On this episode of Porch Beers, Trog turns the tables and asks questions about the consumer experience in retail stores; how are brick and mortar stores set up and why, how do companies identify different consumer archetypes and how do they interact differently with each one.  He also asks about the franchise business model, who it is good for, what do you get, and does it make financial sense in the long run.

Porch Beers is a series of casual episodes, where Brett and Trog ask each other questions that they haven't heard prior to the conversation.  Like most conversations they have over a beer, conversations are informal but focused on their respective areas of expertise.  

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Dr. Trogdon and Brett chop it up about the intimidation of saving.    

How am I going to get to that downpayment on a house?  How am I going to get that emergency fund set aside quickly enough? How will I ever save enough to retire?  

Retirement, emergency funds, college, and a downpayment on a home can feel like an enormous undertaking, and overwhelming without a plan. How did Trog first start prioritizing his savings as a graduate student?  How has his plan and approach changed as his situation has changed?  What does his Champagne Fountain of Savings look like? What do you do when you hit speed bumps along the way?  

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On this episode of Porch Beers, Dr. Trogdon answers questions about what insurance he carries, why, and how he came to his decision.  He also shares what new financial tech product he is most excited about.

Porch Beers is a series of casual episodes, where Brett asks Trog questions cold, that he hasn't heard prior to the conversation.  Like most conversations we have over a beer, Trog doesn't know what I'll ask him at the time.  His vast knowledge of the economy is put to the test when he's asked for advice or clarity on the various topics we discuss.

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Dr. Trogdon and Brett chop it up about their kids starting to hustle and making more money than just their allowances.  How did Trog first get started working beyond chores around the house?  What did he learn as a kid and as an adult about teaching his kids about work and the value of money.   

Trog discusses how his two children's different personalities and views to money, required different approaches and expectations.  As an economist, he also introduces the idea of "customer demand", "cost of goods sold", and "market size".  Most importantly, he reveals his long play... what does he really want for his kids when they grow up and enter the adult world, and what can they do as kids to make that time happy and fulfilling.  

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On this episode of Porch Beers, Brett flips the routine a bit and asks Dr. Trogdon to talk about his Year of Minimalism.  Each year, Trog selects a theme for him to focus on and learn about for the calendar year.  The themes vary from subjects like music, religion, relationships, and comedy to name a few.  A couple of years ago, he selected minimalism and went through the process of systematically reducing the tangible items in his life, rethinking his consumption, and explored the concept of minimalism in various areas like art, music, and design.

Porch Beers is a series of casual episodes, where Brett asks Trog questions cold, that he hasn't heard prior to the conversation.  These moments stem from real life where they often sit down for a beer and inevitably talk about money, work, the economy, politics, and fatherhood.  Trog's vast knowledge of the economy is put to the test when he's asked for advice or clarity on the various topics we discuss.

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Trog walks Brett through his approach to allowances and teaching his kids about money.  Trog explains his "Four Bucket" approach to spending, giving, and saving and describes his "Bank of Trogdon".  He'll share how his two children's different personalities and views to money, required different approaches and expectations.  After listening to this episode, you can go to Trogonomics.com to download the Bank of Trogdon spreadsheet and start tracking your kids weekly incomes, savings, and investing.

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On this episode of Porch Beers, Dr. Trogdon answers questions on how he navigated one of his toughest financial decisions as well as explains how the unemployment rate is calculated and how to gauge when it is considered good, average, or bad.

Porch Beers is a series of casual episodes, where Brett asks Trog two questions cold, that he hasn't heard prior to the conversation.  Like most conversations we have over a beer, Trog doesn't know what I'll ask him at the time.  His vast knowledge of the economy is put to the test when he's asked for advice or clarity on the various topics we discuss.

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Trog walks Brett through his monthly financial plan and review that he uses with his family.  He discusses how he and his family came up with their collective goals, how they manage each and every expense, and how they review the info each month. After listening to this episode, you can use the data and spreadsheet on Trogonomics.com to start your own monthly financial planning.  Enjoy the episode and have a great day!

On this episode of Porch Beers, Dr. Trogdon answers questions on how he would select a financial advisor as well as discusses the role of the International Monetary Fund in the world.

Porch Beers is a series of episodes, where Brett asks Trog two questions cold, that he hasn't heard prior to the conversation.  Like most conversations we have over a beer, Trog doesn't know what I'll ask him at the time.  His vast knowledge of the economy is put to the test when he's asked for advice or clarity on the various topics we discuss.

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Back in college, Dr. Trogdon launched his career as an economist and researcher by authoring a study on the evolution of the NBA Draft.  He believed that teams at a certain point in the season would start to intentionally lose games in order to get a better spot in the upcoming draft.  We'll discuss the study, the players involved and how things evolved with the NBA draft over the years.  Enjoy the episode!