Podcast appearances and mentions of james ledbetter

This Flashback Friday is from episode 857 published last July 17, 2017. Jason and Keri start things off by answering a client's question submitted as part of the Airpod contest and then warn against working with companies who do not require inspections and only deal in cash. During the guest interview, Jason asks James Ledbetter about his books One Nation Under Gold and The Great Depression: A Diary. James Ledbetter is the Founding Editor of Slate's financial site, Big Money, Editor of Inc. Magazine and a contributor to Reuters and Time. Key Takeaways: Jason's edtorial 3:42 Captain Gary Pinkerton asks how to know if the person you are doing business with has bad intentions. 6:50 Red flags to watch out for when making cash deals and dealing with new providers. 15:12 It's common for lower-end properties to sell for cash. 16:30 Gary shares a kind word about working with Jason. 18:54 Hawaii could be the location of the next Creating Wealth Seminar. James Ledbetter Interview 20:53 One Nation Under Gold tells of America's obsession with gold. 22:36 The Bretton Wood system fixed the value of the dollar to gold. 24:27 Operation 'Goldfinger' was the Johnson administration's attempt at finding more gold. 30:23 Why do people believe in using gold as a measuring stick? 34:42 Learning from the past, The Great Depression: A Diary depicts how people made it through the financial disaster. 36:50 The 500 fastest growing companies will be featured in Inc.'s September issue. Mentioned in This Episode: Jason Hartman Airpod Contest Entry Venture Alliance Mastermind One Nation Under Gold Inc. Magazine     Follow Jason on TWITTER, INSTAGRAM & LINKEDIN Twitter.com/JasonHartmanROI Instagram.com/jasonhartman1/ Linkedin.com/in/jasonhartmaninvestor/ Call our Investment Counselors at: 1-800-HARTMAN (US) or visit: https://www.jasonhartman.com/ Free Class:  Easily get up to $250,000 in funding for real estate, business or anything else: http://JasonHartman.com/Fund CYA Protect Your Assets, Save Taxes & Estate Planning: http://JasonHartman.com/Protect Get wholesale real estate deals for investment or build a great business – Free Course: https://www.jasonhartman.com/deals Special Offer from Ron LeGrand: https://JasonHartman.com/Ron Free Mini-Book on Pandemic Investing: https://www.PandemicInvesting.com

In this episode, we sit down with James Ledbetter, the unconventional investor who has built a diverse portfolio of real estate assets. James shares his journey from buying his first property in his 20s to managing a portfolio of single-family rentals and commercial spaces. He emphasizes simplicity in strategy, leveraging his strengths, and the importance of living within one's means. Tune in to discover James' valuable insights on net worth, tenant relationships, and his unorthodox approach to investing. Don't miss his advice on having empathy with tenants and making wise investment choices.You can connect with our guest by email emailledbetter@gmail.com. We've partnered with DealMachine to help bring great deals to your doorstep. All you have to do is sign up with DealMachine and use the code THEREALFI at signup. Patrick and I are clients of DealMachine and we've made a lot of money by using their services.If you need a plug-and-play landlording solution, we highly recommend RentRedi. Patrick and I have found that RentRedi is a great solution to manage any number of rental properties, no matter your experience or unit count. Do you have any questions you'd like for us to answer on the show, or a success story you'd like to share? Shoot us an email to info@TheRealFI.com and we'd be happy to connect with you. And If you haven't done so already, please leave us a glowing 5 start review on your podcasting platform–it would really help us out!You can connect with you hosts on instagram:James on Instagram: @James_RippeonPatrick on Instagram: @RentalPropertyCoupleWatch on Youtube. Sign up for our newsletter to stay informed.Let's kick the 9 to 5!Decide. Commit. Take Action!

In his farewell address to the nation on January 17, 1961, President Dwight D. Eisenhower delivered a prophetic warning that has since become one of American history's most cited and influential speeches. This speech, often referred to as the "Eisenhower Farewell Address," addressed a range of critical issues facing the United States, but its most enduring message was a cautionary note about the rise of the "military-industrial complex." Eisenhower, a highly decorated World War II general who served as the 34th President of the United States from 1953 to 1961, recognized the importance of a strong national defense. However, he also understood the potential dangers of an unchecked alliance between the military establishment and the defense industry. He warned that the synergy between these two powerful entities could lead to the accumulation of unwarranted influence and excessive spending, ultimately threatening the nation's democratic ideals and economic stability. The heart of Eisenhower's message lay in his concern about the inherent risks of a permanent war economy. He acknowledged that the United States faced legitimate security challenges and needed a robust defense capability. However, he stressed that this must be balanced with a vigilant commitment to maintaining the country's broader priorities. Eisenhower cautioned against the growth of a permanent arms industry that would exert undue influence over government policy, potentially leading to the perpetuation of conflicts for financial gain. Eisenhower's warning resonates to this day because it highlights the need for transparency, accountability, and a clear understanding of the consequences of prioritizing military interests above all else. His words have been interpreted as a call for a thoughtful and cautious approach to national security, advocating for the allocation of resources based on genuine threats rather than the profit motives of defense contractors. In the decades since the speech, the concept of the military-industrial complex has been widely debated, and its influence on government policy and spending remains a topic of discussion. Critics argue that it has led to excessive military spending, the emergence of a "war culture," and unnecessary interventions, while proponents argue that a strong defense industry is essential for national security and technological advancement. As the United States faces evolving global challenges, Eisenhower's warning serves as a reminder to carefully consider the balance between security, economic interests, and democratic principles. It emphasizes the importance of remaining vigilant and critical of any concentration of power that might jeopardize the nation's core values and long-term stability. Eisenhower's farewell address continues to be a crucial piece of American political discourse, urging us to be mindful of the complex relationships between government, industry, and the preservation of liberty. Shownotes at https://thedigressionpodcast.com/110 Sound Off! With a comment or a question at https://thedigressionpodcast.com/soundoff Like the show? Leave a 5-star rating and review: https://thedigressionpodcast.com/review Help us keep the engine running at https://thedigressionpodcast.com/donate Or just share our podcast with a friend! It's the best way to grow the show!! NOTES: President Eisenhower's Farewell Address to the Nation, January 17, 1961  The War State: The Cold War Origins Of The Military-Industrial Complex And The Power Elite, 1945-1963 by Michael Swanson  Unwarranted Influence: Dwight D. Eisenhower and the Military-Industrial Complex (Icons of America) by James Ledbetter  Meatballs (1979)   

James Ledbetter is today's Living Off Rentals guest and we love his story! He is a buy-and-hold real estate investor from Texas with a portfolio of 12 self-managed properties that have created substantial wealth and freedom in his life over the last few decades. James might be considered old-school or unorthodox compared to many investors—he doesn't have a social media presence, prefers to manage his properties himself, and retains a small number of units. Nevertheless, despite considering himself “unsophisticated,” and a regular guy, James demonstrates how sticking with the fundamentals consistently can yeild incredible results. Tune in as he shares his story of regular guy to successful real estate investor! Key Takeaways: [00:55] James Ledbetter and being an unsophisticated property owner. [10:13] James's growth in profitability throughout the years. [22:24] James's strategy and lessons learned in real estate. [29:31] On being objective when choosing tenants. [34:31] Why James prefers to self-manage his properties. [39:48] What would James do differently if he had to start over? [48:55] James's current goals. [57:19] Connect with James. [58:32] Closing Remarks   Guest Resources: James's Cell - 512-797-4708James's Email - emailledbetter@gmail.com Show Links:  Living Off Rentals YouTube Channel -https://www.youtube.com/c/LivingOffRentals Living Off Rentals Facebook Group -www.facebook.com/groups/livingoffrentals Living Off Rentals Website -www.livingoffrentals.com Living Off Rentals Instagram -www.instagram.com/livingoffrentals Living Off Rentals TikTok - www.tiktok.com/@livingoffrentals

Real estate investing does not have to be complicated!  In today's podcast, real estate investor and full-time employee James Ledbetter shares how he was able to build up an impressive real estate portfolio while still continuing to work full-time. For complete show notes go to http://olddawgsreinetwork.com/685-just-go-for-it/ IF YOU LIKED THIS PODCAST, we would love if you would go to iTunes or Apple Podcasts and Subscribe, Rate & Review our podcast.  This will greatly help in sharing this podcast with others seeking to learn real estate investing.

Flips that flopped may seem like a thing of the past in this market with fast appreciation. But what happens when you gotta dig into your own pocket to sell a flip? This week's horror story with James Ledbetter is an expensive lesson in partnerships, flipping, understanding the market, and contracts. In This Episode You'll Learn:How to properly vet partners so you're prepared for the good, bad, and uglyWhy all contracts are not made equallyThe risks of jumping from one exit strategy to another⬇⬇⬇// RESOURCES:Get 10% off the template shop this week with code “PODCAST”Download my free legal checklist

In this episode, Natalia, Niki, and Neil discuss the cryptocurrency craze. Support Past Present on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/pastpresentpodcast Here are some links and references mentioned during this week's show:  The crash of TerraLuna is proving “crypto” to be both more than a passing trend and less than the miracle its boosters once promised. We recommended Kevin Roose's “Latecomer's Guide to Crypto” in the New York Times. Niki drew on this History News Network article to link crypto enthusiasm to other financial bubbles, and Natalia referred to James Ledbetter's FIN Substack This 2013 (early) history of Bitcoin from New York Times provided useful context for all of us. Niki also recommended David Yaffe-Bellany's New York Times piece, “Ben McKenzie Would Like a Word with the Crypto Bros,” and the Crypto Island podcast.   In our regular closing feature, What's Making History: Natalia talked about Amy Odell's new book, Anna: The Biography. Neil discussed Sarah Pulliam Bailey's Washington Post article, “Southern Baptist Leaders Covered Up Sex Abuse, Kept Secret Database, Report Says.” Niki recommended Maureen Ryan's Vanity Fair article, “The Great Pottery Throwdown is a Balm for a Weary Age.”

Kim talks to Patrick Deer about the Military Industrial Complex, a term used by US President Dwight D. Eisenhower in a 1961 speech to describe a permanent war economy, and the political, economic, and cultural matrix that sustains it. References are made to James Ledbetter's book Unwarranted Influence and Seymour Melman's book The Permanent War Economy. Patrick Deer is Associate Professor at the Department of English, New York University. He focuses on war culture and war literature, modernism, and contemporary British and American literature and culture, and Anglophone literature and human rights. His book Culture in Camouflage explores the emergence of modern war culture in the first half of the 20th century. Image: Scene from the film Doctor Strangelove Music used in promotional material: “Grim Desert Aftermath” by Kevin Bryce. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Kim talks to Patrick Deer about the Military Industrial Complex, a term used by US President Dwight D. Eisenhower in a 1961 speech to describe a permanent war economy, and the political, economic, and cultural matrix that sustains it. References are made to James Ledbetter's book Unwarranted Influence and Seymour Melman's book The Permanent War Economy. Patrick Deer is Associate Professor at the Department of English, New York University. He focuses on war culture and war literature, modernism, and contemporary British and American literature and culture, and Anglophone literature and human rights. His book Culture in Camouflage explores the emergence of modern war culture in the first half of the 20th century. Image: Scene from the film Doctor Strangelove Music used in promotional material: “Grim Desert Aftermath” by Kevin Bryce. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kim talks to Patrick Deer about the Military Industrial Complex, a term used by US President Dwight D. Eisenhower in a 1961 speech to describe a permanent war economy, and the political, economic, and cultural matrix that sustains it. References are made to James Ledbetter's book Unwarranted Influence and Seymour Melman's book The Permanent War Economy. Patrick Deer is Associate Professor at the Department of English, New York University. He focuses on war culture and war literature, modernism, and contemporary British and American literature and culture, and Anglophone literature and human rights. His book Culture in Camouflage explores the emergence of modern war culture in the first half of the 20th century. Image: Scene from the film Doctor Strangelove Music used in promotional material: “Grim Desert Aftermath” by Kevin Bryce. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/critical-theory

Kim talks to Patrick Deer about the Military Industrial Complex, a term used by US President Dwight D. Eisenhower in a 1961 speech to describe a permanent war economy, and the political, economic, and cultural matrix that sustains it. References are made to James Ledbetter's book Unwarranted Influence and Seymour Melman's book The Permanent War Economy. Patrick Deer is Associate Professor at the Department of English, New York University. He focuses on war culture and war literature, modernism, and contemporary British and American literature and culture, and Anglophone literature and human rights. His book Culture in Camouflage explores the emergence of modern war culture in the first half of the 20th century. Image: Scene from the film Doctor Strangelove Music used in promotional material: “Grim Desert Aftermath” by Kevin Bryce. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/intellectual-history

Part 2/2 James Ledbetter works full-time at a bank while he invests in Texas real estate in his spare time. It has allowed him to grow to 12 rentals using his own personal criteria for investing. This steady progress has granted him tremendous freedom of time for himself and family. If you feel real estate investing could be right for you, it's invaluable to learn from those who are further along on the path! If you would like to reach out to James with any additional questions, you can reach him at emailledbetter@gmail.com. thegoldcrownpodcast.com

Part 1/2 James Ledbetter works full-time at a bank while he invests in Texas real estate in his spare time. It has allowed him to grow to 12 rentals using his own personal criteria for investing. This steady progress has granted him tremendous freedom of time for himself and family. If you feel real estate investing could be right for you, it's invaluable to learn from those who are further along on the path! If you would like to reach out to James with any additional questions, you can reach him at emailledbetter@gmail.com. thegoldcrownpodcast.com

Impact Is Everything & Everything Is Impact with Megan Starr, Global Head of Impact, The Carlyle Group. Joanna Reiss, Co-Lead of Impact, Apollo. Erika Karp, Chief Impact Officer, Pathstone.Moderated by James Ledbetter, Chief Content Officer, Clarim Media.—————————————————————— Watch this video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/SALTTube/videosFor podcast transcripts and show notes, visit https://salt.org/salt-ny-librarySALT New York is a global thought leadership and networking forum at the intersection of finance, technology and public policy. Over the course of three days, leading investors, creators and thinkers will take the stage in support of SALT's mission: empowering big ideas. #SALTNY

James Ledbetter, the Chief Content Officer at Clarim Media, joins us today to point out some of the challenges and pitfalls of the bitcoin bull case. James discusses government regulation, environmental concerns, and the hurdles in place that will make it difficult for bitcoin to become a mainstream currency. He also delves into his stance on bitcoin as a store of value and how it compares to other assets like gold.Privacy Policy and California Privacy Notice.

As the former editor-in-chief for Inc. Magazine, book author, and now publisher of FIN, where he goes deep on all things Fintech, James Ledbetter has told his fair share of stories about entrepreneurs and their big dreams. In this episode, we riff about the power and perils of archetypes in startup storytelling, and what lies ahead as the master narratives of yesteryear begin to fade away.

Kim talks to Patrick Deer about the Military Industrial Complex, a term used by US President Dwight D. Eisenhower in a 1961 speech to describe a permanent war economy, and the political, economic, and cultural matrix that sustains it. References are made to James Ledbetter’s book Unwarranted Influence and Seymour Melman’s book The Permanent War […]

In this episode, we Jolt with James Ledbetter, and discuss money, the market, and why it all matters.

The Big Salinas Bros are back from their first cook off of the year! They tell us all about the competition and fellowship that they experienced over the weekend. Then we are Joined by our guest of the week James Ledbetter Owner and Pitmaster of Brothers Keeper Homegrown BBQ.  He takes us through his BBQ journey how he created his own line of custom Drum Smokers along with all that Brother's Keeper Homegrown BBQ has to offer! After some great stories about faith family and BBQ we announce this week's winner of the Big Salinas Barbecue Bundle for the kids cook off!  Then we finish with a little Super Bowl talk as the anticipation starts to build!This Week's Big Salinas Barbecue Bundle Winner:John GonzalesBrother's Keeper Homegrown BBQ. Facebook:facebook.com/brotherskeeperbbqBig Salinas Barbecue Website:https://bigsalinasbarbecue.com/FaceBook:facebook.com/bigsalinasbarbecue

The Humanity 2.0 Business Leaders in Ethics Panel was delivered by:-James Ledbetter, Editor in Chief at Inc. Magazine-Tae Yoo, SVP Corporate Affairs & CSR at Cisco Systems-Louise Koch, Corporate Sustainability Director for Europe, Middle East, & Africa at DELL-Tim Nixon, Head of Sustainability Thought Leadership Managing Editor Sustainability, Thomson Reuters-Carlo D'Asaro Biondo, President EMEA Partnerships at Google-Simon Henzell-Thomas, Global Head of Public Affairs for IKEA Group-David Dempsey, SVP at Salesforce-Jean Oelwang, President & Trustee Virgin Unite & B Team Senior Partner at VirginThe Humanity 2.0 forum held at the Vatican was filmed LIVE on the Traders Network Show, hosted by Matt Bird. To inquire about being a guest on this show or others: Matthew Bird CommPro Worldwide C: +1 (646) 401-4499 E: matt@commpro.com W: www.commpro.com Visit: http://tradersnetworkshow.com for more details about the show.

James Ledbetter, Editor at Inc. Magazine was interviewed LIVE on the Traders Network Show, hosted by Matt Bird, at the 2019 Humanity 2.0 Forum at the Vatican in Rome, Italy.To inquire about being a guest on this show or others: Matthew Bird CommPro Worldwide C: +1 (646) 401-4499 E: matt@commpro.com W: www.commpro.com Visit: http://tradersnetworkshow.com for more details about the show.

This week we present an encore airing from the Power Of Words series. WAMC’s Alan Chartock speaks with Author and Historian James Ledbetter about President Dwight D. Eisenhower’s Farewell Address. In addition, listeners will hear the speech as it was delivered on January 17th, 1961. Photo Credit: Wikicommons.

Want to become financially free through real estate? Check out our eBook to learn how to jump start a cash flowing real estate portfolio here https://www.therealestateinvestingclub.com/real-estate-wealth-bookIn this episode of The Real Estate Investing Club I interview James Ledbetter, Texas buy & hold investor with 10 rentals & 1 commercial rental. James Ledbetter is a real estate investor who has a great story to share and words of wisdom to impart for both beginning and veteran investors alike, so grab your pen and paper, buckle up and enjoy the ride. Want to get in contact with James Ledbetter? Reach out at .Enjoy the show? Subscribe to the channel for all our upcoming real estate investor interviews and episodes.************************************************************************GET INVOLVED, CONNECTED & GROW YOUR REAL ESTATE BUSINESSLEARN -- Want to learn the ins and outs of real estate investing? Check out our book at https://www.therealestateinvestingclub.com/real-estate-wealth-bookCONNECT -- Want to join one of the most active Facebook Groups for Real Estate Investors? Click here to join: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2940993215976264PARTNER -- Want to partner on a deal or connect in person? Email the host Gabe Petersen at gabe@therealestateinvestingclub.com or reach out on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabe-petersen/GROW -- Want for us to bring you leads and run your real estate digital marketing? Reach out to our partner agency at https://www.therealestateinvestingclub.com/off-market-lead-generation-servicesWATCH -- Want to watch our YouTube channel? Click here: https://bit.ly/theREIshowMASTERY -- Want to learn how to master your life by mastering your health, wealth, relationships and spirit? Check out our sister podcast, Pursuing Greatness, at https://www.pursuinggreatnesspodcast.com************************************************************************ABOUT THE REAL ESTATE INVESTING CLUB SHOWThe Real Estate Investing Club is a podcast and YouTube show where real estate investing professionals share their best advice, greatest stories, and favorite tips as a real estate investor. Join us as we delve into every aspect of real estate investing - from self-storage, to mobile home parks, to single family flips and rentals, to multifamily syndication!#realestateinvesting #passiveincome #realestateSupport the show (https://paypal.me/GabrielWPetersen?locale.x=en_US)

Discover how American’s love affair with gold has shaped the U.S. since its founding. Like all relationships, there have been ups-and-downs, and even some mind-boggling moments. From the Gold Rush to Operation Goldfinger this episode is a must-listen for any gold bug.

James started buying rentals near his house, but after a few years prices had appreciated and the numbers didn't make sense anymore.On this episode, James talks about how he researched other areas and found a city 5 hours away where the properties cash flowed better.James shares how he found properties without having to actually ever go to the property, how he finds tenants, does showings and manages his rentals from 5 hours away.

Exposure in Inc. magazine or its annual Inc. 5000 list of the nation’s fastest growing companies assuredly will bolster the reputations and prospects of any small business.  But what kind of stories are the journalists at Inc. interested in – and is there a backdoor shortcut to landing on the Inc. 5000? Those are just a few of the questions that host and award-winning journalist Dean Rotbart puts to Inc.’s Editor-in-Chief James Ledbetter on this week’s episode of Monday Morning Radio. James is only too happy to provide an up-close look at how Inc. operates, and what type of stories appeal most to editors and readers alike. Photo: James Ledbetter, Inc.Posted: September 23, 2019Monday Morning Run Time: 47 minutes and 35 seconds

Inc. editor James Ledbetter and executive director of editorial Jon Fine discuss the publication’s Founders House at SXSW, while editor at large Maria Aspan explores the company and technology that could revolutionize battery power, and Fine details Jessi Roberts' amazing journey that led her to found Cheekys—and write an excellent new book.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

James Ledbetter is editor-in-chief of American business magazine Inc. Taking the reins in 2014, he oversees a global multimedia business covering print, digital, video, custom publishing and live events with a monthly online audience of 20 million and a print circulation of 700,000. Their ‘Inc 5000’ list is the definitive ranking of America’s fastest-growing, privately held companies. In this in-depth interview, he takes us through the magazine’s 40-year history from the three-piece suits of the 70s to the diversity of today’s socially-conscious entrepreneurs, discusses how the “robot revolution” isn’t shaping up to be the crisis that many predicted it to be, and argues that it’s easier to start a business in Singapore than it is in the US.

Blue Wave Turns Arizona Purple. On Veterans Day, Democratic Perspective co-hosts Steve Williamson and Mike Cosentino welcome James Ledbetter and Cathy Rutherford to discuss the results of the midterm elections. Ledbetter begins by saying, “Nationally, it was a blue wave, … Continue reading →

In this episode, James Ledbetter, the Editor in Chief of Inc. Magazine and Inc.com. joins us to lend his wisdom and advice for entrepreneurs. James has worked at Time Magazine, Reuters, The Village Voice and many other publications and he’s also the author of several books, the most recent One Nation Under Gold: How One Precious Metal Has Dominated the American Imagination for Four Centuries. Visit James at Inc.com at: https://www.inc.com/author/james-ledbetter/ Featured Pitch Presenters: Raghav & Dave Sharma with Perfitly, at http://www.perfitly.com/ Omar Isaac with Sidekcks Co, at https://www.sidekicksco.com/ Jurgun Beneke with Dahanger, at https://dahanger.co/ Visit the https://www.gearhartlaw.com/passage-to-profit-show/ for updates and the current pitch contest.

In this episode, James Ledbetter, the Editor in Chief of Inc. Magazine and Inc.com. joins us to lend his wisdom and advice for entrepreneurs. James has worked at Time Magazine, Reuters, The Village Voice and many other publications and he’s also the author of several books, the most recent One Nation Under Gold: How One Precious Metal Has Dominated the American Imagination for Four Centuries. Visit James at Inc.com at: https://www.inc.com/author/james-ledbetter/ Featured Pitch Presenters: Raghav & Dave Sharma with Perfitly, at http://www.perfitly.com/ Omar Isaac with Sidekcks Co, at https://www.sidekicksco.com/ Jurgun Beneke with Dahanger, at https://dahanger.co/ Visit the https://www.gearhartlaw.com/passage-to-profit-show/ for updates and the current pitch contest.

In 2016, now President Donald Trump became the first major-party candidate in more than half a century to advocate a return to the gold standard for the U.S. dollar. In ONE NATION UNDER GOLD: How One Precious Metal Has Dominated the American Imagination for Four Centuries (Liveright: June 2017) INC Magazine editor and financial writer James Ledbetter explains how most mainstream economists argue the idea of returning to the gold standard is just not possible.

For Beyond 50's "Finance" talks, listen to an interview with James Ledbetter. He is the deputy managing editor of "CNN Money" and a financial writer. He'll talk about how most mainstream economists argue the idea of returning to the gold standard is just not possible. Regardless of the current economic realities, for much of American history, people have believed that real money should be gold or at least redeemable for gold or another precious metal. Ledbetter will also explore the arguments around the gold standard. You'll better understand the relationship between gold and American monetary policy, examining our reliance compared to attempts to sever the dependence. Tune in to Beyond 50: America's Variety Talk Radio Show on the natural, holistic, green and sustainable lifestyle. Visit www.Beyond50Radio.com and sign up for our Exclusive Updates.

Jason and Keri start things off by answering a client's question submitted as part of the Airpod contest and then warn against working with companies who do not require inspections and only deal in cash. During the guest interview, Jason asks James Ledbetter about his books One Nation Under Gold and The Great Depression: A Diary. James Ledbetter is the Founding Editor of Slate's financial site, Big Money, Editor of Inc. Magazine and a contributor to Reuters and Time. Key Takeaways: [03:29] Captain Gary Pinkerton asks how to know if the person you are doing business with has bad intentions. [06:37] Red flags to watch out for when making cash deals and dealing with new providers. [14:46] It's common for lower-end properties to sell for cash. [16:04] Gary shares a kind word about working with Jason. [18:28] Hawaii could be the location of the next Creating Wealth Seminar.   James Ledbetter Guest Interview:   [20:27] One Nation Under Gold tells of America's obsession with gold. [22:10] The Bretton Wood system fixed the value of the dollar to gold. [24:01] Operation 'Goldfinger' was the Johnson administration's attempt at finding more gold. [29:57] Why do people believe in using gold as a measuring stick? [34:16] Learning from the past, The Great Depression: A Diary depicts how people made it through the financial disaster. [36:24] The 500 fastest growing companies will be featured in Inc.'s September issue. Mentioned in This Episode: Jason Hartman Airpod Contest Entry Venture Alliance Mastermind One Nation Under Gold Inc. Magazine

This week, Inc. editors and writers discuss the ouster of CEO Travis Kalanick from Uber, and how this could impact the company moving forward. They also debate the future of London as a business hub as Brexit negotiations get underway, and why Berlin might soon take its place. Finally, executive director of editorial Jon Fine interviews host James Ledbetter about his recently published book, One Nation Under Gold. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

During the 2016 campaign, Donald Trump suggested the United States revisit the gold standard. So did his rivals Ted Cruz, Rand Paul and Ben Carson. Why are Americans so obsessed with the precious metal, both as a store of value and an investment? James Ledbetter swings by Times Square to discuss his new book, "One Nation Under Gold." See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Have you ever bought a copy of Inc. Magazine, read it cover to cover and ripped out pages to use as a blueprint to create your dream business? Today’s guest is none other than James Ledbetter, editor of Inc. Magazine and Inc.com. Prior to this position he was the founder and editor of The Big Money, which is Slate’s business and finance site (if you’re familiar with slate.com) and the opinion editor for Reuters. He has also been deputy managing editor of CNN Money and senior editor at Time and is the author of four books. Today he’s going to spend some time with us telling us what sort of stories excite him, what his inbox looks like and how you can pitch him in a way that gets you an invitation to join their contributor network so that you can have your own column in Inc. Magazine. Vetting process for contributors: They ask contributors questions such as what is it that you want to write about? What is it that makes you qualified to write about it? What are you going to offer us that no one else can offer us? Then they ask them to give them ten headline ideas for columns that they would write. Then they give them a set of guidelines, a mission statement and some training on CMS. Depending on how often the person is writing there is a try out period between 4-8 weeks. During that process the contributor is watched closely and given feedback if something seems off. Choosing the right content: What distinguishes Inc is that they are always trying to tell the story from the point of view of the entrepreneur. How did this person make this happen? How did they overcome the obstacles that are well known to people in small business? What makes them tick and what can readers take away and use in their own business? They do reader surveys once a year and one of the questions is “how often in the last 12 months have you taken something from the magazine, ripped it out and used it in your business?” and the numbers have been really gratifying. Copyright: The copyright is temporary. They are not in a position of wanting to own all the rights to everything that they publish online. They ask for exclusivity for a certain number of weeks and when that period is over the writers can do absolutely anything they want with it including re-publishing it elsewhere or turning it into a book. Paid and unpaid columns: They pay columnists who write at least six posts a month minimum. They pay on traffic at a rate of $9.50 per 1,000 U.S page views. For most people it helps with the grocery bill but is not enough to make a living but a handful are making a lot. James inbox: James gets 200-300 emails a day. He looks for ones that stand out and have a targeted and modest goal. Emails that get deleted immediately: Emails with 7 MB files attached will be deleted immediately due to limited storage space. People that send out multiple emails and forget to change the name so James will get things like “Dear Doris”; if your attention to detail is that low he doesn’t want to deal with you. Email subject lines that grab his attention: An email with a subject line that already sounds like a headline story is one he would respond to. For example he got one with the subject line “Is there a doctor on board?” which was about an app that lets you consult a physician while you’re on flight. Piece of advice that took James out of the baby pool and into the ocean: At his first job in journalism as a summer intern for a magazine called The Wilson Quarterly the man who ran it told him “never come to your boss with a problem, come to your boss with a solution. If it’s the right solution you’ve done him or her a favor but if you just come with a problem you’re making his or her life worse.” If you’re curious about what it’s like to pivot a young business when the front man (or front woman) is pregnant and is changing the business model you can follow the babygotabump column I write for Entrepreneur.com. Just look for hashtag #babygotabump I love hearing from you. I’m @lifewithgeeta on Twitter. If you want a peek into my personal life follow me on Instagram where my handle is Baby Got Booked. You can reach out to me via email or via my website contact form at geetanadkarni.com You want to make sure journalists ipen your email? Write headlines no journalist can resist, with the 58-headline template pack

Inc. editors and writers James Ledbetter, Jon Fine, Christine Lagorio-Chafkin, and Will Yakowicz talk about how Gravity Payments CEO Dan Price has implemented a plan to pay each of his employees a baseline of $70,000, how tech companies react when their narratives are distorted in the media, and how a lean, three-person startup created a service to deliver your scientific payload to the International Space Station. In one experiment, scientists found that brain cancer cells died in zero gravity while healthy cells thrived. Is the cure for cancer floating in space?   Inc. Uncensored is brought to you by Squarespace. Start building your website today at Squarespace.com. Enter offer code UNCENSORED at checkout to get 10% off. Squarespace - Build it Beautiful.   And by RealtyShares. With RealtyShares, you can invest in professionally-vetted real estate investments in just a few minutes. Join thousands of other investors by registering at no cost at RealtyShares.com/uncensored   Email us: uncensored@inc.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Inc. editor James Ledbetter and Inc. staff members Maria Aspan, Kris Frieswick, and Burt Helm invite Kind Snacks founder Daniel Lubetzky onstage for a live taping of Inc! Coming to you from the annual Inc 5000 conference in Orlando, Florida, we discuss Volkswagen's emissions cover-up, the future of the Gig Economy, and the decline of tech IPOs.   Inc. Uncensored is brought to you by Stamps.com. Buy and print official U.S. postage using your own computer and printer, and save up to 80% compared to a postage meter. Sign up for a no-risk trial and a $110 bonus offer when you visit Stamps.com and use the promo code UNCENSORED.   Email us: uncensored@inc.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Inc. editor James Ledbetter and Inc. staff members Jon Fine, Christine Lagorio-Chafkin, and Will Yakowicz talk about how Playboy will stop publishing nude photos, how B Corps are trying to save the world while still making big bucks, and how a renaissance of psychedelic research has found incredible applications for non-toxic drugs once thought to be deadly.   Inc. Uncensored is brought to you by Stamps.com. Buy and print official U.S. postage using your own computer and printer, and save up to 80% compared to a postage meter. Sign up for a no-risk trial and a $110 bonus offer when you visit Stamps.com and use the promo code UNCENSORED.   And by Squarespace. Start building your website today at Squarespace.com. Enter offer code UNCENSORED at checkout to get 10% off. Squarespace -- Build it Beautiful.   Email us: uncensored@inc.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Inc. editor James Ledbetter and Inc. staff members Jon Fine, Christine Lagorio-Chafkin, and Will Yakowicz talk about how fantasy football non-gambling sites like FanDuel and DraftKings have been rocked by alleged "insider trading," how the founder of new food delivery startup Munchery came to the US as a refugee from Vietnam to build a fast-growing company, and how the robotics company Wonder Workshop makes adorable robots that will teach your kids how to code.   Inc. Uncensored is brought to you by Stamps.com. Buy and print official U.S. postage using your own computer and printer, and save up to 80% compared to a postage meter. Sign up for a no-risk trial and a $110 bonus offer when you visit Stamps.com and use the promo code UNCENSORED.   And by Aduible.com. Audible.com has more than 180,000 audiobooks and spoken word projects. Get a free audiobook of your choice at www.audible.com/uncensored   Email us: uncensored@inc.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Inc. editor James Ledbetter and Inc. staff members Jon Fine, Kris Frieswick, and Will Yakowicz give invention marketplace startup Quirky a post-mortem, discuss the recent troubles facing the opulent spa chain Spa Castle, and talk about how consumer airplane manufacturer Icon is going into production mode after nine years of R&D.   This week's episode is sponsored by T-Mobile. Switch your business today at www.TMobile.com/Business.   Email us: uncensored@inc.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Inc. editor James Ledbetter and Inc. staff members Jon Fine, Kris Frieswick, and Will Yakowicz talk about how Rupert Murdoch bought National Geographic, how Uber donated $5.5 million to Carnegie Mellon's robotics department after poaching almost all of its researchers to build a self-driving car, and how souvenir manufacturers have been selling 9/11-related knick-knacks ever since the terror attacks -- is it crass cash grabbing or perfectly natural memorabilia? This week's episode is sponsored by T-Mobile. Switch your business today at www.TMobile.com/Business. Send us your feedback: uncensored@inc.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Inc. editor James Ledbetter and Inc. staff member Jon Fine, Christine Lagorio-Chafkin and Will Yakowicz have their first guest on the air -- Warby Parker CEO Neil Blumenthal. The group dives into the finer points of an effective interview, how the TV show Mr. Robot explores the dichotomy of the hacker as a superhero/villain archetype, and how an old wine maker took to crowd funding to back his creation of 10,000 new grapes strands. This week’s episode is sponsored by T-Mobile. Switch your business today at www.TMobile.com/Business. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Inc. editor James Ledbetter, along with Inc. staff members Jon Fine, Kris Frieswick, and Christine Lagorio-Chafkin, contemplates the future of Google, discusses the phenomenon of Internet addiction, and considers what might just be the next great American pastime: drone racing. This week's episode was sponsored by T-Mobile. Switch your business today at www.TMobile.com/Business. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Inc. editor James Ledbetter and Inc. staff members Jon Fine, Christine Lagorio-Chafkin and Will Yakowicz discuss the rise of co-living spaces, how companies are catering to customers trying to escape the grid, and why humans treat robots with empathy or violence.   This week's episode was sponsored by T-Mobile. Switch your business today at www.TMobile.com/Business. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Inc. editor James Ledbetter and Inc. staff members Jon Fine, Kris Frieswick, and Will Yakowicz talk about the rise of micro-famous celebrities taking over Vine and YouTube, how vegans, vegetarians and PETA have created a meatless business market for entrepreneurs to poach, and the NFL dentist who started 3D printing custom mouthguards that can save your brain.  This week’s episode was sponsored by T-Mobile. Switch your business today at www.TMobile.com/Business. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Inc. editor James Ledbetter and Inc. staff member Kris Frieswick, Christine Lagorio-Chafkin and Will Yakowicz discuss the impact of the Ashley Madison hack, examine how Airbnb has not disrupted hotel chains' business, and share big news about two Inc. 30 Under 30 startups. Panoply’s conducting a survey. Click here to fill it out.   By filling it out you'll help Panoply make great podcasts about the thing you love, and things you didn't even know you loved.   Panoply.fm/survey   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Inc. editor James Ledbetter and Inc. staff members Jon Fine, Christine Lagorio-Chafkin and Will Yakowicz dive into Reddit's volunteer moderator revolt, examine how American manufacturers in Los Angeles are complaining they have to pay their workers a decent hourly wage, and talk about a handful of startups that are trying to hack addiction and keep people sober.  Panoply is conducting a survey. Click here to fill it out: Panoply.fm/survey. By filling it out you'll help Panoply make great podcasts about the thing you love, and things you didn't even know you loved. This week’s episode was sponsored by T-Mobile. Switch your business today at www.TMobile.com/Business. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Inc. editor James Ledbetter and Inc. staff members Jon Fine, Christine Lagorio-Chafkin and Will Yakowicz dive into the wonky financial theory of mo' money, mo' problems for startups raising capital from angel investors, examine the horrifying consequences of employee monitoring involving sex and drones, and talk about the science of taking the perfect vacation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Inc. editor James Ledbetter and Inc. staff members Maria Aspab, Christine Lagorio-Chafkin and Will Yakowicz examine Uber's war chest of lobbyists, discuss how to leverage the crowd in crowdfunding, and talk about the impact businesses feel regarding to sell or not to sell the Confederate flag. This week’s episode was sponsored by T-Mobile. Switch your business today at www.TMobile.com/Business. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Inc. editor James Ledbetter and Inc. staff members Kris Frieswick, Jon Fine and Christine Lagorio-Chafkin examine the rapid growth of the online razor-blade market, discuss Google's new idea of converting phone booths into free wifi hotspots, and track the paths to success of the world's greatest entrepreneurs in their How I Did It package.    This week’s episode was sponsored by T-Mobile. Switch your business today at www.TMobile.com/Business. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Inc. editor James Ledbetter and Inc. staff members Kris Frieswick, Jeff Bercovici and Will Yakowicz examine how Uber is appealing a lawsuit that ruled its drivers must be treated as employees, discuss the startups that are trying to make humans immortal, and talk about the stories of two brothers who built a direct farmer-to-customer bulk online food service worth millions of dollars. This week’s episode was sponsored by T-Mobile. Switch your business today at www.TMobile.com/Business. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Inc. editor James Ledbetter and Inc. staff members Diana Ransom, Christine Lagorio-Chafkin and Will Yakowicz examine the on-demand food delivery bubble, discuss micro-lender startup ZipCap and how it uses customer loyalty as collateral, and talk about how the vaporization and e-cigarette industry is blazing hot. This week’s episode was sponsored by T-Mobile. Switch your business today at www.TMobile.com/Business. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Inc. editor James Ledbetter and Inc. staff members Jon Fine, Christine Lagorio-Chafkin and Will Yakowicz examine how major corporations are ditching voicemail and what technologies will take its place, discuss how tech entrepreneurs have started a worldwide network of early morning sober dance parties for yoga-loving, pressed juice-drinking yuppies, and talk about how two venture capital funds emerged coincidentally on the same day dedicated to building an ecosystem for drone startups building applications for the futuristic flying technology.      This week’s episode was sponsored by T-Mobile. Switch your business today at www.TMobile.com/Business. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Inc. editor James Ledbetter and Inc. staff members Kris Frieswick, Christine Lagorio-Chafkin and Will Yakowicz examine a study about what makes entrepreneurs feel satisfied—money, success or something else, discuss the controversy over Richard Prince's newest artwork: $90,000 prints of Suicide Girls' Instagram photos, and talk about the last remaining rubber duck factory, which is in the Boogie Down Bronx.     This week’s episode was sponsored by T-Mobile. Switch your business today at www.TMobile.com/Business. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Inc. editor James Ledbetter and Inc. staff members Jon Fine, Christine Lagorio-Chafkin and Will Yakowicz examine the the current trend of teenagers skipping college to get rich out West coding for tech companies, discuss Jon Fine's new book, Your Band Sucks, and his early years playing in indie rock bands, and talk about a t-shirt startup which is trying to revive Egypt's felled luxury cotton industry.  This week’s episode was sponsored by T-Mobile. Switch your business today at www.TMobile.com/Business. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week’s episode of Slate Money, host Felix Salmon of Fusion, Cathy O’Neil of mathbabe.org, and Jim Ledbetter of Inc and the Inc Uncensored podcast discuss: -So you want to implant a baby -Verizon's $4.4 billon bid for that company that used to send you cd's for the internet -Dumb ways to spend your money on pretty things   Slate Money is sponsored by Dropbox, trusted by people in over 4 million businesses worldwide to keep their files safe, synced, and easy to share with anyone. Try Dropbox for Business free for 14 days at dropbox.com/business. And by Quickbooks. If you work for yourself, try QuickBooks Self-Employed. It helps separate your business and personal expenses, estimate your federal quarterly taxes and more. See what QuickBooks Self-Employed can do for you with a free thirty-day trial at http://tryselfemployed.com/money.   Today’s guest James Ledbetter hosts a podcast on the Panoply Network about tech, business, startups, and entrepreneurship. It’s called Inc. Uncensored and you can listen to the latest episode here: https://soundcloud.com/panoply/inc-uncensored-ep-13-verizon-buys-shingy-and-aol-and-the-backbone-of-the-on-demand-economy/s-7LHWz    Check out other Panoply podcasts at itunes.com/panoply. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Inc. editor James Ledbetter and Inc. staff members Jon Fine, Christine Lagorio-Chafkin and Will Yakowicz examine the reasons Verizon is buying AOL for $4.4 billion (hint: the telecom company wants AOL's prophet), discuss Tad Friend's New Yorker profile of Marc Andreessen, and talk about the startup you never heard of that is supporting the delivery logistics of hundreds of on-demand apps. This week’s episode was sponsored by T-Mobile. Switch your business today at www.TMobile.com/Business. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Inc. editor James Ledbetter and Inc. staff members Jon Fine, Kris Frieswick and Will Yakowicz discuss Mike Judge's HBO show Silicon Valley: funny, but not as funny as the real thing? They examine how fast food chains are trying to clean up their fatty reputations, and talk about how flower marketplace startup BloomNation might weed out competitors like 1800-Flowers. This week’s episode was sponsored by T-Mobile. Switch your business today at www.TMobile.com/Business. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on The Gist, James Ledbetter from Inc. and Panoply's new Inc. Uncensored podcast sizes up presidential candidate Carly Fiorina. What was her impact on Hewlett-Packard, and does business experience translate to success in politics? For the Spiel, there’s a lot of money in politics, but is it yogurt money or potato-chip money?     Today’s sponsor: Stamps.com. Buy and print official U.S. postage right from your desk using your own computer and printer. Right now, get a no-risk trial and a $110 bonus offer by going to Stamps.com and using the promo code THEGIST. And: Shari's Berries. Fresh berries dipped in chocolate, starting at just $19.99 are a great last-minute gift and double your berries for just 10 bucks. Visit berries.com, click on the microphone, and use the code GIST.     Join Slate Plus! Members get bonus segments, exclusive member-only podcasts, and more. Sign up for a free trial today at http://www.slate.com/gistplus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Inc. editor James Ledbetter and Inc. staff members Jon Fine, Maria Aspan and Will Yakowicz explore how Apple is positioning its Apple Pay to take over the world, examine how there's no more office space in Silicon Valley (will startups rent out cellblocks in Alcatraz?), and discuss Yakowicz's trip to the center of America's legal weed industry in Denver.   This week’s episode was sponsored by T-Mobile. Switch your business today at www.TMobile.com/Business. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Inc. editor James Ledbetter and Inc. staff members Maria Aspan, Jon Fine, and Kris Frieswick highlight 2015’s coolest entrepreneurs who are still in their twenties, the pros and cons of “fintech”peer-to-peer lending, and some unexpected benefits of Bring Your Child to Work Day. More at www.inc.com. This week’s episode was sponsored by T-Mobile. Switch your business today at www.TMobile.com/Business. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Inc. editor James Ledbetter and Inc. staff members Jon Fine, Kris Frieswick, and Will Yakowicz examine how online music streaming sales have surpassed CD sales, dissect how entrepreneur Anthony Katz convinced LeBron James and other famous athletes to invest in his sports injury remedy, and talk about how a member of the MIT Blackjack Team turned his gambling skills into business acumen. More at www.inc.com. This week’s episode was sponsored by T-Mobile. Switch your business today at www.TMobile.com/Business. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Inc. editor James Ledbetter and Inc. staff members Jon Fine, Burt Helm, and Kimberly Weisul examine a Mets’ fan who turned losses into T-shirt sales, robot furniture that challenges today’s tech paradigm, and the definition of what legally constitutes “handmade” vodka. This episode was recorded live from the GrowCo Conference in Nashville. More at www.inc.com. This week’s episode was sponsored by T-Mobile. Switch your business today at www.TMobile.com/Business. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Inc. editor James Ledbetter and Inc. staff members Jon Fine, Maria Aspan and Will Yakowicz take an inside look in the Ellen Pao trial and sexism in venture capital and tech, discuss Jay-Z's new music streaming startup Tidal, and examine how the green burial industry is resonating in a nation that buries 800,000 gallons of formaldehyde in cemeteries each year.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on The Gist, James Ledbetter from Inc. explains why the influential NYC parish Trinity Wall Street is taking Walmart to court. You can subscribe to the new Inc. Uncensored podcast here. Plus, is there a secret cancer-spewing, nutrient-robbing killer in America’s kitchens? Maria Konnikova of the New Yorker explains the truth about microwaves for a game we call “Is That Bulls---t?” For the Spiel, Mike offers his advice to Trevor Noah, the new host of The Daily Show. From now until April 6, tweet titles of imaginary movies to @slategist using the hashtag #NotAMovie. Join Slate Plus! Members get bonus segments, exclusive member-only podcasts, and more. Sign up for a free trial today at http://www.slate.com/gistplus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Inc. editor James Ledbetter and Inc. staff members Jon Fine, Kimberly Weisul and Will Yakowicz take an inside look in the story behind Banjo, a social media company that can find out what is happening anywhere in the world in an instant, analyze how CorePower Yoga aims to offer a consistent, upscale customer experience in a land of mom and pop yoga studios, and examine how tech companies are using the post-Ferguson mistrust between police and the public to sell body cameras and cloud storage to police precincts across the country. More at www.inc.com.     This week’s episode was sponsored by T-Mobile. Switch your business today at TMobile.com/Business.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Inc. editor James Ledbetter and Inc. staff members Jon Fine, Maria Aspan and Will Yakowicz examine the San Francisco public bus startup Leap, analyze organic ice cream company Three Twins' move to mimic Ben & Jerry's, and discuss how private companies with drones could inflict death and impose a surveillance state. More at www.inc.com.   This week’s episode was sponsored by T-Mobile. Switch your business today at TMobile.com/Business. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  Inc. editor James Ledbetter and Inc. staff members Jon Fine, Christine Lagorio-Chafkin and Will Yakowicz examine the untimely demise of the tech site GigaOm, describe the arrival of the Internet of Things into the nursery, and predict the future of Moon commerce--coming sooner than you think. Plus they discuss state-of-the-art umbrellas, and the uber-Uber. More at www.inc.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Inc. editor James Ledbetter and Inc. staff members Jon Fine, Christine Lagorio-Chafkin and Will Yakowicz discuss some science fiction-y scenarios, bad (Robots Take Over the World!) and good (Biometrics Create a Future Without Passwords!), and look inside the buzzing world of relaxation beverages. Plus they reveal the strange startup that set a crowdfunding record, and raise some questions about Etsy's pending IPO. More at www.inc.com.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  Inc. editor James Ledbetter and Inc. staff members Jon Fine, Christine Lagorio-Chafkin, and Will Yakowicz discuss some very popular – albeit odd -- app news. They talk about Trivia Crack, a trivia app whose success has lived up to its name, and an "Uber for things" app that allows users to drop off items for people (for pay!) at Waffle House. Plus, the Inc. crew check in on the risks of The Internet of things. More at www.inc.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Inc. editor James Ledbetter and Inc. staff members Jon Fine, Christine Lagorio-Chafkin, and Will Yakowicz discuss the somewhat strange rise of the fermented beverage kombucha, the trials and tribulations of the legal marijuana business, and Facebook after death.More at www.inc.com.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices