same proven asset class! Jason Hartman invites you to celebrate with him another fantastic year of prosperity for all real estate investors practicing some of Hartman’s proven investment techniques. Following the celebration, we must look for the “what next” plan or goal. How do you build your goals? Do you write them down? Do …

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155: Successful Short-Term Rental Location St. Augustine, Self-Driving Cars, Housing Inventory, Rabbi Moffic 34:18

3+ y ago34:18

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Jason Hartman discusses with Rabbi Moffic the successes and fears of Moffic's short-term-rental (STR) purchase, taking place at the outset of the pandemic. The STR market was divided into great success and great struggle through the coronavirus pandemic. The automobile once changed how we lived. As we move into a period where cars are self-driving,…

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154: The Price of Panic, The Human Advantage, Infiltrated by Jay W. Richards 23:41

3+ y ago23:41

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Jay W. Richards is an Assistant Research Professor in the Busch School of Business and Fellow of the Institute for Human Ecology at The Catholic University of America. Jay W. Richards talks with Jason Hartman about a few areas of poor practice when dealing with COVID-19. He breaks down how some of the panic began and was then exacerbated by the med…

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153: Giving Thanks - The Power of Gratitude 33:35

3+ y ago33:35

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Jason Hartman, Rabbi Moffic, and everyone here in the Hartman Network wish you a Happy Thanksgiving! We thank you all for being devoted listeners, active investors, and top-tier landlords. www.jasonhartman.com pandemicinvesting.com/blackfriday

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152: The Politics of Envy, Radical Social Movements by Anne Hendershott 20:55

3+ y ago20:55

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Do you believe you are supposed to hate rich people? Is this the envy culture that we have moved towards? Anne Hendershott joins Jason Hartman in this discussion on social changes directing how we approach business. Social media is the envy farm, causing tremendous anxiety and fueling the fire of desire that does more harm than good. The Politics o…

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Special Announcement: Pandemic Investing Summit 2:52

4y ago2:52

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Zoom Virtual Event: October 17th, 2020 Early Bird Admission: PandemicInvesting.com Get Instant access to Jason Hartman’s newest report, you'll learn… The modified square root shaped recovery Understanding the rare economic malady of supply/demand shock Generational PTSD and what it means to you & society The six lifestyle mega-trends that will chan…

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151: Intellectual Dark Web & The New Nationalism Dr. Steve Turley 43:26

4y ago43:26

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Jason Hartman is joined by Dr. Steve Turley, NY Times bestselling author of many books including, The New Nationalism, How the Populous Right is Defeating Globalism and Awakening A New Political Order. Dr. Turley discusses the breaking up of the world, and reverting to a cultural appetite that differs from the one size fits all ideology of modernit…

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150: Loneliness Epidemic & THE LIFE YOU WERE BORN TO LIVE, Finding Purpose by Dan Millman 27:02

4y ago27:02

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Dan Millman, author of The Life You Were Born To Live, is here to discuss the loneliness epidemic as well as his recent book. The question that surrounds this discussion is, "What do I want to look back on five years from now, when this is behind us?" Dan and Jason discuss the challenges of constraints but the creativity that comes from it. How wil…

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149: Excuse Me Professor, Was Jesus A Socialist? by Lawrence W. Reed 23:08

4y ago23:08

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Jason Hartman’s guest today is author of Was Jesus A Socialist?, Lawrence W. Reed. Jason and Lawrence clear up some confusion about socialism and communism. As well, Lawrence responds to the question, “Was Jesus A Socialist?” Lawrence goes on to share scripture interpretation and how we can learn about investing or magnifying wealth. Lastly, Hartma…

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148: Rentier Class, Florida's "A" Grade, Greed, Fed = Inflation, Commercial Landlords 39:07

4y ago39:07

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Necessity is the mother of all invention, so let’s talk about creative destruction. The world is fast-tracking technology, and everyone is on zoom. The changes to our everyday culture have changed due to coronavirus. Jason and Evan discuss being adaptable to your environment and how to position yourself properly. What is a rentier ränˈtyā? Be a par…

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147: Paradox Of Thrift Keynes, Edward Bernays, Friedman, Marx & You 31:43

4y ago31:43

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In the US, we live an economy that is 70% consumer spending. Where one sees frugality as a virtue, they now view it as a vice. Jason Hartman and Rabbi Moffic discuss the Paradox of Thrift and how we should approach spending, saving, and investing in these pandemic times. When we dissect capitalism, communism, marxism, socialism, etc., do any of the…

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146: Are You A Tennis or Chess Player? 10:59

4y ago10:59

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Rabbi Evan translates the wisdom of King Solomon of the Hebrew Bible to ideas in which we can use and live by today. Today, Evan shares his thoughts about how we respond to challenges. In some situations, the key to success is planning and staying ahead, but in certain times we are forced to live responsively. Key Takeaways: [2:00] Sometimes you ha…

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145: Mortgage Credit Availability MCAI, Migration with Evan Moffic 35:23

4y ago35:23

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The key is to take action, but the purpose of today’s show is to explain why the actions we take make sense. Jason Hartman and Evan Moffic discuss the mortgage credit availability index, MCAI, and affordability. What has changed since 2004? Why would one wait and try to time the market? What’s the opportunity cost of timing the market? Key Takeaway…

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144: America is Moving! Suburban Cocooning, Evan Moffic  34:29

4y ago34:29

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Escape to the suburbs! Jason Hartman and Evan Moffic discuss the changes approaching in how we look at our homes. With the benefit of work and school being just a few feet away from our beds, we are all looking to improve our homes. And for those that are currently renting an apartment in the high-density, urban environments, a move in the directio…

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143: Profit From Migration, Tidal Wave & Big Government 27:14

4y ago27:14

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Jason Hartman and Rabbi Evan Moffic talk about the big migration out of high density areas. Starting in 2016 a trend of moving to low density areas started to grow and the pandemic has encouraged the departure from more densely populated areas. While these trends may rely heavily on the wants and needs of Generation Z, health issues and worker expe…

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142: The Solution To Everything 11:33

4y ago11:33

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Today, Rabbi Moffic discusses wealth in terms of freedom, independence, and the ability to live the kind of life that we’d like. Of course, we must learn to navigate challenging times. Rabbi Moffic reminds of the Hebrew scripture that says that God created the cure before the illness. He reminds us that humans are not a burden as some have thought …

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141: 2 Kinds of Freedom 9:37

4y ago9:37

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What’s the meaning of freedom? How can it be applied to business and prosperity? Today, Rabbi Evan Moffic describes the sentiment from the Jewish tradition of Passover to explain freedom from a different perspective. Join us weekly for more wisdom taken from the success of Solomon shared with all faiths. Text the word INCOME to 66866 for 10 biblica…

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140: CARES Act $170 Billion RE Investors 31:28

4y ago31:28

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Stay Calm, Keep Good Counsel, Keep Your Eye On The Ball, Take Action. Rinse, and repeat. Jason Hartman is joined in today’s episode with his co-host, Rabbi Evan Moffic. Evan brings up some challenging questions about a new potential tax break from the CARES Act. What does Trump bring to the table as our first RE President? Will there be a global cu…

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139: Short-term rentals, Airbnb vs Coronavirus 32:14

4y ago32:14

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How have short-term rentals changed amid coronavirus? Jason interviews Evan on his recent short-term rental purchase and how bookings have changed. Once again, this proves the shift from high-density living environments to low-density dwellings. Stay tuned in to hear from a local market specialist with details on Jacksonville, Ocala, Palm Coast and…

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138: Are You Wealthy? 11:23

4+ y ago11:23

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Today, Rabbi Evan Moffic continues discussing biblical wisdom and how we can live a richer happier life. Today, Rabbi Moffic shares some thoughts on what wealth is and what does wealth mean in our lives? Have we learned anything from Coronavirus and how it affects us? Key Takeaways: [2:30] What is wealth and what does it mean in our lives? [4:00] A…

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