Economic policies affect us all – not just the billionaires! America's markets offer a unique opportunity to build financial security. However, equal opportunity does not guarantee equal outcomes. How can we expand our awareness to make wise choices and grow our own prosperity? Listen as Linda interviews Clara Del Villar, a successful minority executive, former investment manager, entrepreneur, and Director of Senior Initiatives at FreedomWorks Foundation. She faced many obstacles as she built h...
Jun 17, 2020•39 min•Ep. 23
What’s your “why” – the motivation behind your decisions? What’s the “why” for your employees? What motivates them to come to work each day? Finding alignment between shared values and financial decisions is essential to business success, but it is even more important during challenging seasons that are full of unknowns. What should you consider as the economy rebounds? How can you communicate with employees amidst uncertainty? Guests Chad & Nicole Albano from Global View Capital Advisors sh...
Jun 08, 2020•41 min•Ep. 22
How can we rebound? To go from a booming economy and record sales to a sudden, unexpected stop has caused businesses, and the people they employ, to suffer. Mike Whalen is Founder, President, and CEO of The Heart of America Group, a large hospitality, retail, and development company with restaurants, hotels, and shops throughout the Midwest. The Machine Shed, Thunder Bay Grille, and Wildwood Lodge are just a few of their well-known brands. Listen as Mike shares his thoughts on rebounding after t...
Jun 03, 2020•48 min•Ep. 21
In this episode, recorded on Memorial Day 2020, Linda honors the fallen and pays tribute to those who have given the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. While this holiday will be remembered as the one without parades or large public gatherings due to the unprecedented pandemic caused by the invisible enemy of the coronavirus, we can – and should – still pause to honor those who gave their lives in service to our nation. We can honor them best by bravely facing the enemies of freedom and leaving...
May 27, 2020•10 min•Ep. 20
Have you ever thought about how economic or regulatory polices affect your health? Dr. Ingo Mahn is a freedom-loving dentist who specializes in integrative and biological dentistry. What is that, you may ask? Listen to hear his interesting journey into integrative health, his insights about the state of our country – especially in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, and to learn tips for improving your own health. This episode will make you smile! © Copyright 2020, Prosperity 101, LLC --------------...
May 19, 2020•50 min•Ep. 19
How do we unleash prosperity to bring our nation’s economy back to pre-pandemic levels and beyond? How do we re-create the conditions that allowed for record prosperity and growth prior to the COVID-19 crisis? In this episode, Linda interviews well-known economist, Stephen (Steve) Moore, as he shares his recommendations for rejuvenating the economy while protecting the health of American citizens. Ready for growth? Listen today! © Copyright 2020, Prosperity 101, LLC -----------------------------...
May 10, 2020•31 min•Ep. 18
Life is full of uncertainties. Lost lives, lost incomes, and a lost sense of security have caused us all to grieve as we struggle to adapt to a global pandemic. Even Olympians are affected as the 2020 Summer Olympic Games have been postponed to 2021. How do we guard our prosperity in such tumultuous times? How do we cope when life ushers in unexpected heartbreak and change? In this episode, Linda interviews USA Paralympic Athlete Joe Delagrave, a Wheelchair Rugby Bronze Medalist who was chosen a...
Apr 25, 2020•52 min•Ep. 17
Do you expect lights to turn on when you flip the switch, gas stations to have enough fuel to fill your tank, fresh water to run from your faucets, and grocery stores to have the food you need? If so, you will want to listen as Linda interviews Tom Pyle, President of the Institute for Energy Research (IER) and the American Energy Alliance (AEA). You will discover the importance of energy policies that allow us to be economically prosperous and physically safe and healthy. As Americans, we depend...
Apr 25, 2020•58 min•Ep. 16
This timely episode was recorded in March of 2020 amidst social distancing, quarantines, and the war against the coronavirus (COVID-19). Businesses large and small are heeding the call to help our country at this critical time. New technologies and supply chains are emerging as a result of this crisis, and our free enterprise system encourages and allows the private sector to rise and meet challenges quickly and efficiently. Listen as Tom Rothstein shares how one of his companies, PurLite, is jo...
Apr 10, 2020•37 min•Ep. 15
In this episode, Linda interviews David Lunt, President & CEO of Scottsdale Plaza Resort in Scottsdale, Arizona. The sprawling, luxurious resort is one of very few in the country to still be independently owned and operated, apart from any corporate entity or company flag. This independence provides unique perspectives on the role of government, the responsibilities of business owners, and the importance of employer to employee communication. David believes business owners are the best advoc...
Mar 30, 2020•25 min•Ep. 14
In this insightful episode, Dr. Michael Farris, the president, CEO, and general counsel for Alliance Defending Freedom, shares his thoughts on the urgent need for employee education regarding the basic foundations of our government and the protection of our fundamental human rights. Dr. Farris was founding president of both the Home School Legal Defense Association and Patrick Henry College and continues to serve as chairman of the board of HSLDA and chancellor emeritus of PHC. With a special em...
Mar 22, 2020•24 min•Ep. 13
At their first meeting, this gentleman so amazed Linda with his vitality, experience, knowledge, and wisdom that she asked for an on-the-spot interview to capture his infectious personality for our podcast audience. Pharmacist Gilbert (Gill) Wiese is the owner of Wiese Pharmacy & Natural Food Products Shoppe in Jacksonville, Florida. He is 85-years young, still goes to work every day, runs marathons, and gets involved in politics. Whew! Just try to keep up with him! You will be amazed at his...
Mar 10, 2020•26 min•Ep. 12
Small businesses provide the majority of jobs in our country. What public policy issues most affect their bottom line? What are their challenges? How do they discuss those challenges with employees? Bob Wendt, Owner of Cultivate Communications in Brookfield, Wisconsin, represents millions of employers like him who want to provide for their employees, grow their business, and protect our free enterprise system. You’ll be encouraged and challenged as you listen to his reasons and recommendations f...
Mar 10, 2020•17 min•Ep. 11
Energy. It’s a hot topic! Learn leadership lessons, employer-to-employee communication tips, and an inspirational life story from David Amerine, a nuclear engineer, author, and a well-known leader and consultant in the nuclear industry. Drawing from decades of experience, David discusses leadership insights, the effects of public policy on the energy industry, his thoughts regarding the future of nuclear energy in America, and the heartbreaking personal challenges he faced as he lost his wife, C...
Mar 10, 2020•32 min•Ep. 10
How can employers help employees understand the need to plan for their own prosperity, before and after retirement? How does public policy affect those conversations and decisions? What can people do to ensure they will be allowed to achieve prosperity? Clara Del Villar currently serves as the Director of Senior Initiatives at Freedom Works Foundation. With a 28-year Financial Industry career as well as entrepreneurial roles in energy, health technology, and digital media industries, she shares ...
Mar 10, 2020•16 min•Ep. 9
Without realizing it, you have more than likely seen the products that Rob Hutton and the team at Kettle Moraine Coatings, Inc., help to produce. They represent the millions of small businesses across the country who provide valuable goods and services to customers around the world. They press onward to thrive amidst often burdensome regulatory and tax policies, and they have chosen to be part of the solution – not just passive participants to the problem. Rob serves as President of Kettle Morai...
Mar 10, 2020•32 min•Ep. 8
While you may be familiar with the well-known brand, Stouffer Foods, you may not know the story of the family behind the brand. Discover the history of Stouffer Foods and be inspired by the bold courage of family members when faced with the challenge of carrying on their business legacy amidst grief and loss. Discover the leadership traits that helped them to be successful, to stay united as a family, and to have an impact with employees and policy makers over several decades. Jim Stouffer is Pr...
Mar 10, 2020•43 min•Ep. 7
Tom Parks is passionate about capitalism! His energy and enthusiasm will be evident in this interview, as will his sincere desire to educate others on the benefits and responsibilities of living in a capitalistic system. As a financial planner, he understands economics and is committed to being an active, engaged, and impactful citizen. Learn how he helps to educate business leaders, policymakers, and young people through his work with various organizations, and why he believes we must be relent...
Mar 10, 2020•18 min•Ep. 6
This episode is Part 2 of Linda’s interview with successful businessman, sought-after speaker, well-known author, news commentator, and former presidential candidate, Herman Cain. You will hear additional details about his personal career, his unique tips for simplifying employer-to-employee communication, and why he believes educating employees about the benefits and responsibilities of living in a free society will ultimately result in a greater ROI for the company and for our country. His sen...
Mar 10, 2020•21 min•Ep. 5
In this episode, Linda interviews successful businessman, sought-after speaker, well-known author, news commentator, and former presidential candidate, Herman Cain. You will hear some behind-the-scenes stories of his career as they discuss experiences on the presidential campaign and little known facts about his first rise to the national scene after the historic moment when he challenged a sitting United States president regarding the economic effects of proposed health care legislation. He sha...
Mar 10, 2020•23 min•Ep. 4
Join with Linda as she interviews John Fund, the well-known political expert, author, speaker, news commentator, and Columnist at National Review. You will be fascinated as John goes behind-the-scenes with details of the famous company that boldly taught employees about free market capitalism, and you’ll be inspired as he shares little-known facts about the employee who became a world leader and hero for freedom as a result. John stresses the urgency of such education and the importance of it as...
Mar 10, 2020•18 min•Ep. 3
In this episode Linda interviews noted economist, Stephen (Steve) Moore. Steve has a long list of accomplishments and is widely known for his passionate belief in limited government, lower taxes, and individual liberty. He is a former member of the Wall Street Journal Editorial Board, is a co-founder of The Committee to Unleash Prosperity, and serves as the Distinguished Visiting Fellow, Project for Economic Growth, at The Heritage Foundation. He is a popular speaker, news commentator, and autho...
Mar 10, 2020•24 min•Ep. 2
Are regulations, taxes, trade policies, and legislative agendas stifling your business growth? Have you suffered under the weight of intellectual property theft, patent trolls, or other revenue stealing challenges? Are you in a family-owned business that you’d love to pass to the next generation? Learn how to lead effectively, navigate, and thrive through challenges while keeping your employees (and family members) aware, engaged, and on your team. Paul Stangl, President at Wisconsin Stamping &a...
Mar 10, 2020•34 min•Ep. 1
