Finance Essentials

Finance Essentials

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  • Episode 24: Billy Lane of Choppers Inc
    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
    53 min
  • Episode 23: Interview with Larry Sharpe
    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
    56 min
  • Episode 22: Why Your Friends are Wrong About Minimum Wage
    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
    38 min
  • Episode 21: Wade Riley - Hancho Executive Search Group
    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/
    37 min
  • Episode 20: Why Wall Street Thinks You're Dumb
    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!
    36 min
  • Episode 19: Executive Chef Andrew Gruel
    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/
    31 min
  • Episode 18: Executive Coach Moses Herrera
    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
    40 min
  • Episode 17: Gladi and Laura from H&F Redefined
    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
    43 min
  • Episode 16: Interview with Ken Madden from Ciro
    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/
    39 min
  • Episode 15: Compassion Capitalism
    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
    36 min

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Danny Hudson hosts Finance Essentials. It is a business platform built around courses to help entrepreneurs, working professionals, and large enterprises to increase their profitability. How we achieve that is by diving into the lifeblood of any business, the P&L. The podcast provides support and insight into the business environment and economic climate and helps listeners to understand how it applies to them and their businesses.