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On Friday, President Trump proposed his fiscal year 2026 skinny budget plan, which calls for spending reductions across the U.S. government. It proposes reducing non-defense discretionary spending to combat the national debt crisis. Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-TX) joins the Rundown to discuss the need to address the growing national debt and unsustainable deficit spending. The Congressman outlines key ideas to guide the reconciliation process, including a top-to-bottom audit, removing waste, fraud, and abuse, and reforming entitlement programs. Most Americans are paying digitally these days; that includes credit cards, tap-to-pay digital wallets, and even cryptocurrency. Cash payments seem to be going the way of the past, yet a cashless society isn't without its consequences, says Boston University Questrom School of Business Professor Jay Zagorksky. Zagorsky has studied the various consequences the disappearance of cash will have on society in his book, “The Power of Cash.” He joins the podcast to explain why America loves cashless payments, the various ways using cash benefits each of us, and his case for keeping physical dollars and coins in circulation. Plus, commentary from author and Senior Research Fellow at The Heritage Foundation, Simon Hankinson. Photo Credit: AP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On Friday, President Trump proposed his fiscal year 2026 skinny budget plan, which calls for spending reductions across the U.S. government. It proposes reducing non-defense discretionary spending to combat the national debt crisis. Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-TX) joins the Rundown to discuss the need to address the growing national debt and unsustainable deficit spending. The Congressman outlines key ideas to guide the reconciliation process, including a top-to-bottom audit, removing waste, fraud, and abuse, and reforming entitlement programs. Most Americans are paying digitally these days; that includes credit cards, tap-to-pay digital wallets, and even cryptocurrency. Cash payments seem to be going the way of the past, yet a cashless society isn't without its consequences, says Boston University Questrom School of Business Professor Jay Zagorksky. Zagorsky has studied the various consequences the disappearance of cash will have on society in his book, “The Power of Cash.” He joins the podcast to explain why America loves cashless payments, the various ways using cash benefits each of us, and his case for keeping physical dollars and coins in circulation. Plus, commentary from author and Senior Research Fellow at The Heritage Foundation, Simon Hankinson. Photo Credit: AP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On Friday, President Trump proposed his fiscal year 2026 skinny budget plan, which calls for spending reductions across the U.S. government. It proposes reducing non-defense discretionary spending to combat the national debt crisis. Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-TX) joins the Rundown to discuss the need to address the growing national debt and unsustainable deficit spending. The Congressman outlines key ideas to guide the reconciliation process, including a top-to-bottom audit, removing waste, fraud, and abuse, and reforming entitlement programs. Most Americans are paying digitally these days; that includes credit cards, tap-to-pay digital wallets, and even cryptocurrency. Cash payments seem to be going the way of the past, yet a cashless society isn't without its consequences, says Boston University Questrom School of Business Professor Jay Zagorksky. Zagorsky has studied the various consequences the disappearance of cash will have on society in his book, “The Power of Cash.” He joins the podcast to explain why America loves cashless payments, the various ways using cash benefits each of us, and his case for keeping physical dollars and coins in circulation. Plus, commentary from author and Senior Research Fellow at The Heritage Foundation, Simon Hankinson. Photo Credit: AP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pennies are as lucky as ever, but the U.S. Mint reported losing more than $85 million last year producing the coin. Now President Trump has added his voice to bipartisan calls to stop minting the penny, but it would be up to Congress to make change. Would you miss the one-cent piece? We look at the historical, cultural and economic significance of the penny. Tell us your thoughts. Guests: Seth Chandler, head numismatist, Witter Coin Jay Zagorsky, professor of economics, Boston University Questrom School of Business Jacob Goldstein, podcast host and executive producer, Pushkin Industries; former co-host, Planet Money podcast; and author of "Money: The True Story of a Made-Up Thing" Frank Lee Holt, professor emeritus of history, University of Houston; author of “When Money Talks”

We've got another cross-post for you this week, and this time it's also a live panel recording. Recently, Mike joined a panel at Boston University Questrom School of Business which was recorded for WBUR's Is Business Broken? podcast, alongside professors Marshall Van Alstyne and Nadine Strossen, and moderated by host Curt Nickisch. The discussion is all about Section 230 specifically and the regulation of speech more broadly, and you can listen to the whole thing here on this week's episode.

Boston University Questrom School of Business professor Jay Zagorsky joins Radio Boston to share his thoughts on new betting research and what Massachusetts bettors should take away from the study.

It's becoming easier every day to pay for things without cash. You can pay with your credit card, your phone, an app, or even your palm. So how does the move away from cash change how we think about our money? This hour, we look at our changing attitudes towards money, and what we gain and lose as we use less cash. Plus, we'll look at the history and future of ATMs. GUESTS:  Jay Zagorsky: Clinical Associate Professor of Markets, Public Policy, and Law at the Boston University Questrom School of Business Ursula Dalinghaus: Cultural anthropologist who specializes in economic anthropology and the anthropology of money. She is currently an Assistant Professor of Anthropology in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology at Ripon College Bernardo Batiz-Lazo: Professor in the Newcastle Business School at Northumbria University Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter. Subscribe to The Noseletter, an email compendium of merriment, secrets, and ancient wisdom brought to you by The Colin McEnroe Show. The Colin McEnroe Show is available as a podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, TuneIn, Listen Notes, or wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe and never miss an episode.  Colin McEnroe and Cat Pastor contributed to this show, which originally aired on November 8, 2023.Support the show: http://www.wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Over the years, Choiceology has offered a lot of advice for making better decisions. In this special episode of Choiceology with Katy Milkman, we bring you the story of a video game that is surprisingly effective at reducing decision errors, and you'll hear about a practical checklist for improving choices in many different contexts.Solving fictitious mysteries might sound like fun and games, but the video game MISSING: The Pursuit of Terry Hughes was designed with a serious purpose in mind: to help intelligence analysts avoid decision-making traps. In 2015, James Korris and Carey Morewedge worked together to design a video game for the intelligence agency IARPA, the Intelligence Advanced Research Projects Activity, and measured the biases exhibited before and after playing the series of 90-minute games. The results were remarkable and extremely durable.James Korris is president and CEO of Creative Technologies Inc. in Los Angeles, and is a pioneer in immersive game-based simulation for military learning. You can see a preview of the game James designed titled MISSING: The Pursuit of Terry Hughes.Next, Katy speaks with Carey Morewedge about the game and about his research on effective decision-debiasing techniques. You can learn more in the paper Carey co-authored with James titled "Debiasing Decisions: Improved Decision Making With a Single Training Intervention."Carey Morewedge is a professor of marketing at Boston University Questrom School of Business who studies psychological biases and how to reduce them. Finally, Katy speaks with Jack Soll to hear his checklist of four simple ways to debias yourself before making decisions, big or small. You can read more in the article Jack and Katy co-authored with John Payne titled "Outsmart Your Own Biases." Jack Soll is the Gregory Mario & Jeremy Mario Distinguished Professor of Management and Organizations at Duke University's Fuqua School of Business. Choiceology is an original podcast from Charles Schwab. For more on the show, visit schwab.com/Choiceology.If you enjoy the show, please leave a rating or review on Apple Podcasts.Important DisclosuresThe comments, views, and opinions expressed in the presentation are those of the speakers and do not necessarily represent the views of Charles Schwab.Data contained herein from third party providers is obtained from what are considered reliable source. However, its accuracy, completeness or reliability cannot be guaranteed and Charles Schwab & Co. expressly disclaims any liability, including incidental or consequential damages, arising from errors or omissions in this publication. All corporate names and market data shown above are for illustrative purposes only and are not a recommendation, offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to buy any security. Supporting documentation for any claims or statistical information is available upon request. Investing involves risk including loss of principal.The book How to Change: The Science of Getting from Where You Are to Where You Want to Be is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (CS&Co.). Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (CS&Co.) has not reviewed the book and makes no representations about its content.Apple, the Apple logo, iPad, iPhone, and Apple Podcasts are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc.Spotify and the Spotify logo are registered trademarks of Spotify AB.(0524-2GW1)

It's becoming easier every day to pay for things without cash. You can pay with your credit card, your phone, an app, or even your palm. So how does the move away from cash change how we think about our money? This hour, we look at our changing attitudes towards money, and what we gain and lose as we use less cash. Plus, we'll look at the history and future of ATMs. GUESTS:  Jay Zagorsky: Clinical Associate Professor of Markets, Public Policy, and Law at the Boston University Questrom School of Business Ursula Dalinghaus: Cultural anthropologist who specializes in economic anthropology and the anthropology of money. She is currently an Assistant Professor of Anthropology in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology at Ripon College Bernardo Batiz-Lazo: Professor in the Newcastle Business School at Northumbria University Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter.Support the show: http://www.wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As cardiology advances, cardiology fellowship education must evolve with it. On MedAxiom HeartTalk, host Melanie Lawson speaks with Ami Bhatt, MD, FACC, the chief innovation officer of the American College of Cardiology and associate professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School, Doreen DeFaria Yeh, MD, FACC, adult congenital heart disease cardiologist at Massachusetts General Hospital, and Ana Mercurio-Pinto, VP of Care Transformation at MedAxiom. Together, they explore how cardiology fellows are the future and discuss opportunities for enhancing education during cardiology fellowship.Guest Bios:Ami B. Bhatt, MD, FACC:Dr. Ami Bhatt is the Chief Innovation Officer (CIO) of the American College of Cardiology. As CIO, Bhatt provides leadership and expertise in healthcare innovation and continues to grow the College's comprehensive Innovation Program in support of the ACC's Mission to transform cardiovascular care and improve heart health.A graduate of Harvard College and the Yale School of Medicine, Bhatt completed her medicine and pediatrics residency at Harvard, her adult cardiology fellowship at Brigham and Women's Hospital and her adult congenital heart disease and pulmonary hypertension fellowship at the Boston Children's Hospital. She was the Inaugural Richard Liberthson Endowed Scholar in Adult Congenital Heart Disease and Director of the ACHD program for over a decade. She most recently served as the Director of Outpatient and Telecardiology at the Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) Corrigan-Minehan Heart Center. Dr. Bhatt continues as a Harvard College premedical mentor and associate professor at Harvard Medical School.As an active clinical cardiologist, investigator, and educator Bhatt brings nearly ten years of experience in telemedicine and digital health to her new role. She founded her first program in virtual care in 2013 and continues to work on creating culturally relevant personalized virtual cardiovascular care delivery models. Her research has centered on identifying and implementing solutions to overcoming access barriers to cardiovascular and telemedicine care.Dr. Bhatt's interest in digital health strategy and the digital transformation of the cardiovascular field stems from her belief that state-of-the-art, personalized care can be delivered to individuals in the community, empowering patients and creating stronger clinician-patient partnerships for sustainable health outcomes. The ACC Innovation Program has a robust platform to transform digital patient care and advance technologies that are reshaping medicine and is focused on furthering these strategies.Doreen DeFaria Yeh, MD, FACC:Dr. Doreen DeFaria Yeh completed Internal Medicine Residency at Massachusetts General Hospital and Cardiology and Echocardiography fellowships at the University of California at San Francisco. She completed advanced training in Adult Congenital Heart Disease and Cardio-Obstetrics at the University of San Francisco California, and currently serves as the Associate Director of the MGH Adult Congenital Heart Disease (ACHD) Program and Co-Director of the MGH Cardiovascular Disease and Pregnancy Program. She is board certified in Internal Medicine, Adult Cardiovascular Disease and Adult Echocardiography. The has received Certification from the National Board of Echocardiography for Adult Comprehensive Echocardiography.Dr. DeFaria was selected as one of the American College of Cardiology 2012 Emerging Faculty and received the Brian McGovern Memorial Award from the Department of Medicine in 2012 and 2016 for Excellence in Clinical Teaching in cardiology. She also received the MGH, Department of Medicine Fellowship as part of the Eleanor and Miles Shore Scholars in Medicine from Harvard Medical School. In 2013 she was awarded the Clinician Teacher Development Award, a four-year grant supported by the Massachusetts General Hospital Physicians Organization and Center for Diversity and Inclusion, a project titled: Redefine ACHD Education. She currently serves as the Director of the MGH Cardiovascular Disease Fellowship Program and Chair of Internship Selection for the Department of Medicine.Her clinical focus is ACHD, Pregnancy & Cardiovascular Disease, particularly high-risk cardiac conditions in pregnancy as well as Echocardiography with expertise in ACHD Echocardiography. Dr. DeFaria speaks regionally and nationally on these topics.Ana A. Mercurio-Pinto, MM:Ana is energized by the possibilities. She has extensive professional experience running large, multi-specialized cardiovascular medicine divisions and has had the privilege of working and partnering with some of the industry's leading thought leaders: master clinicians, practice changing trialists and groundbreaking research scientists. She is dedicated to developing nimble and adaptive organizations that combine the best of traditional practice with the spirit of continuous modernization in the face of evolving and changing times.As vice president of care transformation at MedAxiom, Ana applies her wide-ranging experience in budgeting, forecasting, physician/practice P&Ls, clinical and federal/non-federal research operations, new program development, service-line integration, and dyad and other matrixed leadership structures to help cardiovascular organizations transform care. Ana has a keen interest in hospital/physician organization integration, faculty transitions, staffing optimization, administrative and research operations, and startup ventures.Ana has a bachelor's degree in business administration from Boston University Questrom School of Management and a master's in management with a concentration in Healthcare Management. Additionally, Ana has pursued certificates in Launching New Ventures and Research Administration.

Tarang Gupta hosts Giuseppe Stuto, Co-Founder and Managing Partner at 186 Ventures. 186 Ventures is a pre-seed & seed stage VC firm investing across fintech, consumer, enterprise, and disruptive tech. In this episode you will hear about: - 186's investment philosophy and portfolio selection process - Opportunities unlocked by Web3 disruption - Strategically deploying capital in an uncertain market - Anticipated evolution of DApps and Layer 1 chains And much more! About Giuseppe Stuto Prior to co-founding 186 Ventures, Giuseppe was the Co-Founder and CEO of Fam, a group video software company that was acquired by Draftkings. He then served in product & strategy roles at DraftKings leading up to their IPO and was also the COO for Pison Technology. Giuseppe holds a B.S.B.A. from the Boston University Questrom School of Business. About 186 Ventures Founded in 2019, 186 Ventures are early stage technology investors focused on agile teams working on disruptive problems. 186 Ventures is based in Boston and its investors bring full operational & strategic support and an unparalleled network to founders. 186's portfolio currently spans 30+ high growth technology companies. For more FinTech insights, follow us on WFT Medium: medium.com/wharton-fintech WFT Twitter: twitter.com/whartonfintech WFT Instagram: instagram.com/whartonfintech Tarang's Twitter: twitter.com/tg_tarang Tarang's LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/taranggupta100

With cardiovascular care rapidly changing, it can be challenging to find the right mix between traditional care and innovation. On MedAxiom HeartTalk, host Melanie Lawson speaks with Ana Mercurio-Pinto and Jenny Kennedy, both VPs of Care Transformation at MedAxiom. Together, they break down how organizations can succeed in today's competitive healthcare space and steps you can take to combine traditional practice with the spirit of continuous modernization.Ana A. Mercurio-Pinto, MM - Vice President, Care Transformation, MedAxiom - Ana is energized by the possibilities. She has extensive professional experience running large, multi-specialized cardiovascular medicine divisions and has had the privilege of working and partnering with some of the industry's leading thought leaders: master clinicians, practice changing trialists and groundbreaking research scientists. She is dedicated to developing nimble and adaptive organizations that combine the best of traditional practice with the spirit of continuous modernization in the face of evolving and changing times. As vice president of care transformation at MedAxiom, Ana applies her wide-ranging experience in budgeting, forecasting, physician/practice P&Ls, clinical and federal/non-federal research operations, new program development, service-line integration, and dyad and other matrixed leadership structures to help cardiovascular organizations transform care. Ana has a keen interest in hospital/physician organization integration, faculty transitions, staffing optimization, administrative and research operations, and startup ventures.Ana has a bachelor's degree in business administration from Boston University Questrom School of Management and a master's in management with a concentration in Healthcare Management. Additionally, Ana has pursued certificates in Launching New Ventures and Research Administration.Jenny Kennedy, MSN, RN, CHFN, NEA-BC - Vice President, Care Transformation, MedAxiom - Jenny has nearly 20 years of clinical and leadership experience in healthcare, namely in the cardiology field. As a vice president of care transformation at MedAxiom, she advises cardiovascular programs and industry organizations across the country on clinical pathways, guideline implementation, quality improvement, operations, disease specific certification, remote management, strategic planning and more.Prior to joining MedAxiom, Jenny was the director of heart failure and electrophysiology at Wellstar Health System in the metropolitan Atlanta area. She has vast experience with clinic operations, cardiology and specialty clinics, and coordinating programs that cross the care continuum.Jenny holds a Master of Nursing in Leadership through Jacksonville University and is currently pursuing her Doctor of Nursing. She also holds Certified Heart Failure Nurse and NEA-BC certifications and continues to be a lifelong learner. She is also an active member of AAHFN.Her passion is to develop programs that span the care continuum and serve those with complex health diseases to benefit communities, patients and care providers. She encourages innovation and understands the importance of building relationships with mutual trust to empower high performing teams and change the lives of the communities they serve.

The Investor Relations Real Estate Podcast Episode 159 - The Sky Is The Limit With The Kind Of Deals That You Can Make Host: Jonny Cattani Guest: John AzarProducer: April MunsonJonny Cattani is joined by John Azar to discuss:The real estate Industry John Azar's journey The futureJohn is the Founder and Managing Partner of Peak 15 Capital. A capital advisory and syndication firm servicing commercial real estate operators and sponsors in identifying, sourcing & securing their capital stack. John is also a Managing Member of MACC Venture Partners, a Southeast focus owner/operator of multifamily assets. In his leadership of Peak 15, he directs strategic development, investor and client growth, and new acquisitions and syndications. He also heads the investment committee, capital management and growth.  John is also the head of the Peak 15 Coaching program for new syndicators and sponsors.John is a podcaster and Co-Host of his own podcast called Breaking Resistance as well as being a regular guest speaker in various commercial real estate conferences and Podcasts.  John serves on the boards of directors of several non-profit and for-profit organizations. He holds a BA from the University of North Carolina, Charlotte and an MBA from Boston University Questrom School of Business.Linked material referenced during the show: Book: New Confessions of an Economic Hitman - John Perkins https://www.amazon.com/New-Confessions-Economic-Hit-Man/dp/1626566747/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2EY1S99G8LR4T&keywords=the+diaries+of+an+economic+hitman&qid=1668056842&sprefix=the+diaries+of+an+economic+hitman%2Caps%2C106&sr=8-1&ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.006c50ae-5d4c-4777-9bc0-4513d670b6bcConnect with John!Email: azar@peak15cap.com Instagram: @jjazar Connect with Jonny!Cattani Capital Group: https://cattanicapitalgroup.com/Invest with us: invest@cattanicapitalgroup.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-cattani-53159b179/Jonny's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jonnycattani/IRR Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theirrpodcast/TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@jonnycattani?lang=enYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCljEz4pq_paQ9keABhJzt0AFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonathan.cattani.1

In this podcast, we chat to two of the most incredible behavioural scientists in the world. Together Dilip Soman and Nina Mazar share their passion for solving real world problems, and making better decisions to improve wellbeing using behavioural science. They also share some insights into their new book, Behavioural Science in the Wild and highlight some of their favourite, standout examples and projects making use of behavioural science through out their careers. Dilip is a professor at the Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto. He does research on interesting human behaviours and their applications to consumer welfare, policy and financial literacy. He is also interested in research on poverty, global health, education and development in the global south. Nina is a professor of marketing at Boston University Questrom School of Business and the co-founder of BEworks, a commercial consulting team dedicated to the application of behavioral economics to real-world challenges. Enjoy the listen, behavioural science lovers!

Read Nudge and you are inspired by how behavioral science works. But how can we translate and scale behavioral science effectively into policies and organizations? Indeed, can all academic research be applied “in the wild”?   Our two guests on this episode, Nina Mazar PhD and Dilip Soman PhD have co-edited a book “Behavioral Science in the Wild” that addresses exactly this. If you're a practitioner, wanting to apply behavioral science in corporate, non-profit, or governmental work, we think you should check this book out. It's full of excellent ideas for how to apply behavioral science in the wild!   Nina Mazar is a professor of marketing and co-director of the Susilo Institute for Ethics in the Global Economy at the Boston University Questrom School of Business. Her work focuses on topics ranging from ethics to social & environmental impact. She sits on the board of Irrational Labs and belongs to the team of scientists of the Behavior Change for Good Initiative at Wharton.     Dilip Soman is a Canada Research Chair in Behavioural Science and Economics. His research is in the area of behavioral science and its applications to consumer wellbeing, marketing and policy. Together Nina and Dilip established the Director of the Behavioural Economics in Action Research Centre at Rotman [BEAR], on which Dilip still serves as director.   Our discussion with Nina and Dilip explores the journey of working on their book together and why it's vital reading for all behavioral scientists. To summarize the discussion, as always, Tim and Kurt end the show with a Grooving Session to recap what we learn about behavioral science in the wild! Topics   (5:04) Welcome to Dilip and Nina with speed round questions. (10:01) Why do we need a book about applying behavioral science research “in the wild”. (14:29) Why not all academic research is destined for the practitioner world?  (18:04) Social norms matter but the right reference group is vital. (21:35) Background variables influence behavioral science in the wild. (29:27) Speed of testing can be a barrier. (31:33) Overcoming the issue of scalability.  (35:24) How your time frame can affect output. (38:55) What to do when you don't get the results you expect. (44:07) Don't get caught shopping in the nudge store. (45:50) Music choices of Dilip and Nina. (51:29) Grooving session about behavioral science in the wild. © 2022 Behavioral Grooves   Leading Human™ Leading Human™ Workbook and Playbook: https://www.behavioralgrooves-store.com/products/copy-of-the-leading-human-playbook-workbook-package Leading Human™, Free Whitepaper Download: https://www.behavioralgrooves-store.com/collections/leading-human/products/human-centered-workplace-checklist   Links “Behavioral Science in the Wild (Behaviorally Informed Organizations)”: https://amzn.to/3xxAD04  Nina Mazar: http://ninamazar.com/  Dilip Soman: https://www.rotman.utoronto.ca/FacultyAndResearch/Faculty/FacultyBios/Soman  Episode 102, Cristina Bicchieri: Social Norms are Bundles of Expectations: https://behavioralgrooves.com/episode/cristina-bicchieri-social-norms-are-bundles-of-expectations/  Episode 232, Katy Milkman: How to Make Healthy Habits that Actually Last: https://behavioralgrooves.com/episode/katy-milkman-habits-that-last/  Episode 16, Nudge-A-Thon with Dr. Christina Gravert: https://behavioralgrooves.com/episode/nudge-a-thon-christina-gravert/  Episode 202, How Chaning Jang Works Around Not Being WEIRD: https://behavioralgrooves.com/episode/how-chaning-jang-works-around-not-being-weird/  Behavioural Economics in Action at Rotman (BEAR): https://www.rotman.utoronto.ca/facultyandresearch/researchcentres/bear    Musical Links   Paul Simon “Graceland”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GP6a-7MP91g  Mark Knopfler “What It Is”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jGmtonlys5A  Kishori Amonkar “Swaranjali”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U-FuttzRlWE  Dire Straits “Brothers in Arms”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jhdFe3evXpk  Supertramp “Take The Long Way Home”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YLP0y-X4uYs  Fleetwood Mac “Dreams”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y3ywicffOj4 Subramaniam and Stephane Grappelli “Conversations”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yFI4TzUDc-8&ab_channel=AhmadAlArabii The 1988 Subramaniam-Bismillah Geneva: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zGOp7APcuMs The Cure “Just Like Heaven”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n3nPiBai66M  Kate Bush “Wuthering Heights”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-1pMMIe4hb4   

If the Big Guy in the corner office steps down...when he does..who gets to take over -  generation 2 or an outsider? Millions of viewers were entreated by the siblings jockeying for the CEO job on the HBO series "Succession."  In Part 2 of The Language of Business look at succession in small family businesses we look at two generations of an Indonesian family business facing that succession decision..without the drama. Host Greg Stoller talks with Tya Kusumah, CEO and current BU graduate student living in LA...and her parents running the business in Indonesia. Then, Professor Patrick Abouchalache of Boston University Questrom School of Business talks about teaching family business values. Host Greg Stoller Tya Kusumah Patrick Abouchalache Support for the Language of Business is from  

Photo Illustration by Slate/Photos by HBO Millions have watched the HBO drama "Succession" where siblings are fighting over who gets control of the family-owned multi-billion-dollar international media conglomerate. There's no succession plan in place. But what happens when a small family-owned business needs a succession plan? Does the second or third generation want to take over the business when the parents retire? Or do they try something completely different? The Language of Business looks at succession plans in small family businesses. Host Greg Stoller talks with Beatriz Iglesias Garcia, possible heir to Folder, the family office supply business in Spain. Then we look at Karma Concord, a family-run Malaysian Restaurant in Concord MA. Does son Daryl Quek, a student at Boston University Questrom School of Business, plan to succeed his parent? Or does he have other plans? Host Greg Stoller Beatriz Iglesias Garcia Daryl Quek Support for the Language of Business is from  

Mark Williams, Boston University Questrom School of Business executive-in-residence and a master lecturer in finance, considers if, and how, President Biden could forgive student loans. Williams discusses who is impacted the most by student debt, the politics of student loan forgiveness, and the effects of the current COVID-19 student loan pause.Clips from here and here.

Dr. Rena Conti is an associate professor in the Department of Markets, Public Policy, and Law at the Boston University Questrom School of Business. Stephen Morrissey, the interviewer, is the Executive Managing Editor of the Journal. R.M. Conti, R.G. Frank, and J. Gruber. Regulating Drug Prices while Increasing Innovation. N Engl J Med 2021;385:1921-1923.

Its tough recruiting people for jobs in the field of higher education. It's even tougher looking for a job when you've just graduated...but you spent your entire senior year as a virtual student. The Language of Business looks at the new normal process of recruiting and job hunting. Host Host Greg Stoller talks with Meredith Siegel, Associate Dean, Graduate Admissions & MBA Student Experience at Boston University Questrom School of Business and Rodrigo Contreras, recent graduate of Boston University and new to the job market. Host Greg Stoller Meredith Siegel Rodrigo Contreras Support for The Language of Business is from

At Dance Education Canada, we embrace a world of dance that is inclusive of all ages, levels and abilities. We welcome dancers from varying backgrounds and encourage all those interested seeking this unique artistic experience to do so. Now, you will notice on our podcast platform that this is not our first podcast on the topic of inclusive dance classes, yet always welcome another perspective, approach and insight into this topic, because we feel that this message and these adaptations need to continue to be recognized, discussed and made. So today we are excited to welcome yet another expert in this field to our program the founder and both executive and artistic director of Abilities Dance Ms. Ellice Patterson. Ellice Patterson is the founder/executive and artistic director of Abilities Dance, a Boston-based dance company that welcomes artists with and without disabilities. Ellice earned her Bachelor of Arts in Biological Sciences from Wellesley College and her Masters of Science in Management Studies from Boston University Questrom School of Business. She is also the executive director of BalletRox, a Boston-based dance education program that provides youth with access to quality dance education in Boston Public Schools. Ellice has given lectures and workshops at schools, universities, and organizations across the country, some of which include Harvard Graduate School of Education, Fidelity Investments and Boston University. INSTA: @abilitiesdanceboston @ballet_rox WEBSITE: abilitiesdanceboston.org balletrox.info Disclaimer: Any and all ideas and information presented in the following podcast are those of the presenter. The presenter is not an employee or representative of Dance Education Canada (DEC), and is participating in this podcast on a voluntary basis. The ideas and information they express do not necessarily represent the views of the DEC or its partners, employees or affiliates. The ideas and information expressed herein are for general educational purposes only. They should not necessarily be applied to specific individual situations. DEC recommends consulting an expert or professional regarding specific medical, legal or business concerns. DEC makes no representations about the accuracy or suitability of this content. Please note that Canada's National Academy of Dance Education is now operating as Dance Education Canada.

Get a more accurate appraisal of the value of your home than with an online real estate site. Plus, learn how financial technology is improving data science in practically every business. The Language of Business looks at FinTech. Host Greg Stoller talks with Brock Tibert, Lecturer at Boston University Questrom School of Business focusing on data technology...and Brian Zitin, CEO of Reggora, a faster, easier approach to appraisals. Host Greg Stoller Brock Tibert Brian Zitin   Support for The Language of Business is from

The hot buzzword these days is DEI. Diversity, Equity, Inclusion. The new season of The Language of Business begins with a 2-part series on racism in business and how DEI programs are looking to combat it. In part 1, host Greg Stoller talks with Cecilia Yudin, Interim Director of DEI, and Dionne Lomax, Lecturer in Markets, Public Policy and Law at Boston University Questrom School of Business. Host Greg Stoller Cecilia Yudin Dionne Lomax   Support for The Language of Business is from

Meet financial planner Jessica Blood, CFP in the 2nd part of her interview. She explains that financial well-being is not necessarily about wealth. Financial well-being is more about feeling like you have control of your finances as opposed to your finances having control of you.Jessica is a cum laude graduate of the Boston University Questrom School of Business. She is a founding partner at PlanWise Financial Group. Her expertise is helping people make educated decisions about all aspects of their financial life and avoid pitfalls.➤RESOURCESPlanWise Financial Group: https://www.planwisefin.comFree Worksheet: https://www.YourTruthRevealed.com➤SUMMARYHow do you define financial wellbeing and the impact on mental health?* Financial wellness is tied in with financial security. It's focusing on what works for you instead of the masses.* Human beings don't like change and often experience financial paralysis.* Financial security—that feeling of having enough to cover your financial needs—is unique to each person.* It's about how you grow and save your money to meet your changing life circumstances.* Wealth is different from financial security. Wealth has to do with measuring net worth or the accumulation of money possessions.* Money is one of the primary issues married couples argue about according to a 2017 study by Ramsey Solutions.What is helpful to decrease financial stress in marriage?* Finances is one of the top 3 reasons couples get divorced.* Best gift to an engaged couple is to talk with an advisor. Be on the same team.* It's a mindset and goal setting. Do we have common goals? Inheritance? How do you make it fair?Do you believe shame is the primary emotion that keeps people from experiencing financial wellbeing?* Yes, there needs to be less shame and fear.* It's okay. More people have gone through it than not. You're not alone. Can give that person the motivation to be comfortable in their own skin.* Education is key.* It's common for men to talk about money with each other. Encourage women to do the same with each other.* People feel intimidated about working with a financial advisor. They have expectations that aren't real life. Let's talk about them in a safe way.What are 5 pieces of practical behavioral advice you give to people? * Regardless of their income level, everyone faces decisions regarding financial planning. Become aware of your financial behavior.1. Take inventory2. Make a budget plan and stick to it. This allows you to be free and feel better.3. Pay off all your debt4. Practice gratitude and avoid comparisons5. Allow motivation to help you continue to reach and surpass some of your goals.What do you with everyone knew about finances and strategizing? * Get educated. Dave Ramsey's class does a good job of educating.* Understand the difference between good verses bad debt. Pay of the bad debt first.* * Put money is a 401(k)-retirement plan and 529 plan for college. Have emergency savings and retirement.* Be accountable to someone.* People want a plan! Maybe it's retirement, buying a house, or a dream property. Have the plan and act toward it.In psychology, self-awareness is important in overcoming problems. Do you see clients with a lack of financial awareness? * I feel like a financial...

Meet financial planner Jessica Blood, CFP in the 1st part of her interview. She explains that financial well-being is not necessarily about wealth. Financial well-being is more about feeling like you have control of your finances as opposed to your finances having control of you.Jessica is a cum laude graduate of the Boston University Questrom School of Business. She is a founding partner at PlanWise Financial Group. Her expertise is helping people make educated decisions about all aspects of their financial life and avoid pitfalls.➤RESOURCESPlanWise Financial Group: https://www.planwisefin.comFree Worksheet: https://www.YourTruthRevealed.com➤SUMMARYHow do you define financial wellbeing and the impact on mental health?* Financial wellness is tied in with financial security. It's focusing on what works for you instead of the masses.* Human beings don't like change and often experience financial paralysis.* Financial security—that feeling of having enough to cover your financial needs—is unique to each person.* It's about how you grow and save your money to meet your changing life circumstances.* Wealth is different from financial security. Wealth has to do with measuring net worth or the accumulation of money possessions.* Money is one of the primary issues married couples argue about according to a 2017 study by Ramsey Solutions.What is helpful to decrease financial stress in marriage?* Finances is one of the top 3 reasons couples get divorced.* Best gift to an engaged couple is to talk with an advisor. Be on the same team.* It's a mindset and goal setting. Do we have common goals? Inheritance? How do you make it fair?Do you believe shame is the primary emotion that keeps people from experiencing financial wellbeing?* Yes, there needs to be less shame and fear.* It's okay. More people have gone through it than not. You're not alone. Can give that person the motivation to be comfortable in their own skin.* Education is key.* It's common for men to talk about money with each other. Encourage women to do the same with each other.* People feel intimidated about working with a financial advisor. They have expectations that aren't real life. Let's talk about them in a safe way.What are 5 pieces of practical behavioral advice you give to people? * Regardless of their income level, everyone faces decisions regarding financial planning. Become aware of your financial behavior.1. Take inventory2. Make a budget plan and stick to it. This allows you to be free and feel better.3. Pay off all your debt4. Practice gratitude and avoid comparisons5. Allow motivation to help you continue to reach and surpass some of your goals.What do you with everyone knew about finances and strategizing? * Get educated. Dave Ramsey's class does a good job of educating.* Understand the difference between good verses bad debt. Pay of the bad debt first.* * Put money is a 401(k)-retirement plan and 529 plan for college. Have emergency savings and retirement.* Be accountable to someone.* People want a plan! Maybe it's retirement, buying a house, or a dream property. Have the plan and act toward it.In psychology, self-awareness is important in overcoming problems. Do you see clients with a lack of financial awareness? * I feel like a financial...

Meet financial planner Jessica Blood, CFP in the 1st part of her interview. She explains that financial well-being is not necessarily about wealth. Financial well-being is more about feeling like you have control of your finances as opposed to your finances having control of you. Jessica is a cum laude graduate of the Boston University Questrom School of Business. She is a founding partner at PlanWise Financial Group. Her expertise is helping people make educated decisions about all aspects of their financial life and avoid pitfalls. ➤RESOURCES PlanWise Financial Group: https://www.planwisefin.com Free Worksheet: https://www.YourTruthRevealed.com Jessica is a cum laude graduate of the Boston University Questrom School of Business. She is a founding partner at Plan Wise Financial Group. Her expertise is helping people make educated decisions about all aspects of their financial life and avoid pitfalls. ➤SUMMARY How do you define financial wellbeing and the impact on mental health? * Financial wellness is tied in with financial security. It’s focusing on what works for you instead of the masses. * Human beings don’t like change and often experience financial paralysis. * Financial security—that feeling of having enough to cover your financial needs—is unique to each person. * It’s about how you grow and save your money to meet your changing life circumstances. * Wealth is different from financial security. Wealth has to do with measuring net worth or the accumulation of money possessions. * Money is one of the primary issues married couples argue about according to a 2017 study by Ramsey Solutions. What is helpful to decrease financial stress in marriage? * Finances is one of the top 3 reasons couples get divorced. * Best gift to an engaged couple is to talk with an advisor. Be on the same team. * It's a mindset and goal setting. Do we have common goals? Inheritance? How do you make it fair? Do you believe shame is the primary emotion that keeps people from experiencing financial wellbeing? * Yes, there needs to be less shame and fear. * It’s okay. More people have gone through it than not. You’re not alone. Can give that person the motivation to be comfortable in their own skin. * Education is key. * It’s common for men to talk about money with each other. Encourage women to do the same with each other. * People feel intimidated about working with a financial advisor. They have expectations that aren’t real life. Let’s talk about them in a safe way. What are 5 pieces of practical behavioral advice you give to people?  * Regardless of their income level, everyone faces decisions regarding financial planning. Become aware of your financial behavior. 1. Take inventory 2. Make a budget plan and stick to it. This allows you to be free and feel better. 3. Pay off all your debt 4. Practice gratitude and avoid comparisons 5. Allow motivation to help you continue to reach and surpass some of your goals. What do you with everyone knew about finances and strategizing? * Get educated. Dave Ramsey’s class does a good job of educating. * Understand the difference between good verses bad debt. Pay of the bad debt first. * * Put money is a 401(k)-retirement plan and 529 plan for college. Have emergency savings and retirement. * Be accountable to someone. * People want a plan! Maybe it’s retirement, buying a house, or a dream property. Have the plan and act toward it. In psychology, self-awareness is important in overcoming problems. Do you see clients with a lack of financial awareness? * I feel like a financial therapist. I ask clients about their childhood and relationship with money. * How did you grow up? * How did you think about money? * What is your passion? * What do you wish you understood better? * What are some of the smartest decisions you ever made? * If you can change one thing about your current fi...

Meet financial planner Jessica Blood, CFP in the 1st part of her interview. She explains that financial well-being is not necessarily about wealth. Financial well-being is more about feeling like you have control of your finances as opposed to your finances having control of you. Jessica is a cum laude graduate of the Boston University Questrom School of Business. She is a founding partner at PlanWise Financial Group. Her expertise is helping people make educated decisions about all aspects of their financial life and avoid pitfalls. ➤RESOURCES PlanWise Financial Group: https://www.planwisefin.com Free Worksheet: https://www.YourTruthRevealed.com Jessica is a cum laude graduate of the Boston University Questrom School of Business. She is a founding partner at Plan Wise Financial Group. Her expertise is helping people make educated decisions about all aspects of their financial life and avoid pitfalls. ➤SUMMARY How do you define financial wellbeing and the impact on mental health? * Financial wellness is tied in with financial security. It’s focusing on what works for you instead of the masses. * Human beings don’t like change and often experience financial paralysis. * Financial security—that feeling of having enough to cover your financial needs—is unique to each person. * It’s about how you grow and save your money to meet your changing life circumstances. * Wealth is different from financial security. Wealth has to do with measuring net worth or the accumulation of money possessions. * Money is one of the primary issues married couples argue about according to a 2017 study by Ramsey Solutions. What is helpful to decrease financial stress in marriage? * Finances is one of the top 3 reasons couples get divorced. * Best gift to an engaged couple is to talk with an advisor. Be on the same team. * It's a mindset and goal setting. Do we have common goals? Inheritance? How do you make it fair? Do you believe shame is the primary emotion that keeps people from experiencing financial wellbeing? * Yes, there needs to be less shame and fear. * It’s okay. More people have gone through it than not. You’re not alone. Can give that person the motivation to be comfortable in their own skin. * Education is key. * It’s common for men to talk about money with each other. Encourage women to do the same with each other. * People feel intimidated about working with a financial advisor. They have expectations that aren’t real life. Let’s talk about them in a safe way. What are 5 pieces of practical behavioral advice you give to people?  * Regardless of their income level, everyone faces decisions regarding financial planning. Become aware of your financial behavior. 1. Take inventory 2. Make a budget plan and stick to it. This allows you to be free and feel better. 3. Pay off all your debt 4. Practice gratitude and avoid comparisons 5. Allow motivation to help you continue to reach and surpass some of your goals. What do you with everyone knew about finances and strategizing? * Get educated. Dave Ramsey’s class does a good job of educating. * Understand the difference between good verses bad debt. Pay of the bad debt first. * * Put money is a 401(k)-retirement plan and 529 plan for college. Have emergency savings and retirement. * Be accountable to someone. * People want a plan! Maybe it’s retirement, buying a house, or a dream property. Have the plan and act toward it. In psychology, self-awareness is important in overcoming problems. Do you see clients with a lack of financial awareness? * I feel like a financial therapist. I ask clients about their childhood and relationship with money. * How did you grow up? * How did you think about money? * What is your passion? * What do you wish you understood better? * What are some of the smartest decisions you ever made? * If you can change one thing about your current fi...

Cannabis Law with Bressler’s associate, Jessica F. Gonzalez, Esq. Cannabis & IP Attorney. Bressler’s Cannabis Law practice provides full-service representation for clients. The firm’s notable national practice in securities, banking, investments, and financial institutions, and its in-depth knowledge of regulatory and compliance guidelines uniquely position the Cannabis team to offer the solutions clients need to navigate the industry’s complex regulatory schemes. Gonzalez assists cannabis clients to navigate the legal cannabis and hemp industry in the tri-state area. She has counseled start-up and medium-sized cannabis/CBD companies on various matters, including corporate entity set-up, state and local compliance, private offering documents, and applications for state cannabis licenses. She also counsels corporate and individual clients on intellectual property procurement, prosecution, protection, and enforcement for domestic and international trademarks. As a cannabis advocate, Gonzalez has presented on both the municipal and state level on topics such as social justice/social equity, IP protection, cannabis legislation, state and federal banking, and state cannabis licensing. Bressler advises cannabis industry participants in areas such as corporate and securities, regulatory and compliance issues, real estate, environmental, financing, licensing, and employment law. The firm also has an established Financial Crime Compliance Practice which advises financial institutions on providing services to direct marijuana businesses in compliance with anti-money laundering laws. Gonzalez earned her J.D. from Suffolk University Law School in 2016, and a B.S. in Business Administration, Concentration in Finance, from Boston University Questrom School of Business in 2013.

John is the Founder and Managing Partner of Peak 15 Capital. A capital advisory firm servicing commercial real estate operators and sponsors in identifying, sourcing & securing their capital stack. John is also an Executive Vice President and Managing Member of MACC Venture Partners where he directs acquisitions, strategic development, capital management, and growth. He also oversees alternative financing and investor/portfolio development and fund management. Previously he was a co-founder and Managing Partner of Boston Venture Partners (BVP), a private equity consulting and finance firm based in Boston specializing in real estate development, and structured finance. At BVP he worked on a cumulative portfolio of $1.8 Billion spanning from Boston to Miami as well as London. His previous roles as a commercial banker in financial institutions and banks such as Bank of America provided an integral understanding of debt and equity markets as well as deal structure, honing his skills and insights into the critical planning issues relevant to growing successful companies. John is a regular guest speaker in various commercial real estate conferences and Podcasts, and he serves on the boards of directors of several non-profit and for-profit organizations. John holds a BA from the University of North Carolina, Charlotte and an MBA from Boston University Questrom School of Business.

Business and academia team up to deliver roadmap for how companies can prepare for the energy transformation by leveraging technology and human talent. Arno Van Den Haak, Head of the Worldwide Business Development Oil & Gas at Amazon Web Services, and Venkat Venkatraman, Jr., Professor of Management and Department Chair at the Boston University Questrom School of Business, share the learnings from the collaboration between their organizations about the transformation ahead.

John Azar is the Founder and Managing Partner of Peak 15 Capital, a capital advisory firm servicing commercial real estate operators and sponsors in identifying, sourcing & securing their capital stack. John is also an Executive Vice President and Managing Member of MACC Venture Partners where he directs acquisitions, strategic development, capital management and growth. He also oversees alternative financing and investor/portfolio development and fund management. Previously he was a co-Founder and Managing Partner of Boston Venture Partners (BVP), a private equity consulting and finance firm based in Boston specializing in real estate development, and structured finance. At BVP he worked on a cumulative portfolio of $1.8 Billion spanning from Boston to Miami as well as London. His previous roles as a commercial banker in financial institutions and banks such as Bank of America provided an integral understanding of debt and equity markets as well as deal structure, honing his skills and insights into the critical planning issues relevant to growing successful companies. John is a regular guest speaker in various commercial real estate conferences and Podcasts, and he serves on the boards of directors of several non-profit and for-profit organizations. John holds a BA from the University of North Carolina, Charlotte and an MBA from Boston University Questrom School of Business.Connect with John:Visit John at: Maccvp.comEmail John at: azarpeak15cap.comConnect with him on Linkedin: Jalal John Azar

Hutch Hutchinson (Senior Lecturer at Boston University Questrom School of Business) shares his road to working in Experiential Education, his love of the AEE community and the history of Outdoor Education based on his dissertation "Crafting an Outdoor Classroom: The Nineteenth Century Roots of the Outdoor Education Movement".

The pandemic has put a lot of pressure on both our health care system and the scientific process — exposing weaknesses that have long existed, but only now become impossible to ignore. On this episode, we take a look at some of the hard truths that COVID-19 is revealing, and what can be done about them. We hear stories about America’s problem with drug shortages, how COVID-19 is affecting the lives of young doctors, and the devastating reality of racial health disparities in New Orleans. Also heard on this week’s episode: President Donald Trump promoted hydroxychloroquine as a potential COVID-19 treatment in March, causing a surge in demand, and shortages for patients who needed it. But even before the pandemic, drug shortages have led to missed cancer treatments, and even deaths. Reporter Alan Yu talks with Rebecca Mosner, Ethan Daniels, Chip Davis from the Healthcare Distribution Alliance, Ryan Marable from Kroger and the National Pharmaceutical Association, Erin Fox from University of Utah Health, Rena Conti from the Boston University Questrom School of Business, Anne Pritchett from the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America. Racial health disparities exist across the country — but in New Orleans, recently, ProPublica has found they led to the deaths of elderly Black patients who were sent home to die after contracting COVID-19. We talk with the investigative reporters behind that story, Annie Waldman and Joshua Kaplan. NYU medical ethicist Art Caplan talks about the importance of a slow and deliberate process in scientific research, even when the pressure for breakthroughs is great.

In this episode, John Azar @jjazar shares his journey from commercial banker to private equity consulting and finally joining up with his brother and helping to take their multifamily syndication business from 2500 units to 6500 units. Listen in to learn about building an institutional quality syndication business. Download a Free Fast Start Investor Toolkit --> https://www.apartmentinvestingjourney.com/free-tool-kitAbout Our Guest:John is an Executive Vice President and Managing Member of MACC Venture Partners where he directs acquisitions, strategic development, capital management and growth. He also oversees alternative financing and investor/portfolio development. He co-directed the company’s recent growth from a 2500 units owner/operator to a current 6500 units owner/operator by developing a market brand and proliferating and growing a portfolio of institutional and individual investors in the syndications of the company’s assets; as well as the launch of several closed-end asset funds. In 2019 John launched a new capital advisory and consulting firm called Peak 15 Capital to help other CRE operators and sponsors with their capital stack.Previously he was a co-founder and Managing Partner of Boston Venture Partners (BVP), a private equity consulting and finance firm based in Boston specializing in real estate development, and structured finance. Through his tenure with BVP he worked on a cumulative portfolio of $1.8 Billion spanning from Boston to Miami as well as London. His previous roles as a commercial banker in financial institutions and banks such as Bank of America provided an integral understanding of debt and equity financing as well as deal structure; honing his skills and insights into the critical planning issues relevant to growing successful companies. John is a regular guest speaker in various commercial real estate conferences, and he served on the boards of directors of several non-profit organizations. He is currently a board member for the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra and has been a guest lecturer on entrepreneurship and finance and is a continuous advocate for several business growth initiatives. John holds a BA from the University of North Carolina, Charlotte and an MBA from Boston University Questrom School of Business.Connect With Our Guest:john@maccvp.comwww.maccvp.comhttps://www.instagram.com/jjazar/https://www.linkedin.com/in/jalalazar/CONNECT WITH US! Visit our Website: https://www.apartmentinvestingjourney.com/Connect with us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/apartmentinvestingjourney/?modal=admin_todo_tourFollow us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpmNIzpEzxGn5ZuNgjAVV-w/featuredFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/apartmentinvestingjourney/Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/apartment-investing-journey/id1464256464LOVE THE SHOW? PLEASE SUBSCRIBE, RATE, REVIEW & SHARE!

Your game tickets are worthless. There are no games to watch. The entire sports world is on hold...but that doesn't mean no one is talking about it. The Language of Business goes to the MIT Sloan Sports Analytics Conference in Boston to meet three teams on the Startup Competition. And one of them winds up a winner! Host Greg Stoller talks with Jonathan Day, CEO and Founder of Uncaged Sports, an app that can improve your batting stance and swing and your pitching mechanics; Laila Zemrani, CEO of Fitnesity, developers of at-home health diagnostics and checkups; Quinton Porter, former Quarterback at Boston College and US Manager of Pico-Get Personal, an international company that can turn an anonymous fan into a P-1 customer; Jason Rehhaut, MIT MBA candidate and Co-lead Organizer of the Co-Lead Organizer of the MIT Sloan Sports Analytics Conference. Greg Stoller, Host Jonathan Day, CEO, Uncaged Sports Laila Zemrani, CEO Fitnescity Quinton Porter, US Manager, Pico-Get Personal Jason Rehhaut, Co-lead for SSAC Support for The Language of Business is from Boston University Questrom School of Business.  

Are you starting a new job during the coronavirus pandemic? Dan and Alison answer your questions with the help of Siobhan O’Mahony, a professor at Boston University Questrom School of Business. In this bonus episode, they talk through what to do when you want to hit the ground running but your onboarding is not taking place in person as planned.

The Language of Business went to the MassChallenge 2019 Cohort opening showcase in July. Host Greg Stoller spoke with MassChallenge Boston Managing Director Cait Reimers Brumme about the 2019 cohort competition. MassChallenge Boston awards over $1,000,000 to deserving startups. Host Greg Stoller with Managing Director Cait Reimers Brumme Then we chose three teams at random to hear their initial pitch. Last week we went back for the MassChallenge Boston 2019 Awards to see how they did. It turned out that we picked a winner. A $50,000 Gold Award winner was JobGet and we did a follow up interview with CEO Tony Liu about the whole experience and plans moving forward. JobGet CEO Tony Liu Our sponsor is Boston University Questrom School of Business  

Why do people lie, steal and cheat in business? Because everyone's doing it? Because they think they can get away with it? In part one of The Language of Business two-part look at business ethics, host Greg Stoller interviews John Llodra, former Enron employee and current Managing Partner at New Harbor Financial Group and Kabrina Krebel Chang, Business Ethics professor at Boston University Questrom School of Business. Language of Business Host Gregory Stoller John Llodra, former Enron employee Kabrina Krebel Chang, BU Ethics professor  

The MassChallenge 2019 Cohort is in high gear. The Language of Business visits MassChallenge to meet with three of the 104 teams in the competition and gets insight from the Managing Director on what a cohort is. Host Greg Stoller talks with Dan Wexler, Executive Director of Eatwell Meal Kits; Tony Liu, Co-founder of JobGet; Eric Kanagy, CEO of SimpleSense, and Cait Brumme, the new Managing Director of MassChallenge Boston. Our sponsor is Boston University Questrom School of Business - creating value for the world

Hailing from Boston, MA, and a Graduate of Boston University Questrom School of Business,  Sam Hellman-Mass has previously worked at the Montagna Restaurant at the Little Nell Hotel in Aspen, where he met Bryce Gilmore and later moved to Austin and helped him open Barley Swine, and Odd Duck. Under Hellman-Mass's leadership, The Odd Duck received much acclaim. With this success in his back pocket, in 2017 Hellman Mass broke off on his own to open Suerte, a Mexican restaurant specializing in house-made masa . Just this past year Suerte was one of 50 Nominees for Bon Appetit's "Best New Restaurant." Show notes… Favorite success quote or mantra: "If you do what you love and what you're passionate about, you'll always end up finding the most success." In this episode with Sam Hellman-Mass, we discuss: How to follow your passion. Going after what you want, head first. Making the most of your job experiences by asking questions, being curious, and constantly creating learning opportunities for yourself. That when you take the time to be the teacher you eventually become a master. How to balance being a boss and a friend with relation to your team members. When managing relationships, coming from a place of caring. How working hard doesn't only create opportunities, but it also improves your skill, making you even more valuable. Having a way to settle disputes in a partnership. It could be a system or a personal that determines the final outcome. Advice for managing partnerships. Advice for managing team members. How you'd be surprised at what people would be willing to share with you if you show an interest in them and what they're up to. Focus on being the best at one thing. Have a "Unique Selling Proposition". Be mindful of the story you are telling on your quest to be the best. Use that story to develop your brand. Build a restaurant where you have roots. When making financial decisions for a restaurant, keep them simple. The benefits of being empathetic, open minded, and considerate of other peoples feelings and thoughts. Today's sponsor: Gusto offers modern, easy payroll, benefits, and HR to small businesses across the country — they were even named best online payroll by PCMag. And as a listener, you'll get three months free when you run your first payroll. Sign up and give it a try at Gusto.com/unstoppable.  BentoBox helps restaurants grow their business through a connected suite of tools, offering them an integrated website to connect with their guests and drive revenue online. Restaurant owners and operators are able to easily update menus, promote specials, take catering and event inquiries, sell merchandise, gift cards and more. Revel Systems integrates front of house and back of house operations into a single dashboard. Designed to increase security, stability, ease of use, and speed of service, Revel's streamlined ecosystem provides businesses with the right tools to grow. Learn more at revelsystems.com/unstoppable. Knowledge bombs Which "it factor" habit, trait, or characteristic you believe most contributes to your success? Following his passion. What is your biggest weakness? Being annoying. What's one question you ask or thing you look for during an interview? Will this person still be here when it gets tough? What's a current challenge? How are you dealing with it? Trying to keep his people happy. He's combating this by constantly asking his people what they want/need. Share one code of conduct or behavior you teach your team. Be nice to people. What is one uncommon standard of service you teach your staff? Try to make it a "yes." What's one book we must read to become a better person or restaurant owner? GET THIS BOOK FOR FREE AT AUDIBLE.COM  Setting the Table: The Transforming Power of Hospitality in Business.  What's the one thing you feel restaurateurs don't know well enough or do often enough? Take a day off. What's one piece of technology you've adopted within your four walls restaurant and how has it influence operations? Hotschedule's Messenger Board.  If you got the news that you'd be leaving this world tomorrow and all memories of you, your work, and your restaurants would be lost with your departure with the exception of 3 pieces of wisdom you could leave behind for the good of humanity, what would they be? A good meal always starts with good ingredients. Serving food that fulfills you, first. Be nice. Contact info: suerteatx.com Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for joining today! Have some feedback you'd like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the top of the post. Also, please leave an honest review for the Restaurant Unstoppable Podcast on iTunes! Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated! They do matter in the rankings of the show, and I read each and every one of them. And finally, don't forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic updates. Huge thanks to Sam Hellman-Mass  for joining me for another awesome episode. Until next time!   Restaurant Unstoppable is a free podcast. One of the ways I'm able to make it free is by earning a commission when sharing certain products with you. I've made it a core value to only share tools, resources, and services my guest mentors have recommend, first. If you're finding value in my podcast, please use my links!

The Last Three Feet. That's the distance between the customer and front-line employees. Managers often don't get that close. Hiring the right people is key to making your business work, whether it's a turnaround, a startup, or an expansion. Host Greg Stoller, Harvard Business School graduate and Senior Lecturer at Boston University Questrom School of Business interviews Craig Sanders, Managing Director of C-level Interim Executives, who knows how to find the right people, and what the right people need to do to get the job; Paul Laskow of Save Energy Systems, a customer relations specialist who teachers managers about the last three feet; Jody Mendoza, owner of Mojito's Latin Lounge and Nightclub in Boston. Her successful business expanded into a new and different venture. What were the challenges? Host Greg Stoller Craig Sanders Paul Laskow Jody Mendoza  

How does working remotely complicate your career? Dan and Alison answer your questions with the help of Siobhan O’Mahony, a professor at Boston University Questrom School of Business. They talk through how to advance in your job when you’re not in the building, deal with a problematic colleague you never see, and manage teams in other offices.

The Language of Business looks at The Last Three Feet. That's the distance between front-line employees and the customer. Managers often don't get that close. Hiring the right people is key to making your business work, whether it's a turnaround, a startup, or an expansion. Host Greg Stoller, Harvard Business School graduate and Senior Lecturer at Boston University Questrom School of Business interviews Craig Sanders, Managing Director of C-level Interim Executives, who knows how to find the right people, and what the right people need to do to get the job; Paul Laskow of Save Energy Systems, a customer relations specialist who teachers managers about the last three feet; Jody Mendoza, owner of Mojito's Latin Lounge and Nightclub in Boston. Her successful business expanded into a new and different venture. What were the challenges? Host Greg Stoller Craig Sanders Paul Laskow Jody Mendoza  

Joe Zhou. He’s the founder and CEO of FirstBlood, an eSports startup that recently broke the speed record for crowdfunding, specifically in the crypto world. Prior to founding FirstBlood, Joe co-founded Alt-Options, a Boston based fintech or financial technology startup that built the first American style option trading platform for digital currencies. Joe holds a BSBA from Boston University Questrom School of Business and an entrepreneur residence at Babson College. Famous Five: Favorite Book? – Lean Startup What CEO do you follow? – Elon Musk Favorite online tool? — Slack How many hours of sleep do you get?— 6 If you could let your 20-year old self, know one thing, what would it be? – Joe wished he was less concerned about how he was perceived in school   Time Stamped Show Notes: 02:11 – Nathan introduces Joe to the show 03:00 – FirstBlood is a platform that allows players to play games, not just for fun but for money 03:23 – FirstBlood charges money for each game or tournament played 03:49 – FirstBlood was launched in April 2016 03:55 – Joe’s co-founder, Anik, is also a big gamer 04:08 – They were both fans of League of Legends 04:14 – They attended a Hackathon where they were challenged to build an application that has never existed before 05:00 – Joe co-founded Alt-Options while he was still in college 05:15 – The technology was built from scratch 05:18 – There were about 2K users during the testing phase 05:50 – It was bootstrapped and $50K was raised from families and friends 06:02 – There were a group people who wanted to get into the space and Joe worked with them as a consultant for half a year 06:44 – Joe decided to do the token issuance because of the support they were getting 06:55 – DAO was successful until hackers were able to get into it due to a bug 07:19 – FirstBlood was one of the most promising projects that was going to DAO 07:26 – DAO or Decentralized Autonomous Organization is like a decentralized venture capital firm; it was managed by every person who has a token in it 07:52 – FirstBlood was operating under Project Tron in the DAO community 08:15 – After the bug, FirstBlood started building what was needed to run a successful crowdfunding campaign 08:52 – Joe and Anik gave talks and presented multiple ethereum meetups regarding their project 09:37 – Joe came home with a budget of 3-5 years runway for the entire team 09:46 – They’ve raised $5M in funding 09:52 – Team had 6 people and now they have 15 people 11:14 – They’ve calculated the ethereum’s pricing and deployed the contract to the network 11:51 – FirstBlood raised the money in just the first four blocks and processed in just 7 minutes 12:41 – FirstBlood has sold 465,313 ether tokens 13:10 – Joe shares why they released their own FirstBlood tokens 13:16 – Ethereum has some limitations 13:34 – The FirstBlood tokens are given unique utilities that are crucial to making the network work 13:42 – First layer is the transactional level utility where both ether and FirstBlood tokens work 14:20 – Witness program utility can only be run by FirstBlood tokens 14:52 – DotA is the first mobile strategy game and now is a stand alone 15:53 – When a game is settled, a set of information is sent to a network of witness nodes 16:02 – Witness nodes will then run tests using computational power to fetch the data and cross reference the data to make sure that it is valid 16:14 – The data then gets published into the blockchain and smart contract 16:32 – The winner of the games will pay a small percentage fee to the network 17:40 – The token price isn’t that important for the team 18:14 – The ratio of the token is arbitrary 19:24 – A lot of Dapps don’t have a real money function yet 19:39 – FirstBlood is closed to launching the beta 19:59 – Currently, there are 1592 people who have FirstBlood tokens 20:51 – Joe doesn’t think that it’s risky for them to have a lot of people handling the network 21:06 – The selection process has a cap rate on how one will get selected 21:19 – “We did cap at 1% for a maximum impact” 22:20 – Joe can’t disclose the amount he owns from FirstBlood tokens 22:50 – The allocation for founders is around 10% of the tokens 23:24 – Nathan asks Joe if it’s possible to cash out a million tokens into real dollars if he ever needs it 24:35 – FirstBlood made the headlines because they raised a $5M equivalent to ether 26:38 – The fund is owned by the project 27:08 – The ether can be used to keep buying the project 27:30 – Some of the money from the funds are used to pay the team 28:03 – FirstBlood liquidates 80% of the ether post cross-sales and 20% remains in the smart contract 28:39 – FirstBlood has around $4M in the bank that pays salaries and other company expenses 29:55 – The technology of FirstBlood has made people more interested in the project 31:00 – The decision to raise $5M was from the advice they’ve received regarding what it takes to increase network profitability 31:51 – Ether was valued when Joe liquidated the 372K shares at $11 per share 32:38 – Joe didn’t wait for the share value to increase because they needed the money to get the project running 34:25 – The Famous Five   3 Key Points: In crypto, startups create their own currency if they think their network will be better of with it. Listen to your advisory board—if it’s time to raise for specific purpose, your business might be better of because of that decision. People will become interested in your project if it’s first in the space and they believe in your technology.   Resources Mentioned: Simplero – The easiest way to launch your own membership course like the big influencers do but at 1/10th the cost. The Top Inbox – The site Nathan uses to schedule emails to be sent later, set reminders in inbox, track opens, and follow-up with email sequences GetLatka - Database of all B2B SaaS companies who have been on my show including their revenue, CAC, churn, ARPU and more Klipfolio – Track your business performance across all departments for FREE Hotjar – Nathan uses Hotjar to track what you’re doing on this site. He gets a video of each user visit like where they clicked and scrolled to make the site a better experience Acuity Scheduling – Nathan uses Acuity to schedule his podcast interviews and appointments Host Gator– The site Nathan uses to buy his domain names and hosting for the cheapest price possible Audible– Nathan uses Audible when he’s driving from Austin to San Antonio (1.5-hour drive) to listen to audio books Show Notes provided by Mallard Creatives

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