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Surfing legend Garrett McNamara once said, “It really is never too late, it really is never too early to figure out your goals and dreams and what you love.” And Joe's guests this episode didn’t wait long to accomplish their goals, they built an ETF (exchange-traded fund) while in high school. Julian Feder and Eitan Prins-Trachtenberg share why ZGEN invests in companies that were born after the internet and whose use, values, disruptiveness, and innovativeness align with Gen Z.

There’s been a lot of talk about AR, XR, and the Metaverse lately, so that means there must be a lot of money to be made in AR, XR, and the Metaverse. But where do you begin? This week, Joe is joined by the Founder & CEO of Double A Labs, Amber Allen. Amber founded the company in 2013 with the goal of filling a gap in the marketplace for tech-forward, immersive, yet accessible AR, XR, and Metaverse experiences. Amber shares how her team reached 3 billion screens in projects for clients, what the future of the Metaverse looks like, and why she’ll be a 'gamer girl' for life.

If you’re not on board yet, prepare for a crash course on cryptocurrency, NFT’s, and the Metaverse.  And you won’t even have to sign up for one of those Masterclasses.  This week, Joe welcomes LA-based tech entrepreneur, Les Borsai, the Co-Founder of Wave Financial.  Les shares how he fell in love with crypto, how his team at Wave Financial bridges the gap between traditional asset management and cutting-edge technology, and why he’s so bullish on the Metaverse.To learn more, follow Les on Twitter @lesborsai

The Oxford Dictionary defines 'disruption' as a radical change to an existing industry or market due to technological innovation. The word 'disruption' gets thrown around A LOT these days. Mostly in tech circles. But how do you disrupt that industry that’s been around since the nineteenth century? That’s what Joe's guest this week is doing.  Her name is Rebekah Borucki, and she is the President of Row House Publishing. Rebekah talks about her team's mission to support diverse communities and DISRUPT the book publishing industry.

Gretchen Rubin once wrote, “The days are long, but the years are short.” And she couldn’t be more right, it’s hard to believe it’s almost tax season again. And this week, Joe is joined by a CPA that is one of the foremost authorities on domestic and international tax planning and mitigation. His name is Charlie Dombek CPA MBA, and he is the President & Chief Client Officer at KeyCity Capital. Charlie talks about how his father convinced him to go to college, why he got into the movie business, and how he transformed himself from a tax planner into a 'wealth architect'.

Supply Chain problems have become the business equivalent of “The dog ate my homework.” Everyone is blaming the supply chain for issues across the planet. But why? This week's guest might have some answers. Joe speaks with Jonathon Karelse, the CEO of NorthFind Management, and is a global leader in demand planning, operations, predictive analytics, and IBP.

There are so many things we can invest in these days: Cash and commodities, bonds and securities, investment Funds, and of course the Stock Market. Investors looking for income generation, appreciation, and other benefits often turn to real estate. But for some folks, multifamily properties might present the most accessible, relatable, and rewarding real estate investment available. And this week's guest knows a thing or two about real estate investments. Joining Joe on the podcast is Meir Fried, the CEO & Co-Founder of Lightwater Capital Investments, where his team identifies prime multifamily investment opportunities.

Not all mergers and acquisitions are created equal. Remember when Yahoo acquired Tumblr? Many just don't work out for whatever reason. But Callaway Golf's acquisition of TravisMathew, a high-growth golf & lifestyle apparel company, has worked out REALLY well. This week, Joe is joined by TravisMathew CEO, Ryan Ellis, and talks about the company's exponential growth in retail and e-commerce and how TravisMathew bridges the gap between performance and casual apparel.

The popularity of eSports cannot be understated. Global esports revenues are expected to exceed $1 billion this year, and there will be 29.6 million monthly esports viewers in the US this year. And now one entrepreneur is eyeing the Charleston area as the future home of an eSports stadium. This week, Joe welcomes Mark Schuster, the CEO of Ventura Sports Group, and discusses his proposed plan to build a 120,000 square feet multipurpose venue with a 1,600 seat auditorium in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina.

This week, Joe is joined by Todd Mezrah, the Chief Executive Officer of Mezrah Consulting, an executive benefits and compensation consulting firm based in Tampa. Mezrah Consulting has been providing consulting, funding, and administrative services to Fortune 500 companies, including financial institutions and companies for over 25 years. Todd talks about his entrepreneurial journey and what it means to be a 'business athlete.'