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Luxury isn't about spending more. It's about noticing more.In this episode, Brittany sits down with Neen James, leadership strategist, keynote speaker, and author of Exceptional Experiences, to rethink what “luxury” really means—and why any business, at any price point, can make customers feel seen, heard, and valued.Neen shares why she believes luxury is about moments, not money, and how the smallest details can often create the biggest impact. She walks us through her Experience Elevation Model and its five luxury levers, designed to help brands capture attention, create connection, and ultimately turn customers into advocates.They also explore the importance of systemized thoughtfulness: creating repeatable systems that empower every team member to deliver an elevated experience, rather than leaving those moments to chance.Whether you're running a five-person business or leading a team of 50,000, this conversation is a reminder that you don't need a luxury budget to create an experience that feels luxurious. You just need to pay attention to the moments that matter.You'll learn:Why luxury is a mindset, not a price pointHow to make customers feel seen, heard, and valuedLow cost, high impact examples from hotels, real estate professionals, and moreHow to systemize thoughtfulness across an organizationNeen's five-part Experience Elevation ModelWhy consistency matters across every customer touchpointThe power of turning ordinary interactions into “champagne moments”How exceptional experiences turn customers into advocates—and superfansListen to the conversation with Joey Coleman. Learn more about Neen James on her website.Buy her book “Exceptional Experiences” on Amazon.--------------------------------About Brittany Brittany Hodak is an award-winning entrepreneur, author, and customer experience speaker who helps businesses turn customers into superfans. She's delivered keynotes to hundreds of organizations around the world, including American Express, Benihana, and Keller Williams. Her trademark SUPER Model™ framework has empowered teams in every industry to transform customer apathy into advocacy. Enjoying the show? Subscribe, leave a rating and review, and share this episode with someone who wants to create more superfans.Subscribe to Brittany's biweekly newsletterFollow Brittany on LinkedIn and InstagramGrab a copy of Creating Superfans on Amazon

Broadcasting live from Hamilton Island Race Week, Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast caught up with celebrity chef Khanh Ong about his American Express dining event at Catseye Pool Club alongside chef Josh Niland. The lively chat covers everything from nostalgic upside-down pineapple desserts and winter chicken soup tips to controversial kids' meal room service orders, bizarre fried rice combinations, and catastrophic golf scores on Dent Island.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We share listener Lindsay's family road trip through Northern California, highlighting an itinerary that stretches from Redwood National Park to San Francisco almost entirely on points. Using a creative mix of United, Chase, American Express, Hyatt free night awards, Southwest points, and Companion Passes, Lindsay pieced together six nights of lodging while keeping costs remarkably low.Along the way, the family explored iconic stops including Fern Canyon, the towering redwood groves, Trees of Mystery, Sonoma, and San Francisco favorites like Fisherman's Wharf, Pier 39, Alcatraz, Muir Woods, and Lombard Street. The episode also includes practical tips on planning this route, finding great local restaurants, preparing for Northern California's surprisingly cool summer weather, and maximizing points and free night certificates for an unforgettable family road trip.Find Us On Online:Sign Up for the Y! Wonder Travel NewsletterMary Ellen | JoFacebook GroupAffiliate Links:Relief Band - Use code WONDERLAND for 25% off!Comfrt.com 15% OFFRakuten- Mary Ellen (Get 5000 AMEX or Bilt POINTS)Rakuten- Joanna (Get 5000 AMEX or Bilt POINTS)CardpointersHalara (use code "Wonderland" for 10% off)Our Favorite Credit CardsWe may receive a small commission when you choose to use any of our links to purchase your products or apply for your cards

What if your customers are telling you exactly how to improve your business... and you've never heard a word of it?In this episode of Creating Superfans, Brittany sits down with Kevin Farley, Chief Customer Officer at InStore AI, a company that helps convenience store retailers understand what customers and employees are really saying during in-store conversations. By using AI to analyze millions of real-world interactions at the point of sale, InStore AI uncovers insights that help retailers improve customer experience, coach employees, and make smarter business decisions.Together, they explore why the most valuable customer feedback often isn't found in surveys, how AI can reveal hidden opportunities inside everyday conversations, and why the future of customer experience isn't about removing human interaction—it's about making it more meaningful.You'll learn:Why neutral customer interactions are more dangerous than many leaders realizeHow AI is uncovering customer insights that traditional surveys never couldWhy employee friction is often the hidden cause of customer frictionHow leading retailers are using conversation data to coach—not police—their frontline teamsWhy the best customer experience strategies still depend on human connectionHow retailers can identify unmet customer needs before they show up in sales reportsWhy listening at the point of purchase can transform merchandising, operations, and employee engagementKevin's prediction for how AI will reshape retail over the next five yearsLearn more about InStore AI here.--------------------------------About Brittany Brittany Hodak is an award-winning entrepreneur, author, and customer experience speaker who helps businesses turn customers into superfans. She's delivered keynotes to hundreds of organizations around the world, including American Express, Benihana, and Keller Williams. Her trademark SUPER Model™ framework has empowered teams in every industry to transform customer apathy into advocacy. Enjoying the show? Subscribe, leave a rating and review, and share this episode with someone who wants to create more superfans.Subscribe to Brittany's biweekly newsletterFollow Brittany on LinkedIn and InstagramGrab a copy of Creating Superfans on Amazon

In der heutigen Folge sprechen die Finanzjournalisten Nando Sommerfeldt und Holger Zschäpitz über die Drohnen-Volte des Donald Trump, die erdrückende Passiv-Dominanz und unglaubliche Anthropic-Prognosen. Außerdem geht es um Unusual Machines, Red Cat Holdings, Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, AeroVironment, Swarmer, ACSL, Parrot, Draganfly, Palantir Technologies, Cloudflare, Berkshire Hathaway, Alphabet, Apple, American Express, Walmart, Target, TJX Companies, Ross Stores, Home Depot, Lowe's, Toll Brothers, Analog Devices, Keysight Technologies, Deere & Company, Alibaba, Baidu, Pony AI, Xiaomi, Bavarian Nordic, Klarna Group, Lang & Schwarz, Tonies, CTS Eventim, Heidelberger Druckmaschinen, Fabrinet, Geely Automobile Holdings, Reddit, SanDisk, Micron Technology, Bloom Energy, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSMC), Nebius Group, Goldman Sachs, D.R. Horton, Delta Air Lines, Lennar, Constellation Brands, Nvidia, Amazon, Electronic Arts, FedEx Freight, Vista Energy, Porsche AG, Goldman Sachs Hedge Industry VIP ETF (WKN: A2DWAV). Wir freuen uns an Feedback über aaa@welt.de. Noch mehr "Alles auf Aktien" findet Ihr bei WELTplus und Apple Podcasts – inklusive aller Artikel der Hosts. Hier bei WELT: https://www.welt.de/podcasts/alles-auf-aktien/plus247399208/Boersen-Podcast-AAA-Bonus-Folgen-Jede-Woche-noch-mehr-Antworten-auf-Eure-Boersen-Fragen.html. Hier könnt ihr den AAA-Newsletter abonnieren: https://www.welt.de/newsletter/article232797673/Alles-auf-Aktien-Der-taegliche-Boersen-Newsletter-fuer-WELTplus-Abonnenten.html Und – ganz neu: AAA gibt es jetzt auch auf Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alles_auf_aktien/ Disclaimer: Die im Podcast besprochenen Aktien und Fonds stellen keine spezifischen Kauf- oder Anlage-Empfehlungen dar. Die Moderatoren und der Verlag haften nicht für etwaige Verluste, die aufgrund der Umsetzung der Gedanken oder Ideen entstehen. Hörtipps: Für alle, die noch mehr wissen wollen: Holger Zschäpitz können Sie jede Woche im Finanz- und Wirtschaftspodcast "Deffner&Zschäpitz" hören. +++ Werbung +++ Du möchtest mehr über unsere Werbepartner erfahren? Hier findest du alle Infos & Rabatte! https://linktr.ee/alles_auf_aktien Anzeige: Diese Folge enthält Werbung für Smartbroker+. Depot eröffnen, 30 € ETF als Bonus sichern und aus tausenden ETFs wählen. Smartbroker+ macht Investieren einfach. Alle Informationen gibt es unter: https://get.smartbrokerplus.de/triple-aaa-podcast2/ Impressum: https://www.welt.de/services/article7893735/Impressum.html Datenschutz: https://www.welt.de/services/article157550705/Datenschutzerklaerung-WELT-DIGITAL.html

Since 2020, consumer debt has been on arise in the UK. Coincidentally, so have the share prices of American Express, Capital One , Mastercard and Visa.Free WhatApp Group - https://chat.whatsapp.com/FaG9tcZ4xJZDIYhVnHYdsTJoin my community - https://calmmoneycommunity.com/Each week, the podcast will focus on:one signal worth unpackingone calm conversationand one small adjustment to considerSome episodes will be anchored to the news. Others will focus on behaviour or seasonal pressures.The format stays the same.The podcast mirrors the thinking in the weekly newsletterIt often sets up conversations inside the communityBut it's designed to be useful on its ownYou don't need to listen to every episode.You don't need to take notes.If one idea helps you think more clearly about your money, it's done its job.

Die Wall Street startet uneinheitlich in die neue Woche, wobei der Nasdaq mit einem Plus führt, während der Dow Jones nachgibt. Im Tech-Sektor richtet sich der Blick erneut auf den gigantischen Kapitalbedarf des KI-Booms. Nvidia reduziert zwar die direkte Absicherung für das geplante OpenAI-Rechenzentrum in Ohio von ursprünglich 250 auf rund 120 Milliarden US-Dollar, könnte über die Finanzierung von Chipkäufen aber weitere rund 350 Milliarden US-Dollar bereitstellen und damit insgesamt weiterhin für bis zu 470 Milliarden US-Dollar im Risiko stehen. Gleichzeitig erwägt Nvidia eine Investition von bis zu 3 Milliarden US-Dollar in den Rechenzentrumsentwickler SB Energy. Für Aufmerksamkeit sorgt außerdem Berkshire Hathaway, das seine Beteiligung an Google um fast 50 Millionen Aktien auf rund 106 Millionen Aktien erhöht hat, aktuell etwa 36 Milliarden US-Dollar wert und damit inzwischen die drittgrößte Aktienposition des Konzerns hinter Apple und American Express. PayPal profitiert von Berichten über Übernahmegespräche mit Stripe und Advent International, nachdem ein erstes Angebot von 60,50 US-Dollar je Aktie offenbar als zu niedrig abgelehnt wurde, während Piper Sandler das Kursziel auf 59 US-Dollar erhöht. Positiv bleibt auch die Stimmung bei Cybersecurity: Wells Fargo stuft Okta hoch und sieht eine zunehmende KI-getriebene Nachfrage, während die Kursziele für Palo Alto Networks, CrowdStrike und Zscaler angehoben werden. Belastend wirkt dagegen der Ölpreis, Brent steigt auf rund 89 US-Dollar, nachdem sich das Verhältnis zwischen den USA und Iran zuletzt wieder verschlechtert hat. Ein Podcast - featured by Handelsblatt. ► Entdecke den exklusiven NordVPN Deal! Jetzt risikofrei testen mit einer 30-Tage-Geld-zurück-Garantie: https://nordvpn.com/wallstreet * ► Erhalte einen exklusiven 15% Rabatt auf Saily eSIM Datentarife! Lade die Saily-App herunter und benutze den Code wallstreet beim Bezahlen: https://saily.com/wallstreet * +++ Alle Rabattcodes und Infos zu unseren Werbepartnern findet ihr hier: https://linktr.ee/wallstreet_podcast +++ ► Mehr Einblicke: https://bit.ly/360wallstreetpc * Impressum: https://www.360wallstreet.de/impressum *Werbung

Die Wall Street startet uneinheitlich in die neue Woche, wobei der Nasdaq mit einem Plus führt, während der Dow Jones nachgibt. Im Tech-Sektor richtet sich der Blick erneut auf den gigantischen Kapitalbedarf des KI-Booms. Nvidia reduziert zwar die direkte Absicherung für das geplante OpenAI-Rechenzentrum in Ohio von ursprünglich 250 auf rund 120 Milliarden US-Dollar, könnte über die Finanzierung von Chipkäufen aber weitere rund 350 Milliarden US-Dollar bereitstellen und damit insgesamt weiterhin für bis zu 470 Milliarden US-Dollar im Risiko stehen. Gleichzeitig erwägt Nvidia eine Investition von bis zu 3 Milliarden US-Dollar in den Rechenzentrumsentwickler SB Energy. Für Aufmerksamkeit sorgt außerdem Berkshire Hathaway, das seine Beteiligung an Google um fast 50 Millionen Aktien auf rund 106 Millionen Aktien erhöht hat – aktuell etwa 36 Milliarden US-Dollar wert und damit inzwischen die drittgrößte Aktienposition des Konzerns hinter Apple und American Express. PayPal profitiert von Berichten über Übernahmegespräche mit Stripe und Advent International, nachdem ein erstes Angebot von 60,50 US-Dollar je Aktie offenbar als zu niedrig abgelehnt wurde, während Piper Sandler das Kursziel auf 59 US-Dollar erhöht. Positiv bleibt auch die Stimmung bei Cybersecurity: Wells Fargo stuft Okta hoch und sieht eine zunehmende KI-getriebene Nachfrage, während die Kursziele für Palo Alto Networks, CrowdStrike und Zscaler angehoben werden. Belastend wirkt dagegen der Ölpreis, Brent steigt auf rund 89 US-Dollar, nachdem sich das Verhältnis zwischen den USA und Iran zuletzt wieder verschlechtert hat. Abonniere den Podcast, um keine Folge zu verpassen! ____ Folge uns, um auf dem Laufenden zu bleiben: • X: http://fal.cn/SQtwitter • LinkedIn: http://fal.cn/SQlinkedin • Instagram: http://fal.cn/SQInstagram

In this episode of the What the FinTech? podcast, host and FinTech Futures Managing Editor Paul Hindle is joined by Margaret Ryan, SVP and Head of Product for Amex Digital Labs, to explore the rapidly developing world of agentic commerce and agentic payments and how American Express is positioning itself at the forefront of this evolution. Margaret discusses the current state of play with agentic commerce today, unpacking the benefits the technology offers for both consumers and merchants, and takes a deep dive into the ACE Developer Kit that Amex launched earlier this year, explaining the vision behind this framework and how it's designed to help merchants navigate this fundamental shift in how transactions happen. The conversation also covers the debate around trust and consumer confidence when it comes to agentic commerce—asking whether people will fully trust AI agents to spend their money and what safeguards need to be in place to make that leap possible. Margaret and Paul also look ahead at how agentic payments will transform the consumer experience over the next few years, what role American Express will play as AI agents become the primary transaction interface, and what other agentic AI innovations are in the pipeline at Amex. Tune in to hear how one of the world's leading payment networks is building the infrastructure for an AI-agent-driven future of commerce. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- ABOUT FINTECH FUTURES FinTech Futures is the #1 provider of global fintech news and intelligence. With a mission to empower the financial technology community, we bring you the latest updates and thought leadership from across the industry. From startups to established players, we cover the entire fintech ecosystem. Stay Connected with FinTech Futures: Visit our website: www.fintechfutures.com Follow us on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/fintechfutures/ Sign up to our newsletter: www.fintechfutures.com/newsletter Subscribe to our channel: www.youtube.com/@FinTechFutures

In this episode of the Programmatic Digest, Hélène Parker sits down with Dr. Augustine Fou, founder of Fou Analytics, to unpack the realities of ad fraud, attribution, AI, and programmatic optimization. Dr. Fou challenges some of the metrics and tools our industry has relied on for years, explaining how bots can manipulate signals like CTR and how algorithms can unintentionally optimize toward fraudulent inventory. The conversation also explores the limitations of traditional fraud detection, the importance of independent verification, and how traders can use more granular data, including placements and Seller IDs, to better understand where their budgets are actually going. At the heart of the conversation is a simple question: Are we optimizing for metrics, or are we optimizing for real business outcomes? Key Takeaways Question vanity metrics: High CTR and other engagement metrics don't always mean better campaign performance. AI is only as good as its signals: If algorithms optimize toward manipulated metrics, they can unintentionally send more budget toward fraudulent inventory. Look beyond standard fraud reports: Fraud percentages only reflect what verification technology is able to detect. Audit your placements: Regularly review where your ads are running and whether those environments make sense for your audience. Pay attention to Seller IDs: Seller-level data can provide another layer of transparency when evaluating programmatic supply. Consider independent verification: Post-bid data can help validate what actually happened after an impression was served. Quality matters more than volume: Fewer, higher-quality impressions reaching real humans can be more valuable than maximizing cheap reach. Keep the human in the loop: Automation can make traders more efficient, but critical thinking, QA, and active optimization remain essential. Optimize toward business outcomes: Ultimately, campaign success should connect back to real results, not just what looks good in a DSP report.   About Us: We help historically excluded individuals break into programmatic media buying and land jobs they love. Through our Reach and Frequency® program, coaching, and community, we make learning programmatic clear, practical, and welcoming. Join once, stay learning forever. Past workshops, paid gems, and every new recording + resource added as we go. This library isn't a one-time thing, it's the Foull vault plus all Fouture trainings, recordings, and guides. Access it here: https://www.heleneparker.com/library

What if the reason your customer experience strategy isn't working... is simply because nobody can remember it?The best processes in the world don't matter if your team can't recall them when a customer is standing right in front of them.In this episode, I'm diving into one of my favorite (and most overlooked) tools for creating consistent customer experiences: mnemonic devices. From "righty tighty, lefty loosey" to Starbucks' LATTE service recovery model, I'll share why simple frameworks stick—and how the world's best brands use them to help employees make better decisions under pressure.Then I'll walk you through my own five-step STICK framework so you can create memorable, actionable systems tailored to your business. Whether you're training new employees, improving service recovery, or looking for a way to make your customer experience more consistent, this episode will help you build processes your team will actually remember—and use.In this episode, you'll learn:Why most customer experience frameworks fail (even when they're good)How mnemonic devices make training more memorable and repeatableReal examples from brands like Starbucks, Apple, Marriott, and McDonald'sMy five-step STICK framework for creating your own memorable customer experience systemsHow to turn complicated processes into simple habits your team can execute with confidenceBecause if it doesn't stick... it doesn't scale.--------------------------------About Brittany Brittany Hodak is an award-winning entrepreneur, author, and customer experience speaker who helps businesses turn customers into superfans. She's delivered keynotes to hundreds of organizations around the world, including American Express, Benihana, and Keller Williams. Her trademark SUPER Model™ framework has empowered teams in every industry to transform customer apathy into advocacy. Enjoying the show? Subscribe, leave a rating and review, and share this episode with someone who wants to create more superfans.Subscribe to Brittany's biweekly newsletterFollow Brittany on LinkedIn and InstagramGrab a copy of Creating Superfans on Amazon

How did the U.S. Postal Service help build the American West? In this episode of Mailin' It, USPS Historian Steve Kochersperger takes us on a journey through 250 years of postal history, revealing how the movement of the mail helped shape the nation's growth, transportation systems, commerce, and even criminal investigations. You'll hear incredible stories about: How postal workers secretly transported mail aboard early railroads. The challenges of delivering mail during the California Gold Rush. How express mail companies evolved into financial institutions like Wells Fargo and American Express. The truth behind the Pony Express and why it lasted only 18 months. The innovative "mail on the fly" system that kept trains moving while exchanging mail at full speed. The secretive "Silk Train" that transported millions in gold across the country. The deadly Tunnel 13 train robbery and the groundbreaking forensic investigation that followed. Why damaged mail is still delivered today—and the fascinating history of "crash covers." Plus, stick around for a fun "Did You Know?" segment about the one-of-a-kind Texarkana Post Office, where you can stand in both Texas and Arkansas at the same time. Join us for an unforgettable look at the people, innovations, and remarkable moments that helped the Postal Service connect—and protect—a growing nation. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Save Money Eating Out: Paze $10 Off, Amex Resy Credits, Chase DoorDash/Instacart & More Justin Vacula of the Hurdy Gurdy Travel Podcast welcomes returning guest Beth to share practical ways to save money eating out by using credit card benefits, restaurant loyalty programs, digital wallet promos, dining credits, and travel rewards strategies. Recorded August 10, 2026, this episode focuses on ways to reduce restaurant costs without completely avoiding dining out. Justin and Beth discuss the time-sensitive Paze digital wallet promo offering $10 off purchases of $10 or more, up to 10 times per card, through early September 2026. They explain how they have used the promo at places like Dunkin' and Wendy's for low-cost or nearly free food. They also cover Amex Resy statement credits across multiple American Express cards and ways to make the credits easier to use. The conversation also includes Amex Gold monthly dining credits, Hilton quarterly credits that can be used for hotel dining, and Chase Sapphire Reserve Exclusive Tables credits. Justin and Beth also discuss Vegas dining deals, including birthday offers, MyVegas redemptions, MGM and Caesars dining options using credit card rewards. Timestamps 00:00 Podcast Intro Theme 01:18 Meet Beth 03:04 Pickup Orders to Save Money 03:33 Paze Promo Savings 06:10 Amex Resy Credits 09:18 Amex Gold Monthly Dining 11:05 Hilton Credits For Dining 12:56 Chase Exclusive Tables 14:41 Support The Show 16:52 Cheap Dining in Las Vegas 20:08 Listener Question: DoorDash And Instacart 24:55 Annual Fees And Card Math 30:15 Aeroplan Grocery Payback 33:03 Cruises And All-Inclusive Food 33:58 Panera Sip Club 34:34 Upcoming Travel 37:30 Outro And Where To Follow 38:00 Closing Theme

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Episode 184 of the Award Travel 101 podcast featured Cameron Laufer and April Rose recapping their recent trips to Greece while also covering the latest points and miles news. The episode opened with a discussion of a community post about whether it was worth paying to keep a small British Airways Avios balance from expiring, with members offering a variety of creative solutions. News included American Express adding Leading Hotels of the World as a Membership Rewards transfer partner, new Alaska Mileage Plan redemption opportunities on Philippine Airlines, American Airlines adding Oman Air award bookings, and tighter access rules for Chase Sapphire Lounges. Cameron and April also shared recent credit card approvals and upcoming travel plans before diving into the main topic.The Greece recap focused on how each host used points, miles, and travel perks to maximize their trips. Cameron walked through his family's itinerary of Athens, Naxos, and Santorini, explaining why he mixed award flights, ferries, and inexpensive domestic flights to balance convenience and value. He discussed the pros and cons of the Grand Hyatt Athens, vacation rentals for a family of five, and several ways he saved money using card benefits like Lyft credits, Blacklane credits, and airport lounge access. April shared highlights from her own island-hopping adventure, including Mykonos, Paros, and Milos, along with booking Emirates First Class home using a strategic credit card signup bonus.The episode wrapped up with practical advice for anyone planning a trip to Greece. The hosts recommended visiting the Acropolis early or late in the day, renting a car to explore Naxos, checking Santorini's cruise ship schedule before visiting Oia, and packing for cool evenings during shoulder season. April also highlighted the incredible history of Delos and noted Hyatt's growing presence in Greece. Cameron closed with a useful Chase Ultimate Rewards tip, explaining how he successfully transferred points between family members by linking accounts through an intermediary household member when a direct transfer wasn't possible.Episode Links:Amex Adds Leading Hotels of the WorldPhilippine Bookable Through AlaskaOman Bookable Through AmericanChase Lounge RulesWhere to Find UsThe Award Travel 101 Facebook Community.To book time with our team, check out Award Travel 1-on-1.You can also email us at 101@award.travelBuy your Award Travel 101 Merch hereReserve tickets to our Late Summer 2026 Meetup in Milwaukee now. award.travel/mke2026Our partner CardPointers helps us get the most from our cards. Signup today at https://cardpointers.com/at101 for a 30% discount on annual and lifetime subscriptions! Lastly, we appreciate your support of the AT101 Podcast/Community when you signup for your next card!Technical note: Some user experience difficulty streaming the podcast while connected to a VPN. If you have difficulty, disconnect from your VPN.  

Value investing spent fifteen years out of fashion. This year, it's beating the index almost everywhere you look — energy up roughly 20%, industrials 17%, healthcare 15%, utilities 14%, financials 12% — while the S&P 500 sits near 8–9%. This week we dig into the return of value investing and what the greatest investors of all time can teach us right now. On this week's Money On Tap, we go deep on the tradition that runs from Benjamin Graham through Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger: buying good businesses at sensible prices, collecting the dividends they pay you, and letting compounding do the heavy lifting. We explain why value went dark from roughly 2009 to 2025 — cheap money was rocket fuel for growth stocks — and why higher interest rates have flipped the script: growth borrows, value pays you. We connect the rotation to worn-out tech traders taking gains, the 401(k) flywheel, and the demographic engine underneath it all — roughly 10,000 baby boomers reaching retirement age every day, all needing present-day income. Plus Pepsi's 53-year dividend streak and a candid conversation about when mutual funds and ETFs stop making sense and direct stock ownership starts. What you'll learn:The sector scoreboard: energy ~20%, industrials ~17%, healthcare ~15%, utilities ~14%, financials ~12%, staples ~9% — vs. the S&P 500 near 8–9%Graham vs. Buffett: buy cheap and sell at fair value, or buy outstanding businesses and hold for decadesMunger's rule: "The big money is not in the buying or the selling, but in the waiting"Why low interest rates buried value for fifteen years — and why higher rates brought it backMargin of safety: the idea that protects you when you're wrongWhy money is rotating into companies that pay you to own them — dividends over promisesThe demographic engine: 10,000 boomers a day retiring and the demand for present-day incomeThe compounding story: Buffett's American Express dividends now exceed his entire original investment — every yearWhen funds stop making sense: the case for direct stock ownership at higher net worthPlus Money In The News:SpaceX says it's coming for AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile customers — but does satellite cell service actually work?The Treasury has refunded $100 billion in invalidated tariff revenue to companies — and none of it is coming back to youA tale of two housing markets: luxury demand surges while starter-home buyers finally see inventoryWant a white paper on this week's topic? Email us at info@yourmoneyontap.com and we'll send it over. Read our most recent Blog Post on this topic here: https://www.fmgwebsites.com/d772de05-9833-44e4-9676-f510f85cef74/blog/the-return-of-value-investing-why-boring-profitable-companies-are-winninSchedule a free consultation: https://app.greminders.com/t/9f3ce72e/initialconsultaBrowse the full Money On Tap library: https://www.brayshawfinancial.com/money-on-tap Contact UsPhone: 855-226-8551Email: info@yourmoneyontap.comOffice: 116 South River Road, Bedford, NH 03110Web: brayshawfinancial.comSecurities and advisory services offered through Osaic Wealth, Inc., member FINRA/SIPC. All other services offered through Brayshaw Financial Group, LLC are independent of Osaic Wealth, Inc. Osaic Wealth, Inc. and Brayshaw Financial Group do not provide tax or legal advice. Index and sector figures cited are approximate year-to-date values as of the air date, drawn from sources believed reliable, and subject to change. Dividend payments are not guaranteed and may be reduced or eliminated at any time. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results.What is value investing and why is it working again in 2026?Value investing means buying strong, profitable, often dividend-paying companies at sensible prices and holding them patiently — the approach built by Benjamin Graham and made famous by Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger. It struggled while near-zero interest rates favored growth stocks, but higher rates flipped the equation: in 2026, value sectors like energy (~20%), industrials (~17%), and healthcare (~15%) are outpacing the S&P 500's roughly 8–9%. The appeal is simple — instead of borrowing to chase growth, these companies pay shareholders real income today, and reinvested dividends compound over decades.

A.M. Edition for Aug. 6. In a departure from recent precedent, President Trump has called Kevin Warsh repeatedly since he was appointed as Fed chairman, including to seek counsel on how AI and the Iran war are affecting the economy. Plus, airlines are pushing back against federal authorities intensifying immigration enforcement at U.S. airports, including near gates and ticket counters. And the Senate confirms Dr. Erica Schwartz as director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, after a bipartisan grilling on how she would navigate vaccine policy under Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode of FP&A Unlocked, host Paul Barnhurst is joined by AI Finance Club members Eve Reiter, Jurgen Lang, and Bukie Faforiji for a discussion on how artificial intelligence is reshaping the future of FP&A. The panel shares how AI has changed the way they approach financial modeling, forecasting, automation, business partnering, and software development. From replacing repetitive Excel work with AI-powered workflows to building production-ready finance applications, they explore the practical skills finance professionals need to stay relevant in an AI-first world.Eve Reiter is a global procurement leader and AI advocate with experience at Amazon, American Express, and State Street. Jurgen Lang is a Hamburg-based fractional CFO specializing in SaaS, sports, hospitality, and technology, with more than 15 years of finance experience. Bukie Faforiji is an FP&A professional and creator of CFO Intel, an AI-powered platform that delivers transparent and auditable financial insights.Expect to Learn:How AI is changing the day-to-day work of FP&A professionals.Why critical thinking and domain expertise matter more than ever in an AI-driven world.How finance leaders are using AI to automate workflows and build custom finance tools.What the AI Finance Club offers finance professionals looking to upskill.The opportunities,and risks, that AI creates for the future of finance careers.Here are a few relevant quotes from the episode:“If nobody can act on the information, then the work has failed.” - Jurgen Lang“The best way to learn is to share.” - BukieFaforiji“You are not just consuming in a community. You are also contributing.” - BukieFaforijiAI is reshaping FP&A by reducing manual work, accelerating analysis, and helping finance professionals build more powerful workflows and tools. However, domain expertise, critical thinking, governance, and human judgement remain essential for producing reliable, defensible results. Finance professionals who actively develop these skills will be better prepared for an AI-driven future.Follow Eve Reiter:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/evereiter/Follow Jurgen Lang:LinkedIn: https:www.linkedin.com/in/jurgenlang/Follow Bukie Faforiji:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bukie-faforiji/Learn More About the AI Finance Club:Website: https://www.aifinanceclub.comJoin the AI Finance Club The top global finance community with over 3,500 members. Advance your AI and FP&A skills through exclusive training, expert-led sessions, and a global network of finance professionals. Visit the AI Finance Club – Nicolas Boucher | Advance Your Finance Skills Today. The FP&A Guy and use code YNVTUWKG to get $100 OFF your membership.Earn Your CPE CreditFor CPE credit, please go to earmarkcpe.com, listen to the episode, download the app, answer a few questions, and earn your CPE certification. To earn education credits for the FPAC Certificate, take the quiz on earmark and contact Paul Barnhurst for further details.In Today's Episode:[00:00] - Trailer[06:43] - What Great FP&A Looks Like[11:01] - Inside the AI Finance Club Community[13:41] - Why the Guests Joined the AI Finance Club[19:08] - Moving from Excel to AI-Powered Workflows[23:24] - The Most Impactful AI Projects They Have Built[32:19] - How to Get More Value from AI Communities[42:27] - The Opportunities and Risks of AI in Finance[52:18] - The Essential Skills Every FP&A Professional Needs[01:01:33] - Quick-Fire Questions and Final Advice

Listen on your favorite podcast service: https://pods.to/wesoundcrazy Crazy Crew, join our We Sound Crazy list: https://wesoundcrazy.ffm.to/jointhewesoundcrazy-emailandsms.OYD Stream songs from the episode on our official We Sound Crazy playlists: https://lnkfi.re/8I8Drkfz Kem finally pulls up. The Detroit-born, Georgia-based R&B icon behind Love Calls, I Can't Stop Loving You, Share My Life, Matter of Time and last year's number one album Rock With Me joins hosts Phillionaire, Claude Kelly and Chuck Harmony of Louis York, and Tamone Bacon for the most honest, spiritually grounded conversation of the season. Kem shares the story behind writing Matter of Time on a piano at the Detroit Rescue Mission, the American Express business line of credit that financed his self-released debut Chemistry, the grassroots CDs-in-the-barbershop hustle that got him to Kedar Massenburg and Motown, and the 36 years of sobriety he'll celebrate this July.  He also drops brand new news: a Robert Glasper jazz project is on the way later this year, his fifth daughter Reign was born just a few weeks ago, and he confirms the Kem story is being adapted for TV, film and theater. Along the way he calls himself Sade's male counterpart, weighs in on Luther versus Teddy, pays tribute to the late Peabo Bryson (the original auntie whisperer), talks Robert Glasper, gives Kedar Massenburg the show's Black Excellence Award, weighs in on AI as the illusion of perfection, and reminds everybody that his music is really a ministry. Press play for one of the most beloved voices in modern R&B, testifying in his own words. We Sound Crazy is your backstage pass to all things music and culture. Special thanks to our We Sound Crazy team! Director: John Dierre  Camera Op: Josh Sowemimo, James Hart, John Dierre  Editing Team: Hyyer Creative Producer: Aaron Walton Sound Mixer: Derrick Chin Assistant: Brittany Guydon  Talent Producer: Isaac Hamm III  Photography: Ah'meer Holt  PA: Kaye Brasley, Tony Cole Thank you to all of our listeners, as well as our partners at Visit Music City. Special thanks to Kem! Subscribe to We Sound Crazy on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and anywhere you get your favorite podcast. Follow We Sound Crazy on Social Media:~ Facebook: https://wesoundcrazy.ffm.to/wscfacebook~ Instagram: https://wesoundcrazy.ffm.to/wscinstagram~ Twitter: https://wesoundcrazy.ffm.to/wsctwitter~ TikTok: https://wesoundcrazy.ffm.to/wsctiktok Subscribe to We Sound Crazy on YouTube: https://wesoundcrazy.ffm.to/wscyoutube-subscribe Visit the official We Sound Crazy website: https://wesoundcrazy.ffm.to/officialwebsite #WeSoundCrazy #Kem #LoveCalls Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Nina Kleaveland spent years in marketing, loyalty, and strategy roles at major hospitality and travel companies like Starwood, American Express, and Wyndham before striking out on her own. She's now the founder of Lanyard, a company solving one of the industry's quietest headaches: where seasonal and essential workers actually sleep. She's also the founder of Female Founders in Hospitality, building community for women doing exactly what she's done. Susan and Nina talk about pivots, partnerships, and picking the right problem to solve. What You'll Learn: - What turned a hostel concept for budget travelers into a lifeline for HR departments - How biology and French degrees led to a corporate housing empire - Why "do one thing well for one paying customer" became Nina's mantra - What three co-founders with three different skill sets taught Nina about who to bring into a business - How AI runs the back office at Lanyard without touching the human relationships that matter - Where corporate housing is headed next, from unfurnished houses to almost a boat Key takeaway: The hardest part of entrepreneurship is having the discipline to fix the right thing instead of chasing every shiny new idea. Nina Kleaveland on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/nina-kleaveland-19514214/ Lanyard https://lanyardstays.com/ Female Founders in Hospitality https://femalefoundersinhospitality.com/ Join the Top Floor Mail Club https://www.topfloorpodcast.com/mail-club

What does it take to create an experience that makes kids beg to come back—and turns parents into superfans?In this episode of Creating Superfans, I sit down with Ed Kim, Vice President of Education & Training at Code Ninjas, a brand my family knows well. As a self-proclaimed Code Ninjas superfan, I ask Ed how the company has built an experience that inspires such passionate loyalty from kids and parents alike. Together, we discuss the challenges of delivering a consistent experience across a global franchise network, the role curiosity plays in learning, and how Code Ninjas is preparing students to thrive in a rapidly changing technological world.You'll learn:Why experience design is just as important in education as it is in businessHow Code Ninjas creates a space where kids feel ownership, independence, and belongingThe role curiosity plays in developing lifelong learnersWhy adaptability may be the most important skill kids need for the futureHow parents can think about AI, technology, and online safety without fearWhat today's kids can teach us about customer experience and innovationHow Code Ninjas inspires students to become creators, not just consumers, of technologyEd's vision for the future and the impact he hopes today's students will have on the worldLearn more about Code Ninjas here.--------------------------------About Brittany Brittany Hodak is an award-winning entrepreneur, author, and customer experience speaker who helps businesses turn customers into superfans. She's delivered keynotes to hundreds of organizations around the world, including American Express, Benihana, and Keller Williams. Her trademark SUPER Model™ framework has empowered teams in every industry to transform customer apathy into advocacy. Enjoying the show? Subscribe, leave a rating and review, and share this episode with someone who wants to create more superfans.Subscribe to Brittany's biweekly newsletterFollow Brittany on LinkedIn and InstagramGrab a copy of Creating Superfans on Amazon

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Nandan Sheth has spent 25 years in payments, building three growth companies along the way, including Harbor Payments (sold to American Express) and Acculynk (sold to First Data/Fiserv). He now runs Splitit, which takes a different path than most buy now, pay later providers: instead of originating a new loan, it turns the credit a consumer already has on their existing card into an installment plan, with no underwriting, no social security number, and no new debit card for repayments. With agentic commerce infrastructure being built in real time, Nandan argues that a frictionless installment option is exactly what merchants need to avoid being commoditized on price inside an LLM shopping platform.What We CoveredThree growth companies across 25 years in paymentsWhat attracted Nandan to Splitit from FiservCard-linked installments with no underwriting or new loanThe card loyalist versus the credit needy$3.5 trillion of unused credit sitting on US cardsMerchant-funded 0% economics and where the budget comes fromA $1,300 average order value versus $250 to $300 for standard BNPLPoint of sale through the Samsung Wallet integrationBacking Google's Universal Commerce ProtocolThe overlooked small business to large supplier B2B use caseChargebacks, repudiation, and who carries the risk in agent-led purchasesSplitit Go for the face-to-face services economyKey TakeawaysBNPL is really two markets, not one. Card loyalists want rewards, protections, and habit, while the credit needy want a new line of credit. Nandan thinks both get served, but by different products.The economics work because the merchant treats it as marketing spend. About 98% of Splitit's volume is a merchant-funded 0% plan, priced comparably to a percentage-off promotion, and it lifts average order value roughly four times over standard BNPL.In agentic commerce, price and delivery speed are the easiest things for an LLM to compare. A 0% installment option gives merchants a third lever that is not pure price competition.The B2B version may be the stronger use case. Small business owners face both a time problem and a working capital problem, which is a sharper reason to hand off buying to an agent than a consumer shopping for a polo shirt.About Nandan ShethNandan Sheth is the CEO of Splitit, the card-linked installments platform. He moved to the US from the UK 25 years ago and has spent his entire career in payments and fintech, including running e-commerce and omni-channel commerce at Fiserv. He previously built Harbor Payments, acquired by American Express, and Acculynk, acquired by First Data/Fiserv.Connect with Fintech One-on-One:Tweet me @PeterRentonConnect with me on LinkedInFind previous Fintech One-on-One episodes

For nearly thirty years, Anthony Gignac, born Jose Enrique Moreno on the streets of Colombia, posed as Saudi royalty to con hotels, department stores, a university, and eventually a group of ultra wealthy international investors out of millions of dollars. From a sixth grade Mercedes scam to a two hundred million dollar American Express card to an eight million dollar investment fraud scheme, Anthony's story is one of the boldest and strangest cons in recent memory, and it came at a real human cost. On today's WTF Wednesday, Gina and Amber trace the entire arc of the Prince of Fraud, from an orphaned five year old to a federal inmate with a release date in 2032.A big shout-out to Haley Gray for her research on this episode! SourcesU.S. Department of Justice, press releases (usao-sdfl)CNBC, How a fake Saudi prince conned investors out of millionsLos Angeles Times archives, 1991 coverageVanity Fair, He actually believes he is Khalid: The odyssey of a counterfeit Saudi princeVanity Fair, How the fake Saudi prince Anthony Gignac was exposedForbes, Befriending the notorious fake sultanThe New York Times, coverage of Anthony GignacThe Washington Post, coverage of Anthony GignacThe Spokesman-Review archivesThe Orlando Sentinel archivesVice, The insane saga of the fake Saudi prince who scammed Miami's rich and famousFederal Bureau of Prisons inmate locatorWeird True Crime is an independent true crime podcast. If this episode entertained you, please share it with a friend who loves a good con artist story.Follow & Subscribe:Subscribe on Patreon: www.patreon.com/weirdtruecrimeWebsite: www.weirdtruecrime.comInstagram: www.instagram.com/weirdtruecrimeTikTok: www.tiktok.com/weirdtruecrimeYouTube: www.youtube.com/@weirdtruecrimeEmail: weirdtruecrime@gmail.comLeave a 5-star review if you enjoy the showProud Member of Fire Eyes Media LLCBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-true-crime--5679751/support.

Amazon brings travel booking inside Alexa with Priceline as an early partner, American Express buys Europe's biggest restaurant reservation platform and the real reason is fascinating, and IHG becomes the third major hotel chain to launch AI search. On today's Skift Daily Briefing, Sarah Dandashy breaks down why Amazon's travel move could succeed where every other AI platform has stalled, how Amex is using restaurant reservations as a funnel to identify and recruit its next generation of premium cardholders, and why the race to launch AI search among hotel chains is accelerating faster than anyone expected. Articles Referenced: Honorable Mention: @AskAConcierge on IGAmazon's Alexa Is Trying to Sell Trips Inside a Chat. Priceline Is an Early Test.Why American Express Wants to Buy TheFork: New CardmembersIHG Joins Hilton and Marriott With AI Search Connect with Skift LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/skift/ WhatsApp: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaAL375LikgIXmNPYQ0L/ Facebook: https://facebook.com/skiftnews Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skiftnews/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@skiftnews Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/skiftnews.bsky.social X: https://twitter.com/skift Subscribe to @SkiftNews and never miss an update from the travel industry.

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In this solo episode of Creating Superfans, Brittany challenges you to see the world through a different lens.A confusing website? Yep, that's experience.A parking lot that's too dark? That's experience.A dressing room with only one hook? Believe it or not... yep, that's experience.Customer experience isn't just what happens when someone talks to customer service. It's every interaction that shapes how people feel about doing business with you—before, during, and long after the sale.Through dozens of rapid-fire examples (some obvious, some surprising, and some you've probably never thought about), Brittany reveals how tiny moments of friction quietly influence trust, loyalty, and referrals. You'll walk away looking at your business with fresh eyes—and spotting opportunities to create superfans that may have been hiding in plain sight all along.You'll learn:Why customer experience belongs to every department—not just customer serviceHow tiny moments of friction can quietly cost you customersSimple ways to improve your experience before, during, and after the saleWhy "neutral" interactions are often your greatest opportunityHow obsessing over the little things leads to unforgettable customer experiencesThe next time you notice a broken link, a confusing sign, or an employee who goes above and beyond, you'll probably find yourself saying...Yep, that's experience!--------------------------------About Brittany Brittany Hodak is an award-winning entrepreneur, author, and customer experience speaker who helps businesses turn customers into superfans. She's delivered keynotes to hundreds of organizations around the world, including American Express, Benihana, and Keller Williams. Her trademark SUPER Model™ framework has empowered teams in every industry to transform customer apathy into advocacy. Enjoying the show? Subscribe, leave a rating and review, and share this episode with someone who wants to create more superfans.Subscribe to Brittany's biweekly newsletterFollow Brittany on LinkedIn and InstagramGrab a copy of Creating Superfans on Amazon

It's Jubilee in July Part Two! This special series features conversations from our annual Cherry Bombe Jubilee, held this past April at The Glass House in New York City.  Today, we're sharing a Jubilee keynote conversation on the legacy of Edna Lewis, the legendary chef and author many regard as the godmother of American farm-to-table cooking. This year marks the 50th anniversary of her landmark book, “The Taste of Country Cooking,” which celebrates local ingredients, seasonality, and Southern traditions.  Culinary historian and author Toni Tipton-Martin joins Edna's niece Nina Williams-Mbengue for a conversation with Chef and podcaster Adrienne Cheatham. They are introduced by Chef Adé Carrena of iLéWA Foods. Then, we'll hear a solo talk from Mariana Velásquez, author of the cookbooks “Revel” and “Colombiana.” Mariana shares the deeply personal story of finishing “Revel” as her marriage ended, and how rewriting the book helped her rediscover her voice and the joy of gathering around the table. Thank you to American Express and Resy for supporting our show. The views expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers – not of Resy – and do not constitute professional advice. Click here for tickets and more information on Cherry Bombe's Farmers & Makers event.  Click here to order The Game Changers issue of Cherry Bombe magazine. Sign up for our free Radio Cherry Bombe newsletters at cherrybombe.substack.com More on Toni: Instagram, "The Taste of Country Cooking" 50th Anniversary Edition More on Nina: Instagram, The Edna Lewis Foundation More on Adrienne: Instagram, The Chef's Cut More on Adé: Instagram,  iLéWA Foods More on Mariana: Instagram, "Revel" More on Kerry: Instagram, “So You Want To Open A Restaurant” Substack series

P.M. Edition for July 24. Today an FDA committee voted to increase access to six of seven peptides. Those are substances that haven't undergone regulatory approval, but they're promoted on social media and promise physical transformations like better skin. We hear from WSJ health and wellness reporter Alex Janin about what the vote means and whether it paves the way for a peptide gold rush. Plus, new tariffs went into effect today intended to combat forced labor, and President Trump also threatened new tariffs on the European Union. Journal trade and economic policy reporter Gavin Bade discusses the future of President Trump's tariff agenda. And measles cases in the U.S. this year have already surpassed last year's number, reaching a three-decade high. Alex Ossola hosts. And for more on peptides, listen to our What's News Sunday episode. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Plus, American Express posted higher second quarter profit and sales thanks to higher card member spending. And Nike is giving up its share of the lifestyle sneaker marker to refocus on running shoes. Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for WSJ's free What's News newsletter. An artificial-intelligence tool assisted in the making of this episode by creating summaries that were based on Wall Street Journal reporting and reviewed and adapted by an editor. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Carl Quintanilla, Leslie Picker and Michael Santoli led off the show with market reaction to Intel's better-than-expected Q2 results — with the AI boom fueling the company's fastest revenue growth in almost 15 years. The anchors also explored why software stocks were in rally mode, while memory chip shares slumped. Crude oil prices and the U.S.-Iran conflict: WTI and Brent on pace for a third consecutive week of gains. Also in focus: President Trump imposes new tariffs on dozens of countries and weighs in on the AI data center backlash; American Express and Verizon shares head in opposite directions on earnings news; Elon Musk's message to The Economist magazine on AI; Oracle's 10-year, $7 billion Pentagon contract; How low can SpaceX go?   Squawk on the Street Disclaimer Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Katrina Fitten. Purpose of the Interview The interview aims to educate entrepreneurs—especially women business owners—on how to secure funding responsibly, avoid scams, and develop a strategic financial plan. It also highlights Katrina Fitten’s expertise as CEO/CFO of New Day for You Financial and her mission to help startups and small businesses access capital. Key Takeaways Funding Opportunities & Qualifications Katrina helps women business owners secure up to $100,000 in 100 days or less, with same-day approval and next-day funding. Basic qualifications include: Credit score of 680+ Existing credit lines (at least $10,000) A clear business mission and low-risk profile. Avoiding Scams Beware of unsolicited emails/texts promising easy money. Do your homework: Check companies on Better Business Bureau (BBB). Look for testimonials and partnerships with reputable banks (e.g., Chase, American Express). Never share sensitive information without verifying legitimacy. Importance of a Business Plan Funding is not free money—you need a strategic plan. Katrina calls it a “money mission”: know exactly how funds will be deployed. Without a plan, money disappears quickly, leading to debt and bad credit. Family & Friends Lending Treat personal loans like business loans: Have written agreements with terms, repayment schedule, and penalties. Decide upfront if it’s a gift or a loan. Services Offered by New Day for You Financial SBA loans, equipment loans, purchase order financing. Lines of credit and 0% interest credit cards (18–21 months). Credit card stacking for higher funding amounts. Credit restoration referrals for those with poor credit. Success Story Example: A tax accountant secured $160,000 in less than a week due to strong credit, revenue history, and a solid business plan. Notable Quotes “If you don’t have a plan for your money, your money will have a plan—and you’ll look up and it’s gone.” “We don’t want to be out here racking up good debt and then you’re not going to be responsible.” “You have to vet companies. Go to BBB, Google them, and check their credibility.” “If I give you money, I decide—is it a gift or a loan? There are rules to borrowing money.” “We say if you don’t get anything, we don’t get paid.” #SHMS #STRAW #BESTSupport the show: https://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Katrina Fitten. Purpose of the Interview The interview aims to educate entrepreneurs—especially women business owners—on how to secure funding responsibly, avoid scams, and develop a strategic financial plan. It also highlights Katrina Fitten’s expertise as CEO/CFO of New Day for You Financial and her mission to help startups and small businesses access capital. Key Takeaways Funding Opportunities & Qualifications Katrina helps women business owners secure up to $100,000 in 100 days or less, with same-day approval and next-day funding. Basic qualifications include: Credit score of 680+ Existing credit lines (at least $10,000) A clear business mission and low-risk profile. Avoiding Scams Beware of unsolicited emails/texts promising easy money. Do your homework: Check companies on Better Business Bureau (BBB). Look for testimonials and partnerships with reputable banks (e.g., Chase, American Express). Never share sensitive information without verifying legitimacy. Importance of a Business Plan Funding is not free money—you need a strategic plan. Katrina calls it a “money mission”: know exactly how funds will be deployed. Without a plan, money disappears quickly, leading to debt and bad credit. Family & Friends Lending Treat personal loans like business loans: Have written agreements with terms, repayment schedule, and penalties. Decide upfront if it’s a gift or a loan. Services Offered by New Day for You Financial SBA loans, equipment loans, purchase order financing. Lines of credit and 0% interest credit cards (18–21 months). Credit card stacking for higher funding amounts. Credit restoration referrals for those with poor credit. Success Story Example: A tax accountant secured $160,000 in less than a week due to strong credit, revenue history, and a solid business plan. Notable Quotes “If you don’t have a plan for your money, your money will have a plan—and you’ll look up and it’s gone.” “We don’t want to be out here racking up good debt and then you’re not going to be responsible.” “You have to vet companies. Go to BBB, Google them, and check their credibility.” “If I give you money, I decide—is it a gift or a loan? There are rules to borrowing money.” “We say if you don’t get anything, we don’t get paid.” #SHMS #STRAW #BESTSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(Disclaimer: Click 'more' to see ad disclosure) Geobreeze Travel is part of an affiliate sales network and receives compensation for sending traffic to partner sites, such as MileValue.com. This compensation may impact how and where links appear on this site. This site does not include all financial companies or all available financial offers. Terms apply to American Express benefits and offers. Enrollment may be required for select American Express benefits and offers. Visit americanexpress.com to learn more.  ➤ Free points 101 course (includes hotel upgrade email template)https://geobreezetravel.com/freecourse  ➤ Free credit card consultations https://airtable.com/apparEqFGYkas0LHl/shrYFpUr2zutt5515 ➤ Seats.Aero: https://geobreezetravel.com/seatsaero ➤ Request a free personalized award search tutorial: https://go.geobreezetravel.com/ast-form If you are interested in supporting this show when you apply for your next card, check out https://geobreezetravel.com/cards and if you're not sure what card is right for you, I offer free credit card consultations athttps://geobreezetravel.com/consultations!Timestamps:00:00 Flight Decision Setup00:15 Emirates A380 Options00:46 Emirates Costs and Lounges02:28 Cathay Pacific Tradeoffs03:53 The Pier Lounge Perks05:01 Thai Airways New Experience06:51 Other Airlines and Budget Picks08:43 Final Recap and VoteYou can find Julia at: ➤ Free course: https://julia-s-school-9209.thinkific.com/courses/your-first-points-redemption➤ Website: https://geobreezetravel.com/➤ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geobreezetravel/➤ Credit card links: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/cards➤ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/geobreezetravelOpinions expressed here are the author's alone, not those of any bank, credit card issuer, hotel, airline, or other entity. This content has not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of the entities included within the post. The content of this video is accurate as of the posting date. Some of the offers mentioned may no longer be available.

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Katrina Fitten. Purpose of the Interview The interview aims to educate entrepreneurs—especially women business owners—on how to secure funding responsibly, avoid scams, and develop a strategic financial plan. It also highlights Katrina Fitten’s expertise as CEO/CFO of New Day for You Financial and her mission to help startups and small businesses access capital. Key Takeaways Funding Opportunities & Qualifications Katrina helps women business owners secure up to $100,000 in 100 days or less, with same-day approval and next-day funding. Basic qualifications include: Credit score of 680+ Existing credit lines (at least $10,000) A clear business mission and low-risk profile. Avoiding Scams Beware of unsolicited emails/texts promising easy money. Do your homework: Check companies on Better Business Bureau (BBB). Look for testimonials and partnerships with reputable banks (e.g., Chase, American Express). Never share sensitive information without verifying legitimacy. Importance of a Business Plan Funding is not free money—you need a strategic plan. Katrina calls it a “money mission”: know exactly how funds will be deployed. Without a plan, money disappears quickly, leading to debt and bad credit. Family & Friends Lending Treat personal loans like business loans: Have written agreements with terms, repayment schedule, and penalties. Decide upfront if it’s a gift or a loan. Services Offered by New Day for You Financial SBA loans, equipment loans, purchase order financing. Lines of credit and 0% interest credit cards (18–21 months). Credit card stacking for higher funding amounts. Credit restoration referrals for those with poor credit. Success Story Example: A tax accountant secured $160,000 in less than a week due to strong credit, revenue history, and a solid business plan. Notable Quotes “If you don’t have a plan for your money, your money will have a plan—and you’ll look up and it’s gone.” “We don’t want to be out here racking up good debt and then you’re not going to be responsible.” “You have to vet companies. Go to BBB, Google them, and check their credibility.” “If I give you money, I decide—is it a gift or a loan? There are rules to borrowing money.” “We say if you don’t get anything, we don’t get paid.” #SHMS #STRAW #BESTSteve Harvey Morning Show Online: http://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From buying the casting agency that represented her as a teenage actor at age twenty to being involved in more than forty M&A transactions, Victoria Pelletier shares why joint ventures run their course, what six acquisitions in eighteen months taught her about integration, and why 70 percent of deal value comes down to people and process. Victoria is a keynote speaker, published author, board director, and transformational executive with more than twenty years of leadership experience at major companies such as IBM and American Express. Her self-described nickname is the turtle, tough on the outside, a marshmallow on the inside. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: You'll discover why joint ventures can end without anything going wrong, how patient trust-building saved a 250 million dollar client portfolio during an acquisition streak, why only 10 percent of AI value comes from the algorithms while 70 percent comes from people and process, and why no company Victoria has seen has truly moved past proof of concept to enterprise-level AI. VICTORIA'S JOURNEY: Victoria bought her first company at age twenty, paying around ten thousand dollars for the casting agency that represented her and selling it about eighteen months later. She went on to a publicly traded corporate travel company that ended a joint venture, went public, and acquired six companies in eighteen months, with Victoria involved from due diligence through integration. She has since built and sold a natural bath and body company, published four books with a fifth arriving later this year, and now focuses on speaking, AI advisory work, and executive coaching. KEY INSIGHTS: People drive most of the value in any deal. Victoria cites a BCG finding that only 10 percent of AI value comes from the algorithms, 20 percent from data and technology, and 70 percent from people and process, a ratio she sees play out in deals everywhere. During her acquisition streak, she spent almost a year winning the trust of a woman thirty years her senior who ran a 250 million dollar client portfolio rather than restructuring her out, and that woman became one of her biggest cheerleaders. Due diligence is where deals most often go wrong, a lesson Victoria learned firsthand when a seller misrepresented a business and she had to sue. And someone must own the value after closing, which is why she built a value realization office at her last company. Her philosophy through it all comes down to choice. "I do not do things personally or professionally that don't bring me joy or value." Perfect for business owners considering their first acquisition, leaders navigating post-deal integration, and anyone interested in the people side of deal-driven growth. FOR MORE ON THIS EPISODE: https://www.coreykupfer.com/blog/victoriapelletier FOR MORE ON VICTORIA PELLETIER:www.victoria-pelletier.comhttps://youtu.be/xFpknOCFMOg FOR MORE ON COREY KUPFERhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/coreykupfer/ https://www.coreykupfer.com/ Corey Kupfer is an expert strategist, negotiator, and dealmaker. He has more than 35 years of professional deal-making and negotiating experience. Corey is a successful entrepreneur, attorney, consultant, author, and professional speaker. He is deeply passionate about deal-driven growth. He is also the creator and host of the DealQuest Podcast. Get deal-ready with the DealQuest Podcast with Corey Kupfer, where like-minded entrepreneurs and business leaders converge, share insights and challenges, and success stories. Equip yourself with the tools, resources, and support necessary to navigate the complex yet rewarding world of dealmaking. Dive into the world of deal-driven growth today! Episode Highlights with Timestamps[00:00:00] - Introduction and overview [00:02:26] - Buying the casting agency that represented her at age twenty[00:12:07] - The 250 million dollar client portfolio she almost restructured[00:21:29] - The acquisition that went poorly and ended in a lawsuit [00:39:50] - Why no one is doing AI at enterprise scale yet [00:43:08] - What freedom means to Victoria Guest BioVictoria Pelletier is a keynote speaker, published author, board director, and transformational executive with more than twenty years of leadership experience, including roles at major companies such as IBM and American Express. She has been involved in more than forty M&A transactions along with joint ventures and her own acquisitions and exits. Known for her no excuses philosophy, she helps organizations and professionals develop stronger leadership skills, build personal brands, embrace diversity and inclusion, and create lasting professional success. Her fourth book came out earlier this year and her fifth arrives later this year, covering personal branding, leadership, culture, and career transitions. Related EpisodesEpisode 293 - Sunny Vanderbeck: Long horizon value creation and building businesses that deserve to last Episode 330 - Pete Mohr: Building an exit-ready business and understanding what your company is actually worth Episode 366 - Jodi Hume: Founder decision-making and the emotional journey behind major business decisions Keywords/TagsM&A integration, joint ventures, due diligence, post-merger integration, people and process, value realization office, corporate travel company acquisitions, personal branding, leadership, no excuses philosophy, women in leadership, executive coaching, AI adoption, enterprise AI, transformational executive, deal-driven growth

(Disclaimer: Click 'more' to see ad disclosure) Geobreeze Travel is part of an affiliate sales network and receives compensation for sending traffic to partner sites, such as MileValue.com. This compensation may impact how and where links appear on this site. This site does not include all financial companies or all available financial offers. Terms apply to American Express benefits and offers. Enrollment may be required for select American Express benefits and offers. Visit americanexpress.com to learn more.  ➤ Free points 101 course (includes hotel upgrade email template)https://geobreezetravel.com/freecourse  ➤ Free credit card consultations https://airtable.com/apparEqFGYkas0LHl/shrYFpUr2zutt5515 ➤ Seats.Aero: https://geobreezetravel.com/seatsaero ➤ Request a free personalized award search tutorial: https://go.geobreezetravel.com/ast-form If you are interested in supporting this show when you apply for your next card, check out https://geobreezetravel.com/cards and if you're not sure what card is right for you, I offer free credit card consultations athttps://geobreezetravel.com/consultations!Timestamps:00:00 Points Mindset00:17 Meet Joseph01:36 How He Started02:41 Learning Curve05:09 First Big Redemption07:41 Road to Hana Rant10:31 More Trips and Wyndham11:41 Booking Greece Business15:27 Lounges and Positioning20:15 Hyatt Stay in Athens21:28 Spend Your Points23:24 Over Optimization Trap27:36 P2 Keeps You Grounded29:08 Teaching the Kids30:52 Bank Bonuses Strategy33:46 Final Advice and WrapYou can find Julia at: ➤ Free course: https://julia-s-school-9209.thinkific.com/courses/your-first-points-redemption➤ Website: https://geobreezetravel.com/➤ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geobreezetravel/➤ Credit card links: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/cards➤ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/geobreezetravelOpinions expressed here are the author's alone, not those of any bank, credit card issuer, hotel, airline, or other entity. This content has not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of the entities included within the post. The content of this video is accurate as of the posting date. Some of the offers mentioned may no longer be available.

Jane Veron is co-founder and CEO of The Acceleration Project (TAP), a nonprofit that empowers small business owners and accelerates their growth through bespoke advisory services, generating a ripple effect that unlocks pathways to wealth creation and economic mobility. Jane has held strategy and marketing positions at Bain & Company and American Express. She is a dedicated public servant, having previously served on the Scarsdale Village Board and as Mayor of Scarsdale, New York. She was appointed to the Investment Capital Advisory Committee (ICAC) of the U.S. Small Business Administration and now chairs the Congressional Task Force on Jobs & the Economy.

What if gifting could be as easy as sending a gift card—but infinitely more joyful and personal?In this episode, I'm joined by Elisabeth Vezzani, co-founder of Sugarwish, to talk about how a conversation on the sidelines of a youth soccer game turned into a business that's delivered millions of moments of joy. Elisabeth shares how Sugarwish combines technology and personalization to create gifting experiences that feel thoughtful, memorable, and genuinely human.We also discuss why the little details matter, how customer feedback has shaped Sugarwish's growth, and what it really takes to create superfans in a world full of transactional experiences.In this episode, you'll learn:The origin story behind Sugarwish and the problem it was created to solveHow to balance high-tech convenience with high-touch personalizationWhy the smallest details often have the biggest impact on customer experienceHow Sugarwish has expanded from candy to wine, candles, spa products, pet gifts, and moreThe role customer feedback plays in innovation and product developmentWhy Elisabeth does not delegate this one taskHow Sugarwish's partnership with Make-A-Wish aligns with its mission of spreading joySpecial Offer for ListenersTry Sugarwish for yourself and save $10 on your first order with code SUPERFANS.Connect with Elisabeth & SugarwishWebsite: sugarwish.comInstagram: @sugarwishgirl--------------------------------About Brittany Brittany Hodak is an award-winning entrepreneur, author, and customer experience speaker who helps businesses turn customers into superfans. She's delivered keynotes to hundreds of organizations around the world, including American Express, Benihana, and Keller Williams. Her trademark SUPER Model™ framework has empowered teams in every industry to transform customer apathy into advocacy. Enjoying the show? Subscribe, leave a rating and review, and share this episode with someone who wants to create more superfans.Subscribe to Brittany's biweekly newsletterFollow Brittany on LinkedIn and InstagramGrab a copy of Creating Superfans on Amazon

(Disclaimer: Click 'more' to see ad disclosure) Geobreeze Travel is part of an affiliate sales network and receives compensation for sending traffic to partner sites, such as MileValue.com. This compensation may impact how and where links appear on this site. This site does not include all financial companies or all available financial offers. Terms apply to American Express benefits and offers. Enrollment may be required for select American Express benefits and offers. Visit americanexpress.com to learn more.  ➤ Free points 101 course (includes hotel upgrade email template)https://geobreezetravel.com/freecourse  ➤ Free credit card consultations https://airtable.com/apparEqFGYkas0LHl/shrYFpUr2zutt5515 ➤ Seats.Aero: https://geobreezetravel.com/seatsaero ➤ Request a free personalized award search tutorial: https://go.geobreezetravel.com/ast-form If you are interested in supporting this show when you apply for your next card, check out https://geobreezetravel.com/cards and if you're not sure what card is right for you, I offer free credit card consultations athttps://geobreezetravel.com/consultations!Timestamps:00:00 Midyear Status Check00:25 Executive Platinum Goal01:05 Lounge Access Priorities02:15 Upgrades And Earning Math03:48 Boarding And Support Perks05:29 Systemwide Upgrades Reality06:16 Earning Points The Hard Way07:21 Denver Move And Star Alliance09:02 Which Program To Chase10:32 Status Ego And Community12:18 Wrap UpYou can find Julia at: ➤ Free course: https://julia-s-school-9209.thinkific.com/courses/your-first-points-redemption➤ Website: https://geobreezetravel.com/➤ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geobreezetravel/➤ Credit card links: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/cards➤ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/geobreezetravelOpinions expressed here are the author's alone, not those of any bank, credit card issuer, hotel, airline, or other entity. This content has not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of the entities included within the post. The content of this video is accurate as of the posting date. Some of the offers mentioned may no longer be available.

(Disclaimer: Click 'more' to see ad disclosure) Geobreeze Travel is part of an affiliate sales network and receives compensation for sending traffic to partner sites, such as MileValue.com. This compensation may impact how and where links appear on this site. This site does not include all financial companies or all available financial offers. Terms apply to American Express benefits and offers. Enrollment may be required for select American Express benefits and offers. Visit americanexpress.com to learn more.  ➤ Free points 101 course (includes hotel upgrade email template)https://geobreezetravel.com/freecourse  ➤ Free credit card consultations https://airtable.com/apparEqFGYkas0LHl/shrYFpUr2zutt5515 ➤ Seats.Aero: https://geobreezetravel.com/seatsaero ➤ Request a free personalized award search tutorial: https://go.geobreezetravel.com/ast-form If you are interested in supporting this show when you apply for your next card, check out https://geobreezetravel.com/cards and if you're not sure what card is right for you, I offer free credit card consultations athttps://geobreezetravel.com/consultations!Timestamps:00:00 Big Cashback Swings00:18 Meet Carrie and TrackRack01:33 Why Rakuten and Simple Strategy03:48 Best Stores to Track05:44 How Often Rates Surge06:05 TrackRack Demo Overview08:34 Alerts and Historical Charts10:12 Timing Surges and Promo Tips11:15 Amex vs Bilt Payout Choice13:39 Top Deals and Buying Points15:17 Avoiding Terms Pitfalls18:54 In Store Offers Demo20:54 Stacking With Other Offers23:06 Keeping It Simple With Portals25:19 Discount Code and Pricing27:25 Wrap Up and ThanksYou can find Julia at: ➤ Free course: https://julia-s-school-9209.thinkific.com/courses/your-first-points-redemption➤ Website: https://geobreezetravel.com/➤ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geobreezetravel/➤ Credit card links: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/cards➤ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/geobreezetravelYou can find Carrie at:➤ Website: https://trackrak.com/➤ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TrackRak/➤ Discount: Use code GBT25 for 25% off any paid TrackRak planOpinions expressed here are the author's alone, not those of any bank, credit card issuer, hotel, airline, or other entity. This content has not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of the entities included within the post. The content of this video is accurate as of the posting date. Some of the offers mentioned may no longer be available.

Madge Thomas leads a leadership academy most nonprofit professionals have never heard of — one that's quietly spent nearly two decades and $100M+ training over 165,000 nonprofit leaders worldwide. As president of the American Express Foundation and head of corporate sustainability at American Express, she's built it on a deceptively simple premise: invest in the leader, not just their programs, and the impact ripples outward — to the organization, the community, and long after any single initiative ends.Madge makes the case that the people powering nonprofits are the sector's most under-resourced asset — then shows how the Academy is changing that with funding, peer cohorts, alumni grants, and a curriculum rebuilt for this moment: AI training with Microsoft, storytelling with TED, and resilience for a shifting funding landscape. If you've ever poured everything into your programs with nothing left for yourself or your team, this episode names that tension out loud — and offers a different way through.In this episode, you'll hear:Why investing in individuals instead of just programs creates a "two plus two makes five" ripple effect that most funders never think to measureHow the Academy stacks funding, a peer cohort of ~75 leaders, and alumni grants to attack nonprofit burnout at the root — by removing the impossible choice between developing your people and running your programsWhat today's nonprofit leaders need that they didn't a decade ago, including AI training built with Microsoft and storytelling training built with TEDYou'll walk away with a new lens on where philanthropy should focus — and a reminder that you don't need a $100 million budget to start a ripple. A ripple starts with one tiny fracture in the surface.

Carl Quintanilla, Jim Cramer and David Faber kicked off a new week with the AI trade: Shares of SK Hynix tumbled 15% for its worst-ever day in the South Korean markets. The stock also fell sharply on Wall Street after surging 13% Friday in its U.S. trading debut — and dragged down memory names including Micron and Sandisk. The anchors reacted to the Sam Altman-Elon Musk's social media spat in wake of Apple's lawsuit against OpenAI. Also in focus: Oil prices jump on U.S.-Iran tensions, SpaceX shares fall closer to their $135 IPO price, Cramer on the non-tech names worthy of your attention, Disney's live-action "Moana" stumbles, Meta and data centers, American Express upgraded, "Faber Report" on State AGs vs. Paramount-WBD deal.   Squawk on the Street Disclaimer Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mark breaks down changes among New York City politicians and how these shifts have impacted President Trump's financial and tax cases. American Express is planning a new headquarters at the World Trade Center. Mark also dives into Legionnaires' disease in the city. Mark discusses whether City Comptroller Mark Levine could be a future mayoral candidate, and highlights a new viral trend among Generation Z. Mark takes your calls!  Mark interviews Bruce Blakeman, Republican candidate for Governor of New York. Bruce gives an update on his campaign and fundraising. The guys also get into Governor Hochul's approval of several energy and electric rate hikes, which could mean higher bills for many New Yorkers, and recent changes to state tax revenue policies.

Mark breaks down changes among New York City politicians and how these shifts have impacted President Trump's financial and tax cases. American Express is planning a new headquarters at the World Trade Center. Mark also dives into Legionnaires' disease in the city. Mark discusses whether City Comptroller Mark Levine could be a future mayoral candidate, and highlights a new viral trend among Generation Z. Mark takes your calls!  Mark interviews Bruce Blakeman, Republican candidate for Governor of New York. Bruce gives an update on his campaign and fundraising. The guys also get into Governor Hochul's approval of several energy and electric rate hikes, which could mean higher bills for many New Yorkers, and recent changes to state tax revenue policies.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Katrina Fitten. Purpose of the Interview The interview aims to educate entrepreneurs—especially women business owners—on how to secure funding responsibly, avoid scams, and develop a strategic financial plan. It also highlights Katrina Fitten’s expertise as CEO/CFO of New Day for You Financial and her mission to help startups and small businesses access capital. Key Takeaways Funding Opportunities & Qualifications Katrina helps women business owners secure up to $100,000 in 100 days or less, with same-day approval and next-day funding. Basic qualifications include: Credit score of 680+ Existing credit lines (at least $10,000) A clear business mission and low-risk profile. Avoiding Scams Beware of unsolicited emails/texts promising easy money. Do your homework: Check companies on Better Business Bureau (BBB). Look for testimonials and partnerships with reputable banks (e.g., Chase, American Express). Never share sensitive information without verifying legitimacy. Importance of a Business Plan Funding is not free money—you need a strategic plan. Katrina calls it a “money mission”: know exactly how funds will be deployed. Without a plan, money disappears quickly, leading to debt and bad credit. Family & Friends Lending Treat personal loans like business loans: Have written agreements with terms, repayment schedule, and penalties. Decide upfront if it’s a gift or a loan. Services Offered by New Day for You Financial SBA loans, equipment loans, purchase order financing. Lines of credit and 0% interest credit cards (18–21 months). Credit card stacking for higher funding amounts. Credit restoration referrals for those with poor credit. Success Story Example: A tax accountant secured $160,000 in less than a week due to strong credit, revenue history, and a solid business plan. Notable Quotes “If you don’t have a plan for your money, your money will have a plan—and you’ll look up and it’s gone.” “We don’t want to be out here racking up good debt and then you’re not going to be responsible.” “You have to vet companies. Go to BBB, Google them, and check their credibility.” “If I give you money, I decide—is it a gift or a loan? There are rules to borrowing money.” “We say if you don’t get anything, we don’t get paid.” #SHMS #STRAW #BESTSupport the show: https://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Katrina Fitten. Purpose of the Interview The interview aims to educate entrepreneurs—especially women business owners—on how to secure funding responsibly, avoid scams, and develop a strategic financial plan. It also highlights Katrina Fitten’s expertise as CEO/CFO of New Day for You Financial and her mission to help startups and small businesses access capital. Key Takeaways Funding Opportunities & Qualifications Katrina helps women business owners secure up to $100,000 in 100 days or less, with same-day approval and next-day funding. Basic qualifications include: Credit score of 680+ Existing credit lines (at least $10,000) A clear business mission and low-risk profile. Avoiding Scams Beware of unsolicited emails/texts promising easy money. Do your homework: Check companies on Better Business Bureau (BBB). Look for testimonials and partnerships with reputable banks (e.g., Chase, American Express). Never share sensitive information without verifying legitimacy. Importance of a Business Plan Funding is not free money—you need a strategic plan. Katrina calls it a “money mission”: know exactly how funds will be deployed. Without a plan, money disappears quickly, leading to debt and bad credit. Family & Friends Lending Treat personal loans like business loans: Have written agreements with terms, repayment schedule, and penalties. Decide upfront if it’s a gift or a loan. Services Offered by New Day for You Financial SBA loans, equipment loans, purchase order financing. Lines of credit and 0% interest credit cards (18–21 months). Credit card stacking for higher funding amounts. Credit restoration referrals for those with poor credit. Success Story Example: A tax accountant secured $160,000 in less than a week due to strong credit, revenue history, and a solid business plan. Notable Quotes “If you don’t have a plan for your money, your money will have a plan—and you’ll look up and it’s gone.” “We don’t want to be out here racking up good debt and then you’re not going to be responsible.” “You have to vet companies. Go to BBB, Google them, and check their credibility.” “If I give you money, I decide—is it a gift or a loan? There are rules to borrowing money.” “We say if you don’t get anything, we don’t get paid.” #SHMS #STRAW #BESTSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.