Stock Showdown

In this video, WANDY discusses the Round 2 results and gives a preview in the 2023 Stock Showdown Sweet 16 matchups. 

In this episode I provide the back story of where this podcast initiative stemmed from.  I will provide the audience with motivation and inspiration to get out there and go after your dreams.  

In this podcast I had the privilege of sitting down with Fredrick Carry.  Fred is a powerhouse entrepreneur who has founded over ten companies and amassed billions in value. Today, he is focused on helping up-and-coming entrepreneurs get on their paths for success by finding their niches and remaining confident and steadfast along the way.  

In this episode Devin Durrant and I chat about his career in the NBA and how that gave his the necessary transferable skills to now running a multitude of successful investing ventures.  Devin provides excellent advice for students on how to make small changes in their life, staying positive, and maintaining gratitude in their day to day lives.

In this episode I had the privilege of having Mark Krikke who discusses the opportunities that exist in the mid term rental market and how people can take advantage of economic conditions to maximize their portfolio.  

In this episode I sat down with Sean Mullaney.  Sean and I discuss the current state of the economy and how entrepreneurs can protect themselves with investment opportunities within a Solo 401K.  The book drops on October 4th, so make sure you get your copy to learn more.

Disclaimer:  The discussion is intended to be for general educational purposes and is not tax, legal, or investment advice for any individual.

In this episode I welcomed back Brian DeMint to the show.  Brian and I discuss his book "Bitcoin Evangelism.  Additionally Brian provides his insight on what the FED's next move will be given the current economic climate.  

In today's podcast Shlomo Freund discusses how he began his entrepreneurial journey.  

In this episode Paul Baron discusses his most recent venture "The Wall Printer".  Paul also gives some tremendous insight on how to delegate responsibilities as an entrepreneur.

In this episode I had the pleasure of having Brandon Leibowitz on the show.  Brandon runs and operates SEO Optimizers. They are a digital marketing company that focuses on helping small and medium-sized businesses get more online traffic, which in turn converts into clients, sales, leads, etc.  Brandon provides some valuable insight on how to properly maximize your efficiency as a business owner by understanding SEO.  

In this episode I welcomed Logan Shippy to the Stock Showdown podcast.  Logan shares his experiences. The good, the bad, the victories, the defeats, and most importantly the strategies that have helped him build companies to 7 figures. Logan and I discussed all of the times he has "gotten lucky" in his endeavors.  Logan discussed his most recent venture that helps clients build passive income online with a fully automated E-commerce Store. 

In this episode the Stock Showdown Podcast welcomes Faisal Shah.  Faisal provides some great insight as to what soft skills are going to move the needle.  School Doesn't Teach You how to Negotiate, Create Wealth, Network, Personal Brand, Build Trusted Relationship yet these are what moved the needle in his life.   Fasil provides a no fluff, no nonsense advise not just for students but for anyone in general.  

In this episode the Stock Showdown Podcast welcomes Brian De Mint to the show.  Brian was the Chief Marketing Officer for Atheneum Blockchain for 3 years and resigned in 2021 in order to focus more on Bitcoin/blockchain education.  This lead him to author "Bitcoin Evangelism".

In addition to his professional experience as an executive in the blockchain industry, Brian has been investing in Bitcoin and the wider crypto market since 2014 and advising entities on their digital asset strategies since 2016.

Brian shares his knowledge and expertise about the crypto markets and how to position your allocate % holdings.  Brian discusses the current economic climate and what it means for the crypto markets.  

In this episode the Stock Showdown podcast is pleased to welcome Chad Robinson to the show.  Chad Robinson is the president of Align Mortgage Corporation and IQ Lend Inc. A fully licensed mortgage and real estate broker with 25 years of experience, he has particular expertise in commercial development.  Chad and I discuss strategies that individuals can generate wealth by becoming the bank.  Great advise provided to youngsters just getting started in building credit.  

After a decade in the financial and real estate industries, author, financial coach, and motivational speaker, Brighton Gbarazia, is on a mission to help people regain control of their financial destiny.  Hitting on critical points from his recent book, Master Your Mortgage: What the Bank Won’t Tell You About Buying the Right Home, this inspiring professional captivates his audience, inviting them to dream bigger and take appropriate action now.  While discussing everything from mortgages and other real estate matters to personal finance, wealth creation, and more, Brighton outlines the steps that will jumpstart your journey to financial freedom.

In this podcast Tristan Pelloux discuss the the Fintech industry along with the opportunities that have developed since the housing crisis of 2008.  With a background in business strategy and corporate finance Tristan posses an acumen of the economics behind the FED's moves since 2008 and what is likely to come out of it.

Crypto is a game changer and it’s here to stay whether people like it or not. Joe is here to help people learn, understand and grow with it. We’re only in the ground floor with crypto and many people are trying to understand it.

Arvin Khamseh has always been on the forefront of new tech trends.  From biohacking, to internet marketing, Arvin knows where to invest his time. So when the NFT wave came along, it was a natural fit for him to jump in early on.  Because of his early entrance into the market, Arvin is one of the few established thought leaders within the NFT space.  He has consulted with 200+ NFT brands and has partnered with Reddit, Twitter, and Quora.

In this podcast Seth Levine shares his story on how he became an institutional investor.  Seth shares his understanding and knowledge of the markets but more specifically the crypto market.

Florian is the founder of the Money Hero Academy, where he is teaching how to create financial freedom by improving your money mindset, money management and money making skills.  Florian provides some valuable insight to the audience about how to create the three pillars of financial success.

Why do many great strategies fail to deliver the expected results?  

What are concrete actions to start working on a winning strategy?  

How can we balance purpose and profit, ie, doing well while also doing good? 

How can people create a truly purpose-driven successful business?

In this podcast Chandler Walker shares his insight and story on how to transform any situation into a sale that can work to your benefit.  Chandler has created a psychotherapeutic system for selling high ticket services without manipulation, aggressive tactics, or feeling salesy.  Based on three pillars: 1. Detaching from the need to sell 2. Becoming a Cognitive Listener 3. Creating the model of the challenging leader

Rick provided valuable insight on the importance of building proper habits which all began with 

As a technologist, Trevor has a passion for efficiency and automation for the oft-forgotten back-office. Southport Technology Group was formed with an eye to small and medium sized businesses struggling to find reasonable price and delivery for cloud software. 

Trevor and I also discussed his real estate and what to look for in today's market. 

Trevor emphasized the importance of being able to write effectively, something that I think is lacking in this day in age. Great advise to both kids and adults! 

In this episode Paul Halme discusses how he started his career as a stock broker which gave him the knowledge and confidence to start his own business.  Paul now specializes in helping Entrepreneurs fix their finances and then buy assets to create passive income.

Jacqueline Schadeck is Certified Financial Planner (CFP).  Jacqueline believes our experiences shape who we are. Jacqueline shares her journey on why she got into the business of financial planning.  After witnessing her family fall victim to poor financial advice, she set out to be the go-to person for financial guidance.

You can reach me at jacqueline@jacquelineplans.com

Andrew Valyear discusses his journey on how he got started in the smart home technology business.  Andrew dives into the details on how to network your home to make it smart home capable.  Andrew emphasizes the importance of having all of your devices integrated to make your life more efficient.  

The content of this podcast is about a doctor who pivoted from being an orthodontist to being an entrepreneur. Dr. Murra started her business because she realized that there is a lot of options for people when it comes to getting their teeth straightened, and she wants to bring confidence to the world.

The content discusses the name of the company, Two Fronts, and how it came about. They help orthodontists by advertising to patients, managing their cases, and helping patients stay on track with their aligners. Orthodontists don't need to open their own practices anymore, and can partner with local dentists.

Dr. Murra says that it is important for leaders to be able to pivot and transition into new ways of doing things.  The content is about a doctor giving advice to students on how to find their passion in life. She says that they should do research on things and read as much as they can about what's happening in the world, because something is going to grab their attention and they will become passionate about it.

Yuval and I discuss his current venture Air Doctor.  Yuval's also provides his recommendation to youngsters and that is to take advantage of your youth as that is when your ideologies are at their strongest.  Yuval also provides valuable insight on taking risks within building a business.  

Kyle Sullivan founded Unleash the Champ to create powerful coaching experiences for people and organizations that lead to discovering and stepping into the champion they were created to be. 

Kyle and I discuss how to discover what is it you truly want and how to set a plan in place to go after it.  

Jess Glazer and I discuss what was the catalyst to you quitting her job and going all-in on her passion and how that can inspire others to do the same.  Additionally Jess and I discussed how she was able to leverage her passions in health & fitness along with her teaching background to build her business: The Digital Business Revolution.   

In this episode I had the privilege of interviewing Julian Hayes II.  Julian and I discussed his original career path of wanting to pursue medicine.  We discussed how he was able to use his transferable skills that he obtained while pursuing a career in medicine and international business into what he now does today.  Today Julian is busy building The Art of Fitness & Life. This boutique concierge firm helps entrepreneurs, CEOs, and business leaders reverse the aging process and upgrade their entire human system with precision through leveraging their unique DNA, data-driven health metrics, personalized bio-specific programming, a "performance team," and high-tech toys.

In this episode Patrick Noel Daly and I discuss the transformation of the workplace in the digital age.  Patrick also sheds light on the ecosystem for funding your business.  

I had the privilege of having Justin Klein on the show.  Justin drives the KPP Financial asset allocation strategy, creates strategic market forecasts and analyzes individual investments. Justin provided his expertise on the current market conditions, from everything to the rise in rates to crytocurrency.  

Corey Harris and Julie Traxler co-founded SB PACE, a boutique firm with a passion for Main Street America. SB PACE significantly increases value in small businesses.  They also co-host the top rated BizQuik Podcast, a twice weekly show dedicated to helping entrepreneurs.

In this episode I had the privilege of having Rocky Lalvani on the show. Rocky Lalvani helps small business owners focus on creating Profit First in their business so they can live a life of abundance. After achieving financial success Rocky realized there is so much more to life than money. His focus today is on helping others live their purpose, and create their unique harmony with their health, wealth, time, relationships and spirituality.

In this episode I had the privilege of interviewing Daniel Alfon.  Daniel was one of the first to open a LinkedIn account in early 2004.  Since then, he published his book "Build a LinkedIn Profile for Business Success"

In this episode I had the opportunity of interviewing Brent Scarpo.  Brent has over thirty years of experience as a life coach, national speaker, producer, writer, director, and casting director in Hollywood. He has worked on such well-known films as THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION, THAT THING YOU DO, AIR FORCE ONE and MATILDA.  Additionally, Brent has presented thousands of programs to high schools, colleges and corporate America numbering well over one million participants.

In this episode I had the privilege of interviewing Jan Cavelle.  Jan is an entrepreneur from the UK who has decades of running micro and small businesses behind her.  She is very familiar with all the challenges that go with that, having started one from the kitchen table when her children were small and she was a single mother, to go on to build that into a multi-million turnover business.

I had the honor of interviewing Paul Baron the mastermind behind "The Wall Printer".  Paul is an engaging, larger than life, entrepreneur, who has created and/or marketed numerous technologies and traditional firms over the years. 

In this episode I had the pleasure of interviewing Fred Joyal.  Fred enlightened me to what is takes to gain the confidence to take action and not worry about what others think.  

In this episode I had the privilege of having on Günter Richter who has over 25 years of coaching, consulting, and mentoring to individuals and large corporations who has reinforced the fact that any successful change is a result of personal change.

In this episode I had the privilege of having Andy Wang on the show.  Andy is a financial advisor that not only enlightened me on the topic of his Game Stop holding but also imparted upon me to just say "YES"  because "FUN" is on the other side of "YES".   

In this episode I interviewed Art Bell.  Art Bell is a writer and former media executive known for creating, building, and managing successful cable television channels (most notably-Comedy Central).  Art imparts knowledge on the audience as it pertains to following one's passion.  

In this episode I had the opportunity of having Shaahin Cheyene on the Stock Showdown podcast. Shaahin is RANKED #1 Amazon Accelerator and not only that but is described as the “Willy Wonka Of Generation X” by the London Observer and Newsweek.  Shahin provides his insight for young entrepreneurs while sharing his upbringing that helped give him the foundation to run a $1 Billion business as a teenager.  

In this episode Angel Radcliffe shares her story on how she was able to put away 100K in 18 months using the 50/30/20 rule.  A very inspirational story about discipline.  

In this episode I had the esteemed privilege of having Michael Dominguez on the show.  Michael discusses the abundance of opportunity out there to build a real estate cash flow generating portfolio.  

Sae von Springer and I dive into the game changing industry of Decentrenzalized Finance (DEFI).  Savon provides his knowledge of technical analysis in the cryptocurrency market. We also dive into how crypto came to be.  

In this episode I had the pleasure of interviewing Nick Nalbach.  Nick is a hustler who creating a podcast called 9-5.  Nick and I discuss how entrepreneurs and business owners managed to leave behind their 9-5 and how you can do the same.  

In this episode I had the privilege of interviewing Nathan Bynum.  Nate drops his knowledge on the importance of goal setting.  He provides his guidance when it comes to building your brand and your website.  

In this episode I had the privilege of interviewing Pete Mohr.  Pete shares his expertise on how to Simplify Entrepreneurship by honing in on the 4Ps of Business.  

In this episode I had the opportunity to sit down with Mike Audi the creator of Tiki.  Mike drops some knowledge on ways for users to take control of their data and how to monetize it. 

In this episode I had the privilege of interviewing Mike Verrett of Verrett & Associates. During the interview Mike discusses how to sell yourself and how to make a lasting impact.  

In this episode I was privileged to interview Bob DePasquale.  Bob asks the question: how can we empower people to take action with the causes they feel passionate about?  

In this episode I had the privilege of interviewing Bharat Kanodia a specialist in company valuations.  Not only does Bharat provide is knowledge on how to value assets such as companies or other tangible assets he provides is insight to the valuations of NFTs (Non Fungible Tokens).   

In this episode I had the privilege of sitting down with Joe Cecala.  Joe is the Founder and CEO of Dream Exchange, which is creating a new national stock exchange as well as the first ever venture stock exchange in the U.S.

In this episode I have the privilege of interviewing Sae'von Springer an expert in blockchain technology and cryptocurrency.  Sae'von opens up about the opportunities that exist within the DEFI (Decentralized Finance) marketplace 

In this episode I sat down with Patrick Noel Daly to discuss the concept of entrepreneurship.  Patrick likes to mentor and advise on business and life. He is a seasoned international entrepreneur and businessman. Patrick has founded, structured, scaled, restructured and exited multiple startups over 20 years.  He has significant experience in all aspects of the startup.

In this episode I will go into detail about the current political battle regarding the debt ceiling.  Additionally I am happy to bring to you the first Stock Showdown interview with Daniel Blue, founder of Quest Education.  

In this episode I will discuss Peloton's most recent quarterly report, Hurricane IDA, and troop withdrawal.  

In this episode I will be updating listeners on the following topics; Jobs, Earnings, Crypto, IPOs, and M & A activity. 

In this episode I will update listeners on what has been transpiring over the last two months since the last podcast.  I will be updating listeners on the updates to the Stock Showdown platform.  Additionally I will be providing a book recommendation and will continue to do so periodically.  

In this episode I will give a rundown on the standings thus far for the Week 8 Stock Showdown competition.  Additionally I will provide insight to the most recent cyberattack from Russia and the return of the meme stocks (AMC)

In this episode I will go into the eerie similarities between the cryptocurrency market and the dot.com market of the late 90s, early 2000s. 

In this episode I will detail what has been moving markets over the last two days in addition I will discuss what the Consumer Price Index (CPI) means and what to look out for when it gets released at 8:30 am this morning. 

In this episode I will brief the audience on major events that have occurred in the first half of the week.  I will provide detail into the concept of dollar cost averaging whether it be stocks, or cryptocurrencies.

In this episode I will go into what is moving the real estate market; anything from low interest rates from the Federal Reserve to exploding lumber prices.  

In this episode I will detail what happens when expectations are too lofty and those numbers just can't be met.  

In this episode I will break down the results of the first day of the Q2 Week 2 Stock Showdown competition.  Additionally I will provide guidance on what to look out for in the markets today (April 20)

In this episode I will break down each of the 32 matchups and give an update on which company is leading the charge.  It is not about how you start, it is about how you finish as each of the 32 matchups still have one more day of data to determine who moves on to Round 2.  

In this episode I will be breaking down the new product offered at Stock Showdown entitled "Stock Showdown Bracket Challenge" which was inspired by The March Madness College Basketball Tournament.  The product concept was first derived in 2019 and I am excited to announce it to the public.  

In this episode I will divulge on the companies involved in the Week 8 Stock Showdown.  I will also provide insight on dividend paying stocks and why they are beneficial for your portfolio.  

In this episode I will review the Week 7 Stock Showdown along with discussing inflation and its impact on the economy.  

The Saturday (2/13) podcast will review the Week 6 Stock Showdown.  Additionally I will be discussing some of the major headlines that moved the markets during the prior week.  Specifically I will be discussing cryptocurrencies and their influence.  

In this episode I will provide a recap on what moved the markets during the week 5 Stock Showdown.  I will also provide insight to the movements in the highly publicized names of Game Stop and AMC.

In this episode I will discuss the volatility in the markets from the week 4 stock showdown and delve into what to look for in the week ahead.  I will provide my insight and recommendations on which companies to look out for and consider the week 5 stock showdown.  

In this podcast I will discuss the Week 4 Stock Showdown.  Additionally I will be explaining what moved the markets this week, placing a large emphasis on the mechanics of short selling and how this influenced the likes of Game Stop and AMC.  

This episode is an introduction to the Stock Showdown and to the man behind the new frontier, William Anderson.  In this episode William Anderson breaks down how the new venture works and provides insight to the week ahead in the markets.  

Customers will get the opportunity to select 7 teams from the list of 44 of the top market capitalization firms across the 11 major sectors of the economy.  

The Week 1 competition will run from 1/4-1/8.  At 4:30 pm on Friday, January 8th the winners will be announced along with the week 2 companies for the next Week 2 Showdown.