There’s a network of people around the country who work together to find homes for rescued dogs. Last week, I was able to experience this firsthand. 

My college friend, Jamie Dulick, transported a beautiful puppy from Charlotte to a new home in Maine. I was able to be along for the flight in Jamie’s plane as Daisy began her recovery and is being welcomed into a new home. 

Hear about this experience and this amazing organization on this week’s Bangers Only podcast. Pilots N Paws makes it easy for volunteers and donors to be a part of this magic at any level. 

Jamie and I also talk about tackling retirement, maintaining friendships and identifying that special purpose that gets you jumping out of bed in the morning.
Timestamps 

(0:00) Intro

(0:22) Welcome, Jamie Dulick

(0:50) Reconnecting with College Friends

(2:00) Jamie’s Pilot Profile - Fear of Flying

(4:10) Introduction to Pilots N Paws

(4:50) The Pilots N Paws Network

(6:10) Meet Daisy

(8:38) Feeling Joy Through Service

(10:50) Backyard Dog Breeding

(12:36) Jamie’s Retirement

(16:07) Keeping In Touch Over Decades

(19:23) Meaning and Fulfillment in Retirement

Watching where investors are putting their money today can give us great insight into what markets might do next. 

• Why is there a record number ($8 Trillion) in money market funds?

• What’s up with bonds? Do people not believe the Fed is going to cut interest rates?

• There are a record number of new ETF launches. New asset managers are bringing active ETFs to market in record numbers. Is this a good thing? 

• Crypto ETF asset inflows are on fire. Where is this money coming from?

• Single stock and synthetic income ETFs are bringing in billions when most didn’t see this coming. 

Join me and Mike Akins, Founding Partner of ETF Action, as we dive into a lively discussion on these and other critical market issues on this week’s Bangers Only podcast.

Timestamps

(0:00) Intro

(0:23) Welcome, Mike Akins

(0:55) ETF Action Delivers Institutional Data Sets To Everyone

(2:12) Follow Fund Flows, New Issuers

(2:50) ETFs Continue To Grow

(4:30) Do We Need All The Options?

(5:40) Understanding ETF Innovation

(7:20) Asset Classes Around The World

(9:25) Cash On The Sidelines

(10:27) Fixed Income Flows

(13:20) ETFs Are The De Facto Investment

(13:56) Crypto Continues To Move Forward

(16:16) Is The Average RIA Still Not Committed To Crypto?

(18:40) Hedge Funds Love Volatility 

(19:42) Large-Cap Growth vs. International and Small-Cap

(22:04) Active ETFs Attract Billions

(24:55) Single Stock ETFs

(28:11) Options Income Strategies

(32:40) Options Income ETFs Are Not All The Same

(36:00) Check Out ETFAction.com!

Rusty Vanneman, formerly CIO at Orion Wealth Management, is my guest on today’s Bangers Only podcast. 

The markets couldn’t feel better, but now is the time to identify and act on upgrades to your portfolio. 

• Certain asset classes are outperforming US equities and are 30-50% on sale.

• The bond market (and money market funds) are paying you to diversify and reduce risk.

• Is private equity and private debt worth the risk?

• Crypto and real assets are good enough for central banks. Have they made their way into your portfolio?

• Remember where you were in 2015? You’re ten years older and have way more money. Does your portfolio deserve a bodyguard?

(0:00) Intro

(0:10) Welcome Rusty Vanneman

(0:37) It’s A Great Time To Be An Investor

(1:14) Should We Be Concerned?

(2:11) Rusty’s History

(4:08) Orion’s Exponential Growth

(5:20) Free Agency

(6:45) Opportunities For Improvement

(8:06) Valuations Matter

(9:50) Asset Allocation 

(11:39) Will The Pendulum Swing?

(12:55) Volatility Impacts Behavior

(13:46) The Beauty of Alternative and Real Assets

(16:26) Do You Own Crypto?

(18:54) Alternatives Need To Be Low Correlation

(20:33) Private Equities Amplify Risk

(23:16) Longevity’s Impact On Investing

(25:26) You Need To Have Exceptional Service

(26:40) Spending More Time With Clients

(27:40) What Keeps You Up At Night?

(28:39) Innovations That Excite

(30:17) Berkshire’s Influence

(32:20) Invest Well and Be Well

In this podcast, we dive into the good, the bad and the ugly of tequila production, the beverage industry, unhealthy additives, explosive demand and unreasonable pricing. This pod will help guide tequila fans through the “tequila maze” in hope of helping you find the right tequila for the right price backed by trusted experts. Whether you’re a social drinker or a tequila connoisseur, this episode is guaranteed to entertain.

Timestamps

0:00⁠ Welcome

0:54⁠ Intro

⁠1:15⁠ What Is Craft Cartel?

4:20⁠ The Rise of Tequila

⁠5:07 Tequila Isn’t Hangover Free

⁠7:21⁠ Do You Get What You Pay For?

⁠8:21⁠ Tequila Is A Big Business

⁠11:07⁠ Are Labels Legit?

⁠12:02⁠ Tequila Will Outpace Vodka

⁠13:11⁠ Do Cartels Control The Tequila Industry?

⁠14:40⁠ Tequila Matchmaker Is An Excellent Resource

⁠16:47 Tariffs on Tequila

⁠18:37⁠ How To Find Premium Tequila?

⁠20:36⁠ The CRT's Beef With Tequila Matchmaker

⁠22:50⁠ The Additive Free Movement Is Growing

⁠27:00⁠ Miami’s Agave Mafia

Links

Instagram

Website

Tequila Matchmaker

An Undercover Operation, a Raid and the Fight Over What Makes a True Tequila

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In this episode, Tom Lydon sits down with Emily Binder, marketing futurist and founder of Beetle Moment Marketing, to explore what it really means to build a personal virtual brand. 

Emily shares practical tips on:

• The best platforms for building trust and visibility

• Why being in-person still matters (especially when you’re young)

• How to get started with content — even if you're unsure

• The power of showing your human side in an AI-driven world

Whether you're a novice creator, seasoned pro, or simply curious about where branding is headed, this episode delivers.

Timestamps:

(0:00) Welcome

(0:50) Who Is Emily Binder?

(2:20) How Do You Define A Brand

(3:30) Embracing Virtual Communication + The Return To The Office

(6:15) Being In Person Is Important When You’re Young

(7:07) Committing To Your Personal Brand 

(9:45) Dress For The Job You Want

(11:11) Leveraging Social As A Professional

(14:10) The Best Social Platforms For Professionals

(16:45) YouTube vs. Instagram

(17:57) Getting Started On Social

(21:00) Texting vs. Email

(23:18) Differentiating Yourself with AI

(29:23) The Human Touch Matters More Than Ever

(30:00) Virtual Brand Breakthroughs

(32:05) The Negative Effects of Technology

(34:15) Meeting Online Friends IRL

(37:25) Maintain An Abundance Mindset

Links:

Emily’s Website

Emily’s Mini Podcast

Beetle Moment Marketing

Emily’s Tech and Gear Checklist  

Scott Galloway vs Rory Sutherland - Is the era of brand over? 

Video Marketing Achieved 10.8K Organic Impressions for a Financial Advisor in 8 Weeks

Life’s short. You have to keep things simple - that’s what Bangers Only is all about. 

Today, I’m thrilled to share the first episode of my new podcast, Bangers Only. 

In this episode, I’m joined by Todd Sohn, ETF Strategist at Strategas Asset Management. 

Todd and I discuss the current state of the market, sentiment, outflows in small-cap ETFs, international outperformance, China’s underperformance, the sustainability of single-stock ETFs and much more. 

I have a few more episodes ready to publish that you will love. Stay tuned. 

You can connect with Todd here — X | LinkedIn | Email