The Business Brew

Hedda Nadler from Mount & Nadler discusses her 40+ year career in marketing for money managers and crisis counseling. She shares insights on providing excellent services in finance, representing clients sensibly, and navigating media relationships. The podcast explores the intersection of asset management and effective PR strategies, emphasizing the value of relationships and consistent marketing efforts. It also touches on stress management through yoga and support systems for overall well-being.

Wes Gray discusses creating the ETF $BOXX, helping others start ETFs, and why value and momentum are effective factors. The episode touches on tax efficiencies, entrepreneurship challenges, military training impact, value investing strategies, and the complexities of launching an ETF.

Corey Hoffstein discusses leveraging ETFs for investing, tax efficiency, diversified portfolios, trend-following strategies, capital efficiency with treasury futures, RSSB product combining stocks, bonds, and managed futures, high yield bond complexity, transitioning to diversified investments, and international perspectives on Bitcoin and digital currencies.

Will Thomson of Massif Capital discusses the lithium and copper markets, highlighting challenges and investment choices. The episode also explores Tesla's projected deliveries, global EV market growth, and the success of the Lundeen family in energy and mining. Strategic mining investments, shorting stocks, fraud prevention, and innovation in investment are also discussed.

Devin Martin, an executive life coach, discusses how he helps high performing individuals find their true desires in life. Topics covered include ayahuasca and psychedelics, finding purpose through music, high intensity training and tennis, peptide research for overall well-being, career change and internal/external change, dealing with boredom and embracing stillness, finding a new path in a log cabin, balancing risk and comfort, online fame, and the importance of setting goals.

Andrew Walker, expert on publicly liking a stock idea that does not work out, discusses the pros and cons of being public. They reflect on failed investments, the challenges of recommending stocks, and the potential value of Calumet to strategic buyers. They also explore the fudge factor in S-1s, discuss cost estimates for a consulting firm, and delve into investing in the future, considering the advantages of legacy airlines and the complexities of investing in Calumet.

In this podcast, Kyle Mowery discusses sustainable air fuel (SAF) and its potential to decarbonize air travel. The chapter explores the significance of hefa as a feedstock for renewable diesel and compares different approaches to SAF production. They also discuss the challenges and risks of SAF production, and the relevance of REANs to different industries. They touch on shorting meme stocks, the significance of regional businesses, Portillos and Potbelly, and more.

The host reflects on their absence and their intentions for the podcast, emphasizing financial education and entertainment. They discuss the importance of independent research and personal growth. They express gratitude for the listeners, mention upcoming topics, and contemplate the future frequency of episodes.

Todd Schwartz, CEO of OppFi, discusses expanding credit access, the challenges faced by the company, and the impact of interest rate caps on credit access. He also talks about starting the lending business, evaluating customers, and navigating regulatory hurdles. The chapter concludes by highlighting the importance of bank partnerships in credit extension and the benefits of going public.

Ben Jenkins, President and CIO at Digital Bridge Group Inc, discusses professional development, mentorship, and investing in digital infrastructure. Topics include early career experiences at Morgan Stanley, transitioning to private equity, building teams and developing people, balancing success and family life, starting the company and raising funds, advantages of private markets over public markets, growth of wireless technology and fiber connectivity, software-defined networks and efficient packet routing, and challenges in the industry and the need for innovation.