American Monetary Association

Aaron Clarey is the author of 5 books, his most current being Enjoy the Decline of America. He also an economist, running the blog Captain Capitalism. He talks with Jason about the USD status as the world's reserve currency, the current environment of political correctness, how the old economic building block of society is failing us and more.

Key Takeaways:

[6:25] - "pursuing such socialist and parasitic policies are not good at all for any country and should never be repeated again"

[10:15] - "we no longer value a child or the family as the basic building block of the economy"

[15:05] - if you want to nail it down to one thing, it's unfunded liabilities

[22:30] - they don't know that by voting Obama in twice that they have fundamentally shifted the tenor of the United States.

Mentioned in this episode:

CaptainCapitalism.blogspot.com

Nathan Jaye is the founder of Ziprz and contributor to the CFA Institute Magazine. In an article, Nathan interviewed Tom Brown, the global head of investment management at KPMG on some of the interesting financial changes we might see in the next decade and a half. Jason invites Nathan on the show to talk about the article he wrote and to discuss why millennials are not a fan of Wall Street.

Key Takeaways:

[2:40] Nathan talks about the past financial crisis in 2008.

[4:00] Why do millennials not relate to Wall Street?

[7:05] Wall Street's business model wants to 'sit down and talk about it' and many millennials who are used to making purchases on the internet do not like that.

[9:05] Nathan and Jason talk about robo advisers.

[11:15] Technology will affect the way we traditionally bank.

[15:45] We're slowly starting to see changes in technology-incorporated clothing.

Mentioned In This Episode:

http://ziprz.com/

http://blogs.cfainstitute.org/investor/2015/04/28/a-view-to-the-future-changes-in-the-investment-industry/

Nathan Jaye is the founder of Ziprz and contributor to the CFA Institute Magazine. In an article, Nathan interviewed Tom Brown, the global head of investment management at KPMG on some of the interesting financial changes we might see in the next decade and a half. Jason invites Nathan on the show to talk about the article he wrote and to discuss why millennials are not a fan of Wall Street. 

Key Takeaways:

[2:40] Nathan talks about the past financial crisis in 2008. 

[4:00] Why do millennials not relate to Wall Street? 

[7:05] Wall Street's business model wants to 'sit down and talk about it' and many millennials who are used to making purchases on the internet do not like that. 

[9:05] Nathan and Jason talk about robo advisers. 

[11:15] Technology will affect the way we traditionally bank.  

[15:45] We're slowly starting to see changes in technology-incorporated clothing.

Mentioned In This Episode:

http://ziprz.com/

http://blogs.cfainstitute.org/investor/2015/04/28/a-view-to-the-future-changes-in-the-investment-industry/

Salvatore Buscemi is the author of Making the Yield: Real Estate Hard Money Lending Uncovered as well as the Managing Director for Dandrew Partners New York. He talks to Jason Hartman on the subject of finding experienced fund managers, the problems with crowd funding, dealing with inexperienced investors, and much more on today's show.

Key Takeaways:

[1:45] Salvatore talks about his book, Making The Yield: Real Estate Hard Money Lending Uncovered.

[2:50] You can't take $2,000 from someone and really invest or place that capital meaningfully.

[9:00] People are going to real estate fund managers who have no experienced and are losing their money.

[19:45] Real estate crowd funding deals are tricky, because now the developer is dealing with less experienced investors.

[27:20] You can't make accurate predictions in an era where government and central banks intervene.

[35:50] People want more control over their investments and rather invest in someone who they have a good relationship with.

[39:30] Ask the hard questions first before you invest.

Salvatore Buscemi is the author of Making the Yield: Real Estate Hard Money Lending Uncovered as well as the Managing Director for Dandrew Partners New York. He talks to Jason Hartman on the subject of finding experienced fund managers, the problems with crowd funding, dealing with inexperienced investors, and much more on today's show. 

Key Takeaways:

[1:45] Salvatore talks about his book, Making The Yield: Real Estate Hard Money Lending Uncovered. 

[2:50] You can't take $2,000 from someone and really invest or place that capital meaningfully. 

[9:00] People are going to real estate fund managers who have no experienced and are losing their money. 

[19:45] Real estate crowd funding deals are tricky, because now the developer is dealing with less experienced investors. 

[27:20] You can't make accurate predictions in an era where government and central banks intervene. 

[35:50] People want more control over their investments and rather invest in someone who they have a good relationship with. 

[39:30] Ask the hard questions first before you invest. 

Jason Hartman invites Kirill Storch of Electric Web to talk about some of the interesting developments that's happening in the mobile sector. Kirill tells Jason about how companies are putting smartphones on assembly lines to scan their products more efficiently, companies utilizing innovative tactics to make their internal processes go faster, and more.

Key Takeaways:

1:50 – Most people only think about how smartphones can help businesses from a sales point of view.

3:20 – The scan feature on the smartphone can now check in with assembly line managers to make sure everything is running smoothly.

7:10 – Wearable technology will probably change the way we do business.

10:00 – 10% of all US firms have invested in mobile technology and it's estimated by 2016, 30% of companies will catch on.

12:40 – The solution to a company's problems might be right there in their pocket

Mentioned In This Episode:

ElectricWebMarketing.com

Jason Hartman invites Kirill Storch of Electric Web to talk about some of the interesting developments that's happening in the mobile sector. Kirill tells Jason about how companies are putting smartphones on assembly lines to scan their products more efficiently, companies utilizing innovative tactics to make their internal processes go faster, and more.  

Key Takeaways:

1:50 – Most people only think about how smartphones can help businesses from a sales point of view. 

3:20 – The scan feature on the smartphone can now check in with assembly line managers to make sure everything is running smoothly. 

7:10 – Wearable technology will probably change the way we do business. 

10:00 – 10% of all US firms have invested in mobile technology and it's estimated by 2016, 30% of companies will catch on. 

12:40 – The solution to a company's problems might be right there in their pocket

Mentioned In This Episode:

ElectricWebMarketing.com

John Rubina is a second time guest and sits down with Jason to talk about the economy and the huge money bubble that's happening right now. John is the author of Money Bubble: What to Do When It Pops and he talks a little bit about his book on the show. John and Jason sit down to talk about Switzerland's economy, what's happening with China, and much more on today's AMA show.

Key Takeaways:

2:00 – Germany is currently paying negative interest rates on bonds. How is that possible?

5:15 – So many people want to open banks in Switzerland that the Swiss are telling customers that they have to pay them instead of vice verse.

10:05 – Governments are keeping negative interest rates in order to stop a financial collapse.

19:30 – If you add up all the debt in the US right now, it comes out to about $2 million per family.

25:45 – The US can use their military power to get what they want, but at the end of the day there's no reason why China and India need US dollars to trade.

32:15 – Since the 2008 crash, the world has taken on 57 trillions in new debt.

36:10 – Jason and John talk about the benefits of owning property.

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

John Rubina is a second time guest and sits down with Jason to talk about the economy and the huge money bubble that's happening right now. John is the author of Money Bubble: What to Do When It Pops and he talks a little bit about his book on the show. John and Jason sit down to talk about Switzerland's economy, what's happening with China, and much more on today's AMA show. 

Key Takeaways:

2:00 – Germany is currently paying negative interest rates on bonds. How is that possible? 

5:15 – So many people want to open banks in Switzerland that the Swiss are telling customers that they have to pay them instead of vice verse. 

10:05 – Governments are keeping negative interest rates in order to stop a financial collapse. 

19:30 – If you add up all the debt in the US right now, it comes out to about $2 million per family. 

25:45 – The US can use their military power to get what they want, but at the end of the day there's no reason why China and India need US dollars to trade. 

32:15 – Since the 2008 crash, the world has taken on 57 trillions in new debt.

36:10 – Jason and John talk about the benefits of owning property. 

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

Jay Sidhu is the CEO of Customers Bank and his bank has just come out with a new digital banking service called Mobile Bank that can be done right from your smartphone. Jason Hartman is interested in learning more about Mobile Bank and talks to Jay about how America's banking system is riddled with inefficiencies, Bitcoin, and more on today's show.

Key Takeaways:

1:40 – Customers Bank is a business bank and Bank Mobile is a consumer bank.

5:20 – What's the difference between Bank Mobile and Allied Bank? Jay explains.

8:45 – Jay shares his thoughts on Bitcoin.

15:40 – Jay believes the FDIC definitely has the money to pay in case a crisis happens.

22:10 – Uber is great because there's finally some competition in the taxi monopoly and the same thing needs to happen in banking.

24:00 – How does Mobile Bank make money if they have no fees? Jay explains.

Mentioned In This Episode:

BankMobile.com