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In Today’s Episode Eric and Brandon breakdown some top level Individual Tax Topics and the main forms of an Individual Tax Return. The guys discuss the types of income that show up on a tax return and how they are taxed. Check out the 2020 and 2021 Tax Brackets!   What You’ll Get Out of Today’s Show A breakdown of the 2020 and 2021 Tax Brackets Top level review of the Individual Tax return including: Form 1040 Schedule 1: Additional Income and Adjustments to Income Schedule 2: Additional Taxes Schedule 3: Additional Credits and Payments Schedule A: Itemized Deductions Schedule B: Interest and Ordinary Dividends Schedule C: Profit and Loss from Business Schedule D: Capital Gains and Losses Schedule E: Supplemental Income and Loss What is Adjusted Gross Income (AGI)? Types of deductions: Medical and Dental Additional taxes paid Interest paid Charitable givings Casualty and theft loss Short-term and Long-term capital gains and how they are taxed Where rental income, royalty income, REIT’s, passive income, estates, trusts, etc. all get input on the tax return   Links Mentioned in This Episode ignitiontowealth.com/resources   Ignitiontowelath.com   If You Want to Support Ignition to Wealth Sign up for our email list   Subscribe to the podcast    Leave us a 5 star rating and written review

In Today’s Episode Eric and Brandon wrap up the three part series called The Risk Tiers. The guys explain what characteristics make up Tier 3 and breakdown the different types.    What You’ll Get Out of Today’s Show A breakdown of the types of Tier 3 investments Bonds Money Market Accounts Certificate of Deposits (CD’s) Annuities New type of resource with the Risk Tolerance Questionnaire! Answer some questions dealing with risk and get a personalized email with what Tier you fall into based on your answers   Links Mentioned in This Episode ignitiontowealth.com/risk-tolerance   ignitiontowealth.com/resources   ignitiontowelath.com   If You Want to Support Ignition to Wealth Sign up for our email list   Subscribe to the podcast    Leave us a 5 star rating and written review

In Today’s Episode Eric and Brandon continue with part two of the three part series called The Risk Tiers. The guys explain what characteristics make up Tier 2 and breakdown the different types.   What You’ll Get Out of Today’s Show A breakdown of the types of Tier 2 investments Mutual Funds ETF’s Index Funds Real Estate Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) Whole Life Insurance Why these investments are considered Tier 2   Links Mentioned in This Episode ignitiontowealth.com/resources   ignitiontowelath.com   If You Want to Support Ignition to Wealth Sign up for our email list   Subscribe to the podcast    Leave us a 5 star rating and written review

Eric Skwarczynski has always been a storyteller. He has spent the last 7 years fulfilling various media production roles, as a videographer, photographer, writer, graphic designer, and now podcaster. His work has taken him to over 20 states and 13 different countries, and has included a documentary film, an 8-episode mini-series, and several commercials. He is also the creative producer of Build Your Network with Travis Chappell, a top 25 business podcast that has been featured in Forbes and Entrepreneur. Eric is also deeply passionate about raising awareness about mental, physical, and sexual abuse within Independent Baptist Churches, and is currently producing a documentary on the subject. His accompanying podcast, “Preacher Boys,” launched in January 2020, and has already accumulated 200k+ downloads. On this Episode: Eric explains how being passionate about his cause  has given him a platform of leadership because people rally behind the cause and follow. Eric and Denis discuss Eric’s inspiring leader and how a unique passion can help attract people to you. Eric and Denis talk about the difference between a leader who shows up periodically and those who work in the trenches with their team. Hear why some podcasts and digital content by corporate leaders falls flat with their audience and what leaders can focus on to change that. Eric talks about developing a leader/follower relationship around giving the tools to your followers to succeed even more than you as the leader. Key Takeaways: Allow your passion to flow into your work naturally. Be a leader who works with your team and instills confidence in their work. A successful leader will show what they are doing and bring their followers along the journey.  Tweetable Quotes: “When leadership fails, it's when people try to push themselves into a position versus allowing a position to come from what they’re already passionate about.” - Eric  “My two requirements for any stage of life are: am I in a position where I can continue to learn and am I in a position where I can help the most people I can?” - Eric “We’re the multiplier- not the diminisher!” - Denis  Eric Skwarczynski: Check out his website: www.Preacherboysdoc.com Connect with him on Instagram: @eskwarczynski Resources: Email: denis@leadingchangepartners.com Leadership Is Changing FaceBook Grouphttps://www.facebook.com/groups/LeadershipIsChanging/ ( https://www.facebook.com/groups/LeadershipIsChanging/)

In Today’s Episode Eric and Brandon introduce a three part series called The Risk Tiers. The guys go into detail about the definition of risk and break down the different types of investments that make up Tier 1, which are riskier investments.   What You’ll Get Out of Today’s Show An understanding of what risk is in finance   What factors make up your risk tolerance Time Capital/Resources Goals   A breakdown of the types of Tier 1 investments Stocks High-Yield Debt Derivatives Venture Capital Cryptocurrency   Links Mentioned in This Episode ignitiontowealth.com/resources   ignitiontowelath.com   If You Want to Support Ignition to Wealth Sign up for our email list   Subscribe to the podcast    Leave us a 5 star rating and written review

In Today’s Episode Eric and Brandon discuss Individual Retirement Accounts, and the strategies involved in utilizing them for retirement. The guys discuss the different types of IRAs and the pros and cons of each.     What You’ll Get Out of Today’s Show An understanding of Individual Retirement Accounts, and their advantages.    A description of what can be held in an IRA such as stocks, bonds, and ETFs   A list of the different types of IRAs   An in-depth description of Traditional, Roth, and Rollover IRAs   A description of the tax strategies that can be employed through your IRA   An understanding of the income that can be used to fund and IRA   A description of what to look for in a broker to house your IRA    Contribution Limits that apply to IRAs   An explanation of how Modified Adjusted Gross Income affects your IRA   An explanation of when you can withdraw money from different IRAs   An Introduction to the first-time home buyers rule for Roth IRAs     Links Mentioned in This Episode ignitiontowealth.com/resources   ignitiontowelath.com   If You Want to Support Ignition to Wealth Sign up for our email list   Subscribe to the podcast    Leave us a 5 star rating and written review

In Today’s Episode Eric and Brandon discuss the ever complex topic of 401(k)’s. Traditional and Roth accounts are discussed along with some discussion on loans, fees, and employer matches. The guys also talk about some audience feedback about the show.   What You’ll Get Out of Today’s Show An explanation and in depth look at 401(k) plans   Brandon and Eric touch on some Pros and Cons of 401(k) loans   Eric provides an analogy for a better understanding between Traditional and Roth 401(k)’s   Eric and Brandon continue the segment Fact Or Fiction, the 401(k) edition   Brandon outlines tax bracket contribution limits for different accounts   Brandon describes Required Minimum Distributions (RMD’s)    Links Mentioned in this Episode ignitiontowealth.com/resources   Ignitiontowealth.com   Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/948993325566718/?fref=mentions&__xts__[0]=68.ARAH1vLQO9gZusg_3yhDAFoNo4zfDZm4humL8VFGFOxf32ibX3OOVI9ToWPfjA7sAaCuNWLvz3DunRBRlCoTj440XmT4-pIxkgBmBwHGqtJNWk4de1A9zTW6a6IzQF79LDbFUQwW5LQpJxgfyZZ-RGXk3v54I60Sf2v85SxLVNOpzgdR3wtmEWDCwve3c2k-z_hutavi0AUX7-o3BuwrBQlK-5M1VtzVmfaYPdAZ6qqFHnhzmOncT1zKWiKGnseOu-W92F8KBp5I-7w4NrluyTcyrnFu-2gaXctMvrBLd4E-yu_Px2DknrriY5NMoVgHR04nCC-rGSS7NQlu72gCT4I   If You Want to Support Ignition to Wealth Sign up for our email list   Subscribe to the podcast    Leave us a 5 star rating and written review

In Today’s Episode Eric and Brandon discuss the exciting world of budgeting and the effect it will have on your personal finance story.  The guys also examine some sample budgets, and review their pros and cons.    What You’ll Get Out of Today’s Show Brandon shares his first experience with budgeting: his parents’ version of the envelope system.    The guys debunk some myths about budgeting that are commonly seen and heard.   They cover budgeting in detail from what they are, to what is included in them.   They demonstrate how budgeting allows you to take control of your finances, and set aside money for saving and investing.    Eric and Brandon discuss the importance of knowing where your money is going and tracking your spending.    The guys discuss the differences between essential and non-essential expenses   Brandon highlights some simple ways to save money on your non-essential expenses   Eric highlights how to save money on some essential expenses and discusses his two-dollar meal plan   The guys explore some sample budgets and discuss the limitations of the 50/30/20 budget.    Eric and Brandon provide tips to beginning one of the most important steps in your financial journey Links Mentioned in this Episode ignitiontowealth.com/resources   If You Want to Support Ignition to Wealth Sign up for our email list   Subscribe to the podcast    Leave us a 5 star rating and written review

In Today’s Episode Eric and Brandon discuss what Ignition to Wealth is all about, and provide you with your very first Ignition Point.    What You’ll Get Out of Today’s Show An appreciation for Ignition to Wealth’s goals and aspirations as a project   A description of an emergency fund, and what it is designed for   A breakdown of some of the most popular vehicles used to house emergency funds   An Ignition Point of your own to work on for next week   Links Mentioned in this Episode investor.gov   If You Want to Support Ignition to Wealth Sign up for our email list   Subscribe to the podcast    Leave us a 5 star rating and written review

In this Episode Eric and Carla talk with ASAR instructor Major Greg Merrell with Oklahoma Task force 1. Greg has an exciting new class with dry land applications for swiftwater rescues. Join us as we discuss this class and some of the considerations swiftwater teams face when dealing with animals during rescues. Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=JLC5RTB6PD9TN&source=url)

For the full show notes and any episode bonuses: https://growensemble.com/preserve-eric-hudson/ In this episode, we're chatting with the CEO of Preserve, Eric Hudson. Preserve is a certified B-Corporation on a mission "to help reduce the harm caused by the industrial age by demonstrating that products can be both fabulous to use and lighter on the earth." What we cover in our chat: The evolution of Preserve as a company Insights into the impact single-use plastics have on the oceans  Unconventional methods of reducing plastic’s environmental impact  Innovative Initiatives contributing to the cause (such as POPI) The keys to Preserve's long-term success and sustainability How Eric foresees the Preserves continued development Links from the Episode: Eric on LinkedIn Preserve on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter POPI Gimme 5 Harry’s Seventh Generation Method SC Johnson Stonyfield Farm Hirshberg Entrepreneurship Institute B-Corporation Undaunted Courage by Stephen Ambrose For the full show notes and any episode bonuses: https://growensemble.com/preserve-eric-hudson/

Do your reception photos fall short because you're not familiar with making the most of your light sources?In episode 294 of the Bokeh Podcast, Kenny Clapp shares the important principals for creating powerful reception lighting. Listen in this special episode where we scroll through Kenny's Instagram to review the characteristics of light to look for while you're shooting.The Bokeh Podcast is brought to you by Photographer’s Edit: Custom Editing for the Wedding and Portrait Photographer. You can also subscribe to the Bokeh podcast on the Apple podcast app, follow on Spotify, add to your playlist on Stitcher, or listen on Overcast.Based in: Baltimore and the DMV area (2:30)Brand Position: Honest, Meaningful, and Attentive (3:01)Advice for Photographers: Learn the technical side of photography first. (10:56)Content Recommendation: (12:38)inspirephotoretreats.comMentorsSLRLounge.comYoutube.comTechnique for Time: Treat your business like a business and give yourself a timeframe for getting things done.(16:52)Book Recommendation: Mindset by Carol Dweck - bit.ly/bp-mindset (21:27)The Gear Bag: Stamping Block - bit.ly/bp-stampingblock (24:10)https://www.instagram.com/p/ByQBZXcllw2/What Drew Kenny to Dramatic Lighting: His Experience at Failing with It. (27:20)Drawing Inspiration:Magmod How I Shot It Youtube - bit.ly/bp-howishotitPhotography Contestsfearlessphotographers.comwpja.comFour Characteristics of Lighting: (36:24)1. Quantity of Light2. Quality of Light3. Color of Light4. Direction of LightQuantity & Quality of Light Discussion:instagram.com/p/ByshiK0FIPCColor of Light:instagram.com/p/BsLRhqsFJeDDirection of Light:instagram.com/p/BnTeGXRhHC1Practical Tips for Reception Lighting: (50:00)1. Scout your location ahead of time.2. Don’t overcomplicate things or equipment.3. Use grid to control your light.4. Experiment in a controlled manner.Lighting:Godox Flashpoint - bit.ly/bp-godoxflashpointAD200 - bit.ly/bp-godox-ad200 (55:01)Mentioned in this Episode:Eric & Amber LangwaEric McAllister - mccallisterphoto.comRoy Cox - 4-optic.comLinks:clappstudios.cominstagram.com/clappstudios See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

hjrp2405 Your hosts: Stu, Kimi, Jason, Gina In this Episode: Eric from NJ asks "Can the GM be too much of a fan of the PCs?" James writes in about 1d4 Con, which starts May 3rd. And Joe wants to know what Stu thinks a hippie game is.

In this Episode: Eric covered proper use of blinkers, proper use of science as a means of discovery, and the mathematical complexity that is Gabriel’s Horn.

Pain can be a frightening reminder that we’re not invincible. So, how do you cope with it? Does your pain feel more manageable when you sideline it or when you confront it? Massage therapist and co-founder of SunSpace Massage in Seattle, Kellie is no stranger to bodies in discomfort, but when she started experiencing intense pain of her own, her journey to pinpoint causes and find solutions took her through a gauntlet of considerations. She speaks candidly about the intimate realities of her biochemistry, hormones, healthcare costs, and grieving connected with her pain experience. Dr. Beebe Dericks, a naturopathic physician and acupuncturist at Dericks Family Medicine, also delves more deeply into the science and impacts of hormonal and mitochondrial disruptors. When pain becomes too much to ignore, do you distract yourself from it or immerse yourself in it on the path to healing? Note: This episode contains some adult language. Key Points from this Episode: Ernest Becker’s philosophy that an unconscious fear of death drives and motivates all human actions Pain can have its roots in nonmechanical, internal biological factors When trying to pinpoint the cause(s) of pain, proximal activities may correlate, may be coincidental, or may be triggers of an already existing issue Correlations between pain, inflammation, ligament laxity, hormone fluctuations, and menstrual cycles Tracking body chemistry through menstruation, diet, sleep, stress Healthcare challenges: costs can dictate care Hormone/endocrine disruptors’ (e.g., copper IUDs) and mitochondrial disruptors’ impact on the body and natural processes Supporting optimal elimination (urine, stool, and sweat) to maintain balanced systems through detoxification Discomfort and inflammation radiating through nerves beyond the point of pain origin Psychological differences between knowing the source of pain versus not knowing Giving in fully to pain to control the experience versus distracting from pain The necessity of emotional and hands-on support in successfully handling both physical and psychological pain The physicality of expressing grief The line between being present in pain and obsessing over pain Wild animals’ physical expressions of trauma versus humans’ suppression of trauma Links Related to this Episode: Ernest Becker Foundation –  http://ernestbecker.org/ Ernest Becker, Denial of Death https://www.amazon.com/Denial-Death-Ernest-Becker/dp/0684832402 Robert Sapolsky –  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Sapolsky Robert Sapolsky, Why Zebras Don’t Get Ulcers https://www.amazon.com/Why-Zebras-Dont-Ulcers-Third/dp/0805073698 Bowel Endometriosis –  http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?pid=S0104-42302009000500029&script=sci_arttext&tlng=en Pain and Emotions – Brain research: https://www.nature.com/articles/nrn1704 Tammy Kent MSPT Holistic Pelvic Care™: http://www.wildfeminine.com/faq/ Featured Businesses: https://www.sunspace.life/ https://www.dericksfamilymedicine.com/ https://www.weeditpodcasts.com/ Radiolab podcast: https://www.npr.org/podcasts/452538884/radiolab Music from this Episode: Eric and Magill – https://ericandmagill.bandcamp.com/ Samuel Vas-Y – https://samyel.bandcamp.com Logan Whitehurst and the Junior Science Club – http://www.juniorscienceclub.com/loganarchive/ Mr. and Mrs. Smith “Pain in the ..” from Uncertain Gravity – http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Mr__Mrs_Smith/Uncertain_Gravity_1947/

Take a moment to scan your body from head to toe. Are there places where you feel tightness, soreness, fatigue, or pain? What messages do you think your body is sending you through these sensations? Just as importantly, are you listening to them? This episode features two guests, starting with Greg, whose journey with pain demonstrates the value in connection with our body’s physical and energetic needs.  Informed by years of martial arts practice, Greg learned to listen to his body, and found motivation to pursue alternatives for managing his pain without sacrificing his lifestyle or passions. We also hear from Michele, co-founder of a movement and healing arts studio in Seattle by the name of Shift, where you’ll find classes in T’ai Chi, Pilates, Kung Fu, and dance. She adds another perspective on tuning in to the body. Your body is talking to you throughout the day. Are you tuning in or tuning it out?  Key Points from this Episode: Tuning in to pain versus tuning pain out Interoception: the sensation of our physiological systems Listening to the body as a way to develop context for good and bad sensations The benefits of bodywork (acupuncture, massage, chiropractic) in helping us hear our bodies before, during, and after treatments Belief, optimism, and conviction in one’s abilities to overcome adversity (pain or otherwise) Pain and injury aversion leading to fear and counterproductive withdrawal from activities, particularly in adults Balancing the social and communal aspects of activities with mechanical and physical impacts There’s not one “right” or “wrong” way of performing actions, which must account for individual bodies and unique environmental circumstances Tai chi’s impact on the energetic and anatomical levels Energy “flow” through the human body: chi, kinetic, thermodynamic Trusting your own expertise about your body and what’s right for it Relief from pain as a way to re-set the nervous system response to pain  Links Related to this Episode: Assessment, Physiological Monitoring and Consequences of Inadequately Treated Acute Pain What is Interoception? Optimism and the Experience of Pain Balance Confidence and Fear of Falling: Falling in Older Adults: A Prospective Analysis The Scientific Hypothesis of an "Energy System" in the Human Body Biopsychosocial Care for Chronic Back Pain Injuries in Judo: a systematic literature review Risk of Cervical Injury in Mixed Martial Arts Acupuncture therapy: mechanism of action... Featured  Businesses:   shiftseattle.com/ weeditpodcasts.com Connect With the Show: stopeverydaypain.com facebook.com/everydaypainguide facebook.com/groups/everydaypainforum twitter.com/noeverydaypain   Music from this Episode: Eric and Magill  Samuel Vas-Y  Liam Fitzgerald and the Rainieros 

When we feel pain, it can be almost impossible to take our minds off of it. But how we think about our pain and the language we use to talk about it can be extremely influential in how we experience and try to resolve it. After all, our physical bodies have a way of reflecting our psychological and emotional processes. This week’s guest, Steve, a writer and educator (among other previous careers), opens up about his chronic “standard low back thing,” but when he first experienced severe symptoms of back pain, he describes thinking he had "broken" his back and refers to feeling "disabled" during that time. In this episode, follow along with Steve’s transformation from then to now, where he strives to mentally respond to recurrences of pain with calm mindfulness, situational awareness, and practical solutions rather than letting his pain or his thoughts about it define him. Key Points from this Episode: Reevaluating whether we have to accept familiar, “standard” pain as part of our lives Optimizing our bodies’ self-repairing functions Combating low back pain through core stability and strength, which is more complex than simply “working the abs” Introducing Robin McKenzie’s system of diagnosis and treatment for specific lower back pain at the spinal level Stressing our bodies during air travel through both mechanical strain and biochemical disruptions (rest, nutrition, hydration) Fulfilling work can still involve physical tolls that may become intolerable Exploring Parker Palmer’s undivided life philosophy Comparing longer-term “balance” versus the best (and mutable) “mix” in the moment Pain tolerance Appreciating the role of language in the experience of pain Understanding different pain-coping personality types Checking in with yourself and learning what to pay attention to through mindfulness and self-knowledge Links Related to This Episode: The Everyday Pain Guide Facebook Page — https://www.facebook.com/everydaypainguide FB Group: “Everyday Pain Forum” — https://www.facebook.com/groups/everydaypainforum/ Stop Everyday Pain on Twitter — https://twitter.com/noeverydaypain IBPA — http://www.ibpa-online.org/page/MissionVision Ben Franklin awards — http://ibpabenjaminfranklinawards.com/ Steve Peha — https://www.ttms.org/steve_peha/steve_peha.htm Be a Better Writer — https://www.amazon.com/Be-Better-Writer-School-Anyone/dp/0997283106 Parker Palmer http://www.couragerenewal.org/parker/#bio Robin McKenzie — http://www.mckenzieinstitute.org/about-us/the-legend-of-the-mckenzie-method/ Herbert Benson — https://www.bensonhenryinstitute.org/about-us-dr-herbert-benson/ http://www.relaxationresponse.org/ Pain language: impact to pain experience — https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4589930/ Pain education: impact to pain experience — http://www.clinicalpainadvisor.com/painweek-2016/positive-impact-of-pain-education/article/521717/ Music from this Episode: Eric and Magill – https://ericandmagill.bandcamp.com/ Samuel Vas-Y - https://samyel.bandcamp.com/

In this Episode Eric sits down with IRS Special Agent Maria Papageorgiou and discusses the crime of structuring, what it is and why so many taxpayers end up committing this crime without realizing it. Many accountants advise their clients that when it comes to cash, it is the client’s money and they can do what they want with it (so long as it was reported). Unfortunately that is far from the truth. Hear directly from Maria why the IRS is so intent on focusing on this violation, and what you and your clients need to know. About our Sponsor, Tax Help Software: Tax Help Software is the leading software for transcript download and analysis, both of which are critical to helping any taxpayer resolve their back tax debt. This is one of the few pieces of software Eric uses in his law practice at Green & Sklarz and is the only one he would recommend. You can check out the software at www.TaxHelpSoftware.com, and for Tax Rep Network members we have a special offer: use the software free for 14 days with coupon code TAXREPTRIAL and if you love it and want it, save 10% by using discount code TAXREP10.

In this Episode Eric sits down with Kristina O’Connell, Special Agent in Charge of the New England territory for IRS and discusses when and how the IRS makes use of confidential informants to make its tax cases. Listen in as Eric and Kristina go into how someone can become a confidential informant and how they can be paid for their information and help. If you have any interest in how criminal tax cases can evolve and how your client can play an active role and be paid for their information, then this is an episode you do not want to miss!

When taxpayers borrow money from family, there is a critical mistake made that could come back to haunt both the taxpayer and the family member that loaned the money. In this Episode Eric explains the issue and why every parent who lends their child money for their business should consider filing a lien to protect their loan and their child!

How do you make money at tax resolution? You charge for your services and expertise, of course. But how much, and in what way? In this Episode Eric explains the various services you should be providing to your clients and how exactly to charge for your services.

In this Episode Eric walks through the five reasons he sees Offers-in-Compromise not being accepted, and explains what practitioners need to be doing to make sure their client’s Offer has the best chance of success.

In this Episode Eric and candra discuss health and wellness, diet for medicine, the help Chris Kresser has given ( https://chriskresser.com/ ) and then talk about the Vegan diet vs eating meat sustainably. The impact of things like social media and not having enough daily stress and how that can lead to tribalism. They also discuss the issues in the congo and how they hope to help one day. follow on instagram @mindmeltpodcast If you enjoy our podcast you may also enjoy others, such as: Timesuck Podcast: https://timesuckpodcast.comThe Joe Rogan Experience: http://podcasts.joerogan.net/True Crime Garage: http://truecrimegarage.com/#wethepeoplelive: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/wethepeople-liveThank you for the support!! 

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Eric Hippeau is a Managing Partner at Lerer Hippeau Ventures. He is the chairman of RebelMouse and co-founder of NowThis Media. Previously, Eric was the Chief Executive Officer of The Huffington Post and a Special Partner at Softbank Capital, where he served as Managing Partner. Prior to Softbank Capital, Eric was Chairman and CEO of Ziff-Davis, which was the largest media company serving the technology sector. He serves on the Board of various private and public companies, including Buzzed & Starwood Hotels and Resorts. A special thank you to Mattermark for providing all the data displayed in today's show and you can find out more about Mattermark here!    In Today's Episode You Will Learn:   1.) How did Eric make his way into the world of tech and venture? 2.) Question from Eric Paley: How does Eric compare the role of VC to the role of operator and does Eric think each draws on the same skills and strengths?  3.) What does Eric think makes a great VC and what makes a great operator? Are there any commonalities in the individuals he has come across? 4.) Eric reveals the best pitches he has seen and what made them so effective and flips the coin to discuss the worst pitches and what not to do when pitching a VC? 5.) Eric has made many investments in adtech and content, an area most VCs are hesitant of. So why are VCs hesitant of this space and why does Eric think he and Ken have been able to master it and produce great returns? 6.) With Eric's experience as CEO at Huffington Post, how does Eric view the changes to the media landscape and what are his predictions and concerns for the next few years?   Items Mentioned In Today's Episode: Eric's Fave Book: The Lord of The Rings Eric's Fave Blog or Newsletter: Strictly VC, Dan Primack: Termsheet Eric's Most Recent Investment: The Drone Racing League As always you can follow The Twenty Minute VC, Harry and Eric on Twitter here! If you would like to see a more colourful side to Harry with many a mojito session, you can follow him on Instagram here!    Free Ebook: How to boost your Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO) by over 100%   Have you ever wanted to know who someone is simply from an email address? With Loyalty Bay's Super Users product now you can. Simply input an email address and it will go off and find publicly available profile information i.e. Linkedin, Facebook, Twitter etc for that email address. This is incredibly powerful in building a richer data profile on your users for marketers and business development people alike. Free 30 day Trial. Check out www.loyaltybay.co.uk