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It’s time, we’re finally able to announce and introduce you to our new co-hosts: Nora Ali and Scott Rogowsky!

Nora and Scott are delighted to be here vibing with each other, and even more excited about all the amazing guests and business stories they’re going to bring you soon!

If you want to suggest a specific guest or learn about a certain industry, let us know! Reach out via email to [email protected], DM us on Twitter @bizcasualpod, or give us a call ‪(862) 295-1135‬.

Today, we’re taking you behind the scenes to meet the new audio team behind Business Casual’s relaunch. We’re also filling you in about some exciting new changes to come this fall.

If you want to hear from a specific guest or about a certain industry, let us know! Reach out via email at [email protected] or DM @bizcasualpod.

An update from the Business Casual Crew on the show's return to regular episodes (coming in October), plus listener emails - woo!

If you want to send us a guest who you'd like to hear us interview, our email is [email protected], or leave a voice message on our website: businesscasual.fm

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In honor of business guru and super-builder Elon Musk's 50th birthday, please enjoy one more dip into host Alex Lieberman's other show: Founder's Journal. On two special episodes of that show, Alex goes deep on the thought processes Elon uses to see what we can all learn from the self-styled Technoking of Tesla.

If you want more great builders' lessons like these, please subscribe to Founder's Journal wherever you listen to your pods.

James Ledbetter, the Chief Content Officer at Clarim Media, joins us today to point out some of the challenges and pitfalls of the bitcoin bull case. James discusses government regulation, environmental concerns, and the hurdles in place that will make it difficult for bitcoin to become a mainstream currency. He also delves into his stance on bitcoin as a store of value and how it compares to other assets like gold.

On a very special episode of Alex's other podcast The Founder's Journal, he talks about 4 timeless lessons from Jeff Bezos's 1997 letter to Amazon shareholders, which established the principles for building an e-commerce empire.

Click here for more info and more episodes of Founder's Journal

Michael Saylor, Co-Founder and CEO of MicroStrategy, joins us today to break down the bitcoin bull case. Saylor, well known on Twitter for his bullish attitude towards bitcoin, led MicroStrategy to transition from holding cash to bitcoin. To date, the company has acquired nearly $3 billion in bitcoin. Today, Saylor breaks down why bitcoin is better than gold, what makes bitcoin the most successful tech of our generation, and the environmental concerns tied to bitcoin.

On this episode of The Founder's Journal, Alex breaks down 7 rules for building authentic connections in the business world of 2021.

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Harley Finkelstein, President of Shopify, joins us to discuss how the e-commerce platform behind many of your favorite stores has democratized entrepreneurship and sparked a digital shift in retail. Harley breaks down Shopify’s role in the e-commerce boom, diving into how consumers’ values inform their purchases, why retail isn't dead, and the importance of curation and personalization for a brand. We had to talk a bit about Rihanna moving Fenty Beauty to Shopify, too.

Legendary financial advisor Downtown Josh Brown joins us to discuss the radical change in investing behavior between boomers and millennials/Gen Z and how that change has shaped today’s stock market. Gone are the days of bonds, Warren Buffet’s advice, and saving for retirement. Drawing on insights from his recent Fortune 500 article, “Your father’s stock market isn’t coming back,” Josh walks us through the new investing landscape. He dives into the cultural momentum of memes, high risk tolerance, crypto, and more.

Looking for an appetizer for Business Casual? Check out Alex Lieberman's other business pod, Founder's Journal.