Rich Dad Radio Show: In-Your-Face Advice on Investing, Personal Finance, & Starting a Business

Is this economic crisis a hoax? Are we in the midst of the next great government rip-off? This week we talk with David Stockman (Reagan era Director of the Office of Management and Budget, writer of THE GREAT DEFORMATION) about some of the biggest scams in U.S. history, including the ones that are just beginning. If you think we still live in a Democracy, listen in this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jillian Squires (Phoenix Comic Con) joins us to talk: The task of managing 75,000 attendees Leveraging enthusiastic volunteers Negotiations with Actors, Vendors and The City of Phoenix The non-stop planning of an event this size Setting up appearances years in advance Managing growth vs. reducing user experience Maintaining reliability with vendors The ABSOLUTE need to be accessible to your audience, meaning… GET OFF YOUR PHONE!!! The management of literally HUNDERED OF TONS of product on a daily basis Big mistakes at this year’s convention and how that’s a GOOD thing Software and Systems, finding them, adjusting them and knowing when they need to be replaced How Jimmy Johns used a horrible situation to generate lifelong customers Accommodating talent requests, travel, limos and a cold diet coke at the snap of a finger The benefits of having a CIA agent on staff PS: Leonard Nimoy was apparently awesome Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Poor people with a poor mindset have convinced themselves that the rich get that way by being greedy. The truth is that the most successful and wealthy people on earth got there by having a generous spirit. This week we’ll talk with Josh and Lisa Lannon (The Social Capitalist) about having a generous spirit, building wealth by doing good and the greed of those with a poor mindset. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2016 Has the potential to be the greatest crash in the history of the world. We’ve endured three crashed in recent history and if we don’t prepare we’ll all be in peril. So what are you gonna do? We’ll talk with Bert Dohmen (Prelude To A Meltdown) about all the things the media isn’t talking about that could help you avoid the coming crash. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There’s a lot being said about being muslim these days. Some politicians are leveraging these uncertain times to their advantage because the public is scared. So what do you do to ensure your safety without giving in to irrational fear or xenophobia and discrimination. This week we talk to Dr. Zuhdi Jasser about how we can fight ISIS without giving in to fear and hate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Most companies have policies on the books that you can’t “moonlight”, meaning you can’t have another job on the side. Corporations are terrified that you’ll have any source of income besides them because it takes away their power over you. This week we talk with three members of the Rich Dad team about how our company does things just a little bit different. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Even today there are people locked into the idea of treating their hard earned money with a scarcity driven mindset. This week we talk with Garret Gunderson (Wealth Factory, Killing Sacred Cows, The Jack Rabbit Factory) about overcoming financial myths, evolving your approach to wealth and finding your own path to true entrepreneurship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How many of you distrust our government? Do you ever get the feelings we’re being screwed and that it’s all part of a bigger plan? This week we talk with G. Edward Griffin (The Creature From Jekyll Island) about America’s transition from Democracy to Kleptocracy. Learn WHY the gap between the rich and poor keeps growing and why even your heroes turn out to be scumbags if you turn over too many rocks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you’re working a 9-to-5 job, even one that you like, we have a question. WHY? You’re still tethered to the success of someone else. Did you know more suicides take place on Mondays? You do now. This week we talk with Dr. Barry Schwartz (TED, Practical Wisdom: The right way to do the right thing) about the link between economics and psychology and how choice factors into your personal success. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Having your home broken into is an upsetting violation. We put locks on our doors, set up cameras, hire security guards. Meanwhile the real danger is something to German Shepard can scare off, it’s theft. Hackers can sneak in from anywhere in the world at any time and steal your most valuable assets without you even knowing it. This week we’ll talk with Ken McElroy and Robert Siciliano about cyber security and why you’re not doing enough to protect yourself. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices