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Welcome back to HappyPorch Radio: the circular economy technology podcast!Our hosts are joined by Lucy Wishart, lecturer in Circular Economy and Sustainable Transformations at the University of Edinburgh. In this episode they explore how rental models fit into academic, practical, and social aspects of circularity.From the idea of “consumption work” (and how rental reduces it) to what makes circular systems messy by nature, this conversation is packed with insight.Lucy explains how rental plays a key role in circular economy frameworks like the Nine R's and Product-Service Systems, offering an alternative to ownership-based consumption.The discussion explores both the potential and pitfalls of rental - from shifting consumption habits to labor and logistical challenges. "There's a distinction between circularity and the circular economy. Circularity can be quite small scale and local… but the circular economy requires more than one product, more than one organisation — it's collective. It requires us to work together."This podcast is brought to you by HappyPorch. We specialise in technology and software development for Circular Economy minded purpose-driven businesses. Our podcast focuses mostly on: Circular Economy, Digital Enablers, Technology, Software, Circular Solutions, Fashion & Textiles, Circular Strategies, Digital, Reuse, Circular Design, Circularity, Systems Thinking, Economics, Data, Platforms, Degrowth, Policy & Regulation, Collaboration, Materials, Supply Chain, Biological Cycles, Materials, Food Waste, Biomimicry, Construction, Modular Design, Culture & Language, Zero Waste, Digital Passports, Life Cycle Assessment, Recycling, Reverse Logistics, Materials, Sharing Economy, Manufacturing, Efficiency, Environmental Impact and much more!

Episode 56 – Your Bad Intentions Are Killing Your StartupWelcome back to the Career Coaching Xs and Os podcast—the show where we uncover the strategies, challenges, and breakthroughs that shape meaningful career success. In this episode, we dive into a compelling coaching session with the founder of a cutting-edge fintech startup facing a leadership crisis. After missing a critical launch deadline due to a compliance failure, the founder took swift and severe action—demoting the Compliance Officer, revoking some of his founder shares, and resorting to verbal beratement. This pattern of high-pressure leadership had begun affecting the entire executive team, pushing them toward burnout and creating a culture teetering on the edge of sabotage. Recognizing the urgent need for a reset, the founder scheduled a coaching session with me. What advice did I offer? How do you turn a failing leadership dynamic into a thriving, high-performance culture? Stay tuned as I break down the insights, strategies, and mindset shifts that could change the course of this startup—and maybe even your own leadership approach. If you enjoy this podcast, we'd love your support! Subscribe, leave a comment on Apple Podcasts, Spreaker, or your favorite platform. To become a Loyal Listener on Spreaker.com, visit us on the Spreaker platform.******************Want To Co-host An Episode of Career Coaching Xs and Os? If you want to be entered into a drawing where the winner(s) are offered the opportunity to co-host the Career Coaching Xs and Os podcast, please do the following:  Buy My Book - Career Coaching Xs and Os: How to Master the Game of Career Development from Amazon - https://a.co/d/f7irTMLWrite a review for my book on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/review/create-review/?ie=UTF8&channel=glance-detail&asin=B0CXMM24R1Follow me on one of the following social media platforms:                    X.com       -    @ceyeroconsltg                  Instagram -    @ceyeroconsulting                   Facebook  -    @ceyeroconsulting    Post a message on one of the Social Media platforms above stating that you submitted a review on Amazon. We will randomly select the winner(s) from the list of reviewers on August 31, 2024.                                                                           **************Want to improve your negotiation skills? Take the 100 Days of Rejection Therapy Challenge. The goal of the 100 Days of Rejection Therapy Challenge is to desensitize yourself to the pain of rejection and to overcome fear. Check out the website at https://www.rejectiontherapy.com/100-days-of-rejection-therapy. I took several challenges. Click the links to see if I got rejected during my negotiations: (1) Rejection 7: Speak Over Costco's Intercom - https://youtu.be/AycKKgP21fQ (2) Rejection 43: Hug a Walmart Greeter - https://youtu.be/GSjyly_C8pM    Subscribe to Ceyero Consulting's YouTube Channel. Track my progress as I complete all 100Challenges.https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7lxMSEtBOAgNBOPrmA9O_w   Need help launching your startup or small business? Please check out my book, #Guerrillapreneur: Small Business Strategy for Davids Wanting to Defeat Goliath, available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Apple Books.  If you like the Career Coaching Xs and Os podcast, you might also like my other business podcasts, #Guerrillapreneur: The Art of Waging Small Business Warfare (Mastermind Interviews with Entrepreneurs, Consultants, and Business Mavericks) and #Gigging: Everything and Sharing Economy (news and predictions about the Sharing Economy).Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/career-coaching-xs-and-os--3047801/support.

Welcome back to HappyPorch Radio: the circular economy technology podcast!In this episode, our hosts Tandi Tuakli and Barry O'Kane had a fascinating conversation with Leah Pollen, a specialist in profitability and circular strategies within the used electronics market, particularly mobile devices. Leah shares deep insights into how the mobile phone industry's leasing and trade-in programs—especially driven by OEMs like Apple and Samsung—created what she calls “accidental circularity.” Leah also explains the business case for phone rental models, including calculations around device depreciation, residual value, repair logistics, and customer return behaviors.One of the biggest barriers Leah identifies is mindset. Many organisations are still entrenched in linear thinking—focusing on sales volume, product obsolescence, and short-term wins. She stresses the importance of redefining what product success looks like in a circular model.Our hosts and Leah draw parallels between mobile phones and other sectors like fashion, luxury goods, and homeware—discussing where circular lessons could be applied and where challenges persist due to differing value chains and consumer behaviors.This podcast is brought to you by HappyPorch. We specialise in technology and software development for Circular Economy minded purpose-driven businesses. Our podcast focuses mostly on: Circular Economy, Digital Enablers, Technology, Software, Circular Solutions, Fashion & Textiles, Circular Strategies, Digital, Reuse, Circular Design, Circularity, Systems Thinking, Economics, Data, Platforms, Degrowth, Policy & Regulation, Collaboration, Materials, Supply Chain, Biological Cycles, Materials, Food Waste, Biomimicry, Construction, Modular Design, Culture & Language, Zero Waste, Digital Passports, Life Cycle Assessment, Recycling, Reverse Logistics, Materials, Sharing Economy, Manufacturing, Efficiency, Environmental Impact and much more!

**This is a one-off cross-promotional episode of our new podcast: Sharetribe Founder Stories.**This new podcast features interviews with founders building successful online marketplaces with Sharetribe. Discover how founders identified opportunities, overcame challenges, and scaled their platforms—from their first transaction to millions in GMV. Each episode dives into both the strategies that worked and the mistakes that taught valuable lessons.In this first episode, you can hear the story of Marcel Fairbairn and Gearsource.GearSource is a marketplace that helps rental companies sell professional audio and event production equipment they no longer need. Marcel Fairbairn built the company in 2002, which makes GearSource one of the oldest online marketplaces still in operation, alongside giants like eBay and Amazon.What you'll learn:How a self-funded founder built one of the oldest surviving marketplaces on the internetHow Marcel identified an “invisible inventory problem” that became an idea for a marketplace businessThe critical "aha moment" when Marcel realized his 16-year-old business was actually a marketplace, and how that changed everything in Marcel's approachWhy lowering commission rates accelerated growth and scalabilityThe painful lessons from three platform migrations before finding stability with SharetribeHow to transition from a high-touch service model to an automated marketplaceMarcel's unconventional strategy: "Be aggressive on growing revenue, conservative on growing expenses

Welcome back to HappyPorch Radio: the circular economy technology podcast!In this special episode our host Barry O'Kane is joined by Charlotte Morley, CEO of thelittleloop, and Ryan Atkins, CEO of Supercycle, to discuss the ripple effects of - ongoing and very fluid - changes to US tariffs and De Minimis import rules on the circular economy in the UK, EU, and US. The conversation, which originated from a passionate exchange on LinkedIn, explores both the opportunities and challenges these potential policy changes present for circularity-focused businesses. The discussion ranges widely from there, covering everything from policy to the importance of smaller, ethical brands to circularity.We discussed how reduced ease of importing low-cost new goods could boost demand for resale and second-hand markets, potentially benefiting the circular economy. While acknowledging the long-term benefits, our guests explained that many small ethical and sustainable brands are already overwhelmed by rising costs, market saturation from fast-fashion giants like Shein and Temu, and how, potentially, additional pressure from tariffs could undermine the "feedstock" of quality products essential for a thriving circular economy.Both guests stress the importance of empathy and support for brands navigating these tough times. They discuss how circularity enablers like their own companies must make circular business models (like takeback and resale programs) as frictionless and financially viable as possible. They also touch on the slow progress of legislation and the need for government mandates and funding to truly shift the industry toward reuse, not just recycling.The conversation concludes with a call to action for both policy involvement and practical support to ensure circularity is not just a long-term goal, but a near-term strategic advantage for businesses.Tune in to learn about how there is, despite current difficulties, a sense of cautious optimism: more brands are beginning to prioritise circularity, although slowly.This podcast is brought to you by HappyPorch. We specialise in technology and software development for Circular Economy minded purpose-driven businesses. Our podcast focuses mostly on: Circular Economy, Digital Enablers, Technology, Software, Circular Solutions, Fashion & Textiles, Circular Strategies, Digital, Reuse, Circular Design, Circularity, Systems Thinking, Economics, Data, Platforms, Degrowth, Policy & Regulation, Collaboration, Materials, Supply Chain, Biological Cycles, Materials, Food Waste, Biomimicry, Construction, Modular Design, Culture & Language, Zero Waste, Digital Passports, Life Cycle Assessment, Recycling, Reverse Logistics, Materials, Sharing Economy, Manufacturing, Efficiency, Environmental Impact and much more!

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 22:00:00 +0000 https://businessunplugged.podigee.io/95-katharinakreutzer-muvn c68dc909ca21335d6fa0b68ab114ff5d Hallo und willkommen! Heute habe ich die Seriengründerin Katharina Kreutzer bei mir zu Gast im Podcast. Ich habe Katharina 2022 kennengelernt, kurz nachdem sie ihr erstes Startup Boomerang gegründet hatte. Seit 2024 ist sie mit einem neuen Unternehmen am Start: Muvn – eine Art Mitfahrzentrale für Gegenstände. Was ich besonders beeindruckend finde: Gemeinsam mit ihrem Gründerteam hat sie innerhalb von nur neun Monaten die Plattform aufgebaut – und ist damit Mitte März live gegangen. Im Gespräch verrät mir Katharina nicht nur, was Muvn heute schon alles kann und was noch in der Pipeline steckt, sondern auch, wie sie es geschafft haben, das Unternehmen in so kurzer Zeit aus der Taufe zu heben – inklusive Investoren, bevor sie überhaupt ein Bankkonto hatten. Und natürlich sprechen wir auch darüber, welchen Beitrag Muvn zur Mobilitätswende leisten möchte. Ein faszinierendes Gespräch – ich wünsche euch viel Spaß beim Zuhören! Mein Gast: Katharina Kreutzer (LinkedIn) MUVN Feedback & Wunschgäste: podcast@peopex.de Über mich: LinkedIn XING Instagram PEOPEX GmbH 95 full no Mobilitätswende,Nachhaltigkeit,Digitalisierung,Circularity,Sharing Economy,Verkehrswende,KEP,Sperrgut,Start-up,Mobility Prof. Dr. Johannes Pohl, Katharina Kreutzer 2794 95

In this solo episode, Sjoerd wraps up Season 3 of Two-Sided, summarizing key lessons from eight insightful conversations with leading marketplace investors. He highlights essential themes like leveraging network effects for defensibility, the power of starting small before scaling, succeeding in B2B marketplaces, and how AI is reshaping the future. A concise yet rich recap—don't miss it!

A Note from James:Is it possible to travel around the world, live around the world, do remote work anywhere you want, and spend just $75 a day or less? When I was younger, I wish I'd tried this. Back then, you probably could have done it for even less, maybe $30 a day! Today's guest, Matt Kepnes—better known as Nomadic Matt—has spent decades traveling the globe on a budget. Ten years ago, he wrote How to Travel the World on $50 a Day, and he's just updated it with How to Travel the World on $75 a Day or Less. It's definitely possible. I'm even sharing this episode with my daughters because there's a perception that travel is too expensive. Matt has tips on everything from finding cheap flights and accommodations to securing remote work opportunities. Travel opens your mind without the stress that comes with age and responsibility. If you travel cheaply, you'll not only have amazing experiences but also become more successful and open-minded. I wish I had traveled more when I was younger—I didn't think I could afford it, but as Matt explains, you certainly can.Episode Description:Matt Kepnes, aka Nomadic Matt, returns to discuss the realities of traveling the world cheaply in 2025. With inflation and changes since COVID-19 dramatically affecting costs, Matt explains how traveling on just $75 a day is not only possible but easier than you think. You'll learn practical tips for finding cheap flights, affordable accommodations, and even ways to make money while traveling. Matt also shares personal insights into how decades of constant travel impacted his life, friendships, and perspectives.What You'll Learn:How flexibility with travel dates and destinations can drastically reduce your expenses.Practical tips for securing international flights at a fraction of typical costs.Simple strategies for reducing daily living expenses abroad (accommodations, meals, transportation).Realistic job ideas and online resources to help you earn money while traveling.How long-term travel impacts relationships, personal growth, and life decisions.Chapters:[00:00] Introduction: Traveling the World on a Budget[02:00] The Impact of Inflation and COVID on Travel Costs[04:00] The Rise of the Digital Nomad Lifestyle[07:00] Money-Saving Travel Tips[08:00] Finding Cheap Flights and Accommodations[14:00] Living Cheaply in Different Countries[19:00] Matt's Journey: From Corporate Job to World Traveler[27:00] Making Money While Traveling[31:00] Easiest Job for Travelers[32:00] Journey to Becoming a Travel Writer[34:00] Advice for New Travelers[36:00] Favorite Travel Destinations[37:00] Impact of Sharing Economy on Travel[39:00] Challenges of Long-Term Travel[43:00] Global Perceptions of American Travelers[49:00] Why America Leads in Innovation[51:00] Top Countries to Move to in Europe[53:00] Resources for Aspiring Travelers[55:00] Conclusion and Final ThoughtsAdditional Resources:How to Travel the World on $75 a Day by Matt KepnesGoing.com (Flight Deals)Workaway.info (Work Exchange Opportunities)Blablacar (Ride Sharing)Travel Ladies App (For Female Travelers)Nomadic Matt's WebsiteDie with Zero by Bill PerkinsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In a capitalist society, value is measured in dollars and cents. But the resources we take from planet Earth can't be repaid in any kind of financial currency, and we're already paying the price for the debt we owe. ‍So the question on many people's minds is "Can we even have ethical consumption under capitalism?" In this episode, we find out that despite having differing opinions on the answer to that question, we often agree on the solutions for what comes next.‍Listen to hear how our community answers the title question, economist and sociologist Juliet Schor helps us plan for what comes next, and Commons founder and CEO Sanchali Seth Pal explains how modern and historical boycotts can be tools for collective action.‍➡️ If you want to vote with your dollar, join our April challenge in the Commons app (available in U.S. and Canada) This Earth Month, we're avoiding the brands spending millions to block climate progress. 

Episode 55 – Tragic Magic: A Discussion with Former Silicon Valley Executive Regan Caruthers Welcome back to the Career Coaching Xs and Os podcast—the show where we uncover the strategies, stories, and secrets behind meaningful career success. Today, we have an inspiring conversation with Regan Caruthers, a former Silicon Valley executive in the educational software industry. Regan's meteoric rise to corporate leadership was impressive, yet behind her professional achievements lay a journey marked by personal struggles and profound transformation. After navigating the challenges of corporate ascension and a turbulent first marriage, Regan made the courageous decision to confront her inner brokenness and embrace the path of healing and self-discovery. Her life took a dramatic turn as she began to practice the wisdom she had carried with her all along, creating a powerful ripple effect of change. In this episode, we delve into Regan's remarkable journey and explore the lessons from her memoir, Tragic Magic: A Memoir. Her story is a compelling reminder to reflect on what we're truly pursuing in life and whether it aligns with our deepest values and happiness. Get ready to be inspired and introspective—this is an episode you won't want to miss! If you enjoy this podcast, we'd love your support! Subscribe, leave us a comment on Apple Podcasts, Spreaker, or your favorite platform. To become a Loyal Listener on Spreaker.com, visit us at [insert link here]. Thank you for helping us continue to share impactful stories like Regan's!"******************Guest Links: Website - https://regancaruthers.com/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/regan.caruthersInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/regancaruthers/Email - connect@regancaruthers.comTragic Magic - https://www.amazon.com/Tragic-Magic-Memoir-Regan-Caruthers/dp/1890586862/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=2KLIIIOY0V0RA&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.E00z-CSCV6jkuWl8RhS-ddNlkxKMEYXIWmmhJLp52kLGjHj071QN20LucGBJIEps.3AoXqwtURERYC37LnBBz1_1ozYKwrGx5YituEyqqvYA&dib_tag=se&keywords=tragic+magic+regan+carruthers&qid=1737486562&sprefix=tragic+m%2Caps%2C176&sr=8-1 ******************Want To Co-host An Episode of Career Coaching Xs and Os? If you want to be entered into a drawing where the winner(s) are offered the opportunity to co-host the Career Coaching Xs and Os podcast, please do the following:  Buy My Book - Career Coaching Xs and Os: How to Master the Game of Career Development from Amazon - https://a.co/d/f7irTMLWrite a review for my book on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/review/create-review/?ie=UTF8&channel=glance-detail&asin=B0CXMM24R1Follow me on one of the following social media platforms:                    X.com       -    @ceyeroconsltg                  Instagram -    @ceyeroconsulting                   Facebook  -    @ceyeroconsulting    Post a message on one of the Social Media platforms above stating that you submitted a review on Amazon. We will randomly select the winner(s) from the list of reviewers on August 31, 2024.                                                                           **************Want to improve your negotiation skills? Take the 100 Days of Rejection Therapy Challenge. The goal of the 100 Days of Rejection Therapy Challenge is to desensitize yourself to the pain of rejection and to overcome fear. Check out the website at https://www.rejectiontherapy.com/100-days-of-rejection-therapy. I took several challenges. Click the links to see if I got rejected during my negotiations: (1) Rejection 7: Speak Over Costco's Intercom - https://youtu.be/AycKKgP21fQ (2) Rejection 43: Hug a Walmart Greeter - https://youtu.be/GSjyly_C8pM    Subscribe to Ceyero Consulting's YouTube Channel. Track my progress as I complete all 100Challenges.https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7lxMSEtBOAgNBOPrmA9O_w   Need help launching your startup or small business? Please check out my book, #Guerrillapreneur: Small Business Strategy for Davids Wanting to Defeat Goliath, available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Apple Books.  If you like the Career Coaching Xs and Os podcast, you might also like my other business podcasts, #Guerrillapreneur: The Art of Waging Small Business Warfare (Mastermind Interviews with Entrepreneurs, Consultants, and Business Mavericks) and #Gigging: Everything and Sharing Economy (news and predictions about the Sharing Economy).Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/career-coaching-xs-and-os--3047801/support.

In this episode, we dive into the world of marketplaces with Pete Flint, co-founder of NFX, one of the leading venture firms specializing in network effects. Pete brings decades of marketplace experience, from the founding team at Lastminute.com to the creation of Trulia and its merger with Zillow. At NFX, Pete and his team have a unique perspective on how network effects drive defensibility in marketplace businesses.Here are three highlights from the conversation:The Key to Defensibility: Pete explains why network effects are the best form of defensibility for marketplace businesses and how they make companies resilient over time.AI's Role in Marketplaces: Pete discusses how AI is both disrupting and enabling marketplaces, and why it's creating entirely new marketplace models.The Best Advice for Marketplace Founders: Pete shares his top tips for aspiring founders, from identifying the hardest side of the marketplace to seizing opportunities during economic or regulatory change.Tune in to hear Pete's insights on building long-lasting, resilient marketplace businesses powered by network effects.

In this episode, we dive into the world of B2B marketplace investments with Laurens Groenendrijk and Bas Rieter from DFF Ventures. With years of experience as founders and investors, Bas and Laurens (as co-founder of JustEat and Treatwell) share valuable insights into building and scaling marketplaces that disrupt traditional industries. Tune in for:The rise of re-commerce and the role of technology in creating trust and transparency within B2B marketplaces.Why focusing on niche markets can be the key to achieving fast growth in B2B spaces.A shift in monetization strategies: How B2B marketplaces are moving beyond traditional transaction feesListen to hear how DFF Ventures is backing innovative B2B marketplaces and how aspiring founders can capture market share in under-digitized industries.

In this episode, we're joined by Colin Gardiner, a seasoned operator and investor in the marketplace space. From his experience scaling Outdoorsy to leading early-stage investments, Colin dives into the critical elements that make marketplaces succeed and thrive.Highlights:Why unique supply is key: Colin explains how aggregating truly unique supply drives the success of a marketplace.The importance of a strong distribution strategy: A strong go-to-market plan can be the deciding factor in whether a marketplace reaches scale.AI-driven agent-led marketplaces: The future of marketplaces may lie in AI and automation to scale operations and improve the user experience.Did this make you curious? Then don't wait and tune in to this episode!

Episode 54 – All Startups Should Use PIPs Welcome to another episode of the Career Coaching Xs and Os podcast, where we unlock the strategies and secrets of career success. In today's discussion, we'll explore why all startups should use Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs). I'll share my recent consultation with a startup fintech CEO struggling to address underperformance among his senior team members. These individuals had agreements for equity in the startup at an agreed-upon trigger date, but the CEO hadn't defined the performance he expected from them.Performance Improvement Plans are essential for supervisors and direct reports to address and resolve performance issues. As a startup leader, you should implement PIPs with all your employees from day one.Do you want a copy of my PIP Guide? Sign up for our newsletter at https://www.ceyero.com, and we'll send it to you.If you enjoy this podcast, please subscribe and leave us a comment on Apple Podcast, Spreaker, or your favorite podcast platform. To support this podcast as a Loyal Listener on Spreaker.com, please use this link: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/career-coaching-xs-and-os--3047801/support. ******************Want To Co-host An Episode of Career Coaching Xs and Os? If you want to be entered into a drawing where the winner(s) are offered the opportunity to co-host the Career Coaching Xs and Os podcast, please do the following:  Buy My Book - Career Coaching Xs and Os: How to Master the Game of Career Development from Amazon - https://a.co/d/f7irTMLWrite a review for my book on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/review/create-review/?ie=UTF8&channel=glance-detail&asin=B0CXMM24R1Follow me on one of the following social media platforms:                    X.com       -    @ceyeroconsltg                  Instagram -    @ceyeroconsulting                   Facebook  -    @ceyeroconsulting    Post a message on one of the Social Media platforms above stating that you submitted a review on Amazon. We will randomly select the winner(s) from the list of reviewers on August 31, 2024.                                                                           **************Want to improve your negotiation skills? Take the 100 Days of Rejection Therapy Challenge. The goal of the 100 Days of Rejection Therapy Challenge is to desensitize yourself to the pain of rejection and to overcome fear. Check out the website at https://www.rejectiontherapy.com/100-days-of-rejection-therapy. I took several challenges. Click the links to see if I got rejected during my negotiations: (1) Rejection 7: Speak Over Costco's Intercom - https://youtu.be/AycKKgP21fQ (2) Rejection 43: Hug a Walmart Greeter - https://youtu.be/GSjyly_C8pM    Subscribe to Ceyero Consulting's YouTube Channel. Track my progress as I complete all 100Challenges.https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7lxMSEtBOAgNBOPrmA9O_w   Need help launching your startup or small business? Please check out my book, #Guerrillapreneur: Small Business Strategy for Davids Wanting to Defeat Goliath, available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Apple Books.  If you like the Career Coaching Xs and Os podcast, you might also like my other business podcasts, #Guerrillapreneur: The Art of Waging Small Business Warfare (Mastermind Interviews with Entrepreneurs, Consultants, and Business Mavericks) and #Gigging: Everything and Sharing Economy (news and predictions about the Sharing Economy).

In this episode of Two-Sided, we explore how early-stage marketplace investors like Jeroen Arts at Speedinvest evaluate and support marketplace founders. Jeroen brings years of experience in identifying scalable marketplace models, high-potential founders and shares his approach to spotting opportunities and avoiding common mistakes for early stage founders.Highlights include:The power of speed in decision-making: Jeroen discusses the critical importance of “clock speed” in founders—how quickly they make decisions and adapt to change in the early days.Why market focus trumps premature internationalization: Learn why trying to scale too quickly into multiple regions can backfire for many early-stage marketplace founders.Trends driving marketplace innovation: Jeroen shares his excitement about emerging opportunities, especially in industries like health and Gen Z-driven consumer behaviors.Enjoy this episode!

In this episode, we are joined by Mira Mihaylova from Piton Capital. Since its inception in 2010, Piton Capital has focused solely on network effects businesses, having invested in over 100 businesses, all with network effects, and the vast majority of them are marketplaces.Some of the things we'll talk about:Frontal vs lateral attack strategy: Mira highlights the challenges of launching a marketplace that directly competes with an established player (frontal attack), advising founders to instead focus on a smaller adjacent market to gain traction and gradually expand into the larger market (lateral attack).The importance of starting in a small, adjacent market: Mira explains how focusing on a niche can lead to faster product-market fit and eventual scalability.Why liquidity is the core of any marketplace: She stresses the importance of building liquidity before worrying about advanced tech or scaling.The role of AI in disrupting marketplaces: Mira discusses how AI can optimize marketplace operations and help founders stay ahead of competition.After this episode, you'll again have a slightly deeper understanding of what makes marketplaces succeed!

In this episode, Andrew Blachman, co-founder of Marketplace Capital, shares his wealth of experience in building and investing in online marketplaces. As an operator turned investor, he reveals valuable insights for aspiring marketplace founders.Highlights:The importance of creating new market opportunities: Andrew explains how successful marketplaces unlock new supply or demand that didn't exist before, like Airbnb did for short-term rentals.Why building traction before raising capital is key: He shares advice on how to validate your marketplace idea and gain traction without relying on funding too early.The impact of AI on the future of marketplaces: Andrew discusses how AI can enhance marketplace experiences, making connections more efficient and improving customer satisfaction.

In this episode, we'll talk to Sameer Singh, an angel investor known for his excellent blog on network effects, Breadcrumb.vc, former Atomico Angel, and current venture partner at SpeedInvest.We'll discuss how Sameer evaluates marketplace businesses:Evaluating Network Effects: Sameer walks through his four-step evaluation process for marketplace investments, focusing on unique multiplayer interactions and defensibility.Challenges in Early-Stage Marketplaces: He discusses common mistakes made by aspiring marketplace founders, such as picking overly narrow markets or trying to tackle too many problems at once.Future Trends in Marketplaces: Sameer emphasizes the lasting power of network effects and we explore some opportunities driven by behavioral shifts, especially with Gen Z and AI technology.A terrific episode, packed with valuable tips and sights. If you're building a marketplace or network effects business, you're going to love this.

After a brief hiatus, Two-sided—the marketplace podcast is back! I'm super excited to kick off season three of the podcast with a chat with Jose Marin of FJ Labs. FJ Labs is considered the world's most prolific angel investor: they have over 1,100 startups in their portfolio, including heavy hitters like Airbnb, Alibaba, and AngelList (and that's just the ones beginning with the letter A). Jose has also been a marketplace founder himself. His marketplace DeRemate (eBay model for Latin America) was acquired by Mercado Libre, which today is a NASDAQ-listed company. In this episode, Jose and I discuss:How FJ Labs has built its unique investment approach using their vast vertical expertise.The emerging trends in marketplaces FJ Labs are seeing in their portfolio, such as B2B digitalization and cross-border commerce.Some important things that early-stage marketplace founders should look out for.I couldn't have asked for a better opener, so dive right in!

Season three of Two-Sided is here, and we're switching focus. After exploring the experiences of entrepreneurs and founders in previous seasons, we now dive into the minds of the investors shaping the future of online marketplaces. I chat with top marketplace VCs like Jose Marin from FJ Labs, Pete Flint from NFX, and Andrew Blachman from Marketplace Capital to uncover what they look for in startups, the challenges they see, and the trends to watch. Whether you're building or funding, this season is full of insights you won't want to miss.

In this episode, we sit down with Joseph Woodbury, the visionary co-founder and CEO of Neighbor, a pioneering platform that's transforming the way we think about storage and the sharing economy. Under Joseph's leadership, Neighbor has been dubbed the 'Airbnb of Storage,' connecting individuals with extra space to those in need of storage solutions. We'll explore Joseph's entrepreneurial journey, the challenges of disrupting a traditional industry, and his insights into the future of peer-to-peer marketplaces. Join us for an engaging discussion on innovation, leadership, and the evolving landscape of the sharing economy.

CCC Research Manager Emil Panzaru joins us on this episode to discuss the latest Sharing Economy Index and how they got to their findings. Check out the report here: https://consumerchoicecenter.org/sharing-economy-index-2024/ December 5, 2024 Follow ConsEUmer wherever you get your podcasts: Apple: https://apple.co/2HR4TLTSpotify: https://spoti.fi/3l3GZdxGoogle podcasts: https://bit.ly/3fyyztoDonate: http://consumerchoicecenter.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Open banking aims to revolutionize data sharing by giving individuals full control over their data - deciding who can access it, for what purpose, and for how long. Instead of personal data being locked in silos and exchanged without consent by an opaque and precious few, this shift empowers people to gain value from their data for themselves, using it, trading it and protecting it as they see fit, while engaging in the data sharing economy. In this episode, Eyal dives into these possibilities with fintech visionary Ghela Boskovich, Head of FData Europe and founder of FemTech Global. By putting control back into the hands of individuals, Ghela envisions a future where consumers can derive personal economic benefits by deciding how, and with whom, their data is shared. They explore the foundational keystones of this economy, the varying approaches nations are taking to implement it, and the transformative potential of a more equitable digital landscape. Specifically they discuss:Data as a renewable resourceConcentration of data in few handsKeystones of the data sharing economyGlobal regulations and perspectives A more just approach to training AI

Episode 52 - What Cowboy's Owner Jerry Jones Can Teach You About Autocratic LeadershipWelcome to another episode of the Career Coaching Xs and Os podcast, where we unlock the strategies and secrets of career success. In today's discussion, we tackle autocratic leadership and its strains on the employees who suffer under it.   In this episode, I focus on the owner of the Dallas Cowboys, Jerry Jones.  On October 15, 2024, Jones threatened to have three radio station hosts fired if they continued to ask him difficult questions.  Can you build a winning culture if your default leadership style is autocratic? Stay tuned for indispensable advice that could redefine your approach to career challenges. Hit play and take control of your career journey.Want To Co-host An Episode of Career Coaching Xs and Os? If you want to be entered into a drawing where the winner(s) are offered the opportunity to co-host the Career Coaching Xs and Os podcast, please do the following:Buy My Book - Career Coaching Xs and Os: How to Master the Game of Career Development from Amazon - https://a.co/d/f7irTMLWrite a review for my book on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/review/create-review/?ie=UTF8&channel=glance-detail&asin=B0CXMM24R1Follow me on one of the following social media platforms:                    X.com       -    @ceyeroconsltg                    Instagram -    @ceyeroconsulting                     Facebook  -    @ceyeroconsultingPost a message on one of the Social Media platforms above stating that you submitted a review on Amazon. We will randomly select the winner(s) from the list of reviewers on August 31, 2024.If you like this podcast, please subscribe and leave us a comment on Apple Podcast, Spreaker, or your favorite podcast platform.  If you want to support this Podcast as a Loyal Listener (Supporter) on Spreaker.com, please use this link-  https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/career-coaching-xs-and-os--3047801/support                                                                           *****Want to improve your negotiation skills? Take the 100 Days of Rejection Therapy Challenge. The goal of the 100 Days of Rejection Therapy Challenge is to desensitize yourself to the pain of rejection and to overcome fear. Check out the website at https://www.rejectiontherapy.com/100-days-of-rejection-therapy. I took several challenges. Click the links to see if I got rejected during my negotiations: (1) Rejection 7: Speak Over Costco's Intercom - https://youtu.be/AycKKgP21fQ (2) Rejection 43: Hug a Walmart Greeter - https://youtu.be/GSjyly_C8pM Subscribe to Ceyero Consulting's YouTube Channel. Track my progress as I complete all 100 Challenges.https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7lxMSEtBOAgNBOPrmA9O_wNeed help launching your startup or small business? Please check out my book, #Guerrillapreneur: Small Business Strategy for Davids Wanting to Defeat Goliath, available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Apple Books.If you like the Career Coaching Xs and Os podcast, you might also like my other business podcasts, #Guerrillapreneur: The Art of Waging Small Business Warfare (Mastermind Interviews with Entrepreneurs, Consultants, and Business Mavericks) and #Gigging: Everything and Sharing Economy (news and predictions about the Sharing Economy).

The sharing economy can be a platform for keeping products in circulation and out of landfills until they are no longer usable and must be recycled. If we can get more uses out of things we currently throw away, we can reduce the need to extract raw materials from the Earth. Meet a pioneer in sharing, Daan Weddenpohl, founder and CEO of Peerby, an innovative Dutch platform at the forefront of the sharing economy. Peerby connects people within neighborhoods and communities, enabling them to share items that would otherwise remain underused, such as household tools, appliances, and recreational equipment. Peerby promotes sustainable consumption by reducing the demand for new products and fosters social connections among community members. Daan launched Peerby with the belief that shared resources and connected communities could make a significant positive impact on the environment, economy, and society at large. Peerby has grown into a platform that addresses the local challenge that underlies global over-consumption and waste. We delve into Peerby's service, the challenges and opportunities of the sharing economy, and Daan's insights on the future of sustainable living and community-focused innovation. Daan describes his goal for Peerby as making it a Netflix for stuff, and the question is whether the digital infrastructure can help make physical assets as widely available at low cost as Netflix has made movies and television shows. To do so, we must first virtualize the physical economy, and we've heard from organizations like GS1 and TCO that they are working to launch product passports that document where products are manufactured, how the raw materials are sourced, and the distribution networks that deliver them to the consumer. Once we document product lifecycles, it is possible to manage their use, reuse, and even recycle them when they become unusable to reduce the extraction of raw materials and the carbon impact of the things that support our lives. But it takes an essential first step, the choice by people in their homes and workplaces to make what they have last longer, to share items like a drill or a truck to minimize the surplus inventories of material goods that have come to define consumerism in the 21st Century. You can learn more about Peerby at https://www.peerby.com/

Ep 51 - What Do You Do when Your Boss Hires An Employee For Your Department Without Your ConsentWelcome to another episode of the 'Career Coaching Xs and Os' podcast, where we unlock the strategies and secrets of career success. In today's discussion, we tackle a scenario that many managers encounter but seldom discuss: the unexpected hiring of a new team member by your superior without your input. It's a delicate situation that can test the limits of your professional relationships and decision-making. Before you consider stepping down, join us as we explore the complexities and nuances behind such decisions. Stay tuned for indispensable advice that could redefine your approach to career challenges. Hit play and take control of your career journey.Want To Co-host An Episode of Career Coaching Xs and Os? If you want to be entered into a drawing where the winner(s) are offered the opportunity to co-host the Career Coaching Xs and Os podcast, please do the following: 1. Buy My Book - Career Coaching Xs and Os: How to Master the Game of Career Development from Amazon - https://a.co/d/f7irTML2. Write a review for my book on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/review/create-review/?ie=UTF8&channel=glance-detail&asin=B0CXMM24R1 3. Follow me on one of the following social media platforms:                        X.com         -             @ceyeroconsltg                        Instagram -              @ceyeroconsulting                        Facebook  -              @ceyeroconsulting4. Post a message on one of the Social Media platforms above stating that you submitted a review on Amazon. We will randomly select the winner(s) from the list of reviewers on August 31, 2024.If you like this podcast, please subscribe and leave us a comment on Apple Podcast, Spreaker, or your favorite podcast platform.  If you want to support this Podcast as a Loyal Listener (Supporter) on Spreaker.com, please use this link-  https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/career-coaching-xs-and-os--3047801/support                                                                                 *****Want to improve your negotiation skills? Take the 100 Days of Rejection Therapy Challenge. The goal of the 100 Days of Rejection Therapy Challenge is to desensitize yourself to the pain of rejection and to overcome fear. Check out the website at https://www.rejectiontherapy.com/100-days-of-rejection-therapy. I took several challenges. Click the links to see if I got rejected during my negotiations: (1) Rejection 7: Speak Over Costco's Intercom - https://youtu.be/AycKKgP21fQ (2) Rejection 43: Hug a Walmart Greeter - https://youtu.be/GSjyly_C8pM Subscribe to Ceyero Consulting's YouTube Channel. Track my progress as I complete all 100 Challenges.https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7lxMSEtBOAgNBOPrmA9O_w Need help to launching your startup or small business? Please check out my book, #Guerrillapreneur: Small Business Strategy for Davids Wanting to Defeat Goliath, available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Apple Books.If you like the Career Coaching Xs and Os podcast, you might also like my other business podcasts, #Guerrillapreneur: The Art of Waging Small Business Warfare (Mastermind Interviews with Entrepreneurs, Consultants, and Business Mavericks) and #Gigging: Everything and Sharing Economy (news and predictions about the Sharing Economy).

Firdosh Sheikh is Founder and CEO of DRIFE, an industry-disrupting decentralized ride-hailing platform built on the principles of Web3 technology. Firdosh believes it has been an incredible journey leading the charge in the DePin space, shaping DRIFE into a game-changer with an engaged user base of over 300,000 riders and a network of more than 30,000 drivers using the innovative DRIFE application.Being at the helm of the first decentralized ride-hailing company has been both an honor and a challenge for her. But it's this pioneering spirit that drives Firdosh to constantly redefine the norms of the mobility industry. By integrating blockchain technology into its platform, DRIFE has created a system that champions fairness, transparency, and user autonomy, setting a new standard for the entire industry.DRIFE isn't just a ride-hailing app; it's a testament to the potential of Web3 and a testament to the power of a community-driven vision. Firdosh is proud to have spearheaded this endeavor and to continue shaping the future of decentralized transportation. Website: drife.io --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/crypto-hipster-podcast/support

Ep 50 - How To Negotiate Your Salary If You Are An Internal HireGreetings, and thank you for joining us on another insightful episode of the Career Coaching Xs and Os podcast. Today, we delve into a crucial topic that many professionals face: negotiating your salary as an internal hire. We'll explore strategies to help you confidently navigate this conversation, ensuring you're equipped to advocate for your worth within your organization. Don't miss out on these valuable insights—press play now to empower your career trajectory.Want To Co-host An Episode of Career Coaching Xs and Os? If you want to be entered into a drawing where the winner(s) are offered the opportunity to co-host the Career Coaching Xs and Os podcast, please do the following: 1. Buy My Book - Career Coaching Xs and Os: How to Master the Game of Career Development from Amazon - https://a.co/d/f7irTML2. Write a review for my book on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/review/create-review/?ie=UTF8&channel=glance-detail&asin=B0CXMM24R1 3. Follow me on one of the following social media platforms:                        X.com         -             @ceyeroconsltg                        Instagram -              @ceyeroconsulting                        Facebook  -              @ceyeroconsulting4. Post a message on one of the Social Media platforms above stating that you submitted a review on Amazon. We will randomly select the winner(s) from the list of reviewers on August 31, 2024.If you like this podcast, please subscribe and leave us a comment on Apple Podcast, Spreaker, or your favorite podcast platform.  If you want to support this Podcast as a Loyal Listener (Supporter) on Spreaker.com, please use this link-  https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/career-coaching-xs-and-os--3047801/support                                                                                 *****Want to improve your negotiation skills? Take the 100 Days of Rejection Therapy Challenge. The goal of the 100 Days of Rejection Therapy Challenge is to desensitize yourself to the pain of rejection and to overcome fear. Check out the website at https://www.rejectiontherapy.com/100-days-of-rejection-therapy. I took several challenges. Click the links to see if I got rejected during my negotiations: (1) Rejection 7: Speak Over Costco's Intercom - https://youtu.be/AycKKgP21fQ (2) Rejection 43: Hug a Walmart Greeter - https://youtu.be/GSjyly_C8pM Subscribe to Ceyero Consulting's YouTube Channel. Track my progress as I complete all 100 Challenges.https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7lxMSEtBOAgNBOPrmA9O_w Need help to launching your startup or small business? Please check out my book, #Guerrillapreneur: Small Business Strategy for Davids Wanting to Defeat Goliath, available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Apple Books.If you like the Career Coaching Xs and Os podcast, you might also like my other business podcasts, #Guerrillapreneur: The Art of Waging Small Business Warfare (Mastermind Interviews with Entrepreneurs, Consultants, and Business Mavericks) and #Gigging: Everything and Sharing Economy (news and predictions about the Sharing Economy).

The cinematic apocalypse has finally arrived, and the self-proclaimed film aficionados on Youtube are left scratching their heads, bewildered by the demise of the movie theater industry. They gather around the digital campfire, swapping half-baked theories and simplistic economic platitudes, desperate to explain their latest box office flops. As they rummage through their mental Rolodex of excuses, they inevitably land on the COVID-19 pandemic, positing that it somehow conditioned audiences to prefer the comfort of streaming services. They also bemoan the frustrations of the theater-going experience, citing the inconsiderate chatterboxes who dare to disrupt their cinematic reverie. But, of course, these are just symptoms of a far more insidious disease. The real elephant in the room, the one they dare not speak its name, is the culture war. A Lily Bit is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.It's almost as if they're willfully oblivious to the fact that the movie industry has been hijacked by ideologues peddling a toxic brand of identity politics, churning out soulless, agenda-driven drivel that insults the intelligence of audiences worldwide. The notion that recent big budgeted flops were somehow a victim of circumstance, rather than calculated attempts to foist a divisive, racist narrative on an unsuspecting public, is nothing short of laughable. The fact that they can't see the forest for the trees, that they're more concerned with preserving their own woke marshmallow world than confronting the elephant in the room, is a damning indictment of their critical faculties.The willful ignorance of these film critics reminds us that the culture war is a reality that many are desperate to ignore. By dismissing the notion that people are boycotting Hollywood on principle, they're essentially sticking their heads in the sand, pretending that the seismic shifts in the cultural landscape aren't happening. It's a staggering display of cognitive dissonance, a refusal to acknowledge the very real and very deliberate attempts to reshape the cultural narrative.And yet, this obliviousness is not unique to these film critics. There are countless individuals who choose to remain blissfully unaware of the culture war, opting instead for a comfortable, apolitical existence. They see themselves as above the fray, superior to those who dare to engage with the messy, complicated world of politics and social issues. But this is nothing more than a coping mechanism, a way to avoid confronting the uncomfortable truth that our civilization is indeed breaking apart at the seams.The culture war is not some fringe phenomenon, a sideshow to the main event. It is the main event. It is the deliberate, systematic attempt to dismantle the very fabric of our society, to replace traditional values and norms with a radical, ideologically-driven agenda. And everyone, regardless of their political leanings or level of engagement, will be affected by the consequences of this war. The chaos that's unfolding is not random; it's a carefully orchestrated campaign to reshape the cultural landscape in the image of the radical “left.” To ignore this reality is to invite disaster, to sleepwalk into a future that's being deliberately engineered to be hostile to traditional values and freedoms.The world of film, often dismissed as a trivial, is in fact a fascinating case study in cultural conflict. It's a window into the ideological underpinnings of our society, a reflection of the values and narratives that shape our collective consciousness. And what's more, it's a powerful tool for establishment propaganda, a means of disseminating carefully crafted messages to a captive audience.The catastrophic failure of Disney's attempts to inject woke cultism into the Star Wars franchise is a prime example of this phenomenon. The Acolyte is a laughable disaster, a mess of morally relative lesbian witches in space that's been universally panned by audiences. And while I have no issue with a lesbian main character in and of itself, the problem arises when the sole purpose of including such a character is to pander to a specific agenda. This agenda has only served to create a toxic environment where I, as a lesbian myself, feel increasingly hesitant to even remotely mention that I have no interest in men. The constant bombardment of forced representation and virtue signaling has led to a society that's growingly annoyed and hostile, making it a spectacle that's not only insulting to me, but also damaging to the very group of people it's supposed to represent.Instead of acknowledging their own creative bankruptcy, Disney and the media are quick to shift the blame onto the consumers themselves. It's not that the product is bad, you see; it's that you, the audience, are somehow flawed for not wanting to watch it.This is the classic playbook of the propagandist: when the message falls flat, blame the messenger. When the product fails to resonate, blame the consumer for not being enlightened enough to appreciate it. It's a stunning display of elitist condescension, a patronizing attitude that assumes the audience is too stupid to know what's good for them. Newsflash! If people don't want to watch your racist, DEI-infused drivel, it's not because they're bigots or philistines; it's because your product is garbage! But of course, that's a truth that Disney and the media are desperate to avoid, because it would require them to confront the abyssal failure of their own ideological agenda.A Lily Bit is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.The communistic erasure of consumer choice is a phenomenon that has been unfolding before our very eyes, as major corporations have embarked on a relentless crusade to impose far-left extremism on the Western world. The past few years have seen a tidal wave of woke warfare, with companies like Bud Light sacrificing their customer base on the altar of ideological purity. The sheer audacity of this corporate insurgency is staggering, as they seek to dictate what we think, what we believe, and what we value.The annual spectacle of “Pride Month” is a case in point. This is not a grassroots movement, but a carefully orchestrated campaign by international corporations and non-profit organizations to impose their ideology on the masses. The LGB community, having already secured equal rights under the law, is now being exploited as a Trojan horse to push a radical agenda that aims to dismantle traditional values and norms. This agenda seeks to supplant them with a trans ideology rooted in pseudoscience, which has become a gathering place for individuals seeking to escape the realities of their own failed existences. The proliferation of this ideology has led to the creation of a lucrative industry, where individuals can accumulate student loand debt in pursuit of a degree that enables them to expound on the fabricated differences between 700 non-existent genders. This is a sickening example of how a once legitimate movement that had already been accepted by society has been hijacked by a fringe ideology that prioritizes the indulgence of perverted fantasy and giving refuge and paying court to sick individuals, tarnishing the reputation of everyone else.The same can be said of DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) initiatives, which are nothing more than a corporate attempt to inject woke politics into every aspect of our lives. These initiatives are not about promoting genuine diversity or inclusivity, but about creating a culture of ideological conformity, where dissent is not tolerated and free speech is curtailed.The most insidious aspect of this corporate insurgency is the way it seeks to dictate morality to the public. Companies are now positioning themselves as the arbiters of our social norms, telling us what is acceptable and what is not. They are creating a culture of moral blackmail, where those who refuse to conform to their ideology are shamed, ostracized, and punished. This is not the free market at work; this is corporate totalitarianism, where the interests of the few are imposed on the many.The question is, who gave these corporations the right to dictate our values and morals? Who appointed them as the guardians of our social norms? The answer, of course, is no one. They have simply assumed this role, using their vast resources and influence to impose their ideology on the world. It's time to push back against this corporate insurgency and reclaim our right to think, believe, and value what we choose.The corporate oligarchy has indeed undergone a profound transformation, one that has turned the traditional business-consumer relationship on its head. Gone are the days when companies catered to the needs and desires of their customers, striving to create products that would delight and satisfy them. Today, corporations have adopted a paternalistic and authoritarian approach, treating consumers as indentured servants who must be told what to think, feel, and believe.This is a manifestation of the socialist construct that underlies the corporate world. No longer content to simply manipulate consumers through clever marketing, corporations now seek to dictate their values, their politics, and their very identity. The customer is no longer king; the corporation is the supreme arbiter of what is acceptable and what is not.The consequences of this shift are glaring. When consumers dare to push back against the woke ideology or DEI messaging that corporations are so fond of, they are met with a vicious backlash. The company, aided and abetted by the establishment media, unleashes a torrent of abuse and vitriol, labeling the dissenting customers as racists, bigots, misogynists, or fascists. The message is clear: conform to our ideology, or be cast out into the wilderness.And when the inevitable happens, and the corporation's products fail to resonate with consumers, who do they blame? Not themselves, of course. No, they blame the “bigots and racists” who dared to resist their ideological agenda. This is a classic case of psychological projection, where the corporation's own failures are attributed to the very people they are trying to control.The irony is that corporations are still trying to peddle the myth that they are champions of free market capitalism, when in reality they are nothing more than instruments of social control. They are the vanguard of a new form of totalitarianism, one that seeks to regulate every aspect of our lives, from what we think to what we buy. And if we don't comply, we will be punished, ostracized, and demonized.The real reason why corporations seem to have abandoned their traditional pursuit of profits and customer satisfaction is a question that has been puzzling many observers. While it's true that these companies may be self-destructing, there are alternative theories that suggest a more sinister and deliberate strategy at play.Theory 1 proposes that the ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) framework, which was initially touted as a tool for promoting sustainable and responsible business practices, may have been a beta test for a more comprehensive and coercive system. What if the ultimate goal is to create a communist-style system where governments and central banks become the primary source of funding for ESG-compliant companies? In this scenario, corporations that toe the line on progressive politics would be rewarded with perpetual bailouts, while those that don't would be allowed to collapse.Theory 2 suggests that corporate leaders may have been informed that the system is on the verge of collapse, and that profits no longer matter. If the economy is indeed heading towards a Great Depression-like destabilization, then it's possible that CEOs have abandoned their traditional mandate to pursue profits and have instead become propaganda peddlers. This would explain why they seem to be more focused on promoting woke ideology than on creating products that consumers actually want.Theory 3 proposes that the concept of the customer as an indentured servant to the corporation is a stepping stone towards a more Orwellian future. The idea of the “Sharing Economy” promoted by the World Economic Forum, where government provides everything and individuals own nothing, may be the ultimate goal. In this scenario, the public would be forced to settle for whatever products and services they are given, without any choice or autonomy. The current trend of shaming consumers into accepting whatever products they are given may be a way of acclimating the populace to this kind of culture.All three theories suggest that the current behavior of corporations is not just a result of incompetence or short-sightedness, but rather a deliberate strategy to create a new kind of economic and social order. One that is characterized by a lack of choice, a lack of autonomy, and a complete dependence on the state.The end game is a bleak one, where the lines between corporate and government power are blurred, and the individual is reduced to a mere serf, forced to accept whatever is given to them without question or complaint. The Sharing Economy, with its promise of convenience and efficiency, is actually a Trojan horse for a system of control and oppression.The culture war is not just about abstract ideas or ideologies; it's about the very fabric of our society. It's about whether we want to live in a world where individuals are free to make their own choices, or one where the state and corporations dictate every aspect of our lives.The woke cult, with its emphasis on groupthink and conformity, is a key component of this dystopian system. It's a way of conditioning people to accept the unacceptable, to surrender their individuality and autonomy to the collective. And those who resist, who refuse to conform, are labeled as enemies of the state.But there are still those who see through this charade, who recognize the evil that is being perpetrated in the name of progress and social justice. They are the ones who are fighting back, who are boycotting the woke cult and refusing to participate in the Sharing Economy. They are the ones who are holding on to their freedom, their individuality, and their humanity.The skeptics, who remain ignorant of this war, may think that it doesn't affect them, that they are above the fray. But they are wrong. This war is about the very future of our society, and everyone will be affected by its outcome.How you can support my writing:* Restack, like and share this post via email, text, and social media* Tip me a bug-free meal with Ko-Fi* Buy a discount subscriptionThank you; your support keeps me writing and helps me pay the bills.

Ep 49  – What Career Advice Can We Learn From Snoop DoggWelcome to a brand-new episode of the Career Coaching Xs and Os podcast, where today's narrative is as unconventional as it is inspiring. We delve into the career trajectory of Calvin Cordozar Broadus, Jr., better known as Snoop Dogg, and extract four pivotal career lessons from his remarkable journey. From his origins in the 1990s gangster rap scene to becoming a global phenomenon and the emblematic face of the Olympics for NBC, Snoop Dogg's evolution is a testament to versatility and reinvention. Join us as we explore how Snoop Dogg's career can inform and transform our professional paths. Tune in now to uncover these insights.Want To Co-host An Episode of Career Coaching Xs and Os? If you want to be entered into a drawing where the winner(s) are offered the opportunity to co-host the Career Coaching Xs and Os podcast, please do the following: 1. Buy My Book - Career Coaching Xs and Os: How to Master the Game of Career Development from Amazon - https://a.co/d/f7irTML2. Write a review for my book on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/review/create-review/?ie=UTF8&channel=glance-detail&asin=B0CXMM24R1 3. Follow me on one of the following social media platforms:                        X.com         -             @ceyeroconsltg                        Instagram -              @ceyeroconsulting                        Facebook  -              @ceyeroconsulting4. Post a message on one of the Social Media platforms above stating that you submitted a review on Amazon. We will randomly select the winner(s) from the list of reviewers on August 31, 2024.If you like this podcast, please subscribe and leave us a comment on Apple Podcast, Spreaker, or your favorite podcast platform.  If you want to support this Podcast as a Loyal Listener (Supporter) on Spreaker.com, please use this link-  https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/career-coaching-xs-and-os--3047801/support                                                                                 *****Want to improve your negotiation skills? Take the 100 Days of Rejection Therapy Challenge. The goal of the 100 Days of Rejection Therapy Challenge is to desensitize yourself to the pain of rejection and to overcome fear. Check out the website at https://www.rejectiontherapy.com/100-days-of-rejection-therapy. I took several challenges. Click the links to see if I got rejected during my negotiations: (1) Rejection 7: Speak Over Costco's Intercom - https://youtu.be/AycKKgP21fQ (2) Rejection 43: Hug a Walmart Greeter - https://youtu.be/GSjyly_C8pM Subscribe to Ceyero Consulting's YouTube Channel. Track my progress as I complete all 100 Challenges.https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7lxMSEtBOAgNBOPrmA9O_w Need help to launching your startup or small business? Please check out my book, #Guerrillapreneur: Small Business Strategy for Davids Wanting to Defeat Goliath, available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Apple Books.If you like the Career Coaching Xs and Os podcast, you might also like my other business podcasts, #Guerrillapreneur: The Art of Waging Small Business Warfare (Mastermind Interviews with Entrepreneurs, Consultants, and Business Mavericks) and #Gigging: Everything and Sharing Economy (news and predictions about the Sharing Economy).

Today, we discuss the impact of the sharing economy on rental properties.

In dieser Episode sprechen wir wieder mit einer Community-Mama, der ein ganz besonderes Thema am Herzen liegt. Nämlich: Sharing Economy oder besser gesagt, wie wir als Familien Ressourcen schonen können. Sonja Eisele ist selbst Mutter und engagiert sich mit ihren Vereinen und Unternehmen sehr für das Gemeinwohl. Als Autorin hat sie ihr Wissen bereits zu Papier gebracht und berät zudem als Wirtschaftspsychologin Unternehmen zu Ressourcenschonung. Heute erzählt sie uns, warum ihr das so ein großes Anliegen ist und was wir als Familien direkt umsetzen können, um unsere Welt ein Stückchen besser zu machen. Erfahrt hier mehr über Sonjas Engagement: https://linktr.ee/aktionmehrwert Euch liegt ein Thema aus dem Mama-Kosmos auf der Seele, das wir im Podcast besprechen sollen? Dann nix wie her mit eurer Frage! Schickt Christina einfach eine WhatsApp-Sprachnachricht an die 0176 465 422 63 oder schreibt uns eine E-Mail an podcast@echtemamas.de Wir freuen uns, von euch zu hören!

Ep 48 – How To Master The Game of Career DevelopmentIn this episode, I take you through each chapter of my new book, “Career Coaching Xs and Os: How to Master the Game of Career Development.”   The book offers a strategic approach to career development, equipping readers with the tools to navigate the complex job market effectively. It emphasizes the importance of mentorship, continuous learning, and adaptability, crucial skills in today's ever-evolving professional landscape.  If you are the mother or father of a kid in high school or college, you need to get a copy for them.  Are you a middle manager stuck in your corporate structure? You need this book.  Are you an entrepreneur working in corporate America, and are you ready to leave to launch your startup?  You need this book.  Unlock the secrets to career success with 'Career Coaching Xs and Os: How To Master the Game of Career Development' – your playbook for professional growth!Want To Co-host An Episode of Career Coaching Xs and Os? If you want to be entered into a drawing where the winner(s) are offered the opportunity to co-host the Career Coaching Xs and Os podcast, please do the following: 1. Buy My Book - Career Coaching Xs and Os: How to Master the Game of Career Development from Amazon - https://a.co/d/f7irTML2. Write a review for my book on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/review/create-review/?ie=UTF8&channel=glance-detail&asin=B0CXMM24R1 3. Follow me on one of the following social media platforms:                        X.com         -              @ceyeroconsltg                        Instagram -              @ceyeroconsulting                        Facebook  -              @ceyeroconsulting4. Post a message on one of the Social Media platforms above stating that you submitted a review on Amazon. We will randomly select the winner(s) from the list of reviewers on August 31, 2024.If you like this podcast, please subscribe and leave us a comment on Apple Podcast, Spreaker, or your favorite podcast platform.  If you want to support this Podcast as a Loyal Listener (Supporter) on Spreaker.com, please use this link-  https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/career-coaching-xs-and-os--3047801/support                                                                                 *****Want to improve your negotiation skills? Take the 100 Days of Rejection Therapy Challenge. The goal of the 100 Days of Rejection Therapy Challenge is to desensitize yourself to the pain of rejection and to overcome fear. Check out the website at https://www.rejectiontherapy.com/100-days-of-rejection-therapy. I took several challenges. Click the links to see if I got rejected during my negotiations: (1) Rejection 7: Speak Over Costco's Intercom - https://youtu.be/AycKKgP21fQ (2) Rejection 43: Hug a Walmart Greeter - https://youtu.be/GSjyly_C8pM Subscribe to Ceyero Consulting's YouTube Channel. Track my progress as I complete all 100 Challenges.https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7lxMSEtBOAgNBOPrmA9O_w Need help to launching your startup or small business? Please check out my book, #Guerrillapreneur: Small Business Strategy for Davids Wanting to Defeat Goliath, available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Apple Books.If you like the Career Coaching Xs and Os podcast, you might also like my other business podcasts, #Guerrillapreneur: The Art of Waging Small Business Warfare (Mastermind Interviews with Entrepreneurs, Consultants, and Business Mavericks) and #Gigging: Everything and Sharing Economy (news and predictions about the Sharing Economy).

This week's podcast is about ownership vs. access business models. It's a good framework for thinking about digital disruptors such as Airbnb, Uber and Mobike.You can listen to this podcast here, which has the slides and graphics mentioned. Also available at iTunes and Google Podcasts.Here is the link to the TechMoat Consulting.———-I write, speak and consult about how to win (and not lose) in digital strategy and transformation.I am the founder of TechMoat Consulting, a boutique consulting firm that helps retailers, brands, and technology companies exploit digital change to grow faster, innovate better and build digital moats. Get in touch here.My book series Moats and Marathons is one-of-a-kind framework for building and measuring competitive advantages in digital businesses.Note: This content (articles, podcasts, website info) is not investment advice. The information and opinions from me and any guests may be incorrect. The numbers and information may be wrong. The views expressed may no longer be relevant or accurate. Investing is risky. Do your own research.Support the Show.

The sharing economy is booming, and its growth isn't expected to slow down any time soon. Listen in as SVP & Casualty Broker Andrea Ward and Apollo ibott President Chris Moore discuss where they're seeing growth, some of the more widespread obstacles the sector faces, and what insureds can expect to encounter in the marketplace when putting their insurance programs together. They also dive into what kind of information or risk management elements insurers want to see when considering sharing economy business and provide insight for navigating today's insurance landscape. Visit REDYIndex.com for critical pricing analysis and a snapshot of the marketplace. Do you want to take your career to the next level? Join #TeamCRC to get access to best-in-class tools, data, exclusive programs, and more! Send your resume to resumes@crcgroup.com today!

Ep 47 - You Just Got Promoted, and Members of Your New Team Don't Want to Report to YouIn this episode, I attack the issue of microaggressions that female and minority senior executives face. In this case, a junior team member refused to report to a senior team member who was promoted to leader of the group.  What would you do if you faced this type of rebellion?  Listen to this episode and find out.I have released my new book, Career Coaching Xs and Os: How to Master the Game of Career Development.  The book offers a strategic approach to career development, equipping readers with the tools to navigate the complex job market effectively. It emphasizes the importance of mentorship, continuous learning, and adaptability, crucial skills in today's ever-evolving professional landscape. Buy your copy from Amazon - https://a.co/d/f7irTMLWant to improve your negotiation skills? Take the 100 Days of Rejection Therapy Challenge. The goal of the 100 Days of Rejection Therapy Challenge is to desensitize yourself to the pain of rejection and to overcome fear. Check out the website at https://www.rejectiontherapy.com/100-days-of-rejection-therapy. I took several challenges. Click the links to see if I got rejected during my negotiations: (1) Rejection 7: Speak Over Costco's Intercom - https://youtu.be/AycKKgP21fQ (2) Rejection 43: Hug a Walmart Greeter - https://youtu.be/GSjyly_C8pM Subscribe to Ceyero Consulting's YouTube Channel. Track my progress as I complete all 100 Challenges.https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7lxMSEtBOAgNBOPrmA9O_w Need help to develop a business pitch for your startup or small business? Check out my online course "How To Develop A Winning Business Pitch" https://ceyero-consulting-eschool.thinkific.com/courses/how-to-develop-a-winning-business-pitch. The course is only $139.00. Are you thinking of launching a business? Please check out my book, #Guerrillapreneur: Small Business Strategy for Davids Wanting to Defeat Goliath, available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and iTunes - shorturl.at/tvLM9 If you like this episode, please subscribe to this podcast and leave us a comment. Please share this episode with your colleagues. Follow us on Twitter @ceyeroconsltg, Instagram, and Facebook @ceyeroconsulting. Please find us on the web at https://www.ceyero.com. Suppose you like Career Coaching Xs and Os. In that case, you might also like my other two business podcasts, #Guerrillapreneur: The Art of Waging Small Business Warfare (Mastermind Interviews with Entrepreneurs, Consultants, and Business Mavericks) and #Gigging: Everything and Sharing Economy (news and predictions about the Sharing Economy).Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/career-coaching-xs-and-os--3047801/support.

Ever wonder how to turn your entrepreneurial dreams into reality? Tune into our latest episode of Passive Income Pilots as we soar into the world of angel investing and marketplace innovation with Nick Huzar, the CEO and founder of OfferUp! Discover how Nick's room full of unwanted items sparked the vision for a multi-billion-dollar company that revolutionized the way we sell online. Whether you're a passive income beginner or a seasoned investor, this episode is packed with insights on startup growth, the spirit of innovation, and practical tips for investing. Join us as Nick shares his journey through successes, setbacks, and the continuous quest for environmental sustainability through circularity. Gear up for a flight that could change your financial trajectory forever! #OfferUp #AngelInvesting #PassiveIncome #StartupSuccess #EnvironmentalSustainabilityTimestamped Show Notes:(00:00) - Introduction to the episode with Tait Duryea and Ryan Gibson(02:15) - Meet Nick Huzar, the co-founder of OfferUp(04:30) - The conception of OfferUp and Nick's vision for a better marketplace(08:00) - Nick's entrepreneurial mindset and why he chooses innovation over a 9-5(12:25) - The early challenges and bootstrap days of OfferUp(16:45) - The transition from angel investing to VC funding explained(21:10) - How to identify and support potentially groundbreaking startups(26:00) - The intersection of environmental sustainability and technology(30:35) - The anatomy of angel, VC, and private equity investing(34:50) - Real-world stories of investment hits and misses(39:15) - Nick's fresh take on tackling environmental challenges(43:00) - How listeners can get involved in alternative investments(48:00) - Closing remarks and takeaways from Nick's experiences(53:30) - Outro and invitation to connect with Passive Income PilotsRemember to subscribe for more insights at PassiveIncomePilots.com!Join our growing community on FacebookCheck us out on Instagram @PassiveIncomePilotsFollow us on X @IncomePilotsGet our updates on LinkedInBe sure to follow Nick @nhuzar on Instagram or on X @nickhuzar for more insights!Have questions or want to discuss this episode? Contact us at ask@passiveincomepilots.com or record your question to be featured on the show HERE! Fly high with us next time on Passive Income Pilots!

Wäre eine "Sharing Economy", also eine Wirtschaft des Teilens und gemeinschaftlichen Nutzens, wirklich so fortschrittlich und nachhaltig, wie es auf den ersten Blick scheint? Der Autor Uwe Bork hat erhebliche Zweifel. Ein Kommentar von Uwe Bork www.deutschlandfunkkultur.de, Politisches Feuilleton

Episode 46: Navigating Mental Health Issues in Corporate AmericaAnxiety and Depression are growing problems in America.  According to Forbes, 19% of US Adults suffer from some form of Anxiety and Depression.  Unfortunately, one of the side effects of Anxiety and Depression is procrastination.  The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated this problem, increasing Anxiety and Depression among adults by 25% since 2020, according to the World Health Organization.  As a manager, you are more likely to encounter an employee who suffers from Anxiety and Depression than at any other time in American history.  How should you handle a poor-performing employee who suffers from Anxiety and Depression?  We discuss some possible options in the episode.  Want to improve your negotiation skills? Take the 100 Days of Rejection Therapy Challenge. The goal of the 100 Days of Rejection Therapy Challenge is to desensitize yourself to the pain of rejection and to overcome fear. Check out the website at https://www.rejectiontherapy.com/100-days-of-rejection-therapy. I took several challenges. Click the links to see if I got rejected during my negotiations: (1) Rejection 7: Speak Over Costco's Intercom - https://youtu.be/AycKKgP21fQ (2) Rejection 43: Hug a Walmart Greeter - https://youtu.be/GSjyly_C8pM Subscribe to Ceyero Consulting's YouTube Channel. Track my progress as I complete all 100 Challenges.https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7lxMSEtBOAgNBOPrmA9O_w Need help to develop a business pitch for your startup or small business? Check out my online course "How To Develop A Winning Business Pitch" https://ceyero-consulting-eschool.thinkific.com/courses/how-to-develop-a-winning-business-pitch. The course is only $139.00. Are you thinking of launching a business? Please check out my book, #Guerrillapreneur: Small Business Strategy for Davids Wanting to Defeat Goliath, available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and iTunes - shorturl.at/tvLM9 If you like this episode, please subscribe to this podcast and leave us a comment. Please share this episode with your colleagues. Follow us on Twitter @ceyeroconsltg, Instagram, and Facebook @ceyeroconsulting. Please find us on the web at https://www.ceyero.com. Suppose you like Career Coaching Xs and Os. In that case, you might also like my other two business podcasts, #Guerrillapreneur: The Art of Waging Small Business Warfare (Mastermind Interviews with Entrepreneurs, Consultants, and Business Mavericks) and #Gigging: Everything and Sharing Economy (news and predictions about the Sharing Economy).

Over the past 10 to 20 years, the sharing economy has taken over: In many ways, renting and returning is now our way of life. Think about it: We stay in strangers' homes via Airbnb and VRBO, we borrow books on Kindle, Zipcars are viable alternatives to owning a car, and we rent a different dress for every wedding or event so we never have to be Instagrammed wearing the same thing twice.  But what about renting things for the smallest members of your family? Fran Maier, CEO and founder of BabyQuip, has made that possible. With BabyQuip, traveling families can rent high-quality everything from cribs and toys to car seats for when they're on the go.  Listen in to hear Maier's advice as a serial entrepreneur, her biggest regret when selling Match.com, and her hope for the future of female-founded companies. Chapters 00:00 Entrepreneurial Roots 03:29 Early Career and Match.com 15:44 Time After Match.com 22:12 Pitching BabyQuip on Shark Tank 23:45 Navigating the Challenges of the Pandemic 26:02 Competition and Market Strategy 29:46 The Gender Gap in Financing 31:24 Lightning Round 33:13 Where to Find BabyQuip More money news when you need it! Get the latest and greatest updates on all things investing, budgeting, and making money. Subscribe to the HerMoney newsletter at Hermoney.com/subscribe! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Money Grows On Trees: The Podcast, Lloyd Ross, Your Millionaire Money Mentor, shares three simple and effective ways to make extra money from the sharing economy. From leasing out your car with Uber Car Share to renting out your camper van or trailer, Lloyd provides valuable insights into tapping into this growing market. With real-life success stories and practical tips, this episode offers high-value strategies for anyone looking to boost their income. Tune in to discover how you can leverage the sharing economy to earn additional cash and level up your finances.

In this special, one-off mini-episode of Two-sided, Sjoerd asks for your help and reflects back on the past ten years of building marketplace software at Sharetribe.On January 30th, 2024, Sharetribe launched its best marketplace builder today on Product Hunt. We were featured as #2 Product of the Day! Thank you so much for your support! With the new Sharetribe, you can launch a marketplace in a day, without coding. You can also extend it infinitely with code. And scale to any size.Create a Sharetribe account: https://www.sharetribe.comCheck out Sharetribe on Product Hunt: https://www.producthunt.com/posts/sharetribe-2Follow Sharetribe onLinkedIn: SharetribeX (Twitter): @sharetribeInstagram: @sharetribeFacebook: @sharetribe

Hello and welcome to The Rob Burgess Show. I am, of course, your host, Rob Burgess. On this our 242nd episode our guest is Alexandrea J. Ravenelle. Alexandrea J. Ravenelle is an Assistant Professor in Sociology at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, a Faculty Fellow with the Center for Urban and Regional Studies (CURS), and a 2023-24 Russell Sage Foundation Visiting Scholar. Her newest book, “Side Hustle Safety Net: How Vulnerable Workers Survive Precarious Times,” was released by the University of California Press on Oct. 24. Her first book, “Hustle and Gig: Struggling and Surviving in the Sharing Economy,” was released in March 2019. She is currently working on two mixed methods research projects: “Work in the Time of COVID-19,” previously funded by an NSF RAPID Response grant, currently funded by the Russell Sage Foundation, to study the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on precarious and gig workers in New York City, and “After the Hustle,” funded through a Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation inaugural Knowledge Challenge grant, examining the impact of high-status gig work and sudden platform closings on gig economy entrepreneurs. Subscribe to my newsletter: http://tinyletter.com/therobburgessshow Follow on Mastodon: https://newsie.social/@therobburgessshow Check out my Linktree: https://linktr.ee/therobburgessshow

How did the modern cloud evolve from the earliest days of AWS to today's AI boom? What roles did open source, mobile apps, microservices and the sharing economy play?SHOW: 776CLOUD NEWS OF THE WEEK - http://bit.ly/cloudcast-cnotwCHECK OUT OUR NEW PODCAST - "CLOUDCAST BASICS"SHOW SPONSORS:Reduce the complexities of protecting your workloads and applications in a multi-cloud environment. Panoptica provides comprehensive cloud workload protection integrated with API security to protect the entire application lifecycle.  Learn more about Panoptica at panoptica.appDatadog Application Monitoring: Modern Application Performance MonitoringGet started monitoring service dependencies to eliminate latency and errors and enhance your users app experience with a free 14 day Datadog trial. Listeners of The Cloudcast will also receive a free Datadog T-shirt.CloudZero – Cloud Cost Visibility and Savings​​CloudZero provides immediate and ongoing savings with 100% visibility into your total cloud spendSHOW NOTES:All the show notes from this week's show.2001 - a dotCom Bubble Odyssey (Part 1 of 3) Building the Foundations of Modern Cloud (Part 2 of 3)FEEDBACK?Email: show at the cloudcast dot netTwitter: @thecloudcastnet

How did the 2001 dotCom bubble burst lead to the 2008 housing crisis and how did it impact the technology markets?  And the OpenAI Coup-oops!SHOW: 774CLOUD NEWS OF THE WEEK - http://bit.ly/cloudcast-cnotwCHECK OUT OUR NEW PODCAST - "CLOUDCAST BASICS"SHOW SPONSORS:Learn More About Azure Offerings : Learn more about Azure Migrate and Modernize & Azure Innovate!Azure Free Cloud Resource Kit : Step-by-step guidance, resources and expert advice, from migration to innovation.Code Comments - An original podcast from Red Hat (Season 2)Adjusting to new technology, from teams that have been through itFind "Breaking Analysis Podcast with Dave Vellante" on Apple, Google and SpotifyKeep up to data with Enterprise Tech with theCUBESHOW NOTES:Telecom companies crash after 2001History of Google Ads The Fiber Optics market crashed Massive competition to be the “hosting service provider”A BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE OPEN AI COUP ATTEMPTSam Altman (CEO) got fired, then returnedHOW DID DOTCOM BUBBLE LEAD TO HOUSING CRASH AND CLOUD?Google made Internet advertising available to every businessSaaS companies emerge, to replace core business functionsThe “sharing economy” took off (music, pictures, blogs, etc.)Shadow IT caused problems for Corporate ITFEEDBACK?Email: show at the cloudcast dot netTwitter: @thecloudcastnet

Chris Hook is the Global Sustainability Strategy Lead at Uber. Earlier this summer, Uber's CEO, Dara Khosrowshahi, wrote a piece on Uber's corporate blog where he outlined a wide array of product features, partnerships, and initiatives at Uber designed to reduce emissions and waste from their footprint, including pulling Uber Eats into their sustainability roadmap for the first time.It's an interesting challenge. Famously, Uber doesn't own any cars on the road. The individual drivers do. And with Uber Eats, they don't own the restaurants on their platform or control what choices they may make around packaging and waste. They just dispatch drivers for food delivery. It would be easy for Uber to say that the emissions generated via their platform are not their problem, and yet they've done the opposite.Uber also has a lot of influence. They're able to use their scale to negotiate better EV rental, lease or purchase rates for drivers or better pricing on compostable packaging for restaurants. They're also a leverage point in introducing new products to people. They estimate that over 30 million riders to date have had a chance to experience riding in an EV via Uber, many of whom did so for the first time.Many folks tried EVs first by renting one via the partnerships that Uber has formed with leading rental companies and almost universally they enjoyed driving EVs more and it works out economically for them. And some, not all, have really done the math on that. We're grateful to Chris for joining us and hope you enjoy this conversation.Have any questions for Chris? He's spent the last decade working with businesses and institutions on sustainability topics. Join Chris for a special Ask Me Anything session on November 1, 2023 in the MCJ member Slack! Details here.In this episode, we cover: [4:20] Chris' background and his journey to working at Uber[9:00] Uber's sustainability commitments and company culture[13:20] Challenges of reducing emissions and waste from Uber's platform[16:45] Uber's efforts to make EV adoption more accessible and affordable for drivers, including partnerships with car manufacturers, rental companies, and financing providers[25:04] The Uber Green rider experience[27:17] The importance of charging infrastructure and the need to make it more convenient and affordable for drivers[33:02] Rider incentives[35:27] Sustainability efforts for Uber Eats[29:49] Opportunities for startups to help Uber in their missionGet connected: Chris Hook LinkedInCody Simms X / LinkedInMCJ Podcast / Collective / Instagram*You can also reach us via email at info@mcjcollective.com, where we encourage you to share your feedback on episodes and suggestions for future topics or guests.Episode recorded on Oct 4, 2023 (Published on Oct 23, 2023)

Building an online marketplace platform is easy, but building a successful marketplace business that stands the test of time is another story. In today's episode, we get to hear from Juho Makkonen as he dives deep into the ins and outs of marketplace business models, from developing your idea into a fully functional marketplace platform to achieving balanced and sustainable business growth.About Juho Makkonen:Juho Makkonen is the CEO and Co-Founder of Sharetribe, an innovative software company. This company aims to help aspiring entrepreneurs get their marketplace businesses off the ground in the spirit of sharing economy platforms such as Airbnb, Etsy, and Fiverr. Moreover, as a co-author of "The Lean Marketplace," Juho equips aspiring entrepreneurs and business owners with indispensable insights to build successful online marketplaces, whether they are startups, cooperatives, non-profits, or established brands, offering a practical roadmap for creating sustainable and thriving businesses in the sharing economy.Visit our curated collection of Business Books for more enriching reads.Episode highlights: Not all entrepreneurs are tech-savvy coders, so it's important to make marketplace building accessible to everyone and help them turn their ideas into a reality. (02:35) Prioritizing between purpose and profits is not easy, especially in the competitive market of today. But companies like Sharetribe are still choosing to do so by democratizing the platform ownership and making a great impact. (09:40) It's very much possible to build a profitable business that serves the community, which doesn't have to be a unicorn or the next big thing, as long as it helps solve a problem. (25:30) The goal of marketplace businesses is to eliminate the middleman and bring buyers and sellers together. So, by taking care of the technology aspect of online marketplaces, we're actually democratizing platform ownership. (31:15) Building platforms is easy, but if you don't have the necessary knowledge and a strong team by your side, then it becomes much more challenging. (34:01) Juho's best advice for entrepreneurs:“I also always want to remind that it's so much more than just tech. I think that, actually, tech is probably not the most difficult part of this type of business. The most difficult part is kind of like solving the so-called chicken and egg problem, like the supply-demand conundrum, and we have lots of educational resources on that.” (34”01)Connect with Juho: Twitter LinkedIn Mastodon Resources Mentioned: Sharetribe The Lean Marketplace: A Practical Guide to Building a Successful Online Marketplace Business by Juho Makkonen and Cristóbal Gracia Holacracy: The New Management System for a Rapidly Changing World by Brian J. Robertson Reinventing Organizations by Frederic Laloux Follow Beyond 8 Figures: Linkedin Twitter Website Affiliate Disclaimer: Some links in this episode are affiliate links. If you make a purchase through these links, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Rest assured, we only promote products/services we believe will benefit your entrepreneurial journey.

Today's Flashback Friday is from episode 497 published last April 1, 2015. Jason Hartman on the intro portion of the show talks about the sharing economy, his new Venture Alliance mastermind group, and some interesting new material called graphene. Jason also welcomes second time guest John Rubino to the show to talk about the money bubble and what that all means to our economy. John Rubino is the editor of DollarCollapse.com as well as the co-author of the Money Bubble: What To Do When It Pops. John has a lot to say about what's happening with the global economy and what to do when the money bubble pops on today's episode.  Key Takeaways: 6:23 Jason talks about the sharing economy.  10:26 Check out the  new material called graphene.  15:56 Venture Alliance is hosting an event on June 12 and 13 19:56 Jason introduces John Rubino to the show.  23:26 People are terrified and are looking for safe heavens to invest their money.  28:56 Banks are pushing their interest rates below zero in order to keep their financial system afloat.  37:16 Even though we've had tech and housing bubbles in the past, the money bubble is the biggest bubble of them all.  41:16 John says people will lose faith in the dollar, but Jason disagrees.  45:06 What's happening with Switzerland's currency?  52:06 The numbers keep getting worse and the math stopped making sense in 2005.  56:26 Money manages and retirees really face some tough decisions right now.    Mentioned In This Episode: I Like Local Car2Go http://www.businessinsider.com/housing-recovery-about-renters-2015-3 DollarCollapse.com  The Oil Card by Jim Norman   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  

DoorDash has started offering hourly wages for its couriers. (00:21) Bill Barker and Deidre Woollard discuss: - What prompted DoorDash's recent updates. - Fees, tips, and other ways Airbnb and DoorDash pass on costs to consumers. - How demand for spicy food is just one positive sign for McCormick. (16:15)  Sanmeet Deo and Mary Long break down the main components of Adobe's business and how AI could prove to be a major growth area. Companies discussed:  ADBE, MKC, DASH, ABNB, UBER Host: Deidre Woollard Guests: Bill Barker, Sanmeet Deo, Mary Long Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Dan Boyd

Today, James sits down with Michael Hearne, one of the visionaries behind the groundbreaking 9-part docuseries, "6 Figure Side Hustles."As the gig economy continues to gain momentum, more and more individuals are seeking opportunities to generate additional income and gain financial independence. In "6 Figure Side Hustles," Michael and his team of gig-economy experts explore the remarkable stories of everyday people who have transformed their lives by leveraging their skills and passions to create thriving side businesses. You can sign-up now for free to view the series, airing on May 23rd, at Hustles.JamesAltucherShow.com. In the interview, James and Michael dive deep into the fascinating world of the booming side-hustle economy. They discuss the ins and outs of building successful side businesses and the strategies employed by individuals featured in Michael's captivating documentary series.But that's not all—James and Michael also explore the evolving landscape of freelancing and its integration with human-trained and self-training AI. They delve into the potential impact of AI on the freelance market, discussing how it may revolutionize the way freelancers find opportunities and collaborate with clients in the coming years.Brace yourself for a captivating discussion that will inspire you to embrace the side-hustle revolution and navigate the future of freelancing with confidence.Visit Hustles.JamesAltucherShow.com to learn more about "6 Figure Side Hustles"!------------What do YOU think of the show? Head to JamesAltucherShow.com/listeners and fill out a short survey that will help us better tailor the podcast to our audience!Are you interested in getting direct answers from James about your question on a podcast? Go to JamesAltucherShow.com/AskAltucher and send in your questions to be answered on the air!------------Visit Notepd.com to read our idea lists & sign up to create your own!My new book Skip the Line is out! Make sure you get a copy wherever books are sold!Join the You Should Run for President 2.0 Facebook Group, where we discuss why you should run for President.I write about all my podcasts! Check out the full post and learn what I learned at jamesaltucher.com/podcast.------------Thank you so much for listening! If you like this episode, please rate, review, and subscribe  to “The James Altucher Show” wherever you get your podcasts: Apple PodcastsStitcheriHeart RadioSpotifyFollow me on Social Media:YouTubeTwitterFacebook