Podcast appearances and mentions of alan beaulieu

About the Guest(s):Alan Beaulieu: An esteemed economist known for his insightful economic forecasts, Alan Beaulieu has been sharing his expertise at the Tag and Label Manufacturers Institute (TLMI) show for 16 years. He brings a wealth of knowledge on how policies impact economies, particularly focusing on the packaging and manufacturing sectors. Alan is a prolific author and a renowned speaker, lauded for his clear communication style and deep understanding of global economic trends. Though he is retiring, his influential ideas and published works continue to guide industries.Cory Francor: An expert in digital printing, Cory Francor plays a vital role within NAPCO, a company recognized for its comprehensive research on industry trends. He delivers consulting and strategic insights, focusing particularly on advancements in digital and packaging printing. Corey's emphasis on innovative printing technologies and sustainability has made him a valuable voice in both the industry conferences and educational platforms.Specright eBook - How to define sustainable packaging strategies!* Gartner Report* Packaging Pros eBook* Home Page* Book a demo with SpecrightMeyers has some incredible sustainable packaging options!* Get the 2023 Sustainability Report* Meyers Packaging EPR eBook - it is FREE!!New sponsor is Label King! Check them out at www.thelabelking.comBook a demo with Trayak (LCA's on demand!)SmartSolve has water soluble label and paper materials. Learn more!The Scrapp App is going to revolutionize home and corporate recycling. Download for your device today!Episode Summary:In this engaging episode of the People of Packaging podcast, host Adam Peek reports from the TLMI (Tag and Label Manufacturers Institute) show at La Cantera Resort and Spa in San Antonio, Texas. Engaging discussions surrounding economic forecasts and digital printing advancements unfold, featuring presentations from reputable figures like economist Alan Beaulieu and digital printing expert Corey Francor. Each presenter offers unique insights into current trends and future expectations within the packaging industry.Alan Beaulieu shares a comprehensive economic outlook, forecasting global growth from 2025 through 2029 and highlighting potential economic challenges into the 2030s. The session also addresses U.S. export trends, labor shortages, and the influence of immigration laws on the workforce. Meanwhile, Corey Francor discusses the increasing demand for digital printing solutions, focusing on their importance for short lead times and cost-efficiency. He emphasizes how brands are adapting to digital and sustainable practices, stressing transparency with regulatory compliance and sustainability documentation as crucial for industry credibility.Key Takeaways:* Expect global economic growth from 2025 to 2029; be prepared for potential economic downturns in the early 2030s.* U.S. manufacturing and exports are critical, with European and Mexican markets as top import partners.* Digital printing is increasingly favored by brands for its efficiency and cost benefits, especially within the label printing sector.* Sustainability is a top priority for brands, with a significant demand for clear and documented information from packaging suppliers.* Embracing data and technology for improved efficiency is vital for navigating future economic uncertainties.Notable Quotes:* "I'm going to talk about how policies are impacting the economy, not how politics are" – Alan Beaulieu.* "Digital printing is driving the label industry forward with short lead times and cost efficiency." – Cory Francor.* "Listen to millennials because they tend to have a mindset towards efficiency." – Alan Beaulieu.* "Brands are demanding the digital experience over just the digital capability." – Corey Francor.* "Remember, data and technology have to be done with a purpose." – Adam Peek.Resources:* Alan Beaulieu on LinkedIn* Corey's Resource at NAPCO* Tag and Label Manufacturers Institute (TLMI) official website: TLMI* Spec Rite: Spec Rite Website* Packaging Is Awesome Substack: Subscribe HereDiscover more in this episode to learn how the interplay of economic trends and technological advancements is shaping the future of the packaging industry. Don't miss out on future insights; subscribe to the People of Packaging podcast today for continued educational and industry-shaping content. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.packagingisawesome.com

Specright SummitSustainable Packaging Podcast w/ Cory ConnorsPackaging Unbox'd with Evelio MattosBeyond the Shelf with Laura FotiSpecright and Packaging InfoMeyers Sustainable Packaging Guide eBookBuy Packaging Peeks Kids bookSponsor information!If you listened to the podcast and wanted to connect with Specright to rid the world of waste. Let's go! www.specright.com/pkg. Prepare your company for the world of EPR laws and be the sustainability hero! Make sure you check them out and join them on their mission to have a world where people are free to make amazing things!Want to buy labels or folding cartons from Meyers? Let's connect up!Show notes made by Deciphr.ai…apologies for any errors!About The Guest(s):Adam Peek is a speaker, consultant, and host of the podcast "The People of Packaging Podcast." He has extensive experience in the label industry and is a member of TLMI (Tag and Label Manufacturers Institute). Adam is known for his expertise in sustainability and is passionate about helping businesses in the label industry thrive.Summary:Adam Peek provides an update from the TLMI event at The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs. He highlights the tight-knit community in the label industry and the value of attending TLMI events. Adam shares his experience at the mixer and mentions some of the people he connected with. He then discusses the presentations from the first day, including an economist's talk on economics and economic policy, a presentation on merger and acquisition activity in the label and packaging space, and a discussion on extended producer responsibility (EPR) laws in Colorado. Adam emphasizes the importance of staying informed about EPR laws and highlights the consumer advocacy portion of Colorado's EPR legislation. He also mentions his plans for the rest of the event, including conducting short interviews with industry professionals.Key Takeaways:* TLMI events provide valuable networking opportunities for the label industry.* Alan Beaulieu from ITR economics provides valuable insights on economics and economic policy.* Merger and acquisition activity in the label and packaging space has returned to normal levels after a spike in 2020-2022.* Colorado is enacting EPR laws, and businesses need to stay informed about the regulations.* Colorado's EPR legislation includes a consumer advocacy portion to prevent passing on costs to consumers.Quotes:* "The label industry is a tight-knit group of people, and TLMI events bring us together." - Adam Peek* "Alan Beaulieu's presentation on economics and economic policy was incredibly valuable." - Adam Peek* "Merger and acquisition activity in the label and packaging space has returned to normal levels." - Adam Peek* "Colorado's EPR laws include a consumer advocacy portion to prevent passing on costs to consumers." - Adam Peek Get full access to Packaging Is Awesome with Adam Peek at www.packagingisawesome.com/subscribe

Are you a business owner looking to grow your company's value and profitability in the years ahead? Tune in to this insightful episode of the R-Value podcast, hosted by IDI's Ken Allison with guest economist Brian Beaulieu to get an expert forecast on the housing and construction markets. They dive into projections for housing permits, sales, interest rates, and remodeling through 2026. Brian Beaulieu has been an economist with the Institute for Trend Research since 1982, serving as its Chief Executive Officer since 1987. At the Institute, he has been engaged in applied research regarding business cycle trend analysis. Brian was also an economist for the US Department of Labor where he worked on the health care component of the Consumer Price Index. Brian is co-author with Alan Beaulieu of the books, Prosperity in the Age of Decline, Make Your Move, and children's book But I Want It. Brian provides his candid take on the Federal Reserve's impact, regional trends to watch, and factors like the labor shortage, material costs, and consumer savings rates. You'll come away with an honest outlook on risks ahead and wise counsel on investments, real estate, hiring, and steps to increase your personal net worth. If you want to position your business to not just survive, but thrive, in fluctuating economic times, don't miss this practical, forward-looking discussion. In this episode… 2:26 - Forecasting the 2024 housing market and future rate hikes 6:11 - Is the Fed's target of retrofitting 110 million homes by 2050 realistic? 10:20 - Regional trends in home building. Where will the housing hot spots be? 14:39 - When will materials pricing come down? 18:00 - Building a business that can weather turbulent economic conditions   For more information on ITR Economics, click here or visit one of their below social channels:  Facebook Twitter Instagram LinkedIn

Jun 29, 2023 – FS Insider speaks with Dr. Alan Beaulieu, President of ITR Economics, the oldest, privately held continuously operating economic research consulting firm in the United States. In today's podcast, Alan discusses...

The Federal Reserve Board is still expecting that US GDP will grow in 2024. Our forecast calls for a downturn. Will the Fed bump up against some economic realities later this year? Tune in to a new episode of TrendsTalk with ITR Economics President Alan Beaulieu to learn more!

With insights from the latest GDP data, how can you position your business for success heading into 2024? Tune in to the latest episode of TrendsTalk with ITR Economics President Alan Beaulieu to find out!

OPEC+ recently announced a cut in oil production for 2023. What led to this decision? How might oil prices change? Tune in to the latest episode of TrendsTalk with ITR Economics President Alan Beaulieu to find out!

What happened in the month of February that could have ramifications on the economy moving forward? Catch our newest episode of TrendsTalk with ITR Economics President Alan Beaulieu to find out!

As generations retire and millennials take up the baton, this week's guest knows business is in safe hands. But how can the new generations of manufacturers best leverage economics to succeed in business? We are delighted to be joined by Alan Beaulieu, President and Principal of ITR Economics, at the A3 Business Forum in Orlando, FL. In this short episode, Alan discusses how he makes economics riveting, explains why millennials are so crucial to business, and gives top tips on true leadership. Plus, he tells us who the unsung heroes of business are and why he sets out to make a difference in the world every day. Alan manages to make economics so fascinating – this is a must-listen. In this episode, find out: Why millennials must be taken seriously What Alan thinks business leaders miss Why leadership is not all about taking charge The most fulfilling parts of Alan's career Alan's views on how leaders should act Alan on the heroes of the economy Alan's clear mission and goals Making a difference in the world every day Enjoying the show? Please leave us a review here. Even one sentence helps. It's feedback from Manufacturing All-Stars like you that keeps us going! Tweetable Quotes: “It makes me feel really good about life when we can make a difference in the world.” “My generation is retiring in record numbers, and you're left with millennials. Those are the smartest people in the room.” “A leader without integrity is just the CEO or boss, not a real leader.” Links & mentions: Follow Alan on LinkedIn Find out more about ITR Economics Find out more about the A3 Business Forum 2023 Make sure to visit http://manufacturinghappyhour.com for detailed show notes and a full list of resources mentioned in this episode. Stay Innovative, Stay Thirsty.

The Business of Meetings – Episode 158 – Intentional Growth with Ryan Tansom The Business of Meetings – Episode 158 – Intentional Growth with Ryan Tansom Today, we have the great pleasure of speaking with Ryan Tansom, the Co-founder of Arkona!  Ryan knows a lot about acquisition entrepreneurship! He joins us to share his insight along with a wealth of experience building and selling businesses. He dives into how to create value, different types of exits, and everything else you need to know when planning to sell a business. Bio Ryan Tansom started his entrepreneurial career at his family business where he was the executive vice -president and responsible for the strategic, operational, and financial strategy of a $21 million company. Ryan helped turn the company around and bring intentional focus to the right strategies, which enabled it to be sold for eight figures to a local competitor in 2014. Ryan took his experience and founded Arkona to create the Intentional Growth Framework, which helps owners grow the value of their company with the end in mind, through educational training, fractional CFO services, and strategic planning. Ryan is a passionate, energetic, and highly-skilled communicator who loves his work and the message he delivers. Both of the keynote presentations he frequently delivers are near and dear to his heart because they tell the story and solutions to the challenges he had when he was running his family business. Since founding Arkona, he has been able to teach other entrepreneurs and business owners what he wishes he had known before they sold their company, which was how to clarify a path to a more valuable business with an end in mind. He wants business owners to turn their visions into reality. Ryan also hosts the popular Intentional Growth Podcast, which has 280+ episodes and 380k+ downloads, with Todd Herman, Bo Burlingham, Jack Stack, Gino Wickman, John Warrillow, Dan Martell, and Alan Beaulieu. Ryan's journey Ryan is on a mission to make the entrepreneurial journey worthwhile for everyone. Through Arkona, he offers education and services to help people with their businesses and business finances.  It all stems from Ryan's experience growing up in a business his dad started from the ground up. At the end of 2009, their family business lost $940,000.00 and they had to choose between doubling down to make it worthwhile keeping or selling the business and shutting it down entirely. They decided to keep going. Over the next five years, they sold two branches, built out the managed IT services and software automation, rolled out a new ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) system, replaced most of their employees, and rebranded while juggling a $240,000 payroll every two weeks. In 2014, they sold the business because they could not align their goals and strategies. What do you want? When people call Ryan to say they want out of their business, he asks them whether they want out of their job or assets. Mostly, they are sick of all the duties associated with their role in the business.   Reverse engineering an equity valuation Many entrepreneurs don't even know if what they are doing is worth it, and their goals are often based on revenue, which is not a good indicator of whether or not they have made it. Ryan likes to ask entrepreneurs what target equity value they want for their business at a point in time, regardless of whether or not they want to sell. (If a company is viewed and run like a financial asset, it needs to grow in value!) What business owners need to have in place and do: A dashboard to monitor their numbers A goal Hire people and delegate Make it unnecessary to be in the business themselves Ryan's 5 Intentional Growth Principles  Ryan has adopted five principles to bring clarity to business owners and crystalize and synthesize the questions they often ask:  Your vision; What do you want from the business, and why?  Your financial targets (target annual income, asset net worth, and the equity value of the company) Exit Options (Internal - Management/Family/Partners, Acquisition Entrepreneurs ESAPs, Private Equity, Strategic Buyers) Creating sustainable, predictable, and transferable cash flow (The more sustainable, predictable, and transferable the cash flow, the more intrinsic value the business will have.) Team of advisors (Hire experts to advise you on optimizing all aspects of the business.) The best outcome When most business owners consider the best outcome, they tend to gravitate toward a number. A better option would be to focus on growing the intrinsic financial value based on the cash flow valuation because that will likely guarantee five multiples within the ESOP.  (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) The benefits of ESOP If you're in an ESOP and sell your company, you can put up to 15% of the rolled equity back into your company. You also get to be a paid CEO, make all the decisions, and do not pay taxes. What is happening in the market? Private equity raised almost a trillion-and-a-half dollars in capital, they are charging investors 2% to manage that money, and they have not yet bought anything.  Enterprise-purchasing power The US technically has 8 million dollars of enterprise purchasing power to buy companies that comprise only 4% of the market. That creates a problem for those who want to sell and for those who have invested in private equity. So private equity companies are now readjusting all their models. Prices will drop, and people will get higher earn-outs, more equity, and less debt.  A great opportunity A great opportunity exists for people to buy companies, grow value, and monetize when they want to exit.    Connect with Eric On LinkedIn On Facebook On Instagram On Website   Connect with Ryan Tansom Arkona On LinkedIn

Join ITR Economics President Alan Beaulieu as he reviews our global forecast for countries around the world in the latest episode of TrendsTalk.

Between January 16-18, 2023, a record number of people working in the automation field attended the A3 Business Forum in Orlando, Florida. The annual forum hosts events relating to robotics, vision and imaging, motion control and motors, and the newest addition: artificial intelligence. The three-day forum is also a major networking opportunity for professionals in the automation industry and a chance for them to meet face-to-face with their current or potential clients. So, how was this year's forum different from previous ones and what advice did seasoned attendees takeaway?Calvary Robotics' Vice President, Michael Marseglia, is a veteran attendee at the A3 Business Forums, having been an annual guest for seven years. He talked about his experience at this year's forum and detailed the highlights of the event on the latest episode of Advanced Automation with host Josh Gravelle.Marseglia and Gravelle also discussed … 1. Marseglia's background in automation and his current role as a Vice President2. The A3 Business Forum's attendance growth and Marseglia's experience of what draws him to the forum3. Why the Forum's ITR Economics presentation was a standout delivery“ITR Economics has a very, very high accuracy rate in terms of predictions and they were able to tailor an economic forecast that very, very specifically addressed what we in the automation would be interested in, the trends, things that are going to affect our industry either today, over the next coming years, and even out until like past beyond 2030,” said Marseglia. The presentation, led by ITR Economics' Alan Beaulieu, offered some great advice and information about what he and other automation professionals can look forward to in the future of their industry.Michael Marseglia is the Vice President at Calvary Robotics. He began his career in automation at a young age and entered the industry immediately out of high school. Marseglia self-described himself as having worked “every job” relating to automation and today holds the senior position he operates in. He's been at the company for almost four years.

US GDP rose in 4Q2022, ending the year on a positive note. Find out what this increase means for the economy in the latest episode of TrendsTalk with ITR Economics President Alan Beaulieu.

Links:Clarify your path towards a more valuable business by taking the Intentional Growth Financial Assessment: https://arkona.io/intentional-growth-financial-assessmentArkona: https://arkona.io/Ryan Tansom started his entrepreneurial career at his family business where he was the executive vice president and responsible for the strategic, operational, and financial strategy of the $21 million company. Ryan helped turn the company around and bring intentional focus to the right strategies which enabled it to be sold for 8 figures to a local competitor in 2014. Ryan took his experience and founded Arkona to create the Intentional Growth™ Framework which helps owners grow the value of their company - with the end in mind - through educational training, fractional CFO services, and strategic planning. Ryan is a passionate, energetic, and highly skilled communicator who loves his work and the message he delivers. Both of the keynote presentations he frequently delivers are near and dear to his heart because they tell the story - and the solutions - to the challenges he had when he was running his family business. Since founding Arkona, he has been able to teach other entrepreneurs and business owners what he wishes he would have known before they sold their company, which is how to clarify a path to a more valuable business - with an end in mind - so business owners can turn their visions into reality. Ryan also hosts the popular Intentional Growth™ Podcast which has 280+ episodes, 380k+ downloads with Todd Herman, Bo Burlingham, Jack Stack, Gino Wickman, John Warrillow, Dan Martell, and Alan Beaulieu.

Ryan Tansom started his entrepreneurial career at his family business where he was the executive vice president and responsible for the strategic, operational, and financial strategy of the $21 million company. Ryan helped turn the company around and bring intentional focus to the right strategies which enabled it to be sold for 8 figures to a local competitor in 2014.Ryan took his experience and founded Arkona to create the Intentional Growth™ Framework which helps owners grow the value of their company - with the end in mind - through educational training, fractional CFO services, and strategic planning.Ryan also hosts the popular Intentional Growth™ Podcast, which has 280+ episodes and 380k+ downloads. His co-hosts include Todd Herman, Bo Burlingham, Jack Stack, Gino Wickman, John Warrillow, Dan Martell, and Alan Beaulieu.During the interview we discuss…Ryan's philosophywhy most business owners don't think this waywhat it means when someone asks "what do you want and why"ways to increase a business's valueexercises do understand what you want and whyGet in touch after the interview…Website: https://arkona.ioLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/intentional-growthFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/intentionalgrowthframeworkInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/intentionalgrowthframework/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEf999NaiI4EB426TOQjJ-AContactl: squesnell@arkona.ioClarify a path towards a more valuable business using your financials https://arkona.io/intentional-growth-financial-assessment?utm_source=guest+podcast&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=deliberate+leaders+podcastClaim your free gift!We're giving away a one-year membership to the world's #1 business book summary service for leaders! Our gift will help you stay on top of the latest ideas, decide which books to read next, and engage your teams.To get your gift:Leave a rating or review on your favorite listening channel.Take a screenshot of your review.Share the screenshot on LinkedIn, and mention either “Allison Dunn” or “Deliberate Directions” and the “Deliberate Leaders Podcast”.=============Allison DunnExecutive Business CoachDeliberate Directions + Executive Business Coaching + Training Center3003 W Main Street, Suite 110, Boise ID 83702(208) 350-6551Website https://www.deliberatedirections.comLinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/allisondunnPodcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/deliberate-leaders-podcast-with-allison-dunn/id1500464675

Ryan Tansom started his entrepreneurial career at his family business where he was the Executive VP and responsible for the strategic, operational, and financial strategy of the $21 Million company. Ryan helped turn the company around and bring intentional focus to the right strategies which enabled it to be sold for 8 figures to a local competitor in 2014. Ryan took his experience and founded Arkona to create the Intentional Growth™️ Framework which helps owners view – and run – their company like a financial asset through educational training, fractional CFO services and strategic planning. Ryan also hosts the popular Intentional Growth™️ podcast that has 320+ episodes, 430k+ downloads and guests like Gino Wickman, Bo Burlingham, Dan Martell, John Warrillow, Jack Stack, and Alan Beaulieu, and the editors of HBR and Inc. Magazine. Ryan also has a passion for speaking and delivers frequent keynotes. After thousands of meetings and hundreds of podcast interviews, he has his finger on the pulse of the market like few others.Watch it on Youtube: https://youtu.be/Z-6EASSj-lY--------------------------------------------------Contact Ryan onLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-tansom-4a440710/Website: https://arkona.io/podcasts--------------------------------------------------How2Exit Joins ITX's Channel Partner Network!-Why ITX?Since 1998, ITX has created $5 billion in value by selling more than 225 IT businesses in 20 countries. ITX works exclusively with IT-enabled businesses generating between $5M and $30M who are ready to be sold, and M&A decision-makers who are ready to buy. For over 25 years ITX has developed industry knowledge that helps them determine whether a seller is a good fit for their buyers before making a match."Out of all of the brokers I've met, this team has the most experience and I believe the best ability to get IT service businesses sold at the best price" - Ron SkeltonThe ITX M&A Marketplace we partnered with has a proprietary database of 50,000+ global buyers seeking IT Services firms, MSPs, MSSPs, Software-as-a-Service platforms, and channel partners in the Microsoft, Oracle, ServiceNow, and Salesforce space.If you are interested in learning more about the process and current market valuations, complete the contact form and we'll respond within one business day. Everything is kept confidential.Are you interested in what your business may be worth? Unlock the value of your IT Services firm, visithttps://www.itexchangenet.com/marketplace-how2exit and complete the contact form.Our partnership with ITX focuses on deals above $5M in value. If you are looking to buy or sell a tech business below the $5M mark, we recommend Flippa. Flippa - Real Buyers, Real Sellers - Where the Real Deals Are MadeVisit Flippa - https://www.dpbolvw.net/click-100721038-15233003--------------------------------------------------

Jan Rutherford and Jim Vaselopulos, the hosts of The Leadership Podcast, explore core values based on the six cardinal virtues. Follow the discussion in this important episode to be reminded how the cardinal virtues apply in life and at work, and how you and your organization can move forward by going back to the fundamentals of leadership. https://bit.ly/TLP-333   Key Takeaways [1:25] Jan and Jim have both received a lot of very positive texts about Episode 332, featuring Richie Norton, who talked about the brevity of life. Jan sees that people are planning frantically for next year. [3:05] Leaders are making sure they don't get caught up in emotions but look at the facts. Jim refers to past guest Alan Beaulieu and ITR Economics. The slowdown we're feeling is a slowdown in the rate of growth, not a recession. Slowing from 25% growth to 9% growth feels like the airbags just came on. Don't overreact. [5:20] The numbers come from our words, deeds, and our ability to work through other people. Leaders get people to do things willingly that they would not do otherwise. How we lead depends on our values. Ask what is the most important thing, the second-most important, the third-most important, and so forth. We need to prioritize what we value and translate those values into behaviors we can observe. [6:47] If we say we value integrity, what is the observable behavior that comes from that value? Is hitting the number that top priority, or are people a priority? [7:42] It doesn't matter what you say, it matters what you do. Your culture is a product of your daily decisions and how you treat people. [8:53] Jim recalls an experience from his first college internship at Glenview Tool Company. The owner, Mike Sciortino told him that a security device can't prevent all theft but it can help keep honest people honest. Jim says, as leaders, let's help people do the right thing. Let's encourage them. [11:04] Jan shares a recent airline experience where “the system” wouldn't allow the airline to fix a problem. The system should be for people! [11:40] Jan explains the six cardinal virtues: Wisdom, Courage, Humanity, Justice, Temperance, and Transcendence. Wisdom is built upon curiosity. We have to reward curiosity if we want people to be able to identify problems. Daily, use the statement, “That's a great question!” Reward questions! It's important to catch people doing right. [17:15] Take the focus of questions away from yourself and put it on the other person. Instead of saying, “I don't understand this, can you explain it to me?” say, “That's fascinating. Help me understand why you're going about it that way.” [18:12] Courage gets a lot of talk these days. The best business translation of courage is honesty. Sometimes we say authentic. Jan coached a client who had been honest to their boss, but their boss just got quiet, as though wounded. If we want the truth, we need to hear it. Jim cites Choosing Courage, by Jim Detert. Courage is related to timing. Sometimes, wait for the right moment instead of blurting it out. [21:45] Jan's client recently told him that part of being courageous is not being complicit. Don't keep quiet about stuff. [22:39] Employees always have three choices about their workplace: Suck it up and deal with a toxic culture, try to change it, or leave. What do you stand for? What are you willing to compromise on, or not? It's not like there's much greener grass in different places, but there is different grass in all the organizations. You don't have to be complicit in a toxic culture or abusive leadership. [24:40] Humanity is simple kindness or the Golden Rule. This can be hard because there's a lot of competition. There's tunnel vision. Some niceties go by the wayside. But research shows that human kindness works. Humans respond best to positive reinforcement. Humanity is a decision that doesn't depend on anyone else. Just be kind, even if people are mean to you. It's doing the right thing. [28:01] Jan tells of going from being a sergeant to being an officer. He was told, “You don't have to speak like the soldiers; you can be above that.” It's a matter of respect. If you try to fit in by speaking the cool lingo, it is inauthentic. [28:58] Justice is fairness. Organizations are asking people to be fair to one another. But, in personalized leadership, you can't treat everybody the same, because of their individuality and the work function they have. People want one-on-one time with their leader. In all that, we have to be sure we're being perceived as being fair. Encourage others in the organization to be fair and equitable. [33:19] Temperance is self-discipline. Without self-discipline and sacrifice, we can't tackle big goals. John Wooden taught players how to put on socks and shoes so they wouldn't get blisters. In business, we are missing so many fundamentals, such as starting and ending meetings on time and being predictable. [35:00] Jim says discipline is respect. Showing up to meetings on time is respectful of everybody's time. Discipline with personal and business goals is respect for how important those goals are. If you don't have self-discipline, you probably don't have self-respect. Discipline thrives when you have respect. If you don't have self-respect, discipline falters. [36:29] Transcendence is spirituality. In work, Jan sees it as being gracious and operating with gratitude. Jim reminds us that in the grand scheme of things, our role is small. How do you relate to the universe and other people and creatures? Barry Schwartz, in Practical Wisdom, told of janitors in a cancer care unit operating with graciousness because the patients were in great need and having a hard time. [38:19] The transcendent behavior of the janitors improved the condition of the patients, who were at their most humiliating moments. The janitors were looking at the bigger picture than cleaning up a mess. In high-performing organizations, people operate with that level of transcendence. People who win the Medal of Honor are operating with transcendence, also known as Mission, Vision, and Values. [39:20] Companies are not started for the sake of creating a great culture. A company starts because there is a market need, and they think they can help people. More people get involved and then they think about having a good company, which means having a good culture. People are tribal. The cardinal virtues are the rules to get along with our tribe and be of service to other humans in other tribes. [40:50] Things feel out of hand because we've gotten so far from the fundamentals. As you look at planning, go back and say, “Are we making this too complicated?” [42:24] Closing quote: Remember, “Courage is the most important of all the virtues because without courage you can't practice any other virtue consistently. You can practice any virtue erratically, but nothing consistently without courage.” — Maya Angelou   Quotable Quotes “As [Richie Norton] reminded us, ‘Life is short' isn't a cliché, it's true. and ‘Don't defer your dreams.' Boy, that show resonated!” — Jan “We had some sectors that were growing at 25% and now they're only going to grow at 9%, so it feels like the airbags just came on because we're slowing down from 25 to 9. … The slowdown is huge but it's still a rate of growth. … Let's not overreact.” — Jim “[As a leader,] you're basically saying, ‘Let's change the trajectory, let's improve performance, let's do something different that you wouldn't have done if I didn't intercede.'” — Jan “Your culture isn't what you want it to be. Your culture is a product of the decisions you make on a daily basis. … Do [you] respect people? Do [you] listen to them when they have a concern?” — Jim “If people aren't asking questions around you, you might be the emperor without clothes.” — Jim “There is a way to ask a question so that it will never be perceived as stupid. … [Instead of ‘I don't understand this,' say], ‘That's really fascinating. What made you think to do it that way?' or ‘Help me understand why you're going about it that way.'” — Jim “We see what's going on in big tech right now; it's all fear. It's awful. People are afraid to speak up.” — Jan “It's not like there's much greener grass in different places, but there is different grass in all the organizations. They're different. There might be a place where the values line up better with what you're all about. You don't have to be complicit in a toxic culture.” — Jan “Humanity is a decision that doesn't depend on anyone else. If you're going to be kind, just be kind, even if people are mean to you.” — Jim “As leaders, we've got to encourage others in the organization to be fair and equitable.” — Jan “We know this: Without a certain amount of self-discipline and sacrifice, you can't tackle big goals and defer short-term pleasures. It's really hard. And any organization has really long-term goals.” — Jan “No company that I know of was started to create a great culture. … Every company starts because there's a market need and they think they can help other human beings. And then they get more people involved. And then they say, … ``We should have a good company!” — Jan “We are tribal. To me, these cardinal virtues are the rules for us to behave in a certain way to get along with our tribe and to deliver services, offerings, and products to other humans in other tribes. That's what we're doing.” — Jan “Everything feels like it's out of hand because we've gotten so far from the fundamentals.” — Jan   Resources Mentioned Theleadershippodcast.com Sponsored by: Darley.com Rafti Advisors. LLC Self-Reliant Leadership. LLC Interact with Jan and Jim on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram Richie Norton Alan Beaulieu ITR Economics Choosing Courage: The Everyday Guide to Being Brave at Work, by Jim Detert Jim Detert Kim Cameron The Positive Coaching Alliance Jim Thompson All I Really Need to Know, I learned in Kindergarten: Uncommon Thoughts on Common Things, by Robert Fulghum Discipline is Destiny: The Power of Self-Control, by Ryan Holiday John Wooden Kareem Abdul-Jabaar Practical Wisdom: The Right Way to Do the Right Thing, by Barry Schwartz and Kenneth Sharpe Medal of Honor The Marshmallow Test

Jan Rutherford and Jim Vaselopulos, the hosts of The Leadership Podcast, explore core values based on the six cardinal virtues. Follow the discussion in this important episode to be reminded how the cardinal virtues apply in life and at work, and how you and your organization can move forward by going back to the fundamentals of leadership. https://bit.ly/TLP-333   Key Takeaways [1:25] Jan and Jim have both received a lot of very positive texts about Episode 332, featuring Richie Norton, who talked about the brevity of life. Jan sees that people are planning frantically for next year. [3:05] Leaders are making sure they don't get caught up in emotions but look at the facts. Jim refers to past guest Alan Beaulieu and ITR Economics. The slowdown we're feeling is a slowdown in the rate of growth, not a recession. Slowing from 25% growth to 9% growth feels like the airbags just came on. Don't overreact. [5:20] The numbers come from our words, deeds, and our ability to work through other people. Leaders get people to do things willingly that they would not do otherwise. How we lead depends on our values. Ask what is the most important thing, the second-most important, the third-most important, and so forth. We need to prioritize what we value and translate those values into behaviors we can observe. [6:47] If we say we value integrity, what is the observable behavior that comes from that value? Is hitting the number that top priority, or are people a priority? [7:42] It doesn't matter what you say, it matters what you do. Your culture is a product of your daily decisions and how you treat people. [8:53] Jim recalls an experience from his first college internship at Glenview Tool Company. The owner, Mike Sciortino told him that a security device can't prevent all theft but it can help keep honest people honest. Jim says, as leaders, let's help people do the right thing. Let's encourage them. [11:04] Jan shares a recent airline experience where “the system” wouldn't allow the airline to fix a problem. The system should be for people! [11:40] Jan explains the six cardinal virtues: Wisdom, Courage, Humanity, Justice, Temperance, and Transcendence. Wisdom is built upon curiosity. We have to reward curiosity if we want people to be able to identify problems. Daily, use the statement, “That's a great question!” Reward questions! It's important to catch people doing right. [17:15] Take the focus of questions away from yourself and put it on the other person. Instead of saying, “I don't understand this, can you explain it to me?” say, “That's fascinating. Help me understand why you're going about it that way.” [18:12] Courage gets a lot of talk these days. The best business translation of courage is honesty. Sometimes we say authentic. Jan coached a client who had been honest to their boss, but their boss just got quiet, as though wounded. If we want the truth, we need to hear it. Jim cites Choosing Courage, by Jim Detert. Courage is related to timing. Sometimes, wait for the right moment instead of blurting it out. [21:45] Jan's client recently told him that part of being courageous is not being complicit. Don't keep quiet about stuff. [22:39] Employees always have three choices about their workplace: Suck it up and deal with a toxic culture, try to change it, or leave. What do you stand for? What are you willing to compromise on, or not? It's not like there's much greener grass in different places, but there is different grass in all the organizations. You don't have to be complicit in a toxic culture or abusive leadership. [24:40] Humanity is simple kindness or the Golden Rule. This can be hard because there's a lot of competition. There's tunnel vision. Some niceties go by the wayside. But research shows that human kindness works. Humans respond best to positive reinforcement. Humanity is a decision that doesn't depend on anyone else. Just be kind, even if people are mean to you. It's doing the right thing. [28:01] Jan tells of going from being a sergeant to being an officer. He was told, “You don't have to speak like the soldiers; you can be above that.” It's a matter of respect. If you try to fit in by speaking the cool lingo, it is inauthentic. [28:58] Justice is fairness. Organizations are asking people to be fair to one another. But, in personalized leadership, you can't treat everybody the same, because of their individuality and the work function they have. People want one-on-one time with their leader. In all that, we have to be sure we're being perceived as being fair. Encourage others in the organization to be fair and equitable. [33:19] Temperance is self-discipline. Without self-discipline and sacrifice, we can't tackle big goals. John Wooden taught players how to put on socks and shoes so they wouldn't get blisters. In business, we are missing so many fundamentals, such as starting and ending meetings on time and being predictable. [35:00] Jim says discipline is respect. Showing up to meetings on time is respectful for everybody's time. Discipline with personal and business goals is respect for how important those goals are. If you don't have self-discipline, you probably don't have self-respect. Discipline thrives when you have respect. If you don't have self-respect, discipline falters. [36:29] Transcendence is spirituality. In work, Jan sees it as being gracious and operating with gratitude. Jim reminds us that in the grand scheme of things, our role is small. How do you relate to the universe and other people and creatures? Barry Schwartz, in Practical Wisdom, told of janitors in a cancer care unit operating with graciousness because the patients were in great need and having a hard time. [38:19] The transcendent behavior of the janitors improved the condition of the patients, who were at their most humiliating moments. The janitors were looking at the bigger picture than cleaning up a mess. In high-performing organizations, people operate with that level of transcendence. People who win the Medal of Honor are operating with transcendence, also known as Mission, Vision, and Values. [39:20] Companies are not started for the sake of creating a great culture. A company starts because there is a market need, and they think they can help people. More people get involved and then they think about having a good company, which means having a good culture. People are tribal. The cardinal virtues are the rules to get along with our tribe and be of service to other humans in other tribes. [40:50] Things feel out of hand because we've gotten so far from the fundamentals. As you look at planning, go back and say, “Are we making this too complicated?” [42:24] Closing quote: Remember, “Courage is the most important of all the virtues, because without courage you can't practice any other virtue consistently. You can practice any virtue erratically, but nothing consistently without courage.” — Maya Angelou   Quotable Quotes “As [Richie Norton] reminded us, ‘Life is short' isn't a cliché, it's true. and ‘Don't defer your dreams.' Boy, that show resonated!” — Jan “We had some sectors that were growing at 25% and now they're only going to grow at 9%, so it feels like the airbags just came on because we're slowing down from 25 to 9. … The slowdown is huge but it's still a rate of growth. … Let's not overreact.” — Jim “[As a leader,] you're basically saying, ‘Let's change the trajectory, let's improve performance, let's do something different that you wouldn't have done if I didn't intercede.'” — Jan “Your culture isn't what you want it to be. Your culture is a product of the decisions you make on a daily basis. … Do [you] respect people? Do [you] listen to them when they have a concern?” — Jim “If people aren't asking questions around you, you might be the emperor without clothes.” — Jim “There is a way to ask a question so that it will never be perceived as stupid. … [Instead of ‘I don't understand this,' say], ‘That's really fascinating. What made you think to do it that way?' or ‘Help me understand why you're going about it that way.'” — Jim “We see what's going on in big tech right now; it's all fear. It's awful. People are afraid to speak up.” — Jan “It's not like there's much greener grass in different places, but there is different grass in all the organizations. They're different. There might be a place where the values line up better with what you're all about. You don't have to be complicit in a toxic culture.” — Jan “Humanity is a decision that doesn't depend on anyone else. If you're going to be kind, just be kind, if people are mean to you.” — Jim “As leaders, we've got to encourage others in the organization to be fair and equitable.” — Jan “We know this: Without a certain amount of self-discipline and sacrifice, you can't tackle big goals and defer short-term pleasures. It's really hard. And any organization has really long-term goals.” — Jan “No company that I know of was started to create a great culture. … Every company starts because there's a market need and they think they can help other human beings. And then they get more people involved. And then they say, … ``We should have a good company!” — Jan “We are tribal. To me, these cardinal virtues are the rules for us to behave in a certain way to get along with our tribe and to deliver services, offerings, and products to other humans in other tribes. That's what we're doing.” — Jan “Everything feels like it's out of hand because we've gotten so far from the fundamentals.” — Jan   Resources Mentioned Theleadershippodcast.com Sponsored by: Darley.com Rafti Advisors. LLC Self-Reliant Leadership. LLC Interact with Jan and Jim on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram Richie Norton Alan Beaulieu ITR Economics Mike Sciortino Choosing Courage: The Everyday Guide to Being Brave at Work, by Jim Detert Jim Detert Kim Cameron The Positive Coaching Alliance Jim Thompson All I Really Need to Know, I learned in Kindergarten: Uncommon Thoughts on Common Things, by Robert Fulghum Discipline is Destiny: The Power of Self-Control, by Ryan Holiday John Wooden Kareem Abdul-Jabaar Practical Wisdom: The Right Way to Do the Right Thing, by Barry Schwartz and Kenneth Sharpe Medal of Honor The Marshmallow Test

In This Episode, You Will Learn: How to gain clarity to scale a business that is profitable! The ups and downs that led to Ryan's realization that profitability is the goal to truly scale, rather than focusing on revenue and team growth.   Resources + Links:   Learn more about how Ryan helps businesses grow with intention! https://arkona.io/   Connect with Sharon on Instagram | @sharonbondurant_ig LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharonbondurant/   Find more resources on our website  https://www.the-finders.com/ www.how-to-pivot.com   Meet Ryan Tansom Ryan Tansom started his entrepreneurial career at his family business where he was the Executive VP and responsible for the strategic, operational, and financial strategy of the $21 Million company. Ryan helped turn the company around and bring intentional focus to the right strategies which enabled it to be sold for 8 figures to a local competitor in 2014.    Ryan took his experience and founded Arkona to create the Intentional Growth™ Framework which helps owners view – and run – their company like a financial asset through educational training, fractional CFO services and strategic planning.    Ryan also hosts the popular Intentional Growth™ podcast that has 320+ episodes, 430k+ downloads and guests like Gino Wickman, Bo Burlingham, Dan Martell, John Warrillow, Jack Stack, and Alan Beaulieu, and the editors of HBR and Inc. Magazine. Ryan also has a passion for speaking and delivers frequent keynotes. After thousands of meetings and hundreds of podcast interviews, he has his finger on the pulse of the market like few others.   Show Notes Are you ready to increase the profitability of your business!? I'm excited for you to hear my conversation with founder of Arkona, Ryan Tansom! Ryan shares what it was like growing up in the family business, and the ups and downs that led to him realizing the power of focusing on profit over revenue. Tune in as Ryan shares some key things to focus your goals around to make sure you're building a profitable business that will give you the income and role you want all along the way!     01:00 How Ryan grew up in the family business and the ups and downs of scaling a company. 04:50 What was it like making the decision to sell and having to let 60+ employees go? 09:00 What has your journey looked like to the current business you have now? 11:15  The inspiration behind Ryan's podcast Intentional Growth. 13:20 Pivots that led to building Arkona. 18:30 How do you gain clarity in your business and also make room to pivot as you go? 25:15 Do you know the equity value of your business? 27:20 What is the first thing listeners need to know to make sure they are focusing on the right metrics? 30:00 The framework that will help you make key decisions in your business. 32:15 How do you adjust your target as you make a pivot?

If consumers are spending, that often bodes well for the economy. But is there also a debt problem among consumers? Tune in to the latest episode of TrendsTalk with ITR President Alan Beaulieu to find out!

Inflation has been in the news for a long time now. Although it impacts us all differently, there are signs of relief ahead. Take a deep dive into the data in the latest episode of TrendsTalk with ITR Economics President Alan Beaulieu.

Even though a lot of data is pointing in a positive direction, there is still a lot of talk around a coming recession. Dive into how the recession chatter compares to the data with the latest episode of TrendsTalk with ITR President and Speaker Alan Beaulieu.

There is still a lot of speculation over a possible recession coming. After reviewing the data, we are holding to our forecast that there won't be a recession. See why ITR Economics is forecasting a “soft landing” as opposed to a recession phase with our newest TrendsTalk episode with ITR President Alan Beaulieu.

It is becoming a trend for organizations to forecast a recession coming soon. With elevated inflation and oil prices, does ITR Economics also believe a recession is coming in 2023? Tune into our latest episode of TrendsTalk with ITR President Alan Beaulieu to find out!

Between COVID-19, inflation, and the Russia and Ukraine conflict, it certainly has been an emotional start to the decade. Is a demand cliff next on the horizon, bringing the economy to a screeching halt? Tune into the newest episode of TrendsTalk with ITR Economics President Alan Beaulieu to hear what our forecast has to say.

Headlines regarding the consumer, rising interest rates, and rising gas prices are dominating the news cycle - but what are the underlying macroeconomic trends telling us? Catch our newest TrendsTalk episode with ITR Economics President and Speaker Alan Beaulieu to learn more.

ITR Economics is forecasting a slowdown in 2022 - are you adjusting your plans accordingly? Catch our newest TrendsTalk episode with ITR President and Speaker Alan Beaulieu to learn more about the trends contributing to this year's forecast.

The quit rate saw a record high in December - what is contributing to these trends, and where are they headed next? Catch our newest TrendsTalk episode with ITR President and Speaker Alan Beaulieu to learn more.

Register for the VIRTUAL LIVE Creating Wealth conference on January 28 and 29, 2022.Visit JasonHartman.com today! Today's Flash Back Friday is from episode 895 published last April 9, 2018. Jason Hartman talks with Alan Beaulieu, President & Principal at ITR Economics and author of Prosperity in the Age of Decline, about what's going on in our economy when it comes to energy, inflation, and millennials. The two take a look at the difference between virtuous and non-virtuous inflation, how the millennials might respond to seeing actual inflation (and ways you can educate yourself about how times used to be different) and why you should be excited about the things that are coming. Alan also gives his thoughts on the recent tariffs and tax reform. Key Takeaways: Intro: [5:20] What the Icehotel Art Suites are like [7:52] Join Jason in Philadelphia Alan Beaulieu Interview: [11:54] What's coming in the economy next [13:54] What is “virtuous” and “non-virtuous” inflation? [16:56] In 12 years there will be 30 million more people drawing down on Medicaid and Social Security [21:03] Every single industry is having problems finding enough people, so the future isn't as bleak as you might think [24:28] The 5 sources of inflation [28:03] We're in a golden age with stable energy [30:17] The 3 reasons Alan's excited about where we're headed Website: www.ITREconomics.com Prosperity in The Age of Decline: How to Lead Your Business and Preserve Wealth Through the Coming Business Cycles www.JasonHartman.com/   The WEALTH TRANSFER is happening FAST! Protect your financial future now! Did you know that 25% to 40% of all dollars ever created were dumped into the economy last year???  This will be devastating to some and an opportunity to others, be sure you're on the right side of this massive wealth transfer. Learn from our experiences, maximize your ROI and avoid regrets. Watch, subscribe and comment on Jason's videos on his official YouTube channel: YouTube.com/c/JasonHartmanRealEstate/videos Free Mini-Book on Pandemic Investing: PandemicInvesting.com Jason's TV Clips: Vimeo.com/549444172  CYA Protect Your Assets, Save Taxes & Estate Planning: JasonHartman.com/Protect What do Jason's clients say?: JasonHartmanTestimonials.com Free Class:  Easily get up to $250,000 in funding for real estate, business or anything else:  JasonHartman.com/Fund Call our Investment Counselors at: 1-800-HARTMAN (US) or visit JasonHartman.com Free white paper on the Hartman Comparison Index™  Guided Visualization for Investors: JasonHartman.com/visualization Jason's videos in his other sites: JasonHartman.com/Rumble JasonHartman.com/Bitchute JasonHartman.com/Odysee

Brian is currently the CEO and Principal of ITR Economics.  He has been investing in Real Estate for 25 years.  He is from Marco Island, FL & Gilford, NH.   He is best reached at www.itreconomics.com Twitter - https://twitter.com/itroutlook FB - https://www.facebook.com/ITREconomics77/ IG - https://www.instagram.com/itreconomics/ YT - https://www.youtube.com/user/TrendResearch LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/itr-economics Brian doesn't currently have a favorite restaurant in Austin.  His favorite Business and/or Mindset books are Prosperity in the Age of Decline, which he co-authored with Alan Beaulieu, Traction by Gino Wickman, & The Great Game of Business by Jack Stack.  

Alan Beaulieu is one of the world's most informed and insightful economists, with a remarkable track record of providing accurate financial forecasts. He's also an exceptionally gifted speaker and his keynotes and seminars have helped thousands of business owners and executives capitalize on emerging trends. Get ready for the future and listen in as Alan shares his insights on inflation, supply chain issues, and how to prepare for 2030.   Key Takeaways [2:20] First guest on the show to have a Ph.D. in Leadership. [5:05] Where the economy is headed in 2022. [6:15] Supply chain issues. [7:00] Being proactive is important, but you don't want to be proactive at the wrong time. Do not overbuy because you're worried about supply chain issues.   [10:05] When leaders say, “I think.” or “I feel,” people have the right to be skeptical. You have to prove it and you do that with data, math, and indicators. [12:35] Reshoring trends. [16:35] Alan's perspective on world stability. [19:10] Why the U.S. should solidify the supply chain. If China decides to unify completely, it could be bad for world trade. [20:15] Low-skilled labor and immigrant workers. [21:35] The world is desperate for labor, and it's not all lower-end. Construction, transportation and others require real skills. [26:20] Alan breaks down inflation. [30:45] We will see abnormal inflation rates around the second half of this decade. The first half will still be “seemingly okay.” [35:15] Alan shares his thoughts on how leaders can open their minds to the things they don't know that they should know. [38:15] Leaders who show humanity and really listen are the real change-makers. [41:30] Alan explains the mindset shift leaders need to have if they want to create real longevity in their companies. [43:00] Alan offers advice on how individuals can future-proof their finances. [45:20] Listener challenge: You don't need to guess the numbers. Knowing is power.   Quotable Quotes    Leaders who show humanity and really listen are the real change-makers.   “It's not hard to show people, but it's sometimes hard to lead people.” Current constraints are temporary and painful, but temporary. Avoid panic buying. Opening up the borders, and tripling the amount of legal [foreign] workers won't solve the [labor shortage].” “The certainty is uncertainty.”   Resources Mentioned Sponsored by: Darley.com ITReconomics.com Articles by Alan: “Unmasking the Future” & “Reshoring — The Forgotten Trend” Alan on LinkedIn Grab Alan's book, Prosperity in The Age of Decline: How to Lead Your Business and Preserve Wealth Through the Coming Business Cycles BCG.com — Manufacturing Costs Zeihan.com

Alan Beaulieu joins Steve and Rich to talk about how surviving the war on talent means having a sticky culture, why we are seeing an inflation that is heading to a recession, followed by a depression, and how you can move your allocations to inflation adjusted assets to weather the storm.

Where can you find labor? How long are these labor constraints going to last? Catch our newest TrendsTalk episode with ITR Economics President and Speaker Alan Beaulieu to learn more.

In a world of economic trends and number-driven analysis, how can your business prepare for the unknowns? Catch our newest TrendsTalk episode with ITR President Alan Beaulieu to learn more.

ITR Economics is in the business of international economic forecasting and consulting. Alan discusses the great depression coming to the US and what we can do to prosper by knowing this information. Questions discussed: Why is the Great Depression coming to the US? Is it just the US? When? Also, can anything stop it? Contact info: Email Address alan@itreconomics.com Website www.itreconomics.com  Read his Book: Prosperity in the Age of Decline Print and ebook, Amazon and Barnes & Noble

What does the economic slowdown in China mean for the US and global economy? Catch our newest TrendsTalk episode with ITR President and Speaker Alan Beaulieu to learn more.

With the current state of the world, it’s only natural to wonder how stable the economy is, what is going on in the markets and if there are any major concerns on the horizon. Alan Beaulieu is on the show today to give us a market update. He is a principal at ITR Economics, which has had an unmatched 94.7% forecast accuracy at four quarters out since 1985. ITR has also predicted an economic downturn in 2030 as big as the Great Depression. Alan has a reputation as an accurate, straightforward economist, delivering award-winning workshops and economic analysis seminars world-wide for the last 30 years. Alan has a reputation as an accurate, straightforward economist who has delivered award-winning workshops and economic analysis seminars world-wide for the last 30 years, and has co-authored three books with his brother Brian Beaulieu: Make Your Move, Prosperity in the Age of Decline and But I Want It! What You Will Learn In Today's Podcast Interview The impact the 2020 pandemic has had on the current and future states of the economy The leading indicators ITR Economics uses to make their economic forecasts and how the four phases of a business fit in How a lack of “sound financial thinking” is helping to spur the next depression The importance of measuring your rate of change and how it will help you predict the future How Alan and his team forecast with a 95% accuracy during the 2020 pandemic The impact of 80 million Americans drawing social security (within the next decade), be on prescription drugs and using Medicare—double the 40 million who use such programs today What modern monetary theory (MMT) is and how it could impact the future of our economy Why one could argue we’re driving the bus straight toward the cliff when it comes to our economy When to pass on growth rather than overextend The fallacy of equality Why ITR Economics is forecasting a serious depression by 2030 How focusing on relevant producer price index (PPI) can help you navigate your business through a recession What to do to avoid floundering during a depression USA’s new place in the global market and what’s next What ways you can start de-risking your business today to better prepare for the future

On today’s show, I’m talking with Alan Beaulieu from ITR Economics. Alan and I unpack way too many topics, from world economics, to the wealth transfer of the boomers, to the US-China relationships. We’re going to be talking about what’s going on today. Alan has some practical tips on surviving market flux, including the five pieces of advice he’d give to any business owner today: take risks now; invest in future growth; don’t straight-line forecast; decrease as much debt as you can; be ready to get out of stock market fast go into bonds at the right time. All of these tips are prepping you for one thing: the predicted depression by 2030. With financial and investment tips, market insight on US-China relations, and the relevant matrices you should be using to evaluate your business. There are so many wonderful takeaways in our conversation today. One of the biggest takeaways is the importance of understanding big macro-trends. If you can do that, you can reverse engineer some of the things you’re going to have to do for your business and your strategic plan. Ask questions like, “What does this mean for my business?” What You Will Learn In Today's Podcast Interview What to do to avoid floundering during a depression How Alan and his team forecast for their clients at 95% accuracy during 2020 pandemic The mindset you need to have to overcome adversity In a decade, 80 million people will be drawing social security, be on prescription drugs and using Medicare—double the 40 million who use such programs today What modern monetary theory (MMT) is and how it applies to your business plan Why we’re driving the bus to the cliff when it comes to our economy The fallacy of equality How a lack of “sound financial thinking” is helping to spur the next depression Why you can expect a serious depression by 2030 What focusing on relevant producer price index (PPI) can do for you during a recession The market impact the 2020 pandemic has had The leading indicators ITR Economics uses to make their economic forecasts and how the four phases of a business fit in How knowing your rate of change will help you overcome setbacks Why 8/10 of ITR Economics’ clients say the company has increased their competence in planning When to pass on growth rather than overextend USA’s new place in the global market and what’s next What ways you can start de-risking your business today How the USA’s and China’s economies match up Are You Growing The Value of Your Business Take The 2-Minute Assessment To Get Your Intentional Growth Score™ And 1-Page Vision Board. Are your company's current initiatives intentionally designed to increase the value of the business? Do you know what you want from your business long term and why? Do you know what your company is worth? Do you know the differences between Management, Family Transitions, PE Firms, ESOPs and Strategic Buyers? Does the business have a written strategic plan on how to achieve the desired normalized EBITDA and valuation? About the Guest: Alan Beaulieu is principal at ITR Economics, which has had an unmatched 94.7% forecast accuracy at four quarters out since 1985. He has a reputation as an accurate, straightforward economist, delivering award-winning workshops and economic analysis seminars world-wide for the last

In today's show, Pancham interviews Catherine Putney - economist and speaker at ITR Economics. As a graduate of master's degree in economics, she has proved her skills and has become one of the key members of ITR's Leading Indicator Team. With her insights that helped with ITR Economics' 94.7% accurate predictions, Catherine has been helping other investors to help reduce risk and create wise business decisions! This episode will be jam-packed with insights as Catherine shares her forecasts on where the economy is going so we can prepare for what's about to come. She will share how history is repeating itself with a 2030 Great Depression prediction, why there is inflation in asset prices, and why today is the best time to invest in real estate. Listen and enjoy the show!   Quote: “I want you to be able to say “You know what? Let me go and do something a little bit differently that I hadn't thought about before.” Timestamped Shownotes: 3:58 - Pancham introduces Catherine to the show 5:26 - Her background on helping others with her forecasting skills 7:01 - Why the economy is slowly getting back on its feet 11:46 - Her concerns in asset trends and why another Great Depression will happen 19:50 - The overall economy trendline in the post-covid environment 22:42 - Her prediction on the trends in interest rates 24:39 - Where you can invest your money now (and why you should look out for other countries!) 29:45 - How motivational speeches helped her to be productive 32:47 - Taking the Leap Round 32:47 - Househacking as her first investment 33:53 - What she reminds herself whenever fears in investing arises 34:58 - Her investment that didn't worked out as expected 35:57 - What investors should understand in the law of economics 37:20 - Where you can connect with Catherine and ITR Economics 3 Key Points: Every industry reacts differently as it varies on the overall consumer behavior. You can have asset inflations in one type of industry while the other has oversupply. History could repeat itself as it is predicted that a Great Depression will happen in 2030. Although a depression is predicted, economic growth is also expected when you're looking at the whole picture. Keep an eye on the economy in other countries as they would most likely be first affected by economic changes. Get in Touch: Admiral William H. McRavel Motivational Speech - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pxBQLFLei70 Catherine Putney LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/catherine-putney-ba940289/ ITR Economics Website - https://itreconomics.com/ The Gold Collar Investor Club - https://thegoldcollarinvestor.com/club/ Pancham Gupta Email - p@thegoldcollarinvestor.com Books: Prosperity in The Age of Decline: How to Lead Your Business and Preserve Wealth Through the Coming Business Cycles by Brian and Alan Beaulieu - https://www.amazon.com/Prosperity-Age-Decline-Business-Preserve/dp/1118809890

Hear from ITR Economics President, Alan Beaulieu, and Economic, Lauren Saidel-Baker, as they answer unanswered questions from our recent June webinar!

The CEO Confidence Index has declined two months in a row - what trends have contributed to this decline, and what comes next? Catch our newest TrendsTalk episode with ITR President and Speaker Alan Beaulieu to learn more.

Alan Beaulieu Discusses the Outlook for Growth in Flooring Market Based on Economic Conditions by Floor Focus Magazine

When can we expect things like travel and hospitality to return? Catch our newest TrendsTalk episode with ITR President Alan Beaulieu to learn more about our expectations for this industry.

With all that’s going on in the economy, it can be easy to miss the good news. Catch our newest TrendsTalk episode with ITR President and Speaker Alan Beaulieu for some positive insights on savings rates, corporate profits, and more.

Despite what you may see in the headlines, January retail sales numbers bring good news! Catch our newest TrendsTalk episode with ITR President and Speaker Alan Beaulieu to learn more.

In the face of uncertainty, how do businesses know when to time certain decisions? Catch our newest TrendsTalk episode with ITR President and Speaker Alan Beaulieu for guidance on the upcoming year.

In this episode, Brian Beaulieu talks about some of the most significant factors impacting the real estate investing trends, especially from the real estate economics and finance perspectives. Brian Beaulieu has served as CEO and Chief Economist of ITR Economics™ since 1987, where he researches the use of business cycle analysis and economic forecasting as tools for improving profitability. Prior to joining ITR Economics, Brian served as an economist for the US Department of Labor, where he worked on the health-care component of the Consumer Price Index. Brian has coauthored, with Alan Beaulieu, the books “Prosperity in the Age of Decline,” “Make Your Move,” and, for children, “But I Want It!”. During the discussion, Brian shared how real estate investors can take advantage of the ongoing economic and business cycle without losing on the big picture. He explained the current state of the US economy covering the GDP, employment rate, interest rate and the other key indicators. He went on to answer whether or not the fiscal stimuli is going to uplift the scenario and whether there will be any negative impact of the excess availability of money in the market. The podcast covers pretty much the entire lifecycle of real estate investing, right from the macro and micro market analysis to economic policies, taxes and benefits. A ‘must-watch’ for apartment investors looking to enhance their learning curve and make smart investing decisions in 2021 and beyond. Learn more about Brian’s works: https://www.itreconomics.com/

ITR CEO Brian Beaulieu and President Alan Beaulieu answer your remaining questions from the November 2020 presentation, "The Results Are In: This Is What Changed for 2021-2022"

November has been a busy month, rife with concerns about state shutdowns, the election, and economic recovery. But has all this impacted our economic outlook? Catch our newest TrendsTalk episode with ITR President Alan Beaulieu to learn more.

Did you know this next decade will be full of business opportunities in the US? The perception is often the opposite – catch our newest TrendsTalk episode with ITR President and Speaker Alan Beaulieu to learn what’s in store in the coming years.

ITR CEO Brian Beaulieu and President Alan Beaulieu answer your remaining questions from the September 2020 presentation, "Where Are You, and What Is Next?" Want to attend the presentations mentioned in this episode? Sign up below: October → https://itrondemand.com/store/product/changes-supply-sourcing-perceptions November → https://itrondemand.com/store/product/results-changes-2021-2022 December → https://itrondemand.com/store/product/economic-impact-financial-2029

Through a recent Twitter poll, we discovered many of our clients are concerned about consumer demand. Whether you're in B2B or B2C, there are positive signs ahead - catch our newest TrendsTalk episode with ITR President and Speaker Alan Beaulieu to learn more.

What's next for the economy and your business? Attend our September 24 presentation to learn a) where you are as a company now, b) what signs will signal change in your trend status, and c) what you can expect through the next several quarters. Register today: https://itrondemand.com/store/product/real-estate-trends-covid

Have you been following the recent China-US trade talks? Catch our newest TrendsTalk episode with ITR President and Speaker Alan Beaulieu to learn what the data and trends are showing us for these trade relations.

Are we finally seeing a light at the end of the tunnel? Catch our newest TrendsTalk episode with ITR President and Speaker Alan Beaulieu to learn how the global economy is faring and what the leading indicators say for the future.

ITR President Alan Beaulieu answers remaining questions received during EB Bradley's recent presentation.

The unprecedented developments in the first half of 2020 rocked the economy. Through our summer events, ITR CEO Brian Beaulieu and President Alan Beaulieu will provide guidance and clarity for the rest of this year and years to come. Tune in to our bonus TrendsTalk to learn more.

Roller coasters are fun at amusement parks, but it’s a hard way to run a business. Catch our newest TrendsTalk episode with ITR President and Speaker Alan Beaulieu to learn how to find some steady ground in this uncertain economy.

ITR President and Speaker Alan Beaulieu answers questions received during the recent GRAR presentation.

ITR President Alan Beaulieu answers questions received during our May 22 black swan webinar.

ITR President Alan Beaulieu answers questions received during EB Bradley's recent presentation.

ITR President Alan Beaulieu answers questions received during Vistage's recent presentation.

How would a second wave of COVID-19 impact the economy? We’re watching the trends – catch our newest TrendsTalk episode with ITR President and Speaker Alan Beaulieu to learn more.

ITR President Alan Beaulieu answers questions received during our recent black swan webinar.

Alan Beaulieu, economist and principle of ITR Economics, discusses the shape of the recovery and what to expect in the next few quarters. He talked with Technology Editor Angela Harris. Is there hope to be had?

ITR President Alan Beaulieu answers questions received during ISA's recent presentation.

DESCRIPTIONMost Americans are waiting to go outside again, but what economic realities will be there to meet them when they do?Join Travis Pankake, Don Clymer and Steve Kosel as they discuss the short term and long term effects of the economic pause caused by the COVID-19 shutdowns with acclaimed economist Brian Beaulieu of ITR Economics. When should we expect economic recovery and how long will growth last? What are the unintended consequences of the shutdown and are the measures taken by the U.S. government working?Brian has served as CEO and Chief Economist of ITR Economics™ since 1987, where he researches the use of business cycle analysis and economic forecasting as tools for improving profitability. Prior to joining ITR Economics, Brian served as an economist for the US Department of Labor, where he worked on the health-care component of the Consumer Price Index. Brian has co-authored, with Alan Beaulieu, the books “Prosperity in the Age of Decline,” “Make Your Move,” and, for children, “But I Want It!”TRANSCRIPT DETAILS: 2:45 - When you're dealing with the unprecedented you have to think differently7:23 - The unintended consequences of the economic pause and stimulus solutions11:44 - When will the economy climb out of the hole caused by COVID-19?15:00 - "We've seen this before." Consumer behavior post-COVID20:20 - Back to School could mean Back to Economic Normality26:41 - Long range impacts of national debt accumulation 

Is it reasonable to expect a "V-shaped" recovery this year? In this week's TrendsTalk, learn our expectations following the recent black swan events.

Alan Beaulieu is the President and a Principal with ITR Economics.

Some economists support the idea of zero-growth GDP, but is it really a good idea? Learn why GDP growth is essential to the economy in this week's TrendsTalk with ITR President Alan Beaulieu.

ITR President Alan Beaulieu discusses the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement and expected effects on the economy.

In their book Make Your Move, Brian and Alan Beaulieu outline 10 major business mistakes to avoid. In this week's Trendstalk, learn which of those will be tempting in 2020 and how to avoid them.

Hearing claims that the economy is robust, but experiencing the opposite? Tune in to this week's TrendsTalk to learn how the current slowdown is impacting businesses.

Thanksgiving is around the corner! Tune in to this week's TrendsTalk for insights on what we should be thankful for in the US economy.

Does the typical news cycle leave you struggling to stay upbeat? Tune in to this week's TrendsTalk to learn about some positive trends in the economy.

The media recently touted about the automotive industry’s performance – but how well did it really do? Tune in to this week's TrendsTalk to learn how this sector fared in August, and how your business may be affected.

What does the GDP revision tell us about the US economy? Tune in to this week's TrendsTalk for an important update. This special edition will feature both our CEO and our President, Brian and Alan Beaulieu!

Depending on which side of China’s economy your business works with, you may be feeling positive or negative impacts. Tune in to this week's TrendsTalk to learn about the contrasting trends occurring in China.

How should Canada’s #economic trends factor into your business decisions? Tune in to this week’s TrendsTalk with Alan Beaulieu to learn about the challenges ahead for our neighbor to the north.

What are the leading indicators telling us about Russia? Tune in to this week’s TrendsTalk with Alan Beaulieu to learn how this large country is performing in the global economy. https://www.itreconomics.com/content/russia-cooling-economy

Wondering where emerging trends will lead our economy and labor markets in 2020? You'll want to tune in and hear from our guest today, Alan Beaulieu from ITR Economics. Why listen? His firm boasts an incredible 94.7% accuracy rate in forecasting business trends, including the 2008 Great Recession - 3 full years before it occurred.  We recorded this as talk about Tariffs, Immigration, and the 2020 Election (TIE) threaten to disrupt our businesses, the unemployment hit its lowest rate in 50 years, and job openings exceeded job seekers for 13 consecutive months. What does this mean for employers and workers? Will automation ease the crunch for employers? Should workers start preparing for layoffs or new opportunities? What does this mean for new jobs? And what about those darn Millennials? You don't want to miss ALan's surprising answer!    

Is our economy headed into a slowdown? How low can unemployment go and how long can we sustain it? Will automation kill or boost job growth? Will Millennials save our economy? Those topics and more were the focus of this episode of Geeks Geezers and Googlization. Our guest is one of our country's most informed economists Dr. Alan Beaulieu, principal at ITR Economics. ITR is an emerging business trends superstar with an impressive near-95% accuracy rate since 1990 including the 2008 Recession. This show is broadcast live on Wednesday's at 1PM ET on W4CY Radio – (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (http://www.talk4radio.com/) on the Talk 4 Media Network (http://www.talk4media.com/).

How high can the National Debt climb before it becomes problematic? Tune in to this week’s TrendsTalk with Alan Beaulieu to understand the issues our debt will bring in the future. https://www.itreconomics.com/content/future-us-national-debt

Several challenges loom on the horizon for Japan, the world's third-largest economy. Tune in to this week’s TrendsTalk with ITR President Alan Beaulieu to learn more.

Economic Impact of Brexit, and Expectations for the UK with Alan Beaulieu by ITR Economics

ITR Economics’ senior consulting advisor Alex Chausovsky speaks to me today about the current and possible future U.S. economic predictions. We discuss the slow down on its way during the 2020s and the chance of depression in the 2030s. Alex explains why he believes these trends are possible and what a business owner can do to be prepared. Alex explains how ITR gets their data and what services they offer their clients. These services include consulting, market forecasting, and public speaking. What you will learn: My visit to the Vistage Summit. Welcome, Alex Chausovsky to the podcast. Alex’s business background. ITR Economics’ mission. How ITR collects their data. The current state of the economy and what to expect in early 2019. The economic slow down of the 2020s. The economic crash of the 2030s. Why recession cycles are predictable. How trade policy affects the economy. The 3 factors that drive an economy. Why immigration is important to the U.S. The industries that are suffering at the moment. The reasons a depression or recession happen. Why timing is everything. Recessions are times of opportunity. How other global economies affect our economy. The steps that can extend government programs such as social security. How healthcare contributes to the problem. “People behave the way they are incented to behave.” Alex’s parting thoughts. Takeaway: You need to build your business to sell. Think ahead and plan for economic downturns, upswings, and be a step ahead of any predictions. Learn to be nimble and adjust with the economy. Links and Resources Big Debt Crises by Ray Dalio GEXP Collaborative How The Economic Machine Works by Ray Dalio Summary: Factfulness: Ten Reasons We’re Wrong About the World–and Why Things Are Better Than You Think by Hans Rosling Prosperity in The Age of Decline: How to Lead Your Business and Preserve Wealth Through the Coming Business Cycles by Alan Beaulieu & Brian Beaulieu Vistage Summit Alex on Twitter Alex on LinkedIn ITR Economics Alex’s email About Alex: Alex Chausovsky is a highly experienced market researcher and analyst with more than a decade of expertise across subjects including macroeconomics, industrial manufacturing, energy efficiency, automation, and advanced technology trends. He has consulted and advised companies throughout the US, Europe, Brazil, China, and Japan for the last 15 years. Alex is currently responsible for providing reliable industry and company forecasts, presentations, webinars, and economic consulting services for small

ITR Economics’ senior consulting advisor Alex Chausovsky speaks to me today about the current and possible future U.S. economic predictions. We discuss the slow down on its way during the 2020s and the chance of depression in the 2030s. Alex explains why he believes these trends are possible and what a business owner can do to be prepared. Alex explains how ITR gets their data and what services they offer their clients. These services include consulting, market forecasting, and public speaking. What you will learn: My visit to the Vistage Summit. Welcome, Alex Chausovsky to the podcast. Alex’s business background. ITR Economics’ mission. How ITR collects their data. The current state of the economy and what to expect in early 2019. The economic slow down of the 2020s. The economic crash of the 2030s. Why recession cycles are predictable. How trade policy affects the economy. The 3 factors that drive an economy. Why immigration is important to the U.S. The industries that are suffering at the moment. The reasons a depression or recession happen. Why timing is everything. Recessions are times of opportunity. How other global economies affect our economy. The steps that can extend government programs such as social security. How healthcare contributes to the problem. “People behave the way they are incented to behave.” Alex’s parting thoughts. Takeaway: You need to build your business to sell. Think ahead and plan for economic downturns, upswings, and be a step ahead of any predictions. Learn to be nimble and adjust with the economy. Links and Resources Big Debt Crises by Ray Dalio GEXP Collaborative How The Economic Machine Works by Ray Dalio Summary: Factfulness: Ten Reasons We’re Wrong About the World–and Why Things Are Better Than You Think by Hans Rosling Prosperity in The Age of Decline: How to Lead Your Business and Preserve Wealth Through the Coming Business Cycles by Alan Beaulieu & Brian Beaulieu Vistage Summit Alex on Twitter Alex on LinkedIn ITR Economics Alex’s email About Alex: Alex Chausovsky is a highly experienced market researcher and analyst with more than a decade of expertise across subjects including macroeconomics, industrial manufacturing, energy efficiency, automation, and advanced technology trends. He has consulted and advised companies throughout the US, Europe, Brazil, China, and Japan for the last 15 years. Alex is currently responsible for providing reliable industry and company forecasts, presentations, webinars, and economic consulting services for small

Jason Hartman talks with Alan Beaulieu, President & Principal at ITR Economics and author of Prosperity in the Age of Decline, about what's going on in our economy when it comes to energy, inflation, and millennials. The two take a look at the difference between virtuous and non-virtuous inflation, how the millennials might respond to seeing actual inflation (and ways you can educate yourself about how times used to be different) and why you should be excited about the things that are coming. Alan also gives his thoughts on the recent tariffs and tax reform. Key Takeaways: [4:16] What's coming in the economy next [6:15] What is "virtuous" and "non-virtuous" inflation? [9:17] In 12 years there will be 30 million more people drawing down on Medicaid and Social Security [13:24] Every single industry is having problems finding enough people, so the future isn't as bleak as you might think [16:49] The 5 sources of inflation [20:24] We're in a golden age with stable energy [22:40] The 3 reasons Alan's excited about where we're headed Website: www.ITREconomics.com Prosperity in The Age of Decline: How to Lead Your Business and Preserve Wealth Through the Coming Business Cycles

Jason Hartman talks with Alan Beaulieu, President & Principal at ITR Economics and author of Prosperity in the Age of Decline, about what's going on in our economy when it comes to energy, inflation, and millennials. The two take a look at the difference between virtuous and non-virtuous inflation, how the millennials might respond to seeing actual inflation (and ways you can educate yourself about how times used to be different) and why you should be excited about the things that are coming. Alan also gives his thoughts on the recent tariffs and tax reform. Key Takeaways: [4:16] What's coming in the economy next [6:15] What is "virtuous" and "non-virtuous" inflation? [9:17] In 12 years there will be 30 million more people drawing down on Medicaid and Social Security [13:24] Every single industry is having problems finding enough people, so the future isn't as bleak as you might think [16:49] The 5 sources of inflation [20:24] We're in a golden age with stable energy [22:40] The 3 reasons Alan's excited about where we're headed Website: www.ITREconomics.com Prosperity in The Age of Decline: How to Lead Your Business and Preserve Wealth Through the Coming Business Cycles

Jason Hartman talks with Alan Beaulieu, President & Principal at ITR Economics and author of Prosperity in the Age of Decline, about what's going on in our economy when it comes to energy, inflation, and millennials. The two take a look at the difference between virtuous and non-virtuous inflation, how the millennials might respond to seeing actual inflation (and ways you can educate yourself about how times used to be different) and why you should be excited about the things that are coming. Alan also gives his thoughts on the recent tariffs and tax reform. Key Takeaways: [4:16] What's coming in the economy next [6:15] What is "virtuous" and "non-virtuous" inflation? [9:17] In 12 years there will be 30 million more people drawing down on Medicaid and Social Security [13:24] Every single industry is having problems finding enough people, so the future isn't as bleak as you might think [16:49] The 5 sources of inflation [20:24] We're in a golden age with stable energy [22:40] The 3 reasons Alan's excited about where we're headed Website: www.ITREconomics.com Prosperity in The Age of Decline: How to Lead Your Business and Preserve Wealth Through the Coming Business Cycles

Jason Hartman talks with Alan Beaulieu, President & Principal at ITR Economics and author of Prosperity in the Age of Decline, about what's going on in our economy when it comes to energy, inflation, and millennials. The two take a look at the difference between virtuous and non-virtuous inflation, how the millennials might respond to seeing actual inflation (and ways you can educate yourself about how times used to be different) and why you should be excited about the things that are coming. Alan also gives his thoughts on the recent tariffs and tax reform. Key Takeaways: [4:16] What's coming in the economy next [6:15] What is "virtuous" and "non-virtuous" inflation? [9:17] In 12 years there will be 30 million more people drawing down on Medicaid and Social Security [13:24] Every single industry is having problems finding enough people, so the future isn't as bleak as you might think [16:49] The 5 sources of inflation [20:24] We're in a golden age with stable energy [22:40] The 3 reasons Alan's excited about where we're headed Website: www.ITREconomics.com Prosperity in The Age of Decline: How to Lead Your Business and Preserve Wealth Through the Coming Business Cycles

Jason Hartman talks with Alan Beaulieu, President & Principal at ITR Economics and author of Prosperity in the Age of Decline, about what's going on in our economy when it comes to energy, inflation, and millennials. The two take a look at the difference between virtuous and non-virtuous inflation, how the millennials might respond to seeing actual inflation (and ways you can educate yourself about how times used to be different) and why you should be excited about the things that are coming. Alan also gives his thoughts on the recent tariffs and tax reform. Key Takeaways: Intro: [4:54] What the Icehotel Art Suites are like [7:28] Join Jason in Philadelphia Alan Beaulieu Interview: [11:30] What's coming in the economy next [13:29] What is "virtuous" and "non-virtuous" inflation? [16:31] In 12 years there will be 30 million more people drawing down on Medicaid and Social Security [20:38] Every single industry is having problems finding enough people, so the future isn't as bleak as you might think [24:03] The 5 sources of inflation [27:38] We're in a golden age with stable energy [29:54] The 3 reasons Alan's excited about where we're headed Website: www.ITREconomics.com Prosperity in The Age of Decline: How to Lead Your Business and Preserve Wealth Through the Coming Business Cycles www.JasonHartman.com/Events

In this episode of the Rural Lifestyle Dealer podcast, brought to you by Yanmar, we welcome Alan Beaulieu, president of ITR Economics who is here to break down the economic trends you'll need to watch for and how to prepare your business for the changes ahead.

Alan Beaulieu is in the business of international economic forecasting and consulting. Today he will discuss the economic depression coming to the US, and what we can do to prosper by knowing this information.  Questions Answered:  1) Why is the Great Depression coming to the US? 2) Is it just the US? 3) When? Also, can anything stop it? Contact Info:    Website: www.itreconomics.com  Email: alan@itreconomics.com  To hear more tips from over 750 Advisors, visit exitcoachradio.com Listeners: You asked, so we found FREE solutions for 5 of your top problem areas. Text “TOOLBELT” to 44222 or click here

ControlTrends is delighted to bring you our 200th episode of ControlTalk NOW — Smart Buildings VideoCast|PodCast for week ending October 9th, 2016, while covering DAY 2 of the Johnson Controls’ CBC16! Providence would have us at Nashville’s Gaylord Opryland, which was an ideal venue — full of special people to help us celebrate our momentous occasion. Special thanks to Roger Rebennack, Jenny Stentz, Chris Eichmann, Rick Van Buren, Russ Carfagna, John Donahue, Dave Gottfried, Jeff Hurwitz, Joe Chandler, Jim Hayman, Pete Walsh, Paul Burke, and the too numerous to name well-wishers and supporters of ControlTrends, that helped make this milestone happen! CBC16, DAY 2: Full of immense energy and insight, Johnson’s CBC16, DAY 2, kicked into high gear with Chris Eichmann’s hearty welcome, followed by Jenny Stentz, who told the 700 plus audience the revitalized and compelling Johnson Controls’ story, a story that creates value with partnership; is proactive, and predictable; and one with assigned account managers that will be the new key to success, because they are incentivized as a team — to share insights and best practices for results. Johnson Controls has intentionally organized this approach to deliver new solutions. Read more about DAY 2 and the rest of ControlTalk NOW below! CTN 200 The Smart Buildings Video Cast from Eric Stromquist on Vimeo. Keynote Address by Clay Nesler. Smart, Green and Resilient – Market Trends in Sustainable Buildings: The 2016 Johnson Controls Energy Efficiency Indicator survey of 1,248 energy and facility management executives provides insight into current and planned investments, key drivers and organizational barriers for improving energy efficiency across their facilities. The presentation continues with a near-future vision for a day in the life of a smart, green building and closes with a discussion of potential implications for the HVAC distribution and contracting community. Clay ended with reference to famed fiction writer, William Ginson’s view of the future: “The future is already here. It’s just not evenly distributed.” Second Keynote Address was by Dr. Alan Beaulieu, President of ITR Economics. A prodigious economics expert and author, Alan engaged the audience with economic analysis punctuated with humor as he discussed the serious economic forecast for North America and discussed ways to recognize trends and economic indicators well enough to understand how they are likely to impact your business. The amazing DAY 2 was rounded out with afternoon Product Breakout Sessions, Cocktails and Dinner, followed by Live Entertainment. Stay tuned for ControlTrends’ Night Lights coverage of the CBC16 evening activities! October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month! Marc Petock Warns Cyber Incidents are Disruptive and Potentially Catastrophic! Lynxspring’s Cyber Security expert, Marc Petock reminds us that October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month, which is an annual campaign to raise awareness about cyber security. From Marc Petock: “We live in a world that is more connected than ever before. The Internet touches all aspects of our business and personal life. From a business perspective, the negative consequences that cyber incidents can cause are disruptive and potentially catastrophic. The value of taking additional measures and procedures to increase the cyber security posture of your systems, far outweigh the risk of not making them secure.” Belimo Innovation Contest — Internal Leakage in Zone Valves Causes Loss of Energy and Money. Let’s Fix This! Internal leakage in zone valves causes loss of energy and money! Zone valves are used for room temperature control for heating or cooling. Leaky zone valves lead to significant energy losses. Help Belimo find a simple method for detecting and measuring internal leakage in zone valves. Fixing the leakage problem will improve energy efficiency and reduce operating costs. The sought-after solution shall be user-friendly, non-invasive, portable and applicable to an operating heating or cooling system in a building. DOE’s Better Buildings — September’s Top-10 Solutions. Better Buildings is an initiative of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) designed to improve the lives of the American people by driving leadership in energy innovation. Through Better Buildings, DOE partners with leaders in the public and private sectors to make the nation’s homes, commercial buildings and industrial plants more energy efficient by accelerating investment and sharing of successful best practices. HVAC Control Valve Training with Tim Chamblee. Sit in on this valve trying class taught by Tim Chamblee at Stromquist & Company. Tim is a master trainer and in this class he breaks down different HVAC control valve and actuator types and gives you information that will help you select.install and troubleshoot HVAC valves and actuators. The post 200th Episode of ControlTalk NOW — Smart Buildings VideoCast|PodCast and DAY 2 of Johnson Controls’ CBC16 appeared first on ControlTrends.

Alan Beaulieu provides economic forecasts with 96% accuracy so companies can improve their performance and profits. Learn the answers to: 1) How will the tax law changes impact the economy and businesses? 2) Will bank lending be picking up speed in 2011? 3)Should businesses be concerned about inflation? 4) What is the most important thing for business leaders to keep in front of them in 2011?

Jaynie L. Smith interviews Alan Beaulieu, one of the country's most informed economists. Alan will discuss: * What to expect from the proposed $50 Billion stimulus package * When we can expect unemployment to finally come down * What is going to happen to the housing market in Florida