Special interview this week! Billy Lane has become one of the most famous chopper builders in the world through decades of experience in creating custom motorcycles and appearing on various tv shows such as Biker Build Off. We talk about how he got into the industry as a kid, what fame brought him, and what he sees as the future for himself. It was an honor to speak to such a legend.

Show Notes:

Billy's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChoppersInc

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/choppers.inc/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCN_HcuuqfikHUFoM-ilpQBA

In this very special episode, I get to interview the one and only Larry Sharpe! Larry talks about his upbringing and what led him to his beliefs in liberty and freedom. We talk about his run for governor in New York as well as his VP bids for the Libertarian Party. He talks about the importance of being your own boss and what it takes to have a positive mindset.

Show Notes:

Larry's Twitter: https://twitter.com/LarrySharpe

Sharpe Way Twitter: https://twitter.com/sharpe_way

Larry's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Sharpe4Gov

Sharpe Way Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sharpeway

Larry's Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCp2EegvSGEsgc-diPwc0ZHQ

In this episode we discuss the policy that everyone has been talking about...the minimum wage! We give a brief history, then we dive into what the goal the government is trying to achieve by increasing the minimum wage. We give examples of minimum wage and what the effective minimum wage would be if it was set at $15 an hour per state. Let's just say I hope you're not listening from Puerto Rico!

Show Notes:

Why a $15 Federal Minimum Wage Would Be a Terrible Policy

https://fee.org/articles/why-a-15-federal-minimum-wage-would-be-a-terrible-policy/

University of Washington Study

https://evans.uw.edu/wp-content/uploads/files/two%20page%20overview.pdf

National Bureau of Economic Research

https://www.nber.org/papers/w28388?utm_campaign=ntwh&utm_medium=email&utm_source=ntwg2

Puerto Rico's Effective Minimum Wage Would Be $68/Hour Under Biden Plan

https://fee.org/articles/puerto-ricos-effective-minimum-wage-would-be-68hour-under-biden-plan/

National Bureau of Economic Research - Puerto Rico

https://www.nber.org/system/files/chapters/c6909/c6909.pdf

In this episode we talk with Wade Riley, managing partner of Hancho Executive Search Group. We learn what it's like to leave a job of 10 years to start something from the ground up. What kind of sacrifices does it require? What kind of freedom and perks can it provide? We also let Wade give some advice to those in the audience who are maybe considering starting their own business....

Show Notes:

Wade's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/waderiley/

Searchers and Seekers Podcast Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/searchers-and-seekers-podcast/

In this episode, we talk about the most recent fiasco going on with Wall Street, Gamestop, Wall Street Bets, and the infamous short squeeze. What is a short squeeze and how did it happen? Who are the players? What kind of money are we talking about? How is Wall Street getting away with it? Tune in and find out!

In this episode we talk with Chef Andrew Gruel. He is the owner of Slapfish Restaurant Group. He has made appearances as a judge on "Food Truck Face Off" and was a host on "Say it to My Face". We discuss what drove him to go into food service and the lessons he learned working the overnight shift at Denny's.

Recently, Chef Gruel has become a fundraiser for out of work hospitality workers. To date, he has raised over $300k to help needy workers and families for everything from utility payments to rent.

Show notes:

86 Struggle:

http://www.86struggle.com/

Save the Brave:

https://savethebrave.org/

Chef Gruel's Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChefGruel

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CHEFGRUEL

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andrewgruel/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewgruel/

In this episode we interview Moses Herrera, an executive coach, a revenue management consultant, and a spinning instructor. We learn about what it takes to be a successful coach, how to manage social media effectively, and how all of these businesses relate to each other.

Show notes:

Moses's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mosesherrera/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moe_herrera/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/moeherrera

Today we're joined by Gladi and Laura, the co-founders of H&F Redefined. Their passion project was born from the desire to help those individuals who were furloughed or laid off and chose to pursue their passions as well. Despite only being around for a few months, they're already seeing tremendous success. Tune in to find out how!

Show Notes:

H&F Redefined Site: https://www.hfredefined.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hfredefined

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hfredefined/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hfredefined/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/HF_Redefined

To kick off entrepreneur month, we're talking this week to Ken Madden, one of the co-founders of Ciro, a motorcycle accessories company that creates, designs, and helps to manufacture really high quality accessories to Harley, Indian, and Honda Goldwing motorcycles. We get to hear about how the company formed, what types of challenges they faced, and how they were able to be a first to market supporting the Goldwing.

Show notes and links:

Ciro - https://ciro3d.com/

Ciro Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ciro3d

Ciro Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ciro3d/

Ciro Twitter - https://twitter.com/Ciro3D

Goldstrike - https://goldstrike3d.com/

Goldstrike Facebook -https://www.facebook.com/goldstrike3d

Goldstrike Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/goldstrike3d/

Ken's site - https://maddkstudio.com/

Ken's Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbwJctPDdqtxxWS8GnXMcww

Ken's Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/maddkstudio/

Ken's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/maddk_studio/

In the final episode of 2020 we discuss one of the most important aspects of capitalism, compassion. Compassion drives increased productivity, increased bottom line performance, and allows us to contribute positively to our communities.

Sources for show:

COLLABORATIVE WHOLE PERSON CARE + HUMAN TOUCH BENEFITS THE PATIENT AND BOTTOM LINE

https://www.hmchealthworks.com/white-papers/collaborative-whole-person-care-human-touch-benefits-patient-bottom-line/

Why Compassion in Business Makes Sense

https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/why_compassion_in_business_makes_sense

Barstool Sports is Helping Struggling Small Businesses Far More Efficiently than the Government

https://fee.org/articles/barstool-sports-is-doing-more-for-small-businesses-than-the-federal-government/?utm_source=Social&utm_medium=Twitter&utm_campaign=2020_FEEDotOrg