Best Benjamin Felix Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 311 - Is Roaring Kitty a Good Role Model? 24:16

2h ago24:16

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When witnessing the dramatic payouts of miracle trades, it's easy to be lured into thinking that your big score is just a few trades away. But as is evident in trading options for retail investors, it is neither quick, simple, nor easy to make guaranteed returns on your investments. In today's episode, Ben and Cam walk us through the many reasons w…

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Torin Ellis: DEIB: More Than Just Checking Boxes The Role of Empathy in Leadership 1:04:40

6d ago1:04:40

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00:00 Introduction to Torin Ellis 02:31 Torin's Upbringing and Family Background 04:29 Moving Around and Experiencing Racism 07:10 The Impact of Racist Encounters 09:25 Growing Up with a Sense of Belonging 14:45 Values and Standing Up for Others 20:41 Defining DEIB: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging 24:14 Assessing DEIB in Organizations 2…

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Episode 310 - Professor Antoinette Schoar: Consumer Finance, Crypto, and Private Equity 1:13:00

6d ago1:13:00

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There is a huge range of factors that can impact our investment decisions, whether we realize it or not, from our level of financial literacy to our political affiliations. This is borne out in research conducted by today’s guest Professor Antoinette Schoar, the Stewart C. Myers-Horn Family Professor of Finance at MIT Sloan. Today, Antoinette joins…

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Tom Conrad's Journey: Innovating from Apple to Pandora, Snapchat and Beyond 55:28

13d ago55:28

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00:00 Introduction and Tom Conrad's Background 03:06 Tom Conrad's Time at Pandora 06:09 Analyzing Professional Opportunities 12:03 Challenges at Apple and the Importance of Collaboration 22:55 Advocating for Fair Compensation 27:45 Servant Leadership and Accountability 30:45 The Quibi Failure 35:29 Data Democratization in Healthcare 40:14 Habits fo…

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Episode 309 - Are Robo-Advisors Passive Investors? 1:08:42

13d ago1:08:42

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When robo-advisors first came onto the scene, they were pitched as an easy way to access index funds. These digital platforms provide algorithm-driven financial planning and investment services, with little to no human supervision, and typically use passive investment strategies. But while this technology has revolutionized access, not all robo-adv…

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Will Guidara: The Pursuit of Unreasonable Hospitality 1:01:28

20d ago1:01:28

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00:00 Introduction and Evoking Smiles 01:27 Background and Unreasonable Hospitality 12:05 Making it Cool to Care: Passion and Infectious Energy 29:31 The Importance of the Fan Meal: Preparing for Success 30:26 Building Relationships and Creating Community in the Workplace 31:18 Effective Communication and the Value of Daily Huddles 32:08 The Impact…

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Anton MOBIN - What remains on the tape ?

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Programme de Anton Mobin pour webSYNradio : what remains on the tape ?. Invité par Dominique Balaÿ à concOcter une playlist pour WebSYNradio, je décide de revisiter mes expériences réalisées autour du support cassette depuis 2013. En reprenant les modèles, contraintes et concepts de ces expérimentations basiques, voici une heure trente de compositi…

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Episode 308 - Dan Bortolotti: The Canadian Couch Potato 1:04:51

20d ago1:04:51

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When it comes to DIY investing, there’s always a temptation to make things more complicated than they need to be. But, in reality, embracing simplicity is one of the best ways to ensure good investment outcomes. Today’s episode features an exceptional conversation with our long-time friend and colleague, Dan Bortolotti, who has worked alongside us …

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Ep 15: Budget 2024: The Capital Gains Inclusion Rate 1:43:26

26d ago1:43:26

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Understanding the implications of the 2024 Federal Budget and its proposed changes to capital gains taxation is crucial for individuals and corporations alike. In today’s episode, we take a deep dive into the Canadian federal budget for 2024 and its impact on capital gains taxation. In our conversation, we discuss the technical details of capital g…

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Talent Insights: Krista Tan's Journey in People Ops, Recruitment & The Future of Community 43:31

28d ago43:31

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My guest on E337 of #thePOZcast is Kirsta Tan. Krista has 15+ years of experience in people operations, talent acquisition, and business strategy. She served as President of Premier Talent Partners, leading a top talent team of 65, which was honored as a "Best Place to Work" by INC and SF Business Times. As she transitioned out of the agency, she b…

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Episode 307 - How Much Life Insurance Do You Need? 1:07:23

28d ago1:07:23

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Are you confident about the amount of life insurance coverage you have? Are you maximizing your tax savings with the principal residence exemption? In this episode, we delve into life insurance and optimizing capital gains to answer these essential questions. In our conversation, we unpack the nuanced topic of life insurance, what people get wrong …

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Stories from the Ground & Air: Edmond Huot's Journey in Airline Branding 48:51

1M ago48:51

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00:00 Introduction and Background 03:01 Passion and Job Alignment 07:15 Airport Design and Travel Experience 19:10 Airport and Airline Branding 20:26 The Role of Hospitality 21:25 Unexpected Adventures 22:07 Understanding the customer journey 23:38 Creating memorable experiences for airline passengers 26:16 The role of creativity in advertising 30:…

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Episode 306 - Wei Dai: Fighting for Every Basis Point 1:12:25

1M ago1:12:25

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Designing a robust portfolio requires considerable expertise, data, and experience. And while there are plenty of published articles that can guide how you build your portfolio, they are not investment solutions by themselves. Wei Dai is the Head of Investment Research and Vice President at Dimensional Fund Advisors, and she joins us today for a co…

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BEST OF: Chris Pronger: NHL Hall of Famer Unpacks His Career Journey on and Off the Ice 54:17

1M ago54:17

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2:34 - Upbringing in North West 3:44 - Hockey was a part of growing up 4:42 - Getting into NHL 6:05 - Chris' First Game 7:44 - First goal memory 9:33 - Business side of Hockey 10:57 - Chris's Coach 12:13 - Lesson from leadership perspective 13:09 - Inspiration from team mates 15:02 - How to manage relations / focus on the game 16:34 - What's it lik…

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Marketing Mindshift: Deirdre McGlashan on AI, BrandGuard & Value Exchange 41:58

1M ago41:58

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00:00 Introduction and Background 02:17 The Impact of Remote Work 03:05 The Evolution of Marketing 05:16 First Mentor and Lessons Learned 06:17 Early Career and Creative Aspirations 09:10 Immigrant Background and Family 11:02 Breaking Through Roadblocks and Glass Ceilings 12:15 Leadership Lessons and Aha Moments 13:46 Navigating Layoffs and Fair Ex…

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Episode 305 - Is Private Credit Special? 44:06

1M ago44:06

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Private credit is one of the fastest-growing asset classes, and today we take a closer look at why that is, and if it’s really worth the hype. When you invest in private credit, you are essentially lending money to borrowers who might have difficulty accessing loans elsewhere. While these assets may be profitable, they can also incur a lot of risk …

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BEST OF: Todd Kaplan: CMO @ Pepsi: Culture Bending Creative & Entrepreneurial Leader 49:03

1M ago49:03

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1:30 - 2022 Show 2:44 - Things that could go wrong 4:57 - Eminem's viral video 5:54 - Todd's Career Journey 7:04 - Todd's establishment 9:19 - Consumer Psychology / The Aha Moment 10:20 - In-house role 11:31 - Power of Internships 14:10 - Flexibility and non-working environment 15:09 - Meeting with Indra 16:30 - Credit to confidence 18:54 - Traject…

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Walking Barefoot Across the US for Mens Mental Health Awareness: Anton Nootenboom 57:41

2M ago57:41

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00:00 Introduction to Anton Newtonboom 01:11 Anton's Military Background 04:26 Anton's Role in the Military 06:17 Mental Health in the Military 08:10 Coming Down from the Adrenaline 09:47 Realizing Something Wasn't Right 11:40 Negative Self-Talk and Identity 15:24 The Sign on the Hilltop 18:00 Seeking Help and Mental Health Tools 19:08 Walking Bare…

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Episode 304 - Budget 2024: The Capital Gains Inclusion Rate 57:13

2M ago57:13

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The Canadian government has recently proposed significant changes to how capital gains are taxed, but how will this impact Canadians? In this episode, we delve into the proposed capital gains tax changes and their impact on financial planning. We unpack the definition of capital gains tax and the complexity of the proposed changes. Explore the hist…

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Episode 14: CPP & and EI for Business Owners 1:28:45

2M ago1:28:45

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Business owners often have reservations about paying into the Canada Pension Plan (CPP). Many think they’re getting a bad deal by paying both the employer and the employee portion of the contribution, but can they do better by paying themselves dividends? In the last two episodes, we did an extensive review of how you can compensate yourself as a b…

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Angelic Vendette: Building the Future of Retail With An Entrepreneurial Spirit 55:47

2M ago55:47

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00:00 Introduction and Background 02:57 Early Entrepreneurial Spirit 05:58 Lessons from Working in the Service Industry 09:53 Choosing Business School over Acting 12:06 First Job at Deloitte and Learning Business Skills 15:51 First Experience Managing People 21:56 Assessing Character and Soft Skills in Interviews 25:04 Balancing Social Media and Et…

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Episode 303 - Scott Galloway: The Algebra of Wealth 1:06:31

2M ago1:06:31

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What is the role of luck in financial success? And how can we make decisions that will put us in the best possible position to experience long-term prosperity? Joining us today to unpack these questions is Scott Galloway, a talented public speaker, author, entrepreneur, and professor of marketing at NYU Stern School of Business. His latest book, Th…

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Episode 13: Optimal Compensation from a CCPC 1:42:32

2M ago1:42:32

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When it comes to creating an optimal compensation strategy plan, there’s a lot to navigate. And while there may be a plethora of general rules floating around on the internet, each individual’s optimal strategy is ultimately going to be dependent on their unique situation. That is why we’re using today’s conversation to break down the findings of o…

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Lan Phan: Power of Daily Inspiration & Discovering Your Life Calling 43:58

2M ago43:58

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00:00 Introduction and Background 01:26 Growing Up as Vietnamese Refugees 03:29 The Power of Community 06:44 Transitioning from Teaching to Marketing 11:26 Starting Community of Seven 13:43 Building a Business and Overcoming Challenges 20:06 Overcoming Self-Doubt and Self-Limiting Beliefs 20:53 Overcoming Insecurity and Self-Doubt 22:05 The Power o…

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Episode 302 - Michael Green: Market Efficiency Is Not The Question 1:06:03

2M ago1:06:03

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With a wealth of experience as a market theoretician and a prolific contributor to financial discourse, today’s guest is uniquely positioned to guide us through the complexities of index fund dynamics. Joining us to discuss the problems that passive investing may be causing in financial markets (and what people should do about it) is Michael Green,…

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Episode 12: Paying Yourself as a Canadian Business Owner 1:49:01

2M ago1:49:01

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Whether you’re self-employed or you own a small business, there are many nuances to how you can pay yourself from your business. Our episode today hones in on how we pay ourselves personally from a corporation (along with other key employees, including spouses) and the many intricacies you need to understand when making decisions about this process…

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Leah McSweeney: Real Talk on her Life & Business Journey 57:57

2M ago57:57

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00:00 Introduction and Podcast Theme 03:00 Leah McSweeney's Journey to Reality TV 06:40 Hesitation and Decision to Join Reality TV 10:07 Leah McSweeney's Conversion to Judaism 26:16 Origin Story of Married to the Mob 30:49 Starting the Brand Married to the Mob 31:43 Starting Married to the Mob 32:39 Learning on the Fly 33:01 Dealing with Challenges…

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Episode 301 - Optimal Government Pension Claiming 54:09

2M ago54:09

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In this episode, we delve into the best time to claim your Canada Pension Plan (CPP) benefits. Although the focus of this episode is on Canada, there will be many relevant and valuable insights for our non-Canadian listeners. In our conversation, we discuss the importance of understanding the intricacies of CPP benefits, the fundamentals, and how i…

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Bonus Episode - Prof. Meir Statman: A Wealth of Well-Being 36:27

2M ago36:27

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Today, we welcome back Prof. Meir Statman to talk about the role of finances in well-being. We investigate the role of finances in well-being with Prof. Meir Statman through the lens of his new book, A Wealth of Well-Being. Discover why wealth advisors must evolve into well-being advisors and uncover the impact of finances on various life domains. …

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Carl STONE - Kamiya Bar + guests

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Podcast de Carl Stone pour websynradio : Aux alentours du Kamya bar, Carl Stone convoque pour ce programme original webSYNradio tout un ensemble d'oeuvres (Ros Bobos, Annie Gosflield, David Toop, Tanner Menard, Joseph Hammer, Ben Neill, Roger Kleier, Saunter Chihei Hatakeyama, Yann Novak, Robert Crouch, Chas Smith, Sawako, Richard Lainhart, et des …

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Ep 10 & 11 Case Conference: Corporate Investing Puzzles 52:06

3M ago52:06

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Today’s Case Conference episode is a supplement to Episodes 10 and 11 and uses several case studies to examine key subjects such as corporate bloat, tax-efficient retirement planning for high-income earners, the importance of diversifying your asset allocation, and more. For our first case, we take a step-by-step look at the decision to retain earn…

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Maximizing Human Potential: The Revolutionary Intersection of Gaming, Mental Health, and AI Tech with Joe Schaeppi 52:01

3M ago52:01

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(00:00) Harnessing Inner Tenacity With Joe Sheppi (03:32) Fascinating Background and Career Paths (09:06) Balancing Ethics in Digital Interaction (13:55) Navigating Technological Evolution and Human Potential (20:41) The Importance of Play and Wellness (31:59) AI, Wisdom, and Generative Thinking (39:29) Hiring and Growth…

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Episode 300 - Abby Sussman: Financial Judgment and Decision Making 57:17

3M ago57:17

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In this episode, we are joined by renowned expert Abby Sussman to unpack how individuals form judgments and make decisions about their finances. Abby is a distinguished professor of marketing at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business whose expertise lies at the intersection of psychology, economics, and finance. In our conversation, we …

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The Collab You Never Know You Needed: Chad & Cheese x #thePOZcast @ TransformHR 2024 16:16

3M ago16:16

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(00:00) Navigating HR Tech and Podcasting Landscape (05:09) Podcasting, Business, and Authenticity (13:50) Independent Contractors Collaborate in PodcastBy Adam Posner

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Jeremy Schiff: An Entrepreneur's Journey Through AI Innovation and the Future of Recruiting at RecruitBot 22:18

3M ago22:18

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(00:14) AI Entrepreneur Shares Startup Journey (05:53) AI in Recruiting (14:13) Navigating Entrepreneurship and Generative AI (19:04) Optimism in Recruiting for 2024By Adam Posner