410 Paul Hawken – Carbon is life, not the enemy
<p>Carbon is life, not the enemy. And in this wide-ranging conversation with the legend that is Paul Hawken, we get into all of it. Paul is an activist, entrepreneur with Project Drawdown and Project Regeneration and prolific writer who started a natural food brand back in the 1970s. We trace his journey through writing Drawdown, Regeneration, and Carbon: The Book of Life and why people loved Drawdown so much even though that was never really the point. Regeneration got closer to the core. And Carbon is chuck-full of nuggets of wisdom about the magical, magnificent role carbon plays in...
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Seasons of Friendship, Grief + Resiliency with Pam and Natalie
<p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>Some weeks feel like a country song: the dryer dies, plans derail, and a goodbye hits home. We open up about a raw stretch that brought grief to the table and reminded us why stories, rituals, and the right people matter. From honoring Aunt Irene with a thread of family memories to watching kids face a first real loss, we explore how to hold space for pain while still choosing what helps: presence, small rituals, and honest conversation.<br/><br/>We also dig into the seasons of friendship—those bonds that shaped us fo...
Why Networking Fails — and What Real Relationship Strategy Looks Like
<p>What if everything you’ve been taught about networking is missing the point?</p> <p>In this episode, we sit down with relationship strategy expert Andy Lopata to uncover why real professional success isn’t built in networking events — it’s built in intentional relationships. If you’ve ever felt that traditional networking advice feels transactional, awkward, or even a little manipulative, Andy offers a refreshing alternative: a strategy rooted in authentic connection, trust, and long-term value.</p> <p>Drawing on decades of experience working with global organizations and leaders, Andy reveals why most professionals focus on the wrong things whe...
JPMorgan Chase Stock Analysis: 14% Upside Potential Ahead of Earnings
# JPMorgan Chase (JPM) Stock Analysis: Strong Buy Rating with 14% Upside Potential | Q1 2026 Market Update<br /><br />Dive into the latest JPMorgan Chase & Company (JPM) stock performance analysis in this comprehensive market update. Trading at $289.91 with significant analyst optimism, JPM stock shows promising potential despite recent market volatility.<br /><br />**Key highlights covered in this episode:**<br /><br />📈 **Stock Performance & Trading Data**: Detailed breakdown of JPM's recent trading session, including opening price of $286.17, daily high of $295.48, and trading volume of 11.09 million shares<br /><br />💰 **Strong Buy Rating**: Analysts project a price target of $333.31, indicating approximately 14% upside potential from current levels<br /><br />🏦...
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110: The Brand ED Bullet, Issue 41
<p>In Issue 41 of "The Brand ED Bullet," you’ll get four powerful pointers to give your weekend a dynamic boost. A blend of practical advice, probing insights with a personal touch perfect for high-integrity, brand-forward solopreneurs, consultants, and coaches.</p><p>What You’ll Discover:</p>Something to Try: Too Many Streaming Choices? <br>Get an app that's about to make your relaxation time a seamless joy. Imagine accessing all your shows and movies without flipping through a dozen apps. Your off-hours are about to get more streamlined.Client Question: Attracting the Right Audience<br>Tired of attracting clients that...
Classic episode: We need to talk about operational technology
<p>This episode was first published on 18 July 2025.</p><p>Cyber attacks can feel a layer detached from the real world. Yes, businesses frequently see IP stolen, get frozen out of systems, or have data wiped by malicious actors. But if you haven’t got your finger on the pulse, cyber attacks can also fail to register in your day to day.</p><p>But there are instances where cyber attacks come crashing into the lives of everyday people, and become impossible to ignore: when attackers go after critical infrastructure and operational technology. Breaches and malware attacks at power and wa...
Nobody Is Blinking & That’s The Problem with Peter Boockvar
<p>Dan Nathan and Peter Boockvar discuss why equities have been slow to react to a widening Middle East conflict even as oil and other commodities jump, arguing markets often assume geopolitical shocks fade until prolonged damage forces a delayed repricing. They note a sharp global rise in rates—U.S. 10-year near 4.4% and record highs in UK/European yields—as central banks shift from expected cuts to potential hikes due to inflation spillovers from energy. Boockvar warns higher yields (4.5% then 5% as key levels) can pressure equities, private credit (lower-quality, floating-rate borrowers), housing and real estate, and upper-income spending, raising rece...
Jeff Richards: These Are The Only Software Stocks Worth Owning Right Now
<p>Dan Nathan and Jeff Richards (Managing Partner at Notable Capital) discuss shifting AI narratives and market crosscurrents, focusing on OpenAI, Anthropic (which Notable backs), xAI, Gemini, and Microsoft’s Copilot. Richards argues Claude/Cowork’s breakout and rapid model improvement are forcing every software company to ask whether its product improves as models improve, while public-market uncertainty has pressured SaaS valuations even as enterprise AI demand accelerates. He says net-new IT spend is increasingly flowing to private AI companies with consumption-based pricing, while incumbents face the Innovator’s Dilemma and pricing cannibalization. They also cover cloud infrastructure demand, opaque privat...
403 Million Belay - Why the USAID shutdown was a gift to agroecology in Africa
<p>The difference between agroecology and regenerative agriculture is the deep social change we need in the food and agriculture system. As Laura Ortiz Montemayor told us once "ecology without social justice is just gardening". Million Belay, who leads the Alliance for Food Sovereignty in Africa, the largest social movement on the African continent, is very clear stop intervening with agriculture on the continent, stop imposing all kinds of rules, practices, seeds, inputs etc, which don’t serve in this context (and we could argue in the context we come from as well, how many European banned pesticides are exported to...
107: The Brand ED Bullet, Issue 38
<p>In Issue 37 of "The Brand ED Bullet," you’ll get four powerful pointers to give your weekend a dynamic boost. A blend of practical advice, probing insights with a personal touch topped with a futuristic software for growth - this episode is setting the stage for a brand-forward weekend for podcast enthusiasts, solopreneurs, consultants, and coaches.</p><p>What You’ll Discover:</p>Something to Try: Bullets to Emails <br>Discover a game-changing method to transform your bullet-point ideas into professionally written emails. I'll share a gem that’s making waves in AI-assisted writing—so you can spend less time in...
408 Ivan Mandela - Unicorns can wait, African farmers can't
<p>It’s a very interesting time for African agriculture and food, the continent is realising it’s potential to help feed the world, money is flowing into infrastructure to unlock this, more and more talent is coming into the space and the realisation that agro ecology or regenerative agriculture is no longer a nice niche with big margins but has the potential to become the predominant way of agriculture is performed. </p><p>After putting over $20 million to work in East Africa, Ivan Mandela, founder of SHONA Group, has learned the hard way: chasing Western style so called unicorns might...
Not All Millennials Are FOMOing Into Markets with Wealthfront CEO David Fortunato
<p>Dan Nathan and Guy Adami host David Fortunato, CEO of Wealthfront, on the RiskReversal Podcast to discuss Wealthfront’s evolution from its 2010-era launch through years in private markets to its recent IPO and first public-company reporting. Fortunato recounts his path from the financial-crisis period to joining Kaching (which became Wealthfront), and explains key learnings: clients want to delegate investing, tactical allocation rarely delivers alpha, and systematic tax-loss harvesting can materially improve after-tax outcomes, later expanded via direct indexing. He describes Wealthfront’s younger, growing client base, referral-led acquisition, and focus on ease of use and peace of mind, plus...
JPMorgan Chase Stock Gains on EA Buyout Leadership and AI Lending Expansion
# JPMorgan Chase Stock Analysis: JPM Rises 1.1% on Strong Volume & Record EA Deal | Market Update<br /><br />Dive into the latest JPMorgan Chase (JPM) stock performance as shares climb to $295.57, up 1.1% with 7% higher trading volume. This episode covers JPMorgan's major win financing the record $55 billion Electronic Arts leveraged buyout, including an $8 billion junk bond sale, plus the bank's expanded $1 billion credit facility to Core Scientific, strengthening its AI and data center lending portfolio.<br /><br />We break down key market catalysts including analyst ratings showing a Moderate Buy consensus with a $340 price target, insider selling activity totaling 72,000 shares over 90 days, and...
🤖 How to Write a Thoughtful AI Policy
<p>Let’s be more transparent about how we are and aren’t using AI in our work!</p><p>In this episode, I walk you through key considerations and a simple process for writing a thoughtful AI policy for your creative business.</p><p>You’ll also hear how I crafted the Interweb AI policy, as well as why I was really inspired by Mel Mitchell-Jackson’s AI policy in that process.</p><p>Press play, then click right here for more notes and resources!<br> </p> <br><p> <br>COMING UP:<br>✨ RSVP for the FREE 2026 Astro & Biz Planning Summit...
From Pivot To Power + Resiliency with Pam Cass and Natalie Davis (Part 1)
<p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>A no-show guest. A ticking clock. And a room full of listeners waiting to be inspired. We decided to pivot in public—and that’s where the real story began. Join us as we unpack how Reignite Live 2026 came to life in Loveland, Colorado, and why community design, not perfection, is what turns ideas into action.<br/><br/>We walk through the chain of serendipity that started with a donated venue and became a full-day experience built for depth: doors open early for coffee and connection, journals at every seat, cohort tables that turn...
Why 90% of People Fail at Networking (The “More Contacts = More Success” Lie)
<p>What if the reason you’re being overlooked isn’t your performance — but your relationships?</p> <p>In this masterclass episode, we unpack the uncomfortable truth most high achievers avoid: doing great work isn’t enough. If you’ve ever watched less qualified colleagues rise faster, felt invisible in meetings, or wondered why your career isn’t matching your effort, this conversation will hit home. </p> <p>Featuring insights from relational intelligence expert Ronen Olshansky and leadership veteran Mark Miller, this episode challenges everything you thought you knew about networking, influence, and leadership. You’ll discover why “networking” feels fake (and how to f...
FM #1694 - Franklin (MA) School Cmte Mtg - 03/10/26 - P1 of 2
<p>This session shares the Franklin (MA) School Committee meeting held on Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 6:00 PM. All 7 members of the committee were present in the virtual session conducted via Zoom. </p><p>Superintendent Lucas Giguere, Asst Supt Tina Rogers, Asst Supt Paula Marano, School Business Administrator Jana Melotti participated. Colin Boisvert and Aaron Lenart, RD presented on the Food Services operations. </p><p>The audio is shared in 2 parts</p>Part 1 - the beginning and end of meeting (48 minutes)Part 2 - just the Food Services update and discussion (1 hour 20 minutes)<br/><p>Quick recap:</p>Recognition for Chloe Bowser, FHS...
🤖 3 Reasons You Feel So Conflicted About AI
<p>Let's get into all our feels about AI. 🌀</p><p>In this episode, I share some of the messages I've gotten from people who are using AI but feeling bad about it.</p><p>And I talk through three reasons I think many of us (especially listeners of this show) feel so much tension about these technologies.</p><p>Tune in for a lot of empathy and even more clarity. Then join our community conversation about AI in the Clubhouse! <br> </p><p>MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE</p>Find all the episodes in our AI series hereThe Tension of Pla...
This Advisor is Out on the K-12 403(b) Market
<p>Ken Ford of Ford Wealth Management, who we first interviewed in 2015, shares why he is done with the K-12 403(b) market. </p> Ford Wealth Management 2015 Pod with Ken The 7Twelve Portfolio Learned by Being Burned (short pod series about K-12 403(b) issues) 403bwise.org Meridian Wealth Management <p>Nothing presented or discussed is to be construed as investment or tax advice. This can be secured from a vetted Certified Financial Planner (CFP®).</p>
Going all-in on digital sovereignty
<p>Digital sovereignty has quietly become one of the most urgent requirements in the tech sector. Once a matter for policy debate, this is now a critical business issue and as much a matter of resilience as one of compliance.</p><p>Indeed while we’ve spoken about the need for digital sovereignty before, recent geopolitical developments have cast the debate in far starker light. With European governments and businesses leaning heavily into digital sovereignty, it’s clear there’s an emerging race to secure critical workloads.</p><p>Just how important will digital sovereignty be in 2026?</p><p>In this e...
Stop Waiting for a Better Job: How to Create One Where You Are
<p>What if the key to loving your work again isn’t changing jobs — but changing how you show up?</p> <p>In this episode, workplace strategist and bestselling author Elizabeth Lotardo reveals why fulfillment at work isn’t something your boss, company, or circumstances can give you. Instead, it’s something you create through self-leadership, mindset, and personal ownership. </p> <p>We explore why so many people leave jobs searching for meaning — only to discover the problem follows them — and how reclaiming control of your work experience can transform everything from your energy to your opportunities. </p> <p>You’ll learn pract...
Credit Isn't A Problem... Until It Is
<p>Dan Nathan and Guy Adami break down a messy macro picture after the latest nonfarm payrolls miss: a softening labor market, sticky inflation, and an equity tape that still looks oddly calm on the surface. They dig into rising credit stress in banks and private credit, what the VIX and bond market are really signaling, and how oil shocks and geopolitical tensions in the Middle East complicate the Fed’s next move. After the break, Jen Saarbach and Kristen Kelly from The Wall Street Skinny join to unpack the Warner-Paramount mega-deal, “synergies” as code for layoffs, AI’s slow-motion impact on...
FM #1697 - Franklin Public Library: Apr 2026 Event Highlights - 03/17/26
<p>This session shares my conversation with Mitzi Gousie, Programming and Outreach Librarian with the Franklin Public Library. We had our discussion virtually on Tuesday, March 17, 2026.</p><p> </p><p>We talk about </p>Reviewed the regular open hours, book sale and holiday scheduling for the monthClosed on Sundays due to budget reductionClosed all day on Monday, April 20 for Patriot’s DayLibrary events for April 2026In calendar order rather than by category this time around<br/><p>Registration for those events required should be done through the Town website, Library page. There are nefarious folks trying to convince folks otherwise vi...
109: The Brand ED Bullet, Issue 40
<p>In Issue 40 of "The Brand ED Bullet," you’ll get four powerful pointers to give your weekend a dynamic boost. A blend of practical advice, probing insights with a personal touch perfect for high-integrity, brand-forward solopreneurs, consultants, and coaches.</p><p>What You’ll Discover:</p>Something to Try: Stop Juggling Leads <br>Revolutionize the way you handle leads, proposals, and sales processes without letting things fall through the cracks—things like clients and revenue!Client Question: Counterintuitive Approach to “Revving Up” Your Lead Generation<br>Dialing up your lead generation doesn't have to mean reinventing the wheel. Learn a strategy...
February rundown: SaaS-pocalypse now?
<p>February is the shortest month, but you wouldn’t know it from the sheer amount of news that’s broken in just the past 26 days.</p><p>Amid growing fears of AI stealing jobs, OpenAI’s CEO Sam Altman has claimed that firms are simply using the technology as an excuse for mass layoffs. Earlier this month, a series of Anthropic releases drove stocks down at a range of companies – all tied to fears that the SaaS model might be on its way out.</p><p>Also this month, Pure Storage has rebranded as Everpure – what’s behind this decision and...
111: The Brand ED Bullet, Issue 42
<p>In Issue 42 of "The Brand ED Bullet," you’ll get four powerful pointers to give your weekend a dynamic boost. A blend of practical advice, probing insights with a personal touch perfect for high-integrity, brand-forward solopreneurs, consultants, and coaches.</p><p>What You’ll Discover:</p>Something to Try: A Go-To Guide for Email List Growth <br>Struggling to grow their email list? Check out this comprehensive resource that transformed my approach to email newsletters. From inception to monetization, your newsletter journey is about to change!Client Question: What Goes Where—A Business & Personal Brand Website Dilemma<br>How do you...
JPMorgan Chase: Mixed Signals as Stock Dips Below Moving Averages
# JPMorgan Chase Stock Analysis: March 2026 Performance & Analyst Outlook | Market Update<br /><br />Dive into JPMorgan Chase's latest stock performance in this comprehensive market analysis episode. We examine JPM's March 26, 2026 closing price of $291.66, down 1.27%, alongside decreased trading volume signaling lighter investor activity.<br /><br />Discover the mixed signals facing America's largest bank as we break down:<br /><br />📊 **Earnings Performance**: JPMorgan beats Q1 EPS estimates at $5.23 vs. $4.93 expected, though revenue slightly missed consensus<br />💰 **Dividend Update**: $1.50 quarterly dividend declared with 2.1% annual yield<br />📈 **Analyst Ratings**: Divided Wall Street sentiment with Jefferies' new Hold rating at $310 target and Goldman Sachs' reduced Buy rating at...
FM #1695 - Franklin (MA) School Cmte Mtg - 03/10/26 - P2 of 2
<p>This session shares the Franklin (MA) School Committee meeting held on Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 6:00 PM. All 7 members of the committee were present in the virtual session conducted via Zoom. </p><p>Superintendent Lucas Giguere, Asst Supt Tina Rogers, Asst Supt Paula Marano, School Business Administrator Jana Melotti participated. Colin Boisvert and Aaron Lenart, RD presented on the Food Services operations. </p><p>The audio is shared in 2 parts</p>Part 1 - the beginning and end of meeting (48 minutes)Part 2 - just the Food Services update and discussion (1 hour 20 minutes)<br/><p>Quick recap:</p>Recognition for Chloe Bowser, FHS...
4 Wins, Issue 238: How To Enjoy a Marketing ‘Winning Streak’
<p>Winning Streak: Episode 238 of The 4 Wins</p><p>Join Robby Fowler in the latest episode of 'The 4 Wins' where entrepreneurs and solopreneurs can discover valuable insights and practical advice. In issue 238, you’ll explore an efficient way to manage event logistics, a method to create consistency in marketing, a thought-provoking reflection on what leads us 'home,' and personal lessons from an intense DIY journey. Plus, find out how to get the newsletter straight to your inbox and stay updated with all the resources. Don't miss out on these four impactful wins!</p><p>00:00 Introduction<br>00:48 4 Wins, Issue 238<br>00:50 Wi...
From Rock Bottom To Responsibility + Resiliency with Resiliency with James McKenna (Part 2)
<p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>Ever felt the fire dim and wondered how to light it again—without the crutches that leave you empty? We sit down with James, a candid artist whose story moves from the raw edges of a failed marriage to the grounded practice of building from the bottom. He describes the “dream state” of deep creative flow, not as a chemical high, but as a sober, meditative presence where time softens and attention sharpens. From there, he shares a simple tool that changes everything: a four-bucket method for sorting pain into what can’t be chang...
404 Joe Tomandl – CAFOs have caught up, can regenerative dairy still win?
<p>We are at an interesting moment in the dairy sector. For years, smaller farmers with around 200 cows, who were also great graziers, could undercut the costs of large concentrated dairy operations, keeping costs low, taking healthy margins in good years, and surviving the bad ones.</p><p>But something has changed: CAFO dairies have grown bigger and bigger (10,000 cows is now normal, and 100,000 is no longer an exception) and their economies of scale mean they are undercutting the grazers. Of course, this leads to massive manure lagoons, animal welfare disasters, and all kinds of other externalities, but nobody is...
What is a Deadbox and Should You Have One?
<p>Jeremy Schneider, a founder of Nectarine, an innovative advice-only service that provides access to a fiduciary advisor on an hourly basis, explains what a "deadbox" is and why you might want one. </p> Nectarine Personal Finance Club IG Account Learned by Being Burned (short pod series about K-12 403(b) issues) 403bwise.org Meridian Wealth Management <p>Nothing presented or discussed is to be construed as investment or tax advice. This can be secured from a vetted Certified Financial Planner (CFP®).</p>
412 Emmanuel Luwemba – The decentralised business disrupting the seed monopolies in East Africa
<p>Seeds, seeds, seeds. It all starts with power and who controls the seeds. But who is actually building scalable companies in this space? Today we have one: a decentralised seed company in Uganda that only works with indigenous seeds, is farmer-owned, and gives power, value, and control back to the farmers. The farmers are trained to select seeds and to grow them, and Emmanuel Luwemba, the founder of Eden Seeds, helps sell the best varieties to other farmers without extracting all life from the countryside like most seed companies do.<br/><br/>What about yields? Emmanuel went deep into...
Reignite Live Recap + Resiliency with Pam Cass and Natalie Davis (Part 2)
<p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>Ever felt the spark dim and wondered how to light it again without burning out? We take you behind the scenes of Reignite Live—our no-playbook, all-heart event—where a room of strangers became allies through candid stories, practical tools, and a shared hunger for momentum that actually means something. From early fumbles to a rock-solid team, from a surprise “twin” outfit moment to a powerhouse MC, the day mixed humor with hard questions and turned insight into action.<br/><br/>We dig into one idea that changed the room: momentum and intention are not...
FM #1692 - FM Weekly Outlook & Lookback Combo - 03/22/26
<p>This episode combines the Franklin Public Radio news briefing spots for the week of March 22, 2026. </p>The outlook for the week ahead March 22 through March 28, 2026The look back at the week that was March 15 through March 21, 2026 <br/><p>--------------</p><p>The text and links referenced can be found at Franklin Matters Weekly</p><p>https://www.franklinmattersweekly.org/2026/03/your-franklin-ma-news-for-week-of-march.html</p><p>--------------</p><p>We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) or 102.9 on the Franklin area radio dial. </p><p>This podcast is my public service effort for...
How 403(b) Consortiums Serve Small and Medium-Size School Districts
<p>Former teacher Danny Kofke and fiduciary Eric Hansen are principals in the Southern Education Retirement Consortium, an investment collective that serves the K-12 market. They discuss the consortium model which allows small to medium-size schools to band together to get favorable 403(b) pricing and services. </p> Souther Education Retirement Consortium (SERC) Learned by Being Burned (short pod series about K-12 403(b) issues) 403bwise.org Meridian Wealth Management <p>Nothing presented or discussed is to be construed as investment or tax advice. This can be secured from a vetted Certified Financial Planner (CFP®).</p>
406 Neal Collins – Agrihoods for free-range kids: a Trojan horse for regenerative agriculture
<p>Think about where and how you live. Close your eyes and picture your ideal neighbourhood. We bet it looks something like this: a walkable neighbourhood designed around a fully functional farm, with different types of houses built from healthy, non-toxic, natural materials, multifamily, aging-proof, small but not too small, with plenty of privacy, and affordable. The neighbourhood is designed for meeting your neighbours, hence the word neighbourhood. Cars are confined to a designated area, and most importantly, there are lots of free-ranging kids and chickens.</p><p>Why are we talking about real estate? Because so much agricultural land...
🔒 A Pep Talk for Believing in Your Business & Your Art
<p>A few weeks ago, I had a conversation with a new business friend and peer that sent me into a total tailspin.</p><p><br>The TLDR; is that they said something relatively innocuous about my podcast & membership model…</p><p><br>And it had me questioning everything about I know about success in online business.</p><p><br>In this Clubhouse-exclusive episode, I share more of that story and the pep talk I’ve been giving myself since. To hear the whole thing, join the Clubhouse at offthegrid.fun/clubhouse</p><p>When you do, you'll get access to o...
The 4 Wins, Issue 237: Something for solopreneurs to try, apply, ponder, and relate to
<p>The Four Wins: Issue 237 - October 10th Edition</p><p>In this issue of 'The Four Wins,' Robby Fowler presents four key insights tailored for solopreneurs and entrepreneurs. Discover a powerful new way to showcase your expertise without sounding boastful, learn the importance of constraints in marketing consistency, and reflect on how pivotal epiphanies can drive your business forward. Additionally, explore the blend of scripture and business in a new Substack series and consider how your unique hobbies might enrich your brand. Don't miss the AI tools segment designed to turn your content archive into a lead-generating machine...
JPMorgan Chase: Strong Earnings Power Analyst Optimism Amid Mixed Price Forecasts
# JPMorgan Chase Stock Analysis: Strong Q1 Performance & Growth Forecasts for 2025-2026<br /><br />Discover the latest JPMorgan Chase (JPM) stock analysis in this comprehensive podcast episode. Currently trading at $286, JPM stock has shown impressive momentum with a 4.1% gain over two weeks and robust trading volume of $1.77 billion. <br /><br />**Key highlights covered:**<br />- **Strong earnings beat**: EPS of $5.23 vs. consensus $4.93<br />- **Revenue growth**: $45.8B (up 7.1% year-over-year)<br />- **Solid fundamentals**: 17.16% ROE and 20.35% net margin<br />- **Analyst outlook**: Moderate Buy rating with $340 price target<br />- **2026 price forecasts**: Ranging from $217.95 to $367.04 depending on source<br />- **Market position**: 15...
108: The Brand ED Bullet, Issue 39
<p>In Issue 39 of "The Brand ED Bullet," you’ll get four powerful pointers to give your weekend a dynamic boost. A blend of practical advice, probing insights with a personal touch perfect for high-integrity, brand-forward solopreneurs, consultants, and coaches.</p><p>What You’ll Discover:</p>Something to Try: Picture Perfect <br>Discover a straightforward way to clean up those nearly perfect photos, removing distractions without the need for expensive, complicated software. Perfect for enhancing your online presence with minimal effort.Client Question: Hiding Beneath the Surface of 'Lead Generation<br>Learn a more profound approach to generating leads that...
JPMorgan Chase: Strong Earnings Beat Offset by Legal Headwinds and Insider Selling
# JPMorgan Chase Stock Analysis: Q1 2026 Earnings Beat, Analyst Targets & Price Forecast | Stock Market Update<br /><br />Discover the latest insights on JPMorgan Chase (JPM) stock trading at $283.44 as of March 2026. In this comprehensive market analysis podcast, we break down JPMorgan's impressive quarterly earnings beat ($5.23 EPS vs $4.93 estimated), 7.1% year-over-year revenue growth reaching $45.8 billion, and what it means for investors.<br /><br />**Key Topics Covered:**<br />- Current JPM stock price and trading volume analysis<br />- Quarterly earnings performance and revenue growth metrics<br />- Analyst consensus with Moderate Buy rating and $340 average price target<br />- Short-term and long-term price...
112: The Brand ED Bullet: Quick Wins for Consultants and Coaches—Issue 43
<p>Are you ready to kickstart your weekend with some branding and business insight? In this episode of "The Brand ED Bullet," I’ve got you covered with four quick wins tailored for solopreneur consultants, coaches, and fractional advisors. </p><p>Discover productivity apps or lesser-known features from your favorite software, reflect on pivotal business questions, consider the impact of success, and explore life beyond business. Plus, get your favorite links at your fingertips with our "4 Wins" email. Don't miss out!</p><p>🎙️ Ready to supercharge your weekend? 🚀</p><p><br>🔍 What You’ll Discover:</p><p>- Try This: Learn how to sav...
❤️🩹 Fractured Attention & Financial Scarcity — Quitting Instagram with Jenni Gritters
<p>Jenni Gritters recently hosted me for a Your Attention is Sacred book club, and I’m excited to share our conversation with you!</p><p><br>Tune in as we discuss:</p>Understanding the goals of the algorithmsAddiction as a lens to make sense of social mediaJenni’s decision to delete her Instagram accountThe parallels between fractured attention and financial scarcityReckoning with combative platformsHow to protect your well-being if you’re still on social media<p>⭐️ & RSVP FOR MY BOOK READING IN SAN FRANCISCO ON MARCH 12TH! ⭐️ </p><p> <br> </p><p>BOOKS MENTIONED (affiliate links):</p>Your Attention is Sacred Except on...
Selling Software Until No One Is Left To Buy It
<p>Dan Nathan and Guy Adami discuss ongoing market volatility and rotation, noting persistent software underperformance versus semiconductor strength, with a brief IGV rebound from late-February lows that has faded as investors return to AI and semis when risk feels “all clear.” They highlight IGV’s concentration in Microsoft, Palantir, Salesforce, and Oracle, and focus on Microsoft’s lack of a meaningful bounce and key technical levels. The conversation also examines Palantir as a valuation-sensitive “story stock” amid narratives around war-driven demand and government contracts. They preview Oracle’s earnings against concerns about AI infrastructure commitments, remaining purchase obligations, margins, and negative c...
JPMorgan Chase Shows Steady Growth Ahead of Q1 Earnings Call
# JPMorgan Chase (JPM) Stock Analysis: Q1 2026 Earnings Preview, Analyst Ratings & Trading Volume Insights<br /><br />Discover the latest on **JPMorgan Chase stock (JPM)** in this comprehensive market update podcast episode. We analyze JPM's recent trading performance, opening at $286.88 with a 0.30% gain on March 18, 2026, alongside $2.89 billion in trading volume.<br /><br />**Key highlights covered:**<br />- **Strong Q4 earnings beat**: $5.23 EPS vs. $4.93 estimates, with revenue up 7.1% YoY to $45.8B<br />- **Dividend update**: $1.50 quarterly dividend ($6.00 annualized) yielding approximately 2.1%<br />- **Analyst price targets**: Consensus Moderate Buy rating with $340 average target<br />- **Upcoming Q1 2026 earnings call** scheduled for April 14<br />...
JPMorgan Chase Eyes Higher Targets: Stock Stability and Analyst Optimism in March
# JPMorgan Chase Stock Analysis: Analyst Targets Rise to $345 Amid Strong Revenue Growth | March 2026 Update<br /><br />JPMorgan Chase (NYSE: JPM) stock analysis for March 18, 2026, reveals bullish momentum as analyst consensus price targets climb from $328 to $345, driven by robust 7.57% revenue growth projections and resilient credit quality. Trading at $287.74 with after-hours reaching $288.58, JPM stock shows stability within its 52-week range of $202.16-$337.25.<br /><br />In this episode, we explore:<br />- **Current JPMorgan stock price** and trading volume analysis from Morningstar and MarketBeat<br />- **Analyst upgrades** with price targets ranging from $245 to $400 across buy, overweight, and hold ratings<br />- **Morningstar's...
JPM Stock Update: Banking Giant Eyes 340 Dollar Target Amid Analyst Upgrades
# SEO-Friendly Podcast Episode Description<br /><br />**JPMorgan Chase Stock Analysis: March 2026 Trading Update & Analyst Outlook | JPM Stock Review**<br /><br />Dive into the latest JPMorgan Chase (JPM) stock performance and market analysis in this comprehensive podcast episode. Discover why JPM stock closed at $286.89 on March 17, 2026, with key insights into:<br /><br />📊 **Stock Performance Highlights:**<br />- Recent trading activity and volume trends<br />- 12-month price range analysis ($202.16 - $337.25)<br />- Current market cap of $773.72 billion<br />- P/E ratio of 14.34<br /><br />📈 **Analyst Ratings & Price Targets:**<br />- Zacks Research upgrade to Strong Buy<br />- Royal Bank of Can...
🏒 The Practice of Attention — Healing Social Media Addiction with Cody Cook-Parrott
<p>This week, Cody Cook-Parrott returns to the show to share their new book, The Practice of Attention!</p><p><br>We go deep into creative attention, social media addiction, and why we can’t stop checking our email. Tune in as we discuss:</p>Why creative attention is different than distraction or focusHow tending to your attention helps you finish projectsExperimenting with tech breaks, the Wisephone, and the BrickWhich apps grab us: Pinterest vs YoutubeWays to cultivate hobbies, movement regimens & research practicesHow stepping back from social media empowers us to resist political violence<p> <br>LINKS & RESOURCES:</p><p>👋 Downlo...
Stage Four Cancer Diagnosis + Resiliency with Dale Atkinson (Part 1)
<p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>A single medical test can flip your life from “busy” to “before and after” in minutes. We talk with Dale Atkinson, a health advocate, entrepreneur, father, and stage four cancer patient, about the exact moment he learned he had an oesophageal tumour while fully awake during an endoscopy, and what it takes to keep your mind steady when your body drops devastating news. <br/><br/>We also trace the road that led there: years of worsening heartburn and swallowing issues, repeated reassurance that it was “just stress,” and the long, reactive waits that can happen in...
⚡️ How to Change the Trajectory of Your Work/Money/Life — with Akua Nyame-Mensah
<p>If you’ve had a tough 2026 so far, this episode is for you.</p><p><br>Today, I’m sharing a nuanced and practical chat with Akua Nyame-Mensah about how we can move from a reactive to a reflective mindset and shift our trajectory in the process.</p><p>Tune in to hear Akua’s advice for changing the narrative of your business — without repressing or ignoring what’s happening in the world (or your body or your bank account).</p><p>I also share some examples of how I reshaped my relationship to money through storytelling and ritual.</p><p>You c...
The Power of Productive Failure (And Why You Should Seek It Out)
<p>Failure isn’t a setback — it’s the fastest path to growth, clarity, and real success.</p> <p><br></p> <p>In this masterclass episode of Negotiate Anything, we dive deep into the idea that the most important breakthroughs don’t come from getting it right — they come from getting it wrong and choosing to move forward anyway.</p> <p><br></p> <p>Entrepreneur Jeremy Delk shares his journey from small-town beginnings to Wall Street, revealing how losing big, taking risks, and embracing uncertainty shaped his success. Alongside him, learning scientist Manu Kapoor introduces the concept of “productive failure,” explaining why...
Bubbles as a Feature, Not a Bug with Carlyle's Jason Thomas
<p>Dan Nathan and Guy Adami welcome Jason Thomas, Head of Global Research and Investment Strategy at Carlyle, to discuss why equities often react far less to geopolitical risk than to financial shocks, and how a “security premium” is emerging as policymakers prioritize reliable energy supplies, potentially boosting demand via stockpiling. Thomas explains how markets adapted to tariffs after an initial shock, but argues wars are harder to “end” because multiple parties must agree. They explore a richly valued dollar, limited alternatives driving central banks and investors toward gold, and why supply-chain invoicing reinforces dollar dominance. Thomas expects S&P 500 concentr...
405 Sylvia Banda - How she trained 60,000 farmers and transformed Zambia's food system
<p>A conversation with <b>Sylvia Banda, Zambian business woman, restaurateur and social entrepreneur </b>about her journey started when when she was 12. She opened her first food company, and she hasn’t stopped since. She now runs a multi-million-dollar business with over 15 restaurants in Lusaka, Zambia, a food- processing company selling traditional Zambian food worldwide, and has trained over 60,000 smallholder farmers to produce higher-quality products and process them to receive better prices. </p><p>We talk about why researchers should take a back seat and let farmers and entrepreneurs lead now; why the hand tools many farmers still use bel...
💭 Prestige or Freedom: The Delusion of “Living Your Dream” — with Mel Mitchell-Jackson
<p>I met Mel Mitchell-Jackson in the best way: through a newsletter ad, a ‘wanna chat?’ email, and many texts and virtual coffees since.</p><p><br>Today, they’re here to talk about their path from art school to working at Apple HQ to leaving that behind for creative self-employment.</p><p><br>Tune in to hear us explore:</p>How to cultivate creative communityThe realities of what it takes to “make it” in art school & beyondChronic illness, Long COVID & find a pace you can sustain3 common traps of over-giving in online businessWays to center anti-capitalist values & praxis in your workT...
4 Wins: Issue 261
<p>4 Wins #261: Location-Based Reminders, Marketing Burnout, Subscription Wisdom, and Choosing to Be Human</p><p>Robby Fowler introduces issue 261 of “The 4 Wins,” inviting listeners to subscribe and noting a new, separate Substack section exploring faith and entrepreneurship. </p><p>Win #1 highlights a simple way to stop forgetting errands by tying reminders to specific places. <br>Win #2 continues a series on why “just be more consistent” marketing advice backfires, unpacking how tactics-first thinking creates confusion, scattershot content, and burnout while skipping audience and strategy clarity. <br>Win #3 offers a quick caution about committing to annual subscriptions in a rapidly changing tech landscap...
FM #1693 - Franklin (MA) Board Of Health Mtg - 03/18/26
<p>This session of the radio show shares the Town of Franklin Board of Health Meeting held on Wednesday, March 18, 2026. The meeting agenda was held in the 3rd floor training room as well as via Google Meet. All 3 board members were present with the full compliment of Health Dept staff.</p><p>Quick Recap:</p>Chair Kim Mu-Chow opens the meetingReads protocol statement re: Google meetConfirms participation via roll callNo citizen commentsDiscuss prohibiting the sale of mind altering productsConcerns expressed, unregulated products in most casesAre being sold in FranklinDraft regulation based upon Northampton part of April agenda for review/commentPublic...
FM #1696 - Franklin (MA) Finance Cmte Mtg - 03/11/26
<p>This session shares the Finance Committee meeting conducted Wednesday, March 11, 2026. The Committee meeting opened with 6 members present, 2 absent (1 open position reportedly to be filled soon).</p><p>Quick recap:</p>a healthy and engaging discussion on the policies, to be resumed at one of the budget hearings in April before making a recommendation on changes (if any) to the Town CouncilPresentation on the grant process and the yield of $112M over 10 years, an average of $10M/yearFuture Agenda Items / Next meeting Dates:a. April 6, 7, 8 & 9, 2026 - Anticipated Finance Committee Budget Hearingsb. May 28, 2026 - FY27 Budget discussion - first look at...
From Bipolar Cycles To Creative Breakthroughs + Resiliency with James McKenna (Part 1)
<p>Send a text</p><p>Ever felt your spark flicker and wondered how to light it again? We sit down with artist James McKenna to trace the real, unglamorous craft of resilience—how a childhood shaped by volatility, a life with bipolar depression and emerging BPD insights, and years of creative trial and error forged a voice in steel and stone that people can’t ignore. James doesn’t trade in tidy turnarounds. He builds them, one welded choice at a time.<br/><br/>We walk through the moments that mattered: recognizing a nine-day mood cycle and how criticism can wo...
How to Become Indispensable in the Age of AI
<p>In a world of mass layoffs and AI automation, your reputation is no longer enough to save your job.</p> <p>In this episode, brand and behavior strategist Howie Chan explains why "personal branding" is a trap that turns most professionals off—and why you should focus on becoming a Professional with Influence instead. Howie spent 20 years in corporate leadership before being laid off, an experience that led him to develop the Behavioring Blueprint: a framework for making yourself indispensable.</p> <p>If you’re tired of "dancing on TikTok" advice and want a science-backed way to win in the...
SPECIAL EDITION: How AI is changing education
<p>One of the most commonly-touted benefits of AI is its ability to cut down toil and give workers more time to focus on valuable tasks.</p><p>Few professionals could arguably benefit from this more than teachers, who spend many of their evenings and weekend hours completing paperwork and carrying out marking.</p><p>How is AI already being used to free up time for teachers, and what can we learn from exemplar organizations leading the way on this path?</p><p>In this special edition of the ITPro Podcast, in association with AWS, Jane and Rory are joined...
Tomorrow's fraud techniques
<p>Fraud has evolved leaps and bounds in the past few years, with new technology and more digitally-native businesses than ever providing the ideal attack surface for fraudsters.</p><p>As attackers look to lure in business professionals with new tech such as deepfakes and AI scams, enterprise cybersecurity teams and cybersecurity vendors are faced with the task of combatting cyber fraud more effectively.</p><p>How can we combat this new frontier of cyber fraud?</p><p>In this episode, Jane is joined by Paul Weathersby, chief product officer, Identity, Fraud & Financial Crime Compliance at Experian, to explore the...
JPMorgan Chase Holds Steady at 290: Insider Sales Signal Caution Amid Mixed Analyst Views
# JPMorgan Chase Stock Analysis: JPM Trading at $290 Amid Insider Sales & Analyst Upgrades | March 2025 Update<br /><br />Discover the latest on **JPMorgan Chase stock (JPM)** in this comprehensive podcast episode covering March 23, 2025 trading activity. We analyze JPM's closing price of $290.16 (+1.3%), trading volume of 11.4 million shares, and key market indicators from the New York Stock Exchange.<br /><br />**What You'll Learn:**<br />- JPMorgan Chase stock performance with detailed price movements and trading volume analysis<br />- Recent insider trading activity including 71,596 shares sold totaling $22 million over three months<br />- Analyst ratings and price targets from Goldman Sachs ($397), Truist Financial ($330), and...
FM #1690 - Chalkboard Chat - 03/12/26
<p>This session shares my conversation with School Committee Chair Paul Griffith. We had our discussion via Zoom on Thursday, March 12, 2026. </p><p>We condense and get into the explanations behind the key items from the recent School Committee meeting March 10, 2026.</p><p>Our conversation covered the following topics:</p>Recognition of Chloe Bowser, essay contest winner (1 of 12) for the USS Massachusetts commissioning ceremony March 28, 2026Food Services presentation Joint Budget subcommittee April 16Combined Town Council & School Committee meeting March 18A presentation/discussion by Department of Elementary & Secondary Education (DESE) on Chapter 70 and hold harmless<br/><p>Our conversation runs about 38...
JPMorgan Chase Stock Analysis: Mixed Signals Amid Capital Concerns and AI Investment Push
# JPMorgan Chase Stock Analysis: Market Performance, Analyst Ratings & Key Headwinds | March 2026 Update<br /><br />Dive into the latest JPMorgan Chase (JPM) stock analysis as shares trade at $286.59, down 0.5%, with a massive $772.95 billion market cap. This comprehensive podcast episode examines current market performance, trading volumes on the NYSE, and the stock's position within its 52-week range of $202.16 to $337.25.<br /><br />Discover mixed analyst sentiment with Goldman Sachs issuing a buy rating at $397 price target, while Truist downgrades to hold at $330. Learn about significant headwinds impacting the banking giant, including a 10.6% year-to-date decline, a controversial $5 billion Trump Administration debanking lawsuit, and investor...
The Truth About Success: It’s All in the Messy Middle: Alexis Redding
<p>We love hero stories where everything works out—but those stories are actually hurting the next generation.</p> <p>In this episode, Dr. Alexis Redding, a leader at the Harvard Graduate School of Education and co-author of The End of Adolescence, reveals why our "triumphant narratives" prevent us from connecting with young people. After reopening a "lost" 50-year study, Alexis discovered that the loneliness and uncertainty we see in Gen Z today are identical to what college students felt in the 1970s—we’ve just forgotten how hard it actually was.</p> <p><br></p> <p>If you’ve ever fel...
The agentic identity crisis
<p>Identity controls in the enterprise have only become more complicated over the last few years.</p><p>Initially, the focus was on IoT devices, which were exploding in the enterprise environment. But recent years have brought an onslaught of AI tools and AI agents, all of which come with security and governance complications.</p><p>How can business leaders get a grip on the adoption of AI agents, particularly as these tools begin to communicate with one another and with third-party enterprise tools?</p><p>In this episode, Rory speaks to Shiven Ramji, president, Auth0 at Okta, to discuss...
How To Trade Volatile Markets with Dan Greenhaus
<p>Dan Nathan and Dan Greenhaus discuss heightened Middle East war risk and how it’s driving market moves, with the S&P 500 down near recent lows, yields near multi-month highs, the dollar firming, and crude in the mid-$90s, while stressing how difficult it is to “trade geopolitics.” Greenhaus argues markets may be underpricing escalation risk but notes the U.S. is less oil-intensive, so higher gasoline hurts sentiment more than GDP, with tax-bill refunds partly offsetting pump prices and a lasting geopolitical premium likely keeping oil above prior lows. They debate recession calls, citing payment networks’ commentary that consumer...
Why the Quietest Person Often Wins the Deal
<p>Silence can win you the negotiation before you even say a word.</p> <p>In this masterclass episode of Negotiate Anything, Kwame Christian speaks with mediator Amy Mariani and leadership expert Elaine Lin Herring about the hidden power of silence in negotiation and leadership. They explore how intentional pauses, body language, and thoughtful communication can reveal critical information, shift dynamics, and move conversations toward resolution.</p> <p>Amy shares how silence often prompts the other side to reveal more than they planned, why people feel compelled to fill quiet moments, and how subtle cues — like facial expressions or gestures — can...
California Fin Lit Teacher
<p>With an assist from the Wealthy Custodian, a California fin lit teacher teaches and learns key fin lit concepts. </p> Next Gen Personal Finance The Wealthy Custodian Learned by Being Burned (short pod series about K-12 403(b) issues) 403bwise.org Meridian Wealth Management <p>Nothing presented or discussed is to be construed as investment or tax advice. This can be secured from a vetted Certified Financial Planner (CFP®).</p>
🤖 AI Sobriety — with Mel Mitchell-Jackson
<p>How are we feeling about AI these days, friends?</p><p><br>Ambivalent? Over it? Hopefully curious? 🧐</p><p><br>Today on the show, we’re kicking off a 3-week AI series, where we’ll explore the good, bad and ugly of LLMs.</p><p><br>Our first guest is Mel Mitchell-Jackson — who returns to the show to share their practice of AI Sobriety.</p><p><br>We get into why AI is a labor issue, how it’s impacting our creativity, and why we’re hopeful that locally-hosted small language models might save the day.</p><p><br>We also talk...
🤖 Why AI isn’t an Oracle — with Casey Zabala
<p>When ChatGPT launched in 2022, I noticed a few spiritual practitioners talking about its ‘oracular consciousness’ and I wondered… is that a thing??</p><p>Today I’m joined by Casey Zabala of Modern Witches to talk about how AI is reshaping mystical practices in real time — and why that’s harming our intuition and agency.</p><p>Tune in to hear us discuss:</p>How Casey & I have used AI in the pastThe embedded inequity and colonial power dynamics of chatbotsThe astrology of 2026 and how it’s very AI-codedWhy using AI might be ruining your intuitionConsidering where your body and the earth...
The Psychology of Money: Why “Enough” Is the Hardest Decision
<p>Money isn’t just about numbers — it’s about the stories we tell ourselves about success, freedom, and what “enough” really means.</p> <p>In this thought-provoking conversation, bestselling author Morgan Housel ( The Psychology of Money ) reveals why our financial decisions are rarely logical — and why understanding our emotions around money might matter more than understanding money itself. From envy and social comparison to ambition, contentment, and the pursuit of freedom, Morgan breaks down the hidden psychology shaping how we earn, save, spend, and measure our lives. </p> <p>Together, we explore why chasing more doesn’t always lead to happiness...
Stocks Fail To Build On Monday's Momentum
<p>MRKT Matrix - Tuesday, March 24th</p> S&P 500 falls, giving back chunk of Monday’s rally as oil prices rebound, Iran war continues (CNBC) Jamie Dimon says Iran war makes Middle East peace prospects better in the long term (CNBC) Dimon warns on AI job losses, calls for government-business incentives (CNBC) Big Banks Are Playing Both Sides of the Private-Credit Meltdown (WSJ) Apollo caps investor withdrawals from flagship private credit fund (FT) Apple Plans AI Reboot With Siri App, New Look and ‘Ask Siri’ Button in iOS 27 (Bloomberg) Meta Names New Leader of Push to Adopt AI Throughout Its Wo...
Has Apple stolen the budget laptop market?
<p>Apple made waves at the start of March with the launch of the MacBook Neo, its first budget laptop. </p><p>As RAM prices skyrocket, businesses are under pressure to make device purchases that count and that will future-proof their workers for years to come. Both Apple and manufactures in the Windows ecosystem are vying for enterprise money in the budget and pro segments – even as it becomes more expensive than ever to spec devices to 16GB of memory and beyond.</p><p>Where does the latest Apple release fit into the wider business laptop ecosystem?</p><p>This we...
403(b)/457(b) Basics: Exchanges & Transfers
<p>We dig into how to move money to a better employer vendor. In the 403(b) world this is called an "exchange." In the 457(b) world this is called a "transfer." </p> <p>How to intiate an exchange/transfer from one employer vendor to another</p> Determine compliance administrator Determine if exchanges/transfers are permitted (almost always are) Determine what new vendors are available (see 403bwise rating system) Contact current vendor and ask for paperwork for an "exchange-out" "or "transfer out" Open account with new vendor Ask new vendor if exchange/transfer paperwork is needed Check if compliance administrator requires pa...
The Main Plan is a Maine 457(b) Plan
<p>Technology teacher Daniel Picard describes how his small district explored starting a 403(b) but found the state-run MaineStart 457(b) a far superior choice. </p> MaineStart 457(b) 403bwise MaineStart Grade Learned by Being Burned (short pod series about K-12 403(b) issues) 403bwise.org Meridian Wealth Management <p>Nothing presented or discussed is to be construed as investment or tax advice. This can be secured from a vetted Certified Financial Planner (CFP®).</p>
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<p>The 4 Wins: Enhancing Connection, Lead Magnets, Authentic Branding, and Personal Reflections</p><p>Tune into this episode of 'The 4 Wins' where Robby Fowler delivers four enriching insights for solopreneurs and entrepreneurs. Discover a cozy solution to foster deeper connections within your team or community, unravel the complexities of lead magnet architecture for better conversions, rethink authenticity in personal branding, and join Robby in a candid reflection on his personal experiences at a fraternity event. Plus, learn about a special new section on faith and business. Don’t miss out on these valuable takeaways to boost your personal and professional li...
Doh! ASBO
<p>The Ohio 457(b) is superb. Why did the Ohio ASBO create a low-quality 457(b) to compete with the great Ohio state plan?</p> Doh! ASBO (Substack write up with charts) The Excellent Ohio 457(b) Plan (pod) Pablo Torre Finds Out Learned by Being Burned (short pod series about K-12 403(b) issues) 403bwise.org Meridian Wealth Management <p>Nothing presented or discussed is to be construed as investment or tax advice. This can be secured from a vetted Certified Financial Planner (CFP®).</p>
Bill Capuzzi & Tom Sosnoff: The Men Behind The Curtain
<p>Guy & Dan set you up for this week in markets, after the break Bill Capuzzi (CEO of Apex Fintech Solutions) & Tom Sosnoff (CEO of LossDog) join the pod. The guys describe Apex’s role as core market infrastructure serving nearly 40 million accounts, the global growth and rising sophistication of retail options trading, AI’s impact on fraud reduction and operational friction, Sosnoff’s new venture Lossdog and AI focus, and both critique prediction markets’ fee structure, conflicts, and looming regulatory reconciliation.</p> <p><br></p> <p>Show Notes</p> US intervention in oil futures would be ‘biblical disaster’, CME warns (FT) ...
How American Fidelity Exploits Section 125 Plans
<p>Section 125 plans are a great way to save money for health care, dependent care, dental care and disability insurance on a pre-tax basis. American Fidelity, which sells high-cost 403(b) products, runs many of these plans for school districts. In many cases educators must meet with an AF rep in order to get the pre-tax benefit. During these meetings AF sales reps try to sell a blizzard of services. We discuss what employees and employers should do.</p> Learned by Being Burned (short pod series about K-12 403(b) issues) 403bwise.org Meridian Wealth Management <p>Nothing presented or discussed is t...
SPECIAL EDITION: Redefining risk management
<p>Risk management is a constant point of concern in the modern enterprise, with cybersecurity threats, compliance pressures, and financial leaps of faith all piling pressure on the teams who are forced to manage them. </p><p>But risk management can’t always be about bailing out the sinking ship. Sooner or later, businesses need to integrate their risk management systems and connect teams together via a centralized framework.</p><p>What are the benefits of overhauling risk management in this manner? And how can it be achieved?</p><p>In this special edition of the ITPro Podcast, in association wi...
Rethinking Skincare + Resilience with Kaitlyn Schneider (part 2)
<p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>A yoga trip, a shared mat, and an instant breakout became the perfect catalyst to rethink one of beauty’s oldest myths: if it burns, it works. We dig into why calmer, science-backed routines can outperform harsh quick fixes and how the body’s own regenerative power thrives when we stop overwhelming it. From separating acute inflammation from its chronic cousin to explaining how cells “budget” energy for collagen and barrier repair, we translate complex biology into choices that make skin stronger, calmer, and visibly healthier.<br/><br/>We also go behind the scenes o...
Staying Relevant Without Burning Out + Resiliency with Wes Towers (Part 2)
<p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>Feeling the pressure to keep up without burning out? We sat down with Wes to unpack how to stay relevant in a fast-moving market by treating AI as a tool, not a trophy. From spotting real opportunities to building processes that scale, this conversation maps a practical path to resilience: clear vision, focused experiments, and recovery as a competitive edge.<br/><br/>We break down a simple filter for adopting new tech: if a tool advances your mission, adopt it; if not, it’s noise. Wes shares how his team evolves SOPs to ma...
FM #1698 - Franklin (MA) School Cmte Budget Subcmte - 03/24/26
<p>This session shares the Franklin (MA) School Committee Budget Subcmte Meeting held on Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 6 PM. All 3 members participated in person in the 3rd Floor Training Room.</p><p>Subcommittee Chair Paul Griffith, Ruthann O’Sullivan and Nadia Mausolf.</p><p>Superintendent Lucas Giguere and Business Administrator Jana Melotti participated.</p><p>Quick recap:</p>The meeting provided a discussion on updates to some of the key information and preparation for the budget hearings with the Finance Committee & Town CouncilDiscussion also on the talking points to continue to tell the full story<br/><p>The recording runs about 43 mi...
How to Negotiate Intimacy Without Killing the Mood
<p>Communication is the foundation of every relationship, but how do you talk about the one topic everyone is afraid to mention?</p> <p>In this episode, Caitlin V—a renowned sexologist, researcher, and author of Harder, Better, Longer, Stronger—reveals why most people hit a wall when communicating their intimate needs. Caitlin has spent over a decade helping men and couples overcome anxiety to build deeper, more authentic connections.</p> <p>If you’ve ever felt like your relationship communication is "playing singles tennis" instead of doubles, this masterclass on eroticism and vulnerability is for you.</p> <p><br></p> <p>...
FM #1699 - Franklin Senior Ctr - April 2026 Highlights - 03/18/26
<p>This session shares my conversation with Activities Coordinator Jillian Rochat and Amanda Rabbitt, Supportive Day Program & Special Projects Coordinator. We had our discussion in the Franklin Radio Studio on Wednesday, March 18, 2026.</p><p>We talk about </p>All the key event highlights for April 2026Senior Center closed on Friday, April 3 for professional development - tax return schedules will be maintainedSenior Center closed Monday, April 20 for Patriot’s DayTeaser for “Eat Around the World” on Friday, May 1<br/><p>The show notes include links to the Senior Center page, the calendar of events, and to subscribe to the monthly newsletter. </p><p>T...
411 Pierluigi Scordari - Skin care: the profitable Trojan horse for regen ag
<p>Why are we completely ignoring our biggest organ, our skin? The skin care and cosmetics industry is a 200 billion industry and growing fast, often with great margins. Most of it is filled with barely legal chemicals, but there is a fast-growing natural, even regenerative, beauty space and we talk to one of the leaders.</p><p>We cover everything with <b>Pierluigi Scordari, Sustainability Manager di N&B Natural is Better</b>: ferments, probiotics and prebiotics, the skin microbiome, how they started, why they are fully vertically integrated, why they specifically grow plants for their active ingredients (aka nutrient...
407 Tania Rodriguez Riestra - Systems change investing done right
<p>The food, agriculture and planetary systems, for that matter, are all in serious need of change. No news there. <br/>But how? Individual investments and grants, however large, will never be big enough to move these systems. What we need is a serious, deep analysis of the food and agriculture space within a certain context: hundreds of hours of interviews with many stakeholders to map the players, the positive and negative feedback loops, and the intervention points with huge leverage (or not), trying to make sense of the messiness of a system. No, a map is never the territory, b...
Refusing To Be Rushed + Resiliency with Dale Atkinson (Part 2)
<p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>He coined the word “scansiety” because ordinary anxiety doesn’t cover what happens when your life is measured in scan dates and result calls. We sit down with Dale Atkinson, a stage four esophageal cancer patient who refuses to let fear or rushed timelines make his decisions, and he walks us through the most important shift he made: moving from helpless waiting to evidence based action.<br/><br/>Dale shares how grief, family pressure, and a brutal prognosis pushed him into deep research, from PubMed papers to metabolic therapy concepts and the Warburg effect...
March rundown: RSAC and Arm's AGI CPU
<p>In March the clocks change, Spring begins to show its face, and many companies enter their next financial quarter. But in cybersecurity, no such rays of sunshine are to be found.</p><p>In the past week, speakers from across the cybersecurity industry came together at RSAC Conference to warn about the latest threats facing businesses. Some warned that just as AI agents are becoming an opportunity for leaders, they’re also becoming a potential threat vector.</p><p>Also this month, Arm has unveiled its first in-house chip, the Arm AGI CPU. What does it mean, and is this a win for UK tech?</p><p>In this episode Jane and Rory welcome back Ross Kelly, ITPro’s n...
FM #1691 - SchCmte Community Relations Subcmte Mtg - 03/16/26
<p>This session shares the Franklin, MA School Committee Community Relations Subcommittee meeting held on Monday, March 16, 2026. </p><p>The meeting agenda had placed the session in the 3rd floor conf room so I was there. Chair Al Charles, member Nadia Mausolf and Operations Director Colin Boisvert were remote. Member Stephen Karunakaran was caught in another meeting and didn’t make it. Future meetings are intended to be virtual unless otherwise noted. </p><p>The agenda topics:</p><p>● Website Usage Metrics</p><p>● Quarterly Community Engagement Update</p><p>● Senior Center Visit / Monthly Q&A Session</p><p>● Strawberry Stroll Pla...
Three Steps to Regain Control When Emotions Take Over
<p>What if the real reason you freeze in high-stakes moments isn’t a lack of confidence — but a nervous system trying to protect you?</p> <p>In this powerful conversation, somatic coach and author Jay Moon Fields reveals why so many high-performing professionals sabotage themselves in the moments that matter most — and how to reclaim control using the intelligence of the body. </p> <p>Drawing from over 20 years of work with Fortune 100 leaders and organizations like Apple, the United Nations, and Patagonia, Jay shares the surprising truth behind people-pleasing, emotional shutdown, and overthinking. You’ll learn why your body often kn...
401 "Ayyyy"
<p>Employers can contribute to a 457(b) but their additions count against the contribution limit. We discuss a workaround: adding a 401(a) plan, which surely Fonzie would give two thumbs up.</p> What Are 401(a) Plans? Join Us on April 5, 2026 for a Special Announcement. Info here Learned by Being Burned (short pod series about K-12 403(b) issues) 403bwise.org Meridian Wealth Management <p>Nothing presented or discussed is to be construed as investment or tax advice. This can be secured from a vetted Certified Financial Planner (CFP®).</p>
409 Olusola Sowemimo - How a Nigerian lawyer built a profitable organic farm with standards, data and community
<p>We sit down with Olusola Sowemimo, a lawyer-turned-farmer and founder of Ope Farms in Nigeria, to unpack how grief became a blueprint for organic, traceable, and profitable agriculture. Her catalyst was a cancer conference in California where survivors only ate what they could trace—an idea that reshaped how she thinks about soil, inputs, and integrity. Back home, the early days were rough: antibiotic-laced manure wiped out hundreds of tomato plants, a strong tobacco extract burned cucumbers, and buyers were nowhere in sight. What changed? Relentless record keeping, strict organic standards, and smart design—corner plots with buffer zones, on-f...
✌️ Unpacking Insecurity, FOMO & How Social Media Harms Our Mental Health & Relationships — with Natalie Lue
<p>Let’s talk about how bad social media really is for our mental health and relationships. 🫠</p><p><br>In this honest and vulnerable conversation, Natalie Lue of Baggage Reclaim helps us dig into:</p>Growing up without the internetRealizing social media is a toxic, codependent relationshipHow your subconscious “goes shopping for flaws and failures” while you scrollThe problems with hate-followingHow to quit stalking ourselves, our friends, our exes, and total strangers onlineWhy we shop more when we’re active on Instagram or TikTokReclaiming your sense of self away from social mediaWhy it’s not your fault if you can’t cope wi...
What I Learned Trying to Leave an Employer-Sponsored Medicare Advantage Plan
<p>Many teachers are offered a subsidized Medicare plan from their school district when they retire. They are told this is a great benefit that they have contributed to their whole career. Sounds great, right? Most don't realize that what they are being offered is not traditional Medicare. It is a more restrictive form of healthcare called Medicare Advantage. They also don't realize that the choice they make at 65 can affect their healthcare options for the rest of their lives. As they get older and require more healthcare, they may not be able to switch to original Medicare.</p> <p>W...
Simplified Skincare, Real Results + Resiliency with Kaitlyn Schneider (part 1)
<p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>What if the real secret to healthier, brighter skin isn’t more products—but one root cause? We sit down with biological engineer and beauty founder Kaitlyn Schneider to unpack why wrinkles, redness, dryness, and dullness often trace back to chronic inflammation—and how a science-first, three-step routine can cut through noise and deliver results you can see and feel.<br/><br/>Kaitlyn shares how her path from large-scale engineering to skincare shaped a systems view of beauty: technology must be usable, and rituals must be grounded in evidence. She walks us through a mini...
Will AI hiring entrench gender bias?
<p>Women are still greatly underrepresented in STEM. The latest figures from the Women Tech Network show women only make up around 26-27% of the STEM workforce and the organization estimates that at the current rate of change, it will be nearly 123 years before the economic gender gap is closed.</p><p>It’s International Women’s Day 2026 – and the rate of women hired in tech continues to lag far behind that of men. As hiring teams turn to AI tools to automatically field candidates, we’re at something of a crossroads – do we fix the bias inherent in hiring? Or simply...
The End of Easy Money with George Noble
<p>Guy Adami interviews investor George Noble about truth-telling, integrity, and eroding confidence in institutions and markets. They discuss trading realism (being right even 25% can be great), the dangers of becoming owned by a public position, and how results-chasing misallocates capital. Noble critiques passive investing for suppressing price discovery and warns reversals could be violent, citing Japan’s 1980s liquidity-driven market. He argues bonds are mispriced given deficits and inflation, expects rates/yields higher even if cuts come, and views asset gains as fiat currency debasement; he advocates owning gold (and some oil) as an inflation hedge. He criticizes private cr...
