Main Street Insiders

Today's episode is the finale of Season 1 of the Main Street Insiders podcast. It's been a great season where we got to discuss important issues and hear from a number of thought leaders in economics, business, and the America First movement, such as:Joe KentScott ShepardJustin DanhofPaul ChesserElaine PofeldtKevin Feeman3 AcesSean BonnerDave BratSeason 2 will premier in early 2023, so be sure that you have subscribed to our podcast to get the latest episodes when they drop. You can also stay updated by joining our free newsletter at mainstreetinsiders.com/newsletter. 

Paul Chesser is the director of the Corporate Integrity Project for the National Legal and Policy Center. In one short year, Paul helped double the number of shareholder proposals submitted by conservative organizations. And he's just getting started. Leftwing, woke ESG nerds are ruining great American companies. But Paul and his allies are turning the tide. Find Paul at the National Legal and Policy Center. Find us at mainstreetinsiders.com

Sean Bonner is Chief Executive Officer of Guild, an investing app that helps military families secure their long-term future. The military pension isn't what it used to be. Veterans who wrote that blank check with their life to serve our country deserve better. Sean is a Navy veteran and experienced Wall Street trader. He brought those two worlds together to serve our veterans and help them build a bright financial future. Download Guild on the Apple or Google app stores. Find us at mainstreetinsider.com

Elites are using wealth management companies as a tool to enact a left-wing agenda. Will Hild is the Executive Director of Consumers' Research and his organization is pushing back. With persuasive and educational ad campaigns, Will is helping Main Streeters get their voice back. From fighting Blackrock to exposing the dangers of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), Consumers' Research is upending the narrative fed to us by the legacy media. Visit the Consumers' Research website to learn more. Find us at mainstreetinsiders.com

Scott Shepard is a fellow at the National Center for Public Policy Research and the director of the Center's Freedom Enterprise Project or FEP – which is the conservative movement's only full-service shareholder activism and education program. He is one of the true pioneers in shareholder activism from more conservative, traditional shareholders and is a voice for Main Street. Scott talks about the shareholder proposals FEP put forward this year and share with us the key issues facing Main Streeters as they stare down Woke Inc. FEP Values Voter Guide 2022FEP Balancing the Boardroom 2022Find us at mainstreetinsiders.com

The definition of the working class needs updating because elites will exploit any type of labor they can.This means engineers, IT workers, managers, and other white-collar workers are on the same path as the traditional working class of previous generations. The elites have their plans for you whether you primarily work with a machine or a computer. That's why we're all in this together. It's no longer blue collar or white collar. It's no longer working class and managerial class. We are all part of The Producing Class. The perceived separation between blue-collar and white collar professions isn't relevant anymore. Yes, the nature of the jobs is different, but our hopes and dreams are the same. The real separation is between the producing class and the elites.We talk all about how we got here and what that means in today's episode. Find us at mainstreetinsiders.com

3 aces is one of the fastest growing financial influencers on Twitter. He regularly co-hosts Twitter spaces with some of the most popular voices on Financial Twitter like Doomberg and Anas Alhaaji. He previously spent 10 years on Wall Street. During the Great Financial Crisis, when it seemed like the financial world was ending, he quit his job and moved to Africa to mine the rare earth minerals used to make electric vehicle batteries. He has spent the last 14 years as the CEO of six different mining companies. His most recent project is the head of a gold mining company in Guyana.As we discussed, natural resources rule the world. One of the reasons the United States has been the most powerful country in the world over the last 80 years is that oil is bought and sold using US dollars, which gives us a lot of power over oil markets. China controls the production of rare earth metals, which are becoming the new oil. The balance of power is quickly tipping away from US and towards China. Rare earth metals are just one of the tools that the Chinese government is using to dominate the global economy. But you can have an immediate impact by buying fewer products that are made in China. US products are higher quality anyways, and buying local benefits our economy. It also makes sense to invest in companies that operate in America. You can earn a great return while benefiting your local community. This is the way. Find us at mainstreetinsiders.comFind 3 Aces on Twitter @real3aces

Every business, big and small, should ask what value they bring to their customers. And can you provide it while maintaining Main Street values?If growth at any cost is your primary goal, then you might be slipping into Soulless Capitalism. And if you have to distort the meaning of value – while ignoring the costs you inflict on society at the same time—like Jeff Bezos does, then you might be slipping into delusion.However, a business community built on Main Street values is healthy, vibrant, and benefits the lives of those they serve. We call this Care Capitalism. We talk all about it in this episode. Find us at mainstreetinsiders.com.

Dave Brat is a former US Representative from Virginia's 3rd district and current Dean of the School of Business at Liberty University.Dave educates us about inflation, the "everything bubble", and how Main Streeters need to get involved to make change. Find us at mainstreetinsiders.com. 

Today we'll talk about what it means to choose freedom and why we're living in a time where you have to pick a side. We'll outline those two sides and talk about why being in the middle is not a viable option. Finally, we'll talk about the forces lined up against Main Streeters and why we have to recognize them before it's too late. Find us at mainstreetinsiders.com

We're in an economic war. Both domestic and foreign. It's not a fun thing to say, it might seem overly dramatic. But the evidence is all around us. And denying these realities doesn't make them go away. Kevin Freeman is one of the world's leading experts on the issues of Economic Warfare and Financial Terrorism. He is also the host of Economic Warroom on the Blaze TV network. Wars have multiple fronts. In WW2, we fought Germany in Europe and Japan in the Pacific. Kevin explains how today's economic war is no different. Here in America, Main Street is fighting an economic war against the elites. They want to own our futures and rent it back to us on their terms. Then there's the international front. The Chinese Communist Party has made world domination its goal, and they've helped elites in the US and Europe make billions in exchange for supporting China. Step one is to take back control of our country. And step two is to liberate the world from China's economic control. Watch Economic Warroom here. Find us at mainstreetinsiders.com. 

Small businesses are essential to our economy. They create jobs, bring new products to market, and enrich their local communities. All while allowing millions of entrepreneurs pursue work they love and a lifestyle they desire. Elaine Pofeldt is an independent journalist and author who profiles high-revenue microbusiness and shares their strategies for success. Her book Tiny Business, Big Money is full of examples of entrepreneurs who had an idea and a dream - and now make over $1 million in revenue (and often much more). The best part is they accomplished this with a very small team and often fairly simple operations. Beyond the simple Main Street coffee shop, and miles away from venture-funded tech startups, there is a whole world of high-revenue microbusiness where entrepreneurs are building wealth while living their best life. Hearing the stories Elaine tells will inspire you to ponder how you might follow this path and achieve more freedom. This is the way. Find Elaine's book here. Find us at mainstreetinsiders.com

Justin Danhof of Strive Asset Management joins us to discuss how Main Street investors can make their voice heard on Wall Street. Justin is a pioneer in shareholder activism. He spent the last decade pushing companies to focus more on bringing value and less on political and social causes unrelated to their business. Among progressive investors, shareholder activism is a thriving industry. And frankly, the more conservative Main Street investors were asleep at the wheel. That's part of the reason we've seen corporate America turn into Woke Inc. Justin explains how he battled against the odds to make Main Street's voice heard and how we can do the same. This is the way. Find us at mainstreetinsiders.com

Joe Kent is an American war hero and congressional candidate from Washington State. He's at the forefront of the America First movement. It's never fun to say, but we're in an economic war - especially with the Chinese Communist Party. Their values and our values are not the same. And the consequences of losing this economic war would impact all of our lives for generations. Joe's clarity about the nature of this economic war is a wakeup call. The evidence of what's happening is disturbing. And his vision for protecting and revitalizing America is an inspiration to Main Streeters everywhere. There is hope for a bright future if we get engaged. This is the way. Find us at mainstreetinsiders.com

Main Street Insiders is where we talk personal finance, economics, and investing for the America First crowd. This podcast is dedicated to the Main Streeters of the world. The people who work the uncelebrated jobs, build our communities, grow our food, protect our freedoms, and educate and raise our kids. If this describes you, then you are a Main Street Insider. You are the dreamers and doers that make America great. We're here to answer one simple question: What does America look like when Main Streeters thrive? To us, the key is freedom.While freedom comes in many forms, we use the pursuit of financial freedom as the jumping off point. Money isn't everything, but it's an important tool for accomplishing what you really want in life. Unfortunately, there are a bunch of global elites who have different ideas. They want to own the future and rent it back to you on their terms. Not on our watch.We want to equip you to live more, spend less, and own your future. When you understand the connection between big picture economics and kitchen table finance you have the power to take control. It's not fun to say, but we're in an economic war. To win, we have to be strong - financially, physically, mentally, and spiritually. We hope our discussion of freedom, faith, family - and finance - will help bolster your strength. This is the way. Find us at mainstreetinsiders.com