The Bull, The Bear, And My Brother's Chair

On the latest episode of The Bull, The Bear, and My Brother's Chair, Joe Biller, the Managing Partner of 3x5 Partners and the co-founder of the Shooting Star Foundation, joins Nate Lucius, Gradient's President, to describe how his company's focus on sectors like healthcare and the environment are helping it find success in the venture capital space. Joe also describes his outlook on the current economy and where he thinks it may be headed in the near term. Join Nate and Joe for an engaging and insightful conversation about venture capital's essential role in growing the global economy.

On the latest episode of The Bull, The Bear, and My Brother's Chair, Joe Biller, the Managing Partner of 3x5 Partners and the co-founder of the Shooting Star Foundation, joins Nate Lucius, Gradient's President, to describe how his company's focus on sectors like healthcare and the environment are helping it find success in the venture capital space. Joe also describes his outlook on the current economy and where he thinks it may be headed in the near term. Join Nate and Joe for an engaging and insightful conversation about venture capital's essential role in growing the global economy.

On the season premiere of The Bull, The Bear, and My Brother's Chair, Marty Strong, a celebrated business leader, educator, consultant, and retired Navy SEAL joins Brian Lucius, Gradient's Chief Distribution Officer to describe how his business experience and military career have provided him with insights that can help you master the art of disruption and propel right past the competition. As Marty explains during the show, it all comes down to your mindset! Join Brian and Marty for an informative and fun conversation about what it takes to bring renewed focus to your career and achieve your ambitions.

On the season premiere of The Bull, The Bear, and My Brother's Chair, Marty Strong, a celebrated business leader, educator, consultant, and retired Navy SEAL joins Brian Lucius, Gradient's Chief Distribution Officer to describe how his business experience and military career have provided him with insights that can help you master the art of disruption and propel right past the competition. As Marty explains during the show, it all comes down to your mindset! Join Brian and Marty for an informative and fun conversation about what it takes to bring renewed focus to your career and achieve your ambitions.

On the exciting season finale of The Bull, The Bear, and My Brother's Chair, Chuck “The Chairman” Lucius, Gradient's co-founder, joins his son Brian Lucius, Gradient's Chief Distribution Officer, for an insightful and fascinating conversation about the difference between owning a job and owning a career. And, because it's Chuck and Brian, you know there are going to be plenty of laughs, too! With nearly a half-century in the industry, Chuck has an incredibly unique perspective on what it takes to be successful — whether you want to own a job or own the company. Join Brian and Chuck for an entertaining and educational conversation about owning a job, owning a career, and where you fit into the industry!

On the exciting season finale of The Bull, The Bear, and My Brother's Chair, Chuck “The Chairman” Lucius, Gradient's co-founder, joins his son Brian Lucius, Gradient's Chief Distribution Officer, for an insightful and fascinating conversation about the difference between owning a job and owning a career. And, because it's Chuck and Brian, you know there are going to be plenty of laughs, too! With nearly a half-century in the industry, Chuck has an incredibly unique perspective on what it takes to be successful — whether you want to own a job or own the company. Join Brian and Chuck for an entertaining and educational conversation about owning a job, owning a career, and where you fit into the industry!

On a great new episode of The Bull, The Bear, and My Brother's Chair, Marty Strong, a sought-after business leader and consultant, joins Brian Lucius, Gradient's Chief Distribution Officer, to discuss how his experience as a Navy SEAL has influenced his business career. With decades of experience behind him, Marty shares the impactful lessons he's learned as a mentor who focuses on coaching executives to master disruption and develop a visionary mindset. Join Brian and Marty as they discuss how you can change your mindset to better help you achieve your professional goals.

On a great new episode of The Bull, The Bear, and My Brother's Chair, Marty Strong, a sought-after business leader and consultant, joins Brian Lucius, Gradient's Chief Distribution Officer, to discuss how his experience as a Navy SEAL has influenced his business career. With decades of experience behind him, Marty shares the impactful lessons he's learned as a mentor who focuses on coaching executives to master disruption and develop a visionary mindset. Join Brian and Marty as they discuss how you can change your mindset to better help you achieve your professional goals.

During another exciting episode of The Bull, The Bear, and My Brother's chair, retired NHL hockey player David Backes and his wife Kelly join Nate Lucius, Gradient's President, to discuss how their love of animals led them to establish Athletes for Animals while David played for the St. Louis Blues and how today their family's embrace of a plant-based diet inspired them to open one Stalk and Spade franchise with another franchise on the way. Join Nate, David, and Kelly as they chat about how David and Kelly have used their passion and personal values to make a difference in their communities and to make an exciting entry into the restaurant world.

During another exciting episode of The Bull, The Bear, and My Brother's chair, retired NHL hockey player David Backes and his wife Kelly join Nate Lucius, Gradient's President, to discuss how their love of animals led them to establish Athletes for Animals while David played for the St. Louis Blues and how today their family's embrace of a plant-based diet inspired them to open one Stalk and Spade franchise with another franchise on the way. Join Nate, David, and Kelly as they chat about how David and Kelly have used their passion and personal values to make a difference in their communities and to make an exciting entry into the restaurant world.

During a fantastic new episode of The Bull, The Bear, and My Brother's Chair, Jamie Warden, the Operations Coordinator at Ocean Way Nashville, one of Music City's best known recording studios, joins Brian Lucius, Gradient's Chief Distribution Officer, to discuss how embracing disruptive technology can help you build a nimble and growing business. Join Brian and Jamie as they discuss how the emergence of streaming quickly and permanently revolutionized the music industry and how Ocean Way Nashville was able to embrace that revolution to adapt, grow and thrive.

During a fantastic new episode of The Bull, The Bear, and My Brother's Chair, Jamie Warden, the Operations Coordinator at Ocean Way Nashville, one of Music City's best known recording studios, joins Brian Lucius, Gradient's Chief Distribution Officer, to discuss how embracing disruptive technology can help you build a nimble and growing business. Join Brian and Jamie as they discuss how the emergence of streaming quickly and permanently revolutionized the music industry and how Ocean Way Nashville was able to embrace that revolution to adapt, grow and thrive.

During the latest episode of The Bull, The Bear, and My Brother's Chair, Beau McGraw, a Minnesota-based attorney, joins Nate Lucius, Gradient's President, to discuss some of the essential steps of setting up and then protecting a business. Join Nate and Beau as they have an engaging, informative and valuable conversation about some of the critical steps you can take right away to fulfill your dream of starting your own business and then moving forward, the additional steps you can take to ensure that your business is both stable and thriving for years to come.

During the latest episode of The Bull, The Bear, and My Brother's Chair, Beau McGraw, a Minnesota-based attorney, joins Nate Lucius, Gradient's President, to discuss some of the essential steps of setting up and then protecting a business. Join Nate and Beau as they have an engaging, informative and valuable conversation about some of the critical steps you can take right away to fulfill your dream of starting your own business and then moving forward, the additional steps you can take to ensure that your business is both stable and thriving for years to come.

During a new episode of The Bull, The Bear, and My Brother's Chair, Steve Nieno, an expert in advanced planning, joins Brian Lucius, Gradient's Chief Distribution Officer, to highlight what you need to do to build a lasting estate plan. Join Brian and Steve as they have an informative and personal conversation about how building an estate plan — and updating it as needed — is one of the most essential financial moves you can make. And, just as critically, Brian and Steve detail how you don't need to be wealthy or in possession of significant assets, to need an estate plan.

During a new episode of The Bull, The Bear, and My Brother's Chair, Steve Nieno, an expert in advanced planning, joins Brian Lucius, Gradient's Chief Distribution Officer, to highlight what you need to do to build a lasting estate plan. Join Brian and Steve as they have an informative and personal conversation about how building an estate plan — and updating it as needed — is one of the most essential financial moves you can make. And, just as critically, Brian and Steve detail how you don't need to be wealthy or in possession of significant assets, to need an estate plan.

During the latest episode of The Bull, The Bear, and My Brother's Chair, Nate Lucius, Gradient's President, and Brian Lucius, Gradient's Chief Distribution Officer, react to the news of the Fed's interest rate hike and what it means for you and your financial strategy. Join Brian and Nate as they have a spirited and informative conversation about not only the interest rate hike, but our current bout of inflation, taxes, retirement planning and more. After this episode, you'll have important new insights into the state of the current economy as well as where it may be headed.

During the latest episode of The Bull, The Bear, and My Brother's Chair, Nate Lucius, Gradient's President, and Brian Lucius, Gradient's Chief Distribution Officer, react to the news of the Fed's interest rate hike and what it means for you and your financial strategy. Join Brian and Nate as they have a spirited and informative conversation about not only the interest rate hike, but our current bout of inflation, taxes, retirement planning and more. After this episode, you'll have important new insights into the state of the current economy as well as where it may be headed.

During this episode of The Bull, The Bear, and My Brother's Chair, Mariann Montagne a Portfolio Manager with Gradient Investments and a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), describes how the current economy is being affected by inflation, energy production, and the Russia/Ukraine conflict. Join Brian Lucius, Gradient Financial Group's Chief Distribution Officer, as he and Mariann have a fascinating and engaging conversation about the current economy while also touching on the necessary steps to earn a Chartered Financial Analyst certification.

During this episode of The Bull, The Bear, and My Brother's Chair, Mariann Montagne a Portfolio Manager with Gradient Investments and a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), describes how the current economy is being affected by inflation, energy production, and the Russia/Ukraine conflict. Join Brian Lucius, Gradient Financial Group's Chief Distribution Officer, as he and Mariann have a fascinating and engaging conversation about the current economy while also touching on the necessary steps to earn a Chartered Financial Analyst certification.

On this episode of The Bull, The Bear, and my Brother's Chair, famed mentalist and audience engagement specialist Jonathan Pritchard describes how you can use your communications skills to clearly describe to clients and prospects how your talents and services can improve their financial status and make their lives better. Join Brian Lucius, Gradient Financial Group's Chief Distribution Officer, as he and Jonathan have a fascinating and fun conversation about how a deeper understanding of the basics of human communication can make a tremendous difference for your business.

On this episode of The Bull, The Bear, and my Brother's Chair, famed mentalist and audience engagement specialist Jonathan Pritchard describes how you can use your communications skills to clearly describe to clients and prospects how your talents and services can improve their financial status and make their lives better. Join Brian Lucius, Gradient Financial Group's Chief Distribution Officer, as he and Jonathan have a fascinating and fun conversation about how a deeper understanding of the basics of human communication can make a tremendous difference for your business.

On this episode of The Bull, The Bear, and My Brother's Chair, Patrick O'Shaughnessy and Brian Nation from Keeper's Heart Whiskey in Minneapolis describe how their focus on building an iconic brand that connects with consumers has helped then enjoy outstanding growth. Join Nate Lucius, Gradient Financial Group's president, as he enjoys a warm and engaging conversation with Patrick and Brian as they describe how the early days of Keeper's Heart Whiskey included a vision between cousins and a trip to Ireland to find a master distiller.

On this episode of The Bull, The Bear, and My Brother's Chair, Patrick O'Shaughnessy and Brian Nation from Keeper's Heart Whiskey in Minneapolis describe how their focus on building an iconic brand that connects with consumers has helped then enjoy outstanding growth. Join Nate Lucius, Gradient Financial Group's president, as he enjoys a warm and engaging conversation with Patrick and Brian as they describe how the early days of Keeper's Heart Whiskey included a vision between cousins and a trip to Ireland to find a master distiller.

Anthony Emtman, of Ikigai Asset Management, will share his unique insights into where decentralization, Bitcoin, and cryptocurrency are right now and where he thinks they're headed in both the short and long-term.

Anthony Emtman, of Ikigai Asset Management, will share his unique insights into where decentralization, Bitcoin, and cryptocurrency are right now and where he thinks they're headed in both the short and long-term.

In our offices, Gradient Co-Founder Chuck Lucius is known to gather a crowd when he's ready to tell a story. As he did in season one, the man affectionately knowns as “The Chairman” joins the podcast to close the season out, sharing his thoughts on the economy, cabins, hockey, and American success.

In our offices, Gradient Co-Founder Chuck Lucius is known to gather a crowd when he's ready to tell a story. As he did in season one, the man affectionately knowns as “The Chairman” joins the podcast to close the season out, sharing his thoughts on the economy, cabins, hockey, and American success.

New boat owner and Gradient Investments President Michael Binger talks about what's driving consumer decisions, what he thinks of concerns around inflation, some current market trends and, of course, his new boat. (And why boats, cars, and homes continue to have hot markets.)

New boat owner and Gradient Investments President Michael Binger talks about what's driving consumer decisions, what he thinks of concerns around inflation, some current market trends and, of course, his new boat. (And why boats, cars, and homes continue to have hot markets.)

Former NHL defenseman Lance Pitlick delivers the best advice he ever received on his journey to the biggest stage. He later turned his focus to business and helping his two sons chase their NHL dreams. Both were drafted. Hear his story.

Former NHL defenseman Lance Pitlick delivers the best advice he ever received on his journey to the biggest stage. He later turned his focus to business and helping his two sons chase their NHL dreams. Both were drafted. Hear his story.

You offer something to your clients that no one else can. It's the combination of the products, services, and personal touch that is uniquely you. Beth Fynbo knew she had something special, right up to and after the moment she walked away from “Shark Tank,” turning down an offer for her business. Hear her story.

You offer something to your clients that no one else can. It's the combination of the products, services, and personal touch that is uniquely you. Beth Fynbo knew she had something special, right up to and after the moment she walked away from “Shark Tank,” turning down an offer for her business. Hear her story.

Your message is important. And there are important forces at play in helping you deliver it properly. Jim Karrh, Ph.D. guides business professionals to balance those force to control their messages — in turn producing better customer relationships, stronger brands, and more growth opportunities.

Your message is important. And there are important forces at play in helping you deliver it properly. Jim Karrh, Ph.D. guides business professionals to balance those force to control their messages — in turn producing better customer relationships, stronger brands, and more growth opportunities.

In a matter of three years in early adulthood, Tommy Breedlove went from incarceration to a corporation. And his rapid rise to success continued until in his mid-30s he realized something was missing. Hear how he mastered his mindset to find success in his entire life and not just in the workplace.

In a matter of three years in early adulthood, Tommy Breedlove went from incarceration to a corporation. And his rapid rise to success continued until in his mid-30s he realized something was missing. Hear how he mastered his mindset to find success in his entire life and not just in the workplace.

Joe Anthony is President and Owner of Gregory FCA, one of the nation's largest PR firms. In his career, he's helped companies big and small succeed by finding their story and telling it authentically. Why is authenticity important? We explore that and more on this episode.

Joe Anthony is President and Owner of Gregory FCA, one of the nation's largest PR firms. In his career, he's helped companies big and small succeed by finding their story and telling it authentically. Why is authenticity important? We explore that and more on this episode.

Eleven-year-old Molly Steffl has already faced a lifetime's worth of adversity at her young age. Hear how Molly's strength drove her mother, Abbey Steffl, to be an American Ninja Warrior.

Eleven-year-old Molly Steffl has already faced a lifetime's worth of adversity at her young age. Hear how Molly's strength drove her mother, Abbey Steffl, to be an American Ninja Warrior.

Erik Hopperstad knows better than anyone that performance is important. As President of PRx Performance, he's a performance fitness entrepreneur. And his business' success has benefited from the performance he and his business partner delivered on ABC's “Shark Tank,” where they scored an investment from Mr. Wonderful, Kevin O'Leary.

Erik Hopperstad knows better than anyone that performance is important. As President of PRx Performance, he's a performance fitness entrepreneur. And his business' success has benefited from the performance he and his business partner delivered on ABC's “Shark Tank,” where they scored an investment from Mr. Wonderful, Kevin O'Leary.

Figuratively speaking, Joel Button's career has covered hundreds of miles as a teacher, school administrator, and attorney. Literally speaking, Joel Button's passion projects have covered hundreds of miles at a time as an ultra-runner and a part-time pilot. How does he do it all? Relentless forward motion.

Figuratively speaking, Joel Button's career has covered hundreds of miles as a teacher, school administrator, and attorney. Literally speaking, Joel Button's passion projects have covered hundreds of miles at a time as an ultra-runner and a part-time pilot. How does he do it all? Relentless forward motion.

As an integral part of The Washington Update, Jeff Bush looks to translate complicated political happenings into digestible information that business owners can use. As he explains on this episode, it's not about left or right, but about finding the truth in the middle.

As an integral part of The Washington Update, Jeff Bush looks to translate complicated political happenings into digestible information that business owners can use. As he explains on this episode, it's not about left or right, but about finding the truth in the middle.

In our offices, Gradient Co-Founder Chuck Lucius is affectionately known as “The Chairman.” We convinced him to join the podcast for the final episode of Season 1 — after his sons Brian and Nate got to share a few (mostly positive) Chuck stories first. Hear some of Chuck's signature one-liners and how they came to be on this cliffhanger-free season finale.

In our offices, Gradient Co-Founder Chuck Lucius is affectionately known as “The Chairman.” We convinced him to join the podcast for the final episode of Season 1 — after his sons Brian and Nate got to share a few (mostly positive) Chuck stories first. Hear some of Chuck's signature one-liners and how they came to be on this cliffhanger-free season finale.

We're all sick of hearing about “unprecedented times” and “the new normal,” if we're being honest. On this episode, the brothers instead talk about some simple ways that you can make today better for yourself and those around you. Listen to hear how feeling good about yourself and the world is still possible!