The Blackwood Show

Taylor talks about the current Economy, the issues surrounding Inflation, Cryptocurrencies, and how to Invest today! He also gives advice about entrepreneurship in today's environment, the Great Resignation, and more. This podcast is for entertainment purposes only, and should not be used for investment decisions. Nothing is to be construed as financial advice. As always, you can reach us on Instagram at TheBlackwoodShow!

Taylor talks about the Leadership Principle of "The View from the Balcony", and how taking a broader view can make you a stronger leader. "The View from the Balcony" is a critical skill for you to have whether you are trying to improve leadership, make wiser investments, or be a wiser person. As always, you can reach us on Instagram at TheBlackwoodShow with any questions or feedback!

In this podcast, Taylor talks about how to invest during the Current Financial Correction in the Stock and Cryptocurrency markets! This podcast is for entertainment purposes only, and should not be used as investment advice. We can be reached on Instagram at TheBlackwoodShow with any questions or comments!

Taylor gives a rundown of what's going on in the news today! You will learn about inflation fears, Bill Clinton being hospitalized, how you might invest in today's climate, used car sales, and more. This podcast is for entertainment purposes only, and should not be misconstrued as investment advice. You can reach us at TheBlackwoodShow on Instagram with any questions, feedback or comments!

Taylor talks about how to Give a Great Speech, and public speaking tips in general! You will learn frameworks for practice, how to structure a proper speech, how to prepare, and some practical tips and tricks. As always, we are available on IG at TheBlackwoodShow!

Taylor gives some introductory advice on how to handle negotiations. He emphasizes negotiation prep work, and especially BATNA (Best Alternative to a Negotiated Agreement). Hopefully this will be a useful framework for your real-life negotiations! As always, we can be reached at TheBlackwoodShow on Instagram!

Taylor talks about how he has been investing in Cryptocurrencies, and why he is so bullish on Ethereum in particular. He will talk about his portfolio, and his allocations to Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other "Alt-Coins". He will briefly touch on why he doesn't love Dogecoin, although he did double his money on it earlier this year. This is an update to a previous episode, and gives listeners insight into how his take is evolving real-time on a new-to-him asset class. This podcast is for entertainment purposes only, and should not be used for investment decisions! You can reach us on Instagram at TheBlackwoodShow!

Taylor answers a listener question about how Real Estate will be affected by Covid-19 (coronavirus), and how that will reverberate through the economy! He walks you through his decision to upgrade his house during the pandemic, and what he thinks will happen in different RE markets around the US and beyond. As always, we are available at TheBlackwoodShow on Instagram for any feedback, questions, or just to say hey! Thanks for listening! Disclaimer - this podcast is for entertainment purposes only, and should not be used as investment advice.

On this episode, Taylor talks Cryptocurrencies and Bitcoin. You will learn what cryptocurrencies are, the blockchain, Bitcoin, and how Taylor invests in Cryptocurrencies. This podcast is for entertainment purposes only, and should not be construed as investment advice. As always, you can reach us on Instagram at TheBlackwoodShow!

Of course, we had to cover the GameStops controversy! You will learn about the crazy trading, the dynamics behind it, and r/wallstreetbets. This podcast is for entertainment purposes only, and should not be construed as investment advice!

This podcast is for entertainment purposes only, and should not be used for investment decisions. Due to popular demand, Taylor does a basic-level introduction to Stock Market investing and how to get started! You will learn what the Stock Market is, what the major exchanges are, what brokerage accounts are and which one to choose, and how to invest your first deposit. Finally, you will learn ongoing resources for educating yourself and learning more about the Stock Market. As always, we can be reached at TheBlackwoodShow on Instagram and at theblackwoodshow@gmail.com

For the last episode of 2020, Taylor talks about Confidence! Happy New Years!

On this Christmas edition episode, we thought it would be appropriate to do a Talking Toys! Taylor talks about his first all electric car - the Porsche Taycan. He gives a rundown of what is special about the Taycan, as well as having an electric car instead of gas. You can check out the Porsche Taycan here: https://www.porsche.com/usa/models/taycan/taycan-models/taycan-turbo/ As always, you can reach us at theblackwoodshow@gmail.com or on Instagram at TheBlackwoodShow. Merry Christmas!

Taylor talks current events in this week's news rundown! For a small bonus he talks about the importance of your circle, and surrounding yourself with like-minded and positive people. As always, we can be reached at theblackwoodshow@gmail.com or on IG at theblackwoodshow!

Taylor talks about the Covid-19 vaccines! You will learn about the technology, the major players, the potential investment opportunities (this podcast is for entertainment purposes only, do not construe this as investment advice), and more! As always, we are available at theblackwoodshow@gmail.com or on IG at TheBlackwoodShow for feedback or questions!

Taylor talks about the Election between Trump and Biden! He talks about his disappointment in the pollsters' and media's predictions, and the current state of politics -- as well as the implications for your investments and for entrepreneurs. As always, you can reach us at theblackwoodshow@gmail.com or on IG at TheBlackwoodShow!

Taylor talks about Personal Finance for just the second time, this time focusing on what percentage of your income you should save. Spoiler Alert: he thinks at least 15% of your gross income! Here is the analysis by Fidelity that he liked as a reference: https://www.fidelity.com/viewpoints/retirement/how-much-money-should-I-save As always, we can be reached at theblackwoodshow@gmail.com or TheBlackwoodShow on IG.

Taylor does his first episode on Personal Finance, and the concept of "Money Babies"! Money Babies are the yield of your investments, and Taylor advises that you should try to contain your annual "fun" spend inside of the amount of Money Babies you can generate. Bonus points if you can make your whole budget fit inside! As always you can reach us at theblackwoodshow@gmail.com or on IG at the Blackwood Show.

Taylor talks about Compromise, and why we should refocus on it in our businesses, lives, and in society! You will also learn a bit about his trip last week to Denver and Los Angeles, and what he saw about their shutdowns firsthand. As always, you can reach us on IG at TheBlackwoodShow or at theblackwoodshow@gmail.com!

Taylor talks about news headlines for October 5th, 2020! This is a doozy, with coverage of everything from Trump's Covid-19 diagnosis, the debates, the $920 million JP Morgan fine, and beyond... As always, we are available on IG at TheBlackwoodShow or at theblackwoodshow@gmail.com!

Taylor talks about Talent Density, and the effect weak employees can have on your all stars. You will learn about the importance of not diluting talent in your organization, because of the disastrous effects it can have on productivity! As always, we are available on Instagram at TheBlackwoodShow and at theblackwoodshow@gmail.com!

Taylor talks Bonus Programs - how to set them up, how to administer them, and high-level thoughts on mistakes Leaders make in setting these up. As always, we are available on Instagram at TheBlackwoodShow and theblackwoodshow@gmail.com!

Taylor talks about the headlines on September 17th, 2020! He also gives insights into balancing your news consumption to prevent bias, how the markets are doing, and gives some extra insight into why Hospitals are buying medical practices in America, and Physicians are becoming employees. As always, we are available on our Instagram at TheBlackwoodShow or theblackwoodshow@gmail.com for listener questions or feedback!

Taylor talks about the brand Richard Mille, and specifically covers the newly announced 72-01! It is a gorgeous watch, with a big significance - it is the brand's first in-house chronograph caliber. You can send feedback to our IG at theblackwoodshow or else at theblackwoodshow@gmail.com!

Taylor talks about the concept of Dollar Cost Averaging, and how it might be useful in this environment! He talks about why he does not believe in "timing" the market, and how DCA is a better strategy for him. This podcast is for entertainment purposes only, and should not be used for investment decisions. You can reach us on IG at TheBlackwoodShow or at theblackwoodshow@gmail.com!

Taylor answers some Listener Questions! He talks about getting started investing, the merits of being long in the stock market, and whether or not you should sell out during because of the big drop in stocks today... The Blackwood Show's Instagram is live with the handle TheBlackwoodShow and it has gotten great support! Thank you so much for following. This podcast is for entertainment purposes only and should not be used for investment decisions.

Taylor talks about Personal Finance and Saving - and specifically the HUGE effect that Compounding Interest can have on your account's growth. You will learn about the real cost of $5 at Starbucks every day, and how investing early can yield exponential results. As always, you can reach us at theblackwoodshow@gmail.com for listener questions and critiques!

Taylor talks about focusing on the right things, and then the Money Will Follow. Rather than focusing on financial goals, he encourages you to focus on your customer and their unmet needs - and one day the financial success you want will materialize. We can be reached at theblackwoodshow@gmail.com with any feedback, listener questions, or critiques!

Taylor talks about the headlines on August 29th, 2020! Give a listen to see what's going on in the world. As always, you can reach us at theblackwoodshow@gmail.com!

Taylor talks about ranking employees on his "A-B-C" System. You will learn how to identify where your employees are on this performance scale, and how to manage them. You will learn how to keep a high standard for your employees, and making sure that you have a strong company culture around your A's! We are available for critiques, comments, and listener questions at theblackwoodshow@gmail.com. Thanks for listening!

Taylor talks about inflation in 2020, and what to do if you believe (like he does) that it is on the rise! There have been massive stimulus packages in the US, and Taylor thinks it is inevitable that inflation will follow. He can't give investment advice so this is for entertainment purposes only, but he also outlines how you might invest in an inflationary environment. As always, we are available at theblackwoodshow@gmail.com for critiques, comments, and listener questions. Thanks for listening!

Taylor talks about the unexpected beat in the Initial Jobless Claims report today! He talks about initial claims versus continued claims, the federal boost to unemployment benefits, and what it all means for the economy. This podcast is for entertainment purposes only, and Taylor can't provide investment advice! As always, we are available at theblackwoodshow@gmail.com for feedback, listener questions, etc. Thanks for listening!

Taylor talks about Sharing Best Practices in your business! You will learn how to identify exceptional performers, and how to share those techniques throughout your company. You will learn about 1) Identifying Stand-Out Performance, 2) Shining a Light on those Performances, and 3) Ongoing Management of those Best Practices. You will get some bonus info on how long it takes to form a new habit, and Taylor's experience with Best Practices when he worked at Starbucks. As always, we are available at theblackwoodshow@gmail.com for comments and listener questions. Thanks for listening!

Taylor talks about Getting What you Measure - the importance of picking key metrics, and drawing your employees' attention to them consistently. You will get a high-level overview of what key metrics he measures in his company, and perspective on how to implement a similar plan in your business. Snippets for Success is a new format of shows around 5 minutes. They are meant to be brief inspirations, and to provoke thought and development. We are available at theblackwoodshow@gmail.com for critiques and listener questions - hope to hear from you!

Taylor talks about his recent trip to Las Vegas, The Wynn Hotel, and its financial prospects! You will learn about how Vegas is doing from a customer's standpoint, and how Taylor thinks coronavirus will affect the city and the casinos. He also analyses their stock, $WYNN, and gives his take (for entertainment purposes only) on how much stock he will buy this week. As always, you can send feedback and listener questions to theblackwoodshow@gmail.com Thanks for listening!

Taylor talks about the importance of execution - and being a mode of force in your business! You will learn about the importance of "putting yourself out there", and not getting too stuck on developing the perfect plan. The best Entrepreneurs create, and you should too! Snippets for Success is a new format of shows around 5 minutes. They are meant to be brief inspirations, and to provoke thought and development. We are available at theblackwoodshow@gmail.com for critiques and listener questions - hope to hear from you!

Taylor talks about TikTok, Donald Trump's anger towards them, and its potential acquisition by Microsoft! There is a lot of drama surrounding this - not the least of which is angry users and content creators worried about their platform going away. One of Taylor's friends, Lauren Macritchie, has over 20,000 followers on TikTok. She gave an interview to give her perspective on the situation. As always, you can send feedback, listener questions, etc. to theblackwoodshow@gmail.com

Taylor talks about building and spending "capital" with your team - an invaluable skill to get the best out of the people your lead. This is the first episode in the Leadership Series, where you can learn how to hone your management skills and make your team stronger. As always, feedback and listener questions are welcomed at theblackwoodshow@gmail.com !

Taylor talks tech earnings, only 15 minutes after they were reported! Check it out to learn about the HUGE beats from Amazon, Apple, Google, and Facebook - and his perspective on where those stocks are heading. Drop us a line at theblackwoodshow@gmail.com for feedback and listener questions!

Taylor talks mechanical watches, their significance, and why they're collectible... all with a focus on the newly announced Patek Philippe 5303R-001! Check out the watch here: https://www.patek.com/en/collection/grand-complications/5303R-001 (https://www.patek.com/en/collection/grand-complications/5303R-001) Let us know what you think! Drop a line at theblackwoodshow@gmail.com

In Taylor's first podcast, he talks format for the show, examines the surprise increase in June Home Sales, and talks about his first failed business.