Samson Jagoras and Darius Bell are joined by guest Brett Ramberg to discuss the recent story about American Paper Optics which recently had a new sales records for eclipse glasses in Bartlett exceeding $75 million dollars.

Samson Jagoras and Darius Bell comment on the news that President Joe Biden signed a $1.2 trillion package of spending bills, ending the threat of a partial government shutdown.

Darius Bell, Samson Jagoras, and Brett Ramberg discuss the news about 99c stores going out of business and the overall attitude of Americans about the economy and business landscape in 2024.

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Samson Jagoras & Darius Bell are joined this week by Brett Ramberg, a seasoned entrepreneur, together we dive deep into the transformative impact of artificial intelligence on business. Brett shares his experiences and strategies from acquiring an IT services firm and, exploring the use of AI in new startups. This episode offers invaluable perspectives on leveraging AI for business growth, operational efficiency, and staying competitive in a rapidly evolving marketplace.

Chapters:

00:00 - Intro

02:57 - 99-cent stores are going away!

15:12 - Jamie Dimon Says AI is as transformative as electricity

49:13 - Kamala Yapping About WNBA

53:11 - These college athletes are making over $1 million a year in NIL deals

1:02:08 - “Death to America”

1:15:59 - Eclipse glasses company rakes in $75M

Samson Jagoras and Darius Bell share Larry Fink's concerns over current economic policies and the unsustainable pace of US spending, highlighting the necessity for entrepreneurs to prepare for potential financial downturns. Discussing strategies for weathering economic storms, such as accumulating cash reserves and investing in gold, the conversation stresses the importance of auditing financials and embracing technological efficiencies. With a looming correction anticipated, listeners are urged to proactively adapt to ensure sustainability and growth

Darius Bell and Samson Jagoras react to a clip from an LSU basketball game. The clip shows the team's absence during the national anthem. But it doesn't show the full context, leading to frustrated articles and assumptions.

Samson Jagoras and Darius Bell break down yet another eventful week in the landscape of the world and business. The guys kick things off with some talk about faith and controversy surrounding Elevations Church. Switching gears, take a deep dive into Mr.Beast’s new Amazon Prime Video show with the largest cash prize in history, the problems in NYC & other democratic cities are facing right now, Trumps $450m payment slashed down to $175m. The guys react to Candace Owens leaving the Daily Wire & the controversial hip-tackle ban in the NFL.

Chapters:

0:00 Intro

2:12 Elevations Church

9:59 Mr Beast

18:25 NYC Mass Exodus

26:53 NYC Office Space

31:52 Trump + List of fraud people

37:50 Candace Owens Leaves Daily Wire

47:39 Immigrant with 5m Follows Boasts

52:49 NFL Ban Hip Tackle

1:00:26 Outro

Elevations Church:

Steven Furtick Facing Backlash Because Elevation Church Won’t Use Words Like “Resurrection” On Easter Invites: https://relevantmagazine.com/faith/church/steven-furtick-facing-backlash-because-elevation-church-wont-use-words-like-resurrection-on-easter-invites/#:~:text=%E2%80%9CFor%20us%2C%20the%20most%20important,someone%20feel%20like%20an%20outsider.%E2%80%9D

Mr. Beast Announces Prime Video Game Show:

MrBeast's New Reality TV Show Offers the 'Biggest Single Cash Prize in the History of TV and Streaming: https://www.entrepreneur.com/business-news/mrbeast-amazon-team-up-for-new-show-with-huge-cash-prize/471394

YT Short Clip:

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/ywjxeVVsPQE

NYC Mass Exodus:

Half of all New Yorkers will flee city in next 5 years as quality of life plummets post-pandemic, poll: https://nypost.com/2024/03/19/us-news/less-than-one-in-three-yorkers-planning-to-flee-city-and-just-30-are-happy-with-quality-of-life-survey/

Straight from New Yorkers: https://cbcny.org/newsroom/straight-from-new-yorkers-0#:~:text=Here%27s%20an%20overview,in%202017

Top Moving Trends and Statistics for 2024: https://www.marketwatch.com/guides/moving-services/moving-statistics/

NYC Office Space:

NYC landlords luring workers back to offices with pickleball, golf simulators, arcade games and gourmet food: https://nypost.com/2024/03/20/real-estate/nyc-landlords-luring-workers-to-offices-with-fancy-perks/

Trump + List of Frauds:

Trump's $454M judgment bond slashed by more than half in appeals court ruling: https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trumps-454m-judgment-bond-slashed-more-than-half-appeals-court-ruling

9 of the Biggest Financial Fraud Cases in History: https://money.usnews.com/investing/articles/biggest-corporate-frauds-in-history

Candace Owens Leaves Daily Wire

Timeline That Led To Candace Owens' Daily Wire Departure: https://www.outkick.com/culture/timeline-that-led-to-candace-owens-daily-wire-departure

Clip: https://x.com/LizCrokin/status/1772118418495295742?s=20

Illegal Immigrant making a fool of the US has Tiktok suspended:

TikTok’s top migrant influencer is making such a fool of the US, it seems like Ali G satire: https://nypost.com/2024/03/21/opinion/tiktoks-top-migrant-influencer-makes-a-fool-of-the-us/

X Clip: https://twitter.com/CollinRugg/status/1771582158395916526

NFL Hip Tackle Ban:

NFL owners approve ban of controversial hip-drop tackle technique: https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2024/03/25/hip-drop-tackles-nfl-bans-technique-safety-injury/73089027007/

NFL players seem irate after owners unanimously approve new rule that bans hip-drop tackles: https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/nfl-players-seem-irate-after-owners-unanimously-approve-new-rule-that-bans-hip-drop-tackles/

Samson Jagoras and Darius Bell walk you through the controversial Hip-Tackle ban. What is a hip tackle? Is banning more dangerous than tolerating? Who is making these rules? Can they accurately relate to players?

Samson Jagoras and Darius Bell break down Mr. Beast's announcement that he's collaborating with Amazon Prime Video to create the largest game show in history, with over 1000 contestants and a cash prize of $5,000,000.

MrBeast's New Reality TV Show Offers the 'Biggest Single Cash Prize in the History of TV and Streaming: https://www.entrepreneur.com/business-news/mrbeast-amazon-team-up-for-new-show-with-huge-cash-prize/471394

Samson Jagoras and Darius Bell react to the announcement of Candace Ownen a reputable journalist and podcaster, departing from The Daily Wire.

Timeline That Led To Candace Owens' Daily Wire Departure: https://www.outkick.com/culture/timeline-that-led-to-candace-owens-daily-wire-departure

Clip: https://x.com/LizCrokin/status/1772118418495295742?s=20