Today, the most successful businesses and entrepreneurs thrive through connectivity, socialization, and sharing. It is an age of WE-Commerce, an economy centered on the power of “we” instead of “me,” focused on the needs of the many over the few. On-demand, sharing economy, gig economy, collaborative consumption - whatever the latest term, there’s a great economic shift happening, and consequently a need to transform and overhaul our business models in order to thrive and keep up with the times...
Dec 08, 2015•30 min
Approximately 19% of the population is caring for an adult relative (sibling, grown child, parent, neighbor) who is dealing with long term medical issues such as cancer, stroke, Alzheimers, dementia, or catastrophic injuries. Caregiving impacts people emotionally, physically and economically. Last year Americans worked millions of hours without compensation, care that would have cost $470 BILLION (the value of Walmart's annual sales, and more than the US annual Medicare budget). The pressures of...
Nov 24, 2015•23 min
What changes do I need to know about before enrolling in health insurance for 2016? Last year at this same time of the year I got certified for ACA enrollment to help people in enrolling in the new ACA exchange. Its hard to believe that a 2 years have gone by since ACA rolled out. Open enrollment for the Affordable Healthcare Act begins Nov 1st 2015 - Jan 31sth 2016 for 2016. On todays show we were joined by CEO of Wellthie.com Sally Poblete. Sally has been a leader and innovator in the health c...
Oct 31, 2015•30 min
Libsyn Whether your goal is to be wealthy, live comfortably, or use your money to change the world, The Graduate’s Guide to Money can help you create a plan to get there. The Graduate’s Guide to Money is full of information to help young (and not-so-young) adults get some basic tools to: Set yourself up for financial success Create a plan to save money Pay off debt Live and spend based on the things that are truly important Understand the emotional side of money and spending Understand the basic...
Oct 27, 2015•31 min
In the next five to ten years, millions of small and mid-size business owners will try to sell their businesses. But an astonishing 87% of them don't have an exit plan. If you've been waiting to make a plan to transfer ownership of your business, then this is the book you've been waiting for. Exit Signs is about both the tactics of selling and the transitions of leaving. It gives you a step-by-step map for selling your business in a way that produces the profit you've dreamed about. These steps ...
Oct 18, 2015•30 min
It's often said that the chairman of the Fed is the second most powerful person in the world, next only to the president of the United States. Some say the chairman is even more powerful. When Ben Bernanke publicly stated on September 8, 2013, the Fed's intent to continue its policy of quantitative easing, global markets instantly reversed direction from a worrying downward spiral to an exuberant upward surge. Even POTUS can't do that. Today we were joined by the president of the American Colleg...
Oct 10, 2015•30 min
While everyone's heard stories of people cleaning out an attic to findcomic books they sold at a hefty profit, it's not just the older books thatare valuable. Even comic books from the last 20 years are becoming morecollectible. Some have jumped from just a few dollars each five years ago to $50 to $100 today. Smart collectors are finding that they can make money off of this trend, but only if they treat it like they would any seriousinvestment. Today we were joined by the co-owner of Metropolis...
Oct 03, 2015•30 min
The U.S. government is trying to figure out what moves you -- specifically what moves you to get off the couch and sign up for federal benefits. The Obama administration is dipping into research in behavioral economics and psychology to scrutinize federal documents, websites and procedures to get a better sense of what’s working -- and what’s not working -- to make the most of government programs from college aid to veterans benefits. Today we were joined by Chief Behavioral Strategist of Hoffel...
Sep 26, 2015•30 min
Our words can move other people from a fear-based mindset in which they see obstacles as insurmountable, to a positive mindset where they see that change is possible, get unstuck, and take action. What makes the difference is what we choose to broadcast. Using scientifically proven communication strategies to ripple out positive change to others, we increase their happiness and success at work, as well as our own, instantly making us more effective leaders. New research from the fields of positi...
Sep 19, 2015•29 min
Multilevel marketers take pains to distinguish their businesses (which are legal) from pyramid schemes (which are not). In a pyramid, recruitment is everything. People pay to participate, and are rewarded by finding others willing to pay to join. At some point the supply of new recruits dries up and the pyramid collapses. Today we were joined by CEO and Founder of Miles Development Industries Corporation, Anthony Miles. We discussed Multi-Level Marketing AKA Network Marketing and Ponzi Schemes, ...
Sep 12, 2015•30 min
“The most important thing about art is to work. Nothing else matters except sitting down every day and trying.” ― Steven Pressfield , The War of Art: Break Through the Blocks & Win Your Inner Creative Battles Today we were joined live in the studio by Tod Waters of Junker Designs. We discussed his artistic endeavors with Junker Designs, current music projects and the Junker event at Dirt bar tomorrow night. Tod's Bio : Was born at St Vincents in Manhattan and grew up in Houston, Texas on a s...
Sep 05, 2015•30 min
Have tribal allegiances distorted the economics profession and blinded economists to the obvious?Todays guest was Meghnad Desai who joined us live from India. We will be discussed his new book Hubris - Why Economists Failed to Predict The Crisis And How To Avoid The Next One. The failure of economists to anticipate the international economic crisis and lingering recession th...at continues even today has spurred public outcry and inspired legislative action. Economists are under fire, but questi...
Aug 29, 2015•29 min
How many people in the US don't even know the name of their next door neighbor? Many people may go through life without ever experiencing a sense of community, like the residents of Alief, TX have. Friday's guest was entrepreneur and president of Darryl Douglas Media Mike Puckett. Mike started the Alief Legends Facebook group that has blown up far beyond everyone's expectations ! With over 22k members in less than a week, Mike's efforts to bring the Alief community together has snowballed into a...
Aug 22, 2015•27 min
Did you know that you can get a bone density scan outside of the US for 28 dollars? Here in the US hospitals can bill close to 8,000 dollars for the very same procedure. What if your traveling and need to find a hospital that accepts your insurance. On today's show we visited with Suzanne Garber. Entrepreneur, Board of Director Member, Filmmaker, Author, and Global Nomad Suzanne Garber is focused on a portfolio ...of corporate and philanthropic boards that provide complex services to millions of...
Aug 16, 2015•29 min
Every hour another 20,000 baby boomers reach the age to qualify for social security benefits. This will be the case for the next 20 years. Todays guest is Nathan Garcia with Westbourne Investments . We discussed social security, retirement, healthcare as the greatest future expense, and how now more than ever estate planning is for everyone! Nathan is the author of “The 7 New Rules of Retirement” and creator of the Safe Harbor Financial plan. As a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER TM he helps clients ...
Aug 08, 2015•29 min
If you won the lottery or inherited a large sum of money would all your problems be solved or would you lose your mind? Unfortunately, for many a large windfall of money can become a trigger event for poor and destructive behaviors. Today we were joined by Dr. Paul Hokemeyer, author of the new book ,Tales from a Park Avenue Therapist. We discussed Sudden Wealth Syndrome and what happens when a person comes into wealth through a host of immediate sources including the sale of a business, a lotter...
Aug 01, 2015•28 min
Many people have the motivation and the desire to get a college degree but or limited by financial means. What if you you could get a college degree for a small fraction of what traditonal schools charge? Today we were joined by President and Founder of University of the People, Shai Reshef. Shai Reshef is President & Founder of University of the People, also known as “UoPeople”- and has been widely recognized for his work with UoPeople, including being named one of Fast Company’s 100 Most C...
Jul 26, 2015•28 min
Would you go to the gym more often if someone was paying you? What if your employer not only encouraged you to be healthy but reinforced that behaviour? Does a healthy employee actually reduce expenses for a company and raise the bottom line? We were joined today by the Founder and CEO of KrowdFit, Jim Miller. We discussed the correlation between getting healthy and monetary incentives in the work place. Jim is a serial entrepreneur companies and experienced CEO with 25 years experience leading ...
Jul 18, 2015•27 min
Nearly two years after Houston City Council members gave their overwhelming support for the project, the FAA’s formal approval opens the door for plans that could see Ellington Airport become a focal point for aerospace operations, such as the launching of micro satellites, astronaut training, zero gravity experimentation, spacecraft manufacturing and a host of other potential activities. We were joined today by the Director of Rice Space Institute and professor in the Department of Physics and ...
Jul 10, 2015•28 min
Spinglish—the devious dialect of English used by professional spin doctors—is all around us. And the fact is, until you’ve mastered it, politicians and corporations (not to mention your colleagues and friends) will continue putting things over on you, and generally getting the better of you, every minute of every day—without your even knowing it.However, once you perfect the art of terminological inexactitude, you’ll be the one manipulating and one-upping everyone else! And here’s the beauty par...
Jul 04, 2015•30 min
A traditional family office is a business run by and for a single family. Its sole function is to centralize the management of a significant family fortune. Typically, these organizations employ staff to manage investments, taxes, philanthropic activities, trusts, and legal matters. The purpose of the family office is to effectively transfer established wealth across generations. The family office invests the family's money, manages all of the family's assets, and disburses payments to family me...
Jun 22, 2015•30 min
In Elon Musk: Tesla, SpaceX, and the Quest for a Fantastic Future , veteran technology journalist Ashlee Vance provides the first inside look into the extraordinary life and times of Silicon Valley's most audacious entrepreneur. Written with exclusive access to Musk, his family and friends, the book traces the entrepreneur's journey from a rough upbringing in South Africa to the pinnacle of the global business world. Vance spent more than 30 hours in conversation with Musk and interviewed close ...
Jun 18, 2015•29 min
Bank on Houston is dedicated to helping people who do not use or who under use mainstream financial institutions – banks and credit unions. - gain an understanding of their personal finances and establish a relationship with a bank or credit union. Having a relationship with a local bank branch or a credit union goes a long way towards asset building: having a reliable vehicle, buying a home, saving for a college education, having savings for emergencies, and growing savings to become financiall...
Jun 15, 2015•29 min
MoneyLIVE is a program designed for high school through college age youth to provide them with the financial decision-making tools they need to create financial independence. The lessons learned during this event create good financial habits that last a lifetime. Today we were joined by speaker and author Lonnie Mathews. Lonnie Mathews is a motivational financial speaker who empowers audiences with tools and strategies to make immediate and long-term shifts in their lives. Lonnie gets audiences ...
Jun 02, 2015•28 min
"The Budget Entrepreneur" is a concise and to the point guide on how to start a small business on a tight budget. A book written for those ready to get their hands dirty in the business world, it forgoes the usual lecturing on basic business concepts and planning, and jumps right into the practical steps needed to start a business without breaking the bank. Topics covered include: choosing and establishing the desired business entity structure, obtaining DBAs and required licenses, banking on a ...
May 23, 2015•30 min
It is a well known fact that there is a strong link between financial education and the ability to manage and save money. But did you know that the Banking on Kids program was specifically designed to begin this learning process at the elementary/middle school level. In 1995, the first Banking On Kids student-run bank opened . It proved to showcase just how simple it is to teach "banking concepts" to very young children. The intent of opening a bank within an elementary/middle school is threefol...
May 17, 2015•30 min
Jia Jiang came to the United States with the dream of becoming the next Bill Gates. But despite early success in the corporate world, his first attempt to pursue his entrepreneurial dream ended in rejection. He was crushed. Jiang realized that, like so many others, his fear of rejection was a bigger obstacle than any single rejection would ever be, and he needed to find a way to overcome his fear. And with that goal in mind, Jiang's "100 days of rejection" experiment was born. We were joined tod...
May 02, 2015•28 min
"Its not how much we give but how much love we put into giving."-- Mother Teresa DEFINITION of 'Charitable Donation' A gift made by an individual or an organization to a nonprofit organization, charity or private foundation. Charitable donations are commonly in the form of cash, but can also take the form of real estate, motor vehicles, appreciated securities, clothing and other assets or services. We were joined today by Jeff Gerold who is a Vice President and Charitable Planning Consultant wit...
Apr 25, 2015•29 min
"The most important thing is getting clarity about the big picture so you can cope with the unexpected. Maybe you’ll lose the job you thought was secure; you’ll take a financial risk that doesn’t pan out; you’ll have twins when you were only budgeting for one. In other words: Life will happen." Carl Richards Today we were joined by the author of the new book The One Page Financial Plan, Carl Richards. Carl Richards is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and the director of investor education for the ...
Apr 21, 2015•30 min
We have all heard about the enviormental benefits of building green. How does building green translate into hard dollars? What is the economic impact of building green? We were joined today by Mike Collignon Executive Director and Co-Founder. Mike engages in national and state-level advocacy, co-produces quarterly research reports, and publishes a bi-monthly e-newsletter, a monthly member publication and a monthly feature in Green Builder® Magazine. He has presented at RESNET, the Pacific Coast ...
Apr 11, 2015•29 min
