PBD Podcast Where Were You On 9/11? | PBD Podcast | EP 10
Sep 11, 2020
Matt Sapaula, a former Marine and Chief Distribution Officer at PHB Agency, shares poignant reflections on September 11th and the lessons learned from military service. He emphasizes the importance of camaraderie and personal growth shaped by that day. The discussion transitions to the luxury brand merger between Tiffany's and Louis Vuitton, blending humor with insights on consumer culture. Additionally, the implications of Amazon hiring a former NSA agent stir debates on privacy rights and trust in today's economy.
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Matt's 9/11 Experience
- Matt Sapaula, a former Marine, was on his way to base when he heard about the first plane hitting the Twin Towers.
- He initially thought it was a small plane, but the second plane made him realize it was an attack.
PBD's 9/11 Experience
- Patrick Bet-David witnessed the second plane hit the Twin Towers live on his second day of work at Morgan Stanley.
- The event made him question his place in the financial industry as a Middle Eastern man.
Unity vs. Division
- Patrick Bet-David notes that 9/11 unified America, while the COVID-19 crisis has been divisive.
- He contrasts the unity after 9/11 with the current political climate.