Rocking The Biz

Season 2, Episode 6 Coming At You!Crazy topic this week...What are Non-Fungible Tokens? Why are they in the news right now? We answer these questions and more with our resident crypto mind, Dan! Peter also gives his thoughts on the future of NFT and why small business owners should pay attention. As always, let us know what you think and if you have experience with NFT reach out to get on the show! Research for this episode:https://www.npr.org/2021/03/05/974089381/whats-an-nft-and-why-are-people-paying-millions-to-buy-themVisit us and subscribe for updates at:www.rockingthebiz.com Loving the new intro music?Written By: Michael BriguglioPerformed By: Michael BriguglioProduced By: Michael BriguglioSocial Media (We Love Engagement!) Facebook Page Twitter@PeterRukis@ninjasurprise59@RockingTheBizInstagram@rockingthebizBlog with us on Medium!@Peter.Rukis@ninjasurprise As always, we will rock with you next time!

Episode 5 Coming At You!In this episode we're looking at cryptocurrency! Here is the thing... we're specifically looking at if small business owners should accept cryptocurrency as a new method of payment for their business.What did we find?Well the answer is not so easy. We dive a bit deeper into what crypto is, where it comes from, a little bit about it's history and our thoughts on which coins make sense for payment purposes.There were a few surprises in this episode as our our host, Dan Wise, works in this industry and has some very interesting insights on this new financial tool.As always, we want to hear your feedback! Should small business use cryptocurrency as a method of payment?**Dogecoin stems from LiteCoin for anyone wondering**Links used for show research:https://www.businessknowhow.com/money/bitcoin-payment.htmhttps://sba.thehartford.com/finance/cryptocurrency/dont-accept-bitcoin/https://www.magnifymoney.com/blog/small-business/cryptocurrency-for-business/Visit us and subscribe for updates at:www.rockingthebiz.com Loving the new intro music?Written By: Michael BriguglioPerformed By: Michael BriguglioProduced By: Michael BriguglioSocial Media (We Love Engagement!) Facebook Page Twitter@PeterRukis@ninjasurprise59@RockingTheBizInstagram@rockingthebizBlog with us on Medium!@Peter.Rukis@ninjasurprise As always, we will rock with you next time!DISCLAIMER:This podcast was recorded and is being made available by Rocking The Biz, and the respective hosts, solely for informational purposes. The hosts are not providing or undertaking to provide any financial, economic, legal, accounting, tax or other advice in or by virtue of this podcast. The information, statements, comments, views and opinions provided in this podcast are general in nature, and such information, statements, comments, views and opinions, and the receipt of this podcast by any listener, are not intended to be and should not be construed as the provision of investment advice by the hosts, to that listener. The information, statements, comments, views and opinions expressed in this podcast do not constitute and should not be construed as an offer to buy or sell any securities or to make or consider any investment or course of action.The information, statements, comments, views, and opinions expressed or provided in this podcast are not necessarily those of the hosts, and may not be current. The hosts do not make any representation or warranty as to the accuracy or completeness of any of the information, statements, comments, views or opinions contained in this podcast, and any liability therefor (including in respect of direct, indirect or consequential loss or damage of any kind whatsoever) is expressly disclaimed. The hosts of this podcast do not undertake any obligation whatsoever to provide any form of update, amendment, change or correction to any of the information, statements, comments, views or opinions set forth in this podcast.

Episode 4 Coming At You!What a wild week in the world of finance! (fuh-nance for you wall streeters).You all know the story- GameStop surged after a group of Reddit users drove up the price after proclaiming their buying intentions online. This caused one of Wall Street's hedge funds to fundamentally collapse. What was learned by Wall Street? Don't mess with the internet.Peter and Dan dive into the other side of this story. How powerful community could be, what the internet is capable of, how influencers are becoming market movers and we even give the average listener a better understanding of some key business fundamentals surround this 'stonk' revolution.Articles referenced in the show:https://www.cnbc.com/2021/01/29/elon-musks-tweets-are-moving-markets.htmlVisit us and subscribe for updates at:www.rockingthebiz.com Loving the new intro music?Written By: Michael BriguglioPerformed By: Michael BriguglioProduced By: Michael BriguglioSocial Media (We Love Engagement!) Facebook Page Twitter@PeterRukis@ninjasurprise59@RockingTheBizInstagram@rockingthebizBlog with us on Medium!@Peter.Rukis@ninjasurprise As always, we will rock with you next time!DISCLAIMER:This podcast was recorded and is being made available by Rocking The Biz, and the respective hosts, solely for informational purposes. The hosts are not providing or undertaking to provide any financial, economic, legal, accounting, tax or other advice in or by virtue of this podcast. The information, statements, comments, views and opinions provided in this podcast are general in nature, and such information, statements, comments, views and opinions, and the receipt of this podcast by any listener, are not intended to be and should not be construed as the provision of investment advice by the hosts, to that listener. The information, statements, comments, views and opinions expressed in this podcast do not constitute and should not be construed as an offer to buy or sell any securities or to make or consider any investment or course of action.The information, statements, comments, views, and opinions expressed or provided in this podcast are not necessarily those of the hosts, and may not be current. The hosts do not make any representation or warranty as to the accuracy or completeness of any of the information, statements, comments, views or opinions contained in this podcast, and any liability therefor (including in respect of direct, indirect or consequential loss or damage of any kind whatsoever) is expressly disclaimed. The hosts of this podcast do not undertake any obligation whatsoever to provide any form of update, amendment, change or correction to any of the information, statements, comments, views or opinions set forth in this podcast.

Episode 3 Coming At You!In this episode Peter and Dan talk to Nick Quirk, the COO of SEO Locale, LLC and Owner of Pwned Studios. Nick has 15 years of digital marketing experience and was also a former semi-pro Call of Duty gamer! We discuss how these experiences shaped Nick's strategy around building his own video game studio and his flagship game, War Identity (link below).This story is full of great marketing ideas, inspiring insights into the power of gaming and a surprising commentary on the importance of resiliency. There is no doubt this is an episode you will want to revisit if you are growing a digital brand, gaming company, SaaS firm or even working in any of these types of companies. If you are a business in need of SEO solutions, or other marketing services, check out Nick's firm SEO Locale, LLC:SEO LOCALENick was also kind enough to give some great blog recommendations for marketers! Check out the following links for those:https://searchengineland.com/https://www.searchenginejournal.com/Also, we are loving War Identity!! Check out all the links to the social media for the game below, as well as where you can play it for FREE!War Identity on SteamWar Identify FacebookWar Identify TwitterWar Identify Discord ServerVisit us and subscribe for updates at: www.rockingthebiz.com Loving the new intro music?Written By: Michael BriguglioPerformed By: Michael BriguglioProduced By: Michael BriguglioSocial Media (We Love Engagement!) Facebook Page Twitter@PeterRukis@ninjasurprise59@RockingTheBizInstagram@rockingthebizBlog with us on Medium!@Peter.Rukis@ninjasurprise As always, we will rock with you next time!

Episode 2 of Season 2 coming at you! Today we have our first guest of the Series! LeeAnn Mogel is the founder of HeartsEase Candle Co- a small e-commerce candle company with a big mission around helping people.In this episode LeeAnn talks about how she found her passion for making candles, how she is growing her business without the huge marketing spend, the power of community and the mission that drives her everyday. There is a lot that small, grass routes, entrepreneurs can learn from this episode and we look forward to having LeeAnn again to hear more about HeartsEase Candle Co! To pick up your own candle check out the store page below!HeartsEase Etsy Store If you want to connect with LeeAnn and HeartsEase you can follow these links:HeartsEase InstagramHeartsEase FacebookLeeAnn will be doing a giveaway after the episode airs so make sure to head to her Instagram for more details!We loved having LeeAnn on the show and look forward to great things from HeartsEase Candle Co!Visit us and subscribe for updates at www.rockingthebiz.com Loving the new intro music?Written By: Michael BriguglioPerformed By: Michael BriguglioProduced By: Michael BriguglioSocial Media (We Love Engagement!) Facebook PageLinkedIn Page(Feel free to connect with Peter Rukis!) Twitter@PeterRukis@ninjasurprise59@RockingTheBizInstagram@rockingthebizBlog with us on Medium!@Peter.Rukis@ninjasurprise As always, we will rock with you next time!

Hello 2021! We're back with a new season of Rocking The Biz!We're starting off by discussing the things we missed between seasons... you know.... celebrity passings, big retirements, chaos in DC..... the election. We could have had multiple episodes on just these topics, but we kept it pretty basic (at least we tried).We mainly spent this week's episode talking about some new platforms that you can use for your business:RumbleBizfluenceMeWeDuckDuckGo (search)Parler**We discuss the basics of these platforms, which you should check out, why you should check them out and the little caveats of them all. We're also talking about the existing platforms; where they are winning.... and where they are losing. (looking at you LinkedIn stories)We will be diving deeper into each of these platforms in upcoming episodes. If you have experience with these platforms and you want to share how you're using it for your business shoot us a note on social to book sometime to speak! **We are aware of the current issues with Parler- we do not endorse violence in any form. Action should be taken where appropriate to limit disturbing content and violent behavior. We discuss the business and technical side of the app and do not intend for our notes on this app to be in anyway political- despite some commentary on the political implications of the app.*Relevant Episode Links:BizFluenceRumble DetailsVisit us and subscribe for updates at www.rockingthebiz.com Loving the new intro music?Written By: Michael BriguglioPerformed By: Michael BriguglioProduced By: Michael BriguglioSocial Media (We Love Engagement!) Facebook PageLinkedIn Page(Feel free to connect with Peter Rukis!) Twitter@PeterRukis@ninjasurprise59@RockingTheBizInstagram@rockingthebizBlog with us on Medium!@Peter.Rukis@ninjasurprise As always, we will rock with you next time!

Episode 20 coming at you!In this episode we're talking about our favorite moments from the first season of Rocking The Biz. We've covered a lot of fun topics, shocked ourselves with some of the statistics we found and learned a lot along the way. We're taking a short break, but we'll be back right after the Thanksgiving holiday. Check the social media for more!Social Media (We Love Engagement!) Facebook PageLinkedIn Page(Feel free to connect with Peter Rukis!) Twitter@PeterRukis@ninjasurprise59@RockingTheBizInstagram@rockingthebizBlog with us on Medium!@Peter.Rukis@ninjasurprise As always, we will rock with you next time!

Episode 19 coming at you! Presidents making video game maps.....Making a side hustle out of someone else's products....Did Peter and Dan start a business mid podcast?This was a weird one, but a fun one! Dan talks about the magical Animal Crossing map known as Biden Island. An island that was put together by the Biden campaign to, by our understanding, connect with voters. We talk about what this could mean for this campaign, but also for future campaigns!https://www.cnn.com/2020/10/18/business/biden-animal-crossing-island-trnd/index.htmlPeter is talking about what seems to be everyones new passion- Side Hustles! During the pandemic it seems as though everyone delivered their own side hustle. We're talking about e-commerce on this episode and how people are quitting their full-time jobs to start "retail arbitrage" and "drop shipping" businesses. We highlight a few resources:ShopifyOberloSalesHooCorrection - the article mentioned in the podcast was from Business Insider and not Bloomberg:https://www.businessinsider.com/how-to-make-money-reselling-on-amazon-retail-arbitrage-2020-10DISCLAIMER:This podcast is for entertainment and informational purposes. Please consult with an attorney, CPA and financial professional prior to starting any corporation. Ensure that you are reviewing all state guidelines and completing the proper paperwork. Social Media (We Love Engagement!) Facebook PageLinkedIn Page(Feel free to connect with Peter Rukis!) Twitter@PeterRukis@ninjasurprise59@RockingTheBizInstagram@rockingthebizBlog with us on Medium!@Peter.Rukis@ninjasurprise As always, we will rock with you next time!

Episode 18 Coming At You! Big Business to discuss here today...Microsoft is trying to eat Sony's lunch by coming after the Japanese market share. Also, they're buying up some game studios to bring the 3rd party titles in house! How will Sony respond? What do we think? We're sharing some big business take aways from this video game war.https://www.trueachievements.com/n43393/xbox-series-x-sold-out-japanDo you like to get an early start on Holiday shopping? Amazon is trying to help you speed things up even more with Prime Days coming October 13th and 14th..... and their competitors aren't sleeping on this. Walmart, Target and other 'big six' retailers want in on the action. With a crazy retail year still playing out around us everybody is gunning for that e-commerce market share. We're discussing how all this may play out and how small business can compete amongst the giants. https://www.pymnts.com/mobile-applications/2020/super-apps-gain-ground-and-investments-globally/https://www.gamespot.com/articles/huge-target-sale-to-compete-with-amazon-prime-day-2020/1100-6482718/Social Media (We Love Engagement!) Facebook PageLinkedIn Page(Feel free to connect with Peter Rukis!) Twitter@PeterRukis@ninjasurprise59@RockingTheBizInstagram@rockingthebizBlog with us on Medium!@Peter.Rukis@ninjasurprise As always, we will rock with you next time!

Episode 17 coming at you!This week we're talking about electric cars, while Peter and Dan fanboy over Tesla, and what they may mean for the fuel industry. Dan specifically highlights the effects that self-driving electric cars could do to the gas industry if consumers choose these options over traditional vehicles.Peter and Dan paint an interesting picture on what may happen if the mass exodus from cities result in suburbanites that want to maintain the "no car" lifestyle. To add onto all of this we're looking at how the California regulation on Uber and Lyft's independent contractor status adds fuel to the self-driving fire.https://futurism.com/the-byte/tesla-competitor-lucid-motors-air-517-mile-range?fbclid=IwAR3pCXJ2fehlqfwTwXv8wk3nKBAjD-ngPAVFxQ5alTiRKqiwmVr5xU9CkYEPeter gives and update on some work from home numbers that are slightly startling. While we endorsed the idea in Episode 4, we are now finding that there could be some negatives to the work from home movement. Industries that relied on "commuter foot traffic" could be suffering. This is especially prevalent to metro based mom and pop shops. What can businesses do to adapt? Should they?https://marker.medium.com/remote-work-is-killing-the-hidden-trillion-dollar-office-economy-5800af06b007https://www.cnbc.com/2020/09/16/yelp-data-shows-60percent-of-business-closures-due-to-the-coronavirus-pandemic-are-now-permanent.htmlE-commerce Innovators:Gamer Coffee:https://playeronecoffee.com/collections/all-coffee?fbclid=IwAR11n5sWuu_---R8QLvbLgreeJ1ZOIxv8YJELl-fGryLXqZDowmRbeXVGGECBD Coffee:https://greenroads.com/collections/cbd-tea-cbd-coffee?fbclid=IwAR3B_EedOnG_g6yOmVXptbuK9RmS6IzMwGXm1MVEfL2v6Hqj8gumczW8q9sSocial Media (We Love Engagement!) Facebook PageLinkedIn Page(Feel free to connect with Peter Rukis!) Twitter@PeterRukis@ninjasurprise59@RockingTheBizInstagram@rockingthebizBlog with us on Medium!@Peter.Rukis@ninjasurprise As always, we will rock with you next time!

Episode 16 coming at you!**New Schedule Announcement**We will be recording the episodes towards the end of the week and releasing on Monday for your entertainment! We want to bring you the best content and we think this is the best way to do it!This week Dan is looking into the spike of OnlyFans models and customer usage. We take a look at how the pandemic has effected these numbers and what it means. We also take a deep dive in how celebrity presence can disrupt these platforms and the "entry level" users may struggle because of it. We're also giving you some tips on how to "break through the noise" based on what we've seen in our experience. https://www.insider.com/people-are-creating-onlyfans-accounts-after-losing-jobs-during-pandemic-2020-6#:~:text=Despite%20the%20torrent%20of%20free,users%20signing%20up%20every%20day.Peter doesn't have much of a story this week, but rather a personal experience that he couldn't help but share related to business! Hint hint- it's in the title! Customer experience is everything! Listen in to see who the customer experience winner was and how they did it.https://www.cnn.com/2020/01/29/business/krispy-kreme-new-york-city-expansion/index.htmlBy the way- at the time of recording Elon Musk's net worth is 93.2 Billion Social Media (We Love Engagement!) Facebook PageLinkedIn Page(Feel free to connect with Peter Rukis!) Twitter@PeterRukis@ninjasurprise59@RockingTheBizInstagram@rockingthebizBlog with us on Medium!@Peter.Rukis@ninjasurprise As always, we will rock with you next time!

This week features a modified introduction for Episode 15. The episode is being released on the 19th anniversary of September 11th. We took a moment to recognize all those we lost that day with a moment of silence.Never Forget.On this week's show Dan touches on the hard lesson that Disney learned while releasing Mulan. Many scenes of Mulan were filmed in areas of China that have controversies surrounding them. Dan highlights these key points, how businesses can navigate these situations and which business should stay away from these situations completely.https://thehill.com/homenews/media/515803-gop-senator-scolds-disney-for-filming-mulan-in-chinese-region-home-toPeter is covering Nintendo's 'sleepy' rise over the COVID-19 pandemic. Why do we say sleepy? Well, not many people have noticed the stock price going up 45% (Do your research before buying any stock!). Also, with more consumer spending shifting to home based entertainment, and analysts projecting the best holiday season for gaming ever, this could be Nintendo's moment.https://www.barrons.com/articles/why-nintendos-stock-will-continue-its-run-through-the-holidays-51599755667?mod=hp_DAY_8Social Media (We Love Engagement!) Facebook PageLinkedIn Page(Feel free to connect with Peter Rukis!) Twitter@PeterRukis@ninjasurprise59@RockingTheBizInstagram@rockingthebizBlog with us on Medium!@Peter.Rukis@ninjasurprise As always, we will rock with you next time!

Episode 14 Coming At You! Loaded episode today!Investors, Celebrities and everyone else in between have spoken.... is New York City Dead? There is no doubt that New York City has been facing some incredible challenges. Restaurants, broadway, office buildings and other avenues of social interaction have all faced a challenging time. Many are saying that this is the end of the New York City we all knew.Enter James Altucher (story linked below):https://nypost.com/2020/08/17/nyc-is-dead-forever-heres-why-james-altucher/Strong arguments here and very well worded piece by James.This did not fall on deaf ears...Welcome Jerry Seinfeld (you may have heard of him before...)https://www.nytimes.com/2020/08/24/opinion/jerry-seinfeld-new-york-coronavirus.htmlWhat direction will Peter and Dan go on this one? We cover everything from the future of business, the value of NYC real estate, the wealth gap in the city and the overall safety of one of the most influential cities in the world. Hint hint- we take a little bit of both sides.As native New Yorkers you'll want to hear what Peter and Dan have to say on this controversial topic that has been getting everyone's attention in recent weeks. We're closing out the show with a quick segment on "Recruiter Horror Stories." It's a tough job market out there. You may be dealing with some really terrible recruiters.... we're going to share some of our "horror stories" to show you, the listener, that you are not alone!Social Media (We Love Engagement!) Facebook PageLinkedIn Page(Feel free to connect with Peter Rukis!) Twitter@PeterRukis@ninjasurprise59@RockingTheBizInstagram@rockingthebizBlog with us on Medium!@Peter.Rukis@ninjasurprise As always, we will rock with you next time!

Episode 13 Coming At You!Well This is a different one... This is another week that we are not debating, but rather looking at two big insights that are rocking the world of business. We were a bit disturbed (understatement) by our first story... and one of the few times we think the world of business is being rocked in a negative way. Dan takes a look at the film, Cuties, on Netflix and gives commentary on the disturbing nature of the film's content. Even more disturbing was the way it was handled by the team at Netlfix. WARNING: Some potentially sensitive content in this section.https://www.forbes.com/sites/sheenascott/2020/08/20/netflix-apologizes-for-inappropriate-marketing-of-french-film-cuties/?fbclid=IwAR1q5TTcz8vr-1HbzbdLds63tdwbotTK63dhB401FZbTE9H6BQJf3eZxHA4#3683f1292f8aSticking to the theme of cinema... but in a much more light hearted way, Peter is looking at the reopening of AMC theaters. What could this mean for entertainment as a whole? Will modified pricing, nostalgic experiences and a safe environment be enough? Or has AMC found a new model for revenue generation. https://www.barrons.com/articles/amc-entertainment-reopens-more-than-100-us-locations-51597961384?mod=hp_DAY_7Rocking the Weekend:Peter and Dan are taking a break from talking about their weekends because we want to hear from you! What are you doing this weekend? We'll be highlighting some cool stuff that you all share with us on social! Hit us up on Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn or Facebook! Rock with you next time! Social Media (We Love Engagement!) Facebook PageLinkedIn Page Twitter@PeterRukis@ninjasurprise59@RockingTheBizInstagram@rockingthebizBlog with us on Medium!@Peter.Rukis@ninjasurprise As always, we will rock with you next time!

Episode 12 of Rocking The Biz coming at you! Today Peter and Dan are not actually debating... though they still manage to throw some jabs (and a few inside jokes) at each other. In lieu of debating we're bringing some key insights to small business and job seekers alike!Dan is discussing the power of loyalty programs and how well they work for large companies. We'll be taking a look at companies that have mastered the loyalty program and why that's (with our own comedic twist) so special. We also discuss how small business can utilize this to drive activity during the COVID pandemic.Peter brings a list of 5 jobs that are still in demand during the COVID economy. Best part, they are all remote! Well.... remote friendly. Check out the list from CNBC for key data points!https://www.cnbc.com/2020/06/11/these-5-remote-jobs-are-opening-up-quickly-amid-the-pandemic.htmlRemote Career Opportunity for Customer Service Rep:https://unum.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/External/job/USA---NV---Las-Vegas/Remote-Customer-Service-Representative-I_816337Rocking The Weekend:Dan - Disconnect! Spend some time outside. If there is anything we learned from last week's blackout it is getting unplugged and hanging with the family really isn't that bad!Need some free meditation, check out:https://www.onlinemeditationevents.com/Peter - Check out "So Good They Can't Ignore You" By Cal Newport!https://www.amazon.com/Good-They-Cant-Ignore-You/dp/1455509124Social Media (We Love Engagement!) Facebook PageLinkedIn Page Twitter@PeterRukis@ninjasurprise59@RockingTheBizInstagram@rockingthebizFollow Peter’s coding Journey! @careerincodesBlog with us on Medium!@Peter.Rukis@ninjasurprise As always, we will rock with you next time!

Episode 11 Coming At You! Today we're looking at how Generation Z is shaping their future with the power of social media. Specifically, we're highlighting Nilladriz who is changing the landscape of Generation Z careers. Listen to Dan's points around how this generation can break through the noise, create a brand and redefine the traditional career arc.Research for this segment:https://www.forbes.com/sites/shamahyder/2020/07/30/how-gen-z-is-rewriting-the-rules-a-case-study-with-20-year-old-director-nilladriz/#4772a83774ecAlso, Peter covers the rise of no-code application development. We're highlighting Webflow and what they're doing to shut down the "website builder" stereotype and are marketing themselves as a "Visual Software Development Platform." These apps could be the future of how entrepreneurs build out their first applications... or even their entire business.Research for this segment:https://www.forbes.com/sites/nealtaparia/2020/07/27/how-no-code-apps-can-you-help-you-launch-a-mobile-first-business/#68dd5ad13e3chttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pioneering-the-no-code-movement/id1469759170?i=1000461892531Rocking the Weekend:Dan is enjoying the beach... he deserves it.... "don't know what I'm doing Dan."Peter will be listening to some blues! Great modern blues playlist here!https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/modern-blues/pl.u-2aoqXV6UNY20lZ5Social Media (We Love Engagement!) Facebook PageLinkedIn Page Twitter@PeterRukis@ninjasurprise59@RockingTheBizInstagram@rockingthebizFollow Peter’s coding Journey! @careerincodesBlog with us on Medium!@Peter.Rukis@ninjasurprise As always, we will rock with you next time!

Episode 10 coming at you!Double Digits! We're excited on this episode! Peter and Dan explore some interesting topics covering a new way to learn how to 'hack' it in the kitchen, a massive social media hack and we throw a bonus piece on the current state of hiring. As always we look forward to engagement from our social media 'rockers' to let us know what you think is rocking the world of business! Story notes below:Koo Koo Club: Rocking the World of business by brining high quality cooking to your computer screen?https://kookoo.club/classesTwitter's Hacking Debacle: A new frontier in social media fear? https://www.cnbc.com/2020/07/22/twitter-hack-direct-messages-accessed-including-elected-official.htmlhttps://krebsonsecurity.com/2020/07/twitter-hacking-for-profit-and-the-lols/https://myki.com/LinkedIn's "Butterfly Effect" layoffs:https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2020/07/22/linkedin-microsoft-msft-job-cuts/Rocking The Weekend Segment:Peter:https://teamtreehouse.com/https://www.linkedin.com/learning/Dan:https://www.smashbros.com/ - Get your game on with a classic!!Social Media (We Love Engagement!) Facebook PageLinkedIn Page Twitter@PeterRukis@ninjasurprise59@RockingTheBizInstagram@rockingthebizFollow Peter’s coding Journey! @careerincodesBlog with us on Medium!@Peter.Rukis@ninjasurprise As always, we will rock with you next time!

Special Saturday Episode! Dan and Peter want to add a bit of sugar, spice and everything nice to your weekend with a special Saturday episode. Listen while you're on the beach, taking a walk, in the garden or anything in between! If you love it, share it!What are we rocking out to this week?Dan is covering the trend of investment in the Africa technology market/infrastructure. Some interesting points coming out here as China has been pumping money into this market. We even learned the startling number of cellphones in Africa. We're taking a look at what this may mean for their future.https://www.forbes.com/sites/aliciagarciaherrero/2019/07/24/chinas-investments-in-africa-what-the-data-really-says-and-the-implications-for-europe/#27553861661fPeter is looking at the announcement by Google to offer 100,000 scholarships worth $10,000,000 to multiple non-profits. This will be used to fund new Google certifications in UX, Data and Project Management. The Kicker? Google will look at these certs as the equivalent of 4 year degrees...... they take 3-6 months to finish. The Goal? Retool the struggling workforce. https://www.forbes.com/sites/zackfriedman/2020/07/14/google-scholarships-online-certificates/#13e758981580Rocking The Weekend!Dan will be hanging out on Twitch and maybe playing some of his own games!Peter is catching up on coding via teamtreehouse.com Social Media (We Love Engagement!) Facebook PageLinkedIn Page Twitter@PeterRukis@ninjasurprise59@RockingTheBizInstagram@rockingthebizFollow Peter’s coding Journey! @careerincodesBlog with us on Medium!@Peter.Rukis@ninjasurprise As always, we will rock with you next time!

Episode 8 Coming At You!This is an interesting one... We're talking about the new ambitions of the community chat app, Discord. We're also talking about the reckoning of the New York City renter market. Two totally different topics that are rocking the world of business in different ways.Listen in to the details on both topics as we decide what is "rocking the world of business!" Send you thoughts via social media, we'd love to hear what you think.Relevant links for today's show:https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-07-08/coronavirus-moves-nyc-affordable-housing-crisis-to-breaking-point?sref=9QvQPwVJRocking The Weekend Segment:Dan Loves Greek FoodPeter Loves Mexican Food (but it's the ultimate betrayal because he is Greek) Dan: https://splatoon.nintendo.com/Peter: www.teamtreehouse.com (Peter's opinion: the best way to learn code)Peter: Checkout Unsolved Mysteries on Netflix!Social Media (We Love Engagement!) Facebook PageLinkedIn Page Twitter@PeterRukis@ninjasurprise59@RockingTheBizInstagram@rockingthebizFollow Peter’s coding Journey! @careerincodes Blog with us on Medium!@Peter.Rukis@ninjasurprise As always, we will rock with you next time!

Episode 7 Coming at You! We’re changing up the format to better inform, educate and entertain you about everything “rocking” the world of business. Dan and Peter will both be bring topics that they believe are rocking the world of business, with relevant talking points and news from the week, and debating over those topics. What is really rocking the world of business? That is up to you to decide! Let us know on social what you took away from the show! Today we’re chatting about the lone wolf mentality of work versus the team approach. We have information to back both points and will discuss our thoughts, believes, insights and experiences on how work gets done. What style of work will have the larger impact on the business world in the coming years? Especially following the COVID-19 pandemic. We look forward to hearing from you what you thought rocked the world of business the most this week! Relevant information for this episode:https://finance.yahoo.com/news/exclusive-gig-economy-etf-pays-145508952.htmlRocking The Weekend Closing Segment:DanBrawlhalla: https://www.brawlhalla.com/ PeterReWork: https://www.amazon.com/Rework-Jason-Fried/dp/0307463745Chilled Cow: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChilledCow Social Media (We Love Engagement!) Facebook Page LinkedIn Page Twitter@PeterRukis @ninjasurprise59 @RockingTheBiz Instagram @rockingthebizFollow Peter’s coding Journey! @careerincodes Blog with us on Medium!@Peter.Rukis @ninjasurprise As always, we will rock with you next time!

Episode 6 coming at you!Welcome to our new show schedule! We will be releasing one episode each Friday where we discuss, debate, engage and fill you in on the latest happenings that are rocking the world of business.In this episode Peter and Dan discuss the current ethical crises that facial recognition technology is facing. Big technology is not sleeping on this one though and is responding in a big way! We discuss what the tech companies are doing, why you should know about it and what the future of this technology looks like. The following was used as research for this episode:https://www.cnbc.com/2020/06/11/microsoft-says-will-not-sell-facial-recognition-software-to-police.htmlhttps://finance.yahoo.com/news/microsoft-follows-amazon-ibm-ban-042455198.htmlhttps://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/10/technology/amazon-facial-recognition-backlash.htmlhttps://www.theguardian.com/technology/2020/jan/24/what-is-facial-recognition-and-how-do-police-use-ithttps://www.brookings.edu/blog/techtank/2019/06/20/what-are-the-proper-limits-on-police-use-of-facial-recognition/It's safe to say that facial technology is rocking the world of business right now and we look forward to hearing your feedback on this topic. Find us on social:Social Media (We Love Engagement!) Facebook PageLinkedIn Page Twitter@PeterRukis@ninjasurprise59@RockingTheBizInstagram@rockingthebizBlog with us on Medium! @Peter.Rukis@ninjasurprise

Rocking the weekend coming at you! Some exciting news about the show that we'll be discussing at the end of this episode. Dan is going to be chatting about some personal travel and the purpose of that travel.Peter will catch you up on some podcasts and books he's currently enjoying! Let's Dive In!Social Media (We Love Engagement!) Facebook PageLinkedIn Page Twitter@PeterRukis@ninjasurprise59@RockingTheBizInstagram@rockingthebizBlog with us on Medium! @Peter.Rukis@ninjasurprise

Episode 5 coming at you!We’ve spoken about how you can “Rock Your Career”, especially in these changing times. Today we’re focusing on that even more specifically. COVID-19 has rocked the world of business in so many different ways. You’re career is about to take a radically different turn in the post-COVID economy and we want to provide you with as much insight as we can! We scoured the internet and found these 6 skills to be the most important to the post-COVID economy! Linked below are some additional resources to learn more, but also to expand your knowledge on these skills. Skills:1. Tech Savvy2. Customer Service3. Software Development4. Critical Thinking5. Digital Marketing and Web Analytics6. Leadership and EQLinks to the articles we used to compile our notes:https://www.forbes.com/sites/bernardmarr/2020/04/17/8-job-skills-to-succeed-in-a-post-coronavirus-world/#dbbbfb82096d https://www.cnbc.com/2020/06/02/linkedin-6-skills-college-grads-need-to-land-post-coronavirus-jobs.html https://www.forbes.com/sites/bernardmarr/2020/04/17/8-job-skills-to-succeed-in-a-post-coronavirus-world/#29d92de82096 https://www.fastcompany.com/90493787/5-essential-skills-to-expand-your-job-prospects-after-coronavirus https://online.rider.edu/blog/why-is-critical-thinking-important-in-business/Learn!https://www.linkedin.com/learning/https://www.udemy.comRead on Leadership and Resilience Give and Take by Adam GrantOption B by Adam Grant and Sheryl Sandberg Social Media (We Love Engagement!) Facebook Page LinkedIn Page Twitter@PeterRukis @ninjasurprise59 @RockingTheBiz Instagram @rockingthebiz Blog with us on Medium! @Peter.Rukis @ninjasurprise

Bonus Episode Coming at Ya! We're taking a break from our normal "Rocking The Weekend" episode to bring some value to the job seekers out there! With so many people looking for new roles we tackle the good, bad and ugly related to job boards. We'll highlight real examples of job postings, give our professional opinions on those postings and round it out with some advice to beat the job board game! To learn more, connect with us or find a networking partner catch us via our social info below!Social Media (We Love Engagement!)Facebook PageLinkedIn PageTwitter@PeterRukis@ninjasurprise59@RockingTheBizInstagram@rockingthebizBlog with us on Medium! @Peter.Rukis@ninjasurprise

Rocking the Biz episode 4 coming at ya!So much good content pumped into this episode around work from home and the effects on corporations and cities.We discuss the companies who have made decisions to take their entire workforce virtual along with companies that are taking a hybrid approach. Additionally we're talking the technology that is making this happen and giving businesses a stark warning if they are unwilling/unable to adapt to this, dare we say, "new normal."To cap it off we give a slight commentary on the move from big cities from millennials and where the next generation may be moving for cheaper housing and remote opportunities. A great post from Github around the companies implementing a WFH solution, check it out:https://github.com/arjunmadgavkar/Newly-Remote-Companies/blob/master/List.mdSocial Media (We Love Engagement!)Facebook PageLinkedIn PageTwitter@PeterRukis@ninjasurprise59@RockingTheBizInstagram@rockingthebizBlog with us on Medium! @Peter.Rukis@ninjasurprise

Hey Everyone!While this episode is light hearted it was difficult to record given everything happening in the United States. We want to honor George Floyd and all those who came before him. At Rocking The Biz we do not stand for Racism, Discrimination or Injustice. Please keep George's family in your thoughts. At this time we want to provide you all with some positivity ways to relax your mind, ways to learn and catch you up on the latest game releases on this week's Rocking The Weekend. Peter:Two Words, Virtual Meditation! That's right. From the comfort of your own home you can join a live meditation class led by instructors who have mastered this art. This will help to clear your mind and put you at ease while connecting you with some great people. To learn more follow the link below!http://event.newyorkmeditation.orgWe love learning new tools, especially in business and technology. Be sure to checkout Udacity. They are providing courses in data science, software engineering, product management, web development and more. Our own co-host, Daniel, has taken their digital marketing course and absolutely loved it! Peter is in the middle of the data science course and cannot believe the strength and complexity of the content. They are currently giving out a free month- check this out while you can!https://www.udacity.com/Dan:Get your game on this weekend with Smite!https://store.steampowered.com/app/386360/SMITE/?fbclid=IwAR3VmqZVz-AwDeb-GjNKZV86Lyojkxeyf20lewdO4jYGKzL_Zb9tsO4-O1IWe all loved pokemon growing up (at least us 90's babies did). Some of our favorite moments, fights and friendships. Learn more about what's rocking in the world of Pokemon as discussed by Dan on this week's show:https://www.ign.com/wikis/pokemon-sword-shield/The_Isle_of_Armor_Expansion?fbclid=IwAR32iv0r3Ie3my-SVr8doin4gEdmGoMf9VcQlxmt9vkwtBKsEqHzRp-pnQsSocial Media (We Love Engagement!)Facebook PageLinkedIn PageTwitter@PeterRukis@ninjasurprise59@RockingTheBizInstagram@rockingthebizBlog with us on Medium! @Peter.Rukis@ninjasurprise

In this episode we discuss a company that is looking to innovate the way we do event planning, Gamerjibe!This startup has used the #unity game development engine to revolutionize the way we hold future business meetings and networking events. But is this really the future?We dive in to discuss what these events are doing, and what they can do in the future, to become the standard for networking and the events industry. We're also "Rocking Your Career" by giving you some key networking advice you will not want to miss. Let's just say that we made the mistakes for you so that you wouldn't have to make them yourself!All links are non-affiliate. GamerJibe: https://gamerjibe.com/ (CHECK THIS OUT!)Brella: https://www.brella.io/blog/how-virtual-events-are-changing-the-event-industrySocial Media (We Love Engagement!)Facebook PageLinkedIn PageTwitter@PeterRukis@ninjasurprise59 @RockingTheBizInstagram@rockingthebizBlog with us on Medium! @Peter.Rukis@ninjasurprise

EDIT: 10:54, SPACE X is launching Rockets, not Tesla. Peter clearly has had a long week and can't keep up withe laundry list of Elon Musk companies.We've got podcasts, video games, anime and rockets?!?!Thank you all for joining us for our Friday special, Rocking the weekend! We take a break from business and innovation to give you some entertainment and media recommendations.We want to send you off into your weekend with some exciting stuff to help you get refreshed and make next week even better, links below:Peter's Recommendations:Joe Rogan Experience Podcast: https://www.joerogan.com/Robinhood Snacks Podcast: https://snacks.robinhood.com/Dan's Recommendations:Demon Slayer Anime: https://www.crunchyroll.com/demon-slayer-kimetsu-no-yaiba Crucible Video Game: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1057240/Crucible/We are not affiliates for anything above and these are just simply pieces of media that we are enjoying.Stay safe and enjoy the weekend- rock with you next time!

The style of this week’s episode will be different for us as we will be discussing material that many listeners may find sensitive around cyber bullying and the tragic deaths from cyber bullying. This show is intended for informational purposes and should not be used as medical advice. If you, or anyone you know, currently struggles with cyber bullying or suicidal thoughts please contact a medical professional and seek treatment as this could save a life. Linked below is information on National Suicide Prevention Hotline and National Bullying Prevention Center. Thank you all for joining us as we discuss this topic and listener discretion is advised.Hana Kimura's death by suicide brings to light the rise of cyberbullying on social media and the damaging effects this bullying can have. In this episode Peter and Dan discuss more about Hana's story, social media cyberbullying by the numbers and what companies are doing to stop cyberbullying. Peter and Dan also discuss their own experiences with these events and what people can do to better their respective online communities.If you are having negative emotions, issues with cyberbullying or thoughts of suicide please review the information in the links below:National Suicide Prevention Hotline:https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/National Bullying Prevention Center:https://www.pacer.org/bullying/resources/cyberbullying/Links Used for Research on this episode:https://www.broadbandsearch.net/blog/cyber-bullying-statisticshttps://towardsdatascience.com/ai-cyberbullying-and-social-media-321d91d5b4bahttps://www.comparitech.com/internet-providers/cyberbullying-statistics/RIP Hana KimuraSeptember 3, 1997 - May 23, 2020

In today's episode we tackle the reveal of Assassins Creed: Valhalla. Peter and Dan give their take on how this reveal may have been a key marketing move for the developers. We take a quick look at how much content the gaming industry has put out during COVID.SPOILER ALERT: Dan may give away some info from the TV Show, Vikings! You've been warned!If you are an aspiring developer, designer, gaming industry professional or marketer we're also going to be giving YOU some tips on how to boost your career in this changing world of business.Useful Links:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y2aoke5icgk - Assassins Creed: Valhalla Reveal (awesome cover by the way!)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NdOo9xCQiJQ - PS5 Gameplay Revealhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f_y40VKHrVo - Xbox Showcase Find us on social!Twitter@PeterRukis @ninjasurprise59 Blog with us on Medium! @Peter.Rukis@ninjasurprise Shoot us a note to come on the show and rock with us. Rocking The Biz website and social media coming soon! Let's Rock!

It is important to decompress after a hard week of rocking out in the world of business.In this weekly segment we take a look at what we're enjoying over the weekend to get our minds recharged. No business innovation or emerging tech in this episode, just good ole' fashioned fun for your weekend. At the time of release it's May 22nd, Memorial Day weekend! A unique one to say the least with this whole ongoing COVID-19 situation. Stay safe, social distance and enjoy time with your family. When you do have some downtime, check this stuff out:Peter:One Click: Jeff Bezos and The Rise of Amazon.com by Richard Brandt (Disclosure: we are not affiliates) https://www.amazon.com/One-Click-Jeff-Bezos-Amazon-com-ebook/dp/B004IYIUS8/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2A0UQDLXWADQE&dchild=1&keywords=one+click+jeff+bezos+and+the+rise+of+amazon.com&qid=1590150826&sprefix=one+click+jeff%2Caps%2C145&sr=8-1Breaking Benjamin - Aurora (SO GOOD)Pick it up wherever you download your music. Available on all major platforms. Show this band some love if you a fan of rock music... they crush it.... and I'm totally biased. Dan:Steam Store Spring Clearance (yes another episode were we talk about video games, and no we're not affiliates)https://store.steampowered.com/Virtual Networking Events - We will have a dedicated episode on this topic next week!Thank you for joining us this week- Rock with you next time!Peter & Dan