What’s the secret to success in both finance and media?

This week on Facts vs. Feelings, Josh Brown, CEO of Ritholtz Wealth Management, joins Ryan Detrick, Chief Market Strategist at Carson Group, and Sonu Varghese, VP, Global Macro Strategist at Carson Group, to share his journey from retail stockbroker to RIA founder. He talks about how networking and taking risks helped shape his career and why authenticity is key to staying relevant.

Josh also explores balancing work with personal life and why he left social media (Twitter/X) for more direct connections through newsletters and YouTube. Plus, he gives a behind-the-scenes look at his media experiences on CNBC’s Halftime Report and as an advisor for Billions.

Finally, Josh offers his take on how the pandemic revealed cracks in the financial system, leading to inflation and labor shortages.

Tune in for insights on career growth, content creation, and what’s next for the economy!

Key Highlights:

• Career Evolution: Networking and risk-taking lessons from Josh’s rise from retail stockbroker to top-tier RIA founder
• Work-Life Balance: Practical advice on blending passion for work with family commitments
• Content Creation: How to build a strong, authentic connection with your audience without relying on big-name guests
• Financial Industry Insights: Balancing commentary with professional relationships in finance
• Media Experience: Lessons from Josh’s time on live TV and his contributions to Billions
• Post-Pandemic Economy: Josh’s perspective on how the pandemic reshaped the economy and exposed system vulnerabilities
• And much more!

Resources:

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Connect with Ryan Detrick: 

• LinkedIn: Ryan Detrick
• X: Ryan Detrick

Connect with Sonu Varghese: 

• LinkedIn: Sonu Varghese
• X: Sonu Varghese

Connect with Joshua Brown: 

• LinkedIn: Joshua Brown
• Ritholtz Wealth Management